Sword of the Necromancer game launching on January 28th

Help Tama to save Koko using the powers of the forbidden Sword of the Necromancer. Turn your foes into allies and reach the depths of the Necromancer's dungeon. Defeat the guardians to gain enough power to bring Koko back from the dead, no matter the cost.

What would you do to bring back someone you love?

Sword of the Necromancer is a dungeon-crawler action RPG with Rogue-like elements where you can revive your defeated enemies to make them fight alongside you.

Turn your foes into allies using the forbidden powers of the Sword of the Necromancer and help Tama reach the dungeon's depths in order to gain enough power to bring Koko back from the dead.

Curious Expedition 2 adventure game storybook comes to life on PC Console soon...

In a reimagined late 19th Century, it is 1886 and the world is waiting with bated breath in the lead up to Paris World’s Fair. During this time, an immense discovery has been made: mysterious islands in the oceans have begun to appear, only to vanish soon afterwards, as if by magic. 

The three great Explorer Clubs of Paris are now funding expeditions to these strange islands in a bid to make bold new discoveries, to be exhibited in their stands at the upcoming World's Fair. Take on the role of an intrepid explorer, assemble your crew, and come across all manner of unique cultures, flora, fauna, treasures and more. With a timeless art style inspired by the classic Franco-Belgian comics of the 20th century and an arrestingly charming orchestrated soundtrack, Curious Expedition 2 is a pulp adventure storybook come to life.

Xbox free play days UK - Yooka Laylee, Star Wars: Squadron, Dragonball FighterZ

Free play weekend

Yooka-Laylee
Yooka-Laylee is an all-new open-world platform game from genre veterans Playtonic Explore huge, beautiful worlds, meet (and beat) an unforgettable cast of characters and horde a vault-load of collectibles as buddy-duo Yooka (the green one) and Laylee (the bat) embark on an epic adventure to thwart corporate creep Capital B!

DRAGON BALL FighterZ
After the success of the Xenoverse series, it’s time to introduce a new classic 2D DRAGON BALL fighting game for this generation’s consoles. DRAGON BALL FighterZ is born from what makes the DRAGON BALL series so loved and famous: endless spectacular fights with its all-powerful fighters. Partnering with Arc System Works, DRAGON BALL FighterZ maximises high end Anime graphics and brings easy to learn but difficult to master fighting gameplay to audiences worldwide.

30XX Mega-Action platform game with level editor on Steam February 17

20XX successor debuts on Windows PC with all-new level editor.

30XX, the new Mega rogue like action platform game from Batterystaple Games, follows in the footsteps of its acclaimed predecessor enjoyed by more than 200,000 players by springing into Steam Early Access on Feb. 17, 2021 with a fresh level editor.

Maker Mode allows adventurers to craft custom stages, share them with the community, and shuffle these gauntlets into procedurally-generated campaigns. Jump, shoot, and slash through an ever-changing gauntlet of obstacles as a robotic duo with distinct, customisable move sets. Then dive into Mega Mode for a perma-death-free experience or join forces with a friend in online or local co-op to take on all challengers as a team.

King of Seas Pirate action role playing game RPG release date PC Switch PS4 XO

King of Seas will launch on February 18th, 2021 for PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. After a busy year of development, King of Seas is finally ready to set sail and thrill pirate fans around the world. 

Fans can wish list this swashbuckling adventure game on Steam now, with console pre-orders opening soon.

King of Seas is an Action Role playing game set in a deadly procedurally generated pirate world. In a ferocious plot you will fight to regain what has been taken away and embark on an epic adventure in a fantastic world, filled with battles, lost islands and treasures. A universe full of amazing characters and breathtaking missions will keep you anchored as you strive to become the king of all pirates.

Monstrum 2 Game Steam Open Beta weekend this January 23-24

Imagine a mouse cat chase in a sea-fortress. Except that instead of an adorable fluffy kitten you are being hunted down by horrifying monstrosities. You, among other prisoners, will desperately explore the facilities in search of tools to solve puzzles and to escape. Sounds fun? Save the date, bring your mates and, remember, you can always try to persuade them to let you do the chasing.

The multiplayer sequel to the cult-favourite original, Monstrum 2 features new monsters, new puzzles, and new procedurally-generated environments, as up to four prisoners attempt to escape Sparrow Lock, a sea-stranded research facility, from one of its monstrous experiments.

Nintendo Switch Nano Enhanced Wireless Controller

PowerA launches the Nano Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch.

This addition to PowerA’s popular hardware line-up is an officially licensed Switch controller, designed for ultimate player comfort and maximum portability. The Nano Enhanced Wireless Controller is available now for £39.99, $49.99 and €49,99.

Teratopia Brawling platformer coming to PC and Console

Inspired by classic 3D action platform game with a naughty sense of humour to grow with the genre’s ageing fans, Teratopia is a festive experience that doesn’t pull any punches. Combat and exploration take place in real-time, seamlessly incorporating strategic beat ‘em up action with accessible RPG elements.

Take control of 3 Teratopians as they fight to reclaim their lush and beautifully terraced home world from disgusting alien invaders! Employ their unique skills to traverse 13 different landscapes, each overrun with obnoxious enemy hordes and filled with deadly traps. Face 11 challenging bosses and overcome them to rescue your friends!

Teratopia has been developed by Ravegan Games and ported to multiple platforms in cooperation with Eastasiasoft Limited. The game will be available digitally in January 2021 for Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One and Steam.

Mundaun the folklore inspired horror adventure game

Lovingly Hand-Pencilled Survival Horror Tale From One-Man Studio Hidden Fields and MWM Interactive Will Transport Players to the Ominous Valley of Mundaun on PC and Console.

Mundaun, a folklore-inspired horror game by Hidden Fields, a one-man studio founded by Swiss programmer and illustrator Michel Ziegler, will launch on March 16, 2021 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam and the Epic Game Store. Mundaun is the first full-length game from Ziegler, and takes players on a journey of a young man who travels to a dark, secluded valley of the Alps to face off with a malevolent entity that resides there and uncovers the mystery of his grandfather’s death. The game will be published by MWM Interactive, a division of leading entertainment company Madison Wells, that is dedicated to bringing players inventive, artful and compelling games from independent developers around the world.

Figment: Journey into the Mind Creed Valley puzzle game release on iOS

Figment takes place in the human mind, exploring concepts drawn from the left and right side of the brain. Creative puzzles will be found in Freedom Isles, where lateral thinking will be key. Whereas players will have to apply logic and reasoning in Clockwork Town, a representation of the left brain.

iOS features include Game Center and full controller support. In order to give as many players as possible a chance to try the game, the first two chapters of Figment will be free. Players will then be able to get the full experience through a one-time purchase of $4.99 £4.99 €5.49

New Thunderbolt Dock four TBolt ports, four USB ports, SD Card slot, Gigabit Ethernet, and combo audio in/out

OWC Mac and PC technology company, and provider of Memory, External Drives, SSDs, Mac & PC docking solutions, performance upgrade kits. Announce the new OWC Thunderbolt Dock for Mac and PC. 

The OWC Thunderbolt Dock massively expands the functionality of the latest Intel 11th Gen Core and Evo PCs with Thunderbolt 4, as well as expanding the functionality of the new M1 Macs and Thunderbolt 3 equipped Macs once they are upgraded to the new Apple MacOS 11 'Big Sur'. Connect more, display more, and charge more with this new Thunderbolt solution. The OWC Thunderbolt Dock joins OWC's award-winning and Thunderbolt certified line of docking solutions for Mac and PC like the Thunderbolt 3 Pro Dock, Thunderbolt 3 14-port Dock, and Thunderbolt 3 Mini Dock.

SMITE, Rogue Company & Paladins major 2021 content updates announced

Held entirely online this year, Hi-Rez Showcase is the publisher's headline event for the year, featuring the Hi-Rez Presents keynote reveal, unique panel sessions and community events. Among the major announcements are:

SMITE - 2020 was the best ever year for Hi-Rez Studios’ incredibly popular mythical MOBA. This year’s Season 8: Dawn of Babylon will be even better, with an all-new evolving Babylonian pantheon Conquest map (first in 3 years), new Gods (including Tiamat and Gilgamesh), new battle passes, new collaborations and plenty more esports action throughout the year.

Rogue Company - With a blockbuster 2020 launch (gaining over 15 million players) Hi-Rez Studios’ newest title will enjoy four seasons of cross-play shooter action this year; each featuring new Rogues (including Kestrel), new maps (such as Hollows), new events and much more.

Paladins - The 45+ million players of the fantasy team-based shooter sensation can look forward to even more content this year in Season 4: Calamity. 2021 will see more champions, more frequent updates, all-new limited time events, event passes, and more. The first Champion of the year will be the much-anticipated Yagorath - teased for years in Paladins lore this threat from beyond the Realm is bent on subsuming all life and existence.

“2020 was a huge year for Hi-Rez Studios and our development teams, with the massively successful launch of Rogue Company, plus record years for both SMITE and Paladins,” said Stew Chisam, Hi-Rez Studios CEO. “With 2021 calendars for each game full of content updates, Hi-Rez Studios will continue to deliver world class gaming experiences for our growing millions of fans.”

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Missile Dancer 2D frenetic action shooter pilot fighter jets to infiltrate the enemy base on Nintendo Switch

Created by TERARINGAMES, the Japanese developer behind the sci-fi action game Gemini Arms, Missile Dancer features frenetic 2D action where players pilot fighter jets to infiltrate the enemy base and stop them before the end.

On a different take on the shmup genre, the bullets of your fighter jet won’t damage the enemy. Instead, they’re your best option against the incoming attacks! To destroy your enemies, you will need to expand your radar and lock on them to shoot them down with a mighty missile strike!

You can increase the range of your lock-on radar and the number of missiles with bonus items after defeating enemies. Don't be hit!

Iron Conflict - battles await in this real-time military strategy game (RTS)

Iron Conflict is a real-time military strategy game (RTS) where players take command of unique unit formations in 10 vs. 10 multiplayer battles. Featuring a vast arsenal of iconic weapons and vehicles from multiple eras of war, including planes and tanks such as the F-35 fighter jet and the M1A1 Abrams, players will unleash offensive and defensive strategies against rival factions across photorealistic battlegrounds, including deserts, rural farmland, and hilltops.

In addition to vehicles, players command fearless infantry units that can provide anti-air support, unleash powerful artillery strikes, or take aim with devastating surface-to-surface missiles. They can also equip these units with special accessories and ammunition types that can improve their stats and make them even more viable in battle.

Designed with competitive play in mind, Iron Conflict offers players hundreds of units to mix and match. Pick three to create a formation and send them out into battle to conquer territory or ward off the enemies awaiting them at the frontline.

Nintendo DS classic Monster Tale comes to modern platforms in 2021

On the heels of the latest release of Double Dragon: Neon on Nintendo Switch, Majesco Entertainment is excited to announce that the long-loved Nintendo DS classic Monster Tale will be finding its way onto modern game platforms in 2021. Developed by Dreamrift, Monster Tale left its mark by bringing a nostalgic feel and a vibrant world featuring the human monster duo of Ellie and Chomp. 

Players in Monster Tale experience a seamless blend of classic gameplay styles of puzzle-platformers, Metroidvania, and pet management as they seek to rid the fantastic Monster World of the evil ragtag group the Kid-Kings. Working together Ellie and Chomp must learn new skills in order to return the world to the rightful hands of the monsters and help Ellie return home.

The Return: NBA 2K21 MyTEAM Season 4 Launches

2K today announced that NBA 2K is releasing Season 4 of MyTEAM for NBA 2K21 on PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Google Stadia and PC, continuing the debut season structure in the franchise’s history. The new season brings additional prizes, challenges and more.

This new season is titled, “The Return” and is themed around the return of the 2020-21 NBA season.

Check out the full Court side Report written by the NBA 2K dev team for all the details on the latest season here

Nintendo Download, January 8 2021: Kirby Serves Up a Tetrimino Challenge

This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following content:



Activities:
Kirby Delivers Some Tetris 99 Fun – The 19th MAXIMUS CUP event for the Tetris 99 game allows you to earn an in-game theme based on the Kirby Fighters 2 game. Now you can channel your inner fighting spirit into Tetris 99 on the Nintendo Switch system as you aim to hit your opponents with a flurry of Tetrimino-clearing combos in this action-packed MAXIMUS CUP. The Tetris 99 19th MAXIMUS CUP event runs from 11 p.m. PT on Jan. 7 to 10:59 p.m. PT on Jan. 11. To participate, Nintendo Switch Online members* just need to play the Tetris 99 online mode during the event period. Players will earn event points based on their placement in each match. Once players have accumulated a total of 100 event points, a new theme will unlock, featuring background art, music and Tetrimino designs inspired by Kirby Fighters 2!

Nintendo eShop sales:
Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
Great deals this week! Check out the full list of deals available this week at https://www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals.

Also new this week in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

• Arcade Archives Shanghai III
• Arcanoid Breakout – Available Jan. 11
• Dead Ground – Available Jan. 12
• Epitaph – Available Jan. 12
• Grand Prix Racing – Available Jan. 11
• Iris.Fall
• Kingdom Tales 2
• Mahjong Adventure – Available Jan. 12
• Radio Commander – Available Jan. 11
• S.U.M. – Slay Uncool Monsters – Available Jan. 12
• Sense – A Cyberpunk Ghost Story
• Stardash
• SuperMoose
• Top Gun Air Combat – Available Jan. 11
• Travel Mosaics 7: Fantastic Berlin
• Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Heart of the Forest
• Wrestling Empire – Available Jan. 11
• Yumemidori Nostalgia – Available Jan. 11

Major 2021 Content Updates Announced for SMITE, Rogue Company & Paladins

Massive new season updates, including characters, maps and features.

Starting 2021 with a bang by announcing a swathe of updates for their free-to-play titles - SMITE, Rogue Company and Paladins - courtesy of today’s Hi-Rez Showcase event.

Held entirely online this year, Hi-Rez Showcase is the publisher's headline event for the year, featuring the Hi-Rez Presents keynote reveal, unique panel sessions and community events. Among the major announcements are:

SMITE - 2020 was the best ever year for Hi-Rez Studios’ incredibly popular mythical MOBA. This year’s Season 8: Dawn of Babylon will be even better, with an all-new evolving Babylonian pantheon Conquest map (first in 3 years), new Gods (including Tiamat and Gilgamesh), new battle passes, new collaborations and plenty more esports action throughout the year.

Hitman 3 Dartmoor and gameplay Key Details about IOI introducing VR to the World of Assassination

HITMAN 3 takes immersion to the next level with PS VR. HITMAN has always been about immersing yourself in a living, breathing world. A world filled to the brim with interesting characters, secrets, and opportunities. But you’ve never experienced it like this.

HITMAN 3 will be available on 20 January 2021 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Google Stadia and PC. HITMAN 3 will also be coming to Nintendo Switch, playable via cloud streaming technology

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