Grab your thermals and hot drinks! Capcom has confirmed details for upcoming PlayStation 4 beta sessions, starting this week, for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, the highly anticipated massive expansion to Capcom’s best-selling title of all time, Monster Hunter: World. First-time hunters and established series fans can prepare for hunting season with a sneak peek at the upcoming content in Iceborne, including the chilly Hoarfrost Reach locale, new monster and new gameplay options.

The first Monster Hunter World: Iceborne beta will be available exclusively for PlayStation Plus users from 3am PDT/11am BST on Friday, June 21 through 3am PDT/11am BST on Monday, June 24. A second beta will be available for all PS4™ users from 3am PDT/11am BST on Friday, June 28 through 3am PDT/11am BST on Monday, July 1. Preload options will be available a couple of days before each beta period begins. The Monster Hunter: World base game is not required to participate in the Iceborne beta.

The beta offers players three quest choices, including the beginner-friendly Great Jagras hunt from Monster Hunter: World for newcomers, the brand new horned brute wyvern Banbaro for an intermediate challenge or returning series favorite Tigrex for the fiercest of hunters. The beta will let players test out all 14 weapon types in any of the three quests and the training area. The weapons include new features plus there are new Slinger tool options such as the Clutch Claw grapple mechanic. Upon completing each quest for the first time, hunters can earn a total of three item packs containing helpful consumable items that will be available to use in the full version of the Iceborne expansion when it releases. With more monsters and game info to be revealed, this is just the tip of the Iceborne!

The full release of Monster Hunter World: Iceborne will be available on September 6, 2019 for PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One X, globally on September 6^th, 2019, with a PC release to follow in winter.

The Monster Hunter: World base game is required for Iceborne and while players will be able to enjoy some of the gameplay options such as the Slinger and weapon updates right away, they must have completed the main story through Hunter Rank 16 in order to access the new Iceborne story and quests.

My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana. The strategic use of split aiming, slow motion, and the ol’ stylish window breach create one sensational action sequence after another in an explosive battle through the violent underworld.

My Friend Pedro releases today, Thursday June 20th for Nintendo Switch and PC.

The Baptiste Reunion Challenge starts today! This limited-time Overwatch event lets players learn more about the game’s elite combat medic and ex-Talon operative, Jean-Baptiste Augustin.

We’re kicking off the event with a new short story that illuminates Baptiste’s past. Read about how his old Talon comrades caught up with him despite his attempts to escape them in “What You Left Behind.”

Starting today until July 1, players can also enlist in the Baptiste Reunion Challenge to earn their stripes and obtain a total of ten new rewards.

PLAY TO EARN Throughout the event, players who win games in Quick Play, Competitive Play, or Arcade will earn a new player icon, new sprays, and a new epic skin: Battle Medic Baptiste.

• Win 3 Games | Player Icon
• Win 6 Games | 2 Sprays
• Win 9 Games | Battle Medic Baptiste Skin

WATCH TO EARN You can also watch Twitch streamers before, during, or after matches to unlock even more Baptiste cosmetics. Every time you tune in to participating broadcasters through July 1, we’re bringing you more Twitch Drops to earn six Baptiste Reunion Challenge sprays.

• Watch 2 Hours | 1 New Spray
• Watch 4 Hours | 2 New Sprays
• Watch 6 Hours | 3 New Sprays

REPLAYS FEATURE additionally, the Replays feature goes live today for all platforms, allowing players to experience past Overwatch games from almost any perspective. Replays will be available for the duration of a patch and, as with Highlights, will be reset when a new patch launches.

Join Baptiste today!

Pearl Abyss has announced that Black Desert’s newest character class, Shai, will be available on Xbox One beginning June 26, 2019. Starting today, players are invited to participate within an in-game Shai customization event to earn exciting items and rewards.

To enter, players must create their own Shai character in Black Desert anytime from June 19th – June 26th. All players who participate in the customization event will receive the following rewards when Shai is available on June 26:

• Limited Edition title for Shai, `The Adorable Trickster`
• Peek-a-Boo Black Spirit Cube Earring
• Asula’s Accessory Box
• Inventory +8 Expansion Coupon
• Weight Limit +50LT
• +2 Silver Embroidered Clothes Box
• Extra Life EXP Scroll x10
• Gold Bar 1kg (100,000,000 Silver)

Shai is the first-ever support class for the Black Desert franchise. A mischievous being from the forests near Florin, Shai throws a powerful Florang— a boomerang-like weapon that hits enemies before finding its way back to her. Shai also wields the mystical Vitclari, a small glowing trinket that heals and protects her allies.

For more information, connect on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

snakebyte group, leading innovators of consumer electronics hardware, announced today the shipping of the HEAD:SET 4 PRO and HEAD:SET X PRO, two new headsets which strive to deliver best-in-class audio without the high price point typically associated with high-end gaming headsets.

Announced in early 2019, the new headsets are shipping now across North America and selected European territories.

Rarely found in this price category, the advanced 50mm Neodymium Audio Drivers reproduce every explosion, shot or team chat with pin-sharp clarity, essential for gaining the winning edge. Holding the drivers in place, the deep padded earcups are magnetically attached to the headband, ideal for easy washing and interchangeable should gamers wish to replace in the future. In addition, the earcups are engineered from memory foam and feature passive noise cancellation technology, effectively blocking outside distractions. Additional earcups are also provided in the pack, enhancing longevity even further.

The HEAD:SET X PRO is designed for Xbox gamers, finished in a striking green colour scheme, while the HEAD:SET 4 PRO is finished in deep blue, perfectly complementing PlayStation 4 hardware and accessories. Featuring a plug-and-play design, both headsets connect via a generous two-metre, wired 3.5mm connection. In addition, the headsets feature an in-line remote control, allowing for easy adjustment of volume and chat levels. Lastly, a headset hook is included for attractive and convenient storage when not in use.

Marc-Alexander Knipschild, Head of Marketing for snakebyte commented, “The audio category is fiercely competitive with many gaming headsets vying for attention. In order to disrupt the sector, we’ve focused on quality and value, two qualities at the top of every gamers’ list. We’re confident there isn’t a gaming headset available that offers comparable features and the rich audio delivered by the HEAD:SET PRO range and we think this will enable us to stand out at retail and build our market share in the audio category.”

The new snakebyte HEAD:SET X PRO and HEAD:SET 4 PRO are both available from all leading gaming retailers.

For more information, visit snakebyte and follow snakebyte on Facebook, and Twitter.

Venom, a leading UK provider of quality gaming accessories, announced today the shipping of the Vertical Charging Stand  in white, a multi-functional accessory designed for use with Xbox One S and Xbox One X consoles, available across Europe starting today.

Perfectly complementing the Xbox One S’s glacier white hardware, the Vertical Charging Stand features an understated design which neatly secures the gamers’ console in an upright position, saving space and protecting against damage. In addition, the Vertical Charging Stand comes complete with two high-quality rechargeable Battery Packs, which blend seamlessly with both regular and Elite controllers and provide up to 18 hours of gameplay combined.

When finished gaming, gamers simply slot their controllers into the dock on the stand, and the rechargeable Battery Packs automatically charge, even when the console is in standby. Should gamers wish to charge or power up additional devices, two Micro USB ports are also provided.

The all-in-one accessory from Venom even includes discrete storage for up to six Xbox games, ideal for keeping order of the gamers’ entire eco-system of hardware and software.

Kelly Rist, Marketing Manager for Venom, commented, “Venom are always looking for new ways to simplify and add value to gamers’ setups, and the Vertical Charging Stand is the ideal example of convenience and value. Keeping console, controllers and software neatly arranged reduces clutter and ensures that replacement batteries are a thing of the part, good for wallets and for the environment. We think Xbox gamers will be impressed with the value on offer.”

The Vertical Charging Stand retails for an SRP of £29.99 and is available at Amazon.co.uk alongside all leading gaming retailers.

For more information visit venomuk.com, and follow Venom on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube

Time is running out! The once dormant Mt. Sibo is expected to erupt at any time and threatens to send the dinosaurs of Isla Nublar back to extinction. Leap into action with former Jurassic World Operations Manager, Claire Dearing (voiced by Bryce Dallas Howard), and work together on this rescue mission to save these magnificent creatures.

Alongside the new campaign, Jurassic World Evolution: Claire’s Sanctuary introduces all new structures, features and three new dinosaurs – the Albertosaurus, Euoplocephalus and Ouranosaurus – bringing new challenges to your islands.

Jurassic World Evolution: Claire’s Sanctuary launches  today, 18th June for £12.99 ($14.99, €14.99) on PC, Playstation 4 and Xbox One digital stores. Downloadable content requires Jurassic World Evolution to play.

Check out our review of Jurassic World Evolution here