At the beginning of the year, we presented the most anticipated games in this year 2022 ! Some of them have already been released, to our delight, such as Legends Pokémon: Arceus, Dying Light 2 Stay Human or Elden Ring ! However, new games were announced during this first quarter, enough to extend our list of games to buy!
Final Fantasy XVI
https://youtu.be/Qw2qrewDRA8 Final Fantasy XVI is an action-adventure role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix. Available on: PC, PS5. Release date: 2022.
"Valisthea is dotted with gigantic crystalline formations around which several flourishing nations have developed. The beneficial ether produced by these Mother Crystals allows the inhabitants of the surrounding regions to use the magic that ensures their prosperity and security. The possession of a Mother Crystal by each of the Valisthean nations has long guaranteed a fragile peace, now threatened by the advance of the "Black Scourge"… " Official website
Mario Strikers: Battle League Football
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yLop9D81bo Mario Strikers: Battle League Football is a sports video game developed by Next Level Games and published by Nintendo. It took 15 long years before we could enjoy a Mario Strickers again! Available on: Switch. Release date: 10/06/2022.
"Dribble your opponents, make passes to your teammates and use tackles, objects and special shots to score as many goals as possible. Also pick up orbs on the field and charge them while your opponents are distracted to execute spectacular hyper strikes that count double!
Customize your team by changing your players' equipment, which will affect not only their appearance but also their stats, such as strength, speed and accuracy of passes." Nintendo
Sonic Frontiers
https://youtu.be/waVxOsuet3I Sonic Frontiers is an adventure platform video game developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega. Big renewal for the saga since it is the first game of the Sonic franchise taking place in an open world. Available on: PC, PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, PS4, ONE. Release date: 2022.
"THE WORLDS WILL COLLIDE IN THE ALL-NEW SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ADVENTURE.
Rush to new heights and discover the joys of speed in a free zone, a totally new experience. Face powerful enemies as you traverse the landscapes of Starfall Islands, sparse with forests, waterfalls, deserts and more! In 2022 – Launch yourself into a new universe." Official website
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
https://youtu.be/eN0IO3nxt0I Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is a first-person action-adventure game developed by Massive Entertainment (Ubisoft) in collaboration with Lightstorm Entertainment and Disney. The game will benefit from an open world. Available on: PC, PS5, Xbox Series. Release date: 2022.
"In this new independent story, you play as a Na'vi and embark on an adventure in the heart of the Western Territories, a previously unknown region of Pandora. Discover a world full of life populated by unique creatures and new characters, and fend off the fearsome GDR forces that threaten it." Ubisoft
Bayonetta 3
https://youtu.be/v81BP9-dcBU Bayonetta 3 is a beat them all game developed by Platinum Games and published by Nintendo. This third opus is the direct sequel to Bayonnetta 2. Available on: Switch. Release date: 2022.
"The witch is back! "Nintendo
Diablo IV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpgjpSGdmvA Diablo IV is a hack 'n' slash action-RPG developed by Blizzard Entertainment. Available on: PC, PS4, ONE Release date: 2022.
"A demonic ritual invoked Lilith as a Sanctuary after eons of exile. His return marks the beginning of an era of darkness and misfortune.
Slaughter an infinite number of demons. Customize your gaming experience with legendary talents, skill points, runes, and loot. Explore the random dungeons of a dynamic open world. Survive and triumph over the darkness… or fall into the deepest oblivion." Official website
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum
https://youtu.be/94IYTIFs8Gk The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is a game developed by Daedalic Entertainment and co-published by Daedalic Entertainment and Nacon. Available on: PC, PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, PS4, ONE. Release date: 2022.
"This action-adventure game focuses on one of Tolkien's iconic characters: Gollum. Our anti-hero begins his epic in the jails of Barad-dûr, home of Sauron, and is at the heart of an adventure carried by mechanics centered on his double-personality. You will also find vast levels, advertised as aesthetically inspired by Tolkien's drawings." Jeuxvidéo.com
Ark II
https://youtu.be/JHJ_VxRzT5M Ark II is an Xbox exclusive developed for Unreal Engine 5. You may have noticed in the trailer, actor Vin Diesel was modeled for the character of Santiago. Available on: PC, Xbox Series. Release date: 2022.
"ARK II propels players into a brutal new world of primitive survival against beast and man, facing the ever-present threats of hyper-realistic intelligent dinosaurs, aggressive alien fauna, and the exotic environments of a supernatural planet. The survivors will continue ARK's dramatic story about the evolution of humanity, in this next-generation sandbox survival experiment starring Vin Diesel as Santiago!" Ark-france
Gotham Knights
https://youtu.be/lKED9otbtzk Gotham Knights is an action-RPG game developed by WB Games Montreal and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The game is based on the DC Comics franchise. This game will take place in an open world. Available on: PC, PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, ONE. Release date: 25/10/2022.
"Batman is dead. Crime has taken over the streets of Gotham City. It is now up to the Bat-Family (Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood and Robin) to protect Gotham, give hope to its citizens, discipline to its police officers and scare its criminals. From solving mysteries that bind together the darkest chapters of the city's history to triumphing over famous villains in epic clashes, you'll have to become the new Dark Knight and save the streets from chaos." Official website
Pokémon Scarlet & Purple
https://youtu.be/ETAzCS94lrs Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Purple are two role-playing games in the Pokémon franchise developed by Game Freak under the direction of Junichi Masuda. Available on: Switch. Release date: End of 2022.
"These new games disrupt the Pokémon saga by allowing players to freely explore an incredibly rich open world.
The different cities blend naturally into the surrounding landscape, without any transition. Pokémon in the region roam everywhere: in the skies as in the waves, deep in the forests as in the street! You'll be able to battle wild Pokémon to catch them, and experience the true spirit of the saga in an open world that appeals to players of all ages! " Nintendo
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