![\"Hogwarts](\"https:\/\/dev.sciencesensei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/hogwarts-legacy.jpeg\")
Hogwarts Legacy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Developer:<\/strong> Avalanche Software (Warner Bros. Interactive)<\/em><\/li>\n
- Release Date:<\/strong> Fall 2022<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Hogwarts Legacy<\/em><\/a><\/strong> dealt with some misinformation in the beginning, as most assumed it was only going to be released on PC. Yet that is not true, as it will release on all major consoles. That includes the last-gen consoles, PS4 and Xbox One. This game is highly anticipated for obvious reasons. We’re going to get to be part of this Wizarding World in an action RPG! The game is even set in the 1800s, which means we will be well ahead of the timeline from previous movies. That includes not only the Harry Potter<\/em> franchise of films but also those of the Fantastic Beasts<\/em> franchise. The Harry Potter<\/em> films were essentially set in the modern-day they came out while Fantastic Beasts were set in the early 1900s. Therefore, we will have a brand new story and world that won’t involve future characters.<\/p>\nAt least, not as they are from the movies. Since this is an RPG, the player will be a student at Hogwarts. Players will get to have complete control over their appearance, even down to choosing if they are a wizard or witch. Each player will get to even choose the “House” they are part of, as well as attend classes. This is going to be a vast open-world involving not just the school, but also the Forbidden Forest and Hogsmeade Village! You will get to cast spells, make potions, tame magic beasts, and master combat abilities. Here’s also hoping we’ll get to play Quidditch too. On top of that, the game has a mortality system that will play a major role in the game, so try not to get into it with the Dementors until you’re ready.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n![\"Redfall\"](\"https:\/\/dev.sciencesensei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/redfall.jpeg\")
[Image via Bethesda Softworks]<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nRedfall<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Developer:<\/strong> Arkane Studios (Bethesda Softworks)<\/em><\/li>\n
- Release Date:<\/strong> Summer 2022<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
This will be one of the top video games releases in 2022, bet on it. We cannot believe Redfall<\/em><\/a><\/strong> is not being discussed more right now. This game comes to us from the infamous Bethesda Softworks, the makers of the Fallout<\/em> franchise. To be fair, this game is actually being developed by Arkane Studios. This team is part of the same ZeniMax Media company and also worked on the Dishonored<\/em> and Wolfenstein<\/em> games. We can expect Redfall<\/em> to play a lot more like those two games than Fallout<\/em>, at least in terms of combat. This is a first-person shooter but set in an open-world environment.<\/p>\nWhile the game is a shooter like Call of Duty<\/em>, it has an actual story worth your time. The story takes place within an island town in Redfall, Massachusetts. When a scientific experiment fails, a mass influx of vampires invades to attack residents and take over the town. On top of that, they have now isolated the town from the outside world. You as the player are one of those trapped inside Redfall and must play as one of four survivors. Among them, you can play as Cryptozoologist and Inventor Devinder Crousley, Telekinetic Student Laya Ellison, Combat Engineer Remi da la Rosa, or supernatural sharpshooter Jacob Boyer. Can you make it out alive?<\/p>\n<\/p>\n![\"Saints](\"https:\/\/dev.sciencesensei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/saints-row.jpeg\")
[Image via Deep Silver Violation]<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSaints Row<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Developer:<\/strong> Deep Silver Violation<\/em><\/li>\n
- Release Date:<\/strong> August 2022<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Okay, we know what you’re thinking. Yes, this is sort of cheating as Saints Row<\/em><\/a><\/strong> came out several years ago. Why is it being mentioned as one of the top video game releases in 2022? This is likely not going to be the same Saints Row<\/em> we all played through in the past. The team over at Violation\/Deep Silver decided to go the Final Fantasy route and reboot the Saints Row<\/em> franchise. Of course, that will start with this game. You’ll likely see a lot of similarities between the original Saints Row<\/em> and the one coming out in 2022.<\/p>\nThe reboot takes place in the fake city known as Santo Ileso, located in the American southwest. Of course, this game follows a new gang known as “The Saints” as they attempt to take over the city. In doing so, they will come across other gangs that want to maintain their section of the city or wish to take it over fully too. This means they cannot allow this new gang to do such a thing. Obviously, the player will be part of The Saints and will need to do your best to stay alive as you and your gang take control. The question is, can you take out the competition to establish yourselves as the Kingpins of Santo Ileso?<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n![\"Elden](\"https:\/\/dev.sciencesensei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/elden-ring.jpeg\")
[Image via FromSoftware]<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nElden Ring<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Developer:<\/strong> FromSoftware<\/em><\/li>\n
- Release Date:<\/strong> February 25, 2022<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
We know, we know. We are well aware that Elden Ring<\/em><\/a><\/strong> has already come out by the time this article will be published. The great team at FromSoftware is behind the development of this title. You might know them best from the recent hit, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice,<\/em> as well as the Dark Souls<\/em> franchise. They are also the team that developed Bloodborne<\/em>. Needless to say, the Elden Ring<\/em> open-world environment and story-arc is one that they were more than capable of developing properly. Yet they still wanted to make sure it landed well.<\/p>\nThis is what led them to work with Bandai-Namco (who actually published the game) and the infamous fantasy novelist George R.R. Martin. The Elden Ring<\/em> game takes place in the realm of the “Lands Between.” It is sometime after the destruction of the “Elden Ring” and its shards shattering that we show up. Once graced by the ring and the Erdtree, this realm is now ruled over by a demigod Queen Marika the Eternal’s offspring. Each now possesses a shard, corrupting them with power. These must be taken from them to restore the Elden Ring and become the Elden Lord. This action RPG is currently one of the best-reviewed games of the year so far.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n![\"Edge](\"https:\/\/dev.sciencesensei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/edge-wwe-2k22.jpeg\")
[Image via 2K Sports]<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWWE 2K22<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Developer:<\/strong> Visual Concepts Entertainment (2K Sports) <\/em><\/li>\n
- Release Date:<\/strong> March 11, 2022<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
We get it, a professional wrestling title is supposedly one of the top video game releases in 2022? You got it, pal! For those unaware, a major issue took place a few years ago when WWE 2K20<\/em> came out. The game suffered from horrific graphics and buggy problems that even after launch patches just could not fix. The reason for part of this was that Yukes, the team that helped to develop nearly all of the mainline WWE games, pulled out of the series sometime during development. Which caused a major issue. Yeah, 2K Sports nor its parent company Take-Two Interactive, really developed these games. They were just the publishers.<\/p>\nWithout Yukes, the Visual Concepts<\/a><\/strong> team stepped in with a major handicap. They had been working on 2K’s major NBA 2K title for several years but did not really have the time nor the knowledge of the industry they needed to make it great. 2K then decided to take a year off between titles, which was a good idea. The game now looks lightyears better, with some wrestlers such as Edge looking better than they ever had before. The game also seems to play better from early reviews. The team also listened to fans and decided to bring back the incredibly popular GM Mode. Plus, there will be roughly 160 playable characters available at launch.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n![\"Marvel's](\"https:\/\/dev.sciencesensei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/marvels-midnight-sons.jpeg\")
[Image via Firaxis Games]<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMarvel’s Midnight Suns<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Developer:<\/strong> Firaxis Games<\/em><\/li>\n
- Release Date:<\/strong> Fall 2022<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Marvel’s Midnight Sons<\/em><\/a><\/strong> game is being developed by Firaxis Games. They are likely not very well known to some, but you might know the games they worked on. Pretty much all the Civilization<\/em> games, on top of the recent XCOM<\/em> titles. Thus, this studio might not have a vast history in games exactly from this genre but they DO have a history of quality. One interesting thing they did was use a comic book team name, the Midnight Sons, and spin it to use “Suns” instead. This game will be following the story “Rise of the Midnight Sons<\/em>” that saw them work alongside the Ghost Riders and Avengers. Of course, this will not be an exact retelling of that story.<\/p>\nWhile there will be playable characters including Iron Man, Captain America, Wolverine, Captain Marvel, Blade, Doctor Strange, Magik, and Nico Minoru…this is an action RPG. Thus, the story will have players operate “The Hunter” which will be completely customizable and can utilize superpowers from 40 different ability sectors. Combat will be turn-based (a lot like Marvel’s Avengers<\/em> or Final Fantasy<\/em>), with third-person viewing to explore the base of operations, grounds, and talk with heroes. At the start of missions, players will be dealt random ability cards that will affect their mission. They could affect enemies, the environment, or heroes themselves.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n![\"Gran](\"https:\/\/dev.sciencesensei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/gran-turismo-7.jpeg\")
[Image via Polyphony Digital]<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nGran Turismo 7<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Developer:<\/strong> Polyphony Digital (Sony Interactive Entertainment)<\/em><\/li>\n
- Release Date:<\/strong> March 4, 2022<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
