byDaily Download
Catch up on all the latest news with tonight’s edition of the Daily Download. Catch up on last week’s news with the Week That Was here. Tonight’s issue includes huge news from Xbox with the acquisition of Activision / Blizzard announcement today for close to $70 Billion dollars along with more news, trailers and announcements.
Xbox Acquires Activision / Blizzard for about 70 billion dollars
Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard for close to $70 billion.
So many big titles and big developers to fall under the Xbox banner.
Plus, the article talks Xbox Game Pass subscriber numbers which sit at 25 million.
Some big numbers in the latest press release here.
Rainbow Six Extraction: Maelstrom Protocol Trailer
Rainbow Six Extraction is here in a few days time and the latest video showcases one of the game modes that you and your squad will come up against in the game. It will also give you some tips on how to approach the game mode on day one.
“In Maelstrom Protocol, your mission is to get as far as you can through nine Sub-Zones, and extract with as many completed objectives as possible.”
Rainbow Six Extraction Launch Times
Are you waiting to jump in to Rainbow Six Extraction as soon as the game drops?
Well here are the launch times that you have been looking for below.
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Anniversary Edition
Another day one release coming to Xbox Game Pass tonight in Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Anniversary Edition.
“In celebration of its 10-year anniversary, Danganronpa is now available！ Please enjoy this Danganronpa reborn with improved gameplay systems and a new gallery feature. Hope’s Peak Academy is home to Japan’s best and brightest high school students—the beacons of hope for the future. But that hope suddenly dies when Makoto Naegi and his classmates find themselves imprisoned in the school, cut off from the outside world and subject to the whims of a strange, murderous little bear named Monokuma. He pits the students against each other, promising freedom to anyone who can murder a fellow classmate and get away with it. It’s up to you to find out who Monokuma really is, and why you’ve been taken from the world you once knew. But be careful what you wish for—sometimes there’s nothing more deadly than the truth…”
You can see more at the link here.
Deals with Gold
This weeks Deals with Gold are here to help players pick up a few extra games to add to the backlog.
See the link here.
Coming Soon To Gamepass
Another Massive Month of Game Pass Additions – January #2 2022
Halo Infinite Cyber Showdown Event Launch
Halo Infinite’s next event is here in Cyber Shadow.
“Upgrade your gameplay today with the new Cyber Showdown event! Jump into the event playlist to play Attrition, a frantic new Slayer mode where lives are shared by your team. If your team’s lifepool is depleted, you can revive fallen teammates and work together to deplete the enemy’s lifepool and finish them off.
Unlock special synthwave-themed rewards by completing event-specific Challenges and progressing through the free Cyber Showdown Event Pass.”
Head across and have a look at the launch trailer below.
Rainbow Six Extraction Buddy Pass Update
The Rainbow Six Extraction team have provided an update on the Buddy Pass coming to the game and have advised that it won’t be available on launch, but soon after launch to ensure a smooth rollout of the game.
With the game coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one it won’t be as big of an issue, but the buddy pass is coming for those that don’t own the game.
You can read the statement below.
The Artful Escape PS5 and Switch Launch
The Artful Escape is coming to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch on January 25th.
“A teenage guitar prodigy sets out on a psychedelic, multidimensional journey to inspire his stage persona and confront the legacy of a dead folk legend. Starring voice performances by Michael Johnston, Caroline Kinley, Lena Headey, Jason Schwartzman, Mark Strong, and Carl Weathers.”
Monster Energy Supercross: The Official Videogame 5 Release Trailer
Monster Energy Supercross: The Official Videogame 5 is out March 17.
“The new Rider Shape System will make your race even more real! Injuries will now affect your performance but you will have plenty of chances to restore your perfect shape through workouts and, of course, victories!”
Banjo-Kazooie available for Nintendo
Banjo-Kazooie will be available for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members on January 20.
“This action game, released for the Nintendo 64™ console in 1998, features an unlikely pair: a Honey Bear named Banjo and a Breegull named Kazooie. Together, the duo embark on a wild quest that makes use of their wide range of combined special moves. It all starts when the wicked witch Gruntilda kidnaps Tooty, Banjo’s little sister, and Banjo and Kazooie set out to bring her back—venturing from Spiral Mountain, along the shark-infested coastline of Treasure Trove Cove, through the icy perils of Freezeezy Peak, and beyond. But with Kazooie spending most of her time inside Banjo’s backpack, they’re like two heroes in one! Though they may squabble from time to time, with the two of them working together, nothing can stand in their way. Now you can join them on this journey into a magical world of adventure!”
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