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Upcoming Games in November 2018

This year is nearly coming to a close but November still contains a number of high profile releases. Weather it sequels to Battlefield, Fallout, Pokemon games consoles or the return of Darksiders. There is plenty to look forward to. Here if the list of Upcoming Games in November 2018.

Deracine

Release Date: November 6, 2018.
Developer: Fromsoftware
Store: PSN

Fromsoftware has been working very hard to diversify its portfolio and Deracine is perhaps its most offbeat title. As a fairy of sorts, the player moves around a boarding school influencing the lives of its students. Freezing time and building personal bonds with these students are the core tenents of the game.

However, it is most intriguing because it’s a PlayStation VR title. What does the story hold? and will it contain the same deep world building define so many Fromsoftware games? Deracine arrives on November 6, so it won’t be long before we find out.

Overkill’s The Walking Dead (PC Version)

Release Date: November 6, 2018.
Developer: Overkill Software
Store: overkillsthewalkingdead.com, Steam

Though the Xbox One and PS4 versions were delayed into 2019 Overkill’s The Walking Dead is still coming to PC next month. Focusing on Four survivors each with there own unique skills and backstories.

The first person shooter lets you play either super stealthy or guns blazing in scenarios teaming with zombies. Players will need to loot supplies and defend their home camp ensuring it survives the on-slot of the undead. Overkill’s The Walking Dead arrives for PC on November 6.

Spyro Reignited Trilogy

Release Date: November 13th, 2018.
Developer: Toys for Bob
Store: Microsoft Store, Amazon

After a sudden delay, Spyro Reignited Trilogy is set to release on November 13th for Xbox One and PS4. This game has not been announced yet for PC or Nintendo Switch. Featuring remasters for Insomniac’s original games namely Spyro the Dragon, Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage! and Spyro year of the dragon, this trilogy promises gorgeous graphics paired with the same awesome platforming.

If the weren’t enough, a remastered version of the soundtrack also accompanies the original with the ability to choose between the two.

Fallout 76

Release Date: November 14th, 2018
Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
Store: gamestheshop.com, Bethesda Store, instant-gaming.com, Amazon.com

When Bethesda first announced Fallout 76, we were expecting a number of things. An online FPS RPG with social elements and games as a service content was not one of them. Impressions from the Beta have ranged from enthusiastic to somewhat worried.

We honestly don’t know how good Fallout 76 is until it releases will it bomb or should we learn to stop worrying and just love the always online gameplay. We will that out on November 14th for Xbox One, PS4, and PC. Check out our post on system requirements for Fallout 76.

Hitman 2

Release Date: November 14th, 2018
Developer: IO Interactive
Store: hitman.com, Steam, Microsoft Store, gamestheshop.com

Those who are craving a solid stealth experience do not need to worry as Agent 47 is back in town. Hitman 2 promises a full game with six locations, different story missions, contracts, and multiple targets to hunt post-launch. Of course, the same challenges and variety of gameplay remain but IO interactive is adding some new intriguing content.

These modes let you compete against another player, fighting to assassinate targets faster than them. While the original Hitman’s locations and missions will be available and updated in the sequel. That is if you own the Hitman 1. Hitman 2 arrives on November 14th for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. This game should be yet another outing with our favorite assassin.

Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee!

Release Date: November 16th, 2018
Developer: Game Freak
Store: nintendo.com, pokemonletsgo.pokemon.com

Well its sort of pokemon, the original 151 creatures are here. Battles with trainers and gym leaders still apply and Pokemon can be captured and trained. However, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! take several cues from the mobile Pokemon go series.

Incorporating Joy-con controls for capturing Pokemon, you can forgo motion controls altogether and sure it is weird but this is still a proper Pokemon game. We will find out how fun it is on November 16th for Nintendo Switch.

Battlefield V

Release Date: November 20th, 2018
Developer: EA DICE, Criterion Software
Store: ea.com, Origin, Microsoft Store, Amazon.com

The next iteration of Battlefield saw its own delay by roughly a month for additional polish. we have gotten a new better look at the various war stories contained within, the schedule for Tides of war, and how the game’s economy will work. While Firestorm won’t be available till March 2019, Battlefield V should still have a host of interesting mechanics to exploit like fortifications and companies on top of the new maps and modes. It is out on November 20th for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

Darksiders III

Release Date: November 27th, 2018
Developer: Gunfire Games
Store: Steam, Microsoft Store, Amazon.com

The much-awaited sequel in the cult classic franchise is nearly upon us. Gunfire Game’s Darksiders III takes place in a seamlessly linked open world. while returning to the hack and slash action that defines the first game.

Playing as Fury one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse there will be wipes, acrobatics, magic, and different forms to take advantage of. How the quest to defeat the seven deadly sins plays out remains to be seen, but it should be a marked improvement over Darksiders II. Darksiders III is out on November 27th for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

Tetris Effect

Release Date: November 9th, 2018.
Developer: Resonair, Monstars
Store: PSN, Amazon.com, Microsoft Store

Many have played Tetris sure, but have you played Rez creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi‘s version of Tetris?
It arrives on PS4 and PlayStation VR bringing a new rhythm to the puzzle experience. While we dought people will see Tetris blocks falling after the game is over, the Tetris Effect should provide a serial yet visually splendid experience for the fans. Its launch date is November 9th, 2018.

