The fourth quarter of 2015 is upon us, which means a few things: (A) Pack up your bikinis and bro tanks and bust out the long sleeves and jackets, (B) Hockey and Basketball seasons will start very soon, (C) Department stores will remind you every day how it's almost Christmas, and (D) Blockbuster video game releases.
Here is what will be coming out while you frantically search for a last-second Halloween costume:
October 6th:
Rock Band 4 - (PS4, Xbox One)
Get the band back together with the next entry in the plastic-intruments series. There are a few different purchasing options available: The "Band in a Box" which includes the game, guitar, and drums, a version that comes with the game and a guitar only, or just the game. The instruments from the last generation will work here, though if you're an Xbox player, you have to shell out $20 more with your version since it comes with a device that will allow compatibility with the older generation.
Transformers: Devastation - (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
Every 80's kid's dream come true. From the studio that brought you Bayonetta and Anarchy Reigns, this game is just busting at the seems with nostalgic love. I've played this for a few hours already and I find this game to be rad as hell. You can watch the archive of my live stream HERE ON YOUTUBE .
October 9th:
Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection - (PS4)
All 3 Uncharted games (minus multiplayer) redone for 60 frames per second, plus access to the Uncharted 4 multiplayer when it is available. These are some of the most impressive games of the last generation and well worth going back to.
October 16th:
Yoshi's Woolly World - (Wii U)
What is this feeling in my heart? Why am I filled with sunshine and happiness? Why do I feel the need to use the word adorable? WHAT AM I? ERR-OR! ERR-OR! ERR-OR!
October 20th:
Guitar Hero Live - (PS4, PS3, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii U)
Become a rock star again with the next entry in the plastic-instrument series...wait... hmm. Odd how a new Guitar Hero game comes out around the same time as a new Rock Band game. Big difference here: you NEED to buy the new guitar controller with this game. There will be no backwards compatibility with content or controllers. The big feature here is Guitar Hero TV, which will act like Spotify or Pandora and give "around-the-clock" content, as opposed to scheduled DLC. This can also allow for asynchronous multiplayer. Seems interesting.
October 23rd:
Assassin's Creed Syndicate - (PS4, Xbox One)
Quote me on this: "Assassin's Creed Syndicate is going to be a great game". There is a lot to love about this franchise, and a lot to not love about it. Unity left a bad impression on many gamers and Syndicate is a very important game that will help decide if this franchise can continue on. I think it will succeed greatly. This, coupled with the movie due out in 2016 starring Michael Fassbender, will show that the franchise still has legs. I'm excited for both.
The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes - (3DS)
A multiplayer-focused Zelda game, sort of like Four Swords...only it's three. Also, you can play it single-player with two A.I., or play with two other players, but there will be no "two-player-one-A.I." mode.
October 27th:
Halo 5: Guardians - (Xbox One)
Quote me on this: "Halo 5: Guardians will be in the Game of the Year discussions for some major video game publication". Everything I have seen out of this game looks absolutely incredible. I enjoyed the little time I spent with the multiplayer beta and as an avid Halo fan, I CAN NOT WAIT for this game to come out.
WWE 2K16 - (PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One)
I'm kind of on a roll here, so here's another quote: "WWE 2K16 will be better than 2K15". Feeling pretty confident about that one.
Other Notes:
- Elite: Dangerous is fully out now on Xbox One and no longer under "Game Preview".
- Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash is now available for 3DS and looks like a cute, inoffensive platformer. Also comes with a nice looking Chibi-Robo amiibo.
- Minecraft: Story Mode, the Telltale Games episodic take on Minecraft, kicks off with Episode 1 - The Order of the Stone starting October 13th for PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3 and PS4, with the iOS and Android version out October 15th.
- Speaking of Telltale Games, Episode 5 of Tales from the Borderlands, entitled The Vault of the Traveler is released on October 20th for PC, PS3 and PS4, 21st for Xbox 360 and Xbox One, and 22nd for iOS and Android.
- Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition will release for PS4 and Xbox One on October 27th. Sure, I like Darksiders II, but I just wanted to mention it here because I think the name "Deathinitive" is TERRIBLE. UGH! It's barely wordplay, it's lazy. I'll buy the game though.
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We are loading up on big releases and it only gets heavier from here as we inch closer and closer to the holidays. As always, these dates can change at any time and more titles may find their way into your collection, these are just my highlights. Also, we are less than a month from Fallout 4...you have been warned.
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