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Video game releases for February 2016

Here are some of the big games coming out this month

Here are some of the big video games releases for the month of February 2016. Be sure to check out the list we put together of our most anticipated games of 2016.

What are you looking forward to playing? Did we miss anything? Let us know in the comments.

Unfortunately not all games being released this month have firm dates so those are not included.

Feb. 2:

Gravity Rush Remastered

Gravity Rush Remastered, (PlayStation 4) - One of the very first PlayStation Vita games is getting remastered for the PlayStation 4 —check out our review of the original. Its sequel was announced at TGS 2015 and is set to come out in 2016. Check out the reveal trailer.

Feb. 5:

XCOM 2 head 01

XCOM 2, (Linux, Mac and Windows PC) - After a three-month delay, the PC-only sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown is just about here. Check out the game in action and read our review.

Feb. 9:

ACC head 01

Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Russia, (PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Windows PC and Xbox One) - The final installment of Chronicles is set in 1918 Russia and tells the story of Nikolai Orlov. The Assassin's Creed Chronicles Trilogy Pack will be released the same day, with the PlayStation Vita version coming April 5. Here's our review of Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China.

Dying Light head 01

Dying Light: The Following expansion (PlayStation 4, Windows PC and Xbox One) - Dying Light's long awaited dune buggy expansion is here, albeit with a price increase.

Firewatch head 01

Firewatch, (Linux, Mac, PlayStation 4 and Windows PC) - Starting with just one painting, Campo Santo's first game comes to you from veterans of Telltale Games (The Walking Dead) and Klei Entertainment (Mark of the Ninja) who founded the studio.

Unravel head 01

Unravel, (PlayStation 4, Windows PC and Xbox One) - The adorable demon-cat Yarny stole our hearts at E3 2015. We can unravel Yarny's adventure on Feb. 9, just remember to call your mom.

Feb. 16:

SF5 head 01

Street Fighter 5, (PlayStation 4 and Windows PC) Capcom's deal with Sony is giving us a more cinematic Street Fighter experience along with our multiplayer fix, unfortunately we'll have to wait until June for the single-player add-on.

Feb. 19:

Fire Emblem Fates head 01

Fire Emblem Fates, (Nintendo 3DS) The newest release in the strategy RPG series features three different versions of the game, each one containing a unique storyline. With the English version comes a myriad of localization changes, including 100 percent less face rubbing.

Feb. 23:

Far Cry Primal head 01

Far Cry Primal, (PlayStation 4, Windows PC and Xbox One) The new Far Cry allows you to travel 12,000 years into the past to stab prehistoric badgers. Unfortunately PC gamers will have to wait until March 1. Watch us play the first 50 minutes.

PVZ2 head 01

Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2, (PlayStation 4, Windows PC and Xbox One) - Featuring the ability to be played offline and a new four-player co-op mode, this sequel looks to build on the surprise hit its predecessor was.


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