snakebyte group, leading innovators of gaming hardware, announced today the shipping of GAME:PAD 4S WIRELESS (BLUE)  an advanced controller compatible with all models of PlayStation 4.

The perfect replacement or second controller, the GAME:PAD 4S WIRELESS (BLUE)  gives you freedom from wires, but without sacrificing latency, thanks to advanced Bluetooth technology providing a rock-solid connection and low response times.

Unlike many third-party controllers, the GAME:PAD 4S WIRELESS^™ (BLUE)  does not hold back on quality or features, including a fully responsive touch-pad for interactive gaming, as well as Dual Vibration Motors, delivering realistic haptic feedback with compatible games. Twin Analog Sticks offer highly responsive, precision control, and the 3.5mm headphone jack allows gamers to connect their choice of headset.

Standing out in a sea of dull controllers, the GAME:PAD 4S WIRELESS^™ (BLUE)  is sure to turn heads with fashionable blue styling and sleek ergonomics.

Marc-Alexander Knipschild, Head of Marketing for snakebyte commented, “The PS4^™ is the most popular console of this generation and is set for another strong year with the summer break fast approaching and now more than ever, the demand for extra game controllers is high. We have worked hard to ensure the GAME:PAD 4S WIRELESS (BLUE)  stands out and delivers the performance gamers demand. We believe the GAME:PAD 4S WIRELESS (BLUE) offers a ‘no-compromise’ solution for gamers, providing a reliable wireless connection, advanced features and superb value for money.”

The new snakebyte GAME:PAD 4S WIRELESS (BLUE)  shipping now, available from all leading gaming retailers.

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Today, SQUARE ENIX launched FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers, the latest expansion for the critically-acclaimed MMORPG that recently celebrated more than 16 million registered accounts. The enthusiasm for Shadowbringers has brought FINAL FANTASY XIVto new heights, with the active player base reaching its highest mark in the game’s nearly six-year history.

Shadowbringers marks a bold new beginning, taking players beyond the world of Hydaelyn™ for the first time as they journey to the First and the realm of Norvrandt. The Warrior of Light must become the Warrior of Darkness to restore night and save the world from the apocalypse the Flood of Light promises.

Shadowbringers adds a wealth of new features to the game, including:

• New Jobs: Gunbreaker and Dancer –The Gunbreaker is a new tank role who wields the iconic gunblade, utilizing ammo cartridges to protect their party from harm. The Dancer, a ranged attacker, not only unleashes powerful attacks using throwing weapons, but also dances to execute abilities which provide beneficial effects to their party.
• New Player Races: Viera and Hrothgar – The rabbit-like Viera are joined by the burly and lion-like Hrothgar, both with unique, customizable features specific to their races.
• New Game+ – This brand-new system will allow for replay of previously completed quests while retaining one’s current progression and job level.
• Level Cap Increase – The level cap will be raised to 80 with the release of Shadowbringers. With this will come new actions for classes and jobs—as well as new foes against which players can hone their skills.
• Trust System – In Shadowbringers, players will have the opportunity to challenge dungeons with a party of trusted non-player characters, including members of the Scions of the Seventh Dawn. Traditional party matching systems will remain available.
• New Beast Tribes and Primals – Players will encounter the carefree but cruel pixies in Il Mheg alongside their mighty regent Titania, along with other beast tribes including the Nu Mou and the Dwarves.
• New Content and System Upgrades – Battle system changes, new equipment, crafting recipes and more.

Players can also look forward to a variety of additional content that has been announced for release in upcoming patches:

• New Alliance Raid: “YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse” – This exciting new 24-man raid written by guest creators Yosuke Saito and YOKO TARO will see FINAL FANTASY and NieR® come together as never before.
• New High-End Raid: “Eden” – This new high-end raid will feature a new character designed by KINGDOM HEARTS® director and FINAL FANTASYseries veteran, Tetsuya Nomura. The content is schedule to become available on July 16, 2019 with the release of Patch 5.01.
• Restoration of the Holy See of Ishgard – End-game content for crafters and gatherers.

