Buying video games can be daunting for those who don't keep up with the rapid-fire pace of new releases. If that's you, we've got you covered.

These are 10 of the biggest games released in the last two months, the ones you're likely to see plastered all over the walls and filling the shelves of your local brick and mortar games or department store. If you're buying a game for a last-minute christmas present, or you want some advice on what to pick up for yourself to play over the holiday break, consider yourself informed.

10. Assassin's Creed: Syndicate

While there's literally (at least) one new Assassin's Creed game every year, the different locations and minor improvements to the tried and tested formula are enough to keep fans wanting more. This year the game comes to a fantastically realised version of Victorian London.
Runs on: Windows, PS4, Xbox One. Ages: 15+. Perfect for: Fans of the series, history buffs who don't mind a bit of fantasy and bloodshed.

09. Fallout 4

Possibly the biggest gaming release of the year, Fallout 4 is serious business. Gritty and complicated, its post-apocalyptic world is full of danger, intrigue, secrets and moral dilemmas. Players are afforded an amazing amount of freedom over who they want to be and how they want to survive.
Runs on: Windows, PS4, Xbox One. Ages: 15+. Perfect for: Mature gamers looking for something to sink their teeth into. Check to make sure they don't have it already before gifting this one!

08.Guitar Hero Live

You may have thought plastic instrument games were done with years ago, but they're back! Alongside Rockband 4, Guitar Hero Live is returning musical gaming to the living room, featuring an all-new guitar and a unique live action visual style that gives the player the perspective of actually being on stage.
Runs on: PS4, PS3, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii U. Ages: 10+. Perfect for: Musos, gamers who like to play to an audience.


07.Just Dance 2016

The ever-popular dance game has evolved to the point that you can use just about any gadget in your house to get jiggy — be it a Wii remote, an Xbox Kinect or even your own smartphone. The game is part karaoke machine, part dance club, and 100 per cent party starter.
Runs on: PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii U. Ages: All. Perfect for: Anyone who loves to dance.


06. Minecraft Story Mode

Mixing the iconic blocky look of one of the most popular video games in history with the narrative gameplay and cinematics developer Telltale is known for, Story Mode is a quirky and fun five-part episodic game. The disc you buy in stores entitles you to all five episodes.
Runs on: Windows, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One. Ages: 10+. Perfect for: Minecraft fans! Apart from Minecraft itself, this is the only game set in this universe.

05. Star Wars: Battlefront

Other shooters like Call of Duty Black Ops III and Halo 5: Guardians might be just as good, but Battlefront is the only game on the shelf you'll find with Star Wars in the title, and this December that's enough to put it over the edge.
Runs on: Windows, PS4, Xbox One. Ages: 13+. Perfect for: Star Wars fans who don't mind playing with others online (it's the only way to play Battlefront).

04. Rainbow Six Siege

Tactics and co-operation are key in this team-based shooter that challenges the world's elite anti-terror forces to infiltrate dangerous enemy strongholds and rescue hostages. It's a hard, high-level game for players used to taking on challenges with their friends.
Runs on: Windows, PS4, Xbox One. Ages: 15+. Perfect for: Those who like their games gritty and realistic, social gamers who have a regular crew to run with.

03. Rise of the Tomb Raider

A game many critics believe to be one of, if not the best released this year, Tomb Raider was overlooked by many because it was released on the same day as the juggernaut Fallout 4. It also happens to be one of the best-looking games you can get right now, provided you own an Xbox.
Runs on: Xbox One, Xbox 360. Ages: 15+. Perfect for: Lovers of adventure. Just about anybody with an Xbox who hasn't played it already.

02. Xenoblade Chronicles X

The time-poor need not apply for this one. An absolutely massive sci-fi roleplaying game that could consume more than 100 hours if you let it, Xenoblade is a whole lot of game. Thankfully, since it's on Wii U, explorers of Mira don't need to hog the TV to play.
Runs on: Wii U. Ages: 12+. Perfect for: Those looking to get invested in a massive world over the holidays; lovers of Japanese culture and/or awesome giant robots.

01. Yo-Kai Watch

In Japan this series has seen multiple entries, has its own TV show and is pretty much a phenomenon. It's Pokémon for a new generation. While it's just getting started here in the West, it's clear Yo-Kai Watch could be a pretty big thing going forward, and it's just plain fun to boot.Runs on: 3DS. Ages: 10+. Perfect for: Pokémon fans; weekday morning cartoon fans who are tired of the same old characters.

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