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Fortnite comes to xCloud
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Fortnite comes to xCloud

Battle Royale titan Fortnite has become the first free-to-play game on Xbox Cloud Gaming service xCloud. Ever since Epic Games took Apple and Google to task over their app store fees, it has been near impossible to play Fortnite on a mobile device. But now Epic have partnered with Microsoft to get Fortnite on pretty much every screen via the Xbox Cloud Gaming service. All you need to play is a Microsoft Account and internet access on a compatible device (or a web browser). There is also support for touchpads, gamepads and even Steam Deck. No subscription required at all! Are looking forward to Fortnite being back on your mobile device and what other free-to-play games would you like to see come to xCloud? Let us know in the comments!
Asmodee Digital & Event Horizon’s New RPG
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Asmodee Digital & Event Horizon’s New RPG

Asmodee Digital & Event Horizon's new RPG has been announced. Dark Envoy will be published in 2022 offering a unique experience to gamers by mixing modern concepts with classic tropes. War Torn Struggle For Survival Dark Envoy is a "Guns 'N' sorcery" RPG where the players embody Malakai and Kaela. Two children of war refugees who are living as adventurers finding ancient relics and lost places. Soon though they must learn to survive day to day in the backdrop of war. Asmodee Digital & Event Horizon's new RPG Dark Envoy is scheduled for release in 2022 on PC and consoles. It will be playable in single-player mode or in online co-op for up to 2 players. With tactical real-time combat the game merges a rich, non-linear story and tactical, party-based combat with high-quality vi...
Sifu Content Update Out Now
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Sifu Content Update Out Now

A Sifu content update has been released on PS4, PS5 and Epic Games Store. Are you a Student, Disciple or a Pak Mei Master? This is the first of a number of free updates coming to the game this year, as laid out by indie studio Sloclap in a roadmap for 2022. The main addition to the game is a difficulty selection, bringing 2 new difficulties to the table which will be welcome news to both seasoned veterans, newcomers and those who struggled initially when the game was released. There is also advanced training with which to hone your skills and an outfit selection feature. This spring Sifu content update is to be followed up by further content updates in summer, fall and winter. While the game's original difficulty is kept intact as Disciple Difficulty, the new Student and Mas...
F1 2022 Game Artwork Revealed
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F1 2022 Game Artwork Revealed

EA Sports and Codemasters have announced Charles Leclerc as the official ambassador and cover star of F1 2022. New Season, New Rules The Scuderia Ferrari driver and current championship leader Leclerc will feature alongside McLaren's Lando Norris and Mercedes' George Russell. Lee Mather, F1® Senior Creative Director at Codemasters had this to say of the announcement: "F1 22 is celebrating the best young talent in F1, and we are excited to build a deeper relationship with Charles Leclerc. Established as part of the new era of Formula 1, we will work with Charles throughout the season to bring our players closer to the action" Champions Edition As part of the reveal, a Champions Edition was also announced. The cover art celebrates four World Champions that are on the grid this ye...
Redout 2 Launches May 26th
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Redout 2 Launches May 26th

Saber Interactive & 34BigThings have revealed a new trailer for Redout 2, announcing that it will launch in the coming weeks. Redout 2  - Bigger and faster than ever! Launching on May 26th the sequel to the critically acclaimed Redout, the anti-gravity racer promises to be the biggest and fastest in the series yet. Just like its classic Anti-Gravity racing brethren, Wipeout & F-Zero, Redout 2 brings together blazing fast speeds on insane mind-bending courses accompanied by a banging soundtrack. The lightning-fast speed adrenaline action pits you as a pilot in the galaxy's most popular sport, trying to master your skills as you take on your rivals in exhilarating races. Key Features: 36 unique racetracks - all reversible. extensive career mode modes such as A...
noblechairs are proud to introduce the new noblechairs HERO Gaming Chair – Boba Fett Edition
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noblechairs are proud to introduce the new noblechairs HERO Gaming Chair – Boba Fett Edition

Well I didn't wake up expecting to see noblechairs in my inbox this morning, however, to celebrate May The 4th aka Star Wars Day they have a little something in store. This IS The Chair You Are Looking For We have only recently had a release from noblechairs and that was the Fallout Nuka-Cola Edition Gaming chair. Now they have announced the noblechairs HERO Gaming Chair – Boba Fett Edition! It's Not A Trap Noblechairs have teamed up with Lucasfilm on a range of Star Wars inspired products. The Boba Fett Edition Hero has taken elements from Boba's distinctive armour and converted that into a chair design. I have to say, that this is now probably my favourite noblechairs collaboration. The chair features a green and black base with burgundy and gold highlights all in the style of...
Embracer Announces Acquisition
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Embracer Announces Acquisition

Embracer announces acquisition agreement with Square Enix to add to its portfolio of games and dev studios. Embracer announces acquisition of studios and games The move will see Embracer acquire to acquire dev studios Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal and Square Enix Montreal along with a back catalogue of more than 50 games. It also would mean that Embracer would have control of beloved IP such as Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Thief and Legacy of Kain. Along with the acquired studios come teams of world-class AAA devs who bring a wealth of game development experience and talent with them. Lars Wingefors, Co-founder and Group CEO, of the Embracer Group had this to say of the acquisition: "We are thrilled to welcome these studios into the Embracer Group. We recognize the fantastic IP...
Exo One coming to PlayStation
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Exo One coming to PlayStation

Exbleative, the Australian developer behind critically acclaimed Exo One have announced that the game is coming to PlayStation. Exo One paired with DualSense - a potential match made in heaven! Released in November 2021 on PC and Xbox, Exbleative's debut title launched to overwhelmingly positive reviews - currently sitting at 91% positive on Steam. Created by a solo dev the game is being brought to PS4 and PS5 with the aid of Polish publisher/production house, All in! Games. Exo One creator Jay Weston had this to say on the game's incredible success: "The response to the Exo One launch was beyond my wildest dreams, ‘I've had such amazing support from my community over the years since I started making this thing. Now, with the help of All in! Games, I've got the opportunity to ...
Psyonix Announces Rocket League F1 Fan Pass
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Psyonix Announces Rocket League F1 Fan Pass

Rocket League creators Psyonix have announced that F1 is returning to their critically acclaimed title with the 2022 Formula 1 Fan Pass. Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered F1 Cars The new content will arrive on May 4th to coincide with the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix event weekend (May 6th-8th). It will be available on all platforms - Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X and Epic Games Store for 1100 credits from the in-game Item Shop. You can check out all our previous coverage on Rocket League here. The 2022 Formula 1 Fan Pass content will arrive in 3 drops throughout 2022, the first from May 4th - May 10th, the second will arrive later in the summer and the third will arrive sometime later in the fall. Fans who purchase the Fan Pass now...
noblechairs Reveal The Design Of The Fallout® Nuka-Cola Edition Gaming Series
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noblechairs Reveal The Design Of The Fallout® Nuka-Cola Edition Gaming Series

noblechairs have revealed their latest design collaboration today and Fallout Fans around the world will be on the edge of their seat looking for the preorder button. noblechairs Bring Another Collab And Another Epic Design As we all know noblechairs have worked with some great franchises in the past. Keep reading to find out just what noblechairs have in store for you and where you can pick it up! It Started With Fallout Vault-Tec Now We Have Fallout Nuka-Cola! That is right! noblechairs have today announced the design of their new Fallout Nuka-Cola design chair and Memory Foam Pillow Set. The Fallout Nuka-Cola Edition takes design elements from in the game making it really attractive to hardcore Fallout fans. Featuring a red background across the chair with white and gold deta...