The month of November 2023 is a beautiful time of the year. The festive season is upon us, all houses are decked up, and there is a nip in the air. It’s the perfect time to pick up and play a new game. This month sees several launches designed to capitalise on the festive craze. We’ve got first-person shooters, head-scratching puzzlers, RPGs and even a triple-A VR title. Here are a few major titles launching this month.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Release date: November 10
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC
The third instalment of the rebooted Call of Duty: Modern Warfare series drops this month, just a year after the last one. As has become the hallmark of the series, expect stellar gunplay punctuated with bombastic action sequences. This time around, players will be on the hunt for the elusive and infamous Vladimir Makarov, the primary protagonist of the series.
Robocop: Rogue City
Release date: November 2
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PC
When it comes to 80s action movies, Robocop easily ranks among the top five. It has the perfect blend of a cool protagonist, cutting-edge tech and just the right about of cheesy dialogue. You step into the shoes of Alex Murphy, a cybernetically enhanced cop who is out to uphold the law in a dystopian Detroit.
The Talos Principle II
Release Date: November 2
Platforms: PS5, Xbox X/S, PC
Back in 2014, Devolver Digital launched The Talos Principle, a puzzle game that offered a deep philosophical narrative along with some fun puzzles to solve. The sequel is set to launch this month and players can expect more of the same puzzles and philosophical questions that left you with more questions than answers.
Warioware: Move it
Release date: November 2
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Why play one long game when you can play many short ones? That’s the story behind the WarioWare series of games. You get to play a series of ‘micro-games’ that last just a few seconds. It sounds simple, but the action gets fast and frantic. This game is best played among friends and should be a hit at parties.
Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
Release date: November 9
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC
Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name marks the return of Kazuma Kiryu, the primary protagonist in the Yakuza series. The game is set between the events of Yakuza 6 and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and will see Kiryu working undercover using an Alias. Expect a deep story punctuated with crazy mini-games. Just like any other classic Yakuza game.
Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR
Release date: November 16
Platforms: Quest VR
Anyone who has ever played an Assassin’s Creed game has imagined being an assassin and using the hidden blade on an unsuspecting enemy. Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR gives you the chance to experience that. It lets you step into the shoes of Ezio from Assassin’s Creed II, Connor from Assassin’s Creed 3, and Kassandra from Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. So you will also get to check out Renaissance Italy, the American Revolution, and Ancient Greece.
Super Mario RPG
Release date: November 17
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Super Mario RPG is a remake of the classic Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars that was released for SNES back in 1996. The story starts in pretty much the same way as any other Mario game. Princess Peach gets kidnapped by Bowser and Mario has to stop him. This is where things change. This is a JRPG with turn-based action and is considered to be one of the best games in the genre.
