Zubo is a good surprise, a mix of genres that actually works, in a fun and original universe.

LocoRoco 2 may play it safe, choosing not to mess with a successful formula, but it adds a few nice twists here and there.

Inferno is closer to the Alone in the Dark that should have been. Atari fixed some crucial flaws and improved other aspects, and yet the game still feels slightly rough.

Tomb Raider: Underworld is ambiguous, offering the best and the worst elements of the series. The camera is awful and there are quite a few bugs. It lacks polish, but still manages to be a good Lara Croft adventure…. And she's as beautiful and agile as ever.

Tomb Raider: Underworld is ambiguous, offering the best and the worst elements of the series. The camera is awful and there are quite a few bugs. It lacks polish, but still manages to be a good Lara Croft adventure…. And she's as beautiful and agile as ever.

Tomb Raider: Underworld is ambiguous, offering the best and the worst elements of the series. The camera is awful and there are quite a few bugs. It lacks polish, but still manages to be a good Lara Croft adventure…. And she's as beautiful and agile as ever.

Once again, Football Manager raises the bar and ends up as the undisputed champion of its genre, mainly due to the gigantic and regularly updated database.

It still isn't quite sure if it's arcade or simulation, but at least the players aren't racing through the field like in last year's edition.

Mirror's Edge is a distinct game, both in playability and visuals and that's a major feat. Faith is full of character and her world is colorful and vibrant, although the adventure is quite short.

Mirror's Edge is a distinct game, both in playability and visuals and that's a major feat. Faith is full of character and her world is colorful and vibrant, although the adventure is quite short.

Red Alert 3 is an interesting RTS. However, besides the cooperative mode it doesn't add anything even remotely new. It's still solid, the production values are high, but the missions could use more creativity.

Apart from the Become a Legend mode, the new edition has nothing much to justify the acquisition for owners of previous versions.

Apart from the Become a Legend mode, the new edition has nothing much to justify the acquisition for owners of previous versions.

World at War is just as solid as Modern Warfare, with interesting missions, fabulous immersion and the competent (but mostly familiar) multiplayer options. And zombies are fun!

World at War is just as solid as Modern Warfare, with interesting missions, fabulous immersion and the competent (but mostly familiar) multiplayer options. And zombies are fun!

This year's edition is a worthy addition, although not considerably different from previous iterations but still manages to offer a polished experience that fans won't miss.

This year's edition is a worthy addition, although not considerably different from previous iterations but still manages to offer a polished experience that fans won't miss.

Gears of War 2 is one of the greatest games of the year and if you're even remotely interested in its genre and do not own an Xbox 360, then seriously consider getting one - it is THAT good.

Ultimate Ninja Storm is clearly essential for fans, but it is actually a good game, able to please a vast audience, even if they're not familiar with the anime.

More than an ambitious title, it's a work of love by its creators, and it constantly shows. Even those not used to tactical RPGs may fall for the beautiful design and polished game mechanics.

Fast paced from beginning to end, visually impressive and with a great multiplayer serving as the icing on an already delicious cake, Resistance 2 has earned its right to rub shoulders with the greatest of the genre.

Red Alert 3 is an interesting RTS. However, besides the cooperative mode it doesn't add anything even remotely new. It's still solid, the production values are high, but the missions could use more creativity.

Fallout 3 is filled to the brim with quality, worth every cent and pays us with dozens of hours of rich exploration, combat and enjoyable – if not exactly deep – role-play elements.

In the end, SingStar Vol. 2 is aimed to the following public: those who don't own the previous game, or those that do not have easy access to the SingStore.

Pacific Rift is all the original should have been. Those who choose to nitpick on it will have to wait an eternity for the perfect game to arrive, while the others are having fun, enjoying its frenetic pace.

The focus on playability clashes with the visual limitations, but for those who didn't get the previous edition, this one comes out recommended.

Kingdom is a pleasant evolution from the previous game. It's not so rough on the edges and places the player on a more focused and humorous adventure. The construction system also evolved, and the younger ones will definitely enjoy it.

LittleBigPlanet is a rarity, able to conquer even the bitterest of players. Its identity is one of a kind, it plays in familiar but exquisite ways and the creation tool is a never-ending discovery of possibilities. It's only a platformer, sure, but it's everything we should expect from one.

Fable 2 may not be the unadulterated and hardcore RPG some players might be expecting, but it is a vast and fun game. There are some fantastic ideas, others that work as an extra, but overall it all adds up.

BioShock PS3 stood the test of time and maintains all the qualities that made the previous versions a classic. Not to be missed by anyone.

Far Cry has some excellent ideas and high production values, but some design choices and technical problems drag it down.

Far Cry has some excellent ideas and high production values, but some design choices and technical problems drag it down.

There is so much to do, so many vehicles to buy and equip, fabulous online support and a great atmosphere overall.

There is so much to do, so many vehicles to buy and equip, fabulous online support and a great atmosphere overall.

This is a highly recommended game for science fiction and survival horror fans, with its claustrophobic atmosphere and horrible creatures.

Saints Row 2 manages to hold its place as one of the best GTA clones, but it clearly lacks the production values from the Rockstar blockbuster.

The PC version has clearly improved over the previous editions, but still lacks the luxury of the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions.

This is a highly recommended game for science fiction and survival horror fans, with its claustrophobic atmosphere and horrible creatures.

This is a highly recommended game for science fiction and survival horror fans, with its claustrophobic atmosphere and horrible creatures.

From the refined playability to the game modes and, naturally, the new online experience for 20 players, FIFA 09 is the best football game available.

From the refined playability to the game modes and, naturally, the new online experience for 20 players, FIFA 09 is the best football game available.

The focus on playability clashes with the visual limitations, but for those who didn't get the previous edition, this one comes out recommended.

Most likely the best football game on the handheld, it's like a miniature package of the other versions.

Sonic Chronicles may be hard to recommend to those who fancy Sonic for its sheer speed, but this is an RPG that uses the characters in completely appropriate ways.

This is a surprising PSN game, one that wouldn't be scorned if it were to show up on stores with the regular price.

Pure is one of the most appealing arcade games of the last years. It's uncompromising, full of energy and with high production values.

Pure is one of the most appealing arcade games of the last years. It's uncompromising, full of energy and with high production values.

Fans will be pleased by the ability to play online and the quiz creation tool, but it still lacks things like a communication system and EyeToy support.

The solo mode mechanics are more fun than the remainder, but it's still entertaining with friends.

deBlob is a game that is fun to play, very well polished and it reveals that Third Party developers can also make quality games for the Wii.

Wario Land: The Shake Dimension is another wave from Nintendo that ripples through our minds, proving that old formulas and seemingly ancient technology can still deliver great games to the gaming community.

Warhammer Online does a lot of things well, and is deserving of attention by most MMO fans. WAR is definitely on a good path, let's hope it doesn't stray from it.

The playability should have been better, considering the technology behind it all, but it still manages to offer some hours of unadulterated entertainment.

The playability should have been better, considering the technology behind it all, but it still manages to offer some hours of unadulterated entertainment.

Force Unleashed PSP is worthy of attention, due to the gripping storyline, fun playability – although with its flaws – and good customization options.

Overall, Crysis Warhead is an excellent stand alone, not to be missed by fans of the first game.

The DS adaption is nothing short of extraordinary, so this expedition is more than worth the time.

Amidst its several flaws, both design and bugs, Clear Sky holds a series of virtues able to grab those who expect the action part, but value atmosphere, immersion and survival instinct.

If you're curious, just keep in mind that this isn't your run-of-the-mill strategy game.

Yakuza 2 is a superior follow-up. It corrects flaws from the previous game, lends an attentive ear to fans' criticisms, keeps us interested with a strong narrative and improves the fighting.

