#DRIVE mobile game shift onto Nintendo Switch February 16th 2021

#DRIVE is getting the green flag for launch on the Nintendo Switch, February 16 for $12.99. #DRIVE is an endless driver inspired by road and action movies from the 70s and 80s. Players simply pick their car, the place, and hit the road. Just try not to hit anything else. No matter where we drive, no matter what we drive, no matter how fast we drive, we simply choose to #DRIVE.

Also, at launch, players that choose to pick up the game will receive a 10% discount on the Nintendo eShop.

To keep things even more interesting, each stage offers new challenges. Completing them will unlock new cars out of over 90 models available in the game. Your ride can get easier by collecting power-ups on the way - ram everything in front of you or put the pedal to the metal with no traffic on the road.

Boxing Star’s “Master League” Update of mobile sports game

Players will now have the chance to face off against each other in the Master League to become the strongest player in the game! In the new Master League, only the best of the best league players are scouted to enter.

A very select group of 100 players will compete fiercely against each other in Master League. Those who are not participating can spectate and cheer players on, and by successfully predicting the outcome of the matches, players will be able to receive in-game rewards.

Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN Esports virtual Grand Prix weekend in Silverstone

The Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN esports team had a busy evening of competition in the second round of the 2021 Virtual Grand Prix Series, as Thibaut Courtois and Jack McDermott finished in P11 and P14 in Silverstone.

Earlier in the evening, esports pros, Daniel Bereznay and Simon Weigang, had done a fine job in securing high starting positions for the “celebrity” duo in the main feature race. Qualifying in P6 and 10 respectively, Bereznay and Weigang kept their cool in the hectic, five-lap race to make up places: both saved their ERS and tyres for the final lap, when they were able to climb into third and sixth places, good positions ahead of the main event.

Animal Crossing stays top for lockdown games Feb 2021

GFK UK games chart week ending 06/02/2021

1 ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW HORIZONS
2 MARIO KART 8 DELUXE
3 CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS COLD WAR
4 RING FIT ADVENTURE
5 MINECRAFT
6 GRAND THEFT AUTO V
7 JUST DANCE 2021
8 FIFA 21
9 SUPER MARIO 3D ALL-STARS
10 ASSASSIN'S CREED VALHALLA

VZR Model One Gaming Headphones by Vic Tiscareno

VZR, a new company founded by Vic Tiscareno, Apple’s former lead audio engineer, and composed of video game and audio industry veterans, today announces the VZR Model One. The headset for gamers and audiophiles alike will be available for preorder in the US during Q2 2021 and worldwide later in the year.

Using patented Crosswave technology, the VZR Model One makes it easier to detect and distinguish the direction of key sounds like footsteps, and reveal new details in music by improving the method in which sound travels from the driver into the ear. The headset offers a natural, detailed, and spacious sound from anything with a headphone jack, and comes with a detachable, noise cancelling microphone.

Endwalker latest expansion for Final Fantasy XIV online plus PS5 version

Scheduled to release fall 2021 for PC, the PlayStation®5, the PlayStation®4 and Mac, Endwalker features the climax of the Hydaelyn and Zodiark story, in which Warriors of Light will encounter an even greater calamity than ever before as they travel to the far reaches of Hydaelyn and even to the moon. In addition to bringing the long-running story arc that began with A Realm Reborn™ to its conclusion, Endwalker will mark a new beginning for the beloved MMO, setting the stage for new adventures that longtime fans and new players can enjoy together.

Endwalker made its debut during the first-ever “FINAL FANTASY XIV Announcement Showcase” as Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida presented a stunning new trailer which set the stage for this next chapter in the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online epic.

Atlas Rogues: The New Freelancers arrive challenging tactical game receives two new Freelancers and an exclusive skin - PC

The latest update for Atlas Rogues, a new tactical rogue-lite experience for PC, currently in Early Access. It contains two new Freelancers, bug fixes and much more. On top of that, players can look forward to a new Skin System.

Blackburn and Pup are newly available and help players in their fight against fearsome foes. Co-op mode now enables teams to share their gear and talents with each other. Those who have purchased Atlas Rogues in Early Access will receive a Golden Age skin for their current and upcoming Freelancers as a token of gratitude for their support.

The Music of Red Dead Redemption 2: The Housebuilding - EP links

The Music of Red Dead Redemption 2, Rockstar's apt name for the game's soundtrack collection adds a five-track EP in February with a new blue vinyl release to go with it.

 Developer Rockstar teased the EP tell us it will be available digitally via iTunes on February 12. A physical copy will also be released and you grab a limited edition blue splatter vinyl on Lakeshore Records and Rockstar's online store for $17.98 for a 10" 33 RPM LP. The artwork on the sleeve will tempt many Red Dead fans to buy it even if they don't have a record player.

The Protagonist EX-1: Turn based tactics RPG with Mau rākau fighting that packs a punch - PC

The Protagonist: EX-1, a tactical RPG will be available in Early Access for PC via Steam from February 18th. The story-rich blend of sci-fi and turn-based tactics accurately portrays fighting styles, especially the Maori martial arts called Mau rākau.

The Early Access version will initially have four game levels, in which you’ll be able to explore a mysterious alien space station and familiarize yourself with the game’s extremely intuitive Martial Arts Combat System, based on real techniques. Take control of Angel and her teammates Radical and Buddy to fight your way through waves of invading aliens and save the rest of your crew.

Battlepalooza mobile Battle Royale with Arenas Built on Google Maps Data - iOS Android

Multiplayer battle royale game Battlepalooza is now available for iOS and Android devices. The over-the-top battle royale pits 24 live contestants against each other for exclusive prizes and valuable gear, all in arenas based on real-world cities utilizing actual geospatial data from the Google Maps Platform.

Designed for players of all skill levels, Battlepalooza’s combat utilizes a unique blend of strategy, skill, and a bit of luck -- fast reflexes and quick trigger fingers must be supplemented by tactical thinking. The game’s arena-based battles are large-scale, high-action brawls that rely on the equipment loadout of a Role-Playing Game (RPG) and the character progression of a Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA).