When Crytek introduced the first “Crysis” years ago for PC (before eventually moving to consoles, which the developer stated it was “too powerful” for so long ago), it stood out more as a technical showpiece than a deep, involving shooter, though the powerhouse abilities that you were introduced to did make it more fun to play than expected.

Few tragedies can spark an emotional response like a child seeing his mother die, and yet that dark moment allows for the celebration of life that follows in “Ni no Kuni.”

Developer Double Fine Productions returns in spectacular fashion with their newest platform-adventure game “The Cave” capturing the very essence of the style that has made its previous games successful: stylish visuals, intriguing story and hilariously dark humor.

“Fire Emblem” is a long-running, respected member of the strategy genre, with plenty for players to love.

The dreams of becoming a Shogun Warrior were shared by many men on the battlefields of Japan.

Over the years, Platinum Games has really hit its stride as a game developer, especially when its over-the-top actioner “Bayonetta” managed to redefine everything we’ve come to expect in an action game — including nudity stemming from a magic attack.

It’s hard to believe how many games Creat Studios has managed to pump out for the PlayStation Network in such a small amount of time.

Mario’s little brother, Luigi, has bad luck with shadows. When he’s not standing in his older brother’s, he’s jumping at the sight of his own in haunted houses. “Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon” continues the green ghostbuster’s GameCube quest on the 3DS.

It’s that time of the year when the line for an elliptical machine at your local gym stretches a bit longer thanks to freshly motivated folks’ who’ve resolved to start 2013 by shedding pounds and shaping up.

“Battle Royale” arrives as Sony’s entree into the realm of “take popular characters from a beloved franchise and have them fight it out in a playful manner.” Fun and spectacle come in bunches…