New Game Releases for the Week of September 29-October 5, 2014: SHADOW OF MORDOR, SUPER SMASH BROS. 3DS
One good thing about the “-ber” months, at least for local gamers here, is the fact that this is usually the time when the big-budgeted AAA releases—and not to mention lesser-known titles that are nonetheless still appreciated by a niche, but devoted, devoted fanbase—begin popping up. And boy, oh boy, does this week not disappoint! Here are two of the most-anticipated releases for this gaming week of September!
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
Developer: Monolith Studios
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC
Early buzz for this one says that it’s supposed to be good, but not one critic ever expected it to be great! Cribbing stylistic gameplay cues from the Assassin’s Creed and Batman: Arkham games, its open-world combat is anchored by relentless AI enemies in the form of the “Nemesis” system. All major reviews indicate that Mordor deserves its next-gen stature, but for those of us who still rock our musty last-gen systems, don’t fret! The game will be slated to be released on November on both PS3 and Xbox 360!
Super Smash Bros.3DS
Developer: Sora Ltd., Bandai Namco
Publisher: Nintendo
Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
So now, it has come to this: one of modern-day Nintendo’s flagship fighting franchise is now available on portable form. And wouldn’t you know it, it’s just as fun as its previous console counterparts! Boasting a nifty cel-shaded art style that calls to mind that other fighting game franchise from the ‘90s (read: Street Fighter IV), it’s sure to be a must-purchase for every content-starved 3DS owner out there! Just don’t forget to stretch your thumbs every once in a while, of course.
And here are the rest of the releases for this week:
Natural Doctrine
Developer: Kadokawa Games
Publisher: NIS
Platforms: PS4, PS3, Vita
Dark Souls II: Crown of the Ivory King (DLC)
Developer: From Software
Publisher: Bandai Namco
Platforms: PS3, Xbox 360, PC
Chariot
Publisher: Frima Studio
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One
Please check out your local gaming retailers for more info about the titles that will be releasing this week. Happy gaming, y’all!