December 2022 Video Game Releases
EASTWARD ( XBOX RELEASE )
Description: Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown.
Release Date: December 1, 2022
Platform: Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Developer: Pixpil
Publisher: Chucklefish
Genre: Adventure, Action RPG, Story Rich
Industry Rating: Teen
INSCRYPTION ( SWITCH RELEASE )
Description: Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards... In Inscryption you will... Acquire a deck of woodland creature cards by draft, surgery, and self mutilation Unlock the secrets lurking behind the walls of Leshy's cabin Embark on an unexpected and deeply disturbing odyssey.
Release Date: December 1, 2022
Platform: Switch
Developer: Daniel Mullins Games
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Genre: Card Battler, Card Game, Story Rich, Horror
Industry Rating: Mature
NEW JOE & MAC: CAVEMAN NINJA
Description: We’re back in the distant Past, when “Rock & Roll” was just about rocks and “Fast food”, a dinner that you couldn’t catch. 2 cave dudes named Joe & Mac live in a peaceful and cool village. Cool it was, until a bogus bunch of Neanderthal snatched all the village’s women!
Release Date: December 1, 2022
Platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, PC
Developer: Mr. Nutz Studio
Publisher: Microids
Genre: 2D Platformer, Retro
Industry Rating: Everyone 10+
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THE WALKING DEAD: SAINTS & SINNERS - CHAPTER 2: RETRIBUTION
Description: Hunted by the seemingly unstoppable Axeman and facing off against the Tower’s latest push for total dominance, discover what connects these new threats together before it’s too late. New faces, places, weapons and gear all await you on your journey to a final showdown for the city's fate.
Release Date: December 1, 2022
Platform: Quest, PlayStation VR
Developer: Skydance Interactive
Publisher: Skydance Interactive
Genre: VR, Action, Survival Horror
Industry Rating: Mature
WRC GENERATIONS ( SWITCH RELEASE )
Description: Rise to all the challenges of the most comprehensive, realistic and demanding rally simulation ever developed. Dive into the heart of the action and drive the cars from the 2022 WRC championship, including the new hybrid models.
Release Date: December 1, 2022
Platform: Switch
Developer: KT Racing
Publisher: Nacon
Genre: Racing, Simulation
Industry Rating: Everyone
MARVEL’S MIDNIGHT SUNS
Description: Marvel’s Midnight Suns is the ultimate crossover event combining the rich story, character relationships, customization and progression of an RPG with the tactical strategy and combat mechanics of a revolutionary new card-based tactics game. Set in the darker side of the Marvel Universe, you will forge unbreakable bonds with legendary Marvel Super Heroes and dangerous supernatural warriors in the fight against the world’s greatest threat yet…the demonic forces of Lilith and the elder god Chthon.
Release Date: December 2, 2022
Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Developer: Firaxis Games
Publisher: 2K Games
Genre: Turn-Based Tactics, RPG
Industry Rating: Teen
NEED FOR SPEED UNBOUND
Description: Race to the top, definitely don’t flop. Outsmart the cops, and enter weekly qualifiers for The Grand: the ultimate street race. Pack your garage with precision-tuned, custom rides and light up the streets with your style.
Release Date: December 2, 2022
Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Developer: Criterion Games
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Genre: Racing, Action
Industry Rating: Teen
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RESIDENT EVIL VILLAGE: WINTERS’ EXPANSION ( SWITCH RELEASE )
Description: Experience brand-new additional content for the award-winning modern horror masterpiece Resident Evil: Village. Third Person Mode: Play the main story from an entirely new perspective. The Mercenaries Additional Orders: Three new characters join the fray, including the statuesque Lady Dimitrescu, controllable for the first time. Shadows of Rose: a new scenario starring a grown-up Rose, Ethan's beloved daughter whose kidnapping as a baby kicked off the original Village story.
Release Date: December 2, 2022
Platform: Switch
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Genre: Action, Survival Horror
Industry Rating: Mature
THE CALLISTO PROTOCOL
Description: In this narrative-driven, third-person survival horror game set 300 years in the future, the player will take on the role of Jacob Lee – a victim of fate thrown into Black Iron Prison, a maximum-security penitentiary located on Jupiter's moon, Callisto. When inmates begin to transform into monstrous creatures, the prison is thrown into chaos. To survive, Jacob must battle his way to safety to escape Black Iron Prison, while uncovering the dark and disturbing secrets buried beneath the surface of Callisto. Using a unique blend of shooting and close-quarters combat, Jacob will need to adapt his tactics to combat the rapidly evolving creatures while scavenging to unlock new weapons, gear, and abilities to outrun the growing threat and escape the horrors of Jupiter's Dead Moon.
