MULTI:PLAYCON Controller for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite from Snakebyte

Snakebyte announced the shipping of the MULTI:PLAYCON  controllers for use with Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite consoles, a new way to enjoy multi-player gaming on Switch and designed for sustained gaming sessions.

An ideal alternative to the standard Joy-Con controllers, the MULTI:PLAYCON is available as a set with two pieces, coming in eye-catching colours of blue/orange or black/grey for €34.99. The MULTI:PLAYCON is shipping now from leading game retail stores, and also available via the new online shop: mysnakebyte.com.

Samsung Releases Portable SSD T7 Touch

Samsung’s newest pocket-sized external solid state drive delivers lightning-fast speeds and convenient fingerprint security in a sleek, durable package.

Samsung Electronics announced the release of its latest external storage device – the Portable Solid State Drive (SSD) T7 Touch – which combines sleek, compact design with the fastest transfer speeds currently available based on the USB 3.2 Gen 2 standard. The new device also elevates data protection to the next level with an additional hardware security measure in the form of a built-in fingerprint sensor.

G.I. Joe - War on Cobra game teaser

Choose Your Side and Build a Team of Your Favourite Heroes, Villains, and Vehicles from the Classic Animated Series and Iconic Action Figure Line.

G.I. Joe is here! D3 Go! and Emerald City Games along with Hasbro, Inc. announced today that G.I. Joe: War on Cobra is coming soon to mobile devices. Launching worldwide on the App Store, Google Play, and Amazon Appstore on January 20, 2020, G.I. Joe: War on Cobra is full of epic new missions and features a wealth of fan favourite heroes, villains, and vehicles from the 1980s animated TV series and iconic action figure line. Choose your side, build your team, and engage in strategic battles with other players by land, sea, and air!

January 2020 sees Honour Dumbledore’s Legacy in Harry Potter: Wizards Unite

Ring in the New Year in Harry Potter: Wizards Unite by remembering the legacy left behind by one of the greatest wizards of all time, Albus Dumbledore.

Throughout the month of January, players will have to channel the wisdom, perseverance and love that Dumbledore embodied to combat the mysterious Calamity, which will evoke some iconic memories of the fight against Voldemort and his army.

UK Royal Mail issue 12 Classic video game stamps to collector

Royal Mail issues a set of 12 stamps celebrating the joy of gaming with pioneering and influential UK-designed games from the 1980s and 90s.

The new set includes four stamps presented in a Miniature-Sheet, that chart the evolution of the iconic Tomb Raider game and its archaeologist adventurer, Lara Croft.

Eight further games complete the set: Elite; Dizzy; Populous; Lemmings; Micro Machines; Sensible Soccer; Wipeout and Worms

My Arcade new Street Fighter II: Champion Edition Micro Player + Super Retro Champ Console CES 2020

Leading creator of retro gaming collectibles and accessories forms a partnership with Capcom and introduces a portable console that plays SNES, Super Famicom, and Genesis/Mega Drive cartridges.

My Arcade, the industry-leader in retro gaming accessories and collectibles, has formed a partnership with Capcom to create a collectible Street Fighter II: Champion Edition Micro Player and has revealed its next generation of retro consoles, the Super Retro Champ. Each of these products is expected to launch later this year and will be available for purchase on MyArcadeGaming.com. CES 2020 attendees can demo all of My Arcade’s new products at their booth located at South Hall #20906.

MSI X570 and TRX40 Motherboard CES 2020 announcement

MSI is definitely one of the shining stars in CES 2020. Since AMD launched its HEDT and mainstream processors in 2019 and became a big hit for desktop market, in the past few months, MSI X570 motherboards also received attention and did well on the DIY market. To complete the X570 lineup, MSI is planning to release MAG X570 TOMAHAWK WIFI with a brand-new design that provides MSI exclusive features and the latest technology for gamers. already.

Frost Punk - The Last Autumn The World of Frostpunk Before the Endless Winter

Frostpunk was once a world full of life and energy - New DLC expands on the story behind the popular city-building, survival game!

The Last Autumn DLC releases in January. Explore the world of Frostpunk before the frost consumed everything.

All-New ORIGIN PC BIG O - Featuring a Gaming PC, Console and Optional Capture Card in One, Starting at $2,499

ORIGIN PC has announced the launch of their all-new BIG O hybrid gaming desktop, which combines a liquid-cooled PC, a liquid-cooled gaming console, and an optional capture card into one system for gamers, streamers, content creators and professionals.

The 2020 BIG O utilises the dual-chamber chassis design of the CORSAIR Crystal Series 280X case to feature a liquid-cooled gaming PC on one side and a liquid-cooled gaming console of the customer’s choice on the other. Customers have the choice between a PlayStation 4 Pro or an Xbox One S All-Digital Edition, for the console side of the BIG O. Both console options use original hardware with the option of upgrading the stock hard drive to an SSD.

Beat-em-up and run ‘n gun action, Super Crush KO game coming to PC & Switch

Combining beat-em-up and run ‘n gun action, Super Crush KO, has players take control of Karen, a tough and fashionable brawler in a colourful world overrun by frantic robot enemies.

Karen must wipe them out using punches, kicks and long-range combat in fluid combos on the way to save her cat Chubbz and (while she’s at it) humanity. Featuring delightful hand-drawn graphics, a pastel colour palette and a catchy soundtrack, this is a feel-good action game complemented with bright and stylish aesthetics.