Bethesda sold to Microsoft for $7.5bn (£5.85bn) Adds games to Xbox PC Game Pass subscription

Xbox owner Microsoft has bought Bethesda, the games company behind blockbuster titles including Doom, Fallout, Skyrim, The Evil Within and Wolfenstein.

Paying $7.5bn (£5.85bn) for ZeniMax Media Bethesda's parent company.

Microsoft have said that the Bethesda's franchise games will be added to its Game Pass subscription package for Xbox and PCs.

Helping to make the new Xbox Series X a lot more attractive than the PlayStation 5.

Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis at Tokyo Game Show 2020

SEGA announce details for upcoming Tokyo Game Show 2020 Online, and that a special portion of the show will be dedicated to "PSO2: NGS" which is entitled, "PSO2 NEW GENESIS Introduction". The segment is scheduled for September 25th at 5:00am (PDT) and will be broadcast simultaneously in both English and Japanese.

About Phantasy Star Online 2
Embark on a never-ending assortment of missions with fellow operatives and experience unparalleled character customization and action RPG combat, completely free to play. Explore numerous worlds with a party of up to four friends or exclusive multiparty areas where up to twelve players can play simultaneously! 

Neji Hyuga (Shippuden) joins Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker Roster

Neji Hyuga (Shippuden) will be joining the Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker roster on September 25th as part of Season Pass 3. Like his cousin Hinata Hyuga, Neji uses the combination of his powerful Byakugan and signature Gentle Fist Taijutsu style to sever enemy chakra networks, nullify Ninjutsu, and cause pinpoint damage to internal organs.

Along with Neji Hyuga (Shippuden), Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker Season Pass 3 also features the currently available Kakashi Hatake (Double Sharingan) and will include three yet-to-be-announced characters. Players who purchase Season Pass 3 for $14.99 will immediately unlock Kakashi, as well as gain access to Neji Hyuga (Shippuden) and the three remaining characters as they release. Moreover, each DLC character can be purchased individually for $3.99.

Football Manager 2020 on PC Free To Keep at Epic Games

Every decision counts in Football Manager 2020 with new features and polished game mechanics rewarding planning and progression like never before, empowering managers to develop and refine both your club’s and your own unique identity.

Football Manager 2020
Walk down the tunnel to a living, breathing football world with you at the very heart of it. Around here, your opinion matters! This is a world that rewards planning and knowledge but, unlike other games, there’s no pre-defined ending or script to follow – just endless possibilities and opportunities. Every club has a story to tell and it’s down to you to create it. They say football is a game of dreams. Well, managers are a special breed of dreamers.

Azure Saga: Pathfinder JRPG inspired by Star Ocean and Breath of Fire on iOS

Azure Saga: Pathfinder featuring painstakingly-crafted 2.5D graphics, isometric perspective, and an intergalactic storyline about family, friendships, love and loss, this JRPG thoroughly modernizes traditional turn-based combat while delivering gameplay that feels natural on PC, console, and touchscreens.

Azure Saga: Pathfinder – previously available on Steam and Nintendo Switch – will arrive on Apple's App Store Wednesday, September 23, for only $3.99.

Power & Revolution - 2020 Edition can you stop Covid-19 this is no game...

Power and Revolution - 2020 Edition, the latest expansion of the ultra realistic political management sim Geopolitical Simulator 4, is now available on Steam.

In Power and Revolution - 2020 Edition you’ll have to stop the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic and restart the economy, participate in the US elections, and engage in lightning wars with new scenarios from 2020.

Pure Pool Game arrives on Switch right on cue...

The ultimate cue sports experience for Nintendo players any time, anywhere.

Acclaimed cue sports simulation Pure Pool is coming to Nintendo Switch later this year. Pure Pool has been fully optimised for Nintendo Switch and offers stunning 1080p visuals alongside a full suite of pool and snooker game modes, to bring Nintendo Switch players the definitive rendition of cue sports; whether playing at home or on the go.

LightBreak A unique story-driven musical game on Kickstarter

What if there was an instrument that visualized your emotions while you played it? 

LightBreak is an art-focused, narrative-driven musical game. Discover the story of Ava, a young traveler who has experienced numerous adventures and now returns home to recount her tales to her mother. Ava, however, has lost her voice, and due to her mother’s blindness, she cannot rely on visual storytelling. Ava’s one form of communication with her mother is via the powerful musical instrument she wields.

Here on Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/deev-interactive/lightbreak?ref=cwykwl

LightBreak features unique gameplay, incorporating puzzle elements into music creation. You control the magical instrument that Ava is playing (the Saaz) - to help her connect with her emotions and communicate her journey to her mother.

To be available on - PC Mac Linux Switch PS4 PCVR

Football Manager 2020 on PC Free To Keep at Epic Games

Every decision counts in Football Manager 2020 with new features and polished game mechanics rewarding planning and progression like never before, empowering managers to develop and refine both your club’s and your own unique identity.

Football Manager 2020
Walk down the tunnel to a living, breathing football world with you at the very heart of it. Around here, your opinion matters! This is a world that rewards planning and knowledge but, unlike other games, there’s no pre-defined ending or script to follow – just endless possibilities and opportunities. Every club has a story to tell and it’s down to you to create it.
They say football is a game of dreams. Well, managers are a special breed of dreamers.

Monster Hunter Rise & Monster Hunter Stories 2 Wings of Ruinland on Switch

Monster Hunter Rise evolves the Monster Hunter series by providing hunters with an inventive set of new tools to track down and defeat threatening monsters. Players can tackle these challenges solo, or with up to three other hunters in local or cooperative online play. Offering a story-based RPG experience, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin will immerse players into the adventures of a new Monster Rider, as they journey to a variety of scenic locations, embark on epic quests and befriend magnificent monsters.

Monster Hunter Rise is an action RPG that will transport players to the colourful Kamura Village, an all-new serene mountain locale that attracts visitors with its unique culture and innovative hunting technologies. After hunters equip their armour and select from one of the various weapon types, all-new hunting grounds await, including the ancient Shrine Ruins and more. Featuring maps with no loading times, the continuous gameplay ensures that players will remain on their quests as soon as the hunt begins without transitions between areas.

Hogwarts Legacy Open World, Action RPG Wizarding World Story PS5 Xbox Series X PC

Hogwarts Legacy, an open-world, single-player, action role-playing video game (RPG) set in the 1800s wizarding world. Players will experience life as a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry like never before, as they live the unwritten and embark on a dangerous journey to uncover a hidden truth of the wizarding world. Developed by Avalanche and published by Warner Bros. Games under the Portkey Games label, Hogwarts Legacy will release in 2021 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One consoles, and PC.

Hogwarts Legacy is filled with immersive magic, putting players at the centre of their adventure to become the witch or wizard they choose to be. They will grow their character’s abilities as they master powerful spells, hone combat skills and select companions to help them face off against deadly enemies. Players will also encounter missions and scenarios that will pose difficult choices and determine what they stand for.

Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition (DMC5SE) Brings All-New Features to PS5 Xbox Series X

Capcom is kicking off the new console generation in Style with Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition. As the storied publisher’s first title on next-gen, Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition comes packed with an abundance of new features and game modes powered by next-gen consoles, in addition to the heavily requested arrival of Vergil as a playable character. 

With Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition, Capcom is upping the ante on stylish action with the introduction of next-gen features such as ray tracing technology and enhanced 3D audio, fan-favorite modes including Turbo Mode and Legendary Dark Knight Mode, and the inclusion of Deluxe Edition and EX Color Pack content. Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition will be available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X* for $39.99, with the digital version arriving as day one launch titles for next-gen consoles. The release timing of the physical versions will be shared at a later date.

* The Xbox Series X version of DMC5SE will also be compatible with Xbox Series S.

Donkey Kong Country 2, Mario's Super Picross, Peace Keepers Free to play with Nintendo Switch Online UK

4 new titles will be added to the service on 23 September 2020 : Donkey Kong Country 2 - Diddy’s Kong Quest - Mario’s Super Picross - The Peace Keepers - S.C.A.T.: Special Cybernetic Attack Team.

SNES
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest – Kaptain K. Rool and his Kremlings have kidnapped Donkey Kong. Enter Diddy Kong and Dixie Kong, who are ready to brave the seas to save our hairy hero. Diddy Kong's Cartwheel can sprint him across a distance, while Dixie Kong's Helicopter Spin will let her float from high places. Play solo or with a friend in eight exciting worlds. All aboard, and let's set sail!

