​After a slightly disappointing showing at E3, Sony took the stage in Paris for a live conference full of reveals.

Spelunky 2 was excitingly confirmed to be in production, with the sequel to Mossmouth’s addictively excellent, procedurally-generated platformer reaching PS4 and PC (fingers crossed for a Switch version) at an unspecified later date.

It looks like you’ll play as the offspring of the original’s Indiana Jones-inspired lead protagonist, but not much else is currently known. Check out the debut trailer below.​

Greg Hayner is our lucky winner this week.

Originally an Xbox One exclusive, Press Play’s Max: The Curse of Brotherhood is heading to PlayStation 4 next month in both physical and digital formats.

Max: The Curse of Brotherhood will be available to download digitally on PS4 from 8 November, with the physical edition releasing two days later. Both editions of the game have an RRP of £15.99/€19.99/$19.99.

Warner Bros. have revealed what owners of the Middle-earth: Shadow of War expansion pass can look forward to getting their hands on in the coming months.

For those who don’t own the expansion pass or the Gold Edition of the game, each of the four expansions will be available to purchase separately for £11.99, with the exception of the Desolation of Mordor DLC, which will cost £15.99.
 
Periodic free updates will be available to all players, such as the one arriving alongside next month’s Slaughter Tribe DLC that introduces endless Shadow Wars.
 
Here’s the full list of each expansion’s contents:
 
Slaughter Tribe Nemesis Expansion

• The gruesome Slaughter tribe invades Mordor introducing new missions, Epic and Legendary Orcs, tribal showdowns and fierce battles, brought to life through the Nemesis System.
• New Slaughter tribe fortress with Overlord throne room, monuments and outposts.
• Players can hunt down Legendary Slaughter tribe Orcs for a new Legendary gear set with additional upgrade challenges.
• Slaughter Orcs are the most bloodthirsty in Mordor, capable of ambushing players at any point, creating a deadly new challenge for players.
• Available November 2017.

 
Outlaw Tribe Nemesis Expansion

• The proud Outlaw tribe arise within Mordor introducing new missions, Epic and Legendary Orcs, tribal showdowns and intense battles, brought to life through the Nemesis System.
• New Outlaw tribe fortress with Overlord throne room, monuments and outposts.
• Players can hunt down Legendary Outlaw tribe Orcs for a new Legendary gear set with additional upgrade challenges.
• The Outlaw tribe is home to the most rebellious warriors in Orc society, outcasts who have a deep contempt of all those who would rule them, be they foreign invaders or Lords of Mordor (whether Dark or Bright).
• Available December 2017.

 
Blade of Galadriel Story Expansion

• Play as Eltariel, an elite assassin known as the Blade of Galadriel, and go head-to-head with the newest addition to the ranks of the Nazgûl.
• Wield Eltariel’s dual Elven blades and harness the Light of Galadriel with a host of deadly new combat abilities, skills and gear.
• Encounter memorable new Nemesis characters, such as Flint and Tinder and the Slayer of the Dead, while battling the Nazgûl and learning more mysteries of their past.
• Gain eight unique Legendary Orcs who can return to join your forces in the main story campaign with new abilities added to the Nemesis System.
• Unlockable Eltariel character skin for the main story campaign.
• Available February 2018.

 
Desolation of Mordor Story Expansion

• Play as Baranor, the Captain of Minas Ithil and survivor of the city’s demise, in a new story expansion where players will command the forces of Man against a new Orc threat to the East.
• Unite with Torvin, the Dwarven Hunter, to craft powerful new combat gear, including the shield, gauntlet, chain and glider.
• Hire mercenaries to create a human army and conquer the all new desert region of Lithlad.
• Fight to survive in Mordor as a human without the power of a Ring or a wraith to cheat death in a new rogue-like campaign mode.
• Unlockable Baranor character skin for the main story campaign.
• Available May 2018.

 
Do you own the Shadow of War expansion pass? What piece of DLC are you looking forward to the most? Let us know below.

The life of the maligned Xbox peripheral is drawing to an end, with Microsoft confirming they will no longer continue to manufacture Kinect.

Kinect 2.0 was initially touted as an integral part of the Xbox One experience, with a device included with every console. But this plan was soon ditched by Microsoft, with the company instead shifting focus to a more “traditional gaming” experience in an attempt to compete with the PS4.
 
Both the recently released Xbox One S and the upcoming Xbox One X lack a Kinect port.
 
According to Co.Design, Kinect has sold around 35 million units since its inception seven years ago, and Microsoft will “continue to support Kinect for customers on Xbox, but ongoing developer tools remain unclear”.
 
The company aren't completely abandoning experimental technology, however, as they are still working on the HoloLens AR headset, of which the Kinect sensor remains a part of.
 
Are you sorry to see Kinect go? Let us know below.

Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment have announced plans to bring NetherRealm’s superhero brawler to PC.

The game, which was described as having “sumptuous presentation, unrivalled storytelling” and “deep customisation systems” by Sam in our review, is being developed for Windows and Steam by QLOC, the studio behind the PC version of Mortal Kombat X.
 
Are you looking forward to playing Injustice 2 on PC? Let us know below.

A big congratulations to Aran Kieskamp (@​evil_aranna) on being randomly drawn as this week's winner!