Holy new releases Batman! No actual Batman game but so many titles coming out this week. Wait maybe there is one. Is Batman Marvel? *ducks from collective rage of comic nerds everywhere*
XING The Land Beyond
Release Date: September 21, 2017
Platforms: PS4, PC, VR(Vive, Oculus, PS4)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6lBTsHXiPI
XING the Land Beyond can be played with or without VR. The trailer looks gorgeous and kinda has a Myst vibe going.
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite
Release Date: September 19, 2017
Platforms: PC, PS4, XBOne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8seeZsWZ1CI
The 6th Marvel vs. Capcom game arrives this week. They’re switching things up with 2v2 combat and the introduction of infinity stones.
ECHO
Release Date: September 19, 2017
Platform: PS4, PC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG5Lh7Uu-EA
This game is visually stunning with a really interesting mechanic:
“So the way you play the game shapes your enemy. If you run, soon the Echoes get faster. If you sneak, they will get stealthier. If you shoot, they will start to shoot back. The game constantly reacts to your every choice and input.”
I might have to get over my hatred of stealth and check it out! Or I could just stealth first and then never have to do it again. Huzzah!
NBA2K
Release Date: September 19, 2017
Platforms: PS4, PS3, PC, NS, XBOne, XB360
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwBqitrE3ww
One of the few that is still shipping for last gen consoles. Are sports games really that popular it's worth the extra dev time? The latest installment of the NBA 2K games comes with commentary options and the ability to use players from past eras.
SteamWorld Dig 2
Release Date: September 22, 2017
Platforms: PC, PS4, NS, PSVita
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA35vaPCqVM
Actually the fourth installment in the series, SteamWorld Dig 2 lets you play as Dorothy and includes more platform elements than past titles.
Project CARS 2
Release Date: September 22, 2017
Platforms: XBOne, PS4, PC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU8W83oDFg4
This game has 180 cars selected to represent many eras of racing. Each built to exacting standards approved by the automaker. I don’t see any Dodge’s in the lineup so clearly they were too busy making awesome cars to spend time on a video game. Although while I was being a jerk about Batman, I actually don’t know: Is there a legit reason Dodge wouldn’t be considered a “motorsport” car?
The Lego Ninjago Movie Video Game
Release Date: September 22, 2017
Platforms: PS4, PC, XBOne, NS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l33IYMlyOOA
The Lego Ninjago Movie Video Game huh? Say that 5 times fast!
Caveman Warriors
Release Date: September 22, 2017
Platforms: PS4, PC, XBOne, NS, WiiU, PSVita
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3efZBYDD58
In 1-4 player co-op play you’ve got to save your caveman world from alien destruction!
