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Wednesday, September 16, 2020

New Steampunk Adventure Vaporum - Lockdown - PC Mac Linux PS4 Xbox One Switch

Prep Your Exo-Rig and Dive into an All New Steampunk Adventure. Vaporum: Lockdown...


Vaporum: Lockdown is a grid-based single-player dungeon crawler in an original steampunk setting, inspired by classics such as Dungeon Master and Eye of the Beholder, or the new Legend of Grimrock series. The game has launched on Windows (Steam, GOG, Humble Store/Widget), and Mac & Linux releases will follow shortly. Vaporum: Lockdown, prequel to critically acclaimed Vaporum, expands on everything that made the original game good. Follow the story of Ellie Teller, a scientist who is a part of a mysterious research project in the middle of an ocean. After disastrous events, she struggles to survive and escape the tower of Arx Vaporum.

Kerbal Space Program: Enhanced Edition released on PS4 XOne

Kerbal Space Program: Enhanced Edition Complete digitally for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One which includes the critically-acclaimed space simulation game Kerbal Space Program as well as two previously published console expansions, History and Parts Pack and Breaking Ground, bundled at a discount. 



Kerbal Space Program: Enhanced Edition Complete bundle is available in PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store for £49.99.

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Conan Exiles: Isle of Siptah Game Expansion Fight for survival on an island inhabited by Elder Races

Fight for survival on an island inhabited by Elder Races, eldritch monstrosities and castaways. Build monumental castles and cities from majestic stormglass. Dominate your every foe. Isle of Siptah released in early access as the next big Conan Exiles adventure.


With a massive new map, more than a dozen new dungeons, and game-changing features, such as Surges of Sorcery and The Maelstrom, Isle of Siptah promises to be a whole new way to experience the online survival game Conan Exiles. Today, Funcom are thrilled to announce that the expansion has now been released into early access on PC, with full launch on PC, PlayStation and Xbox to follow in early 2021.

NBA 2K21 Patch update number one - Courtside report

It’s been less than two weeks since NBA 2K21 launched and they've already seeing some incredible ballers dominate the virtual courts! 


The team at Visual Concepts has been hard at work since launch, taking a look at community feedback and tuning up areas of the game across all game modes. Included in this patch are adjustments to the Pro Stick Aiming system to improve for usability and consistency. Our first update is available now* on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One; we’ll be posting patch notes here on Courtside Reports moving forward.

Tennis World Tour 2 Game full list of available players including Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal

Before the release of Tennis World Tour 2 here are the 38 tennis players available in game. The tennis simulation will launch September 24 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, and October 15 on Switch.


Tennis World Tour 2 lets you play as the greatest champions in the world of tennis. From Rafael Nadal to Ashleigh Barty, Roger Federer and "legends" such as Marat Safin and Gustavo Kuerten (available with pre-orders of the game), Tennis World Tour 2 offers an impressive list of players.

The Darkest Tales embark on a grim journey with Teddy...

The Darkest Tales. Players are invited to embark on a grim journey together with a determined plush toy named Teddy on the quest to rescue his owner Alicia from the world of corrupted fantasies and somber nightmares.


The Darkest Tales is a hardcore and exciting adventure full of familiar characters and noir landscapes. Transported to the far side of “happily ever after," players will learn about the Little Red Riding Hood’s revised dietary habits, or finally witness the kind of monster Pinocchio grew up to be. And while they are at it, why not lend a hand to an armed-to-the-teeth teddy bear on an important mission? He can't quite stitch it all up by himself!

Enchanting and Gorgeous Adventure Game, TOHU

Discover handcrafted worlds in a captivating new puzzle game.

TOHU a beautiful new adventure game coming to Steam, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch later this year. A brand new, in-depth gameplay walkthrough introducing the game has also been released, which features a detailed first look at an early puzzle scenario.


In TOHU, players will experience a brand new adventure game that’s set amongst a world of weird and wonderful fish planets. Explore beautiful landscapes, solve intricate puzzles and discover the truth about a mysterious little girl and her mechanical alter-ego, Cubus. Combining traditional adventure game mechanics with an approachable design, TOHU features a variety of enchanting locations and strange scenarios, including a theatrical stage production filled with wonderful creatures and a topsy-turvy world where staircases lead you in directions that defy physics.

Iris.Fall & Bladed Fury Games release dates and prices...

Starting in January 2021, both Bladed Fury and Iris.Fall will be released for consoles as well as at retail outlets in a physical and digital edition. As with all PlayStation 4 games, the PlayStation 5 will be able to play Iris.Fall and Bladed Fury thanks to the system's backwards compatibility. Pre-orders are now open with the special incentive of an exclusive digital OST with every order.


Iris.Fall will be available on Switch and PS4 for $39.99 on January 8, 2021. Blending innovative gameplay with a unique art style, Iris.Fall invites players to solve clever puzzles and uncover an intriguing story full of mystery and wonder. With “light and shadow” as a core concept, Iris.Fall takes players on a monochrome adventure unlike any other.

Scottish Games Network - New Research Into The Composition & Extent of Scotland’s Games Sector

Everybody knows that Scotland is a powerhouse in video games, which punches well above its weight. But few people can name the studios working in, or games currently coming from Scotland.


Over the next six months, the Scottish Games Network will change this by carrying out the first ever comprehensive mapping exercise of Scotland’s rapidly evolving videogames ecosystem.

Founder and director, Brian Baglow, has been awarded a Connected Innovators grant, to enable him to carry out the research, which will capture the whole games sector, in its broadest definition.

Monday, September 14, 2020

Darksburg, Co-Op Zombie Action Roguelite game coming September 23rd

Form a squad of eclectic Survivors and defend the zombie-infested streets of Darksburg. Rain down hellfire as Sister Abigail, a pious nun with a mean streak. 


Tear through undead as Varak, the wolfman with a heart of gold. Or don the plague mask of Dolorosa and lob projectiles at the re-animated hordes. Experience dynamic and unpredictable showdowns across procedurally generated stages, master special abilities and character perks, and draw up battle plans with teammates or AI partners to reclaim this medieval city from its shambling invaders. 

DwarfHeim Enters Early Access This October With Four Multiplayer Modes

The co-op RTS game, DwarfHeim, will be launching into Early Access on October 22nd, 2020.


DwarfHeim Early Access Content:
  • Conquest — The main co-op multi player mode of DwarfHeim. Choose a class, join up with 2 other players and work together to tear through the enemy team’s defenses to destroy their Town Hall.
  • Skirmish — Recently announced and teased in the latest trailer, Skirmish is available in Single-Player and Online Co-op. Put your strategies to the test in this challenging mode and pit your Dwarves against an AI-controlled rival clan in a series of maps each more challenging than the last.
  • Survival — A gruelling and fast-paced challenge mode. All classes, buildings, units and abilities are immediately unlocked. Challenge yourself and try to outlive the onslaught of troll waves that come your way in the Survival mode. Survival mode will be available in Single-Player and Online Co-op and is available to play right now at the DwarfHeim PAX/EGX digital booth.
  • Sandbox — A more relaxed game mode for the player who likes to take their time. All units and buildings are immediately unlocked. Build your own experience, and create your perfect settlement in this creative game mode. Sandbox is also available in both Single-Player and Online Co-op.
  • There’s plenty more that will release throughout Early Access. Stay tuned for updates on the DwarfHeim roadmap.

Journey Of The Broken Circle Game a game about life, love and existentialism

Lovable Hat Cult believe they have just done that! In the ‘Journey Of The Broken Circle’ you dive into a beautiful universe, where a satisfactory gameplay, combined with a deep story that throws the main character into a self-discovering journey makes ‘Journey of the Broken Circle’ a rewarding and different kind of game.


By overcoming obstacles, meeting NPCs with different personalities and discovering new places, the Circle grows and develops as a character. It learns about the world and itself, and we, along with it.

In this beautiful, fun and intriguing game the broken Circle sets out on an existential journey to look for something to complete it. The game is easy to relate to, as we all, on one level or another, are looking for something to complete us.

Bartlow's Dread Machine Arcade Shooter Game Trailer

Set entirely within the confines of this titular relic from the dawn of the Electric Age, Bartlow’s Dread Machine casts one to two players as government agents in a series of escapades through New York, San Francisco, and all across the continent as they seek to rescue the kidnapped President Roosevelt from the forces of evil. But beware, sinister forces are at work! 


Bound to the clockwork gizmos running this contraption, agents are mere metal figurines roving around on rails. But these aren’t any ordinary tin toys as they have free rein on how to navigate these forking networks of tracks. 

FaZe Clan win PlayerUnknown Battlegrounds (PUBG) PCS2 Europe Grand Finals to win share of the $200,000

On Sunday September 13, FaZe Clan won the PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) Continental Series (PCS) 2 Europe Grand Finals, claiming the winner’s share of the $200,000 USD prize pot. The roster - consisting of David ‘Fuzzface’ Persson, Ivan ‘ubah’ Kapustin, Ludvik ‘Aitzy’ Jahnsen and Gustav Blond - beat off competition from 15 other teams who will each receive funds depending on their placement position. Participation money will also be distributed among teams who did not progress from the tournament Group Stage.


