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).

Maskmaker Spell-binding VR Adventure Game to get April 2021 release

Maskmaker, a mystical puzzle VR adventure from InnerspaceVR, the award-winning VR studio behind the mind-bending escape game A Fisherman’s Tale, will launch on April 20, 2021. Maskmaker transports players to a mysterious universe where they will take on the role of a Maskmaker’s apprentice and learn the magic of crafting masks to inhabit the intriguing beings within the game. 

The game will be published by MWM Interactive, a division of leading entertainment company Madison Wells, that is dedicated to bringing players inventive, artful and compelling games from independent developers around the world.

The Falconeer intense dogfighting and acrobatic aerial combat all the game trailers - PC

The Falconeer is a critically acclaimed indie game from the mind of Tomas Sala, offering intense dogfighting and acrobatic aerial combat with an awe-inspiring open world and bestiary of fantastic enemies on land, sea, and in the air.

New content is not limited to the content pack, as players can choose a new class; ‘Mongres Hunter’, with the ability to fly ceremonial Ormir’s, a swift drake with major firepower- answering a call from players to have the ability to fly dragons – this addition alone delivers one of the most sought-after requests envisioned by the community.

Primordials - Battle of the Gods Tug-of-War Strategy Game goes free to play in 2021

Tug-of-War strategy game, Primordials: Battle of Gods will be launching as a free-to-play title on the Steam and the Epic Games Store on March 4, 2021. Primordials: Battle of Gods originally released as Primordials of Amyrion on Steam and the Epic Games Store as an early access title, and has released several content updates and improvements based on community feedback.

Everyone who has purchased or purchases the game in Early Access will have every army, champion, and premium skin already unlocked, and will get future skins for free with exception to progression and battle pass skins. Featuring cross-play among Steam and Epic Games Store players, Primordials: Battle of Gods includes three unique armies of diverse units, six omnipresent Primordials, and eight heroic champions for players to choose from. To succeed in battle, players must upgrade their armies, choose different abilities and spend resources wisely.