Out The Pipeline: Motorstorm, Patapon and Man vs Wild, Hell Yeah
Another month, another list of games that you should keep your eyes on. There's a number of handheld titles as well as big Sony hitters. Motorstorm came out last week in Europe, now it's North America's turn. And let's not forget about Man vs Wild, people, that game is going to be…wild!
Don't sue me.
With that said, let's get to it.
- Raving Rabbids: Travel in Time / Nintendo 3DS, April 12.
Buy from Amazon.com / Amazon.co.uk
It's time to travel back in time and disrupt the flow of human history! Join the Raving Rabbids in their new mischievous time travelling adventure.
- Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell 3D / Nintendo 3DS, April 12.
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Sam Fisher is back in the 3D adaptation of the popular Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory. With new and updated mechanics, as well as 3D visuals, it's time to do what Fisher does best, stay in the shadows and strike when they least expect it.
- Divinity II: The Dragon Knight Saga / Xbox 360 and PC, April 12.
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The Dragon Knight Saga continues with Divinity II. Packed with a remastered version of Ego Draconis and Flames of Vengeance, you can experience the adventure from the very beginning with improved visuals and all new content.
- Magicka: Vietnam / PC, April 12.
Buy from Amazon.com, or get it through direct download on PC.
So you thought four inept wizards and a slew of internet and game memes were enough? Magicka: Vietnam is no April Fools joke, return to the ridiculous OTT action with skins and levels based on the Vietnam War. Witty, slapstick humour is expected.
- Motorstorm Apocalypse / PS3, April 12.
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The off-road racing event is back, but this time in a crumbling city that's, well, in the very process of crumbling as you race through it. Get your fill of adrenaline and dirt in this definitive entry of the Motorstorm franchise!
- Patapon 3 / Sony PSP, April 12.
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Patapon is back with an even bigger adventure! Feel the beat as you lead your army to glory in the sequel to the most popular rhythm game on Sony's handheld.
- Conduit 2 / Nintendo Wii, April 19.
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The long anticipated sequel to The Conduit is finally arriving. Expect plenty of action and explosions as you globe-trot across the world in order to stop an alien invasion.
- Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection / Sony PSP, April 19.
Buy from Amazon.com / Amazon.co.uk
Experience the classic Final Fantasy hit once again this rerelease on the PSP. Included with the enhanced original is The After Years as well as extra scenarios that bridge the two together.
- Mortal Kombat / PS3 and Xbox 360, April 19.
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Mortal Kombat is back in all its bloody, bone breaking glory! Emperor Shao Kahn has defeated Raiden, now Raiden has only one chance to strike back, and that chance lies in the past. The PS3 version sees God of War Kratos step into the arena.
- Portal 2 / PC, PS3 and Xbox 360, April 19.
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The mind-numbing puzzle game from Valve is back in a full fledged sequel, complete with co-operative play. Jump back into Aperture Science, or what's left of it, as you face off against GLaDOS and her deadly puzzles once again.
- Prince of Persia Classic Trilogy HD / PS3, April 19.
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Experience the charm and action of the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Warrior Within and The Two Thrones in revamped HD visuals in this HD collection for the PS3.
- SOCOM 4: US Navy SEALs / PS3, April 19.
Buy from Amazon.com / Amazon.co.uk
Zipper is back with SOCOM 4. An unnamed South-East Asian nation has been seized by a military revolution and your mission is to put a halt to the uprising before it's too late. SOCOM 4 has been designed to support the PlayStation Move as well as the Sharpshooter peripheral. Happy hunting, ladies.
- Darkspore / PC, April 26.
Buy from Amazon.com / Amazon.co.uk
Save the universe from the Darkspore in this multiplayer co-op adventure. Collect an army of genetic, living weapons and fend off the evil before it's too late.
- First Templar / Xbox 360 and PC, April 26.
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Set during the crusades and the Inquisition, uncover the hidden truths behind a conspiracy and the secret of the Holy Grail in this adventure that sees two unlikely heroes paired together as they face the most powerful enemies yet.
- Man vs Wild / PS3, Xbox 360, PC, Wii, PSP and DS, April 26.
Buy from Amazon.com
Live out Bear Grylls' survival adventures in the Man vs Wild video game, one of the top rated programs on the Discovery Channel.
- Back to the Future Episode 4: Double Visions / PC, Mac and PS3, April 30.
Get it through PSN or Direct Download on PC and Mac.
Episode 4 of Telltale's Back to the Future game finally arrives on April 30. Don't miss out on the classic, time travelling adventure.
