Upcoming PC games

What are the next best PC games? Hope, anticipation, agony and euphoria - is the endless cycle of emotions players go through during the calendar year PC release. Year after year, the games - through steam and otherwise - are produced in these varying degrees of quality, there is no advertisement is destined for certain success. masterpieces are released along with the utter disaster, franchises are born while others decrease and occasionally - so very occasionally - a game really lived up to our expectations.

And there are plenty on the horizon to feel positive about. From heavyweights Indian franchise of the invention, the wide variety of exciting titles to be released in the near future is enough to spread a smile on the face of even the most cynical of players. Well almost.

Upcoming PC games Q3 2016

Hitman

IO Interactive efforts to convert Baldie globetrotting adventures of Agent 47 in a series of episodes are better than anyone dared hope. Developers are halfway through the construction of six sandboxes of the city, each one to seven times the size of Hitman: Absolution larger area. Marrakech, in particular, is the densest, most ambitious sim murderer has never been.

Hitman Episode 6 release date: Winter 2016

Upcoming PC games Q4 2016 

Civilization VI

Civilization is back and in a way history is destined to repeat itself: diplomacy eventually will fail, war will break out, and Mahatma Gandhi reveal a surprising appetite for blood. However, management is getting a major overhaul, with cities becoming expansion, multiple tiles siege objects more. If there is one thing we PC gamers can never satiated, it is our megalomania.

Civilization VI release date: October 21, 2016

1 battlefield

It is perhaps most intriguing historically loaded and choice DICE updating, but the multiplayer formula is familiar: noisy, FPS fighting vehicles larger portions of territory. The battlefield 1 campaign promises something new, however, as the study continued their advance towards not only the design of more free levels, but the narrative is also free. Five stories of the game can be played in any order.

Battlefield 1 Release date: October 21, 2016

Call of Duty: Infinite War

There was a time in the big sale of a new cod was super furry dogs (which was an off year, to be fair - remember the ghosts). This year is space combat. Call of Duty: Infinite War sees the series give up pretending to be grounded and embrace the absurd, with an external adventure atmospheric projected as a spec-op space boots mag that allow you to block any surface any orientation. The stupidity of all this seems to have upset CoD fans on YouTube, but good - always have the remastered Modern Warfare that comes with the more expensive editions.

Call of Duty: Infinite War Release Date: November 4 2016

Football Manager 2017

A new Football Manager! Imagine! While it may not be a shock for programming, the entry should be especially good if the series can maintain its current upward trajectory. last year's game was cracking, the game engine gets better and better, and persistent errors seemed inevitable release that have been more recently softened almost immediately.

Football Manager 2016 Release Date: November 4, 2016

Dishonored 2

Steampunk, stealth and sharp - what more could you ask for? September 15 years after the events of the original, Dishonored 2 will allow players to choose from and exchange between the previous protagonist Corvo and Emily Kaldwin now of legal age. Each character has its own perspective on events as well as a number of unique powers, adding even more replayability.

Disgraced 2 Release date: 11 November 2016

Watch Dogs 2

Ubisoft Montreal lost time jettison biggest problem Watch Dogs' - favorite Uncle least of all, Aiden Pearce. Young #YOLO we have replaced with might sound down-with-children dadness place, but at least they have infused considerably more advanced open this sequel of piracy with a palpable positive energy world.

Watch Dogs 2 Release Date: November 15, 2016

4 Dead Rising

The film is an annual Christmas tradition of television, so it is nice to be able to book a Christmas game for the other significant screen in the house. Dead Rising 4 finds Frank West return to the scene of the initial outbreak of the series in Willamette, Colorado, during the holiday season. It is in the hands of Capcom Vancouver, Canadian study yielded the same keys Dead Rising after Keiji Inafune wrote the draft cheery zombie mall removal.

Dead Rising 4 date: 6 December 2016

Frozen Synapse 2

After distillation of the merits of his tactical shooter simultaneous turn-based strategy sports purists frozen crust, Mode 7 Games have returned to the synapse series with a view to expand. They retain the waypoint system that evokes early Rainbow Six, but the action move out of these complexes for family offices "open world tactics". However, manifested, it will be a great departure from the maps, tense two-player original Frozen Synapse.

Frozen Synapse 2 Release date: TBC, 2016

Star Citizen

Undoubtedly the most ambitious game in a long time violently, the star citizen aspires to be the ultimate experience of space exploration. Take to the skies in one of the many ridiculously detailed boat, you will be able to participate in military service, become a reputable dealer goods, live the life of a drug dealer, or become a racing driver universe fame. If it ever is completed, that is ...

Star Citizen Release date: TBC, 2016

Torment: Tides of Numenera

Another old school RPG looking to get all warm and fuzzy nostalgia. A spiritual successor to Planescape: Torment, this classic isometric roleplayer held on strong themes of inspiration, but move the action to the fixing of Numenera (a world of pen and paper role already established). Expect a rich dialogue campaign largely directed history to explore the darkest corners of existence and mortality, a solid portion of wit, and tactical combat full of opportunities.

Torment: Tides of Numenera Release date: TBC, 2016

Upcoming PC games Q1 2017

Resident Evil VII

Absolutely nobody outside Capcom expects the logo Resident Evil / Biohazard family to appear at the end of E3 this sequel reveal. The series defining third person shooting until he came along gears has turned its back on that perspective entirely, jumping in place in the eyes of a creeping noncombatant through an abandoned plantation in rural America mansion. P. T. obvious comparisons aside, this is a bold reinvention worth keeping a (, wide bloodshot) closely.

Resident Evil 7 release date: January 24, 2017

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands

Ghost Recon times has struggled to find its place along the spectrum of Ubisoft games stealth action - vying for space with Rainbow Six and creed murderer - but now has decided to be Far Cry crossed with GTA, and that it be a very attractive idea. Narcos shoot each to his taste.

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: release date Wildlands: March 7, 2017

Yooka-Laylee

To hell with the ultra-realistic settings, brutal melee takedowns and all things fashionable in the games, give us vibrant colors, some endearing animal characters, and plenty of vaporous jumping any day of the week. Yooka-Laylee, a crowdfunded Kick games 3D platform 90s, is offering something a little lighter players to sink their teeth into - as expected considering that it is being made by developers ex Banjo -Kazooie.

Yooka-Laylee release date: March 2017

Dawn of War III

For seven years the forge worlds lay in silence - or so we thought. It turns out that Relic been shot again to Dawn of War III, producing a large number of units to match biggest battles of the original game, as well as huge walkers designed to swallow a considerable portion of your screen. They expect Eldar, Orks and Space Marines to converge on the mysterious world of Acheron, where they found - what else? - A dreadful weapon.

Dawn of War III Release Date: TBC, 2017

Divinity: Original Sin II

2014 Divinity: Original Sin was one of the best classic RPGs made in recent years, with a lot of charm, depth and challenge to spare. Larian Studios' promises the same respect for the player's choices, new stories of origin, a system of craft renovated and addictive elements follow competitive matches. And we can attest to this after our original sin practical II.

Divinity: Original Sin II Release Date: TBC, 2017

South Park: The fractured but all

Obsidian opened a highly successful series of role-playing games with South Park: The Stick of Truth, but go ahead without them. Ubi are addressing this internally, sensibly sticking to map abandoned by some of the most respected designers role in the world. No bad news here - except for what was fractured but all delayed in 2017.

South Park: The release date is fractured but whole: TBC, 2017

Kingdom Come: Liberation

Ever wondered what Skyrim without magic cats and people would look like? It's no wonder more because Warhorse Studios is in the process of making a game of medieval role located in the 1403. The game promises to have a historically accurate armor, weapons and combat techniques, and is intended to allow the player to become who They want - rogue, or warrior bard. Even more so when Kingdom Come mods get going.

Kingdom Come: Liberation Release date: TBC, 2017

The Mafia 3 PC patch that unlocks framerate will be live this weekend

Mafia 3 PC patch is in final testing phase developers Hangar 13, and the frame rate will be unlocked, as well as the application of "other improvements."

Hangar 13, even gave approximate timetable for the patch release, saying it should be available this weekend if everything goes as planned. It is currently under insect-proof and verification, but they have a working version in his office.

Mafia 3 Launches morning, but you can check out our list of upcoming PC games to see further.

"Currently, we have a run here in the studio patch that includes 30, 60, and an unlimited number of options of frames per second in the video menu, among other improvements for the PC version of Mafia III" reads the statement through Steam. "We are verifying the patch now to ensure that everything is working as expected. If all goes well, we expect the update to go live this weekend. Let's keep-updated PC on the status of the patch community to long weekend and thanks for all the feedback! "

Hopefully that means we hear more of them if there are delays, or early release if anything negative is. It's a shame this had to happen after liberation, considering the predictability of complaints regarding the frame rate, adequate support mouse and other items these days. PC users, particularly those on Steam with access to reviews and refunds, simply do not accept more.

Updated October 6, 2016: Hangar 13 have released an official statement on the 30fps cap 3 PC mafia, saying they are working on an update for it to be unlocked, along with plenty of other options specific PC.

In the post, developers discuss how they first focused on making sure that the game was consistent across all platforms, but are now looking to make the PC version is as good as it can be.

"We know the importance of options that best performance capabilities of your PC are fit," says the official message. "The team has been working hard to ensure that the performance of the Mafia 3 is consistent across all platforms, and now the game runs at a solid 30 frames per second. We are currently working on an update for PC will give players the option to play Mafia III at a rate higher frame rates. "

Apparently we will hear about this update "very soon". Until then, the team says they are looking for feedback and want PC gamers who tell them what other setting options they want in the game.

"We are actively considering a number of further improvements after the PC release that would give players more control over how you can adapt the gaming experience to meet the performance of its platform," he says. "It has been an incredible journey mafia development of 3 and we could not be more excited to get the game into their hands and hear what you think!"

Original story October 6, 2016: It seems Hangar 13 game in an open world crime, the mafia 3 could be locked at 30 fps on PC, if the pre-release code is anything to go by.

Currently, there is no code review to confirm, but PC Gamer we do, and we have published a post on the performance of current PC game.

After receiving the code this afternoon, the reviewer says the game was "slow", so I started Fraps and saw it was running at 30 fps blocked with GTX 970 overclocked i5-6600K, and 16 GB of RAM.

They tried to get the higher frame rate by turning the resolution up to 720p and set the game on its lower graphics settings, but still the game at 30 fps cruise. We have also had this confirmed by other independent game that is reviewing the PC.

Of course, this could be set in an area of ​​one day, or perhaps with a game controller ready, but for now that's what it is. The game is unlocked at midnight, so not much time for a review if one comes. Perhaps it is unlocked with the commercial version. Time will tell.

A steam angry reviewer has already beaten the game for his performance, after 0.1 hours of playing time in history. We'll update when we get hold of PC code ourselves.

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Out of the box, this machine will be able to run some games, but many recent versions are a bit much for the graphics card to handle default. Fortunately, you can easily turn this into a gaming platform without breaking the bank. Investing in an affordable card as a GeForce GTX 960 (about $ 175 on Amazon), open the case and exchange the GT 730 that comes with the machine. The CPU and memory are already excellent, so you'll be ready to play once the new graphics card is in place.

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Dota patch 6.88e patch gives sieges illusion comes to stop and drain mana

Dota 2 enigmatic bastion of balance IceFrog has fallen another massive iterative patch before autumn rejig aimed at eliminating wrinkles goal last summer.

Is much larger than any subsequent contact the International as we await the new hero Monkey King to arrive, as well as other valuable objects of the fall season as the Mayor compendium and accompanying 6.89 patch, and almost all changes are nerfs .

The big takeaways are the Guardian Mana Leak get its mana cost doubled to reduce the annoying spam lane early, illusions take less damage to buildings to kill the target siege and empty faceless Time Dilation only freezing cooldowns of skills that have already been issued.

See the rest below.

Dota 2 6.88e patch changes

Delusions damage reduction attack on buildings increased from 25% to 30%

Dota 2 6.88e item changes

• Dragonlance force reduced 14-13 
• With an infusion of reuse water drop increased from 4 to 6 
• Diffusal blade increases the cooldown from 2 to 4

Dota 2 hero 6.88e Changes

Outworld Devourer - nerfed

Base armor reduced by 1.5

Shadow Demon - nerfed

shadow poison initial damage reduced from 50 to 26/34/42/50

Arco Warden - nerfed

Double gold Tempest XP and rewards increased from 140 to 160

Axe - nerfed

Helix reduced damage counter 90/120/150/180 to 75/110/145/180

Bat Rider - nerfed

Flamebreak cooldown increased from 14 to 17

Bounty Hunter - nerfed

Track manacost increased 50-65

Drow Ranger - nerfed

The base damage reduced 4

Elder Titan - nerfed

Echo Stomp channel time increased 1.2-1.3

Faceless Void - nerfed

• Time Dilation now only abilities that are on cooldown, instead of skills also affect freezes issued later
• Dilation of slow time for frozen capacity increased from 8% to 10%

Huskar - nerfed

Interior threshold Vitality regeneration bonus reduced from 40% to 35%

Io - nerfed

Relocating delay increased 2.5 / 2.25 / 2 to 2,7 / 2,35 / 2

Juggernaut - nerfed

The base damage reduced by 2

Guardian of Light - mostly nerfed

• Mana Leak manacost grew from 75 to 150
• Light radius increased from 350 to 375
• Blinding light demolition distance increased from 400 to 525

Kunkka - nerfed

120/180/240/300 Torrent reduces damage to 75/150/225/300

Morphling - nerfed

increased intelligence be 1.5 to 1.1

Mirana - nerfed

Scepter starstorm cooldown increased from 8 to 9

Oracle - nerfed

The base damage reduced by 6

Omniknight - nerfed

• It melting point repel improved from 0.5 to 0.35
• Repelling reduced duration of 6/8/10/12 of 4/6/8/10

Phantom Assassin - scaling

Daga asphyxiating casting range reduced from 1200 to 825/950/1075/1200

Riki - nerfed

Curtain slowly reduced from 25% smoke 19/21/23/25%

Sand King - nerfed

Movement speed reduced 5

Timbersaw - nerfed

core strength reduced by 1

New Video Games of the week: 'FIFA 17', 'Forza Horizon 3', 'XCOM 2', and More

Fall is here, which means the start of the season launch of the game is officially upon us.

