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28 new games you absolutely need to check out this holiday season
In the next couple of months, a slew of new games is being released. These are the ones you should be keeping your eye on.
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Winter is coming, but this doesn’t stop gamers from playing their favorite video games. The good news is that lots of new games will be released starting this month until the end of the holiday season. Developers have come up with sequels, reboots, and indie games that will make your holiday worth celebrating.
Here is the list of 28 new games to get this holiday season, together with their release dates and gaming platforms.
Cuphead
Image: Inside the Magic
Release date: September 29, 2017
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The game that everyone is waiting for, Cuphead, will be released this year. It is a run-and-gun video game that is portrayed by 1930s cartoons. The mystery is whether this type of setting can ease the difficulty especially with tons of bosses that await brave gamers.
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Destiny 2
Release date: September 6, 2017 (PS4 and Xbox One), October 24, 2017 (PC)
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The sequel for Destiny will be released, and it will come with a slew of new features. Destiny 2 is the product of endless updates and development of the first installment. The population of the game is expected to rise because the Destiny 2 now supports the PC platform. The matchmaking will be more optimal and will give players advantages when doing raids or strikes.
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Assassin’s Creed Origins
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Release date: October 27, 2017
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After the success of Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, Ubisoft is releasing Origins as an addition to the Assassin’s Creed series. New features are implemented in the game that will give players the satisfaction of evolved game mechanics. These features include controlling arrows in mid-flight, tame different predators, naval combat, and a new pet eagle that will give you “eagle vision.” Chronologically, Origins comes first in the Assassin’s Creed series. The protagonist will be an ancestor of the Brotherhood.
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Call of Duty WWII
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Release date: November 3, 2017
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Sledgehammer Games is releasing the 14th installment of the Call of Duty series. It will be the same first-person shooter game with all the blood and carnage. The playfield is during World War II, and the developers are ready to surprise the players with the horrors of the Holocaust. Zombie mode also makes a comeback in this game.
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Dishonored: The Death of the Outsider
Image: Amazon
Release date: September 15, 2017
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Dishonored 2 is ready to take assassination to the next level. Gamers will enjoy the merciless killings happening around the epic baroque architecture setting. Players of the first installment will appreciate the expansion because they will be able to play Emily Kaldwin and Billie Lurk. The storyline revolves around the effort of murdering the man behind the occult sorcery of the Dishonored universe.
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Iron Marines
Release date: September 14, 2017
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- iOS
- Android
Ironhide Games are set to release their first non-tower defense game. Iron Marines is a real-time strategy game with inspirations from games like Starcraft and Warcraft. It will make you feel nostalgic because its animations and cartoon styles have a similar vibe with Ironhide Games’ best TD game, Kingdom Rush.
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Forza Motorsport 7
Image: Amazon
Release date: October 3, 2017
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Microsoft is ready to showcase what their console is capable of as they release the seventh installment of the Forza Motorsport series. The game will feature over 600 cars and 30 different racing tracks. It will also include customizable drivers and a dynamic weather system.
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Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds
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Release date: November 7, 2017
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Horizon Zero Dawn’s first DLC expansion will give you the opportunity to trace back the roots of Aloy’s hunting season. The game will offer new sets of weapons to choose from and an updated gameplay style. The post-apocalyptic theme will be set in the tundra found on the upper side of the current game map.
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FIFA 18
Image: Amazon
Release date: September 29, 2017
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FIFA 18 is the latest addition to the roster of Electronic Arts’ video games. It is EA’s highly anticipated annual update and boasts some new exciting features. FIFA 18 offers the continuation of “The Journey” story mode. It will also open its doors to Nintendo Switch players. FIFA 18 is ready to prove to the world that it is still the best soccer video game in the world.
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Knack 2
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Release date: September 5, 2017
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Knack 2 is an effort of SIE Japan Studios to revive the knack fever that once took over the gaming world when PS4 was released. The concept of morphing is retained; however, there will be new features like coop mode and skill tree system.
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Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite
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Release date: September 19, 2017
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Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite will be the fourth game in the series of unending rivalry between Marvel superheroes and Capcom characters. The game will be introducing the use of Infinity Stones. These stones can influence the movements of each team. Given the hype surrounding the infinity stones, gamers are sure to be in for a treat with this iteration.
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Metroid: Samus Returns
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Release date: September 15, 2017
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The concepts for the games like Nintendo’s Metroid and Koji Igarashi’s Castlevania are still the crown holders when it comes to indie games. After 13 years, Metroid is ready to go back to the surface and once again dominate the stage. There will be new features like Aeion abilities and Amiibo support.
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Middle-Earth: Shadow Of War
Release date: October 10, 2017
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Its ancestor, Shadow of Mordor, introduced a unique feature called nemesis system. Since no other games have tried to use the nemesis system, Shadow of War will be featuring the same system. It also contains major updates with regards to races that can be utilized in the game. The game will still have the ambiance of the first game, but the storyline and setting will be expanded to tie up with the expectations of players.
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Monster Hunter Stories
Release date: October 8, 2017
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Monster Hunter Stories will be the appetizer for the upcoming Monster Hunter World. Monster Hunter Stories gives players the chance to play as a rider. It has features like hatching eggs, taming enemy monsters, and customizing an ally’s abilities. It may not be as good as the other Monster Hunter games, but it will give the players a new kind perspective for the series.
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Need for Speed Payback
Image: Amazon
Release date: November 10, 2017
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Need for Speed Payback is the upcoming racing game published by EA. It has a “Fast & Furious” style with all the explosions and car chases. It has three playable characters that work together to create a movie-themed story line. Need for Speed Payback will astonish players with the quality of design they’ve put into the cars.
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Pokken Tournament Dx
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Release date: September 22, 2017
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Get ready to play a fast-paced action Pokemon game in your portable platform as Nintendo Switch releases Pokken Tournament DX. The Switch version will offer new characters and better Mega Evolutions. Both casual and hardcore players can enjoy the game with different modes. It also gives a realistic type of battle because it has the mechanics of Soulcalibur and Tekken.
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Pokemon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Release date: November 17, 2017
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Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have an alternate plot from Pokemon Sun and Moon. It will take place in the same Alola region, but it will feature Pokemon that was not released in Sun and Moon. There will be new Z-moves and forms so that players can feel a different kind of Pokemon experience. Nintendo is still quiet about some features of the game, but for sure, they will surprise the Pokemon community.
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Ruiner
Image: Polygon
Release date: September 26, 2017
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- PS4
- Xbox One
- PC
Ruiner is a fast-paced isometric action game that has some high-tech, underground, and mafia vibe. Players can enjoy the atmosphere of the Tokyo-like setting, together with the game’s eye-catching abilities like charge, energy shield, and dash. There will never be a dull moment in the game as the players immerse themselves as cold-blooded and merciless assassins. The protagonist must conquer every enemy from an evil corporation just to save his brother.
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Release date: Holiday 2017
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Bethesda is ready to explore Nintendo platforms as it releases The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on Nintendo Switch. It may be an old version, but it’s still a fresh step especially for massive RPGs in portable consoles. It will follow the same storyline from the earlier version. Switch players will now be able to face and fight Alduin the World-Eater, the renowned dragon in the Elder Scrolls series.
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The Evil Within 2
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Release date: October 13, 2017
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Shinji Mikami, the director of the first Evil Within, is now back with a more frightening survival game. The Evil Within 2 will have a similar gameplay with the first one but it will showcase an intact storyline. There are also other sorts of weird creatures that can be seen during the trailer. These terrifying creatures will make your heart palpitate as you progress through the game. What makes it spookier is that the game will be released on a Friday the 13th.
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SongBringer
Release date: September 1, 2017 (Xbox one and PC), September 5, 2017 (PS4)
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- PS4
- XBOX ONE
- PC
Songbringer will take you on a nostalgic trip with its pixel art adventure game. It has 300 million sci-fi worlds to visit and explore. The story starts when the protagonist accidentally awakens all the demons when he pulled out the nanosword. Similar to Legend of Zelda, you will be fighting eccentric creatures, discover unlit dungeons, and open trap doors that lead you to either a pile of gold or inevitable death.
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Sonic Forces
Release date: Holiday 2017
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Sega is back with its second Sonic game this year. Sonic Forces offers the same classic and modern Sonic mode. A new feature in the game is the creation of a third playable character where the players can choose its unique ability and gadget. It will have the same gameplay of running at high speed, collecting bonuses, and defeating robots.
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Star Fox 2
Release date: September 29, 2017
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Twelve years before, Nintendo canceled the release of the Star Fox sequel. Now they are ready to release Star Fox 2 on the SNES Classic Edition. It’s their way to bring back the forgotten console and honor players who still have their consoles in one piece. The game will be set in the Lylat system. Players can move around freely and choose the spot to fight. It is a semi-real-time game where players need to decide carefully which side of Corneria to defend.
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Star Wars Battlefront II
Release date: November 17, 2017
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EA Dice will release the sequel to the reboot series, Star Wars Battlefront, which aims to fix the issues that were found in the first game. Star Wars Battlefront II features a single player skirmish mode and multiplayer character classes. The multiplayer will include characters seen from the Star Wars trilogy, not to mention that the multiplayer DLC will be free for all players.
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Super Mario Odyssey
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Release date: October 27, 2017
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Nintendo comes back with another 3D Super Mario exploration game. The new feature of this game gives players the ability to throw Mario’s hat and fuse with objects, enemies, and surroundings. Imagine fusing with Bullet Bill to travel long distances, or a tank to fire at enemies. Players can also join in a coop mode where one takes control of Mario’s hat. Odyssey will definitely be one of the gems in the Super Mario Series and bring new heights to Nintendo’s 3D games.
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Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
Release date: October 27, 2017
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MachineGames’ sequel for Wolfenstein: The New Order, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, is set in a different timeline where the Axis is trying to win World War II by using stolen prehistoric technology. It will have the same gameplay as with the previous games; however, players can now play with dual-wield weapons. The protagonist, William J. Blazkowicz, will try to shove the Nazis and start the second American Revolution.
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Xenoblade Chronicles 2
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Release date: Christmas 2017
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The sequel to Xenoblade Chronicles, this will be an open-world JRPG that features new worlds to travel and new characters to play. The storyline is about finding Elysium, the ultimate paradise for humans. Players can explore tons of colossal beasts that carry different civilizations on their backs. Although there are a lot of civilizations to explore, the aesthetic scenery will be worth the shot.
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Yomawari: Midnight Shadows
Release date: October 24, 2017
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Last year Yomawari: Night Alone startled the whole horror game community. It started when a little girl tried looking for her pet dog, and as the darkness enveloped, scary creatures appeared. Now Nippon Ichi Software is back with a sequel. Yomawari: Midnight Shadows will be introducing two new characters, Yui and Haru. They will be separated by an unknown creature, and they must reconnect with one another before terrifying creatures find them. Don’t forget to turn the volume up when playing the game to up the spooky vibe.
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Phew, that’s a hell of a list. If you made it all the way down here, pat yourself on the back. Now, did we miss anything? If there’s something we left out, be sure to let us know in the comments below!
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