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Learn how Two Point Hospital will work on consoles in new developer video

30/1/2020

 
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Two Point Studios and SEGA have released a video showing just how Two Point Hospital will transition to consoles when it releases on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch next month.

by Liam Andrews
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The off-beat hospital management sim, which we described as “intoxicatingly contagious” in our review of the original PC version, has been adapted for consoles with a few tweaks to make maintaining your medical centre with a controller as intuitive as possible. The game’s UI has been redesigned to incorporate hot keys so players can quickly build new rooms and construct items, such as reception desks and medical equipment, while bumpers are used to easily rotate items before they’re placed.
To make expanding a more streamlined process, constructed rooms can be copied and multiplied with a single button press, and there’s also a new overview mode that allows players a bird’s eye view of their hospital so they can spot potential choke points.

​Two Point Hospital is out on 25 February for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch, and is currently available on PC via Steam. All three console editions will come with the two previously released expansion packs, including the Bigfoot DLC.

Are you looking forward to Two Point Hospital’s console debut? Let us know below.
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EA detail next month’s Battlefield V multiplayer update, Into the Jungle

29/1/2020

 
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EA and DICE have revealed the new content awaiting players when Chapter 6: Into the Jungle releases for Battlefield V next month.

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The next multiplayer update is free for players across all platforms, offering the chance to earn and unlock new weapons, skins, emblems and elite characters as they progress through chapter ranks by playing multiplayer matches. One of the biggest additions is a new multiplayer map called Solomon Islands. Set in the pacific theatre, this close-quarters map features a jungle environment, complete with a river, mangroves and hidden bunkers.
“Rivers and marshes block the path for infantry and tanks, but savvy soldiers can make the bottlenecks work for them. You’ll charge through narrow paths winding through dense jungle and fight over covered strongholds,” reads EA’s official description of the new map.

​The new weapons available to unlock include the Type 11 LMG and Model 37 shotgun for the Support class and the M2 Carbine for the Assault class. Players of the latter class can also unlock the M1A1 Bazooka, while both Assault and Support players will be able to earn the Lunge Mine for anti-tank warfare.


The three new elite all have a melee focussed nature to compliment Solomon Islands’ close-quarters attributes, including the Commando Machete wielding Misaki Yamashiro, American pilot Steve Fisher, who uses knuckle dusters, and finally Akira Sakamoto, who’s club is a “repurposed control stick” from a downed Zero fighter.


Chapter 6: Into the Jungle is out 6 February as a free update on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC.


Let us know your thoughts on the new content below or in the forums.

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ENDED: 140 giveaway

27/1/2020

 
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Congratulations to Jeffrey Dyment, our 140 giveaway winner!

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by Sam Sant

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By entering our latest giveaway you could win a Steam key for 140, the challenging rhythmic platformer from Carlsen Games.
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​Boasting a minimalist geometric aesthetic with lashings of vibrant colour, 140 is an immediately engaging platformer driven by its electronic soundtrack. If you’ve got a love for rhythm-based and/or platforming games, this hidden gem is one you’ll definitely want to try.

Should 140 sound like your thing, then be sure to enter via Gleam below to be in with a chance of winning. You can also purchase 140 for just £3.99 on Steam.

Good luck!
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ENDED: Pillars of Eternity - Hero Edition giveaway

20/1/2020

 
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Matthew J. Medina has been drawn as our Pillars of Eternity giveaway winner!

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by Sam Sant

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You could win a Steam key for Pillars of Eternity from beloved developer Obsidian (The Outer Worlds) in our latest giveaway.

​​There’s arguably been no better time to explore this rich RPG, what with its sequel, Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire, soon set to become more accessible than ever when it hits consoles on 28 January. Whether you’re looking to brush up on your lore or acquaint yourself with the fantasy universe for the first time in preparation, now’s a perfect opportunity to experience the popular series.
 
We’re already working to bring you a review of Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire on console, but, if you’d first like to check out its predecessor on PC, then be sure to to enter via Gleam below. You can also grab a copy for £22.99 on Steam.
 
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Metro Redux coming to Nintendo Switch next month

16/1/2020

 
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Deep Silver and 4A Games are bringing Metro Redux to Nintendo Switch, a double pack which contains definitive versions of both Metro 2033 and Metro Last Light.

by Liam Andrews
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Based on the Metro 2033 novel by Dmitry Glukhovsky, the games are set in a post-apocalyptic Moscow that’s been ravaged by nuclear strikes, with players taking on the role of one of the survivors who live in the tunnels of the city’s underground rail network. As well as both the 2033 and Last Light campaigns, Redux comes with all DLC from the latter title, offering a further 10 hours of single player content.
Players can approach the campaigns in one of two modes; Survival, in which you’ll experience the game “as a slow burn survival horror” due to the lack of ammunition and filters for your gas mask, or Spartan, where these items are more prevalent.

​The boxed edition of the game comes with both campaigns and DLC on a single 16GB cartridge, while those who want to buy the digital version will be able to download Metro 2033 Redux and Metro Last Light Redux individually from the Nintendo e-Shop.

There’s no word on whether the final instalment in the series, Metro Exodus, is coming to Switch.

Metro Redux is out 28 February on Nintendo Switch.

Are you looking forward to the series’ Switch debut? Let us know below.
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TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 2 shows off updated riding physics in new trailer

15/1/2020

 
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KT Racing have released a new trailer looking at some of the new and improved features found in their official Isle of Man TT simulator, TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 2.

by Liam Andrews
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A sequel to their original title, which we reviewed back in 2018, Ride on the Edge 2 comes with a few upgrades over its predecessor, including improved riding physics. Bikes will now wobble at high speeds, indicating when a fall is imminent, steering is said to be more “precise and natural,” and bikes will handle corners differently, depending on your approach. Players can also take advantage of other riders’ slipstreams to cut precious seconds from their race times.
One of the biggest changes sees the introduction of an open world that’s said to be a “biker's paradise.”

​Players will have to “prove their worth” before taking on the island's iconic, 60km Snaefell Mountain course by competing in a series of road races, earning upgrades that can be tested out in the game world.


​There’s no solid release date just yet, with the game said to be releasing on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC sometime during the “first semester” of this year.

Did you play the first game? What do you think of the new features? Let us know below.
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Latest Resident Evil 3 Remake trailer reveals more of new-look Nemesis

15/1/2020

 
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Capcom have released a new trailer for the upcoming Resident Evil 3 remake, giving us a closer look at the game’s stalking antagonist, Nemesis.

by Liam Andrews
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The trailer also showcases a few members of the Umbrella Biohazard Countermeasure Service, or UBCS for short, of which Carlos Oliveira, a playable character in the game, is a member of. The other team mates include commanding officer Mikhail Victor, who was badly wounded during the team’s mission to evacuate Raccoon City civilians, and Nicholai Ginovaef, the team leader that clashes with main protagonist Jill Valentine.
As well as the Nemesis, an unkillable hulk who relentlessly hunts players with laser guided rockets, a flamethrower and some rather nasty whip-like tentacles, the trailer also briefly highlights the Hunter enemy type players will be encountering.

​This monster, a walking bioweapon, has been made by “combining the genetic material of humans and reptiles” to create an incredibly fast and powerful adversary.

Resident Evil 3 is out 3 April on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC.

What do you think of the latest look at the remake? Let us know below or over in the forums.
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New DOOM Eternal trailer shows the Doom Slayer at his most ferocious

15/1/2020

 
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The long awaited sequel to 2016's DOOM reboot is releasing in March and Bethesda have unveiled a new trailer to get us hyped for the next chapter.

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The trailer focuses on the single-player campaign, giving a taste of the story alongside new enemy types, gruesome glory kills and the Doom Slayer's expanded arsenal, which now includes the Crucible, a fiery red energy sword that was introduced towards the end of the previous game.
Head on over to the Slayers Club to find out more and grab one of the special editions that can be pre-purchased.

The Deluxe Edition includes:

  • Year One Pass with two campaign add-ons
  • Demonic Slayer Skin
  • Classic Weapon Sound Pack

The Collector's Edition comprises everything in the Deluxe, plus:

  • A full-sized, wearable DOOM Slayer Helmet replica
  • A playable cassette tape, plus download codes for lossless digital copies of Mick Gordon’s DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal original soundtracks
  • DOOM Lore Book with custom artwork by id Software
  • One “The Gift of Argent Power” 11” x 17” Lithograph

Those who pre-order any version of DOOM Eternal will score a digital download of DOOM 64 and the Rip and Tear Pack, which includes:

  • DOOT Revenant Skin
  • Cultist Base Master Level
  • Throwback Shotgun Weapon Skin

DOOM Eternal launches 20 March on Xbox One, PS4, Switch, PC and Stadia.

What do you think of the trailer? Tempted by the Collector's Edition? Let us know below or over in the forums.

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Final Fantasy VII Remake delayed, release date of Marvel’s Avengers also pushed back

14/1/2020

 
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Square Enix have delayed the release of their Final Fantasy VII remake, with the game now set to launch a little over a month later than the original release date.

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The reason, as you might expect, is to give the studio more time to add some extra polish and ensure the game is the best it can be. Instead of releasing on 3 March, it’ll now be coming to PlayStation 4 on 10 April. “We know that so many of you are looking forward to the release of FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE and have been waiting patiently to experience what we have been working on,” read the statement from Producer Yoshinori Kitase.
“In order to ensure we deliver a game that is in-line with our vision, and the quality that our fans who have been waiting for deserve, we have decided to move the release date… Thank you for your patience and continued support.”

​Another of Square Enix’s titles, Crystal Dynamics’ Marvel’s Avengers, which the aforementioned studio is handling publishing duties for, has also had its release date pushed back, this time by a more significant four months.

The game, which is coming to Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC and Stadia, was supposed to release 15 May, but today received a new launch date of 4 September.

“At Crystal Dynamics our ambition has always been to deliver the ultimate Avengers gaming experience. In order to achieve that goal, we have made the difficult decision to move the release date of Marvel’s Avengers,” read a statement published on the game’s official twitter account.

“When we set out to bring you our vision for Marvel’s Avengers, we committed to delivering an original story-driven campaign, engaging co-op, and compelling content for years to come. To that end, we will spend this additional development time focusing on fine tuning and polishing the game to the high standards our fans expect and deserve.”

The third-person action adventure title, which was revealed at last year’s E3, contains both single player and multiplayer missions, and features a brand-new story and multiple playable heroes, including Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel.

Are you disappointed by the delays? Sound off below or over in the forums.
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ENDED: Impact Winter giveaway

13/1/2020

 
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Anony Namja is our Impact Winter giveaway winner!

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by Sam Sant

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​Snowy survival game Impact Winter is up for grabs in this week’s giveaway. "In 30 days, help is coming…" can you survive until it arrives?

​After a radio transmission suggests that help is on the way, it falls to you, in the role of Jacob Solomon, to lead a team of survivors through the aftermath of a natural disaster. Following a devastating asteroid collision, the world has been plunged into a freezing state of perpetual winter. Your life and the lives of those around you hinge on your ability to overcome the biting cold.


If you think you’re up to the challenge, enter via Gleam below to be in with a chance of winning. Impact Winter can also be purchased for £15.99 on Steam.

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