The festive season means one thing - time off from work to sit back and enjoy some video games. With a few notable releases expected for December, we've rounded up the best ones you should pencil in on your wishlist. 

DOOM VFR

Release date: 1 December 2017
Platform: PlayStation VR (PSVR)
Why you should play? The chance to take an intense first-person title a step further.

Dead Rising 4: Frank's Big Package

Release date: 5 December 2017
Platform: PlayStation 4
Why you should play? Spending the holidays killing zombies. 

Destiny 2: Curse of Osiris (DLC)

Release date: 5 December 2017
Platform: PS4, Xbox One, Windows PC
Why you should play? The promise of loot. 

The Walking Dead Collection (Telltale Games)

Release date: 5 December 2017
Platform: PS4, Xbox One, Windows PC
Why you should play? A nice recap for newbies.

Fallout 4 VR

Release date: 12 December 2017
Platform: Windows PC
Why you should play? 2015's best game now in VR. 

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (Xbox Preview)

Release date: 12 December 2017
Platform: Xbox One (Preview members only)
Why you should play? A taste of what's to come. 

Resident Evil 7: End of Zoe and Not a Hero (DLC)

Release date: 12 December 2017
Platform: PS4, Xbox One, Windows PC
Why you should play? See if you can stomach the horror. 

Final Fantasy XV: Episode Ignis (DLC)

Release date: 13 December 2017
Platform: PlayStation 4
Why you should play? Some solo gameplay to enjoy.