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".

BioShock has everything that "Doom 3" wanted to offer and keeps all the essence and horror elements of the classic "System Shock 2."

GTA IV is a game not to be missed, an experience that must be lived by everyone who claims to be a videogame player, and that once again ups the ante for the next chapter.

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

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.

A game that reaches for the stars and can touch the stars, with flawless execution at every level, could only be considered something: perfect. This is the stuff videogames are made!

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

Chains of Olympus marks another triumph in conversions of big names to the PSP. It's one of the best games on the platform, absolutely essential. Technically flawless, its only failing is being somewhat short-lived.

More than a simple fighting game, it's fun to play and boasts high production values, capable of pleasing a vast audience of gamers.

It’s a game that’s accessible to players who aren’t familiar with traditional RPGs, but above all, a real treat for sci-fi lovers.

We stand before one of the best games for Nintendo DS, evidence that this isn’t just a platform for mini-games.

There’s absolutely no doubt that Crysis is one of the best FPSs ever. A landmark for its genre, both in technology and in the certainty that Crytek will bring us many great things in the future!

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.

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.

The Witcher is a fantastic RPG, a perfect recreation of the world imagined by Sapkowski. Being focused in a complex story as it is, the many hours of play will make us completely disregard the absence of multiplayer of any kind.

This is the kind of game that makes us think, “why aren’t there any more PSP games as stunning as this”?

Devil May Cry enters the new generation in great style. Congratulations to Capcom are in order, for including two of the most charismatic heroes in one single adventure. Definitely one of the best action games of the year!

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

We could actually say that Drake is the male version of Lara Croft, a good prediction to the beginning of a franchise that could be very interesting.

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.

Paradise is without a single doubt the best game in the Burnout franchise. Criterion cleverly grasped the best elements and tailored them to the free roaming style. Production values are superb, and fans of the series shouldn't miss this fabulous chapter.

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.

Devil May Cry enters the new generation in great style. Congratulations to Capcom are in order, for including two of the most charismatic heroes in one single adventure. Definitely one of the best action games of the year!

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.

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

Lost Odyssey is essential for fans, not due to the shortage of RPGs on Xbox 360, but based on its own qualities.

Patapon is one of the best games on PSP, managing to merge various genres and end up somewhat intricate, far beyond its witty and compelling design.

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.