STACK NZ Aug #76

GAMES PREVIEWS with Alesha Kolbe

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DEUS EX: MANKIND DIVIDED

F1 2016

GENRE: ACT/ADV PLATFORM: PS4/XBO/PC RELEASE: 23/08/16 MULTIPLAYER: NO

GENRE: RACING PLATFORM: XBO/PS4 RELEASE: 19/08/16 MULTIPLAYER: YES

Adam Jensen is back with a vengeance. If Human Revolution was all about gettin' pimped out and riding that cybernetically-enhanced wave, then Mankind Divided does a 180 and decides hang on, people power! Jensen has now joined Task Force 29 – an elite counter-terrorism operation that are hunting the Illuminati. Yes, it’s as weird as it sounds, but playing as Jensen you’ll have access to all sorts of wonderful bodily augmentations that’ll allow you to shoot or stealth your way through any situation. It's down to you and your new pals at the Task Force to restore Earth to its former glory and rid it of all that augmentation-ism.

Fast cars? Check. Real-world tracks? Check. 22 player multiplayer? Check and check. F1 2016 is Codemaster's latest entry into the F1 franchise and your best bet at recreating the intensity of the F1 season in the safety of your own home. The 2016 edition comes equipped with a bunch of new features, including the safety car, manual starts and a warm up lap, really allowing you to experience the anticipation before a race like never

before. The career mode will span ten seasons, making it the most immersive and comprehensive yet, and you'll even get to check out the new Baku circuit in Azerbajan. Time to drop a gear and disappear.

If you liked this, you may also like... Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

If you liked this, you may also like... Forza Motorsport 6, Assetto Corsa

GAMES

WORLD OF WARCRAFT: LEGION

MADDEN NFL 17

GENRE: MMORPG PLATFORM: PC RELEASE: 30/08/16 MULTIPLAYER: YES

GENRE: SPORT PLATFORM: PS4/XBO RELEASE: 25/08/16 MULTIPLAYER: YES

It’s time to return to Azeroth, fellow cave dwellers. Between this and Pokémon GO , you’ll be hard-pressed to find any free time as we lead into Christmas, but trust us when we say it’s been worth the two years wait since Draenor . Legion is the latest expansion to feature the famed Illidan, and it brings a new class in lieu of his Illidari – the Demon Hunters. These guys can

Madden, like many of EA's other sporting ventures, is a series that just won't quit. The game is a hyper- realistic NFL simulator, each year bringing more and more advanced physics and gameplay to the franchise. This year’s instalment takes the series even further, improving the offensive, defensive and special team systems to create the most advanced Madden title

even double jump! Anyway, once you’ve pranced around and enjoyed the freedom a lil', there’s a ton of new content like dungeons and raids to enjoy, and even a heap of new customisation options to let you play the way you want. You are not prepared.

yet. Special Teams will see the introduction of a new, more advanced kick meter, and the new ball physics will allow for more realistic and unpredictable pigskin movement. The enhanced AI and mechanics allow you to have the most immersive NFL experience possible, all inside your own home. Play ball.

If you liked this, you may also like... World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor, Overwatch

If you liked this, you may also like... EA SPORTS UFC 2, FIFA 17

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