While there’s never a shortage of intriguing video games on the market, we’ve got the round up of the most hotly anticipated upcoming releases. Between movie tie-ins, like Guardians of the Galaxy, to old stand-bys, like “Mario Kart,” the industry continues to impress with bold story lines, breathtaking graphics and addicting virtual realities.
In April, we see the release of games like “Outlast II,” the successor to the surprise horror-hit “Outlast,” this time set in the Arizona desert as you investigate a murder. For PC, there’s the hotly anticipated “Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III,” which is finally returning over a decade after the original.
In May, indie-shooter game “Strafe” finally sees its release, after well surpassing its Kickstarter goal. And DC pulls out its big guns with “Injustice 2,” which includes all their big-name heroes and villains, with a twist — you can now personalize them.
APRIL 2017
Yooka-Laylee
Release Date: April 11th
Platforms: PS4, XB1, PC
Cost: $39.99
Rating: E
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series Ep.1 – Tangled Up In Blue
Release Date: April 18th
Platforms: PS4, XB1, PC, IOS
Cost: $4.99 (Digital Download)
Rating: T
First announced at the Game Awards last year, the game follows the Guardians gang after they discover an ancient relic, which they all have their own reasons to covet — as does a formidable enemy. This is sure to tide you over before Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 hits theaters on May 5th.
Dragon Quest Heroes II
Related Stories
Release Date: April 25th
Platforms: PS4
Cost: $59.99
Rating: T
Outlast II
Release Date: April 25th
Platforms: PS4, XB1, PC
Cost: TBA
Rating: ESRB M
Puyo Puyo Tetris
Release Date: April 25th
Platforms: PS4, NS
Cost: $39.99
Rating: RP
Syberia 3
Release Date: April 25th
Platforms: PS4, PC, XB1, NS
Cost: $39.99
Rating: T
Sniper Ghost Warrior 3
Release Date: April 25th
Platforms: PC PS4 XB1
Cost: $59.99
This first-person shooter game is the third in the series, but the first to showcase a AAA production effort. It also showcases an open-world, which players can freely explore.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III
Release Date: April 27th
Platforms: PC
Cost: $59.99
Rating: RP
Little Nightmares
Release Date: April 28th
Platforms: PC, PS4, XB1
Cost: $34.99
Rating: RP
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Release Date: April 28th
Platforms: NS
Cost: $59.99
Rating: E
This version comes with a revised battle mode, and allows you to race up to four other players. It includes returning fan-favorites, such as King Boo, Dry Bones and Bowser Jr, as well as all-new guest characters, the inklings.
MAY 2017
GNOG
Release Date: May 2nd
Platforms: PS4
Cost: $14.99
Rating: E
Prey
Release Date: May 5th
Platforms: PC, PS4, XB1
Cost: $59.99
Rating: RP
Strafe
Release Date: May 9th
Platforms: PC, PS4
Cost: TBA
Rating: RP
Injustice 2
Release Date: May 16th
Platforms: PS4, XB1, Android, IOS
Cost: $59.96
Rating: T
The game stars the best of the best of DC’s heroes and villains, as the sequel to “Injustice: Gods Among Us.” On top of its huge selection, players are also allowed to personalize their characters. Cinematic gaming at its very best.
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Release Date: May 19th
Platforms: 3DS
Cost: $39.99
Rating: RP
RIME
Release Date: May 26th
Platforms: PC, PS4, XB1
Cost: $29.99
Rating: E
Star Trek: Bridge Crew
Release Date: May 30th
Platforms: PC, PS4
Cost: $59.99
Rating: RP
JUNE
Tekken 7
Release Date: June 2nd
Platforms: PC, PS4, XB1
Cost: $59.99
Rating: T
Wipeout Omega Collection
Release Date: June 6th
Platforms: PS4
Cost: TBA
Rating: RP
Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood
Release Date: June 20th
Platforms: PS4, PC
Cost: $39.99
Rating: RP
Valkyria Revolution
Release Date: June 27th
Platforms: PS4, XB1, Vlta
Cost: $39.99
Rating: RP