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YOU know you have a hit on your love playing the game.” The money and what sort of career community and we showed them hands when more people are series has certainly gone from you want. The game doesn’t the first few ideas in 17. When playing your game than the new strength to strength. stress you out — you just plan they realised we had done a lot of Call Of Duty. Rabl added: “The what you want to do, like work to make it more realistic But that is the success story series has grown over feeding your cows, but the they were blown away. that is Farming Simulator 17 time. In the beginning multiplayer is also a big “We showed some new trac- You just can’t beat a spot of people laughed at the draw.” tors and tools but when we ploughing, cow feeding and trac- idea, but then word of But the success story for showed that the tyre pressure track tor driving. mouth spread. 17 was no surprise to the changes when you attach a load On ACTION platformer Talent Not Included is Martin Rabl is marketing man- “People realised it isn’t developers. Rabl insisted: we got applause. That was when l ager for Farming Simulator 17 just for farmers or peo- “We sort of expected it it hit us that we were on the right heading to the Xbox. path. If the core community is It’s set in the land of makers, Giant Software. He told ple who are interested to do well as each STUART CULLEN about the in that sort of thing EXCLUSIVE instalment of the game happy with the way we are going Notthatmuchfurther and is then that’s what we want.” about three monsters phenomenon. and now they play to sells better than the last He laughed: “The players relax or with their fam- INTERVIEW and we sold over five NEWS TIME: You can now —Zordok, Derp, boost your garage with 18 new and...Kevin, all huge fans found it out. We weren’t even ily. It isn’t just about million copies of 15 and looking at the stats but when driving up and down fields — it we know 17 was a solid game. We implements from KUHN in a new of slaughter, bloodbaths, DLC pack which is available on and Shakespeare! we saw it we were really proud has a lot of hidden depth to it like held a Farmcon last year in Ger- p that we have so many fans who thinking about how to invest your many where we met with the all platforms starting from £11.99. to the to It’s an indie game with a twist and lots of jumping. Out April 5. GHOSTBUSTERS: lNow Hiring is in the EVERY rail commuter they’ve gone for a more polished PS store for PlayStation feel this time around. VR. You are a new recruit hears folk rockers Cattle Joe explained: “We always try to and you are after Slimer. & Cane belting out on a put across our harmonies and melo- The first act is available daily basis — they just dies, that people can sing along to. now in the US. No word on “The production has become more a UK release yet, but the don’t know it, yet. pop. The roots are still acoustic and question is whether VR The Middlesbrough band’s singer songwriter. Our music is can save Ghostbusters Come Home was picked by accessible to most people, but if after the car crash that FlatOut 4: Total Insanity more people hear it because of the was last year’s realease. ScotRail as their theme tune. production that’s fine by us.” Xbox One and PS4 £39.99 It features in adverts and is The band can’t wait to get back IT is a simple rule of law — good cranked out at stations across Scot- to King Tut’s in Glasgow on May 3. land. Frontman Joe Hammill said: arcade racer equals smiley face. It’ll be their SIXTH time. So when a new title from one “It’s a weird one. Joe said: “There’s something about “Our publishers put it forward of the masters of arcade racing, Scottish crowds. They get our sort Kylotonn, hits the streets you and the people there decided to go of music. It’s special when you walk 1 Tom Clancy’s Ghost with it. You don’t sit down writing a need to get your paws on it. up the stairs at King Tut’s and see Recon: Wildlands But Flatout 4: Total Insanity song thinking, this will work for all the bands who’ve played there. 2 Lego World ScotRail. “It’s got a lot of history. After this might not be just what you were “We were actually in Glasgow 3 Horizon Zero Dawn expecting. It isn’t a super-realis- tour, we’re planning to go to Ger- Guerilla Central recently and heard it boom- many. With Spotify, we can see tic racer where hitting the apex ing out — which was pretty odd.” 4 Grand Theft Auto V on each corner is key to a fast where the songs are being listened 5 FIFA 17 The track features on the group’s to. And Germany has been a quite lap. This is pure arcade fun in a second album Mirrors, released on good one for us. So we’re looking to smash-em-up form. April 28. It was financed by expand on that and head STEVE McNeil and There are a number of modes their supporters using over there. lSam Pamphilon — but the main two are career online crowdfunding. “Someone told me Rag ’n’ and the stunt arena. But amazingly they ended proved they are gamers Bone Man started off in with hearts. Career is a three-tiered surge up with 211 percent of what Poland. Everyone thought they’d asked for. The Go8Bit boys through a number of stages over he was new here, but he’d teamed up with Comic a mix of events in a bid to be Cash flow is a big deal done well over there first. for a band making their Relief to do a 12-hour crowned champion. It is fun for “Spotify gets a lot of the most part as you tackle name. Joe, 26, said: “We’re stick. But it’s good for us, stream on Twitch. pretty lucky as our fan base ONE we can pinpoint where peo- The guys were joined by debris-filled tracks in factories actually buy physical ple are listening. guests like John Robert- and lumber yards but it does get albums. We’ve got fans who “You know where the son and Luke Kempner as a bit samey after a while. put their hands in their demand is and if you’re well as a number of gam- The stunt arena is where the pocket — we’re really, really 2 sensible, you’ll go play ing personalities. laws of physics are grateful for that. We’ve got shows there.” The group — And it proved a massive thrown out of the to stay on top of our budget WATCH who also lead by Joe’s sis- hit — raising over £5,000. window as you try and be careful what we ter Helen — are proud to to throw yourself buy. By CHRIS You can watch the high- shine a light for the North lights at twitch.tv/comicre- out of your car as “We live quite frugally on SWEENEY East of England. well as score tour. There’s no televisions lief and you can donate at They’re donating five per- justgiving.com/fundrais- points in games being thrown out of win- cent of the money given to such as pool, dows. Our fan base keeps us going. fund Mirrors to Middlesbrough ing/donategameraiser “The extra money pledged means beers pong and Football Club’s Foundation. Joe said: curling. It is all for laughs and we’ve come out with a really good “We’re big fans of the team and the NOW album and no debt. That’s all we foundation supports the local area. works well as a couch co-op. he has really There is flatout mode, but it is a could have hoped for. The rest “It all helps. We’re in a position Don it. Xbox social keeps our heads above water.” we can help out a little bit. Music strange mix of the career and marketing boss stunt arena. You do individual Mirrors was crafted in the famous can boost an area — it can boost Graeme Boyd “Acey- ICP studios in Brussels which has people. bricks events but you keep the same Bongos” has revealed r played host to the likes of Lady ve car and it is long. “We created our music and band his new control- Cle Gaga and Paolo Nutini. But they ourselves and it takes us to differ- The overall look is quite smart, went to Malta to mix it. ent countries in front of lots of peo- ler . . . with especially the flames and snow Joe said: “It’s not the usual choice ple — I’m really proud of that. ONE2HEAR Aberdeen ONE2SEE FC BUILDING your own fun is Lego Worlds creation behind when you go to the powder as you bash your way to and you don’t hear of bands going “And if people can see that next world. victory. The soundtrack has a ve gone AT decals. surely the ultimate game. At there. Our producer has a friend locally, it raises the expectation that jtek The Bear ha LANTIC Records Xbox One, PS4, Switch and PC £19.99 It’s no surprise that the Lego world good mix, including tracks by GOW group Wo bury’ have signed u who has a studio. He asked if we others can do it too. GLAS Trivial Pursuit. s finest Dan Ow p Shrews- least that is what Traveller’s world pink. You have the power. Sort is very colourful. It is traditional Trav- Glasgow band Twin Atlantic. could come out and mix it there. It “There’s a lot of doom and gloom und their The en. low-tech on new single for it a ro singer has a voice Tales are hoping. that and you can travel anywhere eller’s Tales Lego fare. It’s like the That said, I found rubber band- was pretty class. around, a couple of years ago the They’ve shot t he video kshop, passion. full of emotion And his songs ar and They have brought out Lego because Lego Worlds is procedurally plastic bricks have come to life. ing to be a big problem. In some “It backed onto a private beach, steel industry ended in Teeside and home city on VHS in an old booLanark’s stadium heartfelt affa e the same, real The soundtrack is OK but I found it otball team Thi rd irs. generated and no two will ever be races the AI would be all over me so if we weren’t doing anything in a lot of jobs were lost. defunct fo So if you want Worlds — a brickathon of enter- faded into the background. The narra- the studio, we’d go for a swim. It “But there’s quite an entrepre- necropolis. The visuals are basic buts him a bit of soul in yo alike although they are based on Lego on the last lap or were miles and the — it ’s top class. It’ on tour at Edin ur life, catch tainment for kids young and old. core series kits. That means knight tion is by Peter Serafinowicz (Shaun worked out cheaper than doing it neurial spirit going on now. ything but leased on April burgh’s Sneaky The developers have gone for a mix ahead no matter how hard I the song is an Nature EP, re 5. Pete’s on and pirate worlds but, sadly, no Of The Dead and Guardians Of The pushed. And you’re never really here. And we came back quite “Quirky pubs and tea shops are part of their Second For more of Minecraft and No Man Sky and Galaxy) and he steals the show. tch the video now at information and licensed kits like Batman. told the best way to unlock or brown.” Now with the finished popping up, and I’m excited that Friday. Wa to at danowe to get tickets go thrown in a tub of Lego bricks. Lego Worlds isn’t perfect. The frame product, the band are hoping to our band is part of that.” nmusic.com As you jump from world to world upgrade your car in career mode facebook.com/wojtekthebearband Your role in this frenzy of fun? Get you meet locals who ask you to do rate becomes a crawl more often than draw in a bigger audience. As l Go to cattleandcane.co.uk THE wait is over. in there and find the gold bricks that which may explain why it Super Mario Run jobs to help them though missions and I’d like to admit and the camera is all l will elevate you to the role of master over the place in edit mode. The proce- became such a slog. finally made its way on to your reward is a gold brick. HHHú builder in the Lego galaxy. It is simple and charming with durally generated nature sometimes Android devices. You start by crashing your ship on a STUART CULLEN The launch has extra that trademark Lego game feel. means you find misshapen planet and you need to get it fixed You could even build your own things like barns built into hills. characters as well as the before you can move on. It is a neat If you’re a Lego fan or you chance to unlock the first world but it is locked and you’ll NEW in London. He said: I spent a lot more time on each way to introduce the tools of the game need a lot of gold bricks. Some have young gamers then Lego ANDREW VALENTINE four stages in a free demo. because you can change the world WHERE: Eyemouth, Scottish Borders of the songs than I ever have. I started writing it people may never get that num- Worlds will be a hit especially MUSIC last summer. The full game around you at the press of a button. ber and that is a missed trick. at its budget entry price. But it FOR FANS OF: James Bay, Frank Turner, Ryan will cost you You can copy any object, build could have done with a polish. Adams “The songs have all grown since they were first That said, the ability just to By Jim Gellatly strummed out on my acoustic guitar. 2016 was a £9 as a one- something brick by brick, move the start building is great fun HHH JIM SAYS: “After finding his feet playing in punk time buy. ground up and down or just paint the though you have to leave your STUART CULLEN bands in his teens, Borders musician Andrew Val- tough year for me in my personal life, which in turn songs at the same time. I’ve always been a story- gave me the songs The Devil Inside and The Best Not such entine displays a more sensitive side with his solo teller.I feel this is the medium I was meant to work good news Decisions.” Andrew reckons there is a lot of poten- for Sonic material. His tender voice is perfectly fitted to the in. I’m still developing as a songwriter, but I do feel tial in the Borders. He explained: “I’ve played folk, country and rock sounds he now creates. that my new EP is my best work so far. I’ve taken a fans. The some amazing shows down here. return of the The 35-year-old, originally from Edin- new approach to the recording process, deliver- “There are a lot of open mic nights that seem to STAY close to your Twitch channel if the team to beat as the guys have domi- WILL Murray used the skills he munity called #BUGSquad and they burgh, has just released his new EP blue legend in Sonic you want to see who will be crowned nated this year’s heats and want their sec- learned producing tips and hint enjoy a good laugh with Murray as ing a more emotional performance. go unnoticed by a lot of people, however the audi- Mania has been delayed l l Somewhere On The Moon. It follows a The singer, whose influences include Bruce ence that does make an appearance are in it for Halo world champion. ond world title. shows for PlayStation Home Commu- well as getting some highly competi- couple of demo discs, and last year’ s from spring to summer. The finals are taking place Fab Games is leading the nity Theater to set up his Twitch offer- tive gaming. Murray said: “It’s not all Springsteen, Paul Simon and Tom Waits, recorded the duration and want to find new music. However, there a game- Hand Over Fist EP. There’s good music scene in Berwick-upon- today in California and 12 of Euro charge after winning the ing. The BootUpGaming stream aims serious business. There is plenty of He told me: “The music has developed in many Somewhere On The Moon locally at Acredale Stu- play video of Sonic For- dios in Eyemouth. It was then mixed and mastered Tweed. It’s a very diverse mixture of musical styles the best Halo 5 eSports teams qualifier at Wembley last to take viewers on a journey through a goofing around.” ways over the past two years. I’ve always written ces, the new 3D game will be fighting it out for a month. They are joined by vast number of games while Murray The BootUpGaming community and genres.” MORE: facebook.com/andrewvalen- which is due out later this about life experience and the good and bad things tinemusic share of the $1m prize pot. Supremacy and London Con- learns and discusses the best strate- runs a number of events to benefit that have happened to me. People I’ve lost and my year on Xbox One, Play- There are plenty of odds on offer. The gies for defeating them. children’s hospital charities. Check out Watch a video of the band playing lJim presents a weekly showcase of New Music Station 4, Switch and PC. spiracy.You can watch tonight at twitch.tv/ family. Though I spent years in punk rock outfits, at: www.thescottishsun.co.uk on Amazing Radio Sundays 2-4pm. bookies favour OpTic and they seem to be Halo or beam.pro/halo or follow @HCS. He has attracted a fast-growing com- BootUpGaming on Twitch. 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