Category: Games

Games

NBA 2K14

Title: NBA 2K14
Publisher: 2K
Platform: PS4
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 11/13/2013
Overview: With music curated by NBA legend and cover athlete LeBron James, revamped controls, and realer-than-real presentation, NBA 2K14 has earned every one of the critical accolades it’s received. New additions to the series include Path to Greatness Mode that follows James to global b-ball domination, Euroleague play, and significant upgrades to player controls. NBA 2K14 expands last year’s popular Signature Skills, which let you assign moves like “pick-and-roll maestro,” “flashy passer,” and “one-man fast break” to players in order to create unique athletes with one-of-a-kind styles. The next-gen versions of NBA 2K14 feature improved visuals and gameplay, including AI that is better about spacing and with greater awareness on both offense and defense. Next-gen NBA 2K14 features more realistic, tangible ball-feel, a more lifelike blocking system, and other tweaks and improvements.

Need for Speed Rivals

Title: Need for Speed Rivals
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: PS4
Genre: Racing
Release Date: 11/14/2013
Overview: Need for Speed: Rivals takes the open-world racing game genre to new levels. While the huge, open map, exotic cars, and high-speed police chases the series is known for are back, Rivals adds a new social system called AllDrive, which allows players to transition from playing alone, to playing with friends. Described as “destroying the line between single-player and multiplayer,” AllDrive allows for both co-op and competitive multiplayer. The game also features a dynamic weather system designed to make the world feel alive in a bigger sense than any previous Need for Speed game. The next-gen versions of Need for Speed: Rivals offer more than just improved visuals. PS4 gamers will enjoy new weather effects, an increase in online player counts, and different ways of interacting with the game through the unique control elements of the PS4.

Angry Birds: Star Wars

Title: Angry Birds: Star Wars
Publisher: Activision
Platform: PS4
Genre: Arcade/Puzzle
Release Date: 11/18/2013
Overview: A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, Red Skywalker finds himself surrounded by some Bad Piggies. Yes, the Angry Birds Empire strikes back. So grab your lightsaber and leap into the next generation as the popular mobile game lands on your PS4. Go hyperdrive into outer space and join the Rebel Bird Alliance as you use the Force to fight against the Empire and their plans for the dreaded Pig Star. Travel to Tatooine, Hoth, Cloud City, and other far-flung regions of the galaxy to blast Pigtroopers and go mano a mano with the one and only, Lard Vader! Be careful though, or you just might join the Pork Side.

NBA Live 14

Title: NBA Live 14
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: PS4
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 11/18/2013
Overview: Tuck in your jersey, tie up the laces, and straighten the nets because tip-off is about to begin. NBA Live 14 from EA Sports returns after a long hiatus with Cleveland Cavs all-star Kyrie Irving as the new cover athlete. Added to its gameplay arsenal is the all-new BounceTek physics-based dribble system, which will allow you to break ankles with fancy hesitations and crossovers. CourtQ and Synergy sports data bring the game into the modern era with advanced metrics, catering to your inner stats geek. Chart the trajectory of your career with Rising Star Mode, where you can write your own NBA ticket by shining at the Draft. At the end of the day however, what matters is how you perform on the hardwood, and with new next-gen graphics to show off, NBA Live 14 is sure to be a slam dunk!

Pinball Arcade

Title: Pinball Arcade
Publisher: Alliance
Platform: PS4
Genre: Arcade/Puzzle
Release Date: 12/17/2013
Overview: Remember the good old days when you stepped into a musty arcade, quarters in your pocket, ready to take on the latest pinball machine? Now’s your chance to go old school and relive those glory days with Pinball Arcade for the PS4. Experience classic pinball machines from the likes of Williams, Bally, Stern, and Gottlieb. Among the tables featured are Twilight Zone, Big Shot, Ripley’s Believe It or Not, and Tales of the Arabian Nights. Trekkies can get in on the action as well, with the inclusion of a Star Trek: The Next Generation table. So lean in, get those flippers ready, and tilt your way to retro pinball fun!

