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War Hospital Goes Gold

NACON and Brave Lamb studio are pleased to announce that War Hospital, the WW1 field hospital management game, has passed gold (end of development). It is now available for pre-order on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S, until its scheduled release on 11 January 2024 for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Develop an authentic war game

The development of War Hospital is the fruit of painstaking research, the objective of which was to offer players a realistic interpretation of the First World War. Now at the gold stage, the game is free from video game clichés, thanks in particular to the partnership between Brave Lamb studio and London’s Imperial War Museum.

“In War Hospital, we wanted to depict the despair and problems encountered by field hospitals in the First World War – the overwhelming numbers wounded, the scarcity of resources and the difficult decisions that doctors would need to make. Players will often be forced to decide who lives and who dies, to choose to prioritize compassion or a more dispassionate approach to increase efficiency.” explains Jakub Kędzior, Lead Game Designer at Brave Lamb.

10% off during the pre-order period

To celebrate the end of the development stage and thank future players for their trust, today marks the launch of a 10% discount on the purchase price of War Hospital for any pre-order. Originally available for €39.99 | $39.99 | £34.99 on consoles, you can now get your hands on this management game for €35.99 | $35.99 | £31.49.

Candela Obscura Out Now On the Roll20 Virtual Tabletop

Roll20 has partnered with Darrington Press to bring the Candela Obscura roleplaying game to the virtual tabletop! It is available now on both the Roll20 Market and DriveThruRPG. Roll20 is the leading virtual tabletop with over 12 million users, and DriveThruRPG is the largest online marketplace dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games.

As seen on the show Critical Role, players in Candela Obscura protect the world from occult horrors as investigators with a group of allies called a circle. This narrative-driven RPG, set in an alternate version of our world at the turn of the 20th century, explores mysteries surrounding magical creatures and artifacts – and the horrors they cause. Candela Obscura is the first to use the Illuminated Worlds System, a newly designed system that uses 6-sided dice and lends itself to narrative, arc-driven play.

Candela Obscura joins the growing number of games available on Roll20 Characters, the newest product from Roll20, where players can create character sheets and try new games outside the virtual tabletop. Take your game with you and play directly from the sheets on your laptop or tablet.

The Roll20 Candela Obscura digital character sheet includes custom options for homebrew roles, specialities, abilities, Illumination Keys, and gear. Players can manage their Illumination Track and resources for their group’s circle on the special circle character sheet.

Play online on the Roll20 virtual tabletop using tools like the searchable compendium – the complete Candela Obscura Core Rulebook accessible during your game – and a Rules and Rolls Reference for the table. Game Masters can use Roll20 exclusive GM aids including a countdown die to fully immerse their otherworldly experience.

Roll20 provides free basic rules for players to explore and the official free Quickstart Guide is downloadable on DriveThruRPG.

Unlock the Candela Obscura Core Rulebook for character building and virtual tabletop play on Roll20 for the limited launch discount price of just $19.99. Or, grab the PDF from DriveThruRPG for $19.99 and get the Roll20 version for only $10 included in the Candela Obscura bundle.

SHODAN Plays The Talos Principle 2

Malevolent AI mastermind SHODAN famously has no love for pathetic, fleshy humans. But what about the self-aware, puzzle-solving androids of The Talos Principle II?

Croteam and Devolver Digital’s philosophical open-world puzzle game has previously been played by Portal’s GLaDOS (https://youtu.be/GGiI_ybK8mY), who pointed out some alleged similarities between it and another game featuring lasers and cubes.

But now it’s time for gaming’s other favorite misanthropic hyper-intelligent AI to have a go, courtesy of original SHODAN voice actor Terri Brosius.

System Shock’s infamous Sentient Hyper-Optimized Data Access Network, or SHODAN to her friends (if she had any), has been playing The Talos Principle II too, and she has some thoughts about these humanoid machines who consider themselves humans.

Talk about hard to please. But ignore SHODAN. Her circuits are full of hate. The Talos Principle II is great (critics have called it “a masterpiece,” “thought-provoking” and “genius”) and it’s available right now on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.

Also, to celebrate the ninth anniversary of The Talos Principle, we’re offering deep discounts on the entire series on Steam—including, for the first time, 20% off The Talos Principle II (currently $23.99) until Jan. 4. There’s never been a better time to dive in and put your brain to the test: https://store.steampowered.com/app/835960/The_Talos_Principle_2/

House Flipper 2 Launch Trailer

Frozen District is excited to share the final preview trailer of their eagerly awaited House Flipper 2 game on their YouTube channel. This reveal, highlighting the game’s advanced features and gameplay enhancements, precedes its official launch on PC, scheduled for December 14, 2023. The game will also be available on console platforms in March 2024.

Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown | The Racer Trailer

Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown unveils The Racer, an unprecedented trailer presenting another playing style, for the most competitive drivers. After The Cruiser, aimed at those who just love the driving experience, this episode illustrates the social interactions and competitive aspect of the game.

Challenging other players is one of the many experiences offered by Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown. Naturally, one of the core audiences in its design were those who want to measure themselves against others, test their limits and hoist themselves up to the top of the rankings.

A whole bunch of competitive content

To slake these players’ thirst for adrenaline, the MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online game) offers a host of activities: Circuit, Domination, Sprint, Time Trials, and other online competitions, in which the rules and environments make for highly varied challenges. These include the Instant Challenge, a feature which enables players to set up a head-to-head with a rival. If the challenge is accepted, a finish line is generated at random on the map. To give it all some extra spice, the participants must wager their precious Solar Coins.

Customising your cars, another way to mingle

Any self-respecting competitor must take an interest in the mechanics of their speedster if they expect to test themselves against other competitors. To meet this need, there are workshops accessible in every district on the island. These can enhance cars’ performances, but also their visual appearance. These genuine preparation workshops are part of the various social hubs in which players can interact with each other and check out their competitors’ plans for inspiration.

Other aspects of Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown will be presented in the forthcoming trailers and promote various ways of getting the most out of the game and the richness of the Hong Kong Island setting.

On its 1:1 scale recreation of Hong Kong Island, take part in an extraordinary competition, Solar Crown, organised by the influential organisation Radiant. Behind the wheel of exceptional speedsters, by prestigious brands such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Koenigsegg, Dodge, Apollo and many others, you can freely explore the island with its wide variety of environments or take part in the highest-profile competitions on Hong Kong Island. Beyond your cars, which reflect your inspirations and rewards for your progress in the game, you can customise your game experience in your own image: choose your clan, Sharp or Street, and cultivate your style to impress others, stand out from the crowd and defend your clan. Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown has retained the DNA of the earlier editions, bringing a contemporary, updated look to the multiplayer racing game, offering the players luxury, exceptional cars and competition.

Get ready to immerse yourself in the Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown experience in 2024 on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Assetto Corsa Competizione Launches Cross Play on Consoles

Assetto Corsa Competizione, the official GT world challenge racing simulator developed by KUNOS Simulazioni and published by 505 Games, introduces console cross play for the first time in a free update, today on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Key Info:

  • Drivers on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S can compete in all online modes with each other as of this free cross-platform online multiplayer update
  • These include Public Multiplayer’s casual and quick-paced races, Competition Servers that offer hour-long races with advanced settings enabled, and Private Leagues that offer their own rules and race organizations
  • Assetto Corsa Competizione continues its ongoing support of the community with free and paid updates, new tracks, new cars and cosmetic features for a customized experience

AEW: Fight Forever Beat The Elite DLC Out Now

THQ Nordic, All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and YUKE’S Co., Ltd. today released the Beat The Elite DLC for AEW: Fight Forever®. This marks the second DLC drop of Season 2 and introduces the new offline single-player game mode “Beat The Elite.” Beat the Elite (€ 6.99 / $ 6.99 / £ 5.79) is now available to AEW: Fight Forever players on PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

In the highly competitive “Beat The Elite” mode, players face 10 randomly selected wrestlers from AEW’s world-class roster. The last fight will always be against one fighter from “The Elite” such as Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson and Adam “Hangman” Page. Winning all those matches will reward the player with different in-game cosmetic items, depending on the difficulty setting selected.

AEW: Fight Forever Season Pass 2 also includes:

  • 3 new wrestlers
  • 37 new move-sets
  • 60 new attire options
  • The new AEW Dynamite arena
  • “Beat the Elite” game mode

On Dec. 27, the Nintendo® Switch version will get the Season 2 content that is already available on the other Fight Forever platforms. These DLCs include Dynamite Featuring The Acclaimed and Beat The Elite, in addition to AEW: Fight Forever Bring the Boom deluxe edition.

AEW: Fight Forever is available for PS4™, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo® Switch at an SRP of € 59.99 / $ 59.99 / £ 49.99.

The Outlast Trials Winter Kills Update Out Now

Red Barrels, the indie development studio behind the critically-acclaimed and terrifying Outlast franchise, will deck the halls with boughs of gory in its Winter Kills update for the survival horror multiplayer The Outlast Trials.

With new cosmetics and challenges, quality of life improvements like full controller support, and more in-game lore to discover, survivors of Winter Kills will reap the bounty of true suffering. The event starts today and will continue throughout the Festive season, concluding Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 10:00 EST / 07:00 PST / 16:00 EU.

Winter Kills Update Highlights

  • Winter Kills Program – Experience the new Cold Snap and Find the Gifts variators. Survivors of Winter Kills will reap the bounty of true suffering.
  • Winter Kills cosmetics – complete exclusive trials and challenges to unlock festive-themed character and sleep room enhancements.
  • New MK-Challenges – pay another visit to the Courthouse for two new tests (Escape the Courthouse and Destroy the Evidence).
  • New Evidence Documents – continue your investigation into the shady Murkoff Institute.
  • Introducing Cell Decoration Bundles – new deluxe decoration packages for your personal cell.
  • Controller support – full controller support with vibration and new controller layouts.
  • Plus… even more additions, improvements, balancing, fixes and much more. Check out the full Patch Notes for details.

Launched into Early Access on PC during May 2023, The Outlast Trials has been a phenomenal success, with over 1.5 million copies sold worldwide. Red Barrels recently confirmed that is bringing its survival horror multiplayer to PC, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox® Series X|S and Xbox One® on March 5, 2024.

CityDriver Out Now on PlayStation 5

PlayStation 5 players can now drive virtually through the streets of Munich. Publisher Aerosoft and developer ViewApp are today releasing the digital PS5 version of CityDriver at a price of €39.99.

CityDriver for PS5 contains both the content of the PC version released in June and the Autobahn Nord expansion released in November. The latter adds highway and federal road sections to the game world of the simulation, including parts of the A9, B471 and A99 as well as new points of interest such as DIY stores, recycling centers and dealerships.

Players complete varied missions in and around Munich in detailed replicas of vehicles of various classes, with different engines and automatic or manual transmissions. To get to know their vehicle better, they can first put it through its paces on the test track of the traffic training area, taking evasive action, making 3-point turns and parking.

In the realistically recreated city, players can follow the road’s laws and rules in real traffic situations with other vehicles and pedestrians and complete a variety of missions.

Landmarks, historical buildings, statues, road signs and other local objects, reproduced in incredible quality using Unreal Engine 5, are waiting to be discovered.