We're back for the second week in a row, with more new releases. Although to be quite honest, it was a little hard to find enough noteworthy releases from just this past week. We really kinda had to stretch a bit near the bottom. That being the case, perhaps we were a touch overzealous when we said we would do this every week going forward. We will try, certainly, but depending on the quantity of quality releases from week to week, it may realistically need to often be an every two or three weeks type of thing. We'll just have to see hot it goes.

At any rate, the biggest release this week without question was (EA and) Respawn Entertainment's hotly-anticipated Star Wars game, Jedi - Fallen Order. Ever since E3, we have been practically counting down the days until we could get our hands on this title. Here's hoping it's better than EA's 2017 Star Wars disaster, Battlefront II.

Also out this past week, the latest Pokemon twofer, Sword and Shield; the third entry in the Romancing SaGa...saga; and the Arcade Archive, Yie Ar Kung-Fu. Become a Jedi, then jump past the break to see more new releases from the last 7 days.

Hello 12/12 readers. For far too long now we have been much too infrequent with what was initially supposed to be weekly articles highlighting the latest new game releases on the PlayStation Store,  Nintendo eShop, and Steam. At the same time, we've been completely ignoring other great platforms like the Xbox Games Store and GOG. We would like to apologize for that. In an effort to simultaneously remedy all of these glaring issues, starting today we will be switching to a new all-encompassing article, simply titled, The Weekly New Game Releases. And, yes, we are going to try to stick to a weekly frequency this time.

For our first article in this new format, we will be covering all of the big new releases from just this past week, including the arguable highlight, NFS: Heat. Though likely very similar to its 2017 predecessor, this new Need For Speed entry does feature a few key differences such as the exclusion of loot boxes, the inclusion of Ferraris, and a brand new dynamic weather system. Plus, it's a new Need For Speed so it's got to be at least some fun to play, right?

Also out this past week, Layton's Mystery Journey for the Switch; Death Stranding for the PlayStation 4; and another River City (Ransom) game for multiple platforms. Be unruly, be expressive, then jump past the break to see these new releases, in addition to a few others that we were several weeks overdue posting about.

Happy October, 12/12 readers! I'm sure we don't have to tell you that Halloween is right around the corner now. And that being the case, what better way is there to kick off the countdown than by being visited by the frighteningly good 2009 Ghostbusters video game, now newly reanimated (and remastered) on the PlayStation 4?

Of course, if that isn't enough to stir your spirit, there's a somewhat scary number of other good recent releases to tell you about. Well, actually it's just the usual twelve...but they are all pretty good. Some of these include, From Software's much publicized, yet never actually released outside of Japan (until now), Metal Wolf Chaos; Remedy's exciting new third-person action game, Control; and the Arcade Archives version of the Sega Master System/TurboGrafx-16 classic, Vigilante. Get slimed, then jump past the break to see more new releases from the last ten weeks.

Hey! Do you like the 80s? Do you like killing Nazis? Do you like co-op shooters? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, Bethesda's got you covered. That's because this week, they released Wolfenstein: Youngblood, a standalone expansion to their (and id's) long-celebrated first-person Nazi shooter series, this time featuring online two-player co-op and a righteous alternate-1980s setting. How can you possibly go wrong?

Also out in the past two months, Wargroove, Chucklefish's extremely compelling answer to Nintendo's crazy-popular Fire Emblem games; a brand new Samurai Shodown title, simply titled, Samurai Shodown; and the Arcade (Archives) version of what is quite possibly the greatest TurboGrafx-16 game ever released, Ninja Spirit. Wolves hunt together. Jump past the break to see more new releases from the last nine weeks.

The New PlayStation Store Releases are back. And this week, we've got a good one to tell you about - Team Sonic Racing. The third title in Sega/Sumo Digital's fantastic Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing series, this one is just Sonic & co, without the other all-stars. Don't let that dissuade you from trying it out though, the game is pretty legit. It even has a slick new Team Race mode that is almost worth the price of admission alone.

