Top 15 Most Anticipated Games Of 2013

As 2013 brings us into the next-generation of video games consoles, just what can we expect to look out for in the next twelve months?
There is absolutely no doubting that the next year of entertainment will bring with it an infinite number of thrilling new video game projects for gamers to revel in, not to mention the next-generation of consoles. As we don't know exactly what these new consoles will be yet, we're more well-versed about the first half of 2013 rather than its latter half, but nevertheless there are a host of announced titles that you'll hear plenty about in the opening months. Here's our guide, then, to our Top 15 Most Anticipated Games Of 2013...
15. METAL GEAR SOLID: GROUND ZEROES- Konami's new project is rumoured to be a prelude of sorts to a next-generation Metal Gear Solid 5. What we do know for sure, though, is that with open-world gameplay and a multi-platform release, current-generation closer Ground Zeroes should be a bonafida MGS hit. (Winter)
14. HALO 5- Why has the latest potential entry in 343's new sci-fi saga placed here in the list? For now, it's not guaranteed that 343 will follow Bungie's annual Halo release schedule, and even if they do, it's unlikely this next instalment will be the next entry in the main Reclaimer Saga. For now, then, we'll await this with eager but ambiguous anticipation. (November)
13. STAR WARS 1313- Tipped to be a next-gen crossover thanks to its beautiful graphics engine, Star Wars 1313 is also likely to focus on Boba Fett in an underworld of Coruscant between Episodes III and IV. With any luck, 1313 should be a great start to the hype machine gearing up towards Disney's Episode VII in 2015! (Winter)
12. HITMAN HD TRILOGY- This follow-up boxset to the fantastic Hitman Absolution compiles three classic original PS2 and Xbox games into one great trilogy catch-up. Silent Assassin, Contracts and Blood Money were all critical successes, making this compilation for 360 and PS3 a definite must-buy for fans and Absolution newcomers...(February)
11. DEADPOOL- From what critics are saying so far, High Moon Studios' adaptation of the Deadpool comic-book series into a video game is looking absolutely ace. It'll contain fourth-wall breaking gags, violent gunplay and hilarious plot twists aplenty, not to mention some great crossovers with other X-Men and Marvel characters to boot! (Summer)
10. LEGO THE HOBBIT- As sure as it is that day will become night, so too we can be sure that Travellers' Tales have more LEGO games to offer than LEGO City Undercover in 2013, and that one such adaptation will be of the successful Hobbit movie trilogy. With the brilliant LEGO The Lord Of The Rings (9/10) as evidence, we can safely say this should be another incredible free-roamer. (December)
9. ALIENS: COLONIAL MARINES- Ridley Scott's Alien franchise has been hit-and-miss to say the least as of late, with Prometheus turning out to be a rather mediocre prequel to the classic original. Here's hoping that Colonial Marines will be a worthy successor to Alien 3, because if it is, then we can anticipate the ultimate envisioning of the sci-fi saga for current-gen consoles! (February)
8. RAYMAN LEGENDS- The original Rayman Origins (9/10) was one of the best games of 2011, and now we've got a WiiU exclusive sequel on the way. Legends' storyline will be as shallow ever, yet it's in the incredible innovation of Ubisoft Montreal through their platforming puzzles and utilisation of the console's GamePad that make this another masterpiece to remember. (March)
7. GEARS OF WAR: JUDGEMENT- Xbox 360 fans should be proud to highlight this as the current solitary exclusive release of 2013's first half to match up against The Last Of Us. Gears Judgement will boast adaptive gameplay, a creative story format to play with and some of the best visuals around, crafting it into a final 360 exclusive you won't want to miss. (March)
6. ASSASSIN'S CREED IV- 2012's Assassin's Creed III is an absolutely shining example of the highs the franchise can truly reach. It's unlikely this edition will actually be the next full instalment, more of a Brotherhood or Revelations-style outing, yet all the same I reckon that our next outing with Connor Kenway should make for one of the most memorable experiences of 2013. (November)
5. SOUTH PARK: THE STICK OF TRUTH- Another unexpected little hit, South Park is being brought to the world of video games by Fallout's Obsidian Games, which could mean an undeniably satisfying gameplay experience. The humour of the TV series is remarkably intact, and the turn-based RPG combat systems should allow for a genuine sense of nostalgia throughout this one. (May)
4. BIOSHOCK INFINITE- Irrational Games' second full BioShock project has suffered a great number of delays these past few months, yet now it seems that Infinite is finally just about here. Could it be a Game Of The Year contender? It's hard to tell for sure, but the signs are very promising, with Irrational seeming to have created a significant and innovative FPS experience for the ages. (March)
3. TOMB RAIDER- The Lara Croft franchise is getting a reboot after the climactic events of 2008's Tomb Raider: Underworld. This time around, Lara finds herself stranded as a young girl on a mysterious island, where she must conquer her fears and begin her journey towards becoming the world's best archeaologist and femme fetale! (March)
2. GRAND THEFT AUTO V- Following in the wake of GTA IV, Red Dead Redemption, L.A. Noire and Max Payne 3, Rockstar Games continue to dominate the current-generation of video game consoles with their new full Grand Theft Auto project. We'll head back to the city of Los Santos as three different protagonists, taking on the biggest open-world in the franchise yet and thus perhaps getting a true GOTY 2013 contender along the way...(May)
1. WATCH DOGS- From one significant open-world franchise to another, Watch Dogs kicks off an all-new video game series from Ubisoft Montreal. Odds are that this will be a next-generation project, possibly with crossover platform releases, but regardless of that, this futuristic free-roamer looks like a masterpiece in the making. Don't be surprised if this just misses a 2013 release, but for now we'll keep our hopes high, because this looks like 2013's defining title! (Winter)