Defenders of the TriForce real life Zelda adventure coming to London 14-16 July 2017

While playing one of the classic games in the beloved The Legend of Zelda franchise, who hasn’t wanted to step through the screen and experience the exploration, adventure and puzzle-solving in real life? With “Defenders of the Triforce,” that dream can become a reality. Nintendo has partnered with SCRAP, the renowned designers of many popular escape room experiences, to bring a unique multi-city Puzzle Tour inspired by The Legend of Zelda series to Europe.

After a sold-out tour spanning 15 cities across the US and Canada, the “Defenders of the Triforce” Puzzle Tour will be coming to four cities in Europe this summer including London - July 14 -16 at Islington Assembly Hall.

GTA V back on top of UK games top 20 as Horizon Zero Dawn drops to 8th!

CHARTTRACK WEEKLY CHARTS
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Week ending 24 June 2017

1 GRAND THEFT AUTO V 3
2 DIRT 4 4
3 FIFA 17 7
4 TOM CLANCY'S GHOST RECON: WILDLANDS 14
5 MARIO KART 8 DELUXE 16

Moss - Action-Adventure Puzzle Game for VR E3 2017 - PS4

F1 2017 Classic Williams cars trailer

Williams has become the latest team to have iconic cars recreated in F1 2017, the official videogame of the 2017 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Codemasters and Koch Media have today released a brand new trailer showcasing the two classic Williams cars, including one that was previously unannounced.  Further classic cars will be unveiled in the coming weeks.

F1 2017 features an even deeper career mode, numerous multiplayer enhancements, and a brand new ‘Championships’ game mode as well as the return of classic cars.

Both the 1992 Williams FW14B and the 1996 Williams FW18 will be playable in F1 2017 when it releases on the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Windows PC (DVD and via Steam) worldwide on August 25th 2017.

First Strike control a horrifying nuclear arsenal - PC

First Strike, the beloved mobile strategy title that sets the Doomsday Clock ticking and puts players’ fingers on the button of a horrifying nuclear arsenal, is coming to PC players everywhere on 31st May. Fully optimised for PC with new control systems, a graphical upgrade and Steam support, the game also features double the number of super weapons for more strategic options and a new Diplomacy Mode, allowing players to form non-attack treaties with superpowers and stab them in the back.

White Day: A Labyrinth Named School Korean horror game - PC release date

White Day: A Labyrinth Named School will now be launching simultaneously in Europe and America on both PC and consoles. It will be releasing on PlayStation 4 in North America on August 22, 2017 and in Europe on August 25, 2017.

The bone-chilling horror game, White Day: A Labyrinth Named School, is widely considered a hidden gem in the survival horror genre.

>observer_ scare the pants off with this new horror game

>observer_ introduces players to a frightening concept: How would it feel if your fears could be weaponized against you? Det.

Daniel Lazarski is an “Observer”; part of a corporate-funded, specialized police unit with full legal clearance to tap directly into a target’s mind via neural implant. A cryptic message from your estranged son sets you on a journey to the drug-ridden Class C slums of Krakow, Poland. As you hack into the minds of criminals and victims alike to uncover the truth of the mysterious communique, you are forced into a surreal landscape of the resident’s darkest fears.

Exclusive Sonic Mania Vinyl Album Announced - PC PS4 XOne

Just in time for his 26th Anniversary, SEGA today announced an exclusive Sonic Mania Vinyl Album being released in partnership with Data Discs, the company behind the well-received SEGA Retro albums for classics like OutRun, Streets of Rage, and more.

Featuring select tracks by Sonic Mania composer Tee Lopes, as well as exclusive new gatefold art featuring Sonic, Tails, & Knuckles exploring the lush vistas of Green Hill Zone Act 2, the Vinyl album is a must-have for any fan or Sonic music aficionado, and a gorgeous addition to any Sonic collection.

Farming Simulator 17 Platinum Edition - PC Mac PS4 XOne

Farming Simulator 17 Platinum Edition will release on November 14 and promises to be the most complete experience for Farming Simulator players. In addition to the huge content brought by Farming Simulator 17, the Platinum Expansion will offer a load of new features enriching the gaming experience on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC/Mac.

With the Platinum Expansion, discover a new South American playground, and its authentic landscapes, unique vegetation, railway network, local cows and sugar cane fields offering a total change of scenery and more gameplay possibilities! Enjoy even more choice in how you want to develop your farming enterprise, as sugar cane is added to the existing variety of crop types waiting to be harvested by the CASE IH A8800 MR sugar cane harvester. In addition to this machine from CASE IH Austoft, world leader in cane-harvesting technology, famous brands from South America, Poland and Australia have also been added, including Stara, Doble TT, Bizon and Gessner Industries for the first time in the series, bringing the number of vehicles and tools present in the game to over 275 authentic farming vehicles and equipment from more than 80 manufacturers!

New Couch Co-Op Mode Arrives for Vikings – Wolves of Midgard - PC PS4 XOne

Since the launch of Vikings – Wolves of Midgard, countless foes have been slain in the name of the old gods as players have made their way through the campaign in singleplayer and online-multiplayer modes.

However, after listening carefully to fan feedback developers announce the addition of ‘couch’ co-op multiplayer to its brutal action RPG as part of a major free update, available now on PlayStation®4 and Windows PC, with Xbox One to follow soon. Now two players can join forces on one console or PC to fight their way through hordes of vicious frost giants and rival clans.

Beyond the Horse Farm: Tivola’s HorseWorld is growing with HorseWorld: Show Jumping - iOS And

Unlike HorseWorld, which focused on the care and grooming of horses on an idyllic equestrian farm, HorseWorld: Show Jumping offers the opportunity to start your very own career as an international show jumping rider.

