Category: #gaming

Leonardo Interactive’s Sci-Fi Puzzle Platformer Seed of Life Out Today for PC

Publisher Leonardo Interactive and developer Madlight Studio are pleased to announce that the futuristic, third-person, sci-fi puzzle platformer, Seed of Life is out today on PC via Steam for £19.49 / €22.99 / $24.99 and will be available with a 20% launch discount for a limited time.

Embark on an epic adventure as you take on the role of the Seed of Life’s protagonist, Cora, as she navigates the labyrinth-like world of Lumia, a dying planet ravaged by strange alien creatures that are stealing its lifeforce. As the last known survivor of Lumia, Cora must find the mysterious device called the Seed and restore life to the planet before it’s too late.

 

Seed of Life is an epic adventure game about the persistence of life. You are Cora, the last known survivor of Lumia, a dying world ravaged by alien invaders that are stealing the planet’s lifeforce. Your only hope to save your homeworld is to activate The Seed, an alien device capable of generating the essence of life and save your planet from annihilation. Will you be the light that conquers the darkness?

As you look to the light and navigate your way through a labyrinth-like planet, you’ll come across strange capsules and learn special abilities that allow you to defy the laws of nature and conquer the dangers of a dying world on the brink of destruction. With the help of a cute alien assistant named Nar, you will be able to solve challenging puzzles and topple increasingly menacing invader foes in order to save your world.

Seed of Life Features

  • Triple-A Quality Graphics – Explore a breathtaking sci-fi universe set in a dystopian future. Seed of Life features beautiful graphics and a unique art style where bright colors meet complete darkness.
  • An Emotional Journey – Seed of Life is a story-driven game with a dramatic, engaging story full of mysteries to be revealed that will keep you curious and excited to discover more.
  • Gameplay Focused – This adventure is packed with RPG elements, puzzles and dangerous creatures. Find Talisman capsules to learn new abilities, collect Lumium to upgrade and strategically use your items to defy gravity and overcome different challenges.
  • Stealth Combat – Escape from Namurian Shadows roaming the land in search for the remaining Lumium
  • A World to Discover – Explore a beautiful and vast labyrinth-like semi-open world where secrets are hidden in every corner and environmental challenges will test your skills. Navigate dangerous paths, clear objectives and find interest points. There’s always something new to uncover!

Seed of Life is out today PC via Steam for £19.49 / €22.99 / $24.99.  For more information on Leonardo Interactive, please visit the official website at https://leonardointeractive.com/

Lawn Mowing Simulator out today on PC and Xbox Series X|S. #Gaming #LawnmowingSimulator

Curve Digital and Skyhook Games are delighted to announce that Lawn Mowing Simulator, a stunning mowing simulator and detailed business management game set in the British countryside, is out today on PC and Xbox Series S|X.

The game is available now with 15% off on PC and Xbox from today until 24th August 2021.

David Harper, Co-founder of Skyhook Games said: “Lawn Mowing Simulator is lawn-mowing at its absolute best! Mowing a lawn well and efficiently is something we find immensely satisfying – and we think other people feel the same way, so we’re really excited that people now get to play Lawn Mowing Simulator in all its glory.”

“We’d like to thank our wonderful community who have supported us through the development of the game, sharing their invaluable feedback on our Discord server. We’ve been blown away by the positive sentiment and have worked incredibly hard to make the game as good as it can possibly be for launch and beyond. We hope everyone enjoys playing Lawn Mowing Simulator as much as we’ve enjoyed making it and we’re looking forward to more content to come in the future!”

About Lawn Mowing Simulator

Experience the beauty and detail of mowing the Great British countryside in Lawn Mowing Simulator, the only simulator that allows you to ride a genuine and expansive roster of real-world licensed lawn mowers from prestigious manufacturers; Toro, SCAG and STIGA as you manage your mowing business.

