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April 4, 2025

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered review

The Last of Us Part 2 features a narrative that explores themes of vengeance and the moral dilemmas of violence, focusing on characters Abby and Ellie who are caught in a cycle of revenge amidst conflicts involving the military junta FEDRA, the Washington Liberation Front, and the Seraphites. The game introduces several enhancements in its recent PC release, including ultrawide support, HDR, enhanced graphics options, improved accessibility settings, and a new “speech to vibrations” feature. It also includes new gameplay modes such as a guitar-playing feature for Ellie and a roguelite mode called No Return, which emphasizes strategic resource management in randomized combat encounters. Despite its rich audiovisual presentation and engaging combat, the game has faced performance issues on PC, particularly with an RTX 3060 Ti, and its narrative has been criticized for being clichéd and for its handling of violence and power dynamics. A day-one patch is expected to address some of these performance concerns.

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February 28, 2025

Reburn, formerly 4A Games Ukraine, announces sci-fi first-person shooter La Quimera for PC

Reburn, formerly known as 4A Games Ukraine, has announced its new project, La Quimera, a narrative-driven science-fiction shooter set in a dystopian future Latin America in the year 2064. The game utilizes the 4A Engine and will be available on PC via Steam, though the release date is not yet revealed. Players take on the role of PMC operatives in a world where nation-states have collapsed, relying on mercenary forces. The game features solo and cooperative gameplay for up to three players, allowing for tactical collaboration and customization of weapons and exoskeletons. Players will face various hostile factions and robotic enemies with advanced capabilities, aided by a personal combat AI assistant.

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February 19, 2025

Best Crossbow Enchantments in Minecraft | Esports News – The Times of India

The crossbow in Minecraft is a long-range weapon that can be enhanced with various enchantments to improve its effectiveness. - Quick Charge: Reduces reload time; Quick Charge I decreases it by 0.25 seconds, Quick Charge II by 0.5 seconds, and Quick Charge III by 0.75 seconds. - Multishot: Allows firing three arrows or fireworks simultaneously while consuming only one arrow per shot, but causes an additional durability loss of three points per shot. - Piercing: Enables arrows to penetrate through multiple targets, hitting up to five mobs at Piercing IV, and allows for arrow recovery, but cannot be used with Multishot. - Unbreaking: Increases durability by reducing the likelihood of durability loss; Unbreaking I cuts loss by 50%, Unbreaking II by 66%, and Unbreaking III by 75%, allowing approximately 1,856 shots with Unbreaking III. - Mending: Automatically repairs the crossbow using experience points, effectively eliminating durability concerns when combined with Unbreaking. - Curse of Vanishing: Causes the crossbow to disappear upon the player's death, preventing looting by enemies, but results in permanent loss for the player.

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December 17, 2024

Steam drops 4 free games you can download and play over Christmas

Steam is offering four complimentary games for users during the festive season: 1. Tank Frenzy Survivor - A rogue-like survival game where players control a tank to defeat waves of alien invaders. 2. Gnomich - A clicker game focused on mining resources and upgrading a gnome to increase resource collection. 3. South Pole Bebop - A multiplayer turn-based strategy game where players protect bases and eliminate opponents on a 9x9 board while facing a zombie horde. 4. Chroma - A solo third-person narrative platformer where players explore creativity by restoring color to the environment. All titles are available for free.

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August 19, 2024

Warhammer 40K: Speed Freeks is nearly the orky Mad Max of my dreams, but more variety and fewer bots might get it to the finish line

Speed Freeks is an early access vehicular arena shooter set in the Warhammer universe, featuring two gameplay modes: Deff Rally, which combines team racing with point control, and Kill Konvoy, where teams protect Stompa mechs while trying to hinder opponents. Players can choose from eight vehicles, each with unique abilities, and the game includes dynamic movement mechanics and visually diverse maps. However, many matches are populated by bots, leading to a less engaging experience, and the limited content may affect long-term appeal. Despite these drawbacks, the game has potential to attract a dedicated player base with its lighthearted take on the Warhammer universe.

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August 19, 2024

Five new Steam games you probably missed (August 19, 2024)

Steam releases approximately a dozen new games daily. Notable recent releases include: - Oddada: Released on August 15, developed by Sven Ahlgrimm and Mathilde Hoffmann, it evokes nostalgia for the EGA era and features exploration and puzzle-solving. - The Crimson Diamond: Players assume the role of Nancy Maple, a detective in pursuit of a diamond in a desolate township, endorsed by Sierra co-founder Roberta Williams. - Arco: Released on August 16, developed by Franek, Max Cahill, Bibiki, and Fayer, this tactical RPG set in a supernatural western features a rotating cast of characters and dynamic line-based combat. - Intravenous II: Released on August 16, developed by Explosive Squat Games, this sequel emphasizes slow-paced tactical gameplay and stealth, involving a narrative about a kidnapping plot. - Feed the Deep: Released on August 17, developed by Luke Muscat, this game involves exploring underwater mazes and sustaining a mysterious creature, featuring roguelike elements and fluid movement mechanics.

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August 14, 2024

Fill Out Your Warhammer 40K Library On PC With This Monster Fanatical Bundle

The Build Your Own Battles: Warhammer 40,000 Battles bundle by Fanatical offers a selection of turn-based strategy PC games starting at [openai_gpt model="gpt-4o-mini" prompt="Summarize the content and extract only the fact described in the text bellow. The summary shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. Text: The expansive universe of Warhammer 40,000 continues to captivate gamers, offering a diverse array of adaptations across various video game genres. Among these, the turn-based strategy realm is particularly well-represented, with Fanatical introducing the enticing Build Your Own Battles: Warhammer 40,000 Battles bundle. This collection provides an impressive selection of PC games and downloadable content (DLC), allowing enthusiasts to immerse themselves in strategic warfare at an accessible price point, starting from just .50 per game. At the heart of this bundle are standout titles such as Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War, Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach, Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon, and Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector. Each game is a robust turn-based strategy experience, further enhanced by a wealth of DLC options. For instance, players can explore seven different add-ons for Gladius, three for Sanctus Reach, and four for Battlesector, while Armageddon's DLC Pack conveniently consolidates its five add-ons into a single purchase. Fanatical Build Your Own Bundle: Warhammer 40,000 Battles Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon DLC Pack Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector Daemons of Khorne DLC Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector Tyranid Elites DLC Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector Blood Angels Elites DLC Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War Warhammer 40,000: Gladius Fortifications Pack DLC Warhammer 40,000: Gladius Reinforcement Pack DLC Warhammer 40,000: Gladius Assault Pack DLC Warhammer 40,000: Gladius Specialist Pack DLC Warhammer 40,000: Gladius Escalation Pack DLC Warhammer 40,000: Gladius Demolition Pack DLC Warhammer 40,000: Gladius Firepower Pack DLC Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach Horrors of the Warp DLC Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach Legacy of the Weirdboy DLC Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach Sons of Cadia DLC In true Fanatical fashion, the Build Your Own Battles bundle allows for a customizable experience. Gamers can select as many or as few titles as they desire, with the added benefit of reduced prices per game as they build their collection. For example, acquiring three games or DLC add-ons will cost .33 each, while purchasing five brings the price down to each. Opting for eight or more games or DLC reduces the price to an appealing .50 each, with no cap on the total number of selections. Additionally, anticipation builds for the upcoming release of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, a third-person shooter set to launch on September 9 for PC, with preorders available for an earlier access date of September 5. Preordering any edition grants a 12% discount, lowering the base price to .79. For those eager to dive into the Space Marine universe, a special board game exclusive to Target is currently available for Circle members at a discounted price of . For the most devoted Warhammer fans, Secretlab is set to unveil a limited-edition Ultramarines variant of its popular Titan Evo gaming chair next month, further enriching the Warhammer experience beyond the digital realm. Disclosure: Fanatical and GameSpot are both owned by Fandom." max_tokens="3500" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" frequency_penalty="frequency_penalty"].50 per game. Key titles include Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War, Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach, Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon, and Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector, each with multiple DLC options. The bundle allows gamers to customize their selection, with prices decreasing as more titles are added. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is set to release on September 9, with preorders available from September 5 at a discounted price. Additionally, a limited-edition Ultramarines gaming chair will be released by Secretlab next month.

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July 20, 2024

Tempest Rising is a dream RTS for Command & Conquer vets, and you can try it now

The GDF focuses on communication and intel, with the Sentinel scout vehicle able to switch to smart marking rounds to gather intel on infantry. The intel can be used on countermeasures and synergizes with other units like the Hunter tank. The Tempest Dynasty faction uses flamethrowers and thermobaric grenades to quickly eliminate enemy infantry and assault bases with garrisoned units.