STACK #166 Aug 2018

GAMES FEATURE

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its popular FPS franchise forward 20 years in time to World War Two; a setting that is once again very much in vogue. Alongside the highly fictionalised single-player, multiplayer experts DICE are bringing several new modes to the party. Release date: October 19

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Forza Horizon 4 If fangin’ it around Australia in Forza Horizon 3 gave your life new meaning, then prepare to experience that all over again in Forza Horizon 4 through Britain (expect lots of rain). The Horizon Festival is now yearly – which means seasons, baby. The Forza franchise has set the bar for racing titles now and number 4 in the series looks to continue that benchmark of quality. Release date: October 2 Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey We spent an hour with Odyssey at E3 in June and came away comprehensively impressed. The palate of colour used to depict the islands, people and architecture of ancient Greece is astounding, and with improved combat and a deep RPG element, this is definitely one worth earmarking. Release date: October 5

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 The most commercially successful series in the Call of Duty franchise returns. However, number four is eschewing the single-player mode in favour of an ambitious multiplayer offering and a Battle Royale mode called Blackout - further details on this to follow. And on top of that, Black Ops 4 will also feature three zombie maps. Release date: October 12 LEGO: DC Super Villains Sure, it’s great to be a hero, but LEGO DC Super Villains lets you play as a bunch of great DC baddies – and feel good doing it. Expect a bunch of trademark LEGO humour, too. Release date: October 17

Soul Calibur VI This is the first Soul Calibur game in six years and is drawing characters, locations and even classic movesets from earlier games in the

franchise. Utilising Unreal Engine 4, the short time we had with it at E3 revealed a game that played smoothly, and looked exquisite. Plus you can play as Geralt of Rivia… nuff said. Release date: October 19 Red Dead Redemption 2 If you’re not excited about this prequel to Red Dead Redemption you either hate video games or you don’t have a pulse. Multiplayer details are

Super Mario Party Ain’t no Party like a Mario Party , and Super Mario Party is no exception to the rule. Take on some of the series’ most beloved mini-games on the Switch. Release date: October 5

Battlefield V Building on the critical and commercial success of Battlefield 1 , EA have moved

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