Usually, we feature two of the biggest games every week in the “Games you can play this week” feature, however, this week sees three strong releases that each deserve a spot in the limelight.
Star Trek (26 April 2013)
Fight side-by-side with Kirk and Spock in Digital Extremes’ Star Trek adventure, which beams in this week.
The third-person shooter is set to launch on PS3 and Xbox 360, prior to the May release of the next Star Trek movie from director and producer, J.J. Abrams.
“The game is based on a stand-alone storyline that continues the adventure of iconic characters, Kirk and Spock as they work together to stop an enemy race bent on conquering the galaxy,” explained Namco.
The game does look a lot like Mass Effect, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
Dead Island: Riptide (26 April 2013)
If you still haven’t got your zombie fix just yet, you’ll be glad to know that Dead Island: Riptide will rise from the grave this week.
The sequel, which will also be developed by Techland, promises to add a significant amount of content over its predecessor.
The game features the same protagonists from the original (and you’ll be able to import your characters if you’ve played it), as well as an as yet unidentified fifth person. And everything is about to go from really, really, really bad to so much worse – the whole place has been hit by a monsoon, and everything is now covered in zombies and water. Worst holiday ever.
Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen (April 2013)
It’s important to know that Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen isn’t just a content pack, but essentially a special edition of the original game.
Dragon’s Dogma was touted as the sleeper hit of 2012, and Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen will touch down this week via physical disc and digital download.
The new features included alongside the colossal original game are a huge new area, missions, enemies, easier travel system and a revamped menu.
There is also a massive new underground realm to explore featuring over 25 terrifying new enemies, along with over 100 pieces of new equipment.
All game releases this week
Star Trek
Dead Island: Riptide
History: Legends of War
Hunters Trophy 2
Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen
Dead Island: Riptide
Star Trek
History: Legends of War
Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen
The Croods: Prehistoric Party
The Croods: Prehistoric Party
History: Legends of War
The Croods: Prehistoric Party
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