The SGO Weekly breaks down news that may have gone unnoticed throughout the previous week. In addition to general news, this includes reveals, trailers, and announcements. Check out this week’s breakdown featuring details on the inclusion of “The Warehouse” in Skater XL, the skating sim Session, and more from around Sports Gamers Online.
SGO Weekly: Skater XL and more!
RIDE 4 now available for PS5 and XSX
Recently, Milestone announced RIDE 4 would be coming to new gen consoles. As of January 21, players can now get behind the wheel on both Xbox Series X and Playstation 5.
Those who purchased the PlayStation 4 version can download the PS5 version at no extra cost until April 30, 2021. This upgrade includes all DLCs already purchased. Xbox One players can automatically download the Xbox Series X version at no extra cost through the Smart Delivery feature.
New Extreme Golf update for 2021
HAEGIN released a new update for mobile multiplayer golf brawl game, Extreme Golf, in celebration of the new year. The latest update adds the following:
- New top-rated golf tour “MASTERS UNITED”
- Redecoration of courses with new Winter Season Theme
- New futuristic designed golf ball dubbed, “Fireworks”
The update also adds the reward system, “Piggy Bank”. This new system offers players an opportunity to earn in-game currency, Gems, at a reasonable price. This v1.6.0 update also includes upgrading rewards for clan league, and players can unlock all tours in the practice mode.
“The Warehouse” Map available in Skater XL
Committed to keeping a steady flow of content coming to the game, Easy Day Studios announced an all-new community created map and 50 new pieces of gear are now available to PS4, Xbox One, and PC players. All new user-generated content is accessible for download through the in-game Mod Browser.
Longtime community creator, Yaky, published the new featured map, “The Warehouse”. The level features a unique ambiance by recreating an outdoor skatepark in an indoor setting.
MotoGP partners with Moto Trainer
This week, Dorna Sports announced a partnership with Moto Trainer to launch a training simulator for riders across the globe. The Moto Trainer motorbike simulator allows riders to train on their own bikes.
Moto Trainer’s software virtually transports riders to the world’s greatest tracks, allowing riders to train on each MotoGP circuit across the globe. Suitable for sports bikes of all shapes and sizes, Moto Trainer links to the official MotoGP videogame. Riders can also choose to follow an OnBoard lap of the track on which they wish to train.
Nacon and Crea-Ture Studios partner to publish Session
NACON and creā-ture Studios partnered together to publish and distribute Session, a new skateboarding simulation, currently available in early access. Session possess 85% positive reviews on Steam praising it for its immersive experience and innovative gameplay.
The world of Session celebrates the golden age of skateboarding. It faithfully recreates the creativity and culture of the sport as it grew in popularity during the 90s. Session captures realistic physics, and presents players with never-before-seen skateboarding gameplay. The learning curve is as demanding as in real life. Like any true sim, players first have to practice to learn to control the board and perform all the different tricks included in the game. Session also includes an integrated video editor to capture their best moments.
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- Rocket League Joins the X Games
- Kickoff Set, Pelé Cup Coming to Fortnite
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