Also out in the past three-and-a-half months, an Avalanche-assisted sequel to id's minor 2011 hit, Rage; Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, From Software's latest crazy-difficult swordplay game; and a long-overdue but better late than never, Devil May Cry 5. "Gear up. Speed Up." Then jump past the break to see more new releases from the last sixteen weeks.

Well, it finally came. Many fans feared it never would. It only took close to thirteen years and 4 or 5 spin-off titles, but Kingdom Hearts III, the next numerical sequel in the beloved series, is finally here. In case you've been living under a rock for the better part of the last two decades, the Kingdom Hearts series is basically Square Enix's bizarre RPG mash-up of Final Fantasy and Disney. The first two were actually quite popular and well received. Considering how long it's been since their last series-proper release, here's hoping Square Enix still has a little bit of magic left in this kingdom.

Also out in the past three months, a pretty fantastic looking remake of Resident Evil 2 (using the Resident Evil VII engine), a multi-platform port of Onimusha: Warlords, and a brand new installment in the high-flying Ace Combat series. The ultimate battle for Kingdom Hearts is upon us. Jump past the break to see more new releases from the last 98 days.

Well, it's the nearing the end of October and today finally saw the release of what is arguably the single most anticipated game of the year, perhaps even the decade. You already know what game I'm referring to but I'll type it out anyway, Red Dead Redemption II. Though technically the third game in the series, Red Dead Revolver (while pretty good in its own right) didn't exactly set the world on fire. The second one however, Red Dead Redemption, turned out to be one of the biggest games of the last generation. A game changer if there ever was one. Saying that this entry has a lot to live up to would be putting it mildly. Thankfully, Rockstar has made a bit of a reputation for proving themselves up to that task.

Also out in the past seven weeks, Castlevania - Requiem, the just-in-time-for-Halloween rerelease of the fan favorite, Symphony of the Night (which also includes the also great and seldom-seen-on-US-shores, Castlevania: Rondo of Blood for good measure); a brand new sixth entry in the legendary SoulCalibur fighting series (which apparently also happens to be a reboot of said series); and Valkyria Chronicles 4, the long-awaited 4th installment (even more-so because we in the West were never fortunate enough to receive a localization of the 3rd entry) of Sega's critically celebrated Valkyria Chronicles franchise. "The end of the Wild West era has begun." Jump past the break to see more new releases from the last 49 days.

To all the web-heads and true believers out there, today is your day! Insomniac's hotly-anticipated Spider-Man title is finally upon us. And if early reviews are anything to go by, this might just be the wallcrawler's best video game yet. If you ask us, it's about time the big-hearted webslinger finally gets the AAA hit he deserves. There have certainly been plenty of decent enough ones over the years, but none that we feel have been truly worthy of one of the comic world's all-time greatest heroes. (Even though we will always have a soft spot in our hearts for Maximum Carnage.)

​Also out in the past month, the latest (and also possibly greatest) Dragon Quest installment - Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age; the second Yakuza Kiwami remake; and a sequel to the lucha libre themed indie darling, Guacamelee! With great gaming comes great responsibility (or something like that). Jump past the break to see more new releases from the last 28 days.

It's time once again for another round of New PlayStation Store releases. This week, there's a fantastic new indie game out called Dead Cells. Described by the developers as a "roguevania", Dead Cells does feel quite a bit like a DS-quality Castlevania game mixed with rogue elements (including frequent deaths, loss of progression, and somewhat-randomized stages). The game is a blast to play and does a pretty great job filling the void left by the regrettably-long absence of 2D Castlevania games. It's a must-purchase for sure.

Also out in the past ten weeks, the rock solid Mega Man X Legacy Collection(s); a handful of fantastic Neo-Geo games; and Unravel Two, a sequel to the endearing original. If at first you don't succeed, die, try again. Jump past the break to see more new releases from the last seventy days.