Gameplay: Hot fall games now available

Columns September 18, 2013

As gamers, we usually have to play the waiting game before getting our hands on a particular title.

Sometimes we wait for weeks, even months, but eventually we push the thought of it out of our heads because the anticipation eats us up. Instead we busy ourselves with school, work, or just life itself, and then all of a sudden… Boom!

In case you haven’t heard, some of those anticipated games are coming out this week.

Grand Theft Auto V

As many of you know, there’s a new addition to the Grand Theft Auto series: Grand Theft Auto V, released on September 17 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

The Grand Theft Auto series is well known for its engaging storyline, firepower, fast cars, and open-world design (this allows players to move freely within the game). What makes Grand Theft Auto V different from the other Grand Theft Auto games? Gamers get to play not one, but three protagonists. Their stories interlock with one another in the fictional state called San Andreas. Some features from the previous Grand Theft Auto games will be appearing in the new series, such as customizing clothes, haircuts, and tattoos. Also, the player will be able to purchase different types of properties.

Let’s not forget to mention that each protagonist will have a special skill set that gives him an advantage in life-threatening situations. Also, the game includes a multiplayer mode, Grand Theft Auto Online, where you and your online friends can explore the wonders of San Andreas.

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD

If you haven’t heard, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD will be available on September 20, but only if you purchase the Limited Edition Wii U bundle.

The bundle includes a Black Deluxe Wii U console (32GB), a GamePad controller with Zelda-inspired gold accents, a code to download The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD game off the Nintendo eShop, and a digital version of Hyrule Historia. If you want the actual Wii U disc you will have to wait until October 4 to purchase the game.

It looks like Nintendo is trying to persuade gamers to buy a Wii U by converting our favorite video games for the console.