Sony has revealed the lineup of games for PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers in December 2023 and there’s something here for everyone. The games included in the last month of the year are Lego 2K Drive, Sable and PowerWash Simulator. It’s not as strong of a month as previous months for Essential subscribers but those who missed out on the seriously underrated Lego 2K Drive might want to give it a look. Additionally, PowerWash Simulator will cater to players seeking a relaxing experience where deep-cleaning homes and garages is the name of the game, while the critically acclaimed Sable is arguably the best game in the lineup. All of the games mentioned above will be available to download on 5 December until 1 January. Make sure you grab the November games before they disappear. PlayStation Plus Essential December 2023 Lineup Leaving PlayStation Plus on 4 December Mafia II: Definitive Edition (PS4) Dragon Ball: The Breakers (PS4) Aliens Fireteam Elite (PS4/PS5) Arriving on PlayStation Plus on 5 December Lego 2K Drive (PS4/PS5) PowerWash Simulator (PS4/PS5) Sable (PS5) Lego 2K Drive – PS4/PS5 Welcome to Bricklandia, home of a massive open-world Lego driving adventure. Race anywhere, play with anyone, build your dream rides, and defeat a cast of wild racing rivals for the coveted Sky Trophy! Race across the streets, seas and sands as you build your dream rides, brick by brick, and enjoy Lego 2K Drive’s sprawling story mode. Play together with a friend at home or with up to five pals online in the crossplay-enabled Play With Friends and Play With Everyone online modes. Explore Bricklandia together, or show off your skills in Cup Series and Race modes. From mini-games to side missions, a whole host of vehicle-filled fun awaits you. PowerWash Simulator – PS4/PS5 Grab your trusty power washer and blast away the grime from vehicles, buildings, parks and more. PowerWash Simulator is a satisfying clean ’em up where the stress is low and the water pressure is high. Use your earnings as a professional power washer to upgrade your collection of washers, nozzles, cleaning fluids and extensions, allowing you to tackle bigger jobs and leave them sparkling clean with greater efficiency. Leave your mark on the dirt-covered town of Muckingham alone, or chill out with friends in online co-op. Most importantly, make sure you have good, clean fun. Sable – PS5 Embark on a unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders. Explore the dunes on your hoverbike, scale monumental ruins and encounter other nomads as you unearth mysteries long forgotten and discover who she really is behind her mask. With its unique art style and original soundtrack by Japanese Breakfast, envelop yourself in Sable’s world and explore everything at your own pace. There is a lot in this world just waiting to be discovered. Source: PlayStation Blog Original article on GLITCHED

Remnant: From the Ashes and Remnant 2 have surprise dropped on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass without any formal announcement. The “Dark Souls with guns” games have been quietly added to the Game Pass library, both courtesy of Gearbox Publishing. For those who still haven’t played Remnant 1 and 2, now’s your chance to check out what all the fuss was about when these titles initially released. Fans spotted both games on the Xbox and PC Game Pass landing pages earlier today, which is bizarre considering Microsoft typically announces when new games arrive ahead of time, giving players at least a few days or weeks notice. However, the company seems to have made an exception with the Remnant games and we don’t mind at all. Both titles are fantastic, challenging shooters that are worth sinking hours into. Here’s a brief breakdown of each Remnant game: Remnant: From the Ashes he world has been thrown into chaos by an ancient evil from another dimension. Humanity is struggling to survive, but they possess the technology to open portals to other realms and alternate realities. You must travel through these portals to uncover the mystery of where the evil came from, scavenge resources to stay alive, and fight back to carve out a foothold for mankind to rebuild… Remnant: From the Ashes is a third-person survival action shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by monstrous creatures. As one of the last remnants of humanity, you’ll set out alone or alongside up to two other survivors to face down hordes of deadly enemies and epic bosses, and try to retake what was lost. Explore dynamically-generated worlds that change each time you play, filled with over 100 varieties of deadly enemies and 20 epic bosses to battle using a wicked arsenal of weapons, armor, and special modifications you can use to adapt to any situation. Remnant 2 Remnant 2 is the sequel to the best-selling game Remnant: From the Ashes that pits survivors of humanity against new deadly creatures and god-like bosses across terrifying worlds. Play solo or co-op with two other friends to explore the depths of the unknown to stop an evil from destroying reality itself. To succeed, players will need to rely on their own skills and those of their team to overcome the toughest challenges and to stave off humanity’s extinction. A mix of methodical and frenetic ranged/melee combat returns with cunning enemies and large scale boss battles. Choose specific gear and weapons to optimize for the different biomes and battles ahead. Bosses will bring high-level players to team up to overcome the challenge and try to obtain the biggest rewards. Remnant: From the Ashes and Remnant 2 are now available on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass. Source: Windows Central Original article on GLITCHED

Capcom has officially revealed the release date for its upcoming action-RPG Dragon’s Dogma 2 along with a bunch of new gameplay breaking down the game’s classes, combat, monsters, story and more. Instead of being a traditional direct sequel to the first game, Capcom also confirmed that it takes place in a “parallel world” and twists some familiar plot elements from the original to make it a fresh experience (and a perfect jumping-in point for newcomers). A Dragon’s Dogma 2 showcase, presented by director Hideaki Itsuno and producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi, was held yesterday giving fans a proper glimpse at new gameplay and story details. As the story goes, a giant named Talos emerges from the sea and begins to cause chaos on the kingdom. It’s up to you to stop its rampage and save the land from impending disaster. Along the way, you’ll also recruit some AI-controlled companions called Pawns to venture off and slay a variety of monsters. “Dragon’s Dogma is a tale of the Arisen, whose heart is taken by the dragon,” said Hirabayashi. “While this sequel mirrors the world setting of the first game, the adventure takes place in a parallel world.” A release date of 22 March 2024 was also confirmed by Capcom. The official description of Dragon’s Dogma 2 reads: “Dragon’s Dogma is a single player, narrative driven action-RPG series that challenges the players to choose their own experience – from the appearance of their Arisen, their vocation, their party, how to approach different situations and more. Now, in this long-awaited sequel, the deep, explorable fantasy world of Dragon’s Dogma 2 awaits. On your journey, you’ll be joined by Pawns, mysterious otherworldly beings, in an adventure so unique you will feel as if accompanied by other players while on your own adventure.” Pre-orders for the game’s standard and Deluxe editions are officially open for PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. In other news, Capcom still has a ‘major unannounced title‘ set to release by March 2024. According to leaker Dusk Golem, it’s not a Resident Evil game. A reveal is likely to happen at The Game Awards in December. Dragon’s Dogma 2 releases on 22 March 2024 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. Watch the full gameplay showcase below: Original article on GLITCHED

Marvel Studios is apparently making some big changes to its upcoming lineup of directors for future MCU projects. After former director Destin Daniel Cretton left Avengers: The Kang Dynasty earlier this month, the company has been shuffling to find a new director to lead the charge for its tentpole Avengers movies. According to a new rumour, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Spider-Man director Sam Raimi is a top contender to direct both The Kang Dynasty and Secret Wars. The report originates from leaker DanielRPK who has been mostly accurate in their Marvel-related leaks. The leaker claims that Sam Raimi is high up on Marvel Studios’ priority list to direct Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars. While Raimi was previously rumoured to direct the latter, this is the first time that we’re hearing about him potentially taking on both movies back-to-back. Raimi has a good reputation with comic book fans, having previously directed the Tobey Maguire Spider-Man trilogy as well as 2022’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. So it makes sense that Marvel would tap him to direct its two biggest upcoming blockbusters. Meanwhile, Loki and Rick and Morty writer Michael Waldron was officially announced as the screenwriter for The Kang Dynasty and it’s believed that he’ll also be writing Secret Wars, though that hasn’t been confirmed yet. In other MCU news, Javier Bardem is reportedly being eyed to play Galactus in the MCU’s upcoming Fantastic Four movie (and potentially in Secret Wars). Marvel and Disney recently reshuffled the cinematic universe’s release schedule, delaying several anticipated movies into 2025 and beyond. However, Deadpool 3 now remains the only MCU movie scheduled to release in 2024. Filming recently resumed following the actors and writers strikes in Hollywood. Lead actor Ryan Reynolds also addressed recent rumours that singer Taylor Swift might have a cameo in the movie. Source: DanielRPK (via Punch Drunk Critics) Original article on GLITCHED