This week, starting October 8, it’s time for a few cult followings to get excited. From a game with a long standing fan base, a series with a ravenous one, a franchise decades old, a sequel to a long running online experience, and a developer who’s been building up followers with some peculiar entries into the industry. There’s a wide spread of ideas this week.
So let’s jump in and have a look at what’s coming out this week.
SPACE HULK: Tactics | 10/10/18
Genre: Turn Based Tactics
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One
Developer: Cyanide Studio
Publisher: Focus Home Interactive
Game description:
“Space Hulk: Tactics is a faithful adaptation of the board game Space Hulk, set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, bringing a unique twist to the cult classic formula. Engage in bloody battles as either a squad of Terminator Space Marines or the deadly alien Genestealers.” – [source]
MapleStory 2 | 10/10/18
Genre: MMORPG
Platforms: PC
Developer: NSquare
Publisher: Nexon
Game description:
“Explore limitless creative possibilities in MapleStory2, an all-new MMORPG adventure. Customize your hero, embark on epic quests, build your dream world, and explore a brand new dimension of the MapleStory universe alongside a passionate community of fellow Maplers. Adventurers welcome!” – [source]
The MISSING: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories | 11/10/18
Genre: Side Scrolling Puzzler
Platforms: Xbox One, PC, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
Developer: White Owls
Publisher: Arc System Works
Game description:
“The sudden disappearance of a dear friend spurs J.J. Macfield to go look for her friend on the curious Island of Memories. You can’t die on this nightmare island, even if you’re seriously injured. No matter how many times J.J.’s brought back from the grips of death, she continues to drag her mangled body deeper into the woods.” – [source]
The World Ends with You: Final Remix | 12/10/18
Genre: Role Playing Game
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Nintendo
Game description:
“In the crowded chaos of Tokyo, players of the Reapers’ Game must complete daily missions or face total erasure. Neku might not be enthusiastic about forging relationships, but with his very life on the line, he’ll need to learn how to work together with a partner—and fast: they only have seven days” – [source]
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 | 12/10/18
Genre: First Person Shooter
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One
Developer: Treyarch
Publisher: Activision
Game description:
“Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 features gritty, grounded, fluid Multiplayer combat, the biggest Zombies offering ever with three full undead adventures at launch, and Blackout, where the universe of Black Ops comes to life in one massive battle royale experience.” – [source]
Our top pick of the week?
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
12/10/18
Taking a risk with their latest entry, this marks the first Call of Duty that features no single player campaign. With a focus on changing the multiplayer formula, expanding the well loved zombies aspect and introducing Blackout battle royale, we can’t be sure if this will be a success or a failure. What we can say though is that after so many years in the industry it’s always nice to see some of the comfortable big names try something risky.
What new titles are you most excited for this week? Be sure to let us know!
About the Author
Cameron Honey-Swain
Cameron knows what he loves. Witches, animated ducks and a strong burly female protagonist. When he isn't effortlessly defending Dragon Age II he is bothering either his husband or one of his many fur children.
