PowerWash Simulator receives Warhammer 40,000 Special Pack DLC on February 27
PowerWash Simulator has been one of the most active simulator games as of late bringing in new content throughout the last two years. Futurlab announced a Warhammer 40,000 Special Pack DLC that is coming to the game on February 27, 2024, for all available platforms. Here is everything you need to know about the new PowerWash Simulator DLC: Deep in the Indomitus Crusade, relentless campaigns across the galaxy have imbued a variety of Imperial machines with a litany of dirt. As a member of the Adeptus Mechanicus, it is your singular honour to perform the ultimate purification protocol. You are blessed with an all new Adeptus Mechanicus character model and well-equipped for the ritual cleansing with a custom MKII Aqua-Santica Arquebus power washer; the perfect fusion of human and machine. Command this ruthless technology to sterilize a range of Imperial vehicles and machines: The Ultramarines Land Raider The Dark Angels Deathwing Redemptor Dreadnought The Astra Militarum Rogal Dorn Tank The House Hawkshroud Imperial Knight The Blood Angels Thunderhawk PowerWash Simulator is available to play on PC via Steam, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. Source: Gematsu
Nacon Connect 2024 will take place on February 29
Nacon announced its special event, Nacon Connect will take place on February 29, 2024, featuring a wide variety of games including Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, Ravenswatch, Crown Wars: The Black Prince, GreedFall II: The Dying World, and a lot more. The press conference will also feature news on accessories along with the video games being showcased. The Nacon Connect event will take place at the end of the month at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT on YouTube and Twitch.
Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase is coming February 21
It has been rumored that a “mini” Nintendo Direct will go down sometime in February and Nintendo has finally given us details. The Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase has been officially announced showcasing games coming in the first half of 2024 from their publishing and development partners. The Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase will go live on February 21, 2024, at 9 AM ET on YouTube and will be around 25 minutes long showcasing third-party titles. A #NintendoDirect: Partner Showcase is coming! Watch on-demand via YouTube on 2/21 at 6am PT for around 25 mins of info focused on #NintendoSwitch games coming in the first half of 2024 from our publishing and development partners. Stay tuned here: https://t.co/ZIAs64iWbK pic.twitter.com/CTrAC02G4d — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 19, 2024 This digital showcase will likely include one of the four titles from Xbox Game Studios and it’s speculated to be Hi-Fi Rush as the first one.
Star Wars Jedi Lead Cameron Monaghan Says He’s Open To A Live-Action Portrayal, “But In The Right Context”
The greater Star Wars universe has grown immensely over the past few years. One of the most celebrated additions is the video games that connect the Lucasfilm franchise. In 2019, Respawn Entertainment did so with Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. The new story, another plot set between Episode III & Episode IV, introduces protagonist Cal Kestis portrayed by Cameron Monaghan (Shameless, Gotham). Monaghan went on to also reprise his role in the 2023 sequel, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. In our review for the follow-up, we wrote: “While the game doesn’t move the genre forward meaningfully, it’s still an excellent game that I highly recommend to any Star Wars fan. It’s the next great Star Wars single-player game that many of us have been waiting for since the original one surprised all of us.” What’s more is that fans are awaiting Monaghan’s character to appear in one of the countless live-action projects at Disney. Even with the BD unit appearing on both The Book of Boba Fett & The Mandalorian, it’s a matter of time until Cal Kestis is on screen. In an interview with The Direct, Monaghan tells he’s open to the idea under the right material. “It would have to be right. By that I mean, it has to continue the story or the character in some way. I don’t want him to just kind of show up to stand around and be there,” Monaghan says. “I want him to mean something and for there to be a significance for the character itself. So, it would have to make sense. But in the right context then, yeah, absolutely.” Extending where Cal Kestis could appear is as soon as next year. It is already known that Respawn Entertainment is working on a new Star Wars first-person shooter. The most recent earnings shares Electronic Arts is to ship the game in 2025. A new report tells that the game will be The Mandalorian which could bridge the two series. You can read the full report by heading here. What are you hoping to see from Cal Kestis in the future? Source: The Direct
Former Halo Developer Shares Microsoft Dismissed More Than Two Dozen Halo Spin-Off Pitches
Thus far, 2024 has shown to be a big shift for Halo as a whole. One of the biggest adjustments is Operations. Rather than the traditional, live-service, seasonal structure, 343 Industries has now transitioned to this new form of continual in-game content. As of January 20th, this move has went on to feature new additions to Halo Infinite including the Halo Wars-themed ‘Spirit of Fire’ event. Additionally, the ongoing experience is refocusing on its arena experience according to recent reports. In that, the previously rumored battle royale project developed by Certain Affinity has been completely shelved after years of being in development. Even more, findings on LinkedIn reveals development has already began on the next Halo title as well as of 2022. What surprises players even more is a new development this week. In a thread on X, former 343 Industries employee Kevin Schmitt, the once lead designer reveals that there were more than two dozen titles in mind for the series, but got shot down by leadership over the course of his time at the studio. According to his LinkedIn, Schmitt worked at the team from 2011 until 2023. From the thread that initiated Schmitt’s response revealing the subject matter, it does indicate that he was referring to at least one of the game’s being a successor to Halo 3: ODST. But even more, his post does reveal that 343 Industries did want to explore other genres and stories that did not align with what Xbox had in mind. This comes at a time that a very similar experience is climbing the popularity ladder on Steam. Recently, Sony Interactive Entertainment published Helldivers 2. The game quickly became the most-played PlayStation PC title on the platform. In a new development, Helldivers 2 went on to outpace both Starfield & Destiny 2 concurrent players on the platform. You can read the full report by heading here. Are you shocked by this new update on Halo?
No Man’s Sky ‘Omega’ Update Features New Story & Unique Atlas Artifacts, Available Now
Roughly a year ago, another version of No Man’s Sky arrived to the public. In the form of PlayStation VR 2, users on the new virtual reality peripheral over on PlayStation 5 could jump in with the free update if you already owned the game previously. Paired with the shared ‘Fractal’ Update that came around the same time also included other controller inputs including gyro controls for Nintendo Switch & Left Hand Mode as well. Later on in 2023, the No Man’s Sky support continued with the ‘Interceptor’ Update. The patchwork included revisioned combat, fresh adversaries, and unique missions paired with the improvements that came with the update. Again, the following ‘Echoes’ Update does similar with more lore, freighter battles, and a new pirate faction that came to the game. This past week, Hello Games continues this trend with No Man’s Sky with its first update for 2024, ‘Omega’ Update. You can watch the trailer in the video below: “Answer the call of the universe in a new community expedition. All participating Travellers begin a journey together on the beautiful planet Nafut Gamma, and plot a course through the galaxy. Explore, build, fight, and more through a diverse set of milestones, and unpick the threads of a mystery involving the past, the present, and what could be…” the overview for the new ‘Omega Expedition’ reads. “Complete the Omega expedition to claim this limited edition staff Multi-Tool. This unusual ceremonial staff is of mysterious origin, but is said to have been hand-forged by a Korvax Priest Entity, in tribute to the Atlas. […] Atlas Flightpack – This lightweight jetpack, powered by a fiery crimson core, is available to all Travellers who complete the Omega expedition.” What has you most interested for No Man’s SKy with the Omega Update? No Man’s Sky is out now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation VR, and PlayStation VR 2. Source: Hello Games
Xbox Cloud Gaming Personal Library Support Appears To Be Coming In 2024
Recently, Microsoft has continued to be a big talking point when it comes to gaming. Of course, it is for the new initiative to deliver select titles to competing platforms like PlayStation & Nintendo. More specifically, it’s first-party titles. One report indicates that the four games are already determined. It reads Hi-Fi Rush, Sea of Thieves, Grounded, and Pentiment are expected to be revealed at respected times. Additionally, the Xbox firm’s drive for more users goes beyond console. In a previous interview, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer told that mobile is a necessity for the platform’s success long-term. Right now Microsoft is pursuing mobile gaming through its Xbox Cloud Gaming venture and looks to be establishing this with a mobile store as well, recent reports indicate. One of the biggest promises since 2022 is support for your purchase library. But, that day is still somewhere in the making. However, according to @jhe007, a conversation with Phil Spencer reveals that plans are underway to drop support on the feature later in 2024. A good sign to see for the other plans underway for Xbox Cloud Gaming. Elsewhere in a separate report, it was revealed that Microsoft is also pursuing PC games on Xbox Cloud Gaming. Already, Xbox Series titles are playable through the service to Xbox One, but to integrate dedicated PC releases could also change the foundation too. Another report also points to an entry-tier for Xbox Cloud Gaming. Alike other services available, this new subscription option would be the cheapest of the bunch, but would feature the service with ads. You can read the full report by heading here. What has you most interested in this new update for Xbox Cloud Gaming?
