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Top 10 Games To Grab In The GMG Winter Sale

As the most wonderful time of the year has well and truly kicked in now, here at Green Man Gaming we thought we were due another awesome sale. Our Winter sale kicks off today and runs all the way until the 9th of January. With so many games coming up in this years winter sale, we thought we would give you a brief highlight of some of the festive deals we have during this truly epic sale.

Dragon’s Dogma Dark Arisen – 40% Off

Embark on an epic journey through a huge open world in Dragons Dogma: Dark Arisen. Expanding the original Dragon’s Dogma, Dark Arisen expands on the original universe with a brand new region and quest line. The upgrade also adds in new skills, monsters weapons and armour. You also get all the original Dragon’s Dogma DLC as well. What more could you ever want?

Batman Arkham Knight – 50% Off

Once again you get to don the Bat cowl in the 3rd and final chapter of Rocksteady’s epic Batman Arkham series. Gotham has been overrun by the Scarecrow and his fear of toxin, the result has left the whole city on lockdown with the villains taking advantage and running a muck. It is up to Batman to vanquish the scarecrow once and for all and save Gotham. For the first time ever in the Arkham series, players get to drive the Batmobile and explore the entire of Gotham.

XCOM 2 – 50% Off

20 years have passed since XCOM: Enemy Unknown. The aliens now rule earth and are building shining cities that promise a brilliant future for Humanity. All is not as it seems however, as there is more of a sinister plot afoot. Building on the epic XCOM: Enemy Unknown XCOM 2 adds new features and combat to the already immersive turn based gameplay. Will you help humanity take back what belongs to them?

Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor Game Of The Year Edition – 50% Off

Set just before the epic Lord Of The Rings saga, The Shadow Of Mordor follows the story of Talion who serves on a garrison station at the Black Gate of Mordor. Talion is killed by the Black Hand of Sauron. Now his spirit has merged with a mysterious wraith of an Elvan lord. Talion seeks revenge on the Black Hand of Sauron, but first he must defeat Sauron’s ever growing legion of Orcs.

Experience the definitive version of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor which includes The Lord of the Hunt and The Bright Lord story missions, the Trials of War challenge series plus additional Warband Missions, Runes & Skins.

Portal 2 – 80% Off

If you’re picking up The Orange Box, the logical next step would be to pick up Portal 2 (or Half-Life 3 but then that’s not going to happen in the foreseeable future). Portal 2 delves into the history of Aperture Science, It also expands on the Portal universe and it’s icon mind bending game play. Just remember, the cake is a lie!

Half life 2 – 80% Off

The sequel to the game changing Half Life continues the story of Gordon Freeman’s battle against the alien Combine. Set several years after Half Life, Gordon is awoken to find the world has been taken over by the Combine, his primary objective now is to free humanity and stop the Alien hordes once and for all.

Resident Evil 4 – 65% Off

Jumping into the shoes of Leon S Kennedy you are tasked with finding and saving the Presidents daughter. Your investigation leads you to a rural village in Spain which has been overrun by the Las Plaga, a new parasite that is infecting human hosts and turning them into hideous monsters.

Mad Max – 50% Off

Mad Max delivers open world gameplay in a post-apocalyptic setting where cars are the key to survival. Gamers become Mad Max, a lone warrior who must fight to stay alive in The Wasteland, using vicious on-ground and vehicular combat against savage gangs of bandits. Max must align himself with others to build the ultimate war vehicle as he works to escape from the dangerous Wasteland.

Rocket League – 40% Off

If football/soccer and destruction derby had a baby, then Rocket league would be the offspring! Rocket League futuristic Sports-Action game, which equips players with booster-rigged vehicles that can be crashed into balls for incredible goals or epic saves across multiple, highly-detailed arenas. Using an advanced physics system to simulate realistic interactions, Rocket League relies on mass and momentum to give players a complete sense of intuitive control in this unbelievable, high-octane re-imagining of association football.

Lifeless – 50% Off

Ten years after a virus ravaged the world, Maine has become a harsh wasteland. Two factions, the Nova Guard and the Spartan Phalanx fight for what few supplies remain in Stillwater Bay. Featuring an interesting weapons randomisation feature, and an exciting twist on clan-based multiplayer, Lifeless looks to breath new life into the multiplayer survival world, and we’re ready to get stuck in.

We hope that has sufficiently whetted your appetite for our Winter sale. As an extra deed bonus, you can get a further 10% off of your basket at checkout using the code WINTER10 we’ll also throw in a free Mystery game as well. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

GMG Christmas Wishlist

With the holidays mere weeks away the Green Man Gaming team have been thinking a lot about what they would really want for Christmas. So we thought it would be a great idea to make a blog post about it, and you never know it may also give you some Christmas gift ideas as well. Without further a-do, here is what we have added to our ever growing Christmas lists.

Rob

The top Game on my Christmas list is Dishonored 2. I loved the first game as it played a bit like Bioshock! It also has some great stealth game play and you could summon rats! (I have a soft spot for rats).

I am looking forward the continuation of Emily and Corvo’s stories and the new moves and gameplay elements Dishonoured 2 has thrown in.

If money/reality wasn’t a factor however what I would really want for Christmas is my very own Trico! Also a Mjolnir MK VII suit of armour from Halo and a fully operational Portal gun.

Mind you if you do fancy getting me a portal gun then this is close enough.

Gina

The Black Friday sales did tempt me and I may have bought myself a few bits, but the majority of my wishes went onto a list.

So realistically I’ve asked for The Last Guardian, as it looks so adorable and nostalgic, I can’t wait to team up with Trico. I’ve also got the new Final Fantasy 15 on my list, although I’ve heard mixed reviews, they’ve recently announced that there will be updates. I also love the Alien series and would love to add to my pop vinyl collection with this guy.

And if I could have anything… I’d definitely go for this Here’s Johnny Christmas Jumper, it’s pretty pricey, but it would be very loved.

Sammi

This year I’ve moderately behaved myself, so I’ve asked Santa for this cool Dark Souls hoodie from Insert Coin and the Skyrim Special Edition.

I’m a huge Skyrim fan and have already banked 100s of hours in the wonderful world of Tamriel. I’ve held off on buying the remastered version because I think that it would make the perfect game to play over the holidays. I can imagine it now, climbing a mountain vertically on horseback, with a glass of mulled wine in one hand. Mmm, lovely!

Now, if money was no object I’d love to get a Snorlax Beanbag. I might also need a pokéflute to go with him though. I can’t have him blocking any doorways.

So that’s our Christmas lists all wrapped up! All we have to do now is wait and see what Santa brings!

South Park: The Fractured But Whole – What We Know

Ever since South Park: The Stick Of Truth was released back in March 2014, the game has been received nothing but appreciation from South Park fans and gamers new to the series. It’s mix of crude humour and clever story telling combined with classic turn based RPG gameplay was just what the South Park franchise needed. It constantly referenced the South Park TV show and pop/geek culture in general and it was genuinely a very enjoyable game.

Running off of the back of The Stick Of Truth’s success the next South Park game is just around the corner! South Park: The Fractured But Whole replaces it’s fantasy theme with Super Heroes. Taking inspiration from past South Park episodes, comic books and both the Marvel cinematic universe and the DC extended Universe. Here is all we know about the upcoming game in all of its super hero glory.

Mild(ish) Mannered Kids by Day, Heroes By Night!

One of the really cool features in this new South Park game is the fact that the character only take up their hero personas when night falls over South Park. For example, By day Eric Cartman is just your usual foul mouthed school kid. By Night He is ‘The Coon’ the only hero who can sort through the trash of society and the founder of the super hero group ‘Coon and Friends’. It’s a really cool idea that not only is classic to the super hero genre, but also gives the games developers a lot to play with.

A True Heroes Origin Story!

Even though The Fractured But Whole features the vast majority of South Park’s cast, you play as the new kid, a new character which you are able to customise how you want. You are able to select what type of super hero you will become, and what powers you will have. Much like the Stick Of Truth you will be able to select your base character class and build your character up from there. You will also play out your origin story from the very begging. meaning you will find out the true reason about why you manifested such power!

As a side note, from my hands on time with the game, your origin story will be told by Cartman as you play it out and it’s hilarious.

Expanded turn based gameplay

The Stick of Truth had a great turn based battle system which everyone loved. This time around, the Fractured But Whole still uses a turn based system but builds upon it. This time around you are able to move your the members of your party forwards and backwards in order to execute the perfect super hero attack or avoid the enemies devastating blows. Super moves have been included which can potentially wipe out enemies with one hit. Check out the trailer below (be advised as this is a South Park game, bad language is used)

We cannot wait to get our hands on South Park: The Fractured But Whole when it comes out early next year. Whilst you wait here is a GIF of me playing the game with the Nosulus Rift. The Nosulus Rift being the head set painstakingly made by the games developers in order for the player to smell every fart that is produced in game. The experience was… interesting.

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Top 10 Gifts to Get a Gamer This Christmas

Fa la la la look at the bells, look at the bells and you know the rest. It’s definitely Christmas when the Family Guy Peter Griffin Christmas airs on TV. So the Coca Cola truck has glided by, the M&S Christmas advert has fallen short for another year running and mince pies have taken over the supermarkets.

It’s also time to start the Christmas shopping, or finish it, depending on how organised you are. We’ve put together a handy list for what the average gamer would probably love this Christmas. There’s no science to this, it’s just a selection of the Green Man Gaming team’s best buys, ideal gifts and top tips for that person in your life that just loves games.

Poke Ball Serving Bowl Set from Think Geek

Perfect for chilling with some dip, your gamer friend can fill to the brim this amazing bowl set with all their favourite treats.

Pop N Display Question Block from Amazon

Great for the gamer that has too many games and needs some handy storage to fit all their Nintendo 3DS game cards.

Pokemon Snorlax Bean Bag Chair from Think Geek

For those that spend hours gaming and need somewhere comfy to set up base. The Snorlax chair is ideal for chillaxing.

Bobblehead Groot Pop Vinyl from Forbidden Planet

I have one and it’s amazing and with the newly revealed Guardians of the Galaxy game from Telltale, Baby Groot is all any ~~human being~~ gamer needs in their stocking.

The Legend of Zelda Tri-Force Light from Zavvi

Get your Zelda fan friend a magical light for Christmas, to guide them through the wonderful fantastical realms.

Jenga Tetris from Amazon UK

Fun for all the family! Jenga is always a winner and with the added twist of Tetris, this game is bound to be a good fit at Christmas!

Chocolate Controller from Amazon UK

For the chocolate lovers who just wants to skip the main course and play a game, whilst eating a controller.

Fallout Handbag and Purse from Forbidden Planet

One for the lady gamers, the Fallout handbag is a an absolute bargain at only £10. A lovely present that you can fill with gaming delights.

Borderlands Gaming T-Shirt from Qwertee

No Christmas would be complete without a gaming top and this is just one example of what Qwertee has to offer. (I’ve only used this one for my love of Borderlands) Also, they have unique geek culture designs which go on sale each day, lasting for a maximum of 48 hours. So be sure to check back!

Zelda Monopoly from Forbidden Planet

Monopoly. The family divider. You can now play as your favourite Zelda characters in their beautiful world. If you’re not a Zelda fan, fear not, there are other themed Monopoly including Game of Thrones and Pokemon.

We’ll be updating the blog with more handy guides and helpful tips on the run up to the holidays. So be sure to check back for every gaming update. Happy shopping fellow nerd!

How To Survive The Harsh Winter According To Video Games

It’s that time of year again where most people in the northern hemisphere start to feel the cold quite a bit. Winter rolls in, the snows hit and you pray to some sort of higher being that your boiler doesn’t pack in. So we thought it would be a great idea to look at what video games suggest are the best ways to keep warm and survive this winter.

If In Doubt Find A Random Camp Fire – Rise Of The Tomb Raider

Even in the deadliest of cold climates, Lara Croft manages to find un-attended campfires just lying around the place. Whether they are imbedded in a snowy mountain side or just left in the middle of a rain storm, these magical campfires manage to keep themselves fully a light at all times. So if you are caught short in a snow storm we suggest walking in a random direction until you see one. It’ll also give you a good chance to make adjustments to your bow and arrow if you have one handy.

Finding Thermal Energy Stashed In Boxes And Crates – Lost Planet

Lost Planet is probably one of the best games to give you some handy tips to survive the winds of winter. If we have learnt anything from this game, it’s that Thermal Energy (T-ENG) canisters can be found pretty much anywhere! Whether it is a random box or crate you come across on the way to the shops or indeed some barrels that are lying about outside your local pub, you are bound to find some T-ENG just lying around. True, T-ENG maybe native to certain alien planets but you never know, you may come across some in a random skip somewhere.

Shout Your Way Through Poor Visibility – Skyrim

When the wintery weather really picks up, poor visibility is going to be inevitable. Mist and fog can be a particular annoyance when it comes to navigating your way through harsh weather. According to the ‘Throat Of The World’ quest in Skyrim getting rid of the mist and fog in you immediate vicinity is as simple as shouting at it. Who says screaming into the wind is next to useless? Here’s a little tip for you, if you shout the words Lok, Vah and Koor in quick succession you will be able to clear the fog around you for a full 60 seconds. Just make sure you keep shouting though, as mist and fog have a nasty habit of creeping back in again.

Thick Winter Coats Can Double Up As Body Armour – SSX/Any Snow Boarding Game Ever

Remember when your parents aways used to remind you to put a coat on before you went outside to play in the snow? Well naturally you would think this advice was primarily to protect you from the cold. According to any extreme winter sports game out there however, a think winter coat can double up as pretty sturdy body armour. For example, every time your character in SSX or Cool Boarders would miss a trick and fall face first down the side of a mountain or indeed an icy crevasse, they would just get up, brush themselves off and carry on their merry way. So if one thing is clear, a good winter wardrobe is what everyone out there should invest in.

Keep Warm By Racing Penguins – Mario 64

Here’s a handy tip for you retro gamers out there. If you find yourself in a bit of a cold spot, then (according to Mario 64) why not race a penguin down a mountain in order to keep yourself warm? All you need to do is find a penguin, a relatively smooth mountain and away you go. According to Mario himself, the most effective way to race a penguin down a mountain is to just simply sit down in the snow and let gravity to the rest. If you win against said penguin you will also get some shiny coins for your trouble.

So there you have it, some top tips for us gamers out there to survive the harsh bite of winter. If you have any more top tips then don’t hesitate to post them in the comments section below.

Dead Rising 4 Christmas Event

Last night we got the opportunity to walk on down to the Brunswick Shopping Centre in London to experience some festive lights and get our hands on with the zombie slaughter fest that is Dead Rising 4.

Even though the Christmas lights were quite festive, the on going theme of the zombie apocalypse was apparent throughout. What was also pretty cool is the lights told the story of our Hero frank west as he battles through the zombie hordes. Check out the lights below!

As well as experiencing some quite frankly, epic Christmas lights, we also got some hands on time with Dead Rising 4. The game was being showcased in the local Las Iguanas, it was a pretty small venue with only a couple of booths set up. Also if you had the cash to spend you could buy your very own Xbox One copy of the game mere hours before the game was due to launch at midnight.

We only got a small hands on with the game, we jumped back into the shoes of Frank West who is the original protagonist from the very first Dead Rising Game. Dead Rising 4 is set during the Christmas period and it’s up to Frank to once more survive the zombie hoards.

Whilst playing the game we got to experience some new weapons, such as the electric battle axe, the ice sword and the exo suit. All of these weapons came with their own special moves which destroyed a lot of the zombie masses. Much like the other games in the series, you are given a time limit that ticks down slowly and you are free to explore the open world as you please. There is a main story quest line as well as other side quests for players to complete.

Whilst we were playing the game we were also treated to some non-alcoholic mulled wine, in some pretty nicely themed cups.

After we played the game we were then treated to a choir of zombies singing some Christmas Carols. It was a pretty cool evening and we cannot wait to play more of Dead Rising 4.

Our 8 Best Announcements at The PlayStation Experience

The PlayStation Experience kicked off this weekend with a flurry of incredible announcements, but we’ve narrowed it down to our top 8.

The Last of Us Part 2 Announced

As The Last of Us launches on the PS4 Pro, Naughty Dog had a very exciting announcement at PSX. The Last of Us Part II reveal came as a surprise to fans who have been speculating about a potential return of Ellie and Joel to screens. A release date hasn’t been confirmed, and Creative Director Neil Druckmann has stated that it’s still early days, but that doesn’t stop us getting mentally prepared for what Ellie will face in Part II.

The trailer begins with a shot of the woods, which cuts to a hand tuning a guitar. The character is revealed to be Ellie. As she starts to sing, we see Joel walk into the house, which is strewn with dead bodies and ask her if she intends to go ahead with her plan. Ellie is pretty cut up and as blood drips from her face, she answers ‘I’m going to find and I’m going to kill every last one of them.’

Resident evil 7 Final Demo Released

The final countdown has well and truly begun for the release of Resident Evil 7 as it was announced at the PlayStation Experience that the final Demo for Resident Evil 7 is available now for PS 4 and PS VR.

Not many details have been released about the demo, except once again we will be stepping into the home of the crazy cannibalistic Baker Family.

We were also treated to a pretty cool Resident Evil 7 trailer (which can be seen below).

Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy Announced

If you’re a retro PlayStation fan like us then the announcement of the Crash Bandicoot N’Sane collection has probably got you pretty excited. Not only are we getting the first Crash game in all of its remastered glory. We are also getting Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back and Crash Bandicoot Warped.

As you can see from the trailer below the games are going to look stunning! Check out the footage below to get a taste of some epic Crash remastered action.

Whilst we are on the subject of Retro PlayStation it was also announced that Parappa the Rapper is coming back to PlayStation 4. It’s not a full remaster granted but it still get a shiny 4k lick of paint.

Marvel v Capcom Infinite Announced

News of Marvel Vs Capcom all but died when Marvel Vs Capcom 3 was taken off of the PlayStation store a while back. Fans of the franchise had all but thrown the towel in. The PlayStation experience brought music to fans ears however as Marvel Vs Capcom Infinite was announced.

Taking you for a ride once more, Marvel VS Capcom Infinite is replacing its classic 3v3 combat and replacing it for 2v2. It is also throwing in the infinity stones from the Marvel universe. The graphics look amazing and we cannot wait to see what the full roster will look like.

The trailer below just gives us a small taste of what’s to come in this epic brawler. I’m hoping we get to see Deadpool again, they guy was awesome in Marvel Vs Capcom 3. Speaking of which, Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3 is now available on the Sony PlayStation store right now for PS4. So that should tide fans over until Infinite release in late 2017.

Horizon Zero Dawn Trailer

Horizon Zero Dawn is getting a lot of noise, mainly because of it’s unique world and fusion between robots and nature. The latest trailer hones in on showing players the details and beauty of this incredible gaming experience.

Although we don’t have any new information from the trailer, we’re teased with the game’s story and it does make for very wonderful viewing. Check out the 90 second teaser below.

Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Story Expansion

Not quite a full length game, nor too short to be called an ‘episode’. Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is a DLC, which has been described as a ‘stand-alone’ experience. Revealed with a 10-minute gameplay trailer of the beginning, the game is set in India and follows Uncharted regulars Nadine Ross and Chloe Frazer.

The gameplay demo shown below, starts at nighttime in India where our heroine Chloe begins her journey through the empty streets. She is soon accosted by a group of military men, but is allowed to go on her way. As Chloe makes her way through a mysterious building with a red door, she is giving orders to get to the rooftop. When she gets to the top, she sees a burning city, wrapped in smoke. Just as it all gets messy, her friend Nadine comes to the rescue.

Yakuza 6 and Yakuza: Kiwami Announced

Fans of the Yakuza series in the west have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to get their hands on Yakuza 6. SEGA announced at the PlayStation Experience that they can finally get their hands on the game.

It was also announced that the remake of Yakuza 1, Yakuza: Kiwami will also be heading to the west too. As you can imagine this made western fans of the Yakuza series go a little bit crazy, as this is yet another eagerly awaited title for us European and American folk. Check out the announcement trailer for both titles below.

Ni no Kuni 2 Launching in 2017

As well as launch date on PS4 for 2017, Sony has shown a trailer for the upcoming game. Ni No Kuni 2 follows Evan, a boy king who must adventure through a kingdom engulfed in darkness.

The original game which launched in 2010, told a similar story of a boy called Oliver who lost his mother and travels to an alternate world.

As you can see there have been some fantastic announcements from the PlayStation Experience 2016. We cannot wait for the titles that are coming in 2017.

The Game Awards 2016 Round Up

A night of recognition in the gaming industry, The Game Awards 2016 kicked off with a plethora of perfectly timed trailers and a celebration of gaming achievements.

If you didn’t catch the show last night, we’ve rounded up the best moments, winners and announcements from the evening.

Arkane Studios win awards and make announcements

Arkane Studios picked up the award for Best Action/Adventure Game for their magical and immersive Dishonored 2, a title with an incredible storyline and wonderful characters that lived up to the first in the series.

As well as picking up an award, Arkane Studios also unleashed a new trailer for powerful story game Prey, which has been hotly anticipated since it’s initial announcement at E3.

Death Stranding Announcement Trailer

Hideo Kojima won the Industry Icon award at The Game Awards 2016. After his speech he treated the audience and fans across the world to a new trailer for his highly anticipated game Death Stranding.

To say that the trailer is a bit random maybe underselling it slightly. It os classic Kojima and we couldn’t be more excited about this game. It also features Guillermo del Toro and Mads Mikkelsen. We cannot wait to see what the full game has to offer, check out the trailer below.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Trailer

Off of the back of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild winning the most anticipated game. Fans of the classic Zelda franchise were treated to a brand new trailer for the next title in the epic saga.

The trailer features Link fighting Monsters, galloping on horseback through hills and dales and avoiding all sorts of Chaos. Granted it was a very brief look into the next Legend of Zelda epic, but it was more than enough to whet our appetites.

Overwatch takes Game of the Year

Unsurprisingly, Overwatch bagged game of the year with it’s epic online multiplayer, fierce range of customisation and larger than life characters. It’s been a favourite among fans who have found the game incredibly immersive and addictively wonderful.

Overwatch also picked up Best Multiplayer Game and Best eSports Game. As Overwatch have provided free updates to help player experience, it’s definitely the start of something bigger, a whole new franchise, maybe that should be an award, the ‘where do we go from here’ award.

Mass Effect: Andromeda Trailer

A gameplay trailer has been on the horizon for a while now and The Game Awards was the perfect opportunity to unleash this on fans and it did not disappoint.

The trailer was introduced by Bioware’s Aaryn Flynn who stated that “making games is very, very hard.” He then went to thank the audience and gamers everywhere for their patience ahead of the videos reveal.

Until Dawn Rush of Blood on PlayStation VR

For Until Dawn fans that love an immersive horror story, you may have already purchased the new PlayStation VR so you can get closer to the games you love so much.

For those that haven’t, no fear, Christmas is coming up and even if your family and friends don’t want to spend that much on you, there’s always your best friend, January sales, for everyone’s whose missed out on that one top list present, the January sales got your back. We just hope there are some good deals.

Until Dawn Game Summary

So lets begin. Until Dawn is a survival horror adventure game released in 2015. It became increasingly popular surrounding the rising interest of the survival decision based games where people wanted to fill the full weight of in game decisions. With a slight twist in game that included real actors and actresses (Hayden Panettiere, Rami Malek, etc) this was definitely the most hardcore of the survival horrors.

The Until Dawn story certainly borrowed many horror film attributes, including forest lurking monsters, desolate location, and group of teens. A rendition of Cabin in the Woods maybe? An amazing film you should check out if you loved the Until Dawn story.

The Enemies

The main intensity of the game existed through the rampaging clown-like zombies that you came up against. So Rush of Blood have taken this enemy and placed them in a horrifying circus/theme park ride. It’s like a cross between IT and the Simpson’s Itchy and Scratchy land. It is truly terrifying. The experience wouldn’t be the same on console, as the immersion and excitement that the VR creates, makes it literally a rollercoaster ride.

Gameplay

There are seven levels to Rush of Blood, which you can play chronologically or in a random order. There is kind of a story, but it is slightly forgotten as your rollercoaster cart trickles through the episodes in a mass shoot em’ up that won’t disappoint.

There are skill levels and weapon upgrades during each level, so you’ll always have something to aim for when the killer zombies aren’t coming for you.

If you’re looking to test out your Playstation VR with a gory, blood soaked shooting frenzy with a dabble of story. Then Rush of Blood could be the ride of your life.

What We Know About The Last Guardian

Since first whisperings of The Last Guardian started in 2007 and with a couple of delays thrown in for good measure, we are finally able to get our hands on the game on December 9th! What can we expect from this epic tale between child and huge dog cat bird thing? Here is what we know about The Last Guardian.

The Last Guardian in a nut shell

On the surface The Last Guardian is a third person platformer, it is the spiritual successor to the popular Ico and Shadow Of The Colossus PS2 games which were released in 2001 and 2005. The Last Guardian is aiming to capture the same atmosphere the previous games did through combat, exploration and puzzle solving.

The Basic Story

The story of The Last Guardian revolves around a boy who is kidnapped and taken to a large and expansive castle. He wakes to find himself covered in tattoos and wastes no time for find a means of escape. During his escape from the castle the boy encounters Trico, a humongous creature similar to a griffin but looks like a mixture between a cat, dog and bird. The story then continues with Trico and the boy building a special bond as they try to escape.

How did the hype for The Last Guardian begin?

Even though rumours of the game started way back in 2007, The Last Guardian wasn’t officially announced until 2009. It was in 2008 however, that Sony started teasing the game properly on the developer’s website with job postings and confirming that the developer, Team ICO was working on a brand new project. There was no conformation on what ‘the new project’ would be and it just generally got fans buzzing as both Ico and Shadow Of The Colossus were massive hits.

After the rumour mill got into full swing The Last Guardian was officially announced at E3 in 2009. Initially the game was going to be a PlayStation 3 exclusive. The trailer looked amazing and as you can imagine it turned the hype up straight to 11. In the months after it’s official reveal, more information and screen shots were released to the public. The game then made another appearance at the Tokyo Game Show in 2010 and it received it’s first release window of holiday 2011.

Around six months before the game was due to release back in 2011 the game had been put on permanent delay. One of the key driving forces of the Team ICO studio Fumito Ueda quit the company in November 2011. As you can imagine this shook up the games development substantially, fans were even questioning whether the game would release at all. Luckily Ueda stayed with Team ICO as a freelancer, he was under contract to finish The Last Guardian but several of his colleagues who were highly ranked within Team ICO followed Ueda’s lead and left the company. In December of 2011 however it was revealed that the mass walkout from Team ICO was not hampering the creation of the game, and The Last Guardian team were still working hard to get the game finished.

At the beginning of 2012 Sony confirmed they had enlisted the help of some of their first party developers to help with the completion of The Last Guardian. This unfortunately drove a lot of doubt within the community of what was happening with the games development. E3 came and went with no word about The Last Guardian, both Ueda and Sony declined to give any comment about the games development. It was also revealed in September that Sony’s ownership of The Last Guardian trademark had expired, luckily it was announced a month later that Sony had renewed it.

In 2013 the PlayStation 4 was revealed and with it plans to move The Last Guardian to the new platform had begun, reportedly against the will of Ueda. Sony brought in additional help for the game to be moved onto the next PlayStation platform. During 2013 and 2014 news about The Last Guardian barely surfaced which got fans thinking wether the game would ever come out at all.

E3 2015 brought the return of The Last Guardian! This was when it was publicly announced the game would be coming to PlayStation 4 officially and the game would be releasing in 2016. The gameplay footage showed at E3 2015 was not new however, just enhanced for the PlayStation 4 platform. The hype trial started rolling once more even though the game had far surpassed its official release date.

2016 came around at The Last Guardian had been given a release month of October. It was then pushed back to September and then delayed a third time until December 2016. Fans were getting skeptical stating that they wouldn’t be surprised to see the game being pushed back until 2017. It was then announced that the official release day for The Last Guardian would be December 9th 2016.

It has been a long and bumpy road for The Last Guardians development, but we are so relieved that the game will be in our hands next week.

The Last Guardian is available for pre-purchase on the Green Man Gaming PlayStation Store (US Only)

What the GMG team bought in the Black Friday Sale

The Green Man Gaming content team have been busy writing wonderful gaming things, but now and then, we need a break. I know that to you we are just the news monkeys, but there’s more to us than typing furiously between sips of coffee. Not that it comes as a surprise, but we love games and although Black Friday has been a tumultuous ride through red sale banners, we’re feeling grounded once again. Mainly because of our amazing Black Friday deals, so here’s what the team bought.

Rob:

Being the avid FPS shooter fan I am I managed to get an awesome deal on DOOM. To say I am in love with this shooter is an understatement. Thanks to my Dad I grew up with the original DOOM and this new game is basically the original 1993 title in a brand new shiny engine. Also thrown in were a couple of extras such as Gory kills, rune challenges and secondary fire on pretty much all of the weapons. They’ve even thrown in a storyline that I got into!

If you’re looking for a senseless over the top shooter or just a massive nostalgia trip then I’d suggest giving DOOM a shot!

Sammi:

Well, I’m quite a thrifty shopper so I normally try to nab some Christmas bits during the Black Friday Sale.

First up, I bought XCOM: 2 on the Xbox One (more expensive than the PC version, but I don’t want the PC version, god damn it). So what’s XCOM: 2 about? Don’t ask me, I bought it for my boyfriend. But I do know that if you like Aliens and RTS games, then you’ll enjoy this game.

I also grabbed the Gears Of War: Ultimate Edition (pre-owned) for £10. I wanted the remaster of the first game but I definitely wasn’t going to pay £30 for it! Especially as the original is already available on the Xbox One. If you haven’t played any of the games in the Gears of War franchise yet, I do really recommend it. It’s proper hardcore, FPS action, with a bit of story and some solid co-op slapped in. You honestly can’t go wrong for a tenner.

While I’m on the subject of Gears- Gears Of War 4 was only £25 during the Black Friday Sales. That is absolute madness! This is a pretty new, AAA title we’re talking about. So of course I was all over it, like a tramp on chips. I haven’t started it yet, so I can’t tell you if it was worth the £25, but it’s all installed and ready to go!

Gina:

I find it hard to cope with buying something that’s not in the sale, so when it comes to Black Friday, I pretty much sign up to all and every newsletter and retailer subscription I can. Only to regret the swamp of emails come Monday.

This year was no different and I was thrilled to get Civilization VI for a great price! A great strategy game that screams Christmas holidays! I’ve dropped a lot of hints about Rise of the Tomb Raider this year, so I’m hoping that someone picked that up for me. I also got Life is Strange, which is a great story driven game I really recommend to those that like decision based games, a beautiful cross between the Telltale’s The Walking Dead and Quantic Dream’s Among Two Souls. I know there are still some great deals on this at the moment, so it’s not too late.

Suraya:

So, everyone’s been talking about No Man’s Sky and all the news and hype around it (good and bad) and it has really got me thinking about actually trying it out myself. I do like space themed games and love how the graphics are so impressive. Plus the new update means that it’s offering even more in terms of gameplay modes and I can build even more stuff! When’s a better time to grab a copy of No Man’s Sky than during Black Friday? Got it at 40% off! Woohoo!

With deals still happening, including Cyber Monday madness, take a break from the Christmas shopping and treat yourself.

No Man’s Sky: Jumping Into Creative Mode

After months of silence from Hello Games, finally No Man’s Sky got it’s first massive update over the weekend.

The Foundation Update brings in some big big changes to the No Man’s Sky universe. You can now build bases, buy moon sized freighters, research new aline technologies. You can even do a spot of farming should you want to experience agriculture on an alien terrain. So we thought it would a great idea to see what this new update was about.

As soon as the game loads players get to choose from 3 gameplay modes, Normal (for those of you who want the ‘classic’ No Man’s Sky experience) Survival, (if you like a more punishing challenge to your space adventure then this is for you) and Creative (this is for people who just want to build massive bases with unlimited resources). We jumped head first into creative to mode to see what we could build.

As this was the unlimited, no holds bard mode. We jumped straight into creating a base. The base building itself was pretty intuitive. It felt like the settlement building in Fallout 4 but with a better snap mechanic. Within minutes we were building some pretty extravagant looking bases.

The bases building wasn’t just about placing corridors and rooms down either, as we were able to put in furnishings such as beds, tables and chairs. We could also install work stations for other alien species to work at. These work stations allow players to complete small missions in order to unlock more thing to build, better weapon technology and even more farming options. This also means you have a variety of aliens co inhabiting within your base. It’s okay though, they can feed and water themselves.

We were surprised with the amount of stuff that you can build. As well as your base building basics, players can build an array of handy tools to help them whilst they explore the planet. Say you want to explore your home planet more thoroughly, you can now leave your home base and set up a small camp elsewhere.

Save points and homing beacons can be built anywhere on your new planet, which is pretty handy should you find yourself a bit stranded and down on materials. You are also able to build auto mining machines should you find a huge deposit of resources.

The base building and the creative side of the Foundation Update bring some great potential to No Man’s Sky. We actually feel that the game has a bit more purpose now, as you strive to build bigger bases and make new alien friends on the way. We are yet to jump into experience the new freighters and what else the update has to offer, but from this little run in creative mode, we can safely say that No Man’s Sky is taking the right steps to become the epic galaxy exploration game we were hoping for.

You can grab No Man’s Sky and try the Foundation Update for yourself from the Green Man Gaming store

Pokémon Sun And Moon Launch Event

Last night we were invited by Nintendo to attend the Pokémon Festival in London to celebrate the European release of Pokémon Sun and Moon!

It was an amazing night as a car park near London’s Truman Brewery had been transformed into an Alolan paradise, where we were greeted by Hawaiian style leis and a pretty fetching Pikachu hat. The whole place looked amazing with a mixture of Hawaiian and Pokemon decoration.

In keeping with the Alolan/Hawaiian theme, the event also had some beach/fairground inspired games for attendees to play. Such as a coconut shy, a hoop toss and a tin can alley. Winning these games netted you some pretty awesome prizes such as exclusive keyrings and magnets.

Any Pokemon event would not be complete without actual Pokemon! The three Pokemon Sun and Moon starters (Rowlet, Litten and Popplio) were in attendance to greet fans, and of course everyone’s favourite thunder mouse, Pikachu made a special guest appearance as well.

As this was also a celebration of Pokémon’s 20 year anniversary there was a nice tribute to the gameboy games that started it all and it’s evolution through the years. Each of the games and their respective consoles were laid out for all attendees to enjoy.

We also got some hands on time with Pokemon Sun and Moon’s battle mode which has had a bit of an overhaul since Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. On the surface the new battle mechanics have kept true to previous Pokemon games. It is still very much turn based but there have been new inclusions that make battles a bit more user friendly. The move selection screen has been overhauled to include new information to help you in your battles. If you forget what a move does, then you can tap the ‘i’ in the corner for more information on that move. The move selection screen also tells you whether a move is super effective against your opponent or not, which is pretty handy as even some of the most seasoned Pokemon players would probably forget what move is most effective. It also can be dead handy for finding out about the strengths and weaknesses of new Alolan Pokemon.

Last by no means least attendees to the Pokemon event got the chance to meet Shigeki Morimoto, who has been the lead battle designer for the Pokemon games since they first came out 20 years ago. He is also the creator of the first ever mythical Pokemon, Mew.

We want to thank the Nintendo UK so much for inviting us to take part in this epic Pokémon event. Now excuse us whilst we get fully stuck into Pokémon Sun and Moon.

Skyrim In Concert

Last night we were invited by Bethesda to attend the worlds first ever ‘Skyrim In Concert’ at the Palladium in London, and we were treated to some of the best themes and tunes that the epic dragon slaying RPG has to offer.

The orchestra (who were dubbed as the Winterhold Symphony Orchestra and Choir for the evening) played some of the most classic Skyrim tracks, such as the ‘Theme of the Dragonborne‘ and ‘The Unbroken Road‘. Skyrim was not the only game that featured in the concert however, as the orchestra played medleys from both Oblivion and Morrowind as well.

For their encore they surprised us with a fantastic rendition of the Fallout 4 theme, just before they finished on a epic rendition of Skyrim’s ‘The One They Fear‘.

The evening wouldn’t have been complete without MC’s Cam Robinson and Seb Ford who did an awesome job at hosting for the evening. Their various jokes and references were great and they did a fantastic job of playing to the audience.

All in all this was an evening of epic proportions, we’d like to thank Bethesda for inviting us. Fingers crossed that they do a ‘Fallout In Concert’ sometime in the future.

What We Know About Mass Effect Andromeda

Off of the back of #N7Day yesterday, Bioware gave us a few nuggets of new info about Mass Effect Andromeda, plus a couple of awesome looking videos. So here is what we know.

Class Changes

One of the most noticeable changes in Mass Effect Andromeda is that the class system has been removed and replaced with a wider skill tree. Players can use this skill tree in order to specialise Ryder (the player controlled protagonist) in a particular field, which in turn unlocks bonuses for the play style you are specialising in. You do not have to focus on one specific play style though as there will be an opportunity in the games story to test the other play styles.

Speech and Relationship Options

The trademark Paragon/Renegade dialogue system from the previous Mass Effect Trilogy has been replaced with a wider range of speech options. These options include heart, head, professional and casual speech options. It sounds a lot more diverse, it will be interesting to see how this new speech system plays out.

Bioware has promised that Andromeda will have more romance options than any other Bioware game. The developers are planning to broaden out the relationship system, for example some characters will want more of a long-term relationship, others, not so much.

Changes to Battle

Andromeda has implemented a new dynamic cover system which also works hand in hand with Ryder’s jetpack. This means you will be able to dash boost between cover. You will also be able to hover above ground to target enemies who are hidden behind cover, which is pretty handy.

Melee weapons have been included into Andromeda, so if you ever had the dream of wielding a sword or hammer in the Mass Effect universe then this will be music to your ears.

Squad mates make a return! (it wouldn’t really be a Mass effect game without them) At this time we don’t know how many squad mates you can have at your disposal but the overall dialogue count has increased. Only 2 of your squad mates have been named thus far, a human named Liam and an Asari who has been nicknamed Peebee. Unofficial leaked info has suggested 2 more squad mates, a Krogan named Drack and a female human named Cora.

Exploration

You can explore planets in you Nomad. which is your Mako vehicle. The planets are pretty much free roam with a mixture of puzzle, story elements and battle scenarios that you can encounter. Much like Dragon-Age inquisition there will be boss battles that you will encounter which you may need to return to at a later stage.

https://youtu.be/MjfIPkv4WDY

Alien Races

4 major races have been speculated for Andromeda, Humans (obviously as Ryder is one), Salarian, Asari and Turians. Each of these races has an Ark which is lead by a Pathfinder, each of these Arcs are connected to the Nexus, which is the game’s answer to Citadels from the previous Mass Effect trilogy. The Nexus made the journey to the Andromeda galaxy before the Arks turned up.

Family

Ryder will have a twin sibling and their gender will be confirmed by what gender you choose for Ryder (So if you play as a female you will have a brother and vice versa). The cool thing here is you will be able to customise your twin’s look at the beginning of the game (how in depth the customisation is, is not known.), whats more if you start a new game plus you can choose to play as your twin.

The Ryder twins will also have a father (who can also be customised to the same extent as your twin) who’s job in the game is to be the Pathfinder of the human Arc. Sadly things don’t look too rosey for him as the box art of Mass Effect andromeda dos show a destroyed Arc. Eep.

Multiplayer

Multiplayer plans to build upon Mass Effect 3’s horde mode, with a card based item system. This system lets you pay for more packs but everything can be unlocked though normal player progression. There will be events where you will face off against specific enemies for card themed rewards, there will also be a system for picking specific cards although this system does have a time limit.

So there you have it, that is all the information currently circulating around the internet. Check out the full cinematic trailer below and keep your eyes peel on Green Man Gaming for more Mass Effect Andromeda news as it surfaces.

Blizzcon 2016 Announcements

On Friday we posted our Predictions for this year’s Blizzcon. We were pleased to find out that some of our predictions came true! Here is a run down of all the announcements from Blizzcon 2016.

World of Warcraft

We Predicted: A new expansion announcement or a patch update.

Announcement: Patch update. 2 updates were announced for Legion, the first of which will bring us a brand new raid called the Tomb of Sargeras, we will also be able to fly around the Broken Isles. The second patch is going to send us to Argus the homeworld of the Draenei.

Not the massive announcement we wanted, but the patch updates sound like they are going to give us something pretty decent to sink our teeth into.

Diablo

We Predicted: Diablo 4 announcement, Diablo 3 and HD remake of Diablo 1 and 2.

Announcement: Patch update for Diablo 3 and Necromancers. Although it wasn’t the complete HD re-release we were hoping for, Diablo 3 is getting an a Darkening of Tristom patch update. The update includes four bosses from Diablo 1, the original music, and graphic filters to give the game an awesome retro feel.

The Necromancer class was also announced, not much has been revealed but players who have had the chance to play as the Necromancer have had some mixed views about it. It’ll be interesting to see what the class brings to Diablo 3.

It’s a shame we didn’t get the highly anticipated Diablo 4 announcement, but this is still pretty exciting.

Overwatch

We Predicted: Sombra announcement (and or another brand new character), some new maps, a new game mode.

Announcement: Sombra announcement and Overwatch pro league. Much to everyones relief, Sombra was finally announced as a new character for Overwatch. The good news is that she seems to be living up to everyones high expectations of her, check out the video below to get a taste of what she’ll be like.

Overwatch is also getting an eSports league. With players eligible for contracts, including minimum guaranteed salaries as well as benefits. This is all planning to kick off in 2017 with Blizzard hoisting a combine for players to join professional teams.

Heathstone

We Predicted: Mobster themed expansion

Announcement: New expansion: The Mean Streets of Gadgetzan. As predicted Heathstone got its mobster themed expansion. What we didn’t expect was the introduction of ‘Tri-class’ cards , which as you can imagine, allow specific cards to work for multiple classes. The expansion is due to debut in early December and give players a boost of 132 new cards. To go with the mobster theme the expansion features three city factions: The Jade Lotus for Druids, Rogues, and Shamans, the Kabal for Mages, Priests, and Warlocks and the Grimy Goons for Hunters, Paladins, and Warriors.

Heroes of the Storm

We Predicted: A new map or 2, new heroes coming to the game and maybe even a new game mode.

Announcement: 2 Popular WoW characters coming to Heroes of the Storm. Varian Wrynn and Ragnaros, with Varian being the games first multi-classed hero, as he will be able to fight as a deadly assassin or a shield wielding tank. Ragnaros however will be is a fun twist on the clasic WoW boss. You won’t have to wait long as Varian is due this week with Ragnaros quickly following next week.

StarCraft 2

We Predicted: We didn’t, oops.

Announcement: Final set of Nova Missions and Deep mind. Finally Starcraft fans get the final set of Nova missions on November 22nd. and that Alexi Stukov is the next co-op commander! Blizzard also announced that they will be teaming up with Google’s Deep mind to further enhance StarCraft’s AI. Both Blizzard and Google are hoping this partnership will help them make leaps in AI development.

So there you have it, some great announcements from Blizzcon 2016, even some of our predictions came true. Achievement Unlocked!

Top 5 games to play when The Great British Bake Off finishes

Now The Great British Bake Off has finished, we here at Green Man Gaming thought it would be a great idea to list our top 5 games to play now that the post Bake Off blues has hit.

Overcooked

In Overcooked you and up to 3 other friends must prepare, cook and serve a variety of tasty treats and meals for customers. The game ramps up the chaos pretty quickly as players have to work against the clock, as a team to get their meals to hungry impatient customers. It’s basically the closest thing to the Great British Bake off in our opinion.

Fat Princess

Fat Princess is a Multi-player real time strategy game for up to 32 players. The main aim is to rescue the cake addicted princess and get her back to your teams base. The cool thing here is players can pick up cake and feed it to the princess which then makes it harder for the other team to drag her back to their base. It’s just a shame the princess doesn’t judge the cakes on their quality before she scoffs them down.

Cooking Mama

Yet another game where you have to prepare meals in the quickest time possible, Cooking Mama is a great game for gamers out there who prefer to follow a recipe. Mama gives you a variety of cooking tasks in order to create the perfect meal. If you don’t finish the tasks within the time limit then soggy bottoms are pretty much guaranteed.

Cheesecake Cool Conrad

If travelling through space collecting pieces of ice cream to put King Banana’s wife back together is more of your thing then Cheesecake Cool Conrad is for you! The prize for collecting all the pieces of ice cream and constructing the ice cream queen is the opportunity to wed princess cheesecake! Nice!

Portal

Whilst Portal is not directly linked to cookery in any way we thought it should make the top 5 as you are promised a cake for fully testing out the Aperture Science handheld portal device. Don’t believe what you hear, the cake is not a lie… we promise…

Honorable Mentions:

Here are a couple of honorable mentions that didn’t quite make it into our top 5 list:

‘Splosion Man

In ‘Splosion man you are tasked with escaping the laboratory where you are created. At the end of each level of this crazy 2D platformer you are awarded cake. We loooovveee cake.

Cake level in Super Mario Galaxy

Do we really need to say anymore? It’s a level made of cake, what more could you want?

Our very own Green Man Gaming Cake

Though technically not a game we had a cake made for us to celebrate our website going Alpha, we thought it would be rude not to share it.

So there you have it, our top 5 games to play when The Great British Bake Off finishes. These should hopefully tide you over until next year! unless you aren’t a fan of Channel 4, but lets not get into that.

Do you have some awesome baking related gaming puns you would like to share with the world? Then check out the competition we are running on twitter! Come up with the best pun and you can win yourself a game!

Titanfall 2: What to expect from singleplayer

Back when the first Titanfall was announced at E3 2013, the game was met with a barrage of hype and excitement. The very idea of jumping in and out of a Mech at will was reason enough to send quite a few gamers loopy with excitement. When the game was finally released in April of 2014 some gamers were disappointed as there was a distinct lack of a singleplayer campaign. True, the game was marketed as a multi-player experience, but gamers yearned for a storyline set in Titanfall’s awesome universe.

Fast forward to 2016 and Titanfall 2 is just around the corner! It promises to bring a lot more of the epic multiplayer action that we fell in love with in the first game, and (by popular demand of course) a singleplayer story line that dives head first into the Titanfall universe.

So what can we expect from the Titanfall 2 campaign? The game is set in the far future where the human race has terraformed and colonised resource rich planets in what has been dubbed as frontier space. The IMC (Interstellar Manufacturing Corporation) thinks it’s a great idea to bleed all the resources dry from these planets. As you can imagine this more than annoys a fair few people and the Rebel Militia is formed. The Titanfall 2 story then picks up in the middle of a war between the IMC and the Rebel Militia.

Gamers jump into the army boots of Jack Cooper, a rifle man for the Frontier Militia who aspires to become a pilot and obtain his very own Titan. The story begins when Jack comes across BT-7274 (BT for short), a veteran Vanguard-class Titan whose pilot is killed in action. BT then voluntarily links with Jack and the campaign kicks off from there.

Of course Titanfall 2 is not all about the singleplayer experience, as Respawn have ramped up some of the features in the games ever so popular multiplayer. The most noticeable change is the hefty amount of abilities that both Titan and Pilot can obtain. Pilots are now able to use cloaking and grappling hooks that can be attached to pretty much anything (Titans included). There are now four Titan model specialisations for gamers to get their mitts on as well.

We cannot wait for Titanfall 2! It’s great that Respawn Entertainment have finally added a singleplayer campaign to the game, and we can’t wait to get our hands on it.

Check out the campaign trailer below.

Top 5 Skyrim Mods

As the special edition of Skyrim is just around the corner, we thought it would be an awesome idea to highlight some of our most favourite Skyrim mods. So without further a-do here are our top 5 mods for The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim.

1. Thomas The Tank Engine

If you find adorable blue trains with faces on them far more scarier than dragons, then this is the mod for you! All dragons have been replaced by Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends. These devilish locomotives come completed with a tooting horn and a devastating steam engine flame thrower attack. You have been warned.

2. Dohvah Bear Companion

Fans of the Dovah Bear cartoon and fans of armoured bears in general will love this mod. Once Dovah bear becomes your new companion he will do various tasks for you, such as mauling people and looking cute in a helmet.

3. My Little Pony Steed

If like us you find plain old Skyrim horses a bit boring then this mod will be right up your street. Your steed will be replaced with one of the infamous ponies and also comes complete with lightening magic. Nice!

4. Spider-Man Frost Spiders

Frost spiders are quite nasty in Skyrim, so what better way to deal with the pesky arachnids than replacing them with everyones favourite friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man. The mod even comes with some classic Spider-man quips as well.

5. The Chicken Born

The chicken born gives any Dovahkiin a run for their money. In this mod you can summon chickens, don some pretty awesome looking chicken armour and summon the ultimate chicken.The ultimate chicken can lay waste to even the most powerful dragons.

So there you have it, our top 5 Skyrim mods. True, they aren’t the most serious mods out there but they do make the game pretty darn interesting.

You can grab the special edition of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim from Green Man gaming right now. You can also check out the games’ system requirements out below.

System Requirements for Elder scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.

Minimum

Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version)
Intel i5-750/AMD Phenom II X4-945.
8GB of ram.
12 GB free HDD space
NVIDIA GTX 470 1GB /AMD HD 7870 2GB

Recommended

Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version)
Intel i5-2400/AMD FX-8320.
8GB of ram.
12 GB free HDD space
NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD R9 290 4GB