Civilization VI has been updated with modding tools and Steam Workshop support
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If you're not exactly happy with the current state of Civilization VI and feel like you have a couple of ideas that might help, you're in luck as the most recent update has brought with it both modding tools and Steam Workshop support. In other words, you can now create, share, and download custom content, as well as mess around with all of the things present in the game itself.
Besides modding tools the update has also brought with it a couple of balance changes, an improved AI that will now actually use airplanes, multiplayer teams, as well as a variety of bug fixes. If you're interested in all of the details you'll find the full patch notes over here, but if you're just looking for all of important changes, here they are:
Blizzard has released another teaser for Overwatch's upcoming 24th hero
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A couple of days ago Blizzard released an 'interview' with inventor Efi Oladele during which they heavily hinted towards the existence of an Omnic hero. The spotlight instantly fell on the much-anticipated Doomfist, but the developers were quick to state that this new hero is not someone we've seen mentioned previously.
The story became a lot more interesting earlier today, however, as Blizzard posted an image of a fairly devastated Numbani airport. As you might remember, one of the final lines in Efi's interview was about her upcoming flight, so this attack clearly had something to do with either her or her invention.
Dawn of War 3's latest video showcases both story and gameplay
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Dawn of War 3 is an upcoming real-time strategy game set in the grim darkness of the Warhammer 40,000 universe. It is the third main game in the Dawn of War series, though the actual gameplay is styled after the original Dawn of War with a heavy focus on base-building and absolutely massive armies.
If you're wondering what all of this might look like in action, and what the story is going to be about, here's the most recent "Prophecy of War" trailer. There's not much in terms of spoilers in here, so even if you want a completely 'pure" playthrough feel free to watch the video. Anyway, have a look:
The Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is only going to be a timed PlayStation exclusive
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If you're like me you probably assumed that the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy (or rather the modern remasters of Crash Bandicoot, Cortex Strikes back, and Warped) will be PlayStation exclusive, but apparently that's only going to be a time-limited thing. According to PlayStation Ireland "it will be coming to PlayStation 4 and PS4 Pro first", though how long the exclusivity will last nobody was willing to say.
Since this collection of remasters has nothing to do with Sony or Naughty Dog, and since its no longer PlayStation exclusive, chances are high that it will eventually make its way to PC, Xbox One, and perhaps even Nintendo Switch. And if it does I will be one very happy marsupial since the PlayStation 1 has been the only console I've ever owned, and the Crash series one of the rare few games that have managed to occupy my attention for any lengthy period of time.
Mass Effect: Andromeda's latest gameplay video showcases squad tactics and ability profiles
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Mass Effect: Andromeda will bring with it a new and improved version of Mass Effect 3's combat system. It will feature many of the same abilities and strategies, but without any of the previous limitations, which should go a long way towards creating new and interesting playstyles to mess around with.
If you're wondering how far this system will really go, make sure to check out the most recent gameplay preview as it focuses on combat variety, player skills, and squad-based tactics. And don't worry about spoilers, outside of the names of your followers there is absolutely nothing story related in here. Anyway, here's the video:
Crusader Kings 2's Monks & Mystics DLC will be arriving early next month
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Even though its five-years-old at this point Paradox is still pumping new content into Crusader Kings 2. The most recent The Reaper's Due DLC brought with it the black plague and a variety of other physical maladies, while the upcoming Monks & Mystics DLC will focus more on the spiritual side of things, as well as secret societies.
If that sounds like something you might be interested in, here's the relatively recent teaser trailer. It doesn't feature any gameplay, but it does a damn good job of setting the mood for the whole expansion. Anyway, have a look:
Snake Pass is an upcoming retro collectathon and platformer starring an adorable snake of all things
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After being extinct for well over a decade it appears that collectathon-platformers are now making their resurgence. The Banjo-Kazooie inspired Yooka-Laylee is set to arrive this April 11th, and apparently it will be having some competition as the equally cutesy Snake Pass is set to arrive on March 28th in North America, and March 29th in Europe.
As for the gameplay itself, expect to see a whole bunch of shiny collectibles and physics-based puzzles designed to make you "think like a snake". In other words, instead of jumping all over the place you'll be able to coil around bamboo, slide alongside walls, extend your body in order to reach distant places, and pretty much everything else you might imagine a snake doing. And if you ever encounter locations that are simply too far to reach, Doodle the friendly Hummingbird will gladly give you a bit of a lift.
If you're wondering what this sort of madness looks like in action, here's one of the most recent gameplay trailers. I would recommend turning on the sound if at all possible as the music is pretty damn awesome. Anyway, here's the video: