As the fall video game frenzy begins to heat up, October brings plenty of new releases to stoke the flames. Whether you’re on Xbox, PlayStation, or PC there’s something for everyone to be excited about this month. With the return of hit franchises like Rock Band and Guitar Hero, the remastering of popular series like Uncharted and so much more just moments away from a release, you’ll want to make sure you know when each is hitting store shelves.
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In this video, avid gamer Joshua Smith breaks down the major titles you won’t want to miss out on this October. Find out about Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, Halo 5 and plenty more in this quick gaming preview. Prepping for a month of fun only takes a few quick minutes.
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