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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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Final Fantasy 16 Has Already Completed 'Basic Development'

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Square Enix says Final Fantasy 16 has "completed basic development and scenario production". As spotted by GamesTalk (and translated by Gematsu), a Square Enix recruitment page reports that the company is seeking the final staff to join the FF16 team. The page reports that "We have already completed basic development and scenario production, and are continuing to create large-scale resources and build boss battles while expanding our various development tools." "Basic development" isn't a hugely specific term, and the recruitment page also asks for those who can work on level design, "large-scale" cutscenes, and character actions – so don't assume the game is coming anytime too soon. The careers page also makes clear that most staff are currently working remotely. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/16/final-fantasy-16-reveal-trailer"] Final Fantasy 16 was announced last month for PS5. Well, technically, it was announced for PS5 and PC, but Square Enix and PlayStation subsequently scrubbed all mention of a PC version, and have refused to acknowledge its potential existence ever since. That situation hasn't changed in the new job advert, which only mentions development for PS5. The new game has a medieval fantasy setting, and is being produced by Naoki Yoshida, who led the popular relaunch of Final Fantasy 14. No release date has been set for the game, but we're due to learn more about the game in 2021. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=final-fantasy-xvi-playstation-5-showcase-screenshots&captions=true"] [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.

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