The Games of February

The Games of February

Posted by Aaron on 28th Jan 2019

Week of 2/1

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.

Week of 2/3

Pro Fishing Simulator (XB1/PS4): Pro Fishing Simulator is an authentic sport fishing simulation for both beginner and avid anglers. Set out for the most beautiful fishing holes in the world and hook the best catches using real-world equipment from licensed brands. Perfect your technique to become one of the top fishing pros in the world! 9 fishing locations around the world - from Corsica to the Black Forest to Colorado. Over 10 fishing techniques: fly-fishing, lure fishing, boat fishing and more. Over 70 types of fish with realistic behaviors and hundreds of pieces of equipment from official brands, such as JMC, Lew's, Mustad, etc. Test your skills in weekly and seasonal challenges with worldwide rankings.

The Book of Unwritten Tales (Switch): Every world needs its heroes. However unlikely they may seem. Join Wilbur, Ivo, Nate and Critter in another classic point-and-click adventure in the wicked world of Aventásia. Help them fulfill their destiny. A destiny as yet unwritten. A few years have passed since our heroes heroically defeated the arch-witch Mortroga. And their lives, like the lives of most people in Aventásia, are still in turmoil. The War of the Two Towers is over, but the wounds it left upon the land are still bleeding.

Spike Volleyball (PS4/XB1): 50 national teams, both men's and women's, go head to head in a realistic simulation of this popular and spectacular sport. Manage your own team and take it to the highest level in Career mode. Enter multiple international tournaments, switch tactics to catch your local or online opponent off guard, and become a world champion! Fast reflexes, sharp skills, and teamwork: master the skills and tactics of this intense sport, realistically reproduced through motion capture and the powerful Unreal Engine 4.


Riot Civil Unrest (PS4/XB1/Switch): The highly anticipated real-time riot simulator that places the player right in the heart of some of the world's most fractious clashes. Campaigns include: Indignados (Spain), Arab Spring (Egypt), Keratea (Greece) and NoTAV (Italy). Seventeen single level scenarios include Rome, Oakland, Paris, London and Ukraine. RIOT - Civil Unrest's creator, Leonard Menchiari, experienced rioting first-hand at the NoTAV protests in Italy. He created the game to tell the stories and express the feelings experienced during these clashes. What triggers the crowd to behave with such anger and aggression? Often outnumbered, what does a police officer feel like during the conflict? RIOT - Civil Unrest presents the player with the opportunity to experience both sides of the fight - a fight in which there really are no winners. Who is right and who is wrong? Experience RIOT - Civil Unrest and draw your own conclusions.

Yo-Kai Watch 3 (3DS): Mischievous beings known as Yo-kai are everywhere, and it's up to Nate and Hailey Anne to befriend, battle, and solve problems with them. Follow two parallel stories and unravel the mysteries behind strange sightings while meeting over 600 Yo-kai and using the new 3x3 grid battle system to strategically dish out or dodge attacks. More Yo-kai, more mysteries! 'Merican Yo-kai have made their way to YO-KAI WATCH 3 and they're rootin' tootin' troublemakers. Speaking of troublemakers, in BBQ, zombies rise from their graves and Nate must free the town during Zombie Night. If you're too afraid of zombies, you can always find treasure by exploring randomly generated dungeons and discover the truth about the mysterious ruins hidden all across the continent with the Yo-kai Blasters T group.

Monster Energy Supercross 2 (PS4/XB1/Switch): The official videogame of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship is back with riders and tracks of the 2018 Season. Train hard in the Compound area and take care of business to become a true champion. A completely new Career Mode lets you live the experience of this big off-road motorcycle racing show as a real rider! Compete on the official tracks with more than 80 official riders from 250SX and 450SX, including superstars Jason Anderson and Marvin Musquin and the highly anticipated rider by the Supercross fans: Eli Tomac! A brand-new level of customization with more than 3,000 items to create the bike of your dreams, make your avatar your twin and celebrate your victory as you please. After all, everyone has his/her own superstitious gesture!

God Eater 3 (PS4): All of sudden, unknown life forms called "Oracle cells" begin their uncontrolled consumption of all life on Earth. Their ravenous appetite "devour" and remarkable adaptability earn them first dread, then awe, and finally the name "Aragami". In the face of an enemy completely immune to conventional weapons, urban civilization collapses, and each day humanity is driven further and further toward extinction. One single ray of hope remains for humanity. Following the development of "God Arcs" - living weapons which incorporate Oracle cells - their wielders, the "God Eaters," appear. In a world ravaged by mad gods, these "God Eaters" fight a desperate war... Create your character, and fight for the survival of human-kind in GOD EATER 3. Select your weapon from a wide range of God Arcs and face brand new Aragamis in dynamic high-speed battles. Explore devastated areas you have never seen in the previous GOD EATER games.

Week of 2/10

The Liar and the Blind Prince (PS4/Switch): Seemingly plucked from the pages of an ancient fairy tale, The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince tells the story of a solitary wolf, who sings a beautiful melody in her loneliness, and the young prince who seeks out the voice's origins. Upon finding its source, the prince inadvertently startles the wolf, who blinds him by accident. When the prince is locked away, the wolf seeks to free him and restore his sight. The wolf visits the witch of the forest to receive a human form so that the prince could no longer be harmed. In exchange for her singing voice, the wolf becomes a princess and returns to the blind prince. The two then embark on a dangerous journey to bring the prince to the witch of the forest and heal his eyesight. All will be revealed in this beautiful, haunting fairy tale of love and loss....

The Legend of Heroes - Trails of Cold Steel (PS4): The critically-acclaimed Trails of Cold Steel series gets an HD remaster featuring 4K/60 fps support, Turbo Mode to streamline gameplay, and for the first time on console, the option to play with the original Japanese voices along with approximately 50% added lines of English voice-overs. Taking place on the same continent as the fan favorite Trails in the Sky offshoot of Nihon Falcom's storied The Legend of Heroes franchise, Trails of Cold Steel offers a standalone story that also delves into the expansive lore that has become synonymous with the series as players enjoy school life, take advantage of speedy, tactical turn-based combat, and uncover dramatic events that stand to change everything the two opposing social classes stand for.

Code Realize Wintertide Memories (PS4/Vita): Enter a world filled with steampunk aesthetics and a cast of literary and historical figures when you play Code: Realize ? Wintertide Miracles for PlayStation 4. As a follow-up fan disc for the popular otome visual novel video game Code: Realize ? Guardian of Rebirth, Wintertide Miracles is set after the events of the main game. This winter-themed collection offers new stories for all your favorite characters, including Cardia, Lupin, Helsing, Frankenstein, Impey, Saint-Germain, Sholmes, and Finis.


Metro Exodus (P4/XB1): The year is 2036. A quarter-century after nuclear war devastated the earth, a few thousand survivors still cling to existence beneath the ruins of Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro. They have struggled against the poisoned elements, fought mutated beasts and paranormal horrors, and suffered the flames of civil war. But now, as Artyom, you must flee the Metro and lead a band of Spartan Rangers on an incredible, continent-spanning journey across post-apocalyptic Russia in search of a new life in the East. Metro Exodus is an epic, story-driven first person shooter from 4A Games that blends deadly combat and stealth with exploration and survival horror in one of the most immersive game worlds ever created. Explore the Russian wilderness across vast, non-linear levels and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year through spring, summer and autumn to the depths of nuclear winter. Inspired by the novels of Dmitry Glukhovsky, Metro Exodus continues Artyom's story in the greatest Metro adventure yet.

Dragons - Dawn of New Riders (PS4/XB1/Switch): A new heroic dragon and rider are taking to the skies and only you can help them defeat the evil villains who destroyed a dragon sanctuary created by Hiccup and Toothless. When the island of Havenholme is found in ruins, mysterious survivors emerge as unlikely future heroes. Scribbler is a scholar who cannot remember his past while Patch is a unique breed of dragon, a "chimeragon," who harnesses new, unexpected powers they both discover along the way. Together they must explore new islands, battle fierce enemies, and piece together lost memories that will reveal the strange truth about Patch's origin and why the villain, Eir, will stop at nothing to recapture him.


Far Cry - New Dawn (PS4/XB1): Dive into a transformed, vibrant, post-apocalyptic Hope County, Montana, 17 years after a global nuclear catastrophe. Lead the fight against the Highwaymen as they seek to take over the last remaining resources in the latest installment of Far Cry. Fight to survive in a post-apocalyptic world as you take up arms to fight alongside a friend in online co-op. Lead the fight against the highwaymen and their ruthless leaders, the Twins. Build up your home base and recruit specialists to upgrade it as you unlock all-new features. Battle your enemies for resources in Hope County and around the country as you venture to new locations. Upgrade to the Deluxe Edition to receive additional weapons, outfits, and vehicles.

Jump Force (PS4/XB1): For the first time ever, the most famous Manga heroes are thrown into a whole new battleground: our world. Uniting to fight the most dangerous threat, the Jump Force will bear the fate of the entire human kind. Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the famous Weekly Jump Magazine, Jump Force is making the most of latest technologies to bring characters to life in a never-seen-before realistic design. A unique setting, merging the Jump World and the Real World. The Jump Force, an alliance of the most powerful Manga heroes from Dragon Ball, One Piece, Naruto and much more Realistic graphics bring Manga characters to life like never before

Crackdown 3 (XB1): Time to step up your boom and stop crime as a super-powered Agent in Crackdown 3's sandbox of mayhem and destruction. Explore the heights of a futuristic city, race through the streets in a transforming vehicle, and use your powerful abilities to stop a ruthless criminal empire. Crackdown 3 delivers cooperative mayhem and an all-new multiplayer mode where destruction is your ultimate weapon powered by Microsoft Cloud. Online multiplayer requires Xbox Live Gold subscription (sold separately).

Week of 2/17

V-Rally 4 (Switch): Absent since 2003, V-Rally 4 is now making its big comeback with more than 50 models of emblematic rallying and extreme motorsports vehicles. Nostalgic players can collect, upgrade, customize, and master their favorite cars, which will include the Porsche 911 Safari, Ford Mustang and Ford Fiesta RS RX. With V-Rally 4, the goal is to remain faithful to the identity of the franchise, which earned the support of millions of fans, and to strike a perfect balance between sensation, presentation, and simulation, while offering the best graphics and gameplay the latest technology can support.



Death and Request (PS4): Death end re;Quest is a game that takes the classic turn-based RPG and turns it on its head. Players are able to change the game's genre and switch game modes from RPG into fighting, shooter, and even a slot mode. You'll also be able to jump at will between the in-game world and the real world to investigate your missing friend, unlocking one of the multiple endings. Choose wisely as lines between fantasy and reality will begin to blur. Jump between reality and in-game modes, as players will need to investigate in the real world to solve the mysterious inner-workings of the World Odyssey, and switch to an in-game view mode to battle against glitched-out monters. Your decision can change the game's ending.

Steins Gate Elite (PS4/Switch): STEINS;GATE ELITE is a fully remastered title with animated scenes from the anime, creating a brand-new, immersive experience. Follow a group of young, tech-savvy Lab Members who discover the means of changing the past by using e-mail and a modified microwave. Their experiment to push the boundaries of time spirals out of control as they become entangled in a conspiracy surrounding SERN, the organization behind the Large Hadron Collider, and John Titor, who claims to be from a dystopian future. Indulge in all the beautiful animation from 24 episodes of the STEINS;GATE anime. Experience the world of STEINS;GATE with this remastered, ultimate version that features newly animated sequences for certain endings. Branching Storylines - Every choice you make has its own consequence, shifting the world line closer or farther from reaching 1% divergence, providing a multitude of animated endings.

Aragami Shadow Edition (Switch): You are Aragami, a vengeful spirit with the power to control the shadows. You've been summoned by Yamiko, a girl imprisoned in the city fortress of Kyuryu. Embark on a dark journey full of blood and secrets to discover the truth about aragami. Infiltrate the occupied city of Kyuryu with your supernatural powers and fight Light with Shadow. Uncover a story about twin souls bound together by destiny that surpasses time and memory. In Aragami: Nightfall, shadow assassins Hyo and Shinobu go after the mysterious Alchemist' in one last mission to bring back a long lost companion. Play as Hyo and Shinobu and use new Shadow Powers in a story campaign that will put your stealth skills to test.


Anthem (PS4/XB1): On a world left unfinished by the gods, a shadowy faction threatens all of humankind. The only thing that stands between these villains and the ancient technology they covet are the Freelancers. eam with up to three other players in cooperative adventures that reward both combined effort and individual skill. Each player's choice of javelin exosuit will shape their contribution and strategic role. As you explore, you will discover a gripping story filled with unique and memorable characters. Seamless and intelligent matchmaking will ensure you can quickly and easily find other players to adventure alongside. Anthem's vast, ever-changing world features unpredictable conditions, hazards, and enemies. Over time, Anthem will develop and expand - introducing unique stories, challenges, and world-shaking events. This world is both beautiful and deadly - and will test you on each expedition you embark on with your Freelancer team.

Week of 2/24

RemiLore - Lost Girl in the Lands of Lore (Switch): RemiLore is a "rogue-lite" anime style adventure set in a colorful world where players hack-and-slash their enemies and cast devastating magic attacks using Lore's special powers! Remi, an ordinary high school student, has awakened Lore, a magical talking book who is a self-proclaimed "master" of magic. Together, they are both drawn into the magical world of Ragnoah, which has been overtaken by mecha-monsters. Remi and Lore must venture together and find their way home, but can Remi really trust the mischievous magic book Lore? Who is the mysterious android girl "Choux" and why does she want to capture Lore? Will Remi ever find her way out of the magical world and return home?


Dirt Rally 2.0 (PS4/XB1): DiRT Rally 2.0 dares you to carve your way through a selection of iconic rally locations from across the globe, in the most iconic off-road vehicles ever made, knowing that the smallest mistake could end your stage. You will need to rely on your instincts with the most immersive and truly focused off-road experience yet, including a new authentic handling model, tyre choice and surface degradation. Power your rally car through real-life off-road environments in New Zealand, Argentina, Spain, Poland, Australia and the USA, with only your co-driver and instincts to guide you. Race on eight official circuits from the FIA World Rallycross championship, complete with licensed Supercars and support series. Develop your team and cars around race strategies, and progress through a varied selection of Events and Championships in both a single player Career Campaign and a competitive online environment.

Trials Rising Gold Edition (PS4/XB1/Switch): Explore over-the-top action and physics-bending motorcycle racing in the latest edition of the Trials franchise. All-new features, more competitions, and more tracks mean more to play! The Gold Edition includes game, an expansion pass, and a sticker art book. Explore challenging tracks around the world, from Yellowstone Park to the peaks of Mt. Everest and everywhere in between. New Tandem Bike mode allows two riders to control one bike. Hone your racing skills and level up from local backyard competitions to stadium races. Make a statement with customizable outfits and bike skins.


The Lego Movie 2 (PS4/XB1/Switch): The alien monster invaders have left Bricksburg in ruins. It is now up to Emmet and a host of heroic characters to go beyond their world and save their friends from the strange inhabitants of the Systar System. Players can journey into outer space, discover new worlds, and test their Master Building skills.