Video game releases for Nov. 14, 2017: Lego Marvel 2, Star Wars Battlefront II, The Sims 4, Skyrim
Ensemble adventure and multi-movie tie-in “Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2”, sci-fi fan fantasy “Star Wars Battlefront II”, life simulation “The Sims 4” on console and two new editions of “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim” beckon the week of Nov. 14, 2017, as well as Nintendo Switch versions of “Rocket League”, “Rime” and “Ittle Dew 2”.
Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2
From Nov. 14
For PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Windows PC
A direct sequel to 2013’s “Lego Marvel Super Heroes” (though not forgetting the subsequent “Lego Marvel Avengers”), this features a new city composite, a timeline-warping storyline, and characters from a clutch of recent Marvel movies and TV shows.
Star Wars Battlefront II
From Nov. 17
For PS4, XBO, WinPC
Return to the Star Wars universe for a new prequel storyline featuring elite Empire squad commander Iden Verso, cameos from iconic characters, and a multiplayer mode that promises an even more engrossing blend of action and teamwork.
The Sims 4
From Nov. 17
For PS4, XBO
The latest in a well-established line of life simulation, people-management games arrives on consoles, including its Sim creation suite and home building mode, with the Life of the Party and Up All Night add-ons included in a Deluxe Party Edition.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim/The Elder Scrolls Skyrim VR
From Nov. 17
For Switch/PS4
Both Nintendo and PlayStation have new editions of 2011’s expansive and exemplary role-playing adventure, with the Switch promising portability and the PS VR version going for motion-tracking, field-of-view immersion.
Rocket League, Rime, and Ittle Dew 2+
From Nov. 14
For Switch
A trio of re-releases from console and PC, encompassing compulsive RC car and soccer crossover “Rocket League” which promises multiplayer compatibility with Xbox One and Windows versions, and two well-received island adventures inspired in part by Nintendo’s own “Zelda” series, “Rime” and and enhanced edition of “Ittle Dew 2”. JB
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