However, Red Dead Redemption can proudly stand on equal footing with the aforementioned franchise. Red Dead Redemption is very much a campaign-centric game. The story plays out like a feature film and it is a joy to step in the boots of main character John Marston.
The game is a western themed action adventure that relies on the strength of its gameplay and storytelling. Those expecting game mode variety or quality multiplayer will be a touch disappointed. While the campaign showcases depth and hours of gameplay, the multiplayer feels somewhat hollow in comparison. Players progress through the game by completing missions.
Missions feel fun and refreshing mostly due to the camera angle. This is a third-person adventure game. Traveling through the open-world environment via horseback has never looked so beautiful.
The intuitive controls and third person camera combine to form a dynamic duo. Gunfights feel smooth and reward players who have mastered the aiming mechanic. The graphics are beyond what was expected of the console at the time of release. Highly textured surfaces and landscapes will leave you breathless.
The game utilizes a morality meter that fluctuates depending on your in game actions. The flawed human nature on display was a realistic depiction that made this game a unanimous choice for Game of the Year in At a point in time it felt as though Halo was the hottest franchise on the planet. After the success of Halo 3, Halo: Reach was destined to fall short of the mark. Halo 3 is commonly brought up in conversation regarding the greatest video game of all time.
To put things into perspective, Halo Reach is far from a disappointing game. In fact, it is a superb game, despite not quite reaching the notoriety of Halo 3. Instead of taking the franchise in a new direction, Halo: Reach combined all of the things that made its predecessors great.
This streamlined experience worked mostly due to the fact that Halo: Reach is the final Halo installment on the Xbox Pushing the franchise into new territory would be put on hold for the next generation of consoles. The gameplay remained classic Halo : a futuristic first-person shooter, weapons, equipment and vehicles. Halo games have mostly been praised for their multiplayer modes. Some have gone on to say that it is the most interesting narrative the franchise has produced to date.
There were never going to be any complaints regarding the multiplayer therefore a fantastic single player mode is a welcome surprise. The multiplayer is as addicting as ever. The amount of customization options catered to countless gamers, allowing for several styles of play. Skyrim is the fifth game in The Elder Scrolls franchise. Technically a direct sequel, it is not necessary to have played previous Elder Scrolls games.
The gameplay depth on display is truly astounding. The expansiveness does not stop there. In addition to detailed gameplay, the setting and countless hours of playtime are some of the most robust features you will ever see in a video game. Due to the commitment required to complete this game, it is true that Skyrim is not for everyone. Those brave enough to take on the task are rewarded with a luxury of high quality aspects.
In this fictional world, Bethesda does not shy away from content. In fact, the player is drowned in content. As a role-playing game the player is tasked with traversing a vast territory all while ranking up certain abilities. As the game progresses the player gains access to better, abilities and equipment. The countless fantasy elements from dragons to giant axes are sure to make any fan of the genre gleam with joy.
For a game that must render several unique environments it is truly stunning how gorgeous this game looks. The graphic quality is superb and the attention to detail is beyond that. The ability to choose how to play is what makes this game so unique. No two playthroughs will feel the same, and the lack of linear gameplay completely surrenders the narrative to the player. This takes open world gameplay to the next level. Your journey is entirely up to you. The Call of Duty franchise is the most successful firsts person shooter series of all time.
Due to the success of its second title, Call of Duty games now release on an annual basis. As of there has been a new Call of Duty game every single year. With constant international releases, the pressure to up the ante is prevalent. The Xbox ushered in seven different Call of Duty titles. Gameplay versatility has always been a selling point for the franchise. There is truly something for every type of gamer. Players can decide between three primary game modes: the ever-popular multiplayer, the campaign that plays like an action movie, and the arcade style survival zombie mode.
For the first time ever, the campaign features a non-linear story. This exciting new feature means that the outcome of campaign mode rests heavily upon the decisions you make throughout the run. The zombie mode is more of the traditional fun one could expect from the fan favorite mode. Playing with friends offers countless hours of entertainment.
The biggest change yet arrived via the multiplayer mode. Users are given ten points to equip weapon attachments, perks and equipment, and online multiplayer weapon customization now displays more depth than ever. This appealed to a casual fan base as well as helped nurture the competitive scene. Few video game franchises boast the historical relevance on par with the Sonic franchise. Modern times have not been kind to the blue blur.
