10 Biggest Gaming Releases for November

 

November is usually the climax of the busy Autumn release schedule, and 2011 is no different, with huge offerings such as new Uncharted and Call of Duty games, the latest entry in the Elder Scrolls series, the long-awaited return of Legend of Zelda and much more. Wallets at the ready!

Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception

Release date: November 1 (North America), November 2 (Europe)

Platforms: PlayStation 3

Nathan Drake returns in Naughty Dog's biggest adventure yet. In search of a lost desert city and Sir Francis Drake's lost ring, Drake comes up against a new adversary in the form of Katherine Marlowe, the head of a secret society. Expect dramatic set pieces on crumbling planes and sinking ships, while multiplayer continues to impress with an expanded feature set.

Sonic Generations

Release date: November 1 (North America), November 4 (Europe)

Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, 3DS

Designed as a celebration of Sonic games old and new, this sees players revisit classic stages such as Green Hill Zone and Chemical Planet from both side-scrolling and 3D perspectives. The 3DS edition will look back at stages from Sonic's handheld past, while the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions will include the first Sonic the Hedgehog as an unlockable extra.

 

Modern Warfare 3

Release date: November 8 (Worldwide)
Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC

Modern Warfare's story concludes in the most feature-packed release to date. The campaign sees Europe join a modern day global conflict as London and Paris come under attack, while fan-favourite mode Spec Ops sees a arcade-style expansion that has players defend against waves of enemies. Finally, multiplayer sees the biggest revamp since the original Modern Warfare with a new point streak system and the Call of Duty Elite social network.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Release date: November 11 (Worldwide)
Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC

Set 200 years after Oblivion, Skyrim sees players enter a fantasy world where dragons threaten mankind. This role-playing game promises a massive open-world to explore, from snowy mountains to dozens of towns and villages and underground dungeons. Elsewhere, expect revamps to the inventory management and spell-casting systems.

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 precursor to the entire series, it'll 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 month:

Blackwater (Xbox 360) - November 4
DoDonPachi Resurrection (Xbox 360) - November 4
GoldenEye 007 Reloaded (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3) - November 4
Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2012 (Xbox 360) - November 11
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii) - November 18
Rayman Origins (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3) - November 25
Professor Layton and the Spectre's Call (DS) - November 25

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