Black Friday is right around the corner and with it comes an exorbitant amount of new games to buy for the holiday season. Wallets around the world tremble at the mere thought of how many games people seek to purchase. Which games should you get? That’s entirely up to you, but this article hopes to comprehensively detail every major game release from September to December of this year. So sit back, relax, and grab some snacks as this is going be a long ride!
Release dates are subject to change, so this article may represent inaccurate information after publishing. Ports and remasters will not be included in this list.
September
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne
Release Date: September 6th, 2019
Platform(s): PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC
Developer/Publisher: Capcom
An ambitious expansion to the critically acclaimed Monster Hunter: World heralded in the fall 2019 gaming season. While not necessarily a holiday release Capcom will heavily promote during Black Friday, it will undoubtedly serve fans with delightful gameplay and a beautiful world to explore. The expansion acts as a standalone game and was treated as a full release by Capcom, despite costing less than the base game. Keep an eye out for some price drops during Black Friday weekend! Note: you will need to own Monster Hunter World to play Iceborne.
Gears 5
Release Date: September 10th, 2019
Platform(s): Xbox One, PC
Developer/Publisher: The Coalition/Xbox Game Studios
The newest installment to Microsoft’s Gears of War franchise arrived shortly after Capcom’s offerings. Gears 5 is available on multiple Microsoft platforms instead of a single console. You can get this juggernaut on Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft Windows, or Xbox One. Many consider this to be the best Gears of War game to date, so if you’re interested in the franchise, this could be a solid starting point. Given it is on Xbox Game Pass, we recommend nabbing that $1 promotion so you can play the game for practically free.
Greedfall
Release Date: September 10th, 2019
Platform(s): PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC
Developer/Publisher: Spiders/Focus Home Interactive
This game will likely earn the title of hidden gem consider it’s sandwiched between two giant releases (Gears 5 and Borderlands 3). However, don’t let this one slip through your radar, if you’re into this type of game. It’s an open-world RPG similar to old-school Bioware games with a touch of The Witcher. Considering it’s already overlooked, this has the potential of being a nice bargain pick-up in Target or Walmart during or after Black Friday weekend.
Borderlands 3
Release Date: September 13th, 2019
Platform(s): PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC
Developer/Publisher: Gearbox Software/2K Games
Everyone likes Borderlands, except for those who hate it. In a climate in which every major publisher is jumping into the “looter shooter” genre, gamers are hungering for the franchise that nailed it: Borderlands. With this latest entry, folks can expect a myriad of weapons, characters, locales, missions, and a bunch of other wacky activities to engage in. Critics applauded its exhilarating gameplay and Gearbox is supplying Borderlands 3 with a plethora of post-launch content that will keep you playing for hours on end. This won’t drop in the 20 dollar range during Black Friday, but it’s brimming …
