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Which games should you get for your Xbox One this Christmas?

Microsoft’s console has had a steady twelve months, but which games are worth paying attention to?

SIMILAR TO THE PS4, the Xbox One was released a year ago – shortly after its rival launched – and while it mightn’t have sold the same number of consoles as the PS4, it has more than made up for it with the collection of games on offer.

But which ones are worth paying attention to? Here are a selection of the best games out there.

Are you a PS4 or Wii U owner? A list for Sony’s console can be found here while Nintendo’s console will be covered tomorrow evening.

Forza Horizon 2
Where else can you get it: 
Xbox 360

Probably one of the best racing series released, Forza Horizon 2 focuses more on open-world racing instead of licensed tracks and is all the better for it. Hidden routes, a large roster of cars and excellent visuals makes this a delight to play.

Those looking for the thrill of mastering the intricacies of real-world courses may be left disappointed, but that shouldn’t take away from what is an accomplished game.

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Halo: The Master Chief Collection
Where else can you get it:
N/A

For Halo fans, getting the revised edition will be a no-brainer, but for everyone else, you will get to experience one of the best FPS series released on the Xbox, with the four games including updated visuals and improved multiplayer modes.

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Dragon Age: Inquisition
Where else can you get it: 
Xbox 360, PS3, PS4, PC

A word of warning: if you start playing Dragon Age: Inquisition, you’re going to be in it for the long haul. A massive world to explore with tons to do and a great combat system means it’s an essential purchase if you’re into fantasy RPGs (and if not, there’s still much to enjoy here should you give it a chance).

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Plants Vs Zombies: Garden Warfare
Where else can you get it: 
Xbox 360, PS3, PS4, PC

A game that originally started out as a tower defence game has branched out into the third-person shooter genre. Bright, colourful and incredibly silly, the game manages to take what was a solid defence game and give it a new lease of life. It’s still as tricky as ever though.

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Guacamelee! Super Turbo Champion Edition
Where else can you get it:
Xbox 360, PS3, PS4, PS Vita, Wii U, PC, Mac, Linux

Anyone who has a fondness for the Metroid or Castlevania games will love this and even if you don’t, the Mexican wrestling theme should be enough to reel you in. Bringing in Mexican folklore and culture keeps things fresh and it’s both challenging yet fair.

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Dead Rising 3
Where else can you get it: 
PC

One of the first titles to appear on the Xbox One, Dead Rising 3 excels when it has you surrounded by hundreds of zombies and forces you to wade your way through.

It’s not the prettiest game out there, but the core gameplay, the art of combining weapons and the open-world city keeps things moving along.

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Sunset Overdrive
Where else can you get it:
N/A

Over the top, crazy and, most importantly, fun, Sunset Overdrive brings together a bright and vibrant world that you can zip through. Also, disposing mutants using what can only be called as unconventional and colourful weaponry never gets old.

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Alien: Isolation
Where else can you get it: 
Xbox 360, PS3, PS4, PC

If there’s one word to describe Isolation, it’s ‘tense.’ It starts off slow, building up the world you’re in before it thrusts you into a stealth horror game where you struggle to stay alive. There may be only one xenomorph in the game, but its unpredictable nature and the lack of protection you have ramps up the tension.

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Super Time Force
Where else can you get it:
Xbox 360, PC (arriving on PS4, PS Vita in Spring 2015)

A 2D shooter with a few twists, Super Time Force will remind you of classic games like Gunstar Heroes and Contra as you blast through each level, but it has a few twists of its own.

One of them is when you die, you can travel back in time and spawn a new character to play alongside with. Instead of being controlled by AI, they do exactly what you did when you last played them, making tricky sections and bosses that little bit easier to deal with.

IGN / YouTube

Rayman Legends
Where else can you get it: 
Xbox 360, PS3, PS4, PS Vita, Wii U, PC

If you’re into precision platforming, and games that require quick reflexes, then you can’t go wrong with Rayman Legends. Beautifully crafted and beautiful to look at, it’s packed with challenges and collectables which will keep you busy for a while.

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    Dec 10th 2014, 8:33 PM

    Can you get xboxone on my ps4………

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    Dec 10th 2014, 9:13 PM

    Download it to your Nintendo palm pilot first and dongle it over to the Commodore box, tune it to longwave and you’ll be whizz kidding with the best of them…be sure to modulate your ariel though unless you have a pal compatible box…pal compatible box …shiiiiiiit

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    Dec 10th 2014, 8:46 PM

    343i blew the launch of Halo. One month in and the online is hit and miss at best. Miss Bungie making the Halo games.

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    Dec 10th 2014, 9:10 PM

    Alien Isolation is totally brilliant. I have it for PS4 and admittedly, while I’ve only been playing it for a short while, it has left an impression on me. That game is like a cardio workout, judging by how my heart pounds if I think the alien will find me. I’d highly recommend it.

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    Dec 10th 2014, 10:15 PM

    It is good but way way too long. It starts getting a tad boring.

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    Dec 10th 2014, 10:54 PM

    Do you really recommend it chief? I was thinking as you know it’s Aliens, but then went online and some reviews were low scored. Worth the money you reckon?

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    Dec 10th 2014, 11:15 PM

    I think it’s very good. I have heard it is quite long, but still I’m quite enjoying it. The fact that you have to find a save point rather than the game just autosaving after an arbitrary point, just adds to it. Stealth is the way forward. I reckon it is worth the money. It’s great.

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    Dec 10th 2014, 9:04 PM

    If they are a PC gamer and a vegan,which do they tell you about first?

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    Dec 10th 2014, 9:01 PM

    Not sure if its still on but Plants versus Zombies was free to download this weekend on PS4 as part of the Playstation 20th anniversary. Mirrors Edge was free on PS3.

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    Dec 11th 2014, 12:27 AM

    I cannot recommend Forza Horizon enough! Brilliant game!

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    Dec 11th 2014, 9:49 AM

    The only reason I would get an xbox over a PC forza is brilliant

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    Dec 10th 2014, 9:40 PM

    Gta5
    pes15… good games

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    Dec 10th 2014, 10:14 PM

    None, buy a console that was actually made for gaming.. Like a ps4

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    Dec 11th 2014, 7:38 AM

    Or in that case you could just build a PC like the big boys do.

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    Dec 11th 2014, 1:48 PM

    Pc is far superior

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    Dec 11th 2014, 7:34 AM

    Build a PC, it is much better.

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    Dec 11th 2014, 4:48 AM

    No need for a comback, Pontius. You go enjoy those 60 FPS that us console peasants have only read about :)

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