Whey, it's almost E3, which means that things should be quiet around here, right? Are you crazy? It's busier than ever! We spent this week reviewing dozens of games, providing updates on a slew of upcoming ones, and generally getting you in the mood for the big show. Hyped yet?
Reviews
Overwatch - 9/10
Blizzard has never been a genre trailblazer when it comes to the games that it develops, but when it does arrive fashionably late on the scene, you can be fairly certain that it's going to deliver something special. With Overwatch, the studio has delivered once again, splicing the heroes of a MOBA straight into a team-based shooter, and while the asking price may feel a little steep at first, it's the selection of characters – that are easy to learn, but difficult to master – as well as its positive recognition system that'll undoubtedly win you over.
Dangerous Golf - 7/10
It's a real shame that the performance here is subpar, because Dangerous Golf is fantastic fun, whether alone or with friends in the co-op and competitive modes. It has surprising depth and plenty of content; the solo and co-op tours combined provide a total of 197 levels to smash through. The satisfying gameplay is its greatest strength, however, with the short stages making it an ideal game to play when you've got a spare half-hour. Some may struggle with the controls, and its appeal may not last for too long – but it's definitely no bogey.
Other Reviews
- Perfect Universe - 7/10
- One Piece: Burning Blood - 7/10
- TMNT: Mutants in Manhattan - 6/10
- Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir - 8/10
- There Came an Echo - 5/10
- Dead Island: Definitive Collection - 6/10
- Hitman: Episode 3 - Marrakesh - 7/10
- Guilty Gear Xrd -Revelator- - 9/10
- Neon Chrome - 5/10
Features
Feature: The 10 Best PS4 Games of 2016 So Far
June has already arrived, which means that we're roughly halfway into 2016 already. But what a six months it's been for the PlayStation 4, with Sony's new-gen format really starting to find its feet and amass a compelling selection of games. With the excitement of E3 2016 around the corner, we thought that it would be fun to put together a list of our ten favourite PS4 titles of the year so far. It was tough whittling things down, but this a pretty compelling selection, as we're sure that you'll agree.
Guide: The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine Mutation Character Builds
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Blood and Wine allows you to transform Geralt into an almost unstoppable force with the right combinations of mutations and skills. Only available via the huge expansion, mutations are acquired through a quest that you can take on relatively early during your time in Toussaint. Once you've gained access, you'll soon come to find that, although specific in their use, mutations can greatly enhance the effectiveness of the grizzled Witcher.
Other Features
- Talking Point: Should Sony Leverage PS4's Japanese Game Lineup at E3 2016?
- Talking Point: Was Sony's E3 2015 Presser Really the Greatest Ever?
- Video: Has Manhunt Come Dressed to Kill on PS4?
- Talking Point: Will Sony Announce PS4K at E3 2016?
- Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 120
- Hands On: Fallout 4: Far Harbor Removes Fog to Boost PS4 Framerate
- Game of the Month: Top 4 PlayStation Games of May 2016
News
Your June PlayStation Plus Games Have Been Revealed
We hope that you're in the mood for shootin' some hoops, because NBA 2K16 is dribbling into June's PlayStation Plus selection. And, as previously rumoured, indie darling Gone Home will be joining the basketball sim on PlayStation 4. Not a bad combination, we suppose?
No Man's Sky UK Release Date Pushed Forward
No Man's Sky was recently delayed until August on PlayStation 4, with North America getting the game on the 9th, Europe receiving it on the 10th, and the poor old UK having to wait until the 12th to sample the space sim. Naturally, the two day difference between the EU and UK release dates had a bunch of us Brits asking questions, with many demanding an explanation.
Other Noteworthy News
- Here Comes a New Challenger! Ibuki Blows Up Street Fighter V
- PS Vita Passes 5 Million Units Milestone in Japan
- Swiss Retailer Lists Crash Bandicoot for PS4
- Japan Votes for PlayStation's Most Memorable Games
- Is Rockstar's Agent Preparing to Infiltrate PS4?
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>Blizzard has never been a genre trailblazer when it comes to the games that it develops
Seems kind of odd to point that out. I mean, who exactly is? Wolfenstein wasn't the first FPS, but even if it was, every FPS released after Wolfenstein isn't a trailblazer. Anyone that made any game from about the early 90s onwards wasn't a trailblazer in the genre, with very few exceptions.
That said, WoW made MMOs really big even if they did get inspired by EQ. I can't think of any Diablo-like games before Diablo. Warcraft might not have been the first RTS but how many people can name any RTS from before it apart form Dune II? And even that isn't really comparable to modern RTS. I think this and HotS are the only Blizzard games that took ages to come out after the initial explosion of the genre, and ironically with HotS, the first game in the MOBA genre was a mod for a Blizzard game.
This comment offends me, I'm going to sue you guys.
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