Sonic Mania Competition Mode on PC Switch PS4 XOne

SEGA announce that Competition Mode will be an additional mode in its game, Sonic Mania. The reveal of Competition Mode comes hot off the heels of last week’s announcement of another mode in Sonic Mania, Time Attack.

Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles are all playable characters in Sonic Mania’s Competition Mode. Winners are determined by a few factors: clear time, score, number of items acquired, number of rings acquired when clearing the level, and total number of rings acquired throughout the level.

BLACKHOLE: Complete Edition now available on PS4 XOne

This hardcore puzzle platformer that revolves around rotating the gravity and avoiding deadly traps is looking forward to getting new crew mates from amongst console players, who will take on the challenge of finding their way through the treacherous locations of the Entity.

Making of BLACKHOLE - a brand new video is now available to the owners of the Complete Edition across all platforms.

Eureka! Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney on Nintendo 3DS

The fourth game in the courtroom drama series, Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney, is coming to the Nintendo 3DS system for the first time. Originally launched for the Nintendo DS system in 2008, this latest announcement means that all six of the mainline Ace Attorney titles can be experienced on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Court will be in session this November when Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney will be available to download across North America and Europe on the Nintendo eShop for $19.99.

Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney coming to Nintendo 3DS means that budding attorneys can see all the courtroom action from Apollo’s early days as a defense attorney in upgraded 3D graphics. Forensic investigation techniques play a vital part in analyzing the evidence to help solve some of the game’s mysteries. Utilizing the features of Nintendo 3DS, players can dust some crime scenes to search for fingerprints and also examine certain objects in a full 360 degrees to uncover hidden evidence! Will the fingerprints match any of the suspects on file and uncover new truths?

Batman: The Enemy Within Premier Episode 1 The Enigma download PS4 XOne PC

Dystopian World of NieR Automata comes to Final Fantasy Brave Exvius

Highly anticipated NieR: Automata collaboration in FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS, which is set to begin this Friday, August 11. The popular free-to-play mobile game continues to provide new content and collaborations to its growing community, having recently reached 25 million total downloads worldwide.

Through August 24, characters from the hit action RPG, including 2B, 9S, 21O, and Adam transform into pixel art and join the ever-growing cast of units in the free-to-play app. Additionally, A2 and Eve enter the world of FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS as two new global exclusive characters. During this limited time event, players will face off against waves of machines and familiar NieR: Automata bosses as they collect medals to exchange for special in-game rewards and materials use to craft weapons and armor, including the iconic Emil’s Head.

Light Tracer brings Magical Puzzle Platform game on PlayStation VR

LIGHT TRACER combines platform-style movement and clever puzzles with unique play mechanics and delightful artwork. In the game, the player controls a mysterious godlike entity who can wield a magical Light Staff in one hand while using its other hand to interact with the game world, helping the Princess reach the safety of the tower’s pinnacle.

The Light Staff guides the Princess forward while the player manipulates the world to get a better view, interacts with object triggers and moves items to turn barriers into bridges. As the player progresses, the entity’s hidden relationship with the princess is gradually revealed.

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon first new Pokémon Dusk Form Lycanroc not be found in the wild

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon will introduce a third form for Lycanroc — Dusk Form — when it launches in November.

Lycanroc evolves from Rockruff, with the form depending on the version of Pokémon and the time of day Rockruff is leveled up.

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Co-op gameplay extended preview Switch

For Honor - Season 3 Grudge & Glory - PC PS4 XOne

The 5,000 Year Journey to the Distant Homeland Online Dragon Quest X’s Next Expansion Announced + Release date & trailers

Dragon Quest X’s next expansion - The 5,000 Year Journey to the Distant Homeland Online, launches for PS4, Switch, Wii U, and PC on November 16 in Japan.

Dragon Quest X is set in the world of Astoltia, with the player character being initially human before an attack by the Lord of Hell Nelgel forces their soul into the body of another race. Following this, they must gather magical gems to seal Nelgel once again, while the player character's sibling is sent back in time to be safe from Nelgel. Gameplay follows a combination of elements from the Dragon Quest and other contemporary MMORPGs, such as real-time combat in an open world environment and a job system tied to skills and abilities.

New trailers follow...

Path of Exile: The Fall of Oriath PC release

Path of Exile: The Fall of Oriath is Grinding Gear's largest launch of new content since the original game debuted in October 2013. The game features six brand new acts - doubling the size of current game. The Fall of Oriath also introduces a new Pantheon character-customisation system that lets players wield the power of the gods themselves.

Path of Exile: The Fall of Oriath Features:

• Act 5: The Fall of Oriath: Return to Oriath. Home to the oppressive templar theorcracy. Explore frozen mountaintops, pristine temples and anarchic city streets. Leave a trail of furious destruction as you seek vengeance for your exile.
• A Single Playthrough, A Complete Story: The previous difficulty level system has been removed to make room for another five brand new acts, bringing to the total to ten. In these five acts, you will weave through both new and familiar locations and witness the drastic results of your past actions.
• Claim the Power of the Gods: Path of Exile's new pantheon system provides you with potent powers taken from the gods themselves. But beware, the gods won't go down without a fight.
• New Ways to Play: With dozens of new items, new skills, new locations, new boss fights and more, Path of Exile: The Fall of Oriath will keep even the most die-hard fans busy for many months to come.

3 new XBox backwards compatible games added - Mickey 2, Hitman: Sniper Challenge and the Sega Vintage Collection: ToeJam & Earl

Xbox add Epic Mickey 2, Hitman: Sniper Challenge and the Sega Vintage Collection: ToeJam & Earl.

Recently announced backwards compatible title Red Faction: Armageddon is free to download in August Xbox Games with Gold August 2017, but importantly it's not available until August 16th.

Co-op Brawler Bloody Zombies Launches September 12th on PS4, XOne, PC & VR

Players Who Pre-Order Bloody Zombies on PlayStation Store (PlayStation Plus members only) and Steam Receive 10% Discount

Bloody Zombies is a one-to-four player co-op brawler designed to be played with any combination of TV and VR players, online or on the couch. Set in a London wasteland, bloody zombies have taken over the city and four rough-and-tough cockney misfits must work together to beat back the rotting hordes.

WTF IS HAPPENING ON AUGUST 16th - War Tech Fighters Launches on PC

Rapid-fire, mecha-in-space, fury of ‘War Tech Fighters’ upon the Universe on August 16th. This love letter to Japanese anime and blockbuster action is launching onto Steam Early Access with the explosive force of a shoulder mounted, ten tonne, missile barrage.

Become your mecha and fully customize its appearance and loadout in some of the most over the top action this side of the galaxy in what could be described as the love child between Michael Bay and Evangelion. You’ll lead the assault on Zatros with fists of iron and lazer sword in hand, as you pilot your fully equipped, spaceship shredding War Tech, built to fight for the rebel colonies of Hebos and Ares and reclaim your homeland.

Pokémon Trading Card Game: Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows expansion released

Minions of Team Skull and a cavalcade of new Pokémon stand ready to battle in the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows expansion! Slug it out with new titans like Necrozma-GX and Tapu Fini-GX, or battle with trusty allies from Machamp-GX and Charizard-GX to Darkrai-GX and Ho-Oh-GX. A dozen new Pokémon-GX are ready for action in this expansion.

Fight for what's right with the Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows expansion!

Life is Strange: Before the Storm - Chloe & David gameplay trailer - PC PS4 XO

Returning to a familiar setting in Arcadia Bay, this brand new gameplay shows a 16 year-old Chloe Price who is still struggling with her father’s death and trying to deal with the unwelcomed entry of a new father figure, David, into her life.

After a blurred awaking following events in the Mill the night before, this scene – which is cut together from a much longer sequence in game – unveils Chloe’s house for the first time in Before the Storm and provides fans a glimpse at Chloe and David’s turbulent relationship.

New mobile VR game They Live to Destroy, a City Builder/Monster Battler - VR game

Towering monsters besiege mankind in They Live to Destroy, a free mobile VR game presented in glorious 3D Atom-O-Vision!

Construct your secret island lair, and then conquer all who have ever opposed you with nefarious alien technology and an army of unspeakable horrors.

Konami have to rethink PES 2018 cover art as Neymar leaves Barcelona - opps

Cover curse is not exclusive to Madden games as Neymar is set to join PSG and leave Barcelona causing a reprint at Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 before the game is released...

Neymar is in the middle at the front

Not just the cover needs to change with exclusive club deals featuring walkthroughs, chants and team tunnels featuring team players also having to be changed... The special edition FC Barcelona version of the game was to have included posters and other special treats that will now need to be binned!

New Battleground Arena for Heavy Metal Machines - The Temple of Sacrifice

Brand new arena The Temple of Sacrifice is now available in their unique free-to-play car-combat MOBA, Heavy Metal Machines, currently playable for free on Steam.

In the new The Temple of Sacrifice arena teams start side-by-side as they look to take the bomb and deliver it in the opposite direction through more visible paths with now more obvious shortcuts, having removed physical blockers from the circuit – making it simpler for new players.

New Content for Citadel: Forged With Fire - teaser trailer - PS4 XO

Second content update, along with major gameplay optimisation, for its wizardly world of Citadel: Forged With Fire which launched on Steam Early Access just one week ago!

This update introduces three new enemies including one very bad-ass dragon. Players can master the magical adventure on Steam - on sale for one more day at $19.99!