byDaily Download
Catch up on all the latest games from the last 24 hours with the Daily Download for Thursday 16th December 2021. Catch up on yesterday’s DD here. Tonight’s edition of Daily Download includes the Call of Duty Vanguard Free Play Weekend, Power On: The Story of Xbox Part 4, Happy Halo-days and more trailers and announcements.
Call of Duty Vanguard Free Play Weekend
Haven’t tried Call of Duty Vanguard at all and want to give it a go?
Well this weekend brings gamers a free play weekend to help with that.
Make sure to jump in for your chance this weekend.
Splinter Cell Development Blog
Ubisoft have announced that they will be remaking the original Splinter Cell.
Interested to know more about this? Well the blog here will give you more from the developers.
Forza Horizon 5 Secret Santa
Tis the season for giving and giving in Forza Horizon 5 will bring the rewards for everyone.
‘”Tis the season for giving! We’re well on our way to the first reward in the Secret Santa event, but we need your help! Every gift makes a difference!
Stop by the Holiday Market in Mulege now.”
Riders Republic Winter Bash
Time to enjoy the Christmas season in Riders Republic with Winter Bash.
Let’s see those winter skills.
Far Cry 6 Danny Trejo Crossover Mission
Danny Trejo has made his way in to Far Cry 6. Enjoy this free crossover mission available now.
“The one and only Danny Trejo comes to Yara to make his world-famous tasty tacos to feed the hungry. But Antón’s forces decide to blow up his plans and now he is PISSED! Team up and fight with Danny Trejo, first with a free story mission and then with our last extra spicy Special Operation, Malagua.“
The missions:
“Danny & Dani vs Everybody”, a new Yaran story in which players will need to prevent Antón Castillo’s forces from blowing up Danny’s plan to come to Yara to make his world-famous tasty tacos to feed the hungry.
The sixth and final Special Operation, “Malagua”. Upon completing the mission “Danny & Dani vs Everybody”, Trejo returns a favor by joining players to help students protesting the Antón’s military – who is deploying the chemical weapon (PG-240X) in Yara.”
Play them now for free in Far Cry 6.
Sea of Thieves Year in Review
Interested in reviewing your year out on the Sea of Thieves?
Well you can do it right here.
The Gunk Release Trailer
The Gunk is out now for Xbox and PC and is also available through Xbox Game Pass.
“The Gunk stars Rani, part of our duo of gritty space haulers, struggling to make a buck as they chance upon an untouched planet brimming with life. They came in search of valuable resources, and it looks like they’ve hit the jackpot…
As they uncover the dormant secrets of a shattered civilization, they must battle the curse of a toxic gunk parasite, all while getting caught in a spiral of festering mistrust. Use your trusty Power Glove to reverse the corruption, uncover secrets of old and heal the planet! Experience the evolving relationship of the crew, as you explore this unique planet.
Use your ingenuity as well as your quick reactions to overcome the challenges that await.
What stories lay hidden in this mysterious abandoned world? What does it all mean? What role can Rani play in the fate of this evocative, moody planet? Sometimes you just have to take a leap of faith.
Uncover the mystery. Cleanse the Gunk. Save the planet.”
Power On: The Story of Xbox Part 4
Here is Part 4 of Power On: The Story of Xbox
“A console is only as good as its games… and Xbox needs a gamechanger to survive. Enter Halo. Chapter 4 of Power On: The Story of Xbox. Xbox almost didn’t happen. Find out why in this behind-the-scenes, six-part series that takes you back to the scrappy beginnings of Microsoft’s video game console. It’s the untold story of the people behind the box, glitches and all.”
Happy Halo-days
Halo’s last community update for the year is here and talks all things Halo including:
- Infinite
- Halo on Paramount+
- The MCC
- Halo Gear
- And a whole heap more.
Head on across and have a read here.
Tiny Tina Wonderlands Extended Look
Here is a closer look at some things to expect when exploring Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands next year.
“🔥 HOT CLASSES DROPPING NOW 🔥
What’s the mood:
Channeling your inner 🐲 dragon daddy 🐲 with the Clawbringer
Or 💀UNALIVING💀 your enemies with sick sick spells with the Spellshot”
Back 4 Blood: December Update
Back 4 Blood FREE December Update Available Now, Incl. Solo Offline Campaign Mode with Progression, Holiday Themed Content and More
“Warner Bros. Games and Turtle Rock Studios today released the Back 4 Blood FREE December Update, including a solo offline campaign mode with progression, limited-time holiday themed in-game content, new cards and card type, and many other quality of life changes.
As part of today’s Back 4 Blood update, players can now jump into the solo offline campaign mode with progression and earn supply points, achievements, and other unlockables. All progression can be carried over to and from online campaign mode. The December 2021 Update also introduces “Roving Merchants” which are rotating, time-limited, supply lines that provide players with more rewards to spend Supply Points on. Through the “34th Street” Roving Merchant, players can unlock seasonal character skins, weapon skins, emblems, and sprays. This holiday specific track allows players to obtain reindeer antlers headband for Holly, snow hat for Doc, and other in-game gear to celebrate the holidays, all of which is perfectly complemented by festive decorations displayed around Fort Hope. Additionally, brand-new cards known as Burn Cards are now available through Roving Merchants and can be played in each saferoom to gain temporary effects, such as instant healing, currency boosts, increasing resistances, and more.”
Below is a full rundown of features available as a FREE update for all Back 4 Blood owners:
– New solo offline campaign mode with progression
– New Roving Merchants supply lines
– New seasonal character skins, weapon skins, emblems, and sprays
– New cards and brand-new card type, Burn Cards
– New zombie practice area
– Fort Hope holiday themed decorations
– Jukebox music tracks now adjustable via music slider
– Randomised character bots for solo mode
– Balancing adjustments to Recruit, Veteran and Nightmare difficulty levels
For heaps more to the update, visit https://www.back4blood.com/en-au/news/december-2021-update
Gran Turismo 7 Update
Here is a sneak peak at what the power of the PS5 will bring to Gran Turismo 7.
Cris Tales – New Content
New and free content alert for Cris Tales, available now.
“Cris Tales gets a massive upgrade with an array of new content now available for free, including the brand-new playable character Adri, who will unleash her robotic mechanisms on all who attempt to challenge her. There is also an all-new dungeon, which features exclusive enemies and a brand-new story, as well as a new-and-improved Coliseum!”
Parkasaurus – Announcement
Parkasaurus is coming to Nintendo Switch in 2022.
“Think you’ve got what it takes to run a dinosaur theme park?
Take care of your dinosaurs by constructing well-designed exhibits and maximize profits when Parkasaurus comes to Nintendo Switch in Spring 2022!”
Horizon Forbidden West Update
Here is a little sneak peak at the machines of Forbidden West.
“In the Forbidden West, awe-inspiring machines rule the lands. These technologically advanced robots have become Earth’s dominant species and pose a serious threat throughout Aloy’s mission.
In this special short, catch a glimpse of both new and returning machines in Horizon Forbidden West.”
Rob for One More Game
