Vermintide 2 beta update has added a new map and a better way to earn cosmetics
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[Update]: Vermintide 2's Season 2 update has now arrived alongside a brand new map and a much better way of acquiring new cosmetics.
If you're itching for some more Vermintide 2 content, you're in luck as the beta servers have just been updated with a rather massive new patch. It has brought with it a free remastered Vermintide 1 map called Old Haunts, the ability to acquire cosmetics by collecting in-game currency, Quick Play support for the recently added Weaves game mode, and perhaps most importantly, greatly improved weapon crafting!
Speaking of the new map, simply calling it a remaster is a bit of an understatement. It contains many of the same assets and areas from Vermintide 1, but they are arranged in entirely new ways and the whole map feels like a genuinely new experience. So even if you've thoroughly explored Vermintide 1's Castle Drachenfels, the new map should still feel nice and fresh, especially given the increased enemy and boss variety.
The Telltale Batman Shadows Edition has been prematurely announced for both PC and consoles
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Even though Telltale itself is gone, things are looking pretty good for most of its series. The Walking Dead's final season got finished thanks to Robert Kirkman's Skybound Games, The Wolf Among Us 2 has recently been announced as under development, and now we're getting news that Telltale's Batman series is getting a brand new edition!
The Telltale Batman Shadows Edition, besides being a somewhat poor title, is a collection of both seasons of Telltale's Batman series, along with a "Shadows Mode" that gives the games a bit of a noir aesthetic. The full version will set you back $30, while current owners will be able to purchase the Shadows Mode DLC for $5.
Don't Starve Together's Hook, Line & Inker update has brought in the holiday cheer and more monsters
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[Update]: Don't Starve is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a massive bugfixing and quality-of-life focused update.
In sharp contrast to its title, Don't Starve Together's newest Hook, Line & Inker update has brought in a whole bunch of food-related content in order to help spread the holiday cheer. The ocean has been updated with a variety of new fish to catch and cook, though you will need to use the newly added sea fishing rods and tackles in order to make it happen. And naturally, once you catch a really big one, you can use the patented Fish Scale-O-Matic to make sure everyone around you knows just how absolutely amazing you truly are.
The update has also brought back Winter's Feast, which will have you chasing Gingerpigs and hunting for the physical embodiment of holiday cheer. Sounds a little bit insane, but I suppose that's par for the course with Don't Starve. On the positive side, you'll be able to use the holiday cheer to create delicious feasts for you and your friends to enjoy!
Postal 1 is free permanently, while Postal 2 is free until December 18th on GOG
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If you're in the mood to celebrate the holiday season in quite possibly the most inappropriate way possible, you're in luck as GOG is currently giving away the first two Postal games. The original Postal is free permanently and you can grab it whenever you want, while Postal 2 will only be available for free until December 18th.
Just to avoid any confusion, it is worth mentioning that claiming either copy will give you full access to it, even once the giveaway is over. You don't even need to install either of the games, simply add their keys to your GOG account and you'll be able to go on an insane rampage whenever you want.
Diablo inspired Warhammer: Chaosbane has now added a Tomb Kings focused expansion
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Warhammer: Chaosbane is a Diablo inspired hack & slash that is all about cleaving through hordes of enemies in search of ever-increasing amounts of randomized loot. When I reviewed it at launch I found it to be a reasonably fun experience, though one with a noticeable lack of polish, especially when compared to giants like Path of Exile or Diablo.
However, since there is no better time to bring in sweeping changes than a brand new expansion, I'm happy to say that Warhammer: Chaosbane has now set its sights to the Tomb Kings land of Nehekhara where you will need to plunder ancient ruins in order to uncover Nagash's evil secrets. Here's a brief teaser trailer showcasing what all of this is like:
Star Wars Battlefront 2 is getting a bunch of The Rise of Skywalker themed content
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[Update]: After two years of patches, development on Battlefront 2 is now coming to an end.
As you're most likely well aware due to all of your nearby stores getting converted into Star Wars advertisements, The Rise of Skywalker is set to arrive in the near future. In order to bring more attention to the movie's upcoming release, as well give its players an early Christmas gift, Star Wars Battlefront 2 will be getting a whole bunch of The Rise of Skywalker themed content this December 17th.
First and foremost, the update will be adding the jungle planet from the recent trailers for players to mess around with. It'll be available in co-op where you can play as either the Resistance or First Order, as well as in the Heroes vs Villains mode which will utilize the newly added heroes (more on that in a second). However, in order to avoid spoiling the movie, the jungle planet will only become available on December 20th.
THQ Nordic has released a playable teaser for the upcoming Gothic 1 Remake
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[Update #2]: A few years later, THQ Nordic has now shared a new and atmospheric look at the greatly revamped Gothic 1 Remake.
[Update]: The playable teaser was a success! THQ Nordic is now officially working on the Gothic Remake!
While I'm personally a bigger fan of Gothic 2, even I have to admit that the original Gothic is a truly remarkable game that left a massive impact on the RPG genre. It's also a game that's practically infested with bugs and quite dated by today's standards, the former of which has become increasingly problematic as each new operating system seems to create more and more issues.
In order to address this, as well as to bring the RPG classic into the modern era, THQ Nordic has now released a playable teaser for the Gothic 1 Remake to see what the community thinks about it. Needless to say, nothing is currently set in stone and this is merely a prototype, but here's a small showcase of what THQ Nordic has cooked up: