The 31 biggest games of the holiday season

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We're in one of the most densely packed windows of the year for new video game releases, and it can be hard to keep up with what's out there.

We've got you covered, from the latest Pokémon game to "Call of Duty."

Here are the 31 biggest games of the holiday season.

"Bioshock: The Collection"

2K Games

"Bioshock," which first debuted in 2007, is a critically-acclaimed first-person action series that uses allegorical representations of famous philosophers as its main villains.

Strange as that may seem, the "Bioshock" series is so well-loved that a remastered version of the entire trilogy is coming out in September.

Release date: September 13

Platforms: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC

"ReCore"

Microsoft Studios

Expectations around "ReCore" are high, and not just because it's being made by some of the minds behind "Metroid Prime" and "Mega Man." 

When the first trailer for "ReCore" came out in June 2015, people were taken by its inventive character design, including the main character's cute robot dog. Though the trailer made some people think "ReCore" would be an epic role-playing game, it looks like it will be more of a standard third-person action/puzzle game. Even still, it still looks like "ReCore" will be fun enough to be worth your attention.

It helps that it will only cost $40, a significant chunk less than the $60 price tag associated with modern game releases.

Release date: September 13

Platforms: Xbox One, PC

"Pac-Man Championship Edition 2"

Bandai Namco

The first "Pac-Man Championship Edition" was a surprisingly well-made update to one of the most iconic games of all time, and it looks like its sequel will deliver more of the same. 

In a wonderful press release sent out when the game was announced, publisher Bandai Namco said it will "build upon Pac-Man Championship Edition DX’s ‘Chain Eating’ mechanics by enabling fans to build up to four ghost trains before chowing down for maximum chompage points."

You heard it here, folks. Maximum chompage points.

More importantly, the soundtrack of "Pac-Man Championship Edition 2" is going to deliver some serious jams. Just check out the music from the game's announcement trailer.

Release date: September 13

Platforms: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC

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