March is here with a ton of video games, both new and old, for players to dive into. 2016 may have started a bit slowly, but after a blockbuster February things have begun to pick up. March packs eve more video game entries into its release calendar, so let’s dive right in.
Week One (March 1 – March 5)
March kicks things off with a long list of video game releases for its first week. Far Cry Primal brings the Stone Age to PC, while Heavy Rain gets PS4 players ready to shout “Jason!” for hours on end. NetherRealm releases the complete package for Mortal Kombat, although PC players are left out of the new action being introduced.
Wii U finally gets some major love in the form of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD. Updated with new visuals and even some amiibo functionality, this HD re-release looks to bring one of the most unique entries to current gen consoles. Also, if visuals are a big deal to you, you may want to give Black Desert Online some of your attention.
Check out the list of week one’s offerings:
- Deponia Doomsday (PC) -March 1
- Far Cry Primal (PC) – March 1
- Heavy Rain (PS4) March 1
- Iron Cast (PS4) – March 1
- Mortal Kombat XL (PS4, Xbox One) – March 1
- Return to Popolocrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale (3DS) – March 1
- Screencheat (PS4, Xbox One)- March 1
- Square Heroes (PS4) March 1
- Trulon : The Shadow Engine (PC) March 1
- The Witch and the Hundred Knight: Revival Edition (PS4) – March 1
- Blazblue: Chronophantasma Extended (PC) – March 2
- Crazy Pixel Streaker (PC) – March 2
- Gunscape (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – March 2
- Black Desert Online (PC) – March 3
- Blue Rider (PC) – March 3
- E.T. Armies (PC) – March 3
- Into the Stars (PC) – March 4
- Ironcast (Xbox One) – March 4
- The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD (Wii U) – March 4
- Path of Exile: Ascendancy (PC) – March 4
- Ultimate Chicken Horse (PC) – March 4
Week Two (March 6 – March 12)
Week two of March 2016 has some heavy hitters dropping in to add a bit more excitement to the month. The Division and Hitman, along with some other fun titles hit store shelves this week.
With The Division being one of the most anticipated releases of the year, all eyes are on Ubisoft to see if they can deliver on their large vision. Hitman takes the bold episodic approach to its latest triple-A offering. It’s quite different, but we’ll have to wait and see if it can deliver the ultimate assassin experience.
Week two has a little something for everyone, whether it’s a huge shooter, or a small quirky indie.
Check out the list of week two’s offerings:
- Blast ’em Bunnies (PS4, Xbox One, PC, Vita) – March 8
- The Division (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – March 8
- Jump Tanks (PC) – March 8
- Kholat (PS4) – March 8
- Shardlight (PC) – March 8
- Deathsmiles (PC) – March 10
- The Guest (PC) – March 10
- Upwards, Lonely Robot (PC) – March 10
- Beat da Beat (PC) – March 11
- Hitman (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – March 11
- WWE 2K16 (PC) – March 11
Week Three (March 13 – March 19)
Week three has one of the Wii U’s biggest games of the year releasing. Pokken Tournament, the Pokemon fighting game, will thrust players into the arena as they battle it out with genuine fighting mechanics.
Of course, if you don’t have a Wii U, there are plenty of other offerings for you to get your action fix. Samurai Warriors 4 Empires brings the tried and true castle-building mechanics to the samurai side of things. Marvel Battlegrounds provides four-player, arena brawling gameplay with the most popular Marvel characters out there. And PC players will finally get their hands on the high-speed racing of Need for Speed.
Check out the list of week three’s offerings:
- EA Sports UFC 2 (PS4, Xbox One) – March 15
- Marvel Battlegrounds (PS4, Xbox One, PC, Wii U, Ps3, Xbox 360) – March 15
- Need for Speed (PC) – March 15
- Samurai Warriors 4 Empires (PS4, PS3, Vita) – March 15
- Sebastian Loeb Rally EVO (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – March 15
- Senran Kagura: Estival Versus (PS4, Vita) – March 15
- Pokken Tournament (Wii U) – March 18
- Shantae and hte Pirate’s Curse (Xbox One) – March 18
Week Four (March 20 – March 26)
Week four keeps the ball rolling with game releases, offering something for almost every platform. Some standout titles include Lichdom: Battlemage, Hyrule Warriors: Legends, and Republique.
Hyrule Warriors hits the 3DS in a big way, with all of the over-the-top action available on your portable device. Republique puts its own twist on episodic gameplay with its stealth focus. Lichdom: Battlemage is a first-person RPG where your only weapons are the spells you can weave. Challenging gameplay, strategy, and beautiful visuals await.
Check out the list of week four’s offerings:
- 101 Ways to die (PC) – March 22
- Lichdom: Battlemage (PS4, Xbox One) – March 22
- Nelly Cootalot: The Fowl Fleet (PC) – March 22
- Republique (PS4) – March 22
- Trackmania Trubo (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – March 22
- 101 Ways to Die (PS4) – March 23
- 101 Ways to Die (Xbox One) – March 24
- The Descendant (PC) – March 24
- Samarost 3 (PC) – March 24
- Slain (PC) – March 24
- Hyrule Warriors: Legends (3DS) – March 25
Week Five (March 27 – March 31)
March 2016 closes out the month with some solid experiences. MLB The Show returns, continuing to be the best (and only) baseball sim out there. Adr1ft leaves players on a deserted space station that has been severely damaged. As you float around in the serene expanse of space, you’ll have to figure out just what happened and how are you going to make it back home.
For those not into anything new but also want something a bit on the frightening side, Capcom is re-releasing Resident Evil 6 on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Check out the list of week five’s offerings:
- Adr1ft (PC) – March 28
- Bank Limit: Advanced Battle Racing (PC) – March 28
- Forced Showdown (PC) – March 29
- MLB The Show 16 (PS4, PS3) – March 29
- Resident Evil 6 (PS4, Xbox One) – March 29
- Trillion: God of Destruction (Vita) – March 29
- Epistory (PC) – March 30
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