State of Decay 2's gameplay launch trailer shows off what it takes to survive the apocalypse
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Despite being a zombie survival game in a sea of other zombie survival games, the original State of Decay managed to break away from the formula by focusing less on one overpowered character, and more on an entire community that had to work together in order to survive. It was most definitely a flawed game, but it was one with a whole lot of potential, potential that State of Dacay 2 will soon have a chance to try and live up to.
If you're curious about what all of this might look like in gameplay terms, allow me to share with you the recently posted launch trailer. While it won't tell you whether State of Decay 2 is any good or not, it will at least give you a pretty darn good idea of what you can expect to see from it. Have a look:
The latest Humble Bundle features a variety of CryEngine games and game-making resources
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Unlike the past few Humble Bundles which were all about the games, the recently launched Humble 'CryEngine' Bundle offers a combination of game-making resources and actual CryEngine games you can draw inspiration from. Expect to see setups, source files, training videos, project assets and animations, as well as a variety of games like Ryse: Son of Rome and Aporia: Beyond the Valley.
If this sounds like the type of bundle you would like to mess around with, you'll find the full list of features and games right below, as well as the pricing tier they appear in. Have a gander, it's quite an extensive list:
The PC version of Disgaea 5 Complete now has a free demo available
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[Update]: Due to a massive error discovered in the demo, the PC version of Disgaea 5 Complete has now been delayed until summer. Unfortunately, this also means that the demo is going to be inactive until the error has been fixed.
The PC version of Disgaea 5 Complete, a rather well received JRPG with a focus on endless progression and completely ridiculous combat, is set to arrive this May 7th. As you might except given the name, the Complete Edition will bring with it all of the DLC, as well as all of the content that was previous exclusive to the PlayStation 4 version.
If you're wondering what all of this might look like in-game, or if you're just curious about the state of the PC port, you'll be glad to hear that the developers have now released a free demo. There is one catch, however, and that is the simple fact that you will need to go through Alienware Arena in order to secure yourself a copy. The whole process is still fairly simple, so don't let that discourage you from giving Disgaea 5 a try.
Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire's latest developer video highlights some of the most interesting features and characters you can encounter
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After going through an extremely successful Fig crowdfunding campaign and fairly smooth development, Pillars of Eternity 2 will be officially released this May 8th for PC, Mac and Linux. It will continue on with the original's storyline, while also adding player-control ships, the ability to wonder across a vast world in search of uncharted islands and ancient relics, a whole bunch of new enemies to battle against, and as expected, a variety of interesting companions to do all of that with.
If you're wondering what some of this might look like in-game, allow me to share with you the latest developer video. It's pretty much a highlight reel of some of the most interesting features and characters you'll get to mess around with, so I'd definitely recommend you give it a glance if you're on the fence about Pillars of Eternity 2. Here's the video:
Total War: Warhammer 2 devs have announced four additional Monster Hunts for Norsca
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[Update] The patch is now live. You can find the full patch notes, as well as more about the accompanying "The Queen and the Crone" DLC over here.
If everything goes according to plan, Total War: Warhammer 2 will be getting a massive update this May. Besides finally introducing Norsca into Total War: Warhammer 2, the update will also bring with it an assortment of balance changes and bug fixes, a brand new Giant Slayers unit for the Dwarfs, a major rework of the Skaven food mechanic, and the list goes on.
While all of the details have not been announced just yet, most likely not to take the thunder away from Thrones of Britannia's imminent launch, the devs did reveal that Norsca will be getting four additional Monster Hunts. So if you're up for acquiring a whole bunch of powerful artifacts, and perhaps even the giant beast itself, you will need to defeat the Mother of Flame (Flamespyre Phoenix), Gargantulzan (Carnosaur), Hellbeast of Seep-Gore (Hell-Pit Abomination) and the Beast of Raema (Hydra). You can get a sneak peek of them in action over here.
Stardew Valley beta update has now added the long-awaited multiplayer support for up to 4 players
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Stardew Valley is the perfect game for getting your friends or significant others interested in gaming as a whole. It's simple to pick up, the art style is charming, there's plenty of things to do in each in-game day, and the atmosphere is so relaxing it's easy to lose actual days tending to your farm. But if that just wasn't enough, you might be interested to hear that the latest beta update has now also added multiplayer support!
You can play with up to three other people, though if you're starting from an already existing save you will need to build them a cabin to live in. Don't worry though, the cabins are fairly cheap and can be built incredibly early if you prioritize them. On the other hand, if you don't mind starting fresh, you can also create a new farm with co-op enabled from the very beginning.
Attack on Titan 2 has added a competitive and fairly fast-paced free-for-all game mode - Expulsion
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After the fairly well received Predator Mode back in late March, Attack on Titan 2 devs have now expanded the multiplayer with yet another game mode - Expulsion. However, instead of running around as a Titan and attempting to devour as many people as possible, the new Expulsion mode is all about competing with other players in order to see who can annihilate the most Titans within a 4 minute time limit.
The amount of points you get for each kill depend on the amount of Titan body parts you destroy, so make sure to do a bit of slicing and dicing before you go for the finishing blow. Naturally, going for the biggest amount of points is a relatively slow process, which means you're going to constantly have to watch out for other players as they can just swoop in and steal your kill. After all, it is a competitive free-for-all game mode!