Humankind Episode 9 Avatar & AI with Jeff Spock out April 22nd 2021

In Humankind, players can not only customise the external appearance of their personal avatar. The personality traits of the “AI” that it represents during its absence can also be individually influenced.

Episode No 9 “AVATAR & AI” of the “Feature Focus” series by Humankind depicts the options for designing the appearance and personality

Skater XL - The Warehouse Community Map trailer

The new year is here for Skater XL as the skateboarding evolution continues with big plans for 2021. Committed to keeping a steady flow of content coming to the game, Easy Day Studios announced that an all-new community created map and 50 new pieces of gear are now available to PS4, Xbox One, and PC players! All new user-generated content is accessible for download through the in-game Mod Browser.

‘The Warehouse’ level was created by Yaky, a longtime community creator with multiple popular maps under his belt. The level features a unique ambiance that recreates an outdoor skatepark in an indoor setting. Palm trees dot the terrain, along with traditional street and skatepark elements including configurations of ledges, hips, rails, and quarter pipes. The level has been visually optimized by Easy Day Studios, with all geography or features staying true to the creator’s original vision.

Resident Evil Village VIII & Re Re:Verse multiplayer PS5 Xbox Series X|S survival horror game

Capcom unveiled key details about its highly anticipated survival horror title Resident Evil Village, the eighth main entry in the genre-defining Resident Evil franchise. Capcom confirmed Resident Evil Village will be available worldwide May 7, 2021 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam, alongside the newly revealed PlayStation 4 and Xbox One platform options. Resident Evil Village will be eligible to upgrade from PlayStation 4 to the digital PlayStation 5 version and will support Smart Delivery for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles. New details were also shared with the first extended gameplay footage showcase, along with the announcement of the multiplayer Resident Evil Re:Verse game to celebrate the franchise’s 25th anniversary. Starting today, pre-orders kick off and PlayStation 5 owners can get a sneak peek of the mysterious, beautiful Castle Dimitrescu in Resident Evil Village with the stand-alone Maiden demo.

Resident Evil Village continues the story of Ethan Winters, first set in motion in Resident Evil 7 biohazard. The latest entry combines pulse-pounding action with signature survival horror gameplay synonymous with the Resident Evil series. In today’s first extensive look at gameplay, the development team revealed several new details including some features which harken back to fan-favorite elements from previous Resident Evil games. Protagonist Ethan will now be able to purchase and sell items, buy recipes for crafting, and customize weapons with a merchant dubbed “The Duke.” Using materials found throughout the game, he will be able to craft invaluable consumables needed to survive the terrors of the village. Utilizing these provisions will also involve more strategic planning, with a revised inventory system based on space management that may be familiar to series fans.

Ride 4 - racing game now on PS5 and Xbox Series X

Milestone today announces that RIDE 4, the latest chapter of its beloved franchise dedicated to all two-wheel lovers, is finally available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Players who purchased the PlayStation 4 version of the game, are now able to download the PS5 version at no extra cost until April 30th, 2021, including all DLCs already purchased. While Xbox One players can automatically download the Xbox Series X version at no extra cost thanks to the Smart Delivery feature.

Thanks to the powerful next generation hardware, RIDE 4 is now capable of amazing performance, both for resolution and Frames Per Second. Players now have the chance to ride 200 HP bikes through smoother gameplay running at 60FPS and resolution up to 4K. The incredible quality of models and the density of details will now shine like never before. Additionally, players who really live for competition will experience online races with 20 riders competing for victory and glory!

Dyson Sphere Program on Steam Early Access

Dyson Sphere Program, a space sci-fi automation game, releases today on Steam Early Access for $19.99 - €16.79 - £15.49. The game will have a launch discount of 10% off during the first week. The game underwent a successful Kickstarter campaign two months ago, getting to a 135% of its original funding goal.

Dyson Sphere Program is a sci-fi sandbox with space exploration and factory automation elements. In the game, as engineer of the space alliance COSMO you are tasked with constructing a Dyson Sphere – a megastructure, first theorised in the 50s by physicist Freeman Dyson, capable of harnessing the energy output of a whole star. But developing such a project is not an easy task – no planet has enough resources on its own to build one…

Sunday 24th January 2021 the busiest UK gaming day of the year?

Sunday 24th January predicted to be one of the busiest gaming days of the year as bad weather, lockdown restrictions and the need for escapism prompt Brits to turn to gaming.

Snack brand Flipz has teamed up with robotic home-delivery service Starship to keep gamers refreshed via contactless deliveries

For just £5 gamers can buy a ‘Consol(e)-ation Package’ from Flipz including new Flipz Cookies & Cream Pretzels and a gaming voucher worth £50

Dystopian Point-n-Click Adventure ENCODYA Developer Takes Us Behind the Scenes in New Featurette (PC Mac Linux)

Chief Developer Nicola Piovesan dives into the robotic future of Neo-Berlin and all the details that bring his passion project to life.

ENCODYA brings players to the dystopian near-future of Neo-Berlin, where a young orphan girl named Tina teams up with a hulking mass of metal and wiring named SAM-53 to bring light and happiness back to the hellish cyberpunk landscape of 2062.

Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning on Nintendo Switch - March 16 2021

Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is scheduled for Nintendo Switch release on March 16, 2021! This release will mark the handheld debut of the RPG franchise long coveted for gameplay that combines might, finesse and sorcery. The game comes with three DLC’s: The Teeth of Naros, Legend of Dead Kel and Weapons and Armor bundles. Switch™ players will experience an unprecedented amount of gameplay - hundreds of hours of exploration, dynamic combat and adventuring await. 

The hit RPG returns! From the minds of the bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston, comes Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning. Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customisable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world. 

Volcanoids - Automation Update brings The Boom with new guns, gear, and bots

Volcanoids sets players on an expedition to a forsaken island racked by mysterious volcanic eruptions triggered by mechanical beings. 

In order to survive the island’s natural elements, players must commandeer and upgrade a drillship to dive below eruptions that make the surface uninhabitable for periods of time. By exploring the island, players can discover new blueprints for ship upgrades and equipment, resources to refine and build, and rare technologies that will turn the battle against the mechanical monstrosities. Discover the mystery behind the eruptions and reclaim the island as your home on your own, or tackle the challenge with two to four friends in multiplayer.

Hop On the Unrailed! Hype Train with a Free Steam Weekend Boarding Pass

After a successful launch on Steam, Daedalic Entertainment and Indoor Astronaut are inviting everyone to try Unrailed! during the Free Steam Weekend Deals sale that starts today and ends January 25th 2021.

Unrailed! is a true test of your friendships: Work together in local or online multiplayer with up to four players to guide your train through dangerous terrain filled with obstacles and meddling local wildlife in order to reach the safety of the next station.