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The Bottom Line: The XCOM franchise marches on with a third-person squad-based tactical shooter. Here's a preview of The Bureau: XCOM Declassified. Read review

Specs: Mature, 2K Marin, Action

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is a stupendous thrill ride that shouldn't be missed. Read review

Specs: Mature, Rockstar North, Action, 1 Player

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The Bottom Line: BioShock Infinite is another masterful achievement in interactive storytelling and provides gamers with an overall experience unlike anything else. Read review

Specs: Mature, Irrational Games, Action

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  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.3 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: If by some chance you've put off playing Vice City up till now, don't wait any longer. Read review

Specs: Mature, Rockstar North, Action, Sc-Fi Action Adventure, Modern, 1 Player

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  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
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The Bottom Line: Civilization V: Gods and Kings is an eminently worthwhile collection of big and small changes that enhance an already amazing game. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Firaxis Games, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - turn based

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: Performance issues prevent this lazy PC port of a superb console game from being the best Grand Theft Auto yet. Read review

Specs: Mature, Rockstar Toronto, Action, Action - third person shooter, Action - adventure, 1 Player

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  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.3 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Grand Theft Auto III is a faithful port of a truly exceptional game. Read review

Specs: Mature, DMA Design, Action, Sc-Fi Action Adventure, Modern, 1 Player

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Specs: Games - action

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: A lazy porting job hinders Bully's classic classroom hijinks. Read review

Specs: Teen, Rockstar Vancouver, Action, Action - adventure, 1 Player

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: Manhunt is an audacious game that backs up its extremely violent subject matter with solid stealth action gameplay. Read review

Specs: Mature, Rockstar North, Action, Sc-Fi Action Adventure, Modern, 1 Player

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: Best enjoyed after beating Grand Theft Auto IV, this great double-pack of episodic content shows you sides of Liberty City you never knew existed. Read review

Specs: Mature, Rockstar Toronto, Action, Action - adventure, Realistic

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Although it's unstable and flawed, Hidden & Dangerous is nonetheless an impressive and uniquely serious depiction of squad-level combat behind enemy lines. Read review

Specs: Mature, Illusion Softworks, Action, Tactical First-Person Shooter, Historic

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  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The PC version of Max Payne 3 is every bit as savage and satisfying as its console predecessors. Read review

Specs: Mature, Rockstar Studios, Action

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  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: Excellent tactical battles and a slick interface make the latest Civilization another wonderful addition to a classic franchise. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Firaxis Games, Strategy

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: Railroads! is an addictive economic strategy game that you don't have to be a locomotive aficionado to enjoy. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Firaxis Games, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - tycoon, Realistic, 1-4 Players

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Tension runs high in the excellent XCOM: Enemy Unknown. Read review

Specs: Mature, Firaxis Games, Strategy, Action - first person shooter

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Despite its flaws, Midnight Club II should appeal to fans of arcade-style racing games because it's pretty solid in most respects. Read review

Specs: Teen, Rockstar San Diego, Driving, Racing / driving - GT/street, Realistic, 1-8 Players

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  2.0 stars Mediocre

  Overall score: 4.3 (2.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Say good-bye to the historical authenticity of Strongholds past and hello to one generic, seriously flawed fantasy RTS. Read review

Specs: Teen, FireFly Studios, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - real time, Historical, 1-4 Players

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Specs: Mature, Gearbox Software, Action, Action - first person shooter, Science-fiction

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: NBA 2K12 retains its crown as the best basketball franchise by offering a number of worthwhile improvements across the board. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Visual Concepts, Sports, Sports - basketball simulation, Realistic

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  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: In spite of some technical issues, BioShock creates an amazing world that you'll want to explore and a compelling mystery that slowly comes together as you play. Read review

Specs: Mature, Irrational Games, Action, Action - first person shooter, Science-fiction, 1 Player

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  2.0 stars Mediocre

  Overall score: 4.6 (2.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Mall Tycoon is more trouble than it's worth. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Holistic Design, Inc., Strategy, Tycoon, 1 Player

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Specs: Firaxis Games, Strategy

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Max Payne 2 is just a remarkable production, and what it lacks in length or volume it more than makes up for in quality and density. Read review

Specs: Mature, Remedy Entertainment, Action, Third-Person Shooter, Modern, 1 Player

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Specs: Everyone, ChessBase, Board Games