5 Best Games of August 2023

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

Sumo Nottingham and Gun Interactive are dipping into the world of horror with the release of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

Kane Hodder (Hatchet) will play Leatherface, and the Cook, the Hitchhiker, and two other family members take part in co-op and PvP combat. Meanwhile, the story revolves around the victims searching for the missing sister of Ana Maria.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre will come out for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on August 18.

Baldur’s Gate 3

Larian Studios returns to the Baldur’s Gate universe witht he release of Baldur’s Gate III.

This RPG, which is based on the Dungeons & Dragons tabletop title, will have players create a character and form a party as they take on turn-based combat that follows the D&D 5th Edition rules.

Baldur’s Gate 3 will come out for Windows on August 3.

RIDE 5

Designed for next-gen consoles and PC, Milestone’s RIDE 5 will have players racing at break-neck speed.

A love letter to motorcycle racers, players will be able to hit more than 35 tracks and collect more than 200 motorcycles from world-renowned manufacturers. Also included is an Endurance Mode, which rewards perseverance and strategy.

RIDE 5 will come out for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on August 24.

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

FromSoftware moves from the SoulsBorne formula back to the world of mechs with the release of publisher Bandai Namco’s Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon.

The first entry in 10 years, this title will have players earning creates from completing missions, all while customizing their mechs with different upgradable parts. For longtime fans of the series, players will be pleased to know that they can repeatedly attempt missions.

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon will come out for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on August 25.

Sea of Stars

After a successful Kickstarter, the world of Sabotage Studios’ RPG Sea of Stars will release this month.

Centered around the heroes Valere and Zale, players will be able to use the power of both the sun and the moon as they take the fight against an alchemist. Along the way, players will be able to take part in turn-based combat and puzzle solving. For RPG fans, composer Yasunori Mitsuda lent his talents to the soundtrack.

Sea of Stars will come out for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC on August 29.

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Skull and Bones Closed Beta Coming August 25

The Closed Beta for Ubisoft Singapore’s Skull and Bones will be available on PC from August 25-28.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge – Dimension Shellshock DLC Coming August 31

The Heroes in a Half Shell are coming back - with friends in tow - with the release of the Dimension Shellshock DLC for Dotemu and Tribute Games’ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge.

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Black Skylands Now Available

Now available for PC and consoles, get ready to hit the skies with the full release of Hungry Couch Games and tinyBuild’s Black Skylands.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Pre-Order Beta Weekend Trailer Released

The latest trailer for NetherRealm Studios and WB Games’ Mortal Kombat 1 looks at the pre-order beta weekend for the game.

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5 Best Games of July 2023

The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie

Nihon Falcom and Nis America’s The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie will set out to end the long-running series’ Crossbell and Erebonia Arcs.

Featuring more than 50 playable characters, the JRPG features turn-based battles with a new Crossroads system that has players switching between three different story arcs.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie will come out for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC stateside July 7.

Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg

Dubbed a “leisure adventure RPG,” Koei Tecmo’s Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg will have players joining the titular Marie at the Royal Academy of Magic. Players must work hard to graduate from the Academy by improving alchemy skills, collecting ingredients, and earning money.

For this release, Character designs and event illustrations have been revamped, and 2D animations have also been introduced. There are now 3D models of characters and stages as well.

Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg will come out for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC on July 12.

EXOPRIMAL

Developed and published by Capcom, EXOPRIMAL will pit players against massive hordes of dinosaurs and mutated prehistoric creatures.

Featuring PvPvE combat, the title features multiple exosuit armor that each has its own weapons and abilities. Meanwhile, modes in the game include Dino Survival, Dinosaur Cull, and others.

EXOPRIMAL will come out for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on July 14.

Pikmin 4

Nintendo EPD and Eighting are returning to the world of Pikmin with the release of Pikmin 4.

Not only will players be able to create their own custom playable character, they’ll also be able to explore areas during the night. Other additions include the ability to deploy Pikmin, Ice Pikmin, Glow Pikmin, and the dog-like Oatchi.

Pikmin 4 will come out for the Nintendo Switch on July 21.

Remnant II

Gunfire Games and Gearbox Publishing’s Remnant II will put survivors of humanity against new deadly creatures.

The frenetic ranged/melee combat will return, with players choosing specific gear and weapons for each biome. God-like bosses will also task high-level players to team up and obtain the biggest rewards.

Remnant II will come out for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on July 25.

