28 absolutely incredible games are coming your way very, very soon
Sony's PS4 clearly has the edge when it comes to the best exclusives this year
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This year has already been incredible for gaming - but it's going to get even better.
There are loads of amazing games coming out in the next few months - on Xbox One, PS4 and Nintendo Switch.
We pick out the ones you should be most excited about.
Interestingly, despite the Xbox One X on the horizon, it seems the PS4 is the way to go if you're after the best exclusives.
Let's kick off.
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
Platform(s): PS4, PC
Release date: Out now
It's been three years in the making but, boy, does it look worth the wait.
Middle Earth: Shadow of War
Platform(s): PS4, Xbox One, PC
Release date: October 10, 2017
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor was one of the greatest open-world battlers in the last decade - so a sequel was always bound to happen.
Thankfully, Shadow of War is shaping up rather nicely - offering more of the bloody, brutal combat fans have been yearning for.
Just like in the last game, you can build your own army - but thanks to the Nemesis system, which sees rival orcs level-up, you won't be short of foes.
The Evil Within 2
Platform(s): PS4, Xbox One, PC
Release date: October 13, 2017
Taking place three years after the first game, The Evil Within 2 sees protagonist Sebastian Castellanos return to battle hordes of nasties.
Expect raw horror with insane levels of blood and guts - what else would you expect from the creator of Resident Evil!
South Park: The Fractured But Whole
Platform(s): PS4, Xbox One, PC
Release date: October 17, 2017
South Park: The Stick of Truth was a surprisingly well-made game - blending well-thought out strategy with the cartoon's trademark humour.
This time around, the game's taking aim at the superhero genre - and sees the South Park children dress up as their favourite heroes to battle rival kids.
Having played this at a preview event last year, it's shaping up to be a must-have for fans and newbies alike.
Super Mario Odyssey
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Release date: October 27, 2017
Super Mario Odyssey will be Mario's debut on the Switch - and it's looking spectacular.
The game is separated into a bunch of worlds called Kingdoms - just like in Super Mario 64.
Each of these is full of Power Moons, which you'll need to collect if you're to progress to new worlds via your hat-shaped spaceship, the Odyssey.
Thankfully, the plumber has picked up a few more moves since his last outing - such as rolling down hills and throwing his cap to create a spring board.
The latter is meant to be a lot more fun than it sounds.
Assassin's Creed: Origins
Platform(s): PS4, Xbox One, PC
Release date: October 27, 2017
The last decent Assassin's Creed game was Black Flag - so Ubisoft will be hoping Origins sees the series return to form.
The story is set in Ptolemaic Egypt and follows Bayek, a Medjay, as he works to protect his people from threats.
The open world design lets players freely roam Egypt - either on foot, horseback or boat.
Combat has been overhauled while the visuals will look stunning in 4K.
Call of Duty: WWII
Platform(s): PS4, Xbox One, PC
Release date: November 3, 2017
The new COD is going back to its roots after a less-than-thrilling venture to space.
It's being made by Sledgehammer Games - the same team behind brilliant Advanced Warfare.
Gameplay showed off vastly improved visuals that really bring the gritty war-ravaged environments to life.
Zombies will feature, too, although details are thin on the ground.
What we do know is that there will be a beta, known as the Private Beta, which you can access by preordering the game.
Crackdown 3
Platform(s): Xbox One, PC
Release date: November 7, 2017
Crackdown 3 arguably has the most destructive open-world ever created - thanks to the Xbox tapping into cloud computing.
It launches with the Xbox One X - so will prove incredibly popular on Micorosft's new supercharged flagship console.
Need for Speed: Payback
Platform(s): PS4, Xbox One, PC
Release date: November 10, 2017
In Need for Speed: Payback, you're tasked with taking down the ‘The House’, a nefarious cartel that rules the city’s casinos, criminals and cops.
The footage we've seen shows off some spectacular, Fast and Furious-style car chases.
The voice acting is a bit on the ropy side, but with graphics this good, it won't distract you too much.
Star Wars Battlefront II
Platform(s): PS4, Xbox One, PC
Release date: November 17, 2017
The Star Wars universe lends itself to deep, richly-detailed narratives but this was ignored in 2015's Battlefront.
Thankfully, EA won’t be making that mistake this time, with a new trailer confirming that a single-player story-driven experience will play a big part in Battlefront 2.
We don’t know what the story will be, but we bet it’ll take a grittier, more adult turn – similar to Rogue One.
Graphically, it'll be one of the best looking games ever made - again, thanks to Frostbite.
Days Gone
Platform: PS4
Release date: December 29, 2017
There may be a host of zombie games around right now, but this PS4 exclusive should be a dead cert for your collection.
You play Deacon who has the unenviable task of trying to survive in a world overrun by 'Freakers' - infected humans who have gone feral.
The incredible thing about this gem is just how many zombies appear on the screen at once.
And they're all after one thing. Your blood.
God of War
Platform(s): PS4
Release date: TBC 2018
Metro Exodus
Platform(s): Xbox, PS4, PC
Release date: TBC 2018
One of the most striking games to be shown off this year was Metro Exodus - the third instalment in the popular first-person shooter series.
Set in the post-apocalyptic wasteland of the former Russian Federation, you must battle to survive mutated creatures and psychopathic humans.
While the last games were quite linear and adopted a traditional level system, Exodus is a lot more open world. Plus, there's a dynamic weather system and a day / night cycle to help add a new challenge to the combat.
Your job is to stop him.
The massive open world will be free to explore, while a new character creator allows you to customise everything from gender and skin tone.
Weapons include rocket launches and bows, not to mention brutal melee kills.
Oh, and there's a co-operative mode, too - which sounds like a blast.
Metal Gear Survive
Platform(s): Xbox, PS4, PC
Release date: TBC 2018
By far the strangest entry to the Metal Gear series yet.
Plot sees a team of soldiers get sucked through a wormhole and straight into an alien-infested planet.
It's much more action-oriented than other games in the series - so is already dividing fans.
Sadly, we'll have to wait until 2018 to get a proper look at it.
A Way Out
Platform(s): Xbox, PS4, PC
Release date: TBC 2018
This stunning co-operative game sees you have to work together to escape a prison.
Expect puzzles, tactics and some incredibly tense moments where the smallest mistake will cost you dearly.
Spider-Man
Platform: PS4
Release date: TBC 2018
Marvel and Insomniac Games have teamed up to create a brand-new and authentic Spider-Man story.
This isn’t the Spider-Man you’ve met before, or seen in a movie.
This is an experienced Peter Parker who’s more masterful at fighting big crime in New York City.
At the same time he’s struggling to balance his chaotic personal life and career while the fate of nine million New Yorkers rests upon his shoulders.
Sounds decent.
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