{"id":84005,"date":"2015-12-01T07:30:55","date_gmt":"2015-12-01T05:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=84005"},"modified":"2015-12-01T07:41:31","modified_gmt":"2015-12-01T05:41:31","slug":"games-of-december-explosion-enriched","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/features\/84005-games-of-december-explosion-enriched","title":{"rendered":"Games of December \u2013 explosion enriched"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The last month of the year is here, but that does not mean that there are no games to splurge on in December.<\/p>\n<p>We have Rico ready to blow stuff up in <em>Just Cause 3<\/em>, tactical heists in <em>Rainbow Six Siege<\/em> and the beta we&#8217;ve all been waiting for, the <em>Uncharted 4: A Thief\u2019s End<\/em> multiplayer beta.<\/p>\n<p>And while the games are technically in short supply this December, you should use this month to catch up on all of those games in your <a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/columns\/83979-dont-be-ashamed-of-your-gaming-backlog.html\" target=\"_blank\">pile of <del>shame<\/del> pride<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Just Cause 3 \u2013 PS4, Xbox One, PC <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AR-cg0kI1MQ\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The Mediterranean republic of Medici is suffering under the brutal control of General Di Ravello, a dictator with an insatiable appetite for power.<\/p>\n<p>Enter Rico Rodriguez, a man on a mission to destroy the General&#8217;s hold on power by any means necessary.<\/p>\n<p>With over 400 square miles of complete freedom from sky to seabed and a huge arsenal of weaponry, gadgets and vehicles, prepare to unleash chaos in the most creative and explosive ways you can imagine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Releasing: 1 December 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Rainbow Six: Siege \u2013 PS4, Xbox One, PC<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Development of <em>Tom Clancy&#8217;s Rainbow Six: Siege<\/em> is being led by Ubisoft Montreal.<\/p>\n<p>Inspired by real world counter-terrorist organizations, <em>Tom Clancy&#8217;s Rainbow Six: Siege<\/em> puts players in the middle of lethal close-quarters confrontations.<\/p>\n<p>For the first time in a <em>Tom Clancy&#8217;s Rainbow Six game<\/em>, players will engage in sieges, a new style of assault where enemies have the means to transform their environments into modern strongholds while <em>Rainbow Six <\/em>teams lead the assault to breach the enemy&#8217;s position.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RPY3TQSolm4\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em>Tom Clancy&#8217;s Rainbow Six Siege<\/em> gives players unprecedented control over their ability to fortify their position &#8211; by reinforcing walls and floors, using barbed wire, deployable shields and mines, and more &#8211; or breach the enemies&#8217; position using observation drones, sheet charges, by means of rappelling and much more besides.<\/p>\n<p>The fast pace lethality and uniqueness of each siege sets a new bar for intense firefights, strategic gameplay and competitive gaming.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Releasing: 1 December 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Uncharted 4: A Thief\u2019s End Multiplayer Beta \u2013 PS4<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gHDKnWosOyY\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em>Uncharted 4: A Thief&#8217;s End<\/em> is the latest instalment of the award winning Uncharted series from acclaimed developer Naughty Dog.<\/p>\n<p>Launching exclusively for the PlayStation 4 system, <em>A Thief&#8217;s End<\/em> wants to delivers the most thrilling Uncharted adventure yet with new gameplay mechanics, larger, more open environments and enhanced graphics and animations that showcase the power of the PS4 system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Running: 4 \u2013 13 December 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Xenoblade Chronicles X \u2013 Wii U<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Fight for survival while exploring the vast expanses of an unknown planet where anything you see is reachable in your weaponized mech, called a Skell.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kOm842H-rac\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Customize a lethal skill set of combat and defensive skills, called Arts, to strengthen your strategies and defeat enemies efficiently.<\/p>\n<p>Attack your enemies from multiple directions using melee weapons, guns, and your greatest asset &#8211; your tactical mind.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Releasing: 4 December 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series (retail) <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lB4gAcLZTGQ\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This new story tells of House Forrester, a noble family from the north of Westeros, loyal to the Starks of Winterfell.<\/p>\n<p>Caught up in the events surrounding the War of the Five Kings, they are thrown into a maelstrom of bloody warfare, revenge, intrigue and horror as they fight to survive while the seven kingdoms tear themselves apart.<\/p>\n<p>You will take on the role of different members of the Forrester household, and determine their fate through the choices you make; your actions and decisions will change the story around you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Releasing: 4 December 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>The Sims 4 Get Together DLC \u2013 PC<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Welcome to the beautiful new world of Windenburg, with picturesque landmarks to explore like the sprawling hedge maze at the garden chateau, alluring pools along the bluffs and the mysterious ancient ruins.<\/p>\n<p>Visit local hotspots and grab a delicious espresso at the cafe, chat up your favourite crush at the pub, or dance the night away at the discotheque.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/edgPrSYySMo\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Get together with other Sims for exciting group activities like thrilling games of foosball, lively midnight bonfires, super-secret dance parties, and more!<\/p>\n<p>You can also join different clubs with distinct personalities and style, to meet new Sims and live it up. In <em>The Sims 4<\/em> Get Together there&#8217;s always a great reason to get together.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Releasing: 11 December 2015 <\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Other Releases<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Star Wars: Battlefront \u2013 Battle of Jakku DLC \u2013 PS4, Xbox One, PC<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7waDN0ukFxw\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Taking place in the aftermath of the Rebel victory in the Battle of Endor, players will experience the events that created the massive, battle-scarred landscape of Jakku shown in upcoming movie <em>Star Wars: The Force Awakens<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Releasing: 1 December 2015 \u2013 Pre-Orders | 8 December 2015 \u2013 non pre-orders<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>World of Tanks PS4 open beta \u2013 PS4<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There are 5 tank classes to choose from to fit your playing style, light scouts, medium brawlers, heavy monsters, tank destroyers and Artillery.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll play in 15 versus 15 multiplayer battles on dozens of maps from around the world. Fight it out in lush jungles, barren deserts, dense cities and more.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9J3V7M_eh_g\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em>World of Tanks<\/em> is completely free-to-play, and costs nothing to check it out or to reach the furthest point in the game.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no pay-to-win here as all premium items are cosmetic or help you earn experience faster.<\/p>\n<p>All of your progress in the Open Beta will carry over into the full game when it launches, so get a head start on your friends while you can.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Releasing: 4 December 2015 <\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Sony PlayStation 4 In-Ear Headphones <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o7aX94baSpw\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Featuring a built-in microphone and noise-reducing AudioShield technology, the wired headset restricts unwanted sound from the environment around you &#8211; meaning every journey, from epic gaming adventures to your daily commute, becomes free from unwanted noise and distraction.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/PS4-Headphones.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-84007\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/PS4-Headphones.jpg\" alt=\"PS4 in-ear Headphones\" width=\"860\" height=\"352\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Simply power up the AudioShield to experience increased immersion as you go deeper into the game-world, and enjoy uninterrupted audio every time you listen to music.<\/p>\n<p>What are you planning on picking up this December? Let us know in the comments and forum.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>In other news<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/hardware\/83965-radeon-software-crimson-edition-is-burning-out-gpus-hotfix-on-the-way.html\">Radeon Software Crimson Edition is burning out GPUs: hotfix on the way<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/news\/83957-ps4-will-officially-support-remote-play-for-pc.html\">PS4 will officially support remote play for PC<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/hardware\/83945-their-mightiest-card-yet-amd-to-launch-r9-fury-x2-in-december.html\">Their mightiest card yet: AMD to launch R9 Fury X2 in December<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>And a whole lot more besides<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":213,"featured_media":84009,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[16533,4414,16517,9871,14398,13559],"class_list":["post-84005","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-features","tag-game-of-thrones-a-telltale-games-series","tag-just-cause-3","tag-rainbow-six-siege","tag-the-sims-4","tag-uncharted-4-a-thiefs-end","tag-xenoblade-chronicles-x"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/84005","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/213"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=84005"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/84005\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":84011,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/84005\/revisions\/84011"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/84009"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=84005"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=84005"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=84005"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}