Forza Horizon 4 is all about refinement, but its new seasons systems does a lot to push the series in a new interesting direction.

Activision and developer Treyarch are going all in on online services this year. If Call of Duty isn’t going to spend obscene amounts of cash on providing a narrative structure, then fans are well within their rights to expect a tighter and even more polished multiplayer offering.

How does Destiny 2 plan to hook lapsed players back into its fold come September? With a mode that marries the best aspects of both its favoured modes, into one cohesive game of action, treachery and a race against time.

After a trilogy of some of the most brutal gameplay ever imagined and a smash-hit with Bloodborne, what’s next for From Software?A game that is even bloodier, more violent and boasts more freedom of movement than ever before in the form of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.

While Spyro hasn’t faded into the background thanks to a stint in the Skylanders series of toys to life video games, fans have still been starving for a return to the classics. It’s that very nostalgia that Activision and developer Toys for Bob are revisiting with Spyro: Reignited Trilogy, a compilation of classics that so far looks absolutely stunning.

In Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, having the right stance could be the difference between life and a not so permanent death. While the one-armed wolf will have plenty of tricks up his demonic sleeve that’ll allow him to overcome all manner of ghastly mythology run amok, it’s the sword that forms the basis of Sekiro’s offense and defense.

Nintendo’s first reveal of a proper Fire Emblem looks bigger, bolder and grander than ever, with a pretty solid refresh of its visuals that gives the action larger armies for players to command in battle. It’ll be out in the US Spring, just in time for me to get my emotions ready when my favourite warrior falls in battle.

So how does Devil May Cry 5 improve on its signature action when Dante and Nero return? By making that action look as damn good as possible, that’s how.