As the popularity of 3D gameplay emerged, Sonic slowly delved into irrelevance. Where most modern attempts at 3D Sonic games have been met with resounding failure, Sonic Generations attempts to right past wrongs and get the speedster back on track. Sonic Generations offers both 2D and 3D gameplay. This wonderful array of gameplay elements makes for a worthwhile experience. The Sonic development team came up with a wholly original concept to conceptually influence the revisiting of classic Sonic levels.
The time travel-themed plot involves the meeting of modern Sonic and past Sonic. Together, they must put an end to Dr. This is an interesting way to present the player with nostalgia by playing through iconic levels such as Green Hill Zone. The graphically enhanced versions of past levels look gorgeous. Couple this with the immediately recognizable Sonic music and the bone chilling nostalgia is palpable. Although Sonic remains the one playable character it is nice to see old friends reunite.
This game ultimately acts as a tribute to the Sonic franchise. The speedy gameplay that once innovated the gaming industry is back in full force. Taking control of Sonic and speeding through levels is a ton of fun. Unfortunately, the modern levels incorporated do not do much to innovate the gameplay. Controls exhibit lag at times when in 3D levels, which is immensely frustrating. Due to its failure to include new aspects, Sonic Generations will unlikely garner new fans.
However, this is a solid addition to any Sonic fan's library. For many, Need for Speed: Most Wanted was the last great game to be released for the acclaimed racing franchise. As the first Need for Speed game on the Xbox , it set the bar of expectations quite high. Unfortunately, Electronic Arts failed to recapture the things that made this game so great. The great news is that we got to play Need for Speed: Most Wanted. For the first time, the franchise placed an emphasis on the narrative.
In previous installments, the plot was far from significant, as the focus was primarily on car customization. Most Wanted retained the customization depth that made the franchise a must try and incorporated a captivating story mode.
As you defeat the members of this crew, more cars and parts become available, and customization options grow. All while the player is trying to make a name in the underground racing scene, police forces are hot on the tail of these illegal events. Police chases play a large role in the outcome of races. Enemy AI can be difficult to deal with. Thus, not only are you tasked with winning a race; you must also evade law enforcement. The graphics used to depict the gritty underground racing scene is a highlight.
Cars effortlessly gleam off the neon lights during night races. Although the game was a commercial success and tons of fun to play, the multiplayer aspect held the game back. Connectivity issues were too much of an influence over online races. With Skate 3 we have a video game that has reached cult classic status due to the support from passionate fans across the world. Something unexpected occurred and fans clamored to play the new Skate game. Looking back on the event we now know the rise in popularity of skate culture is heavily linked to the success of Skate 3.
Fans have been demanding a follow up for years. Ten years later, Electronic Arts has finally broken their silence by announcing Skate 4 is in development. There is no better time to recapture the glory of Skate 3 than right now.
First and foremost, the open world is brimming with life. The vibrant colors on display are a joy to witness via the third person camera. It is no coincidence the gameplay takes place in an open world. Not having access to certain areas would be a shame amongst the gorgeous landscape. Players skate around a variety of environments, urban otherwise, executing numerous tricks to stack up points. If you get bored from the cityscape, you may venture into an industrial area.
For a game that essentially forces you to repeat actions while skating, it is important to include some variety via different locations. In a vast open world environment, the game invites players to incarnate Ezio, a privileged young noble in Renaissance Italy who's been betrayed by the rival ruling families of Italy. Ezio's subsequent quest for vengeance plunges players into an epic story that offers more variety in missions, surprising and engaging new gameplay elements, diverse weapons and a profound character progression that appeal to fans of the original Assassin's Creed as well as entice players new to the brand.
Bayonetta is a stylish and cinematic action game directed by creator Hideki Kamiya. Outlandish finishing moves are performed with balletic grace as Bayonetta flows from one fight to another.
With over-the-top action taking place in stages that are a veritable theme park of exciting attractions, Bayonetta pushes the limits of the action genre, bringing to life its fast-paced, dynamic climax combat. In , the U. IWS combines advanced weapon systems, satellite communication devices and enhanced survivability into one fully integrated combat system.
The IWS program has been developed to meet these new threats head on. Now, it can be tested on the battlefield. Following an insurgence in the heart of Mexico City, the U. Army's most elite Special Forces team is deployed to the center of the conflict to regain control of the city. Greatly outnumbered but fully equipped with the IWS, this elite team is the first and last line of defense on the battlefield.
They are the "Quiet" professionals. They are the Ghosts. Gain access to the future of military technology. Using a fully integrated combat system with cutting-edge weapons and revolutionary communication systems, gamers embody the soldier of the future.
Based on actual U. Army research, the Ghosts give gamers a realistic view of how war will be fought in the next decade. Use the revolutionary Cross-Com, a communication device powered by satellite technology.
Attached to the soldier's monocle, the Cross-Com provides full situational awareness and command of the battlefield. Command the Ghost squad and remote allied forces and drones, and direct artillery and air strikes.
See what the squad sees and receive visual and auditory intel from allied forces and unmanned drones. The follow-up to Trials HD brings the bike-racing action back to the Xbox Ride in real-time multiplayer with two to four players, either locally or through XBLA. Take part in single player career with 50 tracks, challenging unlocks, and tricky achievements.
A massive, track editor lets you build the track of your choosing and share it with the world. Or simply download highly-rated tracks from around the globe using Track Central. Johnny has been creating business opportunities for The Lost in Liberty City, but his first loyalty must be to the patch he wears on his back and to Billy Grey, the club's President. However, when Billy returns from rehab hell-bent on bloodshed and debauchery, Johnny finds himself in the middle of a vicious turf war with rival gangs for control of a city torn apart by violence and corruption.
Can the brotherhood survive? Developed by series creator Rockstar North and set in Liberty City, Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned features a new main character, Johnny Klebitz, and plot that intersects with the storyline of Grand Theft Auto IV; new missions that offer an entirely fresh way to explore Liberty City with new multiplayer modes, weapons and vehicles; and a diverse soundtrack with additional music - all with the incredible production values that are the trademarks of Grand Theft Auto.
All-new missions and a new storyline that interweaves with the original story arc of Grand Theft Auto IV. Experience Liberty City now with the perspective and lifestyle of a member of a biker gang. Added range of weapons - including the all-new grenade launcher and sawed-off shotgun. New weapons will be available for use in single-player and in all new multiplayer modes. New vehicles - featuring a collection of bikes that include Johnny's own customized heavy-duty chopper.
New and improved bike handling and physics. Set of new action-packed multiplayer modes - details coming soon. All-new in-game TV, internet and radio content featuring new radio shows and original music. Plus new side-missions and Xbox Achievement. FIFA Soccer 12 brings a new physics engine into the soccer gameplay. On the pitch, critical gameplay fundamentals have been enhanced to ensure that FIFA Soccer 10 mirrors real-world soccer, providing more sophisticated ball control, and physical interaction between players.
In addition, players now move, behave and position themselves more realistically. On attack, players analyze space more effectively, curve their runs in an attempt to stay onside, create passing lanes naturally, and drive for more variety in attacking options. On defense, new concepts like position priority enable defenders to multitask so dangerous spaces left open by teammates out of position are covered.
Plus, slide tackle targeting, press marking, and better-urgency clearance logic provide new options that make defending a tactical skill in FIFA Soccer In goal, a myriad of improvements and refinements to goalkeeper intelligence result in a more responsive and powerful rushing system and ultra-realistic saves.
Better balance on lofted through balls, improved goalkeeper intelligence, more realistic shooting mechanics with less shots hitting the goal posts, a practice arena to perfect skills, and a more immersive soccer experience through continuous play and quick free kicks are just a few of the issues raised by fans and addressed in FIFA Soccer Three new innovations revealed today at E3 have been developed to change the player control experience in FIFA Soccer The first-ever true degree dribbling system gives players finer control of the ball, enabling them to find spaces between defenders that previously were not possible.
Using an all-new animation technology, skilled dribblers now have the ability to face the defender and use highly responsive lateral dribbling to skip past him. An innovative concept called Freedom in Physical Play enables players to perform wider dribble touches and new collision sharing creates a varied, less predictable, and extended fight for possession between the dribbler and a defender.
FIFA Soccer 10 also features a deeper iteration of the ever-popular Manager Mode with more than 50 major improvements, including new match realism, realistic player transfers based on multiple decision points, and true-to-life player growth curves. Designed to change the way you approach, manipulate, and surmise the possibilities in any given environment, Portal has earned over 70 industry honors for its innovative gameplay, with more than 30 "Game of the Year" awards.
Break the laws of physics using "portal" technology to solve puzzles and survive in this darkly comic story weaving adventure with brain-bending puzzles. Experience the first first-person puzzle-action-adventure game with hours of single player gaming. The game includes fourteen brand new bonus puzzles to challenge even the most skilled test subjects.
And, get a glimpse into the making of Portal: Still Alive with commentary from the developers. Mark of the Ninja is a side-scrolling stealth action game from Klei Entertainment that combines fluid 2D animation with intense stealth gameplay. Super Meat Boy is a tough as nails platformer where you play as an animated cube of meat who's trying to save his girlfriend who happens to be made of bandages from an evil fetus in a jar wearing a tux.
Hero Isaac Clarke returns for another heart-pounding adventure, taking the fight to the Necromorphs in this thrilling action-horror experience. New tools to gruesomely slice and dismember the Necromorphs complement Isaac's signature Plasma Cutter, empowering him as he meets new characters, explores epic Zero-G environments, and fights against a relentless necromorph onslaught. Survival isn't the only thing on Isaac's mind in Dead Space 2 — this time, he calls the shots. New features include six action-packed gameplay modes, new enemies, new scoring strategies, and a diverse list of exciting achievements.
If that's not crazy enough for you, try multiplayer mayhem for up to four players. Use power-ups in versus mode to boost your stats or handicap your opponent, or team up with others in co-op mode. Play it all in razor-sharp p to new pulse-pounding music. Achievements: Go for 12 entertaining and inventive ways to boost your gamerscore.
Geoms: Collect Geoms to increase your multiplier -- but act fast, they won't last forever! New enemies: Shoot down all the usual suspects, then say "Hello" to new enemies that have found additional ways to hunt you down. At the helm of XCOM, you command the global defense team in battle against a frightening alien invasion. Determine the destiny of the human race by building and co-coordinating a fully operational base, researching alien tech, formulating combat missions, and choreographing soldier movement in battle.
Forza Motorsport 2 features over 60 tracks carved out of 18 environments, including 13 real-world licensed circuits such as Road America, Silverstone, Tsukuba, and Laguna Seca. Four new real-world licensed circuits further expand the world of Forza Motorsport 2.
Collect, upgrade, and tune hundreds of cars. Take your car to the garage and install alternative engines, suspension kits, bolt-on superchargers, brakes, rims, racing slicks, and more. Dial in advanced suspension settings, tire pressure, and gear ratios.
Forza Motorsport 2 allows you to own the cars that will own the competition. Create and share your masterpiece with the world. Express your inner artist in the paint and upgrade shops with near endless visual personalization.
Customize the shape of your car by combining different licensed rims, performance parts, and aftermarket body kits. Create your own unique paint scheme using millions of paint and decal options. Take in-game pictures of your creation in the Forza Motorsport 2 photo mode. Take your personalized car onto Xbox Live for some intense online wheel-to-wheel racing.
Earn in-game credits and even complete single player career objectives while racing over Xbox Live. Watch the best racers from around the world complete on Forza Motorsport 2 TV.
The way players control the ball has been transformed, eliminating near-perfect touch for every player on the pitch, and creating more opportunities for defenders to win back possession. Poor passes are harder to control, enabling defenders to capitalize on errant balls and poor touches. Rayman Legends is the follow-up to last year's Rayman Origins and aims to bring multiplayer interactions for you to use.
The Glade of Dreams is in trouble again. During a year nap, the nightmares multiplied and spread, creating new monsters even scarier than before. These creatures are the stuff of legend… Dragons, giant toads, sea monsters, and even evil luchadores.
