STACK #121 Nov 2015

GAMES

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If you’re confused with all the Assassin’s Creed games that are about, we’ll make things easier for you. Rogue is a sequel to ACIV: Black Flag , but also has ties to ACIII , as well as the new release Unity . Erm, simple! Exclusive to PS3 and 360, Rogue takes place in North America during the Seven Years’ War of the 18th century. You’re a disillusioned assassin-turned-Templar named Shay Patrick Cormac, determined to exact revenge upon those turncoat assassins. If you enjoyed the naval aspect of Black Flag then you’ll love Rogue , with ships making a return boasting even more weaponry aboard. Meanwhile, landlubbers can make do with a natty new air rifle. Either way, with your vast resources courtesy of the Order, there are a whole lot of assassins out there sleeping with one eye open. ASSASSIN’S CREED: ROGUE You say you want a revolution? Well, you’ve come to the right place! The historical travels granted by the Animus bring us to Paris in 1789, pre-French Revolution. From Bastille-storming to witnessing royal execution, you inhabit the body of young Arno Dorian, adopted out after his father’s death to a family with quite a secret. When his adoptive father is also murdered, Arno enters the Brotherhood of Assassins to seek redemption, revenge and freedom for the people of France. He’s not one to do things half- heartedly... As well as a shiny new game engine, improved gameplay mechanics and character customisation, multiplayer also enters the AC fray. Just pop into an in-game pub and see if any online mates are up for a quick pint and a round of assassination! ASSASSIN’S CREED: UNITY Halo, halo. Halo, halo. Halo, halo, halo – HALO! Yes, it’s worth shouting, as the series that made Xbox the success that it is today – and introduced gaming masses to stunning FPS action – has been given the remastered, repackaged and relaunched 60fps 1080p treatment. Seriously, Master Chief’s never looked smoother or shinier! It’s the first time that his entire story’s been on one console, too. Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary, Halo 2, Halo 3 and Halo 4 are all squeezed in, along with all their extras. That’s some 45 campaign missions and over 100 multiplayer maps – enough to keep even the itchiest trigger finger satiated. If that’s not enough, the Halo: Nightfall movie is added, plus access to the forthcoming Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer beta. Hail to the Chief! ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG, THIEF

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ASSASSIN’S CREED IV: BLACK FLAG, MIDDLE-EARTH: SHADOW OF MORDOR

HALO: THE MASTER CHIEF COLLECTION

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DESTINY, WOLFENSTEIN: THE NEW ORDER

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