Games under Consideration
Here are some games we're considering for our backlog, though we may never actually play them. We hope that by sharing this list, we can some fresh game ideas for our readers We welcome your feedback and suggestions on what should be included or any must-play titles you think we should consider!
Ninja Gaiden 4
Team Ninja
PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam), Xbox Game Pass
Release Date
Oct 20, 2025
Genre
Action / Character action
Hype Level
7
Description of Game
The legendary action series returns with Yakumo and Ryu; high‑speed swordplay and punishing boss encounters.
Gamer-Parent Notes
Trailers so far look closer to devil may cry with great real-time action, parry system looks good.
Borderlands 4
Gearbox Software
PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Release Date
Sep 12, 2025
Genre
Looter shooter (FPS)
Hype Level
7
Description of Game
Return to chaotic co‑op looting on the dangerous new planet Kairos, with new Vault Hunters and deeper skill trees.
Gamer-Parent Notes
Looks a lot better than past couple Borderlands, likely will end up trying. Reviews have been middle of the road, waiting until some patches have occurred at least.
Hell Is Us
Rogue Factor
PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Release Date
Sep 4, 2025
Genre
Action adventure
Hype Level
7
Description of Game
Third‑person action adventure in a war‑torn country where you investigate dungeons and fight uncanny “Hollow Walkers.”
Gamer-Parent Notes
Interested in this one, unsure whether time will allow it to be played anytime soon. Review scores have been solid, being sold as a non-hand holding game.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
Konami / Virtuos
PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam)
Release Date
Aug 26, 2025
Genre
Stealth action / Remake
Hype Level
7
Description of Game
A faithful remake of MGS3 with modern visuals and audio; survive the jungle as Naked Snake in 1964.
Gamer-Parent Notes
Heard good things but I was never a metal gear player, so I'm unsure of whether this is worth getting into without the rest of the Metal Gears Remade to play as well.
Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
NDcube / Nintendo
Nintendo Switch
Release Date
Jul 24, 2025
Genre
Party
Hype Level
7
Description of Game
The biggest Mario Party yet with 7 boards (including classics) and 110+ mini‑games; online Koopathlon up to 20 players.
Gamer-Parent Notes
Just a matter of time before I get.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers
Leenzee Games
PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Release Date
Jul 24, 2025
Genre
Action RPG / Soulslike
Hype Level
7
Description of Game
Late‑Ming Dynasty soulslike set in Shu—fight plague‑twisted monsters with blades and firearms.
Gamer-Parent Notes
Will be a toss up between this, Stellar Blade and Lies of P.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Kojima Productions
PS5
Release Date
Jun 26, 2025
Genre
Action / Strand
Hype Level
7
Description of Game
Sam Bridges sets out on a new mission beyond the UCA; expanded traversal, tools, and threats from the Beach.
Gamer-Parent Notes
Will see how I like death stranding but reviews were amazing
Avowed
Obsidian Entertainment
Xbox Series X|S, PC
Release Date
Feb 18, 2025
Genre
First‑person RPG
Hype Level
7
Description of Game
An RPG set in Eora (Pillars of Eternity’s world) with magic, firearms, and reactive quests.
Gamer-Parent Notes
I continual flirt with deleting this off the list, it didn't get the best reviews or word of mouth but first-person RPG is my favorite genre
World of Warcraft: the War Within
Blizzard Entertainment
PC (Windows/macOS)
Release Date
Aug 26, 2024
Genre
MMORPG Expansion
Hype Level
9
Description of Game
The Worldsoul Saga begins—descend into Khaz Algar, unlock Hero Talents, and recruit the Earthen allied race.
Gamer-Parent Notes
I was a WowHead a lifetime ago, but I still want to jump in for nostalgic sake and get up to the max level and run some dungeons, reviews I've read have said this is the most single player friendly WOW yet
Stellar Blade
SHIFT UP
PS5, PC
Release Date
Apr 26, 2024
Genre
Action / Character action
Hype Level
7
Description of Game
EVE battles grotesque Native in stylish melee combat while helping rebuild the city of Xion.
Gamer-Parent Notes
Have heard good things and that it's souls like but it's a continual flip on this list between stellar blade and Lies of P and no Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, I think I have only time for one.
Pokémon SoulSilver Version
Game Freak
Nintendo DS
Release Date
Mar 14, 2010
Genre
RPG (turn‑based)
Hype Level
10
Description of Game
A DS remake of Pokémon Silver set in Johto with Pokéwalker support and Kanto post‑game.
Gamer-Parent Notes
No good way to play this right now without emulating. Continue to wait to see if rumors that these will be remade are true, if true I think it will happen by end of 2027
Pokémon Fire Red Version
Game Freak
Game Boy Advance
Release Date
Jan 29, 2004
Genre
RPG (turn‑based)
Hype Level
10
Description of Game
A GBA remake of Pokémon Red set in Kanto with wireless link support and the Sevii Islands.
Gamer-Parent Notes
No good way to play this right now without emulating. Continue to wait to see if rumors that these will be remade are true, if true I think it will happen by end of 2027