As well as the $200,000 prize pot, participating PCS2 Europe teams will benefit from the Pick’Em Challenge, with 25% of revenue from global in-game PCS2 item sales being distributed among teams in Europe and other regions.

Counter Strike: GO eSports Game joins Dota 2 by surpassing $100M prize money

CS:GO (Counter Strike: GO) has joined the exclusive club of eSports games with a prize pool exceeding $100 million. It reached this milestone in August 2020 and as of September 14, had awarded a total of $100.87 million.


Dota 2, a brainchild of Valve just like CS:GO, is the top ranking eSports game in this regard. As of the same date, it had awarded a total of $226.78 million.

CS:GO Largest Ever Prize Pool Was $1.5M, Compared to Dota 2’s $34.3M

While CS:GO awarded its total prize pool across 5,184 tournaments, Dota 2 only had 1,415 tournaments under its belt. The reason for this disparity has to do with Dota 2’s championship, The International. In 2019, this tournament awarded the highest prize pool on record, amounting to $34.33 million. The amount was split among 18 teams, a total of 90 players. CS:GO managed to surpass the $100 million mark because of its high number of tournaments.

Risk of Rain 2 is Coming Soon to Stadia With New Stage

Risk of Rain 2 is coming soon to Stadia for one-click play across compatible laptops, desktops, phones and tablets. Risk of Rain 2 on Stadia introduces Sundered Grove, a new stage releasing first on the platform. The full game and new map will be available for purchase on the Stadia store for $24.99.


Explore the new Sundered Grove, where ancient flora has risen up to reclaim this once sacred refuge. Mazes of roots and overgrown fungus have twisted the landscape, leaving only ruins. Battle through the lofty canopy to the deep underground. Sundered Grove will accompany Abyssal Depths and Siren’s Call as an alternate fourth stage where survivors will search the entangled area for the legendary chest.

Operation Tango It take two to save the world - game demo teaser

IT TAKES TWO to save the world in this Asymmetrical Spy Thriller. Pair up with a friend as a special agent or elite hacker, and work together to bring a high-tech global menace to its knees. 


Operation: Tango is an espionage-themed cooperative adventure challenging you and a friend to complete dangerous missions across the globe in a high-tech near-future world. As an exclusive team of two, you and your partner will become AGENT and HACKER, working together to infiltrate, investigate, and eradicate the forces threatening the free world. Work in tandem from two different points of view with only your voice to link you. Teamwork is crucial, and communication is key! 

NOTE: Operation: Tango requires both players to have access to a working microphone.

Marvel's Avengers Game tops UK Games chart as Tony Hawk's slips to second

Week ending 12/09/2020


MARVEL'S AVENGERS SQUARE ENIX EUROPE
2 TONY HAWK'S PRO SKATER 1 + 2 ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
3 ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW HORIZONS NINTENDO
4 KINGDOMS OF AMALUR: RE-RECKONING THQ Nordic
5 MARIO KART 8 DELUXE NINTENDO

Sunday, September 13, 2020

Borderlands 3 coming to Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 as Free upgrade

Full next-gen support, new Vault Hunter skill trees, additional add-on content, vertical split-screen, four-player local co-op, and more during today’s digital showcase.


Just in time for Borderlands 3’s one-year anniversary, Gearbox Software and 2K today revealed their plans for the future of Borderlands 3 – including full next-gen support, a new skill tree for each Vault Hunter, additional co-op features, and more – during the Gearbox PAX Digital Showcase.

Puyo Puyo and Tetris New Adventure Mode in Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 game

New colourful story of Puyo Puyo Tetris 2, giving players a chance to plan their pops and strategise their stacks for the game's Adventure mode.


Reunite with Ringo, Tee, and a lovable cast of returning and new characters from Puyo Puyo Tetris for a new journey! The worlds of Puyo Puyo and Tetris have merged thanks to a mysteriously powerful being known as the Dimensional Parasite. With this threat looming, Ringo, Tee, and friends must traverse the world to pop Puyos and clear Tetriminos to rescue their pals from a dark corruption. But they'll quickly learn that there's more to their quest than meets the eye when they face the Dimensional Parasite, with new mysteries and clues to uncover as their out-of-this-world journey unfolds.