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Tuesday, 31 October 2017

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Every week, it feels like there are more games for more platforms than ever before. So, every Tuesday, we cut through the noise and pick five games worth your time and money. And this week, it’s all about blasting Nazis. Just like last week!

Pick Of The Week: Call Of Duty WWII, Friday ($60, PS4, Xbox One and PC)

Yes, the annual franchise is back, and this time it’s not a Hollywood war. Quite the opposite, in fact, as it seems Call of Duty is dealing with the realities of being part of the Big Red One. Of course, as you can see up top, it’s not exactly a sim, but it does at least deal with why we shot so many Nazis back in the day. That’s a step forward for a franchise that’s often been criticized for being jingoistic, and we’ll see just where Sledgehammer is willing to take one of gaming’s biggest franchises this Friday.

Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back, Today ($30, PS4 and PC)

When video games went 3D, the polygon ceiling made quick work of dozens of franchises, as 3D gaming was a different beast from 2D platforming. And there was no character who stood out for slamming into that ceiling harder than Bubsy, who went from two decently popular games to a disastrously reviewed 3D game that’s been raked over the coals. After decades away, Bubsy is officially back, and 2.5D, in a new platforming adventure. Can the bobcat prove he’s still got it? We’ll find out.

8-Bit Adventure Anthology: Volume 1, Today ($20, PS4 and Xbox One)

If you’re leaning more towards a retro Halloween, this will cater to your tastes, as it’s three cult NES titles, namely Shadowgate, Deja Vu, and The Uninvited, all fit into one case. So if you saw these at the Blockbuster back in the day, or are just curious about retro games, this’ll be a fun title to try.

Monopoly, Today ($40, Switch)

Everything you hate about Monopoly as a board game fades away when you play it as a video game. I am aware this is a controversial statement among people who enjoy endless death spirals where you slowly chip away at the last player’s cash reserves until they finally surrender because the damn game has dragged on for eighty turns after everyone else got shut out, but for normal people, Monopoly in video game form is great! And now it’s portable, so if you love this game you’ve got no excuse.

Mutant Football League, Friday ($30, Xbox One)

Finally, if you love Madden, or just want a little satire and explosions to go with your football, Mutant League Football, the completely unserious football game starring teams of monsters going the full Longest Yard on each other, arrives this Halloween.

Any we missed? Let us know in the comments.