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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: 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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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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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: 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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Specs: Mature, Gearbox Software, 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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  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
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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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The Bottom Line: Nearly 17 years since she raided her first tomb, Lara Croft is back in a fantastic reboot of the series. Read review

Specs: Mature, Crystal Dynamics, Action, Action - adventure, Fantasy

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  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: L.A. Noire's absorbing investigations and intoxicating sense of style make it an unforgettable journey through the seamy side of the City of Angels. Read review

Specs: Mature, Team Bondi, Adventure, 1 Player

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The Bottom Line: It's a bit rough around the edges, but ultimately Far Cry 3 closes 2012 on an excellent note, easily making it one of the year's best. Read review

Specs: Mature, Ubisoft Montreal, Action

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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: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: Exhilarating combat and an imposing sense of scale provide a fitting end to Kratos' saga. Read review

Specs: Mature, SCE Santa Monica, Action, 1 Player

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  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
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The Bottom Line: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is the big, bold, and beautiful sequel you hoped for and is sure to bewitch you for countless hours. Read review

Specs: Mature, Bethesda Game Studios, Role-Playing

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  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: By sticking to the series' strengths, Modern Warfare 3 delivers some of the best competitive, cooperative, and single-player shooting in the business. Read review

Specs: Mature, Infinity Ward, Action, Action - first person tactical shooter

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  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: This fast-paced boxing game improves upon its predecessor in just about every way, and adds an entertaining story mode to boot. Read review

Specs: Mature, EA Canada, Sports, Sports - boxing, 1-2 Players

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  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Although you can't say the same for the plot, Far Cry 2's first-person action squeezes every last drop of potential out of the unique African setting. Read review

Specs: Mature, Ubisoft Montreal, Action, Action - first person shooter, Realistic, 1 Player

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  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: Over-the-top, bloody, and bursting with content, Mortal Kombat is a return to form for the franchise. Read review

Specs: Mature, NetherRealm Studios, Action, Action - fighting

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
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The Bottom Line: Kingdoms of Amalur's combat and character advancement are fantastic enough to overshadow how bland everything else is. Read review

Specs: Mature, Big Huge Games, Role-Playing, Role playing game (RPG) - action RPG

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Specs: Mature, 4A Games, Action

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  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: This madly inconsistent shooter offsets a number of thrilling moments with terrible artificial intelligence and an awful story. Read review

Specs: Mature, Free Radical Design, Action, Action - first person shooter, Science-fiction, 1-4 Players

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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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  Overall score: 10.0 (5.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 21 reviews

The Bottom Line: Metal Gear Solid 4 is an awe-inspiring synthesis of dramatic storytelling and entertaining gameplay. Read review

Specs: Mature, Kojima Productions, Action, Action - third person tactical shooter, Realistic, 1 Player

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  Overall score: 9.5 (4.5 stars)
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The Bottom Line: Dark Souls is an extraordinary role-playing game that transports you to an awesome and menacing world you may never forget. Read review

Specs: Mature, From Software, Role-Playing, 1 Player