The following games are among those scheduled for release next week, according to vgreleases.com.

Oct. 16: Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure (3DS, rated E10+).

Oct. 18: Batman: Arkham City (Xbox 360 and PS3, rated T), Rocksmith (Xbox 360 and PS3, rated T), Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One (PS3, rated E10+), BEN 10: Galactic Racing (Xbox 360, PS3, Wii and DS, rated E), Jimmie Johnson's Anything With an Engine (Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii, rated E10+), Minute to Win It (Xbox 360, rated E), PowerUp Heroes (Xbox 360, rated E10+), Everybody Dance (PS3, rated T), Carnival Island (PS3, rated E) and Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Impact (PSP, rated T).

Oct. 19: Dungeon Defenders (Xbox 360 and PC, rated E10+).

Oct. 20: Cities XL 2012 (PC, rated E).

Oct. 21: Football Manager 2012 (PC, rated E).