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The Games Of January

Posted by Aaron on 25th Dec 2018

Week of 1/1

Fitness Boxing (Switch): Get off the couch and get moving with fun, boxing-based rhythmic exercises set to the instrumental beats of songs by popular artists. You can personalize your workouts by selecting from different fitness goals. Train your way, whether you're on your own, with a friend, at home, or on the go! Now you can work out anytime, anywhere on the Nintendo Switch system! Get down your boxing basics while getting down to instrumental versions of 20 unlockable hit songs. Punch and squat while gripping the Joy-Con controllers to get your whole body moving - no additional gym equipment required! Daily training ranges from 10-40 minutes and offers both Normal and Fast mode. The game software estimates your approximate BMI and daily calories burned so you can track your progress. Choose from a diverse group of trainers and customize their look with unlockable trainer outfits. As you progress, you can earn more songs and more challenging training circuits. If you prefer to work out with a buddy, you can use two sets of Joy-Con controllers or share a pair to enjoy working out cooperatively or test your skills by facing off against each other in a virtual ring!

Week of 1/6

Mario & Luigi - Bower’s Inside Story + Bower Jr.’s Journey (3DS): Similar to last year's Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions game, this new game for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems is a remake of a classic Mario & Luigi action RPG adventure. This time, fans can replay (or play for the first time) Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, one of the most critically acclaimed games in the Mario & Luigi series, with new graphics and a new mode that tells the behind-the-scenes story of Bowser Jr. Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey launches exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Game in 2D.

Tales of Vesperia - Definitive Edition (PS4/XB1/Switch): Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tales of Vesperia and the return of this fan-favorite with the Definitive Edition! A power struggle begins in a civilization dependent on an ancient technology, the blastia, and the Empire that controls it. The fates of two friends traveling separate paths intertwine in an epic adventure that threatens the existence of all. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Tales of Vesperia is one of the most beloved entries in the Tales of' series and returns with beautifully remastered full HD graphics, never before seen characters, expanded story, and much more!

New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe (Switch): Join Mario, Luigi, and pals for single-player or multiplayer fun anytime, anywhere! Take on two family-friendly, side-scrolling adventures with up to three friends* as you try to save the Mushroom Kingdom. Includes the New Super Mario Bros. U game and harder, faster New Super Luigi U game - both of which include Nabbit and Toadette as playable characters! Two games in one, for double the fun! Simple, straightforward controls, new playable characters optimized for younger and less-experienced players, and a wealth of bonus content - like a Hints gallery and helpful reference videos** - make this a perfect choice for anyone looking to introduce their family to the wonderful world of Mario. All a player needs is one Joy-Con controller, so two people can team up right out of the box! Tackle 164 platforming courses in the two main game modes and enjoy extra replayability with three additional game modes in which you can also play as a Mii character: Challenges, Boost Rush, and Coin Battle!

Week of 1/13

Onimusha Warlords (PS4/XB1): Capcom's riveting Samurai adventure returns! experience the story of samanosuke - a brave Warrior facing a Legion of demonic foes. Wielding his deadly katana and a relic of demonic origin, samanosuke captures the souls of his defeated enemies to upgrade his arsenal of elemental weapons to new levels of power. New features include high-definition visuals, intuitive control Options, an accessible difficulty option unlocked from the beginning, and more. Experience One of the best-selling games of its generation with this improved version of onimusha: Warlords.

Senran Kagura Burst - Renwal Trailer Made Edition (PS4): The lethal ladies of the SENRAN KAGURA series take another stab at their origin story in SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal. Originally released on the Nintendo 3DS as a 2.5D brawler, Re:Newal brings the girls' original high-bouncing adventures into full 3D on the big screen. With new battle mechanics, new customization options, and a brand-new look, SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal is a fresh take on the game that started it all.


Smash Hit Plunder (PSVR): Smash Hit Plunder is a PlayStation®VR tear-it-up set in Castle Carvasso, a medieval castle sprinkled with ghostly inhabitants. It sends a young Mage recently returned from magic school delving into their family's fraught past. While the Mage was away learning the difference between dark and light magic, the family squandered away their large fortune and rapidly lost their home to Mordred, a sneaky, spiritual debt collector. Now it's up to the player to find enough hidden treasure in the castle and its grounds to pay off the debt and win back their own home. Move through the castle creating as much havoc as possible using the Mage's special wand magic in a desperate bid to unlock the family home -- but look out for other-worldly ancestors!

Ace Combat 7 - Skies Unkown (PS4/XB1): Putting gamers in the cockpit of the most advanced war planes ever developed, ACE COMBAT 7 delivers the fiercest air combat experience ever created through photorealistic visuals, intense dog-fighting action, a multitude of authentic and futuristic aircraft to fly, an immersive storyline, and even virtual reality! Leveraging the power of the newest generation gaming consoles, ACE COMBAT 7 will blow players away with the evolution of its graphics engine. Beautifully rendered cloud-filled skies and highly detailed cityscapes enhance the sense of unparalleled speed and set the stage for the most engaging aerial battles in the franchise's storied 20 year history. ACE COMBAT 7 will provide an arsenal of ultra-modern super weapons and formidable enemies that the series is known for.

Travis Strikes Again - No More Heroes (Switch): Get into the game - literally! Enter the world of the Death Drive Mark II, and hack and slash your way out of its various games. Pass a Joy-Con to a friend for local co-op, with special team-up charge attacks. Represent your favorite indie games by rocking their swag in-game, and keep an eye out for other in-game collaborations. Hit the road in an all new adventure with gaming's most hardcore otaku assassin. Includes Season Pass that grants access to future downloadable content. Beam Katana in hand, Travis Strikes Again!

Week of 1/20

Song of Memories (PS4): A romantic visual novel with a dark and sinister underbelly. Discover the thrills of finding your soulmate in Japan's iconic musical love story, and prepare to fight for your love in the most testing of times, as an apocalyptic virus begins sweeping across the world and threatens to infect those closest to you. Romance six gorgeous girls and reshape the story around your chosen one true love - with multiple endings up for grabs. Forget static visual novel conversations: Fully animated characters move and react to one another's lines, all voiced by the original Japanese cast across more than 40 hours of audio. Discover an incredible, original soundtrack that fills more than four audio CDs, and harness those tunes yourself in an intense rhythm-action battle system.

Resident Evil 2 (PS4/XB1): The genre-defining masterpiece Resident Evil 2 returns, completely rebuilt from the ground up for a deeper narrative experience. Using Capcom's proprietary RE Engine, Resident Evil 2 offers a fresh take on the classic survival horror saga with breathtakingly realistic visuals, heart-poundingly immersive audio, a new over-the-shoulder camera, and modernized controls on top of gameplay modes from the original game. The nightmares return reimagined for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC on January 25, 2019. In Resident Evil 2, the classic action, tense exploration, and puzzle solving gameplay that defined the Resident Evil series returns. Players join rookie police officer Leon Kennedy and college student Claire Redfield, who are thrust together by a disastrous outbreak in Raccoon City that transformed its population into deadly zombies. Both Leon and Claire have their own separate playable campaigns, allowing players to see the story from both characters' perspectives. The fate of these two fan favorite characters is in players hands as they work together to survive and get to the bottom of what is behind the terrifying attack on the city. Will they make it out alive?

Week of 1/27

The Council (PS4/XB1): The Council begins in 1793, with you taking the role of secret society member Louis de Richet after his invitation to a private island off the shores of England by the enigmatic Lord Mortimer. Joining you are a number of high profile guests, including Napoleon Bonaparte and President of the newly-formed United States of America, George Washington. The strange nature of this private reception goes beyond just the prestigious guests - Richet's own mother has recently gone missing on the island, while each and every one of the colorful cast seems to have their own hidden agendas...


Truck Driver (PS4/XB1): Climb in your cabin, rev up your engine and hit the road in Truck Driver! Fuel up and cruise through a vast open world in one of the most beautiful machines known to man. Start off as a contractor and work your way up by taking on jobs, earning money and making a name for yourself amongst the local community. Buy your own trucks, get new parts and hurtle down the roads! Do you have what it takes to become a respected Truck Driver?

Deemo (Switch): Deemo is a music rhythm game that centers around the mystifying relationship between Alice and Deemo. The game progresses as Deemo plays and completes musical piano scores in order to help Alice return back to her world. A brilliant collection of music styles and genres are available in both instrumental and vocal music formats. For those seeking an extra challenge, all playable songs feature a number of difficulty levels and customizable note speed.



Genesis Alpha One (PS4/XB1): Genesis Alpha One is a revolutionary mix of roguelike shooter, base building and survival that puts you in the role of an interstellar pioneer. In a near future ravaged by wars; corrupt regimes and global capitalism left unchecked have resulted in natural resource over-exploitation and pollution devastating the planet. Societies are collapsing. Supported by Earth's remaining governments, four influential corporations initiate the Genesis program. As the Captain of a Genesis starship, you journey into uncharted space on the ultimate mission. Build and manage a space vessel, farm resources, deal with terrifying alien infestations, clone creatures and explore a vast, randomly generated universe. Your goal: Find new homes for humanity's DNA and save the species from extinction.

Kingdom Hearts 3 (PS4/XB1): KINGDOM HEARTS III tells the story of the power of friendship and light vs. darkness as Sora and his friends embark on a perilous adventure. Set in a vast array of Disney and Pixar worlds, KINGDOM HEARTS follows the journey of Sora, an unknowing heir to a spectacular power. Sora is joined by Donald Duck and Goofy to stop an evil force known as the Heartless from invading and overtaking the universe. Sora, Donald, and Goofy unite with iconic Disney-Pixar characters old and new to overcome tremendous challenges and persevere against the darkness threatening their worlds.