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FEATURES The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One have ridden off into the sunset, replaced by the PlayStation 5 (go. pcworld.com/nv12) and Xbox Series X (go.pcworld.com/10nv). Much of this generations games focused on refining or making good on old ideas. SOMA Soma (go.pcworld.com/soma) is not the game I expected from Frictional. WITCHER 3: WILD HUNT Last but certainly not least, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (go.pcworld.com/w3hn) is arguably the game of this generation. [Extracted from the article]

And that's a shame because pacing is what sets Gears Tactics apart from other tactics games (go.pcworld.com/gtrv), at least in the early hours. DESPERADOS III A few years ago developer Mimimi Games revived the real-time tactics genre with Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun (go. pcworld.com/blsh), drawing on classics like Commandos and Desperados for inspiration. More expansive levels and a well-written and well-acted Wild West story make Desperados III maybe the most accessible real-time tactics game ever developed. That said, Alyx is an excellent new chapter for Half-Life (go.pcworld.com/a1yx), and deserving of a spot on this list even if it didn't reinvent the entire games industry. [Extracted from the article]

DEPARTMENTS Cease your magic, before the hourglass shatters!" When last we left Mortal Kombat 11, Liu Kang had saved the world. Having been granted the powers of a god by Raiden himself, Liu Kang defeated the time-bending deity Kronika and prevented her from remaking the Mortal Kombat universe in her own image. When Liu Kang bested Kronika at the end of Mortal Kombat 11 he froze her in place, then roundhouse kicked her icy head off, shattering her skull into a million tiny pieces - and her crown. [Extracted from the article]

We've put together a list - not just games that deserve a remake, not just games that would benefit from a remake, but ones where a remake seems actually feasible. SPLINTER CELL: CHAOS THEORY People have called for a Splinter Cell reboot for years now, but how do you reboot Splinter Cell in the modern era? RIVEN Cyan has remade Myst three times, with realMyst, Myst: Masterpiece Edition, and realMyst: Masterpiece Edition (go.pcworld. com/mted). [Extracted from the article]

HP's seem Pavilion like a Gaming relic from Laptop years past, may given the rise of HP's Omen line. The Pavilion Gaming Laptop looks every bit as good as HP's Omen lineup. If you're looking for a sub-$1,000 gaming laptop, HP's built one every bit as sturdy and refined as its high-end counterparts - because at the core, they're the same laptop. HP's Pavilion Gaming Laptop (15-dk0045cl) is just a low-end Omen without the Omen branding - and more importantly, without the Omen's better-looking screen. [Extracted from the article]

Even by 2020 standards, with many of the games it inspired already in the rearview, Kentucky Route Zero has a remarkable view of the player's role. Anyway, Kentucky Route Zero is the type of game best enjoyed in the wee hours of the night, an hour at a time. Above all, Kentucky Route Zero is an argument that games can be more. [Extracted from the article]

When Microsoft announced Ori and the Will of the Wisps at E3 2017, I don't think I ever imagined it would take until 2020 to release. It's an ambitious game, and when ambitious games go radio silent I assume they've been delayed. Crusader Kings III is another game I doubt releases in 2020, but that's what Paradox claims and so it goes on the list. [Extracted from the article]

A YEAR IN, THE EPIC GAMES STORE'S FIGHT AGAINST STEAM HAS MADE PC GAMING BETTER FOR EVERYONE And for good reason: The Epic Games Store debuted December 6, 2018 and upended the PC gaming market. At GDC, Epic said more than 85 million accounts were using the Epic Games Store already - and that 40 percent of them didn't have a corresponding Steam account. In 2019, Valve finally needed EA as much as EA needed Valve - and Epic's improved revenue split gave EA some leverage. [Extracted from the article]

The article provides information on the best personal computer games released in 2019 according to "PCWorld" magazine, including Resident Evil 2, Baba Is You and Devil May Cry 5 from Capcom.

The article provides information on the three Steam Labs experiments by valve that aim to streamline the process of discovering new release on the Steam video game digital distribution platform. The Micro Trailers experiment features six-second clips of games. The Interactive Recommender identifies the games a user plays and the games other people play, then makes informed suggestions based on the decisions of other people playing games on the Steam platform.

Our second hands-on with Watch Dogs Legion proves it will live or die by its play-as-any-character system—though its police state story feels pretty timely as well. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In a year without E3, EA's would-be E3 showcase didn't reveal much new. Still, we've got a deeper look at Star Wars: Squadrons gameplay and a handful of smaller games. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In a year without E3, EA's would-be E3 showcase didn't reveal much new. Still, we've got a deeper look at Star Wars: Squadrons gameplay and a handful of smaller games. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Star Wars: Squadrons will bring 5-on-5 space dogfighting to the PC on October 2—complete with virtual reality support. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Guerrilla Collective's showcase showed off dozens of games from indie developers including big hitters like System Shock and Baldur's Gate, along with plenty of interesting games you may not have heard of. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Future Games Show wrapped up a long day of not-E3 presentations with even more trailers and announcements. We've rounded up the most interesting game reveals inside. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

E3 may be cancelled this year, but the PC Gaming Show rolled on, showcasing over 50 games that make the PC the best platform around. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

E3 may be cancelled this year, but the PC Gaming Show rolled on, showcasing over 50 games that make the PC the best platform around. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Future Games Show wrapped up a long day of not-E3 presentations with even more trailers and announcements. We've rounded up the most interesting game reveals inside. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Once upon another lifetime, E3 would've been this week. Instead, we're kicking off fake-E3 with a recap of IGN's Summer of Gaming event, including a few PC games. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Once upon another lifetime, E3 would've been this week. Instead, we're kicking off fake-E3 with a recap of IGN's Summer of Gaming event, including a few PC games. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

When A Total War Saga: Troy launches in August, it will be exclusive to the Epic Games Store—and temporarily free. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aftermath is like a three-hour after-credits stinger for Mortal Kombat 11, adding five new chapters to an already fantastic story—though it comes at a steep price. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

You won't get the full experience unless you buy the expansions, but Civilization VI is perfectly enjoyable for thousands of hours on its own—and it's free until next Thursday. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

You won't get the full experience unless you buy the expansions, but Civilization VI is perfectly enjoyable for thousands of hours on its own—and it's free until next Thursday. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sure, you probably own a copy (or multiple copies) of Grand Theft Auto V by now. It's one of the best-selling games of all time. If you don't, though? Today's your lucky day. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sure, you probably own a copy (or multiple copies) of Grand Theft Auto V by now. It's one of the best-selling games of all time. If you don't, though? Today's your lucky day. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sure, Epic's Unreal Engine 5 demo looks pretty, but more importantly, UE5 might make it easier for developers to create games with next-gen graphics, a process that's become more and more onerous over this console generation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sure, Epic's Unreal Engine 5 demo looks pretty, but more importantly, UE5 might make it easier for developers to create games with next-gen graphics, a process that's become more and more onerous over this console generation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Deus Ex, Thief, Tomb Raider, Legacy of Kain, and more are available in Square's anthology bundle, with 100 percent of revenue going to charity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Microsoft's Xbox 20/20 event gave us our first glimpse of games running on the Xbox Series X, and most will probably land on PC, too. Watch every trailer here. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Deus Ex, Thief, Tomb Raider, Legacy of Kain, and more are available in Square's anthology bundle, with 100 percent of revenue going to charity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Microsoft's Xbox 20/20 event gave us our first glimpse of games running on the Xbox Series X, and most will probably land on PC, too. Watch every trailer here. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

It's a great week for tactics games already, what with XCOM: Chimera Squad and Gears Tactics on the horizon, but those behind-the-curve can fill their time for free with XCOM 2—for a few days, anyway. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ancient Enemy is a beer-and-pretzels adventure you can have by yourself, a solitaire-based battler that's the perfect sort-of mindless for these times. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Half-Life: Alyx isn't quite as revolutionary as you might hope, particularly if you're already well-versed in virtual reality, but it's undoubtedly one of the best games on the platform and hopefully the start of a resurgence for both the series and the hardware. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Test drive over 40 games this week as indie developers collaborate on an all-digital replacement for GDC and E3. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Viper Mini is small, lightweight, and cheap, making it perfect for small-handed folk and as a child's first gaming mouse. Just be wary of the budget sensor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Division 2: Warlords of New York finally sends agents to Brooklyn—as part of the sequel, not the original game. It's an ambitious expansion, but also the latest example of "Games as a Service" going through growing pains. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

It's said that Velvet Underground's first album sold dismally, but that everyone who bought a copy later started a band. Kentucky Route Zero is the game developer's equivalent. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

It's said that Velvet Underground's first album sold dismally, but that everyone who bought a copy later started a band. Kentucky Route Zero is the game developer's equivalent. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Warcraft III had a surprising symbiosis with The Lord of the Rings—one that's worth revisiting, on the eve of Warcraft III: Reforged. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Warcraft III had a surprising symbiosis with The Lord of the Rings—one that's worth revisiting, on the eve of Warcraft III: Reforged. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The hardware is cheap, the games are promising, and virtual reality could finally be ready for the mainstream. Or at least, the slightly more mainstream. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Go ahead, breathe a sigh of relief and try not to think about how many games are releasing in the fall of 2020 now. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Battle passes are causing me to play one game a lot more to the detriment of all others. I don't think I'm alone, nor do I think it's healthy for the industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Epic's given away 73 games to-date, and there are at least 50 more in the pipe. That news, plus Epic's first-year sales figures inside. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Go ahead, breathe a sigh of relief and try not to think about how many games are releasing in the fall of 2020 now. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Battle passes are causing me to play one game a lot more to the detriment of all others. I don't think I'm alone, nor do I think it's healthy for the industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Epic's given away 73 games to-date, and there are at least 50 more in the pipe. That news, plus Epic's first-year sales figures inside. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]