Paradox Interactive annnounced that First Contact, a new Story Pack for its sci-fi grand strategy game Stellaris, is coming to the Stellaris Galaxy soon. Check out the new trailer and learn more about the release on @XONEHQ. #Stellaris #firstcontact #announcement
In Stellaris: First Contact, players will discover an expanded array of events and mechanics for meeting pre-FTL civilizations, as well as new origins focused on being met by post-FTL civilizations. In addition, cloaking technology will appear for the first time in Stellaris, allowing players to hide their ships and posts from their neighbors, and allowing players to worry about what their neighbors may, in turn, be hiding from them.
You are not alone! The galaxy is vast and full of wonders, but it’s also full of alien empires you’re going to encounter, whether you’re ready or not. First Contact offers a set of new origins and mechanics that give players the chance to tell stories about their civilizations’ early encounters with visitors from the stars -- ones that may not have come in peace!
Bandai Namco released an all-new gameplay trailer showcasing Tales Of Symphonia Remastered's unique real-time combat system that includes impactful Tech abilities and powerful team-based Unison attacks. Embark on the quest to regenerate the world in Tales of Symphonia Remastered, coming to Xbox One, PlayStation 4 & Nintendo Switch on February 17, 2023!
Dive back into Tales of Symphonia, an exciting and beloved action RPG, now with enhanced graphics and improved gameplay! In a dying world, legend has it that a Chosen One will one day rise from amongst the people and the land will be reborn. The line between good and evil blurs in this epic adventure where the fate of two interlocked worlds hangs in the balance. Follow the journey of Lloyd Irving as he and his friends try to save both worlds.
The new trailer highlights the vast array of weapons, armor, and accessories available in-game as well as the Optimal selection feature that allows players to easily outfit their party members with the best gear in their inventory.
Tales of Symphonia Remastered will feature inspired anime cutscenes, endearing characters, and a unique art style originally designed by renowned artist Kosuke Fujishima in stunning detail. In the game, players explore Sylvarant and take on powerful foes as they fight to bring it back from the brink of destruction. Classic JRPG gameplay puts hundreds of attack and magic combinations at players’ fingertips in real-time battles. Tales of Symphonia Remastered will also feature “couch co-op” local multiplayer for up to three additional players.
Tales of Symphonia Remastered will officially release on February 17th, 2023 with improved graphics and gameplay for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 & Nintendo Switch. Preorders for the game’s “Chosen Edition,” which includes the base game, a commemorative metalcase and exclusive art, are available over on the official Bandai Namco Site.
The Asobo Team are currently working on Aircraft & Avionics Update 1 (AAU1) which continues to go well in advance of its expected release date later this month. They've also released a new beta build (1.30.11.0) to testers earlier this week. Players participating in the AAU1 beta can read the release notes for 1.30.11.0 here. AAU1 is the first of three planned Aircraft & Avionics updates slated for 2023.
Looking beyond AAU1, the next two major updates to Microsoft Flight Simulator will be World Update 12: New Zealand in February and Sim Update 12 in March. World Update 12: New Zealand will include 4 bespoke airports, 30 POIs, 6 photogrammetry cities, 3 landing challenges, 3 bush trips, and 3 discovery flights. Among other bug fixes and improvements, SU12 will include the long-awaited support for WASM aircraft on Xbox.
These three updates are just the first of several things planned for 2023. Check out the 2023 roadmap embedded below and head over to the official site for more info.
Microsoft Flight Simulator is available for Xbox Series X|S and PC with Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, Windows, and Steam, and on Xbox One and supported mobile phones, tablets, and lower-spec PCs via Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta).
Vertagear (@Vertagear) confirmed that its new Vertagear 800 Series Gaming Chairs with revolutionary ContourMax™ lumbar support and RGB lighting options are now available to purchase on the Vertagear Store and Amazon starting at $379.99 / €379.90 / £329.99.
Boasting mutliple colour and size options, the 800 range includes the SL3800 and SL5800 chairs to cater for users up to 6ft in height and a weight of 250 lbs, whilst the PL4800 and PL6800 can carer for people of up to 6ft 8 and 400lbs. Additionally, the SL5800 and PL4800 (the two chairs central in the image above), also include Vertagear’s patented RGB LED Kits to to elevate the gaming and streaming experience.
