GamesMaster Issue 286

This magazine was dated Feb 2015 and priced at £4.50.

Fanbase
Fanbase - 1.66 pages (6-7)


 * The best of your emails, tweets, and carrier pigeon death threats.

Show us Your Snaps - 0.33 page (7)

You Love Games - 0.66 page (8)

Social Grousing - 0.33 page (8)

Upfront
Happy New Year! - 3.66 pages (10-13)
 * Street Fighter V, Uncharted 4, Zelda Wii U, and a whole lot more. It's shaping up to be a hell of a 2015...

Quotes of the Month - 0.66 page (13)

A Grapple a Day... - 2 pages (14-15)


 * Wingsuits, caves, and improved destruction - Avalanche lifts the lid on Just Cause 3.

Well That's Just Capital - 0.5 page (16)


 * Have a butcher's at this: it's only a London-set Assassin's Creed..

The Big Debate - 0.5 page (16)

Take Aim - 0.33 page (17)

Stats Magic - 0.33 page (17)

Your Eyes Only... - 0.33 page (17)

Bazza Bing, Bazza Boom - 1 page (18)


 * Returning Resi hero sets to cheese up Revelations 2.

Fast and Furiously Fun - 1 page (19)


 * Mario Kart in real life? Meet Anki Drive.

Welcome to the House of Horrors - 2 pages (20-21)
 * How will a Resident Evil newbie fare on a trip to the HD haunted mansion?

You Win You Lose - 1 page (22)

The GM To Do List - 1 page (23)

Features
The X Factor - 8 pages (24-31)


 * The last instalment was the reboot, so where does NetherRealm go now with its long-running fighting franchise? We visit the studio's Chicago home to find out why small changes are having big results in Mortal Kombat X...

Previews
Indie Master - 4 pages (52-55)
 * Basement - 2 pages (52-53)
 * Shelter 2 - 1/2 page (54)
 * Apotheon - 1/2 page (55)
 * Clandestine - 1/2 page (55)

Studio Tour
The Evolve Within - 6 pages (46-51)
 * With 2015's multiplayer smash now just weeks away, we venture into the monster's lair to see what makes Turtle Rock Studios tick.

Minecraft Master
Cloud City - 1 page (56)

How to... - 0.33 page (57)
 * Hide Loots for your friends

Tool of the Trade - 0.33 page (57)

Construct Corner - 0.33 page (57)
 * Go nuts for donuts

Reviews
Grand Theft Auto V
 * The definitive version of what is quite possibly the greatest game ever made, it's worth reliving.

World of Warcraft: Legends of Draenor
 * A great excuse to leap back in, or take your first steps into the biggest MMO going.

Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
 * Layers on new features while keeping the spirit of the originals, making this a welcome return.

Assassin's Creed Rogue
 * Rogue's filler is the killer, with open-world exploration offering more than the story can hope to.

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham
 * More of the same only with added super pals, but the formula is still well-executed and enjoyable.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
 * A sprawling ode to Nintendo and punching, this'll keep fans scrapping for years to come.

WWE 2K15
 * A big step up from the last-gen versions, but sadly the cut creation tools dent this champ's title belt.

Tales From The Borderlands: Zero Sum
 * Gameplay offers few surprises, but it's the pitch-perfect writing that makes itself the star of the show.

Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric
 * Possibly the worst blotch on Sonic's record. Less fun than finding a squished 'hog on your car tyre.

Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal
 * It's certainly the better of the two games, but managing to screw up 2D Sonic is impressively poor.

The Crew
 * The world is wonderful but the activities layered on top of it are awful. Wasted potential.

Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions
 * Gorgeous, compulsive shooting action with incredible depth, but the score battles can be mismatched.

Game of Thrones: Iron from Ice
 * Issues with art style, but give us enough tough choices and drama and we'll soon stop noticing.

We ♥ Old Games
Legend of Gaming #23: Mortal Kombat II (PC) - 1.33 pages (82-83)

Series Spotlight (Mortal Kombat) - 0.66 page (83)

Six of the Best... -  Gory Games - 1.66 pages (84-85)

Grab Bag - (Dragon Warriors IV, Target: Renegade, Rollcage) - 0.33 page (85)

Culture
Gotta Eat 'Em All - 1.66 pages (86-87)


 * If you've ever wondered how the first 151 Pokemon would look as a tasty breakfast, then look no further as we catch up with pancake artist Dan Drake.

Super Fans! - 0.33 page (87)

Cheat!
Mastering GTA V's New Tricks! - Grand Theft Auto V -  2 pages (88-99)

Mini Masterclass - Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions

How to... Find new followers in WOW: Warlords of Draenor - World of Warcraft: Legends of Draenor

Apocalypse How? - Sunset Overdrive

Play the Purr-Fect Game - Pix the Cat

Road Legal - Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Version

Hitting the Bottle - Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

Quick Tips - Far Cry 4

Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame - 2 pages (96-97)

MasterMinds
New Years Resolutions - 1 page (98)

Other Credits
Games Editor
 * Matthew Sakuraoka-Gilman

Art Editor
 * Phil Haycraft

Production Editor
 * Daniella Lucas

Contributors
 * Louise Blain, Luke Brown, Matthew Castle, Emma Davies, Ian Evenden, Duncan Geere, Ben Griffin, Leon Hurley, Phil Iwaniuk, Alex Jones, Leigh Loveday, Dave Meikleham, Matt Pellett, John Robertson, Tom Senior, Joe Skrebels, Paul Taylor, Justin Towell, Iain Wilson