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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: 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: 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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  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: 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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  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: 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: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: A new dual-stick control system breathes life into what is otherwise a well-worn and sometimes frustrating game. Read review

Specs: Everyone, Rainbow Studios, Driving, Racing / driving - motorcycle motocross, Realistic

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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: 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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  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: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

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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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
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The Bottom Line: It comes to a halt too frequently, but when it's speeding along, Need for Speed: The Run makes cross-country racing a joy. Read review

Specs: Teen, Black Box, Driving, Racing / driving - GT/street

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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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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

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

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: 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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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: 5.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: With an exhilarating campaign, intense cooperative mode, and addictive multiplayer competition, Uncharted 2 is a complete game that is completely awesome. Read review

Specs: Teen, Naughty Dog, Action, Action - adventure

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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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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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  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
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The Bottom Line: Tension runs high in the excellent XCOM: Enemy Unknown. Read review

Specs: Mature, Firaxis Games, Strategy, Strategy / tactics / wargame - wargame, Science-fiction