Olija is an upcoming atmospheric and mobility-focused action adventure for PC and Switch
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I've seen video game protagonists use just about every single weapon imaginable, but I have to admit I've never seen one wield a harpoon as their weapon of choice! And yet, that is exactly what your character in the upcoming Olija uses to not only fight the endless stream of bizarre baddies, but also to get around by utilizing it as a surprisingly effective grappling hook!
You can get a pretty good idea of what this kind of nonsense looks like in gameplay terms, as well as what sort of atmosphere Olija is going for, through the recently posted trailer. Have a gander:
Ubisoft's surprisingly colorful Watch Dogs: Legion is set to arrive this October 29th
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[Update #2]: Ubisoft's Watch Dogs Legion has now been unleashed onto PC and consoles.
[Update]: Ubisoft has detailed the PC system requirements for Watch Dogs: Legion.
The progression of the Watch Dogs series has been quite interesting to follow. The original attempted to have a somewhat realistic and down-to-earth tone, while its sequel opted for a more colorful and action-orientated approach. Now, the upcoming Watch Dogs: Legion is taking things even further, so much so that it's starting to look like a Saint's Row game more than anything else!
However, don't take that as a negative comment since Watch Dogs: Legion does actually look quite interesting! If you're curious just why that is the case, you'll find your answers through the recently posted gameplay preview. Have a look:
Shadow Warrior 3 gameplay preview shows off the grappling hook and colorful new enemies
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[Update #2]: It's official, Shadow Warrior 3 will be launching on March 1, 2022!
[Update]: Shadow Warrior 3's lengthy preview shows off the colorful world, explosive action and terrible puns
If you feel like your life just doesn't have enough terrible wang-based puns, rejoice as Shadow Warrior 3 has recently been announced and pinned for a 2021 release date. It'll bring with it an assortment of new and surprisingly colorful enemies, a fast-paced combination of melee and ranged combat, as well as a much greater focus on mobility than any of its predecessors.
As for how exactly all of this translates into gameplay terms, that you can find out through the recently posted and unsurprisingly action-packed preview. Have a gander, it's a rather fun one:
Hearthstone's Scholomance Academy expansion is coming this August with dual-class cards
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[Update]: The Scholomance Academy expansion has now arrived alongside a whole bunch of new cards.
I hope you're ready for a bit of a meta shake-up, because Hearthstone's next expansion Scholomance Academy is just around the corner! You can expect to see it in early August alongside an assortment of dual-class cards, a brand new Spellburst keyword that activates once you cast a spell, and as you might imagine given the name, a whole bunch of assorted magical shenanigans!
As is tradition, the expansion announcement was accompanied by a rather musical cinematic trailer. And don't worry about things turning too dark as Blizzard has gone for a more cheery Scholomance of the past, rather than the grim and dreary one we currently have in World of Warcraft. Anyway, have a look:
The tentacle-riddled reverse horror game Carrion is set to launch this July 23rd
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[Update]: Carrion has now slithered its way onto Steam!
If you ever wanted to be an amorphous blob of murder-tentacles, then boy do I have a game for you! The upcoming Carrion is essentially a reverse horror game where you play as everyone's worst nightmare, an ever-growing mass of tentacled hatred that just slithers from vent to vent, devouring absolutely everything in its path.
The more you eat, the stronger you'll become and the more powers you'll unlock. A simple enough system. However, there is a bit of a downside to all of this - the bigger you are, the easier it is for high-powered security turrets to gun you down the moment you creep out of the shadows! So despite playing as an absolute monstrosity, Carrion will still require a fair bit of finesse in order to make it through alive-ish.
Starcraft 2's next update is looking to massively improve and expand the Map Editor tool
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[Update]: The anniversary patch has now gone live, and it sure is a big one!
Even though Starcraft 2's Map Editor is significantly more powerful than its Warcraft 3 counterpart, using it requires unusual amounts of effort. When I first tried to make a map, and this was after years of playing around with Warcraft 3's editor, it took me well over an hour to figure out how to change a single character model! Needless to say, things like that aren't exactly ideal for a tool that's supposed to be fun for everyone to mess around with, regardless of their experience.
With that in mind, you might be glad to hear that all of this will soon be a thing of the past. It may have taken quite a while to get here, but Blizzard is now finally implementing some massive improvements to the Map Editor, many of which are inspired by Warcraft 3.
The horror-themed turn-based strategy Othercide is set to launch next week
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[Update]: Othercide and its rather striking visuals have now landed onto both PC and consoles.
If you're looking for a turn-based strategy game that's a little bit more fast-paced and proactive, you might want to keep an eye on the upcoming Othercide. Besides a downright lovely horror aesthetic, Othercide features a dynamic timeline that allows for the planning of elaborate combos that can involve multiple characters and cascade into an entire flurry of attacks.
Since this is one of those things that is easier to describe through actual gameplay, allow me to share with you the recently posted overview trailer. It'll give you a pretty good idea of just what Othercide is going for, as well as how fetching the artstyle truly is. Have a look: