Red Dead Redemption 2 crowned Christmas Games No.1

Video games trade body Ukie today announces that ‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ by Rockstar/Take 2 has taken the Christmas No.1 spot in the official Ukie Games Charts, compiled by GfK.

The success of the global hit cinematic Western, a significant part of which was made in the UK, shows that UK consumer demand for immersive stories and interactive entertainment continues to grow, and reflects the continued health and talent of the UK games and interactive entertainment industry in a global industry.
Electronic Arts’ ‘FIFA 19’ and Activision Blizzard’s ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’ finished in 2nd and 3rd positions of the closely run contest respectively, with both franchises having previously achieved eight Christmas No.1s to date.

1 RED DEAD REDEMPTION 2 ROCKSTAR 1
2 FIFA 19 EA SPORTS 2
3 CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 4 ACTIVISION 3
4 BATTLEFIELD V EA GAMES 7
5 SUPER SMASH BROS. ULTIMATE NINTENDO 4

UK Christmas Game Chart number ones going back to 1984 to 2017

Arcade Archives DONKEY KONG JR Nintendo Switch

Over the festive break you could have downloaded this old classic on your Switch.

KOF Maximum Impact Mania 10 new screenshots

The first ever 3D version of the most popular fighting franchise in history, THE KING OF FIGHTERS MAXIMUM IMPACT MANIAX comes to the Xbox.

Merry Christmas from gamezplay 2018

Whatever you believe, wherever you live have a peaceful and healthy Christmas.

Taipei Game Show 2019 Lineup

New Theme: “You Game It!” Create Gamers’ Own Story

Taipei Game Show 2019 (TGS) is heading into its 17th year, and the exhibition is scheduled to raise the curtain in January 2019 at Taipei World Trade Center Halls 1 and 3. Event organizer, Taipei Computer Association, just announced the theme “You Game It!”, which emphasizes the idea that video games are not confined to your television, computer, phone screen, or other virtual worlds.

Everyone can transform into game characters, persevere and move forward into the next chapter of your life, and write your own story for the world to see. TGS2019 will have 3 main areas: B2C Zone (1/25-28), B2B Zone (1/24-25), and Asia Pacific Game Summit (1/24-25), which will be expected to draw 350,000 attendees, setting a new record in terms of overall exhibition scale.

Charles Leclerc & Marcus Ericsson play F1 Mobile Racing - iOS Android

A new video feature for F1 Mobile Racing, its latest free-to-play mobile title, in which the Sauber F1 Team 2018 driver line-up of Charles Leclerc and Marcus Ericsson put the game through its paces.

Following on from Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen and Toro Rosso’s Pierre Gasly taking each other on in F1 Mobile Racing earlier this year, Codemasters visited the Sauber HQ in Switzerland to let two more of motorsport’s finest check out the game.

Telltale's The Walking Dead Episodes Exclusively on New Epic Games Store

Telltale’s The Walking Dead: The Final Season on PC exclusively to the Epic Games store for all future purchases. Fans who already bought the season on a different PC platform will still receive the final two episodes through their previous point of purchase.

“The team at Epic owns a major chapter in the history of the game industry. We’re excited to work together on their latest transformative event with the launch of the Epic Games Store. Epic stepped up to the plate immediately to work with us in order to bring the original team back together and ensure fans will receive the completed season of The Walking Dead: The Final Season,” said President of Interactive Dan Murray and Skybound Games CEO Ian Howe in a joint-statement.

Final Fantasy XIV Online Patch 4.5 - A Requiem For Heroes

SQUARE ENIX announce a January 8 release of Patch 4.5 for FINAL FANTASY XIV Online. Titled A Requiem For Heroes, the two-part patch will bring with it the climactic finish to the Stormblood storyline and set the stage for the Shadowbringers expansion pack due for release in early summer 2019.

The first instalment of A Requiem For Heroes will include the following content and features:

• New Main Scenario Quests – The first half of the thrilling climax to the Stormblood storyline.
• New Trial – Confront Seiryu in both normal and extreme difficulties in the last chapter of the Four Lords’ quest line.
• New Instanced Dungeon – The Ghimlyt Dark
• Return to Ivalice Alliance Raid Dungeon – The Orbonne Monastery
• New Custom Deliveries – Crafter and Gatherer-focused questlines
• Gold Saucer Update – New GATE, “Air Force One”; New minigame, “Doman Mahjong”
• New Minions, Hairstyles, Emotes, and Mounts

Grasshopper Manufacture announces Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Season Pass Contents and Voice Cast Intro

Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Season Pass Contents and Voice Cast Intro.

Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes
Season Pass Contents and Voice Cast Intro!

The Season Pass contents!
Additional Content Vol. 1 - Black Dandelion (Scheduled release: 2/28/2019; Price TBD)