With the help of Murfy, Rayman and Globox awake and must now help fight these nightmares and save the Teensies. Play as one of 4 new vault hunters facing off against a new world of creatures, psychos and the evil mastermind, Handsome Jack. Make new friends, arm them with a gazillion weapons and fight alongside them in four-player co-op or split-screen on a relentless quest for revenge and redemption across the undiscovered and unpredictable living planet.
Call of Duty 2 lets players experience four individual soldier stories as they overcome insurmountable odds in multiple campaigns. Players have the freedom to follow each of the four storylines through for the ultimate character-driven experience, or they can engage in the historic battles chronologically for quick hitting action. Infinity Ward has also expanded the scope of combat to deliver a truly realistic battlefield experience.
Squads now have the freedom to take on a variety of mission objectives, on expansive battlefields that allow for multiple paths and the ability to utilize actual combat tactics like outflanking and fire and maneuver capabilities. Call of Duty 2's new engine and A. Concealment can be key as battlefield smoke or even deployed smoke grenades cloud visibility. Weather effects such as the dusty sandstorms of North Africa and whiteout blizzard conditions of Russia, for example, will keep soldiers glued to their bunkers.
The team has also employed a state-of-the-art Battle Chatter System that brings the action to life as squad-mates bark out context-sensitive updates in real-time to players through an advanced A.
Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks. Obstacles like a setting sun, creeping fog and a swimming pool add to the challenge, and with five game modes to dig into, the fun never dies! Rez opens your senses The dynamic, total integration of visual presentation, sound and player input provides the ultimate audiovisual experience.
Old-school vector style graphics, sensory response, and beat synchronization sets the title apart and is recreated in this port for Xbox LIVE Arcade in high-definition and 5. Rez consists of five different levels, each with its own unique visual theme and style, musical track and a boss battle at the end.
The game also features several different modes and lots of unlockable elements, giving it plenty of replay value. Play through the five areas in regular or Score Attack mode. Uncover the riddle behind why the castle has returned and what became of the world's last hero, Richer Belmont.
Upgrade your weapons, armor, and stats by defeating the castle's defenders. Encounter allies and enemies throughout the castle who help you uncover the real story of both Castlevania and Alucard's personal demons.
With non-linear gameplay and multiple endings, its up to you to guide Alucard through the castle as you see fit. Achievements, to challenge players to completely conquer Dracula's castle. Leaderboards, so you can vie for position with other players to become the undisputed worldwide master of Symphony of the Night. Enhanced background visuals that take advantage of the HD graphics capabilities of the Xbox All of the original PlayStation music, sprites, and gameplay content.
Ported controls let you experience every battle and boss fight as originally envisioned. Gamer themes and picture packs coming soon to let you customize your Xbox in the Castlevania style. Set years after the original, Fable II provides gamers with an epic story and innovative real-time gameplay, including a massive amount of freedom and choice to explore a vast collection of dungeons, catacombs and caves in the world of Albion.
Fable II expands upon the scope and depth of the Xbox classic by adding incredible new features and creating a wider, more complex kingdom of limitless choices and consequences. Players have the option to play as a man or woman, get married, have children, and live a life of their own design.
Revisit the sprawling world of Albion more than years after the events of the original Fable, where you are free to explore the landscape and openly roam the countryside. For the right price every house, hut, dungeon and castle is for sale. Players can witness how the world grows and changes in response to their decisions in incredible and unique ways as they rediscover Albion as if for the first time.
Fable II pioneers a new combat system designed to allow players to truly master hand weapons such as swords and maces, ranged combat weapons such as cross-bows and guns, and an entirely new magic system.
These three disciplines, while very accessible, are also amazingly deep, and allow players to mix combat styles and become everything from master swordsman to skilled ranger to evil magic welder, utilizing a single button on the Xbox controller.
The critically acclaimed single-player experience of Assassin's Creed is back and better than ever as Ezio returns in an epic struggle against the powerful Templar Order. Now a legendary Master Assassin, he must journey into Italy's greatest city, Rome, center of power, greed and corruption to strike at the heart of the enemy. Defeating the corrupt tyrants entrenched there will require not only strength, but leadership, as Ezio commands an entire Brotherhood that will rally to his side.
Only by working together can the Assassins defeat their mortal enemies. This co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns. Play as one of four new survivors armed with a wide and devastating array of classic and upgraded weapons. In addition to firearms, you'll also get a chance to take out some aggression on infected with a variety of carnage-creating melee weapons, from chainsaws to axes and even the deadly frying pan.
You'll be putting these weapons to the test against or playing as in Versus three horrific and formidable new Special Infected. L4D2 promises a satisfying and uniquely challenging experience every time the game is played, custom-fitted to your style of play.
Fight together A new and highly virulent strain of the rabies virus emerges and spreads through the human population with frightening speed. The pandemic's victims become grotesquely disfigured, wildly violent psychopaths, attacking the uninfected on sight. One of the "lucky" few apparently immune to the sickness, you, unfortunately, are also trapped in a city crawling with thousands of the bloodthirsty Infacted.
Together with a handful of fellow Survivors, you must fight your way to safety or die alone. A co-operative multiplayer action game from the makers of "Counter-Strike," Left 4 Dead is built atop the most advanced version of the Source Engine and introduces version 2 of Turtle Rock's artificial intelligence A. Project Dark Working Title is a brand new dark fantasy RPG designed to completely embrace the concepts of tension in dungeon exploration, fear in encountering enemies, the joy of new discoveries, and a high sense of achievement in progressing.
The game is set in a dark fantasy world filled with decadent atmosphere, with a heavy emphasis on player freedom in discovering various tactics and strategies to use in weapon based combat. As Luis Lopez, part-time hoodlum and full-time assistant to legendary nightclub impresario Tony Prince aka "Gay Tony" , players will struggle with the competing loyalties of family and friends, and with the uncertainty about who is real and who is fake in a world in which everyone has a price.
This quirky platformer stars a little white creature with a bright red fez. Gomez is a 2D being living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is unveiled, Gomez embarks on a journey that will usher him to the very end of time and space.
Utilize your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct 2D perspectives. Explore an open-ended world full of secrets, puzzles and hidden treasures. Re-open the mysteries of the past and discover the truth about reality and perception. Alter your perspective and see the world in a different way. Burnout Revenge lets gamers rip through rush hour traffic and lay waste to scores of rubbernecking roadhogs in an over-the-top scene of vehicular mayhem.
In addition to tricked out new race, crash and road rage modes, Burnout Revenge takes the series' blistering speed and spectacular destruction to dizzying new heights with an all-new Revenge mode, challenging gamers to battle the clock and unleash their frustrations on rush hour traffic.
In the bold and often-bloody Dead Space gamers step into a third-person sci-fi survival horror experience that delivers psychological thrills and gruesome action. Set in the cold blackness of deep space, the atmosphere is soaked with a feeling of tension, dread and sheer terror. In Dead Space, players step into the role of engineer Isaac Clarke — an ordinary man on a seemingly routine mission to fix the communications systems aboard a deep space mining ship.
It is not long before Isaac awakes to a living nightmare when he learns that the ship's crew has been ravaged by a vicious alien infestation. He must fight through the dead silence and darkness of deep space to stay alive.
The Dark Souls DLC, Artorias of the Abyss grants you access to new maps and environments, boss characters, enemies and non-playable characters, weapons and armour, and additional challenging content for stalwart heroes to face and an online match-making feature for co-op or player vs.
In Deus Ex: Human Revolution you play Adam Jensen, a security specialist, handpicked to oversee the defense of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. But when a black ops team breaks in and kills the scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job changes. At a time when scientific advancements are routinely turning athletes, soldiers and spies into super-enhanced beings, someone is working very hard to ensure mankind's evolution follows a particular path.
You need to discover why - because the decisions you take and the choices you make will be the only things that can determine mankind's future. The culmination of your choices leads to the dramatic conclusion of this first season of The Walking Dead. Adding to the experience is the introduction of three-part vocal harmonies to game play, allowing gamers to revel in the unparalleled vocal stylings of the Fab Four. Beatles fans will also be thrilled to hear previously unreleased authentic voice recordings from John, Paul, George and Ringo chatting between takes during studio sessions recorded at Abbey Road more than four decades ago.
