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ENDED: Steel Rats giveaway

27/5/2019

 
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Our Steel Rats winner is Karen Colbeck (@PoColbeck) - have fun wreckin’ ‘n’ ridin’!‬

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by Sam Sant

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An Xbox One copy of Tate Multimedia’s Steel Rats is our prize this week.

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​The 2.5D action game launched late last year on PlayStation 4 and PC, but has only just made its way to Xbox One, where players can now finally turn a circular saw-wheeled motorbike to combat! Carving a path through a dark, retro-styled future as one of four individual characters, there'll even be time to throw a few sick stunts into the mix along the way.

If you have an adrenaline addiction that needs to be fed, be sure to enter via Gleam below for a chance to win. If you aren’t drawn as the lucky winner, you can download
Steel Rats for £12.49 on Xbox, £15.99 on Steam, or the sale price of £6.49 on PS4.


Good luck!
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Stop a demonic outbreak in the latest Just Cause 4 expansion Los Demonios

22/5/2019

 
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Avalanche Studios and Square Enix have revealed the latest batch of DLC coming to their open-world action title, Just Cause 4.

by Liam Andrews
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Los Demonios sees protagonist Rico setting out to stop an ancient demonic force – accidentally unearthed by the Black Hand – from taking over Solis. New threats include pulsing tendrils, enemies that spit corrosive projectiles, and possessed Black Hand soldiers. Players will even have to watch out for military vehicles that have been commandeered by the invasive nasties.
The new content sees a “return to the popular liberation gameplay of Just Cause 3,” and will “seamlessly” integrate into the Just Cause 4 sandbox world, adding new missions, weapons and equipment.

​“Los Demonios is the second DLC pack in the ‘Dare Devils, Demons and Danger' Expansion Pass, and it brings a totally new experience to Just Cause 4,” said Avalanche Studios’ Creative Producer, Bryan Rodriguez.

​“For the first time, Rico is tangling with an otherwordly threat that will push him to his limits. This is our chance to see if Rico is as good at squashing demons as he is at toppling dictators!”

As well as news of the new expansion, Square Enix also shared details of a large patch that went live yesterday as part of the game’s Spring Update.

The patch “completely changes” the in-game lighting, according to the publisher, improving the way it reacts to the environment. Also added were destructible bridges and statues and new chaos objects, plus a “dialled-up ‘heat’ system that will have the Black Hand challenging Rico like never before.”

Los Demonios is available to expansion pass holders and owners of the Gold Edition of the game on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC from 26 June, with everyone else getting access a week later.

What do you think of the demonic twist? Let us know below or in the forums.
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ENDED: Sonic & All-Stars Racing bundle giveaway

20/5/2019

 
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Our Sonic All-Stars Racing bundle winner is Anthony Edge (@EdgeHellfire)!

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by Sam Sant

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With Team Sonic Racing approaching its final turn before the finish line, get caught up on the series so far with SEGA All-Stars Racing and the Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Collection on Steam.

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While Tuesday’s release of Team Sonic Racing will see players work together as members of the Sonic the Hedgehog roster, the pair of predecessors we’re giving away feature not only the best of Sonic, but also SEGA’s iconic catalogue at large (with some DLC extras to sweeten the pot).

It’s every kart for themselves as characters from SEGA classics like Shenmue, Crazy Taxi and Space Channel 5 trade power-ups and paint in an effort to top the podium. Since the Steam version of Transformed is up for grabs, you’ll also get to play as the cast of Valve’s Team Fortress 2 in that particular game!

Be sure to enter via Gleam below for a chance to get your race on with Sonic and pals. If you aren’t drawn as the winner, you and grab SEGA All-Stars Racing for just £4.99 on Steam and the Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Collection for £14.99 on Steam.

