Bonuses for Hunting Legendary Animals this Week

Plus Bonuses on Free Roam Missions this Week in Red Dead Online

It’s true what they say: trapping and hunting ain’t easy. Hunt down, kill, and skin any Legendary Animal this week — whether in Free Roam or in a Sighting Mission — to get 100 rounds of Nitro Express Ammo for the Elephant Rifle, a Weight Gain Tonic, and a Weight Loss Tonic for your efforts.

Bring the carcass and hide to Gus’ Store — you’ll receive 2 Fast Travel Rewards and a Snowy Egret Plume just for showing up. While you’re there, craft a Trinket or a Coat and you’ll receive an Offer for 40% off an Established or Distinguished Naturalist Item of your choice.

Animal-lovers, hunters, and Naturalists of all sorts who play Red Dead Online this week will receive a Reward for 1,000 Naturalist XP and 5 Animal Revivers.

For those looking to take a walk on the wild side: Harriet Davenport’s knocked 5 Gold Bars off the cost of the Naturalist’s Sample Kit for the next seven days.

Double RDO$ on Free Roam Missions

Adventures take myriad forms on the frontier — some are offered by familiar faces, some are affected by your reputation. Head to any orange Free Roam Mission icon on your map to offer your services and collect 2X RDO$ for your troubles.

Sales and Discounts

There are plenty of ways to make a deal with the merchants and storefronts on the frontier. Wares and services are always subject to the whims of the market, after all. For one, Stables across the states are offering 40% off all American Paint and Andalusian Horses, plus half off all Blankets, Horns, and Bedrolls.

Brace yourself against the elements and the inevitable undesirables with the Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Catalogue’s deal: 30% off all Rifles and Coats, all week long. Gus Macmillan is offering the same deal on his custom-made Coats, as well as 30% off Improved Bow variants, Trinkets, and Gauntlets.

Need help blending in amongst the flora and fauna? Harriet’s knocked 30% off the cost of those, plus 40% off the Wilderness Camp.

Plus, adding the Fast Travel Post to your Camp is 30% off for the next seven days.

Returning Clothing:

The Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Catalogue welcomes back a selection of clothing available for the next two weeks. Stop by a nearby Tailor to try them on for size or buy them blind from the Catalogue. See below for the complete list.

• Fanned Stovepipe Hat
• Eberhart Coat
• Macbay Jacket
• Chambliss Corset
• Danube Outfit

Prime Gaming Benefits

Red Dead Online players who connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account to Prime Gaming will receive Rewards for:

• A free Bounty Hunter License
• A Free Trimmed Amethyst Bounty Wagon Livery

In addition, players who connect to Prime Gaming before May 10^th will receive Offers and Rewards for a free Varmint Rifle, 30% off the Hunting Wagon, and 50 free Trader Goods. —
Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.

Paul Cuisset, creator of the original iconic game, is back for this sequel!

Sydney, Australia, May 5th 2021 – Paul Cuisset and Microids are delighted to announce the development of Flashback 2 has started on PC and consoles! Developed by a team under the supervision of Paul Cuisset, Flashback 2 will be an action platformer starring once again Conrad B. Hart.

Released almost 3 decades ago, Flashback was ahead of its time offering an innovative gameplay with breathtaking character animations. Unrivaled pioneer in 1992, the game also reached a legendary status thanks to its rich and engaging story.

Publishing a sequel to Flashback is a real honor for Stéphane Longeard, CEO of Microids: “We are super excited to offer the fans a sequel to this masterpiece of the French video game history. At Microids, we thrive for delivering projects highlighting the craft of talented individuals. Paul Cuisset is a French hall of famer known internationally. We are proud to work hand in hand with him and his team on this project.”.

“Developing a sequel to Flashback is an idea I’ve had for a very long time. I can’t wait for players to discover the new adventures of Conrad B. Hart, a character created almost 30 years ago. With Microids, we are really aiming to please the fans of the original title while being appealing to any players with a weak spot for futuristic games“ adds Paul Cuisset.

Flashback 2 will launch in 2022 on consoles and PC. Stay tuned for more information.

Find Microids on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin
Or visit our website: http://www.microids.com/
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About Microids
Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset, Philippe Dessoly and Pierre Adane), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, including Asterix & Obelix, and Titeuf, Garfield, Fort Boyard, XIII and Blacksad, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.

Immersive Rail Simulator Expands with New Features on PC, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and for the First Time on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S This Summer

KENT, U.K. – May 4, 2021 – Dovetail Games today announced Train Sim World 2: Rush Hour, a new expansion for their popular rail simulator Train Sim World 2, will release this summer for PC, the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, and will arrive with the base game for the first time on PlaySation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rush Hour takes the authentic simulation gameplay the series is known for and places players in the operators seat of commuter trains navigating busy rail networks with tight schedules.

“Rush Hour marks an exciting new step for Train Sim World 2. We’ve always wanted to recreate the feel of driving a train in the hectic peak hours and this release brings that tense experience to players for the first time,” said Rob O’Farrell, Chief Development Officer of Dovetail Games, “I’m looking forward to seeing our passionate community rise to this challenge and welcome new players joining as we launch on new platforms with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.”

Train Sim World 2: Rush Hour comes with a brand-new passenger system. As players drive from station-to-station on the three busy routes they will see a greater variety in passengers, and higher passenger volumes at peak times on platforms. All recreating the hustle and bustle of rush hour.

Take on the busiest and fastest passenger rail line in the United States and explore the famed Northeast Corridor: Boston – Providence with Amtrak’s ACS-64 ‘City Sprinter’ and MBTA’s F40PH-3. Navigate the hectic Brighton Main Line: London Victoria – Brighton, with Southern’s BR Class 377/4 and Gatwick Express BR Class 387 EMUs. Master Regional, Express, S-Bahn or Inter-City Express services on Bahnstrecke Riesa – Dresden with four locomotives to master, including the iconic DB BR 442 ‘Talent 2’. All authentically recreated and officially licensed.

Alongside the release of Rush Hour, Train Sim World 2 will upgrade to Unreal Engine 4.26 along with new features focused on immersion and released on next generation for PS5™ and Xbox Series X|S. Playing on these new consoles gives the advantage of faster load times, higher frame rate and improved visuals resulting in a smooth gameplay experience. The Train Sim World 2 update and next generation versions will be released alongside Rush Hour.

For more information on Train Sim World 2: Rush Hour, visit www.trainsimworld.com and follow the game on Twitter @trainsimworld, Instagram @trainsim, and Facebook @trainsimworld. Keep up with all the latest simulation news from Dovetail Games at https://live.dovetailgames.com/.

About Dovetail Games

Dovetail Games was launched in 2013. Previously trading as RailSimulator.com Ltd, the business launched in 2009 initially producing and marketing PC game Train Simulator. Today Dovetail Games is responsible for train and fishing simulation games and is developing for PC and leading consoles. http://www.dovetailgames.com. 

About SimuGraph

Developed by Dovetail Games, SimuGraph Vehicle Dynamics Engine is a powerful visual modeling and simulation framework for the construction and real-time simulation of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems in the context of vehicle dynamics. 

About Unreal Engine

Developed by Epic Games, the award-winning Unreal Engine is known for world-class graphics, tools and scalability across PC, console and mobile platforms. Unreal Engine technology is designed to accelerate developers’ productivity for creating high quality games, applications, training simulations, visualizations, digital films and animated entertainment. To access UE4, visit www.unrealengine.com and follow @UnrealEngine. 

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Grab those keys and check out the eShop Demo from 6th May

EDISON, NEW JERSEY – 5th May, 2021 – From video game publisher Nighthawk Interactive and developer Toyful Games, Very Very Valet brings up to four players together to take control of a chaotic valet station. Players must team up to tackle a severe parking shortage and the chaos that ensues. 

Co-op gaming fans will experience an all-new challenge as one to four players take control of an “elite” team of puppet valets, working together to overcome any and all valet-related challenges. Teams will need to get creative and utilize a “just park it anywhere” mentality to save the world from a severe parking crisis.

A demo for Very Very Valet  is available right now via the Nintendo eShop from 6th May and the store page can be found here – https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/very-very-valet-switch/ 
 
The frenzied gameplay in Very Very Valet features:

• Madcap Couch Co-op – Valet alone or with up to three other players to solve a severe parking shortage. Help each other and hitch a ride, or cause chaos launching fellow valets across the map.
• No License Required – Accessible driving controls allow anyone to quickly become a valet, with plenty of hidden techniques to master and corner the valet market.
• The World is Your Parking Lot – Players can show off their car corralling skills in over 20 unique levels spanning locations and scenarios such as city streets, cliffsides, bowling alleys, airports and even trainyards.
• Become Very Very Valet – When joining this elite squad, players are ready to accept the challenge and navigate through any parking obstacles that get in their way.

Pre-orders are now open at major retailers including Target, GameStop, Amazon, Walmart, GAME and Best Buy.  Physical versions will include the added bonus of an exclusive playable Valet.

Very Very Valet will be available for Nintendo Switch at U.S. retailers for $29.99 May 25th and the Nintendo eShop globally for $24.99 / £19.99. The game has been rated E for Everyone / PEGI 3.
 
For more information visit www.veryveryvalet.com, or follow along on Twitter (@toyful_games). #veryveryvalet 

About Nighthawk Interactive
Built by a team of industry veterans, Nighthawk Interactive aims to combine their proven experience with the ever-changing needs of modern game development. With a strong focus on publishing, co-publishing, and retail distribution, Nighthawk has built strong partnerships with some of the biggest brands in entertainment, along with many talented independent developers to deliver great experiences to gamers around the world. For more information about Nighthawk, visit www.NighthawkInteractive.com, and follow us on Twitter at (@NH_Interactive).

About Toyful Games

A team of two longtime collaborators focused on creating unique, expressive, and accessible games.  Toyful’s first release is Very Very Valet, a couch co-op game about picking up and dropping off cars in increasingly chaotic situations.  Find more information about Toyful and Very Very Valet at www.toyful.games and follow them on Twitter (@toyful_games)

Final Project CARS 3 DLC, the “Electric Pack”, is Available Now

The Fourth and Final DLC Featuring Four of the World’s Most Electrifying New Cars

The Project CARS 3 “Electric Pack” DLC is available today as part of the Project CARS 3 Season Pass for all players on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, and as a standalone purchase. 

The DLC shines a light on the vehicles of the future with four astonishing electric-powered sports and race cars: 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S, 2020 Volkswagen ID.R, 2019 Nio EP9, and, for the first time in a racing sim,  the 2020 Audi AI:RACE.

The “Electric Pack” also features a free new track for all players, the beloved Dutch racetrack at Zandvoort complete with three unique layouts.

The “Electric Pack” cars:

– The 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S is “soul, electrified”. 750hp,  0-100kmh in 2.5s, and a brain-warping 1.3Gs under full acceleration. 

– The 2020 Volkswagen ID.R is the first car to break the 8-minute barrier at Pikes Peak and lapped the Nürburgring in a jaw-dropping 6:05.336—the fastest electric vehicle in the world. 

– The 2020 Audi AI:RACE is Audi’s design and technical all-electric concept car with 765hp in boost mode and 0-100kmh in a blink over 2s. LMP1-like performance.

– The 2019 Nio EP9 holds world records for production cars on many tracks around the world and tops out at a blistering  350kmh. 

The “Electric Pack” also includes:

• Latest “Season 7” Formula E liveries 
• 16 themed career events
• New “Electric Pack-based” achievements and trophies
• 12 Liveries / 20 Decals / 5 Patterns
• 5 Rims / 10 Tires
• 10 License Plates / 5 Race Numbers
• 1 new character with 10 outfits and 10 helmets

The “Electric Pack” is the final additional content for Project CARS 3. The “Power Pack”, “Legends Pack”, and “Style Pack” are already available, each featuring one free track available for all Project CARS 3 players.

To view the Project CARS 3 “Electric Pack” in action, check out the announcement video

You decide what’s up and down in this mind-bending sci-fi adventure

Helsinki, Finland – May 4th, 2021 – Mindhaven Games are proud to unveil that its gravity-defying puzzle adventure Sky Beneath has today received a playable demo available to all on Steam ahead of its full launch later this year on PC and before it lands on consoles next year. Get ready to embark on a rip-roaring sci-fi yarn where up and down are all relative!

In Sky Beneath players assume the role of Cassie, an intrepid scavenger seeking salvage in abandoned mining facilities. Aided by her inventor friend Annie and the use of advanced alien technology, Cassie takes control of the gravity to walk on walls and ceilings and change the gravity direction of objects around her. Up and down are all relative in this mind-bending adventure!

“This sneak peek offers players a look at how Sky Beneath’s gravity manipulation mechanics work, as well as teases the lovable duo at the center of the story,” said Eero Kuurne, Creative Director at Mindhaven Games. “Of course the full game will expand upon these systems as the story kicks into high gear, tossing Cassie and Annie into a host of unexpected scenarios. We wanted players to get a taste of what’s to come ahead of Sky Beneath coming to PC, as well as consoles next year.”  

Set on a planet where an uneasy alliance between humans and technologically advanced aliens has caused an increased rift between the rich and the poor, Cassie and Annie must uncover the truth of what happened to the previous inhabitants of this land and how to get off this ravaged planet. As they solve increasingly complex puzzles, they’ll traverse high tech research labs, opulent floating cities, and alien citadels. They’ll also encounter alien flora and fauna, like the mischievous ratcoons, which are exactly what they sound like.

More information on Sky Beneath
Wishlist on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1313110/Sky_Beneath/
Visit the Mindhaven Games website: https://mindhavengames.com/

About Mindhaven Games
Mindhaven Games is a group of storytellers, bringing an adventurous puzzle game to life with the goal of creating games that evoke strong feelings in the player. Mindhaven seeks to combine the feeling of grand adventure with challenging gameplay that makes players stop and think.

Piranha Games Primes May 27 Launch with Exclusive Mech, DLC Sharing, and Special Pricing

VANCOUVER, British Columbia– May 4, 2021 – Developer Piranha Games is excited to announce that MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries will feature cross-platform play for the first time in franchise history. Players can look forward to joining forces with fellow MechWarriors for co-op on Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and GOG.com on May 27. A free, major update will be available at launch including over 30 new and enhanced features. The team is also pleased to confirm that players will be able to join a friend to experience the entirety of the Heroes of the Inner Sphere DLC Career Mode campaign.

To celebrate the upcoming features in MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries and the Heroes of the Inner Sphere DLC, the base game price has been dropped to $29.99 USD. In addition, the special Kobold Hero Mech will be an exclusive for the Microsoft PC and Xbox platforms with a custom load-out and paint job, plus a special new Goblin AI pilot with all-new dialogue. MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries can currently be wishlisted on Steam and GOG.com.

“The MechWarriorcommunity feedback has been vital for the 30+ quality-of-life updates and newcontent at launch,” said Russ Bullock, President and Executive Producer at Piranha Games. “We’ve strived to meet fan expectations for what a MechWarrior experience is withthis release – including a new co-op cross-platform experience, base game price drop, and DLC content with the ability to joina friend for free – and look forward to hearing from them on May 27.”

MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries finds players in the battlefields of the future, dominated by BattleMechs, hulking machines of war capable of leveling entire cities. As the inheritor of a once-glorious Mercenary company, the quest for glory and revenge will stretch light years, chasing the threads of interstellar intrigue on the journey to become an elite MechWarrior and mercenary commander.

