Deadpool – November 17th
This is a remastered version of Activision’s Deadpool game which made its debut on last-gen consoles in 2013. The game is an action beat ‘em up starring the wise-cracking Deadpool. The story was written by former Deadpool writer Daniel Way in conjunction with developer High Moon Studios and entails Deadpool threatening the employees of High Moon Studios and forcing them to make “the most awesome game ever.” In typical Deadpool fashion, he frequently breaks the fourth wall, interacting with the player based on skill and progress. Deadpool will release on Xbox One with all of the game’s original DLC included. Though not directly tied in with the upcoming Deadpool movie, I’m sure the game will be quite popular with the film hitting the big screen February 12, 2016.
Other notable releases:
Dragon Fin Soup – November 3rd
Back to the Future: The Game – November 13th
Sword Art Online: Lost Song – November 13th
Game of Thrones: Episode 6 – The Ice Dragon – November 17th
Fallout 4 – November 10th
The 5th major installment in Bethesda’s hit action-RPG series, Fallout 4 is set in a post-apocalyptic Boston. 200 years after a nuclear war, your character emerges from an underground bunker (Vault) and begins to explore the Wasteland. Gameplay is similar to that of Fallout 3, with a camera that allows first- or third-person view, but is much more in-depth than its predecessor. There’s a layered armor system, base-building, in-depth crafting system that makes use of every lootable object in the game and a dynamic dialogue system featuring over 100,000 lines. Returning to the game is the Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System (V.A.T.S.) which slows down real time combat and allows you to make more strategic decisions.
Star Wars Battlefront – November 17th
Following what was the largest beta in EA history, DICE is ready to unleash Star Wars Battlefront. Set in the massive Star Wars universe, Battlefront allows you to engage in memorable firefights set on iconic planets such as Hoth and Tatooine. Developed by EA DICE, Star Wars Battlefront retains the ability to play in first- or third-person, and offers players a suite of multiplayer modes ranging from large-scale 40-player battles to smaller modes for eight players. In addition to competitive multiplayer, Star Wars Battlefront also offers co-op in the form of Missions. Arriving a month ahead of the upcoming film Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Wars Battlefront will include (for free) two maps set on the planet of Jakku — the location of the Battle of Jakku that precedes the events of the movie.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 – November 6th
Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 is the same Call of Duty fans have grown to love over the year — but bigger and better. And thanks to a new partnership between Activision and Sony, PlayStation owners will have first dibs on all of the game’s upcoming DLC. Each of the game’s core modes — the campaign, the multiplayer, and the Zombies ‘Shadows of Evil’ — promises to be more ambitious than ever before.
The Peanuts Movie: Snoopy’s Grand Adventure – November 6th
Inspired by the upcoming film The Peanuts Movie, Snoopy's Grand Adventure is a side-scrolling exploration platformer. In it, Snoopy must track down Charlie Brown and his friends in an intricate game of hide-and-seek. As the game progresses, Snoopy will gain the ability to change costumes which are based of his alter egos. This is more than cosmetic though, as the different costumes help him overcome obstacles and reach new levels, including flight levels that let him take off as the Flying Ace.
The Peanuts Movie: Snoopy Grand Adventure is said to "challenge curiosities of any age with comfortable, pick-up-and-go controls and plenty of lighthearted surprises to discover." The game will support co-op gameplay, allowing the second player to jump in and take control over Woodstock to help aid Snoopy by distracting creatures, finding new paths and help locating hidden collectibles.
Following an October that saw the release of Sony’s biggest PlayStation 4 exclusive of the holiday season (Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection), what do PS4 owners have to look forward to? Well, quite a bit actually. Leading the holiday season charge for PS4 is Call of Duty: Black Ops 3, which Sony and Activision have partnered with for PlayStation to have early access on all of the game’s DLC. Beyond Black Ops 3, here’s what else PS4 owners have to look forward to in November.
Need for Speed – November 3rd
Need for Speed is the 21st major installment in EA’s long-running racing franchise, but is a full reboot of the series. As such, Need for Speed offers players full customization options, an open world in Ventura Bay, and multiple ways to play.
