Total War: Warhammer 2 devs have revealed the full scope of the upcoming Beastmen vs Lizardmen DLC
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[Update #2]: Creative Assembly has finally detailed the massive Beastmen rework!
[Update]: Creative Assembly has fully revealed Thorek Ironbrow and the Ogre Mercenaries which are coming as a part of the free DLC.
The Silence & The Fury DLC was first announced during the recent Skulls for the Skull Throne event on Steam, though that was obviously far too early as Creative Assembly left us with mere scraps for information. The only thing we really got out of the original announcement is that it would be a grand showdown between the Beastmen led by Taurox and the Lizardmen led by Oxyotl.
Well, the time for secrecy is now finally over, and I'm happy to say that Creative Assembly has now done a full (and rather impressive) reveal for The Silence & The Fury! First things first, here's the new and improved trailer:
Overwatch update has seriously weakened long range heroes like McCree and Ashe
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[Update #2]: Overwatch's August balance patch has beefed up Genji, Soldier 76, Roadhog and Moira
[Update]: Overwatch Summer Games 2021 event has arrived with fancy new cosmetics and a remixed Lucioball.
In an effort to bring Overwatch's power level down to allow for more strategic gameplay, Blizzard has been dishing out a fair few nerfs over the past year. The last couple of updates toned down mostly tank and support heroes, while this newly launched set of changes is all about reducing the power of long range heroes like McCree and Ashe.
To be more specific, the update has made it so hitscan heroes lose upwards of 70% of their damage when shooting outside of their optimal range, up from the previous 50% penalty. While this might be hard to notice in-game, it is a serious nerf to the amount of pressure they can apply at range, as well as a rather chunky buff to flying heroes like Pharah!
Remedy's supernatural action-adventure Control is getting a co-op focused spin-off
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[Update #2]: It took a while for this announcement to arrive, but Remedy Entertainment is now officially working on Control 2!
[Update]: Despite already working on numerous new games, Remedy has now announced a brand new co-operative PvE shooter - Project Vanguard.
In an announcement that I must admit comes as quite a surprise, Remedy Entertainment and 505 Games have just revealed that they are partnering to create a 4-player cooperative PvE (player vs. environment) game based on the Control universe. While the details on project Condor are still few and far between, I can tell you that it will be launching onto PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
“We are excited to continue and further expand our collaboration with Remedy. With over 2 million copies sold and revenue exceeding EUR 70 million, Control is an extremely successful game,” reads the brief investors announcement. “As a multiplayer game, Condor has the potential to engage the gaming community in the long run, contributing to 505 Games’ product revenue stream longer than traditional games.”
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands' very first major update, Chains of Domination, has now landed
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[Update #2]: Sadly, it looks like the culmination of Patch 9.1 storyline is a complete and utter mess.
[Update]: Patch 9.1's brand new Sanctum of Domination raid and Tazavesh dungeon are now live!
It may have taken a very long time to get here, but World of Warcraft: Shadowlands' very first content update has now arrived. Patch 9.1 - Chains of Domination brings with it a hefty new zone to explore, an additional raid and dungeon to endless throw yourself against, a new story campaign that will see all four Covenants join forces, the long-awaited addition of flying in classic Shadowlands zones, and the list goes on for a very long time.
So rather than babble on, allow me to share with you the recently posted developer preview. It'll give you a pretty good idea of just what all of this looks like in action and what the Chains of Domination patch is even trying to achieve. Have a gander:
Apex Legends' Genesis update has brought back the classic Kings Canyon and World's Edge maps
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[Update]: Apex Legends is adding Overflow as a brand new Arena map right after the Genesis event ends, on July 13, 2021!
A brand new Apex Legends update has just arrived, and if you're veteran player it's quite a nostalgic one! Not only does the Genesis update bring back the original World's Edge and Kings Canyon maps as a time limited event, but it has also added the chaotic Skull Town as a brand new Arena map!
Skull Town will be sticking around forever as a part of the Arena game mode, while the two retro maps will be rotating on an hourly basis in the normal Trios and Duos modes until the event's closure. Speaking of which, the Genesis event will only be running until July 13, so you might want to dive in as soon as you can.
Magic: Legends ARPG is shutting down before even leaving Open Beta
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[Update]: Undaunted by Magic: Legends' downfall, Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro have opened up a new PC and console gaming division.
The Diablo inspired Magic: Legends released into Open Beta a little while ago to some fairly negative reception, and for good reason. With overly restrictive classes, a noticeable lack of polish and gameplay that simply didn't manage to capture Magic: The Gathering's spirit, Magic: Legends ended up being one of those games I played for 30 minutes before deciding enough is enough.
This ended up being a fairly common sentiment, to the point that all discussion surrounding Magic: Legends seemed to fade away within a mere few days of release. As such, it should come as little surprise to hear that the developers are now pulling the plug on the project in its entirety.
Bandai Namco's newest JRPG Scarlet Nexus has now landed onto PC and consoles
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The freshly released Scarlet Nexus is an action-focused JRPG set in the distant future where humanity has discovered numerous 'psycho-kinetic' powers. As you might expect from that alone, Scarlet Nexus will have you explore the world and fight hordes of mutated monstrosities with an assortment of flashy abilities, all the while trying to piece together just what in the world is happening with the story.
You can get a pretty good idea of what all of this looks like in action, as well as what sort of atmosphere Bandai Namco is going for, through the launch trailer. Have a gander: