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Halo Wars 2 Announced For 2016

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Halo Wars 2 is launching as a sequel to the strategy spin-off Halo Wars in 2016. Microsoft revealed the game in a surprise announcement during its Gamescom press conference in Germany. Halo Wars 2 will be exclusive to the Xbox One and Windows 10 and will be developed in collaboration with the renowned strategy game studio, The Creative Assembly, which also developed the critically-acclaimed Alien: Isolation. Just like the original Halo Wars, the sequel will be a real-time strategy game, a vastly different gameplay approach from the main series’ Halo games.

Halo Wars 2 will be happily played by fans of the series, but the original game was a bit of a mixed bag for Microsoft the first time, with Microsoft forced to close most of the game’s servers by late 2010, barely a year after its release. It received positive reviews and was much-loved by fans, and reached a million sales fairly early after its release. That might not sound so bad, but the game was actually projected to sell 2 million copies, and in the context of the Halo series as a whole, a million sales is actually quite low.

Despite the disappointing sales, however, it was generally considered a good game. Reviewers praised the game’s pre-rendered cinematics and intuitive control scheme. Many were surprised that an RTS game could work so well on a console, while others remained convinced that it didn’t work. Others complained that the strategy elements were too shallow in comparison to other RTS games at the time, but that was likely due to the limitations of its platform.

The original Halo Wars was the last game developer Ensemble Studios ever made. Apparently the original Halo developer, Bungie, had no interest in making an RTS game. Rumours that there was a Halo Wars 2 in the works actually surfaced last year when Microsoft was apparently hiring for “an established and well-loved strategy franchise,” which many thought was a reference to Halo Wars.

Rhiannon likes video games and she likes writing, so she decided to combine them. As well as writing about video games, she also belts out the occasional science fiction or fantasy story, edits videos, and eats strawberry oreos. In that order.

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Documentary Explores the Making of the Highly Praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for PS5

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Square Enix has launched a captivating documentary series that explores the intricate process behind the creation of the highly praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. In the first episode, titled “Shaping the World,” the developer delves into the process of reimagining the expansive PS1 map of the original game into a vast sandbox for the PS5. The film includes personal stories shared by directors Naoki Hamaguchi and Tetsuya Nomura, as well as other important members of the team.

This reimagining of the all-time PlayStation classic was truly enjoyable. In our review, we praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for its ability to enhance the already impressive combat system of Remake. The game truly shines in its portrayal of an iconic RPG setting. If you have a deep appreciation for the original PS1 game and found enjoyment in Remake, then Rebirth’s character-focused adventure will surely captivate you from start to finish.

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Gran Turismo 7 for the PS5 and PS4 shows continuous improvement

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While Sony may not classify Gran Turismo 7 as a live-service game, the team at Polyphony Digital certainly approaches it with a similar mindset. The game continues to impress with every new update, and although v1.44 may be smaller compared to previous versions, it still manages to enhance the already extensive content of this simulation racer.

The update, now available worldwide, introduces three new cars: the Audi R8 Coupé V10 Plus ’16, the Lamborghini Urus ’18, and the Toyota GT-One (TS020) ’99. Furthermore, it introduces three fresh events to World Circuits, an extra menu to conquer in the GT Café single-player campaign, and a collection of livery stickers inspired by the upcoming Highspeed Étoile anime, set to debut next week in Japan.

If you’re not already acquainted with Highspeed Étoile, you can watch a trailer right here. “Sony has announced that a collection of 26 stickers, consisting of 8 title logos and 18 main character stickers, will be made available for a limited time,” stated Sony on the PS Blog. In addition, Fukushima will be included as a backdrop in the title’s beloved photography mode.

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TopSpin 2K25 appears to be a standout title in the recent PS5 and PS4 gameplay showcase

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This author has consistently praised the realistic portrayal of tennis in TopSpin 4. After more than a decade, we are thrilled to witness the release of TopSpin 2K25, which expands upon the success of its renowned predecessor. This gameplay video provides a comprehensive overview of the features discussed in our recent preview while also incorporating relevant footage to enhance understanding.

The series’ swing system sets it apart from arcade-style games like Virtua Tennis, as it requires players to charge up their shots in a different way. In order to succeed, timing is crucial, and fortunately, a new meter above your player will assist you in achieving that. Surfaces have their own distinct characteristics, such as clay, where you’ll experience a noticeable amount of sliding.

The game ensures that every player has a distinct set of animations, adding a touch of individuality to each competitor. The courts, found in all Grand Slams, possess a remarkable amount of individuality and charm. It is mentioned in the video that with each in-game season, players can expect a plethora of additional content, such as animation packs. This indicates that there will be plenty to anticipate even after the game’s initial release.

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