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Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition

Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition is an updated version of the original 2016 title which brings numerous improvements to the lukewarmly received game. Among these are the new Arcade and Extra Battle modes, new V-Trigger moves, a redesigned UI, and all the Season 1 and Season 2 DLC characters, for the price of $39.99 on PlayStation 4 or Steam.

Existing Street Fighter 5 owners will have their version of the game automatically updated with the new features, although that does not include the DLC characters, which can be unlocked using in-game currency.

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Monster of the Deep: Final Fantasy XV

Monster of the Deep: Final Fantasy XV is a virtual reality fishing game developed by Square Enix exclusively for the PSVR. Like the title suggests, it is based in the Final Fantasy XV universe, and has the player interact with Noctis, Ignis, Gladiolus, Prompto, and other characters as they travel around picturesque waterfronts and catch fish.

The game offers a story mode which eventually leads to an action-packed showdown with the titular Monster of the Deep, as well as a free fishing mode which allows the player to kick back and relax. There also are fishing challenges and tournaments.

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Star Wars: Battlefront II Pre-Order Bonuses

EA’s latest installment in the Battlefront franchise brings improvements across the board, most notably a proper single-player campaign and a revamped multiplayer. The campaign’s story is told from the perspective of the Imperials and picks up right at the end of The Return of the Jedi; it is centered around an elite squad commander Iden Versio, who vows revenge on the Rebels following the destruction of the second Death Star.

The multiplayer in Battlefront II spans the entire Star Wars timeline and includes playable heroes from the prequels as well as the new trilogy. The game retains the original reboot’s 20 vs 20 multiplayer mode, but expands it to include “galactic-scale” space combat, a feature that was much requested by the fans. There is also a split-screen co-op for two players, exclusive to the consoles.

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The Sims 4

The Sims 4, the popular life simulation game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts, is coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in November this year. While it has been out for Microsoft Windows since 2014, it has been an even longer time since a Sims title was last released for consoles.

The game is currently available for pre-order in Standard ($49.99) as well as a premium “Deluxe Party” ($59.99) editions, the contents of which are detailed after the jump. In addition to the base game, the console version of The Sims 4 will include additional content that was added post-launch, according to EA.

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LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 is an action-adventure game developed by Traveller’s Tales and published by Warner Bros. It retains the core gameplay mechanics of its well-received predecessor, with the player controlling various Marvel characters with unique powers.

The villain threatening the Lego Marvel universe in this installment is the time-traveling Kang the Conqueror. The player can manipulate time through the game’s main hub, Chronopolis, and play as heroes from different eras and realities, as well as travel through locations featured in Marvel settings such as Ancient Egypt, Old West, Sakaar, Planet Hulk, Xandar, and New York City in 2099.

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Need for Speed Payback

Need for Speed Payback is a racing game developed by Ghost Games and published by EA. Its story centers around three distinct characters who team up to take down a criminal cartel that controls most of the fictional Fortune Valley the game is set in. As a much-requested feature from the series’ fans, the single-player campaign can be played offline.

As expected of a NFS installment, it also offers an open-world environment, an extensive roster of cars (including the brand new BMW M5), cop pursuits, and, new to the franchise, high-stakes heist missions. Payback also boasts the deepest car customization in the series thus far, according to the developer. The players will find scrapped vehicles and parts as they explore the Fortune Valley, and build their perfect car from the ground up.

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Sonic Forces

Sonic Forces is the latest installment in Sega’s most popular action platformer franchise. It combines three gamestyles: Classic Sonic, which is played in a side-scrolling 2D view; Modern Sonic with 3D levels similar to those in Sonic Colors or Sonic Generations; and, lastly, Hero Character stages played with a custom character. There also are Tag Team levels, where Sonic and the hero character work together.

When it comes to creating their own character, the player may pick one of the seven archetypes, each with its own special ability, and then further customize their avatar with costumes and accessories. In fact, some exclusives costumes are offered as a pre-order bonus – more on that after the jump.

