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Thursday means the free games offered on the Epic Games Store has changed. This week is pretty special since two huge AAA games are free on the service. For the whole week, players can download Shadowrun Collection and Hitman from the Epic Games Store for free.

Hitman

This game is probably the most popular game between the two and most people must be familiar with it by now. Hitman’s 2016 reboot was well praised by fans and critics alike even though the game was released per episode. The free game coming to the Epic Games Store includes all Season One updates as well as every episode from the Prologue. The full Prologue contains new locations such as Hokkaido, Colorado, Bangkok, Marrakesh, Paris, and Sapienza.

Aside from getting these massive free content, the Epic Games Store is also offering Hitman’s Game of the Year copy for just $20. This is a great deal for fans who are left wanting for more. Hitman 2 is also available on the store as well as pre-orders for Hitman 3 which will be an Epic Games Store exclusive once it is released next year.

Shadowrun Collection

Another free game joining Hitman is Shadowrun Collection – an anthology of three various games. The collection contains Shadowrun Returns, Shadowrun Dragonfall – Director’s Cut, and Shadowrun Hong Kong – Extended Edition.

Both games will be free to download until September 3, 2020. After the said date, the games will be replaced with Into The Breach by developer Subset Games. The game is a must-have for all fans of rogue-like games. This means Epic Games Store subscribers will have several great weeks ahead of them.

Halo veteran returns to finish Halo Infinite

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August 28, 2020

Halo Infinite has been delayed to a 2021 release being left out of the Xbox Series X’s launch lineup, developer 343 Industries is bringing in a veteran to help guide the game to its new 2021 release.

343 announced late Wednesday that Joseph Staten, one of the developers that were responsible for the original Halo trilogy’s characters, story, and cutscenes, is making a return to the franchise as project lead on the Halo Infinite campaign.

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Bloomberg was the one who originally broke the news on Wednesday night that Staten is returning to the franchise. 343 made an official announcement less than an hour later on Halo Waypoint.

Pierre Hintze of Halo: The Master Chief Collection has also joined Joseph Staten to help finish Halo Infinite. He will be the project lead for the multiplayer component of the game which will be free-to-play.

343 Industries cited in its Halo Infinite delay announcement earlier this month that the global pandemic and working-from-home conditions as factors in delaying Halo Infinite. The announcement came three weeks after Halo Infinite’s first clip of gameplay which did not go well with longtime fans.

Staten making a return suggests that 343 is aiming to do more than just improve its work-from-home conditions from now until launch. Staten will lead the campaign team for the final year of development.

Rod Fergusson’s played a similar role as the “closer” for BioShock Infinite in its final crunch before release. It also certainly does not hurt that Staten is beloved by the Halo community. Fans trust him because of his association with Bungie’s trilogy. this is exactly what 343 needs at the moment.

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Staten worked with Bungie and the Halo team for years. He left the studio a year before the launch of Destiny in 2014. Staten then joined Microsoft’s publishing group one year after his departure. working on internal projects like Tell Me Why. This is Staten’s first Halo work since 343 took over and released Halo 4 in 2012.

After Halo 4 and Halo 5: Guardians, Halo Infinite is 343 Industries’ third major Halo game. Halo Infinite follows Master Chief battling against The Banished on yet another Halo Ring. The gameplay looked like classic Halo but had Master Chief wielding some major upgrades, like a new grappling hook.

Observer: System Redux Makes Its Way To PC

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August 28, 2020

Observer is a game that’s pretty much known among the fans of futuristic horror. Now, its newest edition, Observer: System Redux, has been announced for the PC as well as for the upcoming consoles such as the PS5 and Xbox Series X.

During the Gamescom 2020 stream, Bloober Team revealed that the game will be available for the PC sometime around the holidays this year. What’s more, the PC version will have the same features and upgraded visuals as the ones for the newer consoles.

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Looking at these screenshots, you can definitely see just how different and ultimately better the graphics for System Redux will be compared to the original. Unsurprising, though, since the game will have enhanced textures, 4K ray-tracing, and HDR lighting.

The game’s animation and models have been given a thorough cleanup, too. At this point, you can expect the game to run and look as smooth as possible.

Moving on, Observer: System Redux will have three new side cases that you can solve, all of which give you a better and deeper understanding of the game’s story. The game has new mechanics and a redesigned stealth.

Unfortunately, System Redux won’t be free for those who already bought the original Observer. On the plus side, pre-ordering the game right now on Steam will give you a 10% discount. In fact, a free demo is also up on Steam right now if you can’t wait to try out the game yourself.

Destiny 2 reveals Shadebinder, Revenant, and Behemoth Stasis Classes For Beyond Light

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August 28, 2020

The core of all these subclasses is a new “freeze” and “shatter” mechanic which we saw a glimpse of in past trailers but are now on full display here. It looks like certain moves in your toolkit can freeze enemies solid and then you are able to shatter them using follow-up abilities, or just regular gunfire. It seems like freezing enemies will not necessarily insta-kill miniboss size enemies, but I’d be surprised if you do not have increased damage to frozen enemies.

Command a new source of power.

Are you ready to wield Stasis?https://t.co/6C5zOl2H54⠀ ⠀ pic.twitter.com/vOwpgwqzQd

— Destiny 2 (@DestinyTheGame) August 27, 2020

Here are the details on the new subclasses:

Warlock: Shadebinder has a Stasis staff that can shoot out frozen projectiles.

Hunter: Revenant wields duel ice axes as melee weapons that can also be thrown. they also have special ricocheting Stasis throwing stars.

Titan: Behemoth appears to have a Superman Titan style ice punch smash move from above, and the ability to raise glaciers from the ground. Ice armor works as some sort of damage protection as well.

Free-to-play Battle Royale ‘Spellbreak’ Now Has Release Date

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August 28, 2020

Spellbreak is a free-to-play fantasy battle royale game that we’ve been keeping tabs on for a while now since its development. During Gamescom 2020, though, we were caught by surprise to find out that the game will be released sooner than we expected. Along with their announcement is a pretty cool trailer, which you can view below:

What’s great about this cinematic trailer is the fact that it includes actual gameplay footage so that we have an idea of what to expect once we get our hands on the game. One cool feature you can look forward to is the ability to customize or build your battlemage i.e. you can choose from different classes: Frostborn, Conduit, Pyromancer, Toxicologist, Stoneshaper, or Tempest.

What’s more, there’s less hassle for you if you play on different platforms. This is because whatever customizations you’ve made to your character on – let’s say – your Nintendo Switch, these same settings will reflect on the PC version of Spellbreak if you choose to play there instead.

It’s understandable though if gamers have gotten quite tired of the battle royale genre since there’s been a lot of that recently. However, Spellbreak has a perk that other battle royale games do not, and that’s magical combat.

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As the official website states, you aren’t limited to just one element:

“A mighty battlemage isn’t limited to just one ability. Seize hold of two powerful magic gauntlets and blend devastating spell combinations to control the battlefield with fiery tornadoes, electrified gas clouds, and more!”

You can explore the map and find tactical ways to use the area to your advantage in order to defeat other players. Just like other games, you also have the chance to open up chests and pick up items that you can use to your advantage.

Spellbreak is scheduled to launch on September 3, so you don’t have to wait that long to try out this brand-new battle royale experience!

The Last of Us Part 2 Has an Easter egg after completing Grounded and Permadeath difficulties

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August 28, 2020

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Mild Spoiler Warning

While the Easter egg is not a major story spoiler, we recommend completing The Last of Us Part II at least once before reading further.

Naughty Dog released Grounded and Permadeath modes a few weeks ago in a free update. those who dare try the new difficulty levels and finish The Last of Us Part 2 is treated with a special reward. appearing during the end credits, where Joel is heard singing the full version of his “Future Days” rendition.

Twitter user BeingHuman1993 managed to catch the moment in a PS4 Share clip.
here it is below.

Beat #TLOU2 on grounded, hear Joel sing full version of Future Days! @TLOUstrategist @arnemeyer @BadData_ #PS4share pic.twitter.com/hMbRQOYG3C

— Michael ▪️◾️◼️ (@BeingHuman1993) August 19, 2020

This full version of Joel’s Pearl Jam cover is super special because of its in-game significance. Joel’s first song that he played for Ellie is “Future Days”, shown by the first new scene The Last of Us Part II’s prologue. He evidently taught her to play it as well.

There some instances throughout Ellie’s journey in The Last of Us Part 2 where she will stop and play it herself. on the whole, “Future Days” is a thematic thread, one carefully placed into the experience when the time is right.

Build Your Ideal Egyptian Empire in Pharaoh: A New Era

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August 28, 2020

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Pharaoh: A New Era, a full remake of the 1999 city building game, is among the many titles announced during Gamescom 2020. As mentioned, Pharaoh is a city building game wherein you are tasked to create and maintain an ancient Egyptian city.

With Pharaoh: A New Era, you will be getting a modernized remake. What makes this remake so special, however, is the fact that studio Triskell Interactive decided to redo the game from the ground up. What’s more, it will be able to support 4K, and even the gameplay was updated to fit today’s gaming standards.

Similar to the original Pharaoh, A New Era has a campaign mode that teaches you how the game works, all the while allowing you to experience a fleshed-out story as you explore the metropolis you have built.

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Not only that, but this remake has over 50 new missions that you can do as well as over 100 hours of gameplay. These are some of the features that Pharaoh: A New Era has to offer, as listed on its Steam page:

● Rediscover the classic city builder Pharaoh and its expansion, Cleopatra: Queen of the Nile, in an all-new remake
● Explore Ancient Egypt and its 4,000 years of history across 50 missions
● Marvel at Ancient Egypt’s most iconic and beautiful monuments with completely overhauled Ultra HD graphics
● Erect the Egypt of your dreams with the map editor mode

The game doesn’t have an exact release date just yet, but its Steam page states that it will be released soon – whenever that is. For now, you can wishlist it on Steam and follow the game for future updates.

Get Ready for World of Warcraft: Shadowlands This October

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August 28, 2020

Originally announced way back during BlizzCon 2019, Blizzard finally revealed the release date for World of Warcraft: Shadowlands during Gamescom’s Opening Night Live stream. This will be the eighth expansion for World of Warcraft and will follow the events after the Battle for Azeroth.

Without a shadow of a doubt, Shadowlands will have a multitude of new features to keep gamers on their toes. Not only that, though, but there will be changes made to the residents of Azeroth themselves.

For instance, there will be all kinds of character customization, ensuring that you’re more than satisfied with your character’s looks and build. The cinematic trailer for the expansion is breathtaking as well. If you haven’t seen it yet, you should definitely watch it now.

The expansion will come in three editions which will have different price points, namely: Base, Heroic, and Epic. If you choose to get the Base Edition, you will have World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, and access to Pandaren and the Allied Race Death Knights.

The Heroic Edition will give you the expansion, a level 120 character boost, a flying mount, as well as the Vestments of the Eternal Traveler transmog set quest. Lastly, the Epic Edition includes everything from the Heroic Edition plus other new features such as the Anima Wyrmling pet, among others.

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The official website for World of Warcraft: Shadowlands also boasts of five new zones: Bastion, Ardenweald, Revendreth, Maldraxxus, and The Maw. These zones each have Covenants associated with them, except for The Maw, which is the max level zone.

Asides from these new zones and dungeons, Shadowlands also introduces Torghast, a new endless dungeon that’s procedurally-generated. As you go through the dungeon, it will get harder and harder for you to clear.

Also, you won’t be able to plan ahead, since the dungeon won’t be the same the second time around. Thankfully, you can play with a group of friends so that you can help each other clear the stages.

That being said, there’s currently a Shadowlands beta, but only those who have been invited can try it out. You do have the chance to be chosen for an invite, though. Simply scroll to the bottom of Shadowlands’ official website and you can see a button to opt-in.

Star Wars: Squadrons new trailer shows off single-player campaign

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August 28, 2020