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far cry 4 (Xo/360/ps4/ps3/PC)
GTA V (Xo/360/ps4/ps3)
FIFA 15 (Xo/360/ps4/ps3)
saints row iv: re-elected (ps4/xo/PC)
DRAgon Age: inquisition (Xo/360/ps4/ps3)
call of duty: advanced warfare (Xo/360/ps4/ps3/PC)
NBA 2K15 (Xo/360/ps4/ps3/PC)
THE crew (ps4/xo/pc)
POKEMON OMEGA RUBY (3ds)
assassin’s creed unity (ps4/xo/pc)
Editor’s Letter
TheWitcher 3:Wild Hunt
DID YOU KNOW?
Historically speaking, Toad has been
more likely to cause the average gamer to reach for a
noose rather than a controller. Whether he’s lamenting to you (yet again)
that ‘the princess is in another castle’ or he’s the only character left to
choose in Mario Kart (because no one wants to play as fungus), he’s had
almost no redeeming qualities.
Until now. What could have been another title where ‘Mario does
the thing’, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker has transformed Toad from
the blandest part of the salad to the star ingredient in cream sauce.
The game doesn’t stray too far from Nintendo’s usual recipe, aiming to
delight and entertain as opposed to providing an intensive challenge, and
it does so with the experienced finesse that only Nintendo can provide.
However, don’t think you’re going to 100% the game on the first
playthrough – exploration is a huge part of the game. Just like the
TARDIS, the outward appearance of the levels’ size belies the masterful
use of space and perspective. To find everything, you’re going to need to
jump and climb and spin to make sure no stone is left unturned, because
stones hide the sweet, sweet treasure Toad craves. The genius of the
level design becomes even more apparent during boss battles; your
struggle relying less on your reflexes and more on your ability to use the
terrain to your advantage. That said, prepare to fall more times than a
fainting goat at a rave.
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is as delightful as it is adorable, puzzling
as it is stylish, and far, far more fun than being told you have to go
through another goddamn castle.
Evolve - The Beta
We’re glad it’s out this month.
PES 2015
Earning the goals. Earning the goals.
“Wow, this is just like
Counter-Strike !”
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ED’S DESK GAMES visit
FEBRUARY 2015 JB Hi-Fi
Left 4 Dead was originally set to be called Terror Strike.
Goldeneye 007 was originally conceived to be an on-rail shooter.
The team working on level creation for Metal Gear Solid used LEGO to help with designs.
STACK’s MOST WANTED
StarWars: Battlefront
Halo 5: Guardians
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WHAT WE’RE PLAYING
23/01/15
Louis in Left 4 Dead.
S o, what are you most looking forward to playing
this year? The Witcher 3? Uncharted 4? Halo 5?
Star Wars: Battlefront? The beginning of a new
year is always an exciting time for gamers. Rumours,
speculation and tête-à-tête provide material for column
inches, but looking ahead at what is already locked in for
this year, it’s already evident that 2015 is going to be far
more productive for gamers than 2014 was.
And it’s starting already. After suffering a delay late last
year, Evolve is finally upon us. What we’ve played so far
– including the January Beta – we’ve thoroughly enjoyed.
Turtle Rock Studios were well into production when THQ
folded at the end of 2012, but the studio retained belief
in their game. Subsequently, 2K Games bought into this
belief too, purchasing the IP. It’s the kind of story we love
reading about, and this month you can read our interview
with Evolve producer Mike Boccieri.
The first cab off the rank for Sony’s first-party titles of
2015 is The Order: 1886, being released on Feb 20. With
Sony’s head out in front of the console race, and having
now shifted nearly 19 million units globally (in just over a
year, the PS4 has sold a third of the consoles that the PS3
has to date), there’s a significant fanbase now looking for
something to play on it. Keep them coming, Sony.
Also in Feb, Nintendo go back to the darkest entry in
the Zelda series. The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask has
been remastered for 3DS, and I doubt there would be
many core gamers out there that wouldn’t have this one
on their wishlist. We can’t wait to play it.
Throw in Dragonball Xenoverse and the latest military
strategy title from The Creative Assembly, Total War: Attila,
and February is looking like a lot of fun indeed.
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