What happens when the world of Destiny’s light and darkness collide with that of Star Wars? You get Destiny 2: Renegades, an expansion to the long running live service game that adds a hefty amount of on-the-nose Star Wars inspriation to the game. Bungie, working closely with Luscasfilm Games, has launched the first post Light and Darkness saga, allowing players to experience Destiny 2 in a more traditional Star Wars stroy-telling narrative, mixed with gameplay elements that help you feel like the two worlds have collided in a major way. Here’s 30 minutes of Destiny 2: Renegades gameplay.

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The Helldivers movie has found a director in Justin Lin. Lin has experience with big franchises, helming several Fast and Furious movies and Star Trek Beyond. Helldivers has become one of Sony’s most important gaming properties, with Helldivers 2 becoming its biggest-selling Sony title on PC, and being one of the few Sony-published games on Xbox. In related news, Helldivers developer Arrowhead has enlisted the help of Sony PC port specialist Nixxes to help trim Helldivers 2’s file size on PC. Currently, the game takes up a massive 154GB of space, but a beta version now comes in at around 23GB. Arrowhead is planning to roll out the space-saving update once it completes testing. And finally, Xbox has revealed its December Game Pass lineup, with Mortal Kombat 1 leading the way. Sci-fi horror game ROUTINE will also launch on Day 1 on the service.

Horses reviewed by Sarah Thwaites on PC.

Horses is a chilling, nerve-shredding short story that propels you through a series of increasingly heinous farm tasks. Sharp writing of morally repugnant characters creates a harrowing atmosphere, which is frustratingly diminished by repetitive activities and unclear signposting that sometimes pull you out of its silent film-like world. Even so, developer Santa Ragione’s admirably bracing vision does well to harness what can make the interactivity of video games so affecting, ensuring you’ll have plenty to think about as the credits roll.

IGN’s reporting on the Steam and EGS bans:
https://www.ign.com/articles/unsettling-horror-game-horses-banned-from-steam-leaving-studio-with-high-risk-of-closure
https://www.ign.com/articles/cd-projekts-pc-game-storefront-gog-gets-behind-horses-after-valve-steam-ban-players-should-be-able-to-choose-the-experiences-that-speak-to-them
https://www.ign.com/articles/horses-the-upsetting-horror-game-previously-banned-on-steam-gets-last-minute-ban-from-epic-games-store-too

Mouthwashing review: https://www.ign.com/articles/mouthwashing-review

Don’t miss the Remix Teaser Trailer for NBA The Run, a 3v3 stylised arcade street basketball game developed by Play by Play Studios. Players can get the rundown on the game’s signature style and dunk tricks with the legendary “Bobbito” Garcia (Kool Bob Love / DJ Cucumber), who will return as the announcer for NBA The Run. NBA The Run is launching on PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam).

Cod lobbies are so boring, it’s either no one is talking or the jokes are cringe. #codgirlgamer #gamergirl #gamerlife

Check out the ‘No Man’s Land’ Free Update Launch Trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, a team-based co-op action shooter developed by Fatshark. Players will be able to access the new update, packed with three missions that continue the storyline with the No Man’s Land operation set on the far reaches of Tertium. The No Man’s Land Update is also fitted with a new Ogryn personality, a new live event, quality-of-life and balancing adjustments, and more. The ‘No Man’s Land’ Free Update is available now for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide on PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

When he discovers a gang of smugglers, lawman Frank Bennett (Aaron Eckhart) becomes the last line of defense standing between the brutal crew and their armed run for the border. Check out the Thieves Highway trailer for this upcoming action film starring Aaron Eckhart (The Bricklayer), Devon Sawa (Heart Eyes), Lucy Martin (Vikings), and Lochlyn Munro (Peacemaker).

After a deadly confrontation, lawman Frank Bennett (Aaron Eckhart) uncovers a massive smuggling operation. Cut off from cell service and stranded without his truck, Frank is forced to take on a dangerous gang led by a deranged ex-military commander. Stopping them before they reach the border isn’t just his duty, it’s his only shot at survival.

The screenplay is by Travis Mills, based on a story by J.D. Pepper and Mills.

Thieves Highway, directed by Jesse V. Johnson, opens in theaters on December 12 and is available on VOD on December 16.

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Watch the Launch Trailer for Red Dead Redemption, the hit third-person action-adventure Western open-world game developed by Rockstar Games. Players will experience the critical and commercial success with new free upgrades and the ability to carry over game progress from a variety of platforms. Experience the tale of John Marston as old ties come back to haunt the lone man in a society that’s evolving from the Wild West. Red Dead Redemption is available now for PlayStation 5 (PS5), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC (Steam), alongside PlayStation 4 (PS4), Xbox One, iOS, Android, and Netflix Games.

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