Ghost Recon Wildlands PVP Mode Goes Live October 10

Fans of tactical multiplayer have found an ally in Ubisoft lately, continuing on with Ghost Recon Wildlands' Ghost War mode on October 10.

Ghost War is all about 4v4 multiplayer death matches. Players choose from 12 different classes and hunt down the other team using enemy marking, supressing fire, and taking over command towers to flush out the other team. The 12 classes all fulfill specific roles in Assault, Marksman, and Support, giving variety even within the class types.

The update is free to all owners of Ghost Recon Wildlands when it goes live on October 10 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

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DropMix Is A Good Game, But A Remarkable Musical Toy

Harmonix has a long history of creating game experiences that bring the joy of music to anyone, whether you have a background with music or not. The team's latest venture, created in cooperation with Hasbro, is the furthest afield the studio has gone from traditional video games. DropMix is more of a tabletop card game and musical toy than anything else, allowing players to add the component parts of different songs (vocals, drums, etc.) and having them instantly remix into a new musical composition, on the fly. And like most of Harmonix's projects, the combination of technology and creativity is impressive, accessible, and fun to play – if you're willing to pay the price of admission.

The core DropMix gaming system ($99.99) is out in retail this week for the first time, and I've spent the last several weeks exploring the ins and outs of the experience. The system requires no additional consoles or PC connections, but it does require that you download a free app to your phone or tablet, which syncs up directly with the DropMix table/board. The board itself is an unassuming but sturdy black plastic, with a single large button on one side, and five slots for cards. The cards feature surreal but beautiful art, along with some relevant details for gameplay. While game modes differ, the substance of play is always the same; play a card onto one of the slots, and within moments the mobile app begins to play that musical thread. Add more cards to add complexity to that music. Of course, you can optionally link up to a connected speaker for better sound quality, so those tunes you're crafting sound even better. 

The initial pack also comes with 60 cards. Additional cards come in semi-blind sets of 16 (Playlist packs, $14.99) which are labeled by music genre, or totally blind 5 card sets (Discover packs, $4.99). Hasbro and Harmonix are promising 300 total cards in the game's first “season,” which runs from now until Fall 2018. Both companies have verifiable backgrounds in supporting games for the long haul; Harmonix famously supports Rock Band games for years after launch, and Hasbro is the parent company of Wizards of the Coast, which publishes Magic: The Gathering. I have high hopes that DropMix will see the promised support, both for this first year and beyond.

The DropMix board syncs with a free app on your mobile device; no other screens or platforms are required

After popping in four AA batteries, the DropMix board quickly connects to your mobile device, and you can instantly hop into the Freestyle mode to get a taste of the action. Here is where DropMix really wows, as the flexibility and creative opportunities are vast. Play one card from a Latin-themed Ricky Martin tune, and layer in the rhythm section from a Skrillex joint. Combine the rapping talents of A Tribe Called Quest with Sia's plaintive singing. Every card can be combined with every other card in your collection, and the music instantly shifts to integrate the new elements. No musical skill is required, but you'll certainly begin to find combinations that you like or don't like. 

While you don't need to have a music degree to enjoy the experience, Harmonix has kindly offered a ton of tools to let you tweak the sound. Each individual track can be equalized independently for volume. Beats-per-minute can be adjusted on the fly. Choose major or minor keys, and even adjust the key through the entire circle of fifths, the classic organizing principle for the chromatic musical scale. Of course, all of these features are completely optional, but they do allow enterprising remixers to craft a very personalized sound. Upon getting it just right, you can save your mix to listen to later, or share it to friends; anyone who downloads the free app can listen to your creation.

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The Freestyle mode is often thrilling. I found a lot of fun in simply starting with a particular melody, and then layering in new elements all the time. It's fascinating to hear the way different snippets get rolled into the dough of the larger composition, The horn part of a Cake song somehow adds in seamlessly with the vocals from Carly Rae Jepsen's earworm vocals in “Call Me Maybe,” even as I add in the drums from Chvrches' “The Mother We Share.” The experience is especially magical for music-inclined kids, who really gravitate to the freeform ability to combine and create new music. It would be easy to spend hours with the Freestyle mode without ever touching the more structured game modes.

When you are ready for more organized play, DropMix offers two main game modes – Clash and Party. Both are simple to learn, play fast, and are fun, if at times a little simplistic. More than anything, these game modes recall several smart tabletop card games I know, in which you use a hand of cards to jockey for position on the table and use the traits of your selected cards to win. Clash is a competitive experience for up to four players. Players take turns laying cards on the board, or alternately tapping the button on the board to kick random opponent team cards into the discard pile. Meanwhile, party mode allows up to five players to join in cooperatively for a race to meet crowd requests, as dictated by the screen on your app. Cards of specific types are demanded, and everyone works together to get a card of the designated type onto the table as fast as possible. As the mode name implies, its the perfect introduction to the experience for get-togethers with friends. 

Both modes are fun, if at times not especially sophisticated gaming experiences. Frankly, the enjoyment always comes back to hearing the way the music changes as new cards go out on the board, and that's why DropMix produces so much laughter and engagement. 

You can find multiple cards relating to a single song, but more commonly you'll mix individual elements from multiple songs

The DropMix app is cleanly designed and easy to use, allowing instant tapping moves between game modes, or exploring your saved or shared mixes. I also appreciate that the game offers a “Collection” tab where you can input the cards you've collected so far, and build decks to be used in different modes. Meanwhile, the cards offer an impressive array of catchy tunes across a bunch of genres, including pop, dance, hip-hop, and even some country songs. Of course, because this is remixed music, many of the finished compositions end up having the tonality of some variation of electronica or dance music; if that style of music bugs you, DropMix may not be for you.

Like many of Harmonix's peripheral-based music video games, DropMix demands a pretty high initial investment, and the collectible card element adds to that. The music you can create with the board isn't going to be for everyone; I know some people who simply don't enjoy heavily remixed music on principle. However, if the idea of combining musical tracks into a new whole has always appealed, but you've never gotten into traditional DJing, DropMix has a lot to offer. I had a blast trying out different tunes, and even more fun sharing the experience with friends and family. I can't speak to whether Harmonix and Hasbro have managed to hit on something with mass market appeal, but as yet another way for non-musicians to get in on the thrill enjoyed by more musically inclined friends, it's a success. 

DropMix is an unusual tabletop game because of its music interactions, but it offers card game play similar to any number of great tabletop games. To check out more of our board, card, and role-playing coverage, you can explore our Top of the Table hub, with tons of game recommendations for a fun night with friends and family. 

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Watch Us Try To Make Sense Of The Red Dead Redemption II Story Trailer

Rockstar peeled back the curtain slightly on its Red Dead Redemption follow-up today introducing new characters, hinting at story elements, and more in a new trailer. But what does it all mean?

Javy Gwaltney, our in-office Red Dead expert, Matt Bertz, and I sat down to discuss what we saw, what we think it means, and whether or not that is Bonnie McFarlane in the trailer.

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For a more specific, detailed look at the new trailer, head here for a written breakdown.

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2017 Video Game Release Schedule

If you're wondering what games are coming up in 2017, we've put them all in one convenient location. This list will be continually updated to act as a living, breathing schedule as new dates are announced, titles are delayed, and big reveals happen. This should help you plan out your next several months in gaming and beyond.

As the gaming calendar is constantly changing, we highly recommend you bookmark this page. You'll likely find yourself coming back to this to find out the most recent release schedule for the most anticipated games across PC, consoles, handhelds, and mobile devices. If you notice that we've missed something, feel free to let us know! Please note that games will not get assigned to a month until they have confirmed release dates.

January
Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Future Tone (PS4) - January 10
Rise and Shine (Xbox One, PC) – January 13
Road Redemption (PS4, Xbox One) - January 15 
2064: Read Only Memories (PS4) - January 17
The Flame In The Flood (PS4) - January 17
Gravity Rush 2 (PS4) - January 20
Urban Empire (PC) - January 20
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King (3DS) - January 20
Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: Mega-Battle (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – January 20
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue (PS4) - January 24
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - January 24
Tales of Berseria (PS4, PC) - January 24
Yakuza 0 (PS4) - January 24
Moto Racer 4 (PS4, Xbox One) - January 24
Double Dragon IV (PS4, PC)  - January 29
Disgaea 2 (PC) - January 30
Constructor HD (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - January 31
Hitman: The Complete First Season (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - January 31
Digimon World: Next Order (PS4) - January 31

February
Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World (3DS) - February 3
A House of Many Doors (PC) - February 3
Touhou Genso Wanderer (PS4, Vita) - February 7
Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book (PC) - February 7
Nioh (PS4) - February 7
For Honor (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - February 14
Sniper Elite 4 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - February 14
Deformers (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - February 14
Tank Troopers (3DS) - February 16
Berserk and the Band of the Hawk (PS4, PC, Vita) - February 21 
Halo Wars 2 (Xbox One, PC) - February 21
Night in the Woods (PS4, PC) – February 21
Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin (PSVR) - February 21
Ys Origin (PS4, Vita) - February 21
Horizon Zero Dawn (PS4) - February 28
Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns (3DS) - February 28 
Torment: Tides of Numenera (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – February 28
Valhalla Hills: Definitive Edition (PS4, Xbox One) – February 28

March
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch, Wii U) - March 3
1-2-Switch (Switch) - March 3
Super Bomberman R (Switch) - March 3
Just Dance 2017 (Switch) - March 3
Skylanders Imaginators (Switch) - March 3
I Am Setsuna (Switch) - March 3
Snipperclips – Cut it Out, Together (Switch) - March 3
World of Goo (Switch) - March 3
Little Inferno (Switch) - March 3
Human Resource Machine (Switch) - March 3
Ghost Recon Wildlands (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - March 7
Nier: Automata (PS4, PC) – March 7
Lego Worlds (Xbox One, PS4, PC) – March 7
Loot Rascals (PS4, PC) - March 7
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (Xbox One, PC)
The Elder Scrolls: Legends (PC) - March 9
Danganronpa 1-2 Reload (PS4) – March 14
Star Trek: Bridge Crew (PSVR, Rift, Vive) – March 14
Styx: Shards of Darkness (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - March 14
Senran Kagura: Peach Beach Splash (PS4) - March 16
The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ (Switch) - March 17
Mass Effect Andromeda (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - March 21
Troll & I (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - March 21
Battle for Orion 2 (PC) - March 23
Rock Band VR (Rift) - March 23
The End of an Age: Fading Remnants (PC) - March 23
Dreamfall Chapters (PS4, Xbox One) – March 24
Mario Sports Superstars (3DS) – March 24
Has-Been Heroes (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - March 28
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix (PS4) - March 28
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix (PS4) - March 28
MLB The Show 17 (PS4) – March 28
Narcosis (Rift, Xbox One, PC) – March 28
Thimbleweed Park (Xbox One, PC) - March 30

April
Domina (PC) - April 3
Persona 5 (PS4, PS3) - April 4
Ira (PC, Mac) - April 5
Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - April 7
Don't Think Twice (Rift, Vive) - April 7
Yooka-Laylee (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - April 11
The Sexy Brutale (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - April 11
Stardew Valley: Collector's Edition (PS4, Xbox One) - April 11
Calm Waters (PC, Mac) - April 13
The Disney Afternoon Collection (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - April 18
Guardians of the Galaxy (PS4, Xbox One, PC, iOS, Android) - April 18
The Silver Case (PS4) - April 18
Voodoo Vince: Remastered (Xbox One, PC) - April 18
Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap (PS4, Xbox One, Switch) - April 18
Rick and Morty Simulator: Virtual Rick-ality (Vive) - April 20
Cities: Skylines (Xbox One) – April 21
Micro Machines: World Series (PS4, Xbox One) - April 21
Batman: Arkham VR (Rift, Oculus, Vive) - April 25 
Dragon Quest Heroes II (PS4) - April 25
Outlast 2 (PS4, Xbox One) - April 25
Puyo Puyo Tetris (Switch, PS4) - April 25
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - April 25
Syberia 3 (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC) - April 25
What Remains of Edith Finch (PS4, PC) - April 25
Wilson's Heart (Rift) - April 25
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III (PC) - April 27
Little Nightmares (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - April 28
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Switch) - April 28
Portal Knights (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - April 28

May
Prey (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - May 5
Birthdays: The Beginning (PS4, PC) - May 9
Strafe (PS4, PC) - May 9
Minecraft: Switch Edition (Switch) - May 11
Farpoint (PSVR) – May 16
Injustice 2 (PS4, Xbox One, iOS, Android) - May 16
The Surge (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - May 16
Reservoir Dogs: Bloody Days (PC) - May 18
Thumper (Switch) - May 18
Endless Space 2 (PC) - May 19
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia (3DS) - May 19
Skylar & Plux: Adventure on Clover Island (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - May 19
Darksiders Warmastered Edition (Wii U) - May 23
Disgaea 5 Complete (Switch) - May 23
Impact Winter (PC) - May 23
Mirage: Arcane Warfare (PC) - May 23
Samurai Warriors: Spirit of Sanada (PS4, PC) - May 23
Steel Division: Normandy 44 (PC) - May 23
Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception (PS4, Vita) - May 23
Friday The 13th (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - May 26
Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2 (PS4, Xbox One, PC, PS3) - May 26
Rime (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – May 26
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers (Switch) - May 26
Don't Starve Mega Pack (PS4, Xbox One) - May 30
Star Trek: Bridge Crew (PSVR, Rift, Vive) - May 30

June
Formula Fusion (PC) - June 1
Tekken 7 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - June 2 
The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - June 6
Guardians of the Galaxy: Episode 2 – Under Pressure (PS4, Xbox One, PC, iOS, Android) - June 6
Wipeout Omega Collection (PS4) - June 7
Dirt 4 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - June 6
Arms (Switch) - June 16
Darkest Dungeon – The Crimson Court (PS4, PC) - June 19
Cryptark (PS4, PC) - June 20
Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood (PS4, PC, Mac) - June 20
Ever Oasis (3DS) - June 23
Get Even (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - June 23
Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls (PS4) - June 27
Valkyria Revolution (PS4, Xbox One, Vita) - June 27
The Golf Club 2 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - June 27
Elite Dangerous: Legendary Edition (PS4, Xbox One) - June27
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy (PS4) - June 30

July
Kirby's Blowout Blast (3DS) - July 6
Black the Fall (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - July 11
Derelict Fleet (PS4, PC) - July 11
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age (PS4) - July 11
Hunting Simulator (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - July 11
Iron Crypticle (PS4, PC) - July 11
Minecraft: Story Mode Season Two - Episode 1: Hero In Residence (PS4, Xbox One, PC, iOS) - July 11
Iron Crypticle (Xbox One) - July 12
Asdivine Cross (3DS) - July 13
De Mambo (Switch) - July 13
Serial Cleaner (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - July 14
Aftergrinder (PC) - July 18
Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles (PS4) - July 18
Aporia: The Valley Beyond (PC)  - July 19
Moon Hunters (Xbox One) - July 19
Conga Master (PS4, Xbox One) - July 20
Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy (iOS, Android) - July 20
Lone Echo (PC) - July 20
Splatoon 2 (Switch) - July 21
Aven Colony (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - July 25
Cyber Complex (Xbox One) - July 25
Fable Fortune (Xbox One, PC) - July 25
Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star (Switch) - July 25
Fortnite Paid Early Access (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - July 25
Grid Retroenhanced (Xbox One) - July 25
Infinite Minigolf (PS4, Xbox One, Switch) - July 25
Pyre (PS4, PC) - July 25
Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls (PC) - July 27
Miitopia (3DS) - July 28
Hey! Pikmin (3DS) - July 28

August
The Long Dark (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - August 1
Tacoma (Xbox One, PC) - August 2
Ark: Survival Evolved (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - August 8
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice (PS4, PC) - August 8
Lawbreakers (PS4, PC) - August 8
Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - August 8
Sudden Strike 4 (PC, Mac, Linux) - August 11
Agents of Mayhem (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - August 15
Cities: Skylines (PS4) - August 15
Matterfall (PS4) - August 15
Nidhogg 2 (PS4, PC) - August 15
Sonic Mania (PS4, Xbox One, Switch) - August 15
Sudden Strike 4 (PS4) - August 15
The Escapists 2 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - August 22
Guardians Of The Galaxy Episode 3 (PS4, Xbox One, PC, PS3, Xbox 360, iOS)
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy (PS4) - August 22
F1 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - August 25
Madden NFL 18 (PS4, Xbox One) - August 25
Absolver (PS4, PC) - August 29
Culdcept Revolt (3DS) - August 29
Everybody's Golf (PS4) - August 29
Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle (Switch) - August 29
Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition (PS4, Xbox One) - August 29
Redout (PS4, Xbox One) - August 29
Sonic Mania (PC) - August 29
Warriors All-Stars (PS4, PC) - August 29
XCOM 2: War of the Chosen (PC) - August 29
Yakuza Kiwami (PS4) - August 29
Life is Strange: Before the Storm (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - August 31

September
Songbringer (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - September 1
Knack II (PS4) - September 5
Lego Worlds (Switch) - September 5
Destiny 2 (PS4, Xbox One) - September 6
Monster Hunter Stories (3DS) - September 8
DreamBreak (PS4, Xbox One) - September 12
NASCAR Heat 2 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - September 12
Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 (PS4, Xbox One, PS3, 360, PC) - September 12
Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition (Switch) - September 12
Divinity: Original Sin 2 (PC) - September 14
Dishonored: Death of the Outsider (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - September 15
NBA Live 18 (PS4, Xbox One) - September 15
NHL 18 (PS4, Xbox One ) - September 15
Metroid: Samus Returns (3DS) - September 15
Echo (PS4, PC) - September 19
Hidden Dragon Legend (PS4) - September 19
Marvel Vs. Capcom: Infinite (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - September 19
NBA 2K18 (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - September 19
Heat Signature (PC) - September 21
SteamWorld Dig 2 (Switch) - September 21
Dragon Ball: Xenoverse 2 (Switch) - September 22
The Lego Ninjago Movie Video Game (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - September 22
Pokémon Gold/Silver (3DS) - September 22
Pokkén Tournament Deluxe (Switch) - September 22
Project Cars 2 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - September 22
Raiders of the Broken Planet (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - September 22
Batman: The Enemy Within - Episode 2 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - September 26
Blue Reflection (PS4, PC) - September 26
Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony (PS4, Vita) - September 26
Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - September 26
Halo Wars 2: Awakening the Nightmare (Xbox One, PC) - September 26
Hob (PS4, PC) - September 26
Raid: World War 2 (PC) - September 26
Ruiner (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - September 26
Cuphead (Xbox One, PC) - September 29
Outcast: Second Contact (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
FIFA 18 (PS4, Xbox One Switch, PS3, Xbox 360, PC) - September 29
Gundam Versus (PS4) - September 29
Total War: Warhammer 2 (PC) - September 29
Star Fox 2 (SNES Classic) - September 29

October
Battle Chasers: Nightwar (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - October 3
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen (PS4, Xbox One) - October 3
Forza Motorsport 7 (Xbox One, PC) - October 3
A Hat in Time (PC) - October 5
Lady Layton: The Millionaire Ariadone's Conspiracy (3DS) - October 6
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions (3DS) - October 6
Middle-earth: Shadow of War (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - October 10
The Evil Within 2 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - October 13
GT Sport (PS4) - October 17
Elex (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - October 17
Etrian Odyssey 5: Beyond the Myth (3DS) - October 17
Rogue Trooper Redux (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - October 17
South Park: The Fractured But Whole (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - October 17
WWE 2K18 (PS4, Xbox One) - October 17
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition (PC) - October 19
Fire Emblem Warriors - October 20
Syberia (Switch) - October 20
Destiny 2 (PC) - October 24
Just Dance 2018 (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, Wii U, PS3, Xbox 360, PC) – October 24
Nights of Azure 2: Bride of the New Moon (PS4, Switch, PC) - October 24
Yomawari: Midnight Shadows (PS4, PC, Vita) - October 24
Road Rage (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - October 24
Assassin's Creed Origins (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - October 27
Super Mario Odyssey (Switch) - October 27
Wolfenstein: The New Colossus (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - October 27
Bubsy: The Woolies Strikes Back (PS4, PC) - October 31

November
Call of Duty: WWII (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - November 3
Sonic Forces (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - November 7
Super Lucky's Tale (Xbox One, PC) - November 7
Xbox One X System Launch - November 7
Mario Party: The Top 100 (3DS) - November 10
Need for Speed Payback (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - November 10
L.A. Noire Remastered (PS4, Xbox One, Switch)
Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - November 14
Rime (Switch) - November 14
Pokémon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon (3DS) - November 17
The Sims: Cats & Dogs (PC) - November 10
Star Wars Battlefront II (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - November 17
The Inpatient (PSVR) - November 22
Black Mirror (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - November 28
Resident Evil Revelations Collection (Switch) - November 28

December
Doom VFR (PSVR, Vive) - December 1
Gear Club (Switch) - December 1
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (Switch) - December 1
Dead Rising 4: Frank's Big Package (PS4) - December 5
Steep - Road to the Olympics (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - December 5
Bravo Team (PSVR) - December 6
Hello Neighbor (Xbox One, PC) - December 8
Fallout 4 VR (Vive) - December 12
Resident Evil 7: Gold Edition (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - December 12
Okami HD (PS4, Xbox One, PC) - December 12

 

Be sure to bookmark this page so you can return as the year's schedule continues to fill out!

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Gravity Rush 2's Online Servers Are Shutting Down This January

Gravity Rush 2 wasn't a stellar game, but it had a some fun online features. Players could take photos of treasure chests they found throughout the world and have them sent off to other players as clues to find those same chests, and take on challenges from other player as well. Unfortunately, a little over a year after the game's launch, no one will be able to engage in any of its online activities.

The news comes from Sony's Japanese PlayStation website (A representative from Sony Interactive Entertainment America confirmed the shutdown will also affect the United States)  Once the servers go down at 9pm Pacific time on January 19, players won't be able to send or receive challenges, view rankings, send or receive treasure hunts from other players, or photos. They also won't be able to obtain Dusty Tokens, which players earned through online activities to unlock new gestures, costumes, and more.

However, Sony is currently upping the number of Dusty Tokens players receive for those activities right up until the deadline, which should make it easier to acquire all of the Dusty Token rewards before January 19.

[Source: Gematsu]

 

Our Take
The online functionality was one of the best parts of Gravity Rush 2, so it's a bummer to see it go so soon. Although it's nice players will get more Dusty Tokens, players to buy or play the game after January 19 are out of luck.

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QWOP Followup Getting Over It With Bennett Foddy Wants To Hurt You

Just get over it already. Bennett Foddy, the developer behind the ragdoll track simulator we never knew we wanted, QWOP, released a trailer for his new game. It's meant to hurt us. 

The trailer for Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy centers around a man who, with his lower body stuck in a cauldron, must swing a hammer against the ground with QWOP-like levels of success in order to climb a mountain. It's a fun, ridiculous premise made better by animations that imply the controls are similar to QWOP's intentionally tricky design.

Smooth, lounge piano jazz plays behind the man's struggles, as Foddy intones a spoken word poem that explains his reason for creating the game. 

"Why did I make this?" Foddy ponders, only to answer tha question later in the trailer: "I created this game for a certain kind of person, to hurt them."

Expect the hurt to begin soon. Getting Over It With Bennett Foddy launches on the Humble Monthly Bundle on October 6 and on Steam in December.

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Seven New Titles Coming To Xbox Game Pass In October

Whether you like fighting games, platformers, or action-adventure games, Xbox Game Pass has something for you starting Oct. 1.

This month Microsoft added Super Street Fighter IV, Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell, State of Decay, The Bug Butcher, Costume Quest 2, Maldita Castilla EX – Cursed Castile, and Tower of Guns. Click on those links to see our reviews of the games.

The Xbox Game Pass service has been allowing gamers to download and play a selection of more than 100 Xbox 360 and Xbox One games for $9.99 a month since its launch in June.

The press release didn’t indicate if the seven new titles would be replacing any currently available on the Xbox Game Pass service.

[Source: Microsoft]

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