Video games are hard.
Trying to stay on top of new releasese can seem even harder. Steam, the eShop, PSN, XBLA, the platforms for games to be introduced into the wild is legion. Luckily for you, we're here to help. While the weeks leading up to the holidays is more about purchasing already released games and consoles, there are a few noteworthy releases creeping out through the month of December.
Nothing mind-blowing, mind you, but there are some gems (Walking Dead Season 2, FTW) worth copping this holiday season. Here are five games dropping this week that are (mostly) worth your money.
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Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PC
Release Date: December 3
On December 3, Battlefield 4 will be looking to sell you four new maps as part of the China Rising DLC pack. Thanks to Reddit,we've got an early look at aerial views of all four maps. Pictured above is the Guilin Peaks map and it looks monstrous. Plan your tank hijacking accordingly.