While E3 2017 might show you all the games you’ll be clamouring for in the next 12 months, there’s still plenty to enjoy throughout June. The first cab off the rank is Tekken 7 (PS4, XBO, PC), the long-running series that will finally end its own 20-year-long Mishima feud. It fights its way into your life from Friday June 2.
Moving on, and Tuesday June 6 will be met with The Elder Scrolls Online’s Morrowind expansion (PS4, XBO, PC). Designed for newbies and veterans alike, the new content will allow any player to jump in without having already completed prior content.
Meanwhile, Nintendo Switch fans may have a future classic on their hands in the form of Arms. The quirky fighter drops combatants possessing extendable limbs into an arena for what is bound to be an incredibly enjoyable time. You can get in on the action and the laughs from Friday June 16.
If you’re after something for the little ones, however, check out Cars 3: Drive To Win. The game takes place after the latest film’s final big race, and should provide plenty of light entertainment when it races onto PS4, XBO, Switch, Wii U, PS3 and 360 from Wednesday June 14.
Jumping ahead to Tuesday June 20, dedicated players of Final Fantasy XIV (PS4, PC) have something to be excited about with the release of the Stormblood expansion, which increases the level cap and allows for new jobs and greater exploration.
Wrapping things up on Friday June 30 is a shot of nostalgia via Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. The collection remasters the first three games in the series for PS4 gamers, and how it performs will determine whether or not a brand new game in the series is green lit.
What’s On
Supanova Comic Con & Gaming Expo
You might not be able to afford international flights to get yourself along to this year’s E3, so why not visit Supanova 2017 instead? Kicking off on Friday June 16 at Sydney Showground, there’ll be a little something for everybody. Video games, comics, movies, television and more combine for what is bound to be a memorable three days.
Plus, as usual there will be some truly stellar guests walking around the show floor. This year you can geek out to the new voice of Kratos and Stargate SG-1 star Christopher Judge, Supergirl’s David Harewood and Doc Brown himself, Christopher Lloyd. Great Scott!
Tickets start at $28.
Zedtown: State Of Emergency
If you’re notorious for bringing your Nerf battles into the home, office or schoolyard, Zedtown is just for you. A game of real-world zombie-themed tag on a massive scale, Zedtown: State Of Emergency starts with a whole lot of ‘survivors’ packing Nerf blasters. Over the course of an afternoon, survivors will be hunted by zombies (both obvious and secret) who hope to tag the opposition and turn the tide towards the undead. As the four-hour battle rages, the virus inevitably spreads, making it harder and harder for the remaining stragglers to stick it out. This year’s event will take place on Saturday July 8 at Sydney Showground and is bound to be a whole lot of fun, so for tickets and more information visit zedtown.com.
Reviews
Injustice 2
PS4, XBO, PC
Injustice: Gods Among Us was a surprisingly competent fighter back in 2013 that won over a lot of fans with its gritty superhero versus superhero hook. Its sequel, on the other hand, fires on all cylinders, providing a superior experience in almost every way. Combat has been enhanced with a noticeably faster (and welcomed) pace, a lengthy campaign that engrosses, and a whole lot of loot to earn and deck out your characters with. This is a solo gamer’s dream, and with a wealth of classic DC characters to duel against, who needs snooze-worthy films when you can create your own brutal fun?
4.5 stars
Prey
PS4, XBO, PC
After completely falling off the radar, Prey finally sees the light of day, and in Arkane’s hands has managed to become an impressively tense ride. The story of Morgan Yu and Talos-1 might not always hit the perfect notes, but still largely succeeds at luring you towards the next beat. It’s also an incredibly dangerous mission, with the highly adaptive mimics serving as a consistently unnerving adversary. Although more developed enemies occasionally feel like bullet sponges, and the journey is plagued with some serious backtracking, it doesn’t detract from Prey’s overall polish. Now with Dishonored and Prey under its belt, Arkane Studios is well worth keeping an eye on.
4 stars
The Surge
PS4, XBO, PC
Set in a futuristic, sci-fi world, The Surge borrows a great deal of inspiration from the likes of Dark Souls and Bloodborne. But while it may feel like those games, this action RPG fails to share the same degree of quality, meaning it falters more often than you’d like. The narrative – focusing on uncovering the shady secrets of a seemingly humanitarian corporation – exists purely to lead you from point to point, while environments feel admittedly repetitive. Yet what saves The Surge is enjoyable combat, which subverts the Souls formula just enough, allowing you to target specific parts of the body. So then, if you’ve been looking for a little variation in your Souls games, The Surge’s outer space antics may just be your solution.
2.5 stars
