Neil Watton

Are you ready to mark the return of all-out epic warfare? EA and DICE are, so much so that today they have detailed, dated and dropped the bomb on everything surrounding Battlefield 2042 for Xbox, PlayStation and PC.

Four years is a long time in the gaming world, but it was then - back in 2017 - when SOEDESCO gave players the chance to head to the farm with the release of Real Farm. Since that time a smattering of new DLC has arrived for the game, yet now we discover a Gold Edition announced. And it'll be coming to Xbox, PlayStation and PC before you know it.

After a successful launch on mobile and PC at the back end of 2020, the stunningly vibrant Alba: A Wildlife Adventure takes stock on Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, giving players the chance to explore a wonderful open-world, snapping away at the wildlife they uncover.

It's a strange one but the farming sim has most certainly found a place in the hearts of many, probably because it allows gamers the chance to live out the life of a farmer without the early morning alarm calls. The next game to join the genre is that of Farming Simulator 22, and there are high hopes for this one in regards that it could well turn out to be the genre king. With release set for later in 2021, there's still a little while to go before we can get hands on, but today the team at GIANTS Software have built the hype a little more, detailing a gorgeous limited Collector's Edition alongside new maps and new feature drops.

When humanity is all but wiped out and the Earth is left as a playground for the ultra rich, there is only one thing to do - turn it all into a golf course as is the case with the upcoming Golf Club Wasteland.

It didn't take long for developers and publishers to understand that providing Xbox gamers with easy to grab achievements and Gamerscore was a surefire way of selling their game. Forget the quality, forget the premise, if a game comes to market that allows for some super quick, super easy Xbox Gamerscore, us players lap it up. We're sure there's more to the release of Peepaw's Farm on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S then just adding to our ever-increasing Gamerscore collection, but when something arrives at such a low price, and offers up a cool 1000G for a few minutes work, it's hard to ignore it.

In Later Daters on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, it's never too late for love. Is it?

As gamers we're well versed with the odd glitch or two. In fact, there are games that have become better known for their glitches, than the game itself - take a bow Cyberpunk 2077. But there are other games that positively embrace the glitch, utilising graphical and visual errors to bring depth to the gameplay. Step forward Paradox Error, a game in which you'll be tasked with surviving in a glitch-fuelled world.

Fury and Joshua may still be debating whether they are going to rock up into the ring, whilst Logan Paul and Floyd Mayweather have just gained the big bucks for a what was essentially a playground tussle, but very soon boxing fans will be able to get hands on with their own virtual fighter as Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions gets set to throw the punches on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC.

It's a big day for Bethesda and The Elder Scrolls team as not only is E3 fast approaching, but The Elder Scrolls Online is being enhanced in multiple ways. In fact, if you're an ESO player on Xbox or PlayStation, it could be said that the upcoming arrival of both next-gen optimisation and the launch of the latest Blackwood Chapter, should not be missed.

Ever since the arrival of the next-gen consoles in the form of Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and that PlayStation 5, numerous games have been updated, enhanced and then fully optimised for the power of the new hardware. The latest game to take that route is Descenders, yet not only is it now coming in super shiny form, but a full physical release joins the usual digital option.

When a game utilises the free-to-play route, you can be sure of one thing - at some point in time you'll be tempted in by some of the additional paid content. That is the case in point right now with the new Minion Masters Scat Infestation DLC.

Milestone have finally done it - they've reached double figures with their free Bonus Pack add-ons for the brilliant RIDE 4. And yep, as with the previous nine offerings that have come out of the Italian based studio, the RIDE 4 - Bonus Pack 10 brings a new bike and new events for riders to enjoy.

E3 is coming and the gaming industry is on the verge of delivering all the details and secrets on a ton of new games. But that doesn't mean you should ignore what is already out there and with the Xbox Deals With Gold and Spotlight Sale discounts for 8th-14th June there has never been a better time to fill your digital Xbox library with a host of new Xbox games. Want to check out the full list of discounted Xbox 360, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S games on offer for the next week?

If you’re a fan of the age-old game of chess but don’t have the skills to play on a Grandmaster level, Chess Knights: Shinobi is worth a look. The stages are well-designed and the tactical nous required to find success in the Japanese lands is high. Issues with the camera and control scheme aside, this chess game - without any chess - may be of appeal to some, especially when you consider the low asking price.