NBA Live 14

Title: NBA Live 14
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: Xbox One
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 11/18/2013
Overview: Tuck in your jersey, tie up the laces, and straighten the nets because tip-off is about to begin. NBA Live 14 from EA Sports returns after a long hiatus with Cleveland Cavs all-star Kyrie Irving as the new cover athlete. Added to its gameplay arsenal is the all-new BounceTek physics-based dribble system, which will allow you to break ankles with fancy hesitations and crossovers. CourtQ and Synergy sports data bring the game into the modern era with advanced metrics, catering to your inner stats geek. Chart the trajectory of your career with Rising Star Mode, where you can write your own NBA ticket by shining at the Draft. At the end of the day however, what matters is how you perform on the hardwood, and with new next-gen graphics to show off, NBA Live 14 is sure to be a slam dunk!

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag

Title: Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platform: Xbox One
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 11/18/2013
Overview: The latest Assassin’s Creed takes players deep into the world of pirates, privateers, and the salty dogs and scallywags of the open sea. Set in the exotic Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag boasts three major cities and over 50 smaller locations within a huge open world ripe for plunder and exploration. You’ll battle fellow brigands in ship-to-ship combat, go deep into underwater investigations, and enjoy the stealthy gameplay and exotic weaponry that fans of the series crave. You’ll play as Edward Kenway, genetic relation of past AC protagonists Connor and Haytham Kenway, and delve deep into the history-wide conspiracy that defines the Assassin’s Creed experience. 

Madden NFL 25

Title: Madden NFL 25
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: Xbox One
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 11/18/2013
Overview: From its robust single-player mode to Madden’s famous online play, Madden NFL 25 is the ultimate football video game. The Xbox One edition of Madden NFL 25 takes advantage of the system’s increased power with expanded Player Sense. The new CoachGlass feature allows players to see their opponents’ offensive tendencies and major weapons, and suggests defensive plays designed to counter challengers’ biggest strengths. All-new True Step player motion calculates every step, delivering more authentic player control, and Madden NFL 25’s improved physics provide a more polished pigskin experience. Run Free Mode unlocks the potential of your ball carriers with 30 new moves and devastating combos, and Connected Franchise makes it easy to build your historic legacy as a player, coach, or owner.

Battlefield 4

Title: Battlefield 4
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: Xbox One
Genre: Shooter
Release Date: 11/18/2013
Overview: Whether it’s by land, by air, or by sea, Battlefield 4 is ready for next-gen destruction. Fight through Shanghai and experience the new Levolution feature which dynamically alters landscapes and environments to suit your needs. Blow up an entire skyscraper, flood city streets, or crash a ship into an island to ensure no two matches are the same. Immerse yourself in the power of the new Frostbite 3 engine and obliterate your senses at 60 frames-per-second. Multiplayer adds a whole new level of chaos as you experience all-out war with up to 64 players online. Furthermore, the world expands with new water-based vehicle combat that has you protecting the coastline. Lead your squad to victory in Commander Mode as you strategize the best methods to destroy your enemies!

Fighter Within

Title: Fighter Within
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platform: Xbox One
Genre: Fighting
Release Date: 11/18/2013
Overview: Second rule of Fight Club. You do not talk about Fight Club. But we will! Get up close and personal with fist-pounding action, but without experiencing any real pain. Fighter Within is a motion-controlled brawler that uses the Kinect like never before. With 1:1 precision movement tracking, the game replicates all your moves in real time. The Kinect sensor tracks your punches and kicks, delivering them on-screen as you duke it out against your opponents. It even tracks your fingers and eyes, creating an immersive, animated environment to execute counters, special moves, and powerful combos. Local multiplayer lets you duck, dodge, and punish your friends in the same living room for bragging rights.

Zumba Fitness World Party

Title: Zumba Fitness World Party
Publisher: Majesco
Platform: Xbox One
Genre: Music/Dance
Release Date: 11/18/2013
Overview: Zumba Fitness World Party never sacrifices the fun for the fitness. It features hip-shakin’ dance styles from around the world including Salsa, Hip-Hop, Tahitian, and Irish Step, plus new additions like Plena, Blues, Capoeira and Girly Funk. The New World Tour Mode unlocks songs from seven global destinations, exposing you to authentic customs, local rhythms, and native dance styles. With motivational rewards like videos and postcards, a progress tracker for your calories and weight, and fully customizable goals and workouts, Zumba Fitness World Party is so much fun – you may get fit without even realizing it! The Xbox One version supports a two-player co-op mode.

FIFA 14

Title: FIFA 14
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: Xbox One
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 11/18/2013
Overview: Step onto the field and immerse yourself in the excitement of next-gen action with FIFA 14 for the Xbox One. EA Sports’ new Ignite Engine places you right in the heart of real-world stadiums, with dynamic 3D crowds that organically react to live game situations. With Pro Instincts, players on the field change their actions according to the environment, using improved artificial intelligence to anticipate and counter your every move. The new Elite Technique feature improves on gameplay mechanics with more player movement and skills. Trap the ball using all parts of your body and attack the net with natural off-balance shots. Or plant, pivot, and shoot your way to glory by channeling your inner Messi to take on all challengers.

Just Dance 2014

Title: Just Dance 2014
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platform: Xbox One
Genre: Music/Dance
Release Date: 11/18/2013
Overview: Just Dance 2014 is a video game dance party that will keep your house shakin’ until the break of dawn! The Xbox One version features Party Master Mode, where one player uses SmartGlass to change the game’s rules, song, and moves. Also new: World Dance Floor, where you can dance with anyone in the world in Just Dance’s first online multiplayer mode. Just Dance 2014 features over 40 slamming dance tracks ranging from current hits like Lady Gaga’s “Applause” and Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines,” to classic dance floor standards. Up to six people can dance at once, or you can serve your pals in head-to-head Battle Mode. Karaoke mode returns, and Just Dance 2014’s new On-Stage Mode allows one player to step into the spotlight as the main dancer while two other players dance backup routines.

NBA 2K14

Title: NBA 2K14
Publisher: 2K
Platform: Xbox One
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 11/19/2013
Overview: With music curated by NBA legend and cover athlete LeBron James, revamped controls, and realer-than-real presentation, NBA 2K14 has earned every one of the critical accolades it’s received. New additions to the series include Path to Greatness Mode that follows James to global b-ball domination, Euroleague play, and significant upgrades to player controls. NBA 2K14 expands last year’s popular Signature Skills, which let you assign moves like “pick-and-roll maestro,” “flashy passer,” and “one-man fast break” to players in order to create unique athletes with one-of-a-kind styles. The next-gen versions of NBA 2K14 feature improved visuals and gameplay, including AI that is better about spacing and with greater awareness on both offense and defense. Next-gen NBA 2K14 features more realistic, tangible ball-feel, a more lifelike blocking system, and other tweaks and improvements.

Forza Motorsport 5

Title: Forza Motorsport 5
Publisher: Microsoft
Platform: Xbox One
Genre: Racing
Release Date: 11/21/2013
Overview: Forza Motorsport 5 is the Xbox One’s ultimate racing experience. The series’ signature crazy-realistic graphics return, but the Xbox One version is a whole-generation better-looking than past games. Forza 5 is more than just flashy visuals, though. There’s a lot under the hood, including spot-on driving physics, a seamless online experience, and more than 140 cars from over 49 manufacturers. You’ll race on tracks from all over the world, including Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Mount Panorama Circuit (Bathurst), and more. Forza 5 is the first title in the series to feature laser-scanned racetracks and open-wheel racing cars, as well as the Drivatar feature. Drivatar is a cloud-based artificial intelligence that adapts to the gameplay style of the player. Once the system has your driving style down, your Drivatar can compete in races without your input.

Call of Duty: Ghosts

Title: Call of Duty: Ghosts
Publisher: Activision
Platform: Xbox One
Genre: Shooter
Release Date: 11/19/2013
Overview: The franchise that revolutionized gaming does it again, relaunching with a new experience designed to blow away everything you know about Call of Duty. COD: Ghosts puts you up against the greatest odds you’ve faced in any COD campaign. This time you’re hopelessly outnumbered and outgunned in a battle against a newly forged global superpower. Your squad, the Ghosts, is the last remnant of a once-elite unit that protected a great nation – one that’s barely hanging on after a catastrophic event. Your first goal is pure survival. If you can manage that, you’ll fight to stop your home from being wiped entirely off the map in an intensely personal COD story built on an all-new engine that delivers a remarkable 60 frames per second.

Need for Speed Rivals

Title: Need for Speed Rivals
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Platform: Xbox One
Genre: Racing
Release Date: 11/21/2013
Overview: Need for Speed: Rivals takes the open-world racing game genre to new levels. While the huge, open map, exotic cars, and high-speed police chases the series is known for are back, Rivals adds a new social system called AllDrive, which allows players to transition from playing alone, to playing with friends. Described as “destroying the line between single-player and multiplayer,” AllDrive allows for both co-op and competitive multiplayer. The game also features a dynamic weather system designed to make the world feel alive in a bigger sense than any previous Need for Speed game. The next-gen versions of Need for Speed: Rivals offer more than just improved visuals. Xbox One gamers will enjoy new weather effects, an increase in online player counts, and different ways of interacting with the game through the unique control elements of the Xbox One.

Dead Rising 3

Title: Dead Rising 3
Publisher: Microsoft
Platform: Xbox One
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 11/21/2013
Overview: The Dead Rising franchise returns with even more zombie horror to keep you up all night! Ten years after the Fortune City outbreak in Dead Rising 2, you play as a young mechanic named Nick Ramos. Help Nick escape the zombie-infested city of Los Perdidos, California before a military strike wipes him and other survivors off the grid. Dead Rising 3 immerses you in a massive open-world environment where zombies are smarter and deadlier with improved next-gen AI. Use Kinect to enhance the terror as zombies can hear and adapt to your reactions off-screen. The Xbox SmartGlass feature connects you to the Zombie Defense and Control network and can be used to obtain new weapons or to order military air strikes. With new vehicles and weapons to decapitate zombies with, Dead Rising 3 promises to be bloodier than ever.

Ryse: Son of Rome

Title: Ryse: Son of Rome
Publisher: Microsoft
Platform: Xbox One
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 11/21/2013
Overview: Ryse: Son of Rome is an action-adventure game that tells an epic tale of revenge spanning an entire lifetime. The story follows Marius Titus from his early childhood to his ascension to General in the Roman Army. Once you’ve seized power, you’ll work with the Roman infantry to enact your terrible vengeance, commanding your troops in ruthless battles and getting your hands dirty with quick-time-event finishing moves during combat. Fifteen heroic, fully motion-captured characters have the same level of detail as Marius, and Ryse takes advantage of Microsoft’s Kinect by allowing players to control Marius while simultaneously directing his legion through Kinect voice commands. There will also be a co-op multiplayer mode, where players fight each other in a gladiator arena setting.

Angry Birds: Star Wars

Title: Angry Birds: Star Wars
Publisher: Activision
Platform: Xbox One
Genre: Arcade/Puzzle
Release Date: 11/21/2013
Overview: A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, Red Skywalker finds himself surrounded by some Bad Piggies. Yes, the Angry Birds Empire strikes back. So grab your lightsaber and leap into the next generation as the popular mobile game lands on your Xbox One. Go hyperdrive into outer space and join the Rebel Bird Alliance as you use the Force to fight against the Empire and their plans for the dreaded Pig Star. Travel to Tatooine, Hoth, Cloud City, and other far-flung regions of the galaxy to blast Pigtroopers and go mano a mano with the one and only, Lard Vader! Be careful though, or you just might join the Pork Side.