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Spooky & Adventure Bundle Coming to Planet Coaster: Console Edition

Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV) today announced the Spooky & Adventure Bundle is coming to console, bringing an abundance of spooktacular chills and adventurous thrills to Planet Coaster: Console Edition.

Launching to critical acclaim, Planet Coaster: Console Edition has charmed players and critics alike with its captivating creativity options, whimsical soundtrack and immersive ways to play, all brought together with a hearty dose of coaster park magic. Adding to the already available Deluxe Rides Collection, the Spooky & Adventure Bundle offers players even more ways to entertain and excite their guests, from enigmatic entertainers to spine-tingling new attractions, along with a whole host of new scenery and building pieces.

Featuring two new dark rides, spine-chilling scenery and building pieces, and eerie entertainer, King Ghoster, the Spooky Pack provides players with everything they need to build a frighteningly good coaster park. Guests will get the fright of their lives with The Hoax, a free-spinning haunted house ride that can fit in even the smallest spaces with its tight track that twists and turns, while The Huntsman will have guests in a spin with its unique way of tilting and turning as it rotates on an axis. This motion platform ride allows players to coordinate stomach-knotting moments as they place guests face-to-face with unearthly horrors. Whether expanding their existing park or building an entirely new one, players can thrill guests with surprises lurking around every dark corner. From misty graveyards where spirits linger, to haunted houses filled with scuttling rats and rattling skeletons, park-goers will need nerves of steel to brave their new surroundings.

Those looking to inject a little more adventure into their parks can heed the call of the wild and hit the jungle trail with the Adventure Pack. Boasting a thrilling new coaster, two new water-based attractions, jungle-inspired scenery and building pieces, and queen of the jungle herself, entertainer Renee Feu, thrill seekers are well equipped to transform their parks into glorious lands of mystery.

Make a splash with Island Adventure, a high-capacity boat ride designed for large bodies of water, or take guests on a charming trip along bespoke waterways scattered with paddling hippos, clawing scorpions, and numerous decorative jewels, with Land Ahoy. The pack’s dizzying mine cart coaster, Gold Fever, will delight intrepid explorers as they tilt and sway through curious caves and into the heart of a temple filled with surprises galore to discover.

Both packs contain an abundance of fresh scenery. With piece-by-piece construction, players can position, rotate, and intersect any object in the game, designing the coaster park of their dreams. They can also choose from a wide variety of blueprints, adding pre-made scenery, decorations, and animatronics to their parks. From risky rope brides to all manner of jungle fauna, many of the pieces here are versatile enough to fit in any park, ready to be shaped, positioned, and customised.

Players can also take full advantage of the brand new Frontier Workshop. This is an entirely new sharing platform built from the ground up on console. It enables players to inspire and be inspired as they share their creations with the world. And with cross-generation support, anything uploaded on a current-gen console can also be downloaded on its next-gen equivalent, resulting in an endless stream of magical content to discover.

The Spooky & Adventure Bundle is out now for Planet Coaster: Console Edition on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5 for a suggested retail price of £11.99/$14.99/€12.99. The packs are also available for purchase individually for a suggested retail price of £7.99/$9.99/€9.99.

The ESA Hosts Say Goodbye to 2020 For Good Streaming Event

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Foundation is rallying the video game community to “Say Goodbye to 2020 For Good” by hosting a week-long streaming event featuring influencers and esports teams raising money for important causes. The event is supported by Google Play, as well as Twitch, which will match funds across its platform. The event runs from Monday, Dec. 14 through Friday, Dec. 18 and will be streamed live on Twitch and YouTube.

“The goal of next week’s charity livestream is to bring the video game community together to support those who need it most during these difficult times,” says Anastasia Staten, executive director of the ESA Foundation. “We are joining together with well-known streamers and esports personalities to say goodbye to 2020 in a way that will help so many in 2021. With the support of our sponsors and partners, we hope to make a dramatic impact on some very important causes.”

A handful of personalities will participate in a Fortnite tournament with a $100K charity prize pool, taking place Monday, Dec. 14 at 4:30 p.m. ET. Other big name streamers will raise money playing their favorite games for a variety of charities serving the needs of various communities. Among those charities are Black Girls Code, No Kid Hungry, Project Tomorrow, Rise Above the Disorder, The Trevor Project and Warfighter Engaged.

Confirmed streamers so far include Rooster Teeth, Queens Gaming Collective which includes Xmiramira, AvaGG, BunnyMightGameU, KaylaDeLancey, helloiamkate, BlackKrystel and MaidofMight, OMGitsFireFoxx, James and Elyse Willems, LaurenZside, Reckless Tortuga, Bruce Greene, di3sel, daye, Lawrence Sonntag, ayChristene, Hutch and Mr. Sark. Viewers can donate directly by visiting Goodbye4Good.org or by following the directions from the streams.

The ESA Foundation will be a beneficiary as well. For 20 years, the Foundation has leveraged the power of the video game industry to support educational opportunities for students of all ages. Since 2007, it has operated a scholarship program providing underrepresented college students with financial and professional development opportunities to turn their dreams of making video games into a career.

More details, including an up-to-date schedule, can be found at ESAFoundation.org/Say-Goodbye-to-2020-For-Good, and follow the hashtag #gg2020 on social media to catch all the highlights.

EverQuest: Claws of Veeshan Launch Trailer

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!

Cyberpunk 2077 Official Launch Trailer

CD PROJEKT RED welcomes gamers across the world to Night City with the official launch of Cyberpunk 2077 — the studio’s latest open-world, action-adventure RPG.

In Cyberpunk 2077, players take on the role of up-and-coming mercenary V in the futuristic megalopolis of Night City — a corporation-ruled city obsessed with technology and body modification. As they chase down a prototype implant which holds the key to immortality, players will meet a cast of multi-layered characters, including rebel rockerboy Johnny Silverhand (played by Keanu Reeves), upgrade their character with ability-altering cyberware, and make difficult choices which will shape the world and story around them.

Cyberpunk 2077 is available to purchase right now on PC via GOG.COM, Steam, and Epic Games Store, as well as on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Stadia. The game is also playable on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 consoles. At a later date, a free upgrade to Cyberpunk 2077, taking full advantage of next-gen hardware, will become available for owners of the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions respectively. The GOG.COM and Steam releases of the game additionally feature streaming via NVIDIA GeForce NOW.

Vigor PlayStation Launch Trailer

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.

Cobra Kai Season 3 Trailer Released

COBRA KAI takes place over 30 years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament with the continuation of the inescapable conflict between Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka). Season 3 finds everyone reeling in the aftermath of the violent high school brawl between their dojos, which has left Miguel in a precarious condition. While Daniel searches for answers in his past and Johnny seeks redemption, Kreese further manipulates his vulnerable students with his own vision of dominance. The soul of the Valley is at stake, and the fate of every student and sensei hangs in the balance.

 

Ryte : The Eye of Atlantis Postponed to January

Today, Orichalcum Pictures, a hybrid production company founded to explore archaeology through a multimedia lens, and developer VR Connection announced a slight delay for their ancient Greece and Myst-inspired VR adventure game Ryte: The Eye of Atlantis. The official statement reads as follows:

“Due to the remote work adjustments during the COVID-19 second lockdown in France which were necessary to keep everyone healthy, the current version of Ryte: The Eye of Atlantis did not quite reach the technical quality standards that the studio and us have set and wanted to achieve for the release on December 8th.

With so much work and dedication put into this project we feel we owe the players to deliver the most polished experience and decided to postpone the release to January 27, 2021.

We apologize to everyone who was expecting the game today. This decision was not an easy one to make. But achieving excellence is our goal and we apologize about the inconvenience and thank you for your patience”

The new release date for SteamVR and Oculus headsets is January 27, 2021. Players can wishlist the game on its official Steam store now.

Cyberpunk 2077 Launch Trailer

CD PROJEKT RED has released the official Launch Trailer for Cyberpunk 2077 in anticipation of the game’s premiere.

The trailer dives deep into the world and story of Cyberpunk 2077, and explores the bonds players will forge, the dangers they will face, and the lengths they will go to in order to build their legend as V, the game’s protagonist. Setting the stage for players to take control and begin their adventure in the megalopolis of Night City, the Launch Trailer is available to watch right now on Cyberpunk 2077’s YouTube channel.

Cyberpunk 2077 releases December 10th, 2020, for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Stadia. The game will also be playable on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 consoles. At a later date, a free upgrade to Cyberpunk 2077, taking full advantage of next-gen hardware, will become available for owners of the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions respectively.

Call of the Sea Launch Trailer

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 (FirewatchLife Is StrangeThe Walking Dead).

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

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2 Mobile Trailer

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