With the start of a new year, most people have a resolution or two that they vow they will stick to this time. For us here at PlayStation LifeStyle, we decided to write down and share what our gaming New Year resolutions will be.
As the cap to our year-end specials, check out what the staff thinks they should improve on gaming-wise in 2017. And yes, we refrained from just putting in “clear my backlog” and being done with it.
Zarmena Khan: I want to try more Japanese games. My first foray was Odin Sphere Leifthrasir and I really enjoyed it but that’s the only one I tried this year. My goal is to get my hands on Yakuza at the very least. Other than that, I want to play more RPGs. I’ve started becoming comfortable with them, though they are very time-consuming and that can be off-putting.
Cameron Teague: I would say that it’s try to be more open and give Western RPGs a chance but there is no way in hell that will ever happen. I guess mine would be to try and beat more games and possibly get back into writing game reviews.
Chandler Wood: I didn’t take on nearly as many trophy challenges this year as I would have liked, so in 2017 I want to put a lot more focus into completing games for their Platinums and actually deleting them off my hard drive instead of hoarding 120 downloaded games that I rarely ever play. 155 Platinums… I would love to aim for 200 by this time next year, even though I know life will probably never let me hit that tall order.
Tyler Treese: As someone who tries to play a very diverse selection of games, there’s only one genre where I feel outside of my comfort zone. That would be MOBAs, and I am going to change that in 2017. I’ll begin by dipping my toes in the water with Smite and Paragon, and then going from there.
Mack Ashworth: Having now completed a fair number of non-FPS games, I think it’s time to go back to the good ol’ shooters. My resolution is to dedicate more time to multiplayer titles, as my 360 no-scoping skills have gotten very rusty!
Stephen Bitto: I completed 44 games this year and snagged plats on 12 of them (although one shamefully was My Name is Mayo). Combine that with a new full time job, trips to LA, Hawai’i, Michigan, Minnesota and Vegas, adding a Siberian Husky to the family and a championship in my hometown of Cleveland! What the heck can I do better in 2017?
My resolution for 2017 is to take some of that energy and focus it on the PSLS community. I want to be more accessible. More game nights, more forum activity, more civility among long time community members. PlayStation LifeStyle is already the best place to get PlayStation news and there’s no reason why it can’t be the best place to talk about it too. Let’s do this!
Alex Co: I should maybe finish more games, I think. It’s a common problem, but it’s double for me since I have piles of unopened games, and digital games where I only play a few minutes and just slink back to my fave multiplayer game of the season. Not strictly gaming-related, but I should relax more and stop checking emails and working all day, everyday, seven days a week. Wife and kids are used to it, but I really ought to spend more time with them and I’ve been doing that recently but will reinforce it next year.
Michael Briers: Stepping outside my comfort zone to dabble in genres that I wouldn’t usually — fighting/racing games etc. I’ll always love shooters/horror/RPGs but even as I looked back on 2016 for GOTY votes, I feel as though I didn’t really have an informed opinion about as many genres/categories as I would like. So yeah, basically, I wanna cast the net a little further in 2017.
Keri Honea: I really only have two definite 2017 resolutions:
1) Finish Twilight Princess HD (OH NOES THIS IS A NON-PLAYSTATION TITLE OH THE HORRORZ)
2) Get back into fighting games and visual novels. I used to be all over these genres in earlier generations, and this year has made me realize how much I miss both of them.
Blake Grundman:
My main gaming resolution for 2017 is finding out a way to introduce gaming to my three-year-old son in a healthy way. He has already expressed an interest in games and watching me while I play things. Plus, he already loves playing basic shape and counting games on iOS. So the next logical step is figuring out how I can get him involved in console gaming. I am hoping I can find some interesting uses of the PS Camera and the Kinect (oh the horror!) that will give him a dose of gaming, while still keeping him active.
As another side resolution, I think I need to take a Destiny break. Well… at least for a little while. (Why can’t I quit you, Bungie?) I want to use this time to finally start Bloodborne. It is still in its plastic wrap and has been haunting me from the shelf for the last 10 months. I should probably get on that…
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Upcoming PS4 Games of 2016 & Early 2017
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LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PS4) - June 28, 2016
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Resident Evil 5 (PS4) - June 28, 2016
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Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness (PS4) - June 28, 2016
The Star Ocean JPRG series continues with Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness.
PlayStation LifeStyle's Heath Hindman previewed the game during TGS 2015. You can read his his thoughts on the game here.
Click here for all news surrounding this title.
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Song of the Deep (PS4) - July 12, 2016
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Indigo Prophecy (PS4) - July 18, 2016
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The Banner Saga 2 (PS4) - July 26, 2016
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Batman: Return to Arkham (PS4) - July 26, 2016
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No Man's Sky (PS4) - August 9, 2016
Is there really anything more we can say about No Man's Sky that hasn't been said before? Hello Games' sprawling space sim has captured the imagination of an entire industry with a string of stellar gameplay teasers.
Thrusting players on a mission to journey to the center to the universe, uncovering all manner of alien worlds and exoplanets in the process, No Man's Sky is defined by its sprawling freedom, and the idea of discovering a procedurally generated planet for the very first time is nigh on intoxicating.
Even still, there's a hefty weight of expectation resting on the shoulders of the studio's sophomore title, and a prolonged development hasn't exactly aided the situation. Could we be experiencing No Man's Sky on PlayStation VR?
Check out the No Man's Sky page for all the news surrounding the game.
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Deus Ex: Mankind Divided (PS4) - August 23, 2016
While Deus Ex: Mankind Divided might have been featured repeatedly due to its big pre-order brouhaha, people might forget that the first game in the reboot, Deus Ex: Human Revolution was a good game that steered the franchise back into relevancy.
Will Mankind Divided fare the same? Based on our preview, Eidos Montreal is on the right track.
Every cybernetic update (latest post/vids) for Adam Jensen can be read here.
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The King of Fighters XIV (PS4) August 23, 2016
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Attack on Titan (PS4) - August 30, 2016
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Hatsune Miku: Project Diva X HD (PS4/Vita) - August 30, 2016
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XCOM 2 (PS4) - September 6, 2016
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NBA 2K17 (PS4) - September 20, 2016
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FIFA 17 (PS4) - September 27, 2017
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Final Fantasy XV (PS4) - September 30, 2016
It has only been 2 years shy of a dozen since Final Fantasy XV was first announced as Versus XIII, but it looks like it will finally release this year. With a fun combat system and an interesting group of characters, XV is shaping up to be a solid RPG entry.
You can check out all our updates on Final Fantasy XV here.
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Mafia III (PS4) - October 7, 2016
Breaking away from the series' traditional setting, Mafia 3 puts players in the shoes of Lincoln Clay, a Vietnam veteran wronged by the Italian mob. With his family and lieutenants by his side, include Mafia 2's Vito Scaletta, Clay sets out to seek revenge.
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Skylanders Imaginators (PS4) - October 16, 2016
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Battlefield 1 (PS4) - October 18, 2016
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The Last Guardian (PS4) - October 25, 2016
After all these years, The Last Guardian is (allegedly) set to be released this year on the PS4! Once thought of as vaporware, Team ICO's upcoming game was re-introduced with actual gameplay at last year's Sony E3 press conference with tumultuous applause -- and with good reason!
Will The Last Guardian live up to the hype? We can only hope, but Team ICO's track record has been solid so far.
Make sure to read our preview, and our in-depth feature on The Last Guardian leak (by us) for more on the title.
For every news and update we have for The Last Guardian, go here.
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World of Final Fantasy (PS4/Vita) - October 25, 2016
Square Enix looks to be going the path of cute collector with World of Final Fantasy for the PlayStation 4 and Vita. The game will feature many characters from Final Fantasy series past, along with what looks like Pokemon styled gameplay.
Check out all our updates for World of Final Fantasy here.
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Just Dance 2017 (PS4) - October 25, 2016
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Titanfall 2 (PS4) - October 28, 2016
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition (PS4) - October 28, 2016
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Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare (PS4) - November 4, 2016
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Dishonored 2 (PS4) - November 11, 2016
Announced at E3 2015, Dishonored 2 is a sequel to the critically acclaimed 2012 title. The upcoming stealth game takes place 15 years after the events of the original story, and allows players to choose between Corvo Attano and Emily Kaldwin. The coastal city of Karnaca already looks beautiful and promising, making Dishonored 2 one to watch out for this year.
For everything on Dishonored 2, hit up our page for updates.
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Watch Dogs 2 (PS4) - November 15, 2016
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Gran Turismo Sport (PS4) - November 15, 2016
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Ark: Survival Evolved (PS4) - Holiday 2016
Don't know what Ark is all about? It's an "open-world dinosaur survival game." Heck, that alone is very, very intriguing. Add in our glowing hands-on time with it, and well, it's perfectly understandable why we're excited to see how we'd survive during the prehistoric era.
You can read up on all our Ark: Survival Evolved news and updates here.
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Persona 5 (PS4) - February 14, 2017
The Persona series has been a staple of RPG excellence in recent years and it looks to continue that trend with the latest entry; Persona 5. With an interesting art style, a great looking cast, and some gameplay tweaks, this looks like a possible RPG of the Year candidate.
For everything on Persona 5, hit up our page for updates.
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Horizon Zero Dawn (PS4) - February 28, 2017
Horizon Zero Dawn not only looks interesting from a gameplay perspective, but it's also Guerilla Games' first big game outside of the Killzone universe. While that alone might be enough hook us in, what we've seen so far, and what we've previewed, has us very, very excited for Guerilla's upcoming title...let's just hope it doesn't get delayed.
You can check out all our updates on Horizon Zero Dawn here.
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Dead Island 2 (PS4) - TBA
Originally in development by Yager, Dead Island 2 now is being worked on by a as-of-yet-unknown studio. While this leaves a big question mark on whether Dead Island 2 will keep its original 2016 release date, we're putting in the list for now.
Read up on all our Dead Island 2 updates here.
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Outlast 2 (PS4) - TBA
Confirmed for release this fall, Outlast 2 looks to continue where the first one left off in terms of scares, though not in story.
According to Red Barrels, players can expect the game to "test their faith."
If you've played the first one, then you're no doubt, looking forward to see what Outlast 2 will bring to the scare party.
Check out all our updates for Outlast 2 here.
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Hellblade (PS4) - TBA
After working on solid action games like DmC: Devil May Cry, Enslaved and of course, Heavenly Sword, Ninja Theory is now working on a new IP from scratch in Hellblade. While Ninja Theory's last few games did well critically, it didn't do as well commercially. Will it finally change with Hellblade? We can't say for sure, but hey, it does look action-packed!
Check out our existing and all future updates to Hellblade right here.
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Rise of the Tomb Raider (PS4) - TBA
We already know Rise of the Tomb Raider is a good game (read our sister site Game Revolution's review here), but the big question here is: is it good enough to withstand the Uncharted 4 juggernaut launching this year as well?
It's certainly a good year for action-adventure fans and Rise of the Tomb Raider will no doubt add to the plate of must-plays this year.
You can read up on all our Rise of the Tomb Raider updates here.
