Yorkshire Games Festival 2021: Online Game Talks

Tickets for the Yorkshire Games Festival 2021 are on sale now for the 2021 Yorkshire Games Festival’s Game Talks. The talks will be returning for their fifth edition on 5 February 2021, with a packed programme featuring high-profile industry guests.

In order to provide a safe experience in line with Covid-19 guidelines, next year’s festival will look a little different to previous editions, with some events, including the ever popular Game Talks, moving online for audiences to enjoy from the comfort of their homes – so sweatpants are optional!

Firmly established as a high point of the festival, the impressive line-up of Game Talks will be hosted by festival friends Jordan Erica Webber (podcast host and presenter of The Gadget Show) and Keith Stuart (author and journalist for The Guardian).

Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures re-released on PC

Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures is available once again to fans and new players for PC on Steam, GOG.com, Robot Cache, and Green Man Gaming for $14.99 USD. Originally released throughout 2009, the Wallace & Gromit re-release is part of Telltale’s strategy to bring many of its “classic” games back online, which includes the reissue of Tales of Monkey Island earlier this summer.

Based on the award-winning Aardman characters, Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures is a point-and-click interactive story series comprising four episodes, each seeing the affable inventor and his loyal dog through madcap exploits full of mishaps and humour.

Episode One, “Fright of the Bumblebees”, follows Wallace and his crafty canine Gromit as they embark on a new honey enterprise. In Episode Two, “The Last Resort”. our twosome brings the beach to their basement with the construction of West Wallaby Waterworld – a makeshift resort complete with sun, sand, and Wallace’s homemade boardwalk attractions.

Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts complete edition released

Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts Complete Edition, which includes various cool items and weapons and the main game. The complete edition will be available on PS4 only.

The complete edition includes:

• The full game
• Weapons, including: Kell T, SV - Amur, Sturm Bodyguard 9, Sturm Military 45, Sniper Rifle HJ 7.62
• Weapon skins: Summer’s Nostalgia, Positive Vibes Weapon, Fun with Flags

Hood: Outlaws & Legends John The Brawler & Marianne - The Hunter

Hood: Outlaws & Legends, the multiplayer PvPvE heist game from Sumo Digital and Focus Home Interactive, comes to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC in 2021. Gather your team of Outlaws and attempt to steal treasure from an oppressive government in a dark and violent, medieval world.

Legends and myths, retold in blood
Faced with a merciless, unchecked state, rebels and rogues now battle to claim their place among legends. Each have their own reasons for getting back at the State, going beyond just earning riches. By extracting riches and collectibles during heists, uncover the dark backstories and forgotten secrets of these legendary characters.

Valkyria Chronicles 4 Complete Edition charges onto Stadia

Acclaimed action-strategy RPG Valkyria Chronicles 4 Complete Edition will be launching onto Stadia on December 8, 2020, available for purchase on the Stadia store for $49.99. 

As announced on Stadia’s livestream hangout, Valkyria Chronicles 4 Complete Edition, a standalone adventure in the Valkyria Chronicles series, will be joining a roster of other exciting titles on the platform, allowing players to immerse themselves into the watercolour-hued world of Valkyria Chronicles. Through the power of Stadia, players will enjoy full command of their squad and game as they move smoothly across sessions and screens.

Rhythm of the Universe IONIA cinematic game trailer Quest PSVR and PC VR

IONIA, the first title in the Rhythm of the Universe adventure series about preserving the environment with the power of music theory from ROTU Entertainment, will create a magnificent symphony as a native Oculus Quest app and for PSVR alongside previously announced PC VR headsets in Q2 2021. Two percent of proceeds from the Cannes XR Development Showcase 2020 award-winner and Raindance film festival nominee will benefit environmental non-profit Wildlife Warriors.

Established in 2002 by Steve and Terri Irwin, Wildlife Warriors continues Steve Irwin's legacy of protecting injured, threatened or endangered wildlife, be it an individual animal or an entire species. Its mission is closely aligned with that of ROTU Entertainment, and the Irwin family supports Rhythm of the Universe: IONIA’s goal of raising awareness for environmental protection issues through immersive entertainment.

MudRunner Mobile new gamepad support for iOS & Android

MudRunner ultimate mobile off-road experience, is now playable on gamepad! Venture into the wilderness with either a PlayStation 4 or Xbox One controller, now compatible with both the iOS and Android versions of the game. 

Full gamepad support with no fuss

Connecting your controller is as simple as any other Bluetooth device. For the PlayStation 4 controller, hold the PS and Share buttons to enter pairing mode, while on Xbox One, hold the Sync button on the top left of the controller until the Xbox logo starts blinking. From there, simply connect via your usual phone settings menu, and you’re ready to take full control of MudRunner Mobile’s roster of vehicles! Note that your device will need to be updated with iOS 13 or Android 4.0 at minimum.

Spellbreak Chapter 1: The Spellstorm Update this December 15th

Free update will add innovative lore-driven content over 12 weeks.

Chapter 1: The Spellstorm update for their multiplayer action-spellcasting game, Spellbreak, will release on December 15th. In addition to the new update, December 15th will also see the game officially launch on Steam.

“Chapter 1: The Spellstorm is really the launching pad for a truly innovative Battle Royale experience that blends together storytelling and gameplay,” said Seth Sivak, CEO of Proletariat. “Not only are players going to get a fun way to experience more of the Spellbreak universe but also weeks of engaging content complete with some awesome rewards.”

Demon Avenger in New MapleStory M Update and Soar the Skies

Update Includes Limited Time Character Growth Support Events.

Maplers can take to the sky with the new warrior class, Demon Avenger, in Nexon’s free-to-play mobile MMORPG, MapleStory M! Soaring through the battlefield with Demon Wings, the Demon Avenger joins the fray with an Exceed System that deals excessive damage. Using HP to cast skills, the Demon Avenger can easily recover using various healing abilities, including Blood Pact, in the midst of battle.

Rocket League’s Season 2 goes live on December 9

Rocket League’s Season 2 will go live on December 9. The next season is a celebration of music that will introduce a new customisation option called Player Anthems, new songs and content from Grammy-nominated EDM artist Kaskade through a partnership with Monstercat, a new Rocket Pass, a new Arena, and more!

Rocket League Season 2 will feature:

• Player Anthems - This new customisation option will let players select and play Rocket League music in the Arena after scoring a goal. More information about Player Anthems will be revealed on the Rocket League website tomorrow.
• New Music and Content From Kaskade - Psyonix partnered with long-standing partner and electronic music label Monstercat and acclaimed producer Kaskade to create an EP of songs for Rocket League Season 2. The first song, “Flip Reset,” with WILL K, is now available in-game, featured in the Season 2 trailer, and on streaming platforms (here). Additional Kaskade music and content will be available throughout the season.
• New Rocket Pass - This season’s Rocket Pass includes music-themed items, some of which will pulse and flash to the beat of the menu and arena music! The appropriately named R3MX car and 70+ Tiers of unique items will be available for those who unlock Rocket Pass Premium.
• Neon Fields Arena - This new EDM-inspired Arena will be available in Online Playlists and Private Matches.
• Rocket Labs - Rocket Labs will return as a Casual Limited Time Mode Playlist throughout the season.
• Additional Updates - New Competitive Rewards, Challenges, Quality of Life improvements, and changes to the Esports Shop are coming in Season 2 as well. More information on the changes to the Esports Shop will be available early next week.