Good luck!
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Sony and Microsoft announce strategic partnership

17/5/2019

 
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​Those happy chaps pictured above are Kenichiro Yoshida, President and CEO of Sony Corporation (left), and Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft (right). The two tech giants have formed an alliance in order to "collaborate on new cloud-based solutions for gaming experiences and AI solutions."

by Chris Brand
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Both parties have signed a memorandum of understanding - a formal contract which signifies their intentions but is not necessarily legally binding. Under it, they plan to "explore joint development of future cloud solutions in Microsoft Azure to support their respective game and content-streaming services."
By working together, they hope to "deliver more enhanced entertainment experiences" to customers worldwide, including building better development programs for content creators.

There's a lot of tech talk in the press release but the gist is that they are looking to share ideas and tech to bolster both companies' products and services, alongside creating new opportunities.

Yoshida of Sony had this to say:

"Sony is a creative entertainment company with a solid foundation of technology. We collaborate closely with a multitude of content creators that capture the imagination of people around the world, and through our cutting-edge technology, we provide the tools to bring their dreams and vision to reality.

PlayStation itself came about through the integration of creativity and technology. Our mission is to seamlessly evolve this platform as one that continues to deliver the best and most immersive entertainment experiences, together with a cloud environment that ensures the best possible experience, anytime, anywhere.

“For many years, Microsoft has been a key business partner for us, though of course the two companies have also been competing in some areas. I believe that our joint development of future cloud solutions will contribute greatly to the advancement of interactive content. Additionally, I hope that in the areas of semiconductors and AI, leveraging each company’s cutting-edge technology in a mutually complementary way will lead to the creation of new value for society.”

Microsoft's Nadella also weighed in on their partnership:

“Sony has always been a leader in both entertainment and technology, and the collaboration we announced today builds on this history of innovation. Our partnership brings the power of Azure and Azure AI to Sony to deliver new gaming and entertainment experiences for customers.”

More details will be revealed by both companies when available.

What do you think about the partnership? Let us know below or over in the forums.
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Metro Exodus expansion pass content revealed

16/5/2019

 
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Deep Silver and 4A Games have revealed the first details of two major story expansions which are coming to Metro Exodus. Those who are yet to complete the campaign should be aware of possible spoilers.

by Chris Brand
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The Two Colonels, scheduled for release in summer, tells the tale of Colonel Khlebnikov as he makes his way home to see his son, Kirill, to celebrate New Year's Eve.

Colonel Miller retraces Khlebnikov's steps a year later in this linear chapter, armed with a new weapon, the flame-thrower.
The second expansion, Sam's Story, is a brand new "sandbox survival" level based on Vladivostok. Sam, a US marine at the Moscow embassy before the bombs were dropped, dreams of returning home and finding his family alive.

Sam sets off from the Aurora in search of a way back and arrives at the remains of Vladivostok’s "tsunami ravaged harbours, ruined industrial buildings, and crumbling residential districts."

Sam's Story is expected to release early next year.

Looking forward to more Metro Exodus story content? Let us know below or over in the forums.
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A Plague Tale: Innocence video stars Sean Bean reading poetry

16/5/2019

 
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Asobo Studio and Focus Home Interactive are celebrating the successful launch of A Plague Tale: Innocence with a special video starring Sean Bean.

by Liam Andrews
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In the vid, Bean offers a dramatic reading of a poem by William Blake, The Little Boy Lost, which “perfectly illustrates” protagonists Amicia and Hugo’s journey through a plague-ravaged and war-torn medieval France. Blake’s material shares the game’s themes of “childhood innocence and loss” and served as a source of inspiration to the developers.
Sam described the game as a “memorably melancholic adventure with a life-affirming side of joy” in his recent review, which you can read in full here.

If you’re interested in playing
A Plague Tale be sure to enter this week’s giveaway where you could win a copy of the game on Xbox One. You can find out how to enter here, but be quick, as the giveaway ends tomorrow!

A Plague Tale: Innocence
is currently available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC.

What did you think of Sean Bean’s reading? Enjoying the game so far? Let us know below or in the forums.

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Sniper Elite V2 Remastered out now, launch trailer unveiled

14/5/2019

 
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Rebellion have shared the launch trailer for Sniper Elite V2 Remastered, which launches digitally today on Xbox One, PS4, Switch and PC.

by Chris Brand
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The remaster boasts new features and improvements, revamped visuals with 4K and HDR support on available platforms and all DLC that released for the original, including the iconic "Assassinate the Fuhrer" mission.
Among those new features are seven playable characters from the Zombie Army series, expanded multiplayer for up to 16 players (8 on Nintendo Switch) and a photo mode which allows you to move the action frame-by-frame to get the best snapshot of those brutal x-ray kill cams.

Sniper Elite V2 Remastered is £29.99 (or regional equivalent) across all platforms and those who own the original Sniper Elite V2 on Steam or GOG can upgrade for £6.99. Physical editions will be made available from 17 May.

What do you make of the trailer? Looking to kill Hitler again? Let us know below or over in the forums.
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Thea 2: The Shattering leaves Steam Early Access today; watch our developer interview here

13/5/2019

 
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MuHa Games’ Thea 2: The Shattering leaves Steam Early Access today, six months after initially launching into the program.

by Liam Andrews
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A follow up to Thea: The Awakening, Thea 2 is a turn-based strategy title that blends RPG, survival and card game elements. It takes place within a Slavic-inspired fantasy setting, where players fill the role of a deity of Thea and take command of a pantheon.

​We recently chatted to writer Mila "Yuki" Irek at this year’s EGX Rezzed, discussing how she helped create the game’s lore and story.
Levels in Thea 2 are procedurally generated, with players said to be able to influence the landscape in a variety of ways, such as building towns, expanding territories and simply by wandering the land.

Players can also “become a warlord or a diplomat, or simply remain an outsider wandering the world in search of glory.” Conflicts in the game take place in the form of card battles, where followers and enemies comprise the decks.
Did you play the first game? Looking forward to the sequel? Let us know below.
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ENDED: A Plague Tale: Innocence giveaway

13/5/2019

 
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This week’s giveaway winner is Ali Wie (@gol_sammy)!

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by Sam Sant

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You could win an Xbox One key for A Plague Tale: Innocence, the brand new action-adventure game in which two young orphans must navigate a plague-ravaged medieval France!

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I previewed the game, published by Focus Home Interactive and developed by Asobo Studio, back in March and found the opening chapters to paint a very promising picture. If you’d like to know whether the full game lives up to its promise, check back in with Pass the Controller for my full review on Tuesday (launch day).

Failing that, you can endeavour to find out for yourself by entering via Gleam below and standing a chance to bag a free copy. Entries are valid until 23:59 on Friday 17 May.

If you miss your chance, or don’t find yourself the lucky winner come competition close, you can grab A Plague Tale: Innocence for £44.99 on Xbox One and PS4, or £39.99 on PC via Steam.
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Sony's latest State of Play teases remakes, offers first look at new Predator game

11/5/2019

 
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Sony's latest State of Play provided a bite-sized look at what's coming to PS4 in the near future.

by Chris Brand
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​We opened with a gameplay reveal for
Monster Hunter World's Iceborne expansion, which will add a new story, a new location and more creatures to hunt when it launches on 6 September.
Predator: Hunting Grounds is an asymmetrical multiplayer title (familiar territory for developer Illfonic, responsible for Friday the 13th: The Game) expected to release in 2020. A group of players will take control of an elite fireteam, attempting to carry out paramilitary ops whilst being hunted by the lone predator.
A new story trailer for MediEvil shows it to be looking as sharp and nostalgic as ever, plus confirmed that we can look forward to its arrival on 25 October.
Another anticipated blast from the past was reintroduced with a trailer, which speaks for itself. More details about Final Fantasy VII Remake are promised for June.
You can watch State of Play in full below.
Let us know what you thought of Sony's latest in the comments or over in the forums.
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