Catch up on the epic story of FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers with the critically-acclaimed launch trailer here:

The FINAL FANTASY XIV free trial invites new players to access content up to level 35, create up to eight playable characters, and experience the different playable races, classes, and jobs with no restrictions on playtime. New players who wish to experience the free trial may register here: http://sqex.to/FFXIVFreeTrial.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers is available as a digital download collector’s edition for the PlayStation 4 , Windows, Steam, and Mac for $59.99. A physical version of the Standard Edition is available for PlayStation 4 for $39.99 and digital download versions will be available for PlayStation 4, Windows, Steam, and Mac for $39.99. All versions of Shadowbringers can be purchased at the Square Enix Store: https://sqex.link/0ef9d

Players may also purchase the Tales of Adventure: Stormblood for $25.00 to advance through the Stormblood main scenario questline through Patch 4.56, A Requiem for Heroes. Tales of Adventure are also available for $25.00 per job (excluding Gunbreaker and Dancer), instantly boosting a single character’s level to 70 in the specified job. Tales of Adventure items can be purchased here: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/tales_of_adventure/

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers is rated T (Teen). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.

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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and NetherRealm Studios released the Mortal Kombat 11 (Original Game Soundtrack) last Friday 28^th June. Fresh off the most successful launch in franchise history, award-winning composer Wilbert Roget, II and the Mortal Kombat 11 music team have carefully created this selection of original music to seamlessly transport listeners back into the game’s bone-crushing fighting and cinematic story mode.

This original soundtrack captures the drama, grandeur and heart of Mortal Kombat 11 as Raiden and his allies face Kronika in the final battle for control of time and fate. With an assortment of tracks that combine the warmth of traditional folk instruments, cutting edge electronica and the power of a modern orchestra, the music of Mortal Kombat 11 takes players on an emotional journey as they continue the epic saga that is more than 25 years in the making.

The Mortal Kombat 11 (Original Game Soundtrack) is available now digitally via online retailers and streaming services in conjunction with Warner Bros.’ WaterTower Music. A complete list of retailers and platforms can be found here: https://lnk.to/mk11.

To preview and share tracks from the Mortal Kombat 11 (Original Game Soundtrack) visit:  https://go.wbgames.com/MK11OST

To download the Mortal Kombat 11 (Original Game Soundtrack) front cover, track list and credits, visit: https://go.wbgames.com/MortalKombat11Soundtrack

The Mortal Kombat 11 (Original Game Soundtrack) full track list includes:

1. A Matter of Time (Mortal Kombat 11 Main Theme)

2. Raiden’s Wrath ~ Family Business

3. Netherrealm Incursion

4. Broken Blade ~ Kronika Revealed

5. Timequake

6. Fallen Masters

7. Fire & Ice

8. Black Dragon

9. Edenian Loyalty, Osh-Tekk Heart

10. Strongest Jade

11. Sins of the Father

12. Matinee Idol

13. Coming of Age

14. Clash of Kahns

15. Kitana Kahn

16. Cage Match

17. Geras, Servant of the Time Keeper

18. Shang Tsung’s Legacy

19. Deathly Shadow

20. Cetrion, Paragon of Virtue

21. D’Vorah, The Scourge

22. Anagnorisis

23. Showdown

24. Fire God Ascension

25. Immortal Kombat

26. The Hourglass

27. The New Era Begins

28. Rise (by Super Square ft. Mega Ran & A_Rival)

29. Kytinn Lost Hive (Stage Music by Nathan Grigg)

30. Koliseum Bestiary (Stage Music by Armin Haas)

31. Black Dragon Fight Club (Stage Music by Nathan Grigg)

32. Special Forces Desert Command (Stage Music by Nathan Grigg)

33. Shang Tsung’s Island Ruins (Stage Music by Matthias Wolf)

34. Kharon’s Ship (Stage Music by Rich Carle)

35. Sea of Blood (Stage Music by Dan Forden)

36. Kronika’s Hourglass (Stage Music by Nathan Grigg)

Mortal Kombat 11 is available now on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X, PC and Nintendo Switch.

The Kombat Pack for Mortal Kombat 11 is the best way to upgrade the Mortal Kombat 11 game experience with new downloadable content (DLC), featuring three returning Klassic Kombatants – Shang Tsung (feat. voice and likeness of actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa), Nightwolf and Sindel – along with three guest fighters including Spawn and two remaining characters to be announced at a later date.

The Mortal Kombat 11 Kombat Pack includes access to six new characters, a character skin and gear sets for each DLC character, a bonus Johnny Cage Ninja Mime character skin and gear set, 18 bonus character skins for existing Mortal Kombat 11 characters and one-week early access for all content listed above. The Kombat Pack is available as part of the Mortal Kombat 11 Premium Edition for £79.99 (SRP) or individually for £32.99 (SRP). All DLC characters and bonus character skin packs will also be available for individual purchase after the one-week early access period.

