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Resident Evil HD Remaster
Release date: 20th January, 2015
Genre: Survival Horror
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Rating: MA15+
Mode: Single
What is it?: If you thought the remake looked good, wait until you see the HD version! This is the game that defined the survival-horror genre and launched a franchise that has sold over 61 million copies.
In 1998 a special forces team is sent to investigate some bizarre murders on the outskirts of Raccoon City. Upon arriving they are attacked by a pack of blood-thirsty dogs and are forced to take cover in a nearby mansion. But the scent of death hangs heavy in the air. Supplies are scarce as they struggle to stay alive.
Features:
- Improved Graphics - The environments come alive with detail thanks to resolution upgrades and non-static 3D models.
- Post-processing effects - like Bloom filters, which were not easy to do at the time of the original release, have been added to make the HD graphics even more realistic.
- High-Resolution Environments - We've increased the resolution of the background environments by recreating them with a mix of high-res static images, plus animated 3D models.
- Widescreen support - You can play in the original 4:3 screen ratio as well as 16:9 widescreen. CG cutscene movies also support the new widescreen ratio. In widescreen mode, the screen will scroll. The parts of the screen that get cut off on the top and bottom will scroll into view automatically depending on the character's position.
- High-Quality Sound - The audio has been remastered to increase the sampling rate, and of course 5.1ch output is also now supported.
- New Controls - You can play using the original control scheme or an alternate control scheme that lets you just push the analog stick to move in the direction you want to go.
Similar to: Resident Evil, Evil Within
Also worth noting:
- Digital Only, Only Asian territory releases will see a disc version.
- PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 will run at 720p
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One.
GAT Out Of Hell
Release date: 20th January, 2015
Genre: Open World TPS
Developer: Volition, High Voltage Soft.
Publisher: Deep Silver
Rating: CTC
Mode: Single, Multi (2p Co-Op)
What is it?: After the space faring antics of Saints Row IV, many fans asked what we could do next... the answer? Shoot The Devil in the face. Play as either Johnny Gat or Kinzie Kensington as you tear apart Hell in a quest to save the leader of the Saints' soul. Historical icons, old friends, older enemies, a talking gun, a full length musical number, and a whole lot of other shenanigans all await you in the open world standalone expansion playground that is Saints Row: Gat Out Of Hell.
Features:
- Play as Johnny Gat or Kinzie Kensington - For the first time ever, play as the fan favorites Johnny Gat and Kinzie Kensington, alone or in 2-player online co-op.
- An Open World from Hell - Wage war against the Prince of Darkness through-out the 5 unique districts of hell any way you want: rescue allies, pick a fight with nightmarish Arch-Dukes, rob Satan's soul processing plants… dozens of options await you in an all new city unlike any that's been seen in Saints Row before.
- New Supernatural Powers - The acclaimed super powers of Saints Row 4 are back with a hellish twist - Soar through the air on fallen angel's wings, summon devilish imps to attack your foes, and surround yourself in a divine aura that forces all to worship you.
- Outrageous Weapons - Put the 7 deadly sins to good use with an arsenal of underworld themed arms: fire exploding frogs at enemies, shoot swarms of locusts, and even deal destruction from afterlife's most comfortable (and lethal) armchair.
- Kill Dex - We promise you can do it this time. Pinky swear.
Similar to: Saints Row 3/4, Prototype, Infamous
Also worth noting:
- Will be released in a combo pack with Saints Row IV Re-elected on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
- Standalone does not require ownership of Saints Row IV
- The Boss will not be a playable character in this standalone exp pack, importing a Saints Row IV save will let you replace the default boss your custom one.
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox On
Dying Light
Release date: 28th January, 2015
Genre: FPS Action Survival
Developer: Techland
Publisher: Warner Bros. Int Ent
Rating: R18+
Mode: Single, Multi (4p Co-Op)
What is it?: Dying Light is an action survival game presented in first-person perspective. The game is set in a vast and dangerous open world. During the day, you roam an urban environment devastated by a mysterious epidemic, scavenging for supplies and crafting weapons to help you defeat the hordes of mindless, flesh-hungry enemies the plague has created. At night, the hunter becomes the prey as the infected grow in strength and aggression - but even more lethal are the nocturnal, inhuman predators that leave their nests to feed. You will need to make use of all your skills and any available means to survive till dawn.
Features:
- Survive the Night - During the day, players roam free and scavenge for supplies and weapons. But at night, the world undergoes a deadly transformation: the hunter becomes the hunted as the infected grow more aggressive and numerous, and something far more sinister awakens to stalk its prey.
- Free Running Movement - Whether tracking prey or escaping predators, Dying Light lets players swiftly navigate the world by seamlessly leaping between buildings, grappling up walls and pouncing on unsuspecting enemies.
- Welcome to the Quarantine - Dying Light is set in a vast open world, delivering expansive and varied environments, a wide variety of enemy classes and a hopeless tale of survival where resources are scarce and the infected are not the only threat.
- Brutal Melee and Ranged Combat - get up-close using a variety of light and heavy weapons including knives, bats, axes, sledgehammers and more exotic weaponry or utilize guns and other firepower to take down enemies from a distance.
- Craft Your Weapon - Why use a wrench when you can use a wrench wrapped in electrified barb wire? Dying Light's sizeable crafting system enables players to create a slew of new, more potent weapons and equipment, as well as specialized ammunition.
Similar to: Dead Island, Mirrors Edge(Free Running)
Also worth noting:
- Pre-Order Exclusive mode BE THE ZOMBIE, Be the Zombie is a PvP game mode and offers players the ability to stalk other players as a night hunter - a lethal predator with unique and deadly skills.
- Dying Light: Day & Night Edition - Special edition is available
- PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions were cancelled.
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One.
Evolve
Release date: 10th February, 2015
Genre: FPS(Human), TPS(Monster)
Developer: Turtle Rock Studios
Publisher: 2K Games
Rating: MA15+
Mode: Single, Multi(Comp/Co-op)
What is it?: In a savage world of man vs nature, are you the hunter or the hunted? The creators of Left 4 Dead, Turtle Rock Studios, bring you Evolve, the next-generation of multiplayer shooters where four hunters face-off against a single, player-controlled monster.
Stalk your prey, execute your attack and prove you are the apex predator in adrenaline-pumping 4V1 matches.
Features:
- 4V1 - Grab three friends and hunt the monster or stalk the humans as the evolving beast. Whichever side you choose, you will have access to powerful weapons and abilities that deliver balanced, competitive gameplay.
- Hunt Together or Die Alone - Choose a hunter that fits your play style. Whether you play as the Trapper, Support, Assault, or Medic, every role is vital and teamwork is key in surviving an encounter with the monster.
- Beast of Prey - As the monster - the lone predator - you are the boss battle. Use savage abilities and an animalistic sense to wreak havoc, kill the humans and prove you are the dominant species.
- Savage Planet - Neither flora nor fauna are friendly on planet Shear. Fall victim to natural hazards or use them strategically against your prey.
- Character Customisation - Level up to unlock new upgrades, skins and perks for your favorite class: hunter or monster. Earn your infamy on the leaderboards and become the apex predator.
- Game modes - Hunt, Nest, Rescue, Defend and Evacuation.
Similar to:
Also worth noting:
- Pre-order to receive the Behemoth Monster free when its released.
- 2K Games acquired the game after its original publisher THQ went under.
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
The Order: 1886
Release date: 20th February, 2015
Genre: TPS Action/Shooter
Developer: Ready at Dawn
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Rating:
Mode: Single
What is it?: The Order: 1886 is a deep, story-driven single-player experience that introduces players to a unique alternate history and a dark vision of a 19th century Victorian-Era London. It is the dawn of a new age, an age of scientific marvels, but underneath the dense London fog, in the shadows of the Industrial Revolution, enemies both old and new threaten to throw the city and the world into chaos. Watching over the city are humanity's only protectors, an elite band of Knights known as The Order, and the outcome of this struggle will determine the course of history forever.
