BAFTA announced Dr Jo Twist OBE as Chair of Games Committee

Jo Twist is a long-standing member of the BAFTA Games Committee and has also served on the Learning & New Talent Committee. She has actively supported the BAFTA Breakthrough Brits and BAFTA Young Game Designers new talent initiatives, and sat on the organisation’s task force examining sexual harassment and bullying in the film, games and television industries.

Twist takes up her role during a period of expansion, as BAFTA grows its games membership in the UK and North America, and seeks to promote the craft of game creation, and the cultural importance of games, to a global audience.

Armored Warfare to launch on Xbox in August

Set in a not so distant future, players take control of contemporary tanks and armored fighting vehicles raging war on ruthless organisations and companies on the global battlefield. From frozen cities to sun-scorched islands, players compete with rival teams for domination of these hotspots in the competitive modes. Commanders can join forces with friends to carry out challenging PvE missions and unravel gruesome stories told through season bound narratives. Global Operations combine cooperative and competitive game modes together on large scale maps pitting up to 30 players in intense and explosive tank wars.

Armored Warfare will be completely free-to-play for Xbox Gold Members, but for members who wish to get a head start on the combat experience, My.com prepared several pre-launch editions with great bonuses that are available for a limited time only. Starter packs contain variously perks both cosmetic and of convenience for players including exclusive decals, player titles, premium vehicles and more!

Ultra Space Battle Brawl (USBB) competitive local multiplayer party game

In a retro art style heavily influenced by Indonesian culture in look and sound. A mashup of Street Fighter and Pong on steroids, in USBB you challenge your friends in a frantic battle fighting with a “Pong” ball, which must be hit at an angle to avoid your opponent and destroy the diamond located on the opposite side of the screen - behind said opponent who is moving frantically to block your efforts. It’s easy to pick up and play, but hard to master and could contribute to a fair amount of animosity amongst your friends.

Featuring a strong 80s arcade vybe, USBB has retro graphics and character art, with a “funkot” soundtrack, which is a mix of dangdut (Indonesian folk) and house music.

Post-Apocalyptic RPG Shin Megami Tensei Liberation Dx2 released on iOS Android FREE

SEGA announce Shin Megami Tensei Liberation Dx2 has made its debut in global markets on iOS and Android. After a successful initial release in Japan, Shin Megami Tensei Liberation Dx2 is launching worldwide in English so that all fans of the Shin Megami Tensei series, originally developed by Atlus, can now play the renowned post-apocalyptic RPG on their mobile devices for free with in-app purchases.

Fans of the Shin Megami Tensei series will have the chance to discover an all new episode in this post-apocalyptic adventure, featuring demon summoning, negotiations, and fusions, along with 3D dungeon exploration. Players can take advantage of enemy weaknesses in combat through the press-turn combat system.

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