Remastered version of the classic Diablo 2 has now been unleashed for PC and consoles
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[Update #2]: Diablo 2 Resurrected's Patch 2.4 is adding ranked Ladders and buffing a bunch of niche builds.
[Update]: Sadly, Diablo 2 Resurrected is still plagued with server issues, even a month after launch.
If you're in the mood for a bit of a nostalgia trip, or perhaps your very first foray into Diablo 2, you'll be pleased to hear that Diablo 2: Resurrected has now arrived for PC and consoles. It brings with it improved visuals, brand new cinematics, remastered audio, a variety of quality-of-life improvements, and naturally, the same sort of gameplay that made the original stand the test of time.
As for what all of this looks like in action, that you can find out through two of the recent trailers. The first one shows off the rather fancy new cinematics, while the second one is more focused on the moment-to-moment gameplay. Have a gander:
Long awaited action-platformer Freedom Planet 2 will be launching in Spring 2022
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[Update]: After many years and many delays, Freedom Planet 2 will finally be launching on September 13th, 2022.
Freedom Planet 2 was originally supposed to release at some point in 2018, but as you might imagine things didn't go exactly according to plan and so Freedom Planet 2 was repeatedly delayed. Quite a few years have gone by since then, but I'm pleased to say that Freedom Planet 2's long journey will soon be coming to a (hopefully glorious) end.
According to the newest update over at Twitter, GalaxyTrail have announced that Freedom Planet 2 will be unleashed in spring 2022. As far as launch platforms are concerned, only PC has been confirmed so far. That said, GalaxyTrail have already mentioned that they're interested in porting Freedom Planet 2 to consoles, so expect to see those versions at some point down the line as well.
Elex 2's newest preview offers a glimpse at the sequel's world-ending storyline
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[Update]: Elex 2 has now landed onto PC and consoles, and much like the original it's as entertaining as it is janky.
As I mentioned throughout my review, the original Elex was a game of extremes, a game where absolutely brilliant ideas constantly intermingle with terrible or poorly executed ones. The bad never overwhelmed the good, however, and so the end result was a thoroughly enjoyable (and thoroughly janky) RPG experience, quite similar to Piranha Bytes' previous work on the Gothic and Risen series.
With that in mind, I'm very happy to say that Elex will 'soon' be getting a sequel. While I can't give you an exact release date just yet, I can at least help tide you over by sharing the recently posted preview that dives into Elex 2's world-ending storyline. Have a gander:
World War Z's very first expansion Aftermath has now shambled onto PC and consoles
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[Update]: World War Z is adding Horde Mode XL with an utterly absurd number of zombies to fight.
If you're looking for an excuse to revisit the surprisingly good World War Z, you'll be happy to hear that it has just received its very first expansion. Aftermath brings with it three new campaigns set in Rome, Vatican City and Kamchatka, a first-person mode option and improved melee combat, as well as a variety of new toys to utilize against the ravenous hordes.
What all of this looks like in actual gameplay, that you can get a bit of a sneak peek at through the recently posted launch trailer. Have a gander:
Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons beta event has now arrived with three new specializations
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[Update #2]: The third End of Dragons beta is coming this October 26, 2021 with the Mechinist, Specter and Untamed
[Update]: Guild Wars 2's Shadow of the Mad King Halloween event is coming this October 5, 2021!
During the first End of Dragons beta event Guild Wars 2 developer ArenaNet gave us a brief taste of three new specializations: the Mesmer based Virtoso, Guardian based Willbender, and Necromancer based Harbinger. Since that beta event ended up being a huge success, ArenaNet has now returned with a brand new batch of specializations to toy around with!
From today until September 25 you'll be able to check out the fine details behind the Elementalist based Catalyst, Warrior based Bladesworn, and Revenant based Vindicator. As for what exactly the trio look like in action, that you can find out through the recently posted trailers. Have a gander:
Adorable action-adventure Kena: Bridge of Spirits is heading onto PC, PS4 & PS5 on September 21st
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[Update]: Kena: Bridge of Spirits has now landed onto Steam alongside very positive player reviews.
Besides being incredibly charming, Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a story-focused action-adventure about a young spirit guide that has to restore the balance of nature, all the while trying to figure out what exactly caused the demise of her village. In order to do this you'll have to fight off hordes of corrupted monsters, ally with an assortment of adorable spirits, and naturally, explore the wide world in search of secrets and ways to restore its long-lost beauty.
Given that the visuals and atmosphere play such a key role in Kena, allow me to share with you the recently posted launch trailer. It should give you a pretty good idea of just what Kena is going for. Have a look:
Age of Empires IV devs have just released a full-length multiplayer showmatch
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[Update]: The long wait is finally over - Age of Empires IV has now been unleashed!
After spending a fair few years in development, Age of Empires IV will be finally be launching onto PC this October 28, 2021. Once it arrives it'll bring with it eight playable civilizations, four unique singleplayer campaigns, as well as a plethora of gameplay improvements and quality of life features to really make it stand out from its predecessors.
Rather than babble on, allow me to share with you the recently posted (and rather lengthy) developer preview showing off a proper multiplayer match between the Holy Roman Empire and Rus factions. Have a gander, it's quite an exciting one: