Jump for Victory in the Ultimate Test of Skill, Speed and Control

Baltimore, MD – January 20th, 2021 – Independent games publisher Versus Evil in partnership with Yokereba Games today announced that action puzzler Jumpala is now available on Steam for PC. Jumpala is a fast-paced competitive game that’s all about superpowers, sabotage, and stage control. Lightning-fast reflexes and some keen strategy will be the order of the day as players look to stay one step ahead of their opponent.

Players will choose between 7 characters each with unique abilities as they race to the top of the stage and platforms plummet from beneath their feet. Players turn the platforms their color as they land them, claiming them and earning points for each claimed platform that falls off the stage. Players must vie for control for the platforms and achieve the highest score at the end of each match. A Special meter allows players to activate their character’s special moves, allowing them to drop bombs, freeze opponents in place, and more. Power-ups drop throughout the matches, turning each match into a nail-biter.

“Jumpala’s got an addictive formula that mixes fast, competitive gameplay inspired by fighting games and platform puzzle games. Gamers looking for a new party title won’t be disappointed” Said Steve Escalante, General Manager of Versus Evil.

While the core mechanics might sound simple enough to learn, it will take plenty of skill to master as players compete to reach the top and take control. Lightning fast reflexes, perfect timing and cunningly planned out moves keeps the action going at a constant pace. Each game is a test of skill and strategy as players try to outscore and outlive their opponents as they look to snatch victory.

The game is available to buy for £7.49 / €8.99 with a 10% limited time launch window discount.

Game Features

• 4-player competitive action. Compete with your friends in fast-paced free for alls, or team up in 2v2 matches. No friends? Go up against challenging CPUs, or compete against others in online 1v1s.
• Easy to learn, tough to master. If you want to be the best, you’ll have to plan your routes, practice your timing, and perfect your positioning—all while being mindful of your opponents.
• A wide variety of stages. Each stage has unique features and hazards to watch out for.
• Original set of characters. Each character has their own unique abilities and playstyle.

About Yokereba

Yokereba (良ければ、pronounced yoh-keh-reh-bah) is a Japanese phrase meaning “if it’s good” or “if it’s okay with you”. Makario Lewis is using this company as a storehouse for his creative endeavors.

About Versus Evil

Founded in 2013, Versus Evil, LLC is the US based video game publisher behind critically acclaimed video games Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire and The Banner Saga trilogy. Publishing games on all major mobile, PC and console platforms, Versus Evil works with independent development studios from around the world. The corporate philosophy is to champion for the independent game developer. For more information visit https://versusevil.com

Motorpass Includes Free Boss Vehicle Designed by Khyzyl Saleem

Sydney, Australia – January 20, 2021 – Today, Ubisoft announced that The Crew 2 Season One Episode Two: The Hunt, the latest update brought to Ubisoft’s open world motorsports game, will be available tomorrow on Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S, PlayStation^®4, PlayStation^®5, Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Store on Windows PC, Stadia and Ubisoft’s subscription service, Ubisoft+*.

In Episode Two, The Hunt, the outlaws are on the move with the goods they stole from private bank, Vault Corp. To stop them, players will have to take their driving skills off-road in white-knuckle Rally Raid and Rally Cross Chase events and complete each of the all-new PvE events which progressively unlock starting January 20.

Episode Two: The Hunt also brings a brand-new Motorpass, the optional multi-tiered reward system offering both free and premium rewards, including vehicles such as the K.S. Masked Leader (Hypercar), an exclusive Khyzyl Saleem creation, the RAM 1500 Rebel TRX Concept Enforcer Edition (Rally Raid), the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 RS Enforcer Edition (Rally Cross), and the Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 Interception Unit (Street Race). Vanity items, outfits, currency packs are also included.

Additionally, in Episode Two: The Hunt, there will be more vehicle drops, including the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 0210 Enforcer Edition (Rally Raid), new customization options such as underglows and window tints, as well as all-new LIVE Summit competitions.

For the latest news on The Crew® and all of Ubisoft’s games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.

For more information about The Crew® 2, please visit thecrewgame.com and please follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/thecrewgame and on Twitter at twitter.com/TheCrewGame or #TheCrew2.

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ABOUT THE CREW® 2

Developed by Ubisoft Ivory Tower, a studio based in Lyon, France, The Crew® 2 lets players experience the thrill of the American motorsports spirit inside a fully redesigned USA. The game’s playground pushes physical boundaries to let driving and open world fans test their skills in nonstop competition and exploration. From coast to coast, drivers can explore America and compete to become the greatest motorsports champion by collecting a wide variety of exotic cars, bikes, boats and planes, and dominating the motorsports scene on land, on water and in the air. They can find challenges and inspiration among four different motorsports families: street racing, off-road, pro-racing and freestyle, and will be given a broad set of options among a wide selection of vehicle types.

Now in its third year of live support, The Crew 2 introduced a new seasonal system, centered around a fictional new company, Motorflix, a television production company known for creating the very best motor-fueled action flicks. Players will be recruited to play the starring role in different TV series with themed episodes per Season. Every Season lasts four months and is comprised of two successive Episodes running for two months.

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, 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 2019-20 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1,534 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

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

Bonuses for Moonshiners and Naturalists in Red Dead Online Plus Rewards for Club Members, and More

Bootleggers in Red Dead Online will earn Double RDO$ and Role XP payouts on all Moonshine Story and Bootlegger Missions this week, as well as a 50% discount on the cost of relocating their Moonshine Shack. Meanwhile, Naturalists should keep an eye out – Naturalist Free Roam Events are awarding double Role XP, and paying back double RDO$ as well.

Now’s also the perfect time to hone your competitive chops: all Showdown Modes and Races are paying out double the usual XP and Gold through January 25th.

Anyone who plays Red Dead Online this week will receive 3,000 Club XP and 5 Potent Health Cures to help them in their travels. Players who own the Outlaw Pass No. 4 will receive Rewards good for a free Shirt and Hat (both below Rank 15), and a free Vest with no rank restriction. Meanwhile, anyone who has already surpassed Club Rank 50 will receive an Offer for 40% off a Non-Role Pamphlet of their choice.

DISCOUNTS

There are plenty of ways to save some hard-earned scratch where it counts. Stables across the frontier are offering 30% off all Multi Horses. Gunsmiths, meanwhile, are knocking 30% off the cost of all Pistols and 40% off all Gun Belts and Off-Hand Holsters. Should you need to bundle up against inclement weather, Tailors and the Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Catalogue alike are proud to offer 30% off all Coats this week.

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

• A free Bounty Hunter License
• An Award for the Trimmed Amethyst Bounty Wagon Livery

In addition, players who connect to Prime Gaming before February 15th will receive Offers for half off the LeMat Revolver and a Poncho of their choice, an Offer for a free Off-Hand Holster, plus 100 rounds each of High Velocity and Explosive Revolver Cartridges.

Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.

More key details from today’s update include:

• Login Bonuses: 3,000 Club XP and 5 Potent Health Cures for all players this week
• Half off the cost of relocating a player’s Moonshine Shack
• Rewards for Outlaw Pass No. 4 owners: A free Shirt and Hat (both below Rank 15), and a free Vest (no rank restriction)
• An offer for 40% off any Non-Role Pamphlet for all players above Club Rank 50
• New Discounts: 40% off all Gun Belts and Off-Hand Holsters, and 30% off all Multi Horses, all Pistols, and all Coats
• Ongoing Prime Gaming Benefits: Players who connect their Social Club account to Prime Gaming will receive Rewards for a free Bounty Hunter License, an Award for the Trimmed Amethyst Bounty Wagon Livery
• New Prime Gaming Benefits: Players that connect to Prime Gaming before February 15 will receive Offers for half off the LeMat Revolver and a Poncho of their choice, plus 100 rounds of High Velocity and Explosive Revolver Cartridges
• And Double RDO$ and Role XP on all Moonshine Story, Bootlegger Missions, and Naturalist Free Roam Events
• Plus Double Gold and XP on all Showdown Modes and Races

A-League Clubs Partner With Epic Games to Bring Football to Fortnite

Fortnite Players Will be Able to Show Their Team Pride with New Emotes, Outfits, and Tournaments

January 20, 2021, 10:00 AM AEDT, Sydney, Australia: Three A-League clubs and Epic Games (“Epic”) are celebrating global football in Fortnite, alongside more than 20 other top clubs around the world.

Starting January 24, players can choose from 10 different variants of new “Kickoff Set” Outfits to represent their favorite club in-game. Each Outfit can be swapped to any of the 23 football clubs participating, including Melbourne City FC, Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers. Additionally, players will be able to earn or purchase two new emotes, including a “Fancy Footwork” dribbling emote and the iconic “Pelé’s Air Punch” celebration thanks to Epic’s partnership with the legendary Brazilian footballer.

Fortnite players and footballers around the world can jump into the game on January 20 for the opportunity to earn rewards even earlier by participating in the Pelé Cup. Anyone playing the game can also visit the Creative Hub for an immersive football experience throughout the week, and join select clubs around the world in hosted Fortnite tournaments.

In a first for any Australian sport, each of the three participating A-League clubs will have their own personalised jerseys in-game. The clubs will also host their own dedicated Fortnite show match on January 27 at 17.30 PM AEDT with a mix of A-League players, fans and Fortnite creators competing for exclusive Fortnite and A-League prize packs. The three A-League clubs will be sharing details on their social media channels this week on how fans can participate. Nicolai Muller from Western Sydney Wanderers, Nathaniel Atkinson from Melbourne City, and Trent Buhagiar from Sydney FC will be headlining the event for their clubs on January 27. 

“Football is consistently one of the top sports that our players tell us they want to see and experience in Fortnite. We’re excited to partner with Melbourne City FC, Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers to bring ‘the beautiful game’ to Fortnite fans around the world as they face off in competitive tournaments, experience new creative modes of gameplay, and celebrate global football,” saidNate Nanzer, Head of Global Partnerships at Epic Games.

“This partnership is an awesome opportunity to showcase our Clubs and Leagues to Fortnite’s player base in Australia and millions more around the world,” said Danny Townsend, Commercial Lead for the Australian Professional Leagues and CEO of Sydney FC. 

“We know where our audiences are, and there is a big overlap between people who love football and people who play Fortnite. 

“Our Clubs are taking part alongside more than 20 teams from around the world, from Man City in the English Premier League to Santos in the Brasileirão to MLS’ Seattle Sounders.”

About Epic Games

Founded in 1991, Epic Games is an American company founded by CEO Tim Sweeney. The company is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina and has more than 50 offices worldwide. Today Epic is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates Fortnite, one of the world’s largest games with over 350 million accounts and 2.5 billion friend connections. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world’s leading games and is also adopted across industries such as film and television, architecture, automotive, manufacturing, and simulation. Through Unreal Engine, Epic Games Store, and Epic Online Services, Epic provides an end-to-end digital ecosystem for developers and creators to build, distribute, and operate games and other content.

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Anodyne 2: Return to Dust Materializes on Next-Gen and Current Consoles February 18

MINNEAPOLIS — January 19, 2021 — Anodyne 2: Return to Dust, the deeply personal lo-fi 2D and 3D adventure game from developer Analgesic Productions and publisher Ratalaika Games S.L., ventures forth from PC to clear the dust for a PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 launch February 18.

Awaken to a surreal realm of dream-logic as Nova, The Center’s newest-appointed Nano Cleaner. After Nova’s guardians welcome her to the world, they explain her purpose: shrinking to enter denizens of the land, then removing any Nano Dust distorting their emotions and desires. Go forth into the beautifully bizarre world of New Theland on a journey playing with the conventions of genre, perspective, and tone.

Explore expansive 3D landscapes inspired by the PlayStation 1 and Nintendo 64 era. Transform into a car to quickly cover ground in the overworld, then shrink down to enter denizens in need of assistance. Upon entering their mindscapes, the world shifts to a gorgeous 2D GBA/SNES-like aesthetic representing Anodyne 2’s dungeons. Wisely wield Nova’s Nano Vacuum to solve puzzles, battle bosses, and ultimately clean up the troublesome Nano Dust. 

Investigate the many mysteries of New Theland to discover Cards. Deposit Nano Dust and Cards at the main city to unlock more of the world and encounter perspectives differing from The Center’s established ideals. Perhaps simply vacuuming problems out instead of analyzing and coping with them ultimately harms rather than heals. Continue to donate Nano Dust to The Center to maintain a safe status quo, or learn an altogether new way to live.

Created by only two people, Melos Han-Tani and Marina Kittaka, Anodyne 2 occasionally offers peeks behind the curtain of game development. Unlock Metacoins hidden in devious locations later in the game to hear directly from the devs about their design process and even explore cut levels. Succumb to Han-Tani’s ethereal soundtrack while wandering through Kittaka’s handcrafted world.

