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The Last of Us Part II Remastered

The Last of Us Part II Remastered is coming to PS5 on January 19, 2024. It will feature enhanced graphics options, including native 4K output in Fidelity Mode, 1440p upscaled to 4K in Performance Mode, and an unlocked framerate option for TVs that support variable refresh rates.

The games remaster also includes six new features:

• No Return Mode
• Speedrun Mode
• Guitar Free Play Mode
• Lost Levels
• Directorial Commentary
• New Skins

The Last of Us Part II Remastered will be one of the first AAA launches of 2024. Those who already own The Last of Us Part II on PS5 can upgrade for just $10.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a role-playing(RPG) developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by Sega. It is the ninth mainline entry in the Like a Dragon series and a direct sequel to Yakuza: Like a Dragon (2020). The game is set to be released on January 26, 2024 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Windows, and Steam.

It is a turn-based RPG that takes place after the events of Yakuza 7: Like a Dragon. The main character is Ichiban Kasuga, and Kazuma Kiryu also returns as a protagonist.

also features fast-paced RPG battles where the battlefield becomes the player’s weapon. Players can adapt their party’s skills to the situation with customizations and jobs to strategically subdue enemies with over-the-top moves.

Tekken 8

Tekken 8 is a fighting game developed by Bandai Namco Studios and Arika, and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It is the tenth installment in the Tekken series, and is scheduled for release on January 26, 2024. It will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows.

The game features a new “Heat System” that rewards players for being aggressive and offensive. Players can build up Heat to gain access to special moves and ability boosts that are unique to each character. It is also includes the series’ signature moves, combos, and “Rage Arts”.

A demo for Tekken 8 is available on PlayStation 5.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink

Granblue Fantasy: Relink is an action role-playing game (RPG) developed by Cygames and published by Cygames and Marvelous USA. It is a spinoff of the Granblue Fantasy series and is scheduled for release on February 1, 2024 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Windows.

The game can be played solo or with up to four players in a party. It features a new story and action game experience assist modes for those who are not familiar with action games. The game also includes over a hundred quests and in-game content.

The system requirements for Steam include:

• Windows 10 (64-bit required)
• Processor: Intel Core i3-9100 / AMD Ryzen 3 3200G
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB

Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash

Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash is a fighting game based on the 2020 anime adaptation of Gege Akutami’s manga series. It is a 2 vs 2 action game where players master the “Cursed Technique” of the Jujutsu Sorcerer and Cursed Spirits. The game is developed by Byking and Gemdrops, and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment and Namco Bandai Games America Inc..

Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash is scheduled for release on February 1, 2024, in Japan, and February 2, 2024, worldwide. It will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a third-person action shooter game developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by Warner Bros. Games. It is the sequel to Batman: Arkham Knight. It is set in Metropolis and features four playable characters: Captain Boomerang, Deadshot, Harley Quinn, and King Shark.

In the game, players take on the roles of Suicide Squad members and must kill the Justice League to save the world. The game’s mechanics are intended to reflect the personalities of the squad, with flamboyant, exaggerated, and chaotic moves.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will be released on January 30, 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, and Microsoft Windows.

To run this, you will need at least:

• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 GPU
• Intel Core i5-8400 CPU
• 16GB of RAM
• 65GB of HD space

Skull and Bones

Skull and Bones is an action-adventure video game developed by Ubisoft Singapore and published by Ubisoft. And is set to be released in February 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Amazon Luna, and Microsoft Windows.

The game is set during the golden age of piracy, and takes place in a world inspired by the Indian Ocean. Players start as an outcast who aims to become the most infamous pirate in the treacherous waters. Also features open-sea exploration and naval combat. Players can craft new ships and equipment, provision for expeditions at sea, pick up contracts, and socialize with other players in pirate dens.

It is started as a PvP game, but has since evolved into a survival game that can be played entirely solo.

Skull and Bones may also refer to:

• A reference in Baz Luhrmann’s 2013 film version of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby. In the film, Nick Carraway implies that he and Tom Buchanan were in Skull and Bones together at Yale.

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is getting a remake that will be released on February 28, 2024. The remake will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC via Steam, Epic, and GOG.

The remake is being developed by Avantgarden, the Italian studio behind Last Day of June and Murasaki Baby. The original game’s dialogue is spoken in a fictional language based on Lebanese Arabic, so the story is conveyed through actions, gestures, and expressions.

Some say the Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake is good for older kids and parents but not for young ones. The story can turn dark, with people being hanged and a battlefield scene with blood everywhere.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is an action role-playing(RPG) developed and published by Square Enix. It is the second in a planned trilogy of games remaking the 1997 PlayStation Final Fantasy VII. The game is scheduled for release on February 29, 2024 for PlayStation 5.

It will remain exclusive to PS5 until at least May 29, 2024. Part 3 is also in active development, marking the final chapter in the FF7 Remake series.

The Deluxe Edition of the game includes the FFVII , art book, mini soundtrack, and Steelbook. Pre-ordering the Deluxe Edition unlocks the Midgar Bangle Mk.

The Outlast Trials

The Outlast Trials is a first-person psychological horror survival video game developed and published by Red Barrels Studio. It is the third installment in the Outlast series and is set during the Cold War. The game was released on May 18, 2023 for early access on Microsoft Windows, and is scheduled for a full launch on March 5, 2024.

In The Outlast Trials, the Murkoff Corporation involuntarily recruits human guinea pigs to test brainwashing and mind control methods. Players can survive the experiments alone or with up to three partners.

The system requirements are:

• Windows 10
• Intel Core i7-3770 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 processor
• 8 GB RAM
• 40 GB available space
• DirectX Version 11
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti, 2 GB or Radeon R7 360, 2 GB graphics
• Low 720p @ 30 FPS, DX11, Ray Tracing OFF

Alone in the Dark

Alone in the Dark is a survival horror video game series where the player controls private investigator Edward Carnby. The player investigates haunted houses and towns full of undead creatures.  The 1992 game was designed by Frédérick Raynal and developed and published by Infogrames for MS-DOS. It was later ported to other platforms.

The 2024 game is a reimagining of the 1992 game and the seventh installment in the series. It is developed by Pieces Interactive and published by THQ Nordic.  The game is set in the 1920s American south and features a noir setting with Lovecraftian horror elements.  It is available on Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X and Series S, and PlayStation 5.

There is also a 2022 movie called Alone in the Dark that is 1 hour and 27 minutes long and is rated TV-14.

Dragon’s Dogma 2

Dragon’s Dogma 2 is an action role-playing game (RPG) developed and published by Capcom. It is the sequel to the 2012 game Dragon’s Dogma and is set to be released on March 22, 2024 for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S.

The game is set in the lands of Vermund and Battahl, in a parallel universe from the original Dragon’s Dogma. It tells the story of an Arisen (the player and main character) and their Pawns, all woven into the politics and events of the wider world.

The game is single-player and narrative-driven, challenging players to choose their own experience. This includes the appearance of their Arisen, their vocation, their party, and how to approach different situations. The Pawn system allows players to feel as if accompanied through the game.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 is Capcom’s first $70 base game, with a special edition costing £70/$80.

Rise of the Rōnin

Rise of the Rōnin is an action-role playing game (RPG) developed by Team Ninja and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It is scheduled for release on March 22, 2024 for the PlayStation 5.

In the game, players take on the role of a Ronin, a masterless samurai, in late 19th century Japan. Ronin are wandering swordsmen who are free to carve their own path. The game is set during a time of conflict and upheaval, and players will fight to shape history.

Rise of the Rōnin is Team Ninja’s first open-world game, and is considered one of their most ambitious projects. The game supports up to three online players with PS Plus, and online play is optional.