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Twinfinite Saturday, December 25, 2021 7:29 PM New Shoot 'em Up GunVein Announced for PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, & PC       Developer NGdev announced a brand new vertical shoot 'em up titled GunVein for PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC. It's coming in 2022. The post New Shoot 'em Up GunVein Announced for PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, & PC appeared first on Twinfinite.

Twinfinite Saturday, December 25, 2021 4:20 PM Celebrate the Holidays With the Music of Several Ace Combat Games       Bandai Namco and Project Aces released a video in which DH Sho Okada plays the music of several Ace Combat Games. The post Celebrate the Holidays With the Music of Several Ace Combat Games appeared first on Twinfinite.

Twinfinite Saturday, December 25, 2021 3:57 PM Microsoft Flight Simulator Twin Otter Gets New Screenshots; MH.1521 Broussard, Cessna O-1 Bird Dog, & Bydgoszcz Airport Announced       Today third-party developers showcased their upcoming add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator, on top of announcements for 2022. The post Microsoft Flight Simulator Twin Otter Gets New Screenshots; MH.1521 Broussard, Cessna O-1 Bird Dog, & Bydgoszcz Airport Announced appeared first on Twinfinite.

Siliconera Saturday, December 25, 2021 3:00 PM Best 2021 Games You Might Have Missed       With the deluge of game releases these days, you tend to miss a few you'd probably love! Here are the best 2021 games you might have missed. The post Best 2021 Games You Might Have Missed appeared first on Siliconera.

Destructoid Saturday, December 25, 2021 5:00 PM Whatcha been playing thi… these Holidays, Destructoid?       Merry Xmas and Happy Holidays! Good morning, festive friends, and welcome to a double dose of Whatcha Been Playing? Y'see,... The post Whatcha been playing thi… these Holidays, Destructoid? appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Saturday, December 25, 2021 3:00 PM Classic Konami action as '90s shmup Xexex joins the Arcade Archives       'Tis the season to be shmuppy It may be the holidays, but that won't stop the retro lovers over at... The post Classic Konami action as '90s shmup Xexex joins the Arcade Archives appeared first on Destructoid.

WGB, Home of AWESOME Reviews Saturday, December 25, 2021 6:04 PM Merry Christmas, Peeps!       Merry Christmas, you dirty animals! Yes, it's that time of the year again when presents are opened, food is eaten and at least one family member flips the Monopoly board. And like every year I just wanted to take a minute to wish you all the best. Like 2020, 2021 hasn't been the easiest of years but hopefully, you've muddled through with minimal fuss, minimal Covid and minimal desire to punch people in the face.

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Kotaku Saturday, December 25, 2021 12:00 PM 11 Things Every New Nintendo Switch Owner Should Try Or Consider       So you just got a Nintendo Switch. Lucky you! Or maybe you got one for someone else and want to help them make the most of it. How kind! In either case, here are some good things to know after you open up everyone's favorite portable hybrid console. Read more...

Kotaku Saturday, December 25, 2021 11:19 AM Nintendo Switch eShop Sees Big Server Issues Christmas Morning       Across the country, folks everywhere are unwrapping their new Nintendo portable hardware, booting up their accounts, and trying to buy new digital games. But over the last few hours, per social media, the Nintendo Switch storefront known as the eShop has been in and out of commission. Sometimes it loads, albeit… Read more...

Kotaku Saturday, December 25, 2021 11:00 AM 11 Things Every New Xbox Series X/S Owner Should Try Or Consider       Congratulations, you got a next-gen console. It's hard to believe that over a year after the launch of the Xbox Series X/S, it's still so damn hard to find one. But you did it. Or someone who really loves you did and gifted it to you for the holidays. How nice of them! Either way, now that you got a new Xbox, you… Read more...

Kotaku Saturday, December 25, 2021 10:00 AM 16 Things Every New PS5 Owner Should Try Or Consider       So, you got your hands on a PlayStation 5. Congrats! You're officially in the next generation of console gaming, a member of an exclusive club allowed to play games about malicious space tentacle monsters and whatever the hell a lombax is. The PS5 might seem like a straightforward (if oddly shaped) gaming console, but… Read more...

Kotaku Saturday, December 25, 2021 9:00 AM The Unique Artist Behind Bomberman's Catchy Beats       I've always had a thing for June Chikuma's music, though it took me a while to realize it. Even today, I often find myself humming the "mantra" track from Faxanadu, the difficult, side-scrolling action-RPG for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Faxanadu resonated because it conveyed a fantasy world that was so… Read more...

PCGamesN Saturday, December 25, 2021 10:59 AM Today's free game from Epic is one of the best immersive sims ever       It's another day in the two weeks leading up to the new year, and you know that means - yet another entry in Epic's fortnight (ha) of daily free PC games. Today's giveaway is one of the best entries in one of PC gaming's most beloved genres: Prey, the excellent immersive sim from the masters of the form at Arkane. You can grab Prey for free on the usual Epic Games Store promotion page from now until December 26 at 8am PST / 11am EST / 4pm GMT, at which point it'll be replaced by another freebie. As always, you'll 'purchase' the game at a price of zero dollars, and it'll remain in your library just like any game you might pay money for. "In Prey," the official blurb explains, "you awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong." In practice, that means exploring the open-ended halls of Talos I, surviving the gooey monsters that have taken up residence, and (possibly) gathering access to some unhuman abilities yourself. View the full site RELATED LINKS: Prey - everything we know, History of Prey, Upcoming PC games

Twinfinite Saturday, December 25, 2021 12:49 PM Azur Lane Getting Gorgeous Graf Zeppelin & Dido Figures by Alter & Knead       The popularity of the mobile game Azur Lane in Japan doesn't seem to be even close to slowing down, and figure manufacturers continue to portray its shipgirls. The post Azur Lane Getting Gorgeous Graf Zeppelin & Dido Figures by Alter & Knead appeared first on Twinfinite.

Twinfinite Saturday, December 25, 2021 11:26 AM Ashes of Creation Announces Moves to Unreal Engine 5 & Reveals New Winter Biome       Intrepid Studios published a new video revealing a move from Unreal Engine 4 to Unreal Engine 5, also showcasing a brand new biome. The post Ashes of Creation Announces Moves to Unreal Engine 5 & Reveals New Winter Biome appeared first on Twinfinite.

Siliconera Saturday, December 25, 2021 9:00 AM The Creative Gene Explores Hideo Kojima's Storytelling DNA       "A world without books is inconceivable." - Hideo Kojima The post The Creative Gene Explores Hideo Kojima's Storytelling DNA appeared first on Siliconera.

Destructoid Saturday, December 25, 2021 1:14 PM They warned us, but the Nintendo eShop is down today       'Please see our Network Status page for the latest updates' Nintendo told everyone this would happen, and with three Switch... The post They warned us, but the Nintendo eShop is down today appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Saturday, December 25, 2021 12:00 PM Review: Christmas Massacre       Silent Night, Deadly Night Shortform horror games have been my jam lately. The genre has been long trapped with grizzled... The post Review: Christmas Massacre appeared first on Destructoid.

Latest Games on Play iDev Games Saturday, December 25, 2021 12:32 PM 60 Second Santa!       Made with the color pallet of a original GameBoy this short little platformer has you saving Christmas as Santa!...

Pivotal Gamers Saturday, December 25, 2021 12:00 PM Free Prey       Hello all. Epic Games is giving all the chance to win on Prey. This is what they say. Get Prey for FREE! A few words about Prey Download and play Prey at the Epic Games Store. Check for platform availability and price! Last minute notes Login with your Epic Games account, follow the on-screen instructions to add it to your library. So hurry up. Just click on the button below and follow the listed ...

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 25, 2021 7:33 AM One of Final Fantasy 7: Remake's earliest memes is now a mod       We're no stranger to videogames showing up late on PC due to exclusivity deals, but the highlight of their arrival is often the mods. The Final Fantasy 7 remake is proving no different as oodles of modders are getting busy improving the new PC game's performance, though one of the sillier mods to catch my eye brings an old meme to life. It is, quite simply, Aerith with a chair. There's a scene earlier in the game where Tifa and Aerith team up to fight a gaggle of goons on their journey to save Cloud. Tifa dispatches a few with mixed martial arts - as she is wont to do - but Aerith tosses aside that healer malarkey she's often associated with and does her best WWE throwback by walloping someone with a chair - a real good smack on the noggin. It inspired a host of reactions and memes on the internet, so now it's immortalised in a mod. Crandifff's Chaerith mod replaces all of Aerith's weapons with that very same chair. Now the fate of that one goon is the same of every thug in Midgar who earns Aerith's ire. Sometimes it's the simple mods that mean the most. View the full site

