Video Games

FIFA 16 enters the fray this year with one of the most diverse rosters in video game sports. From your favourite Premier League pro’s to a dozen Women’s National Teams to hallowed football legends and more, everybody is prepared to take to the pitch, so get ready to take control with EA Sports’ latest take on “The Beautiful Game”.

Call of Duty: Black Ops III will be available very soon!  Gamers all across the country can’t wait to get their copy of this very popular gaming franchise. Best Buy is going to make this a very memorable game launch for ten very lucky gamers by giving away the chance to upgrade to the highly coveted Juggernog Edition.  Read about how you can have a chance to win:

The wait is finally over—Star Wars has come to Disney Infinity! Travel to a galaxy far, far away in Disney Infinity 3.0, the latest entry in Disney Interactive Studios’ wildly popular toys to life video game franchise. Join all your favourite Star Wars characters, including Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano, on a fun-filled, planet hopping adventure the whole family will enjoy.

The first-ever Minecraft wearable is here! Exclusive to Best Buy Canada, the Gameband + Minecraft lets you take your worlds with you and play Minecraft from any Windows, Mac, or Linux based computer. Featuring state-of-the-art technology, and the ability to customize your Gameband LED display, the Gameband + Minecraft wearable is an easy and fun way for players of all ages to take Minecraft wherever they go.

No third-person shooter franchise made a bigger impact on Xbox 360 than Gears of War. Now, with Gears of War Ultimate Edition, the game that started it all has made the leap to Xbox One—complete with remastered graphics, modernized controls, and content previously exclusive to the PC version. Gears is back, and better than ever!

There are so many amazing games releasing this year, but few I’ve been looking forward to more than Sony’s PlayStation 4-exclusive interactive horror, Until Dawn. Inspired by Hollywood slasher films from the 80s and 90s golden age, the game centres on eight young adults that travel to a remote mountain cabin in Alberta, Canada, for a winter getaway. The party doesn’t last long though as a lurking danger turns their idyllic vacation into a deadly nightmare—and only your decisions can save them.

Long time fans of the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater games have been waiting for a new game in the series for 13 years. The wait is now over, as the latest game in the series is here, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5. Famous pro skaters such as Tony Hawk, Andrew Reynolds, and Aaron “Jaws” Homoki make their return in this over-the-top, fast-paced, combo-fueled game. Is this the game fans have been dreaming about? Let’s take a look and see what Tony Hawk and Activision have in store for us this holiday season.

On Sunday I attended the NBA Canada Series Fantasy Camp, Presented by NBA 2K16. For details of the event (which included the NBA preseason game between the Toronto Raptors and the LA Clippers at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, B.C.) and a detailed overview of the video game it was sponsored by (NBA 2K16, which is now available on multiple platforms), click through and read on. Whether your interests lie more in the video game itself or the amazing live event, I’ve got you covered. 

The regular season may be just around the corner for 30 eager and hopeful National Hockey League franchises, but things are already in full swing for gamers with the release of NHL 16 for Playstation 4 and Xbox One. The latest release from EA Sports sees a noticeable bump in content over last year, but will it be enough to satisfy hungry fans seeking out a AAA hockey experience?

The moment has finally arrived. October marks the triumphant return of legendary music franchises Rock Band and Guitar Hero! That’s just the tip of the iceberg though as we’ve also got games like Halo 5, Yoshi’s Woolly World, Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate, and WWE 2K16 releasing in mere days. Yes, days! Come see just how awesome the October release schedule is for video games.