A Handful Of Codemasters Titles Are Coming To EA Play/Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Next Week

Of course, since the service granted support to those on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, players only see more reason to be subscribed. Introduced back in November last year at the launch of the Xbox Series consoles, it was only this past March that the perk was then granted to Xbox Game Pass for PC later on. But, the additions are well-recognized as well. The most recent happening in June of this year. In that, Electronic Arts & Criterion Games welcomed Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered to EA Play and by extension Xbox Game Pass Ultimate/Xbox Game Pass for PC users then. However, there is a surplus of additional titles that still yet to make way for the service: Codemasters releases. The firm was up and purchased by Electronic Arts following Take-Two Interactive backing from the acquisition earlier on. According to a recent statement, Electronic Arts President Andrew Wilson told that the developer’s identity will remain and be enforced following the purchase. Now, a handful of Codemasters games are coming to EA Play next week according to a recent Xbox Wire post. You can read the full list below: Dirt 4 Dirt Rally Dirt Rally 2.0 F1 2020 Grid “EA and Codemasters are thrilled to expand the already-packed roster of titles on EA Play, with racing titles from three revered racing franchises. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can get behind the wheel of these titles,” Megan Spurr, Xbox Game Pass Community Lead wrote in the Xbox Wire blog post. But, these additions are specified to be only unique to console it appears. In the same post from Tuesday this week, Microsoft expands on its Xbox Game Pass additions for August 2021. Those titles include Hades, Katamari Damacy: Reroll, and Art of Rally. You can read the full report by heading here. What Codemasters title are you excited to see hit EA Play next week? Dirt 4, Dirt Rally, Dirt Rally 2.0, F1 2020, and Grid arrive to EA Play on August 10, 2021. Source: Xbox Wire

New Pokémon Snap Free Update Is Out For Nintendo Switch

In terms of what is available so far for the Pokémon IP, The Pokémon Company already delivered New Pokémon Snap this past spring for Nintendo Switch. The game reiterates on the classic, titular release for the Nintendo 64 and expands on the immersive safari Pokémon experience with the additions of newer generation Pokémon to bring an new spectacle to beloved fans of the franchise. Additionally, The Pokémon Company in collaboration with Timi also launched Pokémon Unite just last month as well. The game similar in structure to MOBA arenas such as League of Legends or Smite mixes its DNA with Pokémon as trainers now can orchestrate more tactical battles across Nintendo Switch and soon on mobile as well. According to a recent announcement, New Pokémon Snap is receiving a free update this week and has gone live already. You can watch the full trailer in the video below: “Players with an internet connection can download a free content update that will include beautiful, new areas to visit—plus 20 additional Pokémon to discover,” reads the blog post expanding on the new add-on for New Pokémon Snap. The game despite only launching in April is already expanding with no extra cost content which is a good sign for the future of the project. Below you can read the description for all three new areas available to explore: Secret Side Path (Day/Night) – The NEO-ONE shrinks to a tiny size when you explore this area, so the Pokémon you see will look gigantic! You can even hear their breathing and footsteps in this thrilling area, and you might spot new kinds of behavior from Pokémon you’ve seen before. Mightywide River (Day/Night) – Mightywide River is a nurturing water source that provides the whole of Belusylva Island with sustenance. You’ll be conducting research as you ride down the river, so be on the lookout for rapids as you search for Pokémon, and keep your camera ready so you don’t miss capturing them in action. Barren Badlands (Day/Night) – In this area, you’ll research the badlands of Voluca Island, where dry winds from the desert blow.​ This area has many peculiar features, from geysers to poisonous, gas-spewing swamps. Pokémon may be hiding underground or in the rocky cliffs, so keep your eyes peeled for them while you’re on your expedition. For the remainder of 2021, The Pokémon Company is planning to release to 1:1 remake of Pokémon Diamond & Pokémon Pearl. The two now titled Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Pokémon Shining Pearl are scheduled to arrive to Nintendo Switch in mid November. You can read the full report by heading here. Are you excited for the new, free DLC for New Pokémon Snap? New Pokémon Snap is out now for Nintendo Switch. Source: Nintendo

Jet Set Radio’s Beat Crosses Into Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania In New Trailer

While the Super Monkey Ball IP has been steadily dormant for the past decade, Sega decided to undo the inattentive damage to the series with the 2018 release of Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD. To get the franchise’s foot back in the door, the team has done so in preparation for a new release that the team hinted at following its release at the time. Later on, a rating for ‘Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania’ appeared earlier this spring over in Australia. So, it was a matter of time before Sega decides to pull the shade to unveil the next mainline entry in the series. And during the latest Nintendo Direct just this past June, Sega revealed the titular title and its set to arrive this fall. In a new trailer uploaded on Wednesday, Sega shares that Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania is crossing over with Jet Set Radio as the character Beat will be playable in the coming title. You can watch the trailer in the video below: “Let’s get scratchin’! Beat from Dreamcast classic Jet Set Radio is coming to Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania as a playable character, free and unlockable on all platforms through normal gameplay at launch,” reads the description for the trailer revealing the Sega property crossover. This is certainly not the first time that Sega crossed the streams in terms of its franchises – specifically Super monkey Ball. During the up and coming for Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD at the time, the achievement list for the game revealed that Sonic the Hedgehog will be a playable character. Now the same is done for Jet Set Radio’s Beat in the newest game. Other namely crossovers that Sega orchestrated as well previously includes the memonic ‘Sanic’ that was illustrated on a t-shirt for Sonic Forces a couple of years back as a free DLC. You can read the full report by heading here. Are you excited to see Beat featured in Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania? Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania drops for Nintendo Switch on October 5, 2021.