Gears of War: Judgment takes you back before the events of the original Gears of War trilogy to the immediate aftermath of Emergence Day — the defining event of the Gears of War universe. Follow Kilo Squad, led by Damon Baird and Augustus The Cole Train Cole, as they fight to save the city of Halvo Bay from an unstoppable enemy in the most intense Gears game yet. Gears of War: Judgment introduces a variety of new multiplayer experiences, including OverRun, a thrilling new class-based competitive mode that will pit Locust and COG soldiers in a head-to-head battle unlike anything Gears fans have experienced yet. Release Date: March 2013 RP for Rating Pending: Genre: Third-Person Shooter Publisher: Microsoft Developers: People Can Fly, Epic Games Dead Space 3 brings Isaac Clarke and merciless soldier John Carver on a journey across space to discover the source of the Necromorph outbreak. Crash-landed on the frozen planet of Tau Volantis, Isaac must comb the harsh environment for raw materials and scavenged parts. He will then put his engineering skills to the ultimate test to create and customise weapons and survival tools. The ice planet holds the key to ending the Necromorph plague forever, but first Isaac must overcome avalanches, treacherous ice-climbs, and the violent wilderness. Facing deadlier evolved enemies and the brutal elements, Isaac can choose to team up, not only for his own survival, but for that of mankind’s. Play together with a friend or go it alone as Isaac Clarke using the seamless new drop in, drop out co-op functionality. Each mode offers unique story elements and gameplay. Release Date: February 8, 2013 RP for Rating Pending: Genre: Third-Person Action Publisher: Electronic Arts Developer: Visceral Games BioShock Infinite puts players in the role of ex-Pinkerton agent Booker DeWitt, who is sent to Columbia to recover a young woman named Elizabeth When Booker rescues Elizabeth, it turns out she has magical powers and plays a central part in a civil war in Columbia between the founders and Vox Populi. That synopsis describes the plot in its most simplistic state. Underneath the surface, Ken Levine stated that, "This game is about her struggle to control her destiny, and Booker's redemption through that process of working with her on this." BioShock Infinite Xbox 360 Release Date : February 26, 2013 delayed til 26th march The United States has a military presence in two thirds of countries around the world. A group of 12 have had enough and initiate a terror ultimatum called the Blacklist -- a deadly countdown of escalating terrorist attacks on U.S. interests. Sam Fisher is the leader of the newly formed 4th Echelon unit: a clandestine unit that answers solely to the President of the United States. Sam and his team must hunt down these terrorists by any means necessary, and stop the Blacklist countdown before it reaches zero. Unleash the power of the most lethal agent to ever exist. You've been given the ultimate freedom to protect innocents against the Blacklist terror attacks known as -- the freedom to use limitless force, to break every law, and to become the globe's deadliest operative. If you succeed, the President of the United States will deny you exist. If you fail, millions will die. Release Date: Q2 2013 RP for Rating Pending: Genre: Third-Person Action Publisher: Ubisoft Developer: Ubisoft Toronto The hunted becomes the hunter in the CryEngine-powered open-world shooter Crysis 3! Players take on the role of 'Prophet' as he returns to New York in the year in 2047, only to discover that the city has been encased in a Nanodome created by the corrupt Cell Corporation. The New York City Liberty Dome is a veritable urban rainforest teeming with overgrown trees, dense swamplands and raging rivers. Within the Liberty Dome, seven distinct and treacherous environments become known as the Seven Wonders. This dangerous new world demands advanced weapons and tactics. Prophet will utilize a lethal composite bow, an enhanced Nanosuit and devastating alien tech to become the deadliest hunter on the planet. Release Date: Q2 2013 RP for Rating Pending: Genre: First-Person Shooter Publisher: Electronic Arts Developer: Crytek Studios Tomb Raider delivers an intense and gritty story of the origins of Lara Croft and her ascent from frightened young woman to hardened survivor, armed with only raw instincts and the physical ability to push beyond the limits of human endurance. Superb physics-based gameplay is paired with a heart-pounding narrative in Lara's most personal, character-defining adventure to date. Release Date: Q1 2013 RP for Rating Pending: Genre: Action Publisher: Square Enix Developer: Crystal Dynamics Trouble taps on your window again with this next chapter in the Grand Theft Auto universe, set in the city of Los Santos and its surrounding hills, countryside and beaches. A bold new direction in open-world freedom, storytelling, mission-based gameplay and online multiplayer, Grand Theft Auto V focuses on the pursuit of the almighty dollar in a re-imagined, present-day Southern California. Release Date: June 19, 2013 RP for Rating Pending: Genre: Third-Person Action Publisher: Rockstar Games Developer: Rockstar North Rainbow 6: Patriots offers a dynamic single-player storyline and innovative co-op and multiplayer experiences for fans of the tactical shooter series. Team Rainbow faces a new and very real threat called the "True Patriots," a highly-trained, well-organized revolutionary group that claim the American government is irrevocably corrupted by greedy politicians and corporate special interests. The True Patriots will do whatever it takes to reclaim their country. Playing as Rainbow, players will face critical scenarios that will require them to make tough ethical decisions in order to stop this new breed of terrorists. In addition to the immersive single-player storyline, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow 6 Patriots will introduce a huge variety of new innovative co-op and multi-player experiences. Players will be rewarded for working as a team and mastering the game’s new features that enhance communication and tactical execution between teammates. Success will come from a mix of split-second decision making and working to coordinate attacks against the enemy. Release Date: 2013 18 for Ages 18 and up: Genre: First-Person Shooter Publisher: Ubisoft Developers: Ubisoft Montreal, Red Storm Entertainment In Aliens: Colonial Marines, players are part of a United States Colonial Marine squad and must prepare to face an Aliens assault more intense and horrific than ever before. Players must destroy the enemy with classic Aliens weaponry ranging from pulse rifles to flamethrowers as well as brand-new equipment. Aliens: Colonial Marines features a story driven single-player mode and a four player co-op mode allowing players to share the chilling experience with three friends. In co-op mode, each player assumes the persona of a United States Colonial Marine and have a distinct role to play in the completion of every mission. Release Date: February 12, 2013 RP for Rating Pending: Genre: First-Person Shooter Publisher: SEGA Developer: Gearbox Software Devil May Cry brand new tears -- DmC reinvents Capcom's classic action franchise to explore new frontiers with the series. The "Devil May Cry DNA" of stylish action, rewarding combat and a brash, smart-talking protagonist all remains; however, it has now injected with a dark and brutal gameplay that promises to redefine the franchise. The Dante of DmC is a young man who has no respect for authority or society in general. Dante knows that he is not human, but also that he is not like the demons that have tormented him throughout his life. Caught between worlds, he feels like an outcast. He is now discovering and coming to terms with what it means to be the child of a demon and an angel. This split personality has a real impact on gameplay with Dante being able to call upon angel and demon abilities at will, transforming his Rebellion sword on the fly to dramatically affect both combat and movement. Release Date: January 15, 2013 RP for Rating Pending: Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language Genre: Action Publisher: Capcom It is the year 2034. Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro, the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside – and within. Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface, and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above. But rather than stand united, the station-cities of the Metro are locked in a struggle for the ultimate power, a doomsday device from the military vaults of D6. A civil war is stirring that could wipe humanity from the face of the earth forever. As Artyom, burdened by guilt but driven by hope, you hold the key to our survival – the last light in our darkest hour... Release Date: March 2013 RP for Rating Pending: Genre: First-Person Shooter Publisher: THQ Developer: 4A Games Lost Planet 3 introduces Jim, a rig pilot who leaves Earth to take on a hazardous but lucrative contract on E.D.N. III working for Neo-Venus Construction (NEVEC.) NEVEC's existing Thermal Energy reserve is running low, and the fate of the Coronis mission depends on the natural source of the energy supply being located. Realizing the opportunity for a huge pay-off and early ticket home, Jim braves the risk of the treacherous environment and threat of the indigenous Akrid. Acting as a home away from home and boasting an array of tools that can assist Jim on the field, the utility rig provides Jim's safety and is essential for not only his contract work but also his protection against the ever-changing climate. Release Date: January 2013 RP for Rating Pending: Genre: Action Publisher: Capcom Developers: Spark Unlimited, Capcom Developer: Ninja Theory In Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel Players find themselves on the deadly streets of Mexico as Alpha and Bravo, two operatives working for Tactical Worldwide Operations (T.W.O.), a PMC outfit that drops them in the middle of a drug war conflict for an assignment full of corruption and deceit. With the ability to unleash the power of ultimate destruction, players will need to work together as their objectives