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DIRT 5 Returns To Italy For Ultra Cross Pack Racing
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DIRT 5 Returns To Italy For Ultra Cross Pack Racing

The latest DIRT 5 gameplay gives a first look at the Rally Cross class, featuring official FIA World Rallycross vehicles. The footage shows off more Ultra Cross action: technical and twisting circuit-based events to DIRT 5, ideal for agile and compact machines like the World RX roster. This Ultra Cross event takes place in Italy, weaving around iconic monuments and natural obstacles for heart-stopping racing moments. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEg1JP66lyo&feature=emb_logo Robert Karp, DIRT 5 Development Director, says: “Italy has proved to be an incredible setting for racing. Carving out routes within a quarry, an abandoned marble mine, and underneath the stunning Ponti di Vara bridges challenged the team, but players will love the experience." “Having FIA World Rallycros...
NACON Announce New REVOLUTION Unlimited Pro Controller For Call Of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War
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NACON Announce New REVOLUTION Unlimited Pro Controller For Call Of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War

NACON, a leading designer and distributor of gaming accessories, is pleased to announce it has entered into a licensing agreement with Activision to create a special edition themed REVOLUTION Unlimited Pro Controller for the next game in the iconic Call of Duty® franchise. Boasting a wireless game mode, the REVOLUTION Unlimited for PlayStation®4 offers exceptional performance and multiple configuration options that competitive players have come to expect. With this limited edition and unique design directly inspired by the game's Cold War art design, NACON is offering a product that will appeal to the biggest fans of the franchise as they look forward to new challenges in Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War on PlayStation®4. The special edition REVOLUTION Unlimited Pro Controller C...
The Sweetest Four-Player Party Game – Cake Bash – Launching 15th Of October!
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The Sweetest Four-Player Party Game – Cake Bash – Launching 15th Of October!

Publisher Coatsink and developers High Tea Frog are extremely excited to announce that Cake Bash is launching on October 15th on Xbox One, Playstation 4, Steam, Stadia and will be compatible with Playstation 5 & Xbox Series X|S. The Nintendo Switch version needs a little more time in the oven to ensure the sweetest experience possible and will be launching on Nintendo Switch before the end of the year.  Cake Bash will be priced at $19.99 SRP across all platforms  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA4Z0lrTuPM&feature=youtu.be What is Cake Bash all about? Well, in Cake Bash, you fight to be the tastiest cake, it’s a frantic four-player party game where adorable drawn-to-life cakes beat the crumbs out of each other! Pick your favourite cake and battle in a variety o...
Eddie Hearn Takes On The Mob For The Launch Of Mafia: Definitive Edition
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Eddie Hearn Takes On The Mob For The Launch Of Mafia: Definitive Edition

To celebrate the launch of Mafia: Definitive Edition on 25th September, 2K teamed up with British boxing promoter and walking one-liner-machine Eddie Hearn to get his take on the grit and drama of the built-from-the-ground-up remake of the original Mafia. And just like when he’s ringside, Eddie didn’t pull any punches! Check out his reaction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7GXEoQF8i0&feature=youtu.be Synonymous with British boxing, Eddie is known for his no-nonsense attitude and quick rebukes, as well as for promoting some of the world’s greatest fighters. Now, Eddie brings his no-nonsense charm to the world of Mafia: Definitive Edition. Watch Eddie’s take on the game’s no-holds barred brawling, sharp suits, classic cars, and family-run “businesses” as he reacts to left h...
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Is Coming To The Next Generation!
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Is Coming To The Next Generation!

CD PROJEKT RED announces that a next generation edition is currently in development for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Developed to take advantage of powerful video-game hardware, the next generation edition of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for PC, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5 will feature a range of visual and technical improvements — including ray tracing and faster loading times — across the base game, both expansions, and all extra content.   The next generation edition of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be available as a standalone purchase on PC, Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, and as a free update for current owners of the game on PC, Xbox One or PlayStation 4. For more information, follow the game’s official Facebook, Twitter, and website. YouTube | FaceBook | T...
Crusader Kings 3 – Sway, Marry Or Murder!
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Crusader Kings 3 – Sway, Marry Or Murder!

Ever dreamt of conquering the world or even thought of rewriting history in the country you live in? Maybe expanding the kingdoms to the likes of which have never been done before? Developed by Paradox Development Studio and Published by Paradox Interactive and the sequel to one of the most popular strategy games ever made, Crusader Kings 2; Crusader Kings 3 is finally being released on the 1st of September on Steam and Xbox GamePass for PC. Set in the Middles ages, Crusader Kings 3 continues on with the grand strategy experience with a host of new ways to bring success to your royal house with Experience Knights, Peasants, Pilgrimages such as the Holy Wars and of course Viking Raiders. So what are you waiting for? Let's bring honour to our Family! Gameplay I can write forever o...
Let’s Race Together: F1® 2020 Out Now
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Let’s Race Together: F1® 2020 Out Now

Codemasters® today celebrates the launch of F1® 2020, the official videogame of the 2020 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™ for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, Windows PC (DVD and via Steam), and Google Stadia.  With two new circuits, the introduction of the driver-manager feature, My Team, improved on-track options, and the reintroduction of split-screen and more, F1® 2020 caters for race fans of all levels and experience. Currently tracking as one of the highest-rated games of the year according to aggregator site, Metacritic, the F1® 2020 launch trailer can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2BpNE94qAs New simplified menus and assists enable drivers to spend more time competing and less time in th...
Razer Promotes Stay Home And Game On
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Razer Promotes Stay Home And Game On

Razer has taken to help combat COVID-19 and reduce the impact of the various measures in place to help reduce the spread of the virus. Whilst the main of their initiatives are focussed on combatting the virus on a global level, which is listed below, they also have a couple of UK-focussed initiatives running, to get gamers and new home office workers get set up with minimal expense, and giving them something to play through Steam with a £10 Steam card with every qualifying purchase through Curry’s PC World. For the £10 Steam Wallet offer on Curry’s PC World, all shoppers have to do is add the Steam Wallet Card to the basket, then enter the code “STAYHOMEGAMEON” at the checkout – so gamers can get themselves a new bit of kit and take advantage of Steam’s offers, using their £10 from R...
Mechanic Miner Review – Steam Powered Marvelous Machines
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Mechanic Miner Review – Steam Powered Marvelous Machines

Introduction Developed and Published by Hello John, Mechanic Miner is a physics-based sandbox construction game where you build mechanical steam-powered machines to survive the strange and treacherous planet you landed on.  It's currently in early access on steam and there's no date for a full release as of yet. So let's use some of these gears and get my steampunk contraptions working! Gameplay Mechanic Miner lets you construct any type of machine which spans from a simple water-powered box to an armoured tank, to a submarine or something that you just decided to come up with one day. Its a fairly open sandbox of tools which you can create some wacky designs. There are 3 games mode; Story, Survival and Creative. Story This is a MUST before you start any other modes in M...
CHIKARA: Action Arcade Wrestling Review – WrestleFest
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CHIKARA: Action Arcade Wrestling Review – WrestleFest

Introduction I have been a fan of wrestling since my Nan introduced me to the World of Sport on ITV in the late '80s and even more when Hulkamania ruled the world in the early '90s. Those wrestling games that I had on the old Commodore 64 were classic but for me, the best wrestling game I have ever played was WWF Raw is War. It had all the wrestling elements with an arcade attitude which was perfect as that's how you imagine how you would fight. These days it seems to be on rails and heavily following storylines whereas, I wanted to make my world and make a fantasy booking of my own. In Steps CHIKARA: Action Arcade Wrestling. Developed by VICO Game Studio and published by Reverb Triple XP it brings back that fast-paced arcade-style of wrestling along with the classic 90's wrestli...