With over half the year gone already, we thought we would take a look at our favourite top 5 games so far! 

5. The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D

Having originally being released on the Nintendo 64 in 2000, Nintendo decided to release, one of the strangest Zelda titles to say the least, on Nintendo 3DS. The game takes Link out of the better known Hyrule and strands him in the strangle lands of Termina, a dark twisted universe. In this time-travel themed game, Link has three days to try and stop the moon from falling and, in that case, burning the world. Although Princess Zelda makes only a slight appearance during a flashback, this fantastic N64 game have been remastered to perfection for Nintendo 3DS users and comes in at number 5 in our top 5 games of 2015 so far.

4. Splatoon 

The Wii U haven’t had too many games to boast this year but we’ve given there hit Splatoon number four in our list. A light-hearted ‘Battlefield’, Splatoon redefines the genre of shooters taking away realistic violence and bringing some good ole’ innocent fun, whilst swapping blood and bullets for ink. The atmosphere of the game is uplifting, and although it is primarily a multiplayer title, the single-player mode is brilliant fun. Splatoon is packed with charm, plays like a dream whilst suitable for all ages, bringing a new experience to the shooting genre.

3. Lego Jurassic World

Lego games are always good fun and Lego Jurassic World is no different. We’ve enjoyed it so much its managed to take the third spot in our top 5 games so far. Along with the recent release of the hit new film in the iconic series, Jurassic World, this game also follows the epic storyline of the three previous Jurassic Park films, giving the user plenty to do. As well as playing through the films, you can spend hours going off story and exploring the well-designed open islands, finding all the little secrets and hidden areas on the way. The addition of being able to play as a dinosaur makes the experience even better. The producers have delivered on the nostalgia, along with adding a comical side to the story, and all in all creating a game that us lot down here have enjoyed very much!

2. Batman: Arkham Knight

Been out less than a week and it slots straight in to number two, one of the most highly anticipated games of the year has without doubt lived up to the hype. Rocksteady Studios along with Warner Bros. have produced a near-flawless game, which I have no doubt will be in a lot of people’s top ten list when they sit down at the end of the year. The previous Batman games were brilliant and they’ve only gone and done it again, with the addition of the Batmobile and a larger city to explore, the producers have created a stunning game in terms of both gameplay and the visuals. Flying around Gotham, coming up against the well-known super villains such as The Penguin, Two-Face and Harley Quinn, whilst teaming up with Robin, Nightwing and Catwomen; giving the gamer a superb experience.

1. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

There was only one game that was going to take our top spot and it has to be The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Let alone 2015, its one of the best games we’ve seen and played in a long time. It defines the RPG genre and the developers down at CD Projeck Red have produced one of the most convincing fantasy open-worlds, full of quests and land to explore; be it run, sail or ride. CD Projeck Red are putting out a free DLC each week to give the gamer consistency something new to sink their teeth into, as well as two massive expansions expected later in the year. The storyline is amazing to say the least, put together with the gameplay system and ridiculous (in a good way) graphics, this is as good as it gets and I’m sure will be competing for top spot come the end of the year. Kudos CD Projeck Red, Kudos!

Drop us a comment below to tell us your favourite games of the year so far!

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SXSW Gaming Awards 2015

The Game of the Year nominees are revealed

The nominees have finally been revealed for the South by Southwest Gaming Awards 2015. Hooray! The awards will take place from 13th – 15th March this year in Austin, Texas.

Hosting this year’s awards show will be actress and comedian Janet Varney (The Legend of Korra), along with YouTube personality Markiplier. The South by Southwest Gaming Awards will run alongside it’s 2015 Gaming Expo, a free, public event coming to Austin March 13-15.

You can check out the line-up below:

Game of the Year:

• Bayonetta 2
• Dark Souls II
• Dragon Age: Inquisition
• Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
• Shovel Knight

Mobile Game of the Year:

• Bravely Default
• Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft
• Monument Valley
• Super Smash Bros. 3DS
• Threes!

Table Top Game of the Year:

• Dead of Winter
• Five Tribes
• King of New York
• Sheriff of Nottingham
• Star Realms

Excellence in Gameplay:

• Dragon Age: Inquisition
• Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
• Nidhogg
• Super Smash Bros. Wii U
• Titanfall

Excellence in Art:

• The Banner Saga
• Child of Light
• Monument Valley
• Transistor
• The Wolf Among Us

Excellence in Animation:

• Assassin’s Creed Unity
• inFAMOUS: Second Son
• Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
• Super Smash Bros. Wii U
• Titanfall

Excellence in Technical Achievement:

• Alien: Isolation
• Destiny
• Dragon Age: Inquisition
• Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
• Sunset Overdrive

Excellence in Visual Achievement:

• Alien: Isolation
• Far Cry 4
• Monument Valley
• Transistor
• The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

Excellence in Narrative:

• The Banner Saga
• Dragon Age: Inquisition
• Valiant Hearts: The Great War
• The Wolf Among Us
• Wolfenstein: The New Order

Excellence in Design and Direction:

• Dark Souls II
• Dragon Age: Inquisition
• Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
• Sunset Overdrive
• The Talos Principle

Excellence in SFX:

• Alien: Isolation
• Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
• The Evil Within
• Far Cry 4
• Titanfall

Excellence in Musical Score:

• The Banner Saga
• Destiny
• Child of Light
• Transistor
• Valiant Hearts: The Great War

Excellence in Multiplayer:

• Destiny
• Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
• Super Smash Bros. Wii U
• Titanfall
• Towerfall Ascension

Excellence in Convergence:

• Alien: Isolation
• Disney Infinity 2.0
• FIFA 15
• South Park: The Stick of Truth
• The Wolf Among Us

Most Valuable Character:

• Bigby Wolf (The Wolf Among Us)
• Ellie (The Last of Us: Left Behind)
• The Goat (Goat Simulator)
• Octodad (Octodad: Dadliest Catch)
• Red (Transistor)

Most Valuable Esports Team:

• Alliance
• Cloud9
• Evil Geniuses
• Fnatic
• SK Gaming

Most Valuable Online Channel:

• Cynical Brit
• Rooster Teeth
• SMOSH Games

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