OVERWATCH 2
formats tbc
Overwatch has built up captivating
characters and lore – and will finally
explore them with the sequel’s new
story missions. Overwatch 2 will also
build on the brilliant team-based action
of the original with fresh maps and
abilities, plus a light visual refresh.DIABLO IV
formats tbc
The original dungeon-crawler sensation is
back, and Diablo IV looks to strike a darker,
more menacing tone than its predecessor,
hearkening back to the glories of Diablo II.
Otherwise, this looks like a game that will
refine and enhance rather than overhaul
the hack-and-slash loot-grind formula.WORLD OF WARCRAFT:
SHADOWLANDS
PC
World of Warcraft keeps on chugging
along, and 2020 will see the launch of the
new Shadowlands expansion. This major
add-on brings players to the titular realm
of the dead, offering up fresh dungeons
and raids to enjoy.JANUARY
ODRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT
OJOURNEY TO THE SAVAGE PLANET
FEBRUARY
OORI AND THE WILL OF THE WISPS
OMARVEL’S IRON MAN VR
MARCH
OFINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE
ONIOH 2
OANIMAL CROSSING: NEW HORIZONSBEST OF BLIZZCON REVEALS
FIRST LOOK VALVE’S VAN CE VEERS TO VR
INCOMING
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]^ Is Half-Life 3 finally happening?!
No, it’s not. A dozen years after
the last entry, Valve still won’t
give fans what they want.
Even so, we’re thrilled to see
the company behind Steam
finally dip back into the brilliant
and influential first-person
shooter series... now in VR.
Coming to PC-based headsets,
Half-Life: Alyx is a prequel story
set before Half-Life 2.
Unlike most VR experiences
(and the Episode releases),
this isn’t a bite-sized affair:
it’s a fully fledged single-player
campaign featuring Alyx Vance
herself, with an estimated
length of about 15 hours. Andfrom what we’ve seen so far,
Half-Life: Alyx nails not only
the tone of the series but also
the tension – newly amplified
with VR immersion.
Evading and fighting off a
vicious headcrab looks all the
more harrowing from your
own viewpoint – whether
you’re peeking out from a
hiding spot, firing a pistol orusing Alyx’s wondrous-looking
new gravity gloves.
The character animation
and voice acting are also
fantastic, with an assist from
Firewatch developer Campo
Santo (which is now part of
Valve). Sure, it’s not a proper
Half-Life 3, but Alyx could still
be pretty special in itself. We’ll
find out in March.HALF-LIFE: ALYX
PC VR headsets