Lawn Mowing Simulator will feature:

  • PHYSICALLY AUTHENTIC LAWN MOWING EXPERIENCE – Execute ground checks, set your blade height, and measure your engine load as you complete a variety of contracts across Career Mode, Free Mode or Challenge Mode. Take your mowing to further heights with several attachments from stripe rollers, mulching kits, grass collectors, recyclers, flail decks and more.
  • BEAUTIFUL RURAL BRITISH COUNTRYSIDE – Lawn Mowing Simulator is set in a beautiful British countryside town. Busy residential streets, vast castle grounds, quaint cottage greens, and large equestrian fields are just some of the locations that await your mowing blades.
  • REAL WORLD LICENSED MOWER MANUFACTURERS - Toro, SCAG and STIGA front line Lawn Mowing Simulator with their real-world machines painstakingly recreated visually and physically. 12 Mowers are available in the base game, each with their own challenges, attachments and upgrades to pursue.
  • ACCURATE AND ATTENTIVE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - Build your own lawn care business from the ground up. Purchase and upgrade your headquarters, hire employees, purchase advertising and balance the books as you grow and expand your business.

Lawn Mowing Simulator is out now on PC and Xbox Series S|X for £24.99 / €29.99 / $29.99.

 

STEALTH reveals new universal Nintendo Switch accessories range to coincide with OLED console launch

STEALTH, a leading UK gaming accessories manufacturer, has today revealed a new colourful, affordable yet high quality range of Nintendo Switch accessories ahead of Christmas and to coincide with the release of the new Nintendo Switch OLED console in October.

Gamers can choose from vibrant accessories, including JoyCon wheels, headsets and a travel case, in the classic Nintendo Switch colours (red, black and blue) and other variations which compliment Nintendo’s popular neon joycons.

STEALTH is releasing the range at the end of September to capitalise on the Christmas gift market as the accessories make ideal gifts for gamers who either already have a Nintendo Switch — all products are universally compatible with all Nintendo Switch models, including Switch Lite — or are being treated to a new one from Santa.

All of the headsets in the Switch range are also compatible with most other gaming consoles and gadgets, including mobile phones, laptops and computers thanks to the 3.5mm jack.

“Our range of Switch accessories will particularly appeal to parents looking for accessories for young Switch fans this Christmas,” says Laura O’Donohoe, Head of Commercial at STEALTH, “we’ve created a really fun, vibrant range that will appeal to gamers of all ages. We’ve succeeded in creating a range of products on par with Nintendo’s official range while keeping pricing affordable and accessible; all products are under the £25 mark.”

The new collection will be available from Argos (in-store and online) from September 2021 and other retail partners including Very and Amazon from October.

Products and Pricing
STEALTH Universal Nintendo Switch travel case
RRP: £6.99

Available in red, black and blue the universal travel case features a sturdy shell exterior, secure zip and STEALTH logo. The interior is made of soft cotton and has a mesh pocket to neatly house additional accessories and a divider with five cartridge slots. An internal foam adaptor is included to keep Switch Lite safe too.

STEALTH universal Switch-themed gaming headset in neon blue/red
RRP: £14.99

Communicate with friends or enjoy a private gaming experience with STEALTH’s Nintendo Switch themed headset. Compatible with all Switch models (including OLED and Lite), this headset is also multi-platform compatible and therefore can be used with PC, mobile phones and other consoles including most PS4/5 and Xbox One models (some older models may require an additional adaptor), offering excellent value for money.

The 40mm drivers offer clear sound and the flexible mic with pop filter is ideal for online gaming or hosting streams. The adjustable headband and soft foam ear cups ensure comfort during long gaming sessions. It’s also lightweight and the ear cups tilt and twist so they can be folded flat for storage and portability.

The vibrant neon blue and red colour mix is synonymous with Nintendo’s classic Switch colours, making this an ideal headset for Switch fans of all ages.

STEALTH Premium Nintendo Switch Travel kit
RRP: £19.99

This premium travel kit from STEALTH includes everything gamers need for playing Nintendo Switch on the go. This bundle includes: STEALTH’s protective Switch case with game cartridge slots in Switch’s classic red, blue and black colour scheme, matching headset with comfortable ear cups and integrated mic and a charging cable. All items in this bundle are universally compatible with all Switch models, including Switch Lite and the new OLED model.

Twin pack STEALTH Joy-Con Racing Wheels for Nintendo Switch
RRP: £7.99

Ideal for Switch gamers with a competitive streak, STEALTH’s JoyCon Racing Wheels are lightweight yet 25% bigger than standard wheels offering a truer driving experience. They feature textured grip and easy access to SL/SR buttons for ultimate usability. Compatible with all Switch models and racing games, users simply insert their JoyCons into the wheels and they’re ready to go!

STEALTH universal Switch-themed gaming headsets in white
RRP: £24.99


These stylish white Switch themed headsets are available in two different colours — one neon red and blue and the other neon green and pink — to match Nintendo’s most popular Switch JoyCon colours.

Compatible with all Switch models (including OLED and Lite), the headsets are also multi-platform compatible via the 3.5mm jack and therefore can be used with PC, mobile phones and other consoles including most PS4/5 and Xbox One models.

Both models feature a flexible, colourful microphone, soft synthetic leather ear cups and adjustable headband ideal for long gaming or streaming sessions.

New petition demands gaming character emojis are added to the official Unicode Standard #Gaming #Emojis

Love them or hate them, emojis have arguably become as important as the written alphabet, essentially becoming a language of their own! From the age-old classic smiley face to cute pictures of animals, the list of emojis has been growing since the first one was released way back in 1997!

The Unicode Standard (the officially recognized library of emojis) hosts a staggering 3,521 emojis, but as of yet, gaming characters have so far been refused entry into this prestigious list.

However, fear not as this is set to change! Ebuyer has released a list of downloadable gaming character emojis, as well as creating a petition to get them added into the official Unicode Standard.

The new emojis – which can be downloaded from https://www.ebuyer.com/emojis-for-gamers , hosts everything from Mario, Sonic and GTA to Halo emojis. So, gamers will never have to go without again.

Furthermore, a Change.org petition has been set up to raise awareness of this issue and demand change for gamers globally.

The petition can be seen at https://www.change.org/p/unicode-standard-make-our-favourite-gaming-characters-into-emoji-s-on-the-official-unicode-standard-library

Commenting on the petition and newly released emojis Andy Roberts, E-Commerce Director of Ebuyer.com stated:

“With over 3,500 emojis to choose from, its hard to believe that our favorite gaming characters have yet to make the list. Hopefully, our petition will encourage change whilst our online library allows users to access their favorite emojis immediately.”

Big Village Games set to throw open the doors of Merek’s Market this September #Gaming #MereksMarket

Independent games studio Big Village Games is excited to announce the grand opening of Merek’s Market – the chaotic crafting game about running a medieval shop. We’ve all thrown down our bags of gold to stock up for the next adventure but what about the poor souls rushing around behind the counter to fill our inventory? Weird customers? Yep. Over the top crafting challenges? You bet. A shop cat? Of course!

Launching on 15th September 2021, Merek & his intrepid support team can’t wait to welcome their new customers on Steam for PC, Xbox family of consoles, PlayStation 4 and Google Stadia.

Take ownership of Merek’s Market as you haggle, barter, and craft your way through a comical single player campaign or team up with friends to supply the whole town.

Features:
– Haggling – Get the best price by trying to read customers and discreetly adjusting your prices.
– Crafting – Make some beautiful inventions…and some fairly awful looking ones too. It’s hard to argue with a paying customer.
– 4 Player local co-op – Sit down with up to 3 friends in a full co-op campaign.

“The last 18 months have been really tough on everyone so what better way to mark the return to “normality” than a session of good, old fashioned co-op gaming set in a store with no masks required?” ponders Dave Warderley of Big Village Games. “Merek’s Market is fun for all the family – friends away for the summer break? Your parents will totally be useful teammates. Lockdown took its toll? Save the relationship with some quality time. Struggle with the most basic games? That’s fine, just look like you’re doing something useful while your team carries you.”

Merek’s Market brings it’s manic mix of crafting and retail to Steam for PC, Xbox family of consoles, PlayStation 4 and Google Stadia from 15th September priced at £14.99/$19.99/€17.99.

Game Modes In New World Explained

New World, Amazon’s debut into the MMO genre, was slated to launch in August 2020. However, the game has been totally rebuilt after a year of additional improvements ahead of its revised release date of August 2021.

Among the many changes, the introduction of new game modes is one of the most significant. New World strives to provide users with unique MMO experiences outside of the conventional MMO gameplay. Here’s a list of all the game modes that are available in the beta. To ensure your start in this game is smooth, its best to get familiar with Eldorado.gg, a gaming marketplace that provides huge discounts on New World gold, items and even New World accounts to try new builds and character designs.