PCGamesN Saturday, December 25, 2021 5:27 AM This Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion mod lets you take to Cyrodiil's skies in an airship       The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion might be 15 years old, but the beloved RPG's modding scene is still going strong. While many mods are focussed on adding minor aesthetic and gameplay-related tweaks to the game, a recent community creation gives you the opportunity to explore Cyrodiil in a whole new way - that is, by airship. 'Airboat' might be the better description for Chambcra's new Oblivion mod. The contraption sees a basket in the shape of a Viking-style vessel (with curled edges somewhat reminiscent of the famous Oseberg ship) hoisted into the air by a huge fibrous balloon. Sure, it might look a wee bit out of place in Cyrodiil's normally non-aircraft filled skies, but it seems like a wonderful way to take in all the magnificent views. The way it works is by using a summoning spell to, well, summon it, and you simply 'activate' it to hop on in. You can then control its direction, height, and speed (there are seven different options for the latter) using designated keys. Best of all, you can get stuck into ranged and spell-based combat while floating above Tamriel - you'll just need to make sure the airship is stopped at the time. View the full site RELATED LINKS: TES IV: Oblivion Requirements

PCGamesN Saturday, December 25, 2021 5:17 AM What if: the biggest games of 2021 had Christmas spin-offs?       Goodness gracious, doesn't time fly? It's Christmas! That day when people give each other gifts, scoff way too much food in one sitting, and nap in front of a cosy fire or sun themselves on the beach, depending on which hemisphere they live in. Many games celebrate Christmas by having winter-themed events, such as Fortnite's Winterfest (complete with Fortnite presents you can open up right now), Destiny 2's Dawning, and Call of Duty: Warzone's 'festive fervour'. Even newcomers such as Halo Infinite are getting in on the holiday havoc with its Winter Contingency event. Wholesome as it all is, we still yearn for the halcyon days when developers themed entire games for the holiday season. Among the best-known examples is Christmas Lemmings - a set of special holiday-themed levels which saw the green-haired critters sporting dashing Santa hats. This kind of spin-off is distinct from games based on real Christmas from the ground up, which also exist and are mostly rather trite (but not the best Christmas games, of course). Last year, we put a list together of Christmas 2020 spin-off games, complete with some cursed photoshop edits. It was so much fun popping a KFC bucket in Cyberpunk 2077 and an Among Us bean-person into Die Hard that I thought of some holiday-themed candidates for 2021's releases. It's also perfect speculative fodder for our regular feature series, What If, which we started this year. View the full site RELATED LINKS: Deathloop review, Pre-order Deathloop, The best FPS games on PC

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, December 25, 2021 4:00 AM The first RPS 2021 Christmas Cracker       Every year our clone forms degrade, and Katharine spends the winter break copying each consciousness into a new body. Don't worry: we can't feel a thing! Since our new forms are still coming online from their time spent in the primordial flesh soup vat of the RPS Treehouse, we can't post over Christmas, so we've prepared some Christmas Cracker jokes instead! You can help fund the research into longer-lasting clone bodies with the RPS supporter program. Now to enjoy your nice joke! Q: What did Santa say to the elf struggling to pick up a heavy present? Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, December 25, 2021 4:00 AM What are we all playing this holiday?       So this is Christmas, and what have you done? As Katharine said, we're officially off until the new year but have lined up some guest authors and god-awful Christmas cracker jokes to tide you over until then. The death of the year does bring some sorrow, with Imogen leaving us, so do say goodbye if you haven't already. Then, return to tell me: what are you playing this holiday? Read more

Destructoid Saturday, December 25, 2021 7:00 AM Whatcha been playing thi… these Holidays, Destructoid?       Merry Xmas and Happy Holidays! Good morning, festive friends, and welcome to a double dose of Whatcha Been Playing? Y'see,... The post Whatcha been playing thi… these Holidays, Destructoid? appeared first on Destructoid.

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Twinfinite Friday, December 24, 2021 10:28 PM New Melty Blood: Type Lumina Gameplay Trailer Shows Red Dead Apostle Noel vs. Ciel in Action       Type-moon released another trailer of its fighting game Melty Blood: Type Lumina, showcasing the upcoming DLC character Dead Apostle Noel. The post New Melty Blood: Type Lumina Gameplay Trailer Shows Red Dead Apostle Noel vs. Ciel in Action appeared first on Twinfinite.

Twinfinite Friday, December 24, 2021 9:56 PM DCS World Gets Impressive Trailers Teasing Content For 2022 and Beyond and Mirage F1       Eagle Dynamics released a trailer teasing the future of its military flight simulator DCS World, on top of another showing the Mirage F1. The post DCS World Gets Impressive Trailers Teasing Content For 2022 and Beyond and Mirage F1 appeared first on Twinfinite.

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