“Anodyne 2 drifts from whimsical to sometimes strange and scary places,” said Melos Han-Tani, co-founder of Analgesic Studios. “But ultimately it’s been known to inspire hope, and we welcome a new audience into our world with open arms.”

Anodyne 2: Return to Dust will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 February 18 for $19.99 in English, French, German, Spanish (Spain), Portuguese (Brazil), Simplified and Traditional Chinese, and Japanese. For more information about Anodyne 2, please visit the game’s official page and follow Analgesic Productions on Twitter and join their Discord. 

About Analgesic Productions

Melos Han-Tani and Marina Kittaka founded Analgesic Productions to create games built around caring, human experiences relevant to the world’s present situation. The two are known for their previous work on All Our Asias, Even the Ocean, and Anodyne. 

For more information, please visit the official Analgesic Productions website.

About Ratalaika Games

Based out of Spain, Ratalaika Games is an indie developer and publisher of 2D games for consoles and PC. Focused on helping other indie creators, the company offers console porting, localization and promotion services to spread the word about smaller studios to gamers all over the world.

To learn more, visit the Ratalaika Games’ official website, like the Ratalaika Facebook page and follow @RatalaikaGames on Twitter.

Epic RPG Franchise Makes Handheld Debut!

Sydney, Australia, January 20^th,  2021 – THQ Nordic today confirmed that Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is scheduled for Nintendo Switch release on March 16, 2021! This release will mark the handheld debut of the RPG franchise long coveted for gameplay that combines might, finesse and sorcery. The game comes with three DLC’s: The Teeth of Naros, Legend of Dead Kel and Weapons and Armor bundles. Switch™ players will experience an unprecedented amount of gameplay – hundreds of hours of exploration, dynamic combat and adventuring await!

In addition, THQ Nordic confirmed plans for the adventures in Amalur to continue later this year with the brand new Kingdoms of Amalur expansion: Fatesworn.

About Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
The hit RPG returns! From the minds of the bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston, comes Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning. Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customizable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world. Uncover the secrets of Amalur, from the vibrant city of Rathir to the vast region of Dalentarth to the grim dungeons of the Brigand Hall Caverns. Rescue a world torn apart by a vicious war and control the keys to immortality as the first warrior ever to be resurrected from the grips of death.

• Build the ideal character for the most intense combat, choosing from a countless combinations of skills, abilities, weapons and pieces of armor
• The revolutionary Destiny system allows you to continuously evolve your character class to your style of play
• Seamlessly integrate magical and melee attacks as you take on scores of enemies in grand fight sequences and finish them off with brutal Fateshift kills
• Extend your experience in Amalur with all DLC from the original release, from Teeth of Naros to Legend of Dead Kel and more!
• Hundreds of hours of RPG play await! Travel from the vibrant city of Rathir, to the vast region of Dalentarth, and the grim dungeons of the Brigand Hall Caverns as you uncover the secrets of Amalur!
• Explore deep levels of lore in a universe steeped in 10,000 years of fiction created by New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore
• Enjoy countless side quests rich in political intrigue, romance, sinister magic, and even whimsy – all central to the primary mission
• Rescue a world torn apart by a vicious war and control the keys to immortality as the first warrior ever to be resurrected from the grips of death
• Explore a sprawling game world hailed as having “more content than any single-player game deserves!”
• Improved graphical fidelity in Re-Reckoning

About THQ Nordic

The THQ Nordic official boiler plate can be found here: https://thqnordic.com/company/about

THQ Nordic Website

Unlock all Operators in an exclusive Stadium map for the event. The Six Invitational 2021 Battle Pass is also available and will contribute to the Six Invitational prize pool

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — January 20, 2020 — Today, Ubisoft announced the Road to S.I. in-game event is returning to Tom Clancy’s^® Rainbow Six Siege, running every Friday through Monday between January 22^nd and February 22^nd. The Six Invitational 2021 Battle Pass is also available, which contributes to the Six Invitational prize pool.

The ultimate competitive Stadium map is back, combining elements of both the Border and Coastline maps. All Operators will be unlocked in a three-minute, three-round, unranked Plant Bomb, with Pick and Ban mode. The Captains – Mira, Capitão, Ash, and Vigil – and their teams will harbor outfits from the Battle Pass themed content.

