Noita's snowy update has added fifteen destructive new spells, nasty enemies and even more chaos
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Noita is a procedurally generated roguelike where every single pixel is physically simulated. That might not sound like a big deal, but it basically means you can unleash absolute destruction upon both the world and your enemies. You can spawn hazards, create brand new pathways through the magical power of explosions, burn your enemies to a crisp, and other such lovely wizardly nonsense.
With that in mind, I'm happy to say that Noita has now added even more new toys to play around with! The snowy update has brought with it fifteen new spells to lob at your opponents (and accidentally at your own face), new magical items to help you contend with the hordes of monsters that lurk below, as well as new enemies to face off against.
To the Moon 3 has been announced, and it's already looking extremely strange
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The original To the Moon is a highly emotional game with some genuinely wonderful characters. If you're even remotely into story-focused games, I would highly recommend grabbing it during the current Steam Winter Sale and playing it without reading even a single other thing about it. The experience really is worth it.
But if you've already played it, or if you find yourself loving the story for the very first time, then you might also be interested to hear that To the Moon 3 has now been announced. However, unlike the original which had a very simple but effective premise, I have no idea what to expect from To the Moon 3 even after watching the trailer! Have a gander, it's certainly a curious one:
American Truck Simulator's next DLC will have you roaming across the entirety of Idaho
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If you've explored every nook and cranny American Truck Simulator has to offer and you're still itching for more, then you'll be glad to hear a brand new DLC is on the way. As the title would suggest, the new DLC will have you roam across Idaho, a state most famous for its mountainous landscapes and large stretches of both farmland and wilderness.
"The state covers two time zones, runs from Canada to Nevada, and encompasses the western side of the continental divide of the Rocky Mountains," continues the brief DLC announcement. "Rivers, mountains and farmland dominate the state’s landscape. The panhandle has emerald green hillsides, timbered mountains and pristine lakes. Central Idaho is covered with jagged peaks. The Snake River Plain, with its wide open vistas, irrigated farm lands and vibrant cities forms the character of Southern Idaho."
Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution is coming to PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4
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[Update]: Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, newest digital adaptation of the popular card game, has now arrived.
Despite the downright unwieldy name, Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution is actually a pretty simple concept. It's all about re-living the most iconic duels from the animated series, toying around with an absurd amount of cards (around 9,000 with more to come), and once the campaign is done, battling against more challenging AI opponents or players online.
Right now Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution is only available on the Nintendo Switch, but according to Konami's recent announcement, it'll be making its way to PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 at some point in the near future as well. As for the exact release date, I'm afraid nothing has been revealed just yet.
Co-op focused shooter World War Z has now added a rather elaborate Horde mode and explosive enemy
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[Update]: World War Z is getting an expansion with new levels, characters, and even bigger zombie hordes.
While the World War Z title might not inspire a lot of confidence given that it sounds like a tie-in for a movie that just released way too late, in reality it's actually a pretty good Left 4 Dead style shooter. With that in mind, I'm glad to say that things are now getting even better as the developers have just added a fairly comprehensive Horde mode.
Instead of the usual affair that involves camping a corner and blasting apart enemies until you get overrun, World War Z's Horde mode is a bit more proactive. The map is littered with loot to scavenge, defenses and upgrades to purchase, and most importantly of all, bonus tasks that ask of you to roam around during some of the heaviest zombie waves. So while it will still likely get old after a while, it's at least an interesting take on the Horde mode formula and a nice little side-attraction to complement the main game mode.
Little Inferno, the indie game about burning literally everything, is free until 5pm on December 23rd
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As you're probably well aware at this point, the Epic Games Store is giving away a free game every single day until January 1st. Yesterday you had a chance to grab SUPERHOT, while today's game is a pyromaniac's dream - Little Inferno.
To grab yourself a copy all you need to do is head on over to Little Inferno's store page, log into your account or create a new one, and you'll be able to light the world on fire in no time. As always, you don't need to worry about installing the game in order to keep it. Simply adding it to your account is enough, after which you can play it whenever you want.
The city management game Frostpunk is getting a prequel expansion - The Last Autumn
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[Update]: The Last Autumn has now arrived in full, and it appears to be a solid yet flawed expansion.
The world of Frostpunk is an ice-covered nightmare where the last remnants of humanity are struggling against all odds to not only survive in the wasteland, but to also to figure out a permanent solution before the endless winter devours all. It's certainly a bleak future, but it does make for a rather compelling story!
Speaking of which, if you've ever wondered what events led to the grim situation in Frostpunk, you might be interested to hear that the newly revealed The Last Autumn expansion will be just about that! Here's the brief teaser trailer: