The Vita’s augmented reality answer to Pokémon. [Christmas 2013, p81]

Generic shooter whose epic bugs are not limited to its alien antagonists.[Christmas 2013, p81]

FIFA 14 on PS4 is a worthy upgrade, but by and large is the same game you probably already own. If you’re still waiting for a complete overhaul... well let’s see what EA does next year. [Christmas 2013, p.81]

It’s a little short, but still manages to satisfy, is dirt cheap and sure to leave you a smile on your dial. [Christmas 2013, p80]

LEGO: Marvel Super Heroes is a pretty attractive package, boasting a lot of game and overflowing with reverent fanservice. [Christmas 2013, p79]

It’s more WWE – packing a presentation which, despite being in need of a next-gen overhaul, does a fantastic job of replicating the exhilaration of real-life fights. It’ll satisfy your bodyslamming desires – just don’t expect perfection. [Christmas 2013, p78]

Truth is, Batman is the hero the Vita deserves, but Blackgate just isn’t the game it needs right now. [Christmas 2013, p78]

Every console release has to have its well-intentioned but ultimately not-quite-there launch title. Unfortunately, Knack appears to be that game for the PlayStation 4, despite some cool ideas and genuinely fun moments. [Christmas 2013, p76]

Rivals is a sequel that confidently overtakes 2012’s Most Wanted. No doors are blown off, but needs are very much fulfilled. . [Christmas 2013, p75]

All of the augmentations do not unbalance what was already a near-perfect formula. Do yourself a favour, step out of your genre-rut and buy this gem today. [Christmas 2013, p74]

This is the reboot the series needed. If you own a PS4, you own this by default. [Christmas 2013, p70]

Infinity Ward has taken its foot off the accelerator here. The marketing department might as well have called it Call of Duty: Coasts. [Christmas 2013, p68]

It’s a shame DICE still treads the B-grade storytelling path with its single-player game, otherwise Battlefield 4 would be dangerously close to shooter perfection. [Christmas 2013, p67]

An uninspired, inexpensive stocking filler. Nothing more. [December 2013, p83]

A stellar addition to any local social gathering. Decent competitive online components, too. [December 2013, p83]

Ignore the lure of this worm and certainly don't wriggle over to buy it. This is a trap. [December 2013, p83]

A noticeable decrease in hilarity turns Brighter Darkness into the series' first sin in a long time. Only the most dedicated will forgive it. [December 2013, p83]

A three-hour experience that is equally touching, haunting and well worth your time. [December 2013, p82]

Restrung and retuned to be the best guitar tutor available. Believe the hype. [December 2013, p82]

Unsexy visuals, thin solo, and menu heavy. Only the hardcore won't look for the ejection procedure. [December 2013, p81]

Inoffensive busy-work for the ankle-biters. Nothing more. Nothing less. [December 2013, p81]

Lacking challenge and there's not enough new content to justify that full-priced purchase. [December 2013, p81]

If you’re yet to buy yourself a FIFA game on the Vita, then you probably don’t see the problem in all this. But even still, we’d recommend you just go out and buy yourself last year’s game and save 20 bucks. [December 2013, p80]

Going off Faith we're in for a hell of a ride. Now more bourbon-fuelled piggies, please! [December 2013, p80]

There's definitely fun to be had here for the F1 faithful, but we can't shake the feeling that Codies is taking the foot off in preparation for the inevitable next-gen follow-up. [December 2013, p79]

Still the best basketball franchise out there. Avoids greatness due to a smattering of visual bugbears. [December 2013, p79]

Packed full of content. Looks and plays better than ever before. Consider us a fan of the Skyland. [December 2013, p78]

Nowhere near ripe enough to consume. Just a big ol' bale of boredom. [December 2013, p78]