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This week alone has been amazing. Two new consoles, Resogun, Super Mario 3D World, and Zelda: A Link Between Worlds!
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Is 2013 the best year for gaming...ever?
- Thread starter ChocolatePuddin
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Sure but for me it's not 2007 when we had games like Halo 3, Bioshock, Call of Duty 4, Mass Effect, Super Mario Galaxy, The Orange Box, God of War II, Crysis and Uncharted: Drake's Fortune.
ChocolatePuddin
Member
I think this year tops 2007 slightly but as for 1998 that's one stupidly good year, I would say this year could easily be the best over the last decade.
No it's been a very average or slightly sub par year full of forgettable, mediocre games.
However it's been a big improvement over the disasters that were 2010, 2011, and 2012.
Don't know if it's the best, but it has certainly been one of the better years no matter how you look at it. For starters, it was the year that portables were really shining or starting to shine. The 3DS hardly goes without saying with Zelda, Fire Emblem, Animal Crossing, Phoenix Wright and many others. In the meanwhile, the Vita just got Tearaway and has proven itself to be an amazing machine for indies.
Steam continued to prove PC gaming is alive and better than ever, with new games at often amazing prices compared to their console counterparts. And then there was the steady stream of console/multiplatform releases: Bioshock: Infinite, The Last of Us, Beyond: Two Souls, Metal Gear: Rising, GTAV, Mario 3D World, Pikmin, Wind Waker HD. Not to mention the release of two entire new systems that have yet to show their potential.
I personally don't really get all the negativity about the current state of the gaming industry. I think this year alone people had more than enough choice no matter what system or genre they prefer. With PS+ and Steam, gaming has never been cheaper, and for those who dislike the AAA fest there is an amazing amount of indies and retro games available on any platform for reasonable prices. So yeah, best year? Not sure. But an amazing year it certainly was. And I, for one, can't wait to see what the next few years are gonna bring us.
Steam continued to prove PC gaming is alive and better than ever, with new games at often amazing prices compared to their console counterparts. And then there was the steady stream of console/multiplatform releases: Bioshock: Infinite, The Last of Us, Beyond: Two Souls, Metal Gear: Rising, GTAV, Mario 3D World, Pikmin, Wind Waker HD. Not to mention the release of two entire new systems that have yet to show their potential.
I personally don't really get all the negativity about the current state of the gaming industry. I think this year alone people had more than enough choice no matter what system or genre they prefer. With PS+ and Steam, gaming has never been cheaper, and for those who dislike the AAA fest there is an amazing amount of indies and retro games available on any platform for reasonable prices. So yeah, best year? Not sure. But an amazing year it certainly was. And I, for one, can't wait to see what the next few years are gonna bring us.
chancellor
Member
2013 is a year where 2 major consoles have been released and have shown that consoles are still relevant and not dying. And with TLOU, Bioshock and GTA V rounding of the PS360 generation then I think it is safe to say this has been a great year for gaming. For games it doesn't come close to 2007 but overall 2013 edges it out and wins due to the console releases.
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Spieler Eins
Member
PS3 was not bad, 3DS was good and that's it. Not sure how two console launches would make anything better considering how poor their launch lineups are (and how little the generational leaps are)... If anything, they further devalue the year.
ChocolatePuddin
Member
I would have to agree with you, it tops 2007, if you think about the quality of games across all consoles and hand held's. Then top it off with the next gen consoles, some great PC titles like Company of Heroes 2 and a bunch of others and you have yourself a winner.
Phrozenflame500
Member
The consoles have been released but most of the launch day games are garbage.
The only interesting AAA game I can think of is The Last Of Us and maybe GTA V.
Eh, the indies were ok I guess. And the Wii U finally got games.
2014 will be better when the multiplats for the new consoles roll in.
The only interesting AAA game I can think of is The Last Of Us and maybe GTA V.
Eh, the indies were ok I guess. And the Wii U finally got games.
