 Fan-favourite femme fatale, Jade, is the latest playable character to be confirmed by NetherRealm Studios.
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. 
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  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.
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. 
Congratulations to this week's winner, Corbin Winget (@WingetCorbin)!
 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.
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.
 Following the private beta last weekend, Ubisoft have announced plans to let everyone in on the action with an upcoming open beta.
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. ENDED: This War of Mine giveaway11/2/2019 
 Respawn Entertainment’s free-to-play Battle Royale title, Apex Legends, has reached 10 million players in just three days.
“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.  The second part of EA's gameplay series delves into the end-game content that's available once the campaign is wrapped up.
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.  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.
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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