Our favourites for Christmas

Dermot – Battlefield 1:

The Battlefield franchise has had mixed success as of late. Though Battlefield 4 was well loved by gamers despite technical glitches, Battlefield: Hardline failed to truly break the mold established by its predecessors. This does not appear to be a mistake repeated by the upcoming Battlefield 1. Despite its somewhat confusing name, the newest addition to the Battlefield line up promises to breathe new life into the series. Set in the often neglected backdrop of World War 1, this game provides a bevy of new features such as era appropriate weapons and vehicles, dynamic weather and a unique crafting system which had it’s 13 million beta testers clamoring for more. What’s more, the storyline promises a more nihilistic view of the pointless violence involved in international conflict, providing a depth most triple A shooters lack.

Cahal – Sid Meier’s Civilization VI:

An old favorite spanning back through generations, Sid Meier’s Civilization series often evokes warm feelings of nostalgia in its fans. Whether it be memories of staying up an extra hour on a school night for ‘just one more turn’, or the thought of an incensed Gandhi breaking out the nuclear missiles, you’d be hard pressed to find a gamer without some personal anecdote related to the strategy game. Whereas most would be content to rest on their laurels, Civilization VI promises to improve on the time tested formula with several new additions to the game play. City planning will be overhauled with the addition of districts which must be carefully managed and controlled, the Tech Tree system is being radically changed and perhaps the most exciting change is the addition of secret agenda’s for AI players. All in all, Civilization VI looks like a favorite for the holiday season.