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.
Mortal Kombat 1
Date: 19/09/2023
Genre: Action
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch
“It’s In Our Blood!
Discover a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities!”
Lies of P
Date: 19/09/2023
Genre: Action / Adventure / RPG
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
“Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike that takes the story of Pinocchio, turns it on its head, and sets it against the darkly elegant backdrop of the Belle Epoque era.”
Witchfire (Early Access)
Date: 20/09/2023
Genre: Action / Shooter
Platforms: PC
“Armed with strange weapons and forbidden pagan magic, hunt a powerful witch holding the key to your salvation. Witchfire is a dark fantasy roguelite shooter from the creators of Painkiller, Bulletstorm, and The Vanishing of Ethan Carter.”
Party Animals
Date: 20/09/2023
Genre: Action / Indie
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
“Fight your friends as puppies, kittens and other fuzzy creatures in PARTY ANIMALS! Paw it out with your friends both online and offline. Interact with the world under our realistic physics engine. Did I mention PUPPIES?”
Days of Doom
Date: 21/09/2023
Genre: Strategy / RPG
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch, Atari VCS
“Gather your heroes and fight to make it to Sanctuary in this tactical RPG roguelite. Did we mention the zombies, raiders, and mysterious monstrosities that inhabit this post-apocalyptic wasteland? Welcome to the world of Days of Doom.”
Paperman: Adventure Delivered
Date: 21/09/2023
Genre: Action / Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch
“Meet Paperman and the team in an adventure to find the lost mail and defeat the greedy dragon. Explore colorful worlds, uncover secrets, and collect all golden letters in this 3D collectathon platformer!”
Mon-Yu
Date: 21/09/2023
Genre: RPG
Platforms: PC, PS5, Switch
“Defeat the Devil Kings! You have been guided to the land of fairies where the Dragon King’s Tower housed the hidden treasures that had brought peace to the land. But one day, the Seven Devil Kings stole all of the treasures, and used their powers to turn the tower into a terrible dungeon!”
PAYDAY 3
Date: 21/09/2023
Genre: Action / Adventure / RPG
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X
“Step out of retirement back into the life of crime in the shoes of the Payday Gang, the envy of their peers and the nightmare of law-enforcement wherever they go. Several years after the crew’s reign of terror over Washington DC has ended, they assemble once again to deal with the threat that roused them out of early retirement.”
RIN: The Last Child
Date: 21/09/2023
Genre: Action / Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch
“Join RIN, the last child of the Creator, on a journey to restore order in a mystical world. Collect aspects and runes, craft spells, and confront powerful bosses – your transformed siblings. The fate of the world rests in your hands. Can you restore harmony to this enchanted realm?”
Avatar: The Last Airbender – Quest for Balance
Date: 21/09/2023
Genre: Action
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch
“Team Avatar is back! Relive the epic adventure of the original Avatar: The Last Airbender series, as you play as Aang and his 8 friends to explore the most unique locations from the series, solve challenging puzzles and experience the most heart touching moments of Aang’s story”
Mortal Kombat 1
The OG fighting game has gotten a facelift for the modern era! Truly one of the most influential franchises of gaming history, and still going strong in it’s popularity, and for good reason. We’re taking a big step back to the beginning to re-imagine the story of Mortal Kombat in a fresh way, surely pleasing the nostalgia gamers and new players alike.
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.
