Get the best gaming gear for the fall

Ease into the best time of the year for gaming with these must-have games and gear.

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Sept. 2, 2016 3:33 p.m. PT

1 of 5 Armature Studio, Comcept

ReCore

Price: $40
Availability: 9/13/16
The outlook: ReCore has the right pedigree behind it, but we'll have to see if the final product comes together when ReCore is released in early September.

2 of 5 Corsair

K70 RGB Lux Mechanical Keyboard

Price: $160
Availability: Now
The outlook: Corsair has redone its flagship K70 series keyboard with new keycaps and offerings in either Cherry Red, Brown or Blue switches. This is our favorite gaming keyboard around and it's reasonably priced against the competition.

3 of 5 2K Games

Mafia III

Price: $60
Availability: 10/7/16
The outlook: Mafia III is shaping up to be a worthy, more fleshed out sequel to the franchise's prior entry. Taking place in the New Orleans-inspired town of New Bordeaux, Mafia III tells a revenge tale of a Vietnam war vet lashing back at the mob.

4 of 5 Logitech

Logitech Pro Gaming Mouse

Price: $70
Availability: 9/1/16
The outlook: Logitech is introducing a brand new line of peripherals designed for gaming and everyday computing. The Pro Gaming Mouse promises the precision needed for e-sports as well as the comfort for the average user.

5 of 5 Sony Interactive Entertainment

The Last Guardian

Price: $60
Availability: 10/25/16
The outlook: The long-awaited spiritual follow-up to Ico and Shadow of the Colossus is finally hitting the PS4. The Last Guardian tells the story of a boy and his gigantic hybrid friend, as they work together to solve puzzles and explore a mysterious world.