IGN

• PS3
• DS
• PC
• PS2
• PSP
• WII
• X360
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

Baseball, with its intricate physics and extreme difficulty, is a terrifically challenging activity to emulate. Every year, developers get closer to showcasing the sport and its dynamic elements, but there has yet to be the perfect representation of the game. MLB 2K12 doesn't step far enough ahead of its predecessor to warrant a great change in the series, but its small polishes represent more distance traveled on the path towards the perfect game. MLB 2K12 has problems and may feel like a carbon copy to fans who only played a few games of MLB 2K11, but it's still a good game of ball.

• PC
• PS3
• X360
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

The fast pace of the combat and fluidity of the tag mechanics truly bring Street Fighter X Tekken to the top of the fighting game heap. The Gem system is a fine addition that manages to do something daring by offering some new strategy to the fighting, and the two rosters complement each other very well. Street Fighter X Tekken is a fantastic fighting game that nails the basic fighting mechanics while daring to take a few risks with the formula as we know it; the pressure is on Namco Bandai to deliver something better with Tekken X Street Fighter.

• PC
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

One of the surprising things about Crusader Kings II is that, for a Paradox title, it's actually relatively easy to pick up. That said, this isn't for the faint of heart (or short on time), but if you're willing to bust your butt a little in the beginning to pick it up, it will reward you with a very enjoyable game experience in the end.

• WII
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS3
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

Those of you that played Flower might notice that Journey mirrors many of its predecessor's emotional milestones. Journey celebrates the poignancy of nature, it startles you with the unexpected, and empowers you in an exhilarating, unforgettable conclusion. The hours spent completing Journey will create memories that last for years.

• X360
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

• WII
• 6.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Despite being somewhat shallow, it’s apparent that a lot of polish went into the making of PokePark 2: Wonders Beyond. The world and the characters within are amazingly well done - if only the game itself was more engaging. But too much repetition and too little depth hold it back from reaching the larger audience the core Pokemon games have enjoyed for years. As it stands, only very young kids - or those desperate to run around as Pikachu - will really get anything out of this game. That’s clearly what the intended audience was, and the developers succeeded at making a game that will appeal to that market. But as for everyone else, especially those who’ve already played the original, very similar PokePark Wii, we’d all do better to hold off for the next true Pokemon title.

• 3DS
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS3
• X360
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

SSX is the video game this generation has been missing. The feeble attempts of other, lesser snowboarding games to capture the adrenaline fueled excitement of SSX don’t compare at all. This is what happens when you don’t just put the game out every year, but spend your time crafting it, creating the ultimate experience. SSX redefines snowboarding games, raises the bar for the genre, then backflips over it.

• VITA
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

Plants vs. Zombies rocked from the very first PC version, and I'm happy to report that the PlayStation Vita game is just as rad. Zombies in pole vault outfits are cute, strategizing against screen door shield-packing ghouls is brilliant, and the controls feel nearly perfect. Plants vs. Zombies continues to be one of the best games on any platform.

• PS3
• VITA
• PS4
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

It’s hard to deny the value of buying a pool game on Vita and getting its PlayStation 3 counterpart as an added bonus. And graphically, Hustle Kings looks really nice. So despite the odd musical choices, spooky floating cue, bad connectivity, and annoying precision camera, Hustle Kings is still a good game.

• WII
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

The Last Story has no significant shortcomings apart from a slight lack of verve; it’s not the JRPG revolution that Xenoblade Chronicles was, and its setting and story remain within safe territory, but great characterisation and an excellent, innovative battle system keep it interesting from the very first chapter to the last minutes. The quality of the localisation is superb, and that great combat makes it more exciting to play on a minute-to-minute basis than any other game of its sort. It’s a game worthy of its pedigree, then, and sits comfortably alongside Lost Odyssey as Mistwalker’s best work.

• VITA
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• VITA
• 3 / 10
• États-Unis

• VITA
• 4.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Shinobido 2: Revenge of Zen is just a bunch of poorly controlled quests weaved together with a very thin story. If it was only a few bucks, it would be a decent distraction for people looking to be ninjas on the go, but as a full price PlayStation Vita, I can't recommend it. The desire to quest in Shinobido 2 is washed away by its numerous flaws.

• VITA
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

Even so, this is Dynasty Warriors through and through, and if the new content might convince a few newcomers to take the plunge, anyone who hated the previous games will find little to love here. Though if it’s been a while since you played a Warriors game, perhaps it’s time to reconsider: it works as both a cathartically satisfying hack-and-slash on the easier difficulties, and a surprisingly thoughtful action-based strategy game on the higher levels. If you’re looking for something a little different to accompany your new handheld, you could do a lot worse than pick up Dynasty Warriors Next.

• 3DS
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS3
• X360
• PC
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Ironically, for a game about the eradication of androids posing as humans, Binary Domain is itself a form of replicant. It convincingly apes the mechanics and behaviours of the best shooters on the market, but its augmentations feel noticeably forced and artificial. Having said that, shearing through robots in a Neo Tokyo setting makes for a nice change of pace within a genre typically populated by alien antagonists and Eastern European enemies, and in all but name this is essentially the best Terminator game ever made. The voice command and trust systems are interesting experiments that yield slightly underdeveloped results, but ultimately Binary Domain doesn’t hang its hat on them – even without the gimmicks this is an enjoyable albeit derivative shooter that any self-respecting sci-fi fan should check out.