The merc life of a MechWarrior BattleMech pilot continues in the Heroes of the Inner Sphere DLC. Follow your chosen career path from War Dog to Treasure Hunter in the new Career Mode. Explore new warzones, new quests, and new missions that span the full scope of the Inner Sphere. Hunt the Heroes with special quests that tell the story of seven new heroes and their lostech mechs. Find new mech chassis and variants, weapons, equipment, as well as blueprints to quirk your prized mechs.

Piranha Games has spent a year addressing player concerns for MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, implementing enhancements and crushing pain points resulting in over 30 major updates.

Highlighted New Features Include:

• Cross-platform play – Fight alongside your friends with four-player PvE co-op support on PC (Steam, GOG, Epic) and Xbox
• DLC sharing – Play co-op games with players that own the DLC to experience the content
• Extreme conditions
• Loads of gameplay changes – Including Infantry present throughout game, full 360 LOD radar (with BAP available with DLC), more extreme conditions and effects, enhanced AI, enhanced salvage crates, AND SO MUCH MORE
• Campaign changes – New story beginning and optional tutorial
• UI changes – Ability to track encounters and where to hunt desired ‘Mechs, instant action loading previously selected mechs and pilots, modding updates, amongst others

MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries and the Heroes of the Inner Sphere DLC is developed by Piranha Games and will be co-published with Sold Out, both companies in the EG7 group, for Xbox Series X|S (digital), Steam, and GOG.com on May 27 for $29.99 USD. The game can currently be wishlisted on Steam and GOG.com, and was previously released on the Epic Game Store. The ESRB rating is T (Teen) for MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries on Xbox Series X|S.

Stay up to date with the latest from the MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries and follow development team at Piranha Games on Twitter @PiranhaGames and @MW5Mercs, Facebook, and YouTube.

About Piranha Games

Founded in 2000, Piranha Games is an action gaming studio with unparalleled experience developing licensed products for big-name franchises, including AAA licensed titles such as Need for Speed: Undercover and Duke Nukem Forever. Best known for the Free-to-Play game title MechWarrior Online, PGI is as committed as ever to creating world-class action-based games, having most recently released MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries. At PGI, there is a genuine sense of collaboration, respect and a strong commitment to our projects and to each other. We all love what we do, and believe strong companies are built from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Piranha Games strives to foster a positive and inclusive environment, where everyone feels supported, comfortable, and completely part of the team.

About Sold Out

Sold Out combines a wealth of experience with youth to form its close-knit team. Publishing for physical and digital distribution, Sold Out has had the joy of working with Team 17, Rebellion, Frontier Developments, and other indie developers. For more information on Sold Out and its upcoming titles, visit the official website at soldout.uk.com.

About EG7

EG7 is a group of companies within the gaming industry that develops, markets, publishes and distributes PC, console and mobile games to the global gaming market. The company employs 470+ game developers and develops its own original IP:s, as well as act as consultants to other publishers around the world through its game development divisions Daybreak Games, Piranha Games, Toadman Studios, Big Blue Bubble and Antimatter Games. In addition, the group’s marketing department Petrol has contributed to the release of 1,500+ titles, of which many are world famous brands such as Call of Duty, Destiny, Dark Souls and Rage. The group’s publishing and distribution department Sold Out holds expertise in both physical and digital publishing and has previously worked with Team 17, Rebellion and Frontier Developments. EG7 is headquartered in Stockholm with 670 employees in 13 offices worldwide.

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SAN DIEGO – May 4, 2021 – Psyonix, the San Diego video game developer, in collaboration with NASCAR, announced that the NASCAR 2021 Fan Pack will be available in Rocket League beginning this Thursday, May 6, on all platforms! The NASCAR 2021 Fan Pack will be available in the Item Shop and features three Cars (NASCAR Ford Mustang, NASCAR Chevrolet Camaro, NASCAR Toyota Camry), nine NASCAR team Decals and Player Banners, a NASCAR x RL Decal for each car, and Goodyear Racing Wheels. The nine NASCAR teams featured in the pack, along with which car their Decals will be available for, are: 

• Roush Fenway Racing #6 (NASCAR Ford Mustang Decal)
• Stewart-Haas Racing #10 (NASCAR Ford Mustang Decal)
• Team Penske #22 (NASCAR Ford Mustang Decal)
• Chip Ganassi Racing #1 (NASCAR Chevrolet Camaro Decal)
• Richard Childress Racing #3 (NASCAR Chevrolet Camaro Decal)
• Hendrick Motorsports #9 (NASCAR Chevrolet Camaro Decal)
• Richard Petty Motorsports #43 (NASCAR Chevrolet Camaro Decal)
• Joe Gibbs Racing #18 (NASCAR Toyota Camry Decal)
• 23XI Racing #23 (NASCAR Toyota Camry Decal)

The NASCAR 2021 Fan Pack will be available for 2000 Credits from May 6 until May 12. In addition, a NASCAR Trail will be available for free beginning May 6. The pack marks the start of a multi-year collaboration between Psyonix and NASCAR and will be available ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway taking place on May 9. The NASCAR 2021 Fan Pack will return throughout the year around future NASCAR events. 

To learn more about the NASCAR 2021 Fan Pack, please read the latest blog post HERE.

If you or a member of your team is interested in a NASCAR 2021 Fan Pack code, please let us know and we will send you one when it becomes available in the game on May 6.

ABOUT ROCKET LEAGUE
Winner or nominee of more than 150 “Game of the Year” awards, Rocket League is one of the most critically-acclaimed sports games of our generation. Rocket League is a high-powered hybrid of arcade-style soccer and vehicular mayhem with easy-to-understand controls and fluid, physics-driven competition. Available on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on Epic Games Store, Rocket League includes nearly endless customization possibilities, a fully-featured offline season mode, multiple game types, casual and competitive online matches, and special “Mutators” that let you change the rules entirely.

To learn more about Rocket League, please visit www.RocketLeague.com, “Like” it on Facebook, and follow it on Twitter @RocketLeague for all the latest developer updates and news.

ABOUT PSYONIX™
Based in San Diego, CA, Psyonix is a critically-acclaimed video game developer and a leading expert in Unreal Engine technology. For more than 15 years, the studio has been a driving force behind some of the most successful games in the industry, including Gears of War, Mass Effect 3, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Bulletstorm, Unreal Tournament III, Unreal Tournament 2004, and the award-winning Sports-Action hit, Rocket League®. Psyonix joined the Epic Games family in 2019.

© 2015-2021 Psyonix LLC. Rocket League, Psyonix, and all related marks and logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of Psyonix LLC. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

ABOUT NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 16 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR consists of three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series™), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour), one local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series) and three international series (NASCAR Pinty’s Series, NASCAR Peak Mexico Series, NASCAR Whelen Euro Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico and Europe. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat (‘NASCAR’).

by Megan Spurr, Community Lead, Xbox Game Pass

I’m back for some more “coming soon” goodness and this round, we’re bringing a wide range of games for you to look forward to. We’ve got games to build in, score goals in, shred down the Alps in, explore the American Frontier with your friends in, and even games to get spooked in. Let’s jump right in!

Coming Soon

Dragon Quest Builders 2 (Console and PC) – May 4
A block-building RPG set in a fantasy land threatened by an evil cult. Explore, battle, create, and harvest in the charming single-player campaign or build big projects in the online sandbox mode for up to 4-players. This version includes: Hotto Stuff Pack, Modernist Pack, Aquarium Pack, Designer’s Sunglasses, Historic Headwear, Dragonlord’s Throne, and more!

FIFA 21 (Console and PC) EA Play – May 6
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC members can hit the pitch and get great rewards when FIFA 21 is added to The Play List with EA Play, including a fresh EA Play Volta Squad Boost and FUT Season XP Boost.

Outlast 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – May 6
Sequel to the acclaimed survival horror game Outlast, set within the same universe as the first game, but with different characters and a different setting, Outlast 2 is a twisted new journey into the depths of the human mind and its dark secrets.

