The Most Anticipated Games for the Rest of 2013

Thankfully, the summer is nearly at an end and the fall title release season will finally be upon us.

Obviously with the launch of the PS4 and and the Xbox One, we are going to be awash with new titles. Watch Dogs, Grand Theft Auto V, Call of Duty: Ghosts, FIFA 14, NBA 2K14, and more are all only a short way out. This fall is going to be massive and here are the titles that we are most pumped about seeing in our disc trays. Most of these titles have concrete release dates attached, but there are a few with the ominous TBA in place of a calendar entry. Hopefully, none of them get delayed to 2014.

In no particular order here is our list of The Most Anticipated Games for the Rest of 2013.

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Release Date: September 2013
Platform: Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, Windows

A perfect example of the strategy Nintendo should continue to employ with their flagging Wii U. By embracing innovative smaller studios, and allowing them to develop for their console, Nintendo is guaranteed to attract more devs and gamers to their camp. With the success of titles like Rogue Legacy and the Ouya's Towerfall, it's clear that there is a starving audience for platforming Metroidvania titles. Shovel Knight, by all early accounts, is going to be similarly dope. Plus, your weapon is a sharpened shovel.

Release Date: 12/3/2013
Platform: Windows

Slated for a December release, DoubleBear Productions is made up of ex-Black Isle, Troika and Obsidian devs. The upcoming Dead State for Windows is best described as Fallout + XCOM + The Walking Dead. What about that doesn't sound like a weekend killer? Lead designer Brian Mitsoda cites his experience living in Miami during Hurricane Andrew as an influence on the game's design.

Since the title will be a combination of resource management and tower defense, you are responsible for protecting the survivors of a zombiepocalypse. The developers hope the game 'works as a broader examination of how humans deal with a crisis beyond their control.'

Awesome.

Release Date: 9/10/2013
Platform: Win, Mac, Lin

While the sequel to Amnesia: Dark Descent has nothing to do with pigs, and isn't really a sequel as much as a follow up, we do know that the developers at The Chinese Room will be doing their best to scare the shit out of you one more time.

The survival horror title will be set in an entirely new time period, with completely redesigned elements and enemy AI. The core of the title will remain intact and loyal to the original Amnesia. Victorian era horror by the people the brought us Dark Descent, wonderful, I was tired of sleeping peacfully.

Release Date: Q3
Platform:Windows, Mac OS X, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

It's understandable that we're eagerly anticipating Telltale Game's The Wolf Among Us. Considering that the developers have stated the title will fit into the continuity and canon of the Fables series only furthers my geek boner for this game.

Telltale dropped their game of the year bombshell in the immaculately crafted episodicThe Walking Dead, which went on to sell over 8.5 millions copies. When they announced that they would be turning their sights to the Fables universe, the realm of geek stood up at attention. When they doubled down by announcing that Bigby Wolf would be the protagonist, well, let's just say we've been waiting for the title for some time now.

Release Date: Q3
Platform: Dowloadable

We're assuming that you've enjoyed Telltale's flawless, game of the year joint, The Walking Dead. If not, get on it, because the second season of the downloadable title is forthcoming. Continuing to focus on the tense and emotionally taught gameplay of the first season, Telltale has announed plans to have player's saved files from season one, and the additional 400 Days, carry over to the second season. Clemtine will return as well as this third quarter release has many fans patiently waiting for another beautifully crafted experience of choice and consequence.

Release Date: Q4
Platform: Windows,PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Still existing in th realm of a TBA release date, Stick of Truth simply must drop in time for the holidays. We got to spend some hands on time with Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Ubisoft's RPG and what we saw was stunning. The level of detail, care, and attention that went into crafting the RPG elements are so well done. The game has been delayed more than once, what isn't these days, but if it has afforded the team more time to polish the title we're all for it.

The game feels like an organic extension of the show when played and just feels so damn smooth. Get on this.

Release Date: November
Platform: 3DS

While neither a direct sequel, nor a proper remake, Between Worlds will take place in the same world as the SNES classics A Link to the Past but star a new Link. The story is set to take place six generations after the original, and will also see the return of the Dark World from the SNES title. We've been hearing about this game for months and all of the footage we've seen is massively reassuring. Gonna be dope.

Release Date: 11/5/2013
Platform: PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, Windows, PS4, Xbox One

We really don't need to touch on this one. Either you're already firmly in the camp of people that are doing push ups between team deathmatch rounds waiting for November 5, or, you're going to write this off as another annual franchise drop. Either way, read everything you need to know about Ghosts right here.

Release Date: 10/8/2013
Platform: PS3

Willam Defoe and Ellen Page star in this supernatural thriller alongside an overbearing poltergeist. This is the most recent outing for Quantic Dream and what we've seen of the game, so far, is beautiful. 35 minutes of the title debuted at the TriBeCa film festival to high praise from the audience. High hopes all around for this title.

Release Date: 10/12/2013
Platform: Nintendo 3DS

The first fully 3D Poekmon title, X and Y will see the introduction of several new species of Poekmon. The rodent Chespin, the vulpine fire Fennekin, the amphibious Froakie, and a new Pokémon type, Fairy. If you're still fiending for new Pokemon, this is already on your radar.

Release Date: 9/24/2013
Platform:

Opting for a much more deliberate, slowed down FIFA experience, EA has accomplished creating one of the most realistic football titles we've ever played. Less of an arcade, high speed kick-fest, FIFA 14 invites a more focused approach to the game. Expect a steep learning curve.

Release Date: 9/24/2013
Platform: Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, Windows

You liked Scribblenauts, no? You like comic books of the DC flavor? Well then get on this. Featuring a simply monstrous roster of DC characters from multiple continuities, this game has already made it deep onto our geek radars.

Release Date: 9/15/2013
Platform: Wii U

The more we see of this The Incredibles meets Viewtiful Joe meets a fist full of mescaline, the more interesting it looks. More original IPs Nintendo, that's how you're going to remain in the game. The Wonderful 101, from what we've seen, is going to be dope.

Release Date: 9/24/2013
Platform: PS Vita

JRPG for the VIta kids. The third installment has been the most well recieved in Japan and the U.S. will get their copy later this September. Human, Elf, Hobbit, Dwarf, Nightmare, Beast and Machine are all playable classes in your continued fight agains the Dark Lord.

Release Date: 10/1/2013
Platform: PS3, Xbox 360, Windows, PS4, Xbox One

The legacy continues this October with King James co-piloting this new joint. Executive producer creds better not go to LeBron's head. Just kidding, they already have. New features, new modes, more mobile integration, and playable European league teams all make an appearance.

Release Date: 9/3/2013
Platform: PS3, Xbox 360

Diablo III has already received strong reviews from the PC world, but in early September, console gamers will finally get to try their hand at Blizzard Entertainment's long-awaited follow-up to Diablo II. Play as the Witch Doctor, Barbarian, Wizard, Monk, or Demon Hunter, and get ready to do some good ol' fashioned, hack and slash-style damage.

Only now it's on a console.

Release Date: 8/27/2013
Platform: PS3, Xbox 360

Set in the near future, Killer is Dead puts you in the world of Mondo Zappa, an executioner of dangerous assassins and criminals, wielding only a sword and his transformable, cybernetic arm. So the dude is literally a killing machine. Sign us up.

Release Date: TBA
Platform: iOS, Wii U, Mac OSX, Windows

Who didn't love pop-up books as a kid? Well, Nyamyam is hoping that there aren't many, because their upcoming 3D-picture-book-style adventure game, Tengami, utilizes that method of visual design to create gameplay and aesthetics that look irresistible. Delays have kept this title on the shelf for awhile now, but Nyamyam's Jennifer Schneidereit stated recently that it is "definitely coming out this year."

Release Date: 8/27/2013
Platform: PS3, Xbox 360, PS4, Xbox One

Madden has delivered quality sports gaming for years and, now with a quarter-century of experience under its belt, expect the same to be true for Madden NFL 25. Grab a friend, your favorite team, and then pick up the sticks. Will Robert Griffin III be able to usurp Michael Vick as our greatest Madden player of all time? All we're going to say is that we've got dibs on the Redskins.

