So considering it's pretty much the end of the year what are the highlights for everyone?

It's been a pretty big year for gaming, all the next-gen consoles are out and the Wii U finally got games and found homes with a lot of gamers after it R999 flash sales lol.

However looking over at my collection their really wasn't a lot of games releases this year, my collection hasn't grown that much and not very many games stand out for me.

The year started out with a bang though both the new Devil May Cry and Tomb Raider games blew me away. Both of these are a highlight of my year. Tomb Raider was just such a fantastic game, it totally exceeded my expectations.

All in all it felt that I got a lot of quality titles and stopped buying a lot of crappy titles something I hope to carry over to 2014. Anyway here are my top 10 games of 2013.

10. Resogun
9. Pokemon X
8. Soul Sacrifice
7. Devil May Cry
6. Diablo 3
5. The Last of Us
4. The Wonderful 101
3. Rayman Legends
2. Tomb Raider
1. Super Mario 3D World

It's also the first time since the release of the first Gran Turismo title that I have not bought a Gran Turismo title on launch or even wanted to play the new one, this makes me pretty sad. I also tried a Diablo title for the first time and sunk hours and hours of time into Diablo 3 both offline on online. Felt an emotional connection with characters in The Last of Us and was brought back to old school gaming with The Wonderful 101.

So positive year of gaming for me. The biggest negative is that the Xbox One was not released in South Africa and we have to wait

Pretty uneventful year for me as far as console gaming goes, if anything all I ended up getting were downloadable titles. Some off PSN, most off Steam.
Just didn't have time for gaming, and didn't prioritize it so much.

Doubt next year will be any different, only new release I can think of that I'll get on day one will be the D3 expansion for PC. Else it'll mostly be playing stuff off the backlog.
Oh and Dark Souls 2

For all the negativity around many aspects of gaming and the new consoles, it truly has been as good a year as I remember. I've been playing a lot of classic and indie games this year but still can form a decent list of my favourites and my disappointments.

Best Games (AAA-type games):

10 - Castlevania LoS: Mirror of Fate HD (a really enjoyable throwback to classic game design and a good addition to the excellent LoS series)
9 - Lost Planet 3 (didn't expect how much fun I'd have with this)
8 - Deadly Premonition: Directors Cut PS3 (still an entertaining experience, frame-rate issues aside)
7 - Tomb Raider (as many have joked, a great uncharted game)
6 - Starcraft 2: Heart of the Swarm (my only online PC game and always good fun with mates)
5 - Diablo 3 console-release (it feels like the console was the natural fit all along)
4 - Xcom Enemy Within (a great modification to last year's already great game)
3 - Bioshock Infinite (riveting story and stunning environments let down only be repetitive gunplay)
2 - Metro: Last Light (not as strong as the original but still my favourite, most atmospheric, horror-ish FPS)
1 - The Last of Us (great story, devoid of most game cliches, coupled with solid 3rd-person shooter/survival gameplay)

Some disappointing/questionable games in retrospect (in no real order):

- Dead Space 3 (decent action game, shocking Dead Space sequel)
- The Bureau: Xcom Declassified (picked up by the end of the game but lacked any feel for tactical combat for the first half of the game)
- GTA V (outstanding sandbox world but the characters and story was just not as interesting and well-developed as those seen in GTA IV or RDR. Also there's eventually limit to how many side-activities/collectible quests I can do for no reason other than racking up a checklist)
- Aliens: Colonial Marines (only played it after major patches and with the story DLC and there was so much potential squandered)
- Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs (much more interesting story but with too many "gamey" elements removed)
- Shadowrun Returns (great tactical combat and character variety but very, very linear)

All in all though, still an outstanding year for gaming filled with excitement and anticipation for the next gen. Best year so far as I can remember.

Been an interesting year for gaming thats for sure. Bought more games than I probably should have. Biggest surprises for me was definitely the new Tomb Raider game and how stunning it was and the fact that I have no plans to get nor did I get GT6 on launch.

5. Assetto Corsa (Still in beta form, but best racing sim I've played.)
4. Rayman Origins (yeah I know it wasnt released this year, but its that good!)
3. Tomb Raider
2. Last of Us
1. GTA V

Some awesome games this year, especially near the end of the year!
I cant make a top 10 list, just a top eight! There have also been a lot of disappointments this year as well!

1. GTAV Obvious choice for me, brilliant game!!!
2. The Last of Us Another no brainer & brilliant game!!
3. The Walking Dead: A Telltale Games Series I know this was dlc, but the disc release was this year! Had to put it in, awesome game!!!
4. Bioshock Infinite
5. DMC Devil May Cry
6. Assassins Creed 4
7. Tomb Raider
8. Beyond 2 Souls

Disappointments of the year. Not bad games, just could have been better!!
Dead Space 3
Resi 6
GOW Ascension
Batman AO
Aliens Colonial Marines Okay this was a BAD game, terrible disappointment, terrible!!!

10. The Wonderful 101
9. Tearaway
8. Dragon's Crown
7. Legend of Zelda : Wind Waker HD
6. Super Mario 3D world.
5. Bioshock : Infinite
4. Beyond : Two Souls
3. The Last of Us
2. Ni No Kuni
1. Deadly Premonition(So Says Mister Stewart)

Biggest disappointments for me

* Aliens - Colonial Marines
* Dead Space 3
* The Bureau : XCOM Declassified
* DMC
* Killer is Dead

There are way too many good games to mention . But this is just a quick one for me.

Been kinda meh... Can't remember any game that really stood out.
Tomb Raider and Last of us where good, just not amazing
Pretty sure this is just me outgrowing games

Think the game I had the most fun with was Kingdom Rush Frontiers

Pretty bleak year, only have a few to mention.

Ni No Kuni
GTA5
Beyond: Two Souls
Sly 4
KH 1.5 HD

I didnt do too much gaming this year, well of new titles anyway. Probably be like this

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn (Now Awoken =p)
Kingdon Hearts 1.5 HD Remix
Tales Of Xillia
Ni No Kuni
Tomb Raider

And then the best game I played all year was Bioshock Infinite, game was incredible.

Gaming list of 2013.

There she goes.

11. Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time (iOS) (Honorable mention)
10. Bioshock Infinite (PC)
9. Beyond 2 Souls (PS3)
8. DMC (Devil May Cry) (XBOX 360) (Will replay it starting next week on PS3)
7. Tomb Raider (PC)
6. Rayman Legends (PC)
5. Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch (PS3)
4. Diablo 3 (XBOX 360) (Felt it was meant for console this time around)
3. The Last of Us (PS3)
2. Dota 2 (PC)
1. Super Mario 3D World (Wii U)

Some games I really enjoyed/busy enjoying are well due to not having them before and not owning a Wii before, thanks R999 flash sale.

Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2
Kirby's Epic Yarn
Metroid Other M
Metroid Prime Trilogy
Pandora's Tower

1. XComm _ Enemy Unknown and Enemy Within (PC/iOS)
2. Rayman Legends - Wii U
3. Dragon's Crown (Vita)
4. Soul Sacrifice (Vita)
5. Fire Emblem (3DS)
6. Bravely Default (3DS)

I would have to say my top 3 games for 2013 are as follows:
3 - Bioshock Infinite (PC)
2 - Tomb Raider (PC)
1 - Last of Us (PS3)

1. Monster Girl Quest 3

I'd say 2013 for me was a great year for gaming all because 2012 for me was a bit of a let down. Only enjoyed 2 games last year. My top 8 list:

8.Dragon's Crown
7.Metal Gear Rising
6.Persona 4 Arena(Best fighting game this year in my opinion)
5.GTA 5
4.Tales Of Xillia
3.Tomb Raider
2.Bioshock Infinite
1.Last Of Us

Both Last of Us and Bioshock Infinite deserve praise as i couldn't stop thinking of both these games after i finished them.

No game comes to mind that i found disappointing.