The ContourMax™ Lumbar is Vertagear’s groundbreaking new lumbar support that alleviates tension throughout the body by dynamically contouring itself to the back’s shape and movement, keeping users in a healthy posture no matter how long they sit. The four TPE modules of the ContourMax™ Lumbar and their 64 responsive branches help to relax muscles. The Lumbar is also instinctively flexible, cuing the body to shift to different positions to retain ergonomic comfort when sitting for prolonged hours. With the ContourMax™, Vertagear looks to prevent pain and health concerns before they become an issue.
Paired with the ContourMax™ Lumbar is Vertagear’s latest innotivation: The VertaAir™ Seat. The new seat boasts features that improve support, comfort and relieve chronic back pain. With a waterfall, wide seat design, it distributes pressure evenly across the thighs, knees, and lower body to prevent blockage of blood circulation throughout the legs. Additionally, the new seat is embedded with 8 hexagonal air pillars, inspired by Bernoulli’s Principle, designed with air intake tunnels and 4-way air emission tunnels to provide pressure relief for the sitting bones and support a healthy back.
The VertaAir™ Seat comes with eight hexagonal air pillars. These pillars host air tunnels with 4-way air emission tunnels, emitting air in and out to provide breathability and pressure relief on your sit bones for a healthy back.
The Vertagear 800 Series is available on vertagear.com and Amazon.com starting at $379.99 / €379.90 / £329.99. They are expected to be on Amazon UK very soon as well. Colour options include Carbon Black, Black & White, Midnight Blue, Midnight Green, Midnight Purple and Burgandy Red.
Adrenaline-packed modern style arcade volleyball game Volley Pals from Indie development studio NAISU is now available to pre-order on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. The game will be released on the Microsoft Store on March 10.
Volley Pals is a chaotic, cartoon style arcade volleyball game with local multiplayer for up to 4 people. It is designed as a party game with each level featuring different themes and mechanics. In Volley Pals you can play with modified rules from classic volleyball like invading your opponent’s area, using your opponent's service before they do, increasing the height of the net, and playing rock/paper/scissors.
Volley Pals Features:
Modern-style arcade volleyball game.
Play against up to 4-player local multiplayer or AI.
Various crazy levels with different themes and mechanics.
A special level dedicated to customise your own rules and preferences with a wide range of options.
Original and cute characters to choose from.
Stylish 2D cartoon graphics.
Volley Pals will be available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S on March 10, 2023. The game will be released on Nintendo Switch and on Steam on April 6, 2023. The Switch pre-order page will be released on January 11 in Korea, Japan, and Hong Kong; on January 12, in Europe; and on January 13, in Americas.
Meet all your favourite Bikini Bottomites in the premium cross-platform game SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake! Watch the brand-new trailer previewing SpongeBob and his friends coming together in this cosmic adventure. Watch SpongeBob and his best friend Patrick, his house snail Gary, karate-pro Sandy, the music-loving Squidward, and many more - all voiced by the original voice actors! Meet old friends and make new ones while saving Bikini Bottom!
Let's dive in!
A vial of magic Bubble Soap is given to SpongeBob and Patrick by the mysterious fortune teller Kassandra, what could possibly go wrong? They bubble up too many wishes and what seemed like harmless fun turns into a cosmic catastrophe: the very fabric of reality unravels and magical WishWorlds open up everywhere! With many of SpongeBob's friends being sucked into these strange worlds, your favorite sponge must don various cosmic costumes to travel to the WishWorlds and bring back his friends to restore Bikini Bottom. But beware, Kassandra may not be the helping hand she claims to be...
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake is available on Xbox One and PC for $ 39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99.
Dune: Awakening Shows Off Stunning Unreal Engine 5 Gameplay & More Funcom (@Funcom) revealed a stunning new gameplay trailer and featurette for Dune: Awakening, the first episode of the new Dune: Awakening Direct series. Embark on a breathtaking journey across Arraki..
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