Cover Fans are stoked for the father and son duo of Kratos and Atreus in God of War: Ragnarok (Photo: PlayStation/Youtube)
Fans are stoked for the father and son duo of Kratos and Atreus in God of War: Ragnarok (Photo: PlayStation/Youtube)
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Some days do not have to be so dry! Head to the game room and grab your controllers, Tatler lists all the hottest games you should not miss out on this year
The hype was all over the internet when in December 2020, Sony Interactive Entertainment Singapore Private Limited (SIES) announced that the latest PlayStation model will finally be launched in the country together with some promising titles like Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, and Demon's Souls.
All eyes are on the new PS5 for the right reasons; it is, after all, equipped with everything gamers wanted for its predecessor: a 4k gaming resolution, advanced haptics, speedy SSD, and an immersive 3D audio.
This year, although reports of PS5 shortage are rampant, the console arguably remains on top of many gamers' interest. Not only does it offer a brand new gaming experience, but it also supports the latest (and most sought-after) versions of the games we love—God of War, The Witcher, and more.
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In the list below are all the titles you should not miss out on this 2022:
1. God of War: Ragnarok
Perhaps one of the most noticeable changes in God of War (2018) is Kratos' character. The game's previous titles have portrayed him as the hot-headed, stubborn war god who killed all of Olympus to avenge his family's death. In God of War, fans of the franchise were introduced to a calmer, wiser Kratos living in the mountain with his son Atreus. The gaming experience was made more interesting by Norse mythology characters like the Jörmungandr (World Serpent) and the goddess Freya.
The tale of father and son duo Kratos and Atreus continues in God of War Ragnarök. Now slightly older, Atreus seeks to discover more about himself and his giant mother Laufey the Just. One of the most interesting battles to watch out for is the one between Kratos and Thor, the God of Thunder.
Possible release date: Sometime in 2022.
2. Hogwarts Legacy
Raise your wands and be prepared to cast some spells! This year, Hogwarts opens its doors to a new batch of powerful wizards.
Hogwarts Legacy, which was developed by American-based Avalanche Software and published by Warner Bros, is an action role-playing video game based on the Harry Potter novels and Fantastic Beasts film series.
Filled with immersive magic, this game promises to put players at the centre of their adventure. Choose a House, hone your abilities, brew potions, and ward off deadly enemies; this promising game is what every Potterhead's dreams are made of.
Possible release date: "Holiday" of 2022.
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3. Gotham Knights
Batman is presumed dead and without him, Gotham is in shambles. In the upcoming action game Gotham Knights, players will fight crime on the streets of Gotham as Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood, and Robin. Filled with its usual enemies, it is now up to these characters to bring hope to the citizens, discipline to cops, and fear to criminals.
Tatler Trivia: The open-world, action RPG may be played solo or in co-op.
Possible release date: October 25, 2022
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4. The Quarry
The Quarry is a drama horror video game ripped straight from your nightmares. Developed by Supermassive Games and published by 2K Games, this interactive story follows a group of teenagers in the remote forests of upstate New York.
They have Hackett's Quarry camp to themselves for one final night, but their party plans unravel into an unpredictable night of horror. With life-or-death decisions around every turn, the player's choices will determine how this cinematic tale unfolds.
Tatler Trivia: The Quarry is the spiritual successor to Until Dawn and is set to be released for other gaming consoles like PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Windows.
Possible release date: June 10, 2022
5. Stray
Oh, to be a cat wandering free in a world dominated by. . .robots. In what seems like a cyberpunk-esque setting, players control a stray cat who must solve puzzles, fight Zurks, and watch machines in order to return to his family.
Possible release date: Mid 2022
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Jove holds a degree in Journalism and is currently pursuing graduate studies in Philosophy at the University of the Philippines–Diliman. She has flair for in-depth, interview-driven stories that explore politics and culture, shaped by her background in national broadsheets.
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