Neil Watton

When Dovetail Games decided to make the jump from the original Train Sim World up to the fancier, faster, more full-on Train Sim World 2, they promised that those who purchased the multiple DLC pieces available first time around would be sorted via the Preserved Collection. Once more we see a host of those original downloadable content drops now make their way to Train Sim World 2, alongside a new route for good measure.

It's been a strange year and that was hammered home no more than when Konami did away with the usual annual update to their PES series to deliver the eFootball PES 2021 Season Update to players. But thankfully there is still some kind of normality to life with the usual data pack drops for the game. Data Pack 2.0 is now with us and not only does it deliver a host of new player faces and team kits, but Stevie G will also be making an appearance.

UFC 4 is all about shaping your fight style and thanks to a host of new DLC packs the options available to you have just expanded massively. No matter whether you're a newbie just starting out, think of yourself as a big of a gladiator of the octagon, or want to embrace rainbows and unicorns, you're sorted.

When Truck Driver first rolled out onto Xbox One and PS4, it failed to really ignite the scene with a variety of bugs and glitches overriding the good interactions that it occasionally delivered. Since that release in 2019 though SOEDESCO have gone on the attack, patching and fixing to ensure that it becomes a game worthy of your time. The next step in that strategy is to drop in a damage system and new content. Both of which are available right now - for free.

Admit it, you love a Pug. Whether it's the cute little eyes or the small, pocketable, form factor, the world has gone mad for their charm. But what's better than a Pug? How about a dimension swapping one? That's exactly what we're getting in Double Pug Switch.

It's been a few months since Wales Interactive hit the headlines with the super scary Maid of Sker - a game that you should be playing this Halloween. But next up in their quest to be the undisputed champions of the FMV scene is a game that is about as far removed from Sker as possible - Five Dates. Today we have confirmation of the release date along with a new trailer.

In just a few short weeks the wonderful world of Valhalla will be ripe for exploration when Ubisoft release Assassin's Creed Valhalla onto Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5 and PC. If past history of the franchise is anything to go by, it'll ensure many an hour or immersive adventuring lay ahead. Today though Ubisoft are already thinking to the future and with two major expansions already planned for the game - plus a ton of free content in between - Valhalla promises to go above and beyond anything you have already seen.

Golf. A sometimes staid and serious sport that refuses to ever let the fun out. And when 2K dropped PGA Tour 2K21 to console and PC earlier in the year, that serious side came to the fore. Now though Halloween is just around the corner and it is with that where the funky fun side comes out, with a host of new gear becoming available. Pumpkin head, anyone?

Zen Studios have delivered us pinball tables based on Star Wars, Jurassic World and many more franchises over the years. But in recent times it's been all about the classics, providing players with the opportunity to take in some of the most authentic Williams and Bally tables. And that is where Pinball FX3 - Williams Pinball: Volume 6 comes in, dropping another three iconic options to pinball players around the globe.

We've blasted through the undead in the base game, and have spent multiple hours working through the depths of the Hell Cult with the first season of content. Now though Rebellion want us to prove our worth once more as Season 2 of Zombie Army 4: Dead War rolls out. Let the slaughter continue…

It's not a nailed-on certainty, but the vast majority of the time, what Team17 touch turns to gold. We've had some real classics in recent years too - the stunning Yoku's Island Express, the super-silly Overcooked! and the madcap Moving Out just for starters. Come December though that Team17 magic looks set to be sprinkled onto Monster Sanctuary, as it rips away from Early Access to launch on Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch and PC.

Just over a month ago - back at the start of September in fact - we heard that Ripstone Games were preparing to deliver a brand new poker title to both current and next gen consoles. Today they are confirming the release date of Poker Club on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5 and PC, promising cross-generational play for all.

Smash, score, brawl. Those are the basics of HyperBrawl Tournament, but if you really want to become legendary you'll also need to work with the power of the HyperCurve and HyperForce. And with the launch of HyperBrawl Tournament on Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch and PC, becoming Hyper has never been easier.

This time last week we were telling you how the Xbox Deals With Gold and Spotlight Sale was providing cheap and easy access to a whole host of great Bethesda games; obviously on the back of Microsoft going all-in on the purchasing front. This week the same sale is back, just with a host of different Xbox 360 and Xbox One titles in tow - and once again if you are looking for some gaming bargains, the Xbox Deals With Gold and Spotlight Sale for 20th-26th October 2020 will have you sorted. The big question though is which game will you pick up first?

It was back in May when we first heard of PQube and Stone Lantern Games' desires to send the haunting puzzle platformer Evergate to Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch and PC. Well, even though the PC and Switch releases have already taken place, there's better news for Xbox players - Evergate will launch on Day One on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.