Release Date: December 2, 2022
Platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Developer: Striking Distance Studios
Publisher: Krafton
Genre: Action, Survival Horror, Sci-fi, Shooter
Industry Rating: Mature
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DIVINE KNOCKOUT
Description: KO the gods in the world’s only 3rd-person platform fighter! Become a small-but-mighty god of myth, brawl in all three dimensions, and knock your friends off the map to reign supreme.
Release Date: December 6, 2022
Platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Developer: Red Beard Games
Publisher: Hi-Rez Studios
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Fighter, Brawler
Industry Rating: Everyone 10+
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HELLO NEIGHBOR 2
Description: Hello Neighbor 2 is a family friendly horror game that invites you to a seemingly quiet town of Raven Brooks where everyone is hiding something. You are an investigative journalist looking to uncover the darkest secrets of your neighbors and solve the case of Mr.Peterson, infamous antagonist of Hello Neighbor 1. Hello Neighbor 2 is a stealth horror game about digging up your creepy neighbors’ secrets. But there’s a twist: each Neighbor is controlled by advanced AIs! Can you outsmart the Neighbors and find out what they're hiding?
Release Date: December 6, 2022
Platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Developer: tinyBuild
Publisher: tinyBuild
Genre: Horror, Adventure, Stealth, Action
Industry Rating: Everyone 10+
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SKY: CHILDREN OF THE LIGHT
Description: Hold hands and take flight in an unforgettable social adventure together with loved ones. Explore the seven realms of this beautifully-animated kingdom with other players where compassion, community and wonder greet you at each turn. Create enriching memories as you solve mysteries, make friends, and help others along the way.
Release Date: December 6, 2022
Platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Developer: thatgamecompany
Publisher: thatgamecompany
Genre: Action, Adventure
Industry Rating: Everyone 10+
CHAINED ECHOES
Description: Chained Echoes is a story-driven JRPG where a group of heroes travel around the vast continent of Valandis to bring an end to the war between its three kingdoms. In the course of their journey, they will travel through a wide array of diverse landscapes spanning from wind-tanned plateaus and exotic archipelagos to sunken cities and forgotten dungeons.
Take up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit Style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.
Release Date: December 8, 2022
Platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC
Developer: Maathhias Linda
Publisher: Deck13
Genre: JRPG, Turn-Based
Industry Rating: Mature
CROSSFIRE: LEGION
Description: Crossfire: Legion is a real time strategy game featuring tactical action in furious battles across a shattered version of the near future. Raise and customize your army to engage in intense online combat and carve your own path as you rise through the ranks. It’s a new generation of warfare.
Release Date: December 8, 2022
Platform: PC
Developer: Blackbird Interactive
Publisher: Prime Matter
Genre: RTS, Isometric, Strategy
CHOO-CHOO CHARLES
Description: Navigate an open-world island in an old train, upgrade it over time, and use it to fight an evil spider train named Charles.
Release Date: December 9, 2022
Platform: PC
Developer: Two Star Games
Publisher: Two Star Games
Genre: Action, Survival Horror, Open World, FPS
Industry Rating: Mature
DRAGON QUEST TREASURES
Description: Erik and his sister Mia live on a Viking longship, dreaming of the day they can explore the world in search of grand treasure. One night they encounter a pair of otherworldly creatures, Porcus and Purrsula, and are whisked away to a mysterious place known as Draconia - a legendary land full of treasures just waiting to be discovered. The adventure Erik and Mia have always dreamed of is finally underway!
Release Date: December 9, 2022
Platform: Switch
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
Genre: JRPG
Industry Rating: Everyone 10+
WAVETALE
Description: Surf the waters of a submerged city! Unravel the past, save the islanders from mysterious sea monsters and discover secrets hidden under the surface. Explore an open sea and the decaying archipelago of Strandville in Wavetale, a story-driven action-adventure game introducing you to fed-up fishermen, secretive hermits – and maybe a pirate or two. Traverse calm waters and surging waves as Sigrid, a young girl who befriends a mysterious shadow that provides her with the power to walk on water.
Release Date: December 12, 2022
Platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC
Developer: Thunderful Development
Publisher: Thunderful Publishing
Genre: Adventure, Action, Platformer
Industry Rating: Teen
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CRISIS CORE: FINAL FANTASY VII REUNION
Description: CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- REUNION is a remaster of CRISIS CORE featuring updated graphics, combat systems and soundtrack. Follow the tale of SOLDIER operative Zack Fair, as he discovers the secrets of Shinra's dark experiments.
Release Date: December 13, 2022
Platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
Genre: Action, JRPG, Adventure
Industry Rating: Teen
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GRIS (NEXT GEN RELEASE)
Description: Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.
Release Date: December 13, 2022
Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC
Developer: Nomada Studio
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Genre: Platformer, 2D
Industry Rating: Everyone
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HIGH ON LIFE
Description: From the mind of Justin Roiland comes High On Life. Humanity is being threatened by an alien cartel who wants to use them as drugs. It’s up to you to rescue and partner with charismatic, talking guns, take down Garmantuous and his gang, and save the world! Fresh out of high school with no job and no ambition, you’ve really got nothing going for you until an alien cartel that wants to get high off humanity invades Earth. Now, you and a team of charismatic talking guns must answer the hero's call and become the deadliest intergalactic bounty hunter the cosmos has ever seen.
Release Date: December 13, 2022
Platform: Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Developer: Squanch Games
Publisher: Squanch Games
Genre: Shooter, Comedy, Action, Adventure
Industry Rating: Mature
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NEON WHITE
Description: Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves. Neon White is a lightning fast first-person action game about exterminating demons in Heaven. You are White, an assassin handpicked from Hell to compete with other demon slayers for a chance to live permanently in Heaven. The other assassins seem familiar, though.
Release Date: December 13, 2022
Platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Developer: Angel Matrix
Publisher: Annapurna Interactive
Genre: Action, Platformer, FPS, Adventure
Industry Rating: Mature
LIL GATOR GAME
Description: Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!
Release Date: December 14, 2022
Platform: Switch, PC
Developer: MegaWobble
Publisher: Playtonic Friends
Genre: Adventure, Platformer
Industry Rating: Everyone
THE WITCHER 3: WILD HUNT - COMPLETE EDITION ( NEXT GEN RELEASE )
Description: Become a professional monster slayer and embark on an adventure of epic proportions!
Upon its release, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt became an instant classic, claiming over 250 Game of the Year awards. Now you can enjoy this huge, over 100-hour long, open-world adventure along with both its story-driven expansions worth an extra 50 hours of gameplay. This edition includes all additional content - new weapons, armor, companion outfits, new game mode and side quests.
Release Date: December 14, 2022
Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Developer: CD Projekt Red, Saber Interactive
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive
Genre: Action, Adventure, RPG
Industry Rating: Mature
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AKA
Description: Find inner peace in a small, open-world game. On these carefully handcrafted islands, you can take a nap on a giant monster, feed baby dragons, take care of the fauna and flora, but demons from your past might come back to remind you what you want to forget.
Release Date: December 15, 2022
Platform: Switch, PC
Developer: Cosmo Gatto
Publisher: Neowiz
Genre: Life Sim, Farming
Industry Rating: Everyone
BLACKTAIL
Description: Forge the legend of Baba Yaga, a girl accused of witchcraft and expelled from her home. Live out the origins of the Slavic myth in this one-of-a-kind blend of intense archery combat and dark storytelling set in a vibrant fairy tale world.
Release Date: December 15, 2022
Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Developer: The Parasight
Publisher: Focus Entertainment
Genre: Story Rich, Action, Adventure
Industry Rating: Teen
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RESIDENT EVIL 7: BIOHAZARD ( SWITCH RELEASE )
Description: Fear and isolation seep through the walls of an abandoned southern farmhouse. "7" marks a new beginning for survival horror with the “Isolated View” of the visceral new first-person perspective. Resident Evil 7 biohazard is the next major entry in the renowned Resident Evil series and sets a new course for the franchise as it leverages its roots and opens the door to a truly terrifying horror experience. A dramatic new shift for the series to first person view in a photorealistic style powered by Capcom’s new RE Engine, Resident Evil 7 delivers an unprecedented level of immersion that brings the thrilling horror up close and personal.
Release Date: December 16, 2022
Platform: Switch
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Genre: Survival Horror, First-Person
Industry Rating: Mature
TURNIP BOY COMMITS TAX EVASION ( PS4 RELEASE )
Description: Play as an adorable yet trouble-making turnip. Avoid paying taxes, solve plantastic puzzles, harvest crops and battle massive beasts all in a journey to tear down a corrupt vegetable government!
Release Date: December 20, 2022
Platform: PlayStation 4
Developer: Snoozy Kazoo
Publisher: Graffiti Games
Genre: Action, Adventure, Platformer
Industry Rating: Everyone 10+
VALKYRIE PROFILE: LENNETH ( PLAYSTATION RELEASE )
Description: An intricate and evocative tale of fates woven by gods and mortals, steeped in Norse mythology, punctuated by groundbreaking combat, and brought to life by a soundtrack considered among gaming's greatest. Behold the origin of the VALKYRIE franchise for yourself.
Release Date: December 22, 2022
Platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
Genre: JRPG, Action, Adventure
Industry Rating: Teen
