By Manuela Lopez

We’re still stuck in the middle of a Pandemic. So, we might as well sit back, relax and grab a controller because there are tons of new titles and ports coming out! Let us talk about a few of them that will be releasing in February and March.

Super Mario 3D World was a Wii U game that was released back in 2013. Now thanks to the Super Mario 35th anniversary, the game is getting more than just a port. Super Mario 3D World: Bowser’s Fury will expand the 3D world, including new maps, enemies, powers, and more! Since there’s a plethora of new content it is safe to say that this game is definitely worth a revisit. Check it out when it releases on Nintendo Switch on February 12th. Sometimes the classics are still the best.

Little Nightmares is a horror puzzle Platformer from Tarsier Studios. It was released back in 2017 and has since had multiple platform ports. Now Little Nightmares will be getting a new sequel in the form of Little Nightmares 2, produced by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It will be released on platforms such as the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and so many more. It’s officially out now! So feel free to explore the terrifying world of Little Nightmares once again.

As it is traditional with every new Persona game, Atlus will partake in several different spin-off games. Persona 5 which released back in 2016 will be getting a new spin-off game in the form of Persona 5 Strikers. Persona 5 Strikers isn’t an RPG, but instead is a hack and slash game that is more similar to the style of the Dynasty Warriors games. Look forward to slashing hordes of shadows as the Phantom Thieves releases on February 23rd on Windows, Nintendo Switch and the Playstation 4.

The Yakuza series from Sega will get it’s eight main release in the series. Yakuza: Like a Dragon will be an RPG starring Ichiban Kasuga as the main character of the series once again. Even though it was released in Japan in January, the rest of the world will be getting it as of March 2nd on the Playstation 4/ 5 and Xbox One. So get ready to throw down!

Monster Hunter will also be joining the fight with its sixth game, Monster Hunter Rise. Of course, published by CAPCOM, it will be set to be an exclusive for the Nintendo Switch. This would be one of the several Monster Hunter related games that CAPCOM has been releasing or re-releasing. So if you’re a Monster Hunter fan then there is a lot to look forward to. Monster Hunter Rise will be set for release on March 26th, a day away from the release of Monster Hunter: World.

The SNK fighting game Samurai Shodown will be getting a port on the Xbox Series X. While everyone waits for the new King of Fighters 15 to have a release date, why not enjoy their other title for the time being? With more characters on the way, Samurai Shodown will keep fighting game fans excited. So people with an Xbox Series X look forward to your port of this samurai fighter on March 16.

There are many titles coming out in February and March of this year, 2021. It’s bound to keep fans of all of these series and new titles entertained in this pandemic for just a while longer. Don’t forget to keep updated with the respective series to get more information on the games you love and enjoy.