2013 and the following years for gaming are shaping up to be extremely interesting considering all of the new systems we'll be able to get our hands on. With the Ouya, Nvidia handheld (Shield Project) and Steam Box all being announced is it possible the Big 3 may become the big 4/5/6 or what have you? Considering that the Wii u's release was not poorly timed (there isn't any next gen competeition, yet) do you think that the Wii U may have jumped the gun a bit coming out too soon before other systems? Also which, if any, of these future platforms do you see yourself reaching for?

Personally, I think the Steam Box could change the game (ha) for the industry. Downloadable games are starting to really pick up steam (haha) with Sony/Microsoft pumping out quality downloadable games and mobile gaming growing in popularity. it's likely if not guarenteed that as a gaming community we have begun to warm up to downloadable games a lot more considering where they started at the beginning of this generation.

Does the game have anything to do with the show as far as The Walking Dead is concerned?

So I have been looking at downloadable games that came out in 2012 for Xbox 360 but have yet to get any of them. I'd love to hear what you guys are playing and why its great. Try to keep it to exclusives for the system too.

I would suggest both Persona 3/4 as they are great RPGs. If you are looking for a hard JRPG try SMT: Nocturne. Those 3 games are on Ps2 neither are that recent nor that old. If you're into the 2D-ish style, despite it not being a JRPG Bastion is an awesome downloadable game on xbox360 that I think? came out on PC too. its a little more action oriented and not turned based but it is a good looking game with a classic feel.

Although you really can play however you want I personally have found that if you grind really hard everytime a new dungeon is available/ rescue whoever in one day you save a lot of time. That way you can take advantage of all of social link opportunities without wasting precious time in the game considering that when you go into the T.V. you are done for the day. Truthfully, if this is your first playthrough you should do whatever you are comfortable with and just enjoy the experience. Otherwise if you are trying to be effcient try your best to rescue people in one go.