There aren’t a lot of interesting games releasing this week. Most of this week’s line-up consists of re-releases of older games or ports of other titles such as Metal Gear Solid 4 and Ground Zeroes, Oddworld: Munch’s Oddyssey, Loadout and Guilty Gear Xrd –SIGN-. I personally, won’t be playing any of these titles as my gaming backlog is absolutely ridiculous right now, but it’s great to see games releasing even if the Holiday season is almost upon us. Anyways, here is the list of games launching throughout the week of December 15, 2014.
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 16, 2014:
- Elite: Dangerous
Platform: PC (Digital Only)
Price: $59.99
Elite: Dangerous is the fourth installment in the Space Adventure, Trading and Combat Simulator from Frontier Developments. After the franchise’s ten-year-long absence, the latest effort promises an experience unlike any other with a 1:1 open world galaxy where players can take on multiple trading, bounty-hunting, piracy and assassination missions. Its open-ended gameplay is truly Elite: Dangerous’ main hook as the player’s action will constantly affect the persistent universe present in the game. Though it is only releasing on PC this week, expect it to launch on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in the future.
- Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN-
Platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3
Price: $59.99 for the PlayStation 4 Standard Version, $49.99 for the PlayStation 3 Standard Version, $79.99 for the PlayStation 4 Limited Edition, $69.99 for the PlayStation 3 Limited Edition
Making its shift from the arcades to the consoles, Guilty Gear Xrd –SIGN- is the fifth installment in the popular Fighting game franchise that builds on the same action-packed style and combat that was established throughout the previous iterations of the series. The console version features two brand new playable character that will only be accessible through DLC as well as a new boss character.
- Loadout
Platform: PlayStation 4 (Digital Only)
Price: Free-to-Play
Loadout, the outrageously over-the-top Shooter, is making its way to PS4 this week, following its initial launch on PC earlier this year. Players will now be able to take part in the Multiplayer-only action that features billions of weapon combinations, a unique player progression system and two game types fit for casual and competitive play. Additionally, PlayStation Plus members will be able to download the SuperFan Bonus Pack that adds alternate skins for Axl, T-Bone and Helga for free.
- Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
Platform: PlayStation 3 (Digital Only)
Price: $19.99
Guns of the Patriots is the final entry in the Solid Snake saga. Although it was originally released six years ago, PS3 users can now purchase the digital version of the critically acclaimed Kojima title. Take note, you’ll need 30GB of space in your system to play the digital download of MGS4.
- Oddworld: Munch’s Oddyssey HD
Platform: PlayStation Vita (Digital Only)
Price: $9.99
The HD remastering of Oddworld: Munch’s Oddyssey is hitting the Vita this week, following the recent remastering of New N’ Tasty that was released earlier this Summer. As Munch, you’ll have to save your friends that have been taken as test creatures. You’ll be meeting up with another Oddworld main protagonist, Abe, to take down the Glukkon organization.
- Raven’s Cry
Platform: PC (Digital Only)
Price: $56.95(+10% Discount if Pre-Ordered)
After numerous delays, Raven’s Cry is officially launching on PC this week. Players will embark on an adventure that is all about vengeance as Christopher Raven, the main protagonist, sets out to find his family’s killer throughout the Caribbean 17th Century. Although its core gameplay is based around standard RPG conventions, Raven’s Cry’s most interesting element is with its Fear and Notoriety systems that react to your actions and choices.
- Super Mega Baseball
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 – (Digital Only on Both Platforms)
Price: $19.99 (Cross-Buy)
Super Mega Baseball is an over-the-top Arcade game based on the popular sport of Baseball. Even if it is presented as this light-hearted and comical experience, it takes itself very seriously with its realistic physics, responsive and fast gameplay, unique leveling system, and robust team customization component.
- Tetris Ultimate
Platform: PlayStation 4, Xbox One (Xbox One Version Releases on December 17) –(Digital Only on Both Platforms)
Price: $TBD
PS4 & Xbox One users can finally play multiple variants of the legendary Puzzle game with Tetris Ultimate. It features six game modes in Marathon, Endless, Ultra, Sprint, Battle and Battle Ultimate, all in glorious 1080p/60FPS with no load times. Xbox One users: take note, Tetris Ultimate releases on the 17th instead of the 16th.
Thursday December 18, 2014:
- Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes
Platform: PC (Digital Only)
Price: $TBD
It only took nine months, but PC owners can finally enjoy Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, the short mission teaser that acts as a prologue to Hideo Kojima’s Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. While infiltrating the Omega Base, you’ll get a sneak peek at Kojima’s biggest project yet, which introduces brand new stealth mechanics and a story set after the events of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker.
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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