Call of Duty: Black Ops 2

Call of Duty Black Ops is another game filled with kids that have not started puberty who think its cool to trash talk. The game is no different from the others besides the new skins and maps. The game is fun to only play campaign as it is different. The multiplayer is still boring because after a while it becomes the same thing everytime. I don't like this game at all, it is my most recent and last Call of Duty purchase I will ever make.

Grand Theft Auto IV

Grand Theft Auto IV is a classic and many have played it. With the new game coming out in September as of now. This game is being played more often as the hype for GTA V increases. This game has a fun campaign that can serve as offensive to many people. With available DLC this game offers a lot of extra fun in campaign. The multiplayer is extremely fun to play with friends and just do random things. The DLC also offers more multiplayer options and cars to play with which adds more fun when the original gets boring.

ADAA: Anxiety and Depression Association of America

http://www.adaa.org/

The ADAA is an association that supports depression and anxiety. Depression is a very common condition among people and has its large effects on peoples daily lives. While someone might have depression it is common for the person suffering to have anxiety. This effects many people because they don't live their lives in ways of spending times with family and friends. Video games relates to depression because people will avoid all contact with others and play video games. Video games could be a positive effect or a negative effect. Positive in a way of coping with the condition but negative in having the person not fight the condition and let it take over by staying from the others. If someone you know could be depressed don't be afraid to reach out and get them help.

NBA 2k13

NBA 2k13 is yet another sports game that is under the 2k sports franchise. This game is another game following the prior game NBA 2k12. This game has new features such as the Shoe Creator where a shoe can be created in a setup similar to Nike iD, and the shoe can be purchased. This game also offers many legends such as the 1992 Olympic Team. A new control of the game called Stick Control offers the user to have a better feel to the game and a better control of the game.

Here is the overview from 2k Sports

With more than 5 million copies sold worldwide and more than 25 Sports Game of the Year awards won, NBA 2K12 was another monster release for the biggest NBA video game simulation franchise in the world. This year, 2K Sports has joined forces with the legendary JAY Z as Executive Producer to transcend sports video games and take virtual hardwood to the next level. Featuring an enhanced MyCAREER mode and all-new gameplay features, NBA 2K13 will let gamers pit the best players in NBA history against the new dynasty of talent, including the much-debated matchup between the 2012 U.S. Men’s National Team and the 1992 “Dream Team.”

MLB 2K13

MLB 2K13 by 2k games is another sport entertainment game. This is the most recent version and has alot of talk about what has changed. Many users have complained how this game is the same as MLB 2K12 and that purchasing this game is a waste of money. This is very similar to other sports games because there will be a similar game play style. Although this game offers some new features, it still has the same old features such as expedition and being able to create a franchise. Here is some game play from both games so it can be compared and contrasted.

MLB 2K13

MLB 2K12

Portal 2

Portal 2 by Valve Corporation

Portal 2 is a sequel to the original Portal, the game features a story mode and a co-op mode that can be played split screen or with friends on PSN or Xbox Live. The game features puzzles that can be solved with linking portals together. The story mode can be very confusing at times and hard to follow although being confused with the plot will not make the levels boring. There is a major plot twist in the game that was very unexpected and adds a very enjoyable experience. There is available DLC with more levels to complete. This game is fun but can only be played once for the best experience due to the challenge of finding out how to complete the levels. The co-op is very entertaining to play with a friend and adds to the games enjoyable factor. I would recommend this game to anyone who is looking for a challenging puzzle solving game.

Dead Space 3

Dead Space 3 developed by Visceral Games and published by EA is yet another game following the sequel of Dead Space. This game was released on February 5th, 2013 and has much hype about it. It has a third person feel similar to Gears of War. 

Madden 13

Madden 13 by EA Sports

Madden 13 is another Madden game with the same style of play and the major difference being the graphics. Personally buying new sports game is all about the hype the developers put out there about new game modes. These game modes sometimes aren't even fun or are a revamped version of other game modes. One plus to buying a new game is the updated rosters, updating rosters can be a pain your not connected to online. The game has a different feel from Madden 12 due to the motion blur that is far more buggy than adding a better gaming experience. I would suggest getting Madden 13 if your most recent football game is Madden 10 or if you do not own a sports game. The online is another major reason to purchase this game because friends will be wanting to play and you cannot play between two different years.

Far Cry 3

Ubisoft's Far Cry 3 is the third addition to the Far Cry series, although it is not the sequel to Far Cry 2, it still has similar graphics and styles. The plot of the game is very predictable and has several animations that are repeated throughout the game. The game offers many side missions to attempt as a break from the main plot or more activities to do after the main plot is completed.