It is That Time of Year again: IF Comp games for 2012 are now available: 28 games this year, which any non-author may judge, assuming they submit their votes before November 15. Many of these can be played online directly through the IF Comp site.
Assorted reviews are already beginning to appear on various IF blogs as well. Links to many review sites may be found here, for the interested. I have also posted my own overview.
Emily Short's Interactive Storytelling 