This month in the meta -> September was cornucopia of hype with the Tokyo Game Show, a Nintendo Direct, AND a PlayStation State of Play!
Video Game Industry News for September 2022
- A Nintendo Direct took place featuring new announcements and tailers including The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Resident Evil Village, It Takes Two, and Spongebob Squarepants (IGN.com).
- A PlayStation State of Play took place. The event featured a number of new game announcements, including God of War Ragnarök, Hogwarts Legacy, and Gran Turismo 7. (IGN.com)
- The Tokyo Game Show took place featuring new announcements and trailers including Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, Sonic Frontiers, Star Wars Eclipse, and One Piece Odyssey (IGN.com).
Major Video Game Announcements and Releases for September 2022
- Cyberpunk 2077’s first DLC pack “Phantom Liberty” announced. The first piece of downloadable content for the troubled open-world RPG will add new cosmetic items, a new car, and an alternate appearance for Johnny Silverhand (Polygon.com).
- Wayward Strand was released for Nintendo Switch. The adventure game was met with positive reviews, with critics praising its story and its characters. (WaywardStrand.com)
- Splatoon 3 was released for Nintendo Switch. The third installment in the Splatoon series was met with positive reviews, with critics praising its colorful visuals, its creative levels, and its fun gameplay. (Nintendo.com)