Dragon Age Christmas

We're fast approaching the end of the year and, would you believe it, everybody's releasing games. The greatest – both in size and expectation – is Bioware's long awaited go back to the Dragon Age series. This thirty days, we have not just got one Inquisition cover, we've got eight. Whether you prefer Blackwall's stoic appearance, Cassandra's defiant position, or Varric's chest tresses, offering you covered. Right here, see the full range.

It's not only our analysis's part that's packed to bursting. We're in addition bringing you big features on three of our many expected games: Hotline Miami 2, Star Citizen and Hyper Light Drifter. Need even more? What about our two freebies: a Planetside 2 anniversary product pack and an exclusive Magicka druid gown.

The issue, which will be in shops today, are purchased through My Favourite mags. Digitally, you'll find it in the App Store, Bing Play, and Zinio, and you will sign up to get dilemmas delivered right to your door. Continue reading for a look at the subs cover, and a round-up of this functions can be found in issue 273.

This month we:

• Talk to Dennaton towards making of Hotline Miami 2.
• Question Chris Roberts concerning the most successful – and questionable – crowdfunded online game around.
• Try the neon splendour of Hyper Light Drifter.
• Catch up with Battlefield Hardline, The secret Circle, This War of Mine, Dirty Bomb, Elegy for a Dead World and Virginia.
• Summon verdicts on Dragon Age: Inquisition, Civilization: Beyond world, Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments, Final Fantasy XIII, Styx: Master of Shadows, Ryse: child of Rome, Endless Legend, Reprisal Universe, Screencheat, Costume Quest 2, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, Legend of Grimrock 2, F1 2014, The Evil Within, NBA 2K15, Legend of Korra, Alien: Isolation DLC.
• Place the latest visuals cards towards the test.
• Revisit Kirkwall within Dragon Age 2 reinstall.
• Go back to Planetside 2 for change.