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This Week in Gaming (Week 42)

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Welcome to the middle of October and a slight shift in pace, as this coming week has multiple big releases, albeit no AAA launches. Our top pick for this week involves strapping yourself into a massive, walking machine of destruction in a franchise that kicked off all the way back in 1989. This is followed by some galaxy conquering, a friendly wolf and its human friend, you starting up human civilization on a new planet, a Roman style city builder, silence please and something unknown that's waking up.

MechWarrior 5: Clans / This week's major release / Thursday 17 October
In MechWarrior 5: Clans, players take on the role of a newly graduated pilot from the Smoke Jaguar cadet program, thrust into the heart of the Clan Invasion of the Inner Sphere during Operation Revival. This pivotal moment in the MechWarrior universe sees players leading a five-mech "Star" squad across numerous planets with diverse biomes, engaging in an expansive campaign filled with immersive gameplay and intricate combat encounters. Armed with customizable BattleMechs featuring cutting-edge technologies, players explore a wealth of tactical options and strategic possibilities. Steam link




Starborne: Frontiers / Monday 14 October
400 years from now, Earth has perished, and humanity has made its home among the stars. The struggle for a place in space has left a lasting legacy of internal conflicts and brutal faction wars. The galaxy is divided among 10 warring factions, each with its own agenda. Factions like the Children of the Everliving seek eternal life at any cost, while MPL aims for profit, and Tianchao combats corruption with vast spy networks. Steam link



Neva / Tuesday 15 October
Neva is an emotionally-charged action adventure from the visionary team behind the critically acclaimed Gris. Neva chronicles the story of Alba, a young woman bound to a curious wolf cub following a traumatic encounter with dark forces. Together they embark on a perilous journey through a once-beautiful world as it slowly decays around them. Steam link



Eden Crafters / Wednesday 16 October
Embark on a journey of survival, crafting, and automation in Eden Crafters, a solo and co-op open-world game that challenges you to turn a hostile planet into a habitable haven for humanity. Temper the climate, create a breathable atmosphere, and turn toxic lakes into water: shape a new world! Steam link



Citadelum / Thursday 17 October
Citadelum is a city builder set in legendary Ancient Rome. Build your own settlement, gather resources and evolve it into a magnificent city. Explore the world, trade and lead your mighty legions in epic tactical battles. Earn the favor of the Gods or challenge them, if you dare. Steam link



A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead /Thursday 17 October
A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is a single-player horror adventure game inspired by the critically acclaimed blockbuster movie franchise that highlights a unique survivor story after an invasion of deadly creatures. In this exclusive spin-off, experience the journey of a young woman who must endure a treacherous apocalypse in the midst of interpersonal family conflicts, all while coming to terms with her own inner fears. Steam link



Unknown 9: Awakening / Friday 18 October
You are Haroona, a Quaestor born with the ability to venture into a mysterious dimension that overlaps our own, known only as the Fold. On her quest for powerful hidden knowledge, Haroona will learn to master her unique connection to the Fold, which allows her to channel its powers into our world... But such power does not go unnoticed and Haroona quickly becomes the target of a splinter faction calling themselves the Ascendants, who want to use the Fold to alter the course of human history. Steam link










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Eden Crafters looks like hybrid between Satisfactory + The Planet Crafter.
 
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I'm not a fan of horror in general, but A Quiet Place is an excellent movie. I'm wondering how one can make a game out of it. I guess it'll all come down to things like level design and equipment usage.
 

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MW5 Clans... strikes me as a DLC, but gets presented as a new game... with the old game's name? What's going on? The past DLCs were also super vague in how they slotted in and what they offered.
 

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MW5 Clans... strikes me as a DLC, but gets presented as a new game... with the old game's name? What's going on? The past DLCs were also super vague in how they slotted in and what they offered.
Yeah, I actually triple checked it wasn't a DLC.
 

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MW5 Clans... strikes me as a DLC, but gets presented as a new game... with the old game's name? What's going on? The past DLCs were also super vague in how they slotted in and what they offered.

Those screen shots looks more than updated then a stand DLC vs MW5, I'm hopeful but waiting for the reviews or a price drop if it is nothing more than a stand alone DLC.
 

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Citadelum looks exactly like Caesar 3 :D
It looks pretty close. I'm going to have to reinstall that, and save myself some money. Even so, IMO the best in that series was Children of the Nile. That was a timesink!
 
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