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Quantum Break
Release date: 5th April, 2016
Genre: Action/Adventure
Developer: Remedy Entertainment
Publisher: Microsoft Studios
Rating: MA15+
Mode: Single
What is it?:In the aftermath of a split second of destruction that fractures time itself, two people find they have changed and gained extraordinary abilities. One of them travels through time and becomes hell-bent on controlling this power. The other uses these new abilities to attempt to defeat him - and fix time before it tears itself irreparably apart.
Features:
- Plunge into a dramatic story A failed time machine experiment has fractured time itself, leaving Jack Joyce to pick up the pieces. As he fights to save time he must also fight ruthless security corporation Monarch Solutions, led by his old friend-turned-enemy Paul Serene. Jack struggles to save time as Paul seeks to end it forever.
- Experience time-amplified combat Push cinematic action to the next level in this time-fractured world. Freeze time to gain the upper hand. Warp past enemies. Turn time-frozen objects into weapons with a single touch. With time itself in your arsenal, combat is never predictable.
- Maneuver through epic destruction Time collapses around you, creating epic stutter moments where a suddenly frozen world jerks back and forth violently. Stutters can strike at any moment, causing every manner of disaster as time skips forward and back. Navigate these unpredictable catastrophes or become their victim.
- Go from gameplay, to screenplay(Top quality live action show that is directly impacted by choices made in-game) The game is just the beginning. Go deeper into the fast-paced world of Quantum Break with a thrilling live action companion series. Your gameplay affects how the live action story unfolds, creating a completely unique entertainment experience. The fusion between game and show leads to dynamic storytelling unlike anything you've experienced.
- Stellar cast of actors Including Shawn Ashmore as the hero Jack Joyce, Aidan Gillen as his nemesis Paul Serene and Dominic Monaghan as Jack's genius brother William.
Similar to: Alan Wake, Infamous
Also worth noting:
- Pre-order on Xbox store to receive a code for the Windows 10 version.
- Buy QUANTUM BREAK and receive Alan Wake + Add-On Packs(Xbox version only)
- Supports cross-saves between Xbox One and Windows 10
- Episodes will be streamed as needed or can be downloaded fully on Xbox One which requires 75gb of free storage.
Platforms: PC(Only through the Windows 10 store), Xbox One
Dark Souls III
Release date: 12th April, 2016
Genre: Action
Developer: FromSoftware
Publisher: BANDAI NAMCO
Rating: MA15+
Mode: Single, Multi(Comp)
What is it?: As fires fade and the world falls into ruin, journey into a universe filled with more colossal enemies and environments. Players will be immersed into a world of epic atmosphere and darkness through faster gameplay and amplified combat intensity. Fans and newcomers alike will get lost in the game hallmark rewarding gameplay and immersive graphics.
Now only embers remain... Prepare yourself once more and Embrace The Darkness!
Features:
- Atmospheric Visuals: Dynamic lighting and particle effects immerse players into a dark fantasy world of ruin.
- Interconnected World: Expertly crafted world encourages players to explore vast and breathtaking landscapes.
- Sword Action: Diversifies combat action allowing players to craft their own unique play style.
- Unique Online System: Evolution of trademark online multiplayer functionality that seamlessly integrates online interactions into single player story.
Similar to: Bloodborne, Dark Souls, Lords of the Fallen
Also worth noting:
- The Season Pass will contain 2 epic DLC packs at a discounted price. Challenge yourself with new maps, bosses, enemies and additional weapon and armor sets.
- A comic released to coincide with Dark Souls 3 showing other stories in the universe.
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Ratchet & Clank
Release date: 20th April, 2016
Genre: Action/Platformer
Developer: Insomniac
Publisher: Sony
Rating: PG
Mode: Single
What is it?: Play the game, based on the movie, based on the game! Developed alongside the major motion CG-animated picture coming to theatres in 2016, Ratchet & Clank (PS4) marks the PlayStation 4 debut of PlayStation's greatest intergalactic heroes, Ratchet and Clank, as they battle to save the Solana Galaxy from the evil Chairman Drek.
