Crime solving games come in all shapes and sizes. Oh well, maybe not shapes, but at least sizes and this time I ended up solving a full 100mb worth of puzzles in "The Lost Cases of Sherlock Holmes". I can`t say I didn`t enjoy myself. As the saying goes, "Don`t judge a book by its cover", or in this case, size, as "The Lost Cases of Sherlock Holmes" proved to be an interesting little game.

This is the latest addition to the Europa Universalis series developed by Paradox Interactive, a title aiming to be a simplified yet dynamic version of the original game and its sequels. While it is miles away from becoming a popular game for the masses, it is only fair to say that it brilliantly succeeds in cutting down the redundant aspects without losing the depth and complexity that granted this franchise a firm place in the TBS industry.

Jerusalem. The XII century. Amidst the chaos of the third crusade, a brotherhood of warriors rose to power. Shrouded in secrecy, feared for their ruthlessness, they alone would save the Holy Land... or destroy it. They were the Assassins...

Uh, ohh where should I start from? I should tell you something about Naughty Dog (Meet the Dogs video). The company was founded in 1986 and later acquired by Sony in 2001. You'll probably recognize them from the other franchise they released, meaning Crash Bandicoot on Playstation and Jak on Playstation 2. Naughty Dog migrated on Playstation 3 and their first release was Uncharted: Drake's Fortune… it was a hit.

I`ve always had a soft spot for adventure games that do more than rattle your brains with difficult, meaningless quests, but I find it more and more difficult for a game to impress me to the point where I actually remember it for more than a couple of days. Overclocked: A History of Violence successfully falls into this category, with an excellent story, dark atmosphere and fantastic music. Trust me, it`s definitely worth your time.

A major event such as the Euro 2008 couldn't go unnoticed at EA Sports so the latest addition to the famous franchise is of course dedicated to the most expected competition this year. Sure enough, soccer didn't change too much since 2007 so nobody can argue that the latest title is not a breakthrough in the genre industry, but does it have enough new features to endure the test of time...well at least to hang in there until 2009 when another installment will emerge?

This year's Spring could definitely be considered a reviving period for the adventure genre. Games like Overclocked, The Experiment (known as Experience 112 in Europe), Sherlock Holmes: Nemesis (known as Sherlock Holmes vs Arsene Lupin in Europe), Sam & Max Season Two, Darkness Within, The Lost Crown: A Ghost-hunting Adventure, are products that have passed the mediocre quality barrier. And Jack Keane makes no exception. A popular game in Germany back in 2007 (and actually developed by German company Deck 13, known for Ankh and Ankh II), Jack Keane also reached US stores. Whether it will receive the same welcome as in Europe, it's actually a matter of publishing politics. But it can surely win some fans.

Rainbow Six Vegas set the standards very high but still some of the hardcore fans of the franchise were convinced that the sequel could outstrip the original in every aspect and become another milestone in the FPS industry. While this remains a wildly optimistic idea, the latest addition to the successful series is definitely a step forward, Rainbow Six Vegas 2 being the best tactical shooter available.

Army of Two, the latest release from EA is a "ground-breaking" in the FPS genre. Or at least, this was the plan. Army of Two is a game that is definitely needed to play with a human partner. Read more to find out what the game's about.

Every series comes to an end, and it seems that Sam and Max series makes no exception. "What's new Beelzebub?" is a complete episode which answers a lot of questions and brings an expanded gameplay compared to previous episodes. And what better place to end the story but in Hell!?