Courier NG.: August 2017

Thursday 24 August 2017

Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Review

Uncharted: The Lost Legacy

Another look into the deep and unseen part of the Uncharted mythos, this time the story takes you to a war-torn India to find a treasure which has been deemed a myth, The Tusk of Ganesh.

Set within six to twelve months after the events of Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, The Lost Legacy explores the backstory of long time Uncharted femme fatale, Chloe Frazer. In search of The Tusk of Ganesh, she partners up with Nadine Ross, an antagonist from the previous game in a quest to finish what her father died trying to.

The narrative reveals deeper sides to each character as they interact with one another, Chloe and Nadine begin to have an ever evolving relationship as they continue to work together overcoming obstacles and even their own egos. Starting out as a relationship founded strictly on a quick cash-grab, the ladies begin to build a heartfelt bond with one another. Their differences also play a part in the story, Chloe being more improv and Nadine being more logical. The central theme of Uncharted has always been about the teamwork between two different characters and how they work together to achieve a singular goal, this title shells out well in showing how two very different women can also make the dream work.

Chloe and Nadine

There isn't much that was wrong about this title, just that it might have been too short for an Uncharted title, seemed like it was a DLC turned whole game (also has the same menu and features as Uncharted 4: A Thief's End bar the Story).

It was nice to play a female character for a change, it was refreshing and does not only succeed on the strength of its character and writing, it transcends the threshold of a performance already set in stone by the previous Uncharted 4: A Thief's End 10/10

Sunday 20 August 2017

The Defenders Review

Marvel's The Defenders puts together the Daredevil, Iron Fist, Jessica Jones and Luke Cage, a set of unlikely characters against a common enemy, The Hand, the criminal organisation responsible for different tragic events occurring in the life of the four main characters, forcing them to put their differences aside for the greater good of New York.

The Defenders.

Daredevil - "blinded as a child in a freak accident, Matt Murdock has learned to adapt and use his other senses to make him a powerful fighter as the vigilante Daredevil. When not in the streets he's a lawyer at his own firm."

Iron Fist - " A billionaire and a well-studied master of Chinese martial arts, Danny Rand holds the ability to summon the Iron Fist when he focuses his energy, granting him short-term superhuman abilities and powerful punch."

Jessica Jones - "Super-strong with a razor sharp attitude, Jessica is a retired superhero with a traumatic past. Since then she's turned to detective work as her main source of income, using her smarts to bring criminals to justice."

Luke Cage - "A man of few words, Luke Cage boasts incredible strength and unbreakable skin capable of withstanding everything from knives to bullets." (IGN)

Using a good flashback-flashforward format, the show does well to portray the connection between Matt Murdock, Jessica Jones, Danny Rand, Luke Cage and The Hand. The Hand, the criminal entity led by Alexandra (Sigourney Weaver), becoming ever present in New York, seeking to seize the city under the nose of the Avengers. Seizing the city seems to be their singular goal, until wanting only Danny Rand alive among the four raises questions.

The show succeeds in mixing all themes of the different individual shows of the four members that worked into one well balanced unit, giving the chance for every one of the characters to shine individually and as a team. As usual there are exciting and realistic combat scenes. The central plot is convincing all the way to the end. However, it is still very unclear about the history of The Hand; the members of The Hand and their different histories, if they've lived for quite a long time, although you could say that they kept those cards close to their chest to facilitate material they'd use in following season's to come. After watching, you will be left with some question about the show, that seem more like plot holes.

All in all, it is a decent watch, you get a deeper view into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Supes wrecking henchmen and some banter as well - 7/10.

Things we learnt from Marvel's The Defenders:

The Defenders don't know how to treat an Old Lady
The African Warlord cliché still reigns supreme in Hollywood

Danny Rand is still an idiot

Luke Cage brings an arm to a sword fight

A cut from a Katana can get missing in a few days

Supes don't bathe for days

Thursday 3 August 2017

Voltron Legendary Defender Season 3

Voltron

The next season of Voltron: Legendary Defender is almost upon us. The show continues with the team of Paladins seeking to cope despite losing their leader and Black Lion pilot, Shiro, faced with an entirely new foe in the form of Prince Lotor, son of the current antagonist, Zarkon, the grit and resolve of the great protectors of the universe will be ultimately tested in the following season.

Prince Lotor

The third season for Netflix and Dreamworks' Voltron: Legendary Defender will be available for binging on the 4th of August.

Games in August

Uncharted: The Lost Legacy.

Tuesday, August 1
The Long Dark (PS4, XBox One, PC)

Wednesday, August 2
Tacoma (XBox One, PC)

Tuesday, August 8
Ark Survival Evolved (PS4, XBox One, PC)
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice (PS4, PC)
Lawbreakers (PS4, PC)
Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 (PS4, XBox One, PC)

Friday, August 11
Sudden Strike 4 (PC, Mac, Linux)

Tuesday, August 15
Agents of Mayhem (PS4, XBox One, PC)
Cities: Skylines (PS4)
Matterfall (PS4)
Nidhogg 2 (PS4, PC)
Sonic Mania (PS4, XBox One, PC, Nintendo Switch)
Sudden Strike 4 (PS4)

Guardians of the Galaxy.

Tuesday, August 22
The Escapists 2 (PS4, XBox One, PC)
Guardians of the Galaxy Episode 3 (PS4, XBox One, PC, PS3, Xbox 360, iOS)
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy (PS4)

Friday, August 25
F1 (PS4, XBox One, PC)
Madden NFL 18 (PS4, XBox One)

Tuesday, August 29
Absolver (PS4, PC)
Culdcept Revolt (Nintendo 3DS)
Everybody's Golf (PS4)
Hello Neighbour (XBox One, PC)
Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle (Nintendo Switch)
Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition (PS4, XBox One)
Redout (PS4, XBox One)
Warriors All Stars (PS4, PC)
XCOM 2: War of the Chosen
Yakuza Kiwami (PS4)

Thursday, August 31
Life is Strange: Before the Storm (PS4, XBox One, PC)