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Don't Starve - PS4
Release date: January 8, 2014
Genre: Adventure/Roguelike
Developer: Klei Entertainment
Publisher: Klei Entertainment
Rating: PG
Multiplayer: No
Don't Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic. You play as Wilson, an intrepid Gentleman Scientist who has been trapped by a demon and transported to a mysterious wilderness world. Wilson must learn to exploit his environment and its inhabitants if he ever hopes to escape and find his way back home. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style. Play your way as you unravel the mysteries of this strange land.
Unlike many modern games, this one doesn't hold your hand but rather tests your mettle. There are no instructions. There is no help. Start with nothing and craft, hunt, research, farm and fight to survive. With randomly generated worlds, the game is new every time. At any time you can generate a new living and breathing world that hates you and wants you to die.
Don't Starve is out January 8th on PS4 and is available free for PS+ users.
Tomb Raider Definitive Edition - PS4
Release date: January 31, 2014
Genre: Action
Developer: Crystal Dynamics
Publisher: Square Enix
Rating: MA15+
Multiplayer: Yes
This fully re-built version features an obsessively detailed Lara and a fully realised lifelike world.
Lara Croft presented in unprecedented high definition detail:
- An all new Lara model created to take advantage of the power of next-gen consoles
- TRESS FX technology that delivers realistic hair simulation and motion with every strand being physically active
- Shader and lighting reworked to showcase the raw physicality of Lara's journey through sweat, mud, and blood materials and effects
A physical world put in motion thanks to brand new hardware architecture:
- The world has been dynamically brought to life using complex physical world simulation on trees, foliage, cloth, weather, lighting and effects
- All texture resolutions have been created at 4x resolution for maximum resolution and detail
- In-game characters, enemies and destructability have been enhanced for added depth and realism
- Subsurface scattering technology implemented to capture the most physically accurate lighting simulation and deliver a great sense of believability
- Native 1080p gameplay gives outstanding visual fidelity and showcases the beauty of Yamatai in all its high definition glory
The Definitive Edition of the award-winning action-adventure includes all of the original downloadable content, plus digital versions of the Dark Horse comic, Brady Games mini-art book and the Final Hours developer videos.
Tomb Raider Definitive Edition is out January 31st.
Lightning Returns:
Final Fantasy XIII - PS3
Release date: February 13, 2014
Genre: Action role-playing
Developer: Square Enix, tri-Ace
Publisher: Square Enix
Rating: M
Multiplayer: No
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is a new Final Fantasy adventure that gives the player direct control over iconic heroine Lightning in a constantly moving, expansive environment, on a quest to save a doomed world from complete destruction. How will you spend your final days?
- Lightning under your control: Lightning will be the playable character - with a highly evolved range of techniques for battles and exploring the environment. Customise Lightning with a large range of different outfits and weapons, that affect not only the way she looks, but also her actions and abilities.
- Action-oriented combat: A new battle system gives a level of direct control over the action unlike any Final Fantasy game, while having iconic elements that are known and loved throughout the series too.
- A constantly moving, beautiful world: Stunning artistic direction depicts a doomed world filled with choice and diversity. Living, expansive environments featuring a rising and setting sun provide unique experiences for every player.
- Use your time well: A world on a course for total annihilation presents unique challenges where certain areas, missions, and people will only be available during selected periods. How will you use your remaining time?
- A connected experience: Stay connected to Final Fantasy and its characters, with unique features that link the in-game world to the real world.
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is out February 13th.
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 - PS3
Release date: February 27, 2014
Genre: Action-adventure
Developer: MercurySteam
Publisher: Konami
Rating: R18+
Multiplayer: No
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 returns in an epic adventure set in an open, modern day world. Fans of the series will play as Dracula for the very first time and uncover the shocking secrets behind the "Lords of Shadow" saga!
Dracula is resurrected once again, weakened and yearning for release from his immortal bonds. He is threatened by Satan, who has returned to bring about the apocalypse and ultimate revenge for his defeat all those centuries ago. Dracula must reacquire his powers of old and make a pact with Death in order to defeat the Devil, and gain his eternal rest.
Also seeking Dracula's destruction is the famed Belmont clan who has entered Dracula's Castle. Here lies the truth behind their mysterious ancestry. The fight between good vs. evil comes to a close as Dracula is faced with his nemesis, Satan, and his ancestors' unyielding quest for revenge.
- Become the ultimate villain - Play as Dracula for the first time! Collect all of the vampire lord's deadly powers and abilities.
- Discover new Lords of Shadow environments - Enter a world of deep exploration within a "modern day" setting and the massive labyrinthine corridors of Dracula's castle.
- Utilize powers of the great vampire lord - Master Dracula's vampiric aspects for deep strategic combat and devastating evil powers!
- Dominate your adversaries with new abilities - Transform into mist, glamour and control enemies and disappear into the dark unseen.
- Navigate through elaborate environments and boss battles - Traverse through levels using new platforming mechanics and massive Titan fights that utilize real time physics for "on the fly" player choice.
- Drink blood for eternal strength - Intensify your immortal powers by drinking the blood of your enemies. Blood fuels your abilities!
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 is out February 27th.
Thief - PS3/PS4
Release date: February 27, 2014
Genre: Stealth/Adventure
Developer: Eidos Montreal
Publisher: Square Enix
Rating: MA15+
Multiplayer: No
You are Garrett, the master thief. Step into the silent shoes of Garrett, a dark and lonely thief with an unrivaled set of skills. The most challenging heists, the most inaccessible loots, the best kept secrets: nothing is out of your reach. Explore the sick and troubled City, from its shady back alleys to the heights of its rooftops. Sneak into rich houses, Infiltrate the best-guarded mansions and lurk in every dark corner... unnoticed and unsanctioned.
Choose your approach: Leverage Garrett's arsenal to take down guards with your blackjack, shoot one of your many arrow types or use your newly acquired focus abilities to manipulate the environment and outsmart your enemies. What kind of master thief will you be? Unprecedented immersion: Become one with the world thanks to ground-breaking visual elements and a truly tactile and visceral first-person experience. Through jaw-dropping New-Gen technical possibilities, Thief delivers unprecedented immersion through sights, sounds and artificial intelligence.
Thief is out February 27th.
Rayman Legends - PS4
Release date: February 27, 2014
Genre: Platformer
Developer: Ubisoft Montpellier
Publisher: Ubisoft
Rating: G
Multiplayer: No
Rayman, Globox and the Teensies are back to embark on a new fantasy adventure through a series of legendary worlds with new environments, characters and enemies. Rayman Legends features a variety of uniquely-themed levels including several musical maps intricately set to creative soundtracks and a spooky medieval theme.
Players can also connect online with friends through a variety of challenges to test their skill and speed, and see where they rank on the worldwide leaderboards. Rayman Legends retains the fantasy appeal of its predecessor while adding a multitude of clever and entertaining gaming modes, new characters, new environments and a new soundtrack. The award-winning team of artists, designers and composers behind the UbiArt framework has also returned with an advanced engine to include multi-dimensional gameplay elements, an improved lighting system and updated game rendering that elevate Rayman Legends to the next level.
Thief is out February 27th.
South Park: The Stick of Truth - PS3
Release date: March 6th, 2014
Genre: Role Playing
Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
Publisher: Ubisoft
Rating: R18+
Multiplayer: No
From the perilous battlefields of the fourth-grade playground, a young hero will rise, destined to be South Park's savior. From the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, comes an epic quest to become... cool. Introducing South Park: The Stick of Truth.You begin as the new kid in town facing a harrowing challenge: making friends. As you start your quest the children of South Park are embroiled in a city-wide, live-action-role-playing game, casting imaginary spells and swinging fake swords. Over time the simple children's game escalates into a battle of good and evil that threatens to consume the world. Arm yourself with weapons of legend to defeat crabpeople, underpants gnomes, hippies and otherforces of evil. Discover the lost Stick of Truth and earn your place at the side of Stan, Kyle,Cartman and Kenny as their new friend. Succeed, and you shall be South Park's savior, cementing your social status in South Park Elementary. Fail, and you will forever be known... as a loser.
