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Monday, May 15, 2017

Prey knocks Mario Kart 8 off top of games chart

ChartTrack weekly games chart - week ending 13th May 2017.



  1. Prey
  2. GTA 5
  3. Mario Kart 8: Deluxe
  4. FIFA 17
  5. Rocket League
  6. LEGO Worlds
  7. Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
  8. Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands
  9. Horizon Zero Dawn
  10. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild


Zelda like game Oceanhorn: Monsters of uncharted seas release on PlayStation Vita

Previously released on mobile Oceanhorn: Monsters of uncharted seas acclaimed Zelda like game has had an update and will get a PS Vita release this week on May 17 2017.


Explore the islands of Uncharted Seas, a world filled with many dangers, puzzles, and secrets. Fight monsters, learn to use magic, and discover ancient treasures which will help you on your quest.

In Oceanhorn you can walk about, sun-drenched islands, descend into dark, cavernous dungeons and mazes.

Pokemon Go down here's why - Login not working for Pokemon training club (PTC) worldwide


The Pokemon GO Hub believes the game is not working as developers Niantic are attempting "an infrastructure update for Niantic's anti-bot measures."


POKEMON GO Trainer Club login is down for users around the world. Pokémon GO Hub claiming that the issue is isolated to any users who utilise the Pokémon Trainer Club to log in (PTC).

Here's their statement - "PTC is down at the moment without any ETA. PTC outage has been happening quite often recently, without any explanation from Niantic and the Pokémon Company."

DownDetector.com is indicating that the game is having issues around the world, with problems in Australia, Europe, Japan and America.

Nintendo to bring Zelda game to iOS and Android

Reports have appeared that Nintendo intend to follow their Animal Crossing mobile game with a Legend of Zelda game.


This is great news for Zelda fans - The latest Zelda game Breath of the Wild has been a great success - we love it with over 220 hours logged and still lots to do!

Sunday, May 14, 2017

Destiny servers offline - here's why

Destiny's servers will be offline for a period of time next week, developer Bungie has announced. The downtime will begin on Wednesday, May 17, starting at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET.

The maintenance period is expected to end at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET that day, meaning the downtime should be around four hours if all goes to plan.

During the downtime, players won't be able to sing into Destiny's servers. On top of that, "some" Bungie.net and Destiny companion app features won't be online.

Next up for the Destiny franchise is Destiny 2, which launches in September this year for Xbox One and PlayStation 4, as well as PC. The first gameplay footage will be shown during a livestream event on May 18.

Endless Space 2 eXpand Your Empire - 4X trailer two - PC

Saturday, May 13, 2017

Official Tour de France 2017 video games unveil - PC PS4 XO


The official Tour de France 2017 video games will release June this year on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC in retail stores and for download. Today, we are happy to unveil new images of Pro Cycling Manager 2017 (PC) and Tour de France 2017 (consoles) that will bring you on the route of Le Tour 2017.


In Pro Cycling Manager 2017 on PC, you take the role of a sports manager who has to compete against the best teams in the world during an exceptional cycling season. In Tour de France 2017 on consoles, you play as the greatest cycling champions competing to conquer the coveted yellow jersey during the exciting stages of Le Tour 2017.

Friday, May 12, 2017

Hardcore Steampunk RPG Steam Hammer on PC early access

Offering a massive sandbox world, where jetpacks and airships meet a flexible open class system, Steam Hammer is an ambitious steampunk title featuring survival elements that has been two years in development following a successful Kickstarter campaign.



Key features of Steam Hammer include:

  • Open Class System: combine or switch skills between engineer, scientist, farmer, gunsmith, stormtrooper, sharpshooter and many more.
  • Victorian Steampunk Setting: wondrous mechanisms, machinery, weapons, armor and clothing all await.
  • Forge Weapons and Armor, Build Houses, Factories and Towers: use what you find to craft over 40 types of weapons and armor, or over 100 types of buildings and fortifications.
  • Action-Combat System: battle enemies without the aid of a targeting system, relying on skill to emerge the victor.
  • Fight on Land and in the Air: engage your foes, be they wild animals or other players, on the ground, or grab your steam jetpack and take to the skies to hijack an airship…
  • …Or Build Your Own: create your own fleet of customised airships and show your rivals who’s boss, assaulting otherwise impregnable fortresses from above.
  • Terraform the World: construct mines, tunnels, ditches, mounds – whatever you need to survive.

Mafia III released on Mac - download links - Will your Mac run Mafia 3?

Now is your chance to dive into the world of Lincoln Clay and the city of New Bordeaux. Mafia III, the third installment in the popular organized crime series from Hanger 13 and 2K, is available on Mac. Mafia III boasts a huge open-world in the city of New Bordeaux—a fictional recreation of 1968 New Orleans—and plays host to nine districts, plus an expansive bayou, to explore and exploit.


Grow your criminal underworld today with the Mafia III Digital Deluxe on Steam ($59.99 MSRP), which includes the base game ($39.99 MSRP) and access to additional, post-release downloadable content, including the Season Pass at additional savings.

PC Constructor demo released PS4 demo soon...

A playable demo of Constructor is now available on Steam, with the PlayStation 4 demo to follow.

The playable demo allows a full playthrough of the 40 minute tutorial, after which players can sample 12 glorious minutes of uninterrupted fun in single player mode of this cult British classic, with unlimited replays available.

Lizardmen unleashed in Total War: WARHAMMER 2 first in-engine trailer

Thursday, May 11, 2017

New Sonic Mania Flying Battery Zone - PC PS4 XO Switch

A brand new Sonic Mania footage featuring Knuckles the Echidna gliding and climbing through Flying Battery Zone Act 1.


Sonic Mania is the ultimate celebration of past and future, blending Genesis-era Sonic platforming with New Zones, Powerful Bosses, and three Playable Characters, all presented at a gorgeous 60 FPS. In the span of 25 years, Sonic has collected countless rings across various Zones, and Sonic Mania revisits what it was that first made Sonic great, giving old and new fans alike an experience that will leave them smiling.

Mabinogi Duel Popular Fighting Game BlazBlue Meets the Definitive Strategy Trading Card Game iOS Android


Mabinogi Duel, the tantalizingly addictive and visually stunning tactical mobile trading card game (TCG) a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games, is set to receive its second “Mabinogi Duel x BlazBlue Collaboration” update with the Japanese developer of the Guilty Gear series, Arc System Works. Based on the acclaimed massively multiplayer online (MMO) game Mabinogi, the latest content update for the widely popular Mabinogi Duel is now available for new and returning players for iOS and Android devices.



Mabinogi Duel lets TCG strategists clash with beautifully designed character cards against rival champions and rising stars from all over the world. The second “Mabinogi Duel x BlazBlue Collaboration” update introduces 26 new BlazBlue collaboration booster cards. When these booster cards are used in Duels, players can re-experience dialogues from the original storyline and characters from the popular arcade and console fighting video game series, BlazBlue.

Arizona Sunshine brings the zombie apocalypse to PlayStation VR this June

Arizona Sunshine, a popular VR zombie shooter game, will be making its PlayStation VR debut next month. This will finally bring the game to VR players on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro, with optional support for the new PS VR Aim controller for the optimal shooting experience.


Built from the ground up for VR, Arizona Sunshine is a full-feature game that puts you in the middle of a zombie apocalypse as if you were there. Embark on a journey in search of human contact across post-apocalyptic southwestern America in campaign mode, join forces with a friend in co-op multiplayer, or jump into the endless multiplayer Horde mode for up to 4 players.

Paragon - The Age of Intellect Update - PC PS4

Announcing the next major update for its third-person PlayStation 4 and PC MOBA, Paragon, which is now available in free open beta.


Available as a free update on Tuesday, May 16, “The Age of Intellect” update (v.40) brings a new Hero to the mix, reworks for several popular Heroes, changes to several cards, new ways to earn in-game rewards, and more.

MAN Lion's City CNG DLC as well as the extensive Bus Simulator 16 Gold Edition - PC

The MAN Lion's City CNG DLC gives players the opportunity to upgrade their bus company with officially licensed and faithfully recreated city buses of the MAN Lion's City CNG series. CNG buses stand out due to their environmental friendly natural gas drive, their efficiency as well as a low-noise drive mode. In addition to the two-door MAN Lion's City A 21 CNG and the 18.75 meters long MAN Lion's City A 40 GL CNG articulated bus, for the first time a real three-axle solo bus complete with self-steering rear axle will be included in the game: the three-door MAN Lion's City A 44 L CNG!


Simultaneous to the MAN Lion's City CNG DLC an extensive Bus Simulator 16 Gold Edition will become available on May 24, 2017. The Gold Edition will include the MAN Lion's City CNG DLC as well as all other currently available updates and DLCs. Players can therefore look forward to a total of 13 realistic buses – including two-door, three-door and articulated vehicles. Thanks to original licenses by popular bus manufacturers MAN and Mercedes-Benz the Gold Edition will offer an all-round happy package to all bus fans.

Official 2017 Tour de France Video Games Announced - PC PS4 XOne

The official Tour de France 2017 video games will be available in June this year on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC in retail stores and for download. Today, we are happy to unveil new images of Pro Cycling Manager 2017 (PC) and Tour de France 2017 (consoles) that will start the journey of Le Tour 2017.



In Pro Cycling Manager 2017 on PC, you take the role of a sports manager who has to compete against the best teams in the world during an exceptional cycling season. In Tour de France 2017 on consoles, you play as the greatest cycling champions competing to conquer the coveted yellow jersey during the exciting stages of Le Tour 2017.

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

LEGO Dimensions adds The Goonies, Harry Potter, and LEGO City expansion packs

Three new expansion packs, available in the UK on Friday 12th May, for LEGO Dimensions, the LEGO toy and videogame hybrid. The Goonies Level Pack, the Harry Potter Fun Pack and LEGO City Fun Pack will broaden the selection of the world’s most popular entertainment brands available for the game, allowing players to customise their experience by mixing and matching favourite characters and universes with full compatibility. LEGO minifigures included in the expansion packs come with special, golden Toy Tags which unlock a Battle Arena within the Free Play Adventure World of the corresponding entertainment brand. Each Battle Arena has four different gameplay modes and comes with its own traps, special powers and interactive environments that make every battle arena unique.


The Goonies Level Pack includes a complete level of The Goonies gameplay where fans can play through the story of the iconic ‘80s film, helping Sloth and Chunk escape the Fratelli hideout and join the rest of the Goonies on their search for One Eyed Willy’s treasure. Players can use Sloth’s Super Strength to smash through walls or play as Chunk and use his infamous Truffle Shuffle. The rebuildable One-Eyed Willy’s Pirate Ship will sail on water and can also be built into the Fanged Fortune and the Inferno Cannon; while the rebuildable Skeleton Organ has Sonar Smash abilities and can also be built into the Skeleton Jukebox and Skele-Turkey for added gameplay capabilities. Sloth provides access to a new The Goonies Battle Arena, and also the Adventure World where players can explore Mikey’s House, Inferno Cove and the Goon Docks. Once the level is complete, players will be able to replay through the game and other levels as any of the seven other Goonies characters to solve additional puzzles and access more collectibles in their journey through the LEGO multiverse.

Tuesday, May 09, 2017

First Three Injustice 2 DLC Characters Revealed

A new trailer showcasing the first three DLC characters for Injustice 2 – Red Hood, Starfire and Sub-Zero. Players will be able to battle it out with these iconic fighters from the DC and Mortal Kombat Universes and utilise their unique moves and skill sets when they purchase the Injustice 2 Deluxe Edition or Injustice Ultimate Edition. Injustice 2 will be available for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One beginning on the 19th of May. Red Hood, Starfire and Sub-Zero are still in development and will be available for download after the game launches.



The Injustice 2 Deluxe Edition will include three playable characters; one Premiere Skin that transforms Supergirl into Power Girl with a new look, voice and dialogue; and exclusive new Gear Shader that enables players to customize the look of their roster with the Gods Shader Pack. The Injustice 2 Deluxe Edition is available for pre-order now for £69.99, the physical edition includes an exclusive Supergirl steelbook only available at GAME UK.

World's Largest Tractor comes to Farming Simulator 17: The Big Bud Pack DLC - PS4 XO PC Mac

The “World’s Largest Farm Tractor” to Farming Simulator 17 in the Big Bud Pack! This larger-than-life DLC, giving players access to two Big Bud tractors and 12 pieces of equipment, is now available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC and Mac.


In the Big Bud Pack DLC, players will drive for the first time in a Farming Simulator game the monstrous Big Bud 747 tractor (the World's Largest Farm Tractor!), its smaller brother the Big Bud 450, and 12 of the most enormous pieces of farming equipment ever made from brands including Bednar, Great Plains, Grégoire-Besson, Seed Hawk and more. These new tools and tractors will allow players to work their fields with incredible speed and efficiency, thanks to a huge working width of up to 25 meters.