10 Best Video Games of 2012 | Dailymotion Blog (English)

Nick McCandless is the Editor In Chief of TheGamerAccess.com and host of Nick?s Gaming View, a weekly show that gives gamers an unbiased opinion on the latest and greatest from the world of gaming and technology. He loves the gaming industry and he loves to inform gamers, so you can imagine how pumped he was for this year-end list.

We think you?ll thoroughly enjoy his selections for the 10 best video games of 2012. Diehards might argue Nick?s top pick and will probably take issue with his order, but if you?re a lapsed or casual gamer looking to get back in swing of things, this is a good place to start on your quest to sore thumbs.

10. SSX

Developer: EA Canada
Publisher: EA Sports
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Release date: February 28, 2012
Genre: Sports
Modes: Single-player, asynchronous multiplayer

RATINGS:
GameRankings 82.90% (X360),?81.62% (PS3)
Metacritic 82/100 (X360),?81/100 (PS3)
Edge 5/10
Eurogamer 9/10
G4 4.5/5
GameSpot 8.5/10
IGN 9/10
Official PlayStation Magazine (UK) 8/10
Official Xbox Magazine 7.5/10
Official Xbox Magazine (UK) 9/10

Nine of the best riders in the world comprise Team SSX. They try to conquer the deadliest descents across the world to raise funds, but a former member aims to accomplish the feat first.

IGN called it, ??the video game this generation has been missing.?

It wasn?t all good for the title: Edge stated it ?has found a worthy infrastructure to establish an online community, but this same approach has found the brand veering away from some of the fun? of yesteryear, leaving its more seductive silly side out in the cold.?

9. Uncharted: Golden Abyss

Developers: SCE Bend Studio, Naughty Dog
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America
Platform: PlayStation Vita
Release date: NA February 15, 2012
Genres: Action-adventure, platform
Modes: Single-player (third-person view)

RATINGS:
Electronic Gaming Monthly ? 7/10
Eurogamer ? 8/10
Game Informer ? 8/10
Game Revolution ? 4 out of 5 stars
GameSpot ? 7/10
GamesRadar ? 8/10
GameTrailers ? 8.6/10
PlayStation Lifestyle ? 9.5/10

IGN stated that ?The game is great and an impressive launch title for the PlayStation Vita. It?s just that the Uncharted series has been known for being a story-driven experience, and Golden Abyss goes in another direction. It?s a beautiful, fun game with tons of collectibles, plenty of laughs, and some cool twists on a franchise PlayStation fans know so well. It?s just not an instant classic like the other entries in the series.?

It won ?Best Mobile Game? at Gamescom 2011 and was nominated as ?Most Wanted Mobile Game? at Computec Games Awards.

8. Max Payne 3

Developer: Rockstar Vancouver
Publisher: Rockstar Games
Distributor: Take-Two Interactive
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Release dates: PlayStation 3 & Xbox 360 ? May 15, 2012; Microsoft Windows ? May 31, 2012 (Steam), June 1, 2012 (Retail)
Genre: Third-person shooter
Modes: Single-player, multiplayer

RATINGS:
GameRankings (PS3) 86.44%, (PC) 85.67%, (X360) 84.67%
Metacritic (PS3) 87/100, (PC) 87/100, (X360) 86/100
Edge 7/10
Eurogamer 7/10
G4 5/5
Game Informer 9.25/10
GameSpot 9/10
GameSpy 4.5 of 5 stars
GamesTM 8/10
GamesRadar 10/10
GameTrailers 7.6/10
IGN 9/10
Giant Bomb 4 of 5 stars
Destructoid 9/10
Gamereactor 9/10
Polygon 9/10
The Guardian 5 of 5 stars

A lot of reviews criticized the sharp departure in tone and style that defined the original games. According to Take-Two, it?s shipped approximately 3 million units in its first week and sold 440,000 units in the United States in the first month. At the 2012 Inside Gaming Awards, it won ?Best Animation?.

7. Mass Effect 3

Developers:?BioWare, Straight Right (Wii U)
Publisher:?Electronic Arts
Platforms:?Microsoft Windows,?Xbox 360,?PlayStation 3,?Wii U
Release dates:?Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360 & PlayStation 3 -?March 6, 2012;?Wii U -?November 18, 2012
Genres:?Action role-playing, third-person shooter
Modes:?Single-player, co-op multiplayer (third-person view)

RATINGS:
GameRankings (X360) 92.12%,?(PS3) 91.73%,?(WIIU) 88.50%,?(PC) 87.75%
Metacritic (X360) 93/100,?(PS3) 93/100,?(PC) 89/100,?(WIIU) 87/100
1UP.com A
Edge 8/10
Eurogamer 10/10
G4 5/5
Game Informer 10/10
GameSpot 9.0/10
GameTrailers 9.5/10
IGN 9.5/10
Official Xbox Magazine (UK) 10/10
PC Gamer US 93/100

Numerous gaming websites called the game one of the most anticipated titles of 2011 before its release was delayed. BioWare marketing director David Silverman went so far as to call Mass Effect 3 the ?best game we?ve ever made?.

Tom Francis of PC Gamer US stated ??the end of the series is a mixed bag. Satisfying in some ways, nonsensical in others, and ultimately too simple. But the sheer scale of the adventure it?s ending ? and the music, which is gorgeous throughout ? gives it an emotional impact that goes beyond its plot payload.?

During March 2012, Mass Effect 3 sold 1.5 million copies for consoles, with 3.5 million shipped for all platforms. According to EA?s Q4 results, Mass Effect 3 has grossed over $200 million.

It won ?Best RPG? at the Spike?s Video Game Awards.

6. Call of Duty: Black Ops II

Developer: Treyarch
Publisher: Activision
Platforms: PlayStation 3,?Xbox 360,?Microsoft Windows,?Wii U
Release dates: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 & Microsoft Windows -?November 12, 2012 (Steam),?November 13, 2012 (Retail); ?Wii U -?November 18, 2012
Genre: First-person shooter
Modes: Single-player, multiplayer, Co-op

RATINGS:
GameRankings (WIIU) 87.25%,?(X360) 85.57%,?(PC) 83.00%,?(PS3) 82.56%
Metacritic (WIIU) 84/100,?(X360) 83/100,?(PS3) 83/100,?(PC) 79/100
G4 4.5/5
Game Informer 8.5/10
GameSpot 8.0/10
GameTrailers 9.4/10
IGN (X360) 9.3/10
(WIIU) 9.3/10
Official PlayStation Magazine (UK) 8/10
Official Xbox Magazine 8.5/10
Official Xbox Magazine (UK) 8/10

Reviews?praised the narrative and structure of the single-player campaign, introducing changes that many felt were overdue, noting that the branching storylines. However, they were critical of?the artificial intelligence of Strike Force mode, and were unimpressed by the ?Pick Ten? system introduced to multiplayer modes. Ultimately, critics thought it has great graphics, good story, easy controls, and superb acting.

5. Need for Speed: Most Wanted

Developers:?Criterion Games,?FireMonkeys (iOS/Android)
Publisher:?Electronic Arts
Platforms:?Microsoft Windows,?PlayStation 3,?PlayStation Vita,?Xbox 360,?iOS,?Android,?Kindle Fire,?Wii U
Release dates:?Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PS Vita, Xbox 360, iOS, Android, Kindle Fire -?October 30th, 2012;?Wii U -?2013
Genres:?Racing, open world
Modes:?Single-player, multiplayer

RATINGS:
GameRankings PS3: 87.09%,?X360:84.40%,?PC: 82.00%,?Vita: 79.00%
Metacritic PS3: 85/100,?X360: 85/100,?PC: 82/100,?Vita: 79/100
Computer and Video Games 7.5
Edge 9/10
Eurogamer 8/10
G4 4.5/5
Game Informer 9/10
GameSpot 7.5/10
GamesRadar 4 of 5 stars
GameTrailers 8.7/10
IGN 9/10
Official PlayStation Magazine (UK) 8/10
Official Xbox Magazine 8.5/10
PC Gamer US 85%
VideoGamer.com 9/10
Destructoid 8.5/10
Joystiq 4 of 5 stars

It won ?Best Racing Game? and was nominated for ?Best Online Multiplayer Game? from Game Critics Awards and ?Best Driving Game? at Spike?s VGAs.

According to NPD Group, Most Wanted was the seventh-best selling game in the U.S. in November 2012 at 509,000 copies. However, these figures don?t take into account the number of PC units sold, nor sales through digital distribution.

