Super Smash Bros. (Wii U, 3DS)
Genre: Action, fighting
Mascots duke it out on
Nintendo’s two systems, and both versions of the game are terrific. The
Wii U version gets the edge, though, thanks to better controls, support
for up to eight players on the same couch, and compatibility with
Nintendo’s new Amiibo toy line. Either way, this chaotic brawler is
spectacularly fun for the whole family.
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor (Xbox One, PS4, Xbox 360, PS3, PC)
Genre: Action, open-world
You
don’t need a degree in Middle-earth lore to fall for this innovative
open-world romp, but you do need some serious skills. Not only do you
have to avenge your family’s death by surviving the dangers of Sauron’s
blasted lands, but an organic, ever-changing hierarchy of orc warchiefs
will stop at nothing to put you in the ground. 
Grand Theft Auto V (Xbox One, PS4)
Genre: Action, open-world
It’s baaaaaack. And it’s bigger
and prettier than it was last year, when GTA V for the Xbox 360 and PS3
broke every sales record in the book. In addition to smooth new
graphics, this remastered take for the new systems includes a
fascinating first-person mode that gives you a new way to wreak havoc in
poor Los Santos. 
Sunset Overdrive (Xbox One)
Genre: Action, open-world
What would happen if you blended
an open-world game like Infamous with an extreme sports game like Tony
Hawk? Toss in a bazillion mutants, hilarious writing, insane weapons, a
punk-rock soundtrack, and one very nasty energy drink, and it might look
a bit like the ridiculously fun Sunset Overdrive.
Bayonetta 2 (Wii U)
Genre: Action, combat-heavyThink the Wii U is just for kids? Then you haven’t seen Bayonetta do her stuff. You’ll fight monsters while balancing on the wings of a fighter jet darting between skyscrapers. And that’s just level one. Imagine what happens at level seven. Actually, you can’t, because this totally insane, over-the-top demon killer goes places no game has gone before.
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare (Xbox One, PS4, Xbox 360, PS3, PC)
Genre: Shooter
Time-shifting Call of Duty into
the future was a bold move for the long-running shooter — and one that
paid off. Advanced Warfare revitalizes the franchise with exciting new
gear, jump jets, deep multiplayer customization, outstanding graphics,
and even a little Kevin Spacey. It’s the series’ best effort in years.
Far Cry 4 (Xbox One, PS4, Xbox 360, PS3, PC)
Genre: Shooter
The latest Far Cry builds on the
strengths of its predecessors. Set in the exotic Himalayas, Far Cry 4
gives players insane amounts of freedom to create awesome spectacles,
like terrorizing a village while shooting rockets from the back of a
rampaging elephant. Yeah.
Destiny (Xbox One, PS4, Xbox 360, PS3)
Genre: Shooter
It might not have lived up to
expectations, but Destiny gets a lot of things right. The sublime
shooting, for example, or the bags and bags worth of loot. Find some
friends and you can burn a few weekends leveling up — and then the real
fun begins.
South Park: The Stick of Truth (Xbox 360, PS3, PC)
Genre: Role-playing
South Park creators Trey Parker
and Matt Stone were intimately involved in the development of this
role-playing spinoff of their classic cartoon, and it shows. In your
quest to help the boys save the town from a plague of Nazi Zombies,
you’ll encounter bucketloads of un-P.C. humor, scatological gags, and
merciless social commentary. Be warned: The term “for mature audiences”
absolutely applies here. 
South Park: The Stick of Truth (Xbox 360, PS3, PC)
Genre: Role-playing
South Park creators Trey Parker
and Matt Stone were intimately involved in the development of this
role-playing spinoff of their classic cartoon, and it shows. In your
quest to help the boys save the town from a plague of Nazi Zombies,
you’ll encounter bucketloads of un-P.C. humor, scatological gags, and
merciless social commentary. Be warned: The term “for mature audiences”
absolutely applies here.
Bravely Default (3DS)
Genre: Role-playingJapanese role-playing games (JRPGs) aren’t quite as hot as they once were, but 3DS owners looking for something massive to sink their teeth into shouldn’t pass this one up. Great combat, deep tactics, and a beautifully realized world await those with the nerve — and time — to give it a shot.
Mario Kart 8 (Wii U)
Genre: Racing
It’s-a
him! And his friends! And they’re doing what they do best: race karts
around wild tracks while dropping bananas, powering up with mushrooms,
and flinging shells at one another. A technical showpiece with
butter-smooth gameplay, it’s one of the best Mario Karts yet.
Forza Horizon 2 (Xbox One)
Genre: Racing
You can take a 1957 Ferrari
Testa Rossa off-roading through a European vineyard in this lush,
open-world racing game, and you won’t need to fix up the scratches.
Bursting with cars and packed with tons of races, Horizon 2 masterfully
toes the line between arcade and simulation.
NBA 2K15 (Xbox One, PS4, Xbox 360, PS3, PC)
Genre: Sports
The
NBA season is in full swing, but if things aren’t going right for your
favorite team, you might want to pull a Kobe and take matters into your
own hands. NBA 2K15 is another gorgeous, deep sports game boasting the
best single-player mode in the business. 
FIFA 15 (Most platforms except Wii U)
Genre: Sports
Has your World Cup fever
subsided? Kick it back up a few degrees with this fantastic soccer sim.
Replete with teams, players, moves, and modes, FIFA 15 is another
beautifully detailed version of the world’s biggest sport.biggest sport. 
Dark Souls II (Xbox 360, PS3, PC)
Genre: Action, role-playing
Yes, yes, Dark Souls II is
punishingly hard. You will die, and die, and die as you inch your way
through a huge, dangerous world. But stick with it, and you’ll find one
of the most rewarding, thrilling games of the year. Pro tip: If you’ve
got an Xbox One or PS4, you might want to hold off. It’s coming to those
systems i.in 2015.
Skylanders: Trap Team (Most platforms)
Genre: Family, action, toys
Activision’s billion-dollar baby
isn’t slowing down. This year's twist on the formula lets you “trap”
in-game villains in little plastic toys, and while it sounds like a
gimmick, it’s a pretty awesome trick. Trap Team’s great gameplay and
terrific delivery make the inevitable purchase of extra toys tolerable,
and bonus points to the Skylanders crew for making the exact same game
available on consoles and tablets.
Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved (Xbox One, Xbox 360)
Genre: Family, music
Just when it looked like rhythm
games had run their course, developer Harmonix pulls another rabbit (or
is that mouse?) out of its hat. Using the Xbox’s Kinect camera, you’ll
become one with the music, manipulating songs with graceful waves of
your arm, much as Mickey did in the original film (minus the creepy
mops). If you’ve got kids and a Kinect, don’t miss it.
LittleBigPlanet 3 (PS4, PS3)
Genre: Family, platformer
Three games in, and Sackboy is
still a charmer. But ultimately, it’s your creativity — and the
incredible contributions of the LittleBigPlanet community — that has
kept this franchise fresh. This time, Sackboy is joined by three new
characters in another adorable adventure, while amateur level designers
can tweak a whopping 16 background layers to bring their imaginations to
life. 
The Wolf Among Us (Xbox One, PS4, Xbox 360, PS3, PC, iOS)
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Genre: Adventure
The Big Bad Wolf, Snow White,
Ichabod Crane, and other mythical characters star in Telltale’s latest
adventure game. Set in the shady world of Bill Willingham’s Fable’s
comics, it spins a dark yarn perfect for fans of great storytelling.
Though it initially came out episodically, you can now grab the whole
first season on one handy disc. 
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