STACK #223 May 2023

GAMING PREVIEWS

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REDFALL Get ready to vamp things up with the latest feast from Arkane, who previously gave us Prey , the Dishonored games, and Deathloop . Welcome to Redfall, Massachusetts, which is under siege by a legion of vampires who’ve blocked out the sun and cut the citizens off from the outside world.

AFL 23 The first footy game to grace the latest generation of consoles, we’re promised “the most authentic video game football experience to date”, and it’s set to be stacked with options. Both AFL and AFLW feature, including the entire player rosters from across all 18 teams. Up to four players will

This shooter blast is set to offer up a seamless blend of single and multiplayer options, with the player able to face the darkness alone if brave enough, or in a squad of up to four players in co-op.

be able to get into the action locally or online, too. If you’re more of a behind the scenes person, then the Management Career mode might be your thing, overseeing drafting, player development, and more.

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AFTERIMAGE Be stunned by the gorgeous hand-drawn visuals and captivated by the fast-paced combat and non-linear levels of this all-new adventure treat. Set in the ruins of a fantasy world, an amnesiac girl awakens years after a cataclysm called “The Razing”. To recover her lost memories, she

LEGO 2K DRIVE The latest LEGO game is set to have us racing all over the open world of Bricklandia in a massive driving adventure. A wealth of freedom is promised - race anywhere, play with anyone, build dream rides, and defeat a cast of wild racing rivals for the coveted Sky Trophy. Your transforming

embarks upon a journey to rescue her mentor, setting in motion a series of events that will determine the fate of the new world. This Deluxe Edition Includes a digital artbook, digital soundtrack, and more.

vehicle allows access to everything from racetracks to offroad terrain and open waters and, if that’s not cool enough, the game comes with a real-world LEGO set of your three-in-one racer!

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THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: TEARS OF THE KINGDOM Possibly the most anticipated game in the history of Nintendo’s Switch console, this epic sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is expanding Link’s adventuring to include the skies above the vast lands of Hyrule. Utilise Link’s fresh abilities and shiny new weapons, encounter mysterious vehicles and more

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: GOLLUM It's time to get precious and dive into the incredible world of Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings in this new adventure. Driven by the desire to again hold what he lost, we get to explore the story of Gollum in more detail than ever before, ranging from his time as a slave below the Dark Tower

to his stay with the Elves of Mirkwood. Use stealth, agility and cunning to survive, with decisions that you make having a direct influence on Gollum’s struggle between his two distinct personalities.

as you explore like never before, choosing your own path through the sprawling land as you aim to fight back against malevolent forces that threaten the kingdom.

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TRINITY TRIGGER Classic action RPGs of the 1990s meet modern sensibilities in this shiny new adventure with a who’s-who of JRPG legends behind the scenes. Step into the boots of Cyan, Warrior of Chaos, with the goal of defying fate and saving Trinitia. Strange creatures called Triggers, which can

HOGWARTS LEGACY It’s time for all of you PS4 and Xbox One players to enter the incredible 1800s-set open wizarding world where the likes of Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, and the Forbidden Forest are yours to explore. As a student who holds the key to an ancient secret that threatens to tear the wizarding world apart, encounter

transform into eight types of weapons, help, while players can switch freely between three party members to harness the best powers for each situation. Plus, there’s up to three-player local co-op.

fantastic beasts, customise your character, craft potions, master the art of spell casting, upgrade your talents, and become the wizard that you want to be.

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