I had a love-hate relationship with October this year. It was set to be an awesome month for games, but there were simply far too many scheduled for release so close to each other. Now it seems October isn’t too bad. It’s November that we have to worry about.
Yes, there are still a whole bunch of awesome games coming in October including Shadow of Mordor, Alien Isolation, The Evil Within, Borderlands the Pre-Sequel, Civilization: Beyond Earth, Sunset Overdrive, Super Smash Brothers and the Definitive Edition for Sleeping Dogs. That’s definitely nothing to sneeze at. However, November is really after your money. Just check out these releases.
- Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
- Skylanders Trap Team
- The Crew
- PES 2015
- Assassin’s Creed Unity
- Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham
- Far Cry 4
- GTA V (new generation)
- Dragon Age: Inquisition
- Little Big Planet 3
- Project Cars
- WWE 2k15
- Pokemon Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby
- Farming Simulator 15
Maybe it’s just because we have so many awesome games this year, but it feels like the season is just chock full of things to make my wallet cry. However, with the movement of some games out of October and into November and even next year February, I’m hoping that this is a sign of a shift in gaming’s calendar. Perhaps it made sense for most games to be released leading up to the holiday season in the past – the majority of gamers were kids who had to wait until the holidays to get games as presents. However, now most gamers are adults who can shop for their games at any time of year. I hope that we see more games released throughout the year instead of all grouping in the September-December window; it will mean more attention for them and less heartache for those who want to play all the things.
What looks appealing to you in the major launch window? Are you glad all the games are grouped together like this, or do you also wish they’d spread the love a bit more?
Last Updated: September 23, 2014
Admiral Chief 0
September 23, 2014 at 15:50
Nope nope nope NOT getting anything until I at least finish 10 things off ye olde backlog!
Milesh Bhana
September 23, 2014 at 15:58
agreed, only have my PS4 for about a month and already have a backlog.
That said, Dragon Age is farking tempting.
ReaperOfSquirrels
September 23, 2014 at 16:10
LOL… Suuuurrrreeee! I can see 10 items getting off your backlog with a new console in the house 😛
Mossel
September 23, 2014 at 16:24
Same here! Need that elusive 80% completion! Sitting at 58%…lol
Viking Of Science
September 23, 2014 at 16:42
That Backlog. I just added Tropico 3 to that last night….. because Humble Sale (It’s still free until 7pm tonight I think.
Lothy
September 25, 2014 at 08:50
Damn so true, im still dealing with my backlog of steam games from their last specials AND December is around the corner!
Admiral Chief 0
September 25, 2014 at 09:24
Aye dude, SO MUCH TO DO BEFORE THAT IMPENDING SALE!!!
Rock789
September 23, 2014 at 15:58
Yes… That does make my wallet cry. 🙁
You also forgot Forza Horizon in October and Halo Masterchief Edition in November… It all adds up to a spicy meatball of a few months!
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 23, 2014 at 16:02
Far Cry 4 is the only one I really want out of all of those right now.
Speed_Racer
September 25, 2014 at 14:43
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
Assassin’s Creed Unity
Far Cry 4
not in this order lol
Guest
September 29, 2014 at 10:55
Who still buys Call of Dogshit?
Nobody over 12 years old can take that series seriously any more.
HvR
September 23, 2014 at 16:08
Who is joining me for the midnight launch of Farming Simulator 15?
Sageville
September 23, 2014 at 16:20
Ag demmit man!
I still need to finish Farming Simulator 1 through 14!
HvR
September 23, 2014 at 16:39
The John Deer DLC in 13 is a must.
Anon A Mouse
September 23, 2014 at 16:31
I’ll be there with my khakis on.
TheBrain
September 23, 2014 at 16:57
Free two-tone with launch
justerthought
September 23, 2014 at 22:15
Does it include smellovision cow crap?
UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy
September 23, 2014 at 16:11
* waiting for sale intensifies *
Jonah Cash
September 23, 2014 at 16:21
Easy: Shadow of Mordor and then GTA V for the first time…. Will be more than enough game time in those two titles alone!!
Sageville
September 23, 2014 at 16:22
I’ll pick up CoD and maybe DA:I otherwise I’ll wait for reviews….
All these driving games…. much of the same-ol-same-ol?
BacchusZA
September 23, 2014 at 16:27
Luckily for me, it’s only Borderlands & Dragon Age: Inquisition there that really grab my interest, and they have to compete with the new round of the Elite: Dangerous Beta that goes live at the end of this month, so I probably won’t get them at release anyway.
Hammersteyn
September 23, 2014 at 16:34
My wallet is fine, because I don’t buy most of that crap.
Brady miaau
September 23, 2014 at 16:37
I looked at the list and was not impressed.
DA:I and I will be happy.
Johan du Preez
September 23, 2014 at 17:23
+1 and here I thought it was the steam sale.
Ottokie
September 23, 2014 at 16:35
And im just siting here waiting for Warlords of Draenor – 13th November 😛
Sir Rants A Lot Llew
September 23, 2014 at 17:11
The only 2 games that have me interested are Dragon Age and Pokemon
Ryanza
September 23, 2014 at 18:25
I don’t see The Witcher 3 on that list. So meh.
Don’t support DRM.
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
September 23, 2014 at 19:03
Only ones I’m mildly interested in are.. Borderlands Presequel, LittleBigPlanet 3 and FarCry 4. The rest I’ll get when they hit the bargain bin.
Jedi Consular Kromas
September 23, 2014 at 19:03
All I see is Dragon Age (paid for ages ago) and Far Cry… maybe (still mad at Ubisoft for WatchDogs)
Jackie
September 23, 2014 at 20:22
Bwhahaha dont care if my backlog is higher than Zuma’s electric bill. The day of dragon age is upon is, allready danger taped a piece of Bt Games window, that i can stare through inappropriately for the next few weeks!!!!
justerthought
September 23, 2014 at 22:12
GTAV remaster, Far Cry 4 and Assassin’s Creed Unity are the standout games that will really rock on PS4 and push the tech to the max. Open world games are the future of gaming and I’m big fan, so my wallet is smiling 🙂
All we need now is a remaster of the mighty Skyrim if Bethesda ever get their finger out and stop giving us lame MMO subscription scams.
Bane Hardy
September 24, 2014 at 08:00
I don’t believe November won’t make my wallet burst in tears. Out of that entire list of games I only have only one game on pre-order and that’s Farcry 4.
Wyzak
September 24, 2014 at 12:13
AC unity and pokemon are the only items that I’m interested in, so not that bad 😀 Will probably wait for a special though.
vicky john
September 24, 2014 at 14:15
Hyped for 2.. Gta 5 and Far cry 4 among 15…
Werner Boshoff
September 25, 2014 at 07:53
The Iron horde is coming. Epic Nov release!
How dare you not list it?