Vote for Your Favorite Video Game of 2013
Vote for Your Favorite Video Game of 2013
While much of the discussion in the gaming world this year centered around the highly-anticipated releases of the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4 gaming consoles, 2013 has also been a strong year for releases of individual games.Celebrated franchises such as Pokémon, Grand Theft Auto, and Saints Row released new installments, and original games such as Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons and The Stanley Parable demonstrated great imaginative capabilities of developers.
1. Dead Rising 3
Platform: Xbox One
If your gamer waited in line to grab her Xbox One, you absolutely have to get Dead Rising 3, one of, if not the best game currently available for the system.
If your gamer waited in line to grab her Xbox One, you absolutely have to get Dead Rising 3, one of, if not the best game currently available for the system.
2. FIFA 14
Platforms: 3DS, PS2, PS3, PS4, PS Vita, Wii, PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One
For the star athlete who occasionally likes to cuddle up with a console (or, really, any gaming platform -- it's available for everything) opt for FIFA 14.
For the star athlete who occasionally likes to cuddle up with a console (or, really, any gaming platform -- it's available for everything) opt for FIFA 14.
3. Killzone: Shadow Fall
Platform: PS4
If the PS4 is at the top of your gamer's wish list, she'll love owning this next-gen first-person shooter, exclusively for PlayStation.
If the PS4 is at the top of your gamer's wish list, she'll love owning this next-gen first-person shooter, exclusively for PlayStation.
4. Skylanders SWAP Force
Platforms: 3DS, PS3, Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360, PS4, Xbox One
Action figures aren't just for kids. The new Skylanders is available on all consoles and handhelds, and lets you mix and match figures to combine powers.
Action figures aren't just for kids. The new Skylanders is available on all consoles and handhelds, and lets you mix and match figures to combine powers.
5. Super Mario 3D World
Platform: Wii U
Super Mario 3D World totally justifies purchasing a Wii U. It's a ridiculous amount of fun, alone or with friends.
Super Mario 3D World totally justifies purchasing a Wii U. It's a ridiculous amount of fun, alone or with friends.
6. Grand Theft Auto V
Platforms: PS3, Xbox 360
We think there are still a few people left who haven't played the latest installment in the GTA series. If your gamer is one of them, you better make sure to get her up to speed with the rest of the gaming world.
We think there are still a few people left who haven't played the latest installment in the GTA series. If your gamer is one of them, you better make sure to get her up to speed with the rest of the gaming world.
7. Assassin's Creed Black Flag
Platform: PS3, Xbox 360, PC, Wii U, PS4, Xbox One
If first-person shooters aren't really her thing, the newest Assassin's Creed is set in the pirate-infested Caribbean.
If first-person shooters aren't really her thing, the newest Assassin's Creed is set in the pirate-infested Caribbean.
8. Batman: Arkham Origins
Platforms: PC, PS3, Wii U, Xbox 360
This is the origin story your gamer deserves. If she played Arkham Asylum or Arkham City, or if she just can't get enough of the Caped Crusader, Arkham Origins is sure to impress.
No console or gaming PC? You can get Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate for 3DS and Playstation Vita instead.
This is the origin story your gamer deserves. If she played Arkham Asylum or Arkham City, or if she just can't get enough of the Caped Crusader, Arkham Origins is sure to impress.
No console or gaming PC? You can get Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate for 3DS and Playstation Vita instead.
9. Battlefield 4
Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4
Even if your gamer is a Call of Duty purist, Battlefield 4 is a fresher, more hardcore first-person shooter. It's perfect for the video game junkie who needs a challenge.
Even if your gamer is a Call of Duty purist, Battlefield 4 is a fresher, more hardcore first-person shooter. It's perfect for the video game junkie who needs a challenge.
10. Call of Duty: Ghosts
Platforms: PC, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, Xbox One, PS4
The latest in the massive franchise, Call of Duty: Ghosts is a safe bet if you have no idea what your gamer likes. The series is so popular that at least you know she'll always have someone to play with.
The latest in the massive franchise, Call of Duty: Ghosts is a safe bet if you have no idea what your gamer likes. The series is so popular that at least you know she'll always have someone to play with.
11. Injustice: Gods Among Us
Platforms: PS3, Xbox 360, PC, PS4, PS Vita
For the comic book geek-turned-gamer, this game pits superheroes against one another in one-on-one battles.
For the comic book geek-turned-gamer, this game pits superheroes against one another in one-on-one battles.
12. Lego Marvel Superheroes
Platforms: PC, 3DS, PS3, PS4, PS Vita, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Especially great for little ones who want a cool game but shouldn't see all the blood and gore of some on this list, Lego Marvel Superheroes will appeal to young and old gamers alike.
Especially great for little ones who want a cool game but shouldn't see all the blood and gore of some on this list, Lego Marvel Superheroes will appeal to young and old gamers alike.
13. Madden NFL 25
Platforms: PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
How do you know if your gamer will like the new Madden game? Look for any of the 13 previous versions of the game in her collection. See one? Ok, she's probably going to like it.
How do you know if your gamer will like the new Madden game? Look for any of the 13 previous versions of the game in her collection. See one? Ok, she's probably going to like it.
14. NBA 2k14
Platforms: PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
If your game enthusiast is also a basketball fan, look no further. 2K's newest NBA game will make her feel like their part of the action.
If your game enthusiast is also a basketball fan, look no further. 2K's newest NBA game will make her feel like their part of the action.
15. Need for Speed Rivals
Platforms: PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
For the gamer who also has a lead foot, this pick will satisfy her Need for Speed without putting you and other passengers in harm's way.
For the gamer who also has a lead foot, this pick will satisfy her Need for Speed without putting you and other passengers in harm's way.
16. Pokemon X and Y
Platform: 3DS
3DS players who still have their binders and binders of Pokemon cards will love the two newest games, Pokemon X and Y.
3DS players who still have their binders and binders of Pokemon cards will love the two newest games, Pokemon X and Y.
17. Tearaway
Platform: PS Vita
If you want to give your video game nut something unique, Tearaway is a beautiful game that will make full use of the Playstation Vita hardware.
If you want to give your video game nut something unique, Tearaway is a beautiful game that will make full use of the Playstation Vita hardware.
18. Wii Party U
Platform: Wii U
If you actually want to hang out with your gamer this Christmas, pick up Wii Party U
and play with her -- it's tons of fun, we promise.
If you actually want to hang out with your gamer this Christmas, pick up Wii Party U
and play with her -- it's tons of fun, we promise.
19. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD
Platform: Wii U
The Wind Waker is light and fun -- perfect for new fans looking to get into the Zelda franchise.
The Wind Waker is light and fun -- perfect for new fans looking to get into the Zelda franchise.
20. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
Platform: 3DS
To take Link and friends on the go, grab the new Zelda game for 3DS, A Link Between Worlds.
To take Link and friends on the go, grab the new Zelda game for 3DS, A Link Between Worlds.
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