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Weird West Review

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In this alternate universe, the West was won by trying a bunch of ideas so crazy they just might work… and if they don’t, hitting the quick-load button to revert to an earlier save and trying something even crazier until you pull it off. Thanks to that freedom to experiment with its world as you explore, Weird West is one of those games that feels like a stealth and combat playground even as it tells five mostly serious, well-written stories with interesting decisions throughout and a thoughtful conclusion. And with so much ground to cover and replayability to investigate, it’s well worth putting up with some quirks and underwhelming loot. What ties Weird West’s plot together is a group of shadowy figures using a magical brand to force your character’s consciousness into the bodies of various unsuspecting people. It’s a clever play on the way so many games have us take control of a character who already exists in that world but still need to bring us up to speed on their identity: h...
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Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader – How Did it Take This Long to Get a Warhammer CRPG?

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It’s truly bizarre that across the nearly 30 years of Warhammer video games, we haven’t had a single one that attempted to channel the tabletop Warhammer experience by utilizing the genre that feels best suited to do so: CRPGs. But that’s all about to change, as Pathfinder developer Owlcats has been cooking up something to fill this void. During an extensive hands-off demo of Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader, I checked out its extremely chunky turn-based combat system, drowned in its plethora of dialogue options and social skill checks, and nodded approvingly at its lovingly faithful depiction of Warhammer’s morbid universe. While it’s still very early, so far this CRPG is shaping up to be everything I’ve wanted from a Warhammer video game. If you’ve ever played (or even glanced at) a game of Warhammer 40K, then you probably know it’s designed for a hyper-specific kind of nerd who loves calculations, large-scale drama, and an incredibly detailed world one could easily get lost in. Warham...
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IGN Expo Day 3: Everything Announced and Revealed

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IGN Expo Day 3 is over and out, and we've offered up another swathe of reveals, trailers, gameplay videos and interviews. If you missed any of the show, make sure to check out the list below for everything we showed off. There's much more coming from IGN's Summer of Gaming throughout June – here's the Summer of Gaming full schedule. All month, we're supporting some incredibly important causes – the World Health Organisation and The Bail Project – if you are able, help us support them too at donate.ign.com. What did you think about IGN Expo Day 3? What was your favorite thing announced during the show? Let us know with a Yap below! [poilib element="accentDivider"]

Guilty Gear Strive - Character Reveal

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/12/guilty-gear-strive-ramlethal-reveal-trailer"] Ramlethal Valentine is joining the Guilty Gear line-up for the second time - get a first look at her in action.

CastleStorm 2 - Release Date and Demo Announced

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/12/castlestorm-2-exclusive-launch-announcement-trailer"] The original medieval mash-up game is adding even more genres to its bizarre melting pot of ideas, and it arrives on Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch and PC on July 31. A demo is out on Epic Games Store now.

Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus - Console Edition Details

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/12/warhammer-40k-mechanicus-exclusive-console-gameplay-and-developer-walkthrough"] This grimdark tactical RPG is on its way to consoles, but its developers want you to know that this is more than a simple port. Check out the video above to find out what they've been making.

Skater XL - Exclusive Nintendo Switch Gameplay

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/12/12-minutes-of-skater-xl-gameplay-running-on-nintendo-switch"] Get a look at the upcoming hardcore skateboarding sim in its most portable form, along with a talk with the people that made it.

Hardspace: Shipbreaker - Exclusive Gameplay

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/12/hardspace-shipbreaker-exclusive-gecko-gameplay-and-developer-commentary"] This sci-fi salvaging game gets more fascinating with every look at it - this time, check out a new ship type, the Gecko, and how you'll slice it apart, piece by piece for cash.

Total War: Troy - Exclusive Gameplay Interview

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/12/total-war-troy-lets-you-play-the-trojan-war"] Total War is heading all the way back to the Bronze Age for the first time, and will be taking inspiration from Homer's Iliad and Odyssey - we got gameplay and details on how the game will mesh history with myth.

13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim - Western Release Date

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/12/13-sentinels-aegis-rim-summer-of-gaming-trailer"] Atlus has announced that this Persona-meets-Starcraft mash-up from Vanillaware is finally on its way to PS4 on September 8.

Phantasy Star Online 2 - Update Trailer Reveal

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/12/phantasy-star-online-2-summer-of-gaming-update-trailer"] Get a fresh look at Sega's newly localised MMO, and its next update.

Lucifer Within Us - Exclusive Trailer

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/12/lucifer-within-us-summer-of-gaming-trailer"] This narrative game is something like Ace Attorney meets The Exorcist, seeing you purge digital daemons while exploring non-linear mysteries. It's out later this year - take a look.

Ranch Simulator - Exclusive Gameplay Trailer

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/12/ranch-simulator-summer-of-gaming-trailer"] Get a look at this homestead-building, chicken-cooping, bear-hunting rural life sim before it heads to Early Access next year.

Everspace 2 - Exclusive Trailer and Gameplay

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/12/everspace-2-10-minutes-of-deep-space-exploration-and-combat-gameplay"] Everspace's sequel sees it grow from a roguelike space combat game into a full open world space RPG, and we've got new looks at planetary combat and a chat with Rockfish CEO Michael Schade to check out.

Blue Fire - Exclusive Preview

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/12/blue-fire-preview-impressions"] This action-platformer translates the vibe of games like Hollow Knight into 3D, placing your tiny warrior against enormous threats and traversal challenges.

Unto the End - Exclusive Gameplay

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/12/unto-the-end-8-minutes-of-gameplay"] This side-scrolling action-platformer is as aiming to be as emotional as it is violent, centring on a father fighting his way to his child, but having to read and counter every sword-swipe of the angry obstacles in his way. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.

source https://www.ign.com/articles/ign-expo-day-3-everything-announced-and-revealed-summer-of-gaming

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