The 19 biggest games 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" to the also highly anticipated "Super Mario Odyssey" in October. Whether you're looking to pair up with friends online or to tuck into a personal adventure, there's something great coming for you in the next few months.

Let's dive in!

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"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 people's 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: "Uncharted," the third-person action series featuring Nathan Drake as he traipsed around the world, as we know it is over. With "Uncharted 4: A Thief's End," the series was officially sunset — until "Uncharted: The Lost Legacy," that is. The new game 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 new environment.

Release date: August 22

Platforms: PlayStation 4

Read our review right here.

"Madden NFL '18"

What it is: Do we need to spell out what "Madden" is? Probably not, right? A new "Madden" game comes out every August, and 2017 is no different. "Madden NFL 18" is a simulation in which you can live out your wildest NFL dreams. There's a new story mode, and this is the first time EA has 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 understand! This will be your chance to do just that.

Release date: August 25

Platforms: Xbox One, PlayStation 4

Read our review right here.

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