Ratchet & Clank (PS4) is a new game based on elements from the original Ratchet & Clank (PS2), featuring more than an hour of new cinematics (including footage from the film) in vibrant 1080p, new locations, weapons, bosses and more. Join Ratchet, Clank, Captain Qwark and new friends as they embark on an intergalactic adventure, and experience the start of an epic friendship (again) on PlayStation 4.
Features:
- RATCHET COMES TO PS4: Ratchet & Clank (PS4) takes a deeper look at the characters' origin stories and modernizes the original gameplay, featuring new planets, new boss fights, flight sequences, and more - all constructed to take advantage of the power of the PS4.
- THE GAME, BASED ON THE MOVIE, BASED ON THE GAME: Ratchet & Clank (PS4) will launch for PlayStation 4 alongside the animated film of the same name.
- THE GANG'S ALL HERE: Romp around the Solana galaxy with the beloved cast of characters - Ratchet, Clank, Captain Qwark and the dastardly Chairman Drek, as well as many brand-new characters to the franchise.
- NEW GAMEPLAY, WEAPONS AND STORY: Ratchet & Clank (PS4) combines the signature platform adventure gameplay and humor the franchise is known for with new narrative details, planets, gameplay sequences, bosses and weapons.
Similar to: Ratchet & Clank, Sly Cooper
Platforms: PlayStation 4
Star Fox Zero
Release date: 23rd April, 2016
Genre: Adventure
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Rating: PG
Mode: Single, Multi
What is it?: Fox, Falco, Peppy and Slippy save the Lylat system in this new deep space dogfighting adventure. Using the Wii U GamePad controller and the TV together creates a unique interface that allows players to experience the game with two different viewpoints within the Arwing - aim and shoot enemies in one direction while flying in another. This frees up the TV for a more cinematic flight experience. Then, pilot the Arwing with its new Walker transformation, along with the new Gyrowing and the Landmaster Tank, to traverse interplanetary terrain.
Features:
- Fan favorite characters return with new and well-known dialogue from Fox McCloud, Slippy, Peppy, Falco and more, which can sound like they're talking in your ear like a from a headset with clever sound technology.
- Players can intuitively pilot an Arwing by simply using both the right and left control sticks as a control stick to perform familiar flight maneuvers, such as the somersault, U-turn and a Barrel Roll.
- Replay the same exotic planets with other vehicles and extra missions can be selected on top of going through the story.
- Two different viewpoints, the traditional style of TV gameplay and the new unique cockpit view on the Wii U GamePad controller combines to create a unique interface to aim and shoot in one direction while flying in another. This frees up the TV for more cinematic moments in a brand-new all range mode.
- Pilot the new and improved Arwing with its new Walker transformation and take control of a new Drone type plane, the Gyrowing. The Landmaster Tank returns, equipped with a new, limited flight form.
Also worth noting:
- Developed in partnership with Platinum Games
- First Print Edition includes a copy of Star Fox Guard
Platforms: Wii U
Alienation
Release date: 26th April, 2016
Genre: Top-down shooter
Developer: Housemarque
Publisher: Sony
Rating: MA15+
Mode: Single, Multi
What is it?: A gorgeous "spiritual successor" to Dead Nation The aliens have taken over and this is the last chance for humanity to kick ass and regain control. This explosive shooter takes you on a Xeno slaughter fest - right here on our home turf.
Alienation features three classes, four players drop-in/drop out online co-op, a brand new loot system, an RPG-lite progression and the biggest, most colorful explosions Housemarque has ever pulled off.
Features:
- Unleash a devastating array of firepower, shooting and looting Alien hordes in massively destructible environments.
- Experiment with different player classes, earn skill upgrades and customize weapons and equipment to suit the way you play.
- Fight alongside your friends, or become a ruthless mercenary to invade other players' games and cause mayhem.
- Track your kills and compare statistics against other players
Similar to: Dead Nation, Helldivers
Also worth noting:
- Split-screen co-op may be patched in at a later date.
Platforms: PlayStation 4
Battleborn
Release date: 3rd May, 2016
Genre: FPS
Developer: Gearbox
Publisher: 2K
Rating: M
Mode: Single, Multi(Split, Online)
What is it?: A tremendous band of badass heroes fight to protect the universe's very last star from a mysterious evil in this next-gen shooter by the creators of Borderlands. To defend it, you'll need to utilise every type of character and weapon you've ever imagined -- from cyborg hawkmen to samurai vampires to mini-gun wielding man-mountains. Slash and parry, run and gun, cast and dash, or simply obliterate foes all while building and growing your personal team of heroes. Choose your hero and fight alone or co-operatively alongside friends in story missions, or battle against them in fast-paced competitive multiplayer matches.
Features:
- Battleborn Heroes Battleborn has a deep roster of 25 playable heroes and no two are the same. Every hero has their own personality and comes equipped with their own unique weapons and powers.
- Story Mode Battleborn's Story Mode is a narrative experience that can be played entirely singleplayer, and is even better when it's played co-operatively with friends both splitscreen and online.
- Multiplayer Battleborn's team-based competitive multiplayer action can be experienced by up to 10 players online in 5v5 matches, and includes three distinct multiplayer modes - Incursion, Devastation and Meltdown.
- Persistent Progression System All experience points, whether earned through playing Battleborn's Story Mode or Competitive Multiplayer modes, contribute to levelling up individual Character Rank, as well as player profile Command Rank.
Similar to: Borderlands, DOTA.
Also worth noting:
- Five playable heroes, Additional competitive multiplayer modes, maps, balance updates, and community features will also be released in free updates after launch.
- Paid content will include PvE Story Operation, exclusive skins and taunts. All five packs can be purchased as part of a Season Pass.
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Stellaris
Release date: 9th May, 2016
Genre: Grand Strategy
Developer: Paradox
Publisher: Paradox
Rating: CTC
Mode: Single, Multi
What is it?: Explore a vast galaxy full of wonder! Paradox Development Studio, makers of the Crusader Kings and Europa Universalis series presents Stellaris, an evolution of the grand strategy genre with space exploration at its core.
Featuring deep strategic gameplay, an enormous selection of alien races and emergent storytelling, Stellaris has a deeply challenging system that rewards interstellar exploration as you traverse, discover, interact and learn more about the multitude of species you will encounter during your travels.
Features:
- RICH GALACTIC EXPLORATION Something's out there in Stellaris - waiting to be discovered. Huge procedurally generated galaxies ensure that every game is a voyage into the unknown, with new twists and surprises
- CONIC PARADOX DIPLOMACY AND STORYTELLING Create a unique race by choosing from a large array of portraits, traits and ethics. Meet an incredible number of random species - everyone in Stellaris is a potential ally or emerging threat
- DEEP AND DYNAMIC WARFARE SYSTEM Defend your star-spanning empire with user-designed ships and fleets. Repel attacks (or conquer lesser species) in spectacular battles with gorgeous, top-of-the-line visuals
- PAUSABLE REAL-TIME STRATEGY WITH MULTIPLAYER SUPPORT In stellaris, you can conquer the galaxy on your own, or contend with upwards of 32 players
- DYNAMIC WORLDS WITH A VAST NUMBER OF UNIQUE RANDOM SPECIES Design and name a custom species with the government and attributes you desire. Encounter countless different alien species, each with unique appearances, traits, and ethics
- RESEARCH AND REVERSE-ENGINEERRARE TECHNOLOGIES The skills and personalities of your scientists will affect which technologies you can develop. Many technologies are unique and must be found or reverse-engineered from debris, wrecks or alien ruins...
- DEEP DIPLOMACY AND WARFARE Conquer the competition, or entice the alien empires to join your glorious federation. the mid-to-late game of stellaris features the same kind of depth and dynamism seen in games like europa universalis iv and crusader kings ii
- BE WARY OF THE COST OF PROGRESS The expanses of the galaxy hold many dangers, as do your own advances at home... Can you really trust your robot workers?
Similar to: Hearts of Iron, Europa Universalis, and Crusader Kings
Also worth noting:
- Will support steam workshop
Platforms: PC
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
Release date: 10th May, 2016
Genre: Action
Developer: Naughty Dog
Publisher: Sony
Rating: CTC
Mode: Single, Multi(Comp)
What is it?: Several years after his last adventure, retired fortune hunter, Nathan Drake, is forced back into the world of thieves. With the stakes much more personal, Drake embarks on a globe-trotting journey in pursuit of a historical conspiracy behind a fabled pirate treasure. His greatest adventure will test his physical limits, his resolve, and ultimately what he's willing to sacrifice to save the ones he loves.
Features:
- Next-Gen Blockbuster Adventure: UNCHARTED 4 ushers in a more cinematic experience on the PS4 system with real-time cut scenes and new character animations to highlight Naughty Dog's signature storytelling.
- Dynamic Gameplay: Evolved mechanics give players many fresh approaches to gameplay, including new rope and grappling mechanics, added climbing moves and equipment, and seamless fluidity between melee, stealth, and combat.
- Expansive Environments: Varied and richly detailed environments open up with multiple navigation paths to encourage exploration. Gameplay and enemy AI strategically leverage the wider design and added verticality.
- Drivable Vehicles: For the first time in UNCHARTED history, drive vehicles during gameplay to make big moments even more spectacular and interactive.
- Team Multiplayer: Create your very own breath-taking moments as you team up with your friends in Uncharted 4 multiplayer modes.
Similar to: Tomb Raider, Uncharted.
Also worth noting:
- Will have dialogue choices but they don't any bearing on how the story plays out.
Platforms: PlayStation 4
Overwatch
Release date: 24th May, 2016
Genre: Shooter
Developer: Blizzard
Publisher: Blizzard
Rating: M
Mode: Multi(Comp)
What is it?: Overwatch is a team-based shooter where heroes do battle in a world of conflict.
In a time of global crisis, an international task force of heroes banded together to restore peace to a war-torn world: OVERWATCH.
It ended the crisis and helped to maintain peace in the decades that followed, inspiring an era of exploration, innovation, and discovery. But after many years, Overwatch's influence waned, and it was eventually disbanded. Overwatch is gone... but the world still needs heroes.
Features:
- The future is now. Are you with us? Clash on the battlefields of tomorrow and choose your hero from a diverse cast of soldiers, scientists, adventurers, and oddities. Bend time, defy physics, and unleash an array of extraordinary powers and weapons. Engage your enemies in iconic locations from around the globe in the ultimate team-based shooter. Take your place in Overwatch. The world needs heroes.
- Experience the extraordinary Speed up and slow down time. Rain destruction from above in an experimental, jet-powered armor suit. Stalk your prey as a wraith-like assassin that can appear anywhere, anytime. Unleash powers such as dragonstrike, transcendence, graviton surge, and so much more. Every hero has a unique set of devastating and game-changing abilities.
- Play heroes, not classes Every hero has a unique perspective on the battlefield and a story behind how they arrived there. You are a champion of a bygone age wielding his punishing rocket hammer in the service of honor, a robotic monk committed to healing the rifts between man and machine, a genetically engineered gorilla who also happens to be a brilliant scientist, and many, many more.
- Fight for the future...together Teamwork is imperative for survival as you enter the fight with friends and comrades. Careful coordination will prove the difference between victory and defeat as your team combines the formidable powers at your disposal to devastating effect.
- Shift your perspective Just when it seems like your team is destined to go down in defeat, switch heroes on the fly and change the course of the battle. But don't forget that your opponents can do the same. Master the game within the game as both teams shift strategies and heroes in a constant dance to gain the upper hand.
Similar to: Team Fortress 2
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Mirror's Edge Catalyst
Release date: 26th May, 2016
Genre: FPS Platformer
Developer: EA DICE
Publisher: EA
Rating: CTC
Mode: Single
What is it?: Follow Faith, a daring free runner, as she fights for freedom in the city of Glass. What appears to be an elegant, high-tech city on the outside, has a terrible secret hidden within. Explore every corner from the highest beautifully lit rooftops to the dark and gritty tunnels below. The city is huge, free to roam and Faith is at the center of it all. Through the first-person perspective, combine her fluid movement and advanced combat with the city's surroundings to master the environment and uncover the conspiracy. This is Mirror's Edge for this generation, raising the bar in action-adventure games.
Features:
- First-Person Action - Get up close with your enemies. Use your freedom of movement and martial arts combat in conjunction with the environment to experience fluid first-person action unlike any other.
- Explore the City of Glass - Roam the beautiful, high-tech city at your own pace, and unlock its many different districts. Run free and explore every corner from the highest, glass made skyscrapers to the hidden underground tunnels.
- Witness the Rise of Faith - Brought up on her own on the margin of the totalitarian society, Faith found refuge amongst an outsider group called the Runners. Learn about her origin story, and take part in her journey as she stands up against oppression and becomes the catalyst that can change the City of Glass forever.
- FOCUS - Fast, light, and agile, Faith must stay focused and use her movement to survive. Focus is gained from free running, and once Faith has Focus enemies cannot hit her. Focus is lost from low speed and being attacked, so it is essential to maintain a balance of out-traversing opponents and engaging them directly.
- BUILD FOR AN EPIC JOURNEY Whether you want to explore and see things never before discovered, or directly set course for the centre of the galaxy, how you play No Man's Sky is up to you. But you cannot take your voyage lightly. You'll need to prepare. Collect precious resources on the surfaces of planets and trade them for the ships, suits and equipment that will take you to your destiny in the stars.
Similar to: Mirror's Edge
Also worth noting:
- Faith is unable to use any guns unlike the original.
- Doesn't tie into the original Mirrors Edge more of a reboot of the series.
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
No Man's Sky
Release date: 22nd June, 2016
Genre: Adventure Survival
Developer: Hello Games
Publisher: Hello Games
Rating: CTC
Mode: Single, Multi
What is it?: Inspired by the adventure and imagination that we love from classic science-fiction, No Man's Sky presents you with a galaxy to explore, filled with unique planets and lifeforms, and constant danger and action.
In No Man's Sky, every star is the light of a distant sun, each orbited by planets filled with life, and you can go to any of them you choose. Fly smoothly from deep space to planetary surfaces, with no loading screens, and no limits. In this infinite procedurally generated universe, you'll discover places and creatures that no other players have seen before - and perhaps never will again.
Features:
- A TRULY OPEN UNIVERSE Whether a distant mountain or a planet hanging low on the horizon, you can go there. You can fly seamlessly from the surface of a planet to another, and every star in the sky is a sun that you can visit. Where you'll go and how fast you'll make your way through this universe is up to you. It's yours for the taking.
- EXPLORATION IS SEEING THINGS NO ONE HAS EVER SEEN BEFORE Explore uncharted solar systems and catalogue unique new forms of life. Every planet's landscape is different from the next, and populated by species never before encountered. Find ancient artefacts that could reveal the secrets behind the universe.Choose whether to share your discoveries with other players. They're exploring the same vast universe in parallel; perhaps you'll make your mark on their worlds as well as your own.
- SURVIVE ON A DANGEROUS FRONTIER Every solar system, planet, ocean and cave is filled with danger, and you are vulnerable. Your ship and suit are fragile, and every encounter can test your skills to the limit. From dogfighting in space to firstperson combat on a planet's surface, you will face foes ready to overwhelm you. And one mistake could see you lose everything. In No Man's Sky, every victory and every defeat has lasting consequences.
- BUILD FOR AN EPIC JOURNEY Whether you want to explore and see things never before discovered, or directly set course for the centre of the galaxy, how you play No Man's Sky is up to you. But you cannot take your voyage lightly. You'll need to prepare. Collect precious resources on the surfaces of planets and trade them for the ships, suits and equipment that will take you to your destiny in the stars.
Similar to: Elite Dangerous
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4
Other Releases - April
Release date: 2016
- 5th - Dirt Rally - PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- 18th - Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair - PC
- 19th - The Banner Saga 2 - PC
- 21st - Battlefleet Gothic: Armada - PC
Other Releases - May
Release date: 2016
- 13th - Doom - PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- 17th - Shadow of the Beast - PlayStation 4
- 17th - Valkyria Chronicles Remastered - Europa Edition - PlayStation 4
- 20th - Homefront: The Revolution - PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- 24th - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan - PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
- 24th - Total War: Warhammer - PC
- 27th - Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter - PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- 31st - Dead Island: Definitive Edition - PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- 31st - One Piece: Burning Blood - PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One
Other Releases - June
Release date: 2016
- 3rd - Assetto Corsa - PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- 6th - Hearts of Iron IV - PC
- 28th - Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii U, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360, Xbox One
- 30th - Zero Time Dilemma - Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation Vita
Editor: spectre51
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