Smoke & Sacrifice Sachi’s story of discovery plays out in this hand-drawn narrative RPG

Solar Sail Games and award-winning publisher Curve Digital today announced that Smoke And Sacrifice, a hand-drawn narrative driven RPG is conquering the wasteland of Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on January 15th, 2019.

Having previously been released on PC and Nintendo Switch™, players on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 will finally be able to play as Sachi; a mother who after sacrificing her first born son to the Sun Tree is on a dangerous journey of discovery, deceit and danger in the Underworld. Craft a huge variety of weapons and armour using technology ranging from stone age to steampunk. Search for answers through meetings with friends and foe alike. Explore the game's beautifully realised world and untangle its living, breathing world.

Pacifist Roguelike Miasma Caves is Coming to PC Early Access

Miasma Caves, the pacifist roguelike, will dig its claws into Early Access on PC on January 23, 2019.

Lethal Miasma has plagued the caves near Radiant Ridge, a small and peaceful village. Following in the footsteps of her family, Lesath is the village's skilled and bookish treasure hunter. Able to withstand the Miasma better than the rest of Radiant Ridges’ residents, Lesath adventures into the caverns in search of valuable treasure, new gear, and precursor technology from lost civilisations.

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Assetto Corsa Competizione Ferrari 488 GT3 at Hungaroring

The fourth Early Access update of Assetto Corsa Competizione, which is going to be released, includes the highly awaited Ferrari 488 GT3, one of the protagonists of the whole Blancpain GT Series championship. The famous Ferrari racing car joins the other GT3 models of BMW M6, Bentley Continental and Lamborghini Huracàn. The Hungaroring circuit is also introduced in the update, for the first time in its history brought to the general public using the Laserscan technology - usually offered by professional driving simulators.

The new build of Assetto Corsa Competizione is not limited to new content, but offers specific gameplay additions to enhance the level of realism, such as the custom, Sprint and Endurance races, now also available for multiplayer, allowing players to challenge each other in a full racing weekend, with free practice and qualifications.

World War Z Coop Third-Person Shooter Classes introduced - PS4 XO

World War Z, Saber’s upcoming four-player co-op multiplayer game inspired by Paramount Pictures’ blockbuster action film. World War Z takes players on a zombie-packed journey of unique survivor stories all around the world, including New York, Moscow, Jerusalem and more. Powered by Saber’s dynamic Swarm Engine™, the game unleashes hundreds of fast-moving, bloodthirsty zombies at a time on players for a heart-pounding action experience. Focus Home Interactive will be in charge of the worldwide digital distribution of World War Z on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One storefronts.

Also released today is a new look at what is one of gaming’s most anticipated third-person shooters, breaking down World War Z’s main classes, each bringing a unique play style and balance of firepower and abilities to the carnage.

New Breach Hero Class Arcane Menders joins co-op, RPG dungeon brawler

Not every class in Breach needs to slice and dice enemies to prove their worth in-game – some have a more noble purpose than that. The Arcane Mender class in the upcoming co-op, RPG dungeon brawler from QC Games uses magic to heal teammates and blast enemies. Having an all healing magical being on your team may prove to be just as beneficial as having a Gunslinger on staff.

The Arcane Menders can do more than just provide healing skills: use the Guardian Sprite ability to apply a damage shield to yourself or an ally, and build up your Transcendent Blast ability through successful healing to unleash a powerful magical blast that takes down enemies with an almighty force. Arcane Menders are able to heal themselves or teammates, making them an irreplaceable member of any squad heading into the Breach.

CLUEDO classic board game now on Nintendo Switch

Colonel Mustard on the bus with the Joy-Cons, or Professor Plum on the sofa with the Pro Controller? Players can now decide themselves as Marmalade Game Studio released the CLUEDO game for Nintendo Switch on November 30th, 2018.

“We believe the Switch is going to be the new home of digital games, so we’ve worked hard to bring CLUEDO to life on the platform” said Michael Willis, Marmalade’s CEO, “It looks great on the Switch’s screen, and it looks even better in the dock—we’re really excited about our big-screen debut. The Switch is a modern classic, and CLUEDO is a classic made modern. We can’t wait for players to try it!”

World War Zoo Animal Animal Royale Game released on PC Mac

Strategic, top-down 2D fight for fur-vival, set on a remote island full of exotic biomes, psychotic animals, and giant hamster balls, exits a successful Beta into Early Access on PC / Mac. It's a hoot. It's live now on Steam with an extended free weekend for all comers thanks to support from Valve, but Steam Keys are available for media from me in any case - just hit me up here.

Grab a brand new trailer, screenshots and press release below from Dropbox. Don't miss this. I know it's time to wind down for the year, but this is the perfect way to do it with all your friends!

Hikaru Utada & Skrillex team uo\p for Kingdom Hearts 3 theme song

singer-songwriter Hikaru Utada and eight-time Grammy Award winner Skrillex lend their talents to the opening movie of KINGDOM HEARTS III, the highly anticipated new title from SQUARE ENIX and Disney.

The opening movie sets players up for the events to come in KINGDOM HEARTS III, as the ultimate battle for light and life comes to an epic conclusion. With the help of his loyal companions Donald and Goofy, Sora will team up with iconic Disney and Pixar characters in an attempt to defeat the darkness and save the universe.

Conan Unconquered Developed by the Command & Conquer veterans

Shot from the Conan Unconquered – Cinematic Launch Trailer. Players will be able to summon massive avatar units that towers above the battlefield and crushes their enemies in its footsteps.

Mini-Mech Mayhem table-top VR battle game

Mini-Mech Mayhem, a deeply funny tabletop battle game for PlayStation VR aka ‘Chess, but loads funnier’.

Set for release early next year, Mini-Mech Mayhem is a hilarious tabletop battle game, which sees players take the form of robot avatars partnered with cute little mechs to battle opponents as a team.

Vane game premieres exclusively on PlayStation 4 this January

Awe-inspiring new game Vane and pre-order on the PlayStation Store.

After more than four years in development hallucinatory adventure Vane will be released on January 15th, 2019 on PlayStation 4. As of now it’s available for pre-order on the PlayStation Store. Pre-orders include a dynamic Vane theme, while PlayStation Plus subscribers receive a 20% discount off the €21.99 £17.99.

Malkyrs: The Interactive Card Game Brings Cards to Life on Switch 2019 now on PC Mac

After dying in battle, renowned fighters across the legendary world of Heptia find themselves resurrected on the island of Brënn. Yet this second chance comes with grave repercussions: an omnipotent goddess who relishes the thrill of combat wishes to see these warriors battle for all of eternity. There is no escape, even in death. The only way out is victory. Ascending the ranks of these champions may offer the chance to return to their past lives.

Battle through the story-based campaign replete with branching paths and multiple endings to learn the rules of the game, then challenge players locally or through online tournaments. Choose from one of 12 champions and up to 10 action cards out of 250 to form a deck, then scan them into the game to begin. Instead of shuffling and drawing each card, all cards will be available at any time in a match to allow for deeply strategic and reactive skirmishes.

Forza Motorsport 7 2018 Free Spotlight car for December - BMW No1 BMW M Motorsport M8 GTE

The Forza Motorsport 7 Spotlight car for December is the No1 BMW M Motorsport M8 GTE. This month, we're celebrating BMW's motorsport tradition and cutting-edge technology with this state-of-the-art GT racer as a FREE download for our players!

Once this add-on is acquired, you are granted a one-time only, free addition of the car to your Forza Motorsport 7 garage, with no additional in-game credit cost. This add-on can be acquired at no charge.

Xbox Game Awards Sale 6th - 10th Dec on Xbox Store UK inc Yoku's Island Express

• 11-11 Memories Retold - £13.99
• A Way Out - £17.49
• Assassin's Creed Odyssey - £32.99
• Assassin's Creed Odyssey - Deluxe Edition - £44.88
• Assassin's Creed Odyssey - Gold Edition - £55.99
• Assassin's Creed Odyssey - Ultimate Edition - £68.99
• Banner Saga 3 - £15.99
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 - £44.99
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 - Digital Deluxe - £72.24
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 - Digital Deluxe Enhanced - £93.49
• DRAGON BALL FIGHTERZ - £20.00
• DRAGON BALL FIGHTERZ - FighterZ Edition - £37.50
• DRAGON BALL FIGHTERZ - Ultimate Edition - £51.25

Battle Princess Madelyn game released - PC XO soon on PS4 Switch

The long wait is over both PC Steam, GOG.com and Xbox One platforms released on 6th December 2018.

Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 are set to release one week later on 13th December (DATE TBC). The delay to the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 version will result in a special FAQ being posted shortly. This is to aid and assist gamers from feedback received, along with implementation of a patch to make the game even more brilliant!

Planet Coaster Magnificent Rides Collection launches on 18 December

A curated collection of the Planet Coaster community’s most requested rides arrives in time for Christmas.

Frontier Developments announce the Planet Coaster Magnificent Rides Collection, launching on 18 December for £7.99 €10.99. The Magnificent Rides Collection features nine brand new rides (plus one variant ride) for players to add to their parks.

Virtual pet simulator Don-Ay: Pet Rescue released on iOS and Android

Don-Ay: Pet Rescue – an elegant mix of virtual pet simulation/endless runner gameplay and real-life donations to a worthy cause – will soon be available on both the App Store and Google Play.

Created by Italian developer Affinity Project, the game is the result of a close collaboration with well-known animal welfare organisation Best Friends Animal Society. Their goal? To end the killing of animals in shelters around the United States.

Banner Saga 3 eternal arena game mode beta

Final Kickstarter Stretch Goal to Banner Saga 3 Arrives on December 12th

Take up your axe and enter the Eternal Arena to quick-play new, unique challenges! Customise your own maps, rules and enemies to create unique tests of skill. Become the stuff of legends by conquering the weekly tournament and competing against the world for the highest score!

Chef: A Restaurant Tycoon Game December 6th launch - PC

Chef: A Restaurant Tycoon is launching on Steam into early access on Dec 6th, and is brought to you by Inner Void Interactive alongside their publisher, Digital Tribe Games.

Prepare yourself for a real sandbox experience where all your management choices matter as you build your gastronomic empire. What will it be? A steakhouse? A vegan paradise? A pasta palace? An experimental cooking lab? Only you can figure out which path is best for your establishment.