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The 5 essential Assassin’s Creed games

With over 20 games released on everything from the Wii U to the Xbox One, Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed series is maybe one of the most prolific franchises in gaming. With such a huge list of titles to choose from, where should new players jump in?

With over 20 games released on everything from the Wii U to the Xbox One, Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed series is maybe one of the most prolific franchises in gaming. The games are set in various eras of history and chronicle the age-old conflict between two ancient secret societies, the Assassins and the Templars. With such a huge list of titles to choose from, where should new players jump in? Fear not: we’ve compiled a list of the five games essential for players who are new to the series.

1. Assassin’s Creed II

The second title in the series introduces players to Ezio Auditore da Firenze, an Assassin during the Italian Renaissance and perhaps one of the game’s most beloved characters. A marked improvement on the first Assassin’s Creed, this is a perfect introduction to the franchise, and perhaps one of its strongest entries. Players can explore gorgeously rendered Italian cities such as Venice and Florence while familiarizing themselves with the game’s trademark stealth mechanics, pulling off spectacular assassinations, and meeting up with historical icons like Leonardo Da Vinci.

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2. Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood

Brotherhood is an immediate follow-up to Assassin’s Creed II, and the first game in the series to feature a multiplayer mode. In the main story, players again return as Ezio as he begins building the Assassins into a truly powerful organization. Familiar characters from the second game return, endowing Ezio with new equipment and abilities. Players can also command teams of Assassin recruits, using them to achieve an edge in combat or sending them on missions across the globe to find new weapons, armor, and treasures for Ezio to use.

3. Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag

Black Flag is set during the Golden Age of Piracy. This time, players take control of Edward Kenway, a pirate and reluctant Assassin. Players can explore an absolutely massive map of the Caribbean, sailing from island to island as they customize their own ship and build up their pirate hideout. The ship combat is easily one of the best parts of this game. Players can attack small merchant vessels for supplies or go after larger warships to add to their fleet, and can either attack from a distance or jump aboard disabled ships for some tense swordfights worthy of “Pirates of the Caribbean.”

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4. Assassin’s Creed Syndicate

Industrial Revolution-era London is the backdrop for the story of brother-and-sister Assassins Jacob and Evie Frie. Players can swap back and forth between these two characters at pretty much any time, and each offers their own unique character and play style. Being one of the most modern games in the series, some distinctly-steampunk gadgets such as a grappling hook offer fun new assassination opportunities. The highlight of this game, though, is London itself. Though previous games in the series have been set in the tense confines of large cities, this game perfects that atmosphere. Exploring the city’s dark streets and beautiful architecture is one of the most memorable aspects of this entry, and nothing makes you feel more like an Assassin that pulling off a perfect silent assassination in a foggy, cobblestoned London back alley.

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5. Assassin’s Creed Origins

The latest game in the series is also one of the best. Like the name implies, this game lets players explore the origins of the feud between the Assassins and Templars against the backdrop of ancient Egypt. The combat system received a total overhaul for this title, allowing for much more fluid fights. The addition of a shield means players will have to play defensively just as much as offensively. An addition of a standalone arena mode allows this new combat system to really shine, and offers hours of additional fun while letting players fight unique and spectacular bosses and unlock equipment for use in the main story.

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Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, the latest game in the series, is slated for an October release. This means there’s still plenty of time to catch up and embrace your inner assassin. Just remember: nothing is true; everything is permitted.

This is what to expect in Red Dead Redemption 2

With an anticipated release date of October 26, Red Dead Redemption 2 is mere months away. Despite this looming release date, Rockstar has been surprisingly quiet about the details of this next installment in the series. However, from what we know so far, it appears that Red Dead 2 will be a more than worthy successor to the original, and may even answer some lingering questions that the first game left unanswered.

Several trailers for the game have been released, and they offer some tantalizing hints and clues about what the game has in store. The game is set in 1899, a full 12 years before the events of the first Red Dead Redemption. As a prequel, Red Dead 2 will tell the story of Arthur Morgan, an outlaw running with Dutch van der Linde’s gang in the waning days of the Wild West.

Players who finished the first game will remember van der Linde as one of the game’s primary antagonists. By that point, he had devolved into nothing more than a raving madman, running a gang out of a wilderness hideout and espousing an anti-government, anti-technology philosophy. The trailers appear to show Dutch at the height of his power, and will presumably chronicle the events that eventually led Dutch to abandon society and descend into madness and paranoia.

The focus on van der Linde’s gang means we’ll be seeing some familiar faces return from the first game. Yes, that’s right – John Marston is back. Though we won’t be playing as him this time around, he’ll be a significant presence in the game. Marston spent much of the original Red Dead trying to atone for the crimes he had committed while working for Dutch. Though most of these events were only hinted at, now we’ll get to see these crimes firsthand and witness just how ruthless John Marston was when he was at the top of his game.

Some other familiar characters will also return from Red Dead Redemption. John’s main goal in the first game was to hunt down the members of his old gang, namely Bill Williamson and Javier Escuella. Both of these characters will be making appearances in the second game, and can be glimpsed in a few specific scenes in the trailers. We also know that Marston met his future wife, Abigail, while running with Dutch’s gang, so it’s safe to assume that she’ll be appearing as well.

So, what do we know about Arthur Morgan himself? Not much. From what has been revealed in the trailers and via other sources, he seems to be van der Linde’s right-hand man, or at least a trusted enforcer. We know from Rockstar that the game will see him undergo a crisis of conscience as he starts to question Dutch’s methods; perhaps hinting back at Dutch’s eventual fall from grace. For now though, he appears to be a menacing outlaw, collecting debts for Dutch, shooting up saloons, and beating lawmen to a pulp.

As far as gameplay goes, Rockstar has confirmed that the Honor system will be returning from the first game. This mechanic measures the player’s notoriety in relation to the good and bad deeds they’ve committed. Whether the player has high or low honor affects how NPCs will interact with them. High honor players, for example, were awarded double pay for jobs and bounties, while low honor players were able to bribe lawmen for less. Certain rewards, such as outfits and unique horses, were also made available after reaching certain honor levels.

The trailers also seem to hint at a more robust hand-to-hand combat system than that of the first game. Arthur can be seen using moves that are much more intricate than the simple punches of the first game, such as disarms and tackles. Also returning is the beautiful scenery that characterized the original. Rolling hills, windswept prairies, and bustling towns are all brought to life with gorgeous next-gen graphics.

Arthur can also be seen using a bow in one of the trailers and in official screenshots. Presumably, this means that a stealth mechanic is going to be introduced, with players able to use the bow to silently take down enemies from afar.

Though Rockstar continues to release a tantalizing stream of new details as we near the game’s official release, what we know now is just enough to whet our appetite and leave us hungry for more Red Dead.

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3 ways to get better at Overwatch

Once you get the hang of it, Overwatch is a tremendous amount of fun. Here are three easy tips to help you improve your game and start racking up wins.

Overwatch is arguably the biggest thing to happen to first person multiplayer gaming in years. With distinctive characters and unique gameplay, it’s not hard to see why it’s taken the gaming world by storm. If you’re unfamiliar with class-based multiplayer or objective-based gameplay, Overwatch can be a tough game to jump into. Once you get the hang of it, though, Overwatch is a tremendous amount of fun. Here are three easy tips to help you improve your game and start racking up wins.

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1. Play To Your Strengths

Overwatch has 28 playable characters, all with their own unique play styles and characteristics. Finding the characters that are right for you will take some trial and error. Before you even think about jumping into your first match, head to the practice range and take a few characters for a spin. This map is populated with AI controlled bots and allows you to switch characters at any point, making it easy to figure out which playstyles suit you best. Used to first-person shooters like Call of Duty? Take Soldier 76 for a spin. Fan of fighting games? Try Doomfist. It may take a bit, but such a huge cast of characters means there’s someone for everyone.

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2. Play What The Team Needs

Once you’ve found a character that suits your style, it may be tempting to stick with that one character. This is a common mistake. Winning matches in Overwatch depends on a solid team composition, meaning a good balance of Damage, Support, and Tank classes. Having too many players in any one class is an easy way to lose, and if you main a single character, you won’t have the versatility that’s necessary for team play. Though specializing in one of these classes is a great way to get into the game, learning at least one character in each class is what separates good players from great players. Whether it be slicing and dicing as Genji, lobbing grenades with Junkrat, holding down the point as Orisa, or rallying your team as Brigitte, you’ll always be prepared to fill whatever role your team needs to win.

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3. Play The Objective

Above all else, Overwatch is an objective-based game. Though it may be tempting to simply rack up the kills, unless you’re playing a Deathmatch game type, you won’t actually be helping your team win. Pay attention to your objective, whether that be capturing a point or escorting a payload. Your first priority should be the objective, and although getting kills might help with that, it shouldn’t be at the forefront of how you play. You’re not in this alone; work with your team. If you work well as a unit and keep playing the objective, you’ll find yourself playing better overall and achieving far more wins than lone-wolf players.

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Now that you have these tips under your belt, you should be well on your way to becoming an Overwatch MVP. To quote the chipper British-accented words of Tracer, “The world could always use more heroes!”

What does that crack in the sky mean for Fortnite Season 5?

Fortnite players were treated to a spectacular series of events this past Saturday when the sky over the Battle Royale map literally split in half.

