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2014's Upcoming Xbox One Games
Sure, streaming, television, and video recording are great features to have in a console platform. They aren’t what gets you to open your wallet and bring home an expensive piece of gaming hardware. We’ve heard your pleas. You want games.
That’s why we’ve put together a quick rundown of the games to look forward to. We'll continue to update this list, and if you see something missing, please let us know. Here is everything we know that's planned for the Xbox One in 2014.
Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved - October 21
Harmonix has made better use of the Kinect hardware than any other developer. The studio’s upcoming music and movement game will hopefully be the title that justifies the inclusion of the camera in the box
Just Dance 2015 - October 21
Ubisoft's annual dance franchise is a huge seller, and it's no wonder it'll be back.
The Legend of Korra - October 21
Nickelodeon's hit cartoon is getting the video game treatment courtesy of Activision and Platinum Games.
Shadow Warrior - October 21
Swords, guns, and magic are your weapons in Flying Wild Hog's re-envisioning of this classic shooter.
The Walking Dead Season Two - October 21
The award-winning series continues later this year in a full, retail package.
Lords of the Fallen - October 28
Players will take on the role of Harkin, humanity's last hope against a crushing tide of demons
NBA Live 15 - October 28
EA is giving its basketball title another shot this year. This time, it's going head-to-head with 2K Sports..
Sunset Overdrive - October 28
Insomniac’s first Xbox One title is a traversal-based shooter with bright colors, tons of customization, and crazy weapons.
Costume Quest 2 - "Halloween"
While not tagged with a specific date, Double Fine has promised to deliver the game around Halloween. Whether that means right on the day or shortly before, we don't know yet, but we're confident the studio will hit the mark.
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - November 4
Sledgehammer Games takes the reins for the first time in this year's Call of Duty title. The game takes place in 2054 and stars Kevin Spacey as the leader of the world's largest PMC.
Rocksmith - November 4
Ubisoft's guitar tutorial game will let you rock out on Xbox One soon.
The Wolf Among Us - November 4
Telltale's take on the Fables comic series will be coming to retail.
Assassin’s Creed Unity - November 11
This Assassin’s Creed title will be PC and new-gen only. After a leak forced Ubisoft’s hand, we got our first look at Assassins during the French revolution.
Halo: The Master Chief Collection - November 11
Microsoft is updating and bundling all four Halo games starring the Master Chief. All of the previously released multiplayer maps are included.
Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - November 11
Batman and friends take on Brainiac in an all new Lego adventure.
Dragon Age: Inquisition - November 18
BioWare's upcoming return to Thedas is one of this fall's most anticipated titles.
Far Cry 4 - November 18
The action moves from the tropics to the Himalayas this year.
Grand Theft Auto V - November 18
The long-awaited new-gen update to Grand Theft Auto is coming this fall.
Never Alone - November 18
A puzzle platformer based on Alaskan native stories.
WWE 2K15 - November 18
Wrestlng fans step into the ring on Xbox One for the first time this fall.
Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions - November 25
Activision's resurrected Sierra label will kick off with Lucid Games' Geometry Wars revival.
The Crew - December 2
Ubisoft’s open-world racer will finally be making an appearance this fall. Will the social features be the hook that the publisher hopes?
Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris - December 9
Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics are working on a sequel to last-generation's Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
Halo 5: Guardians Beta - December 29
343 Industries will likely have the last major Xbox One release for 2014, with the Halo 5 multiplayer beta. It's not a full game, but we have a feeling there might be a few people interested.
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Read on for games announced for 2014 that do not yet have firm release dates.
Awesomenauts Assemble - Undated
Ronimo's side-scrolling MOBA will be coming to its fifth platform.
Calibre 10 Racing Series - Undated
The spiritual successor to Harm's Way, this title combines racing and first-person shooting.
Chuck's Challenge 3D - Undated
A puzzler from the mind behind Chip's Challenge.
Dungeon of the Endless - Undated
Roguelike meets tower defense in this PC-turned-Xbox One title.
The Elder Scrolls Online - Undated
Bethesda’s first MMO successfully launched on PC on April. Console fans will get their hands on it as early as late 2014.
Forced - Undated
A multiplayer arcade action game in the spirit of Gauntlet.
Fru - Undated
One of the only ID@Xbox Kinect titles we’ve seen requires players to move around in order to assist the hero in reaching his destination. Little puzzles like using your silhouette to connect a key and a locked door will encourage players to stretch and move.
Goat Simulator - Undated
The wacky, wild game from Coffee Stain Studios is making the twisted jump from PC to Xbox One.
Gunscape - Undated
A first-person shooter construction kit that gives players the tools to build and populate maps.
Habitat - Undated
With Earth being consumed by nanomachines, players will build space stations out of junk rocketed into orbit. The goal is to build shelter for refugees from the planet surface.
Hyper Light Drifter - Undated
Heart Machine’s upcoming title is deceptive. The pixelated aesthetic hides a deep experience with multiple abilities and challenging enemies.
IDARB (It Draws a Red Box) - Undated
With character (and possibly arena) customization, this latest entry in the growing throwback “genre” is targeting a competitive community. Two teams of four compete to score goals in this sports-infused arena title.
Ori and the Blind Forest - Undated
This E3 surprise is features an ethereal art style and gameplay akin to Metroid.
Payday 2: Crimewave Edition - Undated
Overkill and 505 are giving this co-op crime fantasy some spit and polish for new-gen consoles.
Pinball Arcade - Undated
Recreations of classic pinball tables.
QUBE: Directors Cut - Undated
QUBE is a 3D puzzler that gives players the power to manipulate their environments. Challenges include jigsaw puzzles, platforming, and physics-based scenarios.
Riptide GP2 - Undated
An aquatic racing game with advanced water physics.
SlashDash - Undated
SlashDash is a 2v2 arena fighter that puts players in the role of teleporting, kunai-throwing ninja. Unlike most throwback arena titles, SlashDash is focused on capture the flag instead of kills.
Spectra: 8-bit Racing - Undated
A fast-paced racer with music from the composer of Super Hexagon's soundtrack.
Wulverblade - Undated
A cartoon-style, side-scrolling beat ‘em up from Darkwind Media. Inspiration is drawn from Streets of Rage and its ilk.
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