STACK #166 Aug 2018

GAMES FEATURE

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When we think back to the days when STACK first started covering gaming 12 years ago, every launch period between September and Christmas was packed withAAA punches.While over the last few years there have undoubtedly been some major titles dropping in that window too, it’s been some time since we’ve witnessed a slate anything like this. But where do you start? What do spend your hard-earned on? So m any choices! Don't fret - STACK is here to help.We've put together a list of the big hitters heading your way over the next three months in one handy three- page guide. So, withoutfurther a do … (All dates and releases are subject to change)

Spyro: Reignited Trilogy

– who also just so happens to be the NBA Rookie of the Year. Those are the only two reasons you need to grab a copy of this when it hits in September. Release date: September 11 Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Everything old is new again these days, as is the way with classic Spyro. The purple dragon is back, with three of his games now remastered for your enjoyment on

the PlayStation 4and Xbox One. releaSe date: September 21 fif a 19

The last entry in the Lara Croft reboot trilogy has been developed by Eidos Montreal with

Playing this at E3, we can’t ever remember FI FA looking this good three months out from launch. The Real Motion System introduced last year has been rolled out right across the game and a new shooting mechanic that relies on a visual cue looks set to add some spice in front of the net. releaSe da te: September 28

Spider-Man A good Spider-Man game has been absent for far too long now, but from what we’ve seen so far, Insomniac – taking a lead from the great work that Rocksteady Games did with its Batman series - is set to end that run with a compelling superhero adventure befitting one of the greatest characters in the Marvel canon. Release date: September 7 NBA 2K19

Crystal Dynamics working in a supporting role. Set to be much darker than the previous titles, the presentation at E3 highlighted the incredible visual detail that Eidos has put into the title. Release date: September 14

This year’s release of NBA 2K has Australia’s very own Ben Simmons on the cover

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