Middle-Earth Shadow of Mordor is an open world video game. It is based on J. R. Tolkien’s novel, The Lord of the Rings. Sauron, an immortal spirit, created by supreme being Eru enters a physical world along with other beings. He defeats Talion, who guards the Black Gate of Mordor.

Talion becomes banished from death, although he himself is unsure what happened to when he is killed by Sauron. Sauron curses Talion to remain adrift between life and death. He continues as two beings, one is the shadow, who at times separates from the body of Talion. He can advise the physical Tallion on how to proceed.

There are elements of fast travel and it is possible to level up through various fights. There are also various story lines.

To lift the curse, Talion needs to find out everything about Sauron. As he learns about Sauron, he completes missions. He first needs to find a Slaver, who bought Sauron as a slave. There are various options available through his journey, such as maintaining health through herbs. His missions involve killing all guards, who keep control of the slaves. There are also various elements that can be researched. After killing the Slaver, Talion chases Gollum who has been watching him, but Gollum speaks in riddles. The player is also provided with various abilities in the game.

The combat system reminds Assassins’ Creed as Talion travels. Talion’s journey through Middle-Earth involves fighting characters, with interactions that can be modified. His enemies can also change in the course of these interactions. The Nemesis System used in the game enables these modifications and changes.

Middle-Earth Shadow of Mordor has been awarded a game of the year, also because of its innovative Nemesis system.

Mortal Kombat includes the forces of good and evil, with characters such as Scorpion and Sub-Zero. It follows the events of the preceding game that includes the defeat of Shao Kahn. Netherrealm forces fight against Earthfrealm. When the portal to the source of Earthrealm forces is opened, where Shinnok is fighting to gain the rule over Earthrealm against Raiden.

Shinnok was banned to the Netherrealm due to his interferences in the fight between Kahn and Liu Kang. He has an army of demons at his disposal. In his pursuit to rule the Earthfrealm he killed many gods, but he can be defeated despite making various alliances.

Mortal Kombat is a fighting game, where players fight against each using various weapons including the environment. They can use various moves, weapons such as dual swords, inferno variations, with spells that aid in the fight. There are moves that allow to kill the player if he quits during the game, certain moves are enhanced while the opponent can get the last attack.

Mortal Kombat X was released for PS 4, Xbox One and MS Windows. There is also a mobile version for iOS and Android.

Crusader Kings brings to life Medieval Europe while Rajas of India is an expansion pack that adds in a different way to the turmoil that existed at that time in Europe. Crusaders are called to bring Christianity to the Holy Land. It is a time for gaining new lands. Through expanding territories and gaining new friends, new alliances are formed along with new titles, including that of a Crusader King. There are also various wars to deal with, disputes to sort out, but all require strategies. With conquering, you gain percentage to your victory.

Various mods allow you to bring other worlds such as Elder Scrolls with Elder Scroll mod. To explore this and other possibilities you need to get to a certain stage such as the Third Era.

Crusader Kings 2 Way of Life allows conquerors to enhance their methods of intrigue. It offers more tools in the strategy of politics. There are new events and a focus system that can provide certain types of events to occur. The player can shape its own character through choosing traits such as business, intrigue or hunting, and have more control over what happens. It allows for choosing certain personality type that can also enhance specific abilities with certain events that assist in this. Events are always related to the specific trait that is chosen.

Rajas of India allows for the exploration of three different religions such as Hindu, Jain, and Buddhism. With that comes also an exploration of various cultures, provinces, and terrains. You can experience events that involve these religions, conduct wars, or establish a national religion. As opposed religious conflicts in Europe, these three religions coexist quite well. Only Hindu religion is more warlike while Jain and Buddhism are peaceful. Rajas of India is an expansion pack that adds a different part of history to the game. It is a multiplayer game as well as a great strategy game.

This game expansion pack is for PC. Mac and Linux.
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Game of Thrones resembles the original Game of Thrones series. This computer game also revolves around the stories of various houses that battle each other for control. Considering the popularity of the show it seems it will be one of the most fascinating computer games to play with a variety of formats also available.

Just like in the series there is the house of Stark, the house of Lanister that resemble the characters from the TV series, but there is also the house of Forresters that seems to be rather prominent in the story. It is a warm family with compelling characters that are not entirely fulfilled dealing with unexpected deaths and on the brink of a breakdown. They turn the wood from the forests that surround them into boats. These characters are quite captivating because of their brave stance.

The characters that are available include squire, his son, and daughter. With multiple events taking place, you can also see this world from various perspectives. You will be part of major events that are part of the battles we already know. This war, however, is more of a mental war. You can conduct and lead a conversation, make choices in a dialogue, influence behavior as well as the entire progression of the story. The way families battle each other for control also resembles the TV show.

The first episode in this video game series is for PC, Mac, PS4, Xbox One and 360, iOS and PS3.

Capturing your favorite monster has become a whole new game. Pokemon Omega Ruby and Sapphire unveil similar traites to its predecessors in the series, where players attempt to catch pokemon as well as use them to capture other pokemon. Although the main goal of the game remains the same, there are new pokemon to catch with some notable difference between Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire.

The exclusive pokemon in Pokemon Ruby includes Latios, Mawile, Seedot, Nuzleaf, Shiftry, Solrock and Zangoose. With Alpha Sapphire you get Latias, Lotad, Lombre, Ludicolo, luntone and Serviper.

There are two teams fighting against each other. Pokemon Omega Ruby is about expanding the land while capturing Groudon with the help of Fire Pokemon. In Alpha Sapphire Team Aqua uses Water Pokemon to win Kyogre and expand the ocean. During this processes there are different Mega Stones for pokemon to evolve during the battle.

This is one of the most popular 3DS games for Nintendo and also this time not only kids can have fun with this game.

Far Cry 4 is is a first person shooter action adventure open world video game that takes place in Kyrat that is a place in Himalayas, Nepal. This land is separated into three disctinct lands. The story revolves around a native Ajay Ghale who travels to his homeland from the USA through India to scatter his mother’s ashes only to find out that his land is ruled by Pagain Min, a self-appointed king. He becomes involved in the civil war again the king. Far Cry 4 features a multiplayer component.

Players assume the role of Ajay, traveling through this land while trying to survive, but they can create their own stories. Their travel is intercepted by unpredictable events and turmoil. Far Cry 4 Gameplay resembles Far Cry 3 and involves stealth. It is one of the most anticipated games of they year.

It is available on PlayStaiton 3, PlayStaiton4, Xbox 360, Xbox One.

Minecraft has been one of the most successful indie games in 2010 perhaps ever due to its clever approach as well as simplicity, and this adventure game continues to captivate. It starts as a fairly easy game to play until its complexity becomes apparent. Minecraft enables building almost anything you want as well as experience anything you want. It has no specific goals to accomplish hence offering much freedom in the way it is played.

You will be facing your enemies, but not alone. Minecraft is recognized widely as a social game. It is also one of the few computer games that became popular through the word of mouth and recommendations from friends rather than advertising campaigns. Minecraft games require more creativity and skills than any other games while being one of the most addictive video games.

Originally made for Xbox 360, it is now available for Xbox One.

Assassins Creed Unity is an open world game from Ubisoft that incorporates cooperative multiplayer. The difference in this Assassins Creed Game is that it places more emphasis on fencing along with the introduction of the Phantom Blade that fires projectiles at distance. One unique feature of this game is climbing and scaling the walls that has been made easier in this game with additional functions and capabilities such as doing it on various levels and angles. There are various skills, weapons that can be acquired while there is also a new set of interactions available.

In Assassins Creed Unity we also witness the destruction of Paris during the French Revolution, but we are also able to explore it. Its specific atmosphere is also worth experiencing. Missions involve assassinations in crowds or other heists that often employ various stealth strategies. Open world game allows for choosing or creating various options and scenarios along with the possibility of replay.

Assassins Creed Unity is set in Paris just before the French Revolution. Missions involve the main character Arno Dorian, whose father has been part of Templar Order, and he is to avenge the death of his adoptive father.

This video game has been released for Xbox One console.

Depth combines action adventure with hide and seek game. Players search for treasure while being spotted and attacked by sharks. There is tension similar to when being attacked by a shark.

The entire action takes place under the water. During this hunt fighting sharks as well as escaping them is the biggerst challenge. Weapons can be exchanged for cash while there are various tools for fighting sharks at your disposal. The action involves finding it while defeating bosses.

You can play both as a player as well as as shark in oceanic environment and atmosphere. You can also evolve weapons during this game.

It is a multiplayer game for PC available on Steam, an increasinlgy popular video console. These consoles are avaialable online with an increasing number of PC games being also avaialable through Steam.

Metro

Metro video game is based on the novel Metro 2033 although with little resemblance to its story lines. It is and is a single player, first person shooter game.

This video game takes place in Moscow’s metro system following a nuclear war that destroyed everything, and those who survived are forced to live in the metro stations. Outside, people who survived turned into mutants called the Dark Ones. They now threaten human survival. Artyom born in the metro system must fight the Dark Ones in this popular first person shooter game.

Metro Redux is available on PC, Xbox One and PS4

Metro Redux includes Metro 2033 and Metro Last Light.

Metro Last Light game follows the events of Metro 2033, where Artyom, now an official Ranger attacks the Dark Ones. The Dark Ones survive the missile strike and will attack humans. Artyom frees Anna and learns about ebola virus that was created by the Dark Ones as well as that he was himself once adopted by the Dark Ones so that they can form a bridge between humans. He finds the young Dark One and intends to protect it. Artyom finds himself surrounded by the soldiers of Red Line who are about to execute him. There are few possible endings to this story.

Metro Last Light Redux video game is a re-release with improvements in graphics as well as various errors fixed.

Metro Last Light Redux release date: 29.08.2014