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Said to be inspired by the original Pokémon Snap on Nintendo 64, New Pokémon Snap is an on-rails adventure in which players are tasked with photographing Pokémon in their natural habitats. Photos are then rated by a score system which takes into account how large the creatures appear, how they’re framed and whether or not they’re facing the camera. The best photos can then be used to fill out the Pokédex.

Players will be able to grab the attention of wild Pokémon by chucking out a fluffruit, which can also be used to try and draw the Pocket Monsters into various situations.

New Pokémon Snap is set in a new area known as the Lental Region, which appears to be made up of a series of islands and archipelagos. Lental is also home to the rare Illumina phenomenon which causes certain plants and Pokémon to glow, and it’s up to you to find out what causes it.

More than 200 Pokémon will be available to photograph and can be spotted exhibiting a variety of behaviours. Some will move in groups or individually, and they can also be caught playing together or battling each other.

New Pokémon Snap is out 30 April exclusively on Nintendo Switch and has an RRP of £49.99 / $59.99.

Let us know your thoughts on the game below or in the forums.

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New Star Wars game in development at Ubisoft and Lucasfilm Games

13/1/2021

Ubisoft and Lucasfilm Games are teaming up to bring players an all-new Star Wars game, it’s been revealed.

by Liam Andrews

There’s little information to pore over just yet, with Ubisoft only confirming that it’ll be a story-driven, open-world title. Development duties are being handled by Ubisoft Massive, the studio behind The Division and The Division 2. It’ll also utilise the same Snowdrop engine as those two games.

While there are no details on the geographical setting or time period just yet, it does sound like Ubisoft’s Star Wars game will feature a new set of characters with their own unique story.

According to Creative Director Julian Gerighty, it’ll be “a unique game in the saga with a captivating story and set of characters that players can relate to and connect with.” Gerighty continued, “We want to take what is familiar and resonant about Star Wars and tell the stories of new characters who have their own motivations and stakes.” The full interview is available here.

Today’s reveal isn’t the only big piece of news coming out of the recently revived Lucasfilm Games, with yesterday bringing about confirmation that Bethesda and Machine Games (Wolfenstein 2) are making a new Indiana Jones game.

No release date or target platforms have been announced for either game yet, but feel free to speculate over in the forums or in the comments below.

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Super Mario 3D World Switch trailer debuts new Bowser’s Fury gameplay

12/1/2021

Nintendo have released a new trailer showing off Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury gameplay, giving players their first look at the new expansion in action.

by Liam Andrews

Bowser’s Fury is an all-new expansion that comes bundled with Super Mario 3D World on Nintendo Switch. In the new adventure, players are accompanied by Bowser Jr., who wields a special paint brush that can be used to combat enemies and unlock hidden abilities for Mario.

As showcased in the trailer, it looks like Bowser has been covered in some sort of goo reminiscent of that which plagued Isle Delfino in Super Mario Sunshine. It’s made him very big and very angry, so it’s up to Mario and Jr. to stop/save him.

Right at the end of the footage we also get a quick glimpse of a supersized Cat Mario preparing to face off against a supersized Bowser.

Away from the new expansion, the Switch version of Super Mario 3D World will feature a few gameplay enhancements over the 2013 Wii U original. All characters boast faster movement speeds, increased climbing height with the Super Bell ability activated, plus there’s now online multiplayer and gyro control support.

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury is out 12 February exclusively on Nintendo Switch.

What do you think of the new expansion? Let us know below or in the forums.

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ENDED: Hand of Fate 2 giveaway

11/1/2021

Garrett Carlos is our lucky Hand of Fate 2 giveaway winner!

by Sam Sant

Enter the Hand of Fate 2 giveaway for a chance to win Defiant Development's awesome deckbuilding RPG.

Hand of Fate 2 sees players tackle the enigmatic Dealer, a shrouded man who lays their fate bare. Tarot card readings and tabletop gaming mechanics dictate how brutal combat sequences play out during real-time gameplay scenarios.

It's a unique mix and no two adventures ever play out the same way, making for an intoxicatingly moreish experience. For more on the game that "combines numerous complex systems into a cohesive and accessible whole", check out our review.

Up for challenging the Dealer? Enter via Gleam below for a chance to win the Hand of Fate 2 Steam key. Alternatively, the game is available to purchase for £23.79 on Steam.

Good luck!

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New Hitman 3 trailer showcases PS VR gameplay

8/1/2021

IO Interactive - the studio heading up development of a brand-new James Bond title - have released a new trailer showcasing Hitman 3 running on Sony’s PlayStation VR headset.

by Liam Andrews

The trailer gives us a look at an all-new, ultra-immersive take on the Hitman franchise. Players are able to physically interact with objects and environments to blend in or take down targets, whether that’s cleaning a work surface in a kitchen or dropping the cover of a grand piano onto someone by snatching away the stand. It’s even possible to tap unsuspecting guards on the shoulder to serve as a distraction before dropping them with a well-placed punch.

All three Hitman games in the World of Assassination trilogy will be playable in VR, exclusively via Hitman 3 on PS4. Fans can relive the series’ most iconic moments from a whole new perspective on the current-gen console, but not on PC VR platforms.

Hitman 3 is out 21 January on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Google Stadia. A Switch version will also be playable via cloud streaming.

What do you think of the Hitman 3 VR mode? Let us know in the comments below.

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ENDED: Where the Water Tastes Like Wine giveaway

4/1/2021

Lacey Williams is our lucky Where the Water Tastes Like Wine giveaway winner!

by Sam Sant

This Where the Water Tastes Like Wine giveaway is your chance to win a Steam key for the acclaimed narrative-adventure game.

Happy New Year! With most people looking to get back out into the world in 2021, playing Where the Water Tastes Like Wine is a great way to prepare. First and foremost its an enthralling tale, but its themes of travel and connecting through stories are more relevant now than ever.

Lasting 20+ hours and earning the acclaimed "Very Positive" user review status on Steam, this is one adventure that players shouldn't miss. For your chance to tread the dusty trails of 1930s America, enter via Gleam below for a chance to win.

Of course, Where the Water Tastes Like Wine is also available to purchase on Steam.

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Arizona Sunshine Oculus Quest update adds new multiplayer map

16/12/2020

Vertigo Games are adding a new horde map to their VR shooter, Arizona Sunshine, on the Oculus Quest.

by Liam Andrews

The Trailer Park map is based on one of the game’s campaign levels and features a “grungy” trailer park aesthetic, destructible environments and plenty of undead cannon fodder. Up to four friends can team up for some virtual reality zombie slaying, scavenging loot and weapons as they try to survive waves of reanimated attackers.

The update is free for all Arizona Sunshine users on Quest, while a beta version of the map is also being added to the Steam version of the game for PC VR users.

Arizona Sunshine is available now via PS VR, PC VR and Oculus Quest.

Let us know your thoughts on the new map below or in the forums.

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ENDED: Portal Knights giveaway

14/12/2020

Axel Castella is our Portal Knights giveaway winner!

by Sam Sant

There’s a Portal Knights Steam key up for grabs in this week’s giveaway!

Keen Games’ latest is what you get when combining the freedom and creativity of Minecraft with a more structured action-RPG. Portal Knights is the perfect title for anyone that enjoys the likes of Minecraft and Roblox while also craving a main objective to work towards.

There’s tons of content to keep players busy, so take the time to enter via Gleam below for a chance to win. Of course, Portal Knights is also available to purchase for £14.99 on Steam.

Good luck!

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ENDED: PHOGS! giveaway

7/12/2020

Andy Pocock is our lucky PHOGS! giveaway winner!

by Sam Sant