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This Week in Gaming (Week 47)

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After a couple of slow week's we have a packed week of new releases for you this week, kicking off with some nuclear stalking action in this week's AAA title. This is followed by a tactical turn-based strategy game set in WW2, a fantasy open world survival crafter, a game for wanna be pilots, a MOBA battle royal hero shooter mixup, a murder on a train with a comedy twist and finally a tactical shooter set in an anime universe. Star Wars Outlaws is also out on Steam this week among many other new releases.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl / This week's AAA release / Wednesday 20 November
Discover the vast Chornobyl Exclusion Zone full of dangerous enemies, deadly anomalies and powerful artifacts. Unveil your own epic story as you make your way to the Heart of Chornobyl. Make your choices wisely, as they will determine your fate in the end. Take over a role of the lone stalker and explore photorealistic seamless open world in a 64-km² radioactive zone with a variety of environments that reveal post-apocalyptic atmosphere from different angles. Steam link




Forgotten but Unbroken / Monday 18 November
Forgotten but Unbroken offers a unique perspective on the WWII turn-based strategy genre. Inspired by real stories and events, the game introduces fresh mechanics never before seen in the genre. Players will experience defense missions, historical characters, and unique "micro" features based on reality. From the special abilities granted by wearables to the absence of magical healing, "Forgotten but Unbroken" provides a realistic and immersive gameplay experience. Steam link



Towers of Aghasba / Tuesday 19 November / Early Access
Decades after the Shimu people were forced to flee their homeland due to the invasion of a mysterious force known as the Withered, the Shimu have returned to reclaim their rightful home: the fantastical island of Aghasba. As junior architect, it's your job to rebuild the villages of your once-mighty civilization as well as nurse Aghasba's once-thriving ecosystems back to life. Steam link



Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 / Tuesday 19 November
Launch your aviation Career wherever you choose in the world. Gain experience, build your reputation, and complete certifications to gain access to authentic aviation activities ranging from Medevac, Remote Cargo Ops, Aerial Firefighting, Search & Rescue and more, all the way to becoming an Airline Passenger Transport Pilot. Set out on a truly global aviation adventure with virtually unlimited missions across the planet. Steam link



Supervive / Wednesday 20 November / Early Access
MOBA battle royal meets hero shooter. Jump, glide, shoot, punch, bounce, nuke, spike your enemies in this free-flowing, chaotic battleground in the sky. Face off in all-out, multi-squad teamfights, take down boss monsters for big loot, get that W and run it back. Steam link



Loco Motive / Thursday 21 November
On the Reuss Express a passenger has been murdered, and you're the prime suspects. Uncover a thrilling mystery and solve satisfying point and click puzzles to prove your innocence! A slapstick adventure, packed full of deadly surprises, shocking twists and larger than life characters. Steam link



Strinova / Friday 22 November
Strinova is an anime-style third-person tactical competitive shooter. Switch freely between three-dimensional and two-dimensional forms in this one-of-a-kind game that offers a unique tactical shooting system for an unparalleled experience. Steam link










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Already bought Stalker, waiting......................Waiting..........................
 
I've wishlisted Stalker 2; the first game was a slow burner but it brought some originality to the genre, I'm not sure if Stalker 2 can do that, but if it can then it's a must-buy. If it doesn't manage that, then it's still going to be worth a purchase on sale, if only for the nostalgia.
 
My Pick of the Week is Loco Motive. What can I do, I'm a sucker for pixels and puzzles! The exaggerated art style and offbeat humor feel just like LucasArts adventure classics. I also like the concept of playing three different characters whose stories intertwine.

Being a fan of turn-based tactics, my other choice is Forgotten but Unbroken. The inclusion of new mechanics sounds promising, and the fact that the characters speak their native language adds to the realism.
 
I've wishlisted Stalker 2; the first game was a slow burner but it brought some originality to the genre, I'm not sure if Stalker 2 can do that, but if it can then it's a must-buy. If it doesn't manage that, then it's still going to be worth a purchase on sale, if only for the nostalgia.

again,, realize its not the same people making it...and why that is the case, so idk how much honest nostalgia one can call it
 
My Pick of the Week is Loco Motive. What can I do, I'm a sucker for pixels and puzzles! The exaggerated art style and offbeat humor feel just like LucasArts adventure classics. I also like the concept of playing three different characters whose stories intertwine.
Yeah, that's a large part of why I included it.
There was another game that appeared to have a bigger following, but it was a card based rougelike and those games are never popular here.
 
The NEW Flight Sim is here!! $259 Collector's Edition w/bling and toys.
Support Your Local Software Developers?
Is this a good starting place?

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Ah i want stalker... but my rig says are you out of your mind, you know you want to play it in all its max settings glory...
so maybe when i get some newer more powerful hardware and when its 50% off
 
Already bought Stalker, waiting......................Waiting..........................

I hope it's bundled with the new RTX5000 series GPU's, this game looks amazing.
 
Finally Stalker is here very soon. If the game is good and runs with out to much trouble, it will be my pick.

However i will be waiting to buy it and se what reviews and people buying it say first. To many games these days comes with to many bugs and problems. I will not support badly optimized games, not before it is fixed at least.
 
Just completed Shadow of Chernobyl, for the first time (with ZRP) having bought it when it came out - the DVD had been sitting on my "to play" pile for nearly 20 years. Great game, but 20 years of bug fixes and stuff, and it was not 100% but 110% fun. So my thoughts are I might pick up 2.0 maybe 2030ish and play it on max without my GPU fan coming on, just like now! Not what the developer wants, but hey....
 
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Just completed Shadow of Chernobyl, for the first time (with ZRP) having bought it when it came out - the DVD had been sitting on my "to play" pile for nearly 20 years. Great game, but 20 years of bug fixes and stuff, and it was not 100% but 110% fun. So my thoughts are I might pick up 2.0 maybe 2030ish and play it on max without my GPU fan coming on, just like now! Not what the developer wants, but hey....
You Could set the fans to 0 but I don’t think it’s a wise decision :p
 
This year for gaming has actually been really good but my back log keeps getting bigger and bigger, Will hopefully start Stalker or Loco Motive this weekend after I finish DA:V
 
I picked Stalker but I'm not getting it on release.
 
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