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Marvel’s Avengers Characters Have New(ish) Looks

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When Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix showed the first look at Marvel’s Avengers at E3, the reception was less than kind to the appearance of the Avengers themselves. It appears that the studio took the criticism to heart, as the newest look from New York Comic Con gave us a fresh look with unmistakable changes to the character designs.

As noted by Twitter user Eren Caboose, a side-by-side look at some of the scenes from E3 compared to their NYCC appearances are noticeably different. Thor is the most obvious change, trading in his messy mane for a much more well-kempt hairstyle tied in the back, and a trimmed beard. Tony Stark may have also changed, albeit more subtly.

The initial backlash extended to most of the major Avengers characters, and these screenshots don’t give us an idea of whether Crystal Dynamics has also touched up Captain America, Black Widow, or Bruce Banner. The studio initially said the character designs wouldn’t change–which may still be true as these look slightly revised instead of an entire visual overhaul. The studio did note that it would still be putting in an extra layer of polish before release.

The NYCC showing also revealed that Kamala Khan aka Ms. Marvel will be the game’s main character, as she helps bring the heroes back together after the tragic events of A-Day. Marvel also showed off the Earth’s Mightest Collector’s Edition, with tons of goodies for fans. The game is coming on May 15, 2020.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/marvels-avengers-characters-have-new-ish-looks/1100-6470369/

Fallout Legacy Collection Announced For PC

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Bethesda has announced Fallout Legacy, a bundle compiling the definitive editions of all the mainline Fallout games. The only catch is that it’s coming to the UK and Germany only.

Legacy contains Fallout, Fallout 2, Fallout Tactics, Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition, Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition, and Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition. One notable exclusion, however, is the most recent game in the series, Fallout 76.

The PC-only collection launches on October 25, but Bethesda did not offer any explanation as to why it’s only coming to the UK and Germany. A previous bundle, titled Fallout Anthology, contained many of the above games but excluded Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition.

A price has not been announced for the latest collection, but it was leaked by Amazon Germany before its reveal with the price of €40.

The mainline Fallout series has enjoyed critical acclaim. Our verdict on the most recent mainline title awarded it a 9/10. “In the grand scheme of things, Fallout 4’s minor issues pale in comparison to its successes,” wrote Peter Brown. “When you put the controller down, you think about the friend you betrayed to benefit another, the shifting tide of an incredible battle, or the moment you opened a drawer and found someone’s discarded effects, making you wonder how they felt before the bombs fell. In moments like these, Fallout 4 can be an intoxicating experience. You’re often forced to sacrifice something–a relationship, a lucrative opportunity, or your health–to make gains elsewhere. And the deeper down the rabbit hole you go, the more you wonder: what if I chose a different path? You second guess yourself, not just because you had other options, but because you aren’t sure if you did the right thing. The fact that your decisions stick with you after walking away from the game is a testament to the great storytelling on hand. Fallout 4 is an argument for substance over style, and an excellent addition to the revered open-world series.” Read more in our full Fallout 4 review.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/fallout-legacy-collection-announced-for-pc/1100-6470368/

Top 10 UK Games Chart – Ghost Recon: Breakpoint Fails To Knock FIFA 20 Off Its Perch

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Ghost Recon: Breakpoint is this week’s big new release, but the Ubisoft shooter is unable to usurp FIFA 20 at the top of the UK physical sales chart for the week ending October 5. EA’s sports behemoth finishes at No.1 once again, meaning Breakpoint is forced to settle for a No.2 debut.

Much of the chart remains unchanged, with Borderlands 3 and Gears 5 remaining at No.3 and No.4, respectively, while The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening slips from No.2 last week to No.5 this. Aside from Ghost Recon, the only new release is Ghostbusters The Video Game: Remastered, which launches at No.6.

Breakpoint has experienced a somewhat negative critical reception since its launch, including a 4/10 in GameSpot’s verdict. “There’s some surprising fun to be had stealthily infiltrating enemy compounds and playing with friends, but Breakpoint is still a generic and distinctly sub-par game,” wrote our critic, Richard Wakeling. “It’s essentially every Ubisoft open-world game rolled into one, failing to excel in any one area or establish its own identity. Breakpoint is a messy, confused game and a ghost of the series’ former self.” Read more in our full Ghost Recon: Breakpoint review-in-progress.

Take a look at the full top 10 sales chart for this week below, courtesy of UKIE and GfK Chart-Track. Note this table does not include digital sales data, and so should not be considered representative of all UK game sales.

  1. FIFA 20
  2. Ghost Recon: Breakpoint
  3. Borderlands 3
  4. Gears 5
  5. The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
  6. Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered
  7. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
  8. Sea of Thieves
  9. Minecraft: Xbox Edition
  10. Forza Horizon 3

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/top-10-uk-games-chart-ghost-recon-breakpoint-fails/1100-6470361/

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