While some might not care for racing games, it is clear that the Gran Turismo<\/em><\/a><\/strong> games are beloved by many. That is why Gran Turismo 7<\/em> is certainly one of the top video game releases in 2022. It will be out around the time this article is published, but we can say early reviews are really positive right now. The studio that has made every single one of these games, Polyphony Digital, is back yet again. They continue to top themselves with each and every single title. From giving players new and awesome vehicles to use up to things like giving gamers new environments to race on.<\/p>\nSome classic, beloved features are coming back for the seventh installment. The return of traditional racing tracks and vehicles, which many fans have been requesting. We’ll also get to take part in special events &and championships again. The Tuning Parts Shop, Used Car Dealership, and GT Auto are all making their return to the game. However, Gran Turismo still kept the newer GT Sport Mode, Brand Central, and Discover that was first introduced in Gran Turismo Sport. Dynamic time and weather effects will also be back, which were a huge hit in the fifth and sixth installments. Plus, “driving school” will be present for those newer to the franchise.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n![\"Sonic](\"https:\/\/dev.sciencesensei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/sonic-frontiers.jpg\")
[Image via SEGA]<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSonic Frontiers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Developer:<\/strong> SEGA <\/em><\/li>\n
- Release Date:<\/strong> Fall 2022<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Ever since Nintendo began working with SEGA, they have put Sonic the Hedgehog in a ton of new games. Initially, it was alongside his bitter console wars rival, Mario. Especially in games where they could compete with each other, such as the Olympics or in recent Mario Kart titles. Sonic did get some of his own new solo games, but he hadn’t experienced what the likes of Mario and even Link had. He had yet to get a vast open-world landscape to play in. The last few games felt more open, but it was an illusion of openness if you will. Sonic Frontiers<\/em><\/a><\/strong> puts an end to all of that with a massive true open-world or Sonic to roam through.<\/p>\nThe game takes place on the Starfall Islands which are all completely explorable. Apparently, the world Sonic will roam through is similar to that of the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild<\/em> game. It should not surprise anyone, as this game was released in 2017. Sonic Frontiers<\/em> has been in development since that very same year! This game will not be a Nintendo Switch exclusive like some other games featuring the hedgehog have been. Rather, it will be playable on all major platforms on the very same day. Thus giving all gamers a chance to play a gorgeous new Sonic title. The game is set to release in late 2022.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n![\"God](\"https:\/\/dev.sciencesensei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/god-of-war-ragnaro--k.jpeg\")
[Image via Santa Monica Studio]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nGod Of War: Ragnarök<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Developer:<\/strong> Santa Monica Studio (Sony Interactive Entertainment)<\/em><\/li>\n
- Release Date:<\/strong> Late 2022<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The plan was to have God of War: Ragnarök<\/em><\/a><\/strong> ready for the PlayStation 5 release but we did not expect the crazy issues that have taken place. Plus, COVID-19 got in the way of its production. What is certain though is that Santa Monica Studio has a major plan with the Ragnarök<\/em> title. Coming from the Norse Mythological end of days, Ragnarök was feared among cultures such as the Vikings. The world is expected to end, not with fire and brimstone but, rather, in ice. The events of this game take place three years after the previous title’s release. The Fimbulwinter is finally coming to a close after three summers of cold.<\/p>\nHowever, it is prophecied that “Ragnarök” will take place once the Fimbulwinter concludes. The now-teenage Atreus, coming off his confused state from the last time we saw him, begins to question his identity. Both Kratos and Atreus want to stop Ragnarök while Atreus learns to cope with his newfound self. In their travels, they will come across many major beings, including the Giant Norse God of War Týr who was thought to be dead. This father and son duo are going to travel the nine realms to find out what they must do to prevent Ragnarök. That includes coming in contact with former friend Freya, along with seeking revenge on Thor.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n![\"Ghostwire:](\"https:\/\/dev.sciencesensei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ghostwire-tokyo.jpg\")
[Image via Bethesda Softworks]<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nGhostwire: Tokyo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Developer:<\/strong> Tango Gameworks (Bethesda Softworks)<\/em><\/li>\n
