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‘The Last of Us Part II’ Snags Game of The Year at The Golden Joystick Awards 2020
Naughty Dog’s smash hit The Last of Us Part II took home the hardware with six wins at The Golden Joystick Awards 2020 yesterday. Not only did the title win the coveted Ultimate Game of The Year, but also took home the awards for Best Storytelling, Best Visual Design, Best Audio, PlayStation Game of the Year, and earned Naughty Dog the Studio of the Year.
Not to be outdone, Supergiant Games’ Hades took home the Best Indie Game and Critic’s Choice awards, while Death Stranding snagged the PC Game of The Year. Meanwhile, God of War: Ragnarok earned the Most Wanted Game Award.
This bodes well for what’s likely the last megahit for the PlayStation 4, as The Last of Us Part II also has eleven nominations going into the upcoming Game Awards 2020, which take place on December 10.
To view the full list of winners at The Golden Joystick Awards 2020, head here.
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‘Crow Country’ Adds Xbox Series Release for May 9th [Trailer]
Xbox owners feeling left out over SFB Games’ throwback Survival Horror title Crow Country coming to Steam and PlayStation? Never fear, as the developer has secured an Xbox Series release via the Microsoft Store, which will launch on May 9th as the other platforms. And to celebrate, Xbox owners also get a new trailer announcing Crow Country coming to the platform alongside the PlayStation 5 and PC.
In this brand new horror inspired by classics from the original PlayStation, Crow Country takes place in the year 1990. It’s been two years since the mysterious disappearance of Edward Crow and the abrupt closure of his theme park, the eponymous Crow Country. You are Mara Forest, and you’re searching for some answers from Crow. You’ll need to venture deep into the abandoned Crow Country theme park and uncover the secrets behind its Crow’s sudden disappearance.
Crow Country will see you immerse yourself in a richly atmospheric, deeply sinister world evocative of late 90s pre-rendered graphics. You’ll need to make every bullet count as you manage limited resources and try to survive against the creatures that stalk the eerily tranquil grounds of the amusement park.
Monsters aren’t your only problem, however. Crow Country hides many secrets behind its locked gates, requiring you to overcome the gauntlet of puzzles and challenges that stand between you and the truth. And for those who want to immerse themselves in the atmosphere without having to battle against the inhabitants of the park, there’s the “Exploration Mode”, which switches off the combat to focus entirely on solving the mystery and exploration.
Crow Country will be available for $19.99 USD. You can also check out the demo on Steam.