Each week there are plenty of new games coming out. Although with so much going on it can be hard to keep track of them all. Thankfully Checkpoint is here to sift through them all and bring you our highlights of the week.
So let’s jump in and have a look at what’s coming out in gaming this week.
Football Manager 2022
Date: 09/11/2021
Genre: Simulation / Sports
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, iOS
“FM22 brings new, progressive ways to find your winning edge, instil your footballing style and earn it for the fans.”
Forza Horizon 5
Date: 09/11/2021
Genre: Racing / Sports
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
“Lead breathtaking expeditions across the vibrant and ever-evolving open world landscapes of Mexico with limitless, fun driving action in hundreds of the world’s greatest cars.”
Jurassic World Evolution 2
Date: 09/11/2021
Genre: Simulation / Strategy
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
“Jurassic World Evolution 2 is the much-anticipated sequel to Frontier’s ground-breaking 2018 management simulation, Jurassic World Evolution, offering an all new narrative campaign voiced by cast members from across the Jurassic World film franchise, exciting new features, four engaging game modes, and an expanded roster of awe-inspiring dinosaurs.”
Blue Reflection: Second Light
Date: 09/11/2021
Genre: RPG
Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch
“As the last summer day fades, all is illuminated.”
With gorgeous translucent designs by Mel Kishida, as well as a story that depicts the youth of lifelike girls, based on a theme of human identity and bonding, a new title in the BLUE REFLECTION series is here!”
Dread Hunger
Date: 10/11/2021
Genre: Action / Adventure
Platforms: PC
“A game of survival and betrayal. Eight Explorers path their ship through the unforgiving Arctic. Among the crew, two traitors call on dark powers to undermine them.”
Captain ToonHead vs the Punks from Outer Space
Date: 11/11/2021
Genre: Action / Adventure / Strategy
Platforms: Quest 1 & 2, Vive, Rift
“Ever wanted to beat a T-Rex up with a chancla, while building powerful towers that shoot piñatas, hot sauce and heat-seeking fireworks? Captain ToonHead is the VR tower defense game of your cartooniest dreams.”
American Hero
Date: 11/11/2021
Genre: Action / Adventure / FMV
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch, Atari VCS
“American Hero is the never-released outrageous and unforgettable FMV game that lets you play as the star in an over-the-top 1990s Hollywood action movie. Get a babysitter for the kids, this game is a madcap, mile-a-minute spree of spies, dives, and gun-toting bad guys that will have you on the edge of your seat.”
Grand Theft Auto The Trilogy
Date: 11/11/2021
Genre: Action / Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch
“Play the genre-defining classics of the original Grand Theft Auto Trilogy: Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas updated for a new generation, now with across-the-board enhancements including brilliant new lighting and environmental upgrades, with high-resolution textures, increased draw distances, Grand Theft Auto V-style controls and targeting, and much more, bringing these beloved worlds to life with all new levels of detail.”
Epic Chef
Date: 11/11/2021
Genre: Adventure / Simulation / RPG
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox One, Switch
“Epic Chef is a story-driven adventure game flavoured with life-sim farming, and crafting elements, blended together into one delicious dish via an interactive cooking experience – all served with a side of humour and elaborate cast of characters inspired by classics such as Mister Ajikko, or the writing of Sir Terry Pratchett. Grab your spatula and start on your journey to become… Epic Chef!”
Bright Memory: Infinite
Date: 11/11/2021
Genre: Action
Platforms: PC
“In the year 2036, a strange phenomenon for which scientists can find no explanation has occurred in the skies around the world. The Supernatural Science Research Organization (SRO) has sent agents out to various regions to investigate this phenomenon. It is soon discovered that these strange occurrences are connected to an archaic mystery – an as-of-yet unknown history of two worlds, about to come to light…”
Treasures of the Aegean
Date: 11/11/2021
Genre: Action / Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch
“What happened to the Minoan civilization? Join parkour master Marie Taylor and treasure hunter James Andrew in a historical action thriller, as they unveil the secrets of a forgotten kingdom which has been tragically trapped in an endless time loop. Explore a beautifully hand-drawn non-lineal open world, recover valuable relics, chart a lost island and gather new clues in every loop to complete an ancient prophecy. Solve the riddles and mysteries that angered the old Gods, on your quest to prevent history from repeating itself forever.”
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition
Date: 11/11/2021
Genre: RPG
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
“Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim celebrates 10 years of adventuring in stunning detail. The Anniversary Edition includes a decade worth of content: the critically acclaimed core game and add-ons of Skyrim Special Edition, plus pre-existing and new content from Creation Club including quests, dungeons, bosses, weapons, spells, and more.”
Shin Megami Tensei V
Date: 12/11/2021
Genre: Strategy / RPG
Platforms: Switch
“When a grisly murder scene in modern-day Tokyo blocks our protagonists walk home, an unplanned detour leaves him buried and unconscious. He awakens in a new Tokyo, a wasteland ravaged by apocalypse now called Da’at… but before bloodthirsty demons can claim his life, a savior emerges, and they unite to become a mighty being neither human nor demon: a Nahobino.
With newfound power, the protagonist ventures through Da’at, an enigmatic realm filled with mythical deities and demonic tyrants in constant conflict for survival. Searching for answers, the protagonist must forge his own path in a battle between light and dark to dictate the fate of the world.”
Shin Megami Tensei V
It’s tough to find a diehard RPG fan out there that isn’t familiar with the name Megami Tensei. At the very least, gamers will recognise the parallels of MegaTen in its ever-popular spin-off series, Persona. It’s been 7 years since the last mainline Shin Megami Tensei game was released, and we’re looking forward to seeing how this 5th one fairs!
Be sure to check out last week’s Coming Out to see what you may have missed!
What new titles coming out are you most excited for this week? Let us know!