Release Date: TBA
Platform: Xbox One

As we recently noted, Killer Instinct is one of the most revered fighting franchises in all of gaming, so we couldn't be more excited for the series to get an eighth-generation console reboot. You can see from the picture above that the graphics on this look absolutely beautiful too. Get ready to see Ultra Combos handed out like you've never seen them before.

Release Date: TBA
Platform: XBLA

Taking Contra back in time, Super Time Force thrusts its players into 30 levels of bullet hell as they fight to save the dinosaurs from going extinct. Never in the history of gaming have we ever been tasked with a more noble pursuit.

Release Date: TBA
Platform: Xbox One

A top-down adventure game developed by Capybara Games (co-creators of the indie mobile hit, Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP) Below has been described as the Legend of Zelda meets Journey by the reviewers who got a taste of it at E3 this year. Honestly, say no more. We're already sold.

Release Date: TBA
Platform: PS3, Xbox 360, Windows, PS4

Allowing you to freely move in and out of the shadows across a vaudevillian Paris, Compulsion Games' Contrast is sure to intrigue gamers with its unique gameplay elements, and rich noir-style art direction. Early reports of the game have already drawn rave reviews, making this title one you definitely won't want to miss out on.

Release Date: 10/29/2013
Platform: PS3, Xbox 360, Windows

Featuring its "30 Years of Wrestlemania" campaign mode, and a boatload of new gameplay improvements, WWE 2K14 has pro wrestling faithful jacked up to play as their favorite WWE heroes and villains like the Rock, the Ultimate Warrior, and Hulk Hogan. Just remember, guys: don't actually try this stuff at home. Getting half-naked and trading piledrivers with your friends never ends well. Not that, uh, we'd know from experience or anything. Let's move along, shall we?

Release Date: TBA
Platform: Android, iOS

Developed for mobile phones by Madfinger Games, Dead Trigger 2 will utilize the Unity game engine and Nvidia technology to create a FPS experience comparable to what's available on the PS3 and Xbox 360. Oh, and it's going to be free-to-play. Christmas is coming early this year, everyone.

Release Date: 10/29/2013
Platform: PS3, Xbox 360, Windows, PS4, Xbox One

Set six years after its predecessor, EA's Battlefield 4 is a heads-up, military FPS that will allow dual-scope weaponry for the first time in the series, as well as a new batch of survival tactics like sidearm shooting, the ability to dive underwater, and melee counter attacks. You'll need to use them all in order to fend off the Chinese and the Russians as you fight to prevent World War III.

Release Date: 11/19/2013
Platform: PS3, Xbox 360, Windows, PS4, Xbox One

Tapping into the vast network of personal information stored on everyday devices like our phones or personal computers, Watch Dogs features hacking-based gameplay that will undoubtedly remind a new legion of gamers to ALWAYS CLEAR YOUR INTERNET SEARCH HISTORY. You never know who's watching...

Release Date: 10/25/2013
Platform: PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, Windows

The Batman: Arkham series took superhero-gaming to a whole other level with Arkham Asylum and Arkham City. Its third installment, Origins, is likely to continue that trend as it follows the Dark Knight in the early stages of his crime-fighting career, evading police capture while still trying to save Gotham City from the gangsters and hoodlums running its streets. Origins will also be the first in the series to feature multiplayer gameplay. We're always happy to have sidekick.

Release Date: 10/29/2013
Platform: PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, Windows, PS4, Xbox One

As far as video games go, you can't really go wrong when you throw pirates into the mix. Given Ubisoft's track record with the Assassin's Creed series too, we don't expect that rule to be proven wrong with the soon-to-be-released Black Flag. Anchors aweigh, everyone.

Release Date: 9/17/2013
Platform: PS3, Xbox 360

Do we really need to get into why this game is so anticipated? The latest in Rockstar's flagship franchise, Grand Theft Auto V is about to rule your entire life. You didn't have anything planned for September, October, or November, did you? If so, you might want to go ahead and clear your schedule.