Virtual reality is picking up steam now that all platforms are represented since Sony threw their headset into the ring last week. How long will it be before someone has the killer app? I’ve yet to play anything that’s swayed me to shell out the big bucks for VR. It is cool and immersive but the games still feel like tech demos I’d only play for an hour and I don’t want to wear a stupid headset. In addition to the VR titles this week we’ve got some new ones from long standing franchises hitting shelves or downloads near you.
Skylanders: Imaginators
Release Date: October 16, 2016
Platforms: WiiU, PS4, PS3, XBone, X360
The latest Skylanders game is out for all the platforms. Most likely because you can’t afford to upgrade your gaming system since you spent too much money on plastic toys! In addition to the usual puzzle, platformer, fighting gameplay, Imaginators let’s you create and customize characters from finding elements and parts in the game.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RsVPm4Hby0
Crazy Machines 3
Release Date: October 18, 2016
Platforms: PC
Have you ever wanted to make your own Rube Goldberg machine and share it with others around the world? Now you can thanks to Daedalic and Steam Workshop!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88q2MAAuSc4
Eagle Flight VR
Release Date: October 18, 2016
Platforms: PC, PS4, XBone
Will virtual birds of prey be the “killer” app that brings people to VR? From the looks of this trailer probably not. Also I feel like it's a missed opportunity they didn’t get Stephen Jr. to do a cameo and that the soundtrack isn’t just Steve Miller on continuous loop.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTAMsCKgNR0
Exist Archive: The Other Side of the Sky
Release Date: October 18, 2016
Platforms: PS4, PSVita
Released in Japan last year and considered a spiritual sequel to Valkyrie Profile this JRPG hits North America this week.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jw7-ltOjpac
HoPiKo
Release Date: October 19, 2016
Platforms: PS4, XBOne
This brutally hard speed runner with an awesome chip tune soundtrack came out on Steam earlier this year. It hits console this week.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX_dU39OpKo
Pixel Gear for PS VR
Release Date: October 20, 2016
Platforms: PS4
More VR games coming to consoles near you! This one is an old skool pixelated shooter with waves of things coming at you in the virtual world. Think Minecraft shooter beamed directly in your face!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY9oySLMmRQ
Batman: Return to Arkham
Release Date: October 21, 2016
Platforms: PS4, XBOne
This collection has remastered versions of Arkham Asylum and Arkham City with updated graphics and all DLC included.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOzjHluBwds
Battlefield 1
Release Date: October 21, 2016
Platforms: XBOne, PS4, PC
By “1” they actually mean 15 since this is the 15th game in the EA first-person shooter franchise. Its set in World War I and has an interesting mechanic for player death. Instead of respawning at a checkpoint when you die, you start as a new soldier and a roll is kept of births and deaths in your squadron.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymwXbF1VTKU
Civilization VI
Release Date: October 21, 2016
Platforms: PC
I have bought my dad several newer Civilization games but on any given day he’d rather just play Civ II. Could this finally be the one that doesn’t have a bunch of annoying cut scenes and the gameplay he likes?! Wait scratch that. This nostalgia trailer makes ME want to play Civ II which probably isn’t what they are going for...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKUFvo3_FYQ
