by Sandro Odak, Communications Lead, Xbox DACH August is always a very special time for us at Team Xbox. This time of the year we would normally pack our stuff and meet our fans and community in Cologne, Germany at gamescom. This year, however, gamescom will be a 100% virtual

Marvel star and former Guardian of the Galaxy member, Gamora, will be arriving in Fortnite on 15 August, 10am AEST. Gamora will be joined by returning Star-Lord in the Item Shop where fans can grab the entire bundle including Gamora’s Cloak Back Bling, Godslayer Pickaxe, and the Godslayer Glideboard. To

Easy Day Studios has announced the launch of Skater XL’s Online Multiplayer Free Skate Mode on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Available now as a free downloadable update, Free Skate Mode allows up to 10 players the ability to jump into an online skate session together. The Skater XL Online

PlayStation Australia is excited to announce the launch of the NBA 2K21 ANZ Tournament taking place throughout August for PlayStation 4 gamers across Australia and New Zealand. The tournament will have prizing opportunities for participation and for wins, with a prize pool of $10,000 AUD consisting of PS Store Gift

Today Eidos-Montréal has released a new gameplay cinematic building on last June’s global reveal of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy at E3, picking up the story with Star-Lord and the Guardians as they commence their plan to negotiate with Lady Hellbender: leader of the Hellraisers, queen of Seknarf Nine and

The opportunity to become a legendary hero of Norse mythology has arrived! Norsfell and Gearbox Publishing have launched the co-op action “surthrival” RPG Tribes of Midgard on PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4. Play solo or team up with friends in this new genre where survival depends on the group instead of the

My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge, a brand new free-to-slay mobile adventure of blood, bullets and bananas has blasted its way onto Android and iOS devices today. They kidnapped his wife and kids and left him for dead. But it’s going to take more than that to split this banana’s

Agricultural technology manufacturer CLAAS presented the TRION 750 TERRA TRAC, its brand new top model in the compact combine harvester class. In close cooperation with the international agricultural machinery manufacturer from Germany, publisher and developer GIANTS Software announced the digital presence of the new machine for the upcoming Farming Simulator

Today, Ubisoft announced that the Riders Republic™ Beta will be available from August 23rd to August 25th on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One and PC on both Ubisoft Connect and the Epic Games Launcher. Players can sign now up for the Riders Republic Beta on https://ridersrepublic.com/beta.

Bloober Team is excited to announce both the launch of Observer: System Redux on PlayStation 4 and Xbox one consoles. As of today, Observer: System Redux is now available in both digital and physical formats on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X | S for $49.95

Everyone’s favourite galaxy far, far away is now closer than ever with the new Star Wars R2-D2 – Tamagotchi. Tamagotchi, the renowned virtual pet brand, is joining forces with Lucasfilm to bring fans a fun new way to play, inviting fans to interact with R2-D2 like never before. Both Star

2K has announced that NBA® 2K22, the next version of the top-rated and top-selling NBA video game simulation series, is unveiling a new approach to its in-game soundtrack that includes an all-new integration with Seasons, along with an array of music from top artists, including Aussie duo A.B. Original, Aitch,

by Jessica Tsujikawa, Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Xbox  As we continue to dream up new designs and find new ways to delight our fans, we are always looking for ways to elevate your Xbox gaming experience. Well, get ready to take your Xbox Wireless Controller experience to a whole new,

Saber Interactive are delighted to announce the physical releases of the co-op zombie shooters World War Z: Aftermath for PlayStation 4® and XBOX One® on 21st September 2021 at Australian retailers. A physical version of World War Z for Nintendo Switch® will also release in Spring 2021. World War Z:

HyperX, the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, today announced it will be supporting Twentieth Century Studios’ epic adventure-comedy “Free Guy”. Wildly fun and packed with hidden easter eggs, film and gaming fans can look for HyperX gear, while enjoying one of this

by Megan Spurr, Community Lead, Xbox Game Pass Get your mouse, touch screens, or controllers ready for some scrolling! We have a big list of games coming soon to Xbox Game Pass, featuring some dead gods, some not-so-dead gods, driving and skating, and more. Let’s jump in! Coming Soon Curse

Street Fighter stars Cammy and Guile are arriving in the Fortnite Item Shop on 8 August at 10am AEST. The Guile Outfit showcases the classic green fatigues first worn in the original Street Fighter II and adds a beach-ready Glistening Guile Variant and K.O. Backbling. A member of Delta Red,

Today, Ubisoft® announced that Far Cry 5 will be available to play for free from August 5 – 9 on Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Store on Windows PC. Players will have access to the entire game in solo

Today, Ubisoft® announced a new time-limited PvP event for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, Containment. The event starts tomorrow, August 4, and will run for three weeks until August 25. Inspired by the upcoming game Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction, Containment sets the players in a reworked version of the

Overnight, the Age of Empires team celebrated the launch of The African Royals DLC for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition, available now on Microsoft Store and on Steam. Dive into the heart of Africa as you explore a new continent for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition with two

Leading gaming accessory maker Turtle Beach Corporation announced its exclusive, patented Superhuman Hearing® game audio setting has been shown to significantly improve gaming performance. In a recent study conducted in partnership with Real Industry – an educational non-profit transforming how students interact with industry – Turtle Beach put over 100

SEGA® Europe Ltd. and Two Point Studios™ Ltd. are proud to announce the crossover event of the millennium, as the immovable object of Two Point Hospital™ and the unstoppable force of Sonic the Hedgehog™ collide in an explosion of costumes, items and joy. To celebrate Sonic’s 30th anniversary, players can

Wizards of the Coast are pleased to inform you that on 25 August AEST, they’ll be unveiling Magic Showcase 2021. Magic Showcase 2021 goes beyond the playmat, delivering first looks at tabletop and digital gaming in 2022, exciting entertainment and consumer product releases, new partnerships, and reveals you won’t find

Fortnite just announced that Grammy-winning and multi-platinum artist Ariana Grande will join millions of players worldwide as the headliner for Fortnite’s in-game Rift Tour this weekend. From 7 to 9 August locally, players can jump into Fortnite for a can’t-miss musical journey across new realities. “Working with Epic and the

Prime Matter and Dark Crystal Games are pleased to announce that the official release date for Encased – the upcoming isometric dystopian sci-fi RPG – will be on Tuesday 7 September 2021. Set in an alternative 1976, the game has players exploring a hostile area called The Dome; a sealed

Both beloved Ori titles, Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, can now be purchased together as one for the Nintendo Switch with the release of Ori: The Collection. Fans can pre-order this double pack at Australian retailers from today. Available 12th October, Ori:

A record-breaking superstar will feature in Fortnite’s next musical journey: Rift Tour. From 7 August to 9 August AEST, players can jump into Fortnite for an experience like no other, filled with magical new realities. “Fortnite is a place for the imagination and the impossible. With Rift Tour, we’re bringing

Saber Interactive has released a new Gameplay Overview Trailer for World War Z: Aftermath, breaking down all the content coming to this next evolution of the ultimate co-op zombie shooter inspired by Paramount Pictures’ blockbuster film. Experience new story episodes, melee combat, first-person mode, a new class with electrified weaponry,

Film noir psychological horror game Dollhouse is coming to Nintendo Switch in October of this year, after being launched on PlayStation®4 and Steam earlier. The game comes to Switch in both physical and digital formats and contains features specific to Nintendo Switch. Switch specific experience Dollhouse on Switch makes use

You belong to The Ascent Group, but can you survive without it? Publisher Curve Digital and Swedish indie studio Neon Giant are excited to invite gamers to make their mark in the brave new world of Veles, as the studio’s highly anticipated debut title The Ascent launches today on PC,