With December finally upon us, it isn’t much of a surprise to see that there aren’t a whole lot of games releasing with the Holidays arriving shortly. However, much like last week, there are still a couple of titles to get excited for in this week’s lineup. The most anticipated one is easily Ubisoft’s The Crew, which hopes to revolutionize the whole social aspect of gaming with its always-online Racing world, while on the other hand we have games like Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker that simply wants to be fun no matter what. Also, titles such as Telltale’s Game of Thrones, Secret Ponchos and Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix are among some of the standout releases for this week.
Note: All of the dates and prices listed below are for North American territories. Also, keep in mind that this list is subject to change with new games potentially announced or launching this week without notice.
Tuesday December 2, 2014:
- Fantasy Hero: Unsigned Legacy
Platform: PlayStation Vita (Digital Only)
Price: $TBD
Fantasy Hero: Unsigned Legacy puts you in the shoes of one of four heroes, each with a playstyle consisting of slashing, wrestling, shooting or punching, in order to save the world from the Decoders. Also, the game supports co-op play, meaning you’ll be able to run around the massive world of this RPG with a full party of up to three other players. Although a price point has not been revealed by Arc System Works, the developer, a demo will be available on release day for you to try out.
- Final Horizon
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita – (Digital Only on Both Platforms)
Prices: $12.99 (Free for PlayStation Plus Members)
Described as a “Two Minute Tower Defense” experience, Final Horizon is a new take on the popular strategy genre that combines action-packed gameplay while also putting your strategist skills to the test. Its epic story will have you explore various planets and solar systems as you try to protect them from the evil Swarm.
- Game of Thrones – Episode 1: Iron From Ice
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox 360 (Xbox Versions Release on December 3), iOS (iOS Version Releases December 4) – (Digital Only on All Platforms)
Prices: $4.99 for an Episode, $24.99 for the Season Pass
Telltale Games is introducing its brand new episodic video game with Episode 1 of its Game of Thrones series. Although it will not have us play as well-known character from HBO’s popular television series, Telltale’s Game of Thrones focuses on House Forrester, a noble house from the North of Westoros that has always offered unswerving loyalty to the Starks. The game’s story will be told across five different points of view from members of House Forrester scattered across Westoros and Essos. Look for our review of the game later this week.
- Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix
Platform: PlayStation 3
Price: $39.99
Following the success of the Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix, Square Enix is releasing another HD remastered collection with Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix. This time around, 2.5 Remix includes Kingdom Hearts II – Final Mix, an HD remaster of the 2005 PlayStation 2 classic, Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep – Final Mix, a PlayStation 3 port of the Vita title, and Kingdom Hearts – Re:coded, the other portable Kingdom Hearts game that launched on the DS. You’ll be able to enjoy these three Kingdom Hearts experiences in high definition and with PlayStation Trophy support for you Trophy Hunters out there.
- Secret Ponchos
Platform: PlayStation 4
Price: $14.99 (Free for PlayStation Plus Members) – (Digital Only)
Though it is currently available through Early Access on PC, Secret Ponchos is seeing its console debut on PlayStation 4 this week, meaning you’ll be able to enjoy the vastly unique Wild West-inspired standoffs in 1v1 or 4v4 forms. Plus, if you are a PlayStation Plus member, you’ll be able to download the game to your console for free.
- The Crew
Platforms: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, PC
Price: $59.99
The Crew is Ubisoft’s open-world online Racing game that spans across all of the United States. Yes, you can drive from coast to coast in The Crew and enjoy the multitude of single-player and co-op racing missions you’ll encounter during your road trips. Take note that, even if the game supports single-player, you’ll need an Internet connection in order to fully experience what The Crew has to offer.
Wednesday December 3, 2014:
- Chivalry: Medieval Warfare
Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 – (Digital Only on Both Platforms)
Price: $14.99
Chivalry: Medieval Warfare is a Combat game that is entirely based around melee fights that can be played in a Third-Person or in a First-Person perspective. What started as a simple Half-Life 2 mod saw its full release in 2012 and now it is hitting the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 platforms this week. With seven game modes to choose from, as well as four different playable character classes, it will be interesting to see how well Chivalry: Medieval Warfare transfers to the console space, given that it was developed for PC initially.
Thursday December 4, 2014:
- Dead State
Platform: PC
Price: $29.99 (Digital Only)
Seeing its full release out of Early Access, Dead State is a Turn-Based RPG set during a zombie apocalypse that involves base building and managing, tactical combat and a narrative-driven survival story. Fortifying shelters, scouting for food and upgrades, interacting with other factions, and maintaining order within your group will be some of the main tasks you’ll have to accomplish in Dead State.
- Fat Chicken
Platform: PC (Digital Only)
Price: $9.99
Another game is seeing its release outside of Early Access, this time it’s Relevant Games’ Fat Chicken, and yes, it involves a fat chicken. Referred to as a Reverse Tower Defense game, Fat Chicken has you build a factory farm while fending off pesky protesters. It has a huge Campaign spanning across 13 different U.S. locations and 26 challenging levels.
Friday December 5, 2014:
- Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
Platform: Wii U
Price: $39.99
Remember Captain Toad? He’s the adventure-seeking Toad character that had a couple of minigames involving his perils in last year’s Super Mario 3D World. Well, it turns out that, over a year later, Nintendo has made an entire game based around the mushroom-headed character’s star-hunting journey. We will have a review up for Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker in the days following the game’s release, but, in the meantime, you can check out our preview of the title right here.
- NES Remix Pack
Platform: Wii U
Price: $29.99
Compiling both NES Remix 1 & NES Remix 2 onto a single disc or download, NES Remix Pack will allow you to play byte-sized challenges of over 25 retro Nintendo Entertainment System titles to your heart’s content. Featuring chunks of games like Super Mario Bros., Excite Bike and The Legend of Zelda, NES Remix Pack is a fun party game that will test your skills with its ever-increasing difficulty.
- Ultimate NES Remix
Platform: 3DS
Price: $29.99
Much like its Wii U counterpart, Ultimate NES Remix mashes-up the challenges of NES Remix 1 & 2 on your 3DS for the first time. You’ll be able to tackle these challenges on the go, or practice them before attempting the highest score possible on the Wii U version.
Are you planning on getting some games from this list this week? If so, let us know which ones in the comments below and, as always, stay tuned to Gamer Headlines for all things gaming.
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