New 558M1RY & 278M1R Philips monitors take console gaming to the next level

The first is the 558M1RY which at 55 inches (139.7 cm) is the largest console gaming optimized monitor on the market, the second being the 278M1R, a 27-inch (68.6 cm) monitor designed for esports. The 558M1RY will bring a whole new dimension to gaming, boasting a 4K UHD resolution, up to 120Hz refresh rate, a specially designed speaker by Bowers & Wilkins, and Ambiglow which extends around the screen. The 278M1R is the first Philips monitor designed exclusively with esports players in mind, it’s 27 inches and is HDR Ready.

The 55” will be available end of June 2020 and the 27” as of July 2020.

The most immersive monitor on the market

The 558M1RY is a truly one box solution to immersive gaming and entertainment. Players will be completely engrossed in their games with a 55-inch screen and 3 sided Ambiglow. The monitor dazzles with its UltraClear 4K UHD resolution, featuring 3840 x 2160 pixels and DisplayHDR 1000. Users can adjust the HDR to their preferences with HDR Game, HDR Movie, HDR Photo and an HDR personal modes; HDR can also be completely turned off.

PS Plus July Free Games - NBA 2K20, Rise of Tomb Raider and Erica (UK)

NBA 2K20
NBA 2K has evolved into much more than a basketball simulation. With its immersive open-world Neighborhood, NBA 2K20 is a platform for gamers and ballers to come together* and create what’s next in basketball culture. Take your skills to the next level, featuring an upgraded motion engine with signature styles, advanced shooting controls, a new dribble size-up system, refined off-ball collisions, and a new read & react defensive game.

Othercide: Deep And Nightmarish Universe

Othercide brings stunning tactical-RPG action to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on July 28th, and on Nintendo Switch later this summer. As Humanity’s last hope, lead your army of Daughters to combat in an intricate dance of spectacular actions using the Dynamic Timeline System to defeat fearsome bosses in epic battles.

You will fight. You will fail. You will rise again. Get your first taste of the wonderful, weird, and hellish universe Lightbulb Crew are bringing to you with Forging Nightmares, the first episode in the web series dedicated to the making of Othercide.

The Falconeer New Story Trailer Aerial Combat

A new story trailer for airborne ocean-world fantasy RPG The Falconeer. This trailer reveals the Seachantress (voiced by Tegen Hitchens) as the player’s main guide throughout the immersive world of the Ursee, sharing some of the world’s secrets. Viewers can also catch glimpses of third-person dogfighting gameplay, equipped with devastating ranged weaponry, in-game faction settlements, and the oceanic open-world landscape that players will traverse.

Soaring to release on Xbox One and PC via Steam in 2020, players can expect additional content and updates about The Falconeer’s development in the coming months, as independent one man developer Tomas Sala, and publisher Wired Productions work tirelessly to deliver this beautiful oceanic fantasy to the world.

BAFTA young game designer 2020 winners announced

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has today announced the four winners of the 10th nationwide BAFTA Young Game Designers (YGD) competition. This year’s winners, selected by a jury of industry experts, were revealed at the first-ever digital ceremony, hosted by presenter Aoife Wilson.

BAFTA YGD discovers, showcases and supports Britain’s young games talent by providing access to some of the most creative minds in the industry, through a year-round programme of mentorship, workshops and networking. Further information can be found here.

Ylands Update 1.3 Watery Water

Summer is fast approaching and would like to invite you for an unforgettable seaside adventure, in our latest Ylands update: Update 1.3 Watery Water.

Dive deep into the sea of content we have stuffed this update with, ranging from deep sea exploration to Editor improvements and additions. Whether you are a die-hard exploration fan or a renowned Creator - there is something for everyone in this update.

Free Pagani Huayra - Forza Rainbow Edition - for Forza Horizon 4 & Forza Motorsport 7 Xbox One PC

From today you can grab a free Pagani Huayra in the special Forza Rainbow Edition on Forza Horizon 4 or Forza Motorsport 7. The chic paint is available with the car.

All you have to do is open the game’s message centre and pick up your gift. Then you can use your rainbow car to make the routes unsafe. (You can always paint it another colour if this is not to your taste)

Farming Simulator 19 - Platinum Edition Plus Kverneland & Vicon arrive - PC PS4 XOne Mac

Farming Simulator 19: The Kverneland & Vicon Equipment Pack has arrived, bringing new farming tools and machinery!

Farming Simulator 19, the most complete farming experience ever, expands once again with the Kverneland & Vicon Equipment Pack, available now on PC, Mac, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One! GIANTS Software and Focus Home Interactive are delighted to introduce a whole range of new high-quality equipment from the Kverneland Group

All PlayStation game discounts 17 June 2020 on PSN

PS4 discounts

• Aca Neogeo Fatal Fury 2 - £2.89 (50% off)
• Aca Neogeo Metal Slug X - £2.89 (50% off)
• Aca Neogeo Nam-1975 - £2.89 (50% off)
• Aca Neogeo Pulstar - £2.89 (50% off)
• Aca Neogeo The King Of Fighters '96 - £2.89 (50% off)
• Adk Damashii - £2.39 (80% off)
• Arcade Archives Armed F - £2.89 (50% off)
• Arcade Archives Double Dragon II The Revenge - £2.89 (50% off)
• Arcade Archives Nova2001 - £2.89 (50% off)
• Arcade Archives Soldier Girl Amazon - £2.89 (50% off)
• Arcade Archives Super Dodge Ball - £2.89 (50% off)
• Arcade Game Series 3-In-1 Pack - £1.99 (69% off)
• Arcade Game Series: Dig Dug - £1.19 (64% off)
• Arcade Game Series: Galaga - £1.19 (64% off)
• Arcade Game Series: Ms. Pac-Man - £1.19 (64% off)
• Arcade Game Series: Pac-Man - £1.19 (64% off)
• Art Of Fighting Anthology - £2.39 (80% off)
• Assassin's Creed The Ezio Collection - £14.39 (64% off)

World of Tanks Wild Battles in Sturmtigers update

Command the Most Devastating Vehicle Ever in Act III of World of Tanks’ Anniversary Celebrations
Available for one week only, a special PvP game mode will see players unleash the full force of the widely requested Sturmtiger

The anniversary activities are ramping up as World of Tanks’ 10th birthday nears in August. Act III will introduce a fun time-limited game mode, focused on the rather special and widely requested Sturmpanzer VI Sturmtiger. Additionally, players can take on a new set of anniversary missions, which will reward them with the third act’s unique 3D style.

Resident Evil Village PS5 trailer and info

Resident Evil Village, the eighth entry in the best-selling Resident Evil series.

The all-new title is currently in development using Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine, which was used to create vivid gameplay experiences in hit titles such as Resident Evil 7 biohazard, Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, and Devil May Cry 5. RE Engine paired with next generation console technology will elevate the survival horror experience in Resident Evil Village to new heights, as the title will showcase the most realistic and terrifying graphics to date. Resident Evil Village is scheduled for a 2021 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Steam.

Stunning Design For PlayStation 5 and PS5 game details

Sony revealed new details for PlayStation 5, including the next-generation console's design and a deep lineup of brand new games coming to the platform. In a livestream event today reaching millions of gaming fans, SIE showed the PS5 hardware for the first time, with its bold, two-tone design marking a radical departure from previous PlayStation consoles. PS5 will launch in two options: a standard model with an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive, and a digital model without a disc drive, offering unprecedented choice at launch to gamers.

PS5 Games from SIE Worldwide Studios and second-party partners

• Astro's Playroom (Japan Studio)
• Demon's Souls (Bluepoint Games / Japan Studio)
• Destruction All Stars (Lucid Games / XDEV)
• Gran Turismo 7 (Polyphony Digital)
• Horizon Forbidden West (Guerrilla Games)
• Marvel's Spider-Man Miles Morales (Insomniac Games)
• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (Insomniac Games)
• Returnal (Housemarque / XDEV)
• Sackboy A Big Adventure (Sumo Digital / XDEV)

PS5 Games from third-party publishers and developers

• Bugsnax (Young Horses)
• DEATHLOOP (Bethesda)
• Ghostwire: Tokyo (Bethesda)
• Godfall (Gearbox Publishing / Counterplay Games)
• Goodbye Volcano High (KO-OP)
• Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online (Rockstar Games)
• HITMAN 3 (IO Interactive)
• JETT : The Far Shore (Superbrothers)
• Kena: Bridge of the Spirits (Ember Lab)
• Little Devil Inside (Neostream Interactive)
• NBA 2K21 (2K, Visual Concepts)
• Oddworld Soulstorm (Oddworld Inhabitants)
• Pragmata (Capcom)
• Project Athia* (Square Enix/Luminous Productions)
• Resident Evil VIIIage (Capcom)
• Solar Ash (Annapurna Interactive / Heart Machine)
• Stray (Annapurna / Blue Twelve Studio)
• Tribes of Midgard (Gearbox Publishing / Norsfell)
• The Pathless (Annapurna Interactive / Giant Squid)

*Working title

Fully Immersive Tactile Audio 'audio ray tracing' Gaming Earphones from Drown - PS5

Game-changing technology delivers tactile audio for a truly revolutionary experience.

