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08 THE TOP STORY
Blizzard makes a blunder.
10 ROUND-UP
Riot announcements, Steam
innovations, and more.
12 SPECIAL REPORT
Exploring the ins and outs of Steam’s
smart new redesign.
14 CHARACTER SHEET
The Witcher 3’s Ciri in profile.
Previews
18 Legends of Runeterra
22 Unto the End
24 Star Renegades
26 Surviving the Aftermath
Features
30 Crusader Kings III
The grand strategy sequel puts
role-playing at the forefront.
38 Safe Rooms
The design tricks behind gaming’s
islands of calm.
44 Squad
How real veterans have helped shape
the year’s most realistic shooter.
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LEGENDS OF
RUNETERRA
We go hands-on with Riot’s entry
into the already stuffed CCG
space. Can it compete?30
CRUSADER
KINGS III
The game’s director lets us in on
the sequel’s grand plans—from
dynasties to cannibalism.38
SAFE ROOMS
What’s the key to a good
videogame safe room? We chat to
the developers behind Resident
Evil 2, Rain World, and Vermintide
to find out.30
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