Gaming is one of the biggest and most popular pastimes for millions of people spanning multiple continents. Following such a landmark year in gaming, 2023 has a lot to live up to. Despite this, there’s still considerable anticipation for the upcoming releases between now and December.
With multiple consoles available to choose from, each with its own unique selling points, you have a wide variety of choices when looking for the premium releases hitting stores in 2023. Not to worry. Help is at hand.
From sports games such as NFL Madden to FIFA, FPS (First Person Shooters) and RPGs (Role-Playing Games), as a gamer, you are bound to find something that will catch your eye this year.
Today, we will look at some of the most anticipated games in the final stages of development and try to give you some insight into our picks for the best upcoming games.
Online gaming has taken off in popularity thanks to the accessibility of the internet, smartphones and significant developments in the sophistication of game design and graphics. As a result, people tend to focus on PlayStation or XBOX when they think of game releases. However, you can find other types of game releases, such as casino gaming releases, that also stir up excitement.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Undoubtedly one of the most iconic gaming franchises ever released, the first instalment of The Legend of Zelda was released nearly 40 years ago.
The franchise has generated billions of dollars in revenue with over two dozen remakes, spin-offs and sequels. It is so revered and iconic that even news of this game being delayed caused Nintendo share prices to slump.
The series follows the adventures of Link, a young hero who must save the kingdom of Hyrule from evil forces. Along his journey, Link must battle monsters, solve puzzles and explore dungeons to help him on his journey.
The game was a huge hit when it was first released, and as Nintendo continued to innovate with its console designs, Zelda games grew more sophisticated. It has also influenced a huge number of other games, such as Elden Rings.
The latest instalment isn’t set to come out until May 2023, but with this franchise rivalling the likes of other smash hits such as Super Mario, Zelda is set to be Nintendo’s big hit this year.
With an army of loyal fans, this game is almost guaranteed to generate massive sales and mega-profits for Nintendo.
Final Fantasy XVI
Much like the legendary franchise we discussed in the previous section, Final Fantasy has undergone several changes and sequels.
In addition, it has continually been updated and reworked across four generations of PlayStation consoles. In June, we will see the latest version of Sony’s smash-hit PlayStation 5 console.
The game has been in the pipeline since 2015, so that should excite fans and give casual fans some indication of how widely anticipated this game is once it becomes available this year.
Unfortunately, the pandemic has caused a delay. However, the fact that it is nearly here means that Final Fantasy fans all over the globe are itching to get their hands on the 16th release of this iconic franchise.
Hogwarts Legacy
Harry Potter is the most popular children’s book of all time. A cultural phenomenon, it exploded into popular culture and has spawned a wide range of merchandise, the highest-grossing film franchises and has been translated into over 75 languages.
In total, there have been over half a billion sales of Harry Potter books, and this venture into the console gaming world has also attracted plenty of excitement.
Set for release the February 10th, the game is already out and has garnered very high reviews and appraisal from both professional reviewers and users alike, no stone has been left unturned in creating an immersive and engaging world where players can explore the land described so elaborately in JK Rowling’s novels all those years ago.
It’s likely to generate impressive sales as anything associated with the world’s most famous wizard usually does.
Star Wars – Jedi Survivor
Star Wars doesn’t need any help selling a console version of their game. Now that they have arguably the biggest name in the history of entertainment backing the next chapter of their console gaming instalment, the anticipation has risen to a new level.
The size and scale of Disney should guarantee that Jedi Survivor is a hit. Expectations are already high due to the resources and time spent on the game. Star Wars has generated enough anticipation, and when it is released across a range of consoles next month, this should be a game that avid fans will thoroughly enjoy.
