PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 fans get ready for a funhouse full of impostors! Starting tomorrow, December 15, GameSpot will hand out 30,000 Gotham City Impostors beta keys. The beta key offer is set to expire on December 22.

In Gotham City Impostors, 12 players battle for control of an unhinged Gotham City overrun by impostors. Players can create their very own version of the Bats or the Jokerz characters using unprecedented customization options, including insane costumes, homemade gadgets, and a wide range of traditional and inventive weapons.

The beta offer will be available for a limited time. Gotham City Impostors is set for download-only release on the PC, Xbox 360, and the PlayStation Network in 2012.

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The Announcements

New TOU Announcement
Times are changing here at GameSpot. No longer will reading the TOU cause a user to cry out "Too long, did not read…" Rather, a user will be more receptive to the changes due to its easy to understand nature. Full details about the update to the Terms of Use can be seen in the official report.

Win a Trip to E3 2012
Want to go to the Electronic Entertainment Expo for 2012? Want to bring your best friend with you? Of course you do, and there is no better time like the present to state your case to GameSpot about why we should bring you along for this awesome ride. For more details about the event, questions, comments, or freak outs, check the competitions page.

Celebrating 25 Years of Zelda's Adventure
Be a part of GameSpot's celebration of 25 years of epic adventures with The Legend of Zelda. We are looking for some of you artistic folk to help contribute to this amazing site's feature photo gallery. For more details, check out this page here.

The Controller Leaderboard
The Controller has finally reached its final episode. Who would have thought something like that would happen! Are we going to reveal more details? Heck, no. But you can check and see who the winner is by watching the episode here. For those who participated in the leaderboard feature for The Controller, we would like to say congrats! We will be pulling the names of those with the highest scores. They will then be pitted against one another for a chance to win some Battlefield 3 swag and perhaps something signed by Mrs. Violence herself.

Capcom Event at GameSpot's Home Office
Be sure to save the date: Next Wednesday (December 14) from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. PT. We will be inviting Bay Area locals to join us for some Capcom action. More details to be announced.

===Top 100===

-Rocksmith By: AK_the_Twilight
[9 - Superb] Rocksmith doesn't make learning guitar any easier, but it makes it a whole lot more fun.
-The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword By: Asagea_888
[9.5 - Superb] A fitting entry in a franchise spanning 25 years, Skyward Sword isn't perfect, but it is one flight worth taking.
-Assassin's Creed: Revelations By: AzelKosMos
[7.5 - Good] A satisfying conclusion to Ezio's story arc but the short release schedule is really starting to show.
- By: dark_being
[4 - Poor] X-Men: Destiny is such a disappointing game that even fans of the Marvel comics won't find any reasons to try it.
-Cars 2: The Video Game By: Domstercool
[7 - Good] Avalanche Software have done another decent attempt at a Disney licensed video game. My DarkZero review.
-Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30 By: DraugenCP
[7 - Good] While a competent shooter, Road to Hill 30 doesn't have the impact it could have had.
-Homeworld 2 By: Gelugon_baat
[8.5 - Great] Homeworld 2 continues the series' tradition of captivating tales and stellar gameplay.
-Super Mario 3D Land By: JustPlainLucas
[8.5 - Great] Mario and Co. make their debut on the 3DS with an excellent blend of old and new school platforming.
-Mass Effect By: monco59
[8 - Great] Mass Effect crafts an exciting world for you to play in, but forgets to craft a compelling game to go with it.
-Rayman Origins By: Pierst179
[5 - Superb] Slide to the side, Mario; Rayman just got a piece of your throne
-Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 By: PSFreak1
[8.5 - Great] Modern Warfare 3 is exactly what we expected, and depending on your stance on the series that's either good or bad.
-Xenoblade Chronicles By: ShadowLaguna
[9 - Superb] Xenoblade is a brilliant RPG that is very well developed.

===Top 500===

-The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim By: Bamul
[9.5 - Superb] One of the biggest, fully-featured and most addictive RPGs ever made… with some of the most ridiculous bugs to offer.
-The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim By: bowlingotter
[9.5 - Superb] Likely to go down in history not only as one of the best RPGs of all time, but as one of the best games, period.
-Catherine By: gamefreak197
[9 - Superb] Mind-bending gameplay and an engaging story help to make Catherine one of the most unique games ever devised.
-Contract Killer: Zombies By: GeekyDad
[6 - Fair] Awesome Until They Do the Bait and Switch on You
-The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword By: kjhg53
[9.5 - Superb] Yet another top notch Zelda experience.
-Retro Game Challenge By: julianozuca
[8 - Great] An interesting take on retro gaming for new players, Retro Game Challenge can even be an emotional ride for old timers.
-Atelier Totori: The Adventurer of Arland By: ZanarkandTidus
[8 - Great] It's a nice JRPG experience.
-Assassin's Creed: Revelations By: TristanH12
[7.5 - Good] The epic conclusion to the Assassin's Creed 2 trilogy is worth playing.
-The Witcher: Enhanced Edition By: NeonNinja
[9 - Superb] Do we hunt the monster in the man or find the man in the monster?

===Top 1,000===

-The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim By: ShadowMoses900
[9.5 - Superb] An amazing massive open world RPG that improves on it's predecessors in every single way imaginable!
-Batman: Arkham City By: pokecharm
[9 - Superb] The Dark Knight is Back and in Better Form
-The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim By: bugbag
[9.5 - Superb] A revolutionary journey to a unforgettable world which is only held back by a few noticeable technical issues.
-Revolution X By: AQWBlaZer91
[3 - Bad] This game comes a little close to the Arcade Version but this concert with Aerosmith still lacks Light Gun support……
-Rayman Origins By: adam1808
[9 - Superb] Rayman's return to two-dimensions embraces its roots for better and for worse, happily the end result is still sublime

===Honorable Mentions===

-The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim By: Harrydapro
[8.5 - Great] Great visuals, engaging gameplay and a wide variety of weapons. Though it doesn't have the charm of Fallout 3…
- The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword By: widdowson91
[9.5 - Superb] The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is the new benchmark for the Zelda franchise.
-Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 By: NightmareP3
[6 - Fair] Another year, another COD.
-Dark Souls By: Xirmi
[9.5 - Superb] Worth every death.
-Mario Kart 7 By: qualbert
[9 - Superb] Is the new installment of Nintendo's flagship racing series the best yet? Read more to find out!
-Battlefield 3 By: DarthLefein
[8.5 - Great] Battlefield 3

===Top Games of the Week===

-The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim By: Harrydapro
[8.5 - Great] Great visuals, engaging gameplay and a wide variety of weapons. Though it doesn't have the charm of Fallout 3…
-The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword By: widdowson91
[9.5 - Superb] The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is the new benchmark for the Zelda franchise.
-Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 By: NightmareP3
[6 - Fair] Another year, another COD.
-Dark Souls By: Xirmi
[9.5 - Superb] Worth every death.
-Mario Kart 7 By: qualbert
[9 - Superb] Is the new installment of Nintendo's flagship racing series the best yet? Read more to find out!
-Battlefield 3 By: DarthLefein
[8.5 - Great] Battlefield 3
-Saints Row: The Third By: pycho22solid
[9.5 - Superb] Saints Row: The Third is not only the best game in the series, but the best open-world game in years
-Batman: Arkham City By: Bad_Gamers83
[9 - Superb] A great Batman game with a few gameplay hitches that keep it from being the perfect Batman game.
-League of Legends By: Doubledime
[9 - Superb] The one game, that no matter how frustrated I get at it, No matter how badly I play, I keep coming back for more.
-Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 By: timehn36k9voc
[7.5 - Good] Excellent game, but needed more features

Announcements

Time for Some Loot Drop!
Forget the partridge in a pear tree. This year GameSpot is having a 30-day Loot Drop giveaway bonanza. Loot Drop is GameSpot's chance to show our appreciation to our fans by giving you tons of free games and exclusive gaming merchandise. GameSpotters will enter for their chance to win fabulous prizes ranging from consoles, to games, to exclusive schwag, and more. Click here for the full details.

Gearbox Casting Call for a Live-Action Look-Alike for Beloved Borderlands Character
Have you ever wanted to be immortalized as a game icon?
Are you in or have transportation to Dallas, Texas?
Are you a total gaming siren?
Well, then do we have some good news for you, Gearbox Software is looking for someone to become the living, breathing representation of Lilith from Borderlands. This is your chance to appear in Borderlands 2 as the live-action version of the character. For more information about this fantastic opportunity, check this link here.
Disclaimer: The ability to phase walk is not required.

The Controller Episode 7 and Ask Mrs Violence
It has been quite an exciting few weeks on The Controller, and with the wrap of episode seven, we have only one episode remaining before the winner is crowned and walks off into the sunset with 50K. Mrs Violence has been a force to reckon with since the beginning (well maybe not in the first physical challenge).

Member Spotlight

This week's member Spotlight shines on the artistic talent of GameSpotter bbkkristian for an amazing Skyward Sword painting. Click here to take a look at this amazing piece of art work.

Union of the Week

This week's featured union is the First Minecraft Union. Established in March of this year, this union is the premier place to go to discuss Minecraft. They have videos of some of their fantastic creations, and they are clearly excited about the release of 1.9. Drop by to see what they have going on.

Tip of the Week - Terms of Service: Understanding Updates

Did you know that things were changing on GameSpot? No? Well, after asking for your opinion on things around the site, there are a few major changes coming to the way things work around the site. However, it is important to make note that the changes have not taken effect, and the TOU is still the same. When can you expect to see the changes? Soon, very soon. But it's important to remember that until those changes happen, make sure you still follow the current TOU.

Shadowgun User Review

This week we take a look at Shadowgun for the iOS.

"Madfinger Games, with the help Unity, have created a really great third-person shooter that focuses on cover mechanics and set-piece battles. Though most of these battles will take place in corridors or internal areas, they're never restrictive and there is usually more than one way to approach the situation. It is a treat to see such excellent level design on a game made for mobile devices.

Shadowgun's greatest strengths are its control scheme and striking good looks. The developers managed to nail button-less cover, a brave design decision when creating a game where cover is as important as in other similar shooters such as Gears of War. Simply by approaching cover, the on-screen character will slide into place and be firmly cemented until the player pulls straight back on the floating virtual stick.

I never experienced any real pains or frustrations with the scheme. If I had to nitpick about anything, it would be that not all objects you find will be objects your character can use to take cover. However, before you make it half way through the first of the eight levels, you'll have a good understanding of what constitutes potential cover and what doesn't.

Shadowgun looks so good on the iPhone's screen that you may find yourself stopping to take in the scenery on more than one occasion. The lack of jagged edges would be enough to make even the high-end PC gamer jealous, lest they be equipped with the latest in graphical hardware. Textures appear detailed, edges are round and smooth, and the effects, while a bit unorthodox, are enough to make you feel the intensity of the battle.

For all its beauty, one of Shadowgun's greatest failing is in the utter lack of variety. It's a shame that the graphical fidelity isn't highlighted further by the addition of more outdoor scenarios, a larger cast of enemy combatants, or more than one basic location. I'm sad to report that I began feeling a sense of deja vu through a few sections, as if I'd already been there and fought through this corridor before. Every time I thought we were going to have a real change of scenery, the game pulls you back to a place all too familiar.

The other problem, while not as critical as the former, is the story. Not only is it disjointed, but it borrows heavily from other games (something that becomes quite clear after defeating the final boss). While the concept of borrowing heavily from some of the more successful console and PC titles isn't new, it's still a little disappointing. Mobile gaming is a new frontier, so developers should be doing what they can to treat it as such.

Without a doubt Shadowgun's strengths greatly outweigh its weaknesses. The controls are tight and appropriate, it looks simply fantastic, and what it lacks in variety it makes up for in gameplay and excellent pacing. Even though the negatives may appear to some to be deal breakers, it is without question that the game is truly a good time. That's what is most important." - musicalmac

The Video

The Summery

Score: 8.5 - Great
Difficulty: Hard
Time Spent: 10 Hours or Less
The Bottom Line: "Just plain fun"
To date, this is as good as mobile graphics get.

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What's Happening?

We hope that everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving and that plenty of good food was had all around. Didn't celebrate? Well, we hope that you took the time to catch up on your gaming or perhaps even get in on some of the craziness that was Black Friday. Now it's time to get caught up.

Announcements

Get Ready to Roll Need!
There will be some epic loot appearing around GameSpot in the very near future, so full repair, get your food buff, and get ready to "need before greed." You won't want to miss out on this GameSpot activity.

A Big Minecrafter Shout-Out!
As some of you may recall, a few days ago GameSpot editor Kevin VanOrd asked many a GameSpotter for something special: to have a GameSpot footprint by helping collect your fabulous creations and gameplay footage for the OFFICIAL review of Minecraft after transforming from beta to full-fledged game! There were many submissions, and we liked all of them, but in the end, only a few could make the cut, so now we would like to take a second to thank these users.
Big-BossSnake, Curtis_XS, Jearoon, LegendofNerd, psycho_chan13, ra1ndrop, and Wienerman-
Great job everyone! The full-fledged video review should be up before too long, so be sure to stay tuned to the Daily Report for this story's update!

Terms of Service: Understanding Updates
Did you know that things were changing on GameSpot? No? Well, after asking for your opinion on things around the site, there are a few major changes coming to the way things work around the site. However, it is important to make note that the changes have not taken effect as the TOU is still the same. When can you expect to see the changes? Soon, very soon. But it's important to remember that until those changes happen, make sure you still follow the current TOU.

Not-So-Daily Editions
The community team has been taking some time off to rest their weary heads, spend time away from the computer, and catch up on all those awesome games you GameSpotters can't stop talking about. We appreciate your understanding with the current delays in community updates.

The Soap Club

GameSpotters with a passion:
"Battlefield 3 Recon Class Guide" By: Hellfire-1
"This Is Why I Remain A Gamefly Member" By: Setho10
"An Open Letter to GameSpot" By: -Saigo-

The World of Games

Games, games, and more games:
"Grim Grinning Ghosts" By: Pierst179
"Update 11/13/11 - It was, and IS all the Rage!" By: Iridescent406
"MW3 First Impressions" By: Bioshockraptor
"Skyrim Impressions" By: auron11022

The Art of Gaming

GameSpotters prove that gaming isn't just a hobby but also an art:
"Living with a Skyrim addict : Day 1" By: Gen_Warbuff
"Now maybe they will believe me!!!" By: Sandpiper121PP
"Greatest Console-Exclusive Game Series (By Sales)" By: YodaOfTheEmpire
"Coupla' Game Recommendations" By: Geeky Dad

Off the Radar

While they might not be gaming related here, we still read some thought-provoking blogs:
"Without Music Who Are We?" By: Kid_Black_Star

Staff Fingerprints

Last but not least, we check out what the staff has been blogging about this week:
"Favorite Recipes?" By: JodyR
"Mine's a large one" By: FearTheCreeper

The Recap

All is quiet on the GameSpot front. That's not because there haven't been any posts. Due to many issues that have currently occurred, we are at the moment unable to post in the manner we have in the previous weeks. However, this week's Wrap-Up will be kicking it old-school style.

Announcements

The Controller Reality Show: We are already up to episode four of The Controller, the new Web series that pits six pros with six newbies for the chance to win $50,000. There's a leaderboard, as well as a roll call page for you to get in on the action and earn emblems!

Blacklight: Retribution Beta Keys: Want to get in on the beta for Blacklight: Retribution? What is Blacklight: Retribution? Brought to you by Perfect World Entertainment, this first-person shooter is based in a futuristic urban war zone for the PC. How can you get in on the beta to try out this game? Simply tune into this week's episode of On the Spot and be among the first to answer the trivia question for your chance to win a key!

Member Spotlight

This week's member spotlight shines on SQUALL20XX for his superlative emblem-creating skills. He lends his talents to the highly coveted E.V.O Emblem, so let's hear three cheers for him!

Union of the Week

This week's featured union goes to Gamers Planet, a union established back in 2009 that has made it a place where gamers can come together to talk about new and old releases for just about any console. Be sure to stop by and check it out or simply congratulate it on its victory and union level feature!

Blog Bunker

Here we see some interesting blogs that were written this week by some of the talent of GameSpot.
"Dishonorable Discharge" By: pokecharm
"Super Mario 3D Land and Zelda Skyward Sword reviews" By: ad0234
"Whining About Uncharted 3 (WARNING: Ending Spoilers)" By: Rottenwood
"Skyrim: Early Impressions" By: Uesugi-dono
"Mass Effect 3: A Gateway Drug?" By: yeah_write
"Who doesn't love a good RPG" By: NeonNinja

User Reviews

Top 100
Batman: Arkham City By: AK_the_Twilight
[8.5 - Great] Batman: Arkham City is the definitive Batman experience, offering diverse gameplay and a gripping open-world design.
DLC Quest By: JustPlainLucas
[7 - Good] DLC quest is a game that's sold to you bit by bit (with in-game currency, thank god).
Kirby's Return to Dreamland By: Pierst179
[7.5 - Good] Return to Dreamland does everything right, but does not excel at anything

Top 500
Sin and Punishment: Star Successor By: Aberinkulas
[9 - Superb] or How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Rail Shooter
Beach-Head By: Azghouls
[7 - Good] Beach Head earmarked a new evolution to the tactical war games genre as it's entirely action-orientated.
Dark Souls By: GeekyDad
[9.5 - Superb] So That Fans May Be Mended
DeathSpank By: kbaily
[8 - Great] An epic adventure lined with blood and steel and bacon!
BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger By: ZanarkandTidus
[8 - Great] A very stylish and creative fighting game and one of the most beautiful looking fighting games I have played.

Top 1,000
Battlefield 3 By: adit942
[9 - Superb] Multiplayer - redefined !
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception By: bugbag
[9.5 - Superb] Uncharted 3 improves on a variety of aspects, and is as polished as gold in nearly every regard.
Dark Sector By: ChiefFreeman
[5.5 - Mediocre] Dark Sector is a derivative, dull third person action game with only one saving grace: the Glaive.
Batman: Arkham City By:cronosblaster
[9 - Superb] "It's billionaire, Vicki. Millionaire is so last year."
Sonic Generations By: gamefreak197
[9 - Superb] Old School collides with New School to create one of the very best Sonic experiences ever.
Valkyria Chronicles: Selvaria's Mission - Behind Her Blue Flame By: siberian142
[8.5 - Great] Behind Her Blue Flame is a prime example of downloadable content done right.
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception By: skratchmasta
[9 - Superb] Unforgettable, incomparable, unmissable.
Battlefield 3 By: Uesugi-dono
[7.5 - Goo] This is not your PC's Battlefield.

Tip of the Week

Issues With the Site Continue
We understand that these issues are frustrating, and we appreciate your patience during this time. If you notice something wrong with the site's functionality, please feel free to let us know in the site enhancements forums. And make sure to keep in mind that clear and concise descriptions about the issue are far more useful than telling us something like "L2 not glitch GS."

We'll be making some changes to the game pages sometime today. The changes will make it much easier to find GameSpot content in the search engines. Be sure to use the FEEDBACK tab on the any of the game pages, and if you have technical problems, you'll want to drop by the Technical Support forum.

UPDATE at 4:37pm PT on 11/3: I've been notified that the changes won't be happening today. Also, when it does happen, there won't be a Feedback tabs on the pages. If you have any feedback you can post them in the comments or the Site Enhancements forum.

UPDATE at 4:18pm PT on 11/4: False alarm! Looks like it won't be happening until early next week. Thanks for your patience on the changes.