EITR is a challenging action-RPG with some rather lovely pixel artwork
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EITR is a challenging isometric action-RPG with some stunning pixel artwork backing it up. It features a variety of different weapons with unique playstyles, enemies that require strategy and timing in order to beat, tons of randomized loot, as well as a highly punishing difficulty system that rewards the patient and spurns the hasty.
While the only gameplay trailer I could find is around two years old, it should still give you a pretty damn good idea of just what EITR is all about. Have a look, but just keep in mind that what you're looking at is some extremely early-alpha footage:
Total War: Warhammer 2's latest gameplay video is a grudge match between the Dwarfs and Elves
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For those of you that might not be familiar with the Warhammer lore, Malekith's deception essentially pitted the Dwarfs and High Elves against each other, with the end result being a war so devastating that both sides have never managed to regain the same grandeur they held once before. So what better way to show off the new Mortal Empires combined campaign than with a massive grudge match between the Dwarfs and Dark Elves!
You'll find the video right below, and while it is a little bit on the lengthy side it should give you a good idea of how the old and new units stack up against each other. Have a look, its quite an awesome battle:
Crusader Kings 2's Jade Dragon expansion will be coming mid-November
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Crusader Kings 2 will soon be expanding its influence eastward with the Jade Dragon DLC. As you might imagine from the name alone, the Jade Dragon expansion will primarily focus on China, bringing with it a variety of new artifacts to collect, a Tributary system that essentially lets you suck up to the Emperor, a variety of new units and corresponding artwork, and the list goes on for a while.
If you're interested in all of the details, as well as what some of these new mechanics might look like in-game, make sure to check out the most recent Feature Breakdown video right below. It will give you a pretty damn good idea of what to expect from the Jade Dragon expansion. Have a look:
Assassin’s Creed: Origins has now made its way to PC and consoles
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After a lengthy hiatus due to the somewhat mediocre Assassin's Creed: Syndicate, the series has now made its return with Assassin's Creed: Origins. Besides being set in a lovely rendition of Ancient Egypt, Origins brings with it a variety of gameplay and quality of life improvements, the most interesting of which is the shift towards a more tactical combat system. Instead of beating down your enemies in a series of 1-on-1 duels, the new system rewards stealth, positioning, and the use of gadgets above all else. So while its still a fairly simple system, it does at least punish you if you end up getting caught without any kind of backup plan.
The recently posted launch trailer won't exactly give you a good look at the gameplay, but it will at least show you the kind of scenery you'll be to explore throughout Origins. Have a look, its not a very long video:
The absolutely massive Steam Halloween Sale has now finally begun
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While this should come as no surprise given that its launch date has been leaked about five times now, the annual Steam Halloween Sale has now arrived! So if you hate your wallet and the concept of free time, make sure to head on over to Steam as there is currently a ton of games on a rather deep discount.
If you aren't sure what to even grab, however, allow me to give you a couple of suggestions. While some of them might not be Halloween or horror themed, I'd say they are still well worth a playthrough, provided you're into that type of genre anyway. Babbling aside, here's the short list:
Overwatch developers are currently working on rebalancing Mercy, fixing Competitive Play, and reducing toxicity
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Blizzard recently brought in a rather major Mercy rework in order to make her more proactive and interesting to play. While the changes have definitely managed to make her a lot more fun, they have also created one of the most overpowered heroes Overwatch has ever seen. So overpowered in fact that she's currently nearing 100% pickrate across all ranks and modes of play, including tournament games!
As such, I am very glad to say that Blizzard is currently working on rebalancing Mercy, most likely by addressing just how powerful Resurrect is as a basic spell. They are also working on improving Competitive Play, especially when it comes to the wonky high-level matchmaking, as well as fixing the whole problem of toxicity with a greatly enhanced report system. If you're interested in all of the details you'll find the full developer message down below. Have a look:
Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus has now arrived on PC and consoles
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[Update]: Thanks to a partnership between Bethesda and GOG, the entire Dishonored series and the first two modern Wolfenstein games are now available DRM-free.
After a rather lengthy wait Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus has now finally arrived on PC and consoles. It brings with it a brand new story set in Nazi-controlled America, a variety of new and completely over-the-top weaponry, as well as enemies that range from simple infantry to giant, flame-breathing robot dogs.
You can find out what all of this looks like in game, as well as how the story is presented, via the recently posted launch trailer. Have a look, its not a very long video: