Every two years, our hearts are supposed to be filled by the Olympic spirit, as winter and summer events kick off and the best athletes in the world compete for medals and glory. Videogame developers can't possibly miss such an opportunity to cash in on these sports events, but so far the results have been nothing short of inadequate.

Some say that fear of death is worst then death itself. Highly debatable as this might be in real life, Venetica leaves no doubt about the validity of this statement, since crossing the border between the two worlds is no longer an irreversible process. The romantic setting of Venice and a delightful main character concur with the thrilling narrative, the result being a highly addictive, good looking RPG, developers Deck 13 can be really proud of.

Capcom decided to bring us a retro-futuristic action-adventure game where the jetpack flight brings the classic ground battles to a new level. Theoretically, from the tactical point of view, you'll get plenty of situations in which the ground and aerial combat demand to be combined in order to achieve an advantage in front of your enemy, but in reality the balance between these two types of combat is broken by a slightly weird physics approach and bad scenario.

The highly anticipated sequel for Army of Two does a great job in preserving those key elements that made the original title so popular, while adding brand new features. The game mechanics were greatly improved and the tactical side shines brighter then ever, ensuring the fact Army of Two the 40th Day is the same fun game to play. Moral decisions add extra flavor to this game that brilliantly succeeds in merging RPG elements with the rock solid shooter core.

Anticipation is generally a good thing, but when it hits a certain level the results can be devastating, if the object of the eagerness is less then perfect. I've played the preview version of PT Boats: Knights of the Sea and it made such a strong impression on me that I've been waiting for the final product ever since. The result is more then satisfying and although there are still a few issues to be addressed, overall this is an amazingly accurate and exciting naval action simulator.

Desmond is back, on this second installment of the Assassin's Creed trilogy by Ubisoft. Having relived the most important life moments of his ancestor Altaïr through the Animus, a device that could explore one's  genetic memories, he is starting to get the main idea: Throughout history, there are two major factions fighting to get their hands on special, extremely powerful devices, called Pieces of Eden. These devices allegedly took part in the creation of Earth and mankind, and whoever owns one is almost certain to write an important part of history.

Inspired by the apocalypse and the battle of Armageddon described in the Book of Revelation and featuring one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, Darksiders is one of those bloody action-adventure games that bring a strong portion of brutal combat combined with a set of rewarding puzzles.

There is more to Devil's Tuning Fork than meets the eye ....literally. A bright group of students from Chicago's DePaul University focused their attention on developing an original title, revolving around the fascinating concept of echolocation. The result is nothing short of impressive and proves once more that good games are the result of a brilliant idea and dedication, rather then aggressive marketing and unswerving financing.

Can you feel it my son? Closing in all around you. The light's justice has been awakened. The sins of the past have finally caught up to you. You will be called to account. For all of the atrocities you've committed. The unspeakable horrors you've let loose upon this world. And the dark, ancient powers you've enslaved. Let them come! Frostmourne hungers!

There is over the top and then there is Bayonetta. It seems like the game developers tried very hard to take everything to extremes and then push if a bit further, to create the ultimate experience for action games. Moderation is a virtue, but Bayonetta brilliantly succeeds in demolishing this concept by revealing one of the most exciting titles of this genre, with stunning visual effects and a persuasive narrative.