Street Cleaner: The Video Game - 8-bit retro style platformer

Street Cleaner: The Video Game is a 8-bit retro style platformer based on the works of modern synthwave musician Street Cleaner. Inspired by action films of the '80s to write the soundtrack to a vigilante movie that never existed, he has broadened his sound from retro synth inspiration to chiptunes, darksynth, and more. Street Cleaner: The Video Game is the licensed game that would have been made based on that movie, brought to reality.

Battle through seven action-filled stages with ten intense boss fights like Master Feng the ninja overlord, Big Jerry the dance club manager, and Agent Artemis sniper extraordinaire.

Tune in on 9th January to watch Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six APAC Finals Online

Ubisoft announce that the best professional teams of the Season 2020 of the Asia-Pacific League of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege will compete in the APAC Finals to mark the end of the 2020 regional league, between 9th and 10th January. For health and safety reasons, the tournament has been adjusted to a fully online format and tailored to the structure of the region.

The two top organisations in the Asia-Pacific North Division, the South Asian Nationals and the Oceanic Nationals will compete respectively in a dedicated final match, played in a best-of-three format, to determine which team is the best in each division:

• Oceanic Nationals: Wildcard Gaming vs. Pittsburgh Knights, 9th January at 8:00am UK time
• South Asian Nationals: MercenarieZ vs. Union Gaming, 9th January at 11:00pm UK time
• Asia-Pacific North Division: Giants Gaming vs. Cloud9, 10th January at 10:00am UK time

Monochrome Order on PlayStation: Physical game launched by Limited Run Games

Announcing the release of the physical package of Monochrome Order available through Limited Run Games. The game is made available for PlayStation 4. Standard price is $29.99.

You, a boy appointed as an Arbiter, use an ancient magic known as "Judgment" to choose how to guide the world to a better place.

However, not everyone may agree with your idea of justice. You will be faced with extremely difficult decisions. You decide whether to bring salvation or tragedy to the world.

Exos Heroes - new idol trio group first Hero in the trio: Violet Sound - Nika

Exos Heroes’ new idol trio group revealed, three Heroes in idol Fatecores to be presented through weekly updates.

Legendary Hero Nika’s new idol Fatecore Violet Sound available for pick up
Collect Fergie’s New Year Hanbok Fatecore just by logging in

LINE Games Corporation’s mobile RPG Exos Heroes has revealed its new idol project group and new matching Fatecore series. For three following weeks, Exos Heroes will present three Heroes as idols, and the first Hero to come up to the stage is Legendary Hero Nika.

AndaSeat and Disney launch Avengers Marvel gaming chairs

A new range of four Marvel Avengers gaming chairs, inspired by popular characters Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man and Ant Man.

Each of the chairs maintain the premium quality that the brand has become best known for, this time with bright, eye-catching Disney Marvel licensed designs that are perfect for Avengers enthusiasts. The ergonomic design, AD memory pillows, Z-shape build and adjustable backrest ensure luxurious comfort for long gaming sessions, with AD Plus PVC leather and AD Alpha linen fabric that is durably built to hold its shape.

The AndaSeat Marvel Gaming Chairs are available in the USA on Amazon and Andaseat.com now, and will be available in the UK on Andaseat.co.uk from February.

Monster Hunter Rise - Wyvern Riding new Monsters and New Area - Latest Trailer

During the “Monster Hunter Digital Event”, Capcom shared new details for Monster Hunter Rise, the upcoming entry in the award-winning and top-selling Monster Hunter action RPG series.

Beginning January 8 CET, and offered throughout the month of January, a Monster Hunter Rise demo will be available as a free download from the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch, serving hungry hunters around the world their first taste of the highly-anticipated new entry in the storied franchise. Also showcased in the livestream event, a brand new trailer introduced the “Wyvern Riding” gameplay mechanic, a new monster, a collection of returning monsters and frosty new hunting grounds that players can explore when the full game launches worldwide for the Nintendo Switch system on March 26, 2021.

Project Winter announces their release on Xbox and PC

Game Pass subscribers can join the action for free from January 26th, 2021

Pioneering social deception game, Project Winter, is coming to Xbox consoles, Windows 10 Store and millions of Game Pass players later this month. 

“We are excited that Project Winter will launch with cross play so that Xbox and Windows 10 players will be able to join the community of over one million survivors who’ve been uncovering traitors, backstabbing their teammates, and battling the elements since the game’s launch,” said Other Ocean’s Product Director, Ryan Hale.

Cut off from all external communications, surrounded by icy tundra, and covered in a thick blanket of paranoia and suspicion, the eight-person multiplayer game strands players in the freezing wilderness where they must work together to escape the approaching blizzard as well as the deathly intentions of fellow team members. “Project Winter’s innovative proximity-based voice chat encourages players to stick together and work in groups to survive,” says Hale. “Solo players that wander off run the risk of having their desperate cries for help rendered useless when running into trouble.”

Lotus Reverie: First Nexus - January 14th release

Lotus Reverie is an indie visual novel focused on time management and social relationships at the end of the world, following the steps of other games like Danganropa or Persona. The game includes an original and optional turn-based strategy minigame where turns occur at the same time.

Features

• Live a peaceful slice of life at the end of the world as you bond with other characters.
• Manage your limited time wisely and try to uncover the mysteries of this world before it is too late.
• Think about your decisions, your actions will influence the story and it will allow you to learn all kinds of new spells and battle styles.
• Enjoy a high-quality audiovisual style. High-resolution art, dozens of character expressions variations, 23 backgrounds, 22 CGs, 16 other varied art pieces, and 43 melodies. Everything original.
• More than 15 hours of main story content, even more if you try to unlock all the secrets the game holds.
• Discover the new PSS (Parallel Strategy System) when fighting, or read the story if you would rather just enjoy the writing.
• Enter your lost memories with care, as this is the end of the world, and nothing is as wonderful as it may seem.

King of Fighters KOF XIV Ultimate Edition all the DLC characters and costumes

Includes 8 DLC Characters, 10 DLC Costumes, and 10 PS4 Home Themes! The KOF XIV Ultimate Edition features a whopping 58 characters! The King of Fighters (KOF) is a series of fast-paced fighting games that first launched in 1994 and soon took the world by storm. 

In 2016, KOF XIV took the traditional 3 on 3 team battle system and brought it into the modern era with 3D graphics. It features various game modes and systems that beginners to the franchise can appreciate, while also having multiple online features that many fighting game fans enjoy. This new Ultimate Edition features the base game as well as 8 DLC Characters, 10 DLC Costumes, and 10 specially made PlayStation 4 home themes. With a max roster of 58 characters, The King of Fighters XIV is one of the biggest KOF games to date!

Bartlow’s Dread Machine Game with Zombie General Custer, Nikola Tesla, Annie Oakley

Bartlow’s Dread Machine features a wealth of content with 6 worlds, 52 guns, and all manner of outfits to deck out your gumshoe. Unlock unique spins on historical characters, like Zombie General Custer, Nikola Tesla, Annie Oakley. Plus the drop-in / drop-out couch co-op contains per-player difficulty, allowing each player to set the challenge level to their preference.

Set entirely within the confines of this titular relic from the dawn of the Electric Age, Bartlow’s Dread Machine casts one to two players as government agents in a series of escapades through New York, San Francisco, and all across the continent as they seek to rescue the kidnapped President Roosevelt from the forces of evil. But beware, sinister forces are at work!

Mr Prepper play the exclusive beta version...

Mr. Prepper is about to be prepared. You know something is wrong, the risk of a nuclear war is in the air and you need to be prepared for what's coming.

They promised freedom but dealing with your paranoid government is just another day in this survival crafting game;

- Build an underground shelter
- Craft machines that can keep you alive; farms, greenhouses, tools, vehicles etc.
- Trade with neighbours, give them what they need, get what is useful to you
- Make a plan, something needs to be done
- Beware of the secret police, they don't want you to be prepared, they want you to stay under their control

Down in Bermuda Puzzle adventure January 14th release on PC & Console

An unnatural storm leaves an adventurous aviator stranded for decades within the infamous Bermuda. Overcome creatures of the deep and unravel the islands secrets in search for a way back home.

Down in Bermuda is a quirky adventure filled with puzzles to solve and mysteries to uncover. Our adventurous aviator Milton finds himself trapped in a time bubble deep inside the Bermuda and needs your help to escape.

January Sale Additions on PlayStation PSN UK - Yakuza Kiawmi £4.79 Mafia II: Definitive Edition PS4 £12.49 Blood & Truth £12.94

January Sale Additions on PlayStation PSN UK

• 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim PS4 £33.49
• Amnesia: Rebirth PS4 £16.79 £15.59
• A Plague Tale: Innocence PS4 £13.49
• Arizona Sunshine Deluxe Edition PS4 PSVR £7.39
• Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag — Standard Edition PS4 £6.39
• Assassin's Creed Odyssey Deluxe Edition PS4 £16.07
• Assassin's Creed Odyssey Ultimate Edition PS4 £22.07
• Assassin's Creed Syndicate Gold Edition PS4 £11.24
• Assassin's Creed The Ezio Collection PS4 £11.99
• Assassin's Creed Triple Pack PS4 £19.49
• Assetto Corsa Competizione PS4 £17.49
• Batman: Arkham Knight Premium Edition PS4 £13.49

RuneScape Crowns its 20th Anniversary with a Year of Celebration

With 7,306 consecutive days of non-stop play, RuneScape becomes one of the world’s longest-running online games and announces a year of epic 20th anniversary-themed content.

Twenty years ago today, gamers first arrived in a whole new online world of medieval fantasy as RuneScape, the iconic multiplayer living game, launched on 4th January 2001.

Two decades on, RuneScape has become one of the world’s longest-running online games, having been played non-stop for 7,306 consecutive days, welcomed almost 300 million player accounts, and is at peak popularity: in 2020 the RuneScape games hit a new record-high of subscribers with more than 1.2 million members joining the further millions of players who enjoy RuneScape for free.

Killer Queen Black - Three Paths to Victory strategic eight-player arcade action platformer

16-bit arcade action meets Xbox party systems for seamless cross-gen and cross-platform play alongside Nintendo Switch and PC players.

Team up and conquer the battlefield via one of three victory conditions:

• Military: Slay the enemy Queen three times
• Economic: Fill the team’s hive with berries
• Snail: Ride the slimy snail straight through the goalpost

Sky: Children of the Light - Season of Dreams launched

To start 2021 the heartfelt adventure seasons in Sky: Children of the Light so far. Billed as the ‘Season of Dreams’, the development team focused on the beauty of a community coming together to uplift a local young performer. The award-winning studio also recently shared that the title is slated for a spring 2021 release for the Nintendo Switch. 

SEASON OF DREAMS (Available Now!)
It takes a village to reach a dream! From the initial spark of an idea to the relentless graft - the latest season channels the emotional rollercoaster of bringing a personal dream to life! Players follow the tale of a young skater who aspires to perform for the kingdom’s coliseum. This Season will see the eagerly-anticipated expansion of two new areas in the Valley of Triumph realm.

SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom on mobile from January 21 2021

After the success of SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated on PC and consoles, SpongeBob SquarePants is coming to iOS and Android as a premium title. Launching January 21 2021, the world's most beloved sea dweller is getting ready to save Bikini Bottom on mobile device, and he brought all his friends (and enemies) to join in on the fun. Prepare yourself, for there is evil afoot

SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated is available now for pre-order on the Apple AppStore and pre-register on Google Play.

The spongetacular remake of this fan-favorite title will have players battle raging robots with bubble blasting abilities and show the evil Plankton once and for all that the secret formula belongs to no one other than Mr. Krabs himself. Play as SpongeBob, Patrick, and Sandy and use each one's unique set of skills. Run, bounce, and underpants-bungee-jump through Bikini Bottom and meet countless characters from the beloved television series. The battle is on

Animal Crossing tops first video game chart for 2nd January 2021

UK video games chart for week ending 2nd January 2021

1 ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW HORIZONS

2 FIFA 21
3 MARIO KART 8 DELUXE
4 ASSASSIN'S CREED VALHALLA
5 JUST DANCE 2021
6 CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS COLD WAR
7 MINECRAFT Switch
8 SUPER MARIO 3D ALL-STARS
9 GRAND THEFT AUTO V
10 NEW SUPER MARIO BROS. U DELUXE

Haven Wins the Last Weekly Vote of 2020 at the Game Development World Championship

Haven has won the last weekly vote on Game Development World Championship Fan Favourite category of the year 2020. Haven is available on Steam.

"Yu and Kay have escaped to a forgotten planet. Play the two lovers settling in an unknown world. Survive together, glide over the plains, camp, restore the planet, fight if you have to. All that matters is to stay together. A relaxing RPG adventure about love in a vibrant sci-fi world brought to life with amazing art and production values. To play solo or co-op locally." The Game Bakers describes Haven.

Haven is the last game of 2020 to enter the Final voting round in Fan Favourite category for the GDWC - Game Development World Championship. Haven will face off with the other Weekly Vote winners in an open vote for the Fan Favourite crown in the coming weeks.

Anji Mito joins the Guilty Gear Strive Roster - PC PS4 PS5

Anji Mito returns in Guilty Gear Strive! Since his first appearance in Guilty Gear X, Anji is continuing his journey out of the Colony, carrying Zessen, one of the sacred treasures created to destroy the Gears, to fight his enemies and continue his search for answers about the Gears. Players will be able to use his unique style, similar to a graceful dance, to triumph against their foes.

Guilty Gear Strive - the latest episode in the critically acclaimed fighting game franchise, will release on April 9th, 2021 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PC Digital, with early access starting on April 6th for players pre-order the Deluxe or Ultimate Edition.