Dead Space 3
Developer: Visceral Games > Publisher: Electronic Arts > Systems: PC, PS3, Xbox 360 > Rating: M > Release Date: February 5

They say it's lonely out in space—good thing you can bring a friend along for co-op play through the abandoned stations and frozen planets of this spooky three-quel.

Aliens: Colonial Marines
Developer: Gearbox Software > Publisher: Sega of America > Systems: PC, PS3, Xbox 360 > Rating: M > Release Date: February 12

What do you get when you mix survival horror and squad-based shooting in a beloved sci-fi setting? "A survivor, unclouded by conscience, remorse, or delusions of morality." (Either that, or "Game over, man!")

Brain Age: Concentration Training
Developer: Nintendo > Publisher: Nintendo of America > System: 3DS > Rating: E > Release Date: February 10

This one sounds familiar. Wasn't there a really popular mini-game series like this for the old DS, a few years back? If only there were some easy and enjoyable way to improve one's memory—oh wait.

Fire Emblem Awakening
Developer: Intelligent Systems > Publisher: Nintendo of America > System: 3DS > Rating: T > Release Date: February 4

The team-based combat is sure to get you up-and-at-'em, but you won't want to sleep through the elaborate fantasy setting or the intricate "brother's keeper" storyline, either.

 Omerta: City of Gangsters
Developer: Haemimont Games > Publisher: Kalypso Media USA > Systems: PC, Xbox 360 > Rating: T > Release Date: February 12

We've heard of "honor among thieves," but what about 1920s gangsters? Turn-based tacticians take control of the Atlantic City underworld, using booze, bribes, and bullets.

Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time
Developer: Sanzaru Games > Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment > Systems: PS3, Vita > Rating: E10+ > Release Date: February 5

With the new handheld-console "cross-Save" features, faithful Sony fans can find time to steal away with Sly at home and on the go.

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by T.J. Deci