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[Update]: Slime-covered yet adorable Slime Rancher 2 is heading into Early Access on September 22, 2022.
The Epic Games Store released a little while ago, and in order to entice people to come over and check it out, Epic announced that they would be giving away a free game every two weeks throughout the entirety of 2019. The current offer, as you might guess from the title alone, is the rather adorable and quite quirky 'farm simulator' Slime Rancher.
I haven't played Slime Rancher myself, so I can't offer you much in terms of advice, but from what I've seen it has generally positive reviews across the board. So if you're a fan of the genre, or just looking for something to relax with, Slime Rancher does appear to be worth a closer look. After all, it is entirely free!
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Warhammer: Chaosbane is a Diablo inspired hack & slash filled with hordes of demons to slay, mountains of loot to acquire, as well as a variety of heroes and abilities to mess around with. If this sounds like it's right up your alley, you might be interested to hear that Warhammer: Chaosbane is currently having a Closed Beta for those that have pre-ordered. That said, there is no restriction on gameplay footage, so even if you're not planning on pre-purchasing, you should still be able to get a pretty good idea of what Warhammer: Chaosbane is really like.
On the other hand, if you are interested in playing the Closed Beta, it is worth mentioning that it only contains a somewhat limited amount of content. Right now that means around ten quests and only two out of the four playable characters - the Empire Soldier and High Elf Mage. For me that took around three to four hours to fully complete, which is probably a good thing as the Closed Beta will be closing down its doors at 9am GMT on March 13th.
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If you're tired of the run & gun gameplay of various battle royale shooters and you're looking for something a bit more relaxing, you might want to check out the newly released Eastshade. It's an exploration-adventure where you'll get to wonder across a giant world, paint some of the most impressive vistas you find, brighten the lives of various characters you find along the way, and naturally, discover the numerous mysteries that litter the land.
You can get a pretty good idea of what all of this looks like in gameplay terms, as well as what sort of atmosphere Eastshade is going for, in the trailer below. Have a peek, it's quite a charming game:
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Warhammer: Chaosbane is a Diablo 3 inspired hack & slash with a bunch of RPG elements thrown into the mix for good measure. As you might imagine from that description alone, this means that you'll spend most of your time carving a path through hordes of demons, using a variety of heroes and abilities to help you even the odds, and naturally, collecting mountains upon mountains of loot.
If you're wondering what all of this might look like in action, you're in luck as the developers have now released a gameplay preview starring the bloodthirsty Dwarf Slayer. Have a look, but just don't call him short:
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Sunless Skies, much like its predecessor Sunless Sea, is an exploration-focused adventure set in the absolutely bizarre and endlessly intriguing Fallen London universe. It'll ask of you to wonder across a variety of massive regions filled with ancient horrors and bountiful treasures, balance your resources carefully so you and your crew don't end up being a bunch of half-starved madmen, and perhaps most importantly of all, slowly but surely piece together what exactly is happening with the world.
If you're curious about how all of this translates into gameplay, as well as what sort of mysteries you can expect to see on your travels, you'll find some of the answers you seek in the recently posted launch trailer. Have a gander:
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Ever since Hollow Knight first released and became a massive success, Team Cherry has been teasing us with small updates about the upcoming DLC starring Hornet. It was initially supposed to take place on the same map and mostly differentiate itself from the original game through Hornet's unique moveset, story and a couple of additional bosses. However, as the project went on and quickly grew in scope, Team Cherry decided to scrap the DLC idea and instead create a fully-fledged sequel - Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Silksong will bring with it a giant new kingdom to explore, over 150 new enemies and bosses to fight against, a wide-variety of new abilities to toy around with, and naturally, a whole bunch of upgrades to collect. And if you find yourself looking for even greater challenges, you might be glad to hear that Silksong will also offer a brand new post-game mode that "spins the game into a unique, challenging experience"
Diablo inspired hack & slash Warhammer: Chaosbane will be arriving this June 4th for PC and consoles
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Warhammer: Chaosbane, much like the Diablo series from which it draws a great deal of inspiration, is a fantasy hack & slash that's all about mowing down large hordes of enemies, messing around with a variety of abilities and classes, and naturally, collecting more loot than even the Warhammer Fantasy races could ever hope to carry.
If that sounds like it's right up your alley, you might be interested to hear that the developers have finally announced a release date for both PC and consoles - June 4th. They have also released a brand new trailer, so if you're wondering what all of this might look like in gameplay terms, you'll hopefully find the answers you seek right below. Have a peek:
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After a couple of short teasers, Subnautica's chilling standalone expansion Subnautica: Below Zero has now been fully released into Early Access. It offers a brand new storyline that takes place after the events of the first game, a large and ice-bound new region to wonder across, plenty of new creatures and leviathans to run away from, as well as a much greater focus on above-ground exploration.
If you would like a little bit of a sneak peek, and you don't mind one of the leviathans being spoiled for you in the process, allow me to share with you the recently posted trailer. Have a gander, it's quite lovely to look at:
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Slay the Spire is quite an interesting combination of turn-based strategy and rogue-like progression systems, with a couple of card game mechanics thrown into the mix to help spice things up. A relatively simple concept, but given the sheer variety of playstyles and combinations on offer, it is one that I found to be rather irresistible!
With that in mind, I am very happy to announce that Slay the Spire has now not only released from Steam Early Access, but that it has done so alongside overwhelmingly positive reviews! If you're wondering why that is the case, as well as what Slay the Spire even has to offer, allow me to share with you the launch trailer. Have a gander:
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If you're a fan of games like Harvest Moon or Stardew Valley, you might want to also check out the recently released My Time At Portia. As you might expect, My Time At Portia is all about restoring your newly acquired property to its former glory, growing crops and raising animals, wondering across the land in search of interesting things to do, as well as endlessly pestering the local townsfolk with questions and gifts.
Since atmosphere is what makes and breaks these types of games, allow me to share with you the recently posted trailer so you can get a better idea of just what My Time At Portia has to offer. Have a gander: