The final month before the release of the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One is quieter for video game releases than we might expect at this time of year, but there’s still some big titles on their way including Battlefield 4 and the next generation of Pokémon games.
All release dates are for North America unless stated.
Week One
Wednesday – Oct. 2
A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda (XBLA)
Thursday – Oct. 3
The Cave (iOS)
Week Two
Tuesday – Oct. 8
Beyond: Two Souls (PS3)
Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness(PS3)
F1 2013 (PC, PS3, 360)
Just Dance 2014 (PS3, Wii, Wii U, X360)
Saturday – Oct. 12
Pokémon X and Y (3DS)
Sunday – Oct. 13
Skylanders: Swap Force (PS3, Wii, Wii U, X360)
Week Three
Tuesday – Oct. 15
Valhalla Knights 3 (Vita)
Friday – Oct. 18
Lego Marvel Super Heroes (PC, Wii U, X360, PS3, DS, 3DS)
Week Four
Tuesday – Oct. 22
SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton’s Robotic Revenge (Wii, Wii U, DS, 3DS, X360, PS3)
Thursday – Oct. 24
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies (3DS)
Friday – Oct. 25
Batman: Arkham Origins (PC, PS3, X360, Wii U)
Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate (Vita, 3DS)
Wii Party U (Wii U)
Week Five
Tuesday – Oct. 29
Angry Birds Star Wars (PS3, X360, Wii, Wii U, Vita, 3DS)
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag (PS3, X360, Wii U)
*the PC version of Black Flag has been delayed to November 19.
Battlefield 4 (PC, X360, PS3)
Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures (PC, PS3, X360, Wii U, 3DS)
Sonic Lost World (Wii U, 3DS)
WWE 2K14 (PS3, X360)
Thursday – Oct. 31
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD (PSN, XBLA)
Football Manager 2014 (PC, Mac, Linux, iOS)
Are there any games we’ve missed? Let us know in the comments below.
Staff Picks
Anna: It’s a quiet month for me: I would have liked to have given the PC version of the new Assassin’s Creed game a go, but depending on how patient I am I might buy a PS3 copy. I’m slightly worried about a pirate-themed Creed game (so many potential clichés to draw upon) but I’m definitely willing to give it a chance.
Mitch: The latest Pokémon game has finally come upon us! As if it wasn’t evident by my podcast all about the series, I’m most excited for this new addition to the Gotta Catch ‘Em All crew! I’m similarly interested in seeing how the new Assassin’s Creed performs.