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Epic to a fault, Gears of War: E-Day packs in everything but the kitchen sink, almost as if saying goodbye to the franchise, which, considering everything, it just might be. But if this is it, what a way to close up shop. E-Day combines everything Gears fans love about the series into an overwhelming and immensely earnest celebration that stands proudly alongside the original trilogy.

Wolverine is overstuffed and, like its titular anti-hero, suffers from an identity crisis. It can't remember what makes the character so compelling in the first place. So, instead, it tries everything it can, and only some of it feels like the right fit. Wolverine doesn't need to be Spider-Man, Nathan Drake, or Lara Croft. It just needs to be Logan.

Ball x Pit is game design at its most inventive and rewarding. A modern masterpiece that stands proudly alongside its influences.

FromSoftware's epic adventure has only gotten better with time, and playing it in handheld mode on a road trip is an exquisite experience that must be seen to be believed.

The Blood of Dawnwalker isn't perfect, but it is the perfect start to something greater.

For younger audiences and those who still cherish the couch co-op experience, Orbitals is one of the must-buy titles of the year.

As rewarding as it is difficult, Onimusha isn’t just one of the best games of the year; it’s one of the best action games ever made.

One of the most pleasant surprises of the year, Resonance is a breathtakingly beautiful, fantastically paced, and superbly written fantasy adventure that had me spellbound from beginning to end.

With a fresh coat of paint, superlative tweaks, and a renewed narrative structure, Black Flag Resynced is a stellar showcase of how to update a classic title.

The Sinking City 2 is both a small miracle and a tremendously flawed experience. As a defiant expression of artistry in the face of overwhelming evil, it deserves admiration, even if the finished product isn't an overwhelming success.