Tomb Raider
This is not only a great Tomb Raider game, it's an excellent action adventure game, and one that will likely be on many "top games of 2013" lists come December.
Far Cry 3
It's technically impressive, delivers an entertaining and engaging story, and is simply a hell of a lot of fun to play!
Call of Duty: Black Ops II
I have to hand it to Treyarch. They really delivered this year, and have made Black Ops II a stand-out game in this long running series.
Dishonored
Overall, I didn't enjoy Dishonored all that much. Its slow pace and obvious story left a lot to be desired.
LEGO The Lord of the Rings
Dialogue from the films, open world exploration, fetch side-quests, and object forging make it stand out among the crowd.
Need For Speed: Most Wanted
NFS: Most Wanted (2012) is a better game than the original in every regard, and one of the few racing games I've seen through to completion in recent years.
Rocking My Socks in 2012
2012 was a tough year for me, for many reasons. But one thing that continued to put a smile on my face and fuel my fire, was music.
The Walking Dead: Episodes 3, 4, and 5
I would have liked to have seen things play out differently in the end, but all in all, The Walking Dead is an excellent experience like no other and should not be missed.
Halo 4
Halo 4 is definitely still a Halo game through-and-through, but 343i's refinements have shaped it into something a bit more magical, and a heck of a lot more enjoyable.
Assassin’s Creed III
Nothing short of frustrating, and often infuriating. It pains me to admit, that one of my most anticipated games of 2012, Assassin's Creed III, is a failure of epic proportions.
Transformers: Fall of Cybertron
I thoroughly enjoyed the War for Cybertron, and was hoping that Fall of Cybertron would scratch that same itch; it most definitely has.
Digital Console Gaming – Are We There Yet?
I'm tired of having to swap out discs in my consoles. It's tedious, and finding storage for the physical packaging is a growing challenge.