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.

Wavetale

Date: 12/12/2022
Genre: Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch

“Explore an open sea and the decaying archipelago of Strandville in Wavetale, a story-driven action-adventure game introducing you to fed-up fishermen, secretive hermits – and maybe a pirate or two. Traverse calm waters and surging waves as Sigrid, a young girl who befriends a mysterious shadow that provides her with the power to walk on water.”

Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion

Date: 13/12/2022
Genre: Action / Adventure / RPG
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch

“The story begins seven years before the events of FINAL FANTASY VII (1997) and follows Zack Fair, a young and ambitious Shinra SOLDIER operative. Zack is tasked with tracking down a missing SOLDIER 1st Class operative named Genesis Rhapsodos.

But as his adventure unfolds, he discovers the dark secrets of Shinra’s expe­riments and the monsters they create. The game features a number of characters from the FINAL FANTASY VII franchise such as Cloud, Sephiroth, Aerith and others.”

Master of Magic

Date: 13/12/2022
Genre: Strategy / RPG
Platforms: PC

“Master of Magic is a combination of an RPG and a strategy game, a remake of a classic from the 90s.

In Master of Magic you take up the role of one of 14 unique and diverse great wizards who compete with each other to dominate the worlds of Arcanus and Myrror.
Choose from different schools of magic and fantasy races to command, then lead your minions and expand your influence and power across the land.”

High on Life

Date: 13/12/2022
Genre: Action / Adventure
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X

“From the mind of Justin Roiland comes High On Life. Humanity is being threatened by an alien cartel who wants to use them as drugs. It’s up to you to rescue and partner with charismatic, talking guns, take down Garmantuous and his gang, and save the world!”

Lil Gator

Date: 14/12/2022
Genre: Action / Adventure / Indie
Platforms: PC, Switch

“Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!”

Melatonin

Date: 15/12/2022
Genre: Action / Adventure / Indie
Platforms: PC

“Melatonin is a rhythm game about dreams and reality merging together. It uses animations and sound cues to keep you on beat without any intimidating overlays or interfaces. Harmonize through a variety of dreamy levels containing surprising challenges, hand-drawn art, and vibrant music.”

CarX Street

Date: 15/12/2022
Genre: Sports / Racing / MMO
Platforms: PC, iOS

“Get behind the wheel and explore the large city and its surroundings, from busy city streets to spiral mountain roads and mesmerizing coastal highways. Drift, speed, traffic; be the best & challenge other players in real network races.”

BLACKTAIL

Date: 15/12/2022
Genre: Action / Adventure / RPG
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X

“Become the guardian of the woods or the terror nightmares are made of. Forge the legend of Baba Yaga and live out its origins in BLACKTAIL, a one-of-a-kind blend of intense archery combat, magic and dark storytelling set in a vibrant fairy tale world.”

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!