We’ve smashed our way into the middle of November and the gaming news hasn’t let up for a single second. There have been announcements, surprises and more rolling in like a magnificent tide of exciting gaming goodness.
There’s always too much to keep up with but that’s why we’re here – to lead you through the overwhelming forest of news to a calm meadow of clarity. So rest well and enjoy the most important pieces of news from the last couple of weeks – it can only be the Green Man Gaming News Roundup for 19th November!
Tonnes Added to Xbox Backwards Compatibility
The original Xbox hit 20 years old this week and to celebrate, a tonne of games were added to Xbox backwards compatibility. 76 games have been added to allow you to play older games on new hardware. These include classics like 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand, Darwinia+, FEAR, Dead or Alive, Nier, Ridge Racer 6, Red Dead Revolver, Star Wars Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast and much more. Want some more nostalgia? You can read about some of our favourite original Xbox games here.
Minecraft Caves & Cliffs Part 2 Update Launches November 30th
The next part of the Caves & Cliffs update will be hitting Minecraft on November the 30th, taking the game to version 1.18. This update will overhaul world generation, adding new Lush and Dripstone Caves, along with new mountain types such as Snowy Slopes and Mountain Meadows. In addition to those large changes, worlds should just be better looking overall, with waterfalls, giant caverns and more. For more information about what’s coming, hit up the official Mojang site for details.
The Game Awards Nominations Announced
The Game Awards 2021 is a heady celebration of the year in gaming and now you get to have your say on the nominations in 30 different categories. From Game of the Year to Best Esports Event, there’s a tonne to vote for. Leading the pack this year is Deathloop, nominated in nine different categories, including Game of the Year. You’ll also see It Takes Two, Metroid Dread, Psychonauts 2, Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, and Resident Evil Village in the running for the GOTY gong. If you want to dive in for a vote, head over to the TGA website and start clicking.
League of Legends Spinoffs Get Surprise Launch
Riot likes to surprise people and with two new releases, they’re continuing their trend for the unexpected. Ruined King is an RPG that was announced back in 2019, set in two separate regions of Runeterra and featuring an isometric overworld, along with turn-based, Heroes of Might and Magic-esque combat. The other surprise is Hextech Mayhem, from the developers of the Bit.Trip Runner series. This rhythm runner sees you play as Ziggs, jumping and dodging to the beat of some seriously funky tunes. Both games are out now, and picking up Ruined King at launch will give you some bonuses for League of Legends.
Naruto Runs into Fortnite
There have been rumours of Naruto running into Fortnite for a while now but finally everyone’s favourite ninja is here along with the rest of Team 7. In addition to Naruto, Sasuka, Sakura and Kakashi skins, you’ll be able to get tonnes of new Naruto-themed cosmetics. You’ll also be able to meet Kakashi in-game, who’s been added as an NPC to hand out some new quests. Soon you’ll also be able to check out Boba Fett who’s also jetpacking into the game, meaning that pretty much every character ever is now available in Fortnite.
Horse Armor Comes to Skyrim
As said in True Detective, time is a flat circle. And so it comes to pass that in the latest version of Skyrim (Skyrim Anniversary Edition), we’ve come back round to those heady days of 2006 once more. The original cosmetic DLC, Horse Armour has come home to The Elder Scrolls,only now it’s free for Anniversary Edition owners. How we laughed at the idea of cosmetic DLC 15 years ago…but now frankly we can’t wait to dress Shadowmere up in some iron armour. Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose.
That’s it from us for now; we’re going to hunt down some more big news to share with you in a couple of weeks. Until then, why not pop over to our Community Forum? We’d love to hear what you have to say on these new announcements!