Drown are shipping their unique gaming earphones that use patented tactile technology to deliver spatial audio to players. Sony and Microsoft are developing technology for their next-gen consoles to simulate 'audio ray tracing', this same technology is available in Drown's unique earphones today.

Opmeer claims win on debut with Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN esports squad

Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN returned to winning ways as Jarno Opmeer crossed the line first in a thrilling F1 Esports Pro Exhibition race around the streets of Baku. The Dutchman won on his debut for the team, sending a strong signal about the team’s strength and depth ahead of this year’s F1 Esports Series.

In the Formula One Virtual GP, Thibaut Courtois was left flying the team’s colours after another game freeze forced Antonio Giovinazzi out of the race before the lights were even off. The Italian has endured a torrid time lately, with technical issues with the software forcing him out from several races. Thibaut had a strong performance, covering from a start-line clash to battle with Pierre Gasly for large parts of the race. The Belgian goalkeeper eventually crossed the line in P12.

Coronavirus Quarantine Simulator

Coronavirus Quarantine Simulator is a short experience that will help you develop all your pandemic survival day-to-day skills (that you should use in real life) while you have a sweet time with ridiculous situations:

• Improve your “tactical espionage” techniques you need to perform while grocery shopping without breaking social distance
• Learn to wash your hands like a PRO with a completely accurate (maybe not) simulator
• Balance your life with different activities and learn some curious stuff about stuff and things.

The game also features leaderboards to compete with other survivors around the world.

PS4, PS3 & PS Vita Deals on PlayStation PSN Store UK 10 June 2020

• 11-11 Memories Retold PS4 £5.99
• 36 Fragments Of Midnight PS4, PSVita £0.75
• Accel World Vs. Sword Art Online PS4 £11.24
• Access Denied PS4, PSVita £1.79
• Agony PS4 £3.99
• Akiba's Trip: Undead And Undressed PS4 £8.99
• Alien: Isolation PS4 £5.99
• Alien: Isolation — The Collection PS4 £9.59
• Anima: Gate Of Memories PS4 £5.59
• Anima: Gate Of Memories — Arcane Edition PS4 £8.74
• Anima: Gate Of Memories — The Nameless Chronicles PS4 £5.59
• Anoxemia PS4 £2.40
• Arcania — The Complete Tale PS4 £3.19

New Trailer for Circle Empires Rivals DLC - RTS Faces the Forces of Nature

Ancient beings have awoken to lay claim to our circles once more! From the depths come monsters befriended by the crafty merfolk. From the forests come the elves and their woodland allies. Searching for ways to optimise there warfare, these opposing forces harness magics of old - taming beasts to do their bidding, and building structures that will instantly transform the land.

Now that power rests within you! Play as two new leaders and control their unique factions. Recruit special units - a wide array of elves, beasts, and tree creatures - even some ferocious fire units! Use their mysterious magic to transform circles into your desired biome. Water circle? Child’s play. Lush forests? Easy peasy. Acid pits that deal damage to everything in the circle? You got it!

Hunting 2 Simulator - Weapons including exclusive Beretta - PC XOne PS4 Switch

In this brand-new video, the Hunting Simulator 2 team invites you to look through the numerous equipments from official brands that are included in the game. Weapons, accessories and hunting outfits: the greatest brands have played the game to provide the most realistic experience and meet the community’ expectations!

In Hunting Simulator 2, you will access various options of customisation to create and improve your hunting equipment as you progress in the game and fulfil your objectives. From the beginning of the game, you must choose with precision the calibre adapted to your prey, and you will learn to master the different accessories ensuring the success of your hunt.

Nintendo eShop Sale (Uno/ Flashback/ Mario/ Witcher 3/ Overcooked/ Golf Story/ Limbo/ Inside/ Splasher/ Cat Quest (UK prices)

The Picks From The Sale (based on either historical low prices and/or high MetaScore) :

• UNO £3.19
• Flashback 89p
• Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition £10.49
• SEGA Mega Drive Classics £14.99
• Rayman Legends Definitive Edition - £7.49
• Hotline Miami Collection £7.87
• Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle £11.09
• Transcripted £1.30
• Jotun: Valhalla Edition £3.62
• Bridge Constructor Portal £6.74
• Hob: The Definitive Edition £12.59
• LEGO Worlds £12.49