Ubisoft has now released a remastered version of Assassin's Creed 3, including all of the DLC
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If you're a fan of the series but you haven't given Assassin's Creed 3 a try, you might be interested to hear that Ubisoft has now released a freshly remastered version. It brings with it all of the various DLCs, as well as support for 4K resolutions, enhanced visuals and new character models. Perhaps most importantly, there are also numerous improvements to the gameplay mechanics, mostly based on the features added in the more recent Assassin's Creed games.
You can get a pretty good idea of what this looks like in gameplay terms, as well as what Assassin's Creed 3 itself is all about, in the recently posted trailer. Have a gander:
Gwent's Crimson Curse expansion has now arrived with more than 100 new cards
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After a few weeks filled with teasers and previews, Gwent's Crimson Curse expansion has now finally made its way to PC and consoles. It brings with it over 100 new cards to toy around with, a variety of new mechanics to explore, as well as 5 new leaders to help spice up each of the factions.
You can find the full list of cards, as well as their effects, over at the official website. If you're more interested in a quick overview, however, allow me to share with you the expansion trailer. Have a gander, the art is quite lovely:
System Shock remaster's lengthy gameplay preview appears to be quite faithful to the original
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After achieving solid progress on the System Shock remaster, Nightdive Studios announced a while back that they are putting the project on ice as it simply wasn't shaping up to be very good. Thankfully, the whole story didn't end there, and soon enough Nightdive Studios returned to the System Shock remaster with renewed focus, this time around using the overwhelmingly popular demo as a guideline.
Quite a few months have passed since then, and if you're wondering what exactly the developers have managed to achieve with the System Shock remaster, allow me to share with you the recently posted and rather lengthy gameplay preview. Have a gander:
Valve have now finally announced their plans for Artifact's future
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As of right now, Valve's card game Artifact only has about 200 concurrent players, while the daily peak is hovering around a rather measly 800. To say that Artifact failed to meet Valve's, or even the community's expectations, would be quite an understatement. However, while the statistics may be grim, there is a glimmer of hope on the horizon.
According to the most recent developer update, Valve is now no longer working on simply patching Artifact, but rather on reworking it from the ground up. While the details are still nonexistent, you can expect to see drastic changes to the game design, the economy, as well as the social experience while in a match.
DRM-free versions of Warcraft 1 and 2 have now made their way onto GOG
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In a bit of a surprise announcement, Blizzard has now revealed that DRM-free versions of Warcraft 1 and 2 have just become available on GOG. The original Warcraft: Orcs & Humans will set you back $6, while Warcraft 2 costs a little bit more at $10. On the other hand, if you decide to purchase both of them at once, you will be able to grab the whole bundle for $15. Not exactly a massive discount, but it's certainly nothing to scoff at either.
Much like the recent Diablo re-release, you will have two options when launching Warcraft 1 and 2. The first one will offer a variety of improvements that make playing on modern operating systems and resolutions a non-issue, while the second option will give you an entirely authentic experience, including online multiplayer through Blizzard's very own Battle.net service.
Two years after launch, Dirt 4 has now finally made its way to Linux and macOS
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Dirt 4 is a rally-themed racing game that forsakes the well-maintained racing tracks in favor of a more off-road experience, with races often taking place in both rough terrain and weather. After being available on Windows and consoles for around two years at this point, Dirt 4 has now finally made its way to Linux and macOS as well!
The new ports have not been made by the original developers, however, but rather by Feral Interactive. They've previously worked on the macOS and Linux versions of games like Total War: Warhammer, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided and Tomb Raider, so while I haven't tested Dirt 4 myself, chances are it's going to be a pretty competent port.
Borderlands 3 teaser showcases a large variety of new and returning characters
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If you've been paying attention to rumors this past year or so, then chances are you're already aware that Borderlands 3 is currently under heavy development. While I'm afraid I can't offer you much in terms of new gameplay information, I am glad to say that Gearbox has now finally released an official teaser trailer!
The surprisingly lengthy teaser showcases a variety of returning characters, including Lilith with angel wings and a grown up version of Tiny Tina, as well as a couple of new (and most likely playable) Vault hunters. Have a gander, it's rather interesting video: