Don’t throw away your PS3 or Xbox 360 just yet

13 January 2015
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If your primary gaming platform is a PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360, we know you must be feeling a little down right now.

Everyone talking about the new PS4 and Xbox One games, PC users debating which graphics cards are better for HD (or 4K) gaming – there’s not much for you and your kin.

Fortunately, we have not forgotten about you completely, and have a list of games coming to the last-gen consoles in 2015.

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain – PS3, Xbox 360

Releasing: 2015

Hideo Kojima continues to ambitiously explore mature themes such as the psychology of warfare and the atrocities that result from those who engage in its vicious cycle.

New ‘n Tasty: Abe’s Oddysee – PS3

Releasing: 2015

New ‘n Tasty: Abe’s Oddysee is a remake of the classic cinematic platformer Abe’s Oddysee (duh). Rebuilt with a completely new engine, the game boasts new HD visuals, lighting effects, and high-res models.

Tekken X Street Fighter – PS3, Xbox 360

Releasing: 2015

Tekken X Street Fighter is a planned crossover fighting game developed by Bandai Namco games. The game is set in both the Street Fighter and Tekken universes, boasting both rosters and arenas from both series.

Godzilla – PS3

Releasing: 2015

Prepare to wreak havoc as you control various beasts from the Godzilla franchise. Bash your way through 20 stages, explore Mission Mode, Diorama Mode, and King of Monsters Mode.

Shovel Knight – PS3, Xbox 360

Releasing: 2015

Shovel Knight is a 2D side-scrolling game designed to resemble an old-school classic. With Nintendo Entertainment System-inspired visuals, you set forth on a quest to stop the evil Enchantress from opening the Tower of Fate.

Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin – PS3, Xbox 360

Releasing: April 2015

Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin will include the three released DLC packs – Crown of the Sunken King, Crown of the Old Iron King, and Crown of the Ivory King – along with additional features.

Mortal Kombat X – PS3, Xbox 360

Releasing: April 2015

Mortal Kombat X is NetherRealm Studios’ next highly-anticipated installment in its legendary fighting game franchise.

Battlefield Hardline – PS3, Xbox 360

Releasing: March 2015

Battlefield Hardline sees two highly-regarded game studios coming together to produce a prime-time crime drama.

Mad Max – PS3, Xbox 360

Releasing: 2015

Take on the role of Mad Max, a dangerous fighter whose weapon of choice is a shotgun.

Resident Evil Revelations 2 – PS3, Xbox 360

Releasing: February 2015

Resident Evil Revelations 2 is set between the events of Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil 6. You play as Claire Redfield and Barry Burton’s daughter Moira. The game will have an emphasis on cooperative gameplay as well as the series’ iconic survival elements.

Dragon Ball: Xenoverse – PS3, Xbox 360

Releasing: February 2015

Create a new character the way you wish, or choose an Earthling, Majin, Saiyan, or Namekian and get on the battleground.

Dead or Alive 5: Last Round – PS3, Xbox 360

Releasing: February 2015

Dead or Alive 5: Last Round will feature all additional content featured in the original Dead or Alive 5, as well as a new boss and playable female character.

Persona 5 – PS3

Releasing: 2015

Persona 5 is the fifth entry in the Persona series, and is set to release in 2015 for PS3 and PS4.

Any PS3/Xbox 360 gamers out there? Are you keeping your consoles for 2015? Let us know in the comments and forum.

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  1. Imtiaz R
    13.01.2015 at 14:49

    I don’t think Tekken x Street Fighter will be released this year. Tekken 7 is in the pipeline set to release mid year sometime, running on unreal engine 4 which can’t run on Ps3 OR Xbox360, with that said I don’t think we will see TKxSF on Previous generation consoles. I Would like to know where this information of its release in 2015 came from.

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