It’s been over a decade since the release of 'Shadow of the Colossus' and now 'The Last Guardian' is finally here. It’s definitely a good game but the extended development cycle is not something that can be easily ignored.

'Titanfall 2' is a masterpiece of game design that breathes life into the first-person shooter genre and treats its audience with respect.

Another year, another Just Dance game.
It seems like it was only yesterday that this writer was reviewing – last year's entry in Ubisoft's mammoth dancing franchise. Most people will be at least somewhat familiar with the concept; seeing friends and family dancing along to a variety of songs with wavering levels of success. By that we mean you're either the type of person who transforms your front room into a heavily-furnished version of the West End, getting five stars on every song, or the type who awkwardly flails their arms around in vaguely circular motions whilst tripping over the cat. So has much really changed in ?
In short: no. At first glance Just Dance 2017 seems identical to its predecessor; many of the modes and features are retained from last year. At the heart of the game is your standard Just Dance mode, allowing you to jump in to any one of the 40 provided songs and just have fun. As with all previous instalments, you follow the direction of an on screen dancer to earn points. The complete dance routine is shown in the centre of the screen, whether in single player or multiplayer, with smaller icons displayed in the bottom corner signalling which moves are about to come up.
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It's LEGO, all of it...
The LEGO series has been an ever-present for a number of years, covering a broad range of franchises. It seems that as long as an IP has scope for action, it can be a LEGO game, though the success rate can vary when TT Games struggles to turn the source material into exciting gameplay. This summer joined the ranks, and it deserves credit for making the most of limited source material while also introducing some fresh ideas.
Though a hugely successful movie, plenty wondered whether its limited number of set pieces and action sequences would be enough for a retail LEGO release. In fairness, this game delivers with some clever workarounds. The core story campaign stretches out to over 10 levels, though a couple are stretching the film thin. In addition, though, there's an introductory stage to please fans of the older movies and a series of extra levels and challenges that can be tackled afterwards. The additional stages will give Star Wars fans some thrills, as they touch upon subplots and clarify some small aspects from the film. Pleasingly, these stages also benefit from following their own scripts, with the extra freedom enabling some interesting level design.
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Mediocre No. 9, more like.
There are few Kickstarter projects that have gained as much attention as Keiji Inafune and Comcept's . Billed as a spiritual successor to Capcom's seemingly dormant series - a lineage Inafune is closely connected with - this new project was supposed to bring back everything fans loved about the Blue Bomber and introduce a new IP that would develop into its own successful franchise. But after some controversial delays, questionable communication between the Kickstarter campaign and its backers and a shaky launch, Mighty No. 9's journey from concept to finished article has been a bumpy one - and now that it's finally here, we can't help but feel a little short-changed.
In Mighty No. 9 you play as Beck, a nice and gentle robot who has to go on an adventure to stop and recover eight other "Mighty" bots, all of whom have been corrupted under mysterious circumstances (sound familiar, Mega Man fans?). With the help of Dr. White and sister Call, Beck tackles eight missions in any order, defeats the robots and gains their power. Mighty No. 9 doesn't deserve criticism for its surface similarity to Mega Man; the game was pitched to backers as a spiritual successor, after all. But where games like took their inspiration from retro classics and made wholly original, compelling experiences out of them, Mighty No. 9 is content to mostly copy its predecessor's gameplay mechanics.
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The following winSPWW2 correction was made: The missing text file for the "Invasion Sweden 1943" campaign has been included . Anyone who downloaded and installed the original patch of April 20, 2016 should download and install the new 'b' versions.

6 New Scenarios 12 Revised Scenarios 3 New Campaigns 22 New or Revised maps 463 New or Revised Photos 407 New or Revised Icons 36 Updated OOB files with a NEW R&D OOB 42 Revised Icon Graphic files 2 New or Revised Text files Upgraded Game Options Upgraded SCENHack

UI [ETS2 only] Traffic offense can be disabled (option) Navigation path (red line) can be disabled (option) Disable of hidden Route Advisor popups (option) Autopark feature can be disabled (option) Speeding highlight on Route Advisor VEHICLES Improved truck stability during retarder usage Smart cruise control can use activated engine brake when no retarder is present [ATS only] Fixed cruise control locked on by retarder [ATS only] Multiple position of engine brake [ATS only] Keyboard steering improved [ETS2 only] Advanced shifting simulation [ETS2 only] Real shifter layouts (Scania, Volvo, ZF). To activate them you need to use new profile or remove your custom H-Shifter layouts MAP [ATS only] Speed limits polished [ATS only] Speed limits signs enlarged [ATS only] Stop signs removed from traffic light controlled crossroads [ATS only] Turn left traffic light added to some crossroads [ATS only] Certified scales are now working [ATS only] Traffic light on interstates removed (where possible) OTHER AI improvements [ATS only] Steam achievements for Nevada

UI [ETS2 only] Traffic offense can be disabled (option) Navigation path (red line) can be disabled (option) Disable of hidden Route Advisor popups (option) Autopark feature can be disabled (option) Speeding highlight on Route Advisor VEHICLES Improved truck stability during retarder usage Smart cruise control can use activated engine brake when no retarder is present [ATS only] Fixed cruise control locked on by retarder [ATS only] Multiple position of engine brake [ATS only] Keyboard steering improved [ETS2 only] Advanced shifting simulation [ETS2 only] Real shifter layouts (Scania, Volvo, ZF). To activate them you need to use new profile or remove your custom H-Shifter layouts MAP [ATS only] Speed limits polished [ATS only] Speed limits signs enlarged [ATS only] Stop signs removed from traffic light controlled crossroads [ATS only] Turn left traffic light added to some crossroads [ATS only] Certified scales are now working [ATS only] Traffic light on interstates removed (where possible) OTHER AI improvements [ATS only] Steam achievements for Nevada

Not quite Marvel-lous.
The LEGO series is one of the most prolific in modern gaming, capturing hearts way back in 2005 with the earliest Star Wars titles and since evolving into a hugely lucrative franchise. LEGO as a toy brand has arguably never been bigger, and with the IP muscle of Warner Bros. and the specialist skills of developer TT Games / TT Fusion the long run of games has never looked like stopping.
While - released Fall 2015 - represented a flirtation with new ideas which was rather expensive to enjoy fully, is a return to the old formula. Take popular films, throw in some pig and chicken jokes, design cute LEGO versions of the star characters and insert environmental puzzles. In some ways this particular entry on Wii U can't decide whether it's keeping it simple and old-school or dabbling with aspects of open world play, making it an enjoyable but peculiar experience.
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