It’s finally going to happen, 2022 is starting to pile up with big, new video game releases. September brings with it the heavy hitters of The Last of Us Part I, Splatoon 3, NBA 2K23 and FIFA 23, but it also marks some exciting left of the field stuff like the version 1.0 releases of Ooblets, Temtem and Grounded as well as some food for Square Enix tragedies in the form of The DioField Chronicle and Valkyrie Elysium.
Follow our advice and see how much you’re committing this month – October is going to be a monster.
Ooblets
Platform: PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One
Publication date: Thursday September 1, 2022
A life simulation game that brings together farming elements seen in games like Story of seasons and Stardew Valley with the mechanics for collecting and fighting creatures of pokemon.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R
Platform:PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Publication date: Friday September 2, 2022
Collecting content from the first eight-story arcs of the long-running manga series, All Star Battle R is a fighting game that remasters the original 2013 game with additional included and paid content. It also includes crossplay between Xbox and Steam, which is cool.
The cheapest agentj: $74.90 with free shipping
The Last of Us Part I
Platform: Playstation 5
Publication date: Friday September 2, 2022
Built from the ground up for PlayStation 5, The Last Of Us Part I brings the much loved 2013 action-adventure game into the modern era. Players can expect not only better visuals, but also better AI.
The cheapest agenty: $98 with free shipping
LEGO Brawls
Platform: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and iOS
Publication date: Friday September 2, 2022
Imagine Smash Bros, but you can make the character yourself from LEGO. That’s what LEGO Brawls is. The game is a 4v4 platform fighter and uses LEGO styles from Ninjago to Jurassic World.
Biomutant
Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Publication date: Tuesday September 6, 2022
This month, Experiment 101’s controversial action-adventure game is making the jump to the newer consoles. Although it is a free update, players can experience the world in native 4K, up to 60FPS and more.
The cheapest agenty: $49 with free shipping
Temtem
Platform: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Publication date: Tuesday September 6, 2022
Imagine that pokemon was an MMORPG. That’s what Temtem is. Released for early access two years ago, the final game will be released for most platforms this month.
The cheapest agentj: $69 with free shipping
The Tomorrow Children: Phoenix Edition
Platform: Playstation 4
Publication date: Tuesday September 6, 2022
The Tomorrow Children features a team of players who take part in a Soviet Union-themed dystopia to build a nation, similar to games like Death Stranding. Playing like a dystopian Minecraft, the Phoenix Edition brings the game back from its 2017 PlayStation 4 discontinuation, as well as tweaks to allow it to be played offline.
Train Sim World 3
Platform: PC, Playstation 4, Xbox One
Publication date: Tuesday September 6, 2022
With a new dynamic weather system and passengers that also react to the weather, Train Sim World 3 seems to raise the bar in almost every way. As much as you can, really.
Steel Rising
Platform: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Publication date: Thursday September 8, 2022
From the team that brought us Greedfall comes Steelrising. It plays similarly to Dark Souls and offers challenging battles against the backdrop of the French Revolution in Paris. You play as Aegis, one of the robots in King Louis’ army, as you rebel to change the tide of history.
NBA 2K23
Platform: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Publication date: Friday September 9, 2022
While these games come out every year, this year NBA 2K23 aims to improve player AI and controls to ensure everyone gets a fair chance. And Michael Jordan is back, which is cool, right?
The cheapest agenty: $68 (last generation) / $82.90 (current generation) with free shipping
Splatoon 3
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Publication date: Friday September 9, 2022
Splatoon 3, the third game in one of Nintendo’s newest franchises, looks to build on the already strong foundation the first two games provide. New in Splatoon 3 is a brand new single-player mode, which explores the return of select mammals in a new location called Alterna.
The cheapest agentj: $69 with free shipping
XIII
Platform: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Publication date: Tuesday September 13, 2022
Two years ago, a much-maligned 2003 remake of the game was released. Now publisher Microids is committed to giving the game the remake it deserves. XIII, recreated for the second time by a completely different team, will be the definitive way to experience the classic.
The cheapest agentj: $69 with free shipping
Outer Wilderness
Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Publication date: Thursday September 15, 2022
Indie darling Outer Wilds is finally making the jump to newer consoles, allowing players to explore the Outer Wilds for themselves in higher resolutions and framerates.
Return to Monkey Island
Platform: PC, Nintendo Switch
Publication date: Monday, September 19, 2022
Aside from the controversial artistic direction, Return To Monkey Island aims to capture the humor and charm of Monkey Island to bring us a brand new story in the Guybrush Threepwood saga.
The Diofield Chronicle
Platform: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Publication date: Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Imagine if XCOM and Final Fantasy had a child. As concise as that comparison may be, The Diofield Chronicle seems to combine real-time strategy gameplay with turn-based combat to offer something unique.
The cheapest agenty: $70.90 with Free Shipping
Session: Skate Sim
Platform: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Publication date: Tuesday September 22, 2022
Considered by many to be a spiritual successor to Skate, Session is an open-ended skate simulator.
Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo
Platform: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Publication date: Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Loosely based on the work of Alfred Hitchcock, with a clear focus on Vertigo, this adventure game lets you play as a man in therapy to discover the mysterious after-effects of a car accident.
The cheapest agentj: $69 with free shipping
grounded
Platform: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Publication date: Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Grounded is finally leaving early access and bringing a host of improvements. Expect more boss fights and more creatures as you tackle the game’s brand new story mode with up to three other friends.
Life is Strange: Arcadia Bay Collection
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Publication date: Tuesday, September 27, 2022
A highly anticipated collection that brings together Life Is Strange and Life Is Strange: Before The Storm in their best versions on Nintendo Switch.
The cheapest agenty: $54.90 with free shipping
Valkyrie Elysium
Platform: PC, Playstation 4, Playstation 5
Publication date: Thursday, September 29, 2022
A new installment in a series known for its melancholy atmosphere, Elysium is the third home console installment in the series. It is an action-based RPG rather than the turn-based systems used by its predecessors.
The cheapest agentj: $74.90 with free shipping
FIFA 23
Platform: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Publication date: Friday September 30, 2023
Another year, another FIFA game. This time around, the game offers full crossplay across generations, as well as ongoing evolutions from the animation improvements introduced last year. Get ready, because it’s probably EA’s last mentioned FIFA game.
The cheapest agenty: $68 (last generation) / $74.90 (current generation) with free shipping
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