- The Definitive South Park Experience - Written and voiced by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, The Stick of Truth brings their unique brand of humor to video gaming.
- An Epic Quest To Become... Cool - Earn your place alongside Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny, and join them in a hysterical adventure to save South Park.
- Friends With Benefits - Recruit classic South Park characters to your cause.
- Intense Combat - Arm yourself to the teeth with an arsenal of magical weapons and mystical armor.
- South Park Customization - Insert yourself into South Park with something like a billion character, clothing, and weapon combinations.
South Park: The Stick of Truth is out March 6th
Dark Souls II - PS3
Release date: March 13, 2014
Genre: Action role-playing
Developer: From Software
Publisher: Namco Bandai Games
Rating: CTC
Multiplayer: Yes
Developed by From Software, Dark Souls II is the highly anticipated sequel to the punishing 2011 breakout hit Dark Souls. The unique old-school action RPG experience captivated imaginations of gamers worldwide with incredible challenge and intense emotional reward. Dark Souls II brings the franchise's renowned difficulty & gripping gameplay innovations to both single and multiplayer experiences.
- Prepare to Die... Again: Dare yourself to engage against intense gameplay in a vast world powered by an all new engine that leaps graphics, sound & FX forward like never before
- A Labyrinth of Monsters & Bosses: Immerse yourself into mind-blowing environments filled with new twisted monsters and deadly bosses that could only come from the imagination of From Software
- Sensory Assault: A wide range of threats will prey on human senses & phobias - auditory hallucinations, vertigo, acrophobia, etc
- Deeper and Darker: More intricate customization options provide weapons and armor tailoring to player style
- Evolved Multiplayer: Updated multiplayer system enables improved online interaction to bring forward cooperative & competitive play
- Go Beyond Death: Dark Souls II features fluid motion-capture animations, upgraded combat system, a vastly expanded suite of characters, deeper customization options, new weapons, armor abilities, and balanced player progression system.
Dark Souls II is out March 13th.
Final Fantasy X | X-2
HD Remaster PS3/PSV
Release date: March 20, 2014
Genre: Role Playing
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
Rating: M
Multiplayer: No
Final Fantasy X
'The world lies on the brink of destruction. Only a select few may be able to save it.' In ages past, the world of Spira experienced a golden age of perfection, brought about by an advanced civilization through the use of wondrous machinery called machina. However, around one thousand years before the present day, a colossal menace known only as "Sin" appeared and sundered all before it. Though a line of summoners have since brought Sin low many times, it inevitably returns in an unending cycle of destruction. In the face of this ever-pervasive threat, the people of Spira flocked to the teachings of Yevon, which tell that Sin is a punishment to those who relied overly on machina. Tidus is a young Blitzball star that mysteriously finds himself in Spira after his home city of Zanarkand is destroyed by Sin one thousand years in the past. Believing Sin to be the key to returning home, Tidus joins a young summoner named Yuna on her pilgrimage to destroy Sin and bring about the Calm.
Final Fantasy X-2
'Last time she saved the world. This time it's personal.' Two years have passed since Sin was destroyed. Since her victory and becoming a high summoner, Yuna has lived on her childhood home of Besaid Island. Then one day, Rikku comes to Besaid and shows Yuna a sphere. The recording is of him. Or is it? Yuna can't tell whether it's him or just someone who looks like him. If it is him, Yuna might be able to see him one more time. No matter what the truth may be, the answers she finds may change things forever.
Both Final Fantasy X | X-2 have received HD make overs both featuring improved character models, textures, lighting , shadows, improved voice audio and have select music tracks remastered. The game now plays at 16:9 widescreen and both HD remasters will be of the games' International versions add extra gameplay, options and missions. The game will be cross-save compatible between PS3 and Vita.
Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster is out March 20th.
Metal Gear Solid V:
Ground Zeroes - PS3/PS4
Release date: March 20, 2014
Genre: Action
Developer: Kojima Productions
Publisher: Konami
Rating: MA15+
Multiplayer: No
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes acts as a prologue to Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain and takes place one year after the events of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. Assuming control of the legendary Snake (a.k.a. Big Boss), players are charged with the infiltration of Camp Omega where both Paz and Chico are held. The hostages hold key information concerning Snake and his private military organisation that Snake and his ally Kaz Miller must prevent from being exposed. Ground Zeroes charts the rescue and the subsequent fallout that leads into the beginning of the The Phantom Pain. Ground Zeroes also acts as a bridge between previous Metal Gear Solid titles, easing players into the vaunted open world of MGSV.
- THE POWER OF FOX ENGINE: Ground Zeroes showcases Kojima Productions' stunning FOX Engine, a true next-generation game engine which revolutionises the Metal Gear Solid experience.
- INTRODUCTION TO OPEN WORLD DESIGN: The first Metal Gear Solid title to offer open world gameplay. Ground Zeroes offers total freedom of play: how missions are undertaken is entirely down to the user.
- UNRESTRICTED STEALTH: Imagine classic Metal Gear gameplay but with no restrictions or boundaries. Players use intelligence and cerebral strategy to sneak their way through entire missions, or go in all guns blazing. Each will have different effects on game consequences and advancement.
- MULTIPLE MISSIONS AND TASKS: Ground Zeroes boasts a central story mode and additional side-missions ranging from tactical action, aerial assaults and “covert” stages that will be sure to surprise.
- REDESIGNED INTERFACE: Ground Zeroes users will benefit from a clean in-game HUD that shows the minimal amount of on-screen data to give a more intense gaming experience.
- VARIOUS IN-GAME WEATHER SETTINGS: Ground Zeroes will test the player in a variety of time and weather environments that will be central to METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain. Use night conditions to your advantage, or poor weather as strategic cover.
- TRUE NEXT GENERATION GAMING: Available simultaneously with the current generation of gaming consoles, Ground Zeroes will give PS4 and Xbox One consumers the chance to showcase the power of their new machines.
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes is out March 20th.
Infamous: Second Son - PS4
Release date: March 21, 2014
Genre: Infamous: Second Son
Developer: Sucker Punch
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Rating: CTC
Multiplayer: No
Surrounded by a society that fears them, superhumans are ruthlessly hunted down and caged by the Department of Unified Protection. When Delsin Rowe discovers his powers he's forced to run, searching for other superhumans in order to save those he loves from the oppressive D.U.P. now hot on his tail. The choices he makes along the way change the future of everyone around him. The third full-sized Infamous game, and the first for PS4, looks to take the series to a new level with more powers, more detailed worlds, destruction and an immersive story.
Infamous: Second Son is out March 21st.
DriveClub - PS4
Release date: February/March, 2014
Genre: Racing
Developer: Evolution
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Rating: CTC
Multiplayer: Yes
DRIVECLUB is all about you and your friends. It's about teamwork; it's about everyone fighting for one another and earning rewards together - and most importantly it's about sharing in the sheer thrill of every race. It permanently connects you and your friends, always allowing you to share your experiences, send and receive challenges, and keep up to speed with your team's performance.
DRIVECLUB brings to life the heart and soul of car culture. An incredibly authentic and immersive driving experience, DRIVECLUB lets you feel the exhilaration of racing the most powerful and beautifully designed cars in the world, all rendered in staggering detail, inside and out. Share in the thrill and excitement of high-speed solo racing, or join a racing Club to discover what DRIVECLUB is all about. Created specifically with the next-generation gamer in mind, DRIVECLUB connects you and your friends, allowing you to share your experiences, send and receive challenges, and keep up to speed with your team's performance.
Authors: spectre51, Axe99
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