Dawn of War 3's balance patch has improved the AI and reduced the effectiveness of early game rushes
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Dawn of War 3 launched with quite a few problems, and the recent massive update is exactly the type of patch it needs in order to correct them. The AI has been improved, Base Requisition rate has been increased, Base Turret damage slightly reduced, and most importantly of all, the power of some early game units has been thankfully toned down.
There are a ridiculous amount of changes to go over, especially if you want to read the developer commentary, so if you're interested in all of the details you should head over to the official website. But long story short, the overused units got slightly nerfed, while the highly disappointing ones like the Tactical Marines have finally been buffed to the point where they can be both fun and effective to mess around with. While this probably doesn't matter given how easy the campaign is, it is worth noting that none of these nerfs will affect that side of the game - its only for multiplayer.
They Are Billions is a newly announced strategy game set in a post-apocalyptic Steampunk future
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[Update]: They Are Billions has now fully released from Steam Early Access alongside a new singleplayer campaign.
They Are Billions is a strategy game set in a Steampunk version of the distant future where a zombie apocalypse has wiped out almost all of mankind. This is where you as the player come in to the picture. You'll have to rally the survivors, build a self-sufficient colony, and somehow survive a constant onslaught of hordes upon hordes of zombies that would love nothing more than to turn your settlers into more of them.
While the concept alone seems to be about as generic as it gets, I would refrain from any judgement before checking out the recently posted trailer. It does a really good job of explaining what sets They Are Billions apart from the... well, billions of other zombie games. Have a look:
Titanfall 2: Monarch's Reign Update has brought in a new Titan and a remastered version of the Relic map
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After a week of teasers and tiny bits of information here and there Titanfall 2: Monarch's Reign update has now finally arrived. It brings with it a brand new Titan by the name of Monarch, a remastered version of the Relic map from the original Titanfall, new cosmetics including Tone and Ronin Prime, a new execution move that uses Cloak, and a whole bunch of fixes to make Crashsite more pleasant to navigate.
The new Monarch Titan is primarily geared towards flexibility through both survival and support options. Its capable of dishing out a fair bit of punishment on its own, but the true strength of the Monarch comes from its ability to draw power from enemy Titans in order to recharge its shields, or even the shields of friendly Titans. If you're wondering what this might look like in gameplay terms, wonder no more as Respawn has released a brief trailer showcasing the Monarch in action. Have a look:
The Elder Scrolls: Legends card game has now arrived on Steam for PC and Mac
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For those of you wishing The Elder Scrolls: Legends was a bit more popular, I might have some good news. Bethesda's digital card game has now made its transition to Steam for both PC and Mac, which should go a long way towards attracting new players given the massive amounts of people using Steam on a daily basis.
Besides Steam integration The Elder Scrolls: Legends has also been updated with the first version of the spectator mode, as well as with Gauntlet Events. These Gauntlet Events will be organized global competitions during which players will compete in a series of matches, all with the intent to reach the highest spot on the worldwide ladder. Top performers in Gauntlet will earn rewards that include Card Packs and Gold, but also some exclusive in-game prizes. In the most basic terms the Gauntlet Events are in-game tournaments, which in my opinion is something every competitive card game should have, so its good to see Bethesda among the first to actually implement them.
Dota 2's recent update has slightly restricted All Pick hero choices and improved spell responsiveness
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If you're sick and tired of watching people pick the same few heroes in All Pick over and over again, you'll be glad to hear that Valve has now finally done something to curb the 'one trick pony' problem. At the start of each All Pick match 25 heroes will be randomly removed from the hero pool before the draft/ban phase even begins! These changes will only affect Ranked Matchmaking, so don't worry about this negatively impacting your practice sessions or 'meme-teams' in Unranked.
Besides the adjustments to All Pick this update has also changed how commands are processed in order to address input problems and improve responsiveness. The reasoning and explanation behind all of this is a bit complex, so allow me to share with you a couple of examples from Valve themselves:
Genital Jousting has been updated with a bunch of new game modes and outfits
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Very rarely can you perfectly describe a game by its title alone, but when it comes to Genital Jousting there is simply no other way to do so. Its literally a bunch of penises competing in a variety of mini-games, and yes, this includes genital jousting!
Naming conventions aside, in celebration of 200,000 copies sold the developers have released a "throbbing orgy of new content". What they mean by this is six new party games for local and online co-op, as well as five stylish new outfits to make your virtual penis the fanciest in all the land. If you're wondering what any of this madness might look like in gameplay terms, here's the recently posted update trailer:
Sonic Mania will be coming on August 15th at a surprisingly reasonable $20 price tag
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After months of teasers and brief gameplay videos the release date for Sonic Mania has finally been announced. You can expect to see it arrive for both PC and consoles on August 15th at a $20/€20 price tag, which I must admit is a lot lower than expected given the amount of marketing behind it.
All of this information comes to us via the recently posted pre-order trailer, and if you're interested in seeing what Sonic Mania is going to look like on release you'll find the video right below. Just don't ignore it purely based on the title, its a gameplay trailer through and through. Anyway, have a look: