The fall video game season is always stacked, with a little bit for each game to enjoy. Our team looks ahead to what they are most looking forward to!
Just like we did with the movie side, today we take a look at the upcoming video games to be released in the latter part of 2022. From shooters to strategy and everything in between, there’s a lot to look forward to. Still, we’ve forced our gaming team to narrow it down to just FIVE games they’re most excited about playing for the rest of the year:
Jordan
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope – The combination of the Mushroom Kingdom with Ubisoft’s Rabbids seems absolutely ridiculous at first glance. In fact, when the first Mario + Rabbids game was revealed, I had virtually no interest. Fortunately, it turned out to be a phenomenal strategy title that brought together excellent gameplay and story in a style that worked wonders. As such, my hype for the sequel, Sparks of hope, is quite high. It looks even better than the previous game, and with the addition of new characters/powers I’ve already thought about the different strategies I can use.
Pokemon Scarlet/Violet – pokemon remains one of my all-time favorite franchises, and the changes made to the series Legend Arceus blew me away completely. It was everything I’ve wanted to see from the franchise for a while and Scarlet/Violet look to take that to another level. Between keeping the open world aspect, bringing back classic ideas (gyms, etc.) and offering new ways to explore, I can’t wait to fill up my PokéDex.
High in life – Normally I’m not a big fan of shooters (mainly because I’m bad at them), but High in life caught my attention immediately after its announcement. Coming from the ghosts behind it Rick and Morty, it just looks hilarious. The recent gameplay footage we saw at Gamescom also confirmed the idea that this won’t be your traditional shooter and I can’t wait to explore this new world.
skull bones – It is funny, skull bones has been on several “most anticipated” game lists from me pretty much since it was announced all the way back in 2017. While it looks quite different from how it was when it was first revealed, there’s a lot of potential in being able to rule the seas like a pirate. At the moment I’m especially curious if the game can live up to the hype after all these years of waiting.
Harvestella – Farming/RPG/life sim games are my jam. I love them and find myself spending more time on them than any other genre. My favorite franchise in this genre are the rune factory spell. Consider Harvestella is essentially set up to be Square Enix’s answer to those games… My hands are itching to play. I mean, the people behind the JRPG goodness of the Final Fantasy franchise combined with the gameplay elements of rune factory?! Sign me up!
Becky
Pokemon Scarlet/Violet – I had to take this year’s one of course pokemon games on the list of games I’m most looking forward to. pokemon has been one of my favorite games for years (even before I got a chance to play) and Scarlet and purple look like they could be the best editions yet. The new region looks incredible and of course I LOVE that the legends are turning into motorcycles!
God of War Ragnarok – Since the 2018 god of war blew me away I’m itching to see what’s coming and waiting for Ragnarok is almost finished. if Ragnarok delivers even half of what it promises while continuing the story of Kratos and Atreus, this could easily be one of the best games of the decade (I hope!). It’s so nice to see Kratos interacting with so many characters from Norse mythology, it will be interesting to see how the story develops.
The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me – fsilly story. After I played the quarry earlier this year I discovered that Supermassive Games has made a whole bunch of similar games, where it’s all a choice to get you through the story. Their latest game from the Dark Pictures Anthology, The devil in me, is coming out in a few months and it looks great in a grotesque and twisted way (and I mean that as a compliment). Ask me to survive a house of horrors based on one of history’s most infamous serial killers? I participate!
The Callisto protocol – I started slowly this year with horror games and as a result I found myself intrigued by and finally looking forward to it The Callisto protocol. This game comes from the same spirit that gave us Empty spacethat should tell you everything you need to know about The Callisto protocol. This looks like a horror game going up to 11, and I’m both excited and terrified to try it out.
AEW: Fight Forever – Although it is unlikely that AEW: Fight Forever will be able to launch before 2023, I have to end by mentioning this game as I have been following its development almost since its announcement and the growth the game has gone through since then is amazing. I like that the game doesn’t go for 100% realism in the character models (or at least that’s how it looks in the latest sneak peek we have), as that helps differentiate it from WWE’s 2K series of games. I really think this game is worth checking out because Kenny Omega, one of the wrestlers working on the project, is a hardcore gamer himself and wouldn’t let the game get close to players if he didn’t get it right. found.
Mat
Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope – I remember attending the Ubisoft E3 presentation when Shigeru Miyamoto jumped on stage to announce the first Mario + Rabbids game. At the time, it seemed like an odd choice, but playing the game it was easy to see why this partnership had come about. Now the turn-based strategy game is back with a new adventure that seems to take more inspiration from Super Mario Galaxy. I absolutely can’t wait to see what madness is in store and enjoy the addictive gameplay more.
One Piece Odyssey – As everyone knows, I am the resident A piece super fan. So of course One Piece Odyssey had to make my list. The game is scheduled to be released sometime in 2022 and will feature an original story from Eiichiro Oda, the creator of A piece, which takes the Straw Hat Pirates to a brand new island. Except it’s a A piece game, which is already a big plus in my book, the game also has turn-based combat (my favorite fighting style). I am so so so ready for this game!
God of War: Ragnarok – When 2022 started, many were penciled God of War: Ragnarok to become Game of the Year. Not for nothing, because the first game won a ridiculous amount of awards, including the most prestigious. Naturally, Elden Ring slowed down that hype early on but we can’t count God of War: Ragnarok just. Trailers have shown that this game seems just as special, if not more special, than its predecessor. if Ragnarok can move me in story and gameplay the same way as the first norwegian god of war game, then I will surely change my vote.
Sonic Limits – An extensive Sonic the hedgehog game?? Why shouldn’t I be excited? Sonic is set in a vast, mysterious land that seems to blend open world style with classic gameplay from Sonic. Just writing that sentence gave me so much energy. It’s been a long time since Sonic had a great game, Sonic Frontiers has the makings to be the first in a while.
Pokemon Scarlet/Violet – I wanted to be original and choose an obscure game, but come on. It’s a new Pokemon adventure with brand new pokemon get to know and catch. You better believe it makes this list! I’m still not sure if I want Sprigatito, Fuecoco or Quaxly, but they all seem like solid options. Hurry up, I will probably play this game multiple times to experience all 3 of them! I can not wait!
Dustin
GOAT Simulator 3 – This game has gotten my hype since their spoof of Dead Island 2 had been revealed. The original game and its expansions were just downright fun to play. There was really nothing to worry about, just go out and have fun doing some rather simplistic tasks that almost every game lets you do. I can’t wait to jump in front of cars again.
Hello Neighbor 2 – This series went from a rather simplistic hide and seek to a complete puzzle adventure that is super fun to play. The first game was exciting and the spin-off titles were pretty good too. I’m excited to continue the core story and see where things go, along with some intricate new puzzles to explore.
Gotham Knights – Batman Arkham games are some of my most favorite games to this day, so getting something new from a related franchise is exciting. I also just love the Batman universe, so it’s nice to explore a new area of that as well. This is one of the few games at recent gaming events that has really held my attention well.
Plague Story: Requiem – I love horror games and this has some aspects of horror built in but overall it seems like a thrilling continuation of the first plague story. The first game did a great job of presenting a historic moment in a new way, with great sound design, beautiful visuals and a compelling story… and the trailers for the new game look just as good. That rat scene at the last presentation, yeah, I’m excited.
Callisto protocol – I think this game and God of War: Ragnorak its just a given but like i said i love horror games and so this one won. Not only do I love horror games, but I also loved Empty space, and this game is like everything we wanted that franchise to be. Many modern horror games want to tone down the blood a bit for some reason, but this game looks like it spins and sprints in the opposite direction. I don’t think I’ve been this hyped for a game this generation.
Katy
Pokemon Scarlet/Violet – I’ve been a fan of for a lifetime pokemon and fell in love with Pokémon Arceus Legends, despite some legitimate (but minor, IMO) critiques. I’m excited to see that the next entry in the main series uses a lot of Legends’ mechanics and overall open world structure. The memes were great too. Still I will play so I can end up with both by default.
Harvest – The moment we heard that we were getting a life sim from Square Enix, I immediately put the game on my wish list. Exploration, farming, friendships and… Threats? I hope this takes what I love about Rune Factory and adds something fantastic to the genre.
Gotham Knights – Rocksteady may not be involved in Gotham Knights, but I hope WB Games Montréal knocks it out of the park with my favorite Bat family. The first looks and gameplay shown so far seem promising, and we’ve learned that there’s a 300-year history that describes how Gotham City grew into its fictional fame.
Bayonetta 3 – Our favorite Umbra Witch is finally back! It’s been 8 years bayonetta 2 came out on the Wii U and was later ported to the Switch.
This is really just the surface of the whole slew of great looking games launching in the final months of this year. In short, gamers have another great “season” of games to look forward to. If you could only choose five, which one would you choose?
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