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The Game Awards Streams Free TODAY

2020/12/10

The Game Awards – the video game industry’s biggest annual year-end celebration – streams live and free TONIGHT across more than 45 platforms globally.

Starting at 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT (with the pre-show kicking off at 6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT), fans can watch the stream on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and more. You can find the full list of platforms at https://thegameawards.com/watch.

Taking a virtual format this year, The Game Awards will air live in 4K UHD from Hollywood, California, with special segments from other locations around the world. The Game Awards will feature a special performance by Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, along with appearances by celebrities Tom Holland, Brie Larson, Gal Gadot, Keanu Reeves, Christopher Nolan, John David Washington, JackSepticEye, Stephen A. Smith and the Swedish Chef, and a number of prestigious names in the gaming industry, including Reggie Fils-Aimé, Josef Fares and Troy Baker – with other surprise guests to be announced. Additionally, Lorne Balfe is returning as the Music Director and conductor of The Game Awards for its 2020 multi-city broadcast, and will be conducting the world-renowned London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) from London’s famous Abbey Road Studios.

The Game Awards celebrates the games from the past year that truly transformed entertainment, created camaraderie and community and pushed the envelope on innovation, while also treating viewers to a number of video game world premieres, with announcements scheduled from Among Us, Call of Duty, Dragon Age, and Crimson Desert, among others!

As an added effect this year, fans can create their own special TGAs moments with six unique augmented reality experiences available on The Game Awards Instagram that can be saved to their camera and shared to Stories or Reels. The AR effects enable users to place The Game Awards statue in their environment and use face effects for the Game of the Year nominees: Doom Eternal, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Ghost of Tsushima, Hades and The Last of Us Part II.

Additionally, fans watching The Game Awards on Twitch channels with Drops enabled will be able to get exclusive Twitch Drops from Fortnite and Among Us. Find out more, including details for securing the Drops, here.

F1 2020 Receives Free F2 2020 Season Update

2020/12/10

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After the 2020 FIA Formula 2 Championship™ went down to the thrilling final race weekend in Bahrain, Codemasters today allows players to rewrite history with a free F2™ 2020 season update as part of F1® 2020, the official videogame of the 2020 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™. Players can now compete with the full 2020 line-up featuring all 11 teams, cars, and drivers including the new FIA Formula 2™ Champion, Mick Schumacher.

The F2 game option replicates its real world counterpart with 12 weekends, each made up of two races. The first, known as the Feature Race, follows a standard format with drivers lining up based on their qualifying times, and points awarded to the top 10 placings. The second, Sprint Race, sees the Feature Race top eight positions reversed in a shorter race, with fewer points awarded to the top eight drivers. For both, there are two additional points available for the fastest lap.

“Having witnessed an incredible end-of-season battle between Mick Schumacher and Callum Ilott, we’re delighted to give players the free F2 2020 season update,” said Lee Mather, F1 Franchise Game Director at Codemasters. “F2 has proved very popular with our players since its debut in F1 2019, and we know they will enjoy rewriting recent history with the free F1 2020 update. The update enables players to compete with Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin before they join forces as part of Haas F1 Team for 2021.”

F1 2020 is the most comprehensive F1 game to date. With two new circuits, the introduction of the driver-manager feature, My Team, improved on-track options, split-screen and more, F1 2020 caters for race fans of all levels and experience. A free trial version of the game was recently released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and details can be found here – https://www.formula1game.com/2020/news/f1-2020-free-trial.

For future news and details follow Formula 1 game website and social channels on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.

EverQuest: Claws of Veeshan Launch Trailer

2020/12/10

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Darkpaw Games today announced the launch of Claws of Veeshan, the 27th expansion for popular free-to-play MMO EverQuest, which celebrated its 21st anniversary this year.

In this new content expansion, players will travel to the continent of Velious, which is now overwhelmed with writhing ice and the frozen undead. Here, they must band together with the remaining brave survivors and put a stop to the deadly magic overwhelming this world by taking the fight to the ancient dragons of Velious.

Claws of Veeshan features the following new content:

6 Expansion Zones – Follow the icy trail into the lands dominated by the dragons of Velious. Find the source of the mysterious and restless ice and put an end to the dangers that have enveloped the entire continent.
New Raids, Quests, and Missions
New Spells, Combat Abilities, and AAs
New Collections
Dragon’s Hoard – A dragon’s hoard for those that have collected so many items it is nigh impossible to contain. This is additional space to hold all those items you may need once more but do not need now.

For more information on the expansion content, visit the official EverQuest website!

Vigor PlayStation Launch Trailer

2020/12/09

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Bohemia Interactive is proud to announce that Vigor is now available on PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5. The journey to bring this incredible shooter to console players has been exciting and the team can’t wait to meet all the new Outlanders who will step into post-way Norway.

Many have asked about cross-play for Vigor since the team announced the PlayStation version. While cross-play with other platforms will not be possible, the team is enabling cross-generation play. No matter if you play on your PS4 or PS5, your progression and purchases will be consistent across both.

The PS4 version of Vigor features the full, robust gameplay experience present on other current consoles. The PS5 version, as expected, takes advantage of the console’s enhancements in various ways. Loading times have shrunk thanks to the fast SSD and players can see Norway in all its glory in 4K thanks to the power of the new generation of gaming consoles.

Necromunda: Underhive Wars DLC Announced

2020/12/09

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Necromunda: Underhive Wars, the tactical RPG based on Games Workshop’s iconic license, is expanding with its first major premium DLC for PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC, available starting December 14. Developer Rogue Factor and publisher Focus Home Interactive are excited to present the Van Saar gang, whose brand-new set of high-tech skills and style will make the battle for the Underhive even more explosive!

House Van Saar brings a new twist on the signature freedom of movement, tactical depth, and verticality of Necromunda: Underhive Wars. Clad in their signature suits of armor, its members are ranged specialists who trade movement for additional firepower. They’ll blast their enemies away without a second thought, crushing them beneath a wave of fire, explosives and automated turrets.

The Van Saar also allow for the same suite of heavy cosmetic and gameplay customization as all of Necromunda’s gangs. Recruit, tailor and grow your fighters to create a truly unique and dangerous force while choosing your soldiers’ careers, traits, skills, equipment and more!

This new DLC represents the next step in Underhive Wars’ live support, which has included months of free updates and patches to further improve the game post-launch with feedback from the community.

Necromunda: Underhive Wars is available now on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC. For more information, visit www.focus-home.com/en-us/games/necromunda-underhive-wars.

G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout Steam Release Date

2020/12/09

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G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout, the team-based third-person shooter inspired by the epic characters and battles of Hasbro’s blockbuster franchise, will be available on PC via Steam on Dec. 15, 2020, for $29.99. Fans get also get the game’s Digital Deluxe Edition, which includes a digital art book and soundtrack, the Retro Skins Pack, and the Weapons Pack, all for $39.99. And during its first week of release, you can grab G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout for 20% off! Play as both Team Joe and Team Cobra in this action-packed adventure featuring a local co-op campaign and PvP multiplayer with support for Steam Remote Play Together.

Experience an original storyline inspired by classic ’80s comics, with 17 campaign missions featuring legendary locations like the U.S.S. Flagg and Cobra Headquarters, intense boss battles, and iconic vehicles like the G.I. Joe Persuader and Cobra H.I.S.S. tanks. Play the campaign on your own or with a friend in local split-screen co-op, then keep the fight going in four-player local PvP multiplayer modes like Capture the Flag, Assault, King of The Hill and Deathmatch Arena.

Choose your favorite heroes and villains with 12 playable characters from both sides, including Duke, Snake Eyes, Cobra Commander, Destro, Roadblock, Storm Shadow and more. Unleash a wide variety of weapons, skins, and devastating ultimate abilities as you mastermind world domination for Team Cobra and restore world peace with Team Joe!

G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout is also available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. For more information, visit GIJoeBlackout.com.

Call of the Sea Launch Trailer

2020/12/08

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Raw Fury and indie developer Out of the Blue have launched the first-person puzzle adventure game Call of the Sea on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows PC via Steam, GOG.com and the Microsoft Store. The game is also available to play with Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass for PC.

An otherworldly tale of self-discovery and mystery set in the 1930s, Call of the Sea is a love letter to the adventure genre. Players will follow Norah, a charming and determined young woman, to a lush island paradise in the uncharted reaches of the South Pacific on the search for her missing husband. On this mysterious island, you’ll unearth the remnants of a lost civilization, investigate clues, and solve a variety of clever puzzles to piece together the fate of Norah’s husband’s expedition. Explore stunning tropical environments on this immersive voyage inspired by the surreal emotion, suspense and surprises of H.P. Lovecraft’s stories. What secrets will you find in this beautiful, enigmatic world?

Features:

Dive deep into a lush, tropical island meticulously modeled in Unreal Engine 4 and brimming with amazing sights, lost ruins and occult mysteries.
Investigate clues left by previous inhabitants and solve a variety of puzzles to unlock the secret of what happened to Norah’s husband’s missing expedition.
Experience an emotional, suspenseful journey of self-discovery, fully voiced by BAFTA-winning actress Cissy Jones (Firewatch, Life Is Strange, The Walking Dead).

For more info, venture to www.CalloftheSeaGame.com.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2 Mobile Trailer

2020/12/08

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It’s the long-awaited return of the Jedi Exile. Aspyr and Lucasfilm today announced the upcoming launch of the epic Star Wars™ single-player, RPG classic Star Wars™: Knights of the Old Republic ll™—The Sith Lords™ on iPhone, iPad and Android devices on December 18. Experience the fan-favorite optimized for mobile devices.

“Fans have been asking for a mobile version of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II for so long, and we’re thrilled to finally bring it to them,” said Elizabeth Howard, vice president of publishing at Aspyr. “We’re proud to continue working with Lucasfilm to bring classic titles like Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II to modern platforms.”

Set five years after the events from the award-winning Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic, Sith Lords have hunted the Jedi to the edge of extinction and are on the verge of crushing the Old Republic. With the Jedi Order in ruin, the Republic’s only hope is a lone Jedi struggling to reconnect with the Force. As this Jedi, players will be faced with the galaxy’s most dire decision – follow the light side or succumb to the dark.

Key Features:

Choose the light or the dark side of the Force as you progress through the story.
The choices made will affect the player’s character, their party and those who may join the quest.
Add fan favorite characters to your party including HK-47, Canderous Ordo, and Kreia!
Optimized for mobile play with new touch screen controls.

Availability:
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic ll – The Sith Lords will be available for purchase in the AppStore and Google Play starting December 18 for $14.99 USD.

Pre-Order for iPhone and iPad: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/star-wars-kotor-ii/id963230767
Pre-Register for Android devices: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aspyr.swkotorii

Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition Trailer

2020/12/08

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Today, KOEI TECMO America and developer Team NINJA are excited to announce the latest gameplay details – including weapons! – for their dark fantasy action-RPG, Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition, slated to launch February 5, 2021 on PC via Steam®.

Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition allows players to enjoy its gripping narrative through the eyes of their own half-human, half-yokai custom character, as they begin their journey as a mercenary for hire in Mino province. After succumbing to darkness whilst losing control of their yokai powers, the protagonist encounters a wandering ‘Spirit Stone’ merchant by the name of Tokichiro – who soothes the protagonist’s abilities with his mystical goods. As they both set out in search for the next Spirit Stone buyer, fate throws them into an encounter with none other than Oda Nobunaga himself. The two set off to take the Sengoku period by storm, raising the curtain on the tale of “Hideyoshi”.

The grand narrative reaches greater heights in Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition, as once players finish the base campaign they will be able to continue their adventure in the DLC expansion packs: “The Tengu’s Disciple”, “Darkness in the Capital”, and “The First Samurai”. These expansions not only add new narrative to Nioh 2, but also include a wealth of new weaponry, armor, and challenging new foes that will put even the greatest player’s skills to the test.

Before their journey begins, players will be able to select from one of 16 different weapon types, with each weapon offering their own unique playstyle. The two weapons introduced in the DLC expansions — the Splitstaff and the Fists — will be available from the start of the game alongside the Swords, Dual Swords, Spears, Switchglaives, Axes & Hammers, Kusarigamas, Odachis, Tonfas, Hatchets, Bows, Hand Cannons, Rifles, Yokai Weapons and Blessed Weapons. The variety of selectable weapons all feature their own in-depth skill trees, offering players deep flexibility to adapt the playstyle of each weapon in their favor.

For all of the latest information on Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition, check out the official site, like KOEI TECMO on Facebook @KoeiTecmoUS, and follow us on Twitter @KoeiTecmoUS.

Skater XL Getting Community Created Content On Dec 16

2020/12/08

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Easy Day Studios launched today an all new trailer featuring examples of the first round of community created gear that will be coming to Skater XL on PS4, XBox One, and PC on December 16. Deck out your character with over 250 pieces of new gear, created by the passionate Skater XL community, including customized decks, trucks, wheels, clothing, shoes, skins, and even beards and tattoos. Along with three new community maps (Riverfern, Quebec Skate Plaza, and Applewood Park) showcased earlier in November, this first drop marks the beginning of regular community content updates to Skater XL on all platforms – All at a Push of a Button!

In addition, new skate brands will be officially landing in-game – accessorize your skater with new gear from selected brands such as Illegal Civ, Uma Landsleds, Cariuma Footwear, MACBALIFE, and Am Grip.

Dive into skateboarding paradise with levels that feature famous skate landmarks and environmental elements, including Downtown LA, the ginormous Big Ramp, Easy Day High, and community created maps like Grant Park, Hudland, and Streets. Play as skateboarding pros Tiago Lemos, Evan Smith, Tom Asta, and Brandon Westgate, or customize and create your own skateboarding legend with gear from more than 30 real skate brands. Explore hundreds of mods, maps, digital skate zines, personal highlight replays, and more from the Skater XL community that celebrates this new era of digital skateboarding.

Skater XL is now available for $39.99 USD on PS4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam, and at brick and mortar retailers for PS4 and Xbox One. For the latest news and updates on Skater XL, follow the game on Instagram and Twitter, “Like” us on Facebook, and visit the official website, SkaterXL.com.