Hatsune Miku Rhythm Action Game coming to Steam VR!

The famous virtual singer Hatsune Miku is coming to Steam VR in early 2018. Hatsune Miku VR, a VR rhythm action game, will feature songs by various famous Hatsune Miku artists.

Features:

• Rhythm action game using VR controllers
• Enjoy Miku’s original dance while playing the game
• Eight songs with two difficulties for intense dance action (more planned to follow after release)
• Game available in English, Japanese, and Chinese and more

About Hatsune Miku:

Developed by Crypton Future Media, a “software” that lets anyone create songs by entering the words and melody. As numerous creators submitted content on the web, Hatsune Miku became a big movement. She also garnered interest as a “character” and now has her own goods and live concerts as a virtual singer, famous throughout the world.

We Happy Few announcement reveals female playable character and updates - PC PS4 XOne

We Happy Few’s Latest Blog Reveals Female Playable Character, Updates Release Schedule.

A developer update video detailing what’s to come for We Happy Few, including a glimpse at the second playable character, Sally. We Happy Few is now content complete, Compulsion Games announced, and the team is taking more time to polish following some major improvements to the beginning of Arthur’s storyline.

Beholder Complete Edition with Dear Esther released on XOne

Beholder Complete Edition Launches on Xbox One Today, Packaged With Dear Esther.

Beholder Complete Edition is now available on the Xbox One console! The State demands that you take on the role of Carl to monitor its loyal citizens and make sure dissent remains but a word in the dictionary. As expected in the vocation of landlord, root out all traces of rebel infection to protect the country from the evil claws of insurrection. With procedurally generated scenarios and over 20 different endings to uncover, Carl can choose to protect his family through secret machinations or selfless sacrifice. One thing is for certain: No one is safe and they are watching....

Final Fantasy XIV online patch 4.2 release on January 30th

Patch 4.2 Trailer Provides Action-Packed Preview of Dungeons, Raids, and More.

Warriors of Light are urged to take up arms with the release of FINAL FANTASY XIV Online’s latest update on January 30. Patch 4.2, entitled Rise of a New Sun, brings a wealth of new content to the critically acclaimed MMO and continues the tempestuous story of the Stormblood expansion.

Assassin's Creed Rogue Remastered screenshot to enjoy - PS4 XOne

Memories of Mars first look gameplay of open world survival on the blue planet - PC

The game gives players the opportunity to fight to survive and explore galactic wastelands of the red planet in Memories of Mars, an all-new open world online survival sandbox game from the hit developers behind Ubisoft’s Might & Magic franchise and Kalypso’s Tropico 6.

Coming soon to Steam Early Access for PC, Memories of Mars will thrust players into the barren wastelands of the Red Planet where they must explore the unforgiving landscape, build a habitable homestead and fight to survive against a variety of dangers including harsh environmental elements, strange enemy NPC’s and perhaps the most dangerous of all, other human survivors.

Android N comes to PC First Android gaming platform to run Android Nougat on PC

With hefty improvements in speed, graphics, and resource-usage. BlueStacks releases their BlueStacks + N Beta for high-end PCs running their next-generation HyperG graphics system.

BlueStacks App Player, now running Android Nougat (N). As the market leader in Android gaming on PC, BlueStacks continues to innovate by combining cutting-edge technology with mobile and PC gaming. Adding Android N provides gamers with access to the complete library of games available on Google Play – many of which now require Android Lollipop (L) or higher to run.

TT Isle of Man - Ride on the Edge - Road race game - PC PS4 XO

The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy is without a doubt the most demanding motorcycle race on the planet. Its roads, which have been closed off especially for the occasion, are sinuous, narrow, undulating, and even pass right through villages.

The riders are hurtling along at nearly 190 mph, leaving the ground when they hit bumps, and scraping the walls along more than 250 turns! It's the ultimate challenge! So that players can live this experience as close as possible to the action and feel the same sensations, TT Isle of Man provides maximum immersion, as demonstrated perfectly in this video called "The Rush".

The Fall Part 2: Unbound release date February 13th 2018 - PS4 XOne Switch PC Mac Linux

Release Date Trailer Highlights New Playable Character: The Companion

The Fall Part 2: Unbound, launches February 13th on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac and Linux. The Fall Part 2: Unbound is the sequel to the award-winning original game - The Fall - and the second chapter in a planned trilogy.

Abertay university - International games developer student scholarship launched

Abertay University has signed a new agreement with top games developer Ninja Kiwi Europe to provide a new scholarship opportunity for students.

For the first time, a one-year scholarship will be open to fourth year students studying games, beginning in the academic year 2018/19.

As well as a £1,500 payment to aid their studies, the successful applicant will receive an invaluable month-long summer placement at Ninja Kiwi Europe’s Dundee studio, gaining work experience, industry insight and the chance to build key contacts.

Batman: The Enemy Within Episode 4 What Ails You - PS4 XO

The official trailer for the penultimate episode of Batman: The Enemy Within, the ongoing five-part episodic game series that continues Telltale's unique take on the World's Greatest Detective. You can download the trailer by following the links above. Episode four, 'What Ails You,' launches Tuesday, January 23 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC, Mac, and mobile.

When the Pact puts its plan into motion, Bruce's cover is finally blown, and as his web of lies unravels, new questions emerge: When and how will the Pact regroup? What's truly motivating Amanda Waller and the Agency? And perhaps most importantly, how will John Doe handle the truth about his buddy Bruce? With another showdown brewing, the clown prince of crime may finally earn his crown...

Endless Space 2 Endless Day Vaulters DLC - PC

This first Endless Space 2 Expansion re-introduces players to the Vaulters, an all-time fan favourite civilization that has been featured in all the Endless games. Did you know that in Dungeon of the Endless you play the crew that will ultimately become the Vaulters in Endless Legend? Auriga is a small world!!!

Here’s a quick overview of what you can expect from the “Vaulters” DLC:
A new civilization means a new way to play, the Vaulters will have the ability to teleport and use the Argosy - their legacy super colonizer ship featured in the Prologue video.

Limited box edition for Life is Strange: Before the Storm game this March

Boxed Vinyl and Limited Editions of LIFE IS STRANGE: BEFORE THE STORM, the latest game in the award-winning, multi-million copy selling, episodic franchise will be released on March 6th 2018 in the US and March 9th in PAL territories on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC (Steam). Alongside the Boxed Editions, the Bonus Episode entitled Farewell will be launching digitally across all territories on March 6th.

The Limited Edition contains a physical artbook featuring art from Life is Strange: Before the Storm plus the licensed soundtrack on CD. A separate Vinyl Edition is also available exclusively from the SQUARE ENIX Store. This includes all content from the Limited Edition as well as an exclusive vinyl set of the licensed soundtrack.

Max: The Curse of Brotherhood hardware release on Switch March 23rd 2018

Max: The Curse of Brotherhood is to receive a physical release for Nintendo Switch and will be available at retail March 23rd.

Responding to fan requests and working with retailers around the world.

Max: The Curse of Brotherhood is a cinematic fairy-tale adventure perfect for the whole family to enjoy. Where Scandinavian storytelling meets colourful 2.5D platformer, Max offers perspective players classic jump and run gameplay, smart and innovative puzzles and a fun and unique gameplay mechanic to boot.

15 Months of PlayStation Plus with 12 Month Membership - Including Current Members

Only Available on PlayStation Store UK. All players including current PlayStation Plus members can enjoy 15 months of the service for the price of a 12 month membership £49.99.

The offer is available only on PlayStation Store from 10am GMT from Wednesday, 17th January to 10am GMT on Wednesday, 24th January.

PlayStation Plus boasts more than 31.5 million paid members around the world who can enjoy exclusive features and benefits including PlayStation 4 online multiplayer, two PS4 games each month, exclusive PlayStation Store discounts, 10GB of online storage for game saves, and bonus games such as PlayStation VR - PS VR title StarBlood Arena as well as PlayLink social party game That's You!

Layton's Mystery Journey Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy - 3DS

Ten years after Professor Layton first appeared on the scene, it’s time for his daughter Katrielle to take up the family business of solving mysteries, as LAYTON’S MYSTERY JOURNEY: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy on Nintendo 3DS family systems.

The brain-teasing puzzles, intuitive Touch Screen gameplay and charmingly whimsical atmosphere that fans of the series know and love all return in this new game, but get ready to meet a brand new cast of characters and embark upon a fresh and exciting new adventure. With the famous Professor’s whereabouts unknown, his daughter Katrielle steps into the limelight, establishing her own detective agency and setting out to make a name for herself amidst the hustle and bustle of a Victorian-esque London. Joining Katrielle’s new crew are Ernest Greeves, a young Gressenheller University student who works as her assistant, and her first client Sherl, a talking dog with a sarcastic demeanour but a loyal heart.

The Reverse Time Collapse follow the development...

A time-travel, story driven, action-adventure video game. A unique experience that combines puzzle solving and stealth mode.

Follow the games development and win prizes - here

Nintendo Labo information release dates and prices - Nintendo Switch

Together with the Nintendo Switch system (sold separately), the Nintendo Labo kits provide the tools and technology to MAKE fun DIY creations, PLAY games with your creations and DISCOVER how the magic of Nintendo Switch technology shapes ideas into reality.

With each Nintendo Labo kit, kids can transform modular sheets of cardboard – specially designed to interact with the Nintendo Switch console and Joy-Con controllers – into creations called Toy-Con. From a piano to a motorbike, a robot and more, each Toy-Con comes to life when combined with Nintendo Switch in different ways. As you build, you will have fun discovering how the technology works, and might even invent new ways to play with each Toy-Con!

Nintendo Direct New Nintendo Labo interactive Switch update 17 Jan 2018

Nintendo launch cardboard cut out units that turn your switch into different music instruments and more with these push out shapes that allow you to construct amazing devices to hold and play your Switch in several new ways.

MAKE - PLAY - DISCOVER

Variety Kit and Robot Kits launched on 20th April 2018 US 27 April 2018 UK.

Piano, House, Fishing Rod, Robot bug, Bike, colour and play.

Toy-Con 1 - $69.99 £50 Toy-Con 2 (robot) - $79.99

Official site here - https://labo.nintendo.com/

Toy-Con 1 Variety Kit UK 27 April 2018 US 20 April 2018
No glue or scissors required. Everything you need is included in the box.

Make, play and discover five different Toy - Con projects

• 2 RC Cars
• 1 Fishing Rod
• 1 House
• 1 Motorbike
• 1 Piano

Pack includes

• Cardboard sheet x 28 (includes extra sheet for customisation)
• Reflective sticker sheet x 3
• Sponge sheet x 3
• String (orange) x 1
• String (blue) x 1
• Eyelet set (gray) x 1
• Eyelet set (blue) x 1
• Rubber band (large) x 2 + spares
• Rubber band (small) x 6 + spares

Kit includes Nintendo Switch software

Toy-Con 2 Robot Kit UK 27 April 2018 US 20 April 2018
No glue or scissors required. Everything you need is included in the box.

Make, play and discover a cool robot suit

Pack includes

• Cardboard sheet x 19
• Cardstock sheets x 4
• Reflective sticker sheet x 1
• Orange string x 2
• Blue string x 2
• Gray canvas straps (large) x 1
• Gray canvas straps (medium) x 1
• Gray canvas straps (small) x 2
• Eyelet set (gray) x 10
• Eyelet set (orange) x 2

Kit includes Nintendo Switch software

Nintendo Labo combines the magic of Nintendo Switch with the fun of DIY creations

Start with a piece of cardboard...

Build a 13-key piano...

a fishing pole...

even a motorbike.

Add your Nintendo Switch console to power it up and…

Hold a recital

Catch a fish

Win a race

With Nintendo Labo, building is just as much fun as playing. Have fun discovering how it all works—you might even invent new ways to play with each Toy-Con creation.

THAT’S Nintendo Labo. What will YOU create?

More here - http://www.gamezplay.org/2018/01/nintendo-labo-information-release-dates.html

Star Trek 8th Anniversary plans - New Featured Episode, Giveaways and More

Star Trek Online is preparing to commemorate its 8th Anniversary. Originally launching in February 2010, the game is now one of the longest running Star Trek series in the history of the franchise and offers 161 episodes, three major expansions and 14 full seasons of playable content. PC captains can help celebrate this milestone throughout the month, by joining daily giveaways leading up to the anniversary and participating in a brand new featured episode and special events for rewards, which begin January 23. Anniversary events will also be available on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 at a later date. In addition, Star Trek Online is teaming up with Loot Crate to give away free subscriptions for the Star Trek Mission Crate to kick off the game’s anniversary.

Captains who visit the in-game C-store from now through January 23 can participate in server-wide giveaways, which allow them to collect a new reward each day, including uniforms, starships and other items. Giveaway items will be revealed on Star Trek Online’s blog.