Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has added a brand new map - Canals
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[Update]: Without any prior warning, Valve has just unleashed Counter-Strike 2 as a free update!
In a bit of a surprise update Valve has released a brand new Counter-Strike: Global Offensive map. The rather aptly named Canals map is based on a "historic Italian city", though the "aesthetics are intentionally clean and uncluttered for good player visibility".
The CT side contains a large, wide open area while the T-controlled territory is full of smaller spaces that allow for multiple approaches to each bomb side. Given the previously mentioned wide open space Site A is going to mostly revolve around the proper use of smoke grenades and rifles, while the enclosed areas of Site B are going to be heaven for submachine guns and shotguns.
Quake Champions has a new video showcasing Scalebearer - a heavyweight champion
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Quake Champions is an upcoming PC exclusive arena shooter designed to be as close to the FPS classics as possible. However, unlike the shooters of old Quake Champions will feature a variety of unique heroes, each with their own skills and abilities. But don't worry about any this messing up the balance because there will 'purist' games modes in both standard and ranked play, so if you don't like these RPG elements you can completely ignore them.
That said, if you're interested in seeing what these abilities might look like in action you'll find a preview video for the heavyweight champion Scalebearer down below. Apparently he has the ability to kill enemies by falling on their heads, kind of like a fatter and more angry version of Mario! With that image now stuck in your head, here's the video:
Endless Space 2 is getting a brand new playable faction next week - The Riftborn
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A couple of months have passed since the United Empire joined the Endless Space 2 faction roster, and soon there is going to be yet another addition. The March 23rd update will bring with it the long-awaited multiplayer mode, better AI, an advanced tutorial for new players, plenty of balance changes and bufixes, and most importantly, The Riftborn as a new playable faction.
If you're interested in learning a little bit more about these visitors from another dimension, look no further than the video down below. There is unfortunately no actual gameplay in there, but the visuals look pretty damn awesome, so its still well worth a watch. Have a look:
Shadowverse has a brand new trailer teasing the upcoming Tempest of the Gods expansion
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It has taken Shadowverse a mere month to go from 7 to 8 million downloads, and that number is soon going to increase even further as the Tempest of the Gods expansion looms ever closer. Once the third expansion arrives it will bring with it 104 new cards to toy around with, including two new Legendaries for each of the classes - all aimed at promoting new and potentially interesting playstyles.
While the recently posted trailer won't give you a single clue about any of that, it does a rather good job of showcasing some of those Legendaries in action alongside a surprisingly good soundtrack. Have a look:
Dota 2's Bladestorm Legacy Update has remodeled Jakiro, rebalanced a bunch of heroes, and added a Juggernaut Arcana
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As is tradition, after a couple of months of complete radio silence Valve and Icefrog have suddenly released a massive Dota 2 patch. The rather aptly named Bladestorm Legacy Update brings with it a fancy new Juggernaut Arcana to vacuum all of your money, a new model for Jakiro that doesn't look like a flying tar pit, a new Captain's Mode interface, and a whole bunch of balance changes to peruse.
If you're interested in all of the details, and believe me when I say there is quite a few of those, you can find what you seek on the official website. But if you're just looking for all of the general changes that don't relate to specific heroes and items, here they are:
The latest Dark Souls 3 video showcases one of the upcoming DLC arenas - Dragon Ruins
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The Ringed City is going to be Dark Souls 3's second and last piece of DLC, but perhaps most importantly of all, the grand finale of the entire Dark Souls series. It will bring with it new bosses to tackle, an assortment of new weaponry to fight them with, a whole bunch of strange lore to puzzle over, and even two new PvP arenas where you can team up with a buddy and kick some serious ass.
While the details are still lacking the developers have just released a brief video preview of one of the arenas - Dragon Ruins. So if you're interested in seeing what sort terrain you will be covering with copious amounts of blood, look no further than the video below:
Overwatch's 24th hero Orisa will be coming to live servers next week
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Overwatch's 24th hero Orisa has been on the PTR for over two weeks now, and it appears she will remain there for a little while longer in order to ensure a smooth launch. To be more specific, Orisa will be unleashed onto the PC and consoles this Tuesday, March 21st.
Besides this little tidbit of information the Overwatch devs have also released a fascinating video detailing Orisa's creation, all the way from the very beginning to the very end. So if you're interested in seeing Goth Zaryas run around with Bastion cannons for arms make sure to give the video a look: