It seems that 2023 has flown by so quick now that we’re in December. The weather has turned cold and Christmas is right around the corner.
Last month saw some of the biggest releases we’ll be seeing this year, but December still has plenty left in the tank for some last minute games to pick up as gifts for a friend, or yourself.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
The monster collecting spin-off of the Dragon Quest franchise returns with Dragon Quest Monster: The Dark Prince. The story tells a tale of revenge with a prince who finds himself cursed and unable to harm those with monster blood.
In order to achieve his goals, the prince will have to capture the numerous monsters of the franchise to command an army in the hopes of taking back what’s his.
Dragon Quest Monster: The Dark Prince will launch exclusively for Nintendo Switch on December 1st.
Kingpin: Reloaded
Kingpin: Reloaded continues the trend of revenge as after a no-named thug is left brutalized, but alive by the Kingpin’s lieutenant. Given a second change at life, he decides to take on the streets with nothing but a lead pipe in hand.
The remake enhances the classic title by bringing new modern features such as 4K and ultrawide support. The updated engine adds in useful features such as an improved quest system and new conversations that bring more out from the original.
Kingpin: Reloaded releases on December 5th for PC (via Steam and GOG).
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora tells a brand-new story in a never before seen location set within the universe of the popular film series. Players will follow a Na’vi who was captured by the corporation known as RDA, but have escaped from their grasp.
As your character struggles to connect with their heritage, players will have to join together the different clans to fight back against the powerful RDA in a fight to protect their land.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is set to launch on December 7th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
The Day Before
After numerous controversies and delays, The Day Before finally has a release date set for the post-apocalyptic survival MMO. Players will be able to explore the east coast of the US through the fictional city of New Fortunate City.
In their adventures they’ll battle against infected foes and other players alike with weapons, guns, and vehicles across the city and surrounding wilderness. After everything that’s happened so far with this game’s development, its launch will surely have people talking.
The Day Before launches in Early Access for PC (via Steam) on December 7th. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S ports are expected at a later date.
Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance
RoboCop wasn’t the only classic action series to get a video game this year, Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance hopes to continue the momentum with an RTS take on the franchise.
Players will lead the human resistance armies in a desperate bid for survival in complex battles. Special units of war will take damage with a unique modular component damage system that tracks armor, components and hull structural health that’ll force players to make tough decisions.
Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance will release on December 7th for PC (via Steam and GOG).
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader will take players on a galactic wide adventure as traders looking to make some sweet cash and profits with their crew. With a rich and expansive universe in the Warhammer tabletop franchise, there will be plenty of sights and references to see for long time fans.
Players will have to focus on running their trading crew in the Koronus Expanse. Where they’ll have survive against dangerous creatures and humans in order to strike it rich.
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader launches for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam and GOG).
Stargate: Timekeepers
A bit of a surprise release this year would be Stargate: Timekeepers, which tells an original story that deviates from the events that followed season 7 of the television series.
The real-time tactical game will require quick decisive decision making as players lead a team behind enemy lines to fix a timeloop mystery and defeat the Goa’uld threat.
Stargate: Timekeepers is slated to release for PC (via Steam and GOG).
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2
The FNAF game series is back with Help Wanted 2, the sequel to the VR title. After the movie’s release back in October, they hope to continue to ride the wave of popular horror franchise that is entering its 10th year.
One wrong move will spell the end of the player’s lives. Thanks to the enhancements of PSVR2 with its haptic feedback, the scares will feel even more real than before.
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 will launch on December 14th for PSVR 2 and SteamVR.
