IGN

• PS3
• X360
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

Compared to the very successful FIFA 12, there’s obviously less depth to FIFA Street. But there’s also a lot more immediate fun to be had. Yes, its highs aren’t as thrilling and its lows aren’t as crushing. There isn’t as the same level of immersion or as many variables to master. Yes, its pleasures are cheaper and more ephemeral, but you’ll keep coming back. FIFA Street is more about fantasy fulfilment: it’s about nonchalantly pulling off audacious tricks, scoring outrageous goals, and humiliating your friends in the process. It exists as both a worthy companion to FIFA – providing a quick, fun multiplayer fix – but also as a primer for those who are put off by FIFA’s precipitous learning curve yet still want to kick around a digital ball with friends.

• PC
• PS3
• X360
• 4.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Shoot Many Robots lives (and mostly dies) by the old idea that the first 30 seconds is what grabs the player. In that time, Demiurge establishes a fun theme in a likable world, and shows the immediate reward for making a mess. What it ultimately comes down to is that Shoot Many Robots grabs hold hard and won't let go while it shoves an overwhelming amount of forgettable, often irritating action down your throat.

• ANDROID
• IOS
• 6.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Mass Effect Infiltrator’s rote and unexceptional gameplay doesn’t live up to the promise of the game’s gorgeous visuals. Gamers that don’t mind some control frustrations will find a lot to like within the six hour campaign, but there are also plenty of ways the experience could have been spiced up and smoothed out.

• PS3
• X360
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Cyber Connect 2's Ninja Storm series is somewhat of a known entity at this point. The developer not only creates a gorgeous replication of the popular Naruto series, it knows how to treat the characters and their stories with respect. In some ways these games capture the essence of the manga better than the anime adaptations do - and they do it while allowing players to create epic battles of their own. The different approach to the single-player story works well, and though it retreads a lot of familiar ground, it never feels like it's wasting time, maintaining a constant focus on Naruto and Sasuke. Subtle changes to the mechanics continue to add layers to the combat, and while this isn't the most nuanced fighter, that's not necessarily a problem - for the most part. Fans of Naruto are no doubt going to pick up Generations, but what's more important is that showing this game to non-Naruto fans will make them understand what makes this franchise so beloved. Hidden below the crazy, numerous battles are some very moving stories about kids trying to find their way in the world - and how their elders struggle to raise and protect them. The heart of the Naruto franchise is stunningly sincere - and somehow this game finds those points and shines a spotlight on them. Powerful stuff indeed, particularly if you just walk into this looking for a casual, addicting fighting game with great graphics - which also describes Generations perfectly.

• PS3
• X360
• 4.5 / 10
• États-Unis

The most frustrating thing about Silent Hill Downpour isn’t the lousy combat, dull exploration, or even the technical gaffes. It’s the fact that every now and then while playing through the game’s story, you’ll see signs of brilliance; sunlight hinted from behind the overcast sky. From the Otherworld sequences to the interesting protagonist as well as the way the very town itself is molded to Murphy’s past all make for a game that could’ve really been something special for the series. However, all of the aforementioned issues play their role in making Downpour an unfun, disappointing experience.

• PS3
• X360
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

If you've dedicated the past three years to IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey, your next purchase has arrived. Birds of Steel picks up directly where Birds of Prey left off; instantly accessible and yet hugely challenging, depending on how you tune it. The environments are huge, the plane list is long plus it looks gorgeous and sounds great. The action is thick and visceral; aerial stoushes can go from tense, one-on-one affairs to grand, epic encounters against swarms of enemy fighters and bombers. For three years Gaijin's Birds of Prey remained the best and most nuanced flight game on consoles. Birds of Steel builds on the excellent Birds of Prey and refines Gaijin's formula further. Birds of Steel is an exceedingly confident and robust game that will reward fans with its depth and detail. It's easily the best flight game on today's consoles.

• PC
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

Wargame: European Escalation won’t set any new benchmarks, but it’s a good RTS game with a strong community. A couple thousand players are usually online during peak hours, and thousands of sessions are run every day, so there’s no doubt you’ll find people to play with. It’s fun, competitive, and features short sessions that normally last under a half-hour. If you’re an RTS gamer looking for a new battlefield, you’ll definitely want to give Wargame a try

• PS3
• VITA
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

MLB 12: The Show continues the legacy of being the best baseball game on the market. The best looking, the best playing, the most realistic, and the most robust. It’d be nice if San Diego Studios could get their presentation up to par with MLB 2K. Modes like Diamond Dynasty breathe some life into the game, distracting players from the more dated feeling Road to the Show. If you love baseball, The Show is made for you.

• X360
• PS3
• PC
• 4.5 / 10
• États-Unis

I Am Alive has great ideas and poor execution. It ends up being a flat, frustrating game that isn’t worth your time or money.

• X360
• PS3
• PC
• 9.5 / 10
• États-Unis

All told, Mass Effect 3 is an absolutely amazing game, one that successfully puts a bow on the Mass Effect trilogy while still leaving us hungry for even more. It looks and plays great, but Mass Effect 3's true strength lies in its ability to tell a deeply-woven story. Better yet, the sheer ambition shown by BioWare in announcing an intersecting trilogy complete with save importation becomes fully realized in Mass Effect 3. BioWare deserves applause for not only having the courage to attempt something like the Mass Effect trilogy, but for pulling it off with such exceptional poise and skill. Mass Effect 3 isn't the best game ever made. But it'll certainly be in the conversation for a very long time to come.

• VITA
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Unit 13 doesn't have flashy visuals or an in-depth campaign, but it does have good controls and plenty to do. I think the AI could use a tune-up and the visuals some polish, but if you're looking for a game to sink bullet after bullet into, Unit 13 will keep you entertained.

• 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.