NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 arcade-action sports game with next level energy and attitude from 2K

This over-the-top, two-on-two basketball experience will complement the best-selling NBA 2K simulation franchise and expand 2K’s footprint in the basketball video game space.

“The original NBA Playgrounds was a fantastic throwback to the glory days of arcade-action sports,” said Greg Thomas, President, Visual Concepts. “The new NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 will step up this energy and attitude big time – with a bit of added NBA 2K flair – giving fans of both franchises an exciting new way to game with friends around the world.”

Green Hell can you survive the darkest depths this August 29th? - PC

Ex-Techland Warsaw team members (Dying Light, Dead Island, Nail’d), are excited to announce that their first-person, psychological survival simulator, Green Hell will be hitting Steam Early Access on August 29th, 2018! Set in the uncharted depths of the sweltering Amazon rainforest players will be challenged at every turn in a desperate quest for survival. From the harsh rainforest environment to its wild inhabitants, the player may never know friend from foe until it’s too late.

Upon the Early Access release, players will be able to dive into a full one half of the final map, encounter five dangerous and hostile creatures, and learn how to inspect their bodies for all kinds of wounds, infections, and parasitic nasties. Not only that, they can get a sneak peek into the Story Mode with a fully voiced over tutorial introduction.

Third Person Sci-Fi Shooter Gene Rain XBox One release

Available now in Germany and the USA; Launching in the rest of Europe by the end of the month.

“Today the dystopian Gene Rain world opens up for Xbox One players, and we’re looking forward to recruiting more rebels in Europe at the end of the month,” says Kavka Wang, the Marketing Director at E-Home Entertainment Development. “Featuring incredible next-gen graphics and extreme TPS combat, Gene Rain expands the plot through new human narrative structures and delves deep into moral convictions as in how far you will go to achieve your goal.”

Mountain Dew gives amateur Rocket League gamers the chance to compete like pros

Mountain Dew gives amateur gamers the chance to compete like pros in new Rocket League Tournament at the Insomnia Gaming Festival this summer!

Mountain Dew has teamed up with award-winning sports-action game Rocket League to create a new tournament that amateur gamers will not want to miss. The newly created Game Fuel League promises to be a competitive tournament with a prize like no other – offering gamers the chance to break into the big leagues.

What do the Star Wars-themed wheelchair costumes look like at Comic-Con

Magic Wheelchair, a nonprofit organization that builds epic costumes for kids and young adults with disabilities, made history this weekend unveiling seven Star Wars-themed wheelchair costumes at San Diego Comic-Con.

The recipients of the new Magic Wheelchair costumes have been deemed ‘ultimate Star Wars fans’ and now get to enjoy the ultimate cosplay experience. They were matched with volunteer builders worldwide including Adam Savage, Tom Spina, Fon H Davis, Michael McMaster, Gordon Tarpley, Pixologic, Dangling Carrot, and Monster City Studios, who worked tirelessly for over three months to ensure that the custom-fitted costumes - which include sound, animatronics, LED lighting and other special effects - are EPIC.

Sony DADC signs new deal for video game add on distribution

Sony DADC grows its Consumer Sales business and signs strategic partnership with ABP Technology Ltd to distribute range of video game accessories

• Sony DADC extends its positioning as retail services provider of entertainment and consumer electronics, accessory brands and media
• ABP Technology Ltd a major UK based video game peripherals and consumer electronics company, signs strategic partnership with Sony DADC to provide sales, service and retail distribution across multiple European territories
• Brands include 4Gamers with their officially licensed PlayStation 4 range, as well as STEALTH branded products

C64 Mini - 1982 Commodore game system arrives on October 9 - Pre order

The NEW C64 Mini is coming to North American retail stores on October 9, 2018. THEC64 Mini, a 50% replica of the of the world’s bestselling home computer that launched in 1982, comes pre-loaded with 64 classic games and THEC64 Joystick.

Originally designed with fans of the original machine in mind, THEC64 Mini is also attractive to kids and families thanks to its simple plug and play action. Aspiring gamers of yesteryear can revisit the past and program their own games – just add a keyboard, and THEC64 Mini becomes a fully functional home computer complete with C64 BASIC.

War Thunder’s Operation S.U.M.M.E.R 2018 build your own T-34E and IS-7 tank

The start of Operation S.U.M.M.E.R 2018 for the vehicular combat MMO War Thunder. During the two-week event, which lasts until August 5, players can unlock two rare premium tanks simply by playing the game. This year, players can obtain both the up-armored medium T-34E and the super-heavy IS-7 tank, as well as plenty of other prizes like boosters, skins, decorations, decals and more. To get the rare tanks, players will have to show some real craftsmanship, given that they’ll have to construct them themselves.

By completing special tasks and through participation in battles, players will receive blueprints and resources useful for tank construction. Out of those resources, players craft the various components of the tank they want to build, such as the main cannon, chassis, turret and more. During crafting, knowledge of the vehicle in questions is key, from the multiple options available to combine parts to components, only one will lead to success. But players don’t have to worry: If the chosen option turns out to be wrong, all parts are returned to try again.

Hidden city of Paititi revealed in Shadow of the Tomb Raider - PC PS4 XO

New video for Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Featuring never-before-seen gameplay and developer insights, the footage highlights the vibrant and captivating city of Paititi.

Paititi is the largest hub ever created in a Tomb Raider game, delivering a thriving new social area filled with adventure and opportunity. Players can dive into a bustling economy to barter for new outfits and weapons, interact with and learn from inhabitants to complete side missions, hunt for and harvest valuable resources, and of course discover hidden crypts and challenges tombs. Paititi will keep players exploring and challenged for hours on end.

Crash Bandicoot top UK games chart + Nintendo switch titles feature

ChartTrack UK games week ending 21 July 2018

1 CRASH BANDICOOT N.SANE TRILOGY
2 LEGO THE INCREDIBLES
3 SEA OF THIEVES
4 MINECRAFT: XBOX EDITION
5 SONIC MANIA PLUS