Making your way around the huge, sweaty halls of the Koelnmesse can be a daunting experience, but--save for a few run ins with scary cosplayers--it's absolutely worth it. This year's show floor was a veritable feast of fantastic games and hardware, and there were some big announcements too.

Sony threw a barrage of new IP onto the PlayStation 3 and Vita, and publishers unveiled new features and levels from some of their biggest titles. So if you couldn't make it to Cologne, or if you just want to see the best of the best from the show, here's our guide to the 12 best things from this year's Gamescom.