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SUMMER GAMES By the time you read this – in the immortal words of Alice Cooper – school’s out for summer. What better way to while away the warm, hazy summer days than plopping down in front of a screen and gaming to your heart’s content? Here are some upcoming games that will fill the school-less gap for you over the next three months. Lester Hio
Kinect Star Wars Admit it – you bought the Kinect only because you want to play April 3 Star Wars on it. Now you get the chance to act out all your Jedi Xbox 360 fantasies in your living room (Princess Leia not included). With
the Kinect’s full-body motion-tracking capabilities, you’ll be able to swing an imaginary lightsaber, lift and propel objects using the Force, and use your entire body to pilot X-wing fighters and even podracers. Really, this is the game the Kinect was made for, even though you may look ridiculous flailing your arms in front of the TV.
Diablo III Blizzard’s highly-anticipated third installment of their popular May 15 Diablo series sends you back to the dark world of Sanctuary, where PC/Mac you will vanquish old and new foes alike. With five different
characters to choose from, such as the Wizard, Witch Doctor, Demon Hunter, Monk, and returning fan favourite, the Barbarian, Diablo III promises the thrill of hacking and slashing along with the character-building element gamers have come to both love and hate. Featuring new skill tree systems, character re-speccing options, multiple rune placements and tons more rare and unique items to farm, Diablo III will have gameplay options for both casual and hardcore gamers alike. Team up with your friends and form a party to defeat the Prime Evils together. Alongside Inferno mode, which Blizzard promises will have you beating your head against your computer’s screen, the sheer scope and length of Diablo III will keep you playing even after summer is over.