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Dead Rising 4 Pre-Order Bonuses

Dead Rising 4 is an upcoming zombie brawler developed by Capcom and published by Microsoft for Xbox One and Windows 10. Set in an open world, the game once again stars the badass photojournalist Frank West. It picks up a year after the events in Dead Rising 3, and also takes place in Willamette, Colorado during the holiday season.

The game is said to have a huge array of weapons and vehicles to combat the horde with. New features include a larger, seamless 4-player co-op, new and more dangerous types of zombies, and powered exosuits which allow Frank to deliver devastating melee attacks.

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Final Fantasy XV Pre-Order Bonuses

Final Fantasy XV is the latest installment in the highly popular Japanese action RPG franchise. The game puts the player into the shoes of Noctis Lucis Caelum, the heir to the kingdom of Lucis, which is the last nation to possess a Crystal. Other countries in the game’s world – a single landmass called Eos – have been conquered by the technologically-advanced Empire of Niflheim, which now threatens Lucis as well.

Final Fantasy XV features vast, open environments which can be explored on foot, using party’s car, or chocobos, with loading screens only appearing when entering towns. The game uses a seamless, real-time battle system called AXB (Active X Battle); the players only control the protagonist, Noctis, but can issue commands to their companions.

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Watch Dogs 2 Pre-Order Bonuses

Watch Dogs 2 is an open-world action-adventure game developed by Ubisoft Montreal. The sequel features a new protagonist – a young hacker named Marcus Holloway – and takes place in a fictionalized version of San Francisco Bay Area.

Through the citywide ctOS system, Marcus can hack anything from vehicles to smartphones, and more. He is also equipped with tools like the quadcopter drone which can be used for scouting and remote hacking. The game supports different playstyles titled Stealth, Aggressor, and Trickster, and offers according items and upgrades for each.

Multiplayer is also making a return in the sequel, and it is more seamless than before. Players can meet up without leaving their single-player experience and cooperate to accomplish missions together, using basic emotes for communication. Besides the co-op, there also are separate, competitive multiplayer modes.

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Dishonored 2 Pre-Order Bonuses

Dishonored 2 is an action-stealth game developed by Arkane Studios and published by Bethesda. It gives the players a choice of stepping back into the shoes of Corvo Attano, the protagonist of the previous installment, or playing as Emily Kaldwin, the daughter of the Empress. Both characters have their own set of powers, gadgets, and uniquely-tuned weapons. Unlike in the original Dishonored, the protagonists are also fully voiced.

The missions in Dishonored 2 can be approached with stealth or violence, and the skill upgrade trees as well as bonecharm crafting allow the players to tailor their character to suit their playstyle. In addition, the sequel is said to have more in-depth gameplay and difficulty options aimed at those looking for a more challenging (or easier) experience.

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Pre-Order Bonuses

The remastered version of Skyrim brings numerous graphical improvements to the award-winning action RPG, including remastered art and effects, volumetric god rays, dynamic depth of field, screen-space reflections, and more. In addition, the Special Edition also comes with all the DLC already released on the previous-gen consoles: Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn, adding new quest lines and areas to explore to the base game.

It should be noted that the upcoming remaster contains no new DLC beyond the ones already released on other platforms. Owners of the original Skyrim on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 might also be disappointed to learn that their saves won’t be transferable to the remastered version of the game. However, there also are exciting news – the Xbox One version is going to support user-made mods (PlayStation 4 support might be possible in the future).

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Dragon Ball: Xenoverse 2 Pre-Order Bonuses

Xenoverse 2 is an upcoming Dragon Ball game developed by Dimps and published by Bandai. Much like its predecessor, it combines action, fighting, and RPG elements, and features an online hub where players can shop, fight, and undertake quests. The new hub, Conton City, is now seven times larger and supports up to 300 players on the same server. Players can get around using hover boards, and it is also possible to fly in certain areas after acquiring the ability to do so.

Plot-wise, the sequel takes place two years after the events of the first Xenoverse. Player joins the Time Patrol as a fresh recruit and fights to prevent villains from altering the Dragon Ball history. This time they also get to jump back in time to infiltrate Frieza’s army and even try to become the Cosmic Emperor.

