This week, starting March 25, robots have taken over 1980’s Sweden, vintage cars in the future are still pretty high-tech, some older games get a second chance, or like seventh chance for some and our favourite dinosaur is looking a little crafty.
So let’s jump in and have a look at what’s coming out this week.
Xenon Racer | 26/03/2019
Genre: Racing
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC
Developer: 3DClouds.it
Publisher: SOEDESCO Publishing
“It’s the year 2030, the era of flying vehicles. A one-off championship for wheel based vehicles has been organised, with cutting-edge electric cars boosted by Xenon gas. Drift through cities like Tokyo and Dubai as fast as you can and claim eternal glory!” – [source]
Generation Zero | 26/03/2019
Genre: First Person Shooter
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One
Developer: Avalanche Studios
Publisher: THQ Nordic
“Welcome to 1980’s Sweden. The local population has disappeared, and hostile machines roam the streets. Explore the open world to unravel the mystery, perfect your fighting strategies, and prepare to strike back. Play alone or together with up to three friends, as you discover ways to defeat the invaders.” – [source]
Final Fantasy VII | 26/03/2019
Genre: JRPG
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Xbox One
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
“Cloud Strife, a former member of Shinra’s elite SOLDIER unit now turned mercenary, lends his aid to the rebels, unaware that he will be drawn into an epic battle for the fate of the planet, while having to come to terms with his own lost past.” – [source]
Yoshi’s Crafted World | 29/03/2019
Genre: Platformer
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
“Explore a diorama-like world made of stuff like boxes and paper cups, and clad Yoshi in collectable, protective, handicraft costumes as he makes his way through each stage. Find even more secrets by making your way through the stage backwards on the flip side! You can even pass a Joy-Con controller to a friend to team up as fellow Yoshis.” – [source]
Assassin’s Creed III Remastered | 29/03/2019
Genre: Action
Platforms: Xbox One, PC, PlayStation 4
Developer: Ubisoft
Publisher: Ubisoft
“Fight for freedom during the American Revolution – Experience the Assassin’s Creed universe on the eve of the American Revolution. Play as Connor, who is the warrior son of a Native American mother and British father, to secure liberty of the nation. The most beautiful version of the game to date – Play Assassin’s Creed III with remastered visual improvements on new-gen platforms, including new character models, new lighting rendering system and denser crowd, environments and VFX.” – [source]
Tropico 6 | 30/03/2019
Genre: City Simulator
Platforms: PC
Developer: Limbic Entertainment
Publisher: Kalypso Media
“El Presidente is back! Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your very own banana republic through four distinctive eras.” – [source]
Our top pick of the week?
Yoshi’s Crafted World
29/03/2019
Gaming’s best dinosaur, yeah I said it, is back! Already one of the most charming characters that Nintendo has created the only thing that could make Yoshi even cuter is a crafty make over.
Bringing new ideas to the Yoshi brand with the Nintendo Switch, this looks like a great game to jump in with family and friends for bright and colourful fun.
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.