Spore manages quite some feats – it's accessible for casual gamers, but at the same time so real and dynamic, able to offer hardcore gamers a demanding experience and, obviously, a more appealing one than in "The Sims".

Trouble in Paradise manages to improve the previous game and not much else, and is intended to the true piñata fans.

The Last Guy is worthy of everybody's attention and especially of those who appreciate difficult, original and quality games.

Castle Crashers is a frequently hilarious old school action game, with nice longevity and an excellent four player co-op mode.

This is a fun and accessible racing game, mostly suited for occasional play.

Although quite funny and obligatory for fans of the franchise, it lacks replay value.

Even though there are some frustrating quirks, GRIN and Capcom have given the original a massive overhaul in nearly every area, from the beautiful visuals, to the pumping audio, right down to the changes and additions made to the gameplay...for $10, this is a winner.

Bionic Commando Rearmed is obligatory for nostalgic players. Some design choices are dubious and not quite up with the times, but they're not major flaws.

Don't be fooled by Braid's retro look. This game is simple in execution, but complex and clever in puzzles. It requires concentration, coordination and environment reading capacity. This is art in videogame form!

PixelJunk Eden has character and some good ideas, although they clash with some frustrating design choices, lessening its relaxing mood.

It keeps the same excellent playability, going a touch deeper with the assortment of game modes.

SoulCalibur IV brings out all the best in the series, and at the same time polishes it with some pertinent additions that make it truly shine.

SoulCalibur IV brings out all the best in the series, and at the same time polishes it with some pertinent additions that make it truly shine.

Siren: Blood Curse is an irresistible treat for survival horror fans. Its flaws don't manage to ruin the experience, and the story is chilling, competent enough to make a few heads spin.

Final Fantasy IV proves that it's possible to improve on a classic through minor but meaningful changes.

Devil May Cry 4 represents what kind of conversions the PC should always get – superior visuals and refined controls, all extremely polished.

UT3 is an excellent addition to the Xbox 360 catalog, even though it lacks some features that were present in the PS3 version.

Ambitious and imaginative, it's a guilty pleasure. Those who are able to deal with its issues – that aren't easy to ignore – may end up living a very interesting adventure.

The well designed campaign is undeniably a good thing and the online format is solid as ever.

The well designed campaign is undeniably a good thing and the online format is solid as ever.

Top Spin 3 may seem hard to master, and effectively it is. It demands patience and commitment, but rewards the player with excellent play.

Though not as brilliant as previous entries, Secret Agent Clank is varied and offers a good longevity.

Metal Gear Solid 4 is a game that needs to be experienced, not necessarily something that can be expressed by words.

Without being the most accessible shooter ever, Metal Gear Online is compelling, and perfectly able to grasp players for quite some time.

Burst Limit is a good fighting game for fans, and fun overall. However, those familiar with previous games will frown at some limitations.

Burst Limit is a good fighting game for fans, and fun overall. However, those familiar with previous games will frown at some limitations.

It captures the setting perfectly, going straight to the point. This also makes the experience somewhat short and repetitive, but it manages to be exhilarating at times.

It captures the setting perfectly, going straight to the point. This also makes the experience somewhat short and repetitive, but it manages to be exhilarating at times.

Ninja Gaiden II is one of the best examples of its kind, even knowing that it could have been so much better.

GRID is a driving game that won’t disappoint speed fans, especially those who follow Codemasters games.

GRID is a driving game that won’t disappoint speed fans, especially those who follow Codemasters games.

GRID is a driving game that won’t disappoint speed fans, especially those who follow Codemasters games.

Here's a good example of how to translate an animation movie to a videogame.

Here's a good example of how to translate an animation movie to a videogame.

Traveller's Tales has done a good job with the Lego license, and this Indiana Jones is no exception.

Traveller's Tales has done a good job with the Lego license, and this Indiana Jones is no exception.

Mass Effect PC wasn't rushed, this version has clearly been thoroughly thought-out to exploit the advantages of this platform.

In the end, Age of Conan is a game filled with potential, but still requires quite some work.