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Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration Pre-Order Bonuses

Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration Edition is the long-awaited PlayStation port that will be out for the PS4 as well as the upcoming PS4 Pro. On the latter, additional graphical modes will be available: 4K at 30 FPS, 1080p at 60 FPS, or 1080p at 30 FPS with enriched visuals.

The game comes with all the previously released DLC such as Baba Yaga: The Temple of the Witch and Cold Darkness Awakened. Brand new content includes Blood Ties story chapter, which will also support PS VR; online co-op for the Endurance mode with leaderboards; and an Extreme Survivor difficulty setting for the most hardcore players.

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Dragon Quest Builders Pre-Order Bonuses

Dragon Quest Builders is an action RPG with voxel-based block building elements developed and published by Square Enix. A spin-off from the original series, the game tasks the player with rebuilding the land of Alefgard which was devastated by monsters after the hero’s demise.

Unlike true sandbox games like Minecraft, the world of Dragon Quest Builders is handcrafted rather than procedurally generated, and the game has quests and a storyline to advance through. However, there is also a Free Build Mode which becomes available after clearing the first continent. In this mode, players can build with no restrictions and share their creations through the PlayStation Network.

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Mafia III Pre-Order Bonuses

Mafia III is an open-world action-adventure game developed by Hangar 13 and published by 2K Games. It follows a new protagonist, Lincoln Clay, and takes place in 1968 New Bordeaux (a fictional version of New Orleans). After returning from the Vietnam War, Lincoln rejoins the black mob, only to have his comrades slaughtered by the Italian mafia. A sole survivor, he sets out to get revenge and build his own criminal empire.

Mafia III allows for different approaches to completing missions, such as going in with guns blazing, or using stealth. The game features a cover system, executions, and melee combat. Players can also roam the game’s world freely, and take over locations operated by the Italian mob.

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Destiny: Rise of Iron Pre-Order Bonuses

Rise of Iron is the fourth expansion to online shooter Destiny, which brings a story campaign set within a new location on Earth called The Plaguelands. The expansion also features a new Strike and Raid, new Crucible mode and maps, new gear, and an additional enemy faction, the Fallen.

Destiny: Rise of Iron is the first expansion to only support the current-gen consoles. Starting with August 16, Destiny will no longer receive any major updates on PS3 and Xbox 360, and player progression will be separated from Xbox One and PS4 platforms. The upcoming expansion costs $30 and requires that the player own the base game as well as The Taken King DLC.

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ReCore Pre-Order Bonuses

ReCore is an action-adventure game with some with puzzle and platform elements developed by Comcept and Armature Studio. The game’s protagonist is Joule Adams, one of the last remaining humans in a post-apocalyptic world inhabited by mechanical enemies of all shapes. Joule is aided by her own robotic companions called Corebots, each of which has unique abilities to aid their fearless leader in her journey.

The game is a part of Microsoft’s new Xbox Play Anywhere initiative, which essentially means that you can play it on both Xbox One and Windows 10 (UWP) at no additional cost. Cross-save is also supported between the two platforms. According to the official website, ReCore promises more than 12 hours of gameplay at a price tag of $40.

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God Eater 2: Rage Burst Pre-Order Bonuses

God Eater 2: Rage Burst is an enhanced version of the 2013 action RPG God Eater 2, developed by Japanese studio Shift and published by Namco Bandai in the West. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic world where gigantic monsters called Aragami seek to devour humanity. Only elite warriors called God Eaters can stand up to the threat by using God Arcs – weapons infused with Oracle Cells taken from Aragami themselves.

The expanded game adds another story chapter as well as new characters, enemies and weapon types. It also introduces a new gameplay mechanic called Blood Rage, which allows the player to use their Awakening Gauge to gain various buffs.

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Attack on Titan Pre-Order Bonuses

Attack on Titan is an upcoming action game based on a popular Japanese manga and anime series of the same name. It is developed by Omega Force and published by Koei Tecmo. While the game originally only launched on PlayStation consoles in Japan, the Western release will also include Xbox One and Windows (Steam) versions.

Attack on Titan features the key moments and characters from the anime, and offers some additional content as well. Players battle Titans, accomplish missions, and earn resources used to upgrade their swords and 3D maneuver gear. There is a Survey Mode which allows the players to roam freely outside the city walls. The game also has a multiplayer co-op mode supporting up to four people.

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Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Pre-Order Bonuses

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is an upcoming cyberpunk-themed action RPG developed by Eidos Montreal. Set two years after the events of Human Revolution, it follows the same protagonist Adam Jensen, who is now working for an anti-terrorist organization called Task Force 29.

The game is fundamentally similar to its predecessor, allowing different approaches to achieve your goals and featuring mechanics like hacking and conversation battles. There are new augmentations, weapons, and ammo types available. In addition, Mankind Divided is said to have more verticality and give the player more freedom of movement than before.

The sequel also comes with a standalone game mode called Breach, where players assume the role of a hacker infiltrating and stealing data from servers using a virtual reality interface. The mode plays like an arcade shooter, complete with a scoring system and leaderboards.

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Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness Pre-Order Bonuses

Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness is the fifth main installment in the Star Ocean action RPG franchise by tri-Ace. The sci-fi themed game features character designs by akiman (Akira Yasuda), notable for his work on Street Fighter and other successful series. It is published by Square Enix for the PlayStation 4 consoles in the West (only Japan gets a PS3 release).

Chronologically, the upcoming title takes place between the second and the third installments (Star Ocean: The Second Story and Star Ocean: Till the End of Time.) New features include seamless transitions into battles and events, and an increase to party size which can now have up to 7 characters. Familiar mechanics such as Private Actions or Item Creation will also be making a return, with some changes.

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LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens Pre-Order Bonuses

LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a LEGO-themed action-adventure game developed by TT Games and published by Warner Bros for all major gaming platforms. While mostly based on the eponymous movie, it also includes content which covers the events between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens.

The gameplay is said to be similar to that of its predecessors, but LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens does include some new mechanics, such as space dogfights, Blaster Battles which use a cover system, and Multi-Builds where players can choose from multiple building options to solve puzzles and open up new paths.

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Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst Pre-Order Bonuses

Mirror’s Edge Catalyst is an upcoming action-adventure game developed by EA DICE. It is a reboot of the 2008’s title Mirror’s Edge, and features the same protagonist, Faith, who rebels against the totalitarian government in the futuristic City of Glass.

The changes in Catalyst go beyond next-gen graphics. The game is now open-world (and without loading screens to boot), has more freedom of traversal, and offers multiple paths of reaching your destination. The combat system has also been overhauled, focusing on melee attacks and parkour movements, and removing the usage of guns entirely. In addition, Faith actually gets character development, going from a troubled young woman to a fierce heroine.

While the new Mirror’s Edge doesn’t have live multiplayer, it does feature some asynchronous multiplayer elements where your actions can affect the game world of other players. There are also leaderboards for extra game modes such as time trials and races.

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Odin Sphere Leifthrasir Pre-Order Bonuses

Leifthrasir is a HD remake of the 2007 side-scrolling action RPG Odin Sphere, developed by Vanillaware and published by Atlus for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and the Vita. The story is set in a fantasy world called Erion and features five protagonists, each representing a different warring nation.

The original game was praised for its hand-drawn art style, and players will now be able to experience it in 1080p and 60 FPS. Leifthrasir is also said to bring refined controls and gameplay mechanics, additional stages and enemies, and both Japanese and English voiceovers.

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Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End Pre-Order Bonuses

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End is the fourth and final installment in Naughty Dog’s PlayStation-exclusive Uncharted series. The game picks up three years after where Uncharted 3 left off, and has Nathan Drake coming out of retirement to search for a fabled pirate treasure after his long-lost brother, Sam Drake, makes an appearance. They set off to Madagascar, where a mythical pirate republic of Libertalia was rumored to have been located.

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Dark Souls III Pre-Order Bonuses

Dark Souls III is an action RPG developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game features faster, more fluid combat compared to its predecessors, and offers additional tactical options to the players. These include chargeable attacks and spells which now use a magic meter similarly to the first game of the series, Demon’s Souls.

Naturally, Dark Souls III also improves the graphics quality and the amount of details on the screen, while retaining the same visual style that the fans have come to love.

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