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SEPTEMBER

STARFIELD As the great Douglas Adams once observed, space is big, and Bethesda’s spacey new IP Starfield - their first newly created world in 25 years - promises a whole lot of the stuff. Set in the year 2330 and billed as a next generation role-playing game that’s set amongst the stars, players will be able to create their own bespoke character before roaming freely through the game’s universe, on a journey ”to answer humanity’s greatest mystery”.

MORTAL KOMBAT 1 The arcade fighting behemoth returns, promising us all of the signature brutality, battles, and fan-favourite characters that we’ve fought with over the years like we’ve never seen them before – new histories, with new interactions! We’ll also be introduced to Kameo Fighter assistants, part of a

reborn universe that’s been crafted by the Keeper of Time and protector of Earthrealm, Fire God Liu Kang, all in a brand-new story with an upgraded fighting system – and all-new fatalities.

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19/9/23

THE CREW MOTORFEST Motorfest? Yes, Motorfest! It’s a car culture-packed festival that promises to let players ”fulfil their ultimate action driving bucket list”. This will be achieved via various races, themed events, and other challenges, available to hit solo or with your crew. The setting for this automotive mayhem

PAYDAY 3 It’s been a while between heists for the Payday crew – a whole ten years – but now they’re back and out of retirement, in all of their wild, co-op shooter glory! Not that they’re necessarily that jazzed about giving up the good life, as they’re faced with a new threat – one that was born

is the picturesque Hawaiian island of O’ahu, where players will race from the city streets of Honolulu, through volcanic slopes, lush rainforest, twisting mountain roads, and gorgeous sunny beaches.

from their previous exploits. So, it’s a move to New York City, and a whole new world of loot and weapons to plunder. Do you possess the smarts, grit, and artistry to pull off the perfect heist?

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14/9/23

21/9/23

LIES OF P The story of the puppet Pinocchio has a rich history, dating back to the 1883 Italian children’s novel The Adventures of Pinocchio . We’ve seen many variations on the tale, and this latest one takes us to the plagued city of Krat. Here, the puppet boy takes on a dark, Soulslike adventure in which he

EA SPORTS FC 24 EA return to the soccer pitch in this latest iteration of their take on the beautiful game. It’s a whole new era, boasting more than 19,000 fully licensed players, over 700 teams, and 30-plus leagues for an incredibly authentic experience. Realism is the goal, with proprietary tech like HyperMotionV

is caught in a web of lies that must be unravelled while facing untold horrors, armed with dynamic weapon combinations to create a combat style that suits you. Lie? Tell the truth? It’s your choice!

and PlayStyles capturing the game as it’s really played, using real-world data for lifelike representation. Create your Ultimate Team - with male and female players - participate or be a manager, and more.

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19/9/23

29/9/23

Are you up to answering all eight of this month’s game related posers? 1. What was the first game released by No Man’s Sky studio Hello Games? 2. On which continent was the original The Crew set?

3. What was the name of EA’s 2011 game that was inspired by the writing of Lewis Carroll? 4. How many playable characters appeared in the 1992 arcade release of Mortal Kombat ? 5. What are the names of the four main protagonists from Payday: The Heist ? 6. On which format did the original FIFA International Soccer first release in 1993?

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7. What was the name of Nintendo’s 1995 portable VR console? 8. What’s the name of Samba de Amigo star Amigo’s sister?

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