2014 will be better when the multiplats for the new consoles roll in.
Since 1998-2000.
LiveFromKyoto
Member
Most of the stuff I really got into this year was from 2012, so doubt it.
ChocolatePuddin
Member
Would you say best year since 2000?
dragonbane
Member
Two of my favourite games in a long time, Beyond and The Last of Us, but nah. It's a good year for sure, but not the best.
Nothing has come out this year that comes close to the 1998 line-up. A lot of new stuff and new consoles doesn't mean its the best year in terms of games. There isn't even a must have launch title on PS4 or Xbone.
ChocolatePuddin
Member
Maybe its not a 1998 killer, but every year after that, maybe.
Heavy's Sandvich
Member
Nintendo's output alone this year has made it a vintage year for me.
Unbelievably good games.
Unbelievably good games.
Kageshinzo
Member
This year can't touch 1997, much less 1998.
1997:
January 31 Final Fantasy VII
February 10 Mario Kart 64
March 20 Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
March 20 Tekken 3
April 30 Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter
May 31 MDK
June 20 Final Fantasy Tactics
July 1 Star Fox 64
August 25 GoldenEye 007
September PaRappa the Rapper
September 19 Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee
September 24 Ultima Online
September 30 Fallout
October Grand Theft Auto
October 15 Age of Empires
October 31 Colony Wars
October 31 The Curse of Monkey Island
November 1 Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back
November 18 Tomb Raider II
December 6 Quake II
December 18 Mega Man Legends
December 23 Gran Turismo
These do not even include handhelds.
And someone already posted 1998.
So no, this isn't the best year in gaming. It is a good year, but it's hardly the best.
1997:
January 31 Final Fantasy VII
February 10 Mario Kart 64
March 20 Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
March 20 Tekken 3
April 30 Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter
May 31 MDK
June 20 Final Fantasy Tactics
July 1 Star Fox 64
August 25 GoldenEye 007
September PaRappa the Rapper
September 19 Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee
September 24 Ultima Online
September 30 Fallout
October Grand Theft Auto
October 15 Age of Empires
October 31 Colony Wars
October 31 The Curse of Monkey Island
November 1 Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back
November 18 Tomb Raider II
December 6 Quake II
December 18 Mega Man Legends
December 23 Gran Turismo
These do not even include handhelds.
And someone already posted 1998.
So no, this isn't the best year in gaming. It is a good year, but it's hardly the best.
Absolutely not. That would be 2004 with DooM3 and HL2 etc
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
I swear we have this thread every single year
Not saying it shouldn't exist
But I find it kind of funny
Not saying it shouldn't exist
But I find it kind of funny
2013 has been absolutely INCREDIBLE. Definitely a contender for the industry's best year thus far.
Some personal favorites:
Anarchy Reigns
Metal Gear Rising
The Wonderful 101
BioShock Infinite
Fire Emblem: Awakening
Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon
Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D
Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Harmo Knight
The Last of Us
Pikmin 3
Puppeteer
Rayman Legends
Grand Theft Auto V
Pokémon X and Pokémon Y
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
Super Mario 3D World
The WiiU came into its own. The PS4 and Xbone released. Killer Instinct was revived. So much good stuff. SO MUCH GOOD STUFF!!!
Some personal favorites:
Anarchy Reigns
Metal Gear Rising
The Wonderful 101
BioShock Infinite
Fire Emblem: Awakening
Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon
Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D
Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Harmo Knight
The Last of Us
Pikmin 3
Puppeteer
Rayman Legends
Grand Theft Auto V
Pokémon X and Pokémon Y
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
Super Mario 3D World
The WiiU came into its own. The PS4 and Xbone released. Killer Instinct was revived. So much good stuff. SO MUCH GOOD STUFF!!!
This shit happens every year, and I actually think 2013 from a software standpoint has been pretty average to meh, especially in terms of high-profile console releases. Over half of my GOTY list so far is PC indie stuff.
I'll agree though that this is the year the 3DS hit its stride, with plenty of good software from Nintendo and 3rd parties, especially if you like RPGs.
Overall greatest? Still 1998.
I'll agree though that this is the year the 3DS hit its stride, with plenty of good software from Nintendo and 3rd parties, especially if you like RPGs.
Overall greatest? Still 1998.
ChocolatePuddin
Member
If you had to actually list every 2013 game on every console I think it would blow your mind. This year was packed with golden nuggets.
ComputerMKII
Banned
2013 was one of the worst gaming years in my opinion.
Manmademan
Member
That's ok. having a terrible opinion isn't a permanent affliction.
2013 is beating the pants off of 1998 right now, real talk. and it's not even over.
EightBitNate
Member
Do you really think that
Really? There's nothing from this year that's going to be remembered 15+ years later.
You mean golden sequels and rehashed concepts surely.
2004 might be the last year when games brought something new to gamers.
Edit: Derrick my man gets it.
lol at the OP mentioning Dead Space 3, Crysis 3 and Aliens
But yeah it's actually been a really great year for games
Between Rising and Bioshock and TLOU I thought this year was going to be really top-heavy but I've been gaming nonstop the past few months.
I think this year is especially notable because I feel like its the year the 3DS really came into its own. I've been gaming on it way more than anything else lately.
But yeah it's actually been a really great year for games
Between Rising and Bioshock and TLOU I thought this year was going to be really top-heavy but I've been gaming nonstop the past few months.
I think this year is especially notable because I feel like its the year the 3DS really came into its own. I've been gaming on it way more than anything else lately.
KoopaTheCasual
Junior Member
Jesus Christ, 1997 was ridiculous. Not even nostalgia speaking. Everyone one of those games is classic.
Manmademan
Member
You know what they say about opinions and assholes. Everybody's got one.
Not everyone is one though.
ChocolatePuddin
Member
1997 is no 1998 and not close to 2013, this years quality games list is double that of 1997.
princemarth23
Member
Ehh I think you're wrong there. At the very least, A Link Between Worlds will be remembered, I guarantee you.
TLoU will be.
ComputerMKII
Banned
Each year prior to 2013 had multiple games I consider my favorites but this year has nothing I would consider particularly great.
2014, however, seems like it will be awesome.
Yet superior to 2012 in almost every conceivable way to my tastes. Last year was so fucking miserable, at least I had Spec Ops: The Line to fall in love with, otherwise I may have written off gaming completely.
Shit like Resident Evil 6 and Medal of Honor: Warfighter drained my will to live.
JJDinomite
Banned
Horrible year for gaming. The only good game to come out was GTA5.
It will be until the next over hyped linear cinematic game comes out, probably from naughty dog as well, then everyone will go insane over that and pass this aside. 15 years from now? That game has no chance of being remembered at this rate.
Don't forget Tearaway
Sounds like you didn't get that 3DS yet.
It's been an amazing year imo. Between PS4 and PC I've got so many good games right now. Currently really enjoying all of these games
PC
Batman AO
Bioshock DLC
ACIV
Marvel Heroes (Just added Loki and Gambit with the Asgard update)
just finished Blacklist
Elder Scrolls Online beta
PS4
KZ
BF4
Madden
NBA
PC
Batman AO
Bioshock DLC
ACIV
Marvel Heroes (Just added Loki and Gambit with the Asgard update)
just finished Blacklist
Elder Scrolls Online beta
PS4
KZ
BF4
Madden
NBA
You don't even have to think. He's wrong. It's a silly statement to make regardless of the year.
I got to agree. This past month alone will make 2013 go down as a big year in gaming history.
2014 won't benefit from new console releases but the year will be even better than 2013 when it comes to actual gaming content (or at least it looks that way).
Not even close. I'm not passionate about any of the top games released this year. I really liked Brothers, but not as much as The Walking Dead last year. GTA and Tomb Raider were simple very good. But not games of the generation, so this year can't even be best year of the generation, let alone other generations.