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use voice commands to immedi-
ately begin streaming footage of
their current game directly to the
Internet, using the Kinect micro-
phone for commentary.
The hardware is certainly im-
pressive to behold this holiday
season. These new machines have
become more like computers
than any generation of devices
that came before them. They can
play a greater quality of video
and audio, and the connection to
a worldwide network has only
grown stronger with new technol-
ogy.
But let’s not forget what started
this race for a greater console in
the first place: the games them-
selves. “Which game should I get
for the gamer I know this year?”
you may be asking. Well, here are
a few ideas.
Software
In “Assassin’s Creed 4: Black
Flag,” players take on the role of
pirate and secret assassin Edward
Kenway. Join Kenway and his
quest to solidify a free Pirate Re-
public, encountering the notori-
ous Capt. Blackbeard along the
way in the Golden Age of Piracy.
Navigate the open seas with a
crew of cutthroats and thieves
at your command as you search
along the way for new wealth to
acquire.
In addition to the story of
“Black Flag,” players can face
off against one another online,
hunting their targets with the
precision and skill of a predator
and a variety of special tricks at
their disposal. “Black Flag” is
available for PS3, Nintendo Wii
U, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One and
personal computer.
In the story of “Knack,” war has
befallen mankind in the form of
an assault by a species known as
Goblins, led by Gundahar. A hu-
man expert in ancient relics from
a long-lost civilization finds a
way to bind several relics togeth-
er. The result is Knack, a me-
chanical creature with mysterious
powers. Play as Knack, who can
incorporate matter into his body,
transforming him from a 3-foot-
tall creature into an unstoppable
force and bane to the Goblins.
Knack is believed to be an invalu-
able asset in the war, save for the
danger posed by humans who
may not understand. “Knack” is a
PS4-exclusive title.
Lego and Marvel Comics come
together in “Lego Marvel Super-
heroes.” Following the style set
by previous Lego titles, play as
your favorite characters from
both film and comic pages, with
all of the charm and wit that past
titles have been known for. Over
100 characters are available to
choose from in the battle against
Loki, the God of Mischief; Ga-
lactus, the Devourer of Worlds;
and dozens of other supervillains
in a battle to save the world, one
brick at a time. Build, destroy
and save the day in this title for
the PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, PS4,
Xbox One and PC.
In “Batman: Arkham Origins,”
the prequel to the critically ac-
claimed “Arkham” series of ti-
tles, play as the Caped Crusader,
the man who has claimed to be
both Vengeance and the Night