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Skull and Bones Closed Beta Coming August 25

The Closed Beta for Ubisoft Singapore’s Skull and Bones will be available on PC from August 25-28.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge – Dimension Shellshock DLC Coming August 31

The Heroes in a Half Shell are coming back - with friends in tow - with the release of the Dimension Shellshock DLC for Dotemu and Tribute Games’ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge.

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Black Skylands Now Available

Now available for PC and consoles, get ready to hit the skies with the full release of Hungry Couch Games and tinyBuild’s Black Skylands.

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Mortal Kombat 1 Pre-Order Beta Weekend Trailer Released

The latest trailer for NetherRealm Studios and WB Games’ Mortal Kombat 1 looks at the pre-order beta weekend for the game.

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Jected – Rivals Early Access Preview

After making a mad dash, players will grab their ticket to the Jected – Rivals show, a reality show that takes the battle royale action we’ve all come to know and love and brings it to the wide world of racing. No need to worry about tuning, suspension, or even what color each car is – plenty of random rides line the track, just waiting for you to jump right in.

As one would expected with a predicament like this, the cars in Jected – Rivals were meant to get down and dirty. Loop-de-loops, spike traps, perilous jumps, and nitro boosts all ensure that there’s never a dull moment. With 18 players in each elimination race and only one winner, the best way to get qualified is to ram opponents and find a way to get ahead by any means necessary.

The racing mechanics get the job done; there’s an emphasis on speed and drifting with handbrake drifts and other dynamic maneuvers. However, whether by design or mere happenstance, it’s far too easy to end up flipping a car and pulling out your grappling hook to find a new set of wheels. The Burnout and Need for Speed series faced similar predicaments, but kept the frustration at a far lower level. There’s a respawn button, sure, but it can feel like these cars are light as a feather.

You know what else is light as a feather? The player!

If one gets tired of terra firma, Jected – Rivals lets players eject themselves into the sky. A jetpack with limited fuel works in a clutch, but there is also a wingsuit (with its very own boost!) that helps players feel free as a bird. This system is also a little awkward, with the pitch a bit tricky to get down. However, going from car to sky to grappling hook to car again is unlike anything else we’ve played.

This battle royale takes advantage of both of these elements by varying up each challenge. For every standard race, there’s also skydiving challenges, launching challenges, and other wild predicaments. As of May 7 there’s not too much to choose from, but the title is also still fairly new.

Outside of the main mode and two characters, players can add additional characters and cars through its Starter and Supporter Packs. While Andee the crash test dummy is certainly a lively character, we ended up going the free route during our time with the title.

Jected – Rivals flying and driving mechanics get the job done, but those looking to rise to the top should learn to overcome its different quirks and repeated events. Nevertheless, this battle royale shows promise, and we’re eager to jump back into this show for future seasons.

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Acceptance Review

Players will have to come to terms with suicide with the release of Rasul Mono and Ratalaika Games' Acceptance. Should players traverse this dark path in this story-driven thriller?

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Moving Out 2 Review

The residents of Packmore need players’ help once againi with the release of SMG Studio, Devm Games, and Team17's Moving Out 2. Promising to be even wackier than its predecessor, should players move out and get to work?

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Sclash Review

Quick kills are back on the menu with the release of Bevel bakery, Just For Games, and Abiding Bridge's Sclash. A game where timing is everything, does this 2D samurai fighter turn the traditional formula on its head?

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Atlas Fallen Review

Roughly a year after being first shown, Deck13 and Focus Entertainment's Atlas Fallen arrives between Baldur's Gate 3 and Starfield. Does the game do enough to stand out in what has proven to be a stellar year for gaming, or will it fall by the wayside?

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The Invincible Preview

Kicking off shortly after the beginning of the title, our journey with the astrobiologist Yasna kicked things off with a dire situation. She’s stuck on an alien planet, lost her memory, and has no contact with the crew – what’s a girl to do?

Eventually coming across a camp, things get even stranger – their andronot is jammed, Dr. Krauta is in a stupor, and there are other things that don’t quite add up.

What follows is a journey to make things right. As players traverse its world, they’ll set out to find crewmates, extraction sites, and other clues that can help Yasna get to the bottom of things.

The Invincible does this by absolutely immersing players into this alien planet. This protagonist is tenacious and skilled; there are tracker signals, telemeters, journals, and other things that can be used by Yasna. Much like the Bioshock series of games, this interaction with the environment lets people discover the world on their own terms. No need for waypoints when there’s a mission log that people can reference.