The Six Invitational 2021 Battle Pass is still available until February 22^nd with one Free track and one Premium track, available for 1200 R6 Credits. This year, the Battle Pass includes 100 tiers and 135 rewards to earn before February 22^nd. Progress through the tiers and obtain exclusive gear for the Captains and their teammates, as well as additional exclusive content. 30% of the revenue from this Battle Pass will support the Six Invitational 2021 prize pool, up to a maximum of 3 million USD.

The Six Invitational is the biggest and most anticipated Rainbow Six Siege event, celebrating a year of Siege with the fans and community. Taking place from February 9^th to 21^st, the competition is the pinnacle of the Rainbow Six Siege competitive season and features the best teams in the world, all vying for the Championship title and a share of the prize pool. This year, the Six Invitational will gather 20 teams, competing in a LAN environment in Paris, France. The competition will follow strict sanitary measures, in line with guidelines from health organizations and local authorities. For safety reasons, there will be no audience on site. Rainbow Six Siege fans will be able to connect digitally on Twitch and YouTube to witness the best teams in the world face off, celebrate the community, and discover the Future of Siege through developers’ panels.

For more information about the Six Invitational 2021, please visit the Event Guide: HERE http://rainbow6.com/si2021eventguide

For more information about Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, please visit rainbow6.ubisoft.com.

For more information about Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six esports, please visit http://www.rainbow6.com/esports and follow us at https://twitter.com/R6esports with the hashtag #SixInvitational.

About Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege

Alongside a thriving professional esports scene and a community of over 65 million registered players, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege puts players in the middle of a fast-paced, ever-evolving multiplayer experience grounded in the selection of unique operators. Using the right mix of tactics and destruction, Rainbow Six teams engage their enemies in sieges, where both sides have exclusive skills and gadgets at their disposal. Defenders prepare by transforming the environments around them into modern strongholds, while attackers use recon drones to gain intel for carefully planning their assault. With access to dozens of operators inspired by real-world counterintelligence agents from around the globe, players can choose exactly how they want to approach each challenge they encounter. Through the constant addition of new operators and maps that add to the depth of both strategy and combat, the unpredictability of each round of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege sets a new bar for intensity and competition in gaming.

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, 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 2019–20 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1,534 million. To learn more, please visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

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

Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Yakuza Remastered Collection, The Medium, and More

by Megan Spurr, Community Lead, Xbox Game Pass

Remember so long ago, way back in December during The Game Awards when we gave you a preview of what games were coming soon? That soon is sooner now than it was then, and we have more games now than we had then, which means we have even more games coming soon now… make sense? Great! Let’s see what’s coming soon(er).

Coming Soon

Control (PC) – January 21
After a secretive agency in New York is invaded by an otherworldly threat, you become the Director struggling to regain control. This third-person, action-adventure game will challenge you to master a combination of supernatural abilities that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Desperados III (Console and PC) – January 21
Desperados III is the long-awaited prequel to Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive. A story-driven, tactical stealth game featuring a colourful cast of characters that epitomize the Wild West, Desperados III takes players on an adventure through rural towns, swamps, and riverbanks, to their ultimate, gun-slinging showdown!

Donut County (Console and PC) ID@Xbox – January 21
Donut County is a story-based, physics puzzle game where you play as an ever-growing hole in the ground. Meet cute characters, steal their trash, and throw them in a hole.

Cyber Shadow (Console and PC) ID@Xbox – January 26
The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow on a journey to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin. Slash through the techno hordes, leap past traps, and nimbly navigate the ruins of Mekacity. Only you can unlock the secrets to your clan’s ancient powers in Cyber Shadow, the quintessential Ninja Action game.

The Medium (Xbox Series X|S and PC) ID@Xbox – January 28
Available with Xbox Game Pass on day one! Discover a dark mystery only a medium can solve. Travel to an abandoned hotel resort and use your unique psychic abilities to uncover its deeply disturbing secrets, solve dual-reality puzzles, survive encounters with sinister spirits, and explore two realities at the same time.