The game follows The Beatles to where story mode culminates with their final performance on the rooftop of the Apple Corps Headquarters. Featured in the set are the Rickenbacker and Gretsch Duo Jet guitars - hailed as two of the celebrated, signature instruments played by John Lennon and George Harrison throughout their careers.
Rounding out the set is a Ringo Starr inspired, Ludwig-branded Rock Band 2 drum set with a classic pearl finish and vintage remake of a Beatles kick drum head. Do you have what it takes to become a Peggle master? Conquer dozens of levels with 10 different characters, each with a unique special power.
Take your best shot. Game modes: Enjoy multiple game modes like Adventure and Quick Play. Multiple challenges: Play through more than 55 levels and 75 challenges, using 10 Peggle Masters with unique abilities. Multiplayer: Join with friends for way multiplayer over Xbox LIVE plus local multiplayer, co-op, and party game modes. Virtua Fighter 5 features an all-star cast of 17 fighters, including characters from the previous iterations along with two new characters named El Blaze and Eileen.
El Blaze is a Mexican fighting champion who defeats opponents with his quick Lucha Libre fighting style. Eileen, originally from China, uses a Monkey Kung-Fu fighting style that she learned from her grandfather, a former Kung-Fu master.
Virtua Fighter 5 delivers fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping action as players head into battle, taking on a host of popular characters. Miss out on this one and the joke's on you. More than anything else, almost everything about Bayonetta feels just right. Its host of hidden items and secrets, multiple difficulties, competitively balanced scoring system, and charismatic heroine make it a game that will be revisited time and time again.
This is one action game that you absolutely must not miss. Read the review Watch the trailer Also see: Bayonetta 2. Sure, the action is fine, but its primary focus is its story, a sci-fi mystery that manages to feel retro and futuristic at the same time, and its characters, who convey most of the story via radio transmissions and audio logs that you're constantly stumbling upon as you wander around.
All of it blends together to form a rich, interesting world that sucks you in right away and won't let go until you've figured out what, exactly, is going on in the undersea city of Rapture.
Read the review Watch the trailer Also see: Bioshock Infinite. Dreadful traps and Hollywood's most famous monsters stand in your way.
How long will you last against the forces of darkness? GameSpot Review: 9. Clever gameplay mechanics are the driving force, pushing you toward your inevitable confrontation with the woman you've lost, but it's the engrossing story that cements this as something really special.
Caught between striving for the future and remaining rooted in the past, Black Ops II finds solid footing, providing another great ride on the Call of Duty rollercoaster. GameSpot Review: 8. User Average: 8. The game is a hilarious adventure through medieval countrysides, enemy-filled castles, and venting volcanoes in search of true love[s], as well as the end of evil.
It has some online issues, but storming a castle has never been more fun. It takes a special one to terrify you. Dark Souls is such a game. It's a thoughtful, atmospheric, and mysterious role-playing adventure that challenges your mind and your mettle. Whether you're looking for a terrifying horror experience or a deeply story-driven adventure that will keep you engaged for hours, Dead Space is a fantastic game that you should not pass on.
Read the review Watch the trailer Also see: Dead Space 3. The new multiplayer modes and gymkhana events are great additions, and if you're interested primarily in traditional racing disciplines, it has more than twice as many routes to race in more varied weather conditions and in an even greater selection of vehicles. Unlocking different powers, finishing missions in different ways, striving to be more or less murderous, and seeing a different endgame all offer appealing incentives to give it another go.
It's a rare game that feels so compulsively replayable, but Dishonored is such a game. Read our review Watch the trailer. It's hard not to get sucked into Fable II.
The world is so charming and your choices so profound, that it's easy to look past the game's shortcomings. The punishment for death is pointless and the story carries little weight, but the experience is still immensely rewarding. It's easy to lose hours to trivial tasks, and discovering all the secrets tucked away creates a truly memorable adventure.
The new ideas presented here may not change the future of gaming, but there are some noteworthy additions that make this feel completely unique. Your emotional attachment to your virtual dog will be real, making you reliant upon his companionship as you trek through these lands. In a game about choices, the wisest one you can make is to play the game.
After spending a few hours in Albion, you won't want to do anything else. Whether you're a newcomer to the universe or a Fallout devotee, untold hours of mutated secrets are lurking in the darkest corners of Washington.