In Show Jumping, players visit a variety of countries, in which they clear a wide range of increasingly difficult show jumping courses. The right timing and a strong connection between horse and rider are essential to success here. If this sounds like a challenge, that’s because it is!

New Couch Co-Op Mode Arrives for Vikings – Wolves of Midgard

Since the launch of Vikings – Wolves of Midgard, countless foes have been slain in the name of the old gods as players have made their way through the campaign in singleplayer and online-multiplayer modes. However, after listening carefully to fan feedback and working tirelessly behind-the-scenes, Kalypso Media and developer Games Farm are thrilled to announce the addition of ‘couch’ co-op multiplayer to its brutal action RPG as part of a major free update, available now on PlayStation®4 and Windows PC, with Xbox One to follow soon. Now two players can join forces on one console or PC to fight their way through hordes of vicious frost giants and rival clans.

In addition to couch co-op, significant changes have also been made to New Game+ mode, enabling players to carry over their items while increasing the difficulty with subsequent playthroughs of the main campaign, among other changes and improvements. Another much-requested new feature is the ‘stash’, a new addition to the village hub that gives players the ability to share items between all their different characters. In addition, players may now share items with fellow players during multiplayer games.

Endless Space 2 Free Stellar Prisoner Update

The “Stellar Prisoner” update is available from 5pm BST/6pm CET today and features an exciting new quest involving a mysterious prisoner trapped in a neutron star. Along with the new quest, Amplitude has made a variety of AI, modding and general performance improvements for Endless hours of fun this summer.

Don't miss out on the new “Stellar Prisoner” update: jump into Endless Space 2 now, send your fleets to find that special node, or start battling for control of the Neutron Star!

Serious Sam’s Bogus Detour

Serious Sam’s Bogus Detour, a retro-styled take on the legendary first-person shooter series, on Steam, GOG, and the Humble Store.

Serious Sam’s Bogus Detour launches with up to 20% off the standard price for a limited time as fans that own any Serious Sam game or Crackshell’s Hammerwatch will receive 10% off in addition to the standard 10% off launch discount. The debut of Serious Sam’s Bogus Detour hits alongside a massive Serious Sam franchise sale on Steam with up to 90% off all other games in the beloved series.

New Sega Genesis Flashback and Atari Flashback consoles line up of classic games

AtGames has announced its Fall 2017 lineup of classic gaming hardware including new premium HD versions of their classic gaming consoles: the Atari Flashback 8 Gold and the Sega Genesis Flashback. Each console includes an amazing selection of built-in Atari 2600 and Sega Genesis 16-bit games, respectively, as well as an impressive range of innovative features, including wireless controllers. These consoles along with additional products, including the Atari Flashback Portable Game Player and the Sega Ultimate Portable Game Player will be available at all major retailers in Fall 2017.

Sci-fi Survival Game Distrust nspired by John Carpenter’s Movie The Thing on PC this August

3D survival game, Distrust, heavily inspired by the John Carpenter’s classic ‘The Thing’, has entered open beta, with the launch slated this August.

Distrust throws you into the middle of the Arctic near an abandoned scientific base where you must play as both survivors of a helicopter crash. By switching between the two characters you have to scavenge the base for supplies, as you struggle to withstand a harsh climate, dangerous anomalies and try to unravel the mystery of what became of the base’s residents.

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is in development for the PS4 PC scheduled for release in 2018

In Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, players take on the role of Sakuna, a proud yet lonely harvest goddess who is banished to a dangerous island with a group of outcast humans. Sakuna tames the island by defeating demons using farm tools as weapons while also making ample use of her “celestial scarf,” a magical item that allows her to grapple distant enemies and platforms.

Along the way, she establishes a home in a mountain village, which serves as a base of operations for crafting weapons and cooking food. Additionally, as a harvest goddess, she grows rice by following a detailed process that encompasses everything from planting to harvesting. Through this process, across each of the four seasons, she’s able to improve the harvest and hone her battle skills alike.

PlayStation Plus extra free game 'That's You!' this July

That’s You! is an ambassador for PlayLink, Sony’s new social gaming enterprise that lets players use their smartphones or tablets as controllers. There’s no need for dualshock controllers at all. Sony feels this is a good way to unite friends and family who are only casually acquainted with games in a fun series of minigames.

That’s You! is a quiz game that’s perfect for parties. It tasks players with accumulating as many points as possible through funny questions, selfie challenges, drawing challenges, and supports up to six players.

Rise of the Necromancer pack all-new class in acclaimed action-RPG

Necromancers, as the mysterious Priests of Rathma are commonly known, made their series debut in the critically acclaimed Diablo II, where millions of players experienced the thrill of controlling unstoppable armies of undead minions.

In Diablo III: Reaper of Souls, these talented men and women draw upon the power of blood and bone to protect humanity, transforming the lifeless carcasses of their slain enemies into undying servants—or just blowing them up, because that's fun, too.

Snake Pass Patch Inbound! Time Trials and Leaderboards for Nintendo Switch - Patch 1.2 notes

All platform patch for Snake Pass, its slithery physics platformer. On Nintendo Switch, the patch adds time trials and online leaderboards, allowing players to challenge each other to see who is the best snake charmer of them all.

On PC, Razer Chroma Keyboard support has been added, along with a 4K UI fix for those that game in 2160p. There are also a host of improvements and fixes for all platforms. Most importantly, Sumo has had a chat with Doodle as he was being a little unreliable with his tail grabs. He has agreed to listen out for Noodle’s whistles a lot more attentively, so players should find him a much more helpful buddy from now on. Full patch notes can be found below.