The 20 biggest games coming in the second half of 2017

Do you hear it? The wave is coming. Soon, we'll be overwhelmed by dozens of blockbuster video games arriving all at once.

Super Mario Odyssey

As usual, the back half of the year is awash with major game launches, from the highly-anticipated "Destiny 2" in September to the also highly-anticipated "Super Mario Odyssey" in October. Whether you're looking to pair up with friends online or tuck into a personal adventure, there's something great coming for you in the next few months.

Let's dive in!

"Tacoma"

What it is: "Tacoma" is the story of six crew members of a space station (named "Tacoma"), set in the near future of 2088. You're a forensic investigator, essentially, but in space, digging through notes and audio logs and other detritus of their lives. If you played "Gone Home," you'll find "Tacoma" immediately familiar.

Release date: August 2

Platforms: Xbox One, Windows 10 PC, Mac, Linux

"Uncharted: The Lost Legacy"

What it is: The "Uncharted" series, featuring Nathan Drake as he traipses around the world in third-person, is over. With "Uncharted 4: A Thief's End," the series was officially sunset — until "Uncharted: The Lost Legacy," that is, which extends the series by following Chloe Frazer as the main character. If you liked the high-octane, Indiana Jones-esque gameplay of previous "Uncharted" games, "The Lost Legacy" is more of that with a new set of characters in a totally new environment.

Release date: August 22

Platforms: PlayStation 4

"Madden NFL '18"

What it is: Do we need to spell out what "Madden" is? Probably not, right? Every August, a new "Madden" game comes out, and 2017 is no different. As usual, "Madden NFL 18" is a football simulation sports game where you can live out your wildest NFL dreams. There's a new story mode, and this is the first time EA's made the game using its proprietary Frostbite game engine, but if you're getting "Madden" you probably don't need to hear about any of that — you just wanna play some football. We totally understand! This is your chance to do just that.

Release date: August 25

Platforms: Xbox One, PlayStation 4

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