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Contents AUGUST 2020
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CRUSADER
KINGS III
Can it live up to its smash hit
predecessor? We’ve gone
hands-on to find out.
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KERBAL SPACE
PROGRAM 2
An in-depth look at the hugely
ambitious sequel that’s taking us
further than ever before.
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THE 50 BEST
FREE GAMES
Our top picks for the best indie
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10 THE TOP STORY
Assassin’s Creed gets Norse.
12 SPECIAL REPORT
A look at Minecraft’s hi-tech new look.
14 POSITIVE
INFLUENCE
The origins of Into the Breach.
16 DNA TR ACING
Crytek’s ongoing legacy.
Previews
20 Crusader Kings III
24 Sea of Stars
25 Going Under
26 Cris Tales
28 F1 2020
30 Beyond a Steel Sky
Features
32 Kerbal Space Program 2
One giant leap for the series.
42 The 50 Best Free Games
Enjoy quality gaming for no money.
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