{"id":59820,"date":"2014-01-28T06:00:51","date_gmt":"2014-01-28T14:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.highdefdigest.com\/blog\/?p=59820"},"modified":"2014-03-04T16:48:38","modified_gmt":"2014-03-05T00:48:38","slug":"videogames-jan-26-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.highdefdigest.com\/blog\/videogames-jan-26-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"Videogame Releases: Week of January 26th, 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Another week into 2014 brings us a re-release for one game not even a year old, plus one more that&#8217;s nearly 20-years-old. Come have a look at all of this week&#8217;s promising videogame releases.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h5>Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition (Xbox One, PS4)<\/h5>\n<p>For the &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/games.highdefdigest.com\/516\/Tomb_Raider_PS4.html\">Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition<\/a>&#8216;, Square Enix has added a few multiplayer DLC items to last March&#8217;s 360\/PS3\/PC release. Then, more importantly, Crystal Dynamics oversaw a visual retouching of the game for the two new consoles, including a different Lara model (in-game asset-wise), new lighting and weather FX, and other eye-candy touches. Since the game, a reboot of &#8216;Tomb Raider&#8217; with &#8216;Uncharted&#8217; cinema and gameplay stylings, is enjoyable (if unfortunately gritty and brutally violent), and since the new consoles are shy of new releases, this $60 reissue should be another hit despite not having any new content.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eMeFeyTc7dE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" gesture=\"media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5>Octodad: Dadliest Catch (PC)<\/h5>\n<p>&#8216;Octodad&#8217; is a physics simulator that \u2013 through the funny convention having an octopus masquerading as a normal guy \u2013 makes for fun, challenging and humorous gameplay. It&#8217;s kind of like that killer whale stand-in on the &#8216;Robot Chicken&#8217; version of &#8216;Alias&#8217; (&#8220;Whalias&#8221;). Players control Octodad in &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/games.highdefdigest.com\/570\/Octodad_Dadliest_Catch_PC.html\">Dadliest Catch<\/a>&#8216; as he tries to get ready for his daughter&#8217;s wedding without his gangly tentacles causing a spectacle, such as knocking down the floral arrangements. The game is due out on the PS4 at some point, and the DualShock4&#8217;s triggers make for great leg controls.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-Ol3ZxZSEhY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" gesture=\"media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5>Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z (360, PS3, PSN for PS Vita)<\/h5>\n<p>After a brief hiatus, the &#8216;Dragon Ball Z&#8217; game franchise returns. This time, &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/games.highdefdigest.com\/475\/Dragon_Ball_Z_BoZ_360.html\">Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z<\/a>&#8216; supports 4v4 battles that can feature multiple versions of the same characters. Thus, Namco Bandai (or Bandai Namco, as it&#8217;s now called) is touting the idea of &#8220;dream team&#8221; matches. The brawling fun and over-the-top art style make this a must-have for &#8216;Dragonball&#8217; fans.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AyK1_rEWBII?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" gesture=\"media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5>The Firemen 2: Pete &amp; Danny (PSone Classic for PS3, PS Vita, and PSP)<\/h5>\n<p>A classic import &#8216;The Firemen 2: Pete &amp; Danny&#8217; tells the story of two self-sufficient fireman (think &#8216;Judge Dredd&#8217;) who are tasked with executing their fire-fighting duties at an amusement park turned inferno. How Michael Crichton was not involved in this game, we&#8217;ll never know, but it looks like a blast.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lo9WxZen0ek?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" gesture=\"media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Another week into 2014 brings us a re-release for one game not even a year old, plus one more that&#8217;s nearly 20-years-old. 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