PLAY Expo Manchester Final Roster of Events, Special Guests, Games and Exhibitors Unveiled

Machinima SBOC/UK, 2K Games NBA 2K18 & WWE 2018, Llamasoft Legend Jeff ‘Yak’ Minter and 13 additional Indies All Confirmed for EventCity This Weekend!

A final roster of additional attractions include:

Machinima SBOC/UK – Sponsored by Ultimo Hombre
Influential media brand, Machinima SBOC/UK are now confirmed as returning, bringing their thrilling live and interactive stage – all broadcast over Facebook LIVE and Periscope. There’ll also be news of all the latest games, of course, and prizes given away over the weekend. There’ll even be opportunities to meet and interact with the Machinima SBOC team! The Machinima stage is proudly being sponsored by Ultimo Hombre, the exciting new name in casual eSports, allowing gamers of all ages, skill and ability to participate in eSports for fun at dozens of venues across the UK! For more information, visit www.ultimohombre.com

Secret World Legends Tokyo Storyline massive NEW update The Orochi Tower

The Orochi Tower update brings with a wealth of new content, freely available to all players of Secret World Legends.

Ever since players started pouring into the apocalyptic streets of Tokyo earlier this year, the Orochi Tower has stood there silent and beckoning, an inaccessible monument to the decadent and sinister corporation that calls it home.

Jump Up, Super Star! - Super Mario Odyssey Musical (Nintendo Switch)

Ahead of his next big adventure in Super Mario Odyssey, releasing exclusively for Nintendo Switch on October 27th, Mario’s leaping into our world for a real-life odyssey in the brand new Jump Up, Super Star! - Super Mario Odyssey Musical video.

FIFA 18 - The Journey Trailer

Discover our new FIFA 18 trailer, showcasing everything that’s new in The Journey:

The video shows off new features like multiple playable characters and offline co-op, as well as some behind the scenes clips with characters like James Harden, Rio Ferdinand and even Cristiano Ronaldo himself.

War Thunder France added as a new nation in Update 1.73

MMO combat game War Thunder will soon introduce fans to its seventh nation, France. Update 1.73 will add more than 30 French aircraft, including planes from the late 1930’s to the modern, multi-purpose jet fighters of the post war years.

Fighter pilots will join the ranks of the French Air Force tree in the Dewoitine D.371, which was one of France’s first developments away from the old-fashioned biplanes to the faster but still maneuverable monoplanes. While the D.371 did not participate in the battles of World War II, it earned recognition during the Spanish Civil War, where it fought on the Republican side against the Nationalist forces, amongst them, future Luftwaffe aces.

Fire and Ice in The Surge with new, free Weapon DLC

Dystopian action-RPG The Surge is releasing today its first post-release DLC for free, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC players. Deck13’s hardcore sci-fi adventure has you fighting for survival in a facility ruined by a mysterious event called the Surge. Utilize your powerful exo-suit as you sever limbs, parts, and weaponry from your enemies using The Surge’s unique targeting mechanics and tight combat system. This free DLC brings 10 new weapons to the game – 5 of fire and 5 of ice – and you will have to fight for them.

Representing fire are the new MG-branded weapons. These high-tech military weapons are deadlier versions of CREO’s riot control products, capable of high physical damage with low elemental damage. Repeatedly attacking humanoid enemies with these red-hot blades will create a powerful fire-based explosion.

VR shooter ARKTIKA.1 now available exclusively on Oculus Rift for $29.99

In ARKTIKA.1, barbaric raiders and mutated cannibals push humanity to the brink during the Great Freeze, a man-made ice age. Survival is far from guaranteed – and only customizable weaponry and tactical thinking stand between you and a very cold grave.

Nearly a century into the future, only the equatorial regions remain habitable, yet pockets of humanity still manage to survive in small numbers all over the planet. These regions of civilization sit on resource-rich, highly desirable territories to the north and south. As a mercenary hired by Citadel Security, you must protect one of the last colonies in the wastelands of old Russia from invading forces bent on the extinction of the human race as we know it.

RAID: WWII four-player FPS released on PS4 XOne featuring John Cleese

RAID: World War II is a four-player FPS that combines exciting cooperative gameplay and stealth mechanics. RAID’s unique character classes, special hero abilities, customisable weapons and uniforms, and real-world war-torn locations bring this surreal conflict to life as players fight for their freedom against the dastardly Nazi regime through sabotage, robbery and assassination. The game features appearances from John Cleese.

The action-packed game will arrive on consoles in Europe, the Middle East and Asia on Friday, Oct. 13 for £29.99. Players who purchase the game on console will receive an exclusive in-game Golden Leather Jacket for their characters.

Launch Dates and Pricing for The Elder Scrolls Online’s Clockwork City DLC

The Clockwork City DLC game pack for The Elder Scrolls Online has been dated and priced: ESO’s latest DLC will release on October 23 for PC/Mac, and November 7 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Clockwork City will be free to all ESO Plus members and available for purchase for 2,000 crowns for everyone else via the in-game Crown Store. The Clockwork City DLC game pack is available to all players and does not require ESO: Morrowind.

In addition to the base version, the Clockwork City Collector’s Bundle will also be available and will include the DLC game pack, the Clockwork Skeevaton pet, the Kagouti Fabricant mount, and Five Crown Experience Scrolls. Players can purchase the Collector’s Edition for 4,000 crowns via the in-game Crown Store.

Middle Earth: Shadow of War official launch trailer

Middle-earth: Shadow of War continues the original narrative of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, winner of more than 50 industry awards, with the return of Talion and Celebrimbor, known as the Bright Lord, who must forge a new Ring of Power and confront the deadliest of enemies, including Sauron and his Nazgûl, in a monumental battle for Middle-earth.

