NACON and KT Racing are inviting Xbox players to play Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown for free*! Players will be able to explore the Hong Kong Island and sunny Ibiza free of charge on Xbox Series X|S, from Friday January 24 at 09:00 UTC to January 27, 2025 at 09:00 UTC. During this limited period, the game will benefit from a 40% discount on the Standard Edition on Xbox Series X|S.
This free limited trial version offers all players unrestricted access to all game content for the duration of the event. Save data can be automatically carried over to the full version of the game. To take part in the free weekend on Xbox Series X|S, players can download the trial version of the game by visiting the Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Microsoft Store page.
They can also enjoy the new features of Season 2, which introduces Ibiza in 1:1 scale, with iconic locations in the capital, new cars, a social hub, Quality of Life enhancements including adjustable steering wheel up to 1080°, proximity voice chat in social hubs and the open world, as well as a rebalancing of difficulty and AI (bots) behavior in races. To discover this new destination, players must reach reputation level 12, choose a clan between Sharps and Streets and complete the proposed mission.
*Available free of charge worldwide. No online subscription is required to play during the free weekend. Players with an Xbox Live Gold membership can enjoy all the multiplayer features of TDUSC.
Leading video game publisher 505 Games and developer Ironward proudly announce that Red Solstice 2: Survivors Ultimate Edition is out now on consoles.
The sequel to the best-selling tactical game, Red Solstice, arrives on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One complete with all previously released DLCs, including new story lines, classes, maps and much more.
Playable in both single-player, or co-op with up to three friends, Red Solstice 2: Survivors Ultimate Edition boasts over 150 different missions, with each featuring different mission types, including exploration, stealth, and survival.
Meanwhile the additional DLC packs deliver four new campaign stories, as well as 70 additional critical strike missions, which are added to the base game and campaigns.
Players can expect to face new challenges as they plan their strategies and undertake missions in this tactical sci-fi RPG, which combines real-time strategy with real-time combat in the ultimate package.
Key Features
Real-Time Strategy controls: Plan your moves and issue orders to your squad in real time.
Survival Strategy: Manage your resources, research new technologies, and build up your base to survive.
Real Time Tactical Battlefield: Engage in intense combat with the mutant infestation.
Combat Missions: Experience three different mission types.
Three Mission Types: Over 15 main missions and more than 30 side missions included in the base game, with each having a different mission type (exploration, stealth, and survival).
Unique Classes: Choose from a variety of classes to suit your playstyle.
4 Player Co-op: Play with up to 3 friends in online co-op.*
Powerful Weapons: Wield a variety of powerful weapons to take down the mutants.
Biomass Infestation: The biomass infestation is constantly evolving, so you’ll need to adapt your strategies accordingly.
*Including cross play between PS5™ and PS4™ and cross play between Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One (cross platform cross play not included).
The Ultimate Edition Includes:
The base game.
SKINS: The Red Solstice 2: Survivors Ultimate Edition includes the Frogsheoth Armor & Dragon in-game skins.
HOWELL-BARREX INC: New campaign story, UBAS (Universal Bipedal Armoured System), Engineer Suit and new tech tree. Including 11 story and 5 secondary missions.
CONDATIS GROUP: New campaign story, Psychic Suit, platoons, and new game feel. Including 10 story and 7 secondary missions.
INSURGENTS: New campaign story, weapon modding and new tech tree. Including 13 story and 13 secondary missions.
M.E.R.C.S.: New campaign story, drivable vehicles, and new tech tree. Including 10 story and 14 secondary missions.
Over 70 additional critical strike missions added to the base game and campaigns.
Additional 12 grand missions added (three per campaign).
During yesterday’s Xbox Developer_Direct, Bethesda Softworks and id Software announced that DOOM™: The Dark Ages will launch on May 15 for Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Developed by id Software and powered by the latest idTech engine, DOOM: The Dark Ages is a prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal and tells an epic cinematic story of the DOOM Slayer’s rage.