4. Twisted Metal

Developer:?Eat Sleep Play
Publisher:?Sony Computer Entertainment
Distributor:?SCEA
Platform:?PlayStation 3
Release dates:?February 14, 2012
Genre:?Vehicle combat
Modes:?Single player, multiplayer

RATINGS:
GameRankings 76.28%
Metacritic 76/100
1UP.com B
Electronic Gaming Monthly 8.5/10
G4 3 of 5 stars
Game Informer 8.5/10
GameSpot 8/10
GamesRadar 8/10
GameTrailers 8.1/10
IGN 9/10
Destructoid 7/10
Joystiq 3.5 of 5 stars

Reviewers praised the multiplayer and gameplay, but several criticized its story mode, lack of characters compared to earlier installments, and somewhat difficult controls. Many fans have also raised complaints about the lack of downloadable content.

3. Assassin?s Creed III

Developer:?Ubisoft Montreal
Publisher:?Ubisoft
Platforms:?PlayStation 3,?Xbox 360,?Wii U,?Microsoft Windows
Release dates:?PlayStation 3 & Xbox 360 -?October 30, 2012;?Wii U -?November 18, 2012;?Microsoft Windows -?20 November 2012
Genres:?Action-adventure, open world, stealth
Modes:?Single-player, multiplayer

RATINGS:
GameRankings (PS3) 85.77%,?(PC) 85.50%,?(X360) 84.80%,?(WII U) 82.36%
Metacritic (PS3) 86/100,?(PC) 85/100,?(WIIU) 85/100,?(X360) 84/100
Edge 8/10[93]
Eurogamer 9/10
G4 5/5
Game Informer 9.5/10
GameSpot 8.5/10
GamesRadar 4 of 5 stars
GameTrailers 9.2/10
IGN 8.5/10
Official PlayStation Magazine (UK) 7/10
Official Xbox Magazine 8.5/10
Joystiq 3.5 of 5 stars

Assassin?s Creed 3 was nominated for six awards in the 2012 Spike Video Game Awards: ?Game of the Year?, ?Best Xbox 360 Game?, ?Best PS3 Game?, ?Best Action Adventure Game?, ?Best Graphics?, and ?Character of the Year? (Connor).

On October 25, 2012, Ubisoft announced that the game is the most pre-ordered game in the company?s history, more than doubling pre-orders for Revelations, the previous record holder.

According to Ubisoft, Assassin?s Creed III sold over 3.5 million units in its first week. The game had sold 7 million copies as of 12/12/12.

2. Halo 4

Developer:?343 Industries
Publisher:?Microsoft Studios
Platform:?Xbox 360
Release date:?November 6, 2012
Genre:?First-person shooter
Modes:?Single-player, multiplayer

RATINGS:
GameRankings 87.12%
Metacritic 87/100
1UP.com A?
Computer and Video Games 8/10
Edge 8/10
Eurogamer 8/10
G4 4.5/5
Game Informer 9.25/10
GameSpot 9.0/10
GamesRadar 4.5 of 5 stars
IGN 9.8/10
Official Xbox Magazine 9.5/10
Official Xbox Magazine (UK) 9/10
Destructoid 10/10
Joystiq 5 of 5 stars
Machinima 10/10

Halo 4 grossed US$220 million on its launch day, with an estimated gross of $300 million in its opening week, marking a new record for the franchise. As of the December 6, 2012, the game has sold approximately four million copies.

As far as awards go, it won Best Xbox 360 Game and Best Graphics at Spike?s Video Game Awards, Inside Gaming Awards ?Game of the Year?, ?Best Competitive Multiplayer? and ?Best Sound Design?, GamesRadar?s ?Shooter of the Year?, X-Play?s ?Best Shooter?, GameSpot?s ?Shooter of the Year?.

1. Borderlands 2

Developer:?Gearbox Software
Publisher:?2K Games
Platform:?Microsoft Windows,?PlayStation 3,?Xbox 360,?OS X
Release dates:?September 18, 2012;?OS X -?November 20, 2012
Genres:?First-person shooter, Action role-playing
Modes:?Single-player, multiplayer

RATINGS:
GameRankings (PS3) 90.50%,?(PC) 90.10%,?(X360) 89.26%
Metacritic (PS3) 91/100,?(PC) 89/100,?(X360) 89/100
Computer and Video Games 8/10
G4 5/5
Game Informer 9.75/10
GameSpot 8.5/10 (All platforms)
GameSpy 4.5 of 5 stars
IGN (PS3) 9/10
Giant Bomb 4 of 5 stars

X-Play?s ?Game of the Year? has shipped?more than 5 million copies and also won ?Best Shooter?, ?Best Multi-Player Game?, ?Best Performance By a Human Male?, and ?Character Of The Year?.

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