unravel, allegiances begin to blur and they face off against a ruthless opposition. Featuring both online and split-screen co-op, Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel gives players the chance to distinguish themselves from their friends by providing a deeper and more advanced upgrade and customization system. From the mask that protects them in battle to the very weapons that keep them alive, players can customize their own Alpha and Bravo to create the deadliest mercenary team as they see fit. Release Date: March 2013 RP for Rating Pending: Genre: Third-Person Shooter Publisher: Electronic Arts Developer: Visceral Games The survivors of Banoi thought they had escaped the terrors of the tropical island and survived the apocalypse on a corrupted paradise. Then their fate took a turn for the worse. Shortly after the battle-hardened team had landed their helicopter on a military ship, a furious storm hits and havoc quickly spreads on board. Suddenly they find themselves struggling for their lives again with all hope drowning in the rising waves. With invigorating new elements infused into a proven mix, Dead Island Riptide reanimates the zombie terror for a second battle for life against the dead. A monsoon has hit the once beautiful archipelago and heavy rainstorms have laid waste to large areas of the islands. The city of Henderson and jungle areas on the island of Palanai were flooded leaving boats as the only remaining way of transportation. Release Date: April 26, 2013 RP for Rating Pending: Genre: First-Person Action Publisher: Deep Silver Developer: Techland Abe HD In Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee, players take control of Abe an incredibly ugly, yet strangely compelling Mudokon slave. He and his fellow Mudokons have been forced to work in the meat packing plant Rupture Farms, which specializes in driving species to extinction. Abe discovers Rupture's next meat specialty his own race of Mudokons and it's up to him to escape from the farm, rescuing as many of his fellow Mudokons as possible. Abe's Oddysee uses many platform elements, along with puzzles and communication. Abe can speak to the other Mudokons and must if you want to finish the game; his friends must follow him to portals, where they are rescued. NOTE: This game has been confirmed as a title in development but has yet to be announced for any specific platform. Please check back for official info. Release Date: Q2 2013 RP for Rating Pending: Genre: Adventure Publisher: Just Add Water Developments Developers: Just Add Water Developments, Oddworld Inhabitants Dragon Age 3: Inquisition is the third installment in Bioware's popular Dragon Age franchise. The game utilizes DICE's Frostbite 2 technology and promises a massive world to explore, deep customization, great combat and choices that matter. Release Date: TBA 2013 RP for Rating Pending: Genre: RPG Publisher: Electronic Arts Developer: BioWare This first-person action game allows players to assume the role of the crossbow-wielding survivor Daryl Dixon, alongside his brother Merle, on a haunting, unforgiving quest to make their way to the supposed safety of Atlanta. The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct takes the undead and brings them out of the TV show and into console gaming systems in a terrifying way. The iconic walkers will relentlessly hunt down players like their television counterparts, using a combination of sight, sound and smell. As Daryl, players will need to tread carefully throughout each new area they explore. Once discovered, it doesn't take much to attract an unstoppable horde of undead walkers, so every threat needs to be assessed, and every situation analyzed. Players will have to choose between whether to stay and fight while risking a gruesome death or using stealth to avoid the undead. No place is truly safe for Daryl as he makes his way through the Georgia countryside in this new, post-apocalyptic world. Release Date: TBA 2013 RP-M+ for Rating Pending, Targeting a Rating of Mature or Above: Genre: First-Person Shooter Publisher: Activision Developer: Terminal Reality
Awesome thread mate. Would be good if we could get a list of games in release date order too Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
well I'll be a monkey's uncle... this here looks fascinating. Looks like its going to be a good first year, with gaming that is!
will be updated with known release dates etc when im home,got loads more games to add to the list!! gonna be an awesome year by the looks of it
This is a great list HAX and i'm sure it will continue to grow as we go along; but I have to say that Aliens: Colonial Marines is probably way above all of these on my list for 2013. That's going to be one bad boy.
**** list updated***** release dates may or may not be accurate,will update them when i can confirm real release dates
I pre-ordered the collectors edition of Tomb Raider this afternoon~ I had no idea Abe HD was coming out though so now I'm pumped for that!!
GTA5 BF4 and one game not many seem to know, which "looks" promising: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DY_Jv2W004A