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Call of Duty: WWII Pre-Order Bonuses

Developed by Sledgehammer Games and published by Activision, Call of Duty: WWII returns to the series’ roots. Starting with the D-Day landing in Normandy, the players will step into the shoes of private Ronald “Red” Daniels of the US 1st Infantry Division, and battle through Europe in faithfully reproduced locations, experiencing the bonds of brotherhood between common men, and the unforgiving nature of the bloodiest war in history.

On top of the single-player campaign, Call of Duty: WW2 offers a standalone co-op featuring Nazi Zombies and adrenaline-filled gameplay. The game also has traditional multiplayer with “visceral, boots-on-the-ground combat”, according to the publisher. The virtual lobby from Advanced Warfare has been evolved into Headquarters, a social space which offers new ways to interact and socialize with online friends and the CoD community. Another new addition to the franchise is the narrative-driven War mode, which features asymmetric gameplay with unique objectives for each team.

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Summon Night 6: Lost Borders

Summon Night 6: Lost Borders is a tactical RPG developed by Media.Vision, and published by Gaijinworks outside Japan. The game takes place in Fillujah, a Cocoon World enveloped by a mysterious barrier where the three main characters – Raj, Amu and Ist – live in virtual isolation. This changes when strangers from another worlds begin appearing from the sky.

The game is notable for its huge (50+) character cast, emotional story, and a fully 3D battle system. It is also the first installment in the Summon Night series to boast HD graphics.

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Assassin’s Creed Origins

Assassin’s Creed Origins is an open-world action RPG set in Ancient Egypt. Like its name suggests, the game depicts the beginnings of the Assassin Brotherhood. Its protagonist is Bayek, the last warrior of the Medjay order, who have served as agents of the pharaoh and protected Egypt from threats for centuries until the Greek dynasty of Ptolemies took over. His wife Aya is also playable in certain missions.

Unlike the previous Assassin’s Creed installments, Origins features a RPG-like skill tree divided into Warrior, Hunter, and Seer categories. Bayek can wield weapons like sickle swords, dual daggers, iron spears, maces and scepters, bows, and, naturally, the signature Hidden Blade. A crafting and customization system allows Bayek to improve his gear, and the Hidden Blade in particular receives many upgrades as he progresses through the story.

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Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is a first-person shooter developed by MachineGames and published by Bethesda. The game picks up right after the events in The New Order, and centers around returning protagonist BJ Blazkowicz igniting a revolution in the Nazi-ruled America with help from some new allies. The Freedom Chronicles DLC, the introductory part of which is included as a pre-order bonus, also allows you to play as other American freedom fighters. According to Bethesda, there’s new high-tech weaponry, improved dual wielding, and more brutal ways to take down your enemies.

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Nights of Azure 2: Bride of the New Moon

Nights of Azure 2: Bride of the New Moon is a fantasy action RPG developed by Gust and published by Koei Tecmo. The game’s storyline has been described as a “gothic fairy tale”. Alushe Anatoria, the protagonist of the first title, makes a return as a resurrected half-demon, and strives to rescue her childhood friend Liliana who was chosen to become the Bride of Time, a sacrifice to save the world from the evil Moon Queen. Aiding Alushe in her battles are “Lilies”, partners with whom she can build deeper bonds and awaken their latent abilities, as well as “Servans”, tamed demons with diverse and useful powers.

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Rugby 18

Rugby 18 is a rugby union simulator developed by French studio Eko Software and published by Bigben for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and on Steam. As rugby titles are far and few in between compared to other sports, it is notable for being the first to release on current-gen consoles.

Rugby 18 features all the best teams of the 2017-2018 season from RBS 6 Nations, AVIVA Premiership Rugby, Guinness PRO14, PRO D2, and more. According to the developer, the game offers 2,000 faithfully recreated players, realistic field damage, dynamic replays, and intuitive controls. There are online and offline Quick Match, Career, Tournament, Season, and Weekly Match modes, and it is possible to create your own team.

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Gran Turismo Sport Pre-Order Bonuses

Gran Turismo Sport is a racing game developed by Polyphony Digital and published by Sony for their PS4 platform. Like the previous installments in the series, the game aims to provide a realistic driving experience and accurately recreated high-performance cars. Campaign, Sports, and Arcade modes are included with both online and offline play. GT Sport is also fully compatible with the PlayStation VR headset.

