Don’t Skip These Video Games: 6 Hot Titles You Should Buy in December

• Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S

• Release Date: December 5, 2024

• Rating: E10

Hiranobu Sakaguchi (the father of Final Fantasy) and Nobuo Uematsu (the series’ most renowned composer) return with a new, turn-based RPG. A deadly mechanical infection threatens mankind, so an amnesiac hero named Leo must journey across dimensions to reclaim his memories and save the world from the disease. Fantasian Neo Dimension debuted as an Apple Arcade title, but receives notable enhancements with this console and PC release. This includes English and Japanese voiceovers and 4K visual support on all platforms except the Nintendo Switch.

$49.99 at Amazon

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Protagonist Nikki and her cat-like buddy, Momo, travel across the rich and unique realm of Miraland in this colorful cozy game. Collect outfits with magical abilities, like floating or shrinking, to better explore the world, solve puzzles, and complete platforming challenges. Or just slip on cute outfits, take some snapshots of the warm fantasy world, and unwind.

$9.99 at Epic Games

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• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S

• Release Date: December 6, 2024

• Rating: T

Party up with an all-star Marvel superhero squad and take down other players in intense 6v6 team shooting. Select a character from an ever-expanding roster of adored Marvel heroes and villains, and wreck the highly destructible map. The free Marvel Rivals launches with more than 30 playable characters, including Groot, Hulk, and Venom.

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• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S

• Release Date: December 6, 2024

• Rating: M

An ancient evil returns to the dark continent of Wraeclast, and it’s up to you to stop it. This Diablo-like action-RPG sees you slay hordes of ferocious monsters by leveraging class and skill tree abilities. Path of Exiles 2 enters early access in December, but you can only play it if you’ve purchased support packs.

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• Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X/S

• Release Date: December 9, 2024

• Rating: TBD

The legendary archeologist Indiana Jones must use his whip and wits to thwart the sinister forces seeking the Great Circle’s power. Developed by MachineGames, the studio behind Wolfenstein, this first-person action game marries combat, exploration, and puzzle solving. Use stealth to evade patrolling enemies, or use a combination of melee and gunplay to defeat your enemies as you unravel the mystery.

$69.00 at Walmart

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• Platforms: Nintendo, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S

• Release Date: December 10, 2024

• Rating: M

Celebrate Soul Reaver’s 25th anniversary with the first two chapters of Kain and Raziel’s conflict. Your master, the vampire lord Kain, has betrayed you. After centuries, you rise as a wraith to slay your vampiric brethren and exact revenge against your former master. Use telekinetic abilities, the spectral Wraith Blade, and deadly claws to overwhelm and consume your enemies. Shift between the Material and Spectral realms to solve puzzles and reveal new paths.

$29.99 at Steam

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