Ultimate Chicken Horse - PS4 edition out next week, also Elephantastic update

Ultimate Chicken Horse, the party platformer where friends build the level as they play, makes the jump to PlayStation 4 on December 12th, with Xbox One and Nintendo Switch coming soon after.

After over 450k copies sold on PC, more than 200M views on YouTube and an IGF design nomination, Clever Endeavour Games will give console players the chance to experience what EuroGamer called “an early frontrunner for Game of the Year.”

Marble Land Puzzler Launches on Steam for VR

Physics-based puzzle title Marble Land is available now on Steam for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, with a Gear VR version coming to digital stores later this month. In Marble Land, players immerse themselves in an alien world where they take control of grandiose gadgets, reminiscent of Rube Goldberg devices, in order to guide the blue marble to safety.

“Marble Land takes an old school concept - the marble game - and makes it fresh with cutting edge technology and ingenious design”, said George Tudor, the CEO of Devious Technologies. “The game’s enchanting environments are the perfect way to escape reality for a few moments. The increasing difficulty of each puzzle poses challenges that engage players’ mind revealing a captivating visual and intellectual odyssey.”

Everspace free update December 2017 - `hardcore mode' on PC XO

Standalone Hardcore Mode for EVERSPACE players on Xbox One and the Windows 10 Store. This free update to the arcade roguelike 3D space shooter (Xbox Metacritic 84) provides a brand new challenge for pilots who have successfully surmounted every obstacle the game has thrown at them. Rather than merely being a maddening new difficulty level for the game’s primary story, Hardcore Mode comes in the form of a brand new, standalone experience.

Doing away with the precious permanent ship improvements players have unlocked with credits earned from each run in the normal game mode, Hardcore Mode runs begin with a fixed set of perks that can only be upgraded as sectors are completed. Adding to the constant sense of danger this squishiness affords, players will have to chose from a series of “handicap” modifiers each time they enter a new sector.

Dynasty Feud brawler arrives on PS4 on December 12th in time for Christmas

Dynasty Feud portrays an endless feud between eight unique dynasties spanning multiple time periods, backgrounds, and fighting styles.

Honor your dynasty by taking part in deadly battles alongside friends - or join in random online/offline matches of up to four players. From melee juggernauts to sneaky snipers - along with invisible ninjas and even a TNT-loving cactus – each character has their own strengths and weaknesses. Knowing how to use them in coordinated combat is the only way to stay alive.

Console info and prices this Christmas at Game UK 2017

Nintendo Switch
With the Nintendo Switch, you’ve got the ideal on-the-go-machine that’s capable of playing great looking games both on your TV and on the inbuilt screen. Play it anywhere, anyhow!

• Release date: Available now
• Price: from £279.99
• Key features: Portable model; optional Pro controller
• Website link: https://www.game.co.uk/en/nintendo-switch-neon-red-neon-blue-1712272
• Top titles: Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Splatoon 2, Super Mario Odyssey

Best Adventure games for Christmas 2017 at Game UK

Super Mario Odyssey
Every system needs one: an essential title that every gamer simply must have in their collection. For the Switch, it’s Super Mario Odyssey – the first big exclusive Mario title and, crucially, the dungaree’d pipe technician’s first full 3D outing since Galaxy 2 on the Wii.

• Release date: 27/10/2017
• PEGI rating: 7+
• Platforms: Nintendo Switch
• Price: £46.99
• Website link: https://www.game.co.uk/en/super-mario-odyssey-1713553

Best First Person Shooter for Christmas 2017 at Game UK

Call Of Duty: WWII
Expect an especially evocative depiction of World War II here from the one-time Dead Space creators at Sledgehammer Games. While the multiplayer modes are always solid, the real lure here is the promise of a pacey campaign that’s heavy with atmosphere.

• Release date: 03/11/2017
• PEGI rating: 18+
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC
• Price: from £44.99
• Website link: https://www.game.co.uk/en/call-of-duty-world-war-two-standard-edition-on-xbox-one-1891453

Best Sports and Racing games for Christmas 2017 at Game UK

WWE 2K18
If you’re into your real-world wrestling then this franchise is a must-buy every year. But even if oiled flesh and fight mats aren’t necessarily your bag, WWE 2K18 is a sure-fi re party favourite, while this series’ robust character creation suite is always a laugh-riot to play around with.

• Release date: 17/10/2017
• PEGI rating: 16+
• Platform: PC
• Price: Download £39.99, Steam £34.99
• Website link: https://www.game.co.uk/en/wwe-2k18-2047314

Wartile - Forgo the Boardgaming Goes Digital - PC

Wartile gets a massive update on the road to release in February, giving everyone an opportunity to experience next-level tabletop boardgaming!

The last major update to Wartile, a tabletop board game brought to the videogame space in stunning detail, before leaving Early Access on February 8th when it launches. After three years of development, Wartile is getting ready to impress board game lovers!

Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption the boss battler action game - PC PS4 XO

Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption - Lead Adam, a soldier with a dark past, on a quest for redemption. Challenge monstrous embodiments of the seven deadly sins to atone for his misdeeds. Before each trial Adam must sacrifice a part of himself, resulting in a permanent debuff for the rest of his encounters.

Each battle will be more difficult than the last as every debuff lowers Adam's health, depletes his resources or weakens his weapons and armor. Fortunately, an arsenal of unlockable equipment will help Adam compensate for his increasing weaknesses.