2015 has already begun in style with the likes of Evolve, Bloodborne and Battlefield Hardline already gracing our consoles. With the half way point of the year approaching there are still some massive title releases you should be watching for.
No Man’s Sky was designed by UK based company Hello Games.
No Man’s Sky – TBC 2015
Available on PC & PS4
No Man’s Sky turned heads at E3 2014, with a reveal that was not only breathtaking but proved that you don’t need to come from a big studio to be a big game. With its procedurally generated open universe and an emphasis on exploration, this epic will give players the ability to explore the entire solar system and the stars, making new discoveries and sharing experiences with the rest of the gaming community.
Project CARS is published by Slightly Mad Studios.
Project CARS – Due May 2015 (TBC for Wii U)
Available on PC, PS4, Xbox One & Wii U
Project CARS could be the driving simulator to beat and even become a flagship release for years to come. Crowd funded by Slightly Mad Studios and with millions of dollars of backing from its own fans, Project CARS promises to be a community driven game with epic tournaments and an exciting career mode. It stays true to the real life look, feel and physics of multiple motor sport disciplines but with unrivalled detail. There’s even go-karts too!
Batman: Arkham Knight was developed by Rocksteady games marking the final release in a trilogy.
Batman: Arkham Knight – Due June 2015
Available to pre-order on PC, PS4 & Xbox One
Batman: Arkham Knight is developer Rocksteady’s swan song in the trilogy of Arkham games. Set in a time where Batman has reached the peak of his abilities, he has his eyes on the villain Scarecrow who has left the city starved of its citizens thanks to a toxic plan. Arkham Knight promises the same gritty style and substance of previous releases, while adding the eagerly awaited Batmobile! Expect a little less subtlety in the explosive and eponymous Arkham Knight.
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Plain is rated PEGI 18+
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain – Due September 2015
Available to pre-order on PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360 & Xbox One
Over the years this franchise has grown as strong as the machines it takes its name from. This fifth helping continues Snake’s story with the protagonist finding himself up against Soviet forces in Afghanistan. The welcome addition of open world play is a huge bonus, with even more freedom to explore – or at least fight for!
The Witcher is created by Polish developers Projekt Red.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Due May 2015
Available to pre-order on PC, PS4 & Xbox One
For many people The Witcher series is the pinnacle of story driven role playing action games, and this final act in the series promises the same rich narrative based action. However with what seems to be a running theme this year, the hugely popular open world has been introduced. Featuring the new REDengine 3, a game engine specifically designed for non-linear role-playing games, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt should be a sword and sorcery game of incredibly vast and magical scale.
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Mortal Kombat X is rated PEGI 18+
Mortal Kombat X – Due April 2015
Available to pre-order on PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360 & Xbox One
Mortal Kombat 9 revolutionised the gory fighting series and thrust it back into the limelight, now Mortal Kombat X hopes to do the same on a new generation of consoles. With a roster of fighters both old and new there’s a choice of three distinct styles of combat for each character. So expect a more in depth fighting game that requires strategic thinking and not just button-bashing!
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These are just a few of the biggest games to keep us excited about this year but look out for other popular titles like; Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, Street Fighter 5, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege and Halo 5 to name just a few. With so many trilogies coming to an end and the introduction of a few next-gen first releases, 2015 is definitely the year to pick up the latest console.
Author – Hal, Plymouth store
