A relatively varied week for gamers. Injustice 2 arrives, once again pitting the heroes and villains of the DC universe against each other, Farpoint allows players to explore a distant planet in VR, The Surge puts a sci-fi twist on the Dark Souls formula, and a new Fire Emblem comes out for the 3DS. Home video sees the wrap up of the adventures of zombie slayer Alice in Resident Evil: The Final Chapter. Also out is the sci-fi drama The Space Between Us and the action sequel XXX: Return of Xander Cage. For those visiting their local cineplex, it’s time to scream in space again as a new group of travelers encounters xenomorphs in Alien: Covenant. Also landing in theaters this week is the romantic drama Everything, Everything and the family-friendly comedy Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul. time now for this week’s list and, as always, release dates are subject to change.
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
GAMES
Injustice 2- Android, iOS, PS4, Xbox One
Farpoint- PSVR
The Surge- PC, PS4, Xbox One
Akiba’s Beat- PS4, Playstation Vita
Rokh (early access)- PC
Cooking Mama: Sweet Shop- Nintendo 3DS
Seasons After Fall- PS4, Xbox One
Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds- Playstation Vita
Operation Babel: New Tokyo Legacy- Playstation Vita
DVD/BLU-RAY
Resident Evil: The Final Chapter
The Space Between Us
XXX: Return of Xander Cage
Joe’s War
Another You
12 Pound Balls
Danger Close
Divine Gate: Complete Series
Ajin: Demi-Human
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
GAME
Bokida: Heartfelt Reunion- Linux, Macintosh, PC
Thursday, May 18, 2017
GAMES
Reservoir Dogs: Bloody Days- PC
Thumper- Nintendo Switch
Friday, May 19, 2017
GAMES
Endless Space 2- PC
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia- Nintendo 3DS
Skylar & Plux: Adventure on Clover Island- PC, PS4, Xbox One
Mayan Death Robots- Xbox One
THEATRICAL RELEASES
Alien: Covenant
Everything, Everything
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul
And that’s all for this week. Next week, gamers can indulge their inner Jason in Friday the 13th. The excellent comic book movie Logan arrives on home video, and Jack Sparrow embarks on his final big screen adventure in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. Til next time…
