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Metacritic Reports Six Picks for the Week of December 5-11

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This week brings a trio of potential awards contenders to theaters, and a new Black Keys album to stores. Plus, HBO gives viewers a sneak peak of David Milch's new series, and the videogame industry celebrates the year's best games.

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Metascore: 96
Release Date: Nov 11, 2011

User Score: 8.6

Platform: X360
The next chapter in the Elder Scrolls saga arrives from the Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim reimagines the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life...More »
Batman: Arkham City

Metascore: 96
Release Date: Oct 18, 2011

User Score: 8.1

Platform: PS3
Developed by Rocksteady Studios, Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players...More »
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Metascore: 95
Release Date: Nov 11, 2011

User Score: 8.3

Platform: PC
The next chapter in the Elder Scrolls saga arrives from the Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim reimagines the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life...More »
Batman: Arkham City

Metascore: 94
Release Date: Oct 18, 2011

User Score: 8.4

Platform: X360
Developed by Rocksteady Studios, Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players...More »
Minecraft

Metascore: 94
Release Date: Nov 18, 2011

User Score: 7.2

Platform: PC
The game involves players creating and destroying various types of blocks in a three dimensional environment. The player takes an avatar that can...More »
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

Metascore: 93
Release Date: Nov 20, 2011

User Score: 7.7

Platform: WII
A Link to the Future - The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword shakes up the tried-and-true adventure game formula and marks a turning point for the...More »
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Metascore: 93
Release Date: Nov 11, 2011

User Score: 7.3

Platform: PS3
The next chapter in the Elder Scrolls saga arrives from the Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim reimagines the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life...More »
Where's My Water?

Metascore: 92
Release Date: Sep 22, 2011

User Score: 8.2

Platform: iOS
INTRODUCING SWAMPY IN WHERE’S MY WATER? — THE NEW DISNEY APP FROM THE CREATORS OF JELLYCAR!An urban myth inspires this fun-filled game...More »
Batman: Arkham City

Metascore: 92
Release Date: Nov 22, 2011

User Score: 7.1

Platform: PC
DC Comics' Dark Knight clashes with the Joker again in this sequel from Warner Bros. and Rocksteady Games. More »
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception

Metascore: 92
Release Date: Nov 1, 2011

User Score: 8.4

Platform: PS3
A search for the fabled "Atlantis of the Sands" propels fortune hunter Nathan Drake on a trek into the heart of the Arabian Desert. When the...More »