STACK NZ Jan-Feb #59

GAMES

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Homefront: The Revolution (2015) When we heard that John Milius wrote the story behind the first Homefront , we held high hopes for the game. We were a little disappointed. It's now over to Crytek to pick up where Kaos Studios left off. Mario Maker (2015) Ever thought that you could design a better Mario game than you’ve actually played? Doubtful, we know. However, Mario Maker gives you the tools – and the opportunity – to at least try. Splatoon (2015) When Nintendo decide to develop a shooter, the charming Splatoon is the result. The aim is simple: Cover the opponent’s area in ink to win. Trust us, this is a heap of fun to play. Crackdown (2015) It’s not guaranteed to arrive this year, but after watching the announcement trailer at E3 last June, we sincerely hope it does. It’s being developed by Cloudgine, a studio co- founded by the original Crackdown creator, David Jones. Quantum Break (2015) Another Xbox One exclusive from the studio that created Max Payne , Quantum Break is a third-person shooter where players can manipulate time. Could this be the console’s killer app? We hope so. Look What’s Coming This Year ! continued

Rise of the Tomb Raider (2015) Crystal Dynamics superb reboot of the franchise two years ago has paved the way for a second title heading to JB late this year. Published by Microsoft, owners of the Xbox One will get early access to the game. Star Fox Wii U (2015) It’s been nine years since we’ve seen a Star Fox game, and with some quality titles stacking up for Nintendo’s Wii U, there’s never been a better time to bring it back. Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End (2015) After watching the 15 minutes of gameplay released recently, there isn’t a game coming next year that we are more excited to play. Role on E3 2015, and our first hands-on with it. Halo 5: Guardians (2015) We’ve just had the next-gen taster from The Master Chief Collection , but now we want to see what a fully developed from the ground-up for Xbox One Halo title will look like. And this is the year that we will see it.

Yoshi’s Wooly World (2015) We played it at E3 last year and liked what we saw. It’s been 18 years since Yoshi featured on a console title, and is another heritage franchise heading to the Wii U this year. Dead Island 2 (2015) Following up the phenomenal success of the first title, Dead Island 2 is being developed by Yager Development after Techland passed on the project to work on Dying Light . This time around the action heads to California. Zelda Wii U (2015) Zelda on Wii U feels like it’s been coming for an eternity. This has to be the most anticipated title for the Wii U as we head into the new year, and frankly, we can’t wait! Star Wars Battlefront (2015) What a year 2015 is shaping up to be for Star Wars fans. Last year, DICE teased us with a glimpse of what we can expect from Star Wars Battlefront , but it was enough to trigger heart palpitations.

SUMMER EDITION 2015 JB Hi-Fi www.jbhifi.co.nz

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