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Middle-Earth: Shadow of War, Assassin’s Creed Origins, and Super Mario Odyssey are October 2017’s best-selling games
A northeastern cold snap proves that Fall is all… as does the massive number of new releases that cracked The NPD Group’s list of best-selling games from October 2017. WB Games’s Middle-Earth: Shadow of War lead the way at #1, but it was closely followed by Assassin’s Creed Origins at #2, Super Mario Odyssey at #3, and South Park: The Fractured But Whole at #4.
Nintendo actually had a huge month, placing four titles in the Top 20 (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (#15), Mario Kart 8 (#16), and Fire Emblem Warriors (#17) were the others), as well as owning the top two hardware platforms. However, GamesIndustry.biz is reporting that overall industry sales still dropped 11% versus October 2016 to $825 million:
With interest in the Switch and the Super NES Classic still sky-high, Nintendo hardware managed to account for two-thirds of the hardware sales generated. That being said, NPD noted that Sony’s PlayStation 4 is still the best-selling hardware platform year-to-date. Furthermore, in the accessories category, the black DualShock 4 wireless controller was both the best-selling accessory of October, and the best-selling accessory year-to-date.
The complete Top 20 from October 2017 can be found after the break. (more…)
Posted in News, PC, PS3, PS4, Switch, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Tagged Assassin's Creed Origins, Destiny 2, FIFA 18, Fire Emblem Warriors, Forza Motorsport 7, Gran Turismo Sport, Grand Theft Auto V, Madden NFL 18, Mario Kart 8, Middle-Earth: Shadow of War, NBA 2K18, NHL 18, NPD, South Park: The Fractured But Whole, Super Mario Odyssey, The Evil Within 2, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Siege, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, WWE 2K18
Forza Motorsport 7, Inversus Deluxe, N++, more added to Xbox Store
It’s another strong week for the Xbox Games Store, and nearly a dozen new Xbox One games are now available to download through the digital storefront as part of its midweek update.
Leading the pack is Microsoft and Turn 10’s Forza Motorsport 7, the latest addition to their massively popular racing simulation series. It’s joined by a pair of minimalist indies (Inversus Deluxe and N++), as well as Joe Madureira’s Battle Chasers: Nightwar, and Capcom’s Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen.
Telltale Games is also back this week with another adventure for the Dark Knight… Batman: The Enemy Within – Episode 2: The Pact.
You can learn more about all of today’s additions to the Xbox Games Store after the break. (more…)
Posted in News, PC, Xbox One
Tagged Batman: The Enemy Within, Battle Chasers: Nightwar, Dragon's Dogma, Forza Motorsport 7, Inversus, N++
New Retail Releases: Forza Motorsport 7, Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga, Dragon’s Dogma Dark Arisen, More
We’re racing into another big week of new releases, including the Standard Edition of Turn 10’s Forza Motorsport 7 on the Xbox One.
If racing simulators don’t rev your engine, you might want to look into Capcom’s re-release of Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen (PS4, Xbox One) or a turn-based RPG based on Joe Madureira’s Battle Chasers: Nightwar (PC, PS4, Xbox One).
The 3DS will receive a big batch of new games this week as well, including NIS America’s Magic/Monopoly hybrid Culdcept Revolt, Level-5’s adventurous Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy, and Nintendo’s re-release of Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions. And if you’re in the market for a new handheld, Nintendo will launch a “White + Orange” New 2DS XL this week.
Finally this week, Telltale will launch a Season Pass Disc for Batman: The Enemy Within on the PS4 and Xbox One.
A complete list of this week’s new retail releases can be found after the break. (more…)
Cuphead, Forza Motorsport 7: Ultimate Edition, Burning Fight, more added to Xbox Store
Cuphead has arrived on the Xbox Games Store!
The side-scrolling shooter was inspired by animated shorts that were popular in the 1930s, and Xbox One players will finally get the chance to challenge its devilishly difficult bosses now. It’s joined on the digital storefront today by Turn 10’s latest racing simulation, Forza Motorsport 7: Ultimate Edition, and Hamster’s latest NeoGeo re-release, Burning Fight.
You can learn more about all of today’s additions to the Xbox Games Store after the break. (more…)
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Tagged Cuphead, Forza Motorsport 7
New Retail Releases: FIFA 18, Gundam Versus, Danganronpa V3, More
Go for the goal with this week’s new retail releases.
EA Sports will bring FIFA 18 to the PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PS3, and Xbox 360. It’ll be joined on the pitch by Microsoft’s Forza Motorsport 7: Ultimate Edition, which Xbox One owners can pick up three days earlier than the launch of the standard edition.
There’s nothing standard about massive mechs, and Bandai Namco will bring Gundam Versus to the PS4 this week. NIS America will also deliver a wild new entry in the Danganronpa series, Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony for the PS4.
Finally this week, Level-5 and Nintendo will bring Yo-Kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters to the 3DS, Bethesda will bundle together the Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition on the PC, PS4, and Xbox One, and THQ Nordic will swoop onto the Switch with Sine Mora EX.
Nintendo will also launch the Super NES Classic Edition microconsole this week, but it might be hard to find one in stores.
A complete list of this week’s new retail releases can be found after the break. (more…)
Posted in 3DS, News, PC, PS3, PS4, Switch, Vita, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Tagged Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony, Fallout 4, FIFA 18, Forza Motorsport 7, Gundam Versus, Sine Mora, Yo-Kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits/Fleshy Souls
Super Mario Odyssey wins “E3 2017 Best of Show” from Game Critics Awards
A marquee upcoming release for the Nintendo Switch has once again claimed “Best of Show” from the Game Critics Awards at the E3 Expo. Super Mario Odyssey took home the big prize this year, along with additional wins for “Best Console Game” and “Best Action/Adventure Game.”
Altogether, Nintendo took home top honors in six categories. Super Mario Odyssey’s trio of statues were joined by “Best Handheld Game” for Metroid: Samus Returns, and “Best Original Game” and “Best Strategy Game” for Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle.
The editors that make up the Game Critics Awards panel made a lot of obvious picks in the rest of the categories, but they also threw in a few surprises. Strong debuts from Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus (“Best Action Game”), Destiny 2 (“Best PC Game”), and Forza Motorsport 7 (“Best Racing Game”) lead to a few big wins, but I’m not anyone was expecting Arc System Works to surprise the crowd with Dragon Ball Fighter Z.
All of this year’s winners can be found after the break. (more…)
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Tagged Destiny 2, Dragon Ball FighterZ, E3 2017, FIFA 18, Forza Motorsport 7, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, Metroid II: Return of Samus, Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom, Star Wars: Battlefront II, Super Mario Odyssey, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
Turn 10 will hit the gas on Forza Motorsport 7 this October
After stopping for some gas in 2016, the Forza franchise will return this Fall with the launch of Forza Motorsport 7. Once again developed by Turn 10 Studios, the game will be available for the Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs as an Xbox Play Anywhere title on October 3.
The latest game in the franchise will include vehicles from Porsche for the first time, and the developer ran down a few more improvements and enhancements at the Xbox Wire:
Forza Motorsport 7 Features
- Introducing Forza Motorsport 7 – Forza Motorsport 7 immerses players in the exhilarating thrill of competitive racing. From mastering the new motorsport-inspired campaign to collecting a wide range of cars to experiencing the excitement of driving at the limit, this is Forza reimagined.
- The best-looking, most realistic game we’ve ever created – Forza Motorsport 7 was built from the ground up for Project Scorpio to be an immersive true 4K and 60 FPS experience. Plus, with HDR and race conditions that change each time you return to the track, Forza Motorsport 7 was crafted as a visual masterpiece.
The ultimate automotive playset – Forza Motorsport 7 features more than 700 ForzaVista cars to collect, race and customize and 30 racing environments with more than 200 ribbons. Plus, Forza Motorsport 7 offers more Porsche models than any racing game and an unparalleled portfolio of car manufacturers, including every premium brand. And for the first time in Forza’s history, players can personalize their appearance with a massive race gear collection that includes hundreds of options spanning decades of race history and pop culture.- Everyone can play, compete and watch – Forza Motorsport 7 continues in the footsteps of previous games by providing unprecedented tuning, new Assists and Mods to suit players of all skill levels. And thanks to the Forza Racing Championship esports league, enhanced spectating modes and Mixer integration, everyone can compete.
David Greenawalt, Turn 10’s Creative Director, had even more to say about Forza Motorsport 7 on stage at Microsoft’s E3 Press Conference. You can find that video after the break, and don’t forget to watch the gorgeous Announce Trailer, which has been embedded above. (more…)
Posted in News, PC, Xbox One
Tagged E3 2017, Forza Motorsport 7