Steep (Cloud and Console) – May 6
Ride a massive open world across the Alps, where the powder is always fresh, and the run never ends. Tame the wilderness on the American continent in Alaska, a new region filled with challenges. The mountain is yours to explore. So, strap in, suit up, and drop in.

Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster (Console and PC) – May 13
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster brings the timeless classics forward to the current generation of fans, old and new alike. Fully immerse yourself in the World of Spira as you enjoy over 100 combined hours of gameplay across the two classic titles.

Just Cause 4: Reloaded (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 13
Just Cause 4 Reloaded delivers an expansive and explosive experience with new weapons, vehicles, and gear included! Soar through the skies at high speeds using the Skystriker Weaponized Wingsuit or cruise the roads of Solís using the Deathstalker Scorpion Muscle Car.

Psychonauts (Cloud, Console, and PC) – May 13
 A psychic adventure from the mind of Tim Schafer. Psychonauts follows the story of a young psychic named Razputin. Explore the fantastic realm of the inner mind – Join the Psychonauts!

Red Dead Online (Cloud and Console) – May 13
Join millions of fellow players in Red Dead Online, now packed with years’ worth of new features, gameplay, and additional enhancements. Step into a vibrant, ever-evolving world and experience life across frontier America. Forge your own path as you chase down bounties, battle outlaw gangs and other players; hunt, fish and trade, search for exotic treasures, run Moonshine, and much more to discover in a world of astounding depth and detail.

Remnant: From the Ashes (PC) – May 13
The world has been thrown into chaos by an ancient evil from another dimension. As one of the last remnants of humanity, you must set out alone or alongside up to two other survivors to face down hordes of deadly enemies to try to carve a foothold, rebuild, and retake what was lost.

DLC / Game Updates

Fallout 76: Locked and Loaded Update
Upgrade your C.A.M.P. with the all new C.A.M.P. slots to experiment with your new designs, while S.P.E.C.I.A.L. loadouts can prepare you for any challenge with a quick skill swap. Also, dive into new Daily Ops expansion for new combinations and game mode: Decryption! Learn more here.

Gears: Tactics Anniversary
Gears: Tactics celebrated its one-year anniversary this past week. Hop in this fast-paced strategy game and experience the action-packed story on console or PC. Build your squad, hunt an evil mastermind, rise up, and fight.

Grounded April Update
Photo Mode is now available in multiplayer games along with some new character poses, Creative Mode now includes passive creatures in the yard, the addition of new building pieces and usable ladders are sure to be exciting, and more quality-of-life changes!

Halo Infinite PC Update
Xbox Game Pass for PC members have a lot to look forward to in Halo Infinite on PC. To get the scoop on PC specific features coming to Halo Infinite, check out 343 Industries’ Inside Infinite blog on Halo Waypoint.

Minecraft: Free R2-D2 Beanie – Available until May 6
In celebration of Star Wars Day on May 4, Minecraft is giving away a free R2-D2 Beanie in-game through the Marketplace. Be sure to jump in and claim before May 6!

Sea of Thieves: Reapers vs. The World – Available until June 22
In response to the Trading Companies’ rallying cry for Emissaries, The Reaper’s Bones are making a power play this Season! In each phase of the Event, they’ll target a particular Trading Company’s Emissaries and dispatch their own Emissaries to take up the hunt. Bonus reputation is up for grabs for both the hunter and the hunted, and there are special challenges to tackle too!

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

Get ready, because we have a huge batch of Perks set to launch tomorrow on May 4. Claim them in the Perks gallery before they’re gone!

NBA 2K21: MyTEAM Bundle – Available May 4
Assemble your Dream Team and dominate the court with this MyTEAM bundle. Ultimate members can run with two free packs, ball out with 5,000 MyTEAM points, or pull from the logo with cover athlete Damian Lillard’s Series 2 Amethyst card.

