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The Bottom Line: The next generation of gaming won't only be defined by flashy graphics. They'll need to offer something that current games can't. Read review

Specs: RP, Ubisoft Montreal, Action

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The Bottom Line: Grand Theft Auto V is shaping up to be another defining moment in video games. Jeff Bakalar walks us through an extended preview of the game. Read review

Specs: Mature, Rockstar North, Action

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The Bottom Line: God of War: Ascension doesn't break any barriers, but it's still a top-of-the-line action game that will most likely please veteran fans of the series. Read review

Specs: Mature, SCE Santa Monica, Action

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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: RP, 2K Marin, Action, Action - first person shooter

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The Bottom Line: Dishonored reminds us a lot of the last BioShock game, with a bigger focus on stealth. Read review

Specs: Mature, Arkane Studios, Action, Role playing game (RPG) - action RPG, Role playing game (RPG) - first person

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The Bottom Line: Dead Island: Riptide is a lot of the same and ultimately falls short of a what a great sequel should be made of. Read review

Specs: Mature, Techland, Action

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  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception continues where its predecessor left off, delivering a memorable adventure that pleases on all fronts. Read review

Specs: Teen, Naughty Dog, Action, Action - adventure, Action - third person shooter, 1-2 Players

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The Bottom Line: Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance isn't for everyone, but the over-the-top swordplay action definitely has its moments. Read review

Specs: Mature, PlatinumGames, Action

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Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Idol Minds, Compilation

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  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
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The Bottom Line: Apache: Air Assault faithfully captures all the nuance of piloting an attack helicopter while including plenty of extras to keep fanatics coming back for more. Read review

Specs: Teen, Gaijin Entertainment, Simulation, Simulation - helicopter flight, Realistic

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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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The Bottom Line: Action-packed and suspenseful, Dead Space 3 impresses, even if it's a lot of the same. Read review

Specs: Mature, Visceral Games, Action, Action - third person shooter, Science-fiction

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The Bottom Line: Darksiders II merges action, exploration, and loot-driven progression into an excellent and sizable adventure. Read review

Specs: Mature, Vigil Games, Action, Action - adventure

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Specs: Teen, Gaijin Entertainment, Simulation, Simulation - flight

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Specs: Mature, Gearbox Software, Action

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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: This accessible but realistic driving simulation is both sublime and subpar. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Polyphony Digital, Driving, Racing / driving - GT/street, Realistic

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  Overall score: 9.5 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: This stunning Wild West epic raises the bar for open world action games, and stakes its claim as one of the most engaging games this year. Read review

Specs: Mature, Rockstar San Diego, Action, Action - third person shooter

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  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: The King of Iron Fist tournament returns in Tekken Tag Tournament 2, a well-executed and punishing fighter. Read review

Specs: Teen, Namco Bandai Games, Action, Action - fighting, 1-4 Players

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The Bottom Line: Blazing Angels 2 is a clear improvement over the previous game, though history buffs will probably hate the game's fictional missions. Read review

Specs: Teen, Ubisoft Romania, Simulation, Simulation - WWII flight, Realistic, Historical, 1-2 Players

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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: Twisted Metal's lightning-fast vehicular combat and large-scale destruction are gleeful, pulse-pounding fun. Read review

Specs: Mature, Eat Sleep Play, Driving, 1-4 Players

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The Bottom Line: This World War II flight sim offers thrilling dogfighting in both simulation and arcade-style gameplay, but it's hampered by frame rate issues and glitches. Read review

Specs: Teen, Gaijin Entertainment, Simulation, Simulation - WWII flight

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  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
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The Bottom Line: Gran Turismo 5 Prologue may be only a practice lap for the real thing, but it's a beautiful joyride while it lasts. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Polyphony Digital, Driving, Racing / driving - GT/street, 1 Player

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  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: Mass Effect 3 is a remarkably satisfying conclusion to a beloved trilogy, and a poignant and memorable role-playing action game in its own right. Read review

Specs: Mature, BioWare, Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - action RPG

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The Bottom Line: Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time completely nails the style and feel of the original trilogy, but doesn't do much to separate itself as a reimagined franchise. Read review

Specs: Everyone 10 and older, Sanzaru Games, Action, Action - adventure, 1 Player

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The Bottom Line: NBA 2K13 redefines what it means to improve upon a sports game year over year. Read review

Specs: Games - sports, Sports - basketball simulation, Realistic