Games in December: Team up with Marvel superheroes or race on the streets

Between the addictive Marvel Snap and collecting all eight badges on Pokémon Scarlet / Violet, there isn’t enough time in a day to play video games. Worst still, December is usually when the big hitters get released. Best to plan your leave days now for a holiday gaming sesh.

Here are the biggest game releases to cap off a great 2022. Hope you get some new game titles or a brand new console in your Christmas stocking this year!

Marvel’s Midnight Suns

PC, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One, X|S, Nintendo Switch

Release date: Dec 2

Play as the original hero “The Hunter” complete with your own choice of superpowers, then team up with Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America and all your favourite MCU characters in this tactical turn-based RPG similar to the XCOM and Mario + Rabbids series. The game is set in a grim, supernatural side of the Marvel Universe, so expect to see familiar faces in a cool dark look.

Need for Speed: Unbound PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox X|S

Release date: Dec 2

Every time a new Need for Speed title rolls around, we hope that it is as good as the old-school Underground - Most Wanted games. Once again, the game shakes things up with a more stylised art style, but harks back to the golden era with a focus on street racing and complete car customisation.

Hello Neighbor 2 PC, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One, X|S, Nintendo Switch

Release date: Dec 6

Uncover your creepy neighbour’s secrets by sneaking around to discover what it is he is hiding. The game is powered by a neural network AI that learns from you and every other person playing the game, so the "neighbour" will adapt to players’ patterns and adjust his behaviour accordingly. Can you solve the mystery before he outsmarts you?

Choo Choo Charles PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Release date: Dec 9

What happens when you combine Thomas the Tank Engine, a creepy spider, and an evil clown? You get this crazy abomination that you need to shoot down in this game the devs are calling an “open-world survival horror train simulation game”. Expect to be horrified and excited In equal measure.

Dragon Quest Treasure Nintendo Switch

Release date: Dec 9

Catch slimes, collect loot, and find the seven mythical dragon stones scattered throughout Draconia in this kid-friendly RPG. A great stepping stone for younger players with a slower pace and simplified system. 

Wavetale PC, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One, X|S, Nintendo Switch

Release date: Dec 12

Previously a Stadia exclusive, Wavetale is a story-driven action-adventure game set in a seafaring open world. You play as Sigrid, a young girl with the ability to surf on water. Speed through the seas and swing yourself between buildings as you battle large enemies and save the decaying archipelago of Strandville.

Crisis Core: FF VII Reunion PC, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One, X|S, Nintendo Switch

Release date: Dec 13

Welcome back to Midgar! Crisis Core is a remaster of the original game released on the PSP, and let's you follow the tale of Zack Fair in this prequel to Final Fantasy VII. Discover the legacy which connects him to the legendary Cloud Strife with an improved battle system and renewed 3D models that give the “feel” of the current gen Final Fantasy VII Remake.

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High in Life PC, Xbox One, X|S

Release date: December (TBC)

Fan of Rick & Morty? This title is for you. This comedic FPS is the brainchild of Justin Roiland, the co-creator of the hit animated series.

An alien cartel wants to invade Earth and turn all of humanity into drugs. Only you and your arsenal of charismatic talking guns can stand up to them. Watch the trailer and you’ll understand how "quirky" your weapons can be.

This article was first published in Wonderwall.sg.