NBA 2K17 – 2K Sports – Sept 16 (Multiplatform)
Three games in and three sports titles on the list. Like we mentioned above, this month is heavy on the sports. With EA’s NBA Live 17 being pushed right into 2017 there’s no competition for NBA 2K17, never mind the fact that Live hasn’t been competition for years. We’re now 18 installments into the series and 2K is never content to sit back without pumping in some new ideas every year. Cover duties are shared by Paul George on the Standard Edition and Kobe Bryant on the ‘Legends’ Edition and it will be available this coming Sept 16th.
ReCore – Microsoft Studios – Sept 13 (X1/PC)
Alright, we’re moving past the sports section into something different! Keiji Inafune and Armature Studio bring this new IP to life for the Xbox One and PC (via Xbox Play Anywhere) on Sept 13. Following the story of Joule and her robot companions, it is a fast paced and at times relentless platformer. We got some hands-on time with ReCore at an event in Toronto and summed up our thoughts in a preview piece. Coming in at a lower price point than most AAA games it offers a good incentive to jump in and check it out.
Forza Horizon 3 – Microsoft Studios – Sept 27 (X1/PC)
Start your engines for the next installment to the Forza Horizon series with Forza Horizon 3. The Horizon Festival has moved to the great continent of Australia and it’s brought over 350 of your favorite vehicles with it! With a map touted to be over twice the size of that in Horizon 2, you’ll visit iconic locations like Surfer’s Paradise and Byron Bay all while playing with your friends. Developed by Playground Games and dropping with more races and modes than ever you can get it on Sept 27th.
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