IGN

• 3DS
• 6.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Perhaps that’s what makes Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games on the 3DS so frustrating. While it has some great mini-games, it forcefully limits itself and discards many of the ideas that made its predecessors so good. There are some good elements here though. Acquiring medals, ranking your best scores globally and earning medals can be very addicting. But only half of these games are worth playing. Most are simply shallow attempts at their counterparts, which is more or less what this version of the London Olympic Games ends up being.

• 3DS
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

It’s impressive that Namco-Bandai has managed to port a full-sized, voice-acted Japanese RPG to the 3DS without sacrificing any of the content from the PlayStation 2 version. But it’s also a six-year-old game that hasn’t aged well in all respects, and if you’re a North American Tales fan, it’s likely to be one you’ve played before. Like all the Tales games, this is a charmer, but it probably won’t be long before it’s outdone by a game that’s actually been made for the platform.

• PC
• PS4
• XONE
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

Dear Esther is that rarest of things: a truly interesting game. It left me feeling pensive, mildly saddened, and confident that games have plenty of directions left to explore. If you’re interested in what can be achieved when you abandon the conventions of games and explore the fringes of the form instead, it’s a must-play.

• VITA
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

• VITA
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is a fast-paced, well playing fighter that makes few concessions on the Vita. While the game's modes are pretty sparse and the new touch mode is a dud, there's still a lot to be excited about if you're a fighting fan with a brand new Vita.

• VITA
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

While this review may seem quite critical, I have genuinely enjoyed my time with Wipeout 2048. It’s good, chaotic fun and has a baseline level of quality and polish that’s pleasing to see. If this is your first Wipeout game, chances are you’ll have a blast. For veterans, however – especially those schooled in the delights of HD and Fury – this game just isn’t as smooth in feel or as elegant in design. In short, while Wipeout 2048 is well worth checking out, just be aware that for every design hit there’s also a miss.

• VITA
• 4.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS3
• X360
• PC
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

Gotham City Impostors is a functional shooter with a sense of humor and a Batman license. It's got plenty to unlock, but it's not all that deep. Go, shoot, win. Over and over. If you're looking for a first-person shooter that doesn't take itself seriously, have at it, but don't expect a FPS revolution.

• PS3
• X360
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

The sheer amount of new content in UFC Undisputed 3 is staggering. The devs have managed to combine elements to make the experience less intimidating while still adding in a ton of new features to keep hardcore fans engaged. Taking some time off to rethink their game plan was a great move by the developers, and it really shows. This is the deepest and most realistic MMA experience around.

• PS3
• X360
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Grand Slam Tennis is as slick and professional a tennis game as you could hope for, and though it lacks something of Top Spin's passion for the sport, the inclusion of Wimbledon and the wider roster really do make a difference. There's room for improvement – chiefly in the variety of game modes, the selection of commentary snippets and the pace of the career mode - but for now, Grand Slam Tennis 2 is the best game of tennis that video games have to offer.

• PC
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Burying a really adept Match 3 game inside a fantasy/magic approach that seems designed for children is an, er…interesting idea. Nonetheless, the core gameplay is very strong and the price is certainly right. It is not a grandiose overstatement to say that 4 Elements II feels, at times, like an IQ test; a thoroughly addictive, my-god-it's 2AM-and-I'm-still-playing IQ test. With fairies.

• WII
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

If you enjoyed Rhythm Heaven for the DS, Rhythm Heaven Fever is more of the same. The music is memorable, the style is outrageous and the 50 mini-games are addictively fun. The downside is that it hasn’t seen any true evolution since its first installment on the GBA. You can’t continue a rhythm series without fixing its flawed grading system. And you can’t tack on a multiplayer mode when that’s the only innovation a game is bringing to the table - especially for a system that is known for its party offerings. Fever’s failings are a true shame, as they are both obvious shortcomings with simple remedies. They hold back what is otherwise a unique and fun rhythm game. It’s still a blast, even despite its flaws, but that doesn’t make those flaws acceptable.

• PS3
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

As a gamer who likes to relive some of my favorite games, I find the HD collections to be an awesome way to get rewarded for nostalgia. And now Sony has released two of the three platforming hall of famers from the PS2. While I find myself more disappointed than I expected that games like Jak X, Daxter and even The Lost Frontier (ugh) aren’t included in the package, The Jak and Daxter Collection has reminded me why I fell in love with the series, and Naughty Dog as a developer.

• PS3
• X360
• PC
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

Despite some problems with polish and a story that takes time to develop into something great, The Darkness II ends up as an early treat in the new year. The narrative elements help the pacing considerably, breaking up Jackie’s engaging and brutal murderfests. It may not end up being the best shooter of 2012, but it could very well be the one that makes you feel the most powerful.

• 3DS
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Resident Evil Revelations is a great handheld game, one that not only pushes the boundaries and standards of the Nintendo 3DS but one that recaptures a long-forgotten spirit of a classic franchise. Make no mistake about it, this is a full Resident Evil adventure that isn't watered down because it's in portable form. That's no small accomplishment. Despite its disappointments, Revelations will be remembered as one of the better entries in this series, and should serve as a notice to all other developers, including Nintendo itself - this is the type of production value we want to see on the 3DS.

• PC
• PS3
• X360
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

The core of the first game remains intact, of course -- if it ain't broke, don't fix it, right? -- but Shank 2 is the embodiment of grand change on a small scale. Developer Klei was aggressive about smoothing rougher edges, and the minor tweaks in Shank 2 make a major difference. It's a more responsive, faster action title that does away with the damning side of its dazzling animation. This is a smooth brawler with gorgeous spectacle, and its dedication to nailing its second chance makes it one of the best action games in recent memory.

• PS3
• PC
• 4 / 10
• États-Unis

Zack Zero's elemental platforming and bright colors might grab your attention, but its inconsistent gameplay and embarrassing glitches will waste your time and money. Little redeeming value lies here, especially when you suffer through the poorly-written story and awful narration. Zack Zero deserves a slightly better score than its namesake -- but not by much.

• PS3
• X360
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Soulcalibur V is at its absolute best with friends, when it's testing your skill, reaction times and trash talking ability. The combat is still great and the graphics are still beautiful. Outside of that, it's a slight disappointment, as this is the weakest single player experience in the series yet. The game just never attempts to give us something we haven't seen before. It's more comfortable recycling the same old gameplay with a few additions pilfered from other trend-setting fighting games. Shame, because in many ways this is a quality title, with plenty of depth in its combat, and refinements that will keep diehard fans busy.