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Jade revealed as playable character in latest Mortal Kombat 11 trailer

20/2/2019

 
Jade revealed as playable character in latest Mortal Kombat 11 trailer - Pass the Controller

​Fan-favourite femme fatale, Jade, is the latest playable character to be confirmed by NetherRealm Studios.

by Chris Brand
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The master assassin was once fiercely loyal to Princess Kitana, but now, resurrected and turned into an evil Revenant at the hands of Quan Chi, she remains only fierce.

Those of a sensitive disposition should probably skip the trailer.
Jade fights with a brutal mix of speed and dexterity, utilising her iconic bo staff and razorrang to deadly effect as she squares off against Sonya Blade (voiced by WWE’s Ronda Rousey), Skarlet and Baraka.

Mortal Kombat 11 releases 23 April on Xbox One, PS4, Switch and PC.

What do you think of Jade? Any guesses on the next character to be revealed? Share them below or over in the forums.
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Haven is the next game from Furi developer The Game Bakers

20/2/2019

 
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The Game Bakers, best known for their boss-rush title Furi, have teased their next game, Haven.

by Liam Andrews
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There’s little info to go on at the moment, with only a teaser trailer and a few images released so far, but the studio has confirmed it will not be a sequel to Furi (though it looks like it’ll have a similar neon art style and synth-based soundtrack). Instead, it’ll be an adventure RPG “about everyday love, rebelling against the rules and also, food” starring two lovers that escaped to their own planet.
Haven can be played solo or with a friend in co-op, and it looks like combat could be turn-based, judging on the image above.

It’s been in development for the last two years and is coming to consoles and PC, although there’s no exact release window just yet.

The Game Bakers will be providing more details in the near future, but in the meantime, you can somewhat satisfy your curiosity with the above images.

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Trials Rising open beta coming next week, expansion pass content teased

18/2/2019

 
Trials Rising open beta coming next week, expansion pass content teased - Pass the Controller

With Trials Rising's release right around the corner, Ubisoft are giving players the chance to test out some of the title's features and a new trailer sheds light on post-launch content.

by Chris Brand
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The expansion pass includes more tracks, bikes, contracts and customisation options. Multiplayer content will be split up into seasons, with new additions made available to keep things fresh.
Taking place from 21 - 24 February, the open beta offers 18 tracks, ranging from easy to extreme difficulty, 8 multiplayer tracks, optional contracts and the co-op Tandem Bike.

Players can also work towards unlocking the Helium Bike with the exclusive Turbo Bike Exhaust, which will be available in the full game to anyone who can earn it during the beta.

The beta will be available on Xbox One, PS4, Switch and PC and can be preloaded from 19 February.

Trials Rising releases shortly after the beta period, on 26 February.

Do you have plans to unlock the Helium Bike? Let us know below or over in the forums.
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ENDED: Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number giveaway

18/2/2019

 
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Congratulations to this week's winner, Corbin Winget (@WingetCorbin)!

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by Sam Sant

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Psychedelic massacre awaits this week’s giveaway winner, who’ll bag Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number on Steam.

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The game is a beacon of slick and stylish ultra-violence, evoking classic cult cinema whilst playing like a modern take on gaming’s retro heyday. It probably isn’t for the faint of heart, but those brave enough to jump in will discover some uniquely absorbing audiovisuals that perfectly accompany the grisly, demanding gameplay.

As well as posing mechanical challenges, Hotline Miami 2 aims to provoke thoughts on morality in entertainment, doing a decent job of it without coming across as preachy. There’s more on that in my review.

If you think you’re ready, dial in your entries by 23:59 GMT on Friday, via the Gleam widget below. Anyone that can’t wait that long, or finds themselves on the losing end, can still check Wrong Number out on Steam and PS4.

Good luck!
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Super Mario Maker 2, Fire Emblem: Three Houses and more announced during Nintendo Direct

17/2/2019

 
Super Mario Maker 2, Fire Emblem: Three Houses and more announced during Nintendo Direct - Pass the Controller

​The latest Nintendo Direct was packed with reveals and announcements for some of Ninty's biggest franchises. Here's what we'll be playing this year.

by Chris Brand
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Super Mario Maker 2 launches exclusively on Nintendo Switch with more tools and items than ever before, allowing players to be even more creative when designing levels.

Look out for it in June.

Fire Emblem: Three Houses has been delayed until summer but we now have a solid release date. The famed RPG series will make its Switch debut on 26 July.

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order is bringing the franchise back to Nintendo after a ten year break. Players can assemble a team from the rosters of Guardians of the Galaxy, The Avengers, The Defenders and more as they take on Thanos and The Black Order.

Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition promises the most elaborate story (and title) yet, with all previously released DLC included amongst new features.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is getting an update with version 3.0 this spring. Challenge Pack 1, featuring Persona protagonist, Joker, will be available before April.

There's also some new Amiibo figures being released.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, a 2D side scroller and spiritual successor to Castlevania, can be expected sometime this summer.

Another title scheduled for a summer release is ARPG, Oninaki. As a Watcher, players will have the ability to travel between the Living World and the Beyond, severing the bonds that link the Lost to this world and sending them to the next.

PlatinumGames have a new action title coming exclusively to Switch. In Astral Chain you are part of a special task force, formed specially to tackle dangerous alien creatures which are arriving from another dimension.

Nintendo ended the Direct by announcing that classic Game Boy title, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, is being remastered for Switch.

There was more on show, with remasters, ports and demos to suit all tastes, as well as multi-platform releases. You can watch the presentation in full below.
See anything you like? Talk all things Nintendo below or over in the forums.
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The Division 2's open beta begins in March

13/2/2019

 
The Division 2's open beta begins in March - Pass the Controller

​Following the private beta last weekend, Ubisoft have announced plans to let everyone in on the action with an upcoming open beta.

by Chris Brand
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Ubi have promised more details soon, but we've already got a good idea of what to expect from our time with it. The private beta offered a pair of story missions, a handful of side quests and open-world content, one dedicated PvP mode and a taste of the Dark Zone.
Upon completion of the story missions, players could experience end-game content with three specialist classes in an ‘Invaded’ mission. Each class was outfitted with its own special weapon and unique perk to assist in taking on a tougher challenge against a different enemy faction.

The open beta runs from 1 - 4 March on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC.

Get our impressions on the game so far here.


Did you play the private beta? Looking to try out the open beta if not? Let us know below or over in the forums.
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ENDED: This War of Mine giveaway

11/2/2019

 
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Congratulations to Mikhail Rapoport (@dataentrytard2), this week's giveaway winner! 

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by Sam Sant

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There's a Steam key for 11 bit studios' bleak survival simulator, This War of Mine, up for grab in our giveaway this week.

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The game sees you attempt to survive as a group of civilians in a war-ravaged city, seeking food, medicine and shelter from a hostile environment and its equally hostile inhabitants. It seeks to offer a new perspective on war, never previously seen in the realm of gaming.

If you think you're up to the challenge, be sure to enter the giveaway via the Gleam widget below. If you aren't drawn as our lucky winner, you can grab a copy of This War of Mine for £14.99 on Steam, £15.99 onXbox One and PS4, or with a hefty port tax at £35.99 on Nintendo Switch.

Good luck!
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Apex Legends surpasses 10 million players

8/2/2019

 
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Respawn Entertainment’s free-to-play Battle Royale title, Apex Legends, has reached 10 million players in just three days.

by Liam Andrews
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The game, which is set within the Titanfall universe, also reached 1 million concurrent players following its surprise reveal earlier in the week. “This has been a truly incredible journey. We tested and tweaked. We argued and agreed. We got to a point where we felt some magic,” said Respawn’s Vince Zampella in a blog post.
“We knew it would be risky to take the franchise in this direction, to go free to play, and do a surprise launch. But we fell in love with Apex Legends and wanted, needed, other people to play it too,” he continued.

“From all of us at Respawn, thank you for giving us and Apex Legends a chance. Thank you for joining us on this journey. This is just the beginning! We have so much more in store for you this year.”


Apex Legends
is available to download for free on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC.

Have you tried it yet? Let us know below.

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EA talk end-game in part 2 of This is Anthem

7/2/2019

 
EA talk end-game in part 2 of This is Anthem - Pass the Controller

​The second part of EA's gameplay series delves into the end-game content that's available once the campaign is wrapped up.

by Chris Brand
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We can expect content, features and quality-of-life updates in the form of "Acts" which advance the story through new locations, character interactions and gameplay elements.

Act 1 begins in March and culminates in a Cataclysm, a "world-changing, time-limited event that comes with extreme weather, dangerous new enemies, and new mysteries to solve."
Upon reaching Pilot Level 30 and completing the main story, new difficulties will be unlocked alongside the standard Easy, Normal and Hard Modes. The three tiers of Grand Master provide more of a challenge and offer greater rewards for successful pilots.

Factions around Fort Tarsis will offer Contracts and those who prove themselves worthy could be tasked with taking on Legendary Contracts; multi part missions with bigger risks and better loot. Crafting blueprints, and the resources needed to build them, can be acquired from these factions as your reputation grows. Daily, weekly and monthly challenges can also be completed to earn coins and valuable materials.

Strongholds, one of which we got to sample during the demo, will be one of the more challenging activities, along with Cataclysms. Cataclysms are big events causing physical changes to the world such as "extreme weather, deluges of hostile creatures, and changes to the landscape that will reveal new mysteries to solve."

More characters, missions and stories are promised post-launch.

Anthem releases 22 February on Xbox One, PS4 and PC. Early Access starts 15 February for EA Access/Origins members.

Did you enjoy the demo? Looking forward to getting your hands on Anthem? Let us know below or over in the forums.
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The latest Mortal Kombat 11 trailer confirms Kabal as a playable character

6/2/2019

 
The latest Mortal Kombat 11 trailer confirms Kabal as a playable character - Pass the Controller

NetherRealm Studios have released a new trailer for Mortal Kombat 11 showcasing Kabal's brutal style. The former member of the Black Dragon clan has been resurrected as an evil Revenant and now serves the NetherRealm.

by Chris Brand
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Kabal returns with his iconic hook swords, saw blades and lightning fast dash, looking just as deadly as he ever was.

The trailer carries an 18 rating and with very good reason. Seriously.
Those who pre-order on Xbox One or PlayStation 4 through select retailers will receive access to the beta, which begins 28 March. All pre-orders will unlock Shao Kahn as a playable character. Head on over to the official site for more details.

Mortal Kombat 11 launches 23 April on Xbox One, PS4, Switch and PC.

Are you happy about Kabal's inclusion? What other classic characters would you like to see make a comeback? Let us know below or over in the forums.
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