Outpost Rush

Outpost Rush, one of the more recent additions, is an endgame mode that combines PvP and PvE elements. Two teams of 20 players compete for control of three outposts scattered around the landscape. In addition to conquering outposts and defending against other players, acquired resources can be used to fortify and strengthen captured outpost defenses. Other goals across the map that players might strive toward obtaining will award their team benefits. To get better at this mode, we’ll advise that you spice up your inventory with some New World items from Eldorado.gg.

Expeditions

Expeditions are available in the world of Aternum for groups of five players. These are comparable to dungeons in other MMOs, but with additional features like as puzzles to break up the battle. At the end of these one-of-a-kind encounters, you’ll face some of New World’s most difficult bosses. A balanced party of competent players with enough damage, tanking, and healing to live is generally required to complete an expedition. Eldorado.gg marketplace offers the best opportunities to ensure that your party is fully equipped for the troubles that lie ahead. So make sure to get New World Gold for fair prices before embarking!

War

Along with Invasion, which is a major PvE experience, War is the biggest PvP experience in New World at the moment. In the 50-vs-50 game style, defenders will try to keep their fort for 30 minutes while attackers try to break down the gates and take it. Both attackers and defenders have a variety of siege weaponry at their disposal to aid them in battle. The territory will be controlled by the winner.

Invasion

Invasion is New World’s largest PvE experience. 50 players will defend their fort against an onslaught of corrupted opponents in this wave-based game style. Players will have access to a variety of weaponry to aid them in combat, with the Void Destroyer serving as the ultimate challenge. Players must fend off the attack for 30 minutes in order to win. However, if they fail, their region would be demoted.

Cyberpunk Action-shooter RPG ‘The Ascent’ blasts onto Xbox and PC #gaming #TheAscent

A solo and co-op action-shooter RPG set in a sci-fi cyberpunk world, The Ascent is the first title from Neon Giant, a new 12-person studio composed of games industry veterans who were some of the minds behind iconic AAA titles such as the Gears of War, Bulletstorm and Wolfenstein franchises.

The Ascent sees players dive into ‘The Ascent Group’ arcology, a self-contained corporate-run metropolis, stretching high into the sky and filled with creatures from all over the galaxy. Taking on the role of an indentured worker, the world starts to go haywire when The Ascent Group shuts down for unknown reasons. Life becomes a case of survival, with rival corporations and crime syndicates looking to fill the empty space and players having to take up arms to hold them off.

“About three years ago we founded Neon Giant; a small game dev studio with the belief that with the right focus and mindset, even just a few people can create grand experiences and high quality games,” said Tor Frick, Creative Director and co-founder of Neon Giant. “We have a passion for creating living worlds and action gameplay – it’s in our DNA from our shared history in the industry and The Ascent is the result of our team’s passion and hard work.”

Fellow co-founder and Creative Director of the studio Arcade Berg added: “In The Ascent you start off at the bottom of the food chain – that’s just the life of an indent – but as you progress, you will get to grow more powerful, find shiny guns, toys and augmentations making you able to live out your twisted power fantasies – if you choose – with robot tentacles coming out of your back. We will take you across the world, wide and high, in a megacity filled with turmoil and introduce you to characters who have found ways to thrive in this environment. We hope our game is as fun and exciting for you playing it as it was for us to make it.”

About The Ascent

The Ascent offers players the chance to step into an action-orientated sci-fi RPG powered by Unreal Engine that takes the genre to new levels, available to play in both single-player and up to four-player co-op. The game will target 60 fps and have full 4K support on the Xbox Series X, offering amazing gameplay performance for new generation console players.

Features:

  • A free-roam play style in a cyberpunk inspired dystopian world
  • Classic RPG mechanics to enable players to build up their character including cyberware, augmentations and looting
  • An unprecedented sense of verticality within its world, with different levels and platforms discernible within play
  • Double-aim mechanic enables players to utilise the full screen and choose between multiple targets anywhere in the environment
  • A narrative-led adventure playable in single and up to four-player co-op modes

The Ascent is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles and PC and Xbox Game Pass.

Buy today on Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/the-ascent

Buy today on PC: https://store.steampowered.com/app/979690/The_Ascent/

Game price: £24.99 / $29.99 / €29.99

Contra Returns is now available on iOS and Android globally. #Gaming #ContraReturns

Contra Returns, a new addition to the legendary KONAMI run-and-gun action franchise, will be officially launched. Developed by TiMi Studio Group and KONAMI, Contra Returns is now available on iOS and Android globally, including North America, Latin America and Europe.

Contra Returns, is an enhanced and reimagined version of the original arcade game, featuring more than 200 levels based on the popular Contra series with added HD upgrades and new features and designs including weapons and legion systems, creating new Contra experience.

Trading arcade joysticks for mobile touchscreens, players are able to lead the heroes of the Contra army to fight against the alien resistance raging across Earth in this classic platform shoot-‘em-up. Contra Returns offers a variety of new game modes that both first-time players and fans of the classic Contra series can enjoy:

  • One-life Mode: The classic gameplay experience where players test their skills and relive classic Contra nostalgia with challenging twists.
  • Underwater 8: An eight level co-op gauntlet to attempt different levels at varying stages of difficulty.
  • Classic Team: Work together to clear all story stages and earn epic rewards in this action-packed classic co-op adventure.
  • Ultimate Tournament: Tournament-style gameplay pitting players against each other online to determine the ultimate champion.
  • PVP Modes: A series of all-new ways to play Contra online with Ranked Match, 1v1 Warm up, 1v1 Hero Battlefield, 3v3 Fort Battle, and 2v2 Ultra Rapid Fire.

Game On! Krispy Kreme and Xbox partner to level up the ultimate doughnut and gaming experience

Krispy Kreme and Xbox announce an epic partnership that celebrates and connects doughnut fans and gamers. The pairing will bring smiles to your screens and Krispy Kreme Blanchardstown store and cabinets this summer, with an exclusive doughnut collaboration, chances to win Xbox Series S consoles with a complimentary Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, plus much more.

For a limited time only, Krispy Kreme and Xbox have combined forces to level up the gaming and doughnut experience. Creating the ultimate, mouth-watering flavour combo… introducing The Nexus Level Doughnut. 

In celebration of Xbox’s 20th anniversary, the team at Krispy Kreme were inspired to create a doughnut recipe that is as show stopping as the video games themselves. The Nexus Level Doughnut which underpins the collab is made with a fluffy dough and custom filled with a rich and gooey brownie batter. It’s then dipped in delicious green icing and completed with a dusting that unveils the iconic Xbox logo design.

As if the doughnut isn’t enough, there will also be Xbox Series S consoles up for grabs. Every purchase of a Choose Your Own Dozen at Krispy Kreme Blanchardstown, The Krispy Kreme Rocket at Dundrum Town Centre or Sharer Dozen in participating Tesco Store / Circle K cabinets gives the customer an entry for a chance to win an Xbox Series S and a complimentary one-month Xbox Game Pass membership.

Available to buy in between 2nd– 22nd August, you can also get your hands on The Nexus Level doughnut through:

  • Krispy Kreme Blanchardstown store and cabinets for RRP €2.55 each
  • Krispy Kreme Blanchardstown store and via click and collect – Choose your own Dozen for RRP €17.95
  • The Krispy Kreme Rocket at Dundrum Town Centre or Sharer Dozen in participating Tesco Store / Circle K cabinets – Sharer dozen for RRP €17.95

Rachel Chapman, Marketing Manager at Krispy Kreme said: 

 “Gaming and doughnuts have been two great ways for connecting people and bringing joy during the last year, it felt natural to bring the flavour and joy of games together in an edible form. Our doughnuts are made fresh each day, all hand-decorated and checked, making each and every one delicious’

On August 13th, 2021 the Xbox On Twitch channel will livestream a special edition of their popular segment, “You Say, We Play” where viewers can interact with the hosts to gamify doughnuts and win prizes.

For further information on how you can get your hands on the new Krispy Kreme and Xbox doughnut and a chance to win an Xbox Series S Console, please visit www.krispykreme.ie and @krispykremeIRL #KrispyKremeXbox

There will also be surprise ‘drops’ happening throughout the partnership so keep your eyes peeled across the Krispy Kreme channels and get your game face on.