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.
MLB The Show 24
Date: 19/03/2024
Genre: Sport
Platforms: PC, PlayStation Xbox, Switch
“Swing for the fences, experience game-deciding moments, become a legend and live out your baseball dreams in MLB® The Show™ 24. Everyone has a moment to own. Everyone has a story to tell. Unlock your moment. Own The Show.”
Alone in the Dark
Date: 20/03/2024
Genre: Survival Horror
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
“Alone in the Dark weaves a chilling tapestry of psychological horror and Southern Gothic charm, reimagining the iconic game that set the benchmark for the genre. This is Alone in the Dark as you’ve never seen it – a skillfully-woven narrative of eldritch madness that pays homage to its legendary origins while taking the next step forward in survival horror.”
Dragon’s Dogma 2
Date: 22/03/2024
Genre: RPG
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
“Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a single-player, narrative-driven action RPG that challenges the players to choose their own experience – from the appearance of their Arisen, their vocation, their party, how to approach different situations and more – in a truly immersive fantasy world.”
The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered
Date: 22/03/2024
Genre: JRPG
Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Switch
“RPG fans rejoice as the classic adventure, The Legend of Legacy, is remastered in HD and debuting on Steam! Beautifully improved graphics and image quality shine in HD! The new guidebook function makes it easy for newcomers to get started, and the addition of detailed functions allows all players intuitive gameplay options and ease of access.”
Rise of the Ronin
Date: 22/03/2024
Genre: Action, Adventure
Platforms: PlayStation 5
“Embark on an epic journey across war-torn 19th-century Japan in this combat-focused open-world action RPG from Team NINJA, the veteran studio behind Nioh and NINJA GAIDEN. Amidst the chaos of war, disease and political unrest, a nameless warrior forges their own path, holding the very fate of Japan in their hands.”
Princess Peach: Showtime!
Date: 22/03/2024
Genre: Adventure, Platformer
Platforms: Switch
“A mysterious, masked villain has taken over Sparkle Theater and it’s up to Princess Peach to save the play – and the day! Take centre stage with a wardrobe of showstopping transformations in Princess Peach: Showtime! Interact with the stage, rally the actors and take on a host of transformations, each with their own unique abilities!”
Bears in Space
Date: 22/03/2024
Genre: FPS
Platforms: PC
“Unleash your inner bear in this over-the-top bullet-hell FPS! Embark on a zany retro-futuristic adventure and destroy oil-thirsty robots with an outrageous arsenal. Transform into a bear, wield unique powers, and embrace the absurd fast-paced action of Bears in Space.”
Rise of the Ronin
Team NINJA has made some epic action games over the years with crunchy, satisfying combat. The idea of taking that skill into a beautiful open world set in 19th century Japan?
Oh, and did we mention you can find and pet lots of cats!? Sign us the hell up!
Be sure to check out our previous 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
Luke Mitchell
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Luke spends his time making radio, playing video games, binge-watching TV, getting unreasonably invested in wrestling, hosting bear events and hanging out with his beautiful pets.
