Death Stranding and Cyberpunk 2077 crossover coming to PC in 2021

Hideo Kojima’s critically acclaimed and genre-defying epic DEATH STRANDING is crossing over with 2020’s biggest Open World RPG release, Cyberpunk 2077. Exclusive to the PC version from publisher 505 Games, DEATH STRANDING players can now access new missions featuring characters and lore from Cyberpunk 2077, in Game Version 1.05.

Several unlockable, aesthetic and equipment items are also joining Sam Bridges’ arsenal, including:

• Cyberpunk 2077 themed Reverse Trike vehicle
• “Johnny Arm” modelled after Johnny Silverhand’s robotic arm that can be equipped and used in game
• New holograms and a “Trauma Team” floating vehicle hologram for certain constructions
• Several fashion items including Johnny Silverhand’s sunglasses

Game UK - Eau De Plumber & FPS fragrancies for Christmas gamers (think this is a joke PR stunt)

GAME announce the launch of its first luxury perfumery, with the stunning unisex fragrances Eau De Plumber and FPS (First Person Scent).

Available exclusively at www.GAME.co.uk, and available in time for Christmas, both fragrances have been expertly curated and crafted by some of Basingstoke’s leading perfumers.

DiRT Rally 2.0 and GRID add Covid message to their games

Codemasters and Bidstack and the government to promote the ‘Hands, Face, Space’ health messaging in DiRT Rally 2.0 and GRID. The messaging is part of the Government’s efforts to get the essential messaging into more homes during the Christmas period, and remind players of the importance of looking after themselves, their families and the wider community.

The initiative is the second between Codemasters, Bidstack, and the government, having partnered in April alongside other UK games companies to promote ‘Stay Home, Save Lives’. By using Bidstack’s in-game advertising platform, banners already in place within the virtual DiRT Rally 2.0 and GRID environments will carry Public Health England’s latest messaging with geo-targeted messaging for UK players.

KARDS Breakthrough expansion 81 new game cards added to WW2 CCG

KARDS: Breakthrough expansion adds 81 new cards bringing a fresh selection of historically inspired units, battlefield tactics and strategies to the WW2 CCG

KARDS: Breakthrough, the third expansion for WW2 CCG KARDS, is now available to all players as an automatic update. The expansion features 81 brand new cards to diversify each of the game’s Nation factions’ strategic options. Breakthrough cards are available in special booster packs purchased from the KARDS store using real-world or in-game currency.

Tropico 6 - Caribbean Skies Add on PC PS4 XO

The beloved dicta…uh, leader El Presidente sets out to conquer the Caribbean Skies! The biggest add-on for Tropico 6 to date takes the fun to new altitudes with - drones. Prepare to play a dedicated scenario-driven campaign with 5 new missions, each unlocking different play styles and features. Caribbean Skies takes you on a journey to save the world and with it, your dear Tropico. Throughout the expansion, meet new characters like eccentric scientists and a new antagonist, who means nothing but trouble for El Prez and his endeavors.

The skies above Tropico have never been busier. Put the teamsters to one side and use air delivery to take logistics to the next level. Make use of multiple buildings new to Caribbean Skies such as the Cargo Airport, which lets you transport and export goods between different islands of the Tropican archipelago via cargo planes. With the Drone Delivery Service, set up a drone delivery route between two buildings and use your buzzing new helpers to deliver goods. 

SnowRunner Console Mods Released free new vehicles, maps, and more

A constant stream of free new vehicles, maps, and more.

With a selection of 30+ mods already available right now on PS4 and Xbox One, console players can look forward to a steady flow of new mods as Saber works with modders to keep bringing them from the huge selection already available on PC. These mods range from vehicles and maps, to tweaks, to a drivable moustachioed octopus and more.

A talented community with real drive.
Since launch, SnowRunner’s huge sandbox environments and physics-based driving gameplay has been fertile ground for talented and passionate modders. With over 5 million mods downloaded so far, the success of SnowRunner is inextricably tied to the endless creativity of the modding community, and the know-how of the modding platform mod.io, with whom Saber and Focus Home partnered up with at the very beginning.

Capcom Company Christmas Card 2020

Here's this years Capcom Christmas Card 2020 that has just arrived...

Carrier Command 2 classic remake on Steam PC and Mac

Carrier Command 2 is Strategy, Planning and Teamwork on a scale that is both engaging and manageable. True to MicroProse’s heritage, Carrier Command 2 is all about meaningful decisions.

Strategise - Gather intel from your vehicles’ radars, pick your tools of the trade, and launch your attacks where the enemy is weaker. The approach you take to a situation will play a big part in the outcome.

Steam link - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1489630/Carrier_Command_2/

Plan - Once you have taken an island you will need to exploit and defend the resources it provides. Ensuring these supply lines remain open will be key to your survival. Think ahead.

Wonder Woman 1984 DC Super Hero Revealed for Injustice 2 + Mortal Kombat 11 Version of Shang Tsung joins roster

Mortal Kombat 11 Shang Tsung will make his debut in Mortal Kombat Mobile, alongside all-new Brutalities and a limited-time Kold War Tower challenge. The soul-stealing sorcerer features the likeness of actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, who portrayed the popular character in the classic 1995 “Mortal Kombat” film.

Diamond MK11 Shang Tsung, the villainous, soul-stealing sorcerer and historic host of the Mortal Kombat Tournament, will enter the world’s most visceral mobile game this week. Featuring the likeness of actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, who portrayed the popular character in the classic 1995 “Mortal Kombat” film, Shang Tsung morphs into his opponents on tag-in, allowing him to use their own Special Attacks and X-Ray or Fatal Blow against them. When below two Bars of Power, Shang Tsung also passively generates Power over Time.

Necromunda - Underhive Wars Games Workshop Game first DLC PC PS4 XO

Deep below the nightmarish, polluted hive cities of Necromunda, in the twisted, vertiginous, dark tunnels of the Underhive, rival gangs fight to the bitter end for personal power, wealth, survival and the honour of their Houses. Only the strongest survive.

Lead, customise, and grow your gangs of Escher, Goliath, and Orlock. Specialize each member and send them to battle in hazardous dystopian environments. Exploit the terrain in tactical gunfights: climb raised walkways to take advantage, set traps, and ambush foes to force them into bloody melee engagements.

• Learn new skills, loot equipment and bring your evolved gang to 4-player online gang fights.
• Lead and evolve your gangs in this compelling tactical-RPG
• Follow a rich narrative campaign in the Underhive
• First video game adaptation from mythical tabletop game Necromunda, the most famous Hive World of Warhammer 40,000
• Play solo or join thrilling 4-way online gang fights

Shady Part Of Me with Hannah Murray of Game of Thrones

ARK: Survival Evolved ARK II, Sequel to the dinosaur action-adventure game

 

ARK II, a sequel to the popular dinosaur action-adventure game ARK: Survival Evolved, and “ARK: The Animated Series,” an original TV series based on the hit franchise - both coming in 2022. The Wildcard team also made headlines with the reveal that acclaimed actor and devoted ARK fan, Vin Diesel, will join the Studio Wildcard production team as the President of Creative Convergence.

ARK Game The Animated Series featuring Vin Diesel

 

ARK II, a sequel to the popular dinosaur action-adventure game ARK: Survival Evolved, and “ARK: The Animated Series,” an original TV series based on the hit franchise - both coming in 2022. The Wildcard team also made headlines with the reveal that acclaimed actor and devoted ARK fan, Vin Diesel, will join the Studio Wildcard production team as the President of Creative Convergence.

Electronic Arts agree to buy Codemasters games company

Electronic Arts announce it has agreed to buy Codemasters the UK-based game company. In the transaction, Codemasters' shareholders will be entitled to receive £6.04 (aboutS$7.98*) in cash for each ordinary share of Codemasters with an implied enterprise value of $1.2 billion*. The acquisition is anticipated to be completed in the first quarter of 2021.

“Electronic Arts and Codemasters have a shared ambition to lead the video game racing category. The Board of Codemasters firmly believes the company would benefit from EA’s knowledge, resources and extensive global scale – both overall and specifically within the racing sector. We feel this union would provide an exciting and prosperous future for Codemasters, allowing our teams to create, launch and service bigger and better games to an extremely passionate audience,”said Gerhard Florin, the Chairman of Codemasters.

Monster Hunter Rise

Hood: Outlaws & Legends opens pre-orders and announces release date

Eight outlaws, four legends
Every game of Hood: Outlaws & Legends starts with two teams of four players, fighting each other and the State to find, steal, and return the riches unfairly taken from the people. Four distinct characters with thousands of variations await, providing endless combinations and play styles to adopt while outsmarting foes and executing the perfect heist with your friends.

Experience a gritty, violent, medieval world where every action has deadly consequences and life can be lost quickly, and brutally. Earn rewards and evolve your characters starting May 7, 2021, with full release on May 10.

Alongside early access from May 7, pre-ordering also comes with the Forest Lords cosmetic pack for free. The Forest Lords pack includes a skin for each character and weapon in the game. The Year 1 edition is also available for pre-order, giving access to Hood and three Battle Passes due to be released post-launch, after the initial free Season.

Evil West - Cowboy vs Zombie Vampires action game - PS5 PS4 Xbox Series X|S Xbox One PC

A dark menace consumes the American frontier. As one of the last agents in a top secret vampire-hunting institute, you are the final line between humanity and a deep-rooted terror that now emerges from the shadows. Rise up to become a Wild West Superhero, eradicate the vampire threat and save the United States!

In visceral, explosive combat, unleash hell with your firearms, lightning fuelled gauntlet and gadgets. Kill bloodthirsty monstrosities in style as a lone hunter or in co-op with a friend. Explore and fight in a narrative-driven campaign while upgrading your weapons and hunting tools.

Unlock new perks to evolve your monster-slaying mastery, crafting your own play style to defeat the supernatural hordes.

Insurgency: Sandstorm - Operation Cold Blood Free Update video - New Map, Guns etc

Insurgency: Sandstorm gets another massive, free post-launch update. Celebrating two years of hardcore FPS action and ten years of making games for NWI, the Cold Blood Update brings a little of everything for players the world over. Get a look at all of it in the new Cold Blood Trailer.

 

New map, new guns, new customisation items, and more!

Yorkshire Games Festival 2021: Online Game Talks

Tickets for the Yorkshire Games Festival 2021 are on sale now for the 2021 Yorkshire Games Festival’s Game Talks. The talks will be returning for their fifth edition on 5 February 2021, with a packed programme featuring high-profile industry guests.

In order to provide a safe experience in line with Covid-19 guidelines, next year’s festival will look a little different to previous editions, with some events, including the ever popular Game Talks, moving online for audiences to enjoy from the comfort of their homes – so sweatpants are optional!

Firmly established as a high point of the festival, the impressive line-up of Game Talks will be hosted by festival friends Jordan Erica Webber (podcast host and presenter of The Gadget Show) and Keith Stuart (author and journalist for The Guardian).

Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures re-released on PC

Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures is available once again to fans and new players for PC on Steam, GOG.com, Robot Cache, and Green Man Gaming for $14.99 USD. Originally released throughout 2009, the Wallace & Gromit re-release is part of Telltale’s strategy to bring many of its “classic” games back online, which includes the reissue of Tales of Monkey Island earlier this summer.

Based on the award-winning Aardman characters, Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures is a point-and-click interactive story series comprising four episodes, each seeing the affable inventor and his loyal dog through madcap exploits full of mishaps and humour.

Episode One, “Fright of the Bumblebees”, follows Wallace and his crafty canine Gromit as they embark on a new honey enterprise. In Episode Two, “The Last Resort”. our twosome brings the beach to their basement with the construction of West Wallaby Waterworld – a makeshift resort complete with sun, sand, and Wallace’s homemade boardwalk attractions.