Spotify Premium (New Member Only): 4 Months of Ad-free Music – Available May 4
Play all your favorites with access to millions of tracks and podcasts titles. Ultimate members can enjoy ad-free music listening, music + podcast offline downloads, and on-demand listening with Spotify Premium for 4 months. Available for new Spotify Premium members only.  Make sure you check with your regions since the terms might be different. For full details, see the offer in the Perks gallery on console, mobile or PC.

Apex Legends: Star Wars Weapon Charms – Available May 4
Show the competition what you’re made of with your new Red Leader and Imperial Ties Weapon Charms, brought to you by EA Play! Equip these to your favorite weapons and battle for glory, fame, and fortune in style.

Xbox Game Pass Quests

The new Quests season launches on May 4 with a zombie theme along with double points for select weekly and monthly Quests. Plus, use the Force to sense a special one-day-only 4x Quest (or you can check Quests on your console or see all your Quests in the Xbox Game Pass mobile app!)

Here are a few of the Zombie 2x Quests launching on May 4:

• Minecraft (150 points): Kill 20 zombies or monsters
• Resident Evil 7: biohazard (150 points): Obtain 5 items
• State of Decay: Year One Survival Edition (150 points): Kill 11 zombies
• The Evil Within (150 points): Kill 3 enemies

Leaving May 15

While we wait for these upcoming games to join the Xbox Game Pass library, it’s time to reshuffle your backlog before the games below leave. Remember to use your membership discount to save up to 20% to keep these games in your library!

• Alan Wake (Console and PC)
• Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 (PC)
• Dungeon of the Endless (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Final Fantasy IX (Console and PC)
• Hotline Miami (PC)
• Plebby Quest: The Crusades (PC)

This announcement turned out to be a charcuterie platter of different games and I’m here for it. If you’re interested in getting in on this dish of games and you haven’t tried Xbox Game Pass Ultimate yet, you can get your first month for $1. Until next time, be sure to follow @XboxGamePass and @XboxGamePassPC for updates when these games become available. Be back soon with more games!

Tuesday 4 May, 2021 —World leading gaming brand MSI announced it’s unlocked a groundbreaking milestone by selling three million gaming monitors worldwide in just three years.

To celebrate the milestone, MSI released a red limited edition of its Optix MAG274QRF-QD Gaming Monitor, one of its most popular gaming monitors. Only 15 units of the limited edition Optix monitor were produced globally, and isn’t available for consumer purchase.

“As we’re a relatively new player in the market, it’s a momentous occasion for the company to have hit this milestone in a short time,” said MSI’s Marketing Manager ANZ Jeremy Tate.

“The ANZ market played a significant part in achieving this milestone, and continues to be an important region for us. We look forward to listening to our customers’ feedback to ensure we continue advancing our technology and delivering quality products,” said Tate.

MSI launched its first Optix G27C Gaming Monitor in November 2016. Since then, it’s launched 60 monitors globally, with the G27C4, MAG271C/MAG272C, G27CQ4, MAG241C and G271 as the top sellers in Australia.

For more information, please visit https://au.msi.com/.

ABOUT MSI GAMING

As a world leading gaming brand, MSI is the most trusted name in gaming and eSports. We stand by our principles of breakthroughs in design, the pursuit of excellence, and technological innovation. Integrating gamers’ most coveted extreme performance, realistic visuals, authentic sound, precise control and smooth streaming functions into its gaming rigs, MSI frees gamers from tedious trial and error and pushes gaming performance beyond limits. The determination to surpass past achievements has made MSI a ‘True Gaming’ brand with gaming spirit throughout the industry. For more product information, please go to https://www.msi.com/.

ABOUT MSI CONTENT CREATION

MSI is globally recognized as a trailblazer and top brand in digital content creation. Built around MSI’s decade-long pioneering tech in gaming, the Content Creation Series packs stunning colour accuracy, long-lasting battery life, high fidelity audio and excellent performance into an ultra-portable, stylish chassis for photographers, graphic designers, 3D animators, video editors and other professionals around the world.

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