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Sometimes it’s useful to take a step back and look at what’s coming up next. Whether you want to plan your budget or just scan what to look forward to, we’re here to help.
We recently rounded up a big list of our most anticipated video games, tabletop games, movies, comics and TV shows releasing this fall, and put them together with a handy filtering tool to help you find what you want.
(We even included some things coming before fall technically begins, so if you’re looking for something to vent about in the comments you know where to start.)
Check out the list below — you can click on as many of the tabs as you like to narrow down the order further and further, and find what’s best for you.
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Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, Ninja Theory, $29.99
Best known for merging action and narrative, Ninja Theory now tackles mental health.
Destiny 2, Activision, $59.99
The blockbuster community shooter has a lot riding on its shoulders for Activision.
Super Mario Odyssey, Nintendo, $59.99
Nintendo brings Mario to Switch and sends him on a trip around the world.
Final Fantasy 15: Monster of the Deep, Square Enix
Square Enix fulfills its PSVR commitment with a fishing game.
Life is Strange: Before the Storm, Square Enix, $24.99
The narrative drama gets perhaps even more dramatic.
Divinity: Original Sin 2, Larian Studios, $44.99
More deep action role-playing from one of the best teams doing it.
NBA 2K18, 2K Sports, $59.99
2K's game has kept a stronghold on NBA games in recent years, and we don't see that changing this year.
Forza Motorsport 7, Microsoft, $59.99
If you want something to look pretty on Xbox One X, look no further.
Middle-earth: Shadow of War, Warner Bros., $59.99
The underdog suprised players last time around. Will the sequel do the same?
The Evil Within 2, Bethesda, $59.99
Dive back into your deepest fears from Tango Gameworks and Bethesda.
Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus, Bethesda, $59.99
Machine Games' latest looks bold and strange in a way few big budget games are these days.
Crackdown 3, Microsoft, $59.99
Microsoft's big Xbox One X launch game (which also works on all Xbox Ones).
Super Lucky's Tale, Microsoft, $29.99
No longer just a VR game, this follow-up nods back at the days of classic character platformers.
Mario + Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions, Nintendo
Nintendo's RPG is back with a whole bunch of Bowser.
The Legend of Zelda: BotW DLC Pack 2, Nintendo, $19.99
We left most DLC off this list, but this is Zelda ...
Tomb of Annihilation, Wizards of the Coast, $49.99
Dungeons & Dragons' most legendary encounter, the Tomb of Horrors, is becoming its own adventure module.
Pandemic Legacy: Season 2, Z-Man Games
The critically acclaimed narrative board game from designers Rob Daviau and Matt Leacock is getting a second season.
First Martians, Portal Games, $89.99
A co-op survival game based on the award-winning Robinson Crusoe; Adventures on the Cursed Island.
Star Trek Adventures: Core Rulebook, Modiphius Entertainment, $59.99
Fans can create their own Star Trek crew with the newest RPG from Modiphius, based on a refined 2d20 rules system.
Star Wars: Rebellion - Rise of the Empire, Fantasy Flight Games, $99.99
The solid strategy game is getting its first expansion, with a host of new heroes from Rogue One.
First Strike: A Warhammer 40,000 starter set, Games Workshop, $40
The venerable Warhammer 40,000 miniatures game kicks off its 8th edition with a new, lower price of entry that includes some great minis and scenery to get you started.
Liberty or Death: The American Insurrection, GMT Games, $82
Currently the only one of GMT’s well-regarded counter-insurgency games in-print, and also one of the the best.
Rick and Morty: Anatomy Park, Cryptozoic, $30
A tile-laying game based on the hit cartoon show, absolutely dripping with fan service and exceptional art.
Sentinels of the Multiverse: Core Game, Greater Than Games, $40
This cult classic, living card game is recommended for those still getting over their SDCC hangovers or pining for the holiday slate of superhero movies.
Nemo's War, Victory Point Games, $75
Based on the classic Jules Verne novel, this reprint of the classic strategy game is a must for any fan of strategy games.
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, Ubisoft
Ubisoft and Nintendo's mash-up is so weird it just might work.
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, Sony, $39.99
Naughty Dog may be done with Nathan Drake, but not Uncharted.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Nintendo, $59.99
Nintendo's expansive role-playing franchise comes to Switch.
Skyrim Switch, Bethesda, $59.99
Dress up like Link! And take one of the industry's best games on the road.
Everybody's Golf, Sony, $39.99
It's not flashy, but Sony's golf franchise has lasted longer than almost any other.
Dishonored: Death of the Outsider, Bethesda, $29.99
Arkane keeps pumping out the goods with its thinking players' shooters.
Pokken Tournament DX, Nintendo, $59.99
Another Wii U-to-Switch port that plays into the system's multiplayer tendencies.
Xbox One X, Microsoft, $499.99
Microsoft's high-powered console looks great, but comes with a high price tag.
Justice League, Warner Bros.
Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Cyborg, Aquaman and Flash team up for the first time.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Lucasfilm
The eighth movie in the main Star Wars franchise that sees Luke Skywalker team up with Rey.
Gotham, Fox TV
The fourth season of Fox's ongoing young Jim Gordon will see the introduction of new villains as Bruce Wayne starts to age.
Marvel's Inhumans, Marvel Entertainment
ABC and Marvel's new series based on a regal family from Atlantis.
Family Guy, Fox TV
The first season without Adam West, who voiced Quahog's famous mayor, is sure to be an emotional affair.
The Gifted, Fox TV
Fox's X-Men series about a family on the run from persecution will tackle major political issues occurring today.
Supergirl, CW
Returning to the CW for a third season, Supergirl will take on new villains and meet up with some fresh heroes.
Legends of Tomorrow, CW
Legends of Tomorrow's third season will see a new villain, Kuasa, enter the story.
Riverdale, CW
Our favorite teens are back to explore their feelings — and explore the shady ongoings of their town.
Arrow, CW
Arrow is back for a sixth season, and with no new team members expected to be joining, it should be fun just catching up with your favorite characters.
BoJack Horseman, Netflix
Following the death of a close friend, BoJack Horseman is trying to figure out what's next and how to be a better person.
The Deuce, HBO
The newest series from David Simon, the creator behind The Wire, examines the birth of pornography in 1970's New York City.
Fear the Walking Dead, AMC
After ending on a cliffhanger, the second part of Fear the Walking Dead's third season returns to answer some questions.
Star Trek: Discovery, CBS
CBS' first streaming-only Star Trek series will introduce a new ship, crew and alien species.
Curb Your Enthusiasm, HBO
Six years after Curb Your Enthusiasm went on an indefinate hiatus, Larry David is back for a ninth season.
The Walking Dead, AMC
It's time for an all out war as Rick and his army get ready to take on Negan and his men.
Stranger Things, Netflix
Following the show's fantastic first season, the kids of Hawkins are preparing to deal with the fallout of the Upside Down.
Marvel's Runaways, Hulu
When you're a teeanger and you find out your parents are supervillains, the only form of rebellion is stopping them.
DC Universe Original Movies: 10th Anniversary Collection, Warner Bros.
A collection of Warner Bros. animated DC films, including 30 films and five animated shorts.