STACK #206 Dec 2021

GAMING PREVIEWS

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BIG BRAIN ACADEMY: BRAIN VS. BRAIN Reckon you’re pretty smart? Well, you’ll get to show off your big brain in the latest in this fun series from Nintendo. You’ll take on a selection of brain-bending activities that test your mental mettle, as you play activities such as memorising a series of numbers, identifying an

GRAND THEFT AUTO: THE TRILOGY – THE DEFINITIVE EDITION Not surprisingly, Grand Theft Auto III is partying for its 20th birthday, and we get the pressies as, along with GTA: Vice City and GTA: San Andreas , it’s back in updated form. These upgrades include new lighting and environmental boosts, high-res textures, increased draw distances,

animal as it slowly comes into focus, or helping guide a train to its goal. You can even compete with friends and family in four-player matches to see who can boast brainiac superiority!

GTA V -style controls and targeting, and more. With GTA V still going great guns eight years after release, it’s a chance for fans to revisit three classics – or to discover them for the first time.

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HALO INFINITE It’s 20 years since Halo: Combat Evolved hit the original Xbox, and what better way to celebrate than with a brand-new entry in the series? Yes, the Master Chief returns to our screens, primed and ready to face the most ruthless foe that he’s ever encountered. Get immersed in the most

CHORUS Step into the shoes of ace pilot Nara, who was once the Circle’s deadliest warrior but is now their most wanted fugitive. Your quest in this new space shooter? Unlock devastating weapons and mind- bending abilities, and use your sentient starfighter Forsaken as you seek out the dark cult

expansive Halo campaign yet, complete with ground- breaking free-to-play multiplayer and enhanced for the latest Xbox consoles to deliver stunning 4K graphics at up to 120fps.

known as the Circle and destroy them before their leader, calling himself the Great Prophet, succeeds in his evil plan of dominating the entire universe.

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DISNEY MAGICAL WORLD 2: ENCHANTED EDITION The wonderful world of Disney comes alive inside your Switch! Create your own in-game character, then set off on a big adventure with Mickey Mouse and friends as you settle into Castleton, making your very own home, playing fun minigames and meeting colourful personalities. As you get friendlier with the residents you’ll gain access to

MONOPOLY MADNESS The classic board game collides with The Amazing Race in a competition to become Mr. Monopoly’s stand-in! It seems that the real estate bigwig is off on a rare holiday, so somebody has to wield the cane in his absence – will it be you? The treasured features of the original game

experience head into arena- based play as you take to the classic Monopoly streets and compete to take out local or online opponents and claim the crown… well, the top hat at least!

mysterious portals, which lead to unique new worlds – and even more classic characters to befriend!

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BEYOND A STEEL SKY Back in 1994, Beneath a Steel Sky , from the minds of Broken Sword creator Charles Cecil and legendary comic book artist Dave Gibbons ( Watchmen ), earned cult classic status as it captivated us with its cyberpunk adventure aesthetic. It’s taken quite some time, but finally

AMONG US: CREWMATE EDITION It’s time to revisit the multiplayer online sensation of teamwork and betrayal with the game and all of its DLC bundled together in one wonderfully neat little package. Remember, watch out for impostors who are actively working against your returning to civilisation – top deduction

now comes the sequel. Once again players will step into the shoes of Robert Foster, this time intent upon saving an abducted child and bringing them home safely.

skills are a must! This special edition is super- collectible, complete with lenticular case, sticker sheet, a special Mira HQ holographic access card, Skeld map poster and more.

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