Top 5 Xbox 360 and PS3 Games to Play Before Spring Arrives

Since the launch of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in November 2013, many fans have already moved on and focused on those consoles even if they do not own the machines yet. However, the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 still have plenty of life left, and many quality games are coming to the consoles still. To give fans a preview of what is to come to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 before spring arrives, here are the top five PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 coming before March 2014.

5. Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy 13 (Feb. 11) -While the Final Fantasy 13 series has had some ups and downs, but Square Enix is hoping that the third game in the trilogy can end the series on a high note. Lightning Returns seeks to combine the best elements of the first two games in the series and deliver a high quality RPG for those who have invested tens of hours in the story of Lightning.

4. Tales of Symphonia Chronicles (Feb. 25) -This game combines the original Tales of Symphonia with the spinoff title Dawn of the New World, and fans who have gotten into the Tales series through newer games should check out the game that many consider the best in series. This critically acclaimed game has plenty to offer new fans unfamiliar with the game and can serve as a nostalgia trip for fans who played the original Nintendo Gamecube and PlayStation 2 versions of the game.

3. Thief (Feb. 25) - Some fans may be looking forward to the impressive next-gen version of this game, but Thief is also coming to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 as well. While the next-gen versions of Thief may look better, the core mechanics of the game will remain the same and offer stealth fans a chance to test their mettle in challenge and thrilling heists.

2. Fable Anniversary (Feb. 25) -This remake of the first game in the series is being bundle on the Xbox 360 with Fable 2 and 3 as well, but for those unfamiliar with the groundbreaking series this game may be the one to check out first. With the player's actions determining what sort of character they will use and a variety of different quests to partake in, Fable Anniversary should be a must buy when it becomes available.

1. Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare (Feb. 25) - Another quality game that will be available on Feb. 25, this game has the potential to be the sleeper hit of the year. While the Xbox 360 version of the game may lack some of the content the Xbox One version will have, the core aspects remain the same and the game will actually be cheaper to buy on the Xbox 360. Mixing Battlefield with Plants vs. Zombies should be something that every gamer should try out when the game launches.