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New The Outlast Trials Event: Program Countdown

14Sep

By CharlotteNo Comments

New The Outlast Trials Event: Program Countdown

Indie horror studio Red Barrels released an update for The Outlast Trials this week. Split into 2 parts containing different Trials and MK-Challenges, Program Countdown is a new limited-time event. Part 1 will run 10th until 24th September. Whilst Part 2 will run 24th September until 8th October. The Outlast Trials: Countdown Program Countdown straps time-bombs to each player, forcing them to hunt for time extenders as they complete Trials. If the time runs out, the entire team dies a fiery death, resulting in a failed Trial. Get ready to run for precious time; even if you survive this Trial, remember: time comes for us all! A brand new Catalog is available for the duration of the Limited-Time Event Complete Trials and MK-Challenges in the Countdown Program to earn Event Tokens ...

14Sep

By CharlotteNo Comments

News & Updates

Omni One Full-Body VR System Launches

Virtuix, the developer of the Omni One full-body VR gaming system, has officially launched its gaming system featuring a 360-degree treadmill! The Omni One for me Omni One provides a next-level, all-in-one immersive experience for VR gaming. Featuring a 360-degree treadmill players can experience virtual worlds like never before. Physically walk, run, jump, and crouch through favourite games of all genres from an awe-inspiring new dimension. The Omni One comes with a customized Pico 4 Enterprise headset, treadmill and overshoes with sensors for tracking movement. Forget dedicating an entire room to a VR setup! Assembly and disassembly takes minutes, and the system’s wheels make it easy to move and stow away as necessary. The 50+ titles coming to Omni One have been specificall...

Rocket Panda Soars Onto The Genesis & Mega Drive

13Sep

By CharlotteNo Comments

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Rocket Panda Soars Onto The Genesis & Mega Drive

The confectionary connoisseurs at Mega Cat Studios, Space Pants Games, and Video Game Sage are excited to announce that their upcoming jet-powered adventure, Rocket Panda. The game will launch for the Sega Genesis and Mega Drive on September 16, 2024. Yes, the Sega Genesis and Mega Drive. Really. Jet Packed Pandamonium In Rocket Panda, players join our heroic panda as he sets out on a delicious quest to gather goodies, rescue badgers, and thwart the nefarious Biscuit Head. With more than 60 maze-like levels to navigate and cookie-crumbling action, this retro gem promises to be a treat. Whether you're a seasoned 16-bit veteran or new to the world of retro gaming, Rocket Panda promises to deliver a confectionary experience that’s as enjoyable as it is challenging. “We’re real...

Satisfactory Leaves Early Access And Sets Sights On Consoles

12Sep

By Paul WrightNo Comments

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Satisfactory Leaves Early Access And Sets Sights On Consoles

After roughly five and a half years in Early Access, Satisfactory has reached its 1.0 launch milestone. Satisfactory is a factory building game with elements of open-world exploration and combat. It can be played solo or up to 4 players co-operatively and is currently available on Steam and Epic Games Store. Early Access Delivers Satisfaction Many moons ago, we took a look at the Early Access launch of Satisfactory, which you can take a look at here. After five years of Early Access, and with a newly announced console edition in the works, budding Pioneers can now finish their mission and complete Project Assembly. Pioneers, We Need You! Coffee Stain Studios has launched the full version of their hit factory-building simulator Satisfactory. With over 6 million copies sold during Ea...

12Sep

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

Features

September On PlayStation – Week 3

Well, we've made it to the third week of September. And the September PlayStation releases show no sign of slowing down. Each week I've been picking a couple of new releases to highlight, as well as giving you the full release rundown. This week marks an extra special week for PlayStation, marking their 30th anniversary. So expect some surprises and deals from Friday. The Plucky Squire (PS5) Free as Part of PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium - September 17th "The Plucky Squire" is a magical adventure story about Jot and his friends, who are characters in a storybook. They discover a three-dimensional world outside the pages of their book. When the villain, Humgrump, realizes that he's destined to lose the battle against the forces of good, he kicks the hero, Jot, out of the pages and cha...

11Sep

By Paul WrightNo Comments

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Sony Announce PlayStation 5 Pro

In a short and snappy 9-minute presentation on Tuesday 10th September 2024 Sony announced the latest addition to its PlayStation 5 hardware line-up, the PlayStation 5 Pro. Long-Rumoured PlayStation 5 Pro Finally Announced Mark Cerny returned to give us a brief insight into what to expect from the new console and show us the visual improvements to some of the PS5's biggest titles. The Big Three To demonstrate the differences between the existing PS5 and the new Pro model, Mark Cerny talked about 3 key features. Larger GPU The GPU in the PlayStation 5 Pro has 67% more Compute Units and 28% faster memory. This means that frames can be rendered up to 45% faster over the base PS5. Advanced Ray Tracing Cerny says PlayStation made major upgrades to the Ray Tracing that allow calcu...

11Sep

By CharlotteNo Comments

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Finger Lickin’ Funko Fusion

Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll know the highly anticipated action-adventure game Funko Fusion is due for release this Friday! With the release date just two days away, 10:10 Games decided to unleash one more reveal on us all. Funko Lickin’ Good 10:10 Games in collaboration with KFC, Funko Inc. and Universal Products & Experiences, have announced that the famed eatery’s founder will be a playable character. That's right! Funko Fusion players will have the opportunity to play as KFC Founder Colonel Sanders himself! Fans will have the opportunity to bring Colonel Sanders to recognisable worlds and cameo levels inspired by Jurassic World, Back to the Future, JAWS and more. Discover and explore these iconic worlds in Funko Fusion as Colonel Sanders in his famous whi...

11Sep

By Alex CrooksNo Comments

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Coromon: Rogue Planet Now Revealed!

After the success of Coromon, which launched to critical acclaim in 2022 and sold over 75,000 copies in its first month, TRAGsoft, alongside independent publishing platform indie.io, is ready to expand its beloved universe with an exciting new spin-off: Coromon: Rogue Planet. Announced during the Monster Taming Direct, this new instalment brings a fresh twist to the popular monster-taming formula. Offering an endlessly re-playable adventure that challenges players to tame monsters, battle powerful bosses, and uncover the secrets of a mysterious planet! Revisit the good old days with monkeys and dinosaurs. Adding another layer to a well-loved classic Coromon: Rogue Planet builds upon its rich legacy inheritance with strategic combat, engaging monster-taming mechanics, and immersive ...

Murder On Space Station 52 Release Date Announced

10Sep

By CharlotteNo Comments

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Murder On Space Station 52 Release Date Announced

Solo developer Made From Strings and publisher Dionous Games are delighted to announce Murder On Space Station 52, will be releasing on PC on September 25th. The game will also be coming to PlayStation, Xbox and Switch at a later date. Murder On Space Station 52 places players in an atmospheric sci-fi noir world where the “Keychain Killer” is at large. Players must use an investigative murder board, question an eccentric cast of suspects, and use some good old point and click puzzling to solve the mystery. Agatha Christie In Space In Murder On Space Station 52, you play as Edward Locke, the new space station repairman. He soon finds himself trapped on a strange space station filled with even stranger people. Including one with a penchant for leaving dead bodies lying around with keys i...

9Sep

By CharlotteNo Comments

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Baby Blues Nightmares Releasing Soon

Baby Blues Nightmares is a survival horror stealth game where you play as a toddler and have to do what it takes in order to survive. Solo developer Steelkrill Studio has announced the release date of this new horror game with a brand new trailer. Hush little baby Baby Blues Nightmares place the players in the tiny shoes of a toddler, offering a fresh and intriguing twist. This unique perspective amplifies the fear factor, making every creak of the floorboards and every flicker of the lights a harrowing experience. You always have to be careful, as stepping on toys can make noise and attract monsters. If you get scared, you will start to cry and that will also attract monsters which you will then need to find candy to calm down. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBnyZ1s2BOQ Unique ...