This Week in Gaming (Week 11)
Outcast – A New Beginning / This week’s major release / Friday 15 March
20 years after the award-winning action adventure hit, Outcast, pioneered the genre of non-linear open-world games, the long-awaited sequel sees Cutter Slade return to the spectacular alien world of Adelpha. Resurrected by the almighty Yods, he has returned to find the Talans enslaved, the world stripped of its natural resources, and his own past intertwining with the invading robot forces. It’s up to him to go on a mission and save the planet again. Steam Link
Hellbreach: Vegas / Monday 11 March
Hellbreach: Vegas is a wave-based demon shooter, made by Ash, the one-man army behind Infinity Ape Studios. Play as a solo survivor or a team of up to four and face a demonic threat. Set new records as you shoot your way through waves of demons in the neon-lit streets of Las Vegas. Steam LinkContra: Operation Galuga / Tuesday 12 March
A new entry in the legendary Contra series is here! Contra: Operation Galuga is a thorough reimagining of the classic run-‘n’-gun action game from the ’80s, featuring modern graphics and sound, new stages, new enemies and bosses, new play mechanics, an updated weapons system, and explosive co-op combat for up to two players in Story Mode or four players in Arcade Mode! Steam LinkLlamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story / Wednesday 13 March
Journey back in time to an era of cassette tapes, photocopied zines, and README.TXT. An era in which a kid with a Commodore VIC-20 and dreams of radioactive sheep could become one of Britain’s best-known game makers. A virtual museum of design documents, playable games, and all-new video features tell the fascinating story of a true independent game designer. Steam LinkSTAR WARS: Battlefront Classic Collection / Thursday 14 March
Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection includes a galaxy of content inspired by the original and prequel trilogies, from famous battles across Episodes I-VI, to playable heroes and villains like Asajj Ventress, Darth Vader, and more, to unique modes and challenges. Steam LinkOut of the Park Baseball 25 / Friday 15 March
Out of the Park Baseball 25 marks a milestone – 25 years of sports gaming excellence! Officially licensed by MLB, the MLB Players Inc. and KBO, this year’s Anniversary Edition puts you in charge of your favorite baseball franchise. Your team, your legacy, your dynasty. Play what the pros play! Steam Link