Yakuza Remastered Collection

Yakuza 3 Remastered (Console and PC) – January 28
In a quest to abandon their bloody past, Kazuma Kiryu and adoptive daughter Haruka Sawamura leave the unforgiving streets of Kamurocho for the island of Okinawa to run the Morning Glory Orphanage. Despite his efforts, trouble shadows Kiryu and the orphanage is soon entangled in a deadly power struggle. Can Kiryu rescue the children’s home and escape his past for good?

Yakuza 4 Remastered (Console and PC) – January 28
A murder in Tojo Clan territory soon sets off an investigation by a small Tojo branch consisting of Kazuma Kiryu, Masayoshi Tanimura, Shun Akiyama, and Taiga Saejima. Follow the four playable protagonists as they unravel a hidden battle over money, power, status, and honour and a mysterious woman at the centre of it all. With underground forces readily willing to kill to protect their secrets, the search seems to lead to more questions than answers.

Yakuza 5 Remastered (Console and PC) – January 28
Kazuma Kiryu’s newfound calm as an unassuming cab driver comes to a sudden end as the standing peace between the Tojo Clan and Omi Alliance disintegrates. Forced to reckon with his past once more, the Dragon of Dojima returns to the criminal underworld to protect those he holds dear. With five playable protagonists across five major cities, follow Kiryu and his allies in their quest to navigate the corrupt underbelly and prevent an all-out turf war.

DLC / Game Updates

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Lords of the West DLC – January 26
You can use your member discount to save 10% on the upcoming Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition DLC Lords of the West, coming January 26.

Rainbow Six Siege Road to S.I. – January 21
The new Rainbow Six Siege Invitational 2020 event, Road to S.I., starts January 21 and features competitive play for teams fighting for the championship title. Game Pass members and all players can join the program’s standard track at home and play any operator, even those you don’t own in the stadium. Find more details here.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks

Claim your Perks by going to the Perks gallery on your Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One consoles, Xbox App on Windows 10 PC, or the Xbox Game Pass mobile app on iOS and Android!

Smite – January 26 (Not available in Japan)
Smite Season 8 starts January 26! Get started on the Battleground with the Season 8 Starter Pass which includes Gods, skins, and more.

Xbox Game Pass Quests

All through January, we’re doubling the points you can earn from Ultimate Quests for EA Play and Xbox Series X|S Optimized titles. You can still earn the double points playing on an Xbox One console too!

Try this weekly Ultimate Quest now for double points:

• Mass Effect: Andromeda – 100 points: Kill 15 Enemies

Leaving Soon
While the games below are leaving soon, there is still some time left to wrap up any loose ends or even attempt a speed run or two! Remember you can buy these games and use your Xbox Game Pass membership discount to save up to 20% before they go!

 Leaving January 29

• Death Squared (Console)
• Death’s Gambit (PC)
• Final Fantasy XV (Console and PC)
• Fishing Sim World: Pro Tour (Console and PC)
• Gris (PC)
• Indivisible (Console and PC)
• Reigns: Game of Thrones (PC)
• Sea Salt (Console and PC)

Lots of games coming soon, some games you might have missed, more perks, more quests… and a reminder that you have until January 25 to pick up your first 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for just $1! Otherwise that’s a wrap for January.

Follow our Twitter and Instagram for a heads up when games are available in the library, or if you just want to read some deep shower thoughts about your keyboard (Sorry friends, your list of Yakuza games to ask for on Twitter is getting shorter!).

RAZER KICKS OFF 2021 AS THE MOST POPULAR BRAND IN GAMING

Razer wins major awards at CES 2021 and from the world’s leading industry research group NPD, solidifying their position as the leader of innovation in the gaming industry.

Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, took home a myriad of awards at CES 2021, including the official “People’s Choice Award” for the 2^nd year in a row and the 5^th time overall, after having been nominated in the “Best Gaming Product” category. Strong demand for the company’s growing ensemble of innovative gaming hardware was also recognised by the NPD Group’s technology division for the “Top Increase in North American Market Share” for gaming accessories.

Beyond solidifying their place as the top gaming peripherals company in 2020 with their core products, Razer expanded into new categories such as gaming chairs, desktop cases, lifestyle products, and a new productivity line. At CES 2021, Razer continued to demonstrate their industry-leading innovation with these exciting products and concepts:

· Razer Blade 15, the Best Gaming Laptop – featuring up to an ultra-fast 360Hz refresh rate display, NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 30-Series Laptop GPUs, and improved storage and memory, up to a 1TB NVMe SSD and 32GB DDR4 RAM, to meet the needs of demanding gamers and content creators.

