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[Update]: Gloomhaven has now launched in full, and so far it's looking pretty darn solid!
After spending two years in Early Access, the video game adaptation of the popular board game Gloomhaven is now finally getting ready to launch. So if you're in the mood for some turn-based action, make sure to mark October 20th on your calendar as that's when Gloomhaven will be arriving onto PC and macOS.
As for what exactly you can expect to see in terms of gameplay from the launch version, that you can find out through the recently posted overview trailer. Have a gander, it's a rather informative one:
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[Update]: A decade after the original, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has now been announced.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine is currently celebrating its 10th anniversary, and in order to get everyone to join in on the festivities Relic has now released the Anniversary Edition. The Anniversary Edition contains the original game alongside all of the DLC content, as well as an assortment of nifty extras like the soundtrack, strategy guide and various pieces of behind-the-scenes artwork.
Best of all, the Anniversary Edition comes as an entirely free upgrade for existing owners of Space Marine on Steam! If you don't own a copy but want to join in on the multiplayer fun while the playerbase is still active, it's also worth mentioning that the whole thing is currently on a 66% discount, bringing the price down to ~€15.
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[Update #2]: Diablo 2 Resurrected's Patch 2.4 is adding ranked Ladders and buffing a bunch of niche builds.
[Update]: Sadly, Diablo 2 Resurrected is still plagued with server issues, even a month after launch.
If you're in the mood for a bit of a nostalgia trip, or perhaps your very first foray into Diablo 2, you'll be pleased to hear that Diablo 2: Resurrected has now arrived for PC and consoles. It brings with it improved visuals, brand new cinematics, remastered audio, a variety of quality-of-life improvements, and naturally, the same sort of gameplay that made the original stand the test of time.
As for what all of this looks like in action, that you can find out through two of the recent trailers. The first one shows off the rather fancy new cinematics, while the second one is more focused on the moment-to-moment gameplay. Have a gander:
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[Update]: Elex 2 has now landed onto PC and consoles, and much like the original it's as entertaining as it is janky.
As I mentioned throughout my review, the original Elex was a game of extremes, a game where absolutely brilliant ideas constantly intermingle with terrible or poorly executed ones. The bad never overwhelmed the good, however, and so the end result was a thoroughly enjoyable (and thoroughly janky) RPG experience, quite similar to Piranha Bytes' previous work on the Gothic and Risen series.
With that in mind, I'm very happy to say that Elex will 'soon' be getting a sequel. While I can't give you an exact release date just yet, I can at least help tide you over by sharing the recently posted preview that dives into Elex 2's world-ending storyline. Have a gander:
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[Update]: World War Z is adding Horde Mode XL with an utterly absurd number of zombies to fight.
If you're looking for an excuse to revisit the surprisingly good World War Z, you'll be happy to hear that it has just received its very first expansion. Aftermath brings with it three new campaigns set in Rome, Vatican City and Kamchatka, a first-person mode option and improved melee combat, as well as a variety of new toys to utilize against the ravenous hordes.
What all of this looks like in actual gameplay, that you can get a bit of a sneak peek at through the recently posted launch trailer. Have a gander:
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[Update #2]: The third End of Dragons beta is coming this October 26, 2021 with the Mechinist, Specter and Untamed
[Update]: Guild Wars 2's Shadow of the Mad King Halloween event is coming this October 5, 2021!
During the first End of Dragons beta event Guild Wars 2 developer ArenaNet gave us a brief taste of three new specializations: the Mesmer based Virtoso, Guardian based Willbender, and Necromancer based Harbinger. Since that beta event ended up being a huge success, ArenaNet has now returned with a brand new batch of specializations to toy around with!
From today until September 25 you'll be able to check out the fine details behind the Elementalist based Catalyst, Warrior based Bladesworn, and Revenant based Vindicator. As for what exactly the trio look like in action, that you can find out through the recently posted trailers. Have a gander:
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[Update]: The long wait is finally over - Age of Empires IV has now been unleashed!
After spending a fair few years in development, Age of Empires IV will be finally be launching onto PC this October 28, 2021. Once it arrives it'll bring with it eight playable civilizations, four unique singleplayer campaigns, as well as a plethora of gameplay improvements and quality of life features to really make it stand out from its predecessors.
Rather than babble on, allow me to share with you the recently posted (and rather lengthy) developer preview showing off a proper multiplayer match between the Holy Roman Empire and Rus factions. Have a gander, it's quite an exciting one:
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[Update #2]: Overwatch 2's PvP mode will finally be heading into Closed Beta this April 2022.
[Update]: Blizzard have now shown and detailed the comprehensive Sombra and Bastion reworks, as well as offered a brief peek at the new Push game mode.
Despite Blizzard saying we'll get more Overwatch 2 information throughout this year, we have sadly received very little in terms of new details. In fact, outside of the PvP focused livestream back in July that showed off a bunch of maps and confirmed that the PvP mode will be 5v5, we have learned practically nothing about how Overwatch 2 will actually play.
There is a glimmer of hope on the horizon, however, as Blizzard has just announced a brand new Overwatch 2 update! While the specifics have not been revealed just yet, you can expect to learn more about the various Sombra and Bastion changes this September 25th during the Overwatch League finals.
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[Update]: The second End of Dragons preview event is now live, and unsurprisingly the Bladesworn is pretty darn fun!
While the exact release date has not been announced just yet, Guild Wars 2's third expansion End of Dragons will be launching in early 2022. Once it arrives it'll bring with it the distant land of Cantha, a combat-focused turtle mount that seats two players, new Strikes, storylines and endgame challenges, as well as nine new elite specializations to toy around with.
Speaking of which, you might be happy to hear that we'll soon be getting another beta event showing off three of new specializations: the Elementalist based Catalyst, Warrior based Bladesworn, and Revenant based Vindicator. This second End of Dragons beta event will run from September 21 to September 25 and will be entirely free for everyone to enjoy, so even if you've never given Guild Wars 2 a try you'll still be able to poke your head in and see what all the hubbub is about.
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[Update #2]: MTG Arena's Innistrad: Crimson Vow expansion is set to launch on November 11th.
[Update]: Wizards of the Coast has added a Standard-focused and half-price Jumpstart event aimed at beginners.
I hope you're in the mood for a bit of a meta shakeup, because MTG Arena has just added the Innistrad: Midnight Hunt expansion. As you might expect given Innistrad's usual themes, Midnight Hunt has brought with it a whole host of zombies, vampires, spirits, and naturally, werewolves to play around with!
In terms of mechanics, however, Midnight Hunt features three important ones you'll need to watch out for: Flashback/Disturb, Coven, and the Day/Night Cycle. Here's a brief rundown of how they work: