It’s time to review the NSW Lite Essential Starter Pack from the Nintendo Switch Lite from Gioteck.
The Gioteck NSW Lite Essential Starter Pack gives you everything you need for your Nintendo Switch Lite.
What’s in the box?
The box contains a premium hard case with carry handle alongside a 4-game case for your gaming on the go, a tempered glass screen protector with soft cloth to protect your Nintendo Switch from scratches and a 2m USB C cable for fast charging.
A Closer Look
Final Thoughts
If you own a Nintendo Switch Lite then you probably want to protect it and keep it safe from scratches and breakages, amongst other things. If that is the case, then you will need a few different things, and thats where the NSW Lite Essential Starter Pack comes into play.
The pack includes a hard shell case which protects your Switch Lite from accidental damage. There is also a tempered glass screen protector to keep the screen free from scratches. This is very easy to fit!
There is also a USB C cable included for charging purchases, along with a 4-game carry case so you can carry a few game cartridges with you.
Everything you need is included in this one pack, and you would be hard pressed to beat it.
The NSW Lite Essential Starter Pack from the Nintendo Switch Lite from Gioteck is available now priced around £14.99 and you get a lot for your money!If you have a Nintendo Switch Lite then this pack is a must have!
Here is our review of the HyperX Alloy Origins Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.
The HyperX Alloy Origins is a compact, sturdy keyboard featuring custom HyperX mechanical switches designed to give gamers the best blend of style, performance, and reliability. These key switches have exposed LEDs for stunning lighting with an actuation force and travel distance elegantly balanced for responsiveness and accuracy. Alloy Origins is built with a full aluminum body so it stays rigid and stable when keystrokes are flying, and also features keyboard feet that let you choose from three different tilt levels. Its sleek, compact design frees up space for mouse movement, and it also features a detachable USB Type-C cable for supreme portability.
Customise your lighting, craft macros, and adjust Game Mode with HyperX NGENUITY Software. This powerful, yet easy-to-use program lets you set per-key lighting, layer dazzling lighting effects, and add scores of other personalized touches to your NGENUITY-compatible products.
Features
HyperX mechanical switches
Full aircraft-grade aluminum body
Compact, portable design with detachable USB Type-C cable
Dazzling RGB lighting with dynamic effects
Advanced customization with HyperX NGENUITY software
Three adjustable keyboard angles
Onboard memory for three profiles
Game Mode, 100% anti-ghosting, and N-key rollover functionalities
What’s in the box?
The box contains the keyboard, a cable and quick start guide.
A Closer Look
Final Thoughts
The keyboard is quite heavy and so will sit firmly in place on your desk. It looks a little different to a normal keyboard as you can see the lights under each key. The body is made of aircraft-grade aluminium and it looks good. You can also position the keyboard in one of three different angles, depending on your personal preference and it’s quite compact.
They keys are very well spaced out and when pressing the keys, they make a very satisfying clicking sound!
The keys themselves all light up and they can be configured to light up in a variety of different colours with different effects. There are six presets; Color Cycle, Spectrum Wave, Breathing, Solid, 5 Zones, and Aurora.
You can customise the colours and the keyboard using the optional HyperX NGENUITY software which can be downloaded from the HyperX website. Need to set up a series of commands and macros? No problem, the software has you covered. You can even store three different profiles directly on the keyboard!
The USB-C cable is removable and quite long so you shouldn’t have any problems using the keyboard in most places and it makes it easy to carry should you need to take the keyboard anywhere.
The keyboard is compatible with a PC, PS4 or Xbox One should you wish you use it on a console.
The HyperX Alloy Origins Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is very comfortable to use whether you are tying a review or if you are heavily involved in an online battle to the death. It’s great to be able to set up specific profiles and have a keyboard thats unique to you.
The HyperX Alloy Origins Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is available now priced around £109.99.
Here is our review of the Gioteck NSW JC-20 Controllers for Nintendo Switch.
