After a scorching summer filled with a surprising number of new game releases, September has arrived and the crazy season officially begins. In the countdown to Christmas, publishers are rushing to release all their heavy-hitters for PS5, PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC. This includes a remake of a legendary PlayStation game, the latest installment in the FIFA series, plus a colorful multiplayer shooter for Nintendo Switch.
Gerda – A Flame in Winter (September 1 for PC and Nintendo Switch)…
Gerda – A Flame in Winter, a unique story-driven adventure game set in occupied Denmark during World War II, is the latest release from the creators of Life is Strange.
While the gameplay and visual style are a little different from Life is Strange, fans can still expect an in-depth storytelling experience where every choice matters. Inspired by real events, this powerful new release should not be missed by fans who appreciate strong writing and elaborate characters. How far would you go to protect your loved ones?
Last of Us Part I (September 2 for PS5)…
The original PS3 release of The Last of Us set a new benchmark in interactive storytelling and characterization – so much so that despite launching in 2013, it arguably still needs improvement.
Fast-forward to 2022, and Naughty Dog has brought the hugely influential game back to the PS5, complete with a host of visual improvements, audio tweaks, and accessibility features, not to mention the excellent Left Behind expansion.
The £70 price tag makes The Last of Us Part I PS5 remake a hard sell for fans of the original, despite all the upgrades. However, if you’ve never played The Last of Us, the Naughty Dog remake is an absolute must-have masterpiece.
NBA 2K23 (September 9 on PlayStation, Xbox and PC)…
The annual basketball sim returns with a brand new game mode that showcases the best of Michael Jordan. The Jordan Challenges capture key moments from the GOAT’s storied career, complete with exclusive insight from the man himself.
While the Jordan Challenges will provide fans with a fun diversion, the real flesh and bones of the game can be found in modes like MyCareer and MyTeam, which feature all the roster changes and quality-of-life improvements you’d expect from the NBA 2K franchise.
Splatoon 3 (September 9 on Nintendo Switch)…
While most shooters are dull, gray affairs set in dilapidated war zones, Splatoon 3 is a much more colorful prospect where the goal isn’t to destroy your enemies, but to cover each map with as much paint as possible.
Splatoon 3 ups the ante and introduces triple team battles into the mix for a much more chaotic experience. That’s in addition to an expanded Salmon Run game mode, where players must work together to overcome obstacles and defeat massive bosses.
If you are a newcomer to the series, you can learn the ropes with the brand new story mode, which gives players all new items, weapons and customization options.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 beta (September 16 on PlayStation/September 23 on PlayStation, Xbox and PC)…
While the full game won’t be released until the end of October, Call of Duty fans can get a taste of Modern Warfare 2’s multiplayer experience by checking out the September beta.
The multiplayer beta will take place over two weekends and will begin on September 16, when it will be playable for PlayStation pre-order customers. It will continue the same weekend for all PlayStation users, before opening the following weekend for Xbox and PC users.
As part of the beta, fans can expect a “robust multiplayer experience” with 6v6 gameplay across a variety of large and small maps. That’s in addition to several in-game rewards, which can be easily redeemed by playing the beta before launch. Expect even more surprises to be announced at an upcoming Call of Duty Next event in September.
Return to Monkey Island (September 19 on PC and Nintendo Switch)…
Combining diabolical puzzles with iconic characters and hilarious lyrics, the original Monkey Island is one of the most influential games in the adventure genre. It may come as no surprise that the series returns in 2022, when creator Ron Gilbert introduces Guybrush Threepwood to a new generation of players.
The sequel is set many years after the events of LeChuck’s Revenge, with our hero adrift and unfulfilled, who never found the secret of Monkey Island. The surprising new sequel is said to bring classic point-and-click gameplay to modern platforms, not to mention context-sensitive interactions, reactive dialogue trees, and an intuitive inventory system.
Session Skate Sim (September 22 on PlayStation, Xbox and PC)…
After the successful return of the Tony Hawk franchise in 2020, it’s high time fans of the genre were treated to a brand new skateboarding game for modern systems.
Largely considered the spiritual successor to the Skate series, Session Skate Sim plays it through relatively straight, utilizing dual stick controls to represent each of your skater’s feet. With a realistic physics engine, the real challenge of the game is to successfully transfer your weight to build speed and perform those tricks.
With iconic locations like San Francisco, New York and Philadelphia, not to mention a whole host of customization options, Session Skate Sim should keep you entertained for hours.
Tunic (September 27 on PS4 and PS5)…
Already available on Xbox and PC, Tunic is finally making its debut on PlayStation consoles, and it’s not to be missed. This action-adventure release pays tribute to classic Legend of Zelda games and is set in a mysterious land full of ancient powers and deadly monsters.
What I really like about Tunic is the unique way you can discover its secrets. By finding pages of the manual you will discover battle tips, dungeon maps and puzzle solutions. Needless to say it’s worth exploring.
FIFA 23 (September 30 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch)…
Truly the end of an era, FIFA 23 is the last EA game to feature the FIFA branding. Starting next year, Electronic Arts will return with a new football franchise called EA Sports FC.
FIFA 23 offers fans plenty of new features and updates to hold onto, including two World Cup modes – for the upcoming Men’s World Cup in Qatar and next year’s Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Not only that, but women’s football leagues will be playable for the very first time, crossplay between PlayStation, Xbox and PC is finally added and some big changes are coming for FUT which not only refreshes the team spirit system but also a new mode called FUT Moments.
While the game launches on September 30, Ultimate Edition owners will be able to play the game a few days early, so stay tuned for early access updates.
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