This has been an incredible year for games and we're only halfway through. There's still an overwhelming lineup of big games coming our way before the end of the holiday season. Here's a healthy look at what you can get your hands on in the coming months.

August

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Maybe the best bang for your buck all year, the Rare Replay is an incredible 30-game collection of classics coming exclusively to Xbox One that spans the history of the developer. What's more, there are up to 10,000 Achievement Points to pad out your Gamerscore, but here's everything you need to know about the Rare Replay collection

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The Dishonored: Definitive Edition not only enhances the visuals, but packages in all the downloadable content released in the wake of a game we called amazing in IGN's Dishonored review . If you've never played Dishonored, or just want to revisit the saga in one clean bundle, this one's for you.

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A beautiful remastered version of the stylishly gory game that kicked off one of Microsoft's flagship series. Gears of War: Ultimate Edition is a snapshot of the franchise's origin, preserving both Gears of War's excellence and clunkiness , and including its 19 multiplayer maps.

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Every year Madden not only heralds the imminent return of the American Football season, but it's the closest you can get to taking part in the spectacle. And as every year brings new flourishes, Madden NFL 16 boasts the most authentic receiver/defender exchanges of the series and a ton more two-man interactions.

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September

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Super Massive's homage to teen slasher flicks taps into the genre's mainstay horror while playing with its formula in strange, self-aware ways. Not only is Until Dawn pretty, but it's campy, spooky, and so far seems like a lot of fun Games tied to movies have historically had a rough time, but if Warner Bros.’ forthcoming Mad Max game explores any more of the amazing Mad Max: Fury Road universe, it should be just fine. Now you can find open-world post-apocalyptic survival , high-speed vehicular combat, and eating dog food straight from the can all in one place.

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It's been a long time coming but the wait for Kojima's open-world stealth game is almost over. In the mean time, let these awesome Phantom Pain details you might have missed , our huge Metal Gear Solid V hands-on preview , or this whopping Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain 40-minute demo hold you over.

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Media Molecule's endearing Vita-exclusive platforming adventure, which was nothing short of amazing, is now coming to the PS4 for more arts and crafts. Not just a straight port from handheld to console, Tearaway Unfolded will include a new control scheme, higher resolution, and improved frame rate

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What's not to want about Super Mario Maker? A suite of tools to create and play any Mario experience you can imagine , from hundreds of nostalgia-laced courses, to insanely cruel challenges

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The next chapter in the Destiny saga is loaded with more of what you know and want . There are new multiplayer maps and modes , as well as new missions, strikes, subclasses, gear, items, and one pissed off monarch wielding an extra-dimensional army bent on revenge for what you did to his son. Way to go, guardians.

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The world's definitive simulation racing series is great every single year and this time around looks to be no exception. Take a tour of our Forza Motorsport 6 hands-on preview , and while you're in the driving spirit, you might be interested in Forza's exhaustive list of already announced cars

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The long-awaited side-scrolling action game from Mega Man creator Keiji Inafune is going to finally arrive this September after its incredible Kickstarter success ignited its development.

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This year's installment of the long-running soccer series includes balance changes to the core systems, and introduces entirely new elements like FIFA Trainer and the introduction of Women’s Teams. Here are the biggest changes coming to FIFA 16

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After more than a decade without a true numbered entry in the Pro Skater series, Tony Hawk Pro Skater 5 aims to make the controls easier to pick up with new tweaks, while retaining the complexity that masters of the series can tap into. But it's also sporting create-a-park, dedicated servers, a free-skate mode with other players, and nearly 20 multiplayer maps for you social skaters.

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You can still look forward to this year's entry in 2K's excellent basketball franchise, with acclaimed filmmaker Spike Lee writing and directing 2K16's MyCareer mode.

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Stuck in space in an oxygen-leaking suit , floating through your space station's wreckage, and with nothing but the terrifying silence of space to keep you company, Adr1ft is a tense first-person experience from Three One Zero.(Please note: To-be-announced release dates are subject to change. This game may not release in 2015.)