What’s new in the upcoming title is a focus on structured competitive play and eSports. There will be two FIA-sanctioned online championships, one for countries and the other for manufacturers, with the winners awarded at the FIA’s annual prize-giving ceremony in Paris just like real drivers are. Not only that, players will be able to earn a Digital Race License recognized by real-world motorsport clubs in 22 different countries, according to the game’s producer and professional racer Kazunori Yamauchi.

Gran Turismo Sport is now available on GamerSaloon – Where Gamers Play for Real Money.

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The Fractured But Whole is a sequel to the 2014 comedy RPG, The Stick of Truth. The New Kid returns as the protagonist, and this time the boys are playing superheroes. Players create their own hero, choosing from several classes and customizing their appearance, and join the Coon and Friends to fight crime which has been on the rise in the town. There is also a competing group, Freedom Pals, which split off from Cartman’s organization resulting in a civil war between the superheroes.

South Park: The Fractured But Whole makes the combat more complex by adding a tactical grid, which means the players now have to mind their positioning and use the environment to their advantage. Also new to the game is a crafting system which allows the players to create their own equipment.

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WWE 2K18

WWE 2K18 is the nineteenth installment in the WWE wrestling game series, which like its recent predecessors is developed by Yuke’s and Visual Concepts, and published by 2K Sports. Unlike the franchise’s preceding titles, it won’t be released for the previous-gen consoles, and the system requirements for the PC version are said to have gone up significantly.

The game features the Monday Night Raw ace, 31-year-old Seth Rollins on its cover. With the tagline of “Be Like No One”, the publisher promises hard-hitting action, stunning graphics, drama, excitement, and everything players have come to love in WWE 2K. There is a total of 46 playable wrestlers in the upcoming game.

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Dungeons 3

Dungeons 3 is a dungeon management game developed by Realmforge Studios and published by Kalypso Media. Unlike in the previous installment, you play as a new character, dark elf priestess Thalya, who was enticed by the Dungeon Lord to become his chief lieutenant.

The game involves creating a dungeon, filling it with deadly traps and monsters, and fighting off the invading do-gooders. There is also an RTS mode – a revamped version of the one seen in Dungeons 2 – where the player leads their terrifying armies out of the dungeon and against the heroes in the overworld.

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The Evil Within 2

The Evil Within 2 is a survival horror game developed by Japanese studio Tango Gameworks and published by Bethesda. It picks up three years after the events in the first instalmment, with the protagonist Sebastian Castellanos forced to partner with Mobius and re-enter the nightmarish world of STEM to save his believed-to-be-dead daughter, Lily.

According to Bethesda, the sequel offers a more flexible pacing, allowing the players to explore as much – or as little – as they like before delving back into the main storyline. Besides the usual assortment of creepy enemies, Sebastian will also have to contend with his own personal demons, as well as sadistic humans who would use STEM to satisfy their depraved urges.

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Middle-earth: Shadow of War Pre-Order Bonuses

Monolith Productions is working on a sequel to Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, the award-winning action-adventure game set in Tolkien’s universe. Titled Middle-earth: Shadow of War, the upcoming game is set between the events in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings and features ranger Talion and wraith Celebrimbor, returning characters from the previous installment. Wielding a new Ring of Power, the two will confront Sauron and his Ringwraiths, and lead massive armies to conquer Mordor.

The game will be out on current-gen consoles and Steam. It is an Xbox Play Anywhere title, allowing Xbox One and Windows 10 gamers to play on both platforms with a single purchase.

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Raiden V: Director’s Cut

Raiden V: Director’s Cut is a vertical-scrolling shooter, or a shmup, where players take control of one of the three powerful aircraft (Azuma, Spirit of Dragon, or Moulin Rouge) and do combat against countless waves of enemies, upgrading their weapons along the way. Unlike the previous installments in the series, it names many real-world locations.

As Raiden V has already been released on Xbox One in the West back in 2016, this article is concerning specifically the upcoming release on PlayStation 4 and Steam.

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