Happy New Year! Whatever happens, I guarantee you that 2017 is going to be interesting.

We have plenty of new video game titles coming this month. Keep an eye on the PlayStation VR titles that run on the PlayStation system with VR-optional. We’re seeing those titles for the first time this month. If you do a search on our site, you’ll see them as VR and as PlayStation 4. If you have any questions on this new platform, please contact us.

Oh, my, our video game standing order program is expanding. Not unlike my waistline. But I joined a new gym. I promise. It’s going to be great. Yoga. Spin. Lift. Steam room. And I’m going to try not to spend all my time in the steam room. I digress. Yes, more and more libraries are joining our video game standing order program in order to streamline purchasing and save money. Contact us if you want to learn more.

Although I have a lot of reservations about 2017, this is the year that my sweet daughter will go off to college. So, 2017 will forever be in my heart. I hope that this is a banner year for all of us and for our communities. I look forward to hearing from you in the coming months. Onward and upward!

Molly Klise, PresidentThomas Klise/Crimson Multimedia

ABZU© 2017 505 GamesImmerse yourself in a vibrant ocean world full of mystery and bursting with color and life. Perform

fluid acrobatics as the Diver, using graceful swimming controls. Discover hundreds of unique species based on real creatures and form a powerful connection with the abundant sea life. Interact with schools of thousands of fish that procedurally respond to you, each other, and predators. Linger in epic seascapes and explore aquatic ecosystems modeled with unprecedented detail. Descend into the heart of the ocean where ancient secrets lie forgotten. But beware, dangers lurk in the depths. Rated E.P4-FG170102 PlayStation 4 $20X1-FG170102 Xbox One $20

Big Buck Hunter© 2017 Game millBig Buck Hunter, the classic arcade shooting game is back on next generation console, for a brand new

hunting experience. Consisting of two Big Game adventures: Whitetail Deer and Moose. Each adventure offers players the chance to hold 3 treks, each with 5 hunting sites and a dangerous animal to hunt for extra points. Complete with single and 2-player options, players will have the choice between solo treks, or competing against one another in turn-based or head-to-head competitions, as well as online leaderboards. Rated T.P4-GM170114 PlayStation 4 $30X1-GM170114 Xbox One $30

Digimon World Next Order© 2017 BandaiThe Digital World is in despair. Machinedramons are running

rampant and causing utter chaos... the Digital World needs your help! Explore and traverse the Digital World to solve a digi-mystery. Recruit faithful Digimon companions and meet friends along the way to help you on this epic journey. The Digital World is waiting for you... Or are you waiting for the Digital World? Rated E10.P4-BD170104 PlayStation 4 $60

Dragon Ball Fusions© 2016 namcoIn this new world, players will discover powerful items, find

warriors who can become their allies, and build teams to bring into battle to see who the best fighters are. The battle system combines strategy and real time action to make this a fun and unique Dragon Ball experience for fans. Rated T.3DS-NM161203 3DS $30

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey to the Cursed King© 2017 nintendo

Set off on an unforgettable adventure with Yangus, the bandit with a heart of gold, Jessica, the high-born magical minx, and Angelo, knight and lothario, by your side! Players are able to capture monsters that inhabit the battlefield in this role-playing adventure. These beasts differ from the creatures you’d normally encounter in battles, as they have special names and abilities unique to them. Once a monster has been scouted, it’s added to a growing arsenal of creatures that can then be assembled into teams of three for use as support characters in battle. Rated T.3DS-ND170111 3DS $40

Fate/Extella: Umbral Star© 2017 XseedThe famous Fate series now strikes a path to a new stage with the newest

title. Many fan-favorite characters, including the ancient Heroic Spirits (Servants) summoned by the Holy Grail, make their appearances, with the series being reborn as a high-speed combat-oriented title in which players face off against the enemy and their army in exciting large-scale action scenes. Rated T.P4-XS170112 PlayStation 4 $50PV-XS170122 PlayStation Vita $40

Gravity Rush 2© 2017 sonyAnother mind-bending adventure awaits gravity queen Kat as a new danger emerges to threaten the

fabric of the universe itself. Still searching for clues behind the mystery of her origin, and with the powerful Raven at her side, Kat must master three unique gravity attack styles as she takes on enemies and massive bosses. Rated T.P4-SO170107 PlayStation 4 $60

Hitman: The Complete First Season© 2017 square eniXThe Complete First Season delivers more than 100 hours of gameplay,

featuring all of the Season One locations and episodes from the Prologue, France and Italy to Morocco, Thailand, USA and Japan. Play as Agent 47 to take out powerful high-profile targets in an intense spy-thriller story across a world of assassination. Rated M.P4-SE170100 PlayStation 4 $60X1-SE170100 Xbox One $60

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Tower of Guns Special Edition© 2016 soedescoAscend the Tower of Guns and return to the days of circle-strafing,

rocket-jumping, and twitch-based action. Tower of Guns is a throwback first-person shooter with a healthy sprinkling of roguelike-is-y elements. Every turn brings a surprise and around every corner lies certain death! Or a new weird item! Or a ... Hugo? Filled with random levels, crazy bosses, bizarre power-ups, and tons of unlock-able weapons and items, each time you step into the Tower of Guns you’ll have a fresh gaming experience. Rated E10.P4-SE161208 PlayStation 4 $20

Yakuza 0© 2107 seGaAt its heart, Yakuza 0 is a classic 3D brawler, where players roaming the streets of Tokyo or Osaka

will encounter all manners of goons, thugs, hoodlums, and lowlifes to beat up. Featuring an engaging combat system allowing players to switch between three different fighting styles instantaneously, Yakuza 0 gives players fluid, free-flowing fights that are easily learned and a joy to master. Take combat up a notch by using environmental objects such as bicycles, sign posts, and car doors for bone-crunching combos and savage take-downs. Rated M.P4-SG170110 PlayStation 4 $60

Werewolves Within© 2016 uBisoftExperience the fun of game night with friends, brought to life using virtual reality in Werewolves Within,

a fast-paced game of hidden roles and social deduction. Immerse yourself in a game where werewolves are among your group - and everyone is a suspect! Use unique abilities with randomly assigned roles to suss out who is deceiving the group. Enjoy a comfortable VR gameplay experience where no two games are ever the same. Rated E.PVR-UB161209 PlayStation 4VR $30

breath-taking world of Eos encountering larger-than-life beasts and unforgiving enemies. You will learn to master the skills of weaponry and magic, channelling the power of your ancestors allowing you to effortlessly warp through the air in thrilling combat. Rated T.

Kingdom Hearts 2.8 Hd Final Chapter Prologue© 2017 square eniXSora and Riku take on the Mark of Mastery exam in preparation

for coming threats. The signature action of the Kingdom Hearts series has evolved, allowing players to experience faster-paced battles and exploration at a blistering pace. Rated E10.P4-SE170105 PlayStation 4 $60

The Last Guardian© 2016 sonyIn a strange and mystical land, a young boy discovers a mysterious creature with which he forms a

deep, unbreakable bond. The unlikely pair must rely on each other to journey through towering, treacherous ruins filled with unknown dangers. Experience the journey of a lifetime in this touching, emotional story of friendship and trust. Rated T.P4-SO161207 PlayStation 4 $60

Monster Jam: Crush It!© 2017 Game millCrush It! takes fans back into authentic real-life stadiums for racing and freestyle events. Choose

your favorite official Monster Jam trucks such as Grave Digger, Max-D, Monster Mutt and many more. Take your favorite Monster Truck out of the stadium and into all new environment challenges. Exciting physic based challenges include skills, hill jump and stunt modes. All-new tracks that will test your skills to master speed and balance over insane jumps and obstacles or face ultimate destruction. Rated E.P4-GM170113 PlayStation 4 $30X1-GM170113 Xbox One $30

Motoracer 4© 2017 Kalypso mediaFinally! High-octane arcade racing is back in action. Master two racing styles: the all-out speed and

aggression of road bike racing combined with the stunt-fueled trickery of dirt bike action. This is 100% about speed, fun and raw challenge and energy. If you have fond memories of no frills arcade racing, then Motoracer 4 will deliver the hit of adrenaline you’ve been craving! Rated E.P4-KM170109 PlayStation 4 $40X1-KM170109 Xbox One $40

Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 + Arcade Game Series© 2017 Bandai

Experience the shining star of 80’s arcades for yourself! Dig up, down, left, and right and burrow through the earth. Inflate and pop enemies with your harpoon to defeat them, or squish them with a rock. Lure enemies into a tunnel and crush several at once for massive points. This latest port comes with scanline and sound settings, and the option to switch between the old and new versions, perfect for devoted diggers! Enjoy the masterpiece that fervent fans have flocked to play! Rated E.P4-BD170103 PlayStation 4 $20

Resident Evil 7: biohazard© 2017 capcomSet within a sinister plantation mansion in modern day rural

America and taking place after the dramatic events of Resident Evil 6, players experience the terror directly from the first person perspective for the first time in the Resident Evil series. Embodying the iconic gameplay elements of exploration and tense atmosphere that first coined “survival horror” some twenty years ago, Resident Evil 7: biohazard delivers a disturbingly realistic experience that will define the next era in horror entertainment. Rated M.PVR-CP170108 PlayStation 4VR $60X1-CP170108 Xbox One $60

Robinson: The Journey© 2016 sonyKeep all your senses finely tuned to stay alive in the natural habitat of enormous prehistoric dinosaurs.

Experience a mysterious and beautiful extrasolar world as you navigate dangerous terrain and come face-to-face with dinosaurs in an intensely realistic adventure. Rated E.PVR-SO161112 PlayStation 4 VR $40

Steep© 2016 uBisoftRide the massive open world of the Alps and Alaska, where the powder is always fresh and the run never

ends. Defy and master the world’s most epic mountains on skis, wingsuits, snowboards, and paragliders. Go solo or drop in side by side with other players. Record and share the most insane stunts ever captured. Dare your friends to try out your custom lines, then challenge the world to beat your best tricks and relive your most epic wipeouts. The mountain is yours to explore. So strap in, suit up, and drop in. Rated T.P4-UB161205 PlayStation 4 $60X1-UB161205 Xbox One $60

Tales of Berseria© 2017 namcoIn Tales of Berseria, players embark on a journey of self-discovery as they assume the role of Velvet, a

young woman whose once kind demeanor has been replaced and overcome with a festering anger and hatred after a traumatic experience three years prior to the events within Tales of Berseria. Velvet will join a crew of pirates as they sail across the sea and visit the many islands that make up the sacred kingdom of Midgand. Rated T.P4-NM170106 PlayStation 4 $60

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