- Release Date:<\/strong> March 25, 2022<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Ghostwire: Tokyo<\/em><\/a><\/strong> will be releasing very soon, and it is likely going to be one of the bigger video game releases in 2022. While it is being developed by Tango Gameworks, it will be published by Bethesda Softworks. Tango previously worked on the recent Evil Within<\/em> games, which are horror-based. A lot of those elements will come into play with Ghostwire<\/em>. Unlike other Bethesda titles, this is not going to be a giant RPG. Rather, it’s an action-adventure game played through the first-person perspective. Players will utilize psychic and paranormal abilities to take down the ghosts and spirits currently haunting Tokyo, Japan.<\/p>\nTango wanted to be super-realistic with the martial arts they utilized. A lot of the hand movements for casting spells are inspired by Kuji-Kiri, which is essentially hand gestures that were used in older martial arts schools. Nearly all of the citizens in Tokyo have randomly vanished while otherworldly spirits have invaded the city in their place. You play as a man named Akito, who is actually possessed by a spirit detective named KK. While KK has his own agenda, he provides Akito with supernatural powers to help him combat the spirits haunting Tokyo. Eventually, you’ll meet people in Hannya masks who unveil the mystery of what happened.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n![\"Stranger](\"https:\/\/dev.sciencesensei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/stranger-of-paradise-final-fantasy-origin.jpeg\")
[Image via Square Enix]<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nStranger Of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Developer:<\/strong> Koei Tecmo Games & Team Ninja (Square Enix)<\/em><\/li>\n
- Release Date:<\/strong> March 18, 2022<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Square Enix is back at it with their rebooted Final Fantasy<\/em> games. Except this game is one that many fans have wanted to see, as it goes back to the setting of the original Final Fantasy game. This will be a dark interpretation of that setting, so be prepared. People are somehow sucked into this world, away from their own. The main character is Jack Garland, who is consumed by some need to destroy Chaos. That is a reference to the first game, where the horned Chaos was the main boss of the game. Newcomers to the series, Ash and Jed, will be accompanying Jack on his adventure. It is claimed that they are the foretold Warriors of Light.<\/p>\nNone are sure this is true, especially since they are told by a knight who has taken on the role of Chaos. The game plays like other Final Fantasy<\/em> titles, but Jack is really the only one you operate. However, he can switch between physical and magical attacks. Once the “break gauge” is depleted for enemies, Jack can finish them off and crystalize them. This will allow Jack to harvest these enemies to restore his magic meter. Nothing creepy about that, right? Stranger of Paradise<\/em><\/a><\/strong> will end up being one of the bigger video game releases in 2022 simply because it’s a Final Fantasy<\/em> title.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n![\"Legend](\"https:\/\/dev.sciencesensei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/legend-of-zelda.jpg\")
[Image via Nintendo]<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Untitled Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Sequel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Developer:<\/strong> Nintendo<\/em><\/li>\n
- Release Date:<\/strong> Late 2022<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
When Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild<\/em> came out, it blew everyone away. The world was beautiful and the game played perfectly. Nintendo rarely gets things wrong with their exclusives, but this was tremendous. The Nintendo Switch has had time to develop and get even better since 2017 when the original Breath of the Wild<\/em> was released. Nintendo’s main development team has been working on this game since the original was released, but they have yet to give it an official title. We know it is coming out in 2022, so the lack of an official title<\/a><\/strong> for this sequel is odd to see from Nintendo.<\/p>\nYet this is being done by design, as the company believes the title of the game will likely give away what it is about. Something they want to keep a secret until closer to launch. The game is expected to follow up roughly where it left off in the last game. A trailer for the game was released at the 2019 E3 Conference, but it was just a teaser that didn’t really tell us much. Then at the 2021 E3, we were treated to gameplay and some story in the new trailer. This is the most anticipated Nintendo game right now and will end up being one of the biggest video game releases in 2022. It’ll be interesting to see how it does as it battles against other major titles.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n![\"Horizon](\"https:\/\/dev.sciencesensei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/horizon-forbidden-west.jpeg\")
[Image via Guerilla Games]<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHorizon: Forbidden West<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Developer:<\/strong> Guerilla Games<\/em><\/li>\n
Hogwarts Legacy<\/em><\/a><\/strong> dealt with some misinformation in the beginning, as most assumed it was only going to be released on PC. Yet that is not true, as it will release on all major consoles. That includes the last-gen consoles, PS4 and Xbox One. This game is highly anticipated for obvious reasons. We’re going to get to be part of this Wizarding World in an action RPG! The game is even set in the 1800s, which means we will be well ahead of the timeline from previous movies. That includes not only the Harry Potter<\/em> franchise of films but also those of the Fantastic Beasts<\/em> franchise. The Harry Potter<\/em> films were essentially set in the modern-day they came out while Fantastic Beasts were set in the early 1900s. Therefore, we will have a brand new story and world that won’t involve future characters.<\/p>\n At least, not as they are from the movies. Since this is an RPG, the player will be a student at Hogwarts. Players will get to have complete control over their appearance, even down to choosing if they are a wizard or witch. Each player will get to even choose the “House” they are part of, as well as attend classes. This is going to be a vast open-world involving not just the school, but also the Forbidden Forest and Hogsmeade Village! You will get to cast spells, make potions, tame magic beasts, and master combat abilities. Here’s also hoping we’ll get to play Quidditch too. On top of that, the game has a mortality system that will play a major role in the game, so try not to get into it with the Dementors until you’re ready.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This will be one of the top video games releases in 2022, bet on it. We cannot believe Redfall<\/em><\/a><\/strong> is not being discussed more right now. This game comes to us from the infamous Bethesda Softworks, the makers of the Fallout<\/em> franchise. To be fair, this game is actually being developed by Arkane Studios. This team is part of the same ZeniMax Media company and also worked on the Dishonored<\/em> and Wolfenstein<\/em> games. We can expect Redfall<\/em> to play a lot more like those two games than Fallout<\/em>, at least in terms of combat. This is a first-person shooter but set in an open-world environment.<\/p>\n While the game is a shooter like Call of Duty<\/em>, it has an actual story worth your time. The story takes place within an island town in Redfall, Massachusetts. When a scientific experiment fails, a mass influx of vampires invades to attack residents and take over the town. On top of that, they have now isolated the town from the outside world. You as the player are one of those trapped inside Redfall and must play as one of four survivors. Among them, you can play as Cryptozoologist and Inventor Devinder Crousley, Telekinetic Student Laya Ellison, Combat Engineer Remi da la Rosa, or supernatural sharpshooter Jacob Boyer. Can you make it out alive?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Okay, we know what you’re thinking. Yes, this is sort of cheating as Saints Row<\/em><\/a><\/strong> came out several years ago. Why is it being mentioned as one of the top video game releases in 2022? This is likely not going to be the same Saints Row<\/em> we all played through in the past. The team over at Violation\/Deep Silver decided to go the Final Fantasy route and reboot the Saints Row<\/em> franchise. Of course, that will start with this game. You’ll likely see a lot of similarities between the original Saints Row<\/em> and the one coming out in 2022.<\/p>\n The reboot takes place in the fake city known as Santo Ileso, located in the American southwest. Of course, this game follows a new gang known as “The Saints” as they attempt to take over the city. In doing so, they will come across other gangs that want to maintain their section of the city or wish to take it over fully too. This means they cannot allow this new gang to do such a thing. Obviously, the player will be part of The Saints and will need to do your best to stay alive as you and your gang take control. The question is, can you take out the competition to establish yourselves as the Kingpins of Santo Ileso?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We know, we know. We are well aware that Elden Ring<\/em><\/a><\/strong> has already come out by the time this article will be published. The great team at FromSoftware is behind the development of this title. You might know them best from the recent hit, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice,<\/em> as well as the Dark Souls<\/em> franchise. They are also the team that developed Bloodborne<\/em>. Needless to say, the Elden Ring<\/em> open-world environment and story-arc is one that they were more than capable of developing properly. Yet they still wanted to make sure it landed well.<\/p>\n This is what led them to work with Bandai-Namco (who actually published the game) and the infamous fantasy novelist George R.R. Martin. The Elden Ring<\/em> game takes place in the realm of the “Lands Between.” It is sometime after the destruction of the “Elden Ring” and its shards shattering that we show up. Once graced by the ring and the Erdtree, this realm is now ruled over by a demigod Queen Marika the Eternal’s offspring. Each now possesses a shard, corrupting them with power. These must be taken from them to restore the Elden Ring and become the Elden Lord. This action RPG is currently one of the best-reviewed games of the year so far.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We get it, a professional wrestling title is supposedly one of the top video game releases in 2022? You got it, pal! For those unaware, a major issue took place a few years ago when WWE 2K20<\/em> came out. The game suffered from horrific graphics and buggy problems that even after launch patches just could not fix. The reason for part of this was that Yukes, the team that helped to develop nearly all of the mainline WWE games, pulled out of the series sometime during development. Which caused a major issue. Yeah, 2K Sports nor its parent company Take-Two Interactive, really developed these games. They were just the publishers.<\/p>\n Without Yukes, the Visual Concepts<\/a><\/strong> team stepped in with a major handicap. They had been working on 2K’s major NBA 2K title for several years but did not really have the time nor the knowledge of the industry they needed to make it great. 2K then decided to take a year off between titles, which was a good idea. The game now looks lightyears better, with some wrestlers such as Edge looking better than they ever had before. The game also seems to play better from early reviews. The team also listened to fans and decided to bring back the incredibly popular GM Mode. Plus, there will be roughly 160 playable characters available at launch.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Marvel’s Midnight Sons<\/em><\/a><\/strong> game is being developed by Firaxis Games. They are likely not very well known to some, but you might know the games they worked on. Pretty much all the Civilization<\/em> games, on top of the recent XCOM<\/em> titles. Thus, this studio might not have a vast history in games exactly from this genre but they DO have a history of quality. One interesting thing they did was use a comic book team name, the Midnight Sons, and spin it to use “Suns” instead. This game will be following the story “Rise of the Midnight Sons<\/em>” that saw them work alongside the Ghost Riders and Avengers. Of course, this will not be an exact retelling of that story.<\/p>\n While there will be playable characters including Iron Man, Captain America, Wolverine, Captain Marvel, Blade, Doctor Strange, Magik, and Nico Minoru…this is an action RPG. Thus, the story will have players operate “The Hunter” which will be completely customizable and can utilize superpowers from 40 different ability sectors. Combat will be turn-based (a lot like Marvel’s Avengers<\/em> or Final Fantasy<\/em>), with third-person viewing to explore the base of operations, grounds, and talk with heroes. At the start of missions, players will be dealt random ability cards that will affect their mission. They could affect enemies, the environment, or heroes themselves.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n While some might not care for racing games, it is clear that the Gran Turismo<\/em><\/a><\/strong> games are beloved by many. That is why Gran Turismo 7<\/em> is certainly one of the top video game releases in 2022. It will be out around the time this article is published, but we can say early reviews are really positive right now. The studio that has made every single one of these games, Polyphony Digital, is back yet again. They continue to top themselves with each and every single title. From giving players new and awesome vehicles to use up to things like giving gamers new environments to race on.<\/p>\n Some classic, beloved features are coming back for the seventh installment. The return of traditional racing tracks and vehicles, which many fans have been requesting. We’ll also get to take part in special events &and championships again. The Tuning Parts Shop, Used Car Dealership, and GT Auto are all making their return to the game. However, Gran Turismo still kept the newer GT Sport Mode, Brand Central, and Discover that was first introduced in Gran Turismo Sport. Dynamic time and weather effects will also be back, which were a huge hit in the fifth and sixth installments. Plus, “driving school” will be present for those newer to the franchise.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ever since Nintendo began working with SEGA, they have put Sonic the Hedgehog in a ton of new games. Initially, it was alongside his bitter console wars rival, Mario. Especially in games where they could compete with each other, such as the Olympics or in recent Mario Kart titles. Sonic did get some of his own new solo games, but he hadn’t experienced what the likes of Mario and even Link had. He had yet to get a vast open-world landscape to play in. The last few games felt more open, but it was an illusion of openness if you will. Sonic Frontiers<\/em><\/a><\/strong> puts an end to all of that with a massive true open-world or Sonic to roam through.<\/p>\n The game takes place on the Starfall Islands which are all completely explorable. Apparently, the world Sonic will roam through is similar to that of the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild<\/em> game. It should not surprise anyone, as this game was released in 2017. Sonic Frontiers<\/em> has been in development since that very same year! This game will not be a Nintendo Switch exclusive like some other games featuring the hedgehog have been. Rather, it will be playable on all major platforms on the very same day. Thus giving all gamers a chance to play a gorgeous new Sonic title. The game is set to release in late 2022.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The plan was to have God of War: Ragnarök<\/em><\/a><\/strong> ready for the PlayStation 5 release but we did not expect the crazy issues that have taken place. Plus, COVID-19 got in the way of its production. What is certain though is that Santa Monica Studio has a major plan with the Ragnarök<\/em> title. Coming from the Norse Mythological end of days, Ragnarök was feared among cultures such as the Vikings. The world is expected to end, not with fire and brimstone but, rather, in ice. The events of this game take place three years after the previous title’s release. The Fimbulwinter is finally coming to a close after three summers of cold.<\/p>\n However, it is prophecied that “Ragnarök” will take place once the Fimbulwinter concludes. The now-teenage Atreus, coming off his confused state from the last time we saw him, begins to question his identity. Both Kratos and Atreus want to stop Ragnarök while Atreus learns to cope with his newfound self. In their travels, they will come across many major beings, including the Giant Norse God of War Týr who was thought to be dead. This father and son duo are going to travel the nine realms to find out what they must do to prevent Ragnarök. That includes coming in contact with former friend Freya, along with seeking revenge on Thor.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ghostwire: Tokyo<\/em><\/a><\/strong> will be releasing very soon, and it is likely going to be one of the bigger video game releases in 2022. While it is being developed by Tango Gameworks, it will be published by Bethesda Softworks. Tango previously worked on the recent Evil Within<\/em> games, which are horror-based. A lot of those elements will come into play with Ghostwire<\/em>. Unlike other Bethesda titles, this is not going to be a giant RPG. Rather, it’s an action-adventure game played through the first-person perspective. Players will utilize psychic and paranormal abilities to take down the ghosts and spirits currently haunting Tokyo, Japan.<\/p>\n Tango wanted to be super-realistic with the martial arts they utilized. A lot of the hand movements for casting spells are inspired by Kuji-Kiri, which is essentially hand gestures that were used in older martial arts schools. Nearly all of the citizens in Tokyo have randomly vanished while otherworldly spirits have invaded the city in their place. You play as a man named Akito, who is actually possessed by a spirit detective named KK. While KK has his own agenda, he provides Akito with supernatural powers to help him combat the spirits haunting Tokyo. Eventually, you’ll meet people in Hannya masks who unveil the mystery of what happened.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Square Enix is back at it with their rebooted Final Fantasy<\/em> games. Except this game is one that many fans have wanted to see, as it goes back to the setting of the original Final Fantasy game. This will be a dark interpretation of that setting, so be prepared. People are somehow sucked into this world, away from their own. The main character is Jack Garland, who is consumed by some need to destroy Chaos. That is a reference to the first game, where the horned Chaos was the main boss of the game. Newcomers to the series, Ash and Jed, will be accompanying Jack on his adventure. It is claimed that they are the foretold Warriors of Light.<\/p>\n None are sure this is true, especially since they are told by a knight who has taken on the role of Chaos. The game plays like other Final Fantasy<\/em> titles, but Jack is really the only one you operate. However, he can switch between physical and magical attacks. Once the “break gauge” is depleted for enemies, Jack can finish them off and crystalize them. This will allow Jack to harvest these enemies to restore his magic meter. Nothing creepy about that, right? Stranger of Paradise<\/em><\/a><\/strong> will end up being one of the bigger video game releases in 2022 simply because it’s a Final Fantasy<\/em> title.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n When Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild<\/em> came out, it blew everyone away. The world was beautiful and the game played perfectly. Nintendo rarely gets things wrong with their exclusives, but this was tremendous. The Nintendo Switch has had time to develop and get even better since 2017 when the original Breath of the Wild<\/em> was released. Nintendo’s main development team has been working on this game since the original was released, but they have yet to give it an official title. We know it is coming out in 2022, so the lack of an official title<\/a><\/strong> for this sequel is odd to see from Nintendo.<\/p>\n Yet this is being done by design, as the company believes the title of the game will likely give away what it is about. Something they want to keep a secret until closer to launch. The game is expected to follow up roughly where it left off in the last game. A trailer for the game was released at the 2019 E3 Conference, but it was just a teaser that didn’t really tell us much. Then at the 2021 E3, we were treated to gameplay and some story in the new trailer. This is the most anticipated Nintendo game right now and will end up being one of the biggest video game releases in 2022. It’ll be interesting to see how it does as it battles against other major titles.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nRedfall<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Saints Row<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Elden Ring<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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WWE 2K22<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Marvel’s Midnight Suns<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Gran Turismo 7<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Sonic Frontiers<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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God Of War: Ragnarök<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Ghostwire: Tokyo<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Stranger Of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The Untitled Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Sequel<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Horizon: Forbidden West<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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