STACK #213 July 2022

GAMING PREVIEWS

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JULY

F1 22 This year’s official Formula 1 game is ready to roll, heralding a new era in F1. As well as incorporating this year’s rule changes, there’s the inclusion of the new Miami International Autodrome circuit. The broadcast system has been beefed up and the AI improved, while the official

ENDLING: EXTINCTION IS FOREVER Flash forward to a not-too-distant future where you’re the last mother fox on Earth, in this look at how life could be in a world that continues to be ravaged by mankind. Face the destructive effect of the human race head-on as you fight to save your three little pups – and your entire species – by reaching a safe, human-free haven. You'll watch your

line-up of 20 drivers and ten teams all feature. As well as the return of the MyTeam career mode, the F1 Life hub is set to deliver all the glitz and glamour of the world of F1 for a true fan experience.

offspring develop from wee furballs to unique individuals and make big decisions in this eco-conscious side-scrolling adventure.

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RACING

ACTION ADVENTURE

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19/7/22

MATCHPOINT: TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS It’s been a while since we’ve had a dedicated tennis game on console, and Matchpoint: Tennis Championships is set to be the first for new-gen machines. Kalypso Media and Australia’s Torus Games are behind this latest trip to the courts, with the simulator set to serve up true-to-life ball

LIVE A LIVE In 1994, Japanese Super Nintendo players were treated to Square’s Live A Live , a meeting of turn-based tactics and RPG from Final Fantasy IV writer/designer Takashi Tokita. While never released outside its homeland, its reputation grew and now, finally, we can all play it via this faithful Switch

physics, realistic character animations and new levels of player control. There’ll be classic local multiplayer as well as online, plus 16 real life international tennis pros, including Nick Kyrgios.

conversion. Travel through time and take on several different tales, playing as characters ranging from a peace-seeking caveman to a sneaky-as-you go ninja to a rootin’, tootin’, bold-as-brass cowboy.

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SPORTS

RPG

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ISONZO: DELUXE EDITION Revisit WWI as your campaign expands to the mountains of the beautiful but deadly Italian Front, in this atmospheric shooter. Inspired by actual events, lead your troops on a path to victory, through barbed wire, enemy-ridden mountain trails and more. Get real with historical offensives

DIGIMON SURVIVE Take on a story of survival in a strange new world, as the Digimon anime celebrates its 20th anniversary. It’s time for a whole new adventure with a new group of teenagers. Led by Takuma Momozuka, they get lost on a school camping trip, and find themselves transported to a universe of monsters and danger that's filled with challenging battles. This captivating tale of friendship and endurance features

from the Sixth Battle of the Isonzo to the Strafexpedition, fighting with 30-plus classic WWI weapons. Plus, this Deluxe Edition delivers bonus uniforms, facial items, and old school moustaches.

characters designed by Uichi Ukumo, and music from master composer Tomoki Miyoshi.

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SHOOTER

RPG

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29/7/22

KLONOA: PHANTASY REVERIE SERIES 25 years ago, we met dream traveller Klonoa on the PlayStation, and now he’s back in a double whammy revisiting of his two great side-scrolling 3D platforming adventures. The original outing, Klonoa: Door to Phantomile , was rebuilt for Wii a while back, and that forms the basis of

XENOBLADE CHRONICLES 3 Prepare for grand adventure as the open world series continues, with some hot new features added. We’ll journey to the world of Aionios, where war rages between the nations of Keves and Agnus. Our two featured protagonists are Noah, an off-seer from Keves, and Mio, an off-seer from Agnus, joining

this further remastered update. It stands alongside the return of PlayStation 2 adventure Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil , which sees our furry hero fresh from saving Phantomile and out to do the same for Lunatea.

forces in order to discover the truth behind their conflict. A big new feature is the ability to have up to seven active party members, while character classes can be changed as the adventure continues.

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PLATFORMER

ACTION RPG

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29/7/22

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