2022 gaming plans

[Smallville102001]

So happy new year everyone with today being the last day of the year heck it is new year I think if you are in Japan or something already. So figured might has well start this thread. 2022 is looking like it is going to be like the biggest year ever with so many 2021 games being pushed to 2022 with covid and delays it cost and such. Going to just start this with games rather than trying to list like release dates and such.

Horizon FW, Zelda BOTW 2 are my top 2 I am looking forward to the most. If BOTW 2 don't get delayed it will likely be my 2022 game of the year if it does get pushed to 2023 than Horizon FW will likely be my game of the year for 2022. Also look forward to the other following games.

Suicide squad kill the justice league, Gotham knights kind of worried about this one with them basically changing the combat system completely that was such a big reason that the batman arkham games where so amazing, Splatoon 3, TMNT shredders revenge, GOW Ragnarok, Kirby and the forgotten land, Lego star wars Skywalker saga, forspoken.

Thats 10 games so far and there may be some games I am forgetting or that will be announced soon that I may end up wanting to get but so far that's how things are looking.

[KSUowls]

Re: 2022 gaming plans

I was actually looking forward to this thread getting made.

The last couple of years have been pretty meh for me in terms of new releases. In 2020 the only Day 1 releases that I bought were Cyberpunk (which I hated), OOTP 21 and Ghosts of Tsushima.*

In 2021 the only new releases that I bought were OOTP 22, Tales of Arise (major disappointment), and Aliens Fireteam (lost interest after a few runs through the camp). Every other game that I've purchased the last 2 years had been out for at least a year, in some cases several years.

I have high hopes for 2022 though. There is pretty big list of games that I'm closely following:

I really liked Funkycorm's format in the 2021 Gaming Plans. So, I'm going to loosely follow that.

2022 Gaming Goals:
Buy PS5 - Technically completed at the end of December, but it isn't scheduled to be delivered until 1/4.

Buy/Build new PC - My PC is perfectly fine, but it is a few years old. Some big games coming out this year that I'd like to play at max settings though.

Complete 1 Total War Warhammer Campaign - I have over 1100 hours in this game on Steam since it released in 2017, but I have never completed a Mortal Empires campaign. I came really close a few months ago, but one of the final events glitched and never happened. I have a terrible habit of getting really far into a campaign and then starting a new one once it feels like I'm kind of unstoppable.

Games to buy:

PC Gaming
Rainbow Six Extraction (1/20) - Game looks great, but it will depend on if I can find people to buy it with.

Vampire the Masquerade Swansong (5/19) - I love the original Vampire the Masquerade Bloodlines that came out nearly 20 years ago. I've been stoked to get my hands on this one ever since it was announced.

Total War Warhammer III (2/17) - There is no doubt that this is a day 1 purchase. A continuation of the game that has been far and away my most played game over the last 5 years.

PS5
Horizon Forbidden West (2/1) - Easy choice

Forspoken (5/24) - Currently have it preordered for PS5, but I may switch to PC if reviews show it as being a good port.

Maybe Buys
PC
OOTP 23 - The only sports series that I still consider remotely worth buying. This is firmly in the probably category, but I would like to see a few enhancements before I shell out full price for it again.

PS5
Sifu (2/8) - Looks really cool. I may end up picking it up down the road though given all the other releases that I'm looking forward to in February, but this one definitely caught my eye.

Gran Turismo 7 (3/4) - Need more info on this. I hated the direction that this series took with the most recent game, but I'm hoping this one returns to the car simulation games of old.


If they come out:
Starfieild (11/11) - This is a day 1 purchase whenever it comes out. It seems like a prime candidate for a delay though.

Bayonetta 3 - It's Bayonetta which is enough for me

Hogwarts Legacy - Do we finally get a full game in the Harry Potter universe?

Star Ocean The Divine Force - I love this series. So, this will always be a must buy.

Star Trek Resurgence - An actual exploration game in the Star Trek universe.

Games that may or may not have a release date that I'm watching and may get.
Pokemon Legends - Switch - (1/28)
Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection - PS5 - (1/28)
CrossfireX - XSX - (2/10)
Elden Ring - PC - (2/5)
Elex 2 - PC - (3/1)
Starship Troopers Terran Command - PC - (3/31)

[LowerWolf]

Re: 2022 gaming plans

I'm actually hoping to not buy anything in 2022 gaming-wise.

Maybe I find a PS5, but it's not really a priority at this point. I'm still quite happy with my PS4 Pro.

I plan to skip all the new sports games. I say that just about every year, but I think it has a legit chance to happen in 2022. Again, I'm quite happy/content with MLB 21, Madden 22 and NBA 2K21. I'm just going to keep rolling with my franchises on those games.

I need to finish FF7, Kena and Spider-Man. I hope to give The Witcher 3 another go in 2022. And I want to replay through the Bioshock games (never actually finished Bioshock 2).

[Armor and Sword]

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2022 is the year of no new sports games.

I am content and having plenty of fun with:

MLB 20
NBA 2K22
Madden 21 (PS5 version) and Madden 16

The only sports game I hope to purchase is ESBC Boxing if it ever comes to fruition.

As far as non sports games we are still playing our backlog and are about 80% thru The Outer Worlds which has been amazing!!!

In the Que:

Spiderman
Guardians of the Galaxy


Planned purchases:

Horizon Dawn Forbidden West



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[TripleCrown9]

Re: 2022 gaming plans

My only 100% absolute purchases are MLB The Show and Hogwarts Legacy.

[Dead2009]

Re: 2022 gaming plans

My plans are to actually beat the games Im currently playing and somehow get a PS5 before the summer.

[IHateDuke32]

Re: 2022 gaming plans

Play as many good games as possible, and get as many platinum trophies as I can lol.

Trying to get through a handful of games right now before Forbidden West comes out. Here’s what I’m playing at the moment…

Madden 22 (I’m a Saluki so even though the Panthers stink, I have a franchise going with the Panthers so I can control Jeremy Chinn on every defensive snap haha)
MLB the Show 21 - White Sox franchise, with a Rockies one going that I’ll go to time to time
Hades - Going for the platinum trophy. I’d imagine I still have 20+ hours but I don’t think I’ll ever stop playing this game, it’s one of my favorites of all time.
Ghost of Tsushima Directors Cut - Got the platinum for this game on the PS4 version, but still bought the PS5 upgrade so I could play the Iki Island DLC. I didnt get around to trying it until recently but just like the main game, the DLC is awesome.
Life is Strange True Colors - Never played a game in this series before, or any game like it really. I’m still in Chapter 1 but it seems like a cool, chill game. Plus I love Colorado so the setting for me is awesome.
Horizon Zero Dawn - Love love love this game. Played it years ago but am going through it again now and cleaning up trophies for the platinum. Playing at 60fps on PS5 is a nice treat.

I also have waiting for me on PS5…
-Guardians of the Galaxy (started it and got to Chapter 3. Really enjoying it just put it down for now to play other games)
-Death Stranding Directors Cut (put in around 25 hours on the PS4 version and was having a blast. I dropped it when rumors of the PS5 version surfaced. I have this bought just haven’t started it yet)
-Horizon Forbidden West (don’t even need to say anything about this game it’s going to be so good)
-God of War Ragnorok (IF it comes out in 2022 lol)

I’m going to try to do the same as A&S and not buy any sports games, though I’ll probably cave with The Show 22, can’t help myself it’s too addicting.

[peter42O]

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Damn.....Smallville beat me to creating this topic. lol

[peter42O]

Re: 2022 gaming plans

CURRENTLY PLAYING
- Biomutant (disc/base game)

BACKLOG
- Bright Memory (digital, waiting for Infinite to get released before playing this demo)
- Cyberpunk 2077 (digital, waiting for the current generation upgrade)
- Immortals Fenyx Rising: The Lost Gods (digital/expansion)

FEBRUARY
02/04 - Dying Light 2: Stay Human (digital ultimate edition)
02/08 - Sifu (disc, will be waiting for the physical edition in the Spring)
02/18 - Horizon II: Forbidden West (disc/base game)
02/25 - Elden Ring (disc/base game)

MARCH
03/10 - Assassin's Creed Valhalla: The Dawn of Ragnarok (digital/expansion)
03/25 - Tiny Tina's Wonderlands (disc/base game)

APRIL
04/28 - Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl (game pass/base game)

MAY
05/24 - Forspoken

Overall, I have 8 games/expansions for the first half of 2022 that have a release date and is already packed and stacked compared to what I had in 2021 in the same time frame. Looking forward to every game/expansion on my list with Dying Light 2 and Horizon 2 being at the top of the list.

2022!!! Here we freaking go!!! Woohoo!!!

[DJ]

Re: 2022 gaming plans

I really hope we see Breath of the Wild 2 this year. That's a must-buy for me.

Definitely picking up the new Mario + Rabbids, and the Advance Wars 1&2 reboot for the Switch. Will likely get the PS4 version of the new Horizon game, too.

If MLB 22 comes out on Switch, I will pick it up. Otherwise, I'll be sticking with MLB 20 for another year.

[countryboy]

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Right now the only two games I'm definitely buying are MLB The Show '22 and the new Kirby game on the Switch.

I am looking to expand my Sega Genesis collection so when I'm out vintage game hunting that will be the console that I target heavily.

Nothing else really that I'm looking forward to, but that may change when/if I get a PS5.

Currently enjoying playing through older games with my 6 year old son.

[Drag66]

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All PS5:
Elden Ring - My most anticipated game!
MLB the Show 22
FIFA 23
God of War Ragnorak
Gran Turismo 7

XBOX Series S
Starfield (If it releases)

[Detroit Tigers]

Re: 2022 gaming plans

Persona 5 Royal
Hades
Snowrunner
Death Stranding
Madden 22

These will carry me to MLB 22 which I’m hoping will feature a true next gen leap in audio and lighting. Gimme some of those real-time volumetric clouds and some of that sweet, sweet ray-tracing SDS, I’m begging you!

Saints Row and GT7 will be day-one buys, or at least week-one.

My current ”wait for a deep sale” list on PS5:

Death’s Door
Nier Automata
Psychonaughts 2
Pathologic 2
Chernobylite
Sifu

I think I’m gonna pass on Elden Ring until a deep sale too. I suspect it’s gonna be awesome for a ton of people but I couldn’t finish Bloodborne or DSIII. The magic just isn’t there for me anymore after spending so much time with the first three games. (Not that anyone asked.)

[RockinDaMike]

Re: 2022 gaming plans

Getting into NFT gaming for sure. Already made money investing in some so I’m gonna keep going this year. One I’m big on is Dogami.


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[IHateDuke32]

Re: 2022 gaming plans

Realized I only posted about PS5 and not Series X lol, damn it’s going to be another year filled with playing way too many games. On Series X in 2022 I still need to finish the Halo Infinite campaign. The Outer Wilds is also coming back to Game Pass this week and I was kicking myself when it left the first time as I hadn’t tried it yet, and I keep hearing so many good things about it. Definitely downloading it when I get home and will jump in on Thursday when it’s available to play via Game Pass again. These games along with my casual Forza Horizon 5 play time, and any other surprises that hit Game Pass, will be my 2022 Xbox experience. Can’t wait for Starfield!