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Ghost Recon Wildlands Special Operation 4 out now

28/2/2019

 
Ghost Recon Wildlands Special Operation 4 out now - Pass the Controller

The latest update for Ghost Recon Wildlands, Special Operation 4, is available now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC, adding a new PvE mode along with a PvP class and a pair of PvP maps and events.

by Chris Brand
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Guerrilla Mode can be played solo or co-op with up to four Ghosts. Players must defend key locations from increasingly difficult waves of enemies. Weapons, skills and attachments can be purchased and upgraded after each wave, using the resources gathered from fallen hostiles.
Ghost War content includes two new PvP events:

  • Arms Race: Players spawn with only their pistols and are forced explore the map for better weapons.
  • Danger Zone: Players are periodically bombed with ultrasonic blasts, forcing them to always be on the move.

Owners of the Ghost Recon Wildlands Year 2 Pass have one week of early access to The Sapper, a support class capable of deploying a specialised drone which shoots "concussion" mines, draining stamina from players and suppressing them. The Sapper will be available to all players from 6 March.

There's also some quality-of-life improvements and community requested features as part of the, roughly 20 GB, update. You can read the patch notes in full on the official website.

Share your thoughts on Special Operation 4 below or over in the forums.
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Pokemon Sword and Shield announced by Nintendo

27/2/2019

 
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Today’s latest Nintendo Direct has revealed the next set of mainline Pokémon games - Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield - which are coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch this year.

by Liam Andrews
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Both games will be set in the Galar region, which looks to have been inspired by Britain, featuring industrialised city areas and plenty of rural countryside. In the brief video, we saw snapshots of the new region along with a trainer stumbling into a wild Pikachu while walking through tall grass - a mechanic that was ditched for the recent Let’s Go games.
According to the game’s director, Shigeryu Ohmori, players will be battling their way through multiple gyms on the way to becoming a Pokémon champion.

We also got a look at the three starter Pokémon; there’s the chimp-Pokémon Grookey, a grass type, the rabbit-Pokémon Scorbunny, a fire type, and lastly the water-lizard type Sobble, which has the ability to turn invisible.

“As we work on the development of these games, our goal has been to create the greatest Pokémon experience yet,” said Ohmori. “We’re challenging ourselves to try new things while still treasuring what makes Pokémon special.”

Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield will be released simultaneously towards the end of the year.

What do you think of the new games? Let us know below.​
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Bethesda reveal Fallout 76 roadmap, includes new main questlines and game modes

26/2/2019

 
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Bethesda have shared more details on the three major updates coming to Fallout 76 for free later this year, which is good news for those of us still enjoying the game.

by Liam Andrews
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The first update, Wild Appalachia, releases next month on 12 March across all platforms. Content includes new quests and features such as the ability to scrap legendary items for alternative legendary gear, player vending that lets other players purchase unwanted items easily, plus a new survival mode that reduces PvP restrictions.
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Here’s all the information on the update:

  • New Quests: Shear Terror! – Uncover the ‘encryptid’ secrets of Appalachia in a new series of quests and encounters to separate monsters from myths.
  • New Quests: Ever Upwards – Journey to the deepest reaches of the woods with new stories for the legendary Pioneer Scouts. Earn merit badges, climb the ranks, and earn a customizable backpack for increased utility.
  • New Features: Legendary Vendor and Scrapping – Locate the mysterious Purveyor to exchange and scrap your unwanted legendary items for new legendary gear. For every star rating on a legendary item you scrap, increase your chances to get the legendary weapon or armor of your dreams.
  • New Features: C.A.M.P. Decorating, Player Vending, Functional Camera – Use items from your stash to decorate your C.A.M.P. Build vending machines and flag items for sale. Simply set your prices and walk away to continue your adventures in Appalachia, being sure to capture all your favorite memories using the new functional camera. The vending machines do all the work, you just need to count the caps.
  • New Features: Brewing and Distilling – Go on a new quest to discover the secrets of the forbidden brew Nukashine and bring the party back to your C.A.M.P with new brewing and distilling systems and recipes.
  • New Seasonal Event: Fasnacht Parade – Chase away Old Man Winter and quicken the coming of spring with the ancient festival of Fasnacht! Join the celebration and complete this new limited-time event to earn unique rewards in the form of festive Fasnacht Masks.
  • New Game Mode: Survival – This all-new game mode brings a higher-stakes PvP experience with fewer restrictions, increased rewards, and new challenges plus all the original content of Adventure Mode.

The Nuclear Winter update follows Wild Appalachia, arriving sometime this summer, and adds high-level Vault raids and a prestige system for players above level 50. It also adds a new mode that’s said to be “an entirely new way to play Fallout 76.”

The final major update is Wastelanders, which will be released towards the end of the year. This is probably the most significant update content wise, with players said to be able to “embark on a tale with true choice and consequences.”

Wastelanders includes new main questlines, new factions, features and events along with “more surprises.”

Are you still playing Fallout 76? Which update are you looking forward to the most? Let us know below.
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ENDED: Burly Men at Sea giveaway

25/2/2019

 
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‪Congratulations to Cristafer Williams (@Kamodobone), this week’s winner and newly anointed burly man!

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by Sam Sant

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A Steam key for Burly Men at Sea, the minimalist adventure starring three big, bearded fishermen, is this week's prize.

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Its unique art style almost makes the game feel like a living greetings card, and one written by you, as you play the "storyteller" and guide the protagonists on a journey built around Scandinavian folklore. Burly Men at Sea is a lovely point-and-click misadventure, making for a fresh breath of salty sea air.

If you wanna give it a try, be sure to enter via Gleam below to be in with a chance. If you aren't drawn as our lucky winner, you can grab a copy for £7.19 on Steam,  £7.99 on PS4, or £8.99 on Switch.

​Good luck!
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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.

What are your first impressions of
Haven? Let us know below or in the forums
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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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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.

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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.

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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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