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“frontier is a master of crafting intricate, believable detail”

One of the best things about working at PC Gamer is that, when a studio tells you that they’re working on a hyperdetailed management simulation featuring some of the most advanced animal animation and AI around, I get to put it on our cover. Frontier is a master of crafting intricate, believable detail that adds rich depth to their simulations. As revealed in Andy’s cover feature, the studio is going all out with Planet Zoo to create some of the most realistic animals around.This issue we also celebrate another master of craft. Turn to page 48 to read our massive celebration of FromSoftware’s Dark Souls. phil.savage@futurenet.com PHIL SAVAGE Specialist in Giraffes Twitter @Octaeder This month Put a giant lion…

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ANDY KELLY Specialist in Turtles Twitter @ultrabrilliant This month Enjoyed a virtual menagerie, featuring lions, apes and a deer that he wouldn’t shoot. MALINDY HETFELD Specialist in Seals Twitter @yourkyotowife This month True to form, our acting deputy editor started reviewing Japanese visual novels soon after arrival. TOM SENIOR Specialist in Penguins Twitter @PCGLudo This month Not only completed Sekiro, but also took time to write about Artorias and his sad dog. XALAVIER NELSON JR. Specialist in Hippos Twitter @WritNelson This month Continued to do everything, including our monthly dev column. …

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borderlands revealed 3

For years, every tweet by Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has had variations of the same reply under it, “What about Borderlands 3?” And at this year’s PAX East, those fans’ prayers were answered. Borderlands 3 is due for release on September 13, 2019 and will feature a loot system that will, if Gearbox is to be believed, generate a billion guns. A suitably chaotic trailer, opening with the words “MAYHEM IS COMING”, shows a refinement of the series’ trademark comic book art style. It’s mostly business as usual: Mad Max-style car chases in the desert, masked bandits, shanty towns, and big, silly guns. But there are a few enticing glimpses of new environments, including a neon-lit futuristic city and a green, swampy biome. Oh, and Claptrap is back, because…

dragon age

Kotaku’s lengthy report on what the reaction to Anthem could mean for Dragon Age 4 has me making prayer circles for the game, especially since scrapped gameplay elements include heists and a narrative system built around your decisions. Still on my wish list: healthy working conditions for the devs.…

mount & blade

In a recent developer blog, Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord developer TaleWorlds just casually referenced an “upcoming” closed beta test. And that’s it. That’s the news. At some point (hopefully) soon, TaleWorlds will finally let a handful of people play the much anticipated sandbox sequel.…