Games you can play this week – heroes and hostages

We’ve finally made it to the final month of the year; it’s December everyone.

And while December can sometimes be a quiet month in terms of gaming releases, we’re in for a treat this week, with the release of Just Cause 3 and Rainbow Six: Siege starting things off with a bang, quite literally in the case of Just Cause 3.

Just Cause 3 – December 1

(Xbox One, PS4, PC)

The adrenaline-inducing Just Cause 3 is one of the most exciting-looking games coming our way this month, and we can’t wait to get our hands on it. The open-world action sequel sees returning protagonist Rico Rodriguez battling an evil dictatorship in his home country – so expect a lot explosions, gun fire and more stunts than you can shake a stick at.

Like previous games in the series, Rico’s best friend is a grappling hook that allows him to hook onto nearly any object, and a new wing suit in addition to the parachute makes his manouvre repertoire that much more exciting.

The title features a 400 square mile map covering three main areas, each of which will be explorable from the start. Rico can take command of Medici’s towns and use them to fast travel, hideout or save vehicles that can be called in as supply drops.

Rainbow Six: Siege – December 1

(Xbox One, PS4, PC)

After a relatively long hiatus, the tactical shooting series of Rainbow Six is back.

Siege focuses on intense and tactical close-quarter battles – such as breaching scenarios and hostage situations – where teamwork and quick-thinking is required by both teams to accomplish their objectives or foil the other team’s.

The game will also feature heavy emphasis on destruction, as players can break structures by planting explosives on them, or to make bullet holes on walls by shooting it. The environments of the game feature a layered material system, in which environmental objects of different materials will show different reactions to player attacks.