This open world action role-playing game (RPG) is fuelled by the Nemesis System, which now introduces Orc Followers who bring about entirely new stories of loyalty, betrayal and revenge, as well as the addition of massive Nemesis Fortresses, which require different strategies to conquer dynamic strongholds and create personalised worlds with more choices and opportunities than ever before.

Return to Ivalice Today in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Stormblood Patch 4.1

Warriors of Light take the journey to Ivalice in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Stormblood Patch 4.1: The Legend Returns.

 The highly anticipated new story arc and alliance raid will send players to the ruins of the Royal City of Rabanastre as they learn more about the Majestic Imperial Theater Company and unravel the mysteries of the legend of Ivalice.

Take Off – The Flight Simulator released on iOS Mac PC Android

The Flight Simulator is now available for PC and MAC.

The successful flight simulator, which has so far delighted owners of mobile devices such as iPhones, iPads and phones and tablets using the Android operating system, will now offer a rich variety of challenges to virtual hobby and professional pilots on PC too. The title can be purchased on Steam for 6.99 Euro / 5.99 USD / 5.99 GBP from now on. The version for MAC is available at the MAC App Store.

Peugeot L500R HYbrid and Red Bull L750R in Gran Turismo Sport from 18th of October 2017

The fabulous Peugeot racing car Peugeot L500R HYbrid and it’s ultimate version Peugeot L750R HYbrid will be available in Gran Turismo Sport, next 18th of October 2017.

To celebrate this news, Peugeot is challenging you to a race like no other: The Peugeot Social Race!

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands Free play Ghost War PvP update - PC PS4 XOne

Ubisoft announce that Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands will offer a free weekend on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC from October 12th–15th, 2017. In addition to having full access to the base game’s content, new players will get the chance to experience Ghost War, the new free PvP update for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands, which will be available as a free update on all available platforms from today October 10th, 2017.

New players will be able to pre-load the game starting today, October 9th, 2017, on Uplay PC. In conjunction with this free weekend, there will be 50% discount on all editions of the game. Players who purchase the full game will find that all their progress will carry over from the free weekend. Please visit www.ghostrecon.com/freeweekend to pre-load the game on PC and get all detailed information about the free weekend.

Wulverblade 2D brawler Defend Ancient Britannia against bloodthirsty Roman Legions - Switch

Wulverblade brings back the glory days of Golden Axe, Sengoku, and Knights of the Round with over 8 varied levels filled with sharp blades, enemy hordes, and blood-soaked arenas. Slice through the invading Roman Legions in graphic detail on your own – or enlist a friend for the slaughter in two-player co-op!

The Roman Empire is about take control of the north of Britannia and quash the last remaining tribes – and you must stop them dead in their tracks! Play as either Caradoc, Brennus or Guinevere – members of a family originating in the northern tribe of the Caledonii.

Ultimo Hombre competitive gaming for from kids, teens, families & hard core gamers

The biggest games in eSports feature front and centre at Ultimo Hombre, welcoming visitors of all ages and skills to a venue ideal for all the family.

Ultimo Hombre events are designed to be inclusive, competitive and thrilling, featuring state-of-the-art hardware, aiming to replicate the atmosphere of a top-tier eSports tournament but open to virtually anyone!

Final Fantasy Brave Exvius events announced

At the New York Fan Festa event last week, FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS developers announced a variety of exciting new content updates, including:

Ariana Grande Returns: Actress and internationally renowned pop artist Ariana Grande lends her likeness to the mobile game once again in November for a limited-time with two new versions of the star, complete with special abilities: Sportive Ariana and Charming Kitty Ariana.

FINAL FANTASY IV Collaboration Event: Players can participate in a limited-time FINAL FANTASY IV collaboration event, featuring Golbez’s Archfiends as global exclusive characters: the magic user Rubicante, the 5-star base character Barbariccia, Cagnazzo and Scarmiglione.

Gameplay video and information for QUBE 2 released - PC PS4 XOne

Q.U.B.E. 2 is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC in early 2018. Q.U.B.E. 2 puts players in the shoes of British archaeologist, Amelia Cross, on a beautiful yet mysterious alien planet. With the help of fellow survivor, Emma, Amelia must face the challenges of the Q.U.B.E. in the hope of finding a way back home. Q.U.B.E. 2 retains the shifting, environmental puzzles of the original but wraps the action around Amelia’s own intimate story and her quest for survival.

Toxic Games’ debut title, Q.U.B.E., was released back in late 2011 followed by Q.U.B.E: Director’s Cut which was released in 2014 on all major platforms. This featured a completely new story by award-winning writer, Rob Yescombe, voice acting from the likes of Rachel Robinson and Rupert Evans, an all-new original soundtrack and a special time trial mode.

Spelunker Party free demo on Nintendo Switch released

Solo and Multiplayer Modes Available to Try in Free Playable Demo.

In the demo, players can try out some of the fun and exciting gameplay that awaits them when SPELUNKER PARTY! launches later this month. Playing solo or with friends via offline co-operative gameplay, the demo offers multiple stages of spelunking fun and a hint at some of the adventures that await in the full game.

Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition on PS4 PC

Latest Game in Critically Acclaimed Fighting Series Continues to Evolve with New Retail Version and Addition of Arcade Mode and Other Free Content for Current Players.

Capcom announce Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition, an updated version of the latest game in the hit fighting series that will release exclusively for the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC on January 16, 2018. This new version will include everything from the original release of Street Fighter V, along with the addition of brand new gameplay-related content including Arcade Mode, Extra Battle Mode, new V-Trigger moves, Gallery, a completely redesigned User Interface and more.