Endless Space 2's very first paid DLC has now added a fan-favorite faction - the Vaulters
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This shouldn't come as much of a surprise given that it was announced during Amplitude's recent 7th anniversary celebration, but Endless Space 2 has now finally received the long-awaited Vaulters faction as a part of the very first paid DLC! You can also expect to see the Sisters of Mercy as a minor civilization, the ability to negotiate with pirates, a variety of new exotic combat modules toy around with, new quests, and the list goes on.
If you're not familiar with the Endless universe and you're wondering what exactly the Vaulters are all about, allow me to share with you two of the recent trailers. The first one is a cinematic intro that sets up their lore and storyline, while the second one shows off their in-game features. Have a look:
Amnesia: The Dark Descent and its sequel are free on Humble Bundle for the next day or so
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If you're a fan of horror games, but you've somehow managed to avoid playing Amnesia, today is your lucky day! Simply head on over to Humble Bundle, go through the 'purchasing' process, and you'll get a free copy of both the original Amnesia: The Dark Descent and its less-than-stellar sequel Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs.
This giveaway will only last for another ~33 hours (as of time of writing), so make sure to grab it as soon as possible. You don't even need to install the two games in order to claim your copies, just add the CD keys to your Steam account and you'll be good to go.
Overwatch devs have released a video discussing various popular community topics
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After the last developer update was disappointingly nothing more than "we're working on new stuff", I am very glad to say that Blizzard has taken the criticism to heart. As such, today's developer update is all about the various popular topics that have been appearing in the Overwatch community time and time again.
So if you're interested in Jeff Kaplan's thoughts on onetricks, as well as the balance of niche heroes such as Hanzo, Mei and Symmetra, you'll find the latest developer update right below. On the other hand, if you don't have enough time to watch the video, I'll also add my brief summary. Have a look:
The multiplayer focused pirate game Sea of Thieves is running a Closed Beta until January 29th
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Sea of Thieves is a multiplayer focused pirate adventure and exploration game that's all about searching for hidden treasure, pillaging ships piloted by other players, and then hopefully making it back to port before someone else returns the favor. It's a fairly simple concept, but it's one that has a lot of potential if executed well.
If all of this sounds like something you would love to try out, you might be interested to hear that Sea of Thieves devs are running a Closed Beta test until 8am GMT on Monday, January 29th. The only catch is that you needed to join the Sea of Thieves Insider Programme before December 1st in order to get in, or just pre-order the game as that also guarantees beta access. Either way, there should be plenty of content to peruse on Youtube and Twitch, so even if you can't join the Closed Beta you'll still be able to get a closer look at what Sea of Thieves is really all about.
The Paradox themed Humble Bundle has now arrived with a collection of great games
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If you've never tried any of the various Paradox grand strategy games, but you have at least some passing interest in them, you're in luck as the latest Humble Bundle is full of some great examples. It features strategy games such as Crusader Kings 2, Europa Universalis 3 and Stellaris, as well as slightly different but still enjoyable games like Pillars of Eternity and Magicka 2.
You'll find the full list of games, as well as the tier they appear in, right below. Before you do so, it is worth mentioning that the bundle also includes a 10% off coupon for the Humble Monthly Bundle, something that might be of interest to you given that this month's featured game is Civilization 6. With that said, here's the list:
After many years in Early Access the underwater survival game Subnautica has now finally released
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After quite a few patches and a whole lot of time in Steam Early Access, the underwater exploration/survival game Subnautica has now finally released. So if you were waiting for the developers to polish up all of the content before giving it a try, now would be the time to dive in as the current version of Subnatuica is pretty damn good!
If you're unfamiliar with Subnautica, or if you're just wondering how much the game has improved since it first released in Early Access, allow me to share with you two of the recent trailers. The first is the cinematic trailer that sets up the story and atmosphere, while the second one showcases the actual gameplay. Have a look:
Total War: Warhammer 2's Rise of the Tomb Kings DLC has now arrived alongside a massive free update
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After a whole bunch of teasers and gameplay previews, Total War: Warhammer 2's very first full DLC "Rise of the Tomb Kings" has now arrived. It brings with it a brand new faction with four unique Legendary Lords, an army roster that consists of skeletons and giant stone constructs, unique campaign mechanics and research options, the ability to craft items and Regiments of Renown, and the list goes on.
Rather than to continue babbling on about what the Tomb Kings are all about, allow me to instead share with you one of the recent gameplay previews. It's not very long, but it should give you a pretty damn good idea of how the Tomb Kings work and what exactly makes them special. Have a look: