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 packed breakdown featuring more on RiMS Racing, Action Arcade Wrestling, and more!
SGO Weekly: RiMS Racing and more!
Rugby 22 now available on consoles and PC
NACON and Eko Software unveiled the launch trailer for Rugby 22in celebration of its release on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
Rugby 22 offers players all the elements that make up modern rugby: official teams, tactical changes before and during the match, pod play options, post-contact passing and combinations. All rugby fans will find the fundamentals of the sport in the game.
Rugby 22 features:
- The vast majority of the major national teams, with their players and official jerseys
- Play alone or in multiplayer, locally and online, through different modes
- Create your own club in Career Mode, climb the ranks and build your dream team
- Increasingly realistic rugby simulation with real tactical depth.
- Authentic rugby experience with photogrammetry to represent the star players as well as animations
- New in-game tutorials, learn the basics of the sport and practice to become the best player
Action Arcade Wrestling comes to Switch
Action Arcade Wrestling launches on Nintendo Switch come February 9. Players choose from over 30 characters across 25 playable game modes. Matches can feature up to 10 wrestlers in the ring at once while achieving a smooth 60 FPS docked or on the go.
KartKraft official launch
Motorsport Games announced the official launch of KartKraft. The latest racer is available to play on PC through the Steam store. This marks the full release of the leading kart racing simulator, bringing new features for fans to enjoy.
KartKraft for PC introduces several fresh additions to improve the overall experience. Players can now participate in scheduled multiplayer sessions through matchmaking, something previously unavailable in Early Access. Additionally, the full version of KartKraft allows players to customize their own karts with 8 officially licensed manufacturers and 5 different classes. In addition, players can race on 7 officially licensed, laser-scanned circuits , including the newly added Whilton Mill circuit. KartKraft supports virtual reality and triple screen play, as well as full motion support.
3on3 FreeStyle celebrates the Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year events and the new Battle Pass bring the festivities to life in 3on3 FreeStyle. New content introduces part 2 of the winter season Battle Pass. Furthermore, the latest pass comes with big-cat themed content to celebrate the Year of the Tiger. Of course, players can complete various Battle Pass missions and level up to obtain numerous progression items along with 3 Tiger Warrior themed outfits.
NBA 2K League draft announcement
The NBA 2K League announced the 2022 NBA 2K League Draft will be held virtually Saturday, February 26 at 6pm ET. The event will be livestreamed on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels ahead of the league’s fifth anniversary season. All 24 teams, including the league’s expansion team DUX Gaming, will complete their five-person rosters during the three-round draft. Mavs Gaming will have the first overall pick, followed by Cavs Legion GC with the second overall selection, and Bucks Gaming will have the third overall pick.
Rims Racing Hosts AMA Gamer Challenge by INIT eSports
NACON and RaceWard Studio announced the AMA World’s Fastest Motorcycle Gamer Challenge, by Init Esports, launches in RiMS Racing January 29 at 8am pacific. Get verified, receive an AMA digital license, register, and clock the fastest combined lap time across two tracks, two legendary roads, and two phases to become the first-ever AMA Esports Champion and spend two days with a U.S. Superbike Team. Players compete for a chance to become a real-life superbike rider while winning a series of prizes. RiMS Racing is now available worldwide on PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
Blood Bowl 3 Beta
NACON and Cyanide announced the start of a new closed beta phase for Blood Bowl 3. The beta runs through 9am CET on Thursday, February 3.
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