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If you're like me and you have absolutely no idea what exactly is enjoyable about Formula One racing games, you might be interested to hear that F1 2015 is currently completely free to grab. Simply head on over to the Humble Bundle website and you'll be able to claim your free copy, though do keep in mind that this offer will only last for another 36 hours.
As for whether it's any good or not, that's a bit of a difficult question to answer. According to various reviews the game itself appears to be pretty darn fun, although the PC port is a complete mess. There is a chance you'll be able to play without much issues, and there is a chance you won't be able to get past the main menu - it's one of those games. Whether this is worth risking your time over, that I'm afraid only you can answer.
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A Way Out is a bit of an anomaly in today's gaming market. Not only is it an exclusively co-op action-adventure, but it's also priced at a relatively reasonable $30. And if that wasn't enough, you only need one copy between you and your friend for both online and split-screen co-op!
If your interest is now piqued, allow me to share with you the recently posted gameplay trailer. It's not very long or very detailed, but it'll give you a pretty darn good idea of what A Way Out is all about and whether it's the type of game you'd even enjoy. Have a look, it's well worth a minute:
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Without even a single announcement of its imminent arrival, Civilization VI's first major expansion "Rise and Fall" has now made its way to both macOS and Linux. In terms of content you can expect to see nine new leaders and eight new civilizations, a new city loyalty system, the ability to station governors into cities, emergencies and great ages, as well as a variety of other relatively minor features.
As with most ports these days, the Mac and Linux versions of Rise and Fall have not been created by the developers themselves, but rather by a third party studio - Aspyr. If the name doesn't ring any bells, you might be glad to hear that they have worked on the Mac and Linux versions of both Civilization V and VI, meaning they already have plenty of experience so the port should by all accounts be a solid one.
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With Shadow of the Tomb Raider set to arrive on September 14th, now would be the perfect time to delve into nostalgia and re-experience the series' roots. As such, I can't say it was very surprising to hear that Realtech VR is working on modern remasters of the first three Tomb Raider games.
What I did find extremely surprising, however, was that the project ended up being canceled as abruptly as it was announced! As it turns out, Realtech VR did not consult Square Enix or Crystal Dynamics before announcing the three remasters, thus forcing their hand and essentially killing off the whole project. A questionable move, to say the least.
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If you're looking for some new games to play, but you're not exactly sure what sort of genre you're even looking for, you might want to give the newly revealed Humble 'Jumbo' Bundle a spin. It features a classic point & click adventure game, a strategy/RPG hybrid, a fairly expansive city-builder, a fast-paced platformer, and the list goes on!
There's quite a variety of genres on display, so if you're interested in giving the bundle a try you can find the full list of games, as well as the pricing tier they appear in, down below. Have a look:
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Hearthstone's Game Director and occasional rap god Ben Brode recently went on YouTube in order to answer some of the most popular community questions. How did the team come up with the Coin as a way to compensate for going second? Are there any plans to change the current classic set? And perhaps most interestingly, how does Blizzard decide when cards need to be nerfed or buffed?
If you're an avid Hearthstone player the majority of these answers will probably sound familiar, but I'd say the video is still well worth checking out as Ben Brode is remarkably entertaining to watch. Don't believe me? Have a look:
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[Update]: Ulric has now been unleashed, and so far he seems to be pretty dang powerful!
Earlier this month Battlerite received a brand new champion, and already the developers are planning to unleash another one. However, while Jamila was a stealth assassin that focused on damage above all else, the newly announced Ulric is a melee support that's all about keeping his team safe from harm.
You can get a good look at what Ulric is like, as well as what all of his spells do, through the recently posted Champion Preview. It's one of the best videos Stunlock Studios have done in quite a while, so I'd definitely recommend giving it a look:
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If you ever wanted to give the modern Hitman a try, now would be a very good time to do so. The reason I say this is because one of its best maps, Episode 2: Sapienza, is completely free to grab until April 3rd on both PC and consoles. There's no need to rush with your playthrough, however, as once you claim the episode it will be yours to keep.
In terms of content you'll be getting the prologue as well as the main story mission "World of Tomorrow", 20 levels of mastery, more than 100 challenges, as well as a variety of achievements to hunt down. Perhaps most importantly, as far as longevity is concerned anyway, IOI has also re-activated all Elusive Targets in Sapienza, which should give you plenty of additional content to mess around with.
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To say that Star Wars Battlefront 2's launch was mired in controversy would be one hell of an understatement, but thankfully there is light at the end of the tunnel. After a lengthy period of silence, the developers have now released a greatly improved progression system, removed every single pay-to-win element, and even unlocked all heroes and ships for everyone to enjoy!
So instead of getting random Star Cards from loot boxes, you will now earn individual experience for simply playing the class, hero or ship of your choice. That experience can then be used to either unlock or upgrade whichever Star Card you like in your chosen class. A simple little change in the grand scheme of things, but one that will make Star Wars Battlefront 2 infinitely more enjoyable to play as the whole progression is now based on actually playing the game rather than praying the gods of randomness favor you.
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[Update]: After two years of exclusivity, Sea of Thieves is now making its way to Steam as well.
As you're probably aware at this point, Sea of Thieves is a multiplayer focused pirate adventure and exploration game that's all about sailing the high seas, searching for hidden treasure and artifacts to plunder, attacking other players in order to get their share of the booty as well, and then hopefully making it back to port before someone else returns the favor. It's about as simple as it gets, but as the recently held beta test have shown, it's a concept that is surprisingly enjoyable in short bursts.
If you're still confused and you're wondering what exactly Sea of Thieves has to offer, allow me to share with you a developer video that answers just that question. It's a little bit on the lengthy side, but it should give you a darn good idea of whether Sea of Thieves is a game you'd enjoy or not. Have a gander: