Sunday, February 19th 2023

This Week in Gaming (Week 8)

We have a jam packed week of new game releases to look forward to, with almost all of the game releases this week being AAA or AA releases, although one is a remake from 2014. It's a mix of action RPGs, strategy and simulation games, so there should be something for almost everyone as well.

Atomic Heart / This week's AAA title / Monday 20 February
Atomic Heart is an adventure role-playing action game with a closed world, which takes place in an alternative Soviet Union of 1955. Science, equality and fraternity are the main symbols of Freedom in this reality. But what kind of effort does it take to build an ideal society? And what is the price of such a society? Will Major of Intelligence "P-3" have to find out what forces are behind the Utopian dream? And what secrets are hidden in the depths of Facility 3826? The truth will have to be paid in blood. [Editor's note: NVIDIA has been promoting this game since 2019 and it's guaranteed to have RTX and DLSS support]
Like a Dragon: Ishin! / This week's remake / Tuesday 21 February
Centuries of peace are coming to an end. Across the nation, factions assemble in anticipation of civil war. Imperial loyalists unite under the banner of "sonno joui"—revere the Emperor, expel the barbarians. They fight to overthrow Japan's military dictatorship and shut its borders to foreign influence. Meanwhile, the ruling government, the Bakufu, has assigned special police forces to maintain order—provided they can manage to coexist without drawing blades on one another.
Redemption Reapers / Wednesday 22 February
Descending suddenly on the world, the macabre Mort armies destroy nation after nation, leaving humanity decimated in the wake of their overwhelming terror and might. Amid the despair, a small, localized contingent crosses swords with the Mort—the Ashen Hawk Brigade. A cunning band that specializes in surprise attacks, they were once known as the Faithless Reapers and despised by the masses. Little did the public know that this very unit was about to become the only hope in resisting the Mort.
Company of Heroes 3 / This week's second AAA title / Thursday 23 February
Bigger and better than ever, Company of Heroes 3 combines heart-pounding combat with deeper strategic choices in a stunning Mediterranean theatre of war. In Company of Heroes 3, every battle tells a story...what's yours?
Kerbal Space Program 2 / Friday 25 February
The original Kerbal Space Program is one of the most beloved games of all time and, years after its release, it's bigger than ever before. Its sequel, Kerbal Space Program 2, has been fully redesigned from the ground up to meet the demands of modern and next-generation space exploration, all while maintaining the monumental foundations of the first game. Build a space program, construct powerful spacecraft, and navigate expansive celestial bodies as you explore cosmic mysteries.
Octopath Traveler II / Friday 25 February
The story takes place in Solistia, a land comprising an eastern and western continent divided by the sea. It is a bustling era, wherein large vessels navigate busy sea routes and the power of steam gives birth to new technologies. In this faraway realm, eight travellers hailing from different regions venture forth for their own reasons. Step into their shoes and explore the land as you see fit, using their unique talents to aid you along your journey.





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32 Comments on This Week in Gaming (Week 8)

#26
lexluthermiester
Dr. Droand always-online.
For multiplayer games, maybe. But Kerbal is not multiplayer. There's no need for it to be online.
trsttteBut was it there at launch?
I think so. Not 100% sure. If it wasn't on GOG at launch, it was there not long after.
trsttteI think having games at launch on GOG is a pipe dream
You don't know what you're talking about. Games launch on GOG all the time. Every once in a while they launch on GOG first. Why do you think it's my go to games shop instead of hacking the bejango out of Steam to make things DRM free? Hmm?
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#27
Arco
The game is unplayable anyways (KSP2). If anyone has see the clips released. 20 fps at 1440P with a 4080. The only way to make it reasonable is to not launch anything "big".

Sad, but I'm going to have to pass until its playable. Maybe they will work a miracle to bring it up to speed in a few days.
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#28
ShiBDiB
Should be noted that KSP2 is going into EA it's not releasing. And with that frames do look bad and the current system requirements are kinda wild.
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#29
Garrus
AusWolfI'm not sure if it's the best looking one... there's so much blur that I can hardly see anything. The pixelated characters look cool, though.
the blur stuff is a meme

there is no blur, that is depth of field

secondly it isn't in the field of play, you don't notice it negatively at all, it actually looks much better than with it off

also since you are playing on PC, just turn it off if you don't like it?

see?

i've seen a lots of "too much blur" nonsense around the internet, play the demo on Steam, and then see if you still think that way
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#30
R-T-B
lexluthermiesterWhy? Kerbal 1 is on GOG, so why shouldn't Kerbal 2 be there?
Because Kerbal One was released by a sensible Indie studio, and Take Two is a huge conglomerate that is convinced DRM is a must.
lexluthermiesterIf it wasn't on GOG at launch, it was there not long after.
It launched DRM-free via their own store.
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#31
lexluthermiester
R-T-BBecause Kerbal One was released by a sensible Indie studio, and Take Two is a huge conglomerate that is convinced DRM is a must.
Fair point.
R-T-BIt launched DRM-free via their own store.
Ok, didn't know that.
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#32
Avro Arrow
Redemption Reapers looks pretty interesting to me because it reminds me of The Witcher or Dark Souls. Those games need no introduction but I was really disappointed with Dark Souls because they never did get that stupid camera working correctly. Since everyone else seems so gung-ho about Company of Heroes, Redemption Reapers might fly under the radar and that means the price could be less for it.

Time will tell...
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