Video Games for the Week of October 2nd, 2018


PS4 & Switch


Valthirian Arc Hero School
As school principal, you have a lot of responsibilities, such as building and managing your academy to train future mages, knights, and other adventurers in their respective arts. You’ll also need to settle arguments and maintain the peace in your school. Do you punish someone who is late for class, or are you lenient? Do you help the kids who can’t afford to be there, or only allow entrance to those who can pay tuition? Releasing October 2nd.


PS4 & Xbox One


Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
Play as Alexios or Kassandra in the newest action adventure game. Major differences this round are an RPG element (think Dragon Age or Witcher), where you can select responses to people, and maybe seduce them. Odyssey takes place during the Peloponnesian War, and you can pick between fighting for Athens or Sparta. Also new to the game is something that was a long time coming: open world naval battles! Show your mettle October 5th!


Mega Man 11
Mega Man is back to its classic 2D style. Latest and greatest feature of the game is called Double Gear, which allows you to slow time or power up your blaster shots. Mega Man 11 releases on October 2nd, but you can download the demo right now! The main game releases October 2nd.


PS4


Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise
Sega’s action adventure game, based on a manga of the same name, finally gets its worldwide release this week! Play as Kenshiro as you go on a mission to rescue your fiance from her kidnapper in this post-apocalyptic world. Coming October 2nd.


Switch


Super Mario Party
Nintendo calls this “a complete refresh of the Mario Party Series.” The well-loved virtual Mario board game returns with a new facelift. Walk the board freely, play with family and friends, pair Switch systems together for a real boardgame feel, and the coolest part? ONLINE PLAY. Available October 5th.


Xbox One


Forza Horizon 4
This Forza is set in Britain, and features dynamic seasons in a shared open world. You’ll enjoy a new quick chat feature on the d-pad, and be able to seamlessly enter coop in the game world. World events are signaled by the appearance of a blimp, and everyone in the world works together to accomplish the goal for big rewards. New seasons add new danger, open new areas, and bring new challenges. Pick it up October 2nd!

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