7 latest and greatest video games you should buy now

1. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

Consoles: PS4, Xbox One, PC, PS3, Xbox 360

The family of Talion, a ranger of Gondor responsible for guarding the Black Gate of Mordor, is killed by Sauron’s armies, but Talion is revived with wraith-like abilities and heads into Mordor to exact his revenge.



2. NBA 2K15

Consoles: PS4, Xbox One

NBA 2K15' features approximately 5,000 new animations, new defensive AI, shooting systems, new team-specific play sets, and more control over rebounding, steals, and blocks. Ernie Johnson and Shaq O'Neal deliver commentary and analysis to the action.



3. Mario Kart 8

Consoles: Wii U

Mario Kart 8' introduces new racing circuit designs and antigravity karts that will have players driving upside down. Players will also enjoy a variety of series-favourite features, including the return of 12-player online competitive play, hang-gliders, underwater racing and motorbikes.



4. Pikmin 3

Consoles: Wii U

Players control three alien captains who explore the surface of a planet known as ‘PNF-404’ in search of cultivable fruit seeds to save their home planet, Koppai, from famine. They meet and befriend the Pikmin, who assist them.



5. inFamous: Second Son

Consoles: PS4

Players assume the role of Delsin Rowe, a young graffi ti artist who gains super human abilities. From a third-person perspective, players explore the city of Seattle and use a chain and elemental-based powers (e.g., cinder blasts, smoke dash, neon shots) to defeat various humans and super-powered enemies.

6. The Evil Within

Consoles: PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360

While investigating the scene of a gruesome mass murder, veteran police detective Sebastian Castellanos, aided by his colleagues Julie 'Kid' Kidman and Joseph Oda, must confront the invincible apparition Ruvik after getting transported to a dilapidated room in a mental hospital.

7. Sunset Overdrive

Consoles: Xbox One

A catastrophic event has left your city overrun by mutants. While the majority perish or transform, you flourish. It turns out your calling isn't picking up trash or serving food, it's mutant destruction. With an arsenal of kick-ass, super-powered weapons and a knack for traversing the city with hyper agility, it's not the end of days for you. Your story is just beginning.