There’s even graphical flourishes like the space suit fogging up when sprinting. This tried and true principle of showing as opposed to telling really makes things go far.

Although Yasna’s in a dire situation, we’re eager to fully immerse ourselves in the full release of The Invincible and lead her on her journey home.

The Invincible will come out for the PC via Steam in 2023. As part of LudoNarraCon (happening from May 4 to 8), a demo of the game will be available. Learn more on the official Steam page here.

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Acceptance Review

Players will have to come to terms with suicide with the release of Rasul Mono and Ratalaika Games' Acceptance. Should players traverse this dark path in this story-driven thriller?

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Moving Out 2 Review

The residents of Packmore need players’ help once againi with the release of SMG Studio, Devm Games, and Team17's Moving Out 2. Promising to be even wackier than its predecessor, should players move out and get to work?

Posted Aug 13, 2023 by casey-scheld
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Sclash Review

Quick kills are back on the menu with the release of Bevel bakery, Just For Games, and Abiding Bridge's Sclash. A game where timing is everything, does this 2D samurai fighter turn the traditional formula on its head?

Posted Aug 12, 2023 by casey-scheld
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Atlas Fallen Review

Roughly a year after being first shown, Deck13 and Focus Entertainment's Atlas Fallen arrives between Baldur's Gate 3 and Starfield. Does the game do enough to stand out in what has proven to be a stellar year for gaming, or will it fall by the wayside?

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5 Best Games of March 2023

The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure

Originally released in 2011 for the PlayStation Portable, The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure will come stateside this month, courtesy of Nihon Falcom and NIS America.

A sequel to Trails from Zero, this JRPG follows the story of the Special Support Section once more, this time with with new recurits Noel Seeker and Wazy Hemisphere. The Geofront localization will be referenced, and the title will help players understand later entries in the series.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure will come out for the PlaYStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC on March 17.

Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon

A spin-off of the Bayonetta series, Cereza and Cheshire will coordinate to fight faeries and solve puzzles with the release of PlatinumGames and Nintendo’s Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon.

This title will transport players to the forbidden Avalon Forest as they seek out the power to save Cereza’s mother. To make things interesting, the Left Joy-Con controller moves Cereza and binds enemies with magic, while the Right Joy-Con controller moves her stuffed demon toy Cheshire around to slash and chomp foes.

Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon will come out for the Nintendo Switch on March 17.

Resident Evil 4

Evil is back once again with the release of Capcom’s Resident Evil 4 remaster.

Much like the original, players will follow Leon S. Kennedy as they set out to rescue Ashley Graham from Los Illuminados. Modernized and improved visuals have been included, along with a more tense atmosphere that captures the eeriness of the Spanish village.

Resident Evil 4 will come out for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on March 24.

EA Sports PGA Tour

Developed by EA Tiburon and published by Electronic Arts, EA Sports PGA Tour will bring players back to the green this month.

To make each swing count, the title will include the Pure Strike system that incorporates parts of a golf shot. The title will also feature integration with ShotLink, the PGA Tour’s statistics tool and more than 30 courses at launch. Rounding things out is a roster that features athletes like Cameron Champ, Tony Finau, Nelly Korda, and Hideki Matsuyama.

EA Sports PGA Tour will come out for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on March 24.

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

Set in a dark fantasy version of the Three Kingdoms period, Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo’s Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty will feature a fresh new take on the long-running series.

Players will take control of a nameless soldier as they take the fight against both monsters and demons.

Each enemy has a “Morale rank”, which indicates challenge and loot dropped, and players can use Divine Beasts like Qilin, Baihu, Qinglong, Zhuque and Xuanwu to get the upper hand in combat. A cooperative multiplayer mode with friend summons will also be included.

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty will come out for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on March 3.

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5 Best Games of February 2023

Like a Dragon: Ishin!

Players will be able to draw their blade, load their revolver, and join the revolution with the release of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and SEGA’s Like a Dragon: Ishin!

Set in 1860s Kyo, players will follow the story of Sakamoto Ryoma as they venture to Kyoto to find their father’s killer. The area is divided between the hospitality district Fushimi, the red light district Gion, the bustling Rakunai, the deserted Rakugai, and the perilous Mukurogai.

Like a Dragon: Ishin! will come out for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on February 17 as part of the Digital Deluxe Edition, and February 21 for the regular edition.

Octopath Traveler II

Eight travelers hailing from different regions will come together for a grand adventure with the release of ACQUIRE and Square Enix’s Octopath Traveler II.

