New Releases: Week of October 6, 2019

What’s old is new again with several video game classics getting revivals this week. Cars, burgers, platforms and lots more coming your way.

BurgerTime Party!

Release Date: October 8, 2019

Platforms: NS

Exclusive to Nintendo Switch, Chef Pepper from the arcade classic is back in this puzzle platformer.  There’s single player and co-op mode available.

Concrete Genie

Release Date: October 8, 2019

Platforms: PS4

This is a story driven action adventure exclusive to PS4.  From the trailer this looks stunning graphically, not sure about the lack of actual voice acting though.

Trine 4 The Nightmare Prince

Release Date: October 8, 2019

Platforms: PC, PS4, NS, SBO

Platform/Puzzler Trine returns in 2.5D (whatever the heck that means).  This version includes local and online multiplayer.

Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair

Release Date: October 8, 2019

Platforms: PC, PS4, NS, XBO

If this one reminds you of Banjo-Kazooie that’s because the studio that makes it is made up of many alums from Rare. This is a platformer sequel to their 2017 game that was met with mixed reviews.

River City Melee Mach!!

Release Date: October 10, 2019

Platforms: PC, NS, PS4

This is an updated version of River City Melee: Battle Royale Special Mach!! For modern consoles.  It’s a fight with up to 4 players that includes a music gallery.

Spirit Hunter NG

Release Date: October 10, 2019

Platforms: PC, NS, PS4, PSV

The second in the Spirit Hunter series this horror visual novel hits consoles this week.

GRID

Release Date: October 11, 2019

Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO, GS

Ooh this is the first game I’ve seen on new releases that actually lists Google Stadia as a platform.  Anyone using it? It's the 10th racing title in the TOCA series.

Killer Queen Black

Release Date: October 11, 2019

Platforms: PC, NS (XBO later this year)

I played this one at PAX East earlier this year.  It's the home console version of the popular 2 cabinet team v team arcade title.