Fun, frantic and an absolute joy to play through. [Issue#114, p.76]

It seems pointless praising a game everyone knows is great, but this version provides a much more stable gaming experience.

NHL 11 plays a fine game of ice hockey, and it never ceases to surprise us just how much fun every installment of the series is. [Issue#65, p.91]

A beautifully presented, wonderfully designed game that spins an emotional yard and will challenge every gamer instinct in your body. An essential exclusive. [Issue#123, p.70]

Engrossing and rewarding. [Issue#85, p.88]

Improved in some areas, diminished in others, FIFA is still this year's toast but could be dethroned with committed effort from the competition. [Issue#64, p.87]

It's a brighter, more entertaining version of Trials HD, and a game that you simply need to download. [Issue #81, p.102]

Hot Pursuit's campaign combines a variety of modes with gorgeous graphics and a sublime driving experience. [Issue#66 p.77]

The improvements all help make it a much better learning tool. [Issue#104, p.80]

An open-world classic driven by systems over story. [Issue#117, p.76]

Easily one of the 360's finest shooters, then, and we genuinely can't wait to see what 343 does next.

In truth, FIFA was pushing an eight last time around, so to award this significant jump anything other than a nine would be absolute cruelty. As they say, bravo.

You're likely to have as much success doing this as trying to watch a 3D movie without the free Sugar Puffs glasses - it amounts to much the same thing. [Issue#32, p.116]

Believability, challenge, intensity and fun - DiRT 3 has the lot. [Issue#73, p.80]

If you don't already have Red Dead Redemption, this is definitely worth getting your hands on. [Issue#66, p.87]

There are some foibles – notably the general attitude of the game – but there’s absolutely no denying Forza Motorsport 6 is a brilliant, deep, rewarding racing game.

When it's good, Black Ops shows the world that Treyarch is far more than just the B-team. [Issue#66, p.70]

A delight to play, despite the fact that it openly revels in your failure. [Issue#97, p.70]

A worthy update that could have done with another year or so in production, to ensure that the flawless handling and lush visuals could be matched in the longevity department. [Issue#51, p84]

This gorgeous game takes a little too long to crank up the difficulty for our liking. [Issue#79, p.79]

Frustrating. [Issue#89,p.82]

It's one of the best local and online co-op games available on 360. [Issue#103, p.77]

We just cannot deny its addictiveness, nor its ability to draw us into the next battle. [Issue 27, p.116]

Flashbacks make this a thrilling racer, but they wear thin after a while and take their toll on the racing. As a result, we love Race Driver: GRID as much as we hate it, which is quite a lot! [Issue#33]

It's more of the same, which is both the strength and weakness of Shivering Isles. [Issue 19, p.82]

An absolute beast. [Issue#48, p.80]

A return to a level of platforming excellence that's been long forgotten. [Issue#125, p.82]

Typically impenetrable for novices, but it’s a stunning piece of work and with some time spent learning the mechanics makes for an epic sporting experience.