Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception

Landon 9/10

I loved the first two Uncharted games, and this third installment is definitely no exception. This game is more of what was already great and then some. You're set in the deserts of the Rub' al Khali as Nathan Drake seeks the fabled Atlantis of the Sands with his good pal Victor Sullivan. The narrative and writing is pretty smart and witty, but it's the relationship between Nate and Sully that makes it so good. Plus, the scenic vistas and animation is incredible, it's filled with sweet stylized action stunts from only the best action movies, and gun-play that's a little frustrating at times, but ultimately satisfies. Even though the game is a tad too short and some of the first few chapters drag a little bit, how could I complain when the rest of the game is this good? A more than welcome addition to the Uncharted franchise. Awesome

Batman: Arkham City

Logan 9/10
Batman Arkham Asylum was the very first superhero game to be game of the year worthy back in 2009. Does the sequel hold a candle to it? Not really. However, it is still an incredible experience, and much like Super Mario Galaxy, the second game wasn't very different but it was a step in the right direction. What Batman: Arkham City differs from the first one is that it has a much darker tone and storyline, the atmosphere matches completely well with its setting, you get to see more villains that you didn't have a chance to see in the first game, and the music is extremely symphonic, just perfect for the Dark Knight. The gameplay is extremely well paced and feels very smooth, and the AI is very smart and gives you a challenging effort. Batman continues to show us that even superheroes have a chance at the game of the year title, a must buy for anyone that has an Xbox 360 or a PlayStation 3.

inFamous 2

Logan 8/10
Even though inFamous 2 didn't really add much from the first game, it's still a better game. This game has some cool elements that has really improved, such as the combat, it was swift, challenging, and all around fun, the story is also very good and engaging, even though it did have a couple of annoying characters, and the world that is offered to you is filled with excitement. The design and concept of the game is well-thought out, and the side quests are opportunities that you don't want to miss out, although they can be a bit repetitive. The AI in inFamous 2 can be really dumb though, as civilians may interfere you in the middle of a fight, and sometimes the enemies can be a bit annoying. But with some really cool power-ups, and a satisfying ending to boot, inFamous 2 is a game that is worth playing through.