Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs 2021 Updates + Steam News for Cook-Out: A Sandwich Tale

100+ Levels of Slingshotting Fun Now Available for Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs; Cook-Out: A Sandwich Tale will Soon Sizzle onto Steam.

With a new year comes new updates for two of Resolution Games’ most popular titles. The VR studio today released a new level pack for Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs, marking the final Spooky Levels world for our feathered friends and taking the total number of levels for the game to 104. Meanwhile, the studio also announced that Cook-Out: A Sandwich Tale (recently named the Best Co-Op Multiplayer Game of 2020) will be coming to Steam, and players now can add the game to their Wish lists from the game’s Coming Soon page, found here.

World of Tanks update 1.11.1 - 2021 Italian heavy tanks, a modified Platoon system, and interface improvements

The beginning of a new year is the right time to start a new journey with fresh content and features deploying in World of Tanks. Update 1.11.1 brings a new sub-branch of Italian heavy tanks with an improved auto reloading mechanic to the game. The updated Platoon system will allow you to find gaming buddies easier (without being limited to friends and contacts), and a few interface improvements make the gameplay even more enjoyable.

The new Italian heavy branch begins with the Tier VII Carro d’assalto P.88 and consists of four vehicles with great gun depression angles, well-armoured turrets, and stylish exteriors. The top animal in the pack, the Tier X Rinoceronte (‘Rhinoceros’), reminds us that Italy is famous for its automotive design traditions. 

Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World & Wonder Boy IV Japanese cartoon adventure game on Nintendo Switch

Asha is tasked to free the four spirits being confined by evil forces whose origin she discovers throughout her journey. Luckily, she does not have to face this adventure alone, as early on she finds her new companion, a special blue Pepelogoo.

 While the story remains true to the original game from 1994, the game is a full remake of Monster World IV, with cell-shaded 3D graphics and 2D gameplay that stays close to the beloved original gameplay as well as enhanced visuals and refined play content. Especially in the event scenes the performance is deepened and the world view is reproduced vividly and colorfully. Plus for the first time in the series, it comes with a character voice - by the popular and talented Japanese voice actress Ai Fairouz.

Hitman 3 knocks Animal Crossing off No1 spot on UK game chart

UK Game Chart Week ending 23/01/2021

1 HITMAN III 2 ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW HORIZONS

3 MARIO KART 8 DELUXE
4 MARVEL'S SPIDER-MAN: MILES MORALES
5 CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS COLD WAR
6 GRAND THEFT AUTO V
7 RING FIT ADVENTURE
8 JUST DANCE 2021
9 MINECRAFT
10 FIFA 21

RuneScape’s year ong 20th Anniversary storyline Once Upon a Time the 2021 adventure begins

Available for members and non-members, this latest adventure introduces players to the core themes of RuneScape’s year-long celebratory storyline.

As part of RuneScape’s programme of 20th anniversary-themed content, the first instalment of ‘Once Upon A Time’, the living game’s multi-part anniversary storyline, launches in-game.

Titled ‘Foreshadowing’, it begins a celebratory adventure that will run across the entire year and sees players journeying through the living game’s past, present and future as the story unravels.

CYBER.one Racing for souls Dark World Sci-fi indie PC Game

CYBER.one is an action-racing story set in dark world sci-fi. Machines took over the people. You have managed to break free and you are the last hope. 

Feel the fascinating driving experience in a cybernetic physically functioning world. Get out of the car to get to places not accessible by a car. Deal with arcade challenges and collect needed items.

Genshin Impact's Version 1.3 Update February 2021

Join the citizens of Liyue in their New Year's celebrations, win rewards including a free Liyue character, and prepare for a year of adventure ahead.

Genshin Impact's Version 1.3 update, scheduled to arrive on Feb. 3, 2021. In the game's first update of 2021, the world of Teyvat will also be welcoming the new year as Travelers celebrate one of Liyue's oldest traditions — the Lantern Rite. Travelers can look forward to delving deeper into Liyue's rich history and culture and stocking up on resources for future adventures.

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NBA 2K21 Player ratings update Courtside report 21.01.21

With the NBA season well and truly underway we have another player ratings update for NBA 2K21. With strong recent play, Jerami Grant (+4), Mikal Bridges (+4) and Bradley Beal (+3) are among the biggest risers.

 After becoming the youngest player to ever record a triple double, LaMelo Ball jumps up three points to an overall 81 rating, while another impressive rookie, Tyrese Haliburton also jumps up three points to an 80. Check out the full list below.

