Xmas Gaming Guide 2014
I was more than shocked, a few days ago, to realize it’s getting to that time of the year again. Shopping Malls has the music playing. All the shops have decorations going and all the wonderful specials. Yes people, Christmas is upon us once more.
So in the spirit of giving I decided to just give you peeps some insight into whats hot on the shelves for this year. Please note that this post is only to point out some of the best gift ideas. so have a look and go visit your local stockists.
Games
Call Of Duty Advanced Warfare
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Developed by Sledgehammer Games (co-developers of Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3), harnesses the first three-year, all next-gen development cycle in franchise history. Call of Duty®: Advanced Warfare envisions the powerful battlegrounds of the future, where both technology and tactic have evolved to usher in a new era of combat for the franchise. Delivering a stunning performance, Academy Award® winning actor Kevin Spacey stars as Jonathan Irons – one of the most powerful men in the world – shaping this chilling vision of the future of war.Power Changes Everything. |
Assassin’s Creed Unity
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Set in a once-magnificent Paris, Assassins Creed Unity plunges into the terror of the 1789 French Revolution and features the most dense and immersive Assassins Creed city ever created. Through the streets of Paris, the starving inhabitants are set to take up arms for freedom and equality. In this time of chaos and brutality, a young man named Arno, wounded by the loss of those he loved, sets on a deadly path of redemption. Arnos pursuit throws him into the middle of a ruthless struggle for the fate of a nation, and transforms him into a true Master Assassin. |
Assassin’s Creed Rogue
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18th century, North America. Amidst the chaos and violence of the French and Indian War, Shay Patrick Cormac, a fearless young member of the Brotherhood of Assassins, undergoes a dark transformation that will forever shape the future of the American colonies. After a dangerous mission gone tragically wrong, Shay turns his back on the Assassins who, in response, attempt to end his life. Cast aside by those he once called brothers, Shay sets out on a mission to wipe out all who turned against him and ultimately become the most feared Assassin hunter in history.Introducing Assassin’s Creed® Rogue, the darkest chapter in the Assassin’s Creed franchise yet. As Shay, you will experience the slow transformation from Assassin to Assassin Hunter. Follow your own creed and set off on an extraordinary journey through New York City, the wild river valley, and far away to the icy cold waters of the North Atlantic in pursuit of your ultimate goal – bringing down the Assassins for good. For the first time ever, experience the Assassin’s Creed universe from the perspective of a Templar. Play as Shay, who, in addition to the deadly skills of a Master Assassin, also possesses never before seen skills and weapons: |
WWE 2K15
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The next generation of WWE video games has arrived!WWE 2K15 will usher in a new era of WWE video games and deliver the gaming experience that fans have sought for generations!Through a new co-development partnership between Visual Concepts and Yuke’s, with focus on core gameplay, visual and audio improvements, and brand new game modes, WWE 2K15 will deliver the most authentic, comprehensive and action-packed WWE video game experience to date. |
Grand Theft Auto V (PS4 and XboxONE)
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Los Santos: a sprawling sun-soaked metropolis full of self-help gurus, starlets and fading celebrities, once the envy of the Western world, now struggling to stay afloat in an era of economic uncertainty and cheap reality TV. Amidst the turmoil, three very different criminals plot their own chances of survival and success: Franklin, a street hustler looking for real opportunities and serious money; Michael, a professional ex-con whose retirement is a lot less rosy than he hoped it would be; and Trevor, a violent maniac driven by the chance of a cheap high and the next big score. Running out of options, the crew risks everything in a series of daring and dangerous heists that could set them up for life. The biggest, most dynamic and most diverse open world ever created, Grand Theft Auto V blends storytelling and gameplay in new ways as players repeatedly jump in and out of the lives of the game’s three lead characters, playing all sides of the game’s interwoven story. All the classic hallmarks of the groundbreaking series return, including incredible attention to detail and Grand Theft Auto’s darkly humorous take on modern culture, alongside a brand new and ambitious approach to open world multiplayer. |
Middle Earth Shadow of Mordor
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You are Talion, a Ranger of the Black Gate, keeping watch over Mordor which has remained undisturbed for ages. In the blink of an eye, everything is taken from you – your friends, your family, and even your own life. Resurrected by a vengeful spirit, you must now embark on a relentless vendetta against those who have wronged you. Fight through Mordor and uncover the truth of the spirit that compels you, discover the origins of the Rings of Power, build your legend and ultimately confront the evil of Sauron in this new chronicle in Middle-earth. |
Rugby 15
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Bigben Interactive and HB Studios have been hard at work creating the best rugby simulation ever made. With a fresh take on traditional gameplay, new and improved AI, and the official licences of major domestic competitions all at the heart of the experience, there will be plenty of great content waiting to be experienced in RUGBY 15.RUGBY 15 will include the official teams, players, kits, specific rules and scoring system of the Aviva Premiership. |
Minecraft (PS4 and XboxONE)
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What does the world of Minecraft look like?It looks however you want it to and that’s what this wonderfully creative game is all about. Every inch of the blocky terrain can be destroyed and rebuilt in your own vision, using materials and tools that you have to collect and create yourself. Whether you want to build yourself a humble farm, an elaborate palace or a unique playground for you and your friends, the tools you need are at your fingertips.As a creator, you have all sorts of materials to work with. Chop down trees to make wooden items, mine rocks to build stone structures, or farm plants and animals to trade with villagers for other useful items. Rivers and lakes flow through the world that you can re-route and use however you please, and you’re free to build as high as you like, or tunnel deep underground.The world around you is randomly generated and stretches out for miles to each side, so you’re free to pick the perfect spot to set up camp. Whether you feel more at home on a snowy hillside, in a dense forest or on a sun drenched desert plain, you can start levelling the land and putting down roots. |
FARCRY 4
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Step into a vast, unknowable land once again in this fourth game in the Far Cry franchise. Players find themselves in Kyrat, a wild region of the Himalayas struggling under the regime of a despotic self-appointed king. Using a vast array of weapons, vehicles and animals, players will write their own story across an exotic open-world landscape. Built from the legendary DNA of its award-winning predecessor, Far Cry 4 delivers the most expansive and immersive Far Cry experience ever in an entirely new and massive open world with a new weapons, vehicles, wildlife and more.In Far Cry 4, youll conquer fortress outposts from the back of a six-ton elephant and take to the skies as you rain down explosives from the seat of your gyrocopter. The vertical landscape of the Himalayas isnt just a pretty backdrop, but a playground that encourages the player to fight, hunt and explore, grappling up cliffs or launching into the air, plummeting to the valley below in a controlled free fall with your wing suit. Youll carry with you a truly unique arsenal of weaponry that lets you play your way, whether its sniping, sneaking or all-out assault. When all else fails, animals can be your biggest allies or your greatest danger, as Kyrats wilderness delivers on the promise of a true open world anecdote factory. |
Dragon Age: Inquisition
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The epic role-playing series from BioWare takes a thrilling leap forward with the power of Frostbite 3. Beautiful vistas and incredible new possibilities await you. Ready yourself for Dragon Age: Inquisition.A cataclysmic event plunges the land of Thedas into turmoil. Dragons darken the sky, casting a shadow over lands on the brink of chaos. Mages break into all-out war against the oppressive templars. Nations rise against one another. It falls to you and your allies to restore order as you lead the Inquisition and hunt down the agents of chaos.BioWare’s latest action-adventure delivers an unparalleled story set in a vast, changeable landscape. Explore hidden caves, defeat truly monumental creatures, and shape the world around you based on your unique play style.Explore, lead, and battle: Tough choices define your experience, and even one decision can change the course of what’s to come. |
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