2017 can only be exciting and thrilling for video game fanatics and die-hard fans. If you think 2016 had released everything awesome about gaming then pretty sure you will be more ecstatic on what’s dropping this year. The release of new games comes with the release of many game devices too: The Nintendo Switch will be dropped in stores and online on March and Microsoft’s Project Scorpio is anticipated to drop later this year. Don’t worry because previous device releases such as the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 is very much capable of many exciting game instalments this year! Hey, your gaming PC isn’t too hoary for this because you can find new and stimulating games capable for your computer especially 2017 has much surprises in-store.
A whole variety of games will be offered this year including role-playing games (RPG), sports, simulation, strategy and even a list of slot machines (if you feel like gambling and fancying around). A proof to the digital gaming world that continuously improves and advances to offer the best for technology consumers from time to time.
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (January 24)
Game Platforms: PS4, XBOX One, Microsoft Windows
Developed and published by Capcom, Resident evil 7 will surely be a hit for those who seek so many thrills in survival horror-games. The 7th instalment of the popular game is packed with new and advanced content from graphics to gameplay and over-all design.
For Honor (February 14)
Game Platforms: PS4, XBOX One, Microsoft Windows
For Honor is an action-fighting game from Ubisoft. Many gamers and critical tech reviews featured and praised its multiplayer matchmaking. The game involves playing historical soldier roles including Vikings, knights and samurais.
Horizon Zero Dawn (February 28, PS4)
Game Platforms: PS4
This action game is played in third-person point of view. The game boasts an open world for the hunter character to inhabit and explore with constant fighting in a world overrun by robotic creatures. It was developed by Guerrilla Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Snipperclips: Cut It Out Together (March 2017)
Game Platforms: Nintendo Switch
A puzzle game from Nintendo and SFB Games, Snipperclips is a co-operative game based on snipping to successfully solve shape-based puzzles. The players are stimulated to make creative ways to solve puzzles with unique objectives.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (March 3)
Game Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Wii 2
This game is actually the 19th instalment from the Zelda series from Nintendo. Developing new physics engine and an open world gaming experience in high definition. Other key features include voice acting and playing through different dungeons by various techniques and mechanisms. The Legend of Zelda series continuous to improve from its previous best.
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands (March 7)
Game Platforms: PS4, XBOX One, Microsoft Windows
This game is one of the biggest open-world games ever developed by Ubisoft with different environments such as forest, desert and flat terrains. It involves tactical shooting army-style characterized by gears and equipment of a special elite army group.
Nier: Automata (March 7)
Game Platforms: PS4, Microsoft Windows
An action role-playing game in a post-apocalyptic environment between underworld machines and what is left of the human race after great wars. The game was developed by Platinum games and published by Square Enix and the production was said to have started since 2014.
Star Trek: Bridge Crew (March 14)
Game Platforms: PS4, Microsoft Windows
A game from the popular film instalment with same name, Star Trek: Bridge Crew boasts an individual and multiplayer action game of up to four players. The game has story and mission options and is being developed by Red Storm Entertainment.
Mass Effect: Andromeda (March 21)
Game Platforms: PS4, XBOX One, Microsoft Windows
This game also boasts an exploratory open world system for its consumers. The player assumes a biotic role and is challenged by mobile combat and third-person shooting in a fictional 600-year journey in the galaxy Andromeda. It is being developed by Bioware and will be published by Electronic Arts.
Persona 5 (April 4)
Game Platforms: PS3, PS4
A game set in Tokyo characterized by role-playing and social stimulation by a silent protagonist. This game was previously released in Japan in 2016 under Atlus and will set to drop in North America and Europe this year.
Yooka-Laylee (March 11)
Game Platforms: PS4, XBOX One, Wii, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, Mac OS
A colourful, 3D game that begun its success during 2015 when the game was first released. The
Main protagonist is a bat and a chameleon exploring many stunning landscapes in a variety of ways like jumping and running around. This fun and quirky game is developed by Playtonic Games and will be published by Team17.
Rime (May 2017)
Game Platforms: PS4, XBOX One, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch
Rime is a puzzle and adventure game from Tequila Works played in a third-person point of view. The game was to include fancy ventures like hunting and crafting with avatar customisation and exploratory tools.
Prey (May 5)
Game Platforms: XBOX 360, Mac OS, Microsoft Windows
Prey, a first-person shooting game, uses portals and gravity-defying effects to construct an environment that the player searches and discovers. Developed under Human Head Studios and published by 2K games, it has been around since 1995 and had been passed on to various franchises.
Injustice 2 (May 16)
Game Platforms: Android, iOS, Ps4, XBOX One
A sequel to 2013’ Injustice: Gods among Us, this game was developed NetherRealm Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. A mobile version for android and apple devices is also expected.
Tekken 7 (June 2)
Game Platforms: PS4, XBOX One, Microsoft Windows
The 7th instalment from the popular and worldwide-known fighting game. This time focusing on 1-on-1 battles with advanced mechanisms for critical hitting and fighting system. The game was previously released in Japan on May of the previous year with the same publisher and developer, Bandai Namco Studios.
Other games to watch out this year (having no specific dates of release yet) includes Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite, Days Gone, Super Mario Odyssey, Splatoon 7, South Park: The Fractured but Whole, Gwitcher: the Witch Card Game, State of Decay 2, Divinity: Original Sin 2, Pyre, Call of Cthulhu, God of War, Crackdown 3, Outlast 2, Sea of Thieves and Gran Turismo Sport.
