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WW1 FPS Tannenberg just made its way to consoles, so we're giving away a pair of Xbox One keys to celebrate!

Tannenberg is M2H and BlackMill Games' follow-up to Verdun, which formerly spent some time in Steam Early Access. We called that early build "an incredibly enjoyable and different online shooter", which is still the case in the final console version up for grabs in this giveaway.

Tannenberg on Xbox One is "a fun, alternative multiplayer experience that can be genuinely thrilling." If that has you wanting to wage online war in a bygone era, then enter via Gleam below for a chance to win one of two digital game downloads.

Alternatively, you can grab Tannenberg for £16.74 onXbox One and £15.99 on PS4.

Good luck!

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DIRT 5 trailer showcases Stampede track gameplay

30/7/2020

Codemasters have released a new video for their upcoming off-road racer, DIRT 5, that shows off one of the game’s stampede tracks.

by Liam Andrews

Stampede tracks are made from “hard, unforgiving natural landscapes” on which up to 12 players race around in “rough-and-ready machines with suspension and shock absorbers galore.” In the video below, we get to see the Jimco Unlimited Truck taking on a stampede track set within the iconic Arizona buttes, and also get a glimpse of the game’s dynamic weather system at work.

"Stampede features rough terrain and the opportunity for vehicles to get airborne with jumps dotted throughout each circuit. Perfect for unlimited trucks and buggies, the action intensifies with 12 cars all battling for victory so players will need to get their elbows out and hold their nerve,” said Development Director Robert Karp.

DIRT 5 is out 9 October on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC.

Those who purchase a console edition will get a free upgrade to the XSX and PS5 versions when they are released later this year. A Stadia version is also arriving sometime in 2021.

What do you think of the new trailer? Let us know below.

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ENDED: GoNNER: Press Jump To Die Edition giveaway

27/7/2020

Congratulations to this week’s giveaway winners:‬
‪GoNNER: Press Jump to Die Edition - Norberto Cordova
‪GoNNER - Davi Smith ‬

by Sam Sant

Acclaimed Rogue-lite platformer GoNNER is up for grabs on Steam in the latest of our weekly game giveaways!

One lucky winner will receive GoNNER: Press Jump To Die Edition and a runner up will receive the standard version of GoNNER. All that separates them is a digital copy of the original soundtrack, so both winners get to experience all of the game's action-platforming goodness!

A stylish Rogue-lite that marries tough platforming and shooter gameplay, GoNNER is an indie gem that you shouldn't miss out on. It's also super wholesome, as the aim of the game is to cheer up a whale named Sally by bringing her just the right gift.

For your chance to win GoNNER or GoNNER: Press Jump To Die Edition on Steam, enter via Gleam below. Alternatively, you can grab the standard version for £6.99 or Press Jump To Die Edition for £8.90 on Steam.

Good luck!

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Open-world air combat game The Falconeer will be an Xbox Series X launch title

23/7/2020

Wired Productions have announced that Tomas Sala’s The Falconeer will be getting a day-one Xbox Series X release when it launches later this year.

by Liam Andrews

The Falconeer, an open-world air combat RPG in which players pilot a giant, weaponised bird, is said to feature “frenetic” aerial dog fights and “deep exploration” of the game’s mysterious world, The Great Ursee. The game, which was developed by the aforementioned Sala, will feature 4K resolution and 60 FPS gameplay.

It’ll also make use of Xbox’s Smart Delivery system, meaning players who purchase either the physical or digital version of the game on Xbox One will be able to play it on XSX at no extra cost, with all progress carrying over to the new platform.

“Having worked closely with the Xbox team over the past year, The Falconeer has found a natural home on the Series X,” said Leo Zullo, Managing Director, Wired Productions.

“It’s a technological marvel that, coupled with Tomas’ passion and genius, constantly astounds us. With Smart Delivery, we’re ensuring fans get the best version of The Falconeer on any Xbox at no extra cost.”

The Facloneer is out sometime this winter on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and PC via Steam.

A special Day One Edition is currently available to pre-order for £34.99 / $39.99 / €39.99, and includes a reversible sleeve, lenticular card, stickers, and digital editions of the game’s soundtrack and guide.

Let us know your thoughts on the latest trailer and news of the cross-gen support below or in the forums.

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Overcooked! All You Can Eat Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 launch announced

21/7/2020

Team 17 and Ghost Town Games have confirmed next-gen editions of their culinary-based multiplayer titles, Overcooked! and Overcooked! 2.

by Liam Andrews

Overcooked! All You Can Eat comes with the base game content from both titles as well as every piece of existing DLC, including paid expansions such as Overcooked! 2’s Surf 'n' Turf. The bundle contains over 200 levels (including seven new ones), all playable in 60 FPS and 4K resolution. It’ll also feature faster loading times and new Achievements and Trophies for players to unlock.

Cross-platform multiplayer has also been confirmed by Team 17, as well as a new assist mode which allows players to slow down the timeout on recipes, increase the length of rounds and skip entire levels. Additional ease of access features include a scalable user interface, dyslexic-friendly text and colour blindness options.

There’s no release date yet, just confirmation that the game will be getting both a physical and digital release when it eventually launches on XSX and PS5.

If this week's reveal has got you hungry for some kitchen-based mayhem, then why not whet your appetite with our Overcooked! 2 let's play, which you can check out below.

Did you play the first two games? Will you be coming back for seconds when the next-gen editions arrive? Let us know below.

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ENDED: Paradigm giveaway

20/7/2020

This week’s lucky giveaway winner is Rico S.

by Sam Sant

You could win an insane adventure game on Steam in our Paradigm giveaway.

The eponymous Paradigm (that fella with the lumpy head up there) is an alien with an Eastern European accent and anxiety issues. That's understandable, what with with an evil genetics company looking to dissect him! He has plenty of oddball friends to keep him sane, though - one of which is a sloth that sicks up candy...

If you haven't already figured it out, Paradigm is incredibly strange. It's a classic-style adventure game with hysterical characters and dialogue, accompanied by some obtuse puzzles. Should you get stuck on any of them, you can always chat to Paradigm's tumour for a hint.

Wanna get weird? Then enter via Gleam below for your chance to win Paradigm on Steam. You can also purchase a copy for £10.99.

Good luck!

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Ghost Recon Breakpoint getting AI squad mates today

15/7/2020

Ubisoft are releasing an update today that adds the much-requested AI squad members to Ghost Recon Breakpoint.

by Liam Andrews

The AI soldiers can be activated and deactivated via an in-game menu during solo sessions (they’re automatically disabled for coop sessions) and become available to all players after they have completed the game’s opening missions and left the Erewhon camp for the first time. Breakpoint’s raid, Project Titan, will not support AI teammates either, Ubisoft confirmed.

Fury, Fixit and Vasily, as your new teammates are known, are all fully customisable, with players able to pick the gender, face, outfits and tattoos and other markings via the squad customisation tab.

Players will also be able to customise one of their AI partners’ two weapon slots, providing they have the correct weapon blueprint. The secondary weapon will always be a standard ASR to ensure they can still pull off sync shots.

It sounds like the new team will mostly behave in a similar way to the one found in Breakpoint’s predecessor, Ghost Recon Wildlands, with players able to order them to attack, hold, go to and regroup. AI squad members will also try to revive you if you go down.

“We are very happy to release AI Teammates, and we know that expectations are high!” Said Director Elie Benhamou.

“We did our best to include them into the game and world of Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint, focusing our efforts on enhancing the combat experience, as well as bringing a whole new layer of customization for your role-play activities!”

Ghost Recon Breakpoint is currently available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC.

Are you glad to see the return of AI teammates? Sound off below.

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ENDED: Void Bastards giveaway

13/7/2020

Billy Bob is our lucky Void Bastards giveaway winner!

by Sam Sant

A Steam key for stunning shooter Void Bastards is this week’s giveaway prize.

Inspired by classic immersive simulation games BioShock and System Shock 2, developer Blue Manchu’s Void Bastards is a strategic first-person roguelike. Featuring beautiful cel shaded graphics, you’ll aim to aid the escape of various Void Ark prisoners as they come face-to-face with the horrors of the Sargasso Nebula.

If you’re capable of planning and executing a winning strategy, then enter via Gleam below for your chance to win a Void Bastards Steam key. You can also purchase the acclaimed FPS for £24.99 on Steam.

Good luck!

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F1 2020 Beginner’s Guide showcases helpful tips and features for new drivers

9/7/2020

Codemasters have shared a video for their newly released F1 2020 title that aims to help new drivers ease into the simulated world of Formula 1 racing.

by Liam Andrews

The video, which you can see below, shows off some of the game’s race styles and their benefits players are able to choose from. Picking the causal race style, for example, enables steering assist to help you hit race lines, and also makes off-track surfaces easier to drive on so you spin out less often. Elsewhere in the video we see how to successfully perform overtakes, and also how to handle wet weather.

Codemasters have also included a Track Acclimatisation feature that allows players to get used to a circuit’s nuances ahead of a Career, My Team or Weekly Event race.

This mode gives players a solo run at a new course, and marks corners with a series of three ‘gates’ that they must hit in order to make sure they’re taking a corner correctly. The more gates players hit, the more points they rack up.

F1 2020 is available now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC and Stadia.

Are you new to the series? Did you find these tips helpful? Let us know below.