To keep you informed of all new video game releases, we have started a weekly ongoing series preview of all the new video games that is fired during the next week. The lineup this week is quite interesting, as it includes several large versions 3DS, a couple of the main ports of the console, and the latest games FIFA and Forza. The best is yet to come, of course, but there are some solid to keep players busy until the most anticipated releases later in the season options.

FIFA 17, in particular, has been the subject of some controversy this week due to EA's decision to exclude Iceland from the game completely, which was due to a dispute with the organization on the cost of rights. Since this comes in the wake of the execution team to the quarterfinals of the European Championship, we'll see if that will be enough to prevent anyone from buying it.

Tune in every week for a look at the upcoming releases of video games and be sure to check Heavy.com for all your gaming news.

Closed on 27 September

Darkest Dungeon (PS4, Vita): This game Gothic roguelike role, which is the first to explore the psychological effects of the dungeon crawling on their heroes, first released for PC in January. In addition to staying alive, you also have to worry about the stress levels of your characters, and can even become afflicted with various psychological conditions that affect their behavior. This adds an interesting dimension to the strategic turn-based combat, as well as the need to worry about protecting their heroes, both physically and mentally. Dead Rising 2 Remastered (Xbox One, PS4, PC): This survival horror open world beat 'em up game was first released in 2010 for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC and is the second in a series of three remakes leading to the release of Dead Rising Dec. 4. FIFA 17 (Xbox One, PS4, PS3, 360, PC): The latest installment of the series FIFA includes a new story-player campaign mode, where you play as a rising star Alex Hunter of the Premier League and experience its history, both on and off the court. His performance on the pitch, and decisions outside will both influence the career of Alex. Forza Horizon 3 (Xbox One, PC): The racing game open world is getting rave reviews from critics and players (those who bought the Ultimate edition were able to start playing last week). It takes place in Australia, where players can direct the famous Horizon Festival. The game features 350 cars, the most in a Horizon, multiplayer co-op for up to four players, and the game multiplatform game. Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice (3DS): This action-adventure game with everyone's favorite blue hedgehog is the third game of the pen spin-off series of Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic. This installment aims to redeem the series after negative reception of the first two by introducing a new mechanical elemental fire and ice. It is not necessary to have played the first two to pick up this one, and it does show some promise. The special abilities of the secondary characters add replay value, as it will be able to open areas that Sonic can not. XCOM 2 (Xbox One, PS4): PC gamers have been enjoying the last entry Firaxis' XCOM series on since February, and this week, the game will be heading to Xbox One and PS4. XCOM 2 is set 20 years after the events of the enemy, when foreigners have defeated humanity. Players will once again assume the role of chief who has been rescued from captivity abroad just in time to launch an attack against a foreign convoy to steal your energy core. The game has been criticized mostly favorable, and is well placed in a Metascore 88/100.

Closed on 29 September

Loveless (PC): not dear began as a mod of Doom 2 and soon will have its own stand-alone version on Steam, with an entirely new game engine and improved graphics thanks to the Unreal Engine 4. The game is set in a place the twisted strange reality where demons and monsters have abominable living to get to kill you and your teammates. The procedural levels generated, so no two experiences are the same. It plays better cooperatively with three other players, and gameplay fast paced shooter does a good job resurrecting the old school formula.

Closed on 30 September

Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 (3DS): Gunvolt 2 Sou </ em> is getting a release in the West with a different name, Azure Striker Gunvolt 2, </ em> that will: the popular Blue Armed Japan Nintendo 3DS Sept. 29. The protagonist, Gunvolt, has licked the wounds of the last game, and set out to defeat a formidable new enemy with the name of Eden, an international organization. The game will allow players to play as the opponent of Gunvolt, Copen, you will be able to use the powers obtained from defeated bosses in Mega Man </ em> watch fashion.Yo-Kai 2: Spirits Bony / fleshy Almas (3DS): a new Yo-Kai watch </ em> adventure generate more than 350 new and recurrent Yo-Kai to the 3DS, the task of finding players and befriend each. Players will assemble a team of 6 Yo-kai to the problematic battle Yo-kai and end a civil war between the I-kai factions. For the first time in history, Yo-Kai will have a new local multiplayer mode based on the action that will allow you to challenge Yo-kai team of his friend.