The Gioteck JC-20 Controllers are engineered with gaming in mind. Perfectly crafted for playing in both single controller mode, or in “Game-Pad” mode.
The Gioteck JC-20 Controllers are engineered with gaming in mind. Perfectly crafted for playing in both single controller mode, or in “Game-Pad” mode.
Ergonomic design and precise button placement give you that edge during marathon gaming sessions. With motion control capturing your every mode and vibration functionality providing you with live feedback, the Gioteck JC-20 deliver a truly immersive gaming experience.
Features
WIRELESS BLUETOOTH
MOTION & VIBRATION SUPPORT
12 HOUR BATTERY LIFE
INCLUDES GAME-PAD ADAPTER
INCLUDES USB-C CHARGING CABLE
What’s in the box?
The box contains the controllers, a game-pad adaptor, USB cable and user manual.
A Closer Look
Final Thoughts
Controllers are an important thing and so it’s always worth having a spare set or even a set you prefer to use, this is where the NSW JC-20 controllers come into play.
They look and feel very similar to the Switch joy cons and are easy to use. There is also a game-pad adaptor included in the box if you want to use the controllers with that – the choice is yours.
You simply charge them up and pair them with your Switch and away you go. The battery life is very good – you get around 12 hours of use out of a full charge. There is also a USB charging cable included in the box so you can charge them up – it includes two connectors so you can charge each one at the same time.
If you need a spare set of controllers then take a look at these – you won’t be disappointed.
The Gioteck NSW JC-20 Controllers for Nintendo Switch are available now priced around £34.99.
It’s time to review the HyperX ChargePlay Duo Controller Charging Station for Xbox One.
Keep two Xbox One controllers simultaneously charged with the Official Xbox Licensed HyperX ChargePlay Duo. Always have a second controller ready for multiplayer or to swap in during marathon gaming sessions. The charging station has a stable, weighted base and is designed for both Xbox One Wireless Controllers and Xbox One Elite Wireless Controllers. It includes two 1400mAh rechargeable battery packs and universal battery doors eliminating the cost of replacement batteries. Simply dock the controllers to charge without having to remove the battery packs. Conveniently check the charging status at a glance with the individual LED indicators.
Features
Official Xbox licensed controller charger
Simultaneously charges two Xbox One controllers
Includes two 1400mAh rechargeable battery packs
LED indicators display charge status
Convenient and secure docking with stable, weighted base
What’s in the box?
The box contains the charging station, two rechargable battery packs, two battery doors, power adaptor and quick start guide.
A Closer Look
Using the ChargePlay Duo
Open the back of your Xbox One controller (including the Elite Controller), replace the batteries with one of the ChargePlay Duo batteries.
Use one of the ChargePlay Duo controller battery doors.
Then put the controller on the Duo to charge.
Final Thoughts
The HyperX ChargePlay Duo Controller Charging Station for Xbox One is an official licensed Xbox product so you know you are getting quality!
Using the station is very simple as you can see above – plug it in, and swap the batteries and doors out on your controllers and then put them on the station to charge – simple as that.
The battery packs have charging status indicators so you can easy see how much power you have remaining by just turning over the controller. This is really useful to stop the controller losing power at the wrong moment!
If you still use normal batteries in your controllers the cost of the Duo Controller will soon pay for itself and is a must have!
The HyperX ChargePlay Duo Controller Charging Station for Xbox One is available now priced around £25 and there is also a PS4 version if you would prefer, or why not get both?
Here is our review of the ChargePlay Base Qi Wireless Charger from HyperX.
The HyperX ChargePlay Base ensures your gear is good to go by safely and rapidly charging up to two wireless devices. Never get caught with a dead device again. Simply set your mouse, phone, headset, or other Qi-enabled device on the versatile Qi Certified charger for convenient wireless charging. Individual LED indicators display your devices’ charging status.
