2023 is shaping up to be one of the best years for gaming in ages. From Tears of the Kingdom to Diablo IV to Street Fighter 6, it’s already been a pretty great year, with quite a few big-budget releases coming later this year

Which upcoming game are you most excited for? Here’s a rough timeline of some big ones.

  • Final Fantasy XVI (June 22)

  • Pikmin IV (July 21)

  • Counter Strike 2 (Summer - Exact date unknown)

  • Armored Core VI (August 25)

  • Baldur’s Gate 3 (August 31)

  • Starfield (September 6)

  • Mortal Kombat 1 (September 19)

  • Party Animals (September 20)

  • Assassin’s Creed Mirage (October 12)

  • Lords of the Fallen (October 13)

  • Alan Wake 2 (October 17)

  • Spider-Man 2 (October 20)

  • Cities Skyline 2 (October 24)

Or maybe something else! What are you hyped for?

      • Astrid@beehaw.orgEnglish
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        1 year ago

        He does more updates on twitter @ConcernedApe but it’s still sporadic. Last update was in April and he said he’s taking a break from Haunted Chocolatier to work on the new SDV update.

  • Asimo@beehaw.orgEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Can’t wait for Manor Lords.

    Well I can wait because I think it’ll be great after the demo.

  • gingerrich@beehaw.orgEnglish
    2·
    1 year ago

    Not many for me as I’ve been off gaming for a while.

    Star Trek Infinite.

    Gord.

    Manor Lords.

    • toofarapart@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      I haven’t played some of the recent games, but I liked the old format and look forward to Mirage’s take on it.

  • Captain_Pieces@beehaw.orgEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I don’t think I could give an answer I wouldn’t walk back on later, I’m just happy to see such an interesting and competitive year for the industry. Really hope this trend continues.

  • nlm@beehaw.orgEnglish
    1·
    1 year ago

    The new Hellblade and the Cyberpunk DLC most of all. Talos Principle will be interesting at well even though I didn’t finish the first one, something got in the way

  • zaktmt@beehaw.orgEnglish
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    1 year ago

    FFXVI, Armored Core 6, Starfield (after that presentation, was highly skeptical before), Mortal Kombat 1, Alan Wake 2, and Spider-Man 2.

    I think all of them look great. FFXVI is my most anticipated overall. Ever since it was revealed in 2020 I’ve been sold on that game.

  • OverfedRaccoon@beehaw.orgEnglish
    1·
    1 year ago

    I haven’t been excited for a game in years, but that Xbox Showcase actually got me, and it finally gave me a reason to upgrade to the Series X. But the games: Starfield, Star Wars: Outlaws, Fable, and Avowed. There were a bunch of others, but those are the main few. Cautiously optimistic.

  • nromdotcom@beehaw.orgEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Number 1 for me are the Duke Nukem Collections for Evercade coming in November.

    I played tons of duke3d as a kid so I’m excited to revisit it. But even more, I never got a chance to play the original DOS side-scrollers, so I’m pumped to get the new remastered versions. Even cooler that they’re the first Evercade exclusives.

    • HannahBecz@beehaw.orgEnglish
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      1 year ago

      I never played duke3d but I grew up playing the side scrollers. I didn’t know they were remastering those. Never heard of the Evercade and unfortunately another handheld isn’t for me.

      However the VS looks like something I could install into my cars headunit along with my Roku for when I’m just chilling, and less maint. than my raspberry. Thanks for this post. I have something to look into here.

      • nromdotcom@beehaw.orgEnglish
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        1 year ago

        I’m a big fan of Evercade. “Plug and play” is a big part of their philosophy, there is definitely less messing around with the VS than there would be for a Pi or any other RetroArch thing one might create themselves.

        If you’re okay with using Discord, I’d recommend dropping into the Evercade Discord if you have any questions or just wanna hang out - lots of friendly and knowledgeable folks (about Evercade specifically, or retro games in general), regular high score competitions, and it’s just a good vibe. You can find the link in the Evercade website if you’re curious.

  • any1th3r3 [he/him]@beehaw.orgEnglish
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    1 year ago

    FF XVI, Starfield, Spider-Man 2 and Hellblade II are on my “most hyped for” list.
    I haven’t played the demo for FF XVI yet and I’m trying to keep away from spoilers and media until release day