Issue 71: November 2009

Assassin's Creed II (PC, PS3, X360)
Developer: Ubisoft
Publisher: Ubisoft
Genre: Action
7/10
Summary: An incredibly beautiful and ambitious action game, which unfortunately suffers from the predecessor's repetitiveness and a pretty big amount of boring missions. Third time's a charm, Ubisoft?



Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (PC, PS3, X360)
Developer: Infinity Ward
Publisher: Activision
Genre: Shooter
9/10
Summary: Entertaining, albeit short, singleplayer and completely amazing multiplayer.



Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles (Wii)
Developer: Cavia, Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Genre: Shooter
7/10
Summary: It's fun to kill the living dead. To stop thinking and just point at your TV. Sometimes, that's all you need.



LittleBigPlanet PSP (PSP)
Developer: Sony Cambridge
Publisher: Sony
Genre: Platformer
8/10
Summary: A lovable little adventure that every PSP-owner with a good heart should look into.



New Super Mario Bros. Wii (Wii)
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Genre: Platformer
8/10
Summary: Mario in two dimensions is Nintendo-magic for both you and your friends.



Dragon Age: Origins (PC, PS3, X360)
Developer: Bioware
Publisher: EA
Genre: RPG
9/10
Summary: A full-featured, demanding and addicting masterpiece that, without shame, can be put among the best in the genre.



Bayonetta (X360)
Developer: Platinum Games
Publisher: SEGA
Genre: Action
9/10
Summary: Bizarre design meets ultra explosive madness action and the result is a fantastic action spectacle that you just can't miss.



Left 4 Dead 2 (PC, X360)
Developer: Valve
Publisher: EA
Genre: Shooter
9/10
Summary: Lots of amazing weapons and unique modes make Left 4 Dead 2 a zombie-lover's wet dream.



Muramasa: The Demon Blade (Wii)
Developer: Vanillaware
Publisher: Ignition
Genre: Action
7/10
Summary: With a sharp blade enemies are cut down to pieces. Muramasa is a sidescrolling action game with RPG moments that will impress everybody who likes beautiful two-dimensional graphics.



DJ Hero (Multi)
Developer: Freestyle Games
Publisher: Activision
Genre: Music/Rhythm
9/10



Grand Theft Auto IV: Ballad of Gay Tony (X360)
Developer: Rockstar
Publisher: Rockstar
Genre: Action
8/10



Borderlands (PC, PS3, X360)
Developer: Gearbox
Publisher: Take 2
Genre: Shooter/RPG
7/10



Band Hero (PS3, X360, Wii)
Developer: Neversoft
Publisher: Activision
Genre: Music/Rhythm
6/10



NBA Unrivaled (PS3, X360)
Genre: Sports
1/10



Super Star Wars (Wii)
Genre: Platformer
7/10



Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 3: Lair of the Leviathan (Wii)
Genre: Adventure
7/10