Features
Qi Certified wireless charging
Rapidly charges two devices simultaneously
LED charging indicators
Versatile charger for Qi-compatible devices
Specifications
Number of devices:
2 Qi-enabled Devices
Qi Output:
Up to 15W total
Indicators:
2 LED indicators
AC adapter:
24W (5V/3A; 9V/2A; 12V/2A)
Cable Type:
USB Type-C
Cable Length:
1.8m
Dimension:
215.04mm x 90.91mm x 17.36mm
Weight (without cable):
135g
Total Weight:
254.3g
What’s in the box?
The box contains the ChargePlay Base, power cable and quick start guide.
A Closer Look
Final Thoughts
With more QI-enabled devices than ever available, including phones, mice and even headphones (HyperX have some and we will be reviewing them shortly), charging has become as easy as placing the device you want to charge on a mat. This is so much easier than having multiple cables and adaptors – now you have one charging mat and one power cable.
The cable that comes with the charger is long enough to be able to have the Base sitting on a desk or table and the power supply be a little way from there (it’s 1.8m long) – usually the cables are quite short so this was a really good addition.
You can charge one or two devices at the same time if you wish, the coloured LEDs so when they are charging (they show red) and go off when the charging is complete. All you need to do is place the QI-enabled device on the charge mat.
And that’s all there is to it – the ChargePlay Base works great, charges quickly and doesn’t take much room – what more do you want?
The ChargePlay Base Qi Wireless Charger from HyperX is available now priced around £59.99.
After a brilliant tease stream that finally revealed, well confirmed at least following the leaks, the setting of the next Assassin’s Creed game being the Viking Era, fans were told the name of the game with another tease that the first trailer would be revealed today, and so it was!
In Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, you are Eivor, a fierce Viking warrior raised on tales of battle and glory. Explore a dynamic and beautiful open world set against the brutal backdrop of England’s Dark Ages. Raid your enemies, grow your settlement, and build your political power in your quest to earn your place among the gods in Valhalla.
Key Features
WRITE YOUR VIKING SAGA–Advanced RPG mechanics allow you to shape the growth of your character and influence the world around you. With every choice you make, from political alliances and combat strategy to dialogue and gear progression, you will carve your own path to glory.
VISCERAL COMBAT SYSTEM –Dual-wield powerful weapons such as axes, swords, and even shields to relive the ruthless fighting style of the Viking warriors. Brutally decapitate your foes, vanquish them from afar, or stealthily assassinate targets with your hidden blade. Challenge yourself with the most varied collection of deadly enemies ever found in an Assassin’s Creed game.
A DARK AGE OPEN WORLD–Sail from the harsh and mysterious shores of Norway to the beautiful but forbidding kingdoms of England and beyond. Immerse yourself in the Viking way of life through fishing, hunting, drinking games, and more.
LEAD EPIC RAIDS –Launch massive assaults against Saxon troops and fortresses throughout England. Lead your clan in surprise attacks from your longship and pillage enemy territories to bring riches and resources back to your people.
GROW YOUR SETTLEMENT–Construct and upgrade buildings that allow for deep customization, including a barracks, blacksmith, tattoo parlor, and more. Recruit new members to your clan and personalize your Viking experience.
MERCENARY VIKINGS–Create and customize a unique Viking raider within your clan and share it online with friends to use during their own raids
This is the age of the Vikings. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla available Holiday, 2020 on Xbox One, Playstation 4, PC and Stadia. Pre-order now at https://ubi.li/5MQXg
Publisher and co-developer Dotemu (publisher of Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap, developer of Windjammers 1 and 2) with co-developers Lizardcube (Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap) and Guard Crush Games (Streets of Fury) are proud to announce Streets of Rage 4 is now available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One as well as Xbox Game Pass. Steam, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4 fans eager to bash through the iconic beat-em-up series’ revival can also enjoy a 10 percent discount off the £22.49 price if they purchase their copy within the first four days of launch.
Get a sense of the challenges ahead, along with an overview of all of Streets of Rage 4’s exciting additions, by viewing the game’s full launch trailer here:
Streets of Rage 4 features:
An All-New Story: Discover and counter new threats to the metropolis in events set 10 years after Streets of Rage 3.
New and Returning Fighters: Series veterans Axel, Blaze, and Adam team up with newcomers Cherry and Floyd for a glorious beatdown-fueled return to form.
Gorgeous Hand-Drawn Artwork: An intricate, neon-soaked envisioning of Wood Oak City brings its districts and brawlers to life through fluid animation and striking designs.
Evolved Combat: New combo possibilities, risk-reward health recovery, and clever refinements give Streets of Rage fans ample opportunities to rack up killer combos.
An Electrifying All-Star Soundtrack: Lead Composer Olivier Derivière upholds Streets of Rage’s signature sound while adding new sonic direction with substantial contributions from series composers Yūzō Koshiro and Motohiro Kawashima and an East Meets West all-star lineup of contributors.
Retro Pixel Characters: Embrace your nostalgia by fighting like hell to unlock a dozen pixel characters complete with their original movesets from Streets of Rage 1, 2, and 3.
Pulse-Spiking Throwback Music: Knock out enemies to timeless songs selected from Streets of Rage 1 and Streets of Rage 2 soundtrack.
Online & Offline Co-Op: Call friends in for backup and let loose via two-player online and four-player offline co-operative play.
A Feud-Ending Battle Mode: Settle who’s truly carrying the team and go head-to-head with frenemies in competitive sparrings.
A Relentless Boss Rush Mode: Prove your might against an onslaught from the deadliest opponents in Wood Oak City.
A Fair Fight for Everyone: Choose from a range of five difficulty settings to suit your playstyle, whether you’re a newcomer learning your first combos or a hardcore fighter looking for a brutal challenge.
The first mainline series entry in more than 25 years, Streets of Rage 4 infuses the series’ classic elements with modern evolutions of gameplay, art and design, giving fans an authentically faithful tribute which still offers a distinctive experience.
Today Gamer Network and ReedPOP announced that EGX: Rezzed 2020, scheduled to take place at Tobacco Dock, London, from 2 to 4 July will be cancelled following the escalation of COVID-19 in the UK, Europe and globally.
The press release read as follows:
The effects, actual and projected, of Coronavirus are becoming evident across all aspects of our lives here in the UK and across the world, with many of our exhibitors and creators facing travel restrictions and quarantine measures. After extensive discussions with all the relevant public health, local and national authorities, and with our Rezzed partners, we have taken the decision not to go ahead with this year’s event.
We thank everyone who has prepared to deliver what promised to be a fantastic event over the past year, showcasing the best of indie gaming to the incredible Rezzed community.
Our flagship event EGX is currently scheduled to run 17-20 September 2020 and all Rezzed tickets have automatically been upgraded to this September event. Rezzed ticket holders are entitled to a full refund should they prefer, and simply need email egx.helpline@reedexpo.co.uk with their order number and our Customer Services team will process their refund. “
Right now it is very difficult to see the September event taking place considering E3 and Gamescom have been cancelled for 2020, but personally hoping things change for the better and EGX 2020 can take place in September.
It’s time to the review the Disney Frozen II 7″ Kids Tablet from Pebble Gear.
Learn and play with Elsa, Anna, Olaf & more of your favourite Frozen 2 characters.
Exclusive Frozen 2 apps, games & e-books
Access to over 500 additional games & apps
No in-app purchases, zero ads, full parental control
Specifications
Display : 7″ (17.7cm)
Resolution : 1024 x 600
Storage : 16 GB memory (expandable up to 128 GB)
Processor : Quad-Core 1.3 GHz
RAM : 1 GB DDR3
Battery : 2700 mA (up to 9 hours)
Connection : WLAN
Audio : Loudspeakers, Microphone
Camera : Front and rear camera
Weight : 280 g
System : Pebble OS (based on Android 8.1)
Warranty : 2 year guarantee
What’s in the box?
