It all started back with this years E3, Microsoft announced/showed there latest console the Xbox One X, touted to be the most powerful console soon to be on the market. When you look at the specs of the machine it is hard to disagree with as the PS4 Pro is more of an upscale console rather than true native 4K etc. Sounds great until you look deeper into this, Xbox One has already been out for a while as has the Xbox One S which is there version of the PS4 slim but comes with a 4K.
First issue, Sales for Xbox are almost a third of PlayStation which has the PS4, PS4 Slim and PS4 Pro, so why release a new console albeit the most powerful when sales are so far behind already!! This in my mind seemed silly but thats not the actual worst point in my opinion......Games.
Games sell machines right or am I missing something, Xbox E3 was touted to be the best for games line up that they have ever had, exclusives galore, I actually lost count how many times the word exclusive was mentioned oh and 4K. The problem with all these so called exclusive games they mentioned only a handful were actually fully Xbox Console Exclusive, most were exclusive in the sense shown for the first time or timed exclusive, so in other words NOT exclusive (see what I mean alot of exclusives), it was such a balls up but still Xbox continued on by stating the best place to play games.
Role forward to today the Xbox One X finally able to pre order with a release date around the corner, Xbox executives still pushing to date its the most powerful console and best place to play games. So it got me thinking after the astronomical (might of exaggerated a little but you get my point) price of the Xbox One X what games are coming in the foreseeable future that would warrant me or anyone for that matter to buying one, I own an Xbox One s for the record and also thought that the PS4 Pro was a waste of space as all the Pro does essentially is slightly better graphical content over the slim and standard PS4. So for me not worth the price, if they had however included a 4K player I maybe more interested ( which I wouldn't of bought the Xbox One S), but thats another rant for another time.
So I decided for better or for worse to call out to Xbox what games are coming now and next year that are exclusive to the machine to warrant buying it as Playstation have shown a massive line up of games at E3 and with Paris around the corner no doubt will show more. All I got from Xbox fanboys it that there arent any for Playstation coming this year, but as always with PlayStation they show years in advance of games that could come out (is this not the point of trying to attract gamers). Xbox however according to the fans only look at the immediate future of games to know what is actually going to release not what could be released. To me this seemed almost defeatist in defense of Xbox, surely you would want to know what games are in development for the machine to give a reason to buy it no?
Well after going back and forth on social media me saying new Xbox One X has nothing exclusive worth buying it for and asking what 2018 is coming one person said in so many words that PlayStation are only announcing games that have next year releases as they have non for 2017 like Xbox have. WTF right!! So hence this post, I will now show a list of games I am personally looking forward to that are EXCLUSIVE to Playstation 4/Vita:
Yakuza Kiwami (Due out in a few days at point of writing this)
My first foray into the Yakuza series (Sorry) which is highly regarded in other countries around the world. Why wait so long, well I prefer to start a series from the beginning and since Yakuza 0 was the prequel to how it all began this is where I wanted to start, after playing over 50+ hrs (still yet to finish), I fell in love with it, while the game itself is based in a fairly small area compared to other games there is so much to do. The dialogue is hilarious and game play is fun, so it was a no brainer for me to look at getting the remake of No 1 and continue the story and series.
Everybodys Golf (Due out in a few days at point of writing this)
Everybody Golf has been going since the PSOne series, known in some places as Hots Shots Golf. Im not a fan of playing golf in real life but have always been interested in this series due to its simplicity but cute and quirky nature. The game is also a nice break from all of the violence and serious games out nowadays, my kids love playing the PS Vita version so were all looking forward to the next installment thats out very soon.
Summoner Night 6: Lost Borders (Sept 2017)
While I have not delved into this Summoner Night series before, namely because other games came out around these and my backlog etc, to be honest im still baffled myself as to why I never bothered. Now though it is on my radar as ultimately I love the Tactical RPG games, only thing I need to worry about though is which platform to get it on, PS4 or my PSVITA, either way it will be one I will be getting upon release.
Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth (Sept 2017)
As most know Im a big fan of RPG's and open to try all kinds of them so when Utawarerumono was announced I was intrigued. But after seeing the first trailer with those lovely anime style characters, then finding out it was a Tactical RPG it was put on my radar as one to get. This game like Summoner 6 I am still unsure as to which platform to select, PS4 or PSVita.
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA (Sept 2017)
Another RPG and another one I am very interested in, so much so I have this particular game on Pre-Order. However I was a little late to this series as the first foray I had was with Ys was with Ys Celceta, I did have the PSP games Ys I & II Chronicles for PSP but at the time of having them I was heavily into Trophy hunting (for my sins), so I never got round to playing them. But when Ys Celceta was announced and on the beloved PSVita (with trophies) I was interested and wasn't let down at all. With its fast combat some tactical elements, a nice cast of characters with interesting story and wonderful visuals, it meant when Ys VIII was announced I had to get the new installment!! (Also have Ys Origins on the way from Limited Run Games). While this game is also coming to PS Vita I opted for the PS4 version as it was mentioned that it would have a bit more content that the PS Vita version (stiil use my vita to play it)
Senran Kagura: Peach Beach Splash (Sept 2017)
My guilty pleasure series, started with Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus on PSVita, I have had every game in the series since, while Shinovi Versus and Estival Versus action fighting games (similar to dynasty warriors) this game has gone for a lighter approach with girl on girl action, fighting with water pistols!! Not for everyone, but they are deep down a solid fighting game.
Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony (Sept 2017)
Now while I am firstly a huge fan of RPG's, I've found that over the past few years to have huge enjoyment in the Visual Novel genre of games. Like Everybodys Golf noted above, the Visual Novels are a nice break away from the violent games. They actually provide some of the most interesting and in depth stories I have enjoyed within Video Games. So it was no surprise that when this fun, dark and humorous Danganronpa series was getting a third installment (of the main series) I was interested. Like a few above this too will be released on PS4 and PSVita, with which I have yet to decide on.
Blue Reflection (Sept 2017)
So another RPG is added to the list now that Tecmo finally announced earlier this year they are bringing it across the ocean to us here, like other RPG's mentioned above no brainer to try and experience different stories. However the Japanese got to have a choice on PS4 or Vita, sadly they are only doing it for the PS4 in Europe :( would of personally preferred this on the Vita, but will no doubt remote play!!
Gundam Versus (Sept/Oct 2017)
The hugely popular Gundam Versus series finally is getting an official Western release. While not being a massive Gundam fan (sorry again I spent most my life with Final Fantasy), I have always been fascinated by the anime series and games to the point I finally caved and got myself a copy of the Asian version of Gundam Extreme Forces on PS Vita, I enjoyed this so much as did my son, that when Gundam Versus was announced coming to the west I was interested, hope this sells well enough to bring more to the west as we miss out on so many games!!
Yomawari: Midnight (Oct 2017)
After purchasing the first game in the series Yomawari: Night Alone it was inevitable that I would be getting this, quirky little survival horror game that would make another nice addition to the collection, most likely will be getting this for PS Vita like I did the first one, but still not fully decided so put it in this post.
Taiko No Tatsujin (Oct 2017 Import)
Most would be forgiven for not knowing what Taiko No Tatsujin is, the reason being that only one of this long series ever came out in English and that was Taiko Drum Master in America on PS2. I myself hadn't been aware of this series until the PS Vita came out, I love Rhythm games so took a chance on the PS Vita version. Low and behold I loved it with an impressive track list of J-Pop, Anime and RPG songs it was super fun to play, the only downside is that being Japanese I couldn't get the DLC tracks for it as the Vita although region free, its locked to one account per memory card!! So when there was a PS4 version coming out I just had to put it on my list of games to get (Already Pre-Ordered Ltd Edition with Drum set and extra Drum).
.Hack//G.U Last Recode (Nov 2017)
.Hack series has never been to Europe, you had to import the original series if your lucky enough to speak Japanese, so when this was announced like most I was excited to finally be able to play this series, another RPG added to the mix!!
Tokyo Xanadu Ex + (Nov 2017)
Tokyo Xanadu Ex+ is basically a slight update on the PS Vita version of the game called Tokyo Xanadu, being an RPG I was instantly interested, even more so when I knew it was developed by Nihon Falcom whom did the incredible Trails of Cold Steel series. Now I hadn't managed to get the PS Vita version as I was torn between that and this upcoming PS4 release so its on my list!!
Demon Gaze II (Nov 2017)
Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnd another RPG coming out this year, so another game added to my list of games to get, that being said this is a different kind of RPG, it is classed as a dungeon crawler rather than your traditional RPG's that most play, I do still need to get a hold of the first game on PS Vita and yet still to decide whether or not I go for PS4 or PSVita for this one!!
Hastune Miku Project Diva Future Tone DX (Nov 2017 Import)
I love Rhythm games, I love Hatsune Miku. I came to the series later than most as it was more a Japanese thing, again the PS Vita being such a wonderful machine that it is region free meant I could import Hatsune Miku Project Diva F!! After that Project Diva F2 and Project Diva X, so when Future Tone DX was announced I was ecstatic only to find the game would be digital only, now one thing I hate is digital only games (thats for another rant why) so I never bothered getting it. Then it was announced that Japan were getting a physical version I couldn't of been happier!!
So there you have it my list of upcoming games in 2017, 15 of them!!, while some maybe getting a PC release none are coming to Xbox (at the point of writing this post). Now there are more exclusives coming this year to PS4 that arent even on my list as I currently am not interested in them.
So to the monkey Xbox Fanboy who said PlayStation have given up on releases this year er Jog On!! I however would like to know what actual exclusive games are coming to Xbox, please tell me as I cant see that there would be anywhere near this amount of games!!!!!
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