From the creators of the acclaimed action-platformer Ori and the Blind Forest comes the highly anticipated sequel, Ori and the Will of the Wisps.
Embark on an all-new adventure in a vast and exotic world when it launches on March 11, 2020.
Pre-order now: https://www.xbox.com/games/ori-will-o…
In case you missed the announcement at The Game Awards, director J.J. Abrams revealed that Fortnite will premiere exclusive, never-before-seen Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker footage in-game on Saturday, December 14 @ 7pm GMT live at Risky Reels. Everyone that attends the in-game event will also receive a free TIE Whisper Glider, a starfighter of unrivaled speed and ferocity.
To celebrate the event, players can find new Star Wars Outfits, Gliders, Pickaxes and Emotes available now in the Item Shop. Come dressed as Rey, Finn, and more this Saturday, December 14 when the doors open at 6:30 PM GMT and the event starts at 7PM GMT!
Meet some of the artists behind Cyberpunk 2077 soundtrack, CD PROJEKT RED has released a behind-the-scenes video focused on the soundtrack of Cyberpunk 2077. The video, Cyberpunk 2077 — Behind the Music, includes input from the following artists and musicians who have recorded music for the game: Run the Jewels, Refused, Grimes, A$AP Rocky, Gazelle Twin, Ilan Rubin, Richard Devine, Nina Kraviz, Deadly Hunta, Rat Boy, and Tina Guo, giving players a taste of what to expect from the music of Night City.
Additionally, as part of her collaboration with CD PROJEKT RED, Grimes (Claire Elise Boucher) appeared at The Game Awards 2019, where she performed her song 4ÆM live on stage. The performance was accompanied by a music video inspired by the world of Cyberpunk 2077. As well as providing music for the game, Grimes will also be voicing in-game character ‘Lizzy Wizzy’ — a hugely popular pop star in the Cyberpunk universe.
Cyberpunk 2077 will release April 16th, 2020, for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4, with the version for Google Stadia set to launch the same year.
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Gears Tactics is the fast-paced, turn-based strategy game from one of the most-acclaimed video game franchises – Gears of War. Outnumbered and fighting for survival, recruit and command your squad to hunt down an evil mastermind who makes monsters. Rise up and fight.
Music: “The Seeker” by The Who
Coming April 28, 2020 to Steam, Windows 10 & Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta): https://www.xbox.com/gears-tactics
Pre-order Gears Tactics or play Gears Tactics on Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta) before May 4, 2020 and receive the Thrashball Cole Character Pack. Xbox Profile Required.
Get an introduction to this iconic hero in this new trailer shown during The Game Awards, and get ready to experience more of his story when FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE launches Worldwide for PS4 on March 3, 2020.
Originally hired by the resistance group Avalanche in their fight against the sinister Shinra Corporation, Cloud Strife becomes embroiled in a much deeper conflict and proves he’s more than just a mere mercenary.
Revealed during The Game Awards 2019, Remedy announced that a new update has added a new game mode. Surprising everyone comes ‘Expeditions’ launch day!
Control challenges players to master a combination of supernatural abilities, modifiable loadouts and reactive environments while fighting through the deep and mysterious worlds Remedy is known and loved for. After a secretive agency in New York is invaded by an otherworldly threat, players will take on the role of Jesse Faden (actress Courtney Hope, nominated for Best Performance in a Videogame), the new Director struggling to regain Control in a unique and ever-changing world that juxtaposes our reality with the unexplainable.
Expeditions expand Jesse’s story, taking her to new areas of the Threshold, each with its own unique challenges for her to overcome. Players who successfully complete Expeditions will be rewarded with rare mods and powerful crafting materials unique to the mode, as well as a new outfit for Jesse.
Beginning today, players who have completed the main story mission “My Brother’s Keeper” in Control can use the mysterious Jukebox locked away in a room in Central Executive to access Expeditions. By obtaining Jukebox Tokens, players will be able to hear the song that has the power to transport Jesse into a different dimension.
The award-winning Control is now available in the Americas, Europe and supported territories on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One for physical and digital retail, and on the Epic Game Store for PC, priced at £47.99 for the base game, through publisher 505 Games. Control is also available on PS4 in Korea through publisher H2 Interactive and in South East Asia (including Hong Kong and Taiwan) with publisher Huya. Control will be released in Japan today on PS4 (12 December) through publishing partner Marvelous.
For more information and regular updates on Control, please visit www.controlgame.com.
For more info, head on over to the official blog. For behind the scenes details on all of 505’s games, head to the official 505 Games Blog: http://www.505games.com/blog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/505Games Twitter: https://twitter.com/505_Games
Announced at The Game Awards 2019, Godfall is a third-person fantasy looter-slasher focused on melee combat, coming to PlayStation 5 & Epic Games Store Holiday 2020. Developed by Counterplay Games & published by Gearbox Publishing.
After what was really a rather dull start to The Game Awards 2019, Xbox went and blew the roof off the event by surprising everyone by revealing their next generation console, codenamed Scarlett, will be known as ‘Xbox Series X’:
With a design that looks more like a PC Tower then the conventional consoles, the Xbox Series X looks amazing especially when the first game announced was Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice 2!
I do not think anyone outside Xbox expected Microsoft to reveal their next gen console at these awards, but Phil Spencer himself took to the stage and oh boy…will this be getting people talking heading into holiday 2020 when the console is set to release.
In a post by Phil Spencer on Xbox Wire, Head of all things Xbox said:
“For eighteen years and three console generations, the Xbox community has shown us the power both games and fun can have on all of us. As we enter a new generation of gaming, we see a future where you’re instantly absorbed in your games – where worlds are even more lifelike, immersive, responsive and surprising – and where you are at the center of your gaming experience. With the new Xbox Series X, we will realize that vision.
Xbox Series X will be our fastest, most powerful console ever and set a new bar for performance, speed and compatibility, allowing you to bring your gaming legacy, thousands of games from three generations and more forward with you. Its industrial design enables us to deliver four times the processing power of Xbox One X in the most quiet and efficient way, something that is critically important in delivering truly immersive gameplay. We also designed Xbox Series X to support both vertical and horizontal orientation. It’s bold and unique, very much like our fans around the world and the team of collaborators and innovators who built it.
The name Xbox is an expression of our deep history in gaming, our team’s unrelenting passion, and our commitment to both our fans and the future of gaming at Microsoft. It also signifies our belief that a gaming console should be for just that – gaming.
Alongside Xbox Series X, we also unveiled the new Xbox Wireless Controller. Its size and shape have been refined to accommodate an even wider range of people, and it also features a new Share button to make capturing screenshots and game clips simple and an advanced d-pad derived from the Xbox Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller. The new Xbox Wireless Controller will be compatible with Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs, and will be included with every Xbox Series X.
The possibilities of what Xbox Series X enables developers to achieve was also brought to life this evening with the unveiling of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II. A sequel to the award-winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice from world-renowned developers Ninja Theory, the game is being built to leverage the full power of Xbox Series X. The footage shared tonight was captured in-engine and reflects the power of Xbox Series X available to developers to deliver new universes, experiences and games in ways you have never imagined.
From a technical standpoint, this will manifest as world-class visuals in 4K at 60FPS, with possibility of up to 120FPS, including support for Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), and 8K capability. Powered by our custom-designed processor leveraging the latest Zen 2 and next generation RDNA architecture from our partners at AMD, Xbox Series X will deliver hardware accelerated ray tracing and a new level of performance never before seen in a console. Additionally, our patented Variable Rate Shading (VRS) technology will allow developers to get even more out of the Xbox Series X GPU and our next-generation SSD will virtually eliminate load times and bring players into their gaming worlds faster than ever before.
We are minimizing latency by leveraging technology such as Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) and giving developers new functionality like Dynamic Latency Input (DLI) to make Xbox Series X the most responsive console ever. Xbox Series X is also designed for a future in the cloud, with unique capabilities built into the hardware and software to make it as easy as possible to bring great games to both console and elsewhere. Xbox Series X will deliver a level of fidelity and immersion unlike anything that’s been achieved in previous console generations.”
Over to you PlayStation!
Techland and Piccolo Studio released the final installment in a three-part series of developer diaries for the artistically enchanting platform adventure game, Arise: A Simple Story. Arise’s emotional tale has captivated the hearts of both critics and fans, and we invite you to keep it in your heart as well for any end of year lists or holiday gift guides you may be working on.
