byThe Weekend Wrap – Monday, November 8th 2021
Happy Monday Gamers! Not a heap of news over the weekend but some good news nonetheless with our review of Rider’s Republic, a teaser for more Mass Effect on the way, Scorn being delayed, specs for Elden Ring released, more news on Halo and more. As always, before we look forward we need to look back and we do that by the OMG Week that Was!
The Week that Was! Sunday 7th November, 2021
Here at OMG we have all the news and announcements from the past week in one spot. Xbox Game Pass has announced a huge line up for November. PlayStation uses have Spider-Man coming to Marvel’s Avengers and there is sadly a number of more delays. We have 2 reviews with Rider’s Republic and PGA Tour 2K21 Baller Edition. To finish off we have 22 0f this weeks newest trailers including Elden Ring Gameplay, Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 5, Call of Duty: Vanguard and lots more. Join us for the week that was.
Review – Riders Republic
Riders Republic is the latest extreme sports game from Ubisoft which takes players to the edge and throws them off with all manner of equipment in a high-speed descent to victory. Riders Republic is the successor to the previously released Steep and it takes players into a massive multiplayer playground where extreme sports mix together in a massive world of adrenaline fuelled mayhem. So, should you take the leap?
Halo News
As part of the IGN First series for Halo Infinite, IGN have taken readers on a dive into the details of the Battle Pass system of the game.
You can read all about it here.
Here is your next dive into the archives of the UNSC as we find out the untold story behind the Grappleshot and the civilian engineer who brought it to life.
Head across and have a look below.
The latest Inside Infinite blog is here and takes gamers deeper into the world of Infinite.
The latest blog brings in members of the UXUI and Character Teams to give prospective players more of an insight into the game.
See the blog here.
Mass Effect Teaser
As part of the celebrations of N7 Day, BioWare have put out the below teaser image.
Scorn
Ebb Software GmbH have announced the delay of Scorn into 2022 over on the games Kickstarter page.
In the latest update they go on to discuss a number of factors around launching games and then end with the following statement:
“For the record, yes, the game has slipped into 2022 and we will have an official confirmation of the delay on the 10th of December. It was supposed to be announced in October, but circumstances out of our control postponed it. If it turns out not to be on the 10th by our or someone else’s will, don’t hold it too much against us.”
You can read the full update here.
Elden Ring
Bandai have revealed the specs for the upcoming Elden Ring game which includes up to 4K 60fps with HDR and Raytracing on the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5.
You can read all about them here.
Battlefield 2042
The Battlefield 2042 pre-load is now live. Head across and get downloading to prepare for day one.
Rainbow Six Extraction
Looking to find out more, or prepare for the current closed tech test weekend in Rainbow Six Extraction? Well the latest blog tells you more about the tactics of extraction within containment zones.
Have a read here.
Can’t We All Just Get Along?
Shuhei Yoshida, head of PlayStation Indies, has taken to Twitter congratulating the head of Xbox, Phil Spencer on the successful release of Forza Horizon 5.
Always enjoy seeing the love shared between platforms. You can see the tweets below.
Total War: WARHAMMER® III
TOTAL WAR™: WARHAMMER® III RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED ALONGSIDE XBOX GAME PASS FOR PC PARTNERSHIP AND OGRE KINGDOMS EARLY-ADOPTER BONUS
“SEGA Europe, Ltd. today announced that Total War: WARHAMMER® III will be releasing worldwide 17th of February 2022 on day one with Xbox Game Pass for PC.
“It’s fantastic to finally put a release date on our epic third instalment,” said Chief Product Officer, Rob Bartholomew. “And, in partnering with Xbox Game Pass, we’re able to bring the ruinous powers of Chaos to as many players as possible. May all serve within their glorious embrace.”
The Ogre Kingdoms Race Pack has also been revealed as the early-adopter bonus for the forthcoming title. Any player who orders Total War: WARHAMMER III in advance, or buys it during the first week on sale, will gain access to this additional content for free*.
This Race Pack unleashes the Ogre Kingdoms and their two Legendary Lords – Greasus Goldtooth & Skrag the Slaughterer – into the grand campaign, enabling players to lead an army of colossal warriors and primeval monsters in search of plunder, gold, and meat for their insatiable bellies.
In battle, these brutes excel at bombarding the enemy with long-range firepower before cascading upon their broken ranks with a devastating charge from their monstrous cavalry. Within the campaign they wage bloody war from their nomadic camps deep within the Mountains of Mourn, ever keen to take on bountiful contracts and add illustrious Big Names to their titles.”
Fast & Furious: Spy Racers Rise of SH1FT3R
FASTEN YOUR SEATBELTS – FAST & FURIOUS: SPY RACERS RISE OF SH1FT3R RELEASES TODAY ON NINTENDO SWITCH, PLAYSTATION® 4, XBOX ONE AND PC DIGITAL
“Outright Games, the leading publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, in partnership with Universal Games and Digital Platforms, today announced the release of Fast & Furious: Spy Racers Rise of SH1FT3R. Developed by 3D Clouds, this thrilling action racing game is available now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC Digital. Next-gen versions on PlayStation® 5 and Xbox Series X|S will be available at a later date.
Inspired by the Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation series Fast & Furious: Spy Racers, notorious criminal gang SH1FT3R is back in the game and it’s up to the Spy Racers to stop them from winning a spectacular vehicle that will cause chaos in the wrong hands. Players go undercover and drive as their favorite Spy Racers including Tony Toretto, Echo, Cisco, Layla Gray, or even the notorious SH1FT3R gang including Shashi Dar, Moray, Rafaela Moreno, and more. Players can race solo, or with friends and family via split-screen couch co-op, as well as multiplayer for up to four players on Nintendo Switch and six players on all other platforms.
The thrilling global racing tournament features show-stopping tracks in five incredible locations including Los Angeles, Rio de Janeiro and the Sahara Desert. Players can use high-tech spy gear to gain the upper hand in the game’s story mode and spy weapons to speed through secret shortcuts and personalize customizable cars with a huge range of colorful skins. Additionally, voice talent from the series including Tyler Posey (Tony Toretto), Charlet Chung (Echo), Jorge Diaz (Cisco Renaldo), Camille Ramsey (Layla Gray) and Luke Youngblood (Frostee Benson) reprise their roles in the game.
Key features:
SH1FT3R IS BACK – Race as fan-favorite Spy Racers characters, including Tony Toretto, Echo, Cisco, Layla Gray, or even race as the notorious SH1FT3R gang during multiplayer mode. Use innovative gadgets to gain the upper hand and tear up the tracks in a globe-trotting racing tournament.
COUCH CO-OP AND MULTIPLAYER – The Spy Racers must show the whole world they’re the fastest, coolest and most talented racers! Customize vehicles with unlockable skins and race against online opponents, AI-controlled drivers, and friends with couch co-op and online multiplayer.
FIGHT TO THE FINISH LINE – It takes more than speed to win this racing challenge. Armed with 15 spy gear weapons inspired by the Netflix original series, the Spy Racers need to blast past rivals to earn victory.
“We’re thrilled that Fast & Furious: Spy Racers Rise of SH1FT3R is racing onto consoles and PC today. We’ve really enjoyed working with Universal Games and Digital Platforms on bringing this popular series and characters into the world of video games,” Terry Malham, CEO of Outright Games said. “We think the game more than lives up to its title! It’s a wild ride, full of fast cars, slick gadgets, intense action and fun for the whole family.”
“Fast & Furious: Spy Racers Rise of SH1FT3R proves that the Fast & Furious franchise will continue to engage fans with new content and adventures to reach them wherever they are,” said Jim Molinets, SVP of Production, Universal Games and Digital Platforms. “The new game expands on what makes the series so special – from the compelling narrative to the high-speed action – further demonstrating the strength and staying power of the brand.”
Fast & Furious: Spy Racers began airing on Netflix in 2019 and is executive produced by Vin Diesel, Chris Morgan, Neal H. Moritz, Tim Hedrick and Bret Haaland. The series follows Tony Toretto and a team of teenage street racers who are hired to infiltrate an elite racing league, which is serving as a cover for a criminal organization that is intent on world domination. Season four of Fast & Furious: Spy Racers Mexico is streaming now on Netflix. The latest chapter in the Fast & Furious saga – F9 – was released earlier this year and is available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital Now.
Fast & Furious: Spy Racers Rise of SH1FT3R releases today for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC Digital. Next-gen versions on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, along with Google Stadia, will be available soon. Additionally, a free upgrade will be available for Xbox One owners on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 4 owners on PlayStation 5 when the next-gen versions are released.”
Brando for One More Game AU
