STACK #224 June 2023

GAMING PREVIEWS

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STREET FIGHTER 6 Can you believe that It's been seven years since Street Fighter V ? Anyway, that’s old news as we’re about to get into the latest and greatest as Street Fighter 6 hits our screens. Kicking the Roman numerals to the kerb isn’t all that’s new, with Capcom’s RE Engine at play behind the scenes, and three

ALIENS: DARK DESCENT A new Aliens game always brings high expectations, and this one's looking just as claustrophobic and creepy as you’d hope. It’s a single-player, real-time squad-based action experience that brings an original new story into the Aliens universe. Players will command a squad of hardened marines in combat “against the deadliest creature

distinct foundational fighting modes to take on. Plus, we’ll get 18 launch characters (some old, some new), in-game commentary, classic controls or either of two new schemes, and more.

mankind has ever faced,” – including Facehuggers and Alien Queens - in a bid to uncover the sinister secret that the planet Lethe holds.

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CRASH TEAM RUMBLE It's the triumphant return of gaming’s most famous bandicoot, as Crash comes out dashing, jumping, sliding, and bouncing into an all-new adventure. He and his mates – and enemies – have been thrust into a wicked 4 vs. 4 team-based competition. Pick your character – each with their own skills and abilities

DIABLO IV The world of Diablo goes new-gen with the arrival of this epic fourth outing, packing everything that a fan could want. Endless evil to slaughter? Check! Countless abilities to master? Yep! Nightmarish dungeons? Absolutely! Legendary loot? Well, of course! Playable solo or with friends, the

- and duke it out across a range of diverse and dangerous maps, with both teams racing to be the first to collect and bank enough Wumpa fruit to claim that ever-so-sweet victory.

campaign sees the return of daughter of Hatred Lilith in stunning dark settings with a captivating story, or you’ll be able explore an expansive end game and shared world, complete with PVP zones.

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F1 23 It’s the official game of the FIA Formula One World

FINAL FANTASY XVI The epic series continues with this PS5 exclusive plunging us into a dark fantasy world where the fate of the land is decided by the mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them. Our hero is Clive Rosfield, a warrior granted the title “First Shield of Rosaria” and sworn to protect his younger brother Joshua,

Championship, and as well as featuring all the critical stuff like the real cars, drivers, and circuits (including Vegas and Qatar) of the 2023 F1 season, F1 23 also includes the next chapter in the dramatic Braking Point story mode. As always, a new F1

game means improvements, with the promise of upgraded handling, better throttle control, and improved traction via new vehicle physics. Plus, there’s an additional strategy element via the arrival of red flags.

the dominant of the Phoenix. Prepare for titanic clashes, full on action, and deep narrative – and look out for the hot Deluxe Edition with a steelbook case and cloth map of Valisthea.

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PARK BEYOND Be excited, budding “parkitects”, for Park Beyond is about to open! Aiming to let us construct the theme park of our dreams without worrying about party-poopers such as gravity, it takes an interesting route towards getting players in, via a story mode. This serves as a fun way to learn the ropes, before letting loose in the

SONIC ORIGINS PLUS Get ready to tackle 16 classic Sonic escapades, all in one neat little package. All newly remastered, this collection – which includes 12 outings from SEGA’s classic handheld Game Gear – offers new playable characters, modes, challenges, behind the scenes content, and even more, all in a fabulous, ultra collectible physical release that

main coaster and ride creation tool. As well as construction, your park will be an ongoing concern, for which you can stick your fingers into all facets of operation.

all Sonic lovers will want to add to their collection. As well as the games, it also boasts a retro-inspired reversible coversheet, as well as a very fancy 20-page artbook.

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