The best games of 2015 (so far)
Added: 27.02.2015 18:04 | 31 views | 0 comments
The first few months of the year are notorious for scant game releases - the holiday season is behind us, and summer blockbusters feel all too far away. But rest assured, 2015 is going to be a huge year for video games. PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Wii U all have new games in cornerstone series on the way, and third-party developers are nearly finished with some of their biggest projects to date. For proof, just look at the impressive list of incoming . But what about the here and now?
February didn't exactly make waves, and when the hype trains for finally arrived at the station, they weren't quite the seminal AAA titles some of us might've been hoping for. But never fear - not a month goes by without some awesome games coming out that are well worth your time and money. Let's take a look at the winner and runner-up for the best games of February, shall we?
If you've yet to succumb to monster hunting fever, you might wonder what all the fuss is about. Plenty of games let you battle vicious beasties and craft fancy gear - but few can develop the kind of player investment and cooperative dedication typical of Monster Hunter. For the uninitiated, is a great way to educate yourself on its gloriously addictive ways. Not just because it's the most beginner-friendly entry in Capcom's hit series - it's also the best Monster Hunter game yet.
Gathering materials and killing harmless herbivores is really just a build-up to something greater: downing fearsome creatures after incredibly demanding battles that require true mastery of your chosen weapon. Series vets are already familiar with MH's captivating gameplay loop of fighting and looting, but the new Charge Blade and Insect Glaive playstyles offer entirely unique ways to test your prowess. If you're looking to start or join a dedicated hunting party - preferably with an expert as your guide - Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate offers the kind of adventure that can hook you for hundreds of hours.
Majora's Mask is... well, it's a bit weird. Instead of following the familiar formula that Zelda games have stuck to for years, Majora's Mask asks that you play the same three days over and over again, trying to make the world a little bit brighter each time. It's certainly strange, and more than a little stressful - but taking the time to learn its rhythm opens up one of the most intriguing and creative Legend of Zelda games ever made. Perhaps that's why, 15 years and a 3DS port later, it feels even better than ever.
Much of that feeling is thanks to the improvements found in this portable version of the N64 classic. The updated Bomber's Notebook makes tracking numerous sidequests a painless process, boss design has been retooled to make things teresting, and additional save points help make portable adventuring much more palatable. Plus, New 3DS owners even have some improved camera control with the C-Stick. Whether this is your first time playing through those ominous 72 hours or your hundredth, is a master quest that stands the test of time.
Grim Fandango is, without a doubt, one of the most unique video games ever made. The quest of an undead travel agent as he attempts to atone for his sins is a love letter to film noir greats like Casablanca and The Maltese Falcon, but it also transcends its influences to be something truly original. And with , you'll finally get to play this lost classic on your PlayStation 4, complete with (some) updated graphics and a fantastic re-recording of the original score.
Grim Fandango is also one of the most uniquely frustrating games ever made, and the Remastered edition only serves to highlight its many game-ruining bugs. Whether it's glitching out a puzzle, clipping you through a wall, or just flat out crashing, Grim Fandango Remastered actually seems buggier now than it did 17 years ago. Make no mistake: Manny's journey is still definitely one worth revisiting - just remember to save your game. Often.
sounds kinda ridiculous at first - it's literally a remastered HD version of a rebuilt SD version of the original Resident Evil. Turns out the joke's on us, though, because that's all we really needed to enjoy the survival horror staple all over again: the HD Remake gives all the main characters and the Spencer Mansion an enticing facelift but keeps the little quirks that make Resident Evil awesome/a total headache/undeniably unique.
You'll still need to manage eight (at most) inventory slots, and you'll still need to keep your distance from downed zombies - or preferably burn them on the spot. The most major change is the new default control scheme, which makes it handle more like a modern fixed-camera game, but you're free to select the old 'tank' controls if you want. With modern conveniences where it needs them and good old weirdness where it doesn't, Resident Evil HD Remake is a near masterpiece… of unlocking.
Those are the first few games that made their mark in 2015, but they won't be the last. Stay tuned to this page to see what will are the best games for every month this year. Only time will tell!
For formation on 2015's releases, be sure to check out our list of the .
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| USA Weekly Charts, 14th February 2015
Added: 27.02.2015 17:14 | 12 views | 0 comments
USA Hardware by Platform
3DS 157,689 (+448%) 14,632,776
PS4 61,992 (+12%) 7,147,579
XOne 56,380 (+12%) 6,511,393
WiiU 30,573 (+30%) 3,912,755
X360 17,438 (+16%) 44,405,509
PS3 13,395 (+13%) 26,652,706
PSV 5,196 (+11%) 2,061,044
USA Software:
1 The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D (3DS)
2 Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (3DS)
3 Evolve (XOne)
4 Evolve (PS4)
5 Grand Theft Auto V (PS4)
Tags: Mask, With, February, There, Ultimate, Hunter, Monster, Monster Hunter, Legend, X360, Grade, Auto, Grand Theft, Theft Auto
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| Nintendo Feed Podcast: February 2015
Added: 27.02.2015 5:09 | 7 views | 0 comments
February has well and truly been an exciting month in the world of Nintendo. Join the Nintendo Feed team as we cast our opinions across the releases of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate and more. Prepare for one truly packed podcast.
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| Nintendo Releases PAX East 2015 Lineup
Added: 26.02.2015 13:30 | 12 views | 0 comments
Nintendo will be back at the Penny Arcade Expo this year in Boston, and they are bringing some big games along with them. The only Wii U game is Splatoon, but that is a big one. They are also bringing the New 3DS XL units with Code Name S.T.E.A.M., The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, [...]
Tags: Nintendo, Mask, Arcade, Easy, Hunter, Monster, Monster Hunter, Legend, Released, Code, PAX East, Nail, East 2013, Expo
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| STR CAST EP33: Minecraft-ed
Added: 26.02.2015 6:10 | 7 views | 0 comments
In this MINECRAFTED episode, Jack, Ricardo the nerds discuss: Minecraft, Mirrors Edge, Castle Crashers, Destiny, Monster Hunter and much more
HOSTS: Brian Acebedo, Salvador Madrigal, Samson Lancaster
Guest Hosts: Jack Ricardo
Music: n8bit
Shout Outs: Brandi of GamersTable Podcast
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| Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Review | GES
Added: 25.02.2015 12:10 | 7 views | 0 comments
GES Writes: "With the release of the New Nintendo 3DS and XL was a new version release of Monster Hunter 4. They added some improvements to go with the new handheld, for instance moving your camera view with the new right c stick. The Monster Hunter series is a great seller especially in Japan, it is an action RPG and is a bit different form your normal or western games in the same genre. You play as a hunter and as the name implies you hunt monsters. There are tons of quests and hunts to go on and will keep you busy for hours. The game takes a bit of getting used to, the tutorial helps but it only takes you so far the rest you have to figure out for yourself. There is a lot to read and in the beginning I didnt like the game and style that much but the longer I played the better it got."
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| Cadence Launches on Kickstarter to Beautiful Music
Added: 25.02.2015 7:10 | 4 views | 0 comments
Marcus Estrada writes: "For the longest time, rhythm/music games were based around concepts of hitting notes in time with songs. Only in the past few years have we seen many more developers experimenting with music and sound in games to create something different. Cadence is one such effort by Made With Monster Love. Currently on Kickstarter, this upcoming title focuses on puzzles - but with a big helping of music creation as well."
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| Review: Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Sound the Hunting Horn | DualShockers
Added: 24.02.2015 21:10 | 7 views | 0 comments
Allisa James from DualShockers reviews Monster Hunter 4 Ultmate, developed and published by Capcom for 3DS.
She analyzies the latest installment in the highly popular and successful series to find out whether it manages to improve on its predecessors in any meaningful way.
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