Aquaria is an action-adventure video game set in a massive ocean world full of ancient secrets. Players take on the role of Naija, a lone underwater dweller searching for her family. With its handcrafted environments and immersive story told with voice overs, Aquaria immerses players into its captivating world. Naija has the gift of the Verse – by singing songs she can use this force to change things around her, unlocking new abilities as she learns more songs. Players control Naija using an intuitive mouse-only control system that makes it easy to have her swim gracefully through the waters or cast spells and engage in combat with dangerous creatures inhabiting Aquaria's depths.

Bloodborne is an action RPG set in the cursed city of Yharnam, where a strange endemic illness has taken hold. Players are tasked with uncovering the secrets of this dark world to survive and must arm themselves with guns and saw cleavers. To progress through the game, players must use holy chalices to gain access to underground ruins full of traps, beasts, and rewards which can be explored alone or with other people. Wits, strategy and reflexes are essential for dispatching enemies that guard these areas.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is an action-adventure video game. In it, a young boy named Link must travel through time to fix the problems he helped create when Ganondorf, the King of the Gerudo Thieves, tricked him into giving access to the Sacred Realm. Once there, Ganondorf places his tainted hands on Triforce and transforms Hyrule from a beautiful landscape into a barren wasteland. With help from Rauru, Link embarks on a quest to gather the powers of Seven Sages in order to restore balance and peace throughout Hyrule once again.

Metal Gear Solid is an action-adventure stealth video game in which the player takes on the role of Snake, a government agent sent to reclaim control of a secret nuclear weapons base from terrorists. Armed with only light weaponry and facing numerous enemies, Snake must use stealth tactics such as staying quiet and out of sight to survive. During his mission, he can acquire powerful equipment ranging from silenced pistols to ground-to-air missiles. The game features state-of-the-art graphics with textures, transparencies, models and explosions that create an immersive experience for the player. It also has a taut story with multiple endings that provides thrilling gameplay throughout.

Metroid: Zero Mission is a video game for Nintendo systems that allows players to relive the original story of Samus Aran's meeting with the Metroids. The game features new challenges, power-ups, improved graphics and sound effects compared to its predecessor. Players will find an even greater adventure awaiting them upon completion of the game as a surprise twist provides an even deeper experience than before.

Gears of War 2 is a next-generation video game that builds upon the gameplay of the first title in every way. It features new characters, weapons, enemies, vehicles and locales to offer more action, emotion and thrills. Visual effects have been enhanced with ambient occlusion, dynamic shadows, improved character lighting and hundreds of on-screen characters rendering simultaneously. The story follows humanity's epic battle for survival through multiple story arcs that introduce new characters and explore familiar ones with an in-game conversational camera system which brings the cinematic story to life. This combined with its sweeping vistas make Gears of War 2 one of the most gorgeous games available this generation.

Gears of War is a video game that combines tactical action with survival horror. Players take on the role of Marcus Fenix, a war hero leading his fire team in an epic battle against the Locust Horde, a nightmarish race of creatures from beneath the planet's surface. With real-time lip synching and voice recognition for heightened immersion, gamers can use blindfire, cover and weapons to outwit their enemies in interactive environments powered by Unreal Engine 3 visuals. A.I teammates are indistinguishable from human players as they work together to survive this harrowing story of war and survival.

No More Heroes is a video game developed by Ubisoft that follows the story of Travis Touchdown, an anime fan living in Santa Destroy, California. After unexpected events put him at the bottom of an assassins' organization, Travis must fight and defeat 10 other bloodthirsty killers in order to become the top assassin. Each killer has their own unique backstory to uncover as players progress through the game. With its intense action sequences and engaging storylines, No More Heroes provides players with an exciting adventure filled with suspense and mystery.

Super Mario 64 DS is a Nintendo DS remake of the classic genre-defining game, Super Mario 64. This version introduces new features that take full advantage of the dual screens and touch screen on the portable console as well as wireless multiplayer capability. Players can choose from four characters - Mario, Yoshi, Luigi and Wario - each with their own unique abilities to find 150 Power Stars hidden in the castle and grounds. Adventure mode offers plenty of mini-games that use stylus control while Wireless Versus mode allows up to three friends to battle each other with only one game card. Each character has multiple jumping moves along with special powers like invisibility or fire breath when they collect a Power Flower.

Alice: Madness Returns is the long-awaited sequel to American McGee's Alice, a cult classic video game released in 2000. In this installment, Alice returns with her own unique blend of supernatural Victoriana. Players take on the role of Alice, who must explore a twisted and nightmarish version of Wonderland while uncovering secrets about her past and fighting off hordes of monsters. Along the way she will encounter all sorts of bizarre characters from Lewis Carroll’s classic novel as well as new creations designed for this game alone. With its vivid visuals and darkly imaginative setting, Alice: Madness Returns offers gamers an exciting journey through an unforgettable world.

Volgarr the Viking is a throwback to the Golden Age of arcades, offering gamers a hardcore action experience that requires skill and dedication. The game features simple controls but intense challenge, with hand-made pixel animation and an epic soundtrack. Players battle through levels filled with danger and death in order to survive. The reward? Buckets of blood! If you are looking for an old school gaming experience, Volgarr the Viking should be at the top of your list.

Heavy Bullets is an FPS dungeon crawler video game in which players must make their way through a randomly generated maze, fighting off aggressive creatures and avoiding malfunctioning security devices. As they progress through the 8 levels, they must complete objectives to reset the security mainframe at the end of level 8. Upon doing so, they will be rewarded with whatever lies beyond it. This game requires strategic thinking and quick reflexes as players attempt to reach their goal while surviving dangers in the maze.

Tower of Guns is a fast-paced first-person shooter designed for twitch gamers. It offers an exciting gaming experience, with randomized elements that make each playthrough unique and unpredictable. Players must face off against hordes of enemies while trying to make their way up the eponymous Tower of Guns. Along the way they can collect powerups and weapons to help them survive, as well as discover secrets hidden within the tower's many levels.