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    • Star Wars: Battlefront, It’s back, looking more powerful than you could possibly imagine...

      Star Wars has returned. Spirits dampened by the prequels have been re-ignited by the new hope of a JJ Abrams-helmed, George Lucas-free trilogy, and Jar Jar Binks will soon be nothing more than a fading memory. What better way to celebrate than with a shiny reboot of classic multiplayer shooter series Battlefront? Created by Battlefield developer DICE, the game will allow you step into the shoes of either the freedom fighters of the Republic or the Stormtroopers of the Empire and fight it out in online scraps of up to 40 players. The focus is on the planets, vehicles, characters and spaceships of the original trilogy, and the team have entered into a partnership with LucasFilm to make sure things are as faithful to the movies as possible. Access to the hallowed LucasFilm vaults has allowed them to digitally scan the original props for the film into the game, and they’ve made trips to the locations where the iconic battles of Hoth, Endor and Tatooine were filmed. They’ve even had a rummage in the archives at Skywalker Sound and dug out every classic peeeeowww and vwwoooosh noise they could find. “Our vision is to deliver what we consider the most authentic and realistic Star Wars universe ever created for a videogame,” enthuses design director Niklas Fegraeus. ‘Realistic’ might be a bit of a stretch when you’ve got space wizards running around with laser swords, but we appreciate the attempt. The latest footage certainly seems to back up DICE’s claims. It’s in-engine rather than truly in-game, so we would suggest taking it with enough pinches of salt to fill a Rancor pit, but it really does look like the original films. Blaster fire hits with a shower of pyrotechnic sparks, explosions send up startlingly spot-on plumes of smoke, and the spindly scout walker has the perfect herky-jerky, stop motion-style walk. It all ties nicely into Abrams’ new back-to-basics approach to the franchise DICE is trying to get as close as it can get to recreating the various practical effects and other old-school movie magic in-game. You’ll be able to pilot that walker yourself, too, along with speeder bikes, snow speeders, and loads of other iconic Star Wars vehicles. There’s no space combat, but players will still be able to hop into an X-Wing or a TIE Fighter for in-atmosphere dogfights, and the developers have even confirmed a pilotable Millennium Falcon. The towering AT-AT walkers are, unfortunately, AI-controlled, as are the Y-Wing bombers, which can be called in for a handy explosive air strike. In Vader Gamers will even be able to get into the cockpit of… err… Darth Vader’s head. After meeting certain yet-to-be-revealed criteria in a match, one lucky player will be able to temporarily become one of the heroes or villains of the franchise, including everyone’s favourite bounty hunter Boba Fett, and Mr Tall, Dark & Wheezy himself. When one of these characters hits the field, the focus of the battle shifts with their super-powerful abilities (Vader, for example, can deflect blaster fire with ease, and use his favourite employee-management tool, the force choke) they’re effectively boss encounters, and the enemy team will have to pull together to defeat them. “Players Will be able to hop into an X-Wing or a tie fighter for in-atmosphere dogfights” At least if you do find yourself face-to-face with the dark lord of the Sith you’ll have a buddy to back you up. The game’s partner system allows you to designate a friend as your online other half, meaning you can respawn at each other’s locations. Partners also share XP and unlocks, so you’re always on equal footing, even if one of you clocks in more game time than the other. According to the developer, this will, for example, make it easier for parents to play the game with their kids. It’s a nice idea, but we’re not sure if we’re ready to introduce our mums to online voice chat just yet. Fett pack Those unlocks will be the key to customising your character, as this entry ditches the classes of the original games. Instead you’ll be able to pick the weapons and gadgets you want in your loadout, effectively building your own class and tailoring it to exactly how you want to play. There’ll be plenty of toys to choose from, including a jetpack, and a portable force field generator for keeping your squad-mates safe. Your character’s gender and overall style will be up to you too, and you’ll even be able to play alien races including Sullustans and Ishi Tibs (don’t recognise those off the top of your head? And you call yourself a fan?!). With the ability to switch between first- and third-person perspective at any time in-game, you’ll be able to admire your look even in the heat of battle though your team mates will probably prefer you concentrate on firing your blaster. And yes, it’s official, for the first time ever there will be female Stormtroopers, though whether we’ll be able to tell under those helmets is anyone’s guess. The game unfortunately won’t feature a single-player campaign, with its only solo content being a series of custom missions set on the multiplayer maps. These will also be playable in co-op, split-screen, or online. It’s understandable that the developer wouldn’t see any new stories to tell in this well-worn era of the franchise, but it seems a strange omission given that Battlefield’s single-player offerings have only grown in recent years. They’ll need to make sure there’s plenty of content in the multiplayer to make up for it. Colour us tentatively excited. DICE has the right attitude, but the studio’s got a lot to prove after the near-disaster that was Battlefield 4’s array of technical problems. We’re certainly ready for a great new Star Wars game to go with Abrams’ film. How likely is it to look as good as that amazing trailer? Hey, never tell us the odds… Galactic battlegrounds The four planets you’ll be fighting over Tatooine Thankfully there’s not a pod race or precocious child prodigy to be seen. We did spot a Jawa Sandcrawler in the distance those scavenging scamps have probably turned up to loot the bodies. Sullust This lava planet is where the Empire makes its weapons and vehicles, including the AT-ATs. It was mentioned in the films, but never seen, and DICE has been given permission to flesh it out to its own liking. Endor The Ewoks’ villages could provide good verticality to the maps; important with jetpacks on offer. You can even see some of the furry killers running around in the background in the announcement trailer. Hoth Here in the office we’re keen on the idea of riding a noble Tauntaun into battle. On chilly maps like these you may need one - in a pinch, those lovely, steaming guts are warmer than any winter coat.

Thursday, May 28, 2015

Where next for GTA V’s single player DLC?

We’re creeping up on the two-year anniversary since Rockstar Games launched GTA V on PS3 and Xbox 360. In the meantime we’ve had shiny new PS4, Xbox One and PC versions, and a glut of improvements to the Online side of things, including the epic co-op heists. But details of an expansion to the single-player game are rarer than a reasoned Trevor Phillips thought. By completing GTA V a bunch of times, combing Southern San Andreas for clues, we’re taking a stab at what that DLC will eventually entail.  


The story of Antonia bottino
You rescue Antonia from two hillbillies who are about to bury her alive in a random event. She then spills information that may lead to a new storyline. Her papa, Sonny, is a member of the Gambetti family from GTA IV. They’re in los Santos under witness protection, but it appears they’ve been found.  Cue potential drama for the Bottinos.

Grove street families rise up
We’re surprised by how little attention the GSF get. Franklin’s a member, but his eyes are firmly on the loot with Michael rather than the spats with the Ballas. However, there’s bad blood between the crews, and with lamar always one step from trouble, an old-school turf war would work. A reappearance of San Andreas’ CJ would bring lapsed players back in their droves. 

Merryweather’s revenge
Donald Percival is a powerful man. He’s also not someone to mess with. Percival says this in a text message he sends to Trevor, Michael and Franklin, with an aggressive reminder not to cross him again. He knows who the trio are, so how long will it be before he decides to come back at them with hell’s fury? Percival and Merryweather would be a great new enemy to overcome.

Ferdinand kerimov returns
Ferdinand Kerimov is shocked, waterboarded, and has a tooth ripped from his jaw by the ever-manic Trevor Phillips. But despite being dropped off at the airport and told to get away from San Andreas, it looks like he decides against it. Instead of going toward departures, he stumbles down steps in the opposite direction. Kerimov could return with an Azeri crew to seek revenge.

Mrs phillips
Trevor’s mysterious moment with his estranged mother does two things. Firstly, it proves why Trev is unhinged as her abuse turns him into a quivering wreck. Secondly, the brief cameo and subsequent disappearance has us wondering if she’s ever going to return for that van full of Deludamol. Or is his mother a figment of his imagination? It’s a loose end we’d like tied up.

Alien invasion
There has to be a logical conclusion to all the alien appearances throughout GTA V. If they’re not found trapped under the ice, they’re abducting Michael in their uFOs. Rockstar could just be throwing us a curveball, but with a Horde mode being one of the most requested features from fans, aliens might just might land. GTA V: Independence Day DlC, anyone? 

Casino heist
The casino in los Santos is currently closed, but it’s almost certain to open soon. It’s perfect for an Ocean’s Eleven-esque robbery, and fits the bill of a location that Rockstar likes to showcase their heists. It’s a matter of when, not if, it will become active. you can be guaranteed that as soon as it does we’ll have new gambling minigames. The crew are definitely sticking up this place.

San Andreas Comeback Tour
Just thinking of a whole new area to play around in sets off a fizz in our bellies. The idea of going back to GTA: San Andreas locations such as San Fierro (San Francisco) and las Venturas (las Vegas) is almost too exciting to contemplate. One thing is certain: Rockstar wants the campaign DlC to be a momentous occasion. Two fat packs containing these areas would fit this mould.

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