Twilight Hunt makes a ghostly entrance, pitting 16 players both against each other and the AI-controlled Twilight Fleet led by the fearsome boss ship Rasputin

AUSTIN, TX (October 6, 20221) — Today Wargaming, developer and publisher of the world’s most popular free to play naval warfare game, World of Warships, is launching an explosive new update packed with new features. It includes limited time themed events for the ghoulish Halloween season, as well as the arrival of a fleet of new German battleships.

Watch the full video update below:

Take to the seas aboard all-new German Battleships
With the ‘German Battleships: Part One’ event, a sweep of Tier III-IX German battleships hit Early Access, from the WWI-serving BB Von der Tann to the Tier IX Prinz Rupprecht. Armed with lethally precise main battery guns and a gamut of long-ranged secondary battery guns, consumables include Hydroacoustic Search, as well as Fast Damage Control Team with a limited number of charges. From Tier VII upwards, ships will also come fitted with torpedo tubes.

Tiers III-IX of these powerful vessels will be available within sequential bundles in exchange for German Tokens, a new temporary resource earned through taking part in the Personal Challenges event or obtainable from the Armory. The port of Hamburg has also been spruced up in honour of the update. 

And going once, going twice! Coming up for auction will be early access to the Tier X Schlieffen, starting at 1,000 doubloons. More details about the dates and rules of the auction will be announced further into the update.

Trick or treat with new and returning game modes
The temporary battle type, Twilight Hunt, makes a ghostly entrance in this update from October 20-21, pitting 16 players both against each other and the AI-controlled Twilight Fleet in the Polygon map. The aim is to earn as many Battle Points as possible by destroying the enemy armada, led by the fearsome boss ship Rasputin. Hop aboard the monster ships Fangblade, Thornridge, and Lobster-Eyed for the spookiest experience! 

From the start and until the end of the update, old favorites Operation Saving Transylvania and Sunray in Darkness will be making a grand comeback.

More game-changing additions
In Personal Challenges, players must fill out the mission requirements of each personal records table to progress onto the next part and bring in those juicy rewards – coal and German Tokens, that can be used to obtain new German battleships plus a host of camouflages and flags. 

Submarines will also be available for rental in random battles to test this class in a live environment with their new balance changes. 

For the full patch notes of the update, please click here.

About World of Warships 
World of Warships is a free, historical, online combat PC game from Wargaming. With its massive fleet of most iconic war vessels, including four different ship classes and strategically designed environment, World of Warships provides the ultimate naval warfare gaming experience, suitable for everyone. Thanks to its largest collection of historically accurate ships available to play, World of Warships prides itself as a digital ship museum and a focal point for naval history enthusiasts. New thematic content and innovative game modes are being added on a regular basis, providing a diverse and exciting gameplay to its broad player base. 

One franchise – multiple platforms 
After the successful launch of World of Warships on PC, its unique gameplay and design has been adapted to bring free massive naval battles to other platforms with World of Warships: Legends available on PlayStation and Xbox and World of Warships Blitz on iOS and Android mobile devices. Official website: http://www.worldofwarships.com

About Wargaming
Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 5,500 employees and offices spread all over the world. Over 200 million players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Their flagship products include the massively popular free-to-play hit World of Tanks and the strategic naval action game World of Warships.
Official website: www.wargaming.com

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Wired Productions and Nosebleed Interactive opens the doors to a retro arcade adventure in the Steam Next Fest exclusive playable demo // Arcade Paradise launches Spring 2022

Watford UK, 6 October, 2021. Global video games publisher Wired Productions and developer Nosebleed Interactive. are delighted to announce that a playable demo of retro arcade adventure Arcade Paradise is available from today for a limited time. Released as part of the Steam Next Fest celebrations, the demo will take players through their first day running the King Wash Laundromat, putting them through a spin cycle as they take the first steps in transforming the rundown laundromat into a buzzing arcade.

Download and play the Arcade Paradise Steam Next Fest demo, only available until 11^th October: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1388870/Arcade_Paradise/

Welcome to Arcade Paradise, the 90’s-fuelled retro arcade adventure. Playing as Ashley, your father, Gerald (voiced by The Witcher’s Geralt, Doug Cockle), has gone to the Riviera and given you the keys to his laundry business tasking you to run the tedious day-to-day. Rather than washing rags for a living, you decide to turn the family laundromat into the ultimate arcade. Play, profit and purchase new arcade machines, with over 35 to choose from, to build your very own Arcade Paradise!

• Play the various games, set high scores, and challenge your customers to beat them in order to turn a profit.
• Use that Profit to order new cabinets using the latest dial-up connection.
• Purchase game cabinets in Arcade Paradise to drive more customers to your arcade. These are original games inspired by classics from a bygone arcade era, from the 70s through to the 90s.

Arcade Paradise is coming to Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series S|X, and Xbox One during Spring 2022.

Add Arcade Paradise to your PC wish list on Steam or GOG.

For more information, visit: https://wiredproductions.com/games/arcade-paradise/

About Wired Productions
Wired Productions is an independent video games publisher based in Watford, UK. Wired has produced and published award-winning titles across all major platforms and its games are curated to deliver on its mantra: ‘Driven by Passion.’ Bringing games to market in both physical and digital media, notable launches to date include The Falconeer, Those Who Remain, Deliver Us The Moon, Close to the Sun, GRIP: Combat Racing, Victor Vran: Overkill Edition, Max: The Curse of Brotherhood and The Town of Light. Recently, Wired Productions announced its upcoming slate of titles during Wired Direct. Upcoming titles include, Lumote, Arcade Paradise, Martha Is Dead, Tin Hearts, Tiny Troopers: Global Ops and The Last Worker.

About Nosebleed Interactive

Nosebleed Interactive is a multi-award-winning independent studio based in Newcastle upon Tyne, in the heart of the North East of England. After critical hit Vostok Inc., Nosebleed are working Arcade Paradise as their next hit title.https://www.nosebleedinteractive.com/

Developer Digital Lode and Publisher Tripwire Presents Raise the Stakes for Espire Agents with Free Update Today for Oculus Quest and Quest 2

ROSWELL, Ga. – Oct. 6, 2021 – Publisher Tripwire Presents and developer Digital Lode announced today the launch of the Espire 1: VR Operative Invictus update, the latest free update for the top selling and award-winning virtual reality (VR) stealth experience. Available today for Oculus Quest and Quest 2 VR platforms, today’s update introduces the brand-new map, Coober Pedy with new Combat, Objective, and Stealth Virtual Challenges for players to tackle. In addition, Oculus Challenge Leaderboard support has been added for Quest platforms for each new Virtual Challenge, allowing Espire agents around the world to compete for the best scores.

Espire 1: VR Operative set the new gold standard for the stealth genre in virtual reality, delivering gameplay mechanics for the stealth and action genres that have yet to be explored in the space. Players are charged with the role of an “Espire Agent” and use cutting-edge Virtual Reality hardware to remote-operate the Espire model 1 drone.

Espire 1: VR Operative Invictus update highlights include:

• Oculus Challenges Support: The Invictus update includes support for the “Oculus Challenges” feature. Compete for 1st place in regular Oculus challenges that are set by the Digital Lode developers! New Challenges will appear in Espire 1‘s main menu each week and are integrated with the Oculus mobile app where you can invite friends and compete for the top spot during the limited time each challenge is open for competition. 
• Coober Pedy Map: Set in the remote underground mining town in South Australia of the same name, Espire Agents are charged with infiltrating Ophis’ headquarters in this new scenario, featuring a hotel, church, and series of caves interconnected by the twisted series of tunnels below.
• Horcotes Elimination Challenge: Go in quiet or with guns blazing in this new Elimination Virtual Challenge. Explosives and turrets are scattered throughout the map.
• Cicurina Hostage Rescue Challenge: Locate and free the heavily guarded hostages and don’t forget the tools and tactics at your disposal. Throw objects to distract guards with sound, sneak up behind a guard for a “hold up,” or activate bullet time to steal a guard’s weapon right out of their hands.
• Crassipes Stealth Challenge: Use the cover of darkness to make your way through the level without being spotted and take care to avoid activating the mines.

In addition, developer Digital Lode has included numerous technical, and quality of life improvements based on feedback from the player community with today’s Espire 1: VR Operative Invictus update launch. For full details on the update, please head here. Oculus owners looking to expand their library with Espire 1: VR Operative, the new gold standard in VR stealth, should keep an eye out for news on promotions on official Tripwire and Oculus channels. 

As a virtual reality title that combines first-person stealth and shooting mechanics, Espire 1: VR Operative is a game that’s best shown in motion.

To stay up to date on the latest Espire 1: VR Operative news, be sure to visit the official website – and follow the developers on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

About Tripwire Interactive

Formed in 2005 as a humble independent developer founded by gamers who found success in the video game modding community, Tripwire Interactive has developed and self-published multiple critically acclaimed titles in the wildly popular Killing Floor and Rising Storm franchises, which have collectively sold over 20 million units to date. The studio’s latest project, Maneater, breaks new ground in the popular action RPG genre and finds players taking on the role of a deadly shark with the uncanny ability to evolve as it feeds.

Since then, Tripwire Interactive has expanded its business and now turns its experience and resources to include publishing titles spanning multiple platforms and genres from other talented independent studios. Led by John Gibson, the publishing division aims to help like-minded independent studios bring their titles to market, including Chivalry 2 developed by Torn Banner Studios, Espire 1: VR Operative developed by Digital Lode, and Road Redemption developed by EQ Games and Pixel Dash Studios.

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Developer and publisher GIANTS Software did some groundwork and introduces more gameplay mechanics for Farming Simulator 22: With mulching, stone picking and soil rolling, three new ground working features will extend the virtual experience. The more realistic depiction of agriculture allows players to improve their soil quality even further.

Mulching: way more than bark chips for your backyard
While mulching is prominently known in domestic gardening through use of bark chips, in Farming Simulator 22 it becomes an integral part of increasing the yield as it is in real agriculture: Players mulch the narrow spaces between their brand-new grape vines and olive groves with fresh cut grass to increase the soil quality while making everything look nice and clean, or mulch the stubble left on the field after harvesting other crops.

Stone picking: a new type of enemy for virtual farmers
It’s not just weeds, virtual farmers have to fight: Lying dormant in the ground, stones can be dug up by plowing or cultivating. To avoid the risk of damaging machines, players will have to remove them. Dependent on the size, they either have to use a stone picking tool attached to the tractor, or roll over with the new rollers – effectively sweeping them under the nutrient-rich topsoil, at least for a while.

Let’s roll: soil rollers increase the yield (and are fun to operate)
With spectacular looking agricultural tools called rollers, players can press small stones back into the ground to conceal the rocky consequences of cultivating. After sowing crops, farmers gain additional yield bonuses when rolling over the seedbed to compact the soil. Grassland farmers also gain a fertilizing stage by rolling over their meadows.
 
Better looking soil: A feast for farmer’s eyes
Virtual farmers with an eye for detail will also notice the all-new ground textures. Basically all ground textures have been revised for the upcoming game, resulting in more visual diversity and authentic representation of the various soil states.

Farming Simulator 22 releases November 22^nd for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 (PS5™), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Stadia. For more information, please visit the official Farming Simulator website

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ABOUT GIANTS SOFTWARE 
GIANTS Software is an international video game developer and publisher from Switzerland established in 2004 and known worldwide for creating the popular Farming Simulator series. The team with offices in Switzerland (Zurich), Germany (Erlangen), USA (Chicago) and Czech Republic (Brno) is very committed to maintain close contact to the agricultural industry and to engage with the community. For more information, please visit giants-software.com

ABOUT FARMING SIMULATOR 
Since 2008, over 25 million versions of Farming Simulator have been sold worldwide. The game series has been released on all popular platforms including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs since 2008. From the start, the team enabled users to create mods with the company’s own GIANTS Engine. With the Farming Simulator League (FSL), the series introduced a competitive eSports mode in 2019 – with teams competing in professional tournaments and many acclaimed brands and sponsors on board. More information available at farming-simulator.com

The Six Sweden Major will gather the world’s top teams in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege^® to compete in a LAN event with no on-site audience

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – October 6, 2021 – Today, Ubisoft announced that the next Six Major in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege^® will take place in Gävle, Sweden from November 8 to 14.

Photo by Daniel Bernstål.

Following the same competitive format as the recent Six Mexico Major, the Six Sweden Major Group Stage will take place from November 8 to 10, moving on to the Playoffs from November 12 to 14. In this final showdown, teams will compete for the title, prize money and a last chance at earning points in the Global Standings to qualify for the Six Invitational 2022.

With the well-being of pro players, staff, and partners as the main priority, the Six Sweden Major will be held following strict sanitary measures, as a LAN event with no on-site audience and following guidelines from health organisations and local authorities.

To celebrate the Six Major and allow fans to support their favourite teams, a new operator bundle is now available for purchase in-game. 30% of the net revenue from these items will contribute to the prize pool of the competition, up to a cap of USD $500,000.

The final details for the Six Sweden Major are still being finetuned and will be shared at a later date. More information on the Six Sweden Major can be found here: https://rainbow6.com/NovemberMajor2021.

For more information about Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Esports, please visit https://www.rainbow6.com/esports and follow us at https://twitter.com/R6esports and https://instagram.com/R6esports.

About the Rainbow Six Esports Global Program
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege’s Esports includes 4 main regions, Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. All four regions run in parallel their own dedicated regional leagues, all feeding into one unique and global race towards a qualification for the Six Invitational, the pinnacle of the Rainbow Six Siege competitive year. As teams across the four regions face off in regional and global competitions, featuring 3 Majors and regional leagues, they will be ranked based on an in-depth point system that rewards sustained performance. Each competitive Season runs for nearly a year, from March through the following February. Each Season will be divided into 4 quarters. The first three quarters correspond to the 3 “Stages” of the regional leagues and conclude with a Six Major bringing together 16 of the world’s best teams – four per region across the four regions. Each stage awards prize money and points for the Global Standings. The Global Standings determine the sixteen teams earning a spot to the annual Six Invitational. Following the 3 stages, the last quarter of the season will be dedicated to regional finals and relegations. The season will then conclude with the Six Invitational that will crown the world’s best team. Four additional teams will also have a chance to qualify for the Six Invitational through Regional Open Qualifiers, making the Six invitational a 20-team competition.

About Ubisoft 

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, Just Dance, Watch Dogs, and Tom Clancy’s video game series including Ghost Recon®, Rainbow Six and The Division. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2020-21 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2,241 million. To learn more, please visit: http://www.ubisoftgroup.com. 

© 2021 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered trademarks in the US and/or other countries. 

Colorado Collection Bundle Announced and Available

Wednesday 6 October 2021 – Sydney, Australia:  inXile entertainment and Prime Matter are pleased to announce that “Cult of the Holy Detonation”—the second and final expansion for Wasteland 3—is now available digitally on PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

Watch the launch trailer here:

Cult of the Holy Detonation

Deep within the Cheyenne Mountain military complex, mutant cults worship an ancient deity they call the Holy Detonation—a nuclear explosion held in stasis. Whether god, science experiment, or accidental miracle, the Detonation’s energy could power Colorado Springs for hundreds of years, or level it in an instant. The warring cults have differing opinions on who should be allowed to honour their god and you’re going to have to muscle your way to the altar.

Cult of the Holy Detonation expands the Wasteland 3 experience with entry into the Cheyenne Mountain complex, crammed with new characters, enemies, challenging combat encounters and powerful new weapons and armour. Your squad of Rangers will be tested like never before in objective-based encounters, putting a creative spin on the already deeply tactical turn-based combat. As they face overwhelming odds, the Rangers will need to shut down reactors, clear ventilation systems and engage defensive countermeasures to stem an unending tide of dangerous mutants and machines within the dilapidated military bunker.

Wasteland 3 Colorado Collection

A new bundle—the Colorado Collection—which includes Wasteland 3, The Battle of Steeltown and Cult of the Holy Detonation expansions, as well as the Colorado Survival Gear bonus items, is also available for one low price and is the perfect entry into the entire Wasteland 3 experience.

The Colorado Collection bundle is available now with limited time launch discounts on Xbox, PlayStation, the Microsoft Store, Steam, and GOG!

About Wasteland 3

Wasteland 3 is available for Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation® 4, Windows.

The legendary series, which pioneered the post-apocalypse genre in video games, returns players to the role of Desert Rangers, lawmen in a post-nuclear world working to rebuild civilization from the ashes. Trading the dry, dusty heat of the American southwest for a for perpetually frozen Colorado, Wasteland 3 features new locations, a customisable vehicle, streamlined combat, and two player co-op as a first for the series. A deep, reactive story full of twists, turns, and brutal ethical decisions that will keep you hooked whether you’re a Wasteland veteran or new to the series.

Title:                           Wasteland 3: “The Cult Of The Holy Detonation (DLC) // Wasteland 3 Colorado Collection
Genre:                         Squad-Based RPG
Modes:                        Single Player / Co-op
Platform:                     PC / PlayStation® 4/ Xbox One
Setting:                        Post-apocalyptic, frozen Colorado
Release:                       October 5, 2021 – AVAILABLE NOW

About inXile entertainment Inc

inXile entertainment is an Xbox Game Studio developing console and PC titles, with locations in Southern California and New Orleans. Established and headed by Brian Fargo since 2002, inXile has continually delivered innovative and high-quality experiences to our passionate and dedicated fan base. We bring our love for RPGs, deep and engaging stories, and tactical thinking to each of our titles. Our history of successful crowdfunded releases include Wasteland 2, Torment: Tides of Numenera, and The Bard’s Tale IV. We’re currently working on Wasteland 3 and other unannounced projects.

About Prime Matter

Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Prime Matter the premium gaming label dedicated to delivering a range of diverse and immersive games from amazing gaming development talent all around the globe.

Working across projects of all styles, scopes and sizes, single-player, co-op to live ops, from producing to publishing, from ambitious teams taking their first step that need full support without compromising their dream to larger established successful studios searching that next step in the global market and building of brands.

Prime Matter looks to lead through creativity, expression and passion, with games that will grip and enchant with enthralling story-telling, winning an audience with its incredible moments and larger-than-life experiences.  Prime Matter is a proud member of the Koch Media Group.

The Quick Draw Club No. 4 Now Available

Team Up to Protect Blackwater and MacFarlane’s Ranch in Call to Arms, Plus Earn Extra for Naturalist Sample Sales

Today marks the beginning of The Quick Draw Club No. 4, offering the opportunity to earn rare rewards such as the rugged Dunster Outfit and the hand-embellished Ibarra Variant of the formidable Mauser Pistol. Get a closer look at all the rewards available in The Quick Draw Club No. 4 here.

If you’ve picked up all three previous iterations of The Quick Draw Club, purchasing the fourth will unlock The Halloween Pass 2 when it launches later this month.

50% Bonus RDO$ and XP in Rotating Call to Arms Maps

Local populaces are outnumbered and outgunned by bandits laying siege to towns and ranches on the prairie. Simply put: the people of Blackwater and MacFarlane’s Ranch need your help.

From today through October 7, Blackwater will be the only town requiring your assistance in Call to Arms, paying a healthy bonus of 50% extra RDO$ and XP. Meanwhile, the denizens of MacFarlane’s Ranch will seek your help from October 8–11, offering the same additional payouts.

Naturalist Bonuses

Miss Harriet Davenport is in dire need of wildlife samples — track and sedate untamed creatures and sell their Samples for twice the usual RDO$ and Role XP through October 11.

All players who play Red Dead Online this week will receive 3 Predator Baits and 3 Herbivore Baits apiece on logging in, and Naturalists Rank 5 and above will be rewarded with 5 Blending Tonics and 200 Sedative Varmint Cartridges. Turn in any 3 Samples to Harriet to receive a Reward for 2,000 Naturalist XP and an Offer for 40% off a Novice or Promising Naturalist Role Item.

Those ready and willing to poach animals, rather than sedating them, will receive an Offer for 40% off an Established or Distinguished Naturalist Role Item of their choice after hunting and skinning any Legendary Animal. Crafting any item at Gus’ store, meanwhile, will yield an Offer for 30% off the price of the Elephant Rifle and 50 rounds of Nitro Express Ammo to boot.

All those who purchase The Quick Draw Club No. 4 will receive a Reward for 5 Legendary Animal Pheromones, plus an Offer for 10 Gold Bars off the Sample Kit. Please allow up to 72 hours for your Rewards and Offers to arrive.

Bonus on Fish Sales to Butchers

Butchers across the land need your help in satisfying the locals’ appetite for seafood: selling Fish at any Butcher will result in a 50% RDO$ bonus this week.

Now Available to Purchase

Those who missed out on The Outlaw Pass No. 3 can now purchase the Red Enamel inlay for their weapons from Gunsmiths across the country. Fashionable types, meanwhile, can purchase Bill Williamson’s outfit, The Dedham, as well as the Burdall Hat from Madam Nazar.

Discounts

Non-Naturalists can take 5 Gold Bars off the cost of the Sample Kit when speaking to Harriet Davenport this week, as well as 30% off Naturalist essentials like the Varmint Rifle and Harriet’s selection of Tonics.

Gunsmiths are also offering 30% off both the Bow and Improved Bow — good news for any eagle-eyed archers on the plain. If you’d rather find a nice fishing spot, the Fishing Rod is 40% off in the Catalogue, while all Fishing Lures are 50% off.

Visit the Stables to take 30% off the cost of all Gypsy Cob horses for the next seven days. Meanwhile, Tailors across the states are offering 40% off the cost of all Boots.

Prime Gaming Benefits

Red Dead Online players who connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account to Prime Gaming before October 25 will get a Reward for 40 Capitale and an Offer for 50% off the Mauser Pistol.

Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.

For the first time, a video game makes an impact on the real Supercross event. Round 11 in Indianapolis will feature the winning design from the video game track editor contest

Sydney, Australia, (Oct. 6, 2021) – Milestone, one of the leading racing game developers in the world, and Feld Entertainment, Inc., the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment and motorsports events, are pleased to announce that Round 11 (Indianapolis) of the 2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season will feature the winning design from the in-game Track Editor contest included in Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 4. During the in-game Track Editor contest, started in April 2020, more than 3,000 tracks have been submitted by the passionate community of the video game. Winner’s selection took place in two phases: a jury chosen by Milestone selected all entries evaluating different criteria such as aesthetics and uniqueness as well as creative use of game dynamics and playability. The jury and a technical commission selected a winner, after a consult with Feld Motors Sport for a final approval on the winner and runners-up. The winner of the contest is Wet Dookie9253 on Xbox.

The most beloved and realistic Supercrossvideogame, is globally available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows PC®/STEAM.

Follow us on:

• Website: www.supercrossthegame.com
• Facebook: facebook.com/SupercrossTheGame
• Instagram: instagram.com/supercrossthegame
• Hashtag: #supercrossthegame #supercross4

About Milestone

Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone S.r.l. is one of the leading and longest established racing game developers in the world.  The 200-people team is responsible for hit series like MotoGP™ and MXGP – The Official Motocross Videogame as well as own IPs Ride and Gravel.

About Feld Entertainment, Inc.

Feld Entertainment^® is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that bring people together and uplift the human spirit. Properties include Monster Jam^®, Monster Energy Supercross, Disney On Ice, Disney Live!, Marvel Universe LIVE!, Sesame Street Live!, Jurassic World Live Tour and DreamWorks Trolls The Experience. Across the brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 75 countries and on six continents. Visit feldentertainment.com for more information.

It’s the start of spooky season! We have games ready to fright and delight for the first part of the month. Keep your eyes peeled for more games coming to you on day one, and plenty more treats in store. Let’s get into it!

Available Today

Totally Accurate Battle Simulator (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox
Totally Accurate Battle Simulator celebrates its full release after a successful run in the Game Preview program! Be the leader of wobblers from ancient lands, spooky places, and fantasy worlds. Watch them fight in simulations made with the wobbliest physics system ever created, make your own wobblers in the unit creator, or send your army off to fight your friends in multiplayer.

Coming Soon

The Procession to Calvary (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – October 7
A Pythonesque adventure game in which you journey through a richly detailed landscape built from hundreds of Renaissance paintings. Embark on a quest as an unnamed heroine to hunt down the tyrant Heavenly Peter. Encounter a bizarre cast of characters, perplexing puzzles, and implausible scenarios.

Visage (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – October 7
Visage is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore a mysterious ever-changing house in a slow-paced, atmospheric world that combines both uncannily comforting and horrifyingly realistic environments and enjoy a genuinely terrifying experience.

Back 4 Blood (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 12
Available day one with Xbox Game Pass: Back 4 Blood is a thrilling cooperative first-person shooter from the creators of the critically acclaimed Left 4 Dead franchise. Experience the intense 4 player co-op narrative campaign, competitive multiplayer as human or Ridden, and frenetic gameplay that keeps you in the action.

Destiny 2: Beyond Light (PC) – October 12
A new power is born out of the ancient Pyramid ship above Europa’s frozen frontier, and a dark empire has risen beneath, united under the banner of the Fallen Kell of Darkness, Eramis. Join your fellow Guardians and bring down the empire at any cost – even if it means wielding the Darkness itself.

Ring of Pain (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – October 14
Enter the Ring of Pain, a roguelike card crawler where encounters come to you. Each step around the ring is a dire decision. Go for the loot or backstab a creeping horror? Meet strange friends bearing gifts and treasure. Choose your gear wisely to survive and discover secrets.

The Riftbreaker (Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S) ID@Xbox – October 14
Available day one with Xbox Game Pass: You are an elite scientist/commando inside an advanced Mecha-Suit. Enter a one-way portal to a distant planet with the purpose of building up a base that will allow travel back to Earth and further colonization. Build up your base, collect samples and research new inventions to survive.

The Good Life (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – October 15
Available day one with Xbox Game Pass: Journalist Naomi Hayward is drowning in debt. Having accepted a request from The Morning Bell newspaper to “uncover the mystery of a small English town,” Naomi finds herself far from her home in New York, in Rainy Woods, known as “the happiest place in the world.”

Windows 11 is Now Available

Windows 11 has begun rolling out to users around the world. A brand-new Windows experience, Windows 11 is available through a free upgrade on eligible Windows 10 PCs and PCs that come pre-loaded with Windows 11 will start to become available for purchase. Thanks to its superior graphics and amazing speed, games on Windows 11 can look and play better than ever before.

Windows 11 has the Xbox app built right in, allowing you to browse, download, and play over 100 high-quality PC games with Game Pass for PC. The timing couldn’t be better, as October kicks off the three biggest months in Xbox history, with incredible game launches including Age of Empires IV on October 28, Forza Horizon 5 on November 9, and Halo Infinite on December 8. Each of these games will be available to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Game Pass for PC members on day one. Finally, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can also play more than 100 Xbox console games on their PC without having to wait for a download, thanks to the power of Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) with the Xbox app.

For complete details on what else Windows 11 has to offer, head over to the Windows Blog.

Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) on PC Walkthrough

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can now access Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) via the Xbox app on Windows 10 (or later) PCs to play high-quality Game Pass games! Join me on a walkthrough of this experience on PC and a rundown of everything you need to get started. Bonus points for keeping up with the controller count.

In Case You Missed It

AI: The Somnium Files (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Available now
In a near-future Tokyo, detective Kaname Date is on the case of a mysterious serial killer. Date must investigate crime scenes as well as dreams on the hunt for clues. From the mind of Kotaro Uchikoshi (Zero Escape series director), with character design by the Yusuke Kozaki (No More Heroes, Fire Emblem series), a thrilling neo-noir detective adventure is about to unfold.

Dandy Ace (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – Available now
Dandy Ace is an over-the-top fast-paced roguelike experience that follows a fabulous magician seeking to combine and use his magical cards while fighting and looting his way to defeat the Green-Eyed Illusionist, Lele, who has imprisoned him in a cursed mirror. Every run provides new challenges and combinations for players to explore as they progress closer to Lele.

Lemnis Gate (Cloud) – Available now 
Harness the abilities of powerful operatives in mind-bending 4D battles as you disrupt the past to change the future. Lemnis Gate liberates you from the constraints of time to offer a relentlessly inventive multiplayer experience deeply rooted in tactical FPS gameplay. Exploit the unlimited intricacies of time travel and forge your path to victory. 

Marvel’s Avengers (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Available now
Marvel’s Avengers is an epic, third-person, action-adventure game that combines an original, cinematic story with single-player and co-operative gameplay. You’ll be able to assemble into a team of up to four players online, master extraordinary abilities, customize a growing roster of Heroes, and defend the Earth from escalating threats.

Scarlet Nexus (Cloud, Console, and PC) – Available now
Connect with the futuristic world of New Himuka and join humanity’s last line of defense as a psionically gifted member of the Other Suppression Force (OSF). Battle deranged mutants, experience intertwined stories, and unravel hidden mysteries through the paths of Scarlet Nexus’ two powerful protagonists: Yuito Sumeragi and Kasane Randall.

Unsighted (Cloud) ID@Xbox – Available now 
The few androids that remain are running out of Anima, the energy that gives all robots consciousness. It’s up to you, Alma, to save your friends from becoming Unsighted. Explore the vast ruins of Arcadia, using every tool you can find. Time is ticking. They need you.

DLC / Game Updates

Minecraft: Seaside Story – Available now
Do you have the luck of the sea? Find out as you reel in bass and baubles, tripe and treasure! Sell your collection in town or strive to display every type of fish in this relaxing map!

Sea of Thieves Season Four – Available now
Sea of Thieves’ latest Season sees players plunge into the Sunken Kingdom to explore its many mysteries – and plunder its riches – while battling Sirens and other dangers of the deep. Season Four also brings a wealth of new Trials, cosmetic rewards, Commendations, achievements and more!

Wasteland 3: The Cult of the Holy Detonation DLC & Colorado Collection – October 5
Xbox Game Pass members save up to 10%! Venture into the Cheyenne Mountain complex to take possession of a power source that could make Colorado Springs into an electrified utopia, or a smoking crater. It’s up to the Rangers how they’ll handle this radioactive situation. Plus, members can save up to 20% on the Wasteland 3 Colorado Collection, which includes Wasteland 3, both The Battle of Steeltown and Cult of the Holy Detonation expansions, as well as the Colorado Survival Gear bonus items.

Battlefield 2042: Early Access Open Beta with EA Play – October 6-7
Be among the first to experience the next generation of all-out warfare in the Battlefield 2042 open beta. Join the fight on Orbital with a diverse selection of Specialists, cutting-edge weaponry, and vehicles to choose from. Early access is available on October 6 to 7 for all players who pre-order the game or are current EA Play members and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Members. Pre-load the beta starting today!

NHL 22 EA Play Early Access Trial – October 7
The puck officially drops in NHL 22 on October 15! EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can get on the ice early starting October 7 for 10 hours with the early access trial. You’ll also score a 10% discount on pre-orders, plus monthly World of Chel rewards.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

RuneScape: Skilling and Currency Pack – Available now
Enjoy this brand new RuneScape Perk for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members that offers a big boost to your skilling! You’ll be levelled up in no time with this bumper-pack of XP-boosting items, a huge wad of in-game currency, loads of Treasure Hunter Keys and a free Xbox-green imp Companion!

Leaving October 15

Be sure to carve out some time to play the following games before they leave the library. As always, this doesn’t need to be a final goodbye, be sure to use your Xbox Game Pass membership discount to save up to 20% before they go!

• Gonner2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Heave Ho (PC)
• Katana Zero (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Scourgebringer (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Tales of Vesperia HD (Console and PC)
• The Swords of Ditto (PC)

It’s now that part of the post where we say something about catching you next time. Until that time comes, be sure to follow us on Twitter at @XboxGamePass and @XboxGamePassPC to get a heads up when these games are available to play. Catch you next time!

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — October 6, 2021 — Today at the Ghost Recon 20th Anniversary Showcase, Ubisoft announced Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Frontline, a new free-to-play, massive PvP shooter grounded in the renowned Ghost Recon universe.

Ghost Recon Frontline will be available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Stadia, Luna and Windows PC via Ubisoft Connect, with full cross-play available at launch. Players can register now at ghostreconfrontline.com for a chance to play in early tests and to get the latest news and updates. The first closed test will run from October 14th to October 21st, for PC players in Europe only*. 

Developed by Ubisoft Bucharest**, which previously worked on Ghost Recon Wildlands and Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Ghost Recon Frontline offers a new and never-before-seen way for players to explore the Ghost Recon universe, with a free-to-play, 100+ players, PvP first-person military experience.

In Ghost Recon Frontline, players will discover Drakemoor island, an open world full of diverse landmarks and biomes. The game features a large set of tactical support tools, offering players complete freedom in strategic gameplay throughout various game modes.  Expedition, the game’s flagship mode, offers a new take on the battle royale genre. Featuring more than 100 players in teams of three, these squads will have to work together to complete dynamic objectives across the massive open map with no converging circle. Once players are done collecting intel, they will have to head to a drop zone and call for an extraction. When initiated, all teams will know the position of the extraction and will try to intervene, players will have to play tactically to successfully escape and win the match. Additional modes will also be available at launch.

Ghost Recon Frontline offers a unique and advanced class system, allowing players to upgrade and customise each contractor to fit their strategy. Three classes of contractors will be available during the first closed test, with more available at launch:

–            Assault Class provides great sustainability in close range fights and overall proficiency maneuvers.

–            Support Class offers superior protection with fortification abilities.

–            Scout Class can easily recon the area for the squad, revealing and pestering enemies from a distance without fear of retaliation.

Players can even switch between different contractors even in the heart of battle, making each game unique and highly tactical.

“We can’t wait to see players’ reactions during the first test of Ghost Recon Frontline. We will be working hard to adjust the game accordingly throughout the several live phases planned before launch, as we want to deliver the most polished and entertaining experience possible for players,” said Bogdan Bridinel, Creative Director at Ubisoft Bucharest.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Ghost Recon franchise, players can download the first game of the series, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon, for free on Ubisoft Connect. In addition, the Fallen Ghost DLC is free to access for all Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands players, and the Deep State Adventure DLC is free to access for all Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint players on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Stadia and Windows PC via Ubisoft Connect and the Epic Games Store until October 12.*** 

The first closed test of Ghost Recon Frontline will start on October 14 for PC players in Europe only. Players can go to ghostreconfrontline.com to register for upcoming news, information and game tests.

* October 14th, test only available for PC in Europe, list of countries available on ghostreconfrontline.com.  Additional tests will be available at a later date.

**Ubisoft Bucharest in collaboration with Ubisoft Belgrade, Ubisoft Craiova, Ubisoft Kyiv and Ubisoft Odesa.

*** To access the Fallen Ghost DLC players must own Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands. To access the Deep State Adventure DLC players must own Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint. Both DLCs are free to access from October 6, 4am AEDT to October 12, 4am AEDT. 

About Ubisoft         

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed®, Far Cry®, For Honor®, Just Dance®, Watch Dogs®, and Tom Clancy’s video game series including Ghost Recon®, Rainbow Six® and The Division®. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2020-21 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2,241 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com. 

About Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon

Launched in 2001 with critical acclaim from fans of the Tom Clancy’s world, the Ghost Recon franchise has since convinced 40 million players thanks to breakthrough releases and has become one of the best-selling Tom Clancy’s brand on the last generation of consoles and PC.

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