After an unbearable dry spell, game publishers have finally begun to release some massive titles for consoles and the PC. These are the biggest games launched or expected to launch this month.
Alien: Isolation
Platforms: Windows, PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360
Release date: Oct. 7
Since its launch, Alien: Isolation has been scaring gamers all over the world. Pick this one up if you’re a fan of the Alien movies and love being scared.
Driveclub
Platforms: PS4
Release date: Oct. 7
Driveclub is a new racing franchise and impresses with its excellent visuals and gameplay that goes easy on beginners. If you own a PS4 and are into racing games, you should pick this one up.
Project Spark
Platforms: Windows, Xbox One
Release date: Oct. 7
Project Spark is a unique game development tool that lets you create a game from the ground-up. After creating a game you can share it with the community and also play games created by other users.
Ryse: Son of Rome
Platforms: Windows, Xbox One
Release date: Oct. 10, 2014 (Windows), Nov. 22, 2013 (Xbox One)
Ryse: Son of Rome was a debut title for the Xbox One and it finally makes its way to the PC. While the heavy linearity of the game may turn off some gamers, the action-packed combat that depends on timing will please fans of games like God of War.
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel!
Platforms: Windows, OS X, Linux, PS3, Xbox 360, PS Vita
Release date: Oct. 14
If you were a fan of Borderlands 2’s open-world FPS action and the tons of loot, not to mention the over-the-top humour, you’ll be glad to know that the Pre-Sequel delivers more of the same.
Sleeping Dogs: The Definitive Edition
Platforms: Windows, PS4, Xbox One
Release date: Oct. 8
Sleeping Dogs was a great game that married GTA’s gameplay with excellent hand-to-hand combat and a story from a Hong Kong crime drama, back when it was released in 2012. The Definitive Edition adds better looking graphics, all DLC and some performance and UI tweaks.
The Evil Within
Platforms: Windows, PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360
Release date: Oct. 14
An all-out gory survival horror game from Shinji Mikami, the creator of Resident Evil, the Evil Within should satisfy all horror aficionados.
Bayonetta 2
Platforms: Wii U
Release date: Oct. 24
The sequel to 2009’s Bayonetta is every bit an action oriented game as its predecessor and also stars the titular heroine. If you’re into hack and slash combat along the lines of the Devil May Cry games, you should pick this one up.
Civilization: Beyond Earth
Platforms: Windows, OS X, Linux
Release date: Oct. 24
Beyond Earth is the spiritual sequel to the Civilization series and moves it outside the planet into the galaxy. You will now be able to colonize planets and create a civilization from scratch while contending with rival factions and alien beasts.