The Metroidvania action-adventure Axiom Verge is currently free on the Epic Games Store
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The Epic Games Store launched a little while ago, and in order to attract a bunch of new customers Epic vowed to give away a free game every two weeks throughout the entirety of 2019. The current game on offer is Axiom Verge, so if you're interested in a bit of Metroidvania action, you should head on over to the Epic Games Store before this part of the promotion ends on February 21st.
I haven't played Axiom Verge myself, but I have heard a great deal of good things about it, so if you're a fan of the original Metroid or the genre as a whole, it might just be worth checking out. After all, it is entirely free! The one thing you should know before diving in is that Axiom Verge is a rather tricky game, so do make sure to approach it with a bit of patience, lest you find yourself dying over and over again.
Monster Hunter: World's console update has added The Witcher 3's Geralt and Ciri, though the PC update is not yet live
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After his appearance in Soulcalibur VI, The Witcher series' Geralt has now continued his interdimensional tour by paying a visit to the console versions of Monster Hunter World. Rather than being a simple cosmetic addition, Monster Hunter: World's Geralt has arrived alongside his own unique quests, voice acting, equipment, combat moves, as well as two new bosses to square off against - Leshen and Ancient Leshen. A rather sizable amount of content for a free update!
If you're wondering what all of this looks like in gameplay terms, however, allow me to share with you the recently posted trailer. Have a gander, it's quite an exciting one:
Diablo inspired hack & slash Warhammer: Chaosbane will be arriving this June 4th for PC and consoles
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Warhammer: Chaosbane, much like the Diablo series from which it draws a great deal of inspiration, is a fantasy hack & slash that's all about mowing down large hordes of enemies, messing around with a variety of abilities and classes, and naturally, collecting more loot than even the Warhammer Fantasy races could ever hope to carry.
If that sounds like it's right up your alley, you might be interested to hear that the developers have finally announced a release date for both PC and consoles - June 4th. They have also released a brand new trailer, so if you're wondering what all of this might look like in gameplay terms, you'll hopefully find the answers you seek right below. Have a peek:
Steam's Lunar New Year sale is currently underway and will stick around until February 11th
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If you're like me and you've been hiding under a rock for the past few days, you might be interested to hear that Steam's Lunar New Year sale has now arrived with a bunch of discounts in tow. The one catch is that the sale will only last until February 11th, so if you feel like grabbing something, you might want to do it sooner rather than later.
On the other hand, if you're not certain about which games to pick up, allow me to give you a couple of suggestions across a variety of genres, with the only real qualifier being that the game is both good and cheap. Here's my little list, in no particular order:
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice's story trailer shows off some striking visuals and atmosphere
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FromSoftware's action-RPG Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is set to arrive this March 22nd for both PC and consoles. While you can expect Sekrio to carry forward some of the elements found in Bloodborne and Dark Souls, it's important to mention that it's not aiming to be a simple successor to those games, but rather a more fast-paced and movement-focused RPG. After all, you'll have a grappling hook to help you move around the various levels!
While the recently posted trailer won't exactly tell you much about the gameplay itself, it will give you a bit of a sneak peek at the sort of narrative Sekiro will be taking us through, as well as what sort of character we'll be playing as. Have a gander:
Pillars of Eternity 2 has now added a fully-fledged turn-based mode
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While I'm a gigantic fan of classic RPGs due to their focus on storytelling and actual roleplaying, there is one element of the genre that I've always found a bit lacking - the combat. Whether we're talking about Baldur's Gate, Torment: Tides of Numenera or the more modern Pillars of Eternity 2, the combat is always the weakest and least interesting part of the experience. I wouldn't go as far as to call the combat in these games bad, mind you, but for me the real-time, isometric combat system is a relic of the past and should remain there.
With that in mind, I hope you can realize just how happy I am to announce that Pillars of Eternity 2 has now added a turn-based mode! More importantly, instead of simply slowing down the action and keeping everything more or less the same, the developers have gone and rebalanced a good portion of the combat system in order to ensure that the new turn-based mode is more than just a gimmick. In fact, the changes are so extensive that you simply cannot shift between real-time and turn-based modes at will, so if you're planning to give Pillars of Eternity 2 another look, be prepared to start a brand new campaign.
Total War: Three Kingdoms' latest gameplay preview shows off what it takes to build an empire
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Total War: Three Kingdoms will be heading over to PC this March 6th with what appears to be a sizable list of features. Diplomacy will be getting reworked from the ground up, actions in battle will have an effect on your heroes and their relationships, there will be realistic and Dynasty Warriors inspired game modes, espionage will be getting a variety of improvements, and the list goes on.
If you're wondering how all of this translates into gameplay, allow me to share with you the recently posted developer preview showing off what it takes to build an empire. Have a gander, it's a pretty interesting video: