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S-Game has created a truly original experience that feels incredible to play, looks stunning, and leaves you with a huge grin. Phantom Blade Zero is a new gold standard for action RPGs. #phantombladezero #pcgaming #sgame www.pcgamesn.com/phantom-blad...

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World of Warcraft Forever has inspired one modder to return to their dream of transforming the MMO into a first-person RPG, despite having to work around the new combat mod restrictions. #WorldOfWarcraft #WoWForever #Modding #MMORPG www.pcgamesn.com/world-of-war...

pcgamesn.comA World of Warcraft Forever modder is transforming the MMO into a first-person RPGDrawing inspiration from Doom, Hexen, Heretic, and the Elder Scrolls, 'Retro Forever' transforms World of Warcraft into an immersive FPS.
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Stellaris Willpower is all about establishing an ideology so fervent that it's capable of converting entire populations without you ever having to resort to war - unless you want to. #Stellaris #StrategyGame #SpaceGame www.pcgamesn.com/stellaris/wi...

pcgamesn.comThe next Stellaris expansion lets you take over the galaxy "without firing a single shot"New Stellaris DLC Willpower introduces absolute ethics and ways to spread your ideology across the stars, for fresh ways to win the 4X game.
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"I like to feel that it’s moved from a question of ‘if’ to a question of ‘when,’" FF14's Localization Director Michael-Christopher Koji Fox says of the MMO's long-requested butt sliders. #FF14 #MMORPG #FinalFantasyXIV www.pcgamesn.com/final-fantas...

pcgamesn.comFF14's Koji Fox believes Yoshi-P is "finally starting to crack" on butt sliders: "Keep it up"During an interview at PAX Australia, FF14 developers discussed the new customization options and when we'll see more Evolved Mode jobs.
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Paralives Studio has put together a list of its focus points for the life sim's first major update - but warns it likely won't arrive by the end of the year, as “we need a little more time to do all this well.” #Paralives #CozyGame #LifeGame #SimulationGame www.pcgamesn.com/paralives/fi...

pcgamesn.comThe Sims rival that's stolen my heart plans new skills, jobs, and relationship features for its first updateAlex Massé and team outline priorities for the first big Paralives update, from "buffing up the basics" to improved live and build modes.
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Pulled at launch after players beat it too quickly, Aion 2's Ludra raid is now returning in a redesigned form on November 4, with events, login bonuses, and a fashion contest to celebrate. #Aion2 #MMORPG #FreeToPlay www.pcgamesn.com/aion-2/ludra...

pcgamesn.comAion 2's hardest fight is coming back, bigger and better, after being pulled from the free MMORPG's launchThe Aion 2 Ludra fight was originally removed from the free-to-play MMORPG when it was defeated quickly, creating frustration among players.
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Hearts of Iron 4 is giving Romania a fresh coat of paint, with new focus trees that will let you determine whether it follows the course of history or chart a different path altogether. #HeartsOfIron4 #WW2 #StrategyGame www.pcgamesn.com/hearts-of-ir...

pcgamesn.comThe next Hearts of Iron 4 DLC gives an underrepresented WW2 player much more depthThe Hearts of Iron 4 Romania focus pack DLC lets you pursue realistic or alternate-history paths for the nation through World War II.
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Torchlight 2's new beta branch adds controller support and a return to Steam-based multiplayer, but the existing version of the game will be remain available. #Torchlight2 #ARPG #ActionRPG #PCGaming www.pcgamesn.com/torchlight-i...

pcgamesn.com14 years on, legendary ARPG Torchlight 2 is now getting "extensive fixes," but only if you want themTorchlight 2 now has a separate beta branch offering controller support and Steam-based multiplayer, but it won't replace the original ARPG.
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Creative Assembly states it does not use AI-generated art or assets, and demands "the same of any external developers we work with," as it investigates Total War Shogun 2's Complete Edition. #TotalWar #Shogun2 #StrategyGame www.pcgamesn.com/total-war-sh...

pcgamesn.comCreative Assembly clarifies gen-AI stance, and admits it "took its eyes off" Total War Shogun 2's Complete EditionThe Total War developer addresses anger and disappointment around the Shogun 2 Complete Edition, and states it will not use gen-AI assets.
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Several immersive 3D and first-person Project Zomboid mods have sprung up recently, but The Indie Stone cautions that they go outside the game's established modding framework and should be used with caution. #ProjectZomboid #Modding #SurvivalGame www.pcgamesn.com/project-zomb...

pcgamesn.comProject Zomboid dev warns its popular new first-person mods aren't officially supported, so use at your own riskProject Zomboid first-person mods have become extremely popular, but The Indie Stone cautions that they aren't officially supported.
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Final Fantasy Resonance, whilst definitely leaning old-school, has more than a few tricks up its sleeve to keep things fresh. It also includes a character from the best FF game of all time, VIII, so you know, that's good. #FinalFantasy #GamingNews www.pcgamesn.com/final-fantas...

pcgamesn.comFinal Fantasy Resonance review - a HD2D comfort blanketFinal Fantasy Resonance is a wonderful HD2D entry into the storied series, bringing fresh ideas and a beautiful throwback aesthetic to the table.
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Having moved on from Dead Cells two years ago, Evil Empire reflects fondly on those days - but its co-founders tell us it's "already working" on the studio's dream project. #DeadCells #IndieGames #EvilEmpire #GamingNews www.pcgamesn.com/dead-cells/e...

pcgamesn.comEvil Empire "will always miss Dead Cells," but it's already working on its dream collabEvil Empire was built to take care of Dead Cells, but its founders are looking to the future, including ongoing work on their dream collab.
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With four trillion potential build combinations in No Rest for the Wicked 1.0, some of them might end up feeling a little overpowered... but its director says, "Who cares? More power to them." #NoRestForTheWicked #ARPG #IndieGame www.pcgamesn.com/no-rest-for-...

pcgamesn.comNo Rest for the Wicked's dramatic 1.0 transformation will "likely" lead to overpowered builds, but "who cares?"The No Rest for the Wicked 1.0 update is introducing a new class system with "billions" of combinations, encouraging an ever-shifting meta.
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World of Warcraft Forever's developers believe the "low lows" of PvP servers are just as important as the "high highs," but emphasize that the focus is on keeping things casual and fun. #WorldOfWarcraft #WoWForever #MMORPG www.pcgamesn.com/world-of-war...

pcgamesn.comWorld of Warcraft Forever devs "want blood" between Horde and Alliance players, as long as you aren't "truly degenerate"Blizzard devs Josh Greenfield and Tim Jones explain how they hope World of Warcraft Forever PvP can "feel casual" without too many rules.
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Modern Warfare 4's campaign has landed strongly so far, with particular praise for its cast - “Thank you for all the kind words. I see them. I read them. And I am grateful,” says Price actor Barry Sloane. #CallOfDuty #ModernWarfare4 #FPSGames www.pcgamesn.com/call-of-duty...

pcgamesn.comModern Warfare 4 cast "overwhelmed" as players hail it as the best Call of Duty campaign in yearsEarly access players are heaping praise on the new Call of Duty campaign, with Modern Warfare 4 Steam reviews currently 90% positive.
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Hot off its Triple-i showcase and the launch of Castlevania Belmont's Curse, I asked Evil Empire how indie games get spotted nowadays, whether early access is still a good idea, and what the rise of AI tools means. #EvilEmpire #TripleI #IndieGames www.pcgamesn.com/indie-games/...

pcgamesn.com"Thank you, Hades" - Evil Empire on indie game discovery, how Steam early access has changed, and the rise of AI toolsEvil Empire tells us how it's grown from a Dead Cells support studio into a champion for indie games through the Triple-i Initiative.
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The Ravenswatch free weekend is a great time to find out why the fairy-tale ARPG is such a compelling co-op roguelike - and it's cheap to keep if you fall in love with it. #Ravenswatch #Roguelike #GamingDeals www.pcgamesn.com/ravenswatch/...

pcgamesn.comA fairy-tale fusion of Diablo and Hades action, one of my favorite co-op roguelikes is free to try if you're fastYou can play the co-op roguelike ARPG Ravenswatch for free this weekend, and it's a slick blend of Diablo, Hades, and Elden Ring Nightreign.
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Having built the original world of Phantom Blade Zero, its Director "would love to take our time to develop the whole universe," including the likes of "animations or even movies." #PhantomBladeZero #ActionGame #SGame www.pcgamesn.com/phantom-blad...

pcgamesn.comS-Game "already has some ideas" for Phantom Blade Zero sequels, expansions, and animationsDuring a trip to Beijing to visit S-Game and play Phantom Blade Zero, I spoke to the game's director about plans for the series beyond the game.
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Full of loving Half-Life nods but absolutely worthy of standing on its own two feet, immaculate co-op survival crafter Abiotic Factor has a busy roadmap on the way. #AbioticFactor #SurvivalGame #IndieGame www.pcgamesn.com/abiotic-fact...

pcgamesn.comHalf-Life inspired survival game Abiotic Factor has a packed year ahead, and it deserves even more love than it getsThe year two Abiotic Factor roadmap carries the survival game into 2027 with community-led improvements, free updates, and a DLC expansion.
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Wardogs developer Bulkhead admits its Blue Team bonus for Season 2 was "a bit boneheaded," addresses Driver exploits, and promises limited servers for the future that capture the "early to midgame" economy. #Wardogs #Bulkhead #Multiplayer #FPSGames www.pcgamesn.com/wardogs/seas...

pcgamesn.com"We f***ed up:" Bulkhead admits Wardogs Season 2 "got a few things wrong"Bulkhead acknowledges player frustrations with both the Blue Team bonus and rapid Driver progression in Wardogs Season 2, detailing fixes.
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The World of Warcraft Forever Stress Test on October 19 won't require beta access or a sub - but you'll have to be quick if you want a taste of the reborn MMORPG before launch. #WorldOfWarcraft #WoWForever #Blizzard #MMORPG www.pcgamesn.com/world-of-war...

pcgamesn.comYou've got one chance to try World of Warcraft Forever without a subscription before launchBlizzard confirms the World of Warcraft Forever stress test will allow anyone to sign in without beta access, a subscription, or game time.
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"The goal is to tell Vano's story honestly, thoughtfully, and credibly," while ensuring its "heightened presentation [did] not come at the expense of the history underneath it." #NekomeNaziHunter #IndieGame #ActionGame #WW2 www.pcgamesn.com/nekome-nazi-...

pcgamesn.comNekome Nazi Hunter is a power fantasy inspired by Inglourious Basterds, Sisu, and "brutal emotions"We spoke to the Game Directer for Nekome Nazi Hunter to dig a bit deeper into how the studio tackled such a charged experience.
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Cities Skylines 2 is getting a leisure rework, and it'll help bring much more personality to your citizens' lives - whether you buy into the new park-themed DLC or not. #CitiesSkylines2 #CityBuilder #StrategyGame www.pcgamesn.com/cities-skyli...

pcgamesn.comCities Skylines 2's new theme park and zoo DLC will also make the base game strongerAs part of its work on the new CS2 Park Adventures DLC, Iceflake Studios has been designing a rework to the city builder's leisure systems.