· Razer Blade Pro 17, the ultimate desktop replacement – offering robust connectivity, a massive 17.3” display with up to a 360Hz refresh rate display, and next-gen NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 30-Series Laptop GPUs.

· Project Brooklyn, the next generation of immersion in gaming chairs – featuring a 60” rollout display, immersive tactical feedback, and fully-modular 4D armrests that roll out into an adjustable peripherals table.

· Project Hazel, the World’s Smartest Mask – designed for a more health-conscious future. It has N95 medical-grade respirator protection while offering excellent user-friendly features such as a transparent front panel to see the user’s mouth, Razer VoiceAmp technology to help amplify the user’s voice, a charging case with a UV-light interior to sterilise the mask, and Razer Chroma RGB for users to personalise their mask.

CES 2021 AWARD LIST

At the time of writing, Razer has received 19 awards from the following media:

Razer Blade 15

· Best of CES, People’s Choice Award – Engadget
· Editor’s Choice – Slickdeals
· Editor’s Choice – Reviewed.com
· Best Gaming Laptop – Android Authority
· Best Gaming Laptop – Best Products

Razer Blade Pro 17

· Best Gaming Laptop – Techaeris

Razer Project Hazel

· Best of CES – Window’s Central
· Best of CES – PC World
· Best of CES – PC Mag
· Best of CES – Mashable
· Best Concept – How-To-Geek
· Hottest of CES – TechRadar
· Best in Show – Trusted Reviews
· Best Concept – Tom’s Hardware
· Best in Show – Tech Advisor

Razer Project Brooklyn

· Best of CES: Best Concept – Tom’s Guide
· Best of CES – Window’s Central
· Hottest of CES – TechRadar
· Best in Show – Trusted Reviews

 ABOUT RAZER

Razer™ is the world’s leading lifestyle brand for gamers.

The triple-headed snake trademark of Razer is one of the most recognised logos in the global gaming and esports communities. With a fan base that spans every continent, the company has designed and built the world’s largest gamer-focused ecosystem of hardware, software, and services.

Razer’s award-winning hardware includes high-performance gaming peripherals and Blade gaming laptops. 

Razer’s software platform, with over 100 million users, includes Razer Synapse (an Internet of Things platform), Razer Chroma RGB (a proprietary RGB lighting technology system), and Razer Cortex (a game optimiser and launcher).

In services, Razer Gold is one of the world’s largest virtual credit services for gamers, and Razer Fintech is one of the largest offline-to-online digital payment networks in SE Asia. 

Founded in 2005 and dual-headquartered in Irvine (California) and Singapore, Razer has 17 offices worldwide and is recognised as the leading brand for gamers in the USA, Europe, and China. Razer is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 1337).

Razer – For Gamers. By Gamers. ^™

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SAN DIEGO – January 19, 2021 – Psyonix, the San Diego video game developer, and ESPN’s X Games have teamed up to celebrate the upcoming X Games in Aspen with new Rocket League items and a Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) X Regional event.

Rocket League will feature X Games-inspired items in the Item Shop from January 21-24 and from January 28-31. Items in the X Games Tab will include the X Games Octane Decal, X Games Wheels, and Snowblind Topper. There will also be two free items to claim, the X-Skis Player Banner and the X-Board Player Banner.

In addition, RLCS X will see the introduction of the RLCS X Games: North American Regional that will take place online on January 23-24 and January 30-31. This regional is both an official part of the RLCS X circuit and an official X Games Aspen event where the top North American teams will compete against each other, with the winning team earning RLCS X Games medals. The RLCS X Games will be available on the ESPN App and live on Twitch and YouTube starting at 10 a.m. PT (6 p.m. UTC) beginning on January 23.  Viewers will also have a chance to earn new X Games Fan Rewards (the Knuckle Huck Player Banner, and X-Board and X-Skis Toppers) if they tune-in on Twitch for the duration of the RLCS X Games.

Psyonix and X Games previously collaborated in 2017 for the FACEIT X Games Rocket League Invitational within X Fest in Minneapolis. For more information about the Rocket League and X Games collaboration, read the latest blog post HERE

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 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and PC from the 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®.

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