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After already being available on Windows and Mac for a little while now, F1 2017 will finally be making its way to Linux on November 2nd. Much like the vast majority of games on Steam, if you already own one version of F1 2017 you won't have to buy the Linux version as well, it will be granted to you for free.
As for the port itself, it is being done by Feral Interactive. If the name doesn't ring a bell, you might know them from their work on the Mac and Linux ports of Total War: Warhammer 1 and 2, Dawn of War 3, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, BioShock Remastered, and so forth. Their track record so far has been exemplary, so chances are F1 2017 will be an excellent Linux port as well.
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The PC version of Final Fantasy XV will be coming in early 2018 alongside all of the DLC. In terms of improvements it will bring with it a first-person mode, support for 4K resolutions and HDR 10, as well as graphical optionss that you can tweak to support resolutions up to a rather ridiculous 8K!
So if you're wondering what sort of PC you'll even need in order to run FFXV, wonder no more as the developers have now released the official PC system requirements via the Windows Store. They are unfortunately a bit shorter and less detailed than the ones Bethesda or Ubisoft like to release, but it should still give you a good idea of what to expect. Have a look:
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Dragon Ball FighterZ is an upcoming 2.5D fighting game developed by Arc System Works, a studio you might know from their Blaz Blue and Guilty Gear series of fighting games. The goal behind Dragon Ball FighterZ is to bring the series back to its roots in terms of gameplay, while still being as accurate to the show as humanly possible.
Whether its going to succeed in doing just that, we'll find out soon enough as the developers have just announced that Dragon Ball FighterZ will be coming to PC and consoles this January 26th. As is the unfortunate tradition with every fighting game today, Dragon Ball FighterZ will also be releasing alongside a Season Pass that will give you access to eight additional characters at some point after launch. What exactly those characters are, however, I'm afraid nobody knows right now.
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Torment: Tides of Numenera is an isomeric, story-focused RPG and a spiritual successor to one of the best games that have ever graced the genre - Planescape: Torment. While it is by no means perfect, mostly because the combat system is extremely dull and imbalanced, I still had a great deal of fun with Tides of Numenera, so if you're a fan of the genre I would say its worth giving a look.
As such, I am glad to announce that Torment: Tides of Numenera is now free to try out on Steam for the next 26 hours! Its not a lot of time for an RPG, especially not one that has this much story to go through, but it should still give you a good idea of what to expect from Tides of Numenera.
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For those of you that might not be familiar with the Warhammer lore, Malekith's deception essentially pitted the Dwarfs and High Elves against each other, with the end result being a war so devastating that both sides have never managed to regain the same grandeur they held once before. So what better way to show off the new Mortal Empires combined campaign than with a massive grudge match between the Dwarfs and Dark Elves!
You'll find the video right below, and while it is a little bit on the lengthy side it should give you a good idea of how the old and new units stack up against each other. Have a look, its quite an awesome battle:
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Crusader Kings 2 will soon be expanding its influence eastward with the Jade Dragon DLC. As you might imagine from the name alone, the Jade Dragon expansion will primarily focus on China, bringing with it a variety of new artifacts to collect, a Tributary system that essentially lets you suck up to the Emperor, a variety of new units and corresponding artwork, and the list goes on for a while.
If you're interested in all of the details, as well as what some of these new mechanics might look like in-game, make sure to check out the most recent Feature Breakdown video right below. It will give you a pretty damn good idea of what to expect from the Jade Dragon expansion. Have a look:
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After a lengthy hiatus due to the somewhat mediocre Assassin's Creed: Syndicate, the series has now made its return with Assassin's Creed: Origins. Besides being set in a lovely rendition of Ancient Egypt, Origins brings with it a variety of gameplay and quality of life improvements, the most interesting of which is the shift towards a more tactical combat system. Instead of beating down your enemies in a series of 1-on-1 duels, the new system rewards stealth, positioning, and the use of gadgets above all else. So while its still a fairly simple system, it does at least punish you if you end up getting caught without any kind of backup plan.
The recently posted launch trailer won't exactly give you a good look at the gameplay, but it will at least show you the kind of scenery you'll be to explore throughout Origins. Have a look, its not a very long video:
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While this should come as no surprise given that its launch date has been leaked about five times now, the annual Steam Halloween Sale has now arrived! So if you hate your wallet and the concept of free time, make sure to head on over to Steam as there is currently a ton of games on a rather deep discount.
If you aren't sure what to even grab, however, allow me to give you a couple of suggestions. While some of them might not be Halloween or horror themed, I'd say they are still well worth a playthrough, provided you're into that type of genre anyway. Babbling aside, here's the short list:
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Blizzard recently brought in a rather major Mercy rework in order to make her more proactive and interesting to play. While the changes have definitely managed to make her a lot more fun, they have also created one of the most overpowered heroes Overwatch has ever seen. So overpowered in fact that she's currently nearing 100% pickrate across all ranks and modes of play, including tournament games!
As such, I am very glad to say that Blizzard is currently working on rebalancing Mercy, most likely by addressing just how powerful Resurrect is as a basic spell. They are also working on improving Competitive Play, especially when it comes to the wonky high-level matchmaking, as well as fixing the whole problem of toxicity with a greatly enhanced report system. If you're interested in all of the details you'll find the full developer message down below. Have a look:
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[Update]: Thanks to a partnership between Bethesda and GOG, the entire Dishonored series and the first two modern Wolfenstein games are now available DRM-free.
After a rather lengthy wait Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus has now finally arrived on PC and consoles. It brings with it a brand new story set in Nazi-controlled America, a variety of new and completely over-the-top weaponry, as well as enemies that range from simple infantry to giant, flame-breathing robot dogs.
You can find out what all of this looks like in game, as well as how the story is presented, via the recently posted launch trailer. Have a look, its not a very long video: