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.
Rune Factory 3 Special
Date: 05/09/2023
Genre: RPG
Platforms: PC, Switch
“Bridge the divide of an ancient schism between humans and monsters in Rune Factory 3 Special as half-human, half-wooly protagonist Micah. Farm, fight and fall in love as you revisit a classic in the series that perfected the blend of RPG & Life-sim genres.”
Girl Genius – Adventures in Castle Heterodyne
Date: 05/09/2023
Genre: Action / Adventure
Platforms: PC
“A fabulous Action Adventure game based on the wonderful graphic novel series, Girl Genius™, by authors Phil & Kaja Foglio.”
Chants of Sennaar
Date: 05/09/2023
Genre: Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch
“Legend says that one day, a traveler will reunite the Peoples of the Tower who are unable to communicate with each other. Observe, listen, and decipher ancient languages in a fascinating universe inspired by the myth of Babel.”
Molly Medusa: Queen of Spit
Date: 06/09/2023
Genre: Action / Adventure
Platforms: PC
“Poor Molly! A sculptor’s apprentice cursed into a snake-haired Medusa – and so, every living thing she goes near instantly turns into a stone statue. Every living thing! Enemies and friends, bosses and shopkeepers, monsters and allies, even animals and small insects, they all turn to stone.”
Enchanted Portals
Date: 06/09/2023
Genre: Action / Indie
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch
“With catchy music, charming old-timey art, and non-stop comedy, Enchanted Portals is a co-op 2D platformer that will keep you on your toes. Whether you’re playing solo or with a friend, the magic never stops and the action is always fast-paced and whimsical. Join Bobby and Penny on their quest and see where the adventure takes you!”
Starfield
Date: 06/09/2023
Genre: RPG
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X
“In the year 2330, humanity has ventured beyond our solar system, settling new planets, and living as a spacefaring people. You will join Constellation – the last group of space explorers seeking rare artifacts throughout the galaxy – and navigate the vast expanse of space in Bethesda Game Studios’ biggest and most ambitious game.”
The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo
Date: 07/09/2023
Genre: Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch
“The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo is a surrealist point’n’click graphic adventure. Mr. Coo is stuck in a weird, nonsensical world, and he needs your help to get out of it -but first of all, he needs to find all his pieces and be whole again!- There might be some philosophical strife behind all this nonsense, but with all the chaotic monsters, crazy robots and one-eyed ladies, it’s kinda hard to say.”
ANONYMOUS;CODE
Date: 08/09/2023
Genre: Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch
“2037. Nakano, Tokyo.
Pollon Takaoka is caught up in a tangle of plots as a result of his encounter with the mysterious girl Momo and faces major events that shake the world. Live the experience with Pollon, help him hack the myriad branches of reality and “load” the ending that saves the world!”
Fae Farm
Date: 08/09/2023
Genre: RPG
Platforms: PC, Switch
“Escape to the world of Fae Farm and create your own cozy home in the enchanted world of Azoria. As you nurture and grow your homestead, you’ll get to meet charming characters, foster deep relationships and discover ways to infuse magic into everything you do. Customize your character, master the arts of crafting, cooking, potion-making and discover so much more.”
NBA 2K24
Date: 08/09/2023
Genre: Sports
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
“Grab your squad and experience the past, present, and future of hoops culture in NBA 2K24. Enjoy loads of pure, unadulterated action and limitless personalized MyPLAYER options in MyCAREER. Collect an impressive array of legends and build your perfect lineup in MyTEAM. Feel more responsive gameplay and polished visuals while playing with your favorite NBA and WNBA teams in PLAY NOW.”
Starfield
The phenomenal starscape to explore in Starfield is just as expansive as the many different ways you can choose to play. You can tailor as much of this experience to suit your own tastes and playstyles, creating a truly unique experience for everyone who plays. Visually and mechanically It’s holding a lot of our excitement and expectations hostage, and we just cannot wait to start playing this title.
Be sure to check out last weeks Coming Out to see what you may have missed!
What new titles coming out are you most excited for this week? Let us know!
About the Author
Vivienne Wright
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Artist, creator, streamer and chaos bean, Vava is always laughing and rarely pessimistic. You can usually spot them playing Genshin Impact on Twitch weekly, dreaming up new worlds in D&D, consuming horror and fantasy content or sleeping in a blanket burrito.
