Get ready for another huge month for video games with tons of highly anticipated titles coming to Best Buy stores and BestBuy.ca. We’ve got games like Tom Clancy’s The Division, Mortal Kombat XL, and The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD all releasing in March, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Come check out the great games available very soon.

Without further ado, here are the games!

[Note: The below release dates are subject to change at the sole discretion of the game publisher at any time]

Mortal Kombat XL

Release Date: March 1, 2016

Platform(s): PlayStation 4 / Xbox One

ESRB Rating: M (Mature, 17+)

It’s less than a year since Mortal Kombat X graced the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One and if you’ve yet to experience this top-tier fighting game, or want the complete package on one disc, now’s your chance to own the definitive version with Mortal Kombat XL. This feature-packed edition includes all the bonus character and skins packs previously released as downloadable content, including Alien, Predator, Jason Voorhees, Leatherface, Tanya, Goro, and many more.

 
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD

Release Date: March 4, 2016

Platform(s): Wii U

ESRB Rating: T (Teen, 13+)

The critically acclaimed Nintendo Wii launch title The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is coming to Wii with this beautiful HD remastered version. As Link, you’ll venture to the Twilight Realm where you transform into a powerful wolf and team up with the mysterious Midna creature. This special edition includes a detailed amiibo figure modeled after Wolf Link and Midna, which no amiibo collector or Zelda fan will want to miss!

Tom Clancy’s The Division

Release Date: March 8, 2016

Platform(s): PlayStation 4 / Xbox One / PC / Gold Edition – PlayStation 4 / Xbox One / PC

ESRB Rating: M (Mature, 17+)

The next entry in Ubisoft’s popular Tom Clancy tactical shooter series is nearly here. In The Division, a devastating pandemic sweeps through New York City and one-by-one essential services fall, throwing society into anarchy. As a Division agent, it’s your job to team up with other agents and restore order in New York City. Welcome to an online, open-world, action-RPG experience where it will take everything you’ve got to save what remains.

Hitman

Release Date: March 11, 2016

Platform(s): PlayStation 4 / Xbox One / Collector’s Edition – PlayStation 4 / Xbox One

ESRB Rating: M (Mature, 17+)

Agent 47 is back, and ready to take out his next victim. In this sandbox assassin stealth game, you have the freedom approach each mission any way you see fit. Blend in with the shadows and silently take out your target, wear disguises and orchestrate a masterpiece of assassination, or use a deadly arsenal of firepower to get the job done—these choices, and more, are yours to take. The Collector’s Edition also includes a detailed 10-inch Agent 47 “Chessmaster” statue, an iconic red tie, a tie clip emblazoned with Agent 47’s signature logo, and a 60-page hardcover art book loaded with series’ imagery curated by Art Director Jonathan Rowe.

EA Sports UFC 2

Release Date: March 15, 2016

Platform(s): PlayStation 4 / Xbox One / Deluxe Edition – PlayStation 4 / Xbox One

ESRB Rating: T (Teen, 13+)

It’s round two for EA Sports UFC, are you ready to step back into the octagon? Fight against the world’s toughest professional fighters using crippling submissions, fierce knockout blows, and intense ground holds—all with a revolutionary physics-driven game engine.

Pokkén Tournament

Release Date: March 18, 2016

Platform(s): Wii U

ESRB Rating: E10 (Everyone 10+)

Experience an all-new way to Pokémon battle with Pokkén Tournament for Wii U. See Pokémon like you’ve never seen before, with amazing 3D graphics and fast, fluid real-time movement. Compete against CPU opponents in single-player mode, or battle your friends in local competition to see who’s the Pokkén champion. For competitive players, go online and play in Ranked Matches, or choose Friendly Matches to play for fun.

Hyrule Warriors: Legends

Release Date: March 25, 2016

Platform(s): Nintendo 3DS

ESRB Rating: T (Teen, 13+)

Now you can play the entire Wii U version of Hyrule Warriors anywhere, any time on your Nintendo 3DS. Flex you power with over-the-top powerful Dynasty Warriors-style moves to tear through entire legions of enemies. Hyrule Warriors: Legends also adds new characters and story elements from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, and for the first time you can play as fan-favourite characters like Tetra and King of Hyrule. 

MLB The Show 16

Release Date: March 29, 2016

Platform(s): PlayStation 4 / MVP Edition – PlayStation 4

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

MLB The Show 16 for PlayStation 4 lets you experience baseball’s most epic moments with unparalleled realism and immersion with ShowTime. This all-new feature allows you to slow down time to view your best plays with maximum control. There are also many refined gameplay mechanics and improved game modes for the most realistic baseball experience ever. Control your favourite players and teams and guide them to World Series glory, enjoying the thrill of rising to the top.

Additional games releasing in March 2016

March 1

March 15

  • Samurai Warriors 4 Empires (PlayStation 4 / PlayStation 3 / PS Vita)
  • Sebastien Loeb Rally EVO (PlayStation 4 / Xbox One)
  • Senran Kagura Estival Versus – Endless Summer (PlayStation 4 / PS Vita)
  • Aegis of Earth: Protonovus Assault (PlayStation 4 / PlayStation 3 / PS Vita)
  • Terraria (3DS)

March 18

  • Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (3DS)

March 22

March 29

  • Tropico 5 Penultimate Edition (Xbox One)
  • Nights of Azure (PlayStation 4)
  • Trillion: God of Destruction (PS Vita)

Are there any games releasing this month you’re thinking of getting? Let me know in the comments section below!


By , Editor Gaming


I work out of Toronto, Ontario as the Editor of Gaming here on the Plug-in Blog and as Editor-in-Chief of NextGen Player.  I am thankful for having a loving and patient wife who doesn’t mind my 40 hour a week obsession with gaming. You can follow me on Twitter @NextGenPlayer and on my exclusive Vine gaming channel. Come join the conversation!
 


Paul Hunter
Editor Video Gaming
I work out of Toronto, Ontario as the Editor of Gaming here on the Plug-in Blog and as Editor-in-Chief of NextGen Player. I am thankful for having a loving and patient wife who doesn’t mind my 40 hour a week obsession with gaming. See my latest gaming adventures on my Twitter channel.