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It all starts today Yesterday,we learned thatSkyrimwas joining the Xbox Game Pass family. It was only a matter of time! But this morning, Microsoft shared the full December rundown of what’s on the docket for December. Today, we’re gettingMørkredd, but once December 15 hits, the main events start to roll out.Skyrimis coming on December 15, but two days later we’re gettingAmong Us, Code Vein, Man of Medan, and a few other selections....

Floating islands? I’m in Tiny Brainswas a delightful little puzzle game, and showed us that developer Spearhead Games had chops. Now they’re moving ontoStories: The Hidden Pathexclusively for PS4, which looks fantastic on paper. And “paper” is relevant here, as the “storybook” theme permeates throughout the experience. EvidentlyStorieswill focus on airships and floating islands aesthetic, and will feature Reynardo, a corsair who is battling the imperial armada by himself. Given the pedigree and the head-turning art style, I’m on board....

If so, how do you spend time together? There’s a certain delicate nature to introducing people to something, whether it’s a spouse or your child. If you come on too strong they might be turned off (sometimes for life). But if pick something just right, it can resonate with them in a way you’ve never imagined. I think about the first game my kid is eventually going to play a lot....

That’s half price A quick note for those of you consideringDriveclub VRas your launch-day PlayStation VR game of choice: Sony is offering a discount for season pass owners. This was known, generally speaking, but now we have more info to go on (and it can’t hurt to reiterate). The standalone racing game launches on October 13 for $40, but if you secured the (original, non-VR)Driveclubseason pass as of September 28, you’ll be able to buyDriveclub VRdigitally for $20....

If you’re looking to get a free pack inEA FC 25, the Ultimate Succession Challenge 1 SBC will be worth your time and resources. Being a fodder challenge, it’s pretty easy for you to complete the full set without investing any coins. The completion cost is cheap, and and the pack you get can even include a promo item if you’re lucky enough. Let’s take a look at how to complete the challenge without breaking the bank and if you should do that at all....

Flog that horse until it’s only bones! Electronic Arts has justified its blind charge into the free-to-play market by suggesting that, though the ever-classic “vocal minority” dislikes such games, everybody else loves them. Upset about the restructuring of games likeReal Racing 3? Tough. Expect more of it. “The market has spoken very loudly that that’s the model they like,” EA All Play’s Nick Earl toldGI.biz. “Even though there’s some vocal minority that don’t like it, ultimately the numbers would show that they and others all support the freemium model better....

PS4 and Xbox One too Last week Nintendo told us by way of a Direct presentation thatDark Soulswould be getting a network test on Switch, which begged the question — is it coming elsewhere? Well, after what seems like a token few days of announcement exclusivity Bandai Namco spilled the beans, explaining over Twitter that PS4, Xbox One, and Switch would all get their own network tests. Right now the dates and details are unknown, but will be doled out “as soon as possible....

EGS is on a roll It’s all just a matter of perspective. That’s the lesson learned in 2013’sFez, a whimsical puzzle platformer that’s centered around a screen rotation mechanic. It’s also the current subject of Epic Games Stores most outstanding tendency: Giving away free games.Fezis free nowthrough August 29. Without wishing to put the cart in front of the horse, it’snextweek that’s really worth looking forward to. The next Epic Games Store freebies areCelesteandInside....

Releasing next spring Respawn Entertainment’sTitanfallis coming to Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC, it was announced during the Microsoft E3 press conference today. After a trailer showing jetpack-wearing soldiers running around, weaving in and out of mech fire, we got a look at live gameplay. This multiplayer-centric first-person shooter looked like a combination ofCall of DutyandHawkenin more ways than one, and I mean that as praise. Coming off ofBattlefield 4, which was visually impressive as expected, this seemed, well,fun....

Sanctuary! Sanctum 2came to PC and Xbox 360 earlier this year. Our own Patrick Hancockreviewed it, ultimately enjoying the colorful sequel, which trends more towards first-person shooter than its tower defense leaning predecessor. Which sounds good to me because I shrink a bit at the mention of tower defense these days. A friend of mine keeps bugging me to playSanctum 2with him, but I haven’t found the time. Has anyone been waiting on a PSN release?...

Wow! I rememberreading about the Japanese releaseofGhost Trick iOSa little while back, but nothing really was said about potential US plans — until today.GrabGhost Trick iOShere, especially if you missed out on the DS release — you won’t regret it. Keep in mind you will need an iPod 3G/iPhone 3 or higher to run it, but thankfully it’s a universal app, so it’ll work on pretty much every Apple device you own including your iPad....

Win one of five copies (per region)! Verdunis a realistic multiplayer FPS, set in WW1, that’s been on Steam for awhile now (that’s rightBattlefield, you’re late to the party!). You don’t see those every day. Even rarer is that it has now come toPS4! The game is inspired by theBattle of Verdun France in 1916and features authentic period weaponry (and realistic bullet physics). Squad based, trench warfare ahoy! Thanks to the folks behindVerdun, we have ten lovely copies to give to you folks (five for each region, EU & NA)!...

E3 brings older titles back into Top Ten As predicted, Sony’s excellent father/son adventure titleGod of Waris back on top of the UK Charts, in a week that saw some of last year’s titles return for one last run at the Brass Ring. E3 week sawAssassin’s Creed Origins,Fallout 4andCall of Duty: WWIIall make waves in the Top Ten. In my time spent working in gaming stores, I would always see franchise’ previous entries sell out within days of their new sequels receiving mainstream press coverage, so these re-entries are to be expected....