Get ready for a clutch of big-name releases including the long-awaited "Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain," as well as a "Mad Max" tie-in with potential, the "Uncharted" trilogy remastered, a roof-hopping, street-brawling Industrial era "Assassin's Creed Syndicate," and the return of Xbox hero Master Chief in "Halo 5: Guardians."
1. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
For: PlayStation 3 and 4, Xbox 360 and One, Windows PC
From: September 1
Absolutely stellar reviews and extremely positive impressions precede the release of this sophisticated, engrossing stealth game that could be the last from series creator Hideo Kojima. For series fans, big names are back alongside hundreds of component parts and a multithreaded story, all working together like clockwork.
2. Mad Max
For: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows PC
From: September 1
A major movie tie-in from the explosion-obsessed studio behind "Just Cause 3," and one which has been taken as a back-to-basics approach to action. Car combat, punchy fights, and a society of no-good criminals are tge key elements. Compared to December's "Just Cause 3," it's been a little under the radar, but there's potential here -- last year's "Middle earth: Shadow of Mordor" showed how a smart idea could freshen up an entire genre, for example.
3. Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection
For: PlayStation 4
From: October 9
Rounding up the three acclaimed "Uncharted" games whose sure characterization, breathtaking vistas, cinematic moments, and clever details were so important for the PlayStation 3. Includes improved graphics, new achievements to aim for, and access to the "Uncharted 4" multiplayer beta.
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4. Assassin's Creed Syndicate
For: PlayStation 4, Xbox One
From: October 23. Later on Windows PC.
Take both Jacob and Evie Frye from the streets of Victorian London to the peak of criminal rule, all the while pitching the Assassin order against age-old Templar enemies, with "Syndicate" channeling motifs from Scorsese's "Gangs of New York" and skittling about famous British monuments.
assassinscreed.com
5. Halo 5: Guardians
For: Xbox One
From: October 27
The Halo series' iconic combatant, Master Chief, goes missing along with the rest of his four-person squad. It's up to the formidable Spartan Locke to track him and find out what happened before giant, ancient constructions called Guardians wipe everyone out. Multiplayer has been both expanded and revamped with a plethora of maps, large and small team modes, and new Spartan Abilities for all.
halo5guardians.com
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