PC Gaming Show Recap!

The PC Gaming show has checked off another year at E3 and this may just have been the best one yet! Starting off strong with Evil Genius 2 and closing out with Baldur’s Gate 3 info there was content throughout to make any type of gamer happy. If you happened to miss the show catch up on everything you missed below!

Evil Genius 2: World Domination

Players assume the role of a supervillian eyeing world conquest. Send your henchmen to gather resources and do jobs as you expand your empire. do be aware of those pesky heroes though as they seem to always want to stop global domination. Evil Genius 2 will launch a closed beta later this year!

Evil Genius, the cult-classic strategy game, is back. Revealed at the PC Gaming Show 2019, you can find out more details here: https://www.pcgamer.com/evil-genius-2-world-dominations-first-trailer-teases-a-fiendish-lair-building-sim-pcgs/

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines II

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines II still looks dark broody and atmospheric as you navigate your new life as a vampire. While not a whole lot of info was given the trailer certainly packed in enough stakes to give even the most seasoned vampire a shiver. Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines II is expected to launch in early 2020!

Vampire: The Masquerade is finally back, and this first gameplay trailer is your introduction into the seedy underbelly of dreary Seattle. Find out more about Vampire: The Masquerade here: https://www.pcgamer.com/watch-the-vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2-gameplay-reveal/

Starmancer

Starmancer has players assume the role of an AI designed to help humanity survive in space. Help build a station and make friends with others out in the stars, be careful though as making enemies is just as easy! Starmancer launches a beta later this year which can be accessed with a pre-order.

Chucklefish showed off space sim Starmancer at the PC Gaming Show. Inspired by Dwarf Fortress, you control a semi-human AI that has to build a space colony for human inhabitants to survive on. You can find more details here: https://www.pcgamer.com/starmancer-e3-trailer/

Chivalry II

2020 will see the release of Chivalry II from Torn Banner and Tripwire studios! Chivalry II is the sequel to the fan favorite Chivalry. Chivalry II expands upon the original game in numerous ways including the addition of horses. Check out the brutal trailer below!

Chivalry is back in a bigger and better sequel that increases the player count to 64 and reworks the combat so people won't be able to 360 no-scope dismember you anymore. Read our exclusive interview here: https://www.pcgamer.com/with-enormous-64-player-battles-chivalry-2-wants-to-be-the-new-standard-for-medieval-combat/

Mosiac

Coming in 2019, Mosiac explores life and daydreams/nightmares. The trailer below is an odd one and hopefully more info will drop soon!

Mosaic is coming later in 2019 to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. BlipBlop downloads links and more info can be found at: https://www.mosaiccorp.biz/blipblop

Midnight Ghost Hunt

Taking prop hunt to the next level is Midnight Ghost Hunt, a game where ghost hunters are trying to clear a house of its ghostly inhabitants. If all the ghosts are eliminated before midnight the hunters win. If so much as one ghost survives to midnight the spirits of the other ghosts come back as vengeful spirits and take the fight back to the hunters. Signups for a summer alpha are currently underway on Midnight Ghost Hunt’s website!

MIDNIGHT GHOST HUNT is a ghostly hide-and-seek multiplayer game! SIGN UP FOR ALPHA: http://midnightghosthunt.com Developed by Vaulted Sky Games, Published by Coffee Stain Publishing Play as either Ghosts or Ghost Hunters. The Ghosts hide inside inconspicuous furniture and hurl themselves at invading Hunters.

Unexplored 2 The Wayfarer’s Legacy

This top down adventure game appears to have a perma death mechanic as the path of one adventurer is cut short and a new journey must begin. The action and art style look great so check out the trailer below!

Unexplored 2 is a hardcore roguelike with a big emphasis of creating a sense of adventure. But how you interact with the world and the choices you make can have big consequences on your subsequent playthroughs. Read more about Unexplored 2 here: https://www.pcgamer.com/unexplored-2-open-access/

At this point in the show a sizzle reel of Mutant Year Zero: Seed of Evil, Conan Unconquered and Moons of Madness was showcased with all three titles showing a ton of progress!

Conan Chop Chop

What many thought was an April fools joke turned out not to be. Conan, chibi art, and great hack n slash gameplay, what could be better?!

Funcom is turning Conan the Barbarian into a cute little roguelike called Conan Chop Chop.

Last Oasis

The Last Oasis is a post apocalyptic game that features some of the most intriguing vehicles I have seen in recent times! Combat appears to take place in both walking machines and on foot over the last available resources. The Last Oasis launches on September 3 and I can’t wait to see more!

Another Early Access survival game, you say? Yes, and this one has incredible spider-machines made of wood that gracefully crawl across the environment so we're inclined to give it a chance. Last Oasis launches into Early Access later this summer. Read more here: https://www.pcgamer.com/last-oasis-is-a-nomadic-mmo-coming-to-early-access-this-summer/

Age of Wonders: Planetfall

Ever wanted to do battle with dinosaurs with lasers? well now you can with Age of Wonders: Planetfall. Check out the trailer below!

Check out the E3 trailer and get to know some of the Planetfall factions, including the much-anticipated Laser Dinosaurs! And pre-order now: https://www.aow-planetfall.com Emerge from the cosmic dark age of a fallen galactic empire to build a new future in Age of Wonders: Planetfall.

Zombie Army 4: Dead War

Nazi zombies are all over the place and it is up to you and your team to destroy as many as you can. The trailer features some cool takedowns and tech that will be at your disposal. the trailer closes with an image of the big bad zombie Hitler so I am hoping we will get to shoot that sucker a plenty! Full gameplay reveal will be on June 11 so stay tuned!

Rebellion's next Zombie Army game revealed, and yes it has Zombie Hitler in it. Though details are scarce, you can read everything we know about it here: https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-army-4-dead-war-is-a-co-op-battle-against-zombie-hitlers-hordes/

Remnant: From the Ashes

This monster slaying game from Perfect World and Gunfire Games hopes to give players a methodical deliberate slaying experience. “Expect to die a lot in this game!”

Remnant: From the Ashes is a spooky co-op survival shooter from Perfect World and the makers of Darksiders 3, and it features some really cool looking monsters. Find out more here: https://www.pcgamer.com/remnant-from-the-ashes-trailer-pc-gaming-show/

Griftlands

This is an awesome looking card based RPG. Every encounter can be played differently go in alone or try to recruit others to help your fight. Griftlands will have a closed alpha this July!

First announced at the PC Gaming Show 2017, Griftlands is a gorgeous RPG with a card-based battle system. The alpha starts this July, find out more here: https://www.pcgamer.com/griftlands-alpha-trailer/

Planet Zoo

Build the ultimate zoo and care for your animals in the newest zoo simulation Planet Zoo!

Planet Zoo releases November 5.

Shenmue III

Shenmue III’s latest trailer showcased more of the games signature martial arts. We also get to see Ryu doing more tasks to help those around him in signature Shenmue fashion. Shenmue III will be launching on November 19 as an Epic Games Store exclusive.

Shenmue 3 gets another gameplay trailer, this time full of punching and kicking as our hero takes on a band on drunken thugs. Revealed at the PC Gaming Show 2019, Shenmue 3 will also now be an Epic Game Store exclusive. You can find more details about that here: https://www.pcgamer.com/shenmue-3-is-coming-to-the-epic-games-store-gets-a-new-trailer/

Songs of Conquest

Based on the classic Heroes of Might & Magic, this turn based strategy game nails the art style perfectly to the point I thought it was a remaster! Catch the trailer for Songs of Conquest below and get signed up for the closed alpha!

Coffee Stain announced Songs of Conquest at the 2019 PC Gaming Show. It's a Heroes of Might and Magic-inspired strategy game all about empire building and tactical combat between armies. Check out our interview here: https://www.pcgamer.com/songs-of-conquest-is-a-mix-of-heroes-of-might-and-magic-and-total-war/ You can sign up for the closed alpha at https://www.songsofconquest.com/

Warhammer: Vermintide 2 - Versus

Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is getting a new multiplayer expansion. The new PVP action looks great so prepare for the rats! Warhammer: Vermintide 2 - Versus will be getting a close beta soon so get signed up!

Vermintide 2 is getting a 4v4 Versus mode where one team gets to play as the special Skaven and Rotblood enemy types, working together to defeat the Ubersreik 5.

Per Aspera

In Per Aspera players assume the role of a computer with a human mind to terraform Mars into a livable planet for Humans. Check out the trailer below and keep an eye out for Per Aspera when it launches in 2020.

Wishlist on Steam now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/803050/Per_Aspera/ What is humanity's role in the grand scheme of the universe? What are we willing to endure to find out? Per Aspera is a narrative-driven strategy game with the goal of overcoming the challenge of terraforming Mars.

Ancestors was briefly touched on at this point with an in person interview with creative director Patrice Desilets. Ancestors sounds like it will be quite an experience so keep your eyes peeled for it when it releases on August 27!

Auto Chess

I didn’t realize until just this moment how much I wanted a new type of Battle Chess game!

The makers of the original Auto Chess mod for DOTA 2 have teamed up with Epic Games to make an official Auto Chess game exclusive to the Epic Games Store. Check out the full article here: https://www.pcgamer.com/the-dota-auto-chess-modders-are-making-a-version-exclusive-to-the-epic-games-store/

Cris Tales

This tribute to JRPG’s of old will have players explore the past, present and future to figure out how to save the world! The debut demo is available now on Steam!

Cris Tales is a stunning love letter to classic JRPGs that was first revealed at the PC Gaming Show. Though little is known, Cris Tales is expected to be out sometime next year. Read more here: https://www.pcgamer.com/cris-tales-is-a-gorgeous-love-letter-to-classic-jrpgs/

Valfaris

Tons of blood bullets and aliens await in Valfaris. This run and gun shooter exudes that classic Contra vibe! get ready for when the action drops on steam later this year!

Digital Uppercut and Steel Mantis bring us a "heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer."

Maneater

Ever wish that when you played Goat Simulator you played as a shark? Well now you can live out your ultimate Jaws fantasies with Maneater! The game looks absolutely absurd and will likely delight many when it launches!

The 'shark-PG' is back.

Terraria: Journey’s End

Terraria’s newest expansion will deliver a crazy amount content as a completely free update! Check it out below.

Terraria's next big update adds (and changes) a lot, including adding 120 percent more items, golfing, and an ultra-hardcore difficulty mode. Find out more details here: https://www.pcgamer.com/terraria-unveils-the-huge-journeys-end-update/

Telling Lies

The newest interactive experience from the creators of Her Story, Telling Lies has players seeking the truth to an incident involving the lives of 4 different people. The game has over 10 hours of recorded footage and looks to be quite an experience!

Telling Lies, an investigative FMV game from the maker of Her Story gives you a voyeuristic look into the lives of four people and the facades they may or may not be living. It's your job to figure out the truth. Find more details here: https://www.pcgamer.com/telling-lies-e3-trailer/

Warframe: Empyrean Expansion

Warframes’s next big expansion has been teased with a full reveal coming July 6!

Warframe takes its next leap forward with Empyrean. Watch the full reveal on Twitch and get Nekros Prime for free! The show begins on Saturday, July 6 at 6 p.m. ET on Twitch. Plus, for the first time ever, we're also streaming all Main Stage TennoCon panels throughout the day before TennoLive!

Genesis Noir

Genesis Noir has something to do with the big bang, features a striking visual style and awesome Jazz music. I need more info for this one ASAP!

Genesis Noir is am ambitious, interdimensional adventure game that spans the entire cosmos-if you can believe it. Find more details here: https://www.pcgamer.com/surreal-cosmic-adventure-genesis-noir-reveals-a-new-trailer-at-the-pc-gaming-show/

Your mother has left you in the care of monks and you want to know why. El Hijo tasks players with escaping a monastery, without being found by monks, to learn the truth of why you were left there.

El Hijo is a charming spaghetti western stealth game where you play as a six-year-old trying to reunite with his mother.

The show ended with a great segment on Baldur’s Gate 3 and how the game finally came to be!

Broadcasting live from the Mayan Theatre in Los Angeles, Epic Games Store presents the 2019 PC Gaming Show, the fifth annual event for PC gaming. Your hosts Sean "Day[9]" Plott and Frankie Ward will bring you new trailers or announcements from more than 20 different developers.

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