Gaming

Syndicate review Nothing ground-breaking, but ticks most of the FPS boxes and the online co-op mode is fun

Trine 2 review Trine 2 is a stunning addition to the platform-puzzle genre, with clever gameplay and a lovely world

MineCraft review Evidence that indie developers should never be overlooked – Minecraft is a modern day masterpiece

Telltale Games Jurassic Park review A new take on the point-and-click genre, but not one that’s well-suited to the PC

Need for Speed: The Run review Desert Bus is usurped as the definitive trans-America driving simulator. the Run is fast-paced and fun, with only a few exceptions

Assassin’s Creed Revelations review Ezio Auditoré’s story ends with a whimper rather than a bang, although it is a finely crafted one

Batman: Arkham City review A DC comic book fans’ dream, but there's not a lot of new ideas for veterans of the first game

Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim review Bethesda's eagerly-anticipated RPG epic fulfils its promise with a rich world, gripping plot and hundreds of hours of potential gameplay

Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception review Does little to reinvent the series, but with such a masterful blend of action, plot and presentation, it really doesn't need to

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary review A well-executed update of a classic shooter, and a game that everyone should play at least twice

Lace Mamba Global The Book of Unwritten Tales review Once you get past the fantasy in-jokes, The Book of Unwritten Tales has plenty more to keep you playing

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 review A globe-trotting single player campaign, addictive new co-op modes and unbeatable multiplayer mayhem – MW3 has it all

Battlefield 3 review A visually impressive but fairly generic single player campaign, but Battlefield 3's online multiplayer is up there with the best