Now that 2011 is over it is time to review the video games that were released during the year from first-person shooters to third-person role playing games and from XBOX to a Personal Computer. Scores are compiled from a game review website, IGN.

Games for the PC and Macintosh:

The Sims 3: the newest game of the Sims collection that brought a new way to play the Sims with modified and more secure online features. Publisher Electronic Arts (EA) does not just stop with the main game, but they also release expansion packs (EP) for more game play and features like on their “Ambitions EP,” EA gave your Sim new clothing and the ability to take the profession as a tattoo artist, ghost hunter or even an inventor.

IGN’s Score:
8.9

“The Sims is the closest that many of us will ever get to Ed Harris’ character in The Truman Show” – Jason Ocampo of IGN

Minecraft: an Indie game developed by Mojang as a first-person action game for the PC and Mac. Mojang has been developing Minecraft since 2009 and the game left beta in 2011. Minecraft allows you to use your imagination while building anything you can think of.

IGN Score:

9.0

“The only limit is your imagination.” – Anthony Gallegos of IGN

The Nintendo DS:

Pokemon Black and White: released March 6, 2011 was the newest game in the Pokemon series from the producers Game Freak. Black and White features the new Unova Region with over 150 new Pokemon for you to befriend. The games featured new graphics that took the games to a whole new level with three dimensional effects.

ING Score: 

9.0

“If it ain’t Brokémon, don’t fix it.” – Jack DeVries of IGN