February 2016
American Truck Simulator (SCS): 3 February
It’s one of those games that is unusually popular and it’s heading to the US highways. The game will launch with a limited road network and a couple of trucks but more will be added over time.
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Darkest Dungeon (Red Hook Studios): 3 February
Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 (CyberConnect2): 4 February
Naruto has finally reached its conclusion, which means that it’s time for an Ultimate Ninja Storm game that’ll let you complete the saga yourself. Expect traditional one-on-one battles, set-piece events, giant monsters, and all the ninja combat you can hope for. Will it be the last Naruto game? Considering the popularity of the franchise, I really doubt it.
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XCOM 2 (Firaxis): 5 February
Like XCOM, but with more terrifying snake-creatures. Oh, and the aliens have taken over Earth, so now you play as freedom fighters/terrorists causing as much bother as you can to the occupying force. A new Ranger class of soldier, melee combat, a mobile base and more will be present in this turn-based strategy sequel. It’s a PC exclusive, so expect lovely mod support too.
Dying Light Enhanced Edition: 9 February
There are many and various combinations of how current owners of the original can wind up with Enhanced, but the short version is this: if you get ‘The Following’ (either through purchase or free with the Season Pass), you’ll also get the improvements of Dying Light: Enhanced Edition. Dying Light: Enhanced Edition bundles up all of the DLCs (including The Following) and prior freebie updates like the Nightmare Difficulty mode, then adds a few more things as well.
Unravel (Coldwood Studio): 9 February
This yarn-based puzzler will be unspooling in February.
Mighty No.9 (Comcept / Inti Creates ): 9 February
A 2D Side-scrolling Action game that takes the best elements from 8 and 16-bit classics.
Firewatch (Campo Santo): 9 February
Firewatch is described as “a single-player, first-person exploration mystery.” You are Henry, a man who works as a fire lookout in the wilderness of Wyoming. Aside from supervisor Delilah, who can communicate with you via a radio, you’re pretty much alone out there. According to the devs “you’ll explore a wild and unknown environment, facing questions and making interpersonal choices that can build or destroy the only meaningful relationship you have.”
BlazBlue Chrono Phantasma Extend (Ark System Works): February
The fighting continues in this latest release.
Californium (Californium): 17 February
Californium is based on american sci-fi writer Philip K. Dick’s life and work and is described as a “first person exploration game” where you play a writer trapped is shifting realities. This one could be very bizarre.
The Ship: Remasted (Blazing Griffin): 22 February
Yes, remasted. 2006’s multiplayer murder-party title will return in 2016. If you ever enjoyed the Assassin’s Creed multiplayer in Brotherhood etc, the original Ship was a lot like that (and arguably a direct source of inspiration).
Pillars of Eternity – The White March Part 2 (Obsidian): 16 February
This next expansion adds new content and concludes the The White March story. New quests, new abilities. a new level cap, and a new companion: Meneha, the Barbarian, are all included.
Street Fighter V (Capcom): 17 February
Prepare to start frame-counting (if you’re a pro) or button mashing (if you’re ultra casual). There’ll also be cross-platform play so PS4 and PC people can compete to see who is the ultimate street fightin’ man (or woman.)
Elite Dangerous Arena (Frontier): 17 February
Frontier launches Elite: Dangerous Arena, a standalone dogfighting release for anyone wanting to just blasting stuff in space.
Cities: Skylines Snowfall (Colossal Order) : 18 February
This update brings new weather systems and new game mechanics to tackle the chilly out doors. A new temperature meter, new winter parks, improved winter transport and more are all planned.
The Solus Project (Grip Games): 18 February Early Access Launch
In this Unreal 4 powered game, players find themselves stranded on a deserted alien planet where they have to survive the harsh environment and figure out how to send a signal home to Earth.
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Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare 2 (EA): 23 February
Zombies have finally conquered suburbia, which means it’s the turn of the plants to be on the attack. That corn guy above certainly looks pretty miffed about the whole situation.
Disgaea (NIS America): 24 February
The first Disgaea title makes its way on to the PC. It’s old but a classic.
