The 2 games I’m most excited about this month are probably not a big surprise. Everyone is excited about the upcoming Fallout 76 and if you are a survival buff like me then you are equally excited for Ark: Extinction. Just in case you aren’t familiar with these, let’s have a chat..
Fallout 76 – November 14, 2019
So if you have ever wanted an apocalyptic game, you probably have heard of the Fallout series. It starts with Fallout 1 that takes place in 2161 and the following games go all the way to 2287 in Fallout 4. Well, this time Bethesda is taking us back in time to 25 years after the bomb drops – in 2102. Only, it’s not just a prequel, it’s also a multi-player game! Fallout 4 takes us to the doors of the bomb shelters opening for the first time after the bombs drop and we can play with our friends in this new/old world that is the largest dynamic world in Fallout history.
You can still play solo (for those who hate people), but if you choose to play multiplayer then there are no characters in the world that aren’t players and this sounds really fun. The price of Fallout 76 is the normal AAA price of $59.99 and up. If you want to see some video on it, check below. I’ll admit that I haven’t played any but Fallout 4, and thanks to a hard drive malfunction.. Not much of that. But, this looks like a ton of fun and I’d recommend it if you have the extra cash.
Ark: Extinction – November 6, 2019
So let’s start with the basics. Ark: Extinction is the third DLC for the base game Ark: Survival Evolved; which is a survival game set on an island, on another planet, full of dinosaurs. Be prepared to craft your own clothes, shelter, hunt for food, and survive the carnivores. This new DLC takes us back to where it all began, Earth. It’s hard to tell just how much time has passed because Earth is now a wasteland full of mutants, but it’s obvious this is the future because of the technology – and the new dinosaurs. Not only do we have mutated dinosaurs here, but also technological creatures to worry about. Not to mention, those mutated dinosaurs that have turned corrupted. These will always hunt you down if they see you, plus, they get pack mentality and can raid your base for the element you have gathered.
This new world looks awful and amazing at the same time. There are new gadgets, like drones, that become available. There might even be crafting of your own “pets” if they decide they don’t want us taming the tech creatures. This is going to be the hardest planet to survive on yet, but you can always make it easier by taming yourself a Titan. Yes, a Titan. There are two confirmed so far – the Frost Titan and the Forest Titan; that are tamable! For a peak of what’s to come check below. If you don’t own Ark at all then you have to buy the base game ($49.99) first, but if you have it then Extinction is $45.99 (there is also a bundle). I would absolutely recommend this game for anyone who likes survivals. I have all the Ark’s and have not been disappointed yet. I mean there are mods upon mods to make the world what you want and even other maps and whole other play styles. Can be great for role-play as well.
So, if you enjoy survival games or apocalyptic MMO’s then pick these games up this month! You can head over to buy Fallout 76 here or run over here for Ark: Extinction on Steam! Or head to your local game store for a copy! That’s all for this month, time to get looking at what comes out in December! Til then, play what you love!