Well folks we are definitely in the thick of it now! Stellar triple A titles are raining down regardless of your platform of choice. That being said there is an end in sight. I believe this week may be the last week we see a glut of games. After this, the storm starts to let up. Don't get me wrong, there are a few games yet to launch this year that some of you will be looking forward to but this week looks to be the last where we will more than a few titles drop.
Star Wars: Battlefront
Platform: PS4, PC, Xbox One
Release Date: November 17th, 2015
I keep telling myself to temper my enthusiasm for Episode VII. Yet every trailer, every snippet of info manages to send goosbumps up my arm. Playing Star Wars: Battlefront at E3 had the same effect. However, I played the multiplayer beta and came away a little disappointed. The gameplay was fine, the matchmaking was horrendous and it was only then where I learned of the almost complete lack of single player. This became my Phantom Menace moment. I have a few days of full trial with EA Access and I'll make my mind up then.
Game of Thrones Episode 6 - The Ice Dragon
Platform: PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Release Date: November 17th, 2015
If you can't get enough winter, Lannisters, Freys, dragons, Tyrells, Starks, Red Priestesses, unsullied, etc, etc, etc, then you should have already played through episodes 1 through 5 of Telltales Games point and click adventure. This episode appears to be the last however I am sure there will be a second season so long as George R.R. Martin keeps writing and HBO keeps filming.
Assassin's Creed:Syndicate
Platform: PC
Release Date: November 19th, 2015
I know the PC master race is likely not amused that they have to keep waiting for ports of console games but sometimes they get the better deal. I hope Syndicate lives up to your 4K dreams as a quick look at the recommended specs to play at full HD is insane! If you have such I rig colour me jealous as that is some impressive power!
Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon
Platform: 3DS
Release Date: November 20th, 2015
As the name alludes to, this is a dungeon crawling Pokemon game where you can team up with 2 other Pokemon (from a choice of 20 from the six main generations) to save all 720 currently released Pokemon.
Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
Platform: WiiU
Release Date: November 20th, 2015
Looking for a suped up Amiibo-ized version of Mario Tennis? Well my firend you...are...in...luck! There are 4 modes to choose from, Online, Classic, Knockback and Mega Battle for up to 4 players in a 2 on 2 doubles match. Want your Amiibo to sub in for your dad because he sucks!? (or more likely because he's tired and just wants to sit and have a beer in peace) Once again, it's your lucky day! Not only will your Amiibo sub in but you can ask them to hit all the tricky shots for you!
