Overwatch's Lego themed Bastion event is set to end this September 30th
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[Update]: It took a while for the next big crossover to arrive, but Overwatch 2 has now released a bunch of One-Punch Man themed character skins!
In order to bridge the gap between major content updates, Blizzard has started releasing more and more mini-events. Usually these events require you to win nine matches in any game mode, and reward a couple of sprays and a fancy new epic skin for your troubles. Not much in the grand scheme of things, but it's certainly a fun little addition.
The latest event, however, is a little bit more special! Instead of simply rewarding a recolored epic skin, Bastion’s Brick Challenge offers you a chance to grab a Lego themed Bastion skin. But not only does the Brick Bastion skin look straight up awesome, it also features custom sounds and animations - all of which are Lego flavored!
The classic space sim Freespace 2 is free to grab for the next ~12 hours
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While practically ancient by today's standards, Freespace 2 is still one of the most engrossing and enjoyable space sims out there. As such, I am more than happy to say that Freespace 2 is also currently entirely free to grab!
Simply head on over to GOG, snatch yourself a copy, and you'll be able to play Freespace 2 whenever you want and for however long you want. The only catch is that I'm a little bit late with this article, and so the whole promotion will end in a mere twelve hours. In other words, you might want to hurry up!
World of Warcraft Update 8.2.5 has brought the climactic end of the War Campaign
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[Update]: World of Warcraft devs have now released a lengthy preview of the upcoming Patch 8.3
While nowhere near as big as the previous content patch, Update 8.2.5 has now brought with it the climactic end of the War Campaign, as well as the long-awaited model reworks for both Worgen and Goblins. There's also a brand new bee mount for the Alliance to acquire, a variety of minor changes and tweaks, and perhaps most importantly, the ability for higher level players to quest with lower level ones through the new Party Sync option!
The Party Sync option will scale higher level players down to the maximum level of whatever expansion the lower level player is currently exploring. So if your friend is level 21, you will be scaled to level 60 while playing with them. This might sound pointless as level 60 players can absolutely annihilate level 21 enemies, but due to the way WoW handles scaling, both you and your friend will always be fighting against level-appropriate and at least somewhat challenging enemies.
Remnant: From the Ashes Review - A highly polished romp through bizarre and post-apocalyptic worlds
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When taken at face value, Remnant: From the Ashes is probably the most depressingly generic game in all of existence. It's a post-apocalyptic, co-op focused third-person shooter with numerous Dark Souls inspired elements, randomized levels, and naturally, a heavy emphasis on crafting. In other words, it looks like half of the Early Access games on Steam!
However, Remnant is anything but generic or unpolished. It manages to combine all of these highly varied elements into something far greater than the sum of their whole, with the end result being a thoroughly enjoyable and surprisingly challenging action-RPG. So if you're wondering just what makes Remnant so interesting, as well as where exactly it falters, allow me to share my thoughts now that I've gone through two playthroughs.
Final Fantasy VII Remake's newest in-game trailer is looking absolutely gorgeous
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[Update #2]: It took a while, but the enhanced version of the Final Fantasy VII Remake has now landed onto PC!
[Update]: Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy VII will only be a PlayStation exclusive until 2021!
After being announced years ago and going through what appears to be a troubled development, Final Fantasy VII's remake has emerged completely unscarred. In fact, even that is an understatement as the newly released Tokyo Game Show gameplay footage is looking downright amazing!
Since there is no better way to showcase this than by simply letting you see it on your own, allow me to share with you the recently posted and fairly lengthy in-game trailer. Have a gander, it really is impressive:
Rage 2's very first expansion Rise of the Ghosts is coming this September 26th
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While Rage 2 may have ended up being a bit of a disappointment, it will soon have a chance to redeem itself. And I really do mean soon, as Rage 2's Rise of the Ghosts expansion will be coming to both PC and consoles on September 26th!
Rise of the Ghosts will bring with it a large new region to explore, as well as the titular Ghosts as a brand new faction to square off against. You'll also be able to unlock a new weapon and ability, as well as 'borrow' one of the Ghost's fancy motorcycles in order to make transportation a bit more interesting.
Humble Bundle's newest RPG-focused bundle features both Pillars of Eternity and Tyranny
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If you're itching for some interesting (and lengthy) RPGs to sink your teeth into, you might want to check out the currently ongoing Humble Bundle. Among other things, it features Obsidian's Pillars of Eternity and Tyranny, as well as the Borderlands: Game of the Year Enhanced for those of you that are more multiplayer-inclined.
The bundle will stick around for another ~12 days, so should have plenty of time to make a decision on whether any of the games are up your alley. Personally, and you can probably already guess this given that it's in the title, I would highly recommend both Pillars of Eternity and Tyranny if you're into classic RPGs. They may be a little bit janky when it comes to the combat mechanics, but their stories and characters are highly intriguing, and well worth checking out while they're this cheap.