Must have games for your Christmas list

 

Christmas is around the corner and the games industry is gearing up for a busy season ahead. But, with all these new games coming out, which should you be asking Santa for? The big names, and games that you have no doubt seen copious amounts of advertising for, are probably the ones that will top your list.

Here are a few of them.

Battlefield 3

EA started their advertising campaign back in March so you have no doubt seen this about. Critics are raving about the visual effects in this game due to EA employing FROSTBITE2 technology meaning you can ‘experience superior animation, unparalleled lighting and special effects, epic scale and incredible sound design.’ This, if you haven’t already got it, starts from around £35 and comes in standard and special editions across the following platforms: PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

Batman: Arkham Asylum

This is an action adventure that builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum but with polished graphics. This is a game that should make your list. Although some users have experienced some annoying problems, the majority think the good outweigh the bad by a large margin. Gamespot’s rating for this game is 9/10. Definitely worth putting it on the list – and if you don’t get, go buy it yourself.

Mario and  Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games

If you like retro, then you might be interested in what can only be described as the ultimate duo of Christmas joy: Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games. This great Wii only game combines 20 of the most recognisable characters from Sega and Nintendo and with a host of special powers brings them together in a contemporary setting. If you want fun, this is the game for you.