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Splinter Cell: Blacklist

I quite enjoyed the single player campaign, and would recommend it for any long term fans of the franchise. While there have been some changes to Sam himself, the Splinter Cell formula is in tact and just as strong as it's ever been.

The Bureau: XCOM Declassified

While it's not the greatest game I played this year, or even in the top 5, it had some moments that I'll likely remember for some time, and overall I enjoyed playing through the campaign.

Disney Infinity

To some, it may seem like a cash grab, and that would be true if the game were utter garbage. But thankfully, that's not the case. Disney Infinity is a charming romp through some of the most beloved fictional lands of the past several decades.

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons

There are several things that make Brothers a unique and worthwhile experience, despite its length. And I hope that by publishing a review of my experience, others will give it a shot or a second look, if they've already passed it by.

The Last of Us

Excellent gameplay, an incredibly intriguing story of survival and hope, and the most impressive visuals of this console generation; The Last of Us is nothing short of a masterpiece.

BioShock Infinite

The visual style and the concept of a city in the clouds, combined with what was sure to be a solid story, had me yearning for this game for quite literally, years.

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.