1. The Last of Us



This is my pick for the best game coming out next year. In a post-apocalyptic world in complete anarchy, you need to escort a very special girl to safety; it hasn’t been revealed why yet. It looks to be incredibly intense; I just hope it lives up to the excitement set by its trailers.

Released by Sony on May 7. This title will be available for PlayStation 3.

2. Remember Me



In a cyberpunk future on the streets of Neo-Paris, you play as a girl with the ability to erase and rewrite other people’s memories. The problem is that this has been done to you too, so now you must discover the truth. It looks very promising, and fresh ideas instead of reboots or sequels are always nice.

Released by Capcom on June 30. This title will be available for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.

3. Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs



The indirect sequel to what is considered one of the most terrifying games ever made, this game is greatly anticipated. Can it follow up after the big success of Amnesia: The Dark Descent?

Released by Frictional Games. This title will be available for PC. A release date has yet to be announced.

4. Star Wars 1313



Have you ever felt like Star Wars focused too much on the Jedi and not enough on Boba Fett? Then this is a game for you. You play as a bounty hunter in this third person shooter that looks excellent so far.

Released by LucasArt. This title will be available for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. A release date has yet to be announced.

5. StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm



Raynor, Kerrigan, Mengsk, and all your other favorite StarCraft heroes return. Picking up at the end of StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, this game allows you to continue the story as the Zerg. Real time strategy fans, rejoice! The king of the genre returns.

Released by Blizzard Entertainment on March 12. This title will be available for PC.

6. Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch



A new roleplaying game from famed anime genius Hayao Miyazaki, this game looks like it has a ton of potential and could be one of the best games to come out in 2013.

Released by Namco on January 22. This title will be available for PlayStation 3.

7. Crysis 3



The newest entry in this sci-fi series looks visually stunning. This game, which bringing more individual choice into the gameplay, is highly anticipated. I just want to know… what about the story?

Released by Electronic Arts on February 19. This title will be available for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.

8. Bioshock: Infinite



The first game was amazing and the second a little disappointing. Can this new game, that takes place in a new steampunk city (this one in the clouds instead of under the ocean), pick the series back up? It looks very promising, so here’s hoping.

Released by 2K Games on March 26. This title will be available for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.

9. Dead Space 3



Another terrifying series, this newest game introduces co-op game play. Will this feature take away from the fear factor? I doubt it, as there’s a lot in space to frighten, even with a friend at your side.

Released by Electronic Arts on February 5. This title will be available for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.

10. The Elder Scrolls Online



This series became popular with the 3rd entry, Morrowind, and has been growing exponentially with both Oblivion and Skyrim. It’s no wonder that it’s becoming an MMO, and fans of the series are dying to get their hands on it.

Released by Bethesda. This title will be available for PC. A release date has yet to be announced.

11. Metro: Last Light



The sequel to the well-loved Metro 2033 takes place in a post-apocolyptic future where the last stronghold of humanity is in a fortress buried under Moscow.

Released by THQ on March 31. This title will be available for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.

12. DmC: Devil May Cry



Dante and Vergil return in this reboot of the series. Fans of the series are anticipating this game highly, and previews look promising.

Released by Capcom on January 15. This title will be available for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.

13. The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct



For those who watch the TV show The Walking Dead, I’m willing to bet you’re a fan of Daryl. Are you a fan of shooters? If you fall into both categories, this looks like your ultimate game. You play Daryl in events before the show began.

Released by Activisionon. This title will be available for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. A release date has yet to be announced.

14. Sacred 3



This series seems to be kind of a cult classic in the gaming world, with those who know it loving it. This game appears to be a a dungeon crawler, a lot like Diablo. Hopefully this game will continue the quality the others have had.

Released by Deep Silver. This title will be available for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. A release date has yet to be announced.

15. Dragon Age III: Inquisition



Most people either loved the original or the sequel, but rarely both. Can the third installment in the series unite fans, or will it just be a big disappointment?

Released by BioWare. This title will be available for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. A release date has yet to be announced.

16. God of War: Ascension



A prequel to the famed hack-and-slash series, this game adds cooperative multiplayer to its larger-than-life combat. Fans are nervous, but it looks like they may just pull it off.

Released by Sony on March 12. This title will be available for PlayStation 3.

17. Pikmin 3



In this well-loved Nintendo series, you play an astronaut who lands on a strange planet. You get the local wildlife to help you find and return the parts to fix your ship. I expect this will be much like the first two in the series.

Released by Nintendo. This title will be available for Nintendo Wii U. A release date has yet to be announced.

18. Oddworld: Abe’s Odyssee New ‘n’ Tasty



As far as I can tell, this is a remake of the old original Abe’s Oddyssee, which was a quicky little adventure game for the PlayStation and PC. I’m definitely interested in this.

This title will be available for PlayStation Network, Xbox Live Arcade, and PC. A release date has yet to be announced.

19. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2



The previous game met some mixed reviews, but Castlevania is a longtime fan favorite. Offering the chance to play as Dracula and fight the Belmonts, can this game bring fans back to the series?

Released by Konami on March 5. This title will be available for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

20. Fire Emblem: Awakening



This is one of the oldest strategy roleplaying series out there, predating Final Fantasy: Tactics and even Shining Force. In a series beloved for great storytelling and very difficult gameplay, this new game has already met high scores in Japan. Can it duplicate this in the rest of the world?

Released by Nintendo on February 4. This title will be available for Nintendo 3DS.

21. Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII



Did you enjoy the story of Final Fantasy 13 but hate the linearity and gameplay? Are you a fan of Assassin’s Creed? If you said yes to both of these, then get excited for this game.

Released by Square Enix. This title will be available for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. A release date has yet to be announced.

22. Prey 2



You play as Air Marshall Killian Samuels, who is abducted by a cruel race of aliens and has to fight his way to freedom. I thoroughly enjoyed the first installment and am definitely looking forward to this sequel.

Released by Bethesda. This title will be available for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. A release date has yet to be announced.

23. Plants vs. Zombies 2



The first Plants vs. Zombies is a great, quirky tower defense game where you use plants to defend your lawn against hungry zombies. I’m curious to see what they add to this one.

Released by PopCap in late spring. This title will be available for pretty much all possible platforms.

24. Tales of Xillia



The Tales games have long been fairly well received. This particular entry has been out in Japan for years, along with its sequel. The rest of the world will finally get it next year. With high scores from Japanese reviewers, this game looks very promising.

Released by Namco. This title will be available for PlayStation 3. A release date has yet to be announced.

25. Aliens: Colonial Marines



The last few Aliens games have been poorly recieved, but this is from the creators of Borderlands. Can they turn the trend around?

Released by Sega on February 12. This title will be available for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, and Nintendo Wii U.

26. XCOM



A reboot of the classic series where you play a squad of special forces battling against aliens. It’s a new tactical strategy game in a well-loved series. Hopefully the reboot does it justice.

Released by 2K Games. This title will be available for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. A release date has yet to be announced.

27. Galactic Reign



Have you ever watched shows like Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, or other spacefaring adventures, and wished that they had more epic space combat? If so, then this game is for you.

Released by Microsoft. This title will be available for Xbox Live Arcade. A release date has yet to be announced.

28. Apotheon



A mortal in ancient Greece faces the wrath of Hera and the other Gods after they overthrow Zeus. This sidescroller hack-and-slash game has a lot of potential.

Released by Alientrap. This title will be available for PC. A release date has yet to be announced.

29. Phantasy Star Online 2



Older Phantasy Star games were fantastic works of art, but recent attempts have been lackluster. Can a new MMO bring the magic back?

Released by Sega. This title will be available for PC. A release date has yet to be announced.

30. State of Decay



Have you ever looked at an open world game like Grand Theft Auto and said, “This game needs more zombies and a Farmville aspect?” Yeah, neither have I. Apparently someone has, though, and we’ve got this game to show for it. Could be interesting, or it could be terrible.