09 Sep 2018 | 01:44am IST
Fans’ choice: Fifteen video games coming out this year
The
world of video games is one that is consistently
changing
,
with developers battling one
another to get ahead and bring out the next big title that will get everybody
talking.
In
the coming months, there are plenty of exciting releases set to come - some of
which has been in the works for quite some time. Whether you play on PC,
Macbook, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, or a different platform
entirely, there will be lots of options for you to spend your hard-earned cash
on, and so here’s a look at some set to drop before 2018 is out :
World of Warcraft: Battle for
Azeroth
Ever
since its initial release all the way back in 2004, millions of players have
jumped online to play the MMORPG World of Warcraft, enjoying a number of
expansions in the following years. The next is just a few days away from
release, and is called Battle for Azeroth. The Alliance and Horde's fragile
coming together in previous years has been torn apart thanks to a major
betrayal, and now they go up against one another all over again. Which side
will you pick when you jump into the action?
Yakuza Kiwami 2 - PS4
This
may be a remake of the 2006 video game Yakuza 2, but it's still one that
everyone can't wait to play. Played from a third-person perspective, it's an
action-adventure title packed full of twists and turns that keeps the audience
on the edge of their gaming chairs from the opening moments, right through
until the climactic final sequence. It's going to be very interesting to see
how the new story elements promised in the remake will clear up any confusing
plot points that have confused gamers since 2006.
Strange Brigade
This
one looks better played with your friends or other gamers you find online, as
the third-person shooter allows groups of up to four people to get together and
take on mythological creatures with the backdrop of Egypt in the 1930s. Each of
the four playable characters has different talents and abilities, and so
players will have to toggle between them to discover which best suits their
style of play. There will also be plenty of puzzles to engage with, ensuring
that there are lots of hours of fun to be had.
Spider-Man
Spider-Man
is finally slinging his way back onto PlayStation consoles this September in
what looks to be the most compelling, charming, and challenging video game that
the hero has fronted to-date.
A
number of major villains from Marvel Comics will share the screen with the
hero, including Mister Negative, Electro, Rhino, Mac Gargan, Vulture, and
Shocker. A seventh is rumored, but their identity hasn't yet been revealed.
Everyone can't wait to see what Insomniac has up their sleeves with this one.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Lara
Croft is back and looking mightier than ever before in Shadow of the Tomb
Raider, but she may be about to go up against her most challenging adversaries
yet. Boasting the largest hub the franchise has ever seen, players will once
again guide Lara through a mysterious location packed full of puzzles,
missions, and side quests, all while dodging enemies and their various forms of
attack.
However,
plays should remember to take time to explore the optional tombs, as they often
provide some of the best moments in the game.
Spyro Reignited Trilogy
Spyro the Dragon is back, hot on the heels of the
success of the remastered Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. All three of the
original Spyro games are making their return to consoles, and the hero has been
given one of the best glow-ups in gaming history. As far as everyone's aware,
there won't be any new content when it comes to missions, but everyone can
imagine the hit of nostalgia will be enough to bring millions back to the
purple little fire-breather.
Forza Horizon 4
Playground Games have gone more in-depth than ever
before in the fourth instalment to their Forza Horizon series, which will be
coming to various locations across the United Kingdom this year. There will be
over 450 licensed cars available in the game, which will take place in a fully synchronized
and shared world with other online players for the first time. Up to 72 players
will be able to join the same server at any one time. Players will also be able
to buy properties as well as cars, leading to one of the most immersive driving
titles ever.
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
The
Assassin's Creed series continues this year with the release of Odyssey, the
first game in the franchise that allows you to decide whether to play as a male
or female hero for the entirety of the narrative. This time round, they’re
venturing to the year 431 BCE, with a fictional history of the Peloponnesian
War planting the player right into the midst of ancient Greece. Branching
dialogue choices will be implemented into game-play for the first time in an AC
title, but exactly how much of an effect they'll have on the overall plot isn't
something that is yet known.
Super Mario Party
Super Mario Party is finally making
its way to the Nintendo Switch - a platform that the game was pretty much made
for. This will be the eleventh instalment in the series, and while there have
been some duds in Party's past, this has every opportunity to be one of the
main reasons to pick up a Switch. Fans can't wait to jump into the action, with
mini-games likely to be some of the most intricate that the franchise has ever
offered.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
Everyone's sure Black Ops 4 will
divide gamers just as much as every other entry in the Call of Duty franchise.
In the past, the Black Ops games have been some of the most addictive available.
This looks to be no different from what everyone has seen of the upcoming
addition, which will be featuring a Battle Royale mode for the first time in
COD's history. Classic modes such as Team Deathmatch will make a return, as
well as the beloved Zombies mode that will have us all screaming at our
televisions all over again.
Battlefield 5
Following
the huge success of Battlefield 1, EA DICE will continue their war-torn story
and focus on World War II in Battlefield 5. Developers have said that they've
focused on bringing realism to the game this time round, with party-based
features and mechanics, as well as scarcity of resources forcing gamers to work
harder than ever. There will also be a new Battle Royale mode that will no
doubt have all of us tearing our hair out - the impact of PUBG and Fortnite.
Soul Calibur 6
One
of the leading fighting game franchises in the world is making its comeback,
with both iconic classic characters and new faces jumping into the fray. Fans
can't really defend some of the artwork that’s out there so far, as it's a
little gratuitous, but the Soul Calibur games have always been some of the most
addictive in the world. A new mechanic comes into battle this time round, which
will allow players to defend against an oncoming attack while striking back
immediately, with a slow-motion effect kicking into play.
Red Dead Redemption 2
Rockstar is finally coming through
with the second Red Dead Redemption title, once again transporting players into
a fictional Western world. This time round, they take control of outlaw Arthur
Morgan - a member of the Van der Linde gang who run riot in the American Old
West in 1899. The Honor system from the original Red Dead game will move on
over to its successor. This means that how players treat those around them will
affect how they are received by others. It's going to be one heck of an
experience.
Fallout 76
For
the first time in the Fallout series, gamers will be able to jump into a
multiplayer online world in Fallout 76. Though everyone thought the world of
Fallout 4 was big, this open world will be four times the size of the one you
explored in that game. What's going to be very different in this title is that
there will be no human NPCs in the world at all. Instead, every human that players
come up against will be online gamers. While it's an exciting prospect, it's
one that does mean that there's danger around every corner.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
There are
just a few months to go before Super Smash Bros. Ultimate finally makes its way
onto Nintendo Switch, with more playable characters than ever before. All of
the regular faces are making a return, and there are some new additions to the
roster in the form of King K. Rool and Simon Belmont, to name just two. Though
it's not quite as complicated as other fighter games, Smash Bros. has done a
brilliant job of cementing itself as one of the leading faces of the genre. -
Agencies