Movers Sorted by OVR

• LeBron James: 97 OVR (-1)
• Giannis Antetokounmpo: 96 OVR (-1)
• James Harden: 95 OVR (-1)
• Anthony Davis: 94 OVR (-1)
• Nikola Jokić: 94 OVR (+1)
• Joel Embiid: 93 OVR (+1)
• Bradley Beal: 91 OVR (+3)
• Paul George: 90 OVR (+1)

Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 BT powered speaker system for work, rest and games!

ProMedia 2.1 BT, the powered speaker system equipped for duties way beyond just the desktop. This redesigned version of the US maker’s original 2.1 compact package adds wireless Bluetooth connectivity, further boosting its flexibility. The ProMedia 2.1 BT consists of a pair of powered stereo speakers and an acoustically matched powered subwoofer, finished in black, and ready for a multitude of home and office uses.

Klipsch is rightly recognised for its skill with horn-loaded speaker technology and each ProMedia 2.1 BT satellite houses an 8cm Klipsch MicroTractrix horn mid-bass driver directly below the 19mm PEI (polyethermide) tweeter. The result is a highly efficient speaker design, complete with sweet treble and natural midrange, that produces a remarkable amount of sound from its neat footprint. The two satellite speakers deftly integrate with the Klipsch 17cm side-firing, ported subwoofer, creating a sound system that is significantly greater than the sum of its compact parts.

Infinitrap: Rehamstered first playable DEMO after 2 years early access - PC Mac Linux

Infinitrap: Rehamstered announce the first playable DEMO for the new game, Infinitrap: http://www.infinitrap.com

InfiniTrap : Rehamstered is a reboot of our original Infinitrap game released 5 years ago. Infinitra: Rehamstered is a fast paced top-down platformer game for hardcore players. The game will start off with 30 levels and will be available on Windows, OSX and Linux (Steam and DRM-free).

Mech Mechanic Simulator demo on PC

Become a Mech Mechanic to deconstruct, rebuild, paint and fix gigantic iron machines. You live in an age of enormous machines and you better get ready to get your hands dirty.

 MAIN FEATURES:

• Cars are long forgotten. The only thing that matters today are mechs - giant, powerful robots. And you? Well, you make loads of money on them. After all, you are a mech mechanic!
• As a mech mechanic you will have to compete with the largest corporations of the modern world. Deconstruct, repair and improve giant machines. Create your own company and lead it to glory. Accept the challenge of creating your own state of the art mech - the most developed robot in the world.
• Your job is to examine parts and find those that need to be replaced. Detach broken elements and order new ones... But remember, even the most damaged items can be reused. Renew, refresh and restore them, so they can be used again. Fix whatever you can. And the rest? Sell or melt it and craft into something entirely new!

Humankind Episode 9 Avatar & AI with Jeff Spock out April 22nd 2021

In Humankind, players can not only customise the external appearance of their personal avatar. The personality traits of the “AI” that it represents during its absence can also be individually influenced.

Episode No 9 “AVATAR & AI” of the “Feature Focus” series by Humankind depicts the options for designing the appearance and personality

Skater XL - The Warehouse Community Map trailer

The new year is here for Skater XL as the skateboarding evolution continues with big plans for 2021. Committed to keeping a steady flow of content coming to the game, Easy Day Studios announced that an all-new community created map and 50 new pieces of gear are now available to PS4, Xbox One, and PC players! All new user-generated content is accessible for download through the in-game Mod Browser.

‘The Warehouse’ level was created by Yaky, a longtime community creator with multiple popular maps under his belt. The level features a unique ambiance that recreates an outdoor skatepark in an indoor setting. Palm trees dot the terrain, along with traditional street and skatepark elements including configurations of ledges, hips, rails, and quarter pipes. The level has been visually optimized by Easy Day Studios, with all geography or features staying true to the creator’s original vision.

Resident Evil Village VIII & Re Re:Verse multiplayer PS5 Xbox Series X|S survival horror game

Capcom unveiled key details about its highly anticipated survival horror title Resident Evil Village, the eighth main entry in the genre-defining Resident Evil franchise. Capcom confirmed Resident Evil Village will be available worldwide May 7, 2021 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam, alongside the newly revealed PlayStation 4 and Xbox One platform options. Resident Evil Village will be eligible to upgrade from PlayStation 4 to the digital PlayStation 5 version and will support Smart Delivery for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles. New details were also shared with the first extended gameplay footage showcase, along with the announcement of the multiplayer Resident Evil Re:Verse game to celebrate the franchise’s 25th anniversary. Starting today, pre-orders kick off and PlayStation 5 owners can get a sneak peek of the mysterious, beautiful Castle Dimitrescu in Resident Evil Village with the stand-alone Maiden demo.

Resident Evil Village continues the story of Ethan Winters, first set in motion in Resident Evil 7 biohazard. The latest entry combines pulse-pounding action with signature survival horror gameplay synonymous with the Resident Evil series. In today’s first extensive look at gameplay, the development team revealed several new details including some features which harken back to fan-favorite elements from previous Resident Evil games. Protagonist Ethan will now be able to purchase and sell items, buy recipes for crafting, and customize weapons with a merchant dubbed “The Duke.” Using materials found throughout the game, he will be able to craft invaluable consumables needed to survive the terrors of the village. Utilizing these provisions will also involve more strategic planning, with a revised inventory system based on space management that may be familiar to series fans.

Ride 4 - racing game now on PS5 and Xbox Series X

Milestone today announces that RIDE 4, the latest chapter of its beloved franchise dedicated to all two-wheel lovers, is finally available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Players who purchased the PlayStation 4 version of the game, are now able to download the PS5 version at no extra cost until April 30th, 2021, including all DLCs already purchased. While Xbox One players can automatically download the Xbox Series X version at no extra cost thanks to the Smart Delivery feature.

Thanks to the powerful next generation hardware, RIDE 4 is now capable of amazing performance, both for resolution and Frames Per Second. Players now have the chance to ride 200 HP bikes through smoother gameplay running at 60FPS and resolution up to 4K. The incredible quality of models and the density of details will now shine like never before. Additionally, players who really live for competition will experience online races with 20 riders competing for victory and glory!

Dyson Sphere Program on Steam Early Access

Dyson Sphere Program, a space sci-fi automation game, releases today on Steam Early Access for $19.99 - €16.79 - £15.49. The game will have a launch discount of 10% off during the first week. The game underwent a successful Kickstarter campaign two months ago, getting to a 135% of its original funding goal.

Dyson Sphere Program is a sci-fi sandbox with space exploration and factory automation elements. In the game, as engineer of the space alliance COSMO you are tasked with constructing a Dyson Sphere – a megastructure, first theorised in the 50s by physicist Freeman Dyson, capable of harnessing the energy output of a whole star. But developing such a project is not an easy task – no planet has enough resources on its own to build one…

Sunday 24th January 2021 the busiest UK gaming day of the year?

Sunday 24th January predicted to be one of the busiest gaming days of the year as bad weather, lockdown restrictions and the need for escapism prompt Brits to turn to gaming.

Snack brand Flipz has teamed up with robotic home-delivery service Starship to keep gamers refreshed via contactless deliveries

For just £5 gamers can buy a ‘Consol(e)-ation Package’ from Flipz including new Flipz Cookies & Cream Pretzels and a gaming voucher worth £50

Dystopian Point-n-Click Adventure ENCODYA Developer Takes Us Behind the Scenes in New Featurette (PC Mac Linux)

Chief Developer Nicola Piovesan dives into the robotic future of Neo-Berlin and all the details that bring his passion project to life.

ENCODYA brings players to the dystopian near-future of Neo-Berlin, where a young orphan girl named Tina teams up with a hulking mass of metal and wiring named SAM-53 to bring light and happiness back to the hellish cyberpunk landscape of 2062.

Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning on Nintendo Switch - March 16 2021

Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is scheduled for Nintendo Switch release on March 16, 2021! This release will mark the handheld debut of the RPG franchise long coveted for gameplay that combines might, finesse and sorcery. The game comes with three DLC’s: The Teeth of Naros, Legend of Dead Kel and Weapons and Armor bundles. Switch™ players will experience an unprecedented amount of gameplay - hundreds of hours of exploration, dynamic combat and adventuring await. 

The hit RPG returns! From the minds of the bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston, comes Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning. Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customisable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world. 

Volcanoids - Automation Update brings The Boom with new guns, gear, and bots

Volcanoids sets players on an expedition to a forsaken island racked by mysterious volcanic eruptions triggered by mechanical beings. 

In order to survive the island’s natural elements, players must commandeer and upgrade a drillship to dive below eruptions that make the surface uninhabitable for periods of time. By exploring the island, players can discover new blueprints for ship upgrades and equipment, resources to refine and build, and rare technologies that will turn the battle against the mechanical monstrosities. Discover the mystery behind the eruptions and reclaim the island as your home on your own, or tackle the challenge with two to four friends in multiplayer.