In this alternate history, a dangerous foe known as Half-breeds emerged centuries ago. In response to this new threat, an elite order of Knights formed to protect humanity from this deadly threat. Strengthened by a mysterious liquid called Blackwater, the Knights of The Order are able to heal their wounds and extend their lifespans in order to engage this supernatural foe.
Features:
- Danger Around Every Corner - Assume the role of Galahad, and engage both Half-breed and rebel as one of the most experienced Knights of The Order. Armed with a deadly array of advanced weaponry, utilize the third-person view and expansive cover system to float in and out of cover as you hunt your enemies.
- The Right Tool for The Right Situation - Fire bolts of electricity to take out long-range targets with the Arc Gun, or rain down fire on enemies with the Thermite Rifle by dousing them in a cloud of flammable dust and igniting it with a superheated flare. The weapons of The Order: 1886 are all based on plausible science and technology.
- Ahead of Their Time - Every member of The Order wears a wireless device to communicate with each other and the airships that patrol the skies. A variety of gadgets aid them in the work, such as the monocular that allows the Knights to see across great distances, signal airships via Morse code and more.
- Filmic Vision - Immerse yourself in the gritty world of The Order: 1886 through the stunning, cinematic presentation made possible with realistic lighting and rendering techniques and a visual presentation that mimics the nuances and imperfections of actual motion picture cameras and lenses. The dirt on the camera lens, the dust in the air and the light passing through broken and boarded-up windows all make for a more realistic and believable presentation.
- Rich Storytelling - The cinematic experience is furthered by the deep, sophisticated narrative, featuring full performance capture for characters and scenes. Seamless transitions between action and story sequences work together to bring the rich narrative, rife with conspiracy, intrigue and betrayal to life.
Similar to: Uncharted
Also worth noting:
- The Order 1886 will be presented in a 2.40:1 ratio.
- Collector's Edition Available
Platforms: PlayStation 4
Resident Evil: Revelations 2 - Episode 1
Release date: 24th February, 2015
Genre: Survival Horror
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Rating: MA15+
Mode: Single, Multi(2p Co-op)
What is it?: The essential survival horror experience returns with the all-new Resident Evil Revelations 2. Terror follows you every step of the way as the startling truths hidden behind a veil of treachery and deceit are uncovered.
Claire and Moira are knocked unconscious and awaken later to find themselves in a dark and abandoned detention facility. Working together, they must find out who took them and to what sinister end. With the terrifying Afflicted enemies waiting around every dark corner, players will need to use their ammo and weapon supply wisely, in classic survival horror style. Will Claire and Moira make it out alive and discover what's led to them being taken to this remote island? Who else will they come across? A story of twists and turns will have players guessing the next step at every turn.
Features:
- Claire Redfield and Moira Burton star - Fan favourite Claire returns to the horrors that haunted her in the past alongside Moira Burton, daughter of Resident Evil legend Barry Burton.
- Evil is watching - Set in what appears to be an abandoned detention facility on a remote island the horror awaits players around every dark corner. Will there be a way to escape?
- A brand new type of enemy - Not as mindless as zombies, the scary design of the 'Afflicted' means they are able to move quickly and attack the player with basic weapons, making them a genuine threat to players' survival.
- Assistive co-op play - Players will need to switch between the two characters to overcome the nightmares in either single player mode with an AI partner or offline co-op mode for two players. Utilize Moira's torch to temporarily blind the enemy before Claire takes them out!
Similar to: Resident Evil: Revelations
Also worth noting:
- Barry Burton will also be a playable character as he looks for his daughter Moira
- The Complete Season pass gives players an extra 2 spin-off episodes and a bonus Raid character(Hunk).
- A complete boxed version will be released once all 4 episodes are released, including the above season pass bonuses will also include Albert Wesker for Raid Mode as well as 4 alt costumes and 4 Raid maps from previous Resident Evil Titles
- Episode 2 Release Date: March 4th
- Episode 3 Release Date: March 11th
- Episode 4 Release Date: March 18th
- Complete disc Release Date: March 20th
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Battlefield: Hardline
Release date: 17th March, 2015
Genre: FPS Shooter
Developer: Visceral Games, EA DICE
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Rating: CTC
Mode: Single, Multi(Comp)
What is it?: Live out your cop and criminal fantasy in Battlefield™ Hardline. This action-packed blockbuster combines intense signature multiplayer moments of Battlefield with an emotionally charged story and setting reminiscent of a modern television crime drama.
In a visceral single-player campaign you'll play the role of Nick Mendoza, a young detective who embarks on a cross-country vendetta, seeking revenge against once trusted partners on the force.
In multiplayer you'll hunt criminals, raid vaults, and save hostages in new cop and criminal inspired modes like Heist and Rescue. Welcome to your new playground.
Features:
- Battlefield Multiplayer: Featuring the strategic team play, variety, and immersion of Battlefield, set in a gritty and glamorous world of cops and criminals.
- Visceral Singleplayer: From the award-winning studio that brought you Dead Space, Battlefield Hardline delivers an innovative and dramatic story presented in the style of a modern television crime drama.
- Downtown Destruction: Shoot out the inside of a subterranean grow-lab, blow open a gleaming bank vault, or blast apart a Los Angeles car dealership. The wide array of urban environments is modern, sexy, and highly destructible.
- Gadgets and Guns: Play with a full arsenal of military-grade weapons and fictionally inspired gadgets, such as sawed-off shotguns, stun guns, zip lines and grappling hooks. Gadgets can be used anywhere, on every map, making for chaotic and unpredictable combat.
- Vehicular Mayhem: Fly across the map to reinforce your crew, turn enemies into fresh road kill, or blow past cops on a loot-laden motorcycle. Vehicle gameplay in Battlefield Hardline is fast, fresh and intense.
- Modes: RESCUE(Maps 3), HOTWIRE(Maps 2), BLOOD MONEY(Maps 3), HEIST(Maps 3).
- Maps: GROWHOUSE, GATOR HUNT, HIGH TENSION
Similar to: Battlefield, RainbowSix
Also worth noting:
- Will use BattleLog
- Deluxe version includes the Versatility Battlepack, Precision Battlepack and Suppression Battlepack and 10 Gold Battlepacks.
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Final Fantasy Type-0 HD
Release date: 19th March, 2015
Genre: Action-RPG
Developer: Square-Enix
Publisher: Square-Enix
Rating: MA15+
Mode: Single
What is it?: Final Fantasy Type-0 HD is a remaster of the Japanese PlayStation Portable blockbuster from 2011. Set in the world of Orience, the land is divided between four warring nations known as the “Crystal States" where each nation is blessed with a crystal that grants its people with unique powers. Here, players take control of a group of students from an elite military academy known as Class Zero whose country is attacked by an aggressive neighbouring Empire. In the brutal and harrowing struggle that follows, you must engage a range of powerful magical and combat abilities to defeat the Empire and uncover the secrets behind the war.
Features:
- High Definition Visuals.
- A total of fourteen playable characters, each with distinctive weapons, abilities, and combat styles.
- Real-time action-based battle system similar to Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII with the ability to control and swap between three characters.
Similar to: Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII, Tales of series
Also worth noting:
- The Collector's Edition Includes the , Golden SteelBook, 200 Page Manga, Hardcover 80 Page Artbook. Composer's Selections Soundtrack, Ace's Cards and Final Fantasy Type-0 HD game.