Spider-Man DLC 2: Turf Wars

Release Date: November, 2018
Developer: Insomniac Games
Store: PSN

Turf Wars is the second chapter for the City that Never Sleeps, the DLC saga for Insomniac’s Spider-Man. While there isn’t a whole lot known at this point, it will bring new story missions, new suits, and some new enemies.

Will famed villain Hammer Head make an appearance? time will tell. But for now, stay tuned for the DLC’s launch in November if you want more Spider-Man.

Xbox One Game Pass for PC

As it operates on the Xbox One Game Pass provides a subscription pass to over one hundred games on the system, with a mixture of titles. At the Beginning of this year, Microsoft made the striking declaration. That every first-party game would launch simultaneously on the service. Allowing players to download and play titles on day one for the price of admission alone.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella revealed how the gaming landscape has evolved for Microsoft and that the company plans to push forth and expand on that front. As such, Nadella confirmed plans to bring Microsoft’s Game Pass service, currently only on Xbox One, to PC.

It is not known when Microsoft plans to move forward with these plans, but with first-party efforts revving up in 2019 with games like Crackdown 3 and Gears 5 on the way, next year might make a strong argument to PC gamers to whom Microsoft has been relatively hot and cold over the years.

Besides that, Nadella did not reveal any detail about what a PC expansion would look like. However, we could make an easy guess that it would be a similar service model using Microsoft’s Windows Store. As part of Microsoft’s Play Anywhere initiative, every first-party game is intended to release on PC as well as Xbox One, with digital versions being cross-compatible in terms of ownership. When considering that, and also adding in PC-exclusive titles like Age of Empires, the case for Game Pass on PC seems fairly logical

Just Cause 4 – overhauled Supply Drops in new Trailer

Avalanche released a new spotlight video for Just Cause 4 Supply Drops. In this video, we get to see the new supply drop mechanic closely. In contrast to past approaches, these supply drops will form an even bigger gameplay support in form of progression and more. Here is the trailer!

Vehicles

There are the usual changes of an always-growing stockpile of vehicles, weapons, and more. Which players can order on-the-go to the battleground. The number of vehicles alone that you can get delivered has reached an imposing total of 104. This includes an abundance of sports cars but also exotic and large construction site trucks, all sorts of military variants, boats, helicopters, planes and more.

About 6 weeks left for Just Cause 4 to arrive on PC, PS4 and Xbox One. Avalanche is continuing with their Spotlight video series of presenting game aspects and mechanics in greater detail. The newest video focuses on supply drops which might sound a bit boring but seeing the extensive overhaul the mechanic has received, it’s anything but.

The new aspects of these supply drops are more interesting, however, as they include their own progression system together with unlocks. By completing missions, conquering areas and raising the chaos-meter, all kinds of new gear gets unlocked for players to use in supply drops.

New modes of supply drop

Not only the contents but the way they are delivered can be upgraded as well. By achieving Chaos Milestones, new pilots get unlocked which increase the rate at which players can call in supply drops. So, unlocking them will no doubt enhance the way you play and enable increasingly daring combat scenarios.

Avalanche further tricked out the fine detail of supply drop positioning. Now, you will have total and precise command of where to drop it. And you can also choose in which direction you want your vehicle to face, with the help of this arrow.

Your new car, tank, boat or even giant stone boulder will come crashing down on unexpecting foes. If this sounds overly complicated, fret not, with the introduction of multiple pilots. Players will be able to assign customizable loadouts to each pilot and call them in easily via Quick Drops.

Hitman 2 New Locations Revealed

In the latest trailer Hitman 2 New Locations Revealed, the areas in which gamers will sneak and skulk. Through outside of Florida and Colombia while also contributing hints as to what the game’s story will concentrate on.

Flowed through the game’s official YouTube channel, the trailer gives off several clips of the game’s locals alongside conversation from a mysterious woman and one of Agent 47’s fellow assassins. The two muses over everything from how little people seem to notice or care about the killers among them, what has been taken from them in life and whether or not anyone is truly untouchable from the icy grip of death. All the while, scenes of Agent 47 play across the screen as he hunts his targets, taking someone out stealthily while blasting away at others in furious firefights and deadly assaults.

Gamers will also notice footage of areas not yet seen in other trailers of the game. The new locations have been named by developer IO Interactive as Hawke’s Bay, Mumbai, Vermont and the Isle of Sgàil. Each will be playable besides the already revealed maps of Miami and Colombia.

The full trailer can be viewed down below.

A follow-up to Hitman, Hitman 2 provides gamers with an experience that builds on the premise. And gameplay of the first title. While they’ll still have to hunt their targets across open locations and devise a way of killing them. Both their targets and their guards will have new ways to detect the elusive assassin. Ways such as marking his reflection in mirrors and other surfaces.

Hitman 2 is set for release on November 13 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Fix, Updates, Increased Player Count

While the duos player count goes up, the quads player count is actually decreasing from 100 to 88. It’s a bit of a role reversal as Treyarch/Beenox continue to investigate any potential latency or stability issues with the 100-player mode. At least this should mean squad wins are a little more achievable, reducing the total number of teams competing from 25 down to 22.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is currently working in some strange sphere where it’s out but it’s not the finished article yet, particularly in the regards to its Battle Royale-style Blackout mode. Treyarch continues to roll out patches at a steady clip as it addresses fan issues, with the latest COD BLOPS 4 shunting the COD: Black Ops 4 – Blackout duos player count from 88 up to a nice round 100.

The rest of the changes in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s Oct. 16 update aren’t quite as interesting, although there are a whole bunch of stability improvements for PC players. This fixes some wide-ranging crash issues such as during an initial boot when disconnecting from a Blackout match, when browsing items, or when changing texture quality. Basically, COD: Black Ops 4 crashes a lot, and this patch should mean it does it a whole lot less.

Stability improvements (PC)

Fixed a crash occurring during the initial boot of the game for some users.
crashes while disconnecting from a Blackout match is fixed.
Fixed a crash occurring when multiple windows were broken simultaneously in a Blackout match.
crashes while browsing unlockable Items is fixed
Fixed crashes occurring when changing texture quality.
Improved handling of “Out of Memory” errors.

Multiplayer

TDM playlist now supports parties of 6 (was previously 5).
Featured playlist changed to Heist.
Custom Search and Destroy games will now correctly conclude after one team wins 6 rounds total, fixing an issue where custom games previously ended at round 7.
Addressed a crash caused by earning multiple Medals in a match.

Blackout

100-Players Duos is now the Featured playlist for Blackout.
Quads playlist is now 88 maximum players. We’re continuing to update various game settings to ensure the best experience for all players across all platforms and modes

Miscellaneous

“Object View Distance” setting now properly renders objects further on “High” than on “Low” in Blackout

Zombies

Addressed a UI error caused by losing Internet connection in split screen.
Addressed an issue that caused Hellhounds to exhibit some very… un-doglike behavior

General

General stability improvements and crash fixes.
The Featured playlist tiles for Multiplayer and Blackout have changed. This is part of the regular rotation of Featured playlists – more details to come on how Featured playlists will work in Black Ops 4 in a separate update

Top 10 Game Releases in October 2018

The anticipated fall season is finally in full swing. October marks a number of high-profile releases from long-awaited sequels to even more sequels. Now, we’re going to look at the Top 10 Game Releases in October 2018 you should be playing.

10. Forza Horizon 4

It is perhaps the best open-world racing title of this year and several others. Forza Horizon 4 heads to jolly old Britain for one’s horizon shenanigans. Working one’s way up as a rookie to the horizon roster there are now four seasons to play through.

With their own respective events and showcases that open up. Fortson horizon for also packs tonnes of vehicles, player housing, and improved progression system that constantly rewards the player for the online events, seasonal championships, and much much more to race through. It’s out on October 2nd for Xbox One, and Windows 10 PC.

9. Lego DC super-villains

Why should good guys have all the fun? Travelers tales Lego DC super-villains is turning the tables by allowing us to control a variety of famous DC villains. Of course, while gameplay is similar to previous Lego titles complete with two-player co-op it’s now possible to have a fully customizable character that’s integrated into the story.

If battling heroes as the Joker sounds appealing that too from the lens of Lego humor, then lego DC supervillains might be worth checking out. It launches on October 16th for North America and October 19th worldwide for Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo switch, and PC.

8. Super Mario Party

Before the latest smash and much before anything that could potentially keep your friendships together the first Mario Party force which we’ll be releasing on October 5th.

Super Mario Party as the name implies brings new minigames the ability to play on a single switch and even linking multiple platforms together for certain activities. The jury is out on whether the gameplay actually improves on its predecessors just remember to stay friends after extended play sessions.

7. Call of Cthulhu: The Official Video Game

Creating a proper video game experience centered around HP Lovecraft’s horrifying creations is tough. Nevertheless were incredibly hyped for cyanides Call of Cthulhu players assume the role of investigator Edward Pierce. As he heads out to dark water island near Boston to solve the debt of a family.

Focusing more on investigation and conversations Call of Cthulhu will see Pierce struggling to maintain his sanity in the face of hallucinations and cult-like figures. Will he make it out alive? we’ll find out on October 30th. The game launches for Xbox One, PS4, and PC.

6. Mega Man 11

This isn’t a new Mega Man X title but Megaman 11 looks pretty darn good with its sumptuous visuals. The same platformer shooting action that fans know and love is still here with eight robot masters to fight across eight stages. However, the new double gear system has us more intrigued.

Megaman can now activate the power gear system to fire a powerful shot or slow down time with the speed gear. At low health, a super powerful blast can be activated using both gears. Time trials, missions, leaderboards, and more are included with the base story. Fortunately, we won’t have to wait long to get our hands on it as Megaman eleven releases on October 2nd for Xbox One, PS4, PC, and Nintendo switch.

5. Call of Duty Black Ops 4

Treyarch‘s latest black ops break away from an established Call of Duty tradition by having no single-player campaign. Regardless, call of duty black ops 4 will have multiplayer and the battle royale mode Blackout.

Blackout has already impressed many with this level of polish and well-crafted world design. Zombies maps will bring mutators and challenges to keep PVE players occupied. But will the entire package hold up over a longer period of time? we’ll find out when Call of Duty Black Ops 4 launches on October 12 for Xbox One, PS4, and PC.

4. WWE 2k19

Another year yet another WWE 2k title from Yukes and visual concepts. Don’t get us wrong there’s a lot to look forward to in WWE 2k19. The showcase mode returns and this time it focuses on Daniel Bryan’s journey from Humble newcomer to WrestleMania main eventer.

My player towers allow for daily weekly and pay-per-view challenges and my career mode will also return to provide a more linear story for your custom created wrestler. with stars like AJ Styles and pre-order bonuses like Rey Mysterio and Ronda Rousey, will WWE 2k 19 regain some semblance of glory when it releases on October 9th for Xbox One, PS4, and PC? time will certainly tell.

3. Soul Calibur 6

Yet another long-awaited sequel is Bandai Namco‘s Soul Calibur 6. Classic characters like Mitsurugi, Sophitia, and Kilik return along with a few new characters as the story revisits hidden events from the first game. Soul Calibur 6 won’t just feature the same weapon based combat we’ve always loved. It will have special moves reversal edge which allows you to block and quickly strike back and the return of ring outs.

If that weren’t enough, along with the soul Chronicle story mode there’s “Libera of souls”. A campaign for one’s custom character that comes with different challenges. Soul Calibur 6 is out on October 19th for Xbox One, PS4, and PC.

2. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey

Releasing just a year after Assassin’s Creed origins, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey veers even further into RPG territory. The story this time around is set in ancient Greece with two protagonists Alexios and Cassandra. As a Spartan mercenary that travels away from home, you’re given the option of fighting in the Peloponnesian War for either Sparta or Athens.

With more combat possibilities and impactful dialogue and choice system, beasts like Medusa, and even larger world to explore. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey promises an even more epic adventure when it releases on October 5th for Xbox One, PS4, and PC.

Also, Check Out: Top Action RPGs of 2018

1. Red Dead Redemption II

We’ve been waiting since 2010 for Rockstar to deliver a sequel to Red Dead Redemption and it’s almost here. Well, this story takes place before the events of the first game. Red Dead Redemption 2 is a massive step forward in terms of visuals, world design, and missions. Players will control Arthur Morgan traveling with the gang, fraternizing with your comrades and picking up new activities in the process.

You can partake in bank heists, build your relationship with an entire town, go hunting fish, and so much more. That’s not even including the online mode which launches in November. Red Dead Redemption II releases on October 26th for Xbox One and PS4.

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Top Action RPGs of 2018

This year is great for action-RPGs and we still have some more coming until December. Action-RPG is a pretty wide area to cast, so keep that in mind there are gonna be a lot of very different games here. Also, we think they are all worth your time. Here are the Top Action RPGs of 2018.

10. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey

Ubisoft has been talking about how Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is finally a true RPG. Now, the claim that it is now a true RPG is based very much around agency about giving the player choice. Which is great because that’s exactly what Assassin’s Creed is kind of not been that deep into. In the words of the senior producer of the game, they’re trying to keep it very blurry. It means that different answers to different characters can have large effects on what’s going on in the game.

This isn’t groundbreaking by any means but, Assassin’s Creed origins was pretty damn good. Therefore, to see them go further into RPG territory, that’s exactly what we want from this franchise. I can’t wait to play it next month.

9. Vampyr

Vampyr is a game that really looks like it was going to be great on combat. But it wasn’t exactly what I was expecting, it’s a little bit closer to Witcher than I expected. However, at the same time, the addition of this sort of warping really did add a layer to it. I liked it a lot and honestly, I thought it’s a good game, I enjoyed the hell out of this. I mean it’s not without its problems is a bit well let’s just say long in the load screens.

But for the most part, it’s a really enjoyable game with a phenomenal atmosphere. When you occupy this world you really feel like you’re part of it. And this is thanks in no small part to just how well they characterize not just the main character but anybody in this game got so much attention to their character.

8. Final Fantasy 15

It is basically a generation above the console version. It is a superior port in every way and it looks phenomenal. However, this is not the only reason to play it. But, probably the biggest reason to play it is that it’s Final Fantasy 15. And after some argument over whether it is exactly a Final Fantasy game, I think it’s probably the best Final Fantasy game in years. At least in the mainline series, it is.

We haven’t seen that into a mainline game, I’m gonna say even since 10 I did like the sequels to 13. But I’m not gonna call those mainline Final Fantasy games. Final Fantasy 15 manages to put together a story of camaraderie and friendship and really came up with a good open-world concept kind of figuring out a way to make it linear but not linear and has combat systems just want us all to play around in.

7. Victor vran: overkill edition

A revamped version of the 2015 game that really did not get enough attention. It was critically acclaimed but maybe didn’t get the kind of wide notice that it should have gotten. This is kind of an interesting action RPG I mean it kind of melds a few different things. Also, this may be why it didn’t get the kind of attention it should have. However, it melds them really well, it has the more standard action RPG fare as well as somewhat they call reaction based moves.

Even some puzzle elements as well as a classless main character that allows you to tweak them with weapons, items, and various powers. It’s if you’ve got an itch for some Diablo kind of action Victor van we’ll help you scratch it. Therefore, it goes beyond that and it’s really interesting.

6. Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna the golden country

As a DLC or an expansion or however you want to put it by all accounts thus far it’s like another game. Therefore, if you like – Xenoblade chronicles – which is really just a phenomenal iteration of the entire Xenoblade series, why wouldn’t you want another story using those conventions. I mean Xenoblade Chronicles 2’s combat is just phenomenal.

It’s such a fun fluid game to play that gives you a lot of control but doesn’t force you down any weird rabbit holes. Also, really has a good enjoyable story with well-developed characters and the series just has a massive history of being great. There’s no good reason not to play this if you’re a fan of any Xeno game.

5. Kingdom Come Deliverance

A complex take on something that really hasn’t been done enough. Now, we all looked at this like it’s gonna be similar to The Witcher except for without magic and that’s not what it is at all. It is kind of like that on the surface, it is a medieval RPG. However, the thing that they really focused on here was creating a combat system that gave you an immense amount of agency.

And it does that, it does it really well. Therefore, this is an interesting game and I think it’s honestly worth trying. But don’t go in thinking hey it’s basically like every RPG except without the magic. It is its own thing but that’s good we need more games that are their own things.

4. Fallout 76

I am a little bit skeptical of this game. Making fallout into a basically ongoing live service, if you told me maybe a decade ago that there would be a Fallout MMORPG I would be there in an instant. I mean for all intents and purposes fallout 76 actually sounds really cool. It’s not so much the idea a world post nuclear war that you’re tasked with rebuilding in an ongoing multiplayer situation. This is more the trends in gaming at the moment that worry me.

That being said, if they manage to make that stuff tolerable or do the right thing and don’t include any of it while at 76, honestly, it could be amazing. It could be one of the better games of the next few years if it works.

3. Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate

This is an HD port of an expanded version of Monster Hunter generations. Monster Hunter Generations is especially for a 3ds game just a massive game, there’s so much to do in it. It does so much in sort of retreading ground in a manner that isn’t actually derivative or bad.

This game is enjoyable it kind of pulls off the original idea of the game perfectly, especially for 2016. Also, in an area where it was approaching, I would say the limitations of the 3ds. If you haven’t played a Monster Hunter game and have a 3D, yes this is definitely the way to go. It’s a phenomenal game and a perfect introduction to the franchise. If you aren’t gonna go for the world anyway.

2. Ni no Kuni II

This game took the formula from the first Ni no Kuni and used parts of it that worked very well as well as gave it a new combat experience. The new combat experience is now more action-oriented and it works. In my opinion, the second game is actually more enjoyable than the first. Is it as traditional as an RPG? maybe not.

But it combines elements of a traditional JRPG with a dungeon crawler, with a hack n slash, and even has some other combat situations. The skirmishes are actually really enjoyable and weird. However, it’s got so much charm and the story itself is just like shifts into gear right away. I enjoy the hell out of it.

1. Monster Hunter World

This is just a phenomenal, 100% exactly what it should be game. I can’t really explain how much I like the fact that they made some of the modifications to the formula that they did. However, it’s almost seamless on paper it really doesn’t sound much different but it does have a few more Western conventions in it. And they work really well because they weren’t integrated in a way that really interrupts in any way.

You’re now in a massive open world doing your monster hunting. And that’s exactly what it should be. In 2018 there isn’t an excuse for this not to exist. Fortunately, they don’t have to make one, it’s exactly a Monster Hunter, it should be in 2018. That’s really the only good way to put it.

10 Things About Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Shadow of the Tomb Raider is about to get released and while at the origin it might look familiar. However, there are so many questions and there are some things that you should definitely know before taking the dive. Therefore, here are 10 Things About Shadow of the Tomb Raider you should know before you buy The Shadow of the Tomb Raider.

10. Story

Shadow of the Tomb Raider picks up two months after the events of the previous game Rise of the Tomb Raider. Lara is hot on Trinity’s heels trying to make their job a living hell sending their plans left and right wherever she can. At this point, Lara is in Mexico on an expedition to uncover a Mayan relic which is somehow related to her father’s research. Furthermore, of course, Trinity shows up, shoots everyone and messes up the whole plan.

And there’s also a clash of ideals with one of the supposed leaders of Trinity and some shit goes down. With all that happening in motion Lara and Jonah set off to try and change the world, it’s really interesting as hell. What else can you expect, there’s a dash of new character building with Lara coming to grips with her obsession.

9. Location

You need to know that the Shadow of the Tomb Raider will feature a new hub in a new location. Also, this one will apparently be the biggest in the series to date. This new area the hidden city of Paititi is divided up into districts and serves as the game’s primary hub. Furthermore, it is filled with NPCs to talk to, to flesh out the world, merchants to barter with, and trade items with a new barter system.

Also, a slew of quest giver stands that point you in the direction of the games various side activities. Which help us learn about the world, explore, earn new items, and level up Laura and gain new abilities. The previous two Tomb Raider games have been filled with sad almost kind of lifeless little survival villages. Therefore, I’m just curious to see how much was like a vibrant city really shakes things up.

8. Stealth Features

The modern Tomb Raider games have always had sizable stealth element but there’s definitely more importance on it in this game. However, previous games had you crawling through bushes and sneaking up on guys through ledges and trees. Shadow of the Tomb Raider adds new options like covering yourself in mud to avoid detection. As well as the ability to like creep along vine and brush covered walls and surfaces to sneak past enemies right in plain sight. Furthermore, closing the gap for more stealth kills.

It’s like the predator and it seems like a pretty badass addition to the game. Along with that encounters are set to just give you a bit more freedom. The game clearly gives you a bit more choice in the options to run and hide after you’re spotted. I don’t know exactly how they change that from previous games. Until we get our hands on it, we’ll have to wait and watch.

7. Different Difficulty levels & Immersions

We got more options for immersion some people want a fun blockbuster video game just want to be along for the ride. Others to want a really immersive experience and thankfully you can seemingly get both in the Shadow the Tomb Raider. For starters, there are options to remove things like glowing hints and such other options. As well as removing environmental context clues for traversal and exploration.

This game like the previous games can seem pretty easy from the outset. However, it gives you the ability to take away some of those options. An interesting example in the previous games where there was the white mark on the wall. Where you could DoubleTap the jump button to climb it, but by turning on these specific difficulty options you can get rid of them. It also allows for a more immersive exploration experience where you’ve got to really think outside the box.

what I really like and I think it’s cool is that you can choose an immersive language option. This allows NPCs to speak in their native languages with subtitles, which is a nice touch. If you’re into leaving out that option I guess kind of like Lara Croft the ability to do that is really cool.

6. Accessibility

As far as Accessibility options go for this game there’s actually quite a few and it’s pretty impressive. For starters, the difficulty settings have been removed so instead of just having an Easy, Normal, and Hard difficulty scheme you can actually change the difficulty of combat, puzzles, and exploration traversal independently. Therefore, if you have a hard time with combat but still want a really challenging brain-busting puzzle and traversal experience you can modify the experience to your needs. I think that’s pretty interesting just as someone who studies and talks about games all the time I’m curious to see how this difficulty system is actually gonna work out mechanically.

Furthermore, for possibly disabled folks who use different types of controllers, you can replace the standard button mashy QuickTime events with the option to just hold a button down. Also, there’s also a slew of language and subtitle options as well. It’s really nice to see the developers make an effort to add more choices to open it up to more players.

5. Game Plus Mode

It’s worth knowing that once you finish the story, Shadow of the Tomb Raider will offer the option to go back in with a new Game Plus Mode. This option is something that a lot of us are waiting eagerly to play. Playing with the new game plus mode will obviously start you back at the beginning. But with all of your acquired skills, weapons upgrades, gear, and outfits.

Also, it’ll unlock three new paths that you can unlock based on your play style. It could be stealth, combat, or traversal focused. The new paths will unlock these new rewards that complement that specific playstyle as well as unique weapons and outfits. This should work out well with the larger environments and more challenge tombs. That was totally our favorite things from the previous games and honestly anything that adds up to replayability we are in for it.

4. Lara’s Negative Role

With things having an apocalyptic vibe to the game, Lara is said to take a darker tone in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. According to statements made at the Tribeca Film Festival by the game’s lead writer Jill Murray. Lara will be “fighting not to become the enemy she hates and in many cases, we may see the enemy in herself. She’s going to make a lot of mistakes and deal with a lot of complicities. depending on your perspective, a hero can also be a threat, and in this game, Lara has to decide which path she’s going to choose.”

This tone carries over to the gameplay where Lara will viciously take down her enemies in gruesome and incredibly violent ways. What we’ve noticed is the gameplay previews is that she now has a giant nasty combat knife. And she has no problem just literally placing it into a guy’s head. The previous two games did have moments of real gore and brutality, but Lara feels like a vicious killer now thanks to new animations. Whether or not the story will actually directly acknowledge some of that we’re gonna have to wait and see. However, it sounds like it’s good so far.

3. Graphics

let’s talk about the NVIDIA RTX stuff. Shadow of the Tomb Raider was one of the first games used to showcase the newest generation of Nvidia’s graphics technology with the RTX line of cards. As such the game is one of a handful to support real-time ray tracing out of the gate. Also, for layman’s terms that basically takes the advantage of the newest lighting and shadows technology for the most realistic out there.

Furthermore, the game is also on the short list of games to take advantage of Nvidia’s deep learning super sampling technology. It is said to give image quality enrichment by using the Turing sensor cores to better smooth out sharp edges and elements to generally produce a better image. The last Tomb Raider games have been pretty great demonstrations of new tech from upgraded consoles. The hair effects and other details can be noticed. Therefore, we’ll see if the Shadow of the Tomb Raider can keep that trend up. It seems like if you’re playing on PC you have a lot to look forward to.

2. DLC and Season Pass

We have to grind down some future plans and some DLC content. There is a season pass and it will include seven new pieces of content called paths. Square Enix said that each new path adds new narrative, mission, challenge tombs, weapons, outfits, skills. And one of each being exclusive to the season pass.

Now, all that is well and good. but the real interesting bit comes in the reveal that some of the new challenge tombs will feature co-op play. This is a first for the series, I honestly can’t really imagine what that’ll be like. However, we’ll have to just wait and see. Generally, the baba yaga DLC from the last game with solid stuff is worth revisiting. Therefore, I really hope they can keep that trend up here.

1. Release Date and Platforms

The Shadow of the Tomb Raider is dropping September 14th, 2018 for PC, Xbox One, and PS4. Nintendo Switch just isn’t in the cards for this one. Therefore, if you were leaning towards that, it is time to figure out a different choice. Because they’ve said it ain’t happening, and as for how the PC version goes they

Recommended System Requirements

OS: Windows 10 64-bit
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.4GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz
RAM: 16 GB System Memory
GPU RAM: 6GB Video Memory
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 480 8GB
DX: DirectX 12
HD: 40GB

And here are the system requirements for the game. Obviously like we mentioned earlier you get added benefits with the newer RTX cards.

Shadow of The Tomb Raider System Requirements

The official requirements are quite similar to some of the predicted specifications. Now, we have the official Shadow of The Tomb Raider system requirements. Over the past few weeks, we have seen some interesting system performance results for Shadow of The Tomb Raider on the new Nvidia RTX 20 Series. But we now we have the official Shadow of The Tomb Raider System Requirements. So let’s see how well does Shadow Of The Tomb Raider perform on your PC.

Minimum System Requirements

OS: Windows 7 64 bit
CPU: Intel Core i3-3220 or AMD FX 4300
RAM: 8 GB System Memory
GPU RAM: 2GB Video Memory
GPU: GeForce GTX 660 / GeForce GTX 1050 or Radeon HD 7770 / Radeon R9 380
DX: DirectX 11
HD: 40GB

Besides that, the minimum system requirements are quite comparable to the last 2016 part of Tomb Raider as well. Therefore, in short, “if your PC can run the previous Tomb Raider game then you will be able to play Shadow of The Tomb Raider” because you will meet the official minimum system requirements as well. That is a good news.

Recommended System Requirements

OS: Windows 10 64-bit
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.4GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz
RAM: 16 GB System Memory
GPU RAM: 6GB Video Memory
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 480 8GB
DX: DirectX 12
HD: 40GB

So these are the Shadow of The Tomb Raider recommended system requirements. It is a step ahead from the previous Rise of the Tomb Raider specifications, which released at the beginning of 2016. So if your PC could easily play Shadow of the tomb raider’s forerunner on high graphics settings then you will likely have little problem playing this year’s Shadow of The Tomb Raider game at 1080p on high. The significant difference in requirements here is the recommended RAM. You are going to need a 16GB system memory. However, we all know that during the last couple of years system memory has jumped up in price by quite a margin. Therefore, this might be a difficult one for a lot of people, hoping to get a comfortable frame rate at 1080p on high graphics settings.

Looking over these specs and considering performance from the previous title and we predicted what the requirements would be for Shadow or the Tomb Raider on Ultra settings. Therefore, we showed you the Ultra System Requirements as well.

Ultra System Requirements

OS: Windows 10 64-bit
CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4GHz
RAM: 16 GB System Memory
GPU RAM: 6GB Video Memory
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 8GB or AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 8GB
DX: DirectX 12
HD: 40GB

Those Ultra requirements for Shadow of the Tomb Raider can get your PC performing very conveniently with most of the settings turned up to max at 1080p. This set of hardware is also a good specification for resolution of 1440p on Shadow of the Tomb Raider gameplay. Therefore, those people who like to play on a larger monitor size at high or above graphics settings, they will probably find the Ultra specification a very nice graphical experience.

Game Engine

Shadow of Tomb Raider will run on the Dawn Engine. It is Eidos Montreal‘s Tomb Raider graphics engine. They also use it for their Deus Ex games.

Story and Gameplay

Shadow of The Tomb Raider is the 12th Tomb Raider chapter with action and adventure, 3rd person game filled with puzzles. The story starts just two months after The Rise of the Tomb Raider’s end. Lara will head to the South American city of Paititi to try and stop a Mayan apocalypse that she could be the cause of.

The game is set to release on September 14th on PC, Xbox One and PS4. However, Eidos Montreal began development of Shadow of The Tomb Raider back in 2015.

Upcoming games in September 2018

I hope you’re ready for some of the bigger titles of the year. Here are the 10 Upcoming games in September 2018 that you need to play.

10. Insurgency Sandstorm

The previous insurgency was an indie game that ended up breaking out to be quite a hit. Sandstorm is a continuation of the concepts, it’s a tactical FPS which focus mainly on close quarters type gameplay. It does have multiplayer, it is oriented more around objectives, and co-op, but there is small-scale head to head in an either mode single or multiplayer.

A lot of it focuses on ammunition management. And the kind of close quarters gameplay it brings to the table it does look quite good keeping in mind its indie roots. Furthermore, it is coming to PC on September 18th. It is probably going to be 2019 before we see it on consoles, but it looks like good stuff.

9. Dragon Quest 11: Echoes of an Elusive Age

This is one cool looking Dragon Quest. It’s a mix of different styles of art that manages not to look like a mix of a couple of different styles of art. And that’s kind of how you can explain most of the game. Not necessarily by its graphics, but you get this huge world that you’re able to explore and engage in traditional battles which are fairly simple looking.

However, for me, that’s kind of a pro as opposed to a con and if it plays the way it looks which is a really great visual concoction of new and old cartoons, real fantasy and anime. I have heard about it being a little bit too traditional and that it doesn’t really advance the genre in any way, like in the way octopus traveler does. However, I wonder if that really matters, of course, we’ll have to play it before we know.

Besides that, on PC and PS4 the Dragon Quest 11: Echoes of an Elusive Age is coming on September 4th

8. NBA 2k19 20th Anniversary Edition

I remember way back when the NBA 2k franchise launched. And so do the developers because they’ve made a specific version to celebrate 20 years of quote-unquote redefining what sports gaming can be. They call their game best-in-class in graphics and gameplay.

I’m inclined to agree, this is really a franchise that has taken its time, developed very well and looks absolutely amazing at this point. However, depending on your taste there’s a lot of modes for you to play with. I personally like playing basketball games on such games, but for those who do like the campaigns, there are stories that you play through.

They’ve got a relatively compelling looking one for this game. But, I’m basically like it because it is a great series. NBA 2k19 always implements good gameplay mechanical updates and although usually, they’re iterative, at this point they’ve proven that they do a good job with it. NBA 2k19 20th Anniversary Edition is coming to ps4, PC, Xbox One, and Nintendo switch on September 7.

7. V-Rally 4

V-Rally 4 is a game that brings the series back. It debuted way back in the PlayStation era, the first time around EA published it in the US. They called it a need for speed V-Rally because rally racing wasn’t that popular in the US at that time. Ahead with two sequels, the last of which happened in 2002. V-Rally was a game that appeared on a few platforms including the Machine that was too good for this earth the Dreamcast. And it’s been a while since I’ve even thought about these games.

V-Rally 4’s footage doesn’t look like a throwback, but instead an incredibly good-looking rally game. Despite the fact we’ve actually seen some interest in these types of games recently still isn’t a crowded market. Therefore, honestly, I’m pretty excited about this, there need to be more games like this. V-Rally 4 is coming to ps4 and Xbox one September 7th and PC on the 25th.

6. Valkyria Chronicles 4

It’s good there back to the actual strategy oriented gameplay of the mainline Valkyria Chronicles games. And they’re clearly going for a much more quote-unquote real feeling with the characters. But I mean if they’re paying any attention to how to do characters at all, that means they’ve learned a lesson from Valkyria revolution.

Therefore, I’m looking forward to this, I’m really excited that they’ve gone back to their strategy roots and I’ll be picking it up when it comes to PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo switch on September 25th.

5. NHL 19

NHL 19 is gonna hit this month. And a lot has been done to the skating physics. This is the main thing I’ve seen anybody commenting on the games brought up. NHL isn’t a series that has been particularly innovative for quite a while, so any changes in it are kind of big.

Furthermore, they are adding this mode that’s kind of a lifestyle multiplayer free-for-all mode. It may be really cool, but I’ve seen the word lifestyle used to describe it a lot and I’m not so sure how that fits in with a hockey video game. I’m more interested to find how the skating has changed and want to see all of the updates to that. It does look amazing and NHL 19 is coming to PS4 and Xbox One September 14th.

4. FIFA 19

I just want to give you a heads up, it has a demo hitting on the 13th sep. So if you’re interested in checking out a lot of the changes for yourself that is an option. And I will be taking them up on that. However, a lot of the aesthetic changes are made. Specifically, cinematics for teams, fans, and even when you transfer a player.

On top of that, the licensing has been greatly expanded, there are new stadiums, there are three different playable characters for the journey. Besides that, it overall looks like a good addition and a good development for FIFA. FIFA 19 is coming to PC, PS4 and Xbox One on the September 28th. And the demo is coming on the 13th.

3. Life is Strange 2 Episode 1

If you want to know my opinion on life is strange, I have a positive one. Life is strange was really interesting, it was about apocalyptic phenomena, it was about traveling through time, and it was also about the teenage experience. Furthermore, the setup is that something supernatural ends up killing a cop and a pair of young brothers one 9 and other 16 ends up on a road trip.

Starting in Seattle the first episode is of course called Seattle and it’s hitting on September 27th on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

2. Shadow of the Tomb Raider

The new Tomb Raider reboot is going well. Apparently, they’ve done a lot with the theme of descent sort of a metaphorical downturn. But also perhaps an embracing of the game in some of the maybe less savory ideas that it depends on. I don’t know it’s sounding a little bit more brutal to me which I like. And I’ve really enjoyed the rebooted Tomb Raider series so far so I’m pretty much here no matter what.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider is coming to PC, PS4, and Xbox One on September 14.

1. Spider-Man

Of course, at number one is Spider-man. Spider-man has been one of the coolest looking games since they’ve announced it. Just seeing all of the actual well done looking web-slinging. But moreover, all of the combat we’ve seen leading up to, it is just something that makes this game look special. Insomniac games experience with sunset overdrive definitely shows.

And there’s not a lot to say about this game that you can’t just infer from the visuals and there’s a lot to look forward to. I’m really looking forward to it. Spider-man is coming to the PS4 on September 7th and I’m just totally sold on this game.