This week I found out I have been renewed as a Microsoft Xbox MVP for another year.
This is how Microsoft describes the Xbox MVPs:
“Xbox MVPs are community leaders who’ve demonstrated an exemplary commitment to helping others get the most out of their experience with Xbox products and services. They share their passion, knowledge, and expertise with Xbox and the community while encouraging others to do the same.
Selecting and awarding the title of Xbox MVP is an opportunity to showcase the vital role community plays in Xbox products and services. The award allows Xbox to recognize community leaders for their contributions while bringing other voices into product and service development through direct conversations, relationships, and the annual MVP Conference.
There is no formula for becoming an MVP, in part because there are so many ways that one can contribute to Xbox and the community. Some of the evaluation criteria include contributions to online forums, events, conferences, podcasts, websites, social media platforms, and charitable efforts. These contributions are carefully reviewed and compared among the other nominees. Current MVPs receive the same review process each year.”
This is the 12th year of being an MVP and I am truly honoured!
If you have kids then you have probably been subjected to Baby Shark – you can now get singing plushies!
The Pinkfong Baby Shark song is the global sensation with over 2 Billion views and a top 10 charts hit in the UK! Eagerly awaited by young children across the nation, WowWee’s new toy range brings the Pinkfong Baby Shark family into the home in a super soft and cuddly way.
The stackable, collectible Pinkfong Baby Shark Family song cubes, iconic Baby Shark song dolls and Baby Shark Fingerlings are bound to be a hit with fans! Squeeze them to hear the Pinkfong Baby Shark song and squeeze again to silence or play with them for fun reactions…so many ways to play!
Cuddle up with Pinkfong’s Baby Shark Talking 25cm Plush! Baby Shark sings an extract from the hit YouTube sensation, the Baby Shark song!
Sing along and move to the music! Squeeze once to play the music and squeeze again to silence. Choose from Baby Shark, Mummy Shark and Daddy Shark. A great gift for ages 2 and up. Available now priced around £15.
With only a few more episodes of Game of Thrones to go before the end, why not get yourself some Game of Thrones merchandise – Prezzybox has you covered!
Take your seat in the ancestral home of House Stark by building your own version of Winterfell to display at home.
With imposing blue-grey walls and seemingly blind turrets and shuttered windows the castle of Winterfell is a daunting and grimace inducing place. Solid and stocky, this is the icy stronghold of House Stark, and fans of the Game of Thrones books and TV series will be able to place many of the story’s events in and around this cluster of staunch stone. Incredible attention to detail has been paid by the designers of this 3D puzzle set and each piece has been painstakingly created so that you can build the perfect model replica piece by piece.
Once completed this striking and iconic fort will look suitably impressive alongside the books themselves or as part of a display or centrepiece devoted to the Game of Thrones universe.
With only a few more episodes of Game of Thrones to go before the end, why not get yourself some Game of Thrones merchandise – Prezzybox has you covered!
Stay hydrated and celebrate the final season of GoT in style with this amazing Heat Changing Mug.
When it’s cold the mug will display the message ‘All men must serve//Valar Dohaeris’. Just add (hot) water and watch the picture change, as George R.R. Martin’s universe comes to life with a map of Westeros.
Keep Winter at bay with a hot beverage of your choice, served in this super-stylish Game of Thrones Mug.
Put House rivalries aside with this Game of Thrones Heat Changing Mug, ideal for Stark’s and Lannister’s alike.
NetherRealm Studios have had an incredible run in recent years from successfully rebooting the Mortal Kombat series with MK 9 and then introducing the DC Comic’s Injustice series. Each release improves the next game with so many improvements and refinements from lessons learned from each release transferred into the next including new ideas. That has now brought us to Mortal Kombat 11, perhaps the most ambitious entry into the series seen yet and one that has quite a high bench mark to reach. But happily, I can say that it does just that but not without the shadow of a style of progression that could prove problematic.
The first stop for me when it comes to a NetherRealm game for me is always the story mode, which in MK 11 picks up right after the events of MK X which saw Shinnock defeated by Cassie Cage but the shock twist which saw Raiden himself, finally tired and frustrated with having to always defend Earth Realm from those who seek to invade and take it over and takes Shinnock’s own Amulet, which evil power corrupts the God of Thunder and protector of Earth Realm. This new Dark Raiden is prepared to seek out the enemies of Earth instead of waiting for their attack, and MK 11 opens with him actually torturing a chained Shinnock. The torture leads to Raiden actually decapitating Shinnock, to use his head as a warning to all others who might threaten Earth Realm, almost basking in his new power, Raiden leaves.
It is then when the story’s big bad appears as time stops and we are introduced to the entity known as Kronica, Goddess of Time and keeper of the balance between Good and Evil who is angry that Raiden has executed Shinnock which has upset the balance, forcing her to step in to put things right. Kronica’s big plan is to undo recent events by colliding generations of Mortal Kombat history, bringing the past versions of the good and evil of the series together with their current version with the ultimate goal of removing Raiden from all of time so to prevent his actions. This adds a new threat to our heroes as now their younger selves are at risk from the fighting such as the younger Jonny Cage and Sonya Blade, before they developed a relationship which led to the birth of Cassie Cage, who defeated Shinnock in the last game.
The story mode is by far the biggest cinematic effort NetherRealm has put into their games since they added a full story mode in MK 9, the quality of the cut-scenes as well as the writing and voice acting it really off the charts here. Visually, MK 11 looks incredible, with the gameplay slotting in seamlessly with the cut-scenes as the traditional format of story being told through the cut-scenes with the player taking over the various character fights that spring up along the way. It took me just under 3 hours to complete the first run through the story mode which can also be replayed on tougher difficulties. As a story, it really is one of the most satisfying ones NetherRealm have told in this series and not only is it a fantastic part of MK 11 but also a real celebration of the series itself with some really fun call-backs and nods to earlier versions of the iconic characters with some rather epic moments such as the original Liu Kang and Kung Lao meeting their Revenant versions and having to deal with the thought of their deaths and corruption at the hands of Quan Chi and bringing characters not seen for a few games such as my new personal main character to use, Frost who was last seen in MK Armageddon. Whom by the way, is a big reason to play through the story as she can only be unlocked by completing Chapter 4 or, and something I will come back to later, purchased with a booster to unlock using real money.
For me MK 11 is the most visceral game in the series yet as the violence and the gore levels really have been taken to the highest level they have been yet, helped by the best visual engine the series has used to deliver the most incredible visuals in the series to date. Every character model looks incredible and the animation of combos, special movies and Fatalities are so silky smooth in MK 11 even on a standard Xbox One but just enhanced even more by being on the Xbox One X. The combat really caters for veteran players as well as newcomers as for me, MK 11 has the best training and practice dojos in any fighting game, helping to learn and teach the basics of each character to arm players with enough to jump into the online competitive mode and stand a chance but also allows the more experienced player to hone their craft with the practice area which allows for every possible tool to try out characters and combinations. The attention to detail here is truly off the charts and I wholeheartedly suggest spending time here when wanting to learn a new character as you will benefit from it so much.
One of the big changes from MK X in 11 has to be the new Fatal Blow, which replaces the X-Ray moves of the last game. Fatal Blow is a last gasp power move that is available once a player’s health bar is close to being depleted, and when triggered and it connects, will deal massive damage to your opponent in the hopes of that big fightback situation. The difference here, is that Fatal Blows can only be used once per match, if it connects that player will not have the option to use it again, however if its blocked or missed then it will have a cool down before it can be used again that round but use it too early such a in the opening round and you will not be able to rely on it again, giving it a real strategic value now in matches. Fatal Blows are quite long animations, and for me at least, they are far more gory and violent then the actual Fatality moves which makes no sense as unless you can finish the round with one, that player will simply get up and carry on the fight. But they are a true spectacle to see on screen as are the Fatalities themselves.
Something that has been brought over from Injustice 2 is the character customisation in the form of new cosmetics and ‘gear’ that can boost abilities and attributes through augments that can be found or forged in the Krypt or from completing the Towers and Time Towers. This allows players to refine and craft their own variations of the characters on the roster. Cosmetically this is something I actually really appreciated in Injustice 2 as it allowed me to make my versions of those characters to take online, and something the story itself allows as now different character versions from different timelines are made possible. The only issue comes in the augments that can be applied to the new gear system, which at the moment feels clumsier and more unintuitive to use. Each piece of gear has augment slots but these are only unlocked by wearing the gear piece in battle to earn enough XP to unlock the slots. This has to be repeated for every piece of gear you can find, and finding augments to use is a slow and tedious process so far due to the insane progression system which NetherRealm themselves have now admitted needs to be reworked.
With Injustice 2, gear was literally thrown at you for everything that you did such as playing online or completing towers in the multiverse mode. Picking them up was so easy it made customisation smooth and relatively pain free, but MK 11 has really overcomplicated it to silly levels, locking a lot of them behind the Towers mode which up to just 2 days ago, I actually had to go back in and rewrite this part of the review as a result, was incredibly over difficult for players, with some of the Time Towers that had the best rewards, being nigh on impossible to complete. Now, the latest patch has toned down this difficulty making them far more accessible but there is still much work to do as again, the Krypt is used to hide new fatalities, brutalities and other character items in chests that players must spend the Gold Coins earned from gameplay on. Along with the recent patch came a Community gift to all players in the form of a massive boost of all the currency types used to unlck chests in the Krypt, which is very much welcomed but the sheer amount of what was gifted just shows how slow progression would have been without it or the patch.
A lot of controversy around micro transactions and the slow progress grind has been made since MK 11 launched, and it is something I thought WB would have learned the lesson from after the whole mess of Middle-earth: Shadow of War fiasco, which saw that game having all its micro-transactions removed from the game in the first year of release. There is a micro transaction currency in the form of time crystals which can be used to purchase boosts or items from the in-game store, the items being lifted right out of the Krypt as a form of short cutting actually playing through the Krypt to find them as designed. Skins can cost up to 500 Time Crystals which although they can be earned in very small amounts for playing the game, can set you back £5 in real money to just buy which is what has annoyed many people. The argument of yes, you can unlock everything by playing the game is valid, but if it will take hours over multiple play sessions to earn the gold needed to explore the Krypt until you find the right chest with the right item you want or just spend real money to have it right now through the in game store still sticks in the teeth a little too much. But the patch and community gift has shown that NetherRealm is aware and acknowledges the feedback so I am hoping they will continue to refine the progression system going forward.
Overall Mortal Kombat 11 has reclaimed the throne as the best fighting game right now, there is so much depth to the combat and the roster of characters for players to dive right into both experienced and for newcomers. The visuals are a real benchmark for fighting games and every character on the roster will take time to truly master but with a combat system that allows quick access to their move-sets. The Krypt is a fantastic mode to explore Mortal Kombat lore with huge amounts of references to old games and the fantastic choice of having Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa return to voice Shang Tsung, who fans may know portrayed the character in the 1995 film adaptation of the series, with the Krypt now being on Shang Tsung’s island. The story mode is well worth completing and the online is smooth to play with modes for the casual and more competitive players, with a ranked league kicking off before the end of May.
Sadly the awkwardness of the progression system stops this from getting a Flawless Victory in terms of review and the whole shady micro-transaction system could have been completely left out at this point, Mortal Kombat 11 is for me, the best in the series yet and if the progression system can continued to be refined to make it more accessible for players, this will be the king of fighters for some time to come.
Hive, the smart home provider has launched some product packs to meet your security needs and facilitate the process for those who want to set up or build on their smart home ecosystem.
You can now choose an Outdoor Pack, Indoor Pack, or Mixed Pack of smart home products to offer you some peace of mind when you are away.
Outdoor Pack
Indoor Pack
Mixed Pack
The packs include a mix of sensors, lights, camera and Hub to secure your home. All the devices in your security pack work together seamlessly, so when the camera spots someone, the outdoor light turns on creating a deterrent for opportunistic burglars. Additionally, users can make it look like someone’s home with Mimic mode, turning Hive lights on and off in a random pattern meaning the house appears occupied.
Today OPPO has announced new summer pricing for the Oppo Find X is now available in the UK from £749.00 and offers people a beautiful handset with innovative features and a unique design.
For the OPPO RX17 Pro, the price will now be £449.00 and features intelligent camera technology that brings new photography capabilities to smartphones, alongside an eye-catching design.
Last, of all, the RX17 Neo will be available at the price of £279.00 and provides people with a great value handset with a stunning design and all the must-have features.
All OPPO devices are available exclusively with leading retailer Carphone Warehouse.
‘Science fiction has monsters and spaceships; speculative fiction could really happen.’ Margaret Atwood’s chilling cautionary tale is illustrated by the Balbusso sisters and published by The Folio Society.
The Handmaid’s Tale portrays a chilling dystopia, with its military hierarchy of Angels, Guardians and Eyes, and its Birthmobiles, Econowives, Prayvaganzas and Salvagings (executions). Offred makes frequent references to the world she once knew and the freedom she took for granted – having her own bank account, wearing her hair uncovered, even something as simple as using nail varnish. Atwood skilfully dramatises the contrast between the grotesque strangeness of Gilead and ‘ordinary’ life going on elsewhere, as when Offred and a companion encounter a group of tourists from Japan. Forbidden to take pictures, the tourists ask, through an interpreter, if the women are happy. Both fascinated and repelled by the Japanese women’s ‘Westernized’ clothing, Offred replies that they are very happy. ‘I have to say something. What else can I say?’
Asked whether her book could be classed as science fiction, Atwood replied: ‘Science fiction has monsters and spaceships; speculative fiction could really happen.’ First published in 1986, The Handmaid’s Tale was inspired by contemporary Western fears about falling birth-rates, as well as by religious fundamentalism both in the West and East. It was a critical and popular success, launching its Canadian author on the international stage. It won the Governor General’s Award for Fiction, one of Canada’s most prestigious literary prizes, and the inaugural Arthur C. Clarke Award for science fiction, as well as being shortlisted for the Booker Prize. Anna and Elena Balbusso’s stunning illustrations skilfully highlight the regimented and hierarchical nature of society in Gilead.
Anna and Elena Balbusso are an internationally recognised team of Italian artists. Together they have received more than 70 international awards, including the New York Society of Illustrators’ Steven Dohanos Award and the Los Angeles Society of Illustrators’ Joseph Morgan Henninger Award. For three consecutive years (2011–13) they were awarded the Gold Medal in the book category of the Society of Illustrators Awards: in 2012 for their work on the Folio Society edition of The Handmaid’s Tale.
The presentation of the book, from the artwork on the case, to the printing on the spine, is lovely – just like the other books from The Folio Society.
The book is beautifully illustrated and any fan of book will be very pleased with how the Folio Society’s edition of The Handmaid’s Tale has turned out.
Once again the Folio Society delivers on an amazing book, with superb illustrations that really brings the story to life. The Folio Society never disappoints, and I look forward to seeing what they do next.
The Folio Society edition of Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale, introduced by Margaret Atwood and illustrated by Anna and Elena Balbusso, is available exclusively from www.FolioSociety.com priced at £39.95.
Rebellion today released a new trailer for Sniper Elite V2 Remastered, detailing ‘7 Reasons to Upgrade’ to the hotly anticipated remaster of the studio’s 2012 classic.
On top of 4K and HDR support on available platforms, Sniper Elite V2 Remastered features beautifully updated environments, characters, weapons and vehicles, modernized rendering and post-processing effects, enhanced texturing and level geometry, a revamped lighting system, and dozens upon dozens of improvements and refinements.
In addition to visual upgrades, Sniper Elite V2 Remastered introduces a brand new frame-by-frame photo mode, seven new playable characters from Rebellion’s Zombie Army series, expanded multiplayer for up to 16 players online, and all the additional content ever released for the game, FREE.
Incredible Remastered Visuals – Sniper Elite V2 Remastered features beautifully updated environments, characters, weapons and vehicles, modernized rendering and post-processing effects, enhanced texturing and level geometry, a revamped lighting system, and dozens upon dozens of improvements and refinements.
New Frame-by-frame Photo Mode – Pause and step through the action frame-by-frame, position the camera, apply a filter, adjust the lighting and take stunning photos to share with the community. Including your epic X-Ray kill camera shots.
New Playable Characters – For the first time, play the campaign and multiplayer modes as one of 8 new characters from Rebellion’s Zombie Army series. This could mean you find yourself sitting in front of your Xbox for long periods of time, trying to make the most of the update, whether you are new to the game or are a big fan. As a result, gamers should seriously consider investing in better gaming equipment in order to play for hours at a time. Get these Xbox series X controller grips, a comfortable chair, and plenty of snacks to ensure you can play your game for as long as you want with all these new playable characters.
Optional 60fps Performance Mode – On supported platforms, enjoy Sniper Elite V2 Remastered’s epic campaign in super smooth 60 frames-per-second.
All DLC Included – Experience the infamous “Kill Hitler” mission. Take the fight to new fronts in three new campaign levels. Hunt your foes with a variety of iconic weapons including the Lee Enfield MK III, M1D Garrand, M1 Carbine and more.
Multiplayer & Co-Op – Gather your squad and compete in 7 uniquely tense multiplayer modes, now for up to 16 players online1. Including Deathmatch, Distance King, Dogtag Harvest and Capture the Flag
4K and HDR support – Stunning 4K HDR support2 transports you to the front line
Sniper Elite V2 Remastered will launch May 14th, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch. The game is available to pre-order now for £29.99, with a special 10% discount on digital purchases available across all platforms.
With Steam users who already own the original edition of Sniper Elite V2 can upgrade to Sniper Elite V2 Remastered for just £6.99.
Alton Towers Resort will celebrate the fifth anniversary of CBeebies Land this May Bank Holiday, with a fun-packed Birthday event for families to enjoy.
From Saturday May 4th to Monday May 6th, fans of CBeebies will get the chance to dance along with some of their favourite characters from the hit TV channel as they come together in CBeebies Land for a very special live performance. Guests will also get to take part in a special Birthday Treat Trail and receive a Birthday badge souvenir reward as they explore CBeebies Land.
The ‘CBeebies Land Birthday Celebration’ will mark 5 years since the opening of CBeebies Land. A huge Birthday cake, over 3 metres tall, will also greet guests as they enter the Alton Towers Theme Park and head to CBeebies Land.
During their visit, youngsters can collect a free Birthday Treat trail activity card to complete as they explore CBeebies Land, home to kids’ TV favourites including the Furchester Hotel, Go Jetters, In the Night Garden, Octonauts, Postman Pat and Tree Fu Tom.
Nowhere else can fans of the UK’s most watched children’s channel meet so many of their favourite characters all in one place.
At the end of each day, over the May Bank Holiday, costume characters from across CBeebies Land will come together for a unique Birthday-themed live performance for families to enjoy.
CBeebies Land is situated within Alton Towers Theme Park and is specially designed to promote learning through play and sparking guests’ imaginations as some of the CBeebies favourite programmes are brought to life. The Land includes a large range of rides, indoor and outdoor play areas and a full programme of live entertainment featuring Bing and Flop in Bing’s Picnic and Hey Duggee’s Big Day Out Badge.
For 2019 two major new family attractions have joined the line-up in CBeebies Land. Families can now experience the new ‘Peter Rabbit™ Hippity Hop’ ride, featuring the mischievous bunny Peter Rabbit and his friends Benjamin and Lily. The Land has also welcomed the Teletubbies, who are performing a brand new live show, the ‘Teletubbies Big Band Live Show’, exclusive to guests at CBeebies Land.
To celebrate National Pet Day, Vodafone is giving customers 25% off the new ‘V-Pet Tracker by Vodafone’ Pod 3. Between now and 3rd May customers will be able to pick one up for £78 (£4 monthly connection fee) – saving you £27.
The V-Pet is a tracker for dogs and cats that lets owners know their four-legged friends’ location. You’ll worry less if they wander out of sight when you walk them, or if they don’t come home as expected when they’re out on the prowl.
You can also set ‘safe zones’ so that you are alerted when your pet strays somewhere they shouldn’t and check that they’re exercising and resting when they should be, thanks to the activity monitor.
The latest V-Pet Tracker is both waterproof and pet-proof, meaning it can withstand whatever is thrown its way – from wild weather walks to rough and tumble play. And your pet won’t even know it’s there!
The removable batteries also make it easy to keep tabs on your pet for longer – just swap in the spare battery included when one’s running low, without taking the tracker off their collar.
All V by Vodafone connected devices are powered by Vodafone’s fast, reliable network. Thanks to simple, flat-fee pricing, backed by Vodafone’s V-Sim Price Promise, you can say goodbye to worrying about unexpected charges – even when you’re abroad in most European countries. V by Vodafone brings together and connects all kinds of smart devices for every part of your life, allowing you to track or monitor your children, pet, car, bag and even your home while you’re away – all through an app on your smartphone.
It’ll take the unlikely unification of the Dark Knight and the Heroes in a Half-shell to overcome combined villainous forces afoot in Gotham City in the all-new, feature-length animated thriller, Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, Nickelodeon and DC, the film arrives from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital starting 14th May 2019, and on Blu-ray, Blu-ray Steelbook and DVD on 3rd June 2019
Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles finds Gotham City reaching new levels of danger when Shredder joins forces with Ra’s al Ghul to enact a nefarious plan – leading to the team-up of the Dark Knight and the Turtles to combat the combined might of the Foot Clan and League of Assassins!
The Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles all-star cast is led by Troy Baker (Batman: Arkham Origins, The Last of Us) as the voice of both Batman and the Joker – making Baker the first actor to ever play both roles in the same film. Opposite Baker are the Ninja Turtles themselves – Emmy Award/Golden Globe Award/SAG Award winner Darren Criss (American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace, Glee) as Raphael, Kyle Mooney (Saturday Night Live) as Michelangelo, Baron Vaughn (Grace and Frankie) as Donatello, and Eric Bauza (Looney Tunes Cartoons, The Woody Woodpecker Show) as Leonardo.
Other key members of the voice cast include Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) as Batgirl, John DiMaggio (Adventure Time, Futurama) as Mr. Freeze, Tara Strong (Batman: The Animated Series, Teen Titans, Teen Titans Go!) as Harley Quinn & Poison Ivy, Tom Kenny (SpongeBob SquarePants) as Penguin, Carlos Alazraqui (Reno 911!) as Bane, Cas Anvar (The Expanse) as Ra’s al Ghul, Keith Ferguson (Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends) as Baxter Stockman & Two-Face, Brian George (Seinfeld) as Alfred, Ben Giroux (Hart of Dixie) as Robin, Andrew Kishino (The Lion Guard) as Shredder, and Jim Meskimen (Parks and Recreation) as Commissioner Gordon & Scarecrow.
Jake Castorena (The Death of Superman) directs Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from a script by Marly Halpern-Graser (Mad, Batman Unlimited, Be Cool, Scooby-Doo). The film is inspired by the comic book series “Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” by James Tynion IV and Freddie Williams II (published by DC Comics and IDW Publishing) and is based on characters from DC and Nickelodeon. Ben Jones (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Batman: The Brave and the Bold) is the producer. Executive producers are Benjamin Melniker and Michael Uslan. Sam Register and Chris Viscardi are executive producers.
Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Steelbook and Blu-Ray Elements
Cowabunga, Batman! When Comic Worlds Collide (Featurette)– Superhero crossovers have inspired some of the most unique comics of all time. Explore the concept of the crossover, and see the creativity that ensues when the worlds of Batman and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles meet.
Fight Night in Gotham (Featurette) – DC animated movies have continued to push the realism of hand-to-hand combat on-screen. Take an exciting look at both Batman’s and the Ninja Turtles’ fighting styles, and how the creators make it feel like you’re in the fight!
A Sneak Peek at the next DC Universe Movie, Batman: Hush – An advance look at the next animated film in the popular DC Universe Movies collection. *featured on DVD extended content
My Arcade, the go-to source for all things retro gaming, announced the European shipping of the Pixel Player Handheld Gaming System.
Available across Europe for the first time, the Pixel Player packs an incredible 300 8-bit style games into its diminutive frame, offering an exhausting choice of nostalgia-driven challenges to gamers of all ages. Ideal for those yearning for the classic days of gaming, the Pixel Player is endlessly comfortable to play with landscape orientation for the screen and an ergonomic grip ensuring you don’t drop your game in the heat of the action. Astonishingly, for those preferring the portrait design of old, My Arcade has you covered, with the very same product available in an alternative design available under the name Pixel Classic.
Pre-loaded with eight Data East titles, including BURGER TIME, KARATE CHAMP and BAD DUDES, the Pixel Player brings the classics back to life wherever you are!
Ideal for gaming on the go, the Pixel Player features volume control and a 3.5mm headphone jack to connect headphones and is powered by batteries or any micro-USB cable.
“My Arcade is dedicated to bringing the joys of arcade and retro gaming to today’s gamers, and the Pixel Player has been developed to replicate the 8-bit thrills of gaming’s greatest era,” commented Amir Navid, Creative Director for My Arcade. “Classic titles like BURGER TIME and KARATE CHAMP are fan-favourites and we’re delighted to bring them to existing and new players alike alongside a great roster of titles they’ll fall in love with too.”
The Pixel Player from My Arcade is available in store and online from Amazon and other leading game retailers.
A Plague Tale: Innocence is an emotional, nerve-wracking adventure through medieval France stricken with war, Plague, and the Inquisition in a narrative and world that is as deadly as it is beautiful. Today’s screenshots show a glimpse of the game graphics, further enhanced by the power of high-end consoles and Nvidia’s Ansel tool on PC.
PS4 Pro and Xbox One X players can look forward to 4K resolution on those platforms, giving unparalleled definition to the landscapes, people, and horrors of A Plague Tale’s world.
Meanwhile on PC, A Plague Tale embraces the power of Nvidia’s Photo Mode to allow players to create their own screenshots. As with all Ansel-powered games, this allows you to pause the action, hide the UI and enable the free camera, as well as apply filters and special effects to frame the perfect shot and export it in very high resolution.