Mario’s Super Picross – Use numbers as clues and chisel away squares to bring a hidden image to the surface, with Mario cheering you on as you progress through the game’s puzzles. You can get a friend in on the excavation too. Two chisels are better than one! This puzzle game launched on the Super Famicom system in 1995 and has never been released in the U.S. until now

Wreckfest's Season 2 release New Tournament plus Carpack 7 Discounts and much more...

Ready, set, go! The second season of Wreckfest starts now and brings you some groovy features and changes. 

Season 2 lasts until March 2021 and brings you more free tracks, challenges, rewards, and DLC car packs. All four DLC car packs are included in the new season pass 2, which contains 12 cars in total and is available for $ / € 12.99 (digital only). The car packs will be released step by step.

New Steampunk Adventure Vaporum - Lockdown - PC Mac Linux PS4 Xbox One Switch

Prep Your Exo-Rig and Dive into an All New Steampunk Adventure. Vaporum: Lockdown...

Vaporum: Lockdown is a grid-based single-player dungeon crawler in an original steampunk setting, inspired by classics such as Dungeon Master and Eye of the Beholder, or the new Legend of Grimrock series. The game has launched on Windows (Steam, GOG, Humble Store/Widget), and Mac & Linux releases will follow shortly. Vaporum: Lockdown, prequel to critically acclaimed Vaporum, expands on everything that made the original game good. Follow the story of Ellie Teller, a scientist who is a part of a mysterious research project in the middle of an ocean. After disastrous events, she struggles to survive and escape the tower of Arx Vaporum.

Kerbal Space Program: Enhanced Edition released on PS4 XOne

Kerbal Space Program: Enhanced Edition Complete digitally for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One which includes the critically-acclaimed space simulation game Kerbal Space Program as well as two previously published console expansions, History and Parts Pack and Breaking Ground, bundled at a discount. 

Kerbal Space Program: Enhanced Edition Complete bundle is available in PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store for £49.99.

Conan Exiles: Isle of Siptah Game Expansion Fight for survival on an island inhabited by Elder Races

Fight for survival on an island inhabited by Elder Races, eldritch monstrosities and castaways. Build monumental castles and cities from majestic stormglass. Dominate your every foe. Isle of Siptah released in early access as the next big Conan Exiles adventure.

With a massive new map, more than a dozen new dungeons, and game-changing features, such as Surges of Sorcery and The Maelstrom, Isle of Siptah promises to be a whole new way to experience the online survival game Conan Exiles. Today, Funcom are thrilled to announce that the expansion has now been released into early access on PC, with full launch on PC, PlayStation and Xbox to follow in early 2021.

NBA 2K21 Patch update number one - Courtside report

It’s been less than two weeks since NBA 2K21 launched and they've already seeing some incredible ballers dominate the virtual courts! 

The team at Visual Concepts has been hard at work since launch, taking a look at community feedback and tuning up areas of the game across all game modes. Included in this patch are adjustments to the Pro Stick Aiming system to improve for usability and consistency. Our first update is available now* on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One; we’ll be posting patch notes here on Courtside Reports moving forward.

Tennis World Tour 2 Game full list of available players including Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal

Before the release of Tennis World Tour 2 here are the 38 tennis players available in game. The tennis simulation will launch September 24 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, and October 15 on Switch.

Tennis World Tour 2 lets you play as the greatest champions in the world of tennis. From Rafael Nadal to Ashleigh Barty, Roger Federer and "legends" such as Marat Safin and Gustavo Kuerten (available with pre-orders of the game), Tennis World Tour 2 offers an impressive list of players.

The Darkest Tales embark on a grim journey with Teddy...

The Darkest Tales. Players are invited to embark on a grim journey together with a determined plush toy named Teddy on the quest to rescue his owner Alicia from the world of corrupted fantasies and somber nightmares.

The Darkest Tales is a hardcore and exciting adventure full of familiar characters and noir landscapes. Transported to the far side of “happily ever after," players will learn about the Little Red Riding Hood’s revised dietary habits, or finally witness the kind of monster Pinocchio grew up to be. And while they are at it, why not lend a hand to an armed-to-the-teeth teddy bear on an important mission? He can't quite stitch it all up by himself!