STACK #228 October 2023

GAMING PREVIEWS

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OCTOBER

ASSASSIN’S CREED MIRAGE With an eye to rekindling the magic of old school Assassin’s Creed, Mirage will take us to ninth-century Baghdad, at the peak of its Golden Age. It’s set to be more of a narrative-driven adventure, stripping out many of the RPG-styled elements that have been a part

HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED 2: TURBOCHARGED How are Mattel and Milestone planning to follow up the wild, orange track action of Hot Wheels Unleashed ? Well, they’re starting with a story mode, all-new mechanics, five fresh environments, plus new vehicle styles and game modes. It’s set to launch with over 130 vehicles, and as well as four-wheeled classics, we’ll also be able to race with motorbikes and ATVs for the first time.

of more recent outings. So, that means a focus on parkour, stealth, and assassinations via the return of Basim Ibn Ishaq.

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DETECTIVE PIKACHU RETURNS Get ready to don the classic deerstalker hat and grab that must-have magnifying glass, for the sleuthing – and coffee-worshipping – Pokémon mascot is doing his mystery-solving thing once again in the thriving metropolis where Pokémon and people live side-by

MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN 2 Insomniac’s super-anticipated PlayStation 5 exclusive is finally swinging our way, packed with more thwip infused swing, swing action. This time out we’ll have two Spidey stars of the show, in both Peter Parker and Miles Morales, with each of them set to be playable

side, Ryme City. Unravel a series of mysteries in this big new adventure, as our great detective is joined by partner in solving crime, Tim Goodman.

via a simple switching mechanism. The big bad of proceedings is Kraven the Hunter, who we’ll be tackling in an expanded New York setting.

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FORZA MOTORSPORT The next track-based iteration of the legendary Xbox series is going back to its roots by name, but it’ll look like nothing that has come before it. Harnessing all the technical wizardry of the latest hardware, such as 4K graphics at 60fps and on-the-fly ray tracing, this is set

SUPER MARIO BROS. WONDER Age doesn’t weary our favourite superstar tradie, as he’s set to star in this brand new 2D adventure. Fans of the original Super Mario Bros. are going to love this one, which will bring all sorts of new mechanisms and creatures to the table, including transforming environments, and even talking flowers that deliver

to be the shiniest Forza yet. Add truly dynamic weather and a cavalcade of cars and it’s fair to say that we’re very excited for this one!

encouragement as you progress. Plus, there’s a Super Mario elephant metamorphosis!

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SONIC SUPERSTARS It’s old school, legendary Sonic the Hedgehog, but with a thoroughly 21st century look and vibe – the best of both worlds! Yes, classic 2D Sonic gameplay meets modern 3D graphics, new Chaos Emerald powers, and up to four players going after nefarious old Dr Eggman all at once. Join Sonic, Tails,

JUST DANCE 2024 EDITION The dance sensation platform returns for another yearly instalment, bringing a new tracklisting that’s absolutely jam-packed with 40 fresh and classic bops. Name a huge dance act and they’ll likely be ready and waiting for you here, from Miley to

Whitney, and Bad Bunny to Blackpink. Visually, there’ll be a bunch of new universes in which to let loose your moves, and wild new characters to encounter.

Knuckles, and Amy Rose as they set out to save the animals of the game’s new Northstar Islands from the grasp of evil.

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