In the video series, Game Directors Alexis Corominas and Jordi Ministral talk about their loving, emotional journey towards creating Piccolo Studio’s debut title and how the two gave up decades-long advertising careers to pursue their dreams of making video games. The videos dive deep into the making of Piccolo Studio’s debut title, its landscapes inspired by Studio Ghibli, the inspiring soundtrack created by BAFTA Award winning composer David García and more.
You can watch the first two diary videos below:
Arise: A Simple Story is now available as a digital download on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and the Epic Games Store for £15.99 GBP/$19.99 USD.
Crashing through the snow, in a decked out Nitro Sleigh – your favourite Bandicoot is back and filled with holiday cheer in the Winter Wonderland Grand Prix! Beginning December 12, the Winter Wonderland Grand Prix features an all-new track, Gingerbread Joyride, as well as new characters, karts, pit stop items and a very special Spyro skin that’s sure to bring you holiday cheer.
Get ready to race in high-octane holiday style with these cool features:
The Winter Festival Grand Prix is bringing the joy early! Here are some treats to help you cheer with Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled this holiday season!
SEGA Europe Ltd and Two Point Studios have confirmed that the critically acclaimed management sim Two Point Hospital will be available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch on 25 February 2020. Two Point Hospital is now available to pre-purchase digitally for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One through first party store fronts, with the digital pre-purchase on Nintendo Switch soon to follow. Can’t wait for the game to launch on console?
Build your epic healthcare empire in the atypical world of Two Point County, by customising your hospitals, researching (119!) unusual illnesses, curing patients and training staff. At launch, Two Point Hospital on consoles comes with the first two critically acclaimed expansions ‘Bigfoot’ and ‘Pebberley Island’, which gives players a total of 21 regions to explore. To ensure the best gameplay experience across all platforms, Two Point Studios have rebuilt the PC control scheme for console gaming which guarantees smooth play for both on the go and on the couch gaming.
To pre-order the physical edition of Two Point Hospital on PlayStation 4, Xbox One or Nintendo Switch, visit www.twopointhospital.com. Here, you can also find more information about all things Two Point Hospital and sign up for Hospital Pass.
You can follow the game on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. For more information about SEGA Europe, log on to www.sega.co.uk, follow on Facebook or on Twitter.
Put out the decorations, hang up your stocking and enjoy our latest monthly content update, Festival of Giving. This update is available for free to all Sea of Thieves players who have bought the game on Xbox One or on Windows 10 PC, or those who have access to it with Xbox Game Pass. Simply download and install the latest Sea of Thieves update to join in with the Festival of Giving!
Available to all players for free from today, the Festival of Giving update brings with it a stocking full of festive treats. Holiday hijinks are in full swing with Gift Seeker Voyages, offering a pretty penny for pirates who can track down and retrieve a shipment of gifts lost at sea. Speak to Stitcher Jim in any tavern to get started and earn valuable Doubloons for each lost gift you deliver safely to the Masked Stranger at The Reaper’s Hideout. What’s more, in the spirit of the season we’ve introduced the Calendar of Giving, offering all players daily in-game incentives from December 13th–24th!
For players who find Sea of Thieves in their stockings this year, the Festival of Giving update brings with it the Maiden Voyage, a new introductory adventure that’s a must-play for every pirate. For those new to the game or in need of a refresher, it’s an ideal first experience and a ‘safe’ place to hone your skills. For more seasoned pirates, it’s a chance to check out an unexplored island hidden beyond the Devil’s Shroud, meet the Pirate Lord and unlock new Commendations and exclusive cosmetics.
If you’re interested in the latest seasonal fashion and wares, visit the Pirate Emporium to stock up on a time-limited set of festive-themed weapons and pet outfits or take advantage of the Emporium’s first ever sale! What’s more, selected Ancient Coin bundles have been boosted by 10%, giving you even more coin to treat yourself to a special Christmas gift. Additionally, players have the chance to give back and donate to charity by purchasing a unique SpecialEffect ship cosmetic.
It has also been announced that the ‘Crossplay Opt Out’ preference (same as Arena Mode) is about to go into Insider Program testing with the aim to release in January’s or February’s update. This will give Xbox Players on controller the option to set a “preference” to only play with other Xbox with Controller players instead of crossplay with Mouse & Keryboard and PC players.
There’s lots more to tuck in to, including more Ashen Tomes to seek, three new Skeleton Lords to battle at active Forts and new cosmetics available from Outpost shops and the Black Market. For full details, check out the Festival of Giving page on the Sea of Thieves website or explore the full release notes.
The holiday fun doesn’t stop there! Follow Sea of Thieves on Twitter and Facebook for the chance to win swag in regular giveaways and check out our Christmas song ‘Deck the Hulls’, complete with our very own Creator Crew music video competition!
To see everything that’s been added to Sea of Thieves since launch, head to the official What’s New page: https://www.seaofthieves.com/whats-new
For More Information Check out:
Sea of Thieves website: https://www.seaofthieves.com
Sea of Thieves Forums: https://www.seaofthieves.com/forum
Sea of Thieves on Discord: https://discord.gg/seaofthieves
Sea of Thieves on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeaOfThieves
Sea of Thieves on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeaOfThievesGame
Sea of Thieves on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SeaofThieves
Sea of Thieves on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/SeaofThieves
Sea of Thieves on Mixer: https://mixer.com/SeaofThieves
We are just 8 days away now from the release of ‘The Witcher’ TV Series on Netflix, following teaser trailers, character featurettes now comes the final Trailer for the show:
On a Continent riddled with evil, the paths of a monster hunter, a sorceress and a runaway princess converge. Geralt of Rivia, a mutated monster-hunter for hire, journeys toward his destiny in a turbulent world where people often prove more wicked than beasts.
The Witcher, starring Henry Cavill, arrives December 20, only on Netflix.
Watch The Witcher, Only on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80189685
With PlayStation withdrawing from gaming events like E3 and especially not holding their usual end of the year PlayStation Experience, the only real “news” to come direct from PlayStation this year has really just come from their take on the Nintendo Direct style date drops. Today Tuesday December 10th, we have another one and with only a couple of days until the annual Game Awards, this is a bit of a surprise to be having. But, below you will find the news and trailers from this pre-recorded briefing:
We open with a trailer of a…….sandwich…which quickly turns into the reveal and confirmation that PC hit of 2019, Untitled Goose Game is coming to PS4 December 17th!
Spellbreak is then announced, this online MMORPG coming to PS4 in 2020, no doubt a response to titles landing on Xbox One first such as Black Desert.
Next we have an update from Media Molecule on DREAMS, with the release date finally of February 14th 2020!
A Look at a new mind bending puzzle game called Superliminal, coming to PS4 in 2020
A chance to look at the PSVR titles, Paper Beast, a delightful game with a wonderful living breathing world for players to immerse themselves in, coming early 2020.
Now we look at the first DLC Expansions for Kingdom Hearts III, Re-Mind, coming January 23rd 2020 on PS4.
Next an update on Predator Hunting Grounds, due to release on April 24th 2020, trailer showing different Predator classes in this 4V1 multiplayer based game.
Babylon’s Fall is a game from the collaboration of Square Enix and Platinum Games , coming next summer.
Project Resistance is up next but with a surprising twist, as it is revealed that it is actually a game mode to be included in the Resident Evil 3 Remastered coming April 3rd 2020 to PS4!
PlayStation 25th Anniversary is celebrated next as Ken Kutargari has a special message for fans.
State of Play comes to close with something PlayStation fans have been crying out for all year, an update and new look at PlayStation exclusive ‘Ghosts of Tsushima’, but alas…no release date just a to be continued…but more will be shown at the Game Awards on Thursday.
Well that was actually quite good I thought, the focus on release dates for titles fans have been waiting for this year, a couple of reveals which were interesting but ‘Ghosts of Tsushima’, perhaps the biggest game fans have been waiting to hear more about has been at least teased as having its release date announced at The Game Awards on Thursday. Overall, just safe and nothing hugely big news really but some release dates for titles announced in 2018 and finally landing in 2020.
Now eyes turn to The Game Awards to see if PlayStation has anything else to reveal!
