Gears of War: Judgment is far from perfect and falls disappointingly short on the single-player front. But almost everything else about the game is well worth a look and goes a long way to showing that the Gears of War franchise still has the kind of allure that’s worthy of its reputation...

I feel quite torn. It isn’t a bad game, not by a long shot, but you’ll feel the main plot is sorely lacking something, which is something I never thought I’d say about God of War.

What SimCity becomes at the hands of its legions of users is going to be an incredibly rewarding and rich experience, that much is sure, I just hope it doesn’t break up any homes of families in its addictive wake.

Crysis 3 comes so close to greatness that it’s a tragedy that it didn’t make it. If the next game focuses a little more on mood-setting moments where the player – gasp – has no way to kill anything at all, then it’ll be the perfect sci-fi shooter...

This is an extremely impressive reboot, one that provides me with one of the most enjoyable and exciting adventures I’ve undertaken in quite some time...

With all the flaws in Colonial Marines it's easy to discard it as a failure, but for all its glitches, poor visuals and less-than-pristine controls, there is still fun to be had in this shoot-by-the-numbers sci-fi title...

This episode is the beginning of this all-fictional spin on the main antagonist’s actions, and if it keeps up the pace is sure to offer a lot of diverse, exciting gameplay never before seen in the series...

An incredibly deep and expanding story and much of the Dead Space feel returning, albeit turned down a little, as well as all the new systems and elements will definitely divide fans, but may be more accessible to newcomers, which is always welcomed with such a rich franchise. Even with the familiarity this delivers a monstrous amount of satisfaction...

On a technical level, Ni No Kuni may not be the most advanced game, but it’s one that is much easier to recommend because of its incredibly strong art. The involvement of Studio Ghibli, the animation studio behind some of the most beautiful anime films ever created, has helped developers, Level 5, craft a world flush with beauty. At any given moment in a major area, you can arch the camera, sit back and stare at the screen, and feel like you’re staring at an incredible illustration...

DmC is one hell of a game. It hits you on almost every level. The story is intriguing with some interesting ideas on media corrupting the masses and while completely predictable still manages to throw some curve balls at you. It looks spectacular, is wonderfully acted and has some of the most imaginative level designs and memorable boss battles I’ve come across in quite some time, and then there’s the combat...

This is a roundabout way of establishing Anarchy Reigns’ dual role as both a pleasant surprise and a disappointment. It’s Platinum Games’ worst game, its least interesting and least ambitious creation, but it’s far from actually being bad...

For this fantasy lover, LEGO The Lord of the Rings ticks all the right boxes...

Frozen Hearth is the Dark Souls of the RTS genre: damn challenging, at times infuriating, but rewarding to the persistent multi-tasking player...

Do yourself a favour this Friday and grab a couple of mates, invest in four controllers, knock back a case of brewskies and work that arse groove on your couch as PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale is going to keep your interest for a quite some time...