Satirical spy-fi lair builder Evil Genius 2: World Domination (@evilgenius) is now available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Series S, Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation 4 and 5, as well as PC.
In Evil Genius 2, players take control of an Evil Genius and set their plans for world domination in motion. When it feels this good to be bad, the Forces of Justice don’t stand a chance! Build your own unique evil lair and cover operation, Train a force of criminal minions, Defend your Lair from the Forces of Justice, and Dominate the world with a Doomsday Device in this direct sequel to the 2004 cult classic!
Every villain needs an island lair, so pick your paradise and put your own sinister stamp on it! Shape the internal structure of your hazardous hideaway to fit your play-style, and construct wonderfully wicked devices for your minions to put to use.
Competence isn’t going to cut it when you’re running an evil operation. As you expand and train your minion workforce, you can create new specialists to help further your evil plans! Need something a little more…intimidating? Recruit powerful Henchmen that complement your play style; every mastermind needs a right hand…or several, in fact!
Systemic Reaction (@SystemicRxn) has announced that the free Pre-Season 7 update for Second Extinctionis now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam, the Microsoft Store, and the Epic Games Store.
"Adaptation" has landed and with it, we are getting new toys to play with in our hero arsenal. Try out the new secondary weapon, the Hand Cannon, which packs a punch to every shot you take. Or equip the Auto Turret outside of Horde Mode and watch it keep the dinosaurs at bay with precision bullets. On top of that, Pre-season 7 brings with it new seasonal contracts and rewards to keep you entertained during the holiday season.
Pre-Season 7 Features:
New Secondary Weapon -- Hand Cannon
New seasonal contracts and rewards
Horde Mode extraction is now possible from Wave 4
Basic Training (tutorial) is now the first mission for new players (but you can skip it, too)
Balance changes to all player equipment
Second Extinction is available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, the Microsoft Store for PC, and Xbox Game Pass for consoles and PC via Xbox Game Preview. It is also available in PC early access via Steam and the Epic Games Store.View the full list of patch notes here.
The Xbox Countdown Sale is on now via the Microsoft Store! The #Xbox Countdown Sale ends January 02, 2022: Save on select Xbox games, including @Battlefield 2042, @ForzaHorizon 5, NBA 2K22, FarCry 6, Hunt, and many more.
The Xbox Countdown Sale 2021 features deals on Xbox One, Xbox 360, and OG Xbox titles, including Game Pass for PC and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The Sale offers savings of up to 50% on a range of top Xbox games. Head on over to the Microsoft Store here and pickup a deal just in time for the holidays.
Team17 (@Team17) unleashed a torrent of information for new and
existing titles during its ‘Team17 Presents’ showreel at the 2021 Golden
Joystick Awards. From action RPGs to shooters and strategy sims, indie games label has something for everyone in jam-packed Golden Joysticks showreel.
As part of the event, the indie games label announced an exciting mix of release dates, new titles, and updates, including the eagerly
anticipated Blasphemous: Wounds of Eventide DLC, which arrives as a free update on 9th December; upcoming punishing action-RPG Thymesia, which received a 2022 release window across new-generation consoles and PC; as well as The Unliving and The Serpent Rogue, both of which nowhave free demos available to try on Steam.
The showreel also highlighted an array of recently released titles including Epic Chef; Hammerting; and Before We Leave, as well as confirming that multi-award-winning platformer Greak: Memories of Azur is coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on 14th December.
Updates are also on the way for intense WWII shooter Hell Let Loose, whose Steam version receives the free ‘Outflank’ update on 7th December; survival-RTS Age of Darkness: Final Stand, which today receives the free ‘The Queen’s Fury’ update; and Honey, I Joined A Cult, which unwraps a special Christmas update next month.
Team17 also hinted at another reveal in December for a new title. More information will be made by royal appointment next month.
Team17 Presents - Full List
The Serpent Rogue – Sengi Games – Demo available now on Steam, full release coming 2022 (Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch)
Blasphemous: Wounds of Eventide – The Game Kitchen – Free update arriving 9th December (Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4)
Epic Chef – Infinigon Games – Available now (Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4)
The Unliving – RocketBrush Studio – Demo available now (Steam)
Age of Darkness: Final Stand – Now available in Early Access alongside free update ‘The Queen’s Fury’ (Steam)
Hammerting – Warpzone Studios – Available now (Steam)
Honey, I Joined a Cult – Sole Survivor Games – Available now in Early Access, Christmas Update coming 15th of December (Steam)
Before We Leave – Balancing Monkey Games – Available now (Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Game Pass, Steam, Epic Games Store)
Greak: Memories of Azur – Navegante Entertainment – Available now (Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5), coming 14th December (Xbox One, PlayStation 4)
Thymesia – OverBorder Studio – Coming 2022 (Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5)
Hell Let Loose – Black Matter – Available now (Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5), free ‘Outflank’ update coming 7th December (Steam)
Curve Digital (@CurveDigital) and Skyhook Games (@SkyhookGames) have announced that their popular simulator and business management game Lawn Mowing Simulator, is launching its Ancient Britain DLC pack, available today on Steam for PC players and on 2nd December for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass on both PC and Series X|S consoles.
Lawn Mowing Simulator's new DLC will launch alongside a new update that adds string trimmers for all current game owners, which has been highly requested by the community - allowing players to add another layer to their lawn care experience and perfect their virtual grassy borders. The Ancient Britain DLC allows keen mowers to explore the quintessentially historic British countryside, whilst peacefully mowing the lawns surrounding four ancient heritage sites.
Let's take a look at the official trailer:
The Ancient Britain DLC is available for $8.99 / £6.99 / €8.99.
Lawn Mowing Simulator will be available for Xbox Game Pass on 2nd December 2021. The Ancient Britain DLC is out today on PC and will be available for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass on both PC and Xbox Series X | S consoles on December 2, 2021.
Disney Classic Games Collection, the latest and greatest compilation of classic Disney games based on some of the most beloved Disney movies of all time, is Out Now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PCs! This updated collection includes the SNES version of Aladdin and The Jungle Book.
The Disney Classic Games Collection combines Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King with the ALL NEW “The Jungle Book and MORE Aladdin Pack”. Now you can play ALL of the critically acclaimed 16-Bit console versions of “Aladdin”, along with classic games based on Disney's “The Jungle Book”!
These all-new, fan requested, and beloved games complete this collection, making this the only way to experience all 16-bit console versions of Aladdin and The Jungle Book. Play as some of your favorite Disney characters, including Aladdin, Simba, and Mowgli, all while experiencing some of the best graphics the 16-Bit era had to offer. Play through multiple versions of each included game and enjoy tons of new features, enhancements, game modes, easy game saves, and display options.
Disney Classic Games Collection features:
The Expanded Collection: Play through multiple different versions of the beloved Aladdin, The Lion King, and The Jungle Book games that have been created over the years, including both console and handheld versions. This incredible combination makes this the best edition yet of Disney Classic Games.
BOTH 16-Bit Console Aladdin Games included for the first time since their original release. By popular demand, two completely different and equally adored Aladdin games are finally available and enhanced for modern consoles. Which Aladdin game is YOUR favorite?
Display Options and Updated Visuals:
1080P graphics and enhancements for modern HD TVs
Adjustable screen aspect ratios and borders
Custom filter options designed to replicate classic CRT TVs and other popular screen types
Modern Features: Instantly rewind any of the games in real-time to retry difficult areas, view full game playthroughs with the ability to skip forward, jump in, and start playing at any point, and quickly save your progress and continue your adventure wherever and whenever you want.
Museum Features: Take a journey behind-the-scenes and learn more about the creation of these incredible games. Watch video interviews with the original development teams or explore numerous galleries containing hundreds of previously unreleased HD concept images and marketing assets.
Soundtrack: Listen to the entire soundtracks for all games in the included music players. The ability to repeat and shuffle the songs is also supported. Enjoy 16-bit versions of classic songs like “A Whole New World”, “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King”, and “The Bare Necessities”!
Terminator: Survivors confirmed for Xbox Series, PS5 & PC via Steam Play as a survivor in the aftermath of Judgment Day in Terminator: Survivors, a new open-world survival game by NACON (@Nacon). Build the resistance and defy the machines in Terminator: Survivors, com..