All the news from the world of gaming in November & December
It’s been an exciting month for gaming, with hotly-anticipated new releases like Call of Duty: Vanguard and Battlefield 2042 hitting shelves and price drops on some family favourites as part of the Black Friday Sale. You might also be curious to know what’s the latest Gaming news for what's coming up in December as with Christmas fast approaching we’re due to see some exciting new titles and revamped favourites that will make the perfect gift come Christmas day.
Gaming News: What’s happened this month?
Call of Duty: Vanguard & Battlefield 2042 Release
We’ve covered these hot new releases already with SHS Gaming news, but just in case you missed it the franchise giants that are Call of Duty and Battlefield released new editions just in time for the Christmas rush.
We’ve spent a lot of time playing Call of Duty here at the office, so if you’ve missed it we’ve compiled our thoughts in both video and blog form for you:
► Blog: Call of Duty: Vanguard One Week On
If you were interested in either Call of Duty: Vanguard or Battlefield 2042, we do have stock of both titles below which are available for next day delivery. Secure your loved one a brand new video game this Christmas!
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Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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Nintendo and Pokémon fans alike will be excited to see the beloved Diamond and Pearl series reimagined for the Nintendo Switch. Updated graphics, new gameplay options and reworked settings make this the game you know and love, just better. One of our favourite parts of the game is version exclusive Pokémon that you can only collect if you trade with a player using the opposite version (Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl) to you.
Much like the original Diamond and Pearl games for DS, the main difference between the two is the exclusive Pokémon that you get to play with on each. These new adaptations are similar in other respects as well, staying true to the original Sinnoh adventures whilst adding easy to understand, player-friendly conveniences of the modern Pokémon series.
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Stealth Premium Travel Kit & Surefire Now Available
Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer or Christmas gift for your loved one? We’ve added some neat gaming accessories to our range this month. Coming in at under £50, the Stealth Premium Travel Kit for Nintendo Switch and the Surefire range of headphones are the perfect gift for your gaming obsessed friend or relative.
The Stealth Premium Travel Kit (£19.99) does what it says on the tin, giving you everything you need to take your Switch or Switch Lite out and about. The kit includes:
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✓ A Travel Case for Switch or Switch Lite ✓ Internal Foam Adapter for the Switch Lite ✓ Stereo Gaming Headset in neon red and neon blue ✓ 2m premium braided play & charge cable |
We’re particularly excited about the Surefire headphone range, comprising the Harrier 360 Surround Sound USB Gaming Headset and Surefire Skirmish Gaming Headsets. The Harrier 360 excitingly offers 7.1 virtual surround sound so is the perfect present for anyone who’s serious about their gaming audio. Both feature LED-lit sides for a neat touch in keeping with the gamer aesthetic.
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What we're looking forward to in December
Halo Infinite - 8th December
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With SHS Gaming news, one of the biggest games to be released this month is surely Halo Infinite, marking the 6th main instalment from the franchise. Undoubtedly one of the most highly anticipated games of 2021, Halo Infinite’s campaign is sure to provide thrills, threats and excitement as you traverse Zeta Halo, one of the oldest and most mysterious Halo rings in the galaxy.
Available on Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PS4, PS5 and PC we’re excited to see what this new iteration has to offer.
Among Us - 8th December
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Again on the 8th of December, we’re due to see a reimagining of the viral online multiplayer sensation that took the Covid-19 world by storm. Among Us began life as a downloadable mobile app and saw players compete against each other to work out who was ‘sus’ - that is the designated Imposter whose job is to kill their fellow Crewmates without being caught.
Coming to PS5, PS4, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, this new edition of Among Us stays true to its roots whilst adding some exciting new features, such as a new hide and seek mode and Ratchet and Clank skins exclusive to Playstation consoles.
Please note, the downloadable version will be available from December 8th, with physical editions due to be released at staggered times.
PlayStation Phone Controller in the pipeline
Those who like to game on the go might be interested to hear that Playstation could be developing a new two-piece handset designed to work with your mobile phone. Copying the user-friendly design of the DualSense Wireless Controllers, this newly patented idea not only has the normal button and joystick controls we’d expect but also seems to have a movement sensor offering the possibility of motion controls.
We’d love to see a Playstation-built phone attachment for portable gaming, but it’s just a case of watching and waiting to see whether this exciting product comes to fruition.
We hope you enjoyed reading up on all the latest gaming news! If we can be of any further assistance, please catch us on the below channels:
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