To learn more about Mortal Kombat 11, please visit www.mortalkombat.com or join the community conversation on Facebook (MortalKombat), Instagram (@MortalKombat), Twitter (@MortalKombat), Twitch (NetherRealm), YouTube (Mortal Kombat), Discord (MortalKombat) or Reddit (MortalKombat).

Buka Entertainment and Ravenscourt announce the new release date of the highly acclaimed top-down-action-brawler Redeemer: Enhanced Edition. The game will be available at the 19 of July for PlayStation 4, Microsoft Xbox , Nintendo Switch and PC both physically and digitally.

Artem  Studenikin, PR-Manager at Buka Entertainment: “Players all around the world can’t wait for Vasily to arrive in style on video game consoles. We’re doing our very best so you could fully enjoy the Enhanced Edition. The final stage of quality assurance is underway at full speed to give you the true experience of the iconic brutal gameplay.Only a few days to go – meet Vasily on July 19th on consoles and PC!”

Redeemer: Enhanced Edition is an intense modern take on the Brawler genre where you will punch, hack and blast your way through enemies using fists, hammers, fire arms and even the environment.

Play as Vasily, once elite operative working for the biggest Cybernetic Weapon Manufacturer in the world, he narrowly escape to a secluded monastery when the corporation turned on him, willing to make him one of its cyborg soldiers.

For 20 years he tried to find peace and harmony amongst fellow monks until the corporation eventually found his trace and is now closing-in on Vasily’s location In so doing, they have given him one last shot at redemption.

Key-Features of the Enhanced-Edition:

• Intense top-down action: Take out enemies using a wide selection of fire arms and melee weapons including combat knives, batons, fire axes, hammers and many more.
• Unique kill system: Use three different types of kills to mercilessly eliminate enemies: sneak to stealth kills; use the environment to dispatch your opponents; utilize your combat prowess to beat down your opponents
• Brutal hand-to-hand combat: Take out enemies using a wide selection of fire arms and melee weapons including combat knives, batons, fire axes, hammers and many more.
• Disarm-or-dismember system: Use a unique combat move to either disarm enemies of their firearms, or dismember certain enemies at will and use their limbs as melee weapons.
• Parry System: Defend yourself whilst taking down your enemies by utilizing a well-timed block. Learn the movements and attack patterns of different enemy types to perfect your parry.
• Story driven single-player: Discover Vasily‘s haunted past and experience a narrative journey of betrayal and redemption.
• Co-op mode: Play with your friend in co-op mode on one console: Friendship is tempered in battle.
• Leveling: In-game leveling is based on a gradual battle skills improvement – character’s proficiency with a skill is increased through practice of different attacks: kicks, punches, light and heavy melee weapons or guns such as handgun, shotgun, submachine gun, assault rifle or plasma gun.
• Perks system: You have 50 perks to improve the killing efficiency of Vasily. Expand his abilities after every victory. Use new incredible fighting perks – electro punches, dragon breath kicks, explosive plasma and flame bullets etc.

Redeemer: Enhanced Edition will be available July 19th for PlayStation 4, Microsoft Xbox , Nintendo Switch and PC both physically and digitally.

New UK Indie Studio miniBeast Games have announced their debut title – Must Dash Amigos – will launch on Xbox One on July 16^th 2019, available from the Microsoft Store. The two-man team consists of one former Jagex Employee, Ben Lowther, and Anthony Brunton-Douglas who is still working full-time for the large Cambridge based Studio. The pair, who met in 2011 whilst working on RuneScape, both began as Quality Analysts with Ant progressing into a 3D Artist role and Ben going on to become an Associate Producer. Must Dash Amigos – a vibrant, humorous battle racing game filled with Piñata Stampedes, Avocados and a drop of Tequila – all started following a Jagex Game Jam back in 2015. With the blessing of Jagex the pair continued to evolve the title in their spare time, with Ben taking the plunge to become a full-time Indie Dev in January this year. They are now close to releasing their first ever game, with a PC version to follow soon after and a Nintendo Switch launch later in the year.

“With just over 500 people attending on the day, a record breaking 28 indie games appeared at the show. Once all the votes were in and counted, the Indie Showcase ‘Game of The Show’ award went to the hugely addictive and hilarious racing game ‘Must Dash Amigos’ by miniBeast Studios” – Game Anglia

The game features several modes with varying mechanics, but the heart and soul of the game is Multiplayer Race Mode where players must outlast their opponents amidst explosions, piñata stampedes, and all-round chaos! Being a battle-racer, weapons are of course on offer and there is a good mix to aid your pursuit of victory. Some have a subtle effect on proceedings, such as your typical speed boosts, whilst others can turn the tides much more dramatically, like the InvinciBull mount or the Gwack-a-Mole Mallet! There is even a Tequila perk that causes the screen to temporarily twist and distort causing disorientation for all. Those that can’t keep up or perish in some way are eliminated from the current round, with the last amigo standing claiming a round-victory, enough of which results in them being crowned as the overall champion.

”We just wanted a pick-up-and-play multiplayer game we could have a quick go on during our lunch breaks. But there was a distinct lack of games that allowed us to do that on current gen consoles, so we decided to make our own!” said Ben Lowther, miniBeast Games

Other game modes include Battle Mode where you face-off against each other in an enclosed arena using the weapons at your disposal. There are 8 arenas in total, with some interesting environmental obstacles; one particular level randomly spawns large Kraken-like Tentacles that will drag you underwater! For players craving longer gameplay sessions, Tourney mode offers just that, with a total of 18 different Cups up for grabs. Tourneys consist of a series of just Races or both Races & Battles and a Tourney leader board system to determine the ultimate champion. For those looking to play solo, Time Trials give you the opportunity to learn tracks and test your speed, whilst Challenge Mode features three different challenge types across all tracks, that will have you controlling two characters at once, outrunning a rampaging lethal Piñata Stampede, or trying to catch an elusive Mystical Piñata.

There are no micro transactions in the game, instead players earn an in-game currency (called Moustachios) solely through gameplay. Moustachios can then be used to unlock different outfits for each of the 4 unique characters, although there is one particularly shiny gold outfit that can only be obtained from a secret achievement.

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Must Dash Amigos – will launch on Xbox One on July 16^th 2019

We are fast approaching San Diego Comic Con 2019 and following an impressive E3, MARVEL actually has quite a number of video games to showcase at SDCC this year. Thankfully they have gone ahead and announced via the MARVEL Website, what attendees can hope to enjoy whilst visiting SDCC and hopefully some new information for those of us having to stay at home instead:

PANEL

Marvel Games Panel – Thursday, July 18, 1:30 PM, Hall H

Get an inside look at the latest and greatest from Marvel Games! Attendees will see exciting new content from MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE 3: The Black Order, Marvel’s Iron Man VR, and Marvel’s Avengers, with many unannounced special surprises and panel exclusives. Host Greg Miller (loudmouth at KindaFunny.com) will be joined by Bill Rosemann (VP & Creative Director, Marvel Games) and other special guests for the Marvel Games Family!

BOOTH DEMOS + PHOTO OPPS

Get close to all the epic action first-hand all weekend long!

Suit up and soar in the special hands-on demo for the ultimate Armored Avenger experience. Marvel’s Iron Man VR, at the Marvel Booth #2329. Then, make your way to the Square Enix Booth #3829 and reassemble with Earth’s Mightiest Heroes before Marvel’s Avengers’ May 15, 2020 release. Finally, get your hands on MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE 3: The Black Order at the Nintendo Booth #235 to celebrate its launch, available worldwide on Friday, July 19th!

BOOTH DISCUSSIONS AND SIGNINGS

Want more? Of course, you do—make your way to the Marvel Booth #2329 for some lively discussions and signings!

Marvel Games: Marvel’s Avengers Signing
Thursday, July 18 – 5:00 – 5:45 PM

Meet the talent behind one of the most anticipated games, Marvel’s Avengers, which arrives simultaneously for the PlayStation 4 , the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X, Stadia, and PC on May 15, 2020, including Nolan North (Iron Man), Troy Baker (Bruce Banner), Laura Bailey (Black Widow), Jeff Schine (Captain America), and Travis Willingham (Thor), as well as Shaun Escayg (Creative Director, Crystal Dynamics), & Bill Rosemann (VP & Creative Director, Marvel Games)!

Marvel Contest of Champions Live from SDCC 2019
Thursday. July 18 – 4:00 – 4:30 PM

Calling all Summoners — the ultimate free-to-play fighting game and global hit, Marvel Contest of Champions, will be making an exciting announcement on the Marvel Stage at 4pm on July 18th!

Marvel Games: MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE 3: The Black Order Signing
Friday, July 19 – 1:45 – 2:15 PM

The action RPG MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE series returns with its next chapter for the first time in 10 years, exclusively on the Nintendo Switch™ system on July 19. Get ready to meet some of the creative and production talent behind the game, including Marc Sumerak (Story and Script Writer), now available this week!

Let’s Play Live with MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE 3: The Black Order
Saturday, July 20 – 4:30 – 5:00 PM

Get ready to watch as Nore Davis, Josh Saleh and special guests build their ultimate alliance to take on a wide cast of villains in MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE 3’s galactic-sized adventure, live from Marvel’s main stage. With over 30 playable Marvel Super Heroes at their fingertips, who will they choose to prevent cosmic devastation?

Marvel Games: Marvel’s Iron Man VR Signing
Friday, July 19 – 11:15 – 11:45 AM

Meet the talent behind the ultimate Iron Man fantasy game, exclusively for PlayStation VR, including Ryan Payton (Creative Director, Camouflaj), Bill Rosemann (VP & Creative Director, Marvel Games), Tim Tsang (Art Director, Marvel Games), and legendary Marvel illustrator and costume designer Adi Granov!

Let’s Play Live with Marvel’s Iron Man VR
Friday, July 19 – 12:00 – 12:30 PM

Witness the high-octane thrills as Josh Saleh and Nore Davis suit up and blast off into the world of Marvel’s Iron Man VR including commentary and tips by Ryan Payton (Creative Director, Camouflaj).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDBojdBAjXUths

That is quite a line up of panels and demo booths, personally I am hoping and quite frankly needing, to see more of Squar Enix’s Avengers after a rather clumsy reveal and reaction to the visuals, E3 failed to show us any real gameplay from the game so SDCC 2019 would be the perfect time to show some gameplay to hopefully relieve some doubt fans have after E3. I am still gutted that ‘MARVEL Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order’ is a Nintendo Switch exclusive, big fan of those series which thankfully were remastered and released last year for PS4 and Xbox One, I absolutely recommend you check them out if you have yet to experience those games.

So there will be plenty to see from MARVEL Video Games this SDCC 2019!

Stay tuned to Marvel.com for Marvel Games news and interviews. Follow @MarvelGames on Twitter for more! Watch Marvel LIVE at www.marvel.com/SDCC2019 for minute-by-minute updates on all things Marvel.

Join the conversation using #MarvelSDCC.

Watch Part 2 of the behind the scenes video which sees Shawn Ashmore talking about the character he plays, Conrad. “A player gets to choose and sculpt the kind of storytelling that they want.” – Shawn Ashmore (who plays Conrad) on the subject of Man of Medan.

The Dark Pictures Anthology is a series of stand-alone, cinematic horror games, designed to present a new terrifying experience on a regular basis. Each game is unconnected and will feature a brand new story, setting and new cast of characters.

In Man of Medan, four young Americans set sail on a diving trip, to find the rumoured location of a WWII wreckage. As the day unfolds, and a storm rolls in, their trip soon becomes something much more sinister. Who will live? Who will die?

Players can take the role of each of the five protagonists, the four Americans and the captain of the boat, each with a different perspective. Explore and discover the mysteries of their terrifying situation, and be forced to make decisions that will change their lives forever.

Each game is designed to be replayable, with branching story-lines, paths, and numerous endings designed to keep players coming back for more. Players decisions are vital for survival of all the characters. With any combination of choices made can result in any of them surviving, dying or worse…

Pre-order now. http://bnent.eu/TDPMoMCampaign

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Konami has just announced that the PES 2020 Demo will launch for PC via STEAM, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on July 30th

A fairly decent selection of teams to try out and access to the editing side is also a welcome touch.

The full game is set to release September 10th 2019.

This has to be the very latest a set of ‘Games with Gold’ titles has ever been announced considering its the 29th of June, but better late than never and today we finally know what games will be FREE for Xbox LIVE Gold subscribers for July:

Play together with Xbox Live Gold. July’s 2019 Games with Gold lineup for Xbox One includes: INSIDE and Big Crown: Showdown.

For Xbox 360 owners (and through Xbox One backward compatibility), July kicks off with Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, followed by Meet the Robinsons.

‘Games with Gold’ rewards any active Xbox LIVE Subscription with a selection of FREE games which are yours to keep with your Gold subscription is active.