As the super weapon of gods and kings, players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer, exploring never-before-seen realms, unlocking powerful weapons of mass destruction and conquering some of the largest demons ever seen in a DOOM game.
Watch the presentation from Xbox Developer_Direct here:
DOOM: The Dark Ages is now available for pre-order worldwide. Those who purchase the Premium Edition or Collector’s Bundle will receive up to two-day early access, campaign DLC, Digital Artbook and Soundtrack, and the Divinity Skin Pack. The DOOM: The Dark Ages Collector’s Bundle includes:
Today as part of Xbox’s Developer Direct presentation, independent developer Sandfall Interactive and video game publisher Kepler Interactive revealed brand-new details about their highly anticipated turn-based RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Today’s presentation revealed new story, gameplay details, and characters that fans can look forward to when the game launches on April 24, 2025, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S (available day one with Xbox Game Pass), and PC via Steam. Additionally, digital pre-orders for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 are also available from today.
Watch the new Release Date Announcement trailer here:
In today’s presentation, Sandfall Interactive shared details about Expedition 33’s development origins, plus several new gameplay features sure to intrigue fans looking forward to the game’s upcoming release. Filmed on location at Sandfall Interactive’s studio in Montpellier, France, several members of the development team shared more detail on the game’s emotional story, stunning art direction inspired by Belle Epoque France, and its innovative reactive turn-based combat gameplay, which infuses traditional RPG mechanics with real-time defensive and offensive abilities.
Additionally, the team revealed brand-new characters players will encounter during their adventure: the friendly, yet bloodthirsty, Monoco (voiced by Rich Keeble) and the larger-than-life Esquie (voiced by Maxence Cazorla). Monoco the Gestral joins the Expedition as a fully playable character, bringing his own unique playstyle to battles by transforming himself into the enemies the party encounters and using their abilities against them, while Esquie is an altogether more unusual character that players will befriend and use to discover the game’s explorable world. Throughout the game, players will unlock more abilities with Esquie, letting the Expedition climb aboard and traverse, swim, and soar across the game’s newly revealed overworld map.
Reminiscent of classic RPGs that inspired Expedition 33’s turn-based gameplay, the world map gives players freedom to explore various new locations and secrets on their path to destroy the Paintress. Outside of rich level-based environments like Ancient Sanctuary and the Gestral Village, the overworld has unique discoverable caves and bespoke locations hosting challenging optional battles and side quests, providing extensive opportunities for players to test their mettle and master the game’s deep and rewarding character building mechanics. Players will also be able to set up camp on the overworld, taking time to reinforce their character weapons and builds, listen to the game’s stunning original score via an in-game record player, and have conversations with their teammates to learn more about their stories and motivations on their path to destroy the Paintress.
Alongside the physical Standard Edition of the game, fans can also pre-order the premium Collector’s Edition of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for PlayStation 5 from today, which includes:
The base game
A 20.3cm hand-painted Monolith music box
A collectible Steelbook® case featuring Gustave, Maelle, and the Paintress
The Expeditioner’s Journal 48-page hardcover artbook
The “Flowers” Collection (six outfits and hairstyles inspired by the flowers of Lumière (DLC), plus six Gommage outfit variations (DLC))
A “Clair” custom outfit for Maelle (DLC)
An “Obscur” custom outfit for Gustave (DLC)*.
Fans in North America can pre-order and learn more about the physical editions of Expedition 33 exclusively via GameStop, while fans in Europe and select global markets can visit Laced Records.
Additionally, fans can pre-order the digital Deluxe Edition of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 from today, which includes:
The base game
The “Flowers” Collection (six outfits and hairstyles inspired by the flowers of Lumière (DLC), plus six Gommage outfit variations (DLC))
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is available to pre-order from today and will be available on April 24 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S (available day one with Xbox Game Pass), and PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store).
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS The Twenty-Sided Tavern the award-winning immersive theater experience that transforms the magic of the World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game® into a thrilling live performance, is honored to welcome back acclaimed storyteller Aabria Iyengar (Dimension 20, Critical Role, World’s Beyond Number) to the tavern. Iyengar will reprise her role as the “Spellcaster” from February 13 through February 18 and, for the first time in the production’s history, take on the mantle of Guest Dungeon Master from February 24 through March 11.
Licensed by Hasbro and its Wizards of the Coast division, The Twenty-Sided Tavern immerses audiences in the storytelling, strategy, and excitement of Dungeons & Dragons. Unlike traditional theater, this innovative production invites attendees to become part of the adventure, making choices that shape the story in real-time. With its blend of humor, heart, and high-stakes action, each show offers a unique, audience-driven experience.
“Aabria has an unparalleled ability to create magic at the table,” said David Carpenter, co-creator of The Twenty-Sided Tavern. “As a featured player, she brought depth, humor, and heart to her role as the Spellcaster. We’re thrilled to have her return, not only to reprise that role but to guide our audience on entirely new adventures as our first Guest Dungeon Master.”
Don’t miss this limited engagement to see Aabria Iyengar in action:
February 13–18: As the “Spellcaster,” Iyengar will reprise her role as a featured player.
February 24–March 11: Iyengar makes history as the production’s first Guest Dungeon Master.
Gun Interactive and Art Bully Studios worked together to bring a much anticipated licensed Leatherface to the world of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.
2003 Leatherface, whose look was crafted by special effects artist Scott Stoddard, has been combed over obsessively to ensure that this unique version of Leatherface is perfectly captured in game. Bigger in stature, donning leather bracers, and equipping a new chainsaw, 2003 Leatherface is as menacing, grimy, and gritty as ever. Special attention was paid to accurately deliver the look of this mask. Multiple layers of skin from Leatherface’s victims are overlaid one another with leather cord tying them together. Players can expect to unlock a new execution with 2003 Leatherface as well.
Content Pass holders will automatically unlock 2003 Leatherface and he will be on sale for $6.99 USD for non-content pass holders on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is available on Playstation®4, Playstation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store, as well as Game Pass on Xbox and PC.
Fans can follow TXChainSawGame on Reddit, X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook for news and to interact with the community.
505 Pulse, the indie focused label of 505 Games, is proud to partner with Avantgarden to bring Among the Trolls, a first-person survival adventure game, to Steam Early Access in 2025. The collaboration is set to deliver a fresh, captivating experience that challenges players to survive and uncover mysteries in a vibrant, untamed wilderness.
Set on a secluded Finnish archipelago, Among the Trolls invites players to explore lush forests, survive against the odds, and unravel ancient mysteries tied to their lost relatives. The game emphasizes a dynamic, living world where player actions not only affect survival but also influence the environment and its creatures.
“We’re thrilled to collaborate with Avantgarden on reigniting the Among the Trolls project. They embraced the concept with passion” said Fabrizio Faraoni, Sr. Global Brand Manager from 505 Pulse. “There was a community of players, eager to know more about the status of the project. We worked for a long time behind the scenes, and we are finally ready to show early glimpses of the game they are putting together. A truly unique experience that blends survival mechanics, rich storytelling over the stunning Finnish landscape.”
Among the Trolls offers a compelling mix of exploration, survival, and storytelling that stands out in today’s gaming landscape. By launching on Steam Early Access, the development team aims to involve the gaming community in shaping the game’s evolution, ensuring a polished and engaging final experience.
“We see Among the Trolls as an opportunity to deliver a different take on the survival genre and shape it with the help of its dedicated community,” said AvantGarden’s Creative Director Giorgio Macellari. “Our partnership with 505 Pulse allows us to deliver this vision to a global audience.”
Players eager to embark on this adventure can wishlist the game on Steam here and stay updated on its development progress.
FINAL FANTASY™ VII REBIRTH, winner of over 40 Game of the Year awards globally*, is now available worldwide on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. The award-winning RPG is also available now on the PlayStation®5 (PS5®) console, with enhanced support for the PlayStation®5 Pro. Watch the PC launch trailer here:
Heralded as “the best Final Fantasy of the century” by The Washington Post and recipient of over 110 perfect review scores*, FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH comes to the PC platform with a variety of new features and customizations that deliver a new level of realism and immersion to the unknown journey including:
Improved lighting across the entire game renders the adventure with even greater beauty and clarity.
4K resolution and 120 FPS are supported on top-spec PCs.
Greater polygon and texture density can be achieved through optional settings. FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH has never looked better.
With DualSense® controllersupport, enjoy the same controls and immersive haptic feedback as on the PS5® console.
NVIDIA DLSS allows for upscaled image quality and enhanced framerates.
Variable refresh rate (VRR) enables smoother gameplay with compatible hardware.
Full control rebinding, plus mouse and keyboard support. Freely customize controls between world exploration and combat or mini-games.
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH is Steam Deck Verified for an optimized handheld experience.
In celebration of the launch, Tetsuya Nomura, Creative Director, and the art team revealed a new artwork visual. The party stands ready to defy destiny together, evoking FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH and its theme of finding power and strength through our bonds of friendship.
The Posh Chocobo Summoning Materia will be offered to all players who purchase the PC version of the game. The following digital editions are available now at an Early Bird discount of up to 30% off** across all editions until February 5, 2025:
Standard Edition (limited time price: $48.99 USD)
Digital Deluxe Edition (limited time price: $62.99 USD) – Includes digital mini-soundtrack, digital artbook and digital DLC items including the Magic Pot Summoning Materia, Reclaimant Choker accessory and the Orchid Bracelet armor
Digital Deluxe Edition Upgrade ($20 USD) – Can be purchased to upgrade previously purchased Standard Edition, adding Digital Deluxe Edition contents
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE & REBIRTH Twin Pack (limited time price: $69.99 USD) – Offering great value, the Twin Pack includes FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH and the full game download of FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE.
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE & REBIRTH Digital Deluxe Twin Pack (limited time price: $89.99 USD) – Includes FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE full game download plus all FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Digital Deluxe Edition contents
Green Man Gaming Publishing and Movie Games S.A. today announced Alaskan Road Truckers: Highway Edition will receive a physical edition on 21st March, 2025, in partnership with Sidewalk Games. Developed by Road Studio S.A., Alaskan Road Truckers: Highway Edition includes multiple DLC in one package.
Alaskan Road Truckers: Highway Edition physical launch on PlayStation 5 will arrive at select retailers on 21st March, 2025, featuring Ice Roads, Mother Truckers, Trucking Hell and Truck Skin Pack in one mighty package.
Green Man Gaming Publishing today also revealed the next set of content with a roadmap outlining upcoming cosmetics, content and quality of life (QoL) changes, with further details to be revealed early in 2025. Read the community post here
Adding survival and management elements to the beloved driving simulation genre, Alaskan Road Truckers: Highway Edition tasks players with balancing personal and vehicular wellbeing. Stock up on supplies, perform emergency repairs and battle the elements to see if you have what it takes to make your mark across 260,000 square miles of game map and 6,000 miles of roadway, with 6 base trucks, 2 special trucks, 12 playable characters and 50+ truck cosmetics.
Wind down and relax with Tiny Garden, the new game from Super Rare Games and Ao Norte, launching on April 8 on PC. A mix of puzzle-solving and strategy, alongside a colourful palette, brings together a compact world for the perfect cosy game.
In Tiny Garden, a family heirloom passed down through the generations turns into a magical pocket-sized garden, uncovered through a heartfelt story. What lies within is a compact space, perfect for the player to create and grow their own garden.
In the game, players can sow a variety of plants and flowers, trade them for unique furniture alongside various customisation options for the garden in this calming mix of farming, puzzle-solving, and strategy. Each decision leads to a new discovery, and hidden surprises await, as the player takes full control of their own garden.
There are no wrong choices, scores or time limits, it’s all about relaxing, experimenting, and letting the creativity bloom!
