If you thought November was busy with the likes of Skyrim, Modern Warfare 3 and Uncharted 3, be prepared to book December off with the amount of new releases this week. There's new entries for Assassin's Creed and Need for Speed, Mario's debut 3DS entry, the return of Halo and the Wii's swansong with Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
Assassin's Creed: Revelations
Release date: November 15 (Worldwide)
Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC
Assassin's Creed: Revelations concludes the story of master assassin Ezio. Older and wiser, he heads to Constantinople to uncover the secrets of Altair, the protagonist of the original Assassin's Creed, who is also a playable character through a series of flashbacks. Elsewhere, expect faster navigation with the new hookblade and a new tower defence side-mode that sees you take on attackers throughout the city.
Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
Release date: November 15 (North America), November 18 (Europe)
Platforms: Xbox 360
The 2001 Xbox launch title returns with a grand remastering. With all-new high-definition visuals, a remastered soundtrack and a chance to return to the original look at any time, it gives old and new Halo fans something to enjoy. There are also Halo 4 story teasers, new skulls to find, online co-operative play for two people, and the chance to play original Halo maps in Halo: Reach's graphical engine.
Need for Speed: The Run
Release date: November 15 (North America), November 18 (Europe)
Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC
Need for Speed: The Run is a cross-country journey from San Francisco to New York City, featuring races on packed city streets all the way to the winding roads of the countryside. On the run, players must evade other cars in dramatic set pieces both in and out of the car. Elsewhere, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit's celebrated Autolog service returns to allow friends to compete for the fastest times in the easiest way possible.
Saints Row The Third
Release date: November 15 (North America), November 18 (Europe)
Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC
This off-the-wall open-world title returns with a heap of new improvements. Players can wreak havoc in the industry city of Steelport, using floppy purple d**dos as weapons and giant boxing gloves that can quickly turn passers-by into a bloody mush. While multiplayer is omitted for a tighter experience, the expanded campaign will see the Third Street Saints take on a rival criminal group, with voice acting by Hulk Hogan and Sasha Grey.
Super Mario 3D Land
Release date: November 15 (North America), November 18 (Europe)
Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
Developed by the Super Mario Galaxy team, Super Mario 3D Land is the Nintendo mascot's first original 3D outing on handhelds. Blending elements of his 2D and 3D adventures, this has players complete linear stages with classic Mario tropes such as end-of-level flags, while bonus rooms make clever use of the 3DS's 3D screen. New suits include Super Mario Land 3's classic Tanooki Suit and the all-new Boomerang Suit.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Release date: November 15 (North America), November 18 (Europe)
Platforms: Nintendo Wii
One of the final notable releases on Nintendo Wii, this latest Zelda has been years in the making and is said to be the biggest departure yet. Designed as a precursor to the entire series, it will explain the origin of the Master Sword and other common elements of the series. It'll also require the Wii Plus add-on for motion-sensing combat and exploration.
Assassin's Creed: Revelations
Release date: November 15 (Worldwide)
Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC
Assassin's Creed: Revelations concludes the story of master assassin Ezio. Older and wiser, he heads to Constantinople to uncover the secrets of Altair, the protagonist of the original Assassin's Creed, who is also a playable character through a series of flashbacks. Elsewhere, expect faster navigation with the new hookblade and a new tower defence side-mode that sees you take on attackers throughout the city.
Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
Release date: November 15 (North America), November 18 (Europe)
Platforms: Xbox 360
The 2001 Xbox launch title returns with a grand remastering. With all-new high-definition visuals, a remastered soundtrack and a chance to return to the original look at any time, it gives old and new Halo fans something to enjoy. There are also Halo 4 story teasers, new skulls to find, online co-operative play for two people, and the chance to play original Halo maps in Halo: Reach's graphical engine.
Need for Speed: The Run
Release date: November 15 (North America), November 18 (Europe)
Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC
Need for Speed: The Run is a cross-country journey from San Francisco to New York City, featuring races on packed city streets all the way to the winding roads of the countryside. On the run, players must evade other cars in dramatic set pieces both in and out of the car. Elsewhere, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit's celebrated Autolog service returns to allow friends to compete for the fastest times in the easiest way possible.
Saints Row The Third
Release date: November 15 (North America), November 18 (Europe)
Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC
This off-the-wall open-world title returns with a heap of new improvements. Players can wreak havoc in the industry city of Steelport, using floppy purple d**dos as weapons and giant boxing gloves that can quickly turn passers-by into a bloody mush. While multiplayer is omitted for a tighter experience, the expanded campaign will see the Third Street Saints take on a rival criminal group, with voice acting by Hulk Hogan and Sasha Grey.
Super Mario 3D Land
Release date: November 15 (North America), November 18 (Europe)
Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
Developed by the Super Mario Galaxy team, Super Mario 3D Land is the Nintendo mascot's first original 3D outing on handhelds. Blending elements of his 2D and 3D adventures, this has players complete linear stages with classic Mario tropes such as end-of-level flags, while bonus rooms make clever use of the 3DS's 3D screen. New suits include Super Mario Land 3's classic Tanooki Suit and the all-new Boomerang Suit.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Release date: November 15 (North America), November 18 (Europe)
Platforms: Nintendo Wii
One of the final notable releases on Nintendo Wii, this latest Zelda has been years in the making and is said to be the biggest departure yet. Designed as a precursor to the entire series, it will explain the origin of the Master Sword and other common elements of the series. It'll also require the Wii Plus add-on for motion-sensing combat and exploration.
Also available this week:
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii)
uDraw (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3)
You can keep up to date with upcoming releases with our gaming release diary.
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii)
uDraw (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3)
You can keep up to date with upcoming releases with our gaming release diary.
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