The original Dying Light simply refuses to give up and is now adding a next-gen update
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[Update #2]: The next-gen update has arrived just as suddenly as it was announced, and by the looks of things it's only for the console versions.
[Update]: Nothing new has been said about the next gen update, but Dying Light did just get a new content update for the Hellraid DLC!
Much like the zombies that infests its streets, the original Dying Light simply doesn't understand what it means to give up. Despite releasing all the way back in 2015, the Dying Light team has been releasing both paid and free updates at a fairly decent frequency for a mostly singleplayer experience, with the last of the bunch releasing this October!
With all of that in mind, it might not even come as much of a surprise to hear that Techland has yet another big addition planned! However, instead of being gameplay focused, this one will be mostly technical - a next-gen update.
Dota 2's next brand new hero will be Marci from the Dota: Dragon's Blood animated series
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[Update #2]: Dota 2's December update has added Experimental Controller Support alongside the Winter 2021 Battle Pass!
[Update]: Just as suddenly as she was announced, Marci has now been unleashed!
In a rather fun departure from how they usually do things, Dota 2's next hero will not be a completely unknown and often bizarre entity, but rather a familiar and friendly face from the Dota: Dragon's Blood animated series - Marci. That said, they did manage to sneak in a little bit of a mystery as Marci seems to have acquired some fancy new powers since we've last seen her!
There is currently no gameplay trailer available, but you can get a bit of an impression of what Marci will be like through the recently posted teaser. Have a peek:
Minecraft Dungeons is adding Seasonal Adventures and the roguelike inspired Tower
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If you're just looking for an excuse to dive back into Minecraft Dungeons, you might be interested to hear that the team has now revealed Seasonal Adventures. These Battle Pass inspired seasons will offer a variety of weekly challenges, each of which will grant you Adventure Points that can be redeemed for a whole assortment of exclusive rewards and cosmetics.
While the exact details are still shrouded in mystery, you can expect to see things like pets, fashionable flairs, emotes, as well as straight up cosmetic items for your character. As is traditional, there will also be an optional (and paid) Adventure Pass that offers additional rewards on top of that, though once again the details are few and far between.
Total War: Warhammer 3's newest preview highlights the Tzeentch faction and its campaign mechanics
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[Update]: The latest gameplay preview offers a closer look at a siege battle between Tzeentch (attackers) and Cathay (defenders).
The day has finally come! After a whole bunch of teasers, and a little bit of controversy sprinkled in for good measure, Creative Assembly has now finally unveiled the armies of Tzeentch, as well as the crazy campaign mechanics one would expect from the god of magic and deceit.
First things first, allow me to set the mood by sharing the brief in-game trailer highlighting just what sort of adorable monstrosities you'll get to play around with. Have a gander:
Freshly launched Dungeon Encounters is Square Enix's highly minimalistic, dungeon-crawling RPG
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In sharp contrast to the vast majority of JRPGs they've released over the years, Square Enix's Dungeon Encounters is a highly minimalistic dungeon-crawler that boils down the usual formula down to its very essence. The overworld is a giant blank map, your party members are represented through simple images, the combat animations are limited, and the list goes on for a while.
Needless to say, the focus in Dungeon Encounters is not on the visuals, but rather on the in-depth exploration, character and party building, as well as challenging combat. What this looks like in actual gameplay, that you can get a bit of a peek at through the recently posted trailer. Have a gander:
MTG Arena has added a Standard-focused and half-price Jumpstart event aimed at beginners
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[Update #2]: All of MTG Arena's Innistrad: Crimson Vow expansion cards have now been revealed.
[Update]: MTG Arena's Innistrad: Crimson Vow expansion is set to launch on November 11th.
Even after the recent rotation the amount of cards available in the current Standard sets is quite staggering, and that number is only going to increase in the near future as Innistrad: Crimson Vow is nearly upon us. Unsurprisingly this means that starting off as a brand new player can be quite harrowing as you'll not only have little experience with MTG Arena's gameplay, but you'll also lack many of the highly useful cards.
So in order to give new and returning players a bit of a helping hand, Wizards of the Coast has now released a brand new Jumpstart event - Jump In! The way the format works is very simple - you'll get to pick two Standard based, pre-constructed packets out of six randomly chosen ones, after which they'll merge together into a 40-card deck with which you'll be able to battle other players. So regardless of how many cards you might have in your collection overall, this event will put you on even footing with everyone else.
Monster Hunter Rise's rather enjoyable free PC demo has now been unleashed onto Steam
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[Update #2]: My review of Monster Hunter Rise (PC) has now been released, and I'm very happy to say that it's a great port for a compelling yet somewhat unambitious Monster Hunter game.
[Update]: Monster Hunter Rise is doing a surprisingly elaborate crossover with Sonic the Hedghehog, all of which will be available on PC as well.
In a recent surprise announcement Capcom revealed that the previously Switch exclusive Monster Hunter Rise will be heading over to PC on January 12, 2022. The PC version will bring with it a variety of optimizations and graphical improvements, including things like high-res textures, support for 4K resolutions, and uncapped framerates.
The good news doesn't end there, however, as Capcom is apparently so proud of the PC version that they have now released a free demo, nearly three months ahead of launch! So if you're eager to see what Monster Hunter Rise has to offer, as well as check how solid the PC port truly is, simply head on over to Steam.