Jan 03, 2017 09:00 AM EST By Aldous Calubad, UniversityHerald Reporter

The year 2017 has arrived and there are a bunch of quality video games that will be released. This month's releases are more of Japanese games which is good news for Japanese video games fans. These games are what fans have been waiting for this month.

The games are as follow:

• Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Future Tone
• Night in the Woods 
• Road Redemption 
• 2064: Read Only Memories 
• Gravity Rush 2 
• Urban Empire 
• Dragon Quest VIII 
• Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 
• Resident Evil 7 
• Tales of Berseria 
• Yakuz O 
• Disgaea 2 
• Constructor HD 
• Hitman: The Complete First Season 
• Digimon World: Next Order 

According to Forbes, Gravity Rush 2 looks better than the original because it is going to be released on PS4 instead of Sony's PS Vita. It contains awesome action, stylish art and nice music. One of the most anticipated January 2017 video games follows Kat as she manipulates gravity across the city of Hekseville. The game's release date is January 20 in the US and UK and January 18 in India.

Yakuza O, according to Gadgets 360, is Sega's Japanese gangster themed action series that takes place in the 1980's. One of the most awaited January 2017 video games is set in Tokyo, Japan with fast-paced martial arts combat and you are given the option to bash villains in the head with motorcycles among others. It is exclusive to PS4 and is scheduled for a January 24 release date.

According to Polygon, Dragon Quest 8: Journey of the Cursed King will include updates like full voice acting, two additional playable characters, more story content, new side quests and a stunning alternate ending. There is also a fast-forward option to minimize the time spent in random battles. One of the best January 2017 video games also a quick save option for those who are afraid their games won't be saved.

Check out the trailer for Gravity Rush 2 scheduled to come out on January 20:

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