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Halo Wars 2 Review: A Step Forward for Console RTS - Two Left Sticks

Halo Wars 2 builds on its predecessor with solid mechanics, diverse gameplay, and a fun new approach to a strategy game type.

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Player3Podcast2628d ago

Excited to see that people think the game is solid. I'll definitely need to check it out.

NinjaSqrl2628d ago

It's an easy jumping-in point for someone new to RTS and an enjoyable game for those experienced in the genre.

nowitzki20042628d ago

More people need to play RTS games. Most will say its not their type of game... I used to think that but was lucky to have friends who have played Command and Conquer back in the day. Its one of the best gaming genres. im glad Halo Wars makes it easy to get into, because It can be too much to handle in the beginning.

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NinjaSqrl2628d ago

A definite improvement on the original. And Blitz mode is a blast!

Player3Podcast2628d ago

I've heard that it's a good, frenetic game type.

ian862628d ago (Edited 2628d ago )

Yeah it's great to see a console RTS be successful for once. Think the last time such a thing happened that I enjoyed was the old Army Men RTS on the PS2.

NinjaSqrl2628d ago

Although I have issues with the unit cap, I think keeping the armies small helps to force the game in that more strategic direction in some ways.

Player3Podcast2628d ago

Holy cow! I forgot that Army Men RTS existed. I spent a lot of hours playing that game.

nowitzki20042628d ago

Last gen had Halo Wars 1 and Middle Earth which I remember being good.

NinjaSqrl2628d ago

I never actually played Middle Earth. I love LotR, though, so I may have to go back and revisit it.

Fishy Fingers2628d ago

There is a great LoTR mod for Total War:Attila that's worth checking out if you have a PC.

MKUltra2628d ago

I've always had a tough time getting into RTSs. This seems a bit more accessible though. It's also cool to see how this game builds on the Halo lore.

Player3Podcast2628d ago

That's the bridge for me. The Halo lore would cover over some of the issues I think playing on a gamepad would present.

NinjaSqrl2628d ago

I do enjoy all of the stories we get out of the Halo universe.

Skaymore2628d ago

I really need to get into an RTS

NinjaSqrl2628d ago

This is an easy one to get into.

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Bloober Team Working On 2 New Games Already

Discover the latest news from Bloober Team: they are working on 2 new games, including a new IP in partnership with Private Division.

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Steam’s Refund Policy Change Won’t Affect You Unless You’re A Lowlife

Steam is changing its refund policy, but you probably won’t be affected

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thorstein1d 3h ago

Should have happened a long time ago. People wanting refunds after 50 hours in game.

fsfsxii23h ago

Pc gamers will take this as an excuse to pirate things

KyRo23h ago

I'm not sure why you're getting disgrees. Whilst not all PC gamers are petty, an awful lot of them are lol

Crows9023h ago

Entirely untrue. Not any more petty than console gamers. The only large difference is console gamers don't have much of a choice.

Michiel198914h ago

Not sure why you're getting agrees. an awful lot of console gamers are overemotional twinks ready to go to war over a plastic box, I'll take being a pc gamer then.

Speaking about overgeneralizing much.

Nooderus5h ago

"X" type of gamer conversations are cringe

qalpha23h ago

Daily reminder that 'TheGamer' is a corporate-generated, anti-gamer, anti-consumer, clickbait web site. They are mostly A.I. generated articles that villainize gamers. They provide nothing positive and actively try to provoke and divide the community through extreme view points and politics. Do not give them any clicks.

Inverno23h ago

Only scumbags? As if people don't play their games on console put in the most amount of hours and return it to GameStop and trade it in for another game. But also how many people are actually do this? And what games have been allowed to be refunded?

DustMan23h ago

You can refund any game you've purchased as long as it hasn't been longer than two weeks, and you've played less than 2 hours. I wish they would change it to 3 hours because some RPG's have so much exposition that you may only get an hour total of complete gameplay. That's my only knock on it. I've refunded plenty of stuff I was just curious to try. I typically stay away from Early Access titles which are the only ones affected by this policy change.

Inverno22h ago

Apparently early access doesn't count, only complete games with a play early preorder bonus.

Gaming4Life198123h ago

I definitely know if I want a refund in 2 hours.

SegaSaturn66914h ago

I never liked refunding anything. Even if a film is bad, i dont want my money back. Sometimes things just aren't for me, and it's not the creator's fault necessarily.

Gaming4Life19819h ago

I feel you and i have never walked out on a bad movie cause I payed my money. I also don't refund games cause I'm a gamer and I know what to buy lol. I think having a digital refund is great.

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Media Molecule’s Next Game is Going to be a New IP

A job listing published by the UK studio reveals that its next project will be another entirely new IP.

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Inverno1d 18h ago

The only PlayStation dev I care about tbh.

Inverno23h ago

Dayum did I hit a nerve. Sorry for not liking most of this gens games coming from PS, not really doe.

Cacabunga1d 18h ago

Hopefully doesn’t take them a complete gen to release it

TheColbertinator1d 13h ago

Good. Something not boring, not one of those "make your own game" crap and also on Steam would be nice.

Stopac1d 11h ago

I too like to look for things in the wrong places.