STACK #251 September 2025

WHAT’S OUT THIS MONTH? continued

GAMING PREVIEWS

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Coming in OCTOBER

TOWA AND THE GUARDIANS OF THE SACRED TREE RELEASE DATE: Sep 19 GENRE: Action Adventure FORMAT: MULTIPLAYER: Yes

HOTEL BARCELONA RELEASE DATE: Sep 26 GENRE: Action FORMAT: MULTIPLAYER: Yes Two of the wildest minds in Japanese video gaming – Suda51

and SWERY - have put their heads together to bring us this blood-soaked action slasher wild ride. You’re a rookie US Marshal, destined to enter a mysterious border hotel that houses a terrifying secret – it’s a trap for America’s most dangerous serial killers! You must summon your inner killer to turn the tide of battle – and become a legend.

Explore far-off lands threatened by Magatsu’s evil influence on a quest for peace in this fresh new roguelite action adventure, complete with rousing soundtrack from renowned video game composer Hitoshi Sakimoto. Courage is the only way forward, as breathtaking untamed landscapes unfold before you, urging you on to fight in order to save the Shinju Village over several different timelines.

AGATHA CHRISTIE: DEATH ON THE NILE RELEASE DATE: Sep 25 GENRE: Adventure FORMAT: MULTIPLAYER: No The latest classic from revered

NBA BOUNCE RELEASE DATE: Sep 26 GENRE: Sports FORMAT: MULTIPLAYER: Yes If you have young basketball fans in your orbit – or if you just enjoy

a bit of light-hearted NBA fun - then this one’s for you. Choose from 30 official NBA team mascots and hit the court, dribbling, passing, blocking, and slam dunking your way to victory across the USA. All with simple, easy to grasp controls that will have the whole family aiming to nab that winning basket and grab the glory!

mystery author Agatha Christie to get the adventure game treatment sees a peaceful Nile cruise disrupted by a heinous crime. Given a 1970s twist, play as both Hercule Poirot and Jane Royce, through storylines that converge in an epic finale – and even if you’ve read the book, you’ll be in for fresh surprises! This limited edition includes a 48.-page artbook, soundtrack download, and more.

GHOST OF YŌTEI OCT 2 (PS5)

SILENT HILL f RELEASE DATE: Sep 25 GENRE: Horror FORMAT: MULTIPLAYER: No Get your nerves in check, for the first wholly new Silent Hill SILENT HILL

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: THE IVALICE CHRONICLES RELEASE DATE: Sep 30 GENRE: RPG FORMAT: MULTIPLAYER: No

psychological horror outbreak in 13 years is coming to creep us out anew. Set in 1960s Japan, the secluded fictional town of Ebisugaoka is consumed by a sudden fog. As it thickens so does the plot, as schoolgirl Shimizu Hinako must navigate the town, solving complex puzzles and confronting terrifying – and grotesque - monsters.

Back in 1997, Square unleashed a tactical twist on the Final Fantasy series, and now, almost 30 years later, it gets a thoroughly modern makeover. Thrill to fully voiced dialogue, stunningly enhanced graphics, and many gaming improvements as you lead your party in exciting encounters that rely on strategy and forward planning for you to succeed and thrive. Plus, you can play enhanced, or revisit the classic.

BATTLEFIELD 6 OCT 10 (PS5, XSX)

EA SPORTS FC 26 RELEASE DATE: Sep 26 GENRE: Sports FORMAT: MULTIPLAYER: Yes Whether you call it football or soccer, the undisputed king returns

NICKTOONS & THE DICE OF DESTINY RELEASE DATE: Sep 30 GENRE: Action RPG FORMAT: MULTIPLAYER: Yes Characters that everybody loves

for its annual outing, bringing with it a smorgasbord of new and improved features. The EA Sports folk have listened to feedback from the FC community, implementing changes aimed at making the game smoother, faster, and even more realistic. With Ultimate Team, Manager Career, and much more, FC 26 is set to score big.

from the world of Nickelodeon come together in an epic action RPG quest! Solo or with up to three pals, join the likes of SpongeBob, The Last Airbender ’s Katara, TMNT’s Leonardo, and Rugrats ’ Susie Carmichael as they get their adventure on in various fantasy inspired, cartoonish worlds that throw up puzzles, secrets, side quests, insane boss battles, and lots more.

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GAME EXAM

POKÉMON LEGENDS: Z-A OCT 16 (S2, SWITCH)

Answers: 1. Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing 2. Puck Man 3. Jack Black 4. The Hunt for Red October 5. Harry Mason 6. No More Heroes 7. PlayStation 8. SpongeBob SquarePants: Legend of the Lost Spatula

78 SEPTEMBER 2025

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