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The Top 5 Most Anticipated Games of November 2016

As the holiday season draws closer, several publishers are primed and ready to invade your wallets over the next 10 weeks. November kicks things off with major releases like Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare and Final Fantasy XV. These are just two prime examples of all the gaming goodness that we can expect throughout the month. The following is a list of five noteworthy titles that should definitely stay on your radar.

Full Title: Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
Developer: Infinity Ward
Publisher: Activision
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC
Release Date: November 4th

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare is a first-person shooter developed by Infinity Ward and the thirteenth installment in the Call of Duty series. This year’s campaign takes place in outer space throughout various parts of the Solar system. Assuming the role of Captain Nick Reyes, players will be tasked with managing a ship and participating in aerial combat dogfights with enemy aircraft. If you’re a fan of first-person shooters, then you’ll find yourself right at home with this action packed title.

Full Title: Dishonored 2
Developer: Arkane Studios
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC
Release Date: November 11th

Dishonored 2 is a stealth action-adventure game and the sequel to 2012’s Dishonored. The story takes place fifteen years after the first game and revolves around players trying to restore power to their throne after being overthrown by new adversaries. The campaign allows you to play as either Corvo Attano or Emily Kaldwin. If you enjoyed the first game, then this follow-up may be exactly what you need.

Full Title: Watch Dogs 2
Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC
Release Date: November 15th on PS4 and Xbox One, November 29th on PC

Watch Dogs 2 is an open world action-adventure game and sequel to 2014’s Watch Dogs. Players take on the role of a San Francisco-based DedSec hacker named Marcus Holloway and aim to take down some of the most advanced surveillance systems in the city. Unlike the first game, Ubisoft spent more time studying hacker philosophy and practices to create a better, more immersive experience this time around. If you’re even remotely interested in what this title has to offer, then you owe it to yourself to check it out later this month.

Full Title: Pokémon Sun and Moon
Developer: Game Freak
Publisher: The Pokémon Company
Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
Release Date: November 18th

Pokémon Sun and Moon are upcoming single-player/multiplayer role-playing games and the latest entries in the Pokémon franchise. This time around, players will be able to customize their Pokémon trainer appearances and use new Pokémon creatures and moves on the battlefield. After the overwhelming success of Pokémon Go, Sun and Moon are guaranteed to attract more fans than ever before. If you’ve never played a Pokémon game before and you own a 3DS, then both of these games definitely aren’t a bad place to start.

Full Title: Final Fantasy XV
Developer: Square Enix Business Division 2
Publisher: Square Enix
Platforms: PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
Release Date: November 29th

Final Fantasy XV is an open world action role-playing game and the fifteenth main installment in the Final Fantasy series. Having been in development for 10 long years under the title Final Fantasy Versus XIII, this rebranded entry features an improved action-based battle system and a darker atmosphere filled with rich and captivating characters. If you’re a diehard Final Fantasy fan, then you already know how significant this title is and will most likely pick it up on day one.

This concludes my list of the top 5 most anticipated games for the month of November. Do any of you plan on buying any of the titles listed above? If so, please feel free to let us know what your choices are in the comments section below.