Taking place in Solistia, each of the eight travelers in this title have a unique set of Path Actions. These can be used to battle townspeople, obtain items, and take others along in their travels. For fans of the original, the HD-2D graphics will make their return.

Octopath Traveler II will come out for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC on February 24.

Blood Bowl III

Based on the official rules of the latest edition of the board gameCyanide and Nacon are bringing Blood Bowl 3 to the gridiron.

This title serves as a fantasy version of American footall, albeit with the ability to main, injure, or kill the opposition and reduce the number of players on the field. Races include black orcs, chaos chosen, imperial nobility, nurgle, and humans.

Blood Bowl III will come out for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on February 23. Not that the release date of the Nintendo Switch version is still to be announced, but is still slated for 2023.

Hogwarts Legacy

Developed by Avalanche and published by WB Games, the Wizarding World enters the world of video games with the release of Hogwarts Legacy.

In this title, players can attend classes at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry including Charms, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Herbology, and Potions. To truly immerse players in its world, characters can also use various magical spells, brew potions, and master combat abilities.

Hogwarts Legacy will come out for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on February 10. The release date for the Nintendo Switch version of the game will be revealed at a later date.

Atomic Heart

An FPS with action RPG elements, the world of Mundfish and Focus Entertainment’s Atomic Heart is set to launch this month.

Taking place in the Soviet Union in an alternate 1955, players will take control of a mentally unstable KGB special agent called P-3. Learning that machines have gone rogue and are bioengineering strange experiments, it’s up to players to fight back.

Atomic Heart will come out for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on February 21.

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5 Best Games of January 2023

One Piece Odyssey

The One Piece is real – get ready to find it with ILCA and Bandai Namco’s JRPG One Piece Odyssey.

Players will control Monkey D. Luffy and The Straw Hat Pirates as they use their powers for traversal, collecting items, and solving puzzles. Combat has been designed with the “Scramble Area Battles” system in mind, which has bouts divided into several areas. “Dramatic Scenes” that play to each characters’ personalities will also be included.

One Piece Odyssey will come out for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on January 13.

Persona 3 Portable

An enhanced re-release of Persona 3 originally released for the PlayStation Portable, Atlus West’s Persona 3 Portable will make its way to PC and consoles this month.

Players will join the Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad (SEES) as they investigate the Dark Hour, coming across Shadows that feed on the minds of humans. Time progresses day by day through a school year, with the protagonist making friends and forming relationships that improve the strength of Personas in battle.

Persona 3 portable will be ported to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC on January 19.

Fire Emblem Engage

Intelligent Systems and Nintendo are teaming up once more to release the latest entry of the Fire Emblem series, Fire Emblem Engage, this month.

Similar to previous entries, players will traverse the continent of Elyos as they set out to defeat the Fell Dragon by gathering the Emblem Rings. These rings allow units to fight alongside previous Fire Emblem lords like Marth.

Fire Emblem Engage will come out for the Nintendo Switch on January 20.

Dead Space

Get ready to board the USG Ishimura once more with the release of Motive Studios and Electronic Arts’ Dead Space remake.

Players will follow engineer Isaac Clarke as he takes on mutated human corpses and answers the distress call signal sent by the ship’s medical officer Nicole Brennan.

The title will run on EA’s proprietary Frostbite engine, with redesigned assets, character models, and environments. The title will also make use of SSD technology for “uninterrupted sequence shots.”

Dead Space will come out for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on January 27.

Forspoken

Developed by Luminous Productions and published by Square Enix, Forspoken is set to launch this month.

Players will follow the story of Frey Hollard, who is transported from New York City to Althia, which is ruled by the Tantas. However, she has the power of the sentient bracelet cuff that allows her to travel anywhere at any time.

Forspoken will come out for the PlayStation 5 and PC on January 24.

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While it was admittedly a quiet year in the world of video games, there were still some notable titles that kept our PC and consoles happily buzzing along. Our shortlist might not consist of pure AAA 800-pound gorillas, but that doesn’t mean we didn’t thoroughly enjoy our time with each and every one of our picks.

Here are Gamers Heroes’ 2022 Game of the Year winners, in no particular order…

King Arthur Knight’s Tale

One of the most unique titles to release this year, Neocore’s dark fantasy RPG King Arthur’s: Knights Tale wowed us from beginning to end.

Its fresh take on Arthurian Legend followed the Knights of the Round Table on their quest to reclaim Avalon. This isn’t Monty Python and the Holy Grail, however; this title combined the best elements of turn-based tactical titles and more traditional, character-centric RPGs to create something that is equal parts rewarding and ruthless.

As a result, King Arthur’s: Knights Tale truly captures that rogue-like adrenaline surge every encounter players face. Every decision players make is absolutely crucial, from religion to the ever-lasting battle between Tyranny and Righteousness. Sir Mordred’s morale compass is a fickle thing, and we had an absolute blast carefully crafting our character.

You can read our review of King Arthur: Knight’s Tale here.

Elden Ring

Despite coming out at the beginning of the year, FromSoftware and Bandai Namco’s Elden Ring stands at the top of a very tall hill.

The Souls series has been going strong for more than a decade, but Directors Hidetaka Miyazaki and Yui Tanimura turned the formula on its head by giving players the chance to freely roam its open world. After players create their character, pick a class, and choose a starter item, the sky’s the limit; there is loot to find, caves, NPCs, side quests, and even bosses waiting to be discovered.

However, it is how everything comes together in the Lands Between that makes Elden Ring a truly special experience. While things might connect in weird and unexpected ways, it leads to a sense of wonder we haven’t seen since the release of 2017’s The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

Paired with the organic events that happen with the most unusual of fellows (including the one and only Alexander the Potman) and you’ve got an experience that immerses players in its world that only FromSoftware can do.

You can read our review of Elden Ring here.

Marvel’s Midnight Suns

The sheer amount of content released around the Marvel Cinematic Universe as of late might have led to some fatigue among even the most diehard of true believers, but Firaxis Games and 2K’s Marvel’s Midnight Suns keeps the dream alive.

Getting the critically acclaimed developers of the X-COM franchise was an incredibly smart decision for this turn-based tactical RPG. However, its card system – which has players picking three characters that pack their own decks – really seals the deal. With characters hailing from Midnight Sons, Avengers, X-Men, and Runaways, the depth and quality of each respective characters’ combat abilities is simply incredible. Even after we conquered Marvel’s Midnight Suns and all its side content, we were still eager to try out different builds and combinations.

Put simply, Marvel’s Midnight Suns is what happens when you give a passionate studio an established IP with such promise and potential, something incredibly rare in this day and age.

You can read our review of Marvel’s Midnight Suns here.

Gotham Knights

We couldn’t just give Marvel all of the love this year; our experience with WB Games action RPG Montréal’s Gotham Knights also made a lasting impression with an open world that felt truly alive.

Taking control of Nightwing, Batgirl, Robin, and Red Hood, its battle between the Court of Owls and the League of Shadows had us glued from the very first cutscene. It provided a fresh take on the Gotham City players know all too well, with Harley Quinn, Clayface, Mr. Freeze, the Man-Bat Commandos, and even The Penguin rounding out an all-star cast of heroes and villains.

Its fast, responsive, and action-packed combat fit its open world like a glove, striking the perfect balance between stealth and all-out brawling. Whether we were breaking through shields or dodging powered attacks, we were constantly on our toes and truly felt like a badass from the first punch to the last.

Not only is this title a must-play for fans of open-world titles, it is also an easy pickup for fans of Gotham Knights or the DC Universe.

You can read our review of Gotham Knights here.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge

Everything old is new again with the release of Dotemu, Gamera Games, and Tribute Games’ retro revival beat-em-up Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge.

Timeless classic brawling mechanic pushes its one attack button to its absolute limit. Don’t be fooled though; players will combo with jumps and dives, spam for multiple attacks, charge for special attacks, and even taunt as they set out to stop Shredder, Foot Soldiers, Triceraton Warriors, and Rock Troops.

Six player simultaneous co-op, full-color pixel art graphics, and aesthetics that stay true to the 1987 TV show seal the deal, making this title the next big hit for one’s next get-together. The best part? Levels run from six to ten minutes, never overstaying their welcome. It might not be an epic, but it most certainly is radical.

You can read our review of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge here.

While some of these picks are admittedly out of the ordinary, we are confident that these five games are worthy of being called Game of the Year. However, we’re open to feedback; let us know your 2022 Game of the Year in the comments below.

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5 Best Games of November 2022

God of War: Ragnarok

Kratos and Atreus’ journey continues with the hotly anticipated release of Sony Santa Monica and PlayStation Studios’ God of War: Ragnarok.

Taking place three years after 2018’s God of War (just roll with it date-wise), this title tasks players with traversing the nine realms to discover a way to prevent Ragnarök. This title will serve as the finale of the Norse era of the series, with Odin, Thor, Tyr, Angrboa, Durlin, Mimir, and Ratatoskr all making an appearance. All players will be supported too, with more than 60 different accessibility options.

God of War: Ragnarok will come out for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on November 9.

Sonic Frontiers

The blue blur is back with the release of SEGA and Sonic Team’s Sonic Frontiers.

Players will be transported to the Starfall Islands after a wormhole sucks him, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy to another world. While there, he needs to collect the Chaos Emeralds. High speeds, ring collection, and rail grinding are still on the menu, but this time Sonic will be able to explore an open world. Kocos can upgrade Sonic’s speed, attacks, defense, and ring capacity, while Memory Tokens can help rescue Sonic’s friends.

Sonic Frontiers will come out for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC on November 8.

Tactics Ogre: Reborn

An updated release of Square Enix’s Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together, Tactics Ogre: Reborn is set to launch this month.

This strategy RPG features improved graphics and sound and updated game design compared to the original. Multiple game paths and multiple endings can be discovered, with tactical battles set on three-dimensional battlefields. New to this release is a unit-by-unit leveling system, which gives players the chance to Theorycraft their way through classes, equipment, skills, and magic Endgame content like the 100-level Palace of the Dead will also be included.

Tactics Ogre: Reborn will come out for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC on November 11.

Pokemon Scarlet / Pokemon Violet

A new adventure awaits with the release of The Pokemon Company, Game Freak, and NIntendo’s Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet.

Set in the Paldea region, trainors can kick off their journey by choosing from Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly. From there, they can explore urban areas and open wilderness without any sort of borders between the two in an open world RPG concept. Two different professors will also make their appearance, with the one trainors meeting depending on the version chosen.

Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet will come out for the Nintendo Switch on November 18.

WRC Generations

The seventh entry in the World Rally Championship series, Kylotonn and Nacon’s WRC Generations is set to release this month.

New car models based on the Ford Puma Rally1, Hyundai i20 N Rally1 and Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 will be included, along with the Anniversary Mode the series is known for and Group Rally2 and legendary cars.

WRC Generations will come out for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S. and PC on November 3.

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5 Best Games of October 2022

Overwatch 2

A sequel to the hero shooter that took the world by storm, Blizzard Entertainment’s Overwatch 2 is set to launch this month.

More than 30 characters will be included, each broken down into damage, support, and tank classes. Player versus environment game modes will be included, and loot boxes will be removed in lieu of a battle pass system that will roll out on a seasonal basis.

Overwatch 2 will come out for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC in early access on October 4. No need to deliberate on which version you choose; the title will feature full cross-platform play.

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope

Mario, Rabbid Peach, and all of their friends will team to defeat Cursa and save the Sparks in Ubisoft and Nintendo’s Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope.

This turn-based strategy game will feature a new system that will remove Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle’s grid-based layout in lieu of a system similar to that of Divinity: Original Sin. However, players will still be able to choose characters like Rabbid Peach, Rabbid Luigi, Rabbid Mario, Rabbid Rosalina, Edge, and Bowser.

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope will come out for the Nintendo Switch on October 20.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

Proof that war never changes, Infinity Ward and Activision are teaming up once again for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II.

New to this release is an advanced AI system in both campaign and co-op modes, water physics and swimming mechanics, and an overhauled vehicle system. Special Ops mode will make its return, along with Knockout and Prison Rescue. One can also check out the overhauled Gunsmith system, which allows players to fine-tune specific attachments.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II will come out for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on October 28.

Star Ocean: The Divine Force

Created by tri-Ace and Square Enix, the JRPG Star Ocean: The Divine Force is set to launch this month.

The sixth major installment in the series, this title tells the story of Raymond Lawrence, who’s spaceship is hit by the Pangalactic Federation. He crash lands on an underdeveloped planet and meets Princess Laeticia, kicking off an adventure that has them taking on the empire.

Star Ocean: The Divine Force will come out for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on October 27.

PGA Tour 2K23

Get ready to hit the greens with the release of HB Studios and 2K Games’ PGA Tour 2K23.

New to this release are enhanced controls that include both an analog and three click swing, all-new playable male and female pros, and game modes that include Topgolf. Pros like Tiger Woods, Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, and Lexi Thompson will be included, along with courses like Wilmington Country Club, The Renaissance Club, St. George’s Golf and Country Club.

PGA Tour 2K23 will come out for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on October 14.

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