We Sing (2016)
The We Sing franchise began in 2009, when the Nintendo Wii was at the height of its popularity. It was the first singing game that allowed for four player co-op, with four microphones, making it a hit game for parties and family occasions. 10 editions of the original series were released on the Wii including spin-offs such as We Sing 80s and We Sing Robbie Williams, the latter allowing players to sing Angels in front of a crowd as they have always dreamt. Later this month, We Sing will be returning, this time on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
This year’s reboot will allows for 10 singers and has been completely rebuilt in Unreal Engine 4. Even with the engine change. it’ll be mostly the same as the original games as players sign along to well known songs, attempting to match rhythm and pitch to get high scores. The 2016 version of We Sing will be available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on November 22, just in time for Christmas sing-alongs.
Darksiders: Warmastered Edition
With so many remasters still coming out, especially this fall, developers have started to experiment with names. Darksiders: Warmastered Edition is simply a remaster of the first Darksiders game that was developed by THQ. The player takes control of War, one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, and engages in violent combat. THQ Nordic is bringing the game to Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC, and Wii U in 1080p this November, at a budget price. The warmastered edition will cost just $20 and is definitely worth picking up on Nov. 22. Maybe this will spark interest in a fully fledged third Darksiders game.
Steep
Steep was only revealed at E3 in June but Ubisoft’s online centric, extreme winter sports game will release this December. The Alps are free for the player to explore, taking advantage of skis, snowboards, wing-suits, and para-gliders. As you make your way across the slopes you will be faced with challenges, many of which have a multiplayer focus. If you want, you can share the world with other players, bumping into them, hopefully not literally, as you explore. You can expect the usual aspects of an open-world Ubisoft game. There will be landmarks, collectibles, and of course, a map littered with things to do and see.
Ubisoft has revealed that two betas will be playable in the run up to release so players can test the multiplayer functionality and get a taste for the game. Steep will release for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on December 2.
Dead Rising 4
There is no denying that Dead Rising 4 is a highly anticipated game but its late release means it has been overshadowed by many of this fall’s big releases. With the remastered version of Dead Rising 1, 2, and Off the Record now out, players should have re-familiarized themselves with the zombie-massacring gameplay. It will only be available on Xbox One this year as Microsoft has confirmed that it is a console exclusive for one year. While it will feature an open world similar to those in the previous games in the series, it will not feature a timer, giving players more freedom to cause havoc.
Its late release may be due to the theme being the holidays. Frank West has returned to the series and the new game sees the famous character head to a zombie infested Colorado for Christmas. Dead Rising 4 is out on Xbox One and PC on Dec. 6.
Super Mario Maker 3DS
Super Mario Maker is one of the best games on the Nintendo Wii U and, since its release in 2015, over 7.2 million courses have been created worldwide and they have been played over 600 millions times. It allows players to experience some of the best levels ever produced while letting their creative side loose.
Super Mario Maker 3DS will open up the possibility of creating Super Mario levels to many more people and a larger install base. Creating may not be as easy on a smaller screen and the levels won’t look as pretty but the potential of having millions of extra courses is exciting. Super Mario Maker 3DS will be available this December.
