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Game: Goat Simulator
Genre: Simulation
Release: April 1
Console: PC
In a nutshell: What started as a joke game but quickly became a
reality. Goat Simulator frst began circulating the internet via Youtube
in early 2014, before developers Coffee Stain Studios became so
overwhelmed with all the attention and had no choice but to further
develop and eventually release a playable version of the game to
the public. The premise is simple: control your goat and complete
objectives by doing ridiculous stunts to get massive points. Stunts in-
clude jumping off a trampoline through windows, destroying objects,
causing complete chaos or a combination of all these things all rolled Game: Final Fantasy XIV:
into one. A Realm Reborn
Genre: MMORPG
Release: April 14 2014
Game: Lego: The Hobbit Console: PS4
Genre: Action/Adventure, RPG
Release: April 16 In a nutshell: The complete re-
Console: 3DS, PC, PS3/PS4, PS- boot and critical success for Squa-
Vita, Xbox360/XboxOne, Wii U reEnix fnally gets its PS4 release
after months of beta testing. The
In a nutshell: The latest in the in- game boasts enhanced graphics
credibly popular Lego franchise over its PS3 counterpart and ex-
of video games, Lego: The Hob- tended controller support that in-
bit promises to once again retell cludes touchpad support, mouse
an epic story with its trademark and keyboard support, and the
Lego blocks and unique brand of ability to play the game remote-
humor. This time, players revisit ly via the PS Vita, cross platform
the classic tales of The Hobbit: An play, and a slew of other fea-
Unexpected Journey and The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug. A more tures. FFXIV:ARR’s release on PS4
accurate description of the game is perhaps a recreation of the movie is sure to be the defnitive way to
versions in the Lego universe with a style of comedy and ease of game- play the popular MMORPG from
play that is fun for all ages. the comfort of your lounge.
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AUSTRALIA
Game: Goat Simulator
Genre: Simulation
Release: April 1
Console: PC
In a nutshell: What started as a joke game but quickly became a
reality. Goat Simulator frst began circulating the internet via Youtube
in early 2014, before developers Coffee Stain Studios became so
overwhelmed with all the attention and had no choice but to further
develop and eventually release a playable version of the game to
the public. The premise is simple: control your goat and complete
objectives by doing ridiculous stunts to get massive points. Stunts in-
clude jumping off a trampoline through windows, destroying objects,
causing complete chaos or a combination of all these things all rolled Game: Final Fantasy XIV:
into one. A Realm Reborn
Genre: MMORPG
Release: April 14 2014
Game: Lego: The Hobbit Console: PS4
Genre: Action/Adventure, RPG
Release: April 16 In a nutshell: The complete re-
Console: 3DS, PC, PS3/PS4, PS- boot and critical success for Squa-
Vita, Xbox360/XboxOne, Wii U reEnix fnally gets its PS4 release
after months of beta testing. The
In a nutshell: The latest in the in- game boasts enhanced graphics
credibly popular Lego franchise over its PS3 counterpart and ex-
of video games, Lego: The Hob- tended controller support that in-
bit promises to once again retell cludes touchpad support, mouse
an epic story with its trademark and keyboard support, and the
Lego blocks and unique brand of ability to play the game remote-
humor. This time, players revisit ly via the PS Vita, cross platform
the classic tales of The Hobbit: An play, and a slew of other fea-
Unexpected Journey and The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug. A more tures. FFXIV:ARR’s release on PS4
accurate description of the game is perhaps a recreation of the movie is sure to be the defnitive way to
versions in the Lego universe with a style of comedy and ease of game- play the popular MMORPG from
play that is fun for all ages. the comfort of your lounge.
8 Independent Media Inspiring Minds
