Anticipated Games Of 2013 Xbox 360 Edition

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Another blockbuster year is on the books and it is time to look forward to all the exciting things happening on Xbox 360 in 2013. This year will bring a collection of new titles and experiences including “Bioshock Infinite,” “Dead Space 3” and “Gears of War: Judgment,” among many others as Microsoft and Xbox 360 continue to deliver the best and most compelling interactive entertainment today.

image003Bioshock Infinite (2013) – In “Bioshock Infinite,” indebted to the wrong people and with his life on the line, veteran of the U.S. Cavalry and now hired gun Booker De-Witt has only one opportunity to wipe his slate clean. He must rescue Elizabeth, a mysterious girl imprisoned since childhood and locked up in the flying city of Columbia. Together, they learn to harness an expanding arsenal of weapons and abilities, as they fight on zeppelins in the clouds, along high-speed Sky-Lines, and down in the streets of Columbia, all while surviving the threats of the air-city and uncovering its dark secret. Available 26thMarch, 2013.

 

 

 

 

image004Dead Space 3 (2013) – Winner of more than 15 critic awards at E3 2012 including Best of Show from Game Informer Magazine, “Dead Space 3” cuts to the heart of deep space terror. The game is recognised by game critics worldwide for its incredible craftsmanship in horror, action, suspense and sound design. Players will embark on a thrilling ride through space that takes them to a hostile new planet, Tau Volantis. Fortunately, they are not alone this time around. The fully integrated drop-in/ drop-out co-op feature gives players the option to play alone or team-up with a friend anytime. Players that choose to take down the terror together will experience additional story details, side missions and gameplay mechanics only found when playing as John Carver. Available 5th February, 2013

 

 

 

image005Gears of War: Judgment (2013) – “Gears of War: Judgment” delivers the most intense and challenging “Gears of War” game yet, with a campaign that takes you back to the immediate aftermath of Emergence Day — the defining event of the “Gears of War” universe — for the very first time, and tests your mettle in highly competitive new multiplayer modes. The battle begins on 19th March, 2013.

 

 

 

 

 

image006Grand Theft Auto V (2013) – Developed by series creator Rockstar North, “Grand Theft Auto V” is the largest and most ambitious title in the series to date. Set in the sprawling city of Los Santos and the surrounding area, “Grand Theft Auto V” delivers a world of unprecedented scale and detail bursting with life, from mountaintops to the depths of the ocean. Available this Spring.

 

 

 

 

 

image007Halo 4 (2012) – The 2012 blockbuster hit, “Halo 4,” continues the fight with the “Halo 4” War Games Map Packs – the first of the three competitive multiplayer map packs, Crimson Map Pack, launched on 10th Dec.The second half of Spartan Ops Season One will also resume on 21st Jan, 2013 with brand new episodes, chapters, locations and maps.

 

 

 

 

 

image008South Park Stick of Truth (2013) – From the perilous battlefields of the fourth-grade playground, a young hero will rise, destined to be South Park’s savior. From the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, comes an epic quest to become… cool. Introducing “South Park™: The Stick of Truth™.” Discover the lost Stick of Truth and earn your place at the side of Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny as their new friend. Succeed, and you shall be South Park’s savior, cementing your social status in South Park Elementary. Fail, and you will forever be known… as a loser. Available this Spring.

 

 

 

 

 

 

image009Splinter Cell Blacklist (2013) – In “Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell® Blacklist™” a group of rogue nations have had enough of the United States military presence in their countries and mastermind a terror ultimatum called the Blacklist – a deadly countdown of escalating terrorist attacks on U.S. interests – to rid themselves of the occupation. Given a presidential mandate, Sam Fisher and his newly formed 4th Echelon team must hunt down these terrorists by any means necessary to stop the Blacklist countdown before it reaches zero. The game will offer a deep single player experience as well as co-op, multiplayer and an integrated economy system. Coming soon.

 

 

 

image010Tomb Raider (2013) – “Tomb Raider” explores the intense and gritty origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a frightened young woman to a hardened survivor. Armed only with raw instincts and the ability to push beyond the limits of human endurance, Lara must fight to unravel the dark history of a forgotten island to escape its relentless hold. The adventure begins on 5th March, 2013.

 

 

 

 

Jim Smale

Gaming since the Atari 2600, I enjoy the weirdness in games counting Densha De Go and RC De Go as my favourite titles of all time. I prefer gaming of old where buying games from a shop was a thing, Being social in person was a thing. Join me as I attempt to adapt to this new digital age!