The box contains the Frozen II tablet (which bumper), USB cable and plug, and manual.
A Closer Look
Final Thoughts
Once you have charged up the tablet you have to create your profiles – this is really easy and then you are ready to start using it. You can even customise the profile and background pictures so its really personalised just for your child. The Frozen II tablet comes with preinstalled Frozen II apps, games and books to use straight away.
There is an app store called GameStore Junior included on the tablet which has (according to Pebble) over 500+ games and apps to choose from. I can’t say for sure at the moment if there that many (I don’t think the app store is fully populated a the time of the review) but there are certainly lots to choose from, and they are all free (for the first 12 months – which means in-app purchases or adverts). This includes games and books too!
The battery life is very good and you can get between 7 and 9 hours per charge, depending on how you are using it.
There is 16GB of onboard storage but you can increase that by inserting a micro-SD card.
There are also front and rear cameras that can be used in different apps if you want.
Using the tablet is just like using any other tablet – you swipe and tap whatever you want.
The only real issues I found with the tablet was that it wasn’t very easy to get back to menus – you have to do this diagonal swipe motion which sometimes doesn’t seem to work. A button would have been easier, especially for a child! Also, some of the apps didn’t work and give an error that the version of Android is wrong (the tablet is actually PebbleOS which is based on Android 8.1). I suspect this might be because the tablet isn’t actually out yet and the apps or the tablet need an update. This only happened a few times so I am not too concerned about it being any real issue.
Over the Frozen II tablet is fantastic – it’s got everything you need to keep your child occupied and entertained without the constant nagging of apps asking you to pay extra! The fact it also comes with a branded bumper to keep it protected means you don’t have to worry about accidental damage. Especially during these current times this tablet is a must!
The Disney Frozen II 7″ Kids Tablet from Pebble Gear will be available from 4th May 2020 priced at £99.99. There is also a Toy Story version if you prefer.
Well the leaks were accurate and Ubisoft have finally revealed the title and setting for the next game in the Assassin’s Creed Series…..Assassin’s Creed Valhalla!
Watch the World Premiere of Assassin's Creed Valhalla April 30th at 8am PDT / 5pm CEST. #AssassinsCreed
Revealed with a nine hour stream as the graphic artist Bosslogic drew the below artwork finally revealing and confirming that the setting will be set in the Viking era.
The setting has me very much excited and hopefully it will follow on from the same open world style of AC Odyssey which set a new benchmark for the series. Very much looking forward to seeing the first trailer for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla tomorrow at 4pm UK time tomorrow.
But the road to a new Assassin’s Creed game has begun….
I have a true adoration for the classic side scrolling fighting game genre, much of my formative gaming years were spent dropping pocket money in the arcade machines of Double Dragon, Bad Dudes, Golden Axe and TMNT Arcade. There was the challenge of having only a single or couple of credits in order to try and beat the game and it was a thrill to either fail or succeed. My absolute favourite side scrolling fighter was Final Fight, it was gritty and had amazing characters to choose from and set the benchmark for all other games I would play going forward. For home consoles, the closet that came to giving me that Final Fight feeling was Streets of Rage on the SEGA MEGA Drive, with the last instalment Streets of Rage 3 releasing in 1994. Since then nothing has really stepped up to the mark for me, until now as finally a new sequel in Streets of Rage 4 is bringing this classic series punching and kicking into 2020 and believe me, it has been a long 26 year wait to pick up where I left the series!
The moment I watched the reveal trailer for Streets of Rage 4 my heart rate rose, the early gameplay looked authentic rather than a cheap remaster and the modern refresh to the visuals now all hand drawn cell shaded art just popped right out the screen at me. Could this really be a true successor to a series that won my heart almost three decades ago. I have to admit I was cautiously optimistic but having been burned in recent years by many pretenders to the throne, I needed to actually play this to know if it actually delivered the true Streets of Rage experience.
Which I am happy to say it most certainly does as the very moment you fire up the game, there is a wave of nostalgia for anyone who remember or even played the original series on the MEGA Drive or in the more recent SEGA MEGA Drive Collection releases in which the classic games were bundled in. The music is the first thig that hit and I sat at the main menu for some time just taking in this modern take on the classic 90s style gaming music that helped make this series stand out from all others back in the day. The soundtrack to this game is quite simply phenomenal and compliments the action incredibly well as you play through the 12 Stages that make up the main story campaign. It has all the vibes of the original series and 90s console gaming and just feels so very SEGA at times, which owners of the MEGA Drive will understand.
Streets of Rage 4 picks up the story a full ten years after the events of Streets of Rage 3. With ‘The Syndicate’ crime organisation and its leader Mr X finally defeated, heroes Axel Stone and Blaze Fielding have moved on from the Police force with Axel retreating to a life of training and meditation whilst Blaze is now a music and dance instructor. However Blaze begins to suspect that a new Syndicate has risen to threaten the city and that this new crime organisation is being run by the Twin children of Mr X. Blaze reaches out to Axel and Adam Hunter and where Axel immediate comes to help, Adam Hunter now a Special Forces officer is unable to come but instead sends his own daughter Cherry to help them. The new trio of heroes is joined by another new character in Floyd Iraia, who following a work accident lost his arms but had them replaced with cybernetic ones built by old ally Dr Zan.
The blend of classic Streets of Rage mechanics and new elements added by doing a more modern version is close to flawless with both complimenting each other like a good wine with great food. You can really tell that the developers of the combined Lizardcube and Guard Crush Games are true fans of the original series because so much of how this game is put together just breathes so much of what made the original series so iconic. There is an intricacy to the elements kept, the elements refined and the new elements added to the cocktail of brilliance that is Streets of Rage 4 and this is immediate in its impact from the moment you pick a character and find yourself in Stage 1 of the story.
I love how the game uses the original sound effects from the series and having the very first thing you do in the game is to walk up to a trashcan and destroy it with a punch to reveal a bag of money, a high wave of nostalgia hit you. Seconds later the first enemy street thugs approach you and with a flurry of pressing Square (PS4) or X (Xbox One) your punches are flying and the sound effects of the hit impacts just made me instantly smile and I was back in 1994 on my MEGA Drive once again. It took very little time for me to be completely immersed in this world as the classic gameplay of being able to battle enemies to the left and right of my character still remains as fluid as it was, one of aspects that made this series stand out for me back in the day. The surprise came when I discovered I could actually juggle enemies, continuing the combo should they be knocked against the side of the screen or an environmental object. This enables the ability to build very high combo streaks increasing the score you collect from them which can be ended should you be hit yourself.
The traditional Special Moves have returned, these use up a portion of your health bar but now they can be repeated and chained to devastating effect with the new feature that once you trigger a special move, the amount of health it used from your health bar now turns green allowing the next few hits on enemies to replenish it whilst taking a hit will prevent this. This is a great way of being able to factor in the use of special moves with the ability to gain some of the used health back rather than relying on the finding of apples or full chickens to replenish your health bar, which are generously placed throughout the stage by breaking things like trashcans or furniture. Money bags and cases can be used to boost your score with extra lives rewarded for hitting a score target on the stage. You start with 2 extra lives and should you use them all up and fail, it is game over and you will need to replay the stage.
Mercifully the game will offer you an assist should you fail such as having more lives at the lost of having your final score obliterated at the end of the stage, devious but it is a way of helping players complete the Story campaign especially if playing it solo as I felt the game is designed to expect two players at the least, which is possible thanks to online multiplayer or up to four players in local sofa co-op. Playing through solo and even on Normal difficulty, this game offers a great challenge especially in the later stages. Boss fights are still cheesy with some of their attacks being unavoidable for some playable characters I found but the very old school “trial and error” style of learning their attacks and their patterns still gives you that level of satisfaction when you finally defeat them.
Enemies have also been given a bit of a refresh and not just in their appearance. Different enemy types will have different attacks with some of the later ones even being able to counter your own attacks or use of weapons. Stage 2 for example is set in a Police Precinct where corrupt cops clearly on the new Syndicate’s payroll will attack you but they will also target the standard thug enemies which was both a help in battling the stage but also quite funny. Environmental hazards can still harm the players but also enemies as well and some of the stages will even have secrets that will offer help should you trigger them so keep an eye out for the obvious and not so obvious stage environments. Weapons are still a huge part of the gameplay with the standard daggers and metal pipes now joined by throwable weapons like grenades, fire/acid/electric bombs and melee weapons in baseball bats and police truncheons. A lovely touch came in the form when I discovered that you can catch anything thrown at you in order to throw it back and a badass move of throwing a weapon like a metal pipe, have it bounce off the enemy you hit, catch it and then use it to whack another enemy. Pure satisfaction!
Which is pretty much what my experience with Streets of Rage 4 has been, hugely satisfying. By not throwing out the old but instead embracing everything that made the original games so loved by fans but refining them and adding new elements to the gameplay that compliment and actually enhances them even further just makes this a real joy to play, especially with friends or by hosting and joining other player games which the new online feature allows. It is a shame that online co-op is limited to only two players though as it would be a blast to go full 4 player co-op especially in the current limited real-world restrictions in place at time of game launch. But the game offers additional online modes as well such as Battle Mode, an arena style mode where players can either versus one another or team up to fight each other in eight arena environments.
Stand out mode for me is the classic Arcade mode where you are given a single “Credit” in order to complete the game in one go, a true challenge even for an old school side scrolling beat em up fan like me. Boss Rush mode allows you to take on the Story stage end bosses in a gauntlet style one life attempt. I really appreciated these additional modes to a Story mode that already has a tonne of replayability thanks to having four starting characters to choose from as well as more which are unlocked through playing the story such as unlocking Adam Hunter. Having unlockable characters especially the classic fighters of the original games (which I will not reveal here so they can be a surprise) is a great incentive to keep playing and trying out different combinations of heroes to use.
I am really loving my time with Streets of Rage 4 which shows that going old school is not always a bad thing when it comes to bringing back classic game series from old generations of console gaming. It feels fresh and nostalgia driven all at the same time and for me personally, scratched an itch for a style of gaming from days long ago I never really knew I missed as much as I subconsciously had. Even when the most difficult of bosses forced me to retry using one of the assists, it was still fun to get back into the fight. I am looking forward to grabbing friends to play this online with and to test our metal on the higher difficulty levels as well as trying out the other fighters in the game.
Streets of Rage 4 is not only a celebration of one of the most iconic MEGA Drive (or Genesis if you are from the US) gaming series ever but it manages to successfully bring it smack up to date for a 2020 gaming experience. Enjoy the visuals, bop your head to one of the coolest game soundtracks you will hear this year and get to punching and kicking butt in a new ‘old school’ way on your console!
Today, Ubisoft invited fans to tune-in to the reveal of the setting of the next Assassin’s Creed game, a livestream following Bosslogic as he creates a unique art piece.
The reveal stream is now live at the following locations: (LIVE at time of writing)
What follows is an incoming transmission originating from somewhere between Earth and Mars:
“Greetings, fleshy Earthbeings. Cryptosporidium here, though you skin-wrapped water wads can call me Crypto-137.
I wanted to let you know that my Abducto Beam is finally ready and I’m journeying Earthwards right now. If my calculations are correct then P-Day – that’s Probe-Day to you mortal meat morsels – is set for July 28th, 2020. On that day I will officially Destroy All Humans! I’ll see you future-victims soon on PC, PlayStation4, and Xbox One!”
The cult-classic returns and invades everything but your privacy on July 28 2020! Terrorize the people of 1950s Earth in the role of the evil alien Crypto-137. Harvest DNA and bring down the US government in the remake of the legendary alien invasion action adventure. Annihilate puny humans using an assortment of alien weaponry and psychic abilities. Reduce their cities to rubble with your flying Saucer!
Destroy All Humans! is a cult classic and one of the few games that will have you laughing out loud. Many games have taken inspiration from its mix of humoristic story-telling and easily accessible open world shooter action, as well as its wide range of over-the-top weaponry. But there can only be one Cryptosporidium: the human-hating alien with the voice of an angry Jack Nicholson and a shorter fuse than a xenomorph on steroids.
The Crypto-137 Edition, featuring a Crypto-137 figurine, a Crypto backpack, keychain, six lithographs, anti-stress toy and all in-game Crypto skins, all contained within a premium box, is available for pre-order now and has an SRP of €399.99 | $399.99 | £349.99 | seven tons of mutilated cow corpse juice’s worth of Crypto currency.
The DNA Collector’s Edition, featuring a Crypto’N’Cow figurine, keychain, six lithographs, anti-stress toy, and all in-game Crypto skins, all contained within a premium box, is available for pre-order now and has an SRP of €149.99 | $149.99 | £139.99 | twelve charred human femurs’ worth of Crypto currency.
Destroy All Humans! has already been available for pre-order on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One from your preferred retailer, and is now also available for pre-order digitally on PC and Xbox One. The SRP of the PC version is €29.99 / $29.99 / £24.99 / ₽1.529, and the SRP for consoles is €39.99 / $39.99 / £34.99 / ₽2.799 (PlayStation 4 and Xbox One).
Team17’s newest game Moving Out, the couch moving, couch co-operative game from SMG Studio and DevM Games, is out now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Players can work solo or with up to three friends in this fast-paced, local multiplayer, removals simulator set across the colourful town of Packmore, as they try to efficiently and creatively move furniture from point A to B.
More than 50 levels from condos, factories, planes, and even haunted houses await newly trained Furniture Arrangement and Relocation Technicians (F.A.R.Ts) as they’re tasked with packing up everything but the kitchen sink. For those looking for an internship in furniture relocation before making the move full time, a Moving Out demo is also available across all platforms.
Key Features
Couch co-op: Players can either take on Moving Out solo or enlist the help of up to three friends in local multiplayer co-operative gameplay, as they figure out how to get items into the removals van in the quickest way possible!
Location, location, location: No move is too big, too small, or too weird. Work through sleepy suburbs, frenzied farms, haunted houses and even head into space to keep customers happy!
Physics: Need to get a large item of furniture down some steps? Gravity is a F.A.R.T’s best friend. Glass door in the way? Smash right through it. Throwing things over railings will always be quicker than carrying them the long way around.
Character customisation: Choose from a roster of movers from humans to anthropomorphic animals and appliances that can be tailored to suit the job at hand.
Assist mode: Increased time limits, skippable levels and removal of dangers are just some of the options available in assist mode.
Accessibility options: Dyslexia-friendly text, scalable user interface, and remappable keyboard controls on Steam make the Moving Out experience as inclusive as possible.
Ashley Ringrose, Chief Executive Officer, SMG studio, said: “Moving Out has been a really fun title for the SMG Studio and DevM Games teams to develop. We’ve already seen the tremendous excitement and fun it’s brought people at consumer shows and through the demo, so it’s fantastic to be able to deliver the full game today. I can’t wait for people to experience the town of Packmore as they progress with their careers and become F.A.R.T. experts.”
Max Everingham, Head of Publishing, Team17, said: “We’re so happy to deliver such a fantastic and fun game like Moving Out to PC and console gamers everywhere. Team17’s portfolio of fun and creative indie titles with a strong sense of spirit and character, continues to be strengthened with games like Moving Out, and we’re really pleased with the collaborative efforts achieved between the companies to deliver a fantastic title.”
Moving Out is available digitally on all platforms for $24.99/£19.99/€24.99 (€22.99 on Steam) and as a physical edition on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One at selected retailers. It is also available right now via Xbox Game Pass for Xbox One consoles.
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