- Pre-ordering Final Fantasy Type-0 will give exclusive access to the Final Fantasy XV Playable Demo while stocks last.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Project Cars
Release date: 21st March, 2015
Genre: Racing Simulator
Developer: Slightly Mad Studios
Publisher: SMS, Bandai Namco Games
Rating: PG
Mode: Single, Multi(Comp)
What is it?: Slightly Mad Studios brings their most authentic, intense and technically advanced racing simulator yet in the form of Project Cars. Featuring world-class graphics and handling, a ground-breaking dynamic time of day & weather system, and deep tuning & pit stop functionality, Project Cars lets players race in huge range of cars and tracks both both alone and with friends online.
Features:
- A huge range of cars, motorsports and tracks to race with.
- A Career mode where you can create your own driver with the ultimate aim of being recognised in the Hall Of Fame.
- Create your own public and private race weekends including full practice, qualifying, and warmup sessions or browse and search all games currently being played across the globe.
- Challenge friends and the worldwide community in asynchronous Time Trial challenges, or compete in a regularly-updated season of special community events for real-world prizes.
Similar to: Forza Motorsport series, Gran Turismo series
Also worth noting:
- Project Cars also features Oculus Rift support for PC.
- The Wii U and SteamOS/Linux have been delayed till later on in 2015
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One.
Bloodborne
Release date: 24th March, 2015
Genre: Action-RPG
Developer: From Software
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Rating: MA15+
Mode: Single, Multi(Co-op, Comp)
What is it?: Bloodborne is the latest Action-RPG from renowned Japanese developer FromSoftware, makers of the hit Dark Souls series, and coming exclusively to the PlayStation 4. Set in the gothic and ancient city of Yharnam, a strange endemic illness has spread through the streets like wildfire. Danger, death and madness lurk around every corner of this dark and horrific world, and like the unforgiving gameplay in the Souls series, you must use your wits, strategy and reflexes to survive the nightmarish creatures and unravel the city's darkest secrets.
Features:
- Join friends and survive together with up to three-player co-op.
- Fast-paced strategic combat against agile and intelligent enemies that guard the city’s dark secrets.
- Attack enemies with an arsnal of weapons, including a shotgun in one hand and a saw cleaver in the other that transforms as you fight.
- Use holy chalices to gain entrance to a network of vast, procedurally-generated underground ruins, filled with traps, beasts, and rewards, to explore and conquer alone or with others.
Similar to: Demon's Souls, Dark Souls
Also worth noting:
- The Bloodborne: Nightmare Edition includes a Bloodborne PS4 Game, SteelBook case, Premium Art Book with exclusive concept art, Digital Soundtrack of the game, Bloodborne Gothic Notebook, Quill & Red Ink Set, "Top Hat" Messenger Skin and Bell Trinket.
Platforms: PlayStation 4
Other Releases - January
Release date: January 2015
- 20th - Saints Row IV: Re-Elected - PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- 27th - Dynasty Warriors 8 Empires - PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- 27th - Grim Fandango: Remastered - PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita
- 29th - Heroes of Might and Magic III: HD Edition - Android, iOS, PC
Other Releases - February
Release date: February 2015
- 17th - Dead or Alive 5: Last Round - PC - PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- 17th - Total War: Attila - PC
Other Releases - March
Release date: March 2015
- 17th - DmC: Definitive Edition - PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- 24th - Grand Theft Auto V - PC
- 31st - MLB 15: The Show - PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita
Other Releases - MQ1 TBA
Release date: Q1 TBA 2015
- TBA - Hearts of Iron IV - PC
- TBA - Helldivers - PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita
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. Reckon The Order: 1886, Grim Fandango and Hearts of Iron IV will be my games for the quarter, although if I'm having a good patch, I was thinking about grabbing Evolve as well (looks bloody awesome, but I don't want to grab a game I'm only up for playing for an hour or two every couple of weeks).
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