The Last of Us is a post-apocalyptic video game set twenty years after a pandemic has drastically changed the world. The remaining humans are scattered, with some infected and running amok while survivors fight each other for resources. Joel, an experienced survivor, is tasked to smuggle fourteen-year old girl Ellie out of a military quarantine. What begins as just another job quickly turns into a grueling journey across the country filled with dangers at every turn.

Metroid Prime is a video game where players take on the role of Samus Aran, a bounty hunter. The player needs to explore Tallon IV and unravel the mystery behind its ruined walls. To do this they are equipped with a Power Beam and Gravity Suit to help them shoot switches, solve puzzles, defeat enemies and find power-ups. As they progress deeper into the world more weapons will be acquired which unlocks new areas for exploration.

Metroid Prime 3: Corruption is an action-packed video game released by Nintendo, featuring the bounty hunter Samus Aran. Players control her with a revolutionary controller system - using a Nunchuk to move and the Wii Remote to aim. Through this system, players are able to immerse themselves in the game like never before. In addition to well-known power-ups such as Grapple Beam and Morph Ball, there are also new surprises for gamers of all levels. The ultimate goal of the game is for Samus to save planets from corruption while ultimately taking down her arch nemesis Dark Samus in order to restore peace back into the universe.

The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile is the followup to 2009's Dead Samurai and is a 2D action platformer with a gritty, graphic novel-inspired art style. It features fast-paced combos and has been built on a brand new engine for an even more visually gruesome experience. Players take control of Yuki or The Dishwasher as they fight their way through hordes of enemies in order to uncover secrets, solve puzzles and defeat bosses.

Red Dead Redemption is a critically acclaimed Western action-adventure game developed by Rockstar San Diego. Set at the turn of the 20th century, it follows former outlaw John Marston on an epic journey across the American frontier. Players explore various frontier towns, rolling prairies full of wildlife and perilous mountain passes while engaging in gunfights and battles with unique characters. The game runs on Rockstar's proprietary RAGE engine, allowing for vast open-world exploration and plenty of distractions along the way. Red Dead Redemption tells a story about life as a gunslinger during the death of the Wild West era and offers players choices to make their own paths through its gripping narrative.

Fallout: New Vegas is the latest installment in the post-nuclear role playing game (RPG) series. It is being developed by a team of experienced veterans from Fallout 1 and 2, who are now working at Obsidian Entertainment. The game will be powered by the same engine used for Fallout 3, ensuring that players get the same quality experience as with previous games in the series.

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is a tactical espionage action game set in a futuristic battlefield. It follows an aging and exhausted Solid Snake who is equipped with OctoCamo, a high-tech suit that dynamically changes its texture to help him blend into his surroundings. This allows him to stalk his enemies like never before. The game features several characters from previous Metal Gear Solid games including Revolver Ocelot, Meryl Silverburgh, Naomi Hunter and Raiden as well as an unforgettable story depicting the desperate state of the future through the eyes of an older Solid Snake.

BioShock is a critically acclaimed, award-winning first person shooter game that transports players to the underwater city of Rapture. After their plane crashes into icy waters, players take control of their world by hacking mechanical devices, commandeering security turrets and crafting items necessary for survival. The environment of Rapture is powered by Ecological A.I., with inhabitants that interact in meaningful ways which affect gameplay experiences. Players can also genetically modify their bodies through Plasmid Stations scattered throughout the city and upgrade weapons with ionic gels, explosives and toxins to customize them to the enemy and environment. With stunningly realistic water effects and next generation graphics illustrating its art deco world, BioShock offers an unforgettable experience as it poses a moral dilemma: do you exploit or save innocent survivors?

Metroid Prime 2: Echoes is the sequel to Metroid Prime and puts players in the role of bounty hunter Samus Aran on a mission to locate missing Federation troopers on Aether, a planet torn into light and dark domains. To help with exploration, players have access to all-new beam weapons, a screw attack, power-ups, and more. The game's goal is to eliminate enemies and solve puzzles in order restore peace to Aether. Additionally, there are competitive multiplayer modes for up to four players.

God of War III is an action-adventure game set in the world of Greek mythology. Players take on the role of Kratos, a former Spartan warrior seeking revenge after being betrayed by those he trusted most. Armed with double-chained blades and new weapons and magic, Kratos must face off against powerful creatures from mythology while solving puzzles throughout his journey to Olympus. Developed by SCEA, God of War III offers players a thrilling adventure as they help Kratos exact his revenge on those who have wronged him.

BioShock Infinite is an action-adventure video game developed by Irrational Games and released in 2013. The player assumes the role of Booker DeWitt, a former Pinkerton agent sent to the floating city of Columbia to rescue a young woman named Elizabeth who has been imprisoned there since childhood. As they try to escape the city which is literally falling from the sky, DeWitt must fight foes in high-speed Sky-Line battles, engage in combat indoors and amongst the clouds, and use dozens of new weapons and abilities. Initially conceived as a symbol of American ideals at a time when America was emerging as a world power, Columbia's disappearance into the clouds leads to many unexpected twists and turns for our heroes on their journey as they discover that nothing is quite as it seems.

Need for Speed: Most Wanted is an exciting open-world racing game where the player must race against their rivals and outrun a relentless police force. Players will have to make quick decisions in order to stay ahead of the game, using the open world environment to find hiding spots, launch off jumps, and switch vehicles. Multiplayer events allow players to challenge friends instantly without any menus or lobbies needed; however, players must be wary as their rivals will do anything they can to stop them from reaching the top.

Dishonored is a video game that allows players to approach each assassination with their own unique style. Players can use shadow and sound to move through levels unseen by enemies or attack them head-on as they react to your aggression. The malleable combat system provides the player with the ability to creatively combine their abilities, supernatural powers, and gadgets as they traverse through levels in order to bring down their targets. Therefore, improvisation and adaptation are essential for success in this game in order for players to define their modus operandi.

MotorStorm: Pacific Rift is an offroad racing game developed by Sony for the Playstation 3. Players can take on the challenge of navigating a tropical environment filled with lush jungles, towering peaks and crystal-clear water. The game features a greater selection of tracks and vehicles than its predecessor, as well as extensive multiplayer options allowing up to 20 players to race online or four players in split screen mode. It also has a photo mode which allows players to save images within the game and create their own custom soundtrack from music stored on their PS3’s HDD.

Metro Redux is a bundle of two remastered video games - Metro 2033 Redux and Metro: Last Light Redux. Both games have been updated with the latest 4A Engine, giving players improved graphics and visuals. The bundle also offers two unique play styles - Spartan and Survival - as well as the legendary Ranger Mode for an even more intense gaming experience.

Call of Duty 2 is a first-person shooter video game developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision. The game offers players the opportunity to experience four individual soldier stories as they battle through insurmountable odds in multiple campaigns. Players have the freedom to follow each storyline for an immersive character-driven experience, or engage in historic battles chronologically for fast-paced action. Infinity Ward has enhanced combat with realistic battlefields that enable squads to tackle various mission objectives while utilizing tactics like outflanking and fire and maneuver capabilities. A new engine and AI technology provide authentic squad combat and thrilling action, while concealing visibility with smoke effects, weather conditions such as sandstorms, blizzards, etc., and a Battle Chatter System featuring context-sensitive updates provided through an advanced AI system.

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.

Fallout 3 is a post-apocalyptic open world video game developed by Bethesda Softworks. The story follows the protagonist, who has been forced to leave their home Vault 101 for unknown reasons and must now explore the Capital Wasteland in search of their lost father. Players will face off against various enemies such as radiation, Super Mutants, and hostile mutated creatures while navigating through an expansive world with unique combat and shockingly realistic visuals. Players are given tons of choices on how they approach each situation presented to them within the game, along with an incredible cast of dynamic characters that offer interesting interactions throughout the journey. With Vault-Tec’s engineering at its finest providing safety from these threats, Fallout 3 provides an immersive experience for players looking for adventure in a post-nuclear wasteland setting.

Metro: Last Light is a post-apocalyptic video game set in the year 2034. The world has been reduced to rubble and the remaining humans must survive in the tunnels of Moscow's Metro system, where they are threatened by mutants from both above and below ground. As Artyom, players must journey through this harsh environment, struggling against opposing forces who fight for control of a powerful doomsday device hidden within D6. It is up to Artyom to save humanity from extinction before it is too late.

Mario Kart 7 is the latest installment of the wildly popular Mario Kart franchise. It takes racing fun in the Mushroom Kingdom to a new level by introducing 3D visuals and allowing drivers to explore competitive kart possibilities like soaring through the skies or plunging into the depths of the sea. Players are able to customize their karts with new abilities, making for an even more strategic and exciting experience. With all these added features, Mario Kart 7 brings thrilling races that will keep players coming back time and again.

Mafia II is the highly anticipated sequel to the original Mafia title, an immersive and cinematic game that takes players back to the late 1940s-early 1950s mob underworld. Players will be able to take part in both on-foot and driving action while being drawn into a deep narrative of organized crime. The characters are strong and believable, making it easy for players to become immersed in this living and breathing cityscape. 2K Games brings all of these elements together with Mafia II, providing fans with the sequel they have been longing for.

Spec Ops: The Line is a provocative third-person modern military shooter that explores the morality of war and puts players in unspeakable situations where life or death decisions must be made. It takes place in Dubai, which has been destroyed by sandstorms and now lies half-buried beneath millions of tons of sand. Players take on the role of U.S. Army Captain Martin Walker who leads an elite Delta Force team into the treacherous region to rescue Colonel John Konrad and his squad, who were left behind after most people had fled prior to the storms sweeping through. Throughout the game, players will encounter unpredictable sandstorms that can either help or hinder them in their mission as they cross "the line" between duty and death - when self and sanity are lost forever.

Metro 2033 is a post apocalyptic video game set in the shattered subway of Moscow. In 2013, an apocalyptic event wiped out almost all humanity and turned the earth's surface into a poisonous wasteland. A few survivors took refuge underground and human civilization entered a new Dark Age by 2033. The protagonist Artyom, born before the fire but raised Underground, embarks on a mission to warn mankind of an impending threat. He must traverse from forgotten catacombs beneath the subway to desolate wastelands above where his actions will determine mankind's fate. Along his journey he must also contend with mutant horrors that await outside as well as other Metro Station-Cities struggling for survival amongst each other.

Wolfenstein: The New Order is a video game set in an alternate 1960 where the Nazis have won World War II and rule the world with an iron fist. Players take on the role of Captain B.J. Blazkowicz, an American war hero who launches a one-man counter-offensive against their advanced war machine led by General Wilhelm Strasse, aka Deathshead. To succeed, players must battle Nazi robots and hulking Super Soldiers while navigating a world of darkness as they attempt to rewrite history and save humanity from destruction.

Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc is a video game in which fifteen super-elite students have been locked in a school and forced to live an isolated life. As part of the special rule, only murderers can graduate from the school, turning it into a place of despair. The protagonist does not follow this rule however; instead he investigates murders and attempts to find a way to escape from the school without resorting to murder himself.

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist is an action-adventure stealth video game in which the player takes control of Sam Fisher, leader of a newly formed 4th Echelon unit. The team must put a stop to the Blacklist countdown before it reaches zero, as they hunt down terrorists from a syndicate of rogue nations who have initiated terror protocol designated as the Blacklist. This involves foiling their escalating terrorist attacks on American interests across two thirds of countries around the world.

Split/Second is an intense action racing game from Disney set in the world of a hyper-competitive reality television show. Players race to be the first across the finish line in a city built for destruction, with the ultimate goal of becoming season champion. What sets Split/Second apart from other racing games is that it allows players to trigger explosive events that drastically change the course of the race, such as derailing opponents or creating entirely new routes. Through strategy and timing, players can use these events to their advantage and come out on top as season champion.

Heavy Rain is a psychological thriller video game from Sony that puts the player in the shoes of four characters, each trying to stop an Origami Killer from claiming another victim. Spanning over four days, the player will be faced with innumerable twists and turns while making choices and taking actions that will have dramatic consequences. The story asks how far you are willing to go to save someone you love as you unravel this gripping mystery.

In the video game Tomb Raider, you take on the role of Lara Croft and must traverse a maze of deathtraps in order to recover the fabled Scion. Along your journey, you may come across wild animals or mercenaries and have an arsenal of weapons at your disposal to defeat them. You will visit locations such as Incan ruins, Ancient Rome, Egyptian Pyramids, and even Atlantis in pursuit of this incredible treasure that is said to grant immense power.

Conker: Live & Reloaded is a team-based shooter game for the Xbox that features both deathmatch and campaign modes. Players can choose to be one of six combat specialists across various missions and settings, ranging from the past to the future. This sequel also includes the classic Conker's Bad Fur Day, which has been re-created exclusively for Xbox players. With its exciting action and humorous warfare, this game promises to provide hours of intense multiplayer fun with friends or via Xbox Live.

Sunset Overdrive is an open-world video game set in the near future where a catastrophic event has left your city overrun by mutants. You must use various kick-ass weapons and agility to fight off the mutants and save the city. You have learned to flourish amidst the chaos, proving that it is not yet time for the end of days. Your story is only just beginning as you take on this challenge with no rules except riots!

Fight Night Champion is a boxing video game developed by EA Sports and released in early 2011. It is the fifth installment in the Fight Night series, which began with Fight Night Round 3 back in 2006. The game boasts enhanced graphics and animations, as well as new gameplay mechanics such as Total Punch Control and Full Spectrum Punch Control. These mechanics allow players to have more control over their punches, making for an even deeper gaming experience than before. Additionally, it features an all-new story mode that follows the career of up-and-coming boxer Andre Bishop on his road to becoming champion. Fight Night Champion provides gamers with intense boxing action while also delivering a compelling narrative that will draw them into the fight from start to finish.

Super Mario 3D Land is a platforming game for the Nintendo 3DS that reinvents everything fans love about Mario gaming in true 3D. Players will experience a new sense of depth, distance and speed while running, jumping and stomping on enemies throughout the levels. Tanooki Mario makes an appearance with his tail to attack enemies or float down from heights. With the help of 3D visuals it is easier to judge depths and distances in the environments as players move through them with more confidence. New abilities like rolling somersault attack or dash move are added creating unique game play strategies as well as new enemies such as Goombas with tails, stacks of Goombas and Piranha Plant spitting ink to obscure view. The Circle Pad gives players complete control to confidently move Mario through fun and challenging environments.

Mario Kart DS is a classic racing game that allows up to eight players to race and battle each other. The iconic cast of characters includes Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Wario, Bowser and Toad. It features courses from all previous Mario Kart games including Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart 64 and Double Dash as well as new tracks and battle arenas for players to explore. Additionally the game offers online connectivity with Nintendo's Wi-Fi Connection service allowing players to compete against others around the world. With over 30 courses available along with crazy items and fast-paced action it promises hours of entertainment for any fan of the series.

Crysis is a next-generation PC first-person shooter developed by Crytek, the award-winning developers of Far Cry. In 2020, global tensions have reached their peak when North Korea seizes an area in the South China Sea where U.S archeologists uncovered a mysterious artifact. The U.S dispatches Delta Force operatives to rescue the team and uncover the true nature of this artifact which reveals an alien presence on Earth - triggering a massive invasion! Gamers will now take up arms against aliens with customizable weapons and a Nanosuit that allows them to adapt quickly to hostile environments and enemy tactics. It's time for gamers to join forces to save Earth from this alien threat!

The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai is a 2-D stylistic action platformer for Xbox LIVE Arcade that offers fast, intense gameplay and a unique visual style. Players take on the role of an undead samurai dishwasher who is seeking revenge against an evil cyborg army. The game allows players to use ancient blades, machinery and magical powers to defeat hordes of zombies, cyborgs and robots. Players can compete with others around the world in speed run or high score challenges. Gameplay features combo-intensive combat set in a 2-D blood-soaked environment which emphasizes speed, vertical movement and maneuverability. The game also has new modes where players can use guitar peripherals for electric death solos or to rip through enemies with headstocks using motion control technology. Created by one person without any professional experience in just 1 ½ years using XNA power, this game is sure to appeal to gamers looking for something different!

Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad is an action-packed video game that features a killer combat system and adrenaline-filled rage mode. Players can utilize a variety of moves to combat enemies on the ground, in the air, at a distance and more. By going into Rage Mode when covered in too much blood, players gain extra power and agility to take out large crowds quicker but must be careful not to stay soaked for too long as it will deplete their health. Invite a friend over for co-op play or battle zombies alone with multiple gameplay modes such as Story Mode, Free Play Mode, Survival Mode and Quest Mode. Unlock new items for dress-up mode where players can style Aya and Saki with sexy clothing, flashy accessories and hot hairstyles which they can then name and save before using them in the game. As if this wasn't enough excitement already, there's even Drive & Slash levels where you play as Aya while riding on your own tricked out motorcycle!

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.

Bulletstorm is an action-packed video game that offers players unprecedented levels of frantic gameplay. Through its unique skillshot system, players are rewarded for being creative in the way they take out enemies. The more outrageous and imaginative the skillshot, the more points they receive to upgrade weapons and unlock new ones, enabling them to perform even crazier moves and exaggerated skillshots.

Call of Duty: Black Ops, developed by Treyarch, is the next installment in the Call of Duty franchise. It is rumored to be a first-person shooter set during the Cold War period. The game will feature an extensive single player campaign and competitive multiplayer modes as part of its core gameplay experience. This will be the second time in the series that it has gone back to a period prior to World War II, with 2008's Call Of Duty: World At War being set during WW2. With Black Ops, players can expect new weapons and technology from this era along with classic elements from previous entries in the series such as zombies mode and online play for up to 16 people simultaneously.

Left 4 Dead is a co-operative multiplayer action game from Turtle Rock Studios, the creators of Counter-Strike. The game takes place in an apocalyptic world where a highly virulent strain of rabies has spread quickly through the human population, turning those infected into violent psychopaths. Players are among the few seemingly immune to this virus and must fight their way to safety or die alone alongside other Survivors. Left 4 Dead is built with version 2 of Turtle Rock's advanced A.I technology and runs on Source Engine for enhanced visuals and gameplay experience. In Left 4 Dead, players will have to work together if they want any chance at survival in this chaotic post-apocalyptic world.

In XIII, the player takes on the role of a mysterious figure who has been framed for the assassination of the President of the United States. With no memory and a bullet wound in their head, they must use all available resources to uncover a dark conspiracy behind this heinous act. Armed with silent crossbows, automatic weapons, and ashtrays, they must evade or use assailants eager to end their life as human shields while also competing against other players in multiplayer modes like Barfight or co-op mode Cover Me. Ultimately, it is up to them to expose both their own past and America's darkest secrets hidden within its corridors of power.

Kameo: Elements of Power is an action adventure game set in a magical world full of exploration and intense combat. The player takes the role of Kameo, who must save her three Elemental Ancestors from the evil Dark Troll King. To do this, she will have to capture, grow and unleash a variety of monsters with their own unique abilities to fight off enemies as they explore the world. It's up to Kameo to save the planet and its wildlife before it falls into darkness!

Wolfenstein: The Old Blood is a video game set in 1946, when Nazis are on the brink of winning WWII. In an attempt to turn the tide for the allies, B.J. Blazkowicz embarks on a two-part mission deep within Bavaria. Part one - Rudi Jäger and the Den of Wolves - has Blazkowicz breaking into Castle Wolfenstein trying to steal coordinates to General Deathshead's compound while fighting against a notorious prison warden. The second part - The Dark Secrets of Helga Von Schabbs – has him searching for coordinates, leading him to Wulfburg where an obsessed Nazi archaeologist is unearthing artifacts that could unleash a dark and ancient power.

Call of Juarez: Gunslinger is a video game that takes players on an epic and violent journey through the Wild West. Players take on the role of a bounty hunter who tracks down some of the most notorious outlaws in history. The game combines elements from both real life and myth to create memorable encounters, while also providing insight into legends from the Old West.

In Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge, players take on the role of Nathan Zachary, leader of the Fortune Hunters. Set in an alternate 1930s world with gunship diplomacy and sinister intrigue, players will pilot powerful aircraft against air pirates and war zeppelins. With a range of weapons such as detonator cannons and tesla guns at your disposal, you must use daring escapes to complete missions that involve rescuing damsels in distress while experiencing thrilling aerial combat.

Rise of the Triad, a 1994 shooter game, is making its return with a full remake using Unreal Engine 3. The classic arsenal and online modes are included in this new version. Players will be able to experience the original game but with improved graphics, more weapons and enhanced levels along with exciting multiplayer options like team deathmatches and capture-the-flag. This updated version promises to bring back all the classic elements that made Rise of the Triad so popular when it first released over twenty years ago.

Singularity is an action-adventure video game where players take on the role of Captain Nathaniel Renko, a black ops team leader sent to investigate an abandoned Russian research base. After crashing onto the island and being cut off from outside help, Renko must battle his way through a horde of nightmarish creatures while using a time manipulation device (TMD) that was created in the 1950s. As he travels back and forth through time, Renko must make decisions that will shape the course of world history while uncovering Cold War secrets. Developed by Raven Software, Singularity promises to be an exciting journey filled with intense combat and thrilling puzzles as gamers try to save humanity from certain destruction.

Killzone 3 is the third installment in the squad-based shooter series developed by SCEA. It is a direct sequel to previous entries in the series and follows on from where Killzone 2 left off. The game features an extensive single-player campaign as well as two different multiplayer modes, Guerrilla Warfare and Warzone. Players will have access to a variety of weapons, vehicles and special abilities that can be used to battle their enemies. The game also includes several new features such as 3D support for an even more immersive experience.

MotorStorm is a brutal off-road racing game where the goal is to win at all costs. Players can choose from seven vehicle types, ranging from dirt bikes to big rigs, and use them to smash anything that gets in their way as they race towards the finish line. The terrain changes with each passing vehicle and realistic particle effects make debris stick to cars during races. Additionally, players can view spectacular Hollywood-style crash sequences when they collide with opponents. Unfortunately this JPN Import version lacks multiplayer features which has had an effect on its reviews.