At 1:30 PM ET, a missile launched from the silo near Snobby Shores before seemingly disappearing into a portal, splitting in half, and exploding in awe-inspiring fashion. The detonation left a massive, glowing rift spider-webbing across the sky above the Battle Royale map.

The event was a sight to behold, but unfortunately, if you weren’t in the game at 1:30 ET on Saturday, you’re out of luck. The launch was Fortnite’s first real-time event, meaning that it only happens once.

So, what exactly did you miss if you weren’t in-game for the launch? Though the above video gives a pretty good view of what happened, things start to get a little muddled after the first few seconds. At first, the rocket slowly climbs skyward, then a secondary booster ignites, propelling the rocket off on an angle at a much faster speed. The missile then seems to enter orbit. For a few seconds, a mysterious voice echoes across the map. It seems to be setting a series of coordinates.

Then, all at once, the warhead begins its descent, with a series of laser guidance systems sending it straight for Tilted Towers. Just when it seems like the city is about to be obliterated, a blue glowing portal opens and the rocket simply disappears. Seconds later, another portal opens on the other side of the map. The missile ricochets back and forth between these rifts before finally detonating midair with an epic, ear-shattering boom, leaving the final giant rift that continues to loom over the map.

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So… what the heck happened? And what does it mean for Season 5? It seems likely that the missile launch silo was part of Season 4’s superheroes and supervillains theme. If true, we can conclude that the supervillains were going to use the missile to destroy the city of Tilted Towers as part of their evil plan. However, at the last minute, it seems that someone – or something – intervened, causing the missile the ricochet off course.

Whether the rift was opened by the missile’s detonation or by some other force remains to be seen. However, it seems likely that whatever the cause, these portals will be playing a key role in Season 5. A few perceptive Reddit users have also caught onto the fact that the portal seems to be getting larger. Smaller rifts have also been appearing and disappearing all across the map, such as this one at Lonely Lodge.

A portal/rift of some sort has appeared at the entrance of Lonely Lodge… pic.twitter.com/2Twma3GVBL

— Fortnite News • FortniteINTEL.com (@FortniteBR) June 30, 2018

This all begs the question: what is on the other side of these mysterious rifts? We know from what happened to the rocket that these portals seem to lead to some kind of alternate dimension, but what if the rifts are actually portals through time? A few Fortnite data miners have discovered some interesting new assets in the game files:

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All of these props seem to point to some kind of Wild West setting. New film noir-style Detective skins have also recently been added to the game. Perhaps this is another hint that these portals have some kind of time-traveling abilities.

With almost a week to go until Season 5, we won’t have long to wait before we find out what exactly these mysterious portals have in store.

The 5 easiest ways to win your first Fortnite match

Whether it’s your first time playing Fortnite or you’re simply looking for a few pointers to finally get to the top of the leaderboard, this article will outline five easy tips to help you snag the elusive Victory Royale.

Even if you’ve never played a video game in your life, you’ve probably heard of Fortnite. The smash hit from Epic Games is known for its Battle Royale mode, a game that drops 100 players into a massive map to fight to the death. The last player standing wins, and there are no respawns and no second chances.

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These odds may seem impossible, especially for new gamers or those unfamiliar with Battle Royale games. Whether it’s your first time playing Fortnite or you’re simply looking for a few pointers to finally get to the top of the leaderboard, this article will outline five easy tips to help you snag the elusive Victory Royale.

1. Plan Your Drop

Every round of Battle Royale begins with all 100 players crammed into the Battle Bus. After a timer counts down, players can choose when and where to drop into the map, either skydiving or using a glider to control their descent. Though it may be tempting to drop into one of the many towns or settlements on Fortnite’s map, most other players will have the same idea. Though more developed areas contain more supplies, this means that they are a magnet for enemies, and should be avoided until you are properly equipped. Dropping into an isolated patch of wilderness and then searching for chests or exploring through areas after the first few chaotic minutes of a round is a smart way to stay alive.

2. Be a Better Builder

New players may be tempted to think of Fortnite as a shooter, but mastering the game’s building mechanic is an essential part of climbing to the top of the leaderboard. The general rule of thumb in Fortnite is to build first and shoot second. This means spending time stockpiling supplies, learning building controls, and being ready to throw up a quick defensive wall should the bullets start flying. You can check out this article for more in-depth and detailed strategies to help you become a master builder.

3. Use Your Inventory Wisely

Inventory space in Fortnite is limited, and with so many different items it can be difficult to decide what to keep and what to discard. So, what should you have in your five inventory slots? The first three slots should be reserved for weapons. Usually, this means an assault rifle, a shotgun, and either an explosive weapon or sniper rifle, depending on your play style. Which weapons should you pick? Check out this article for the best three weapons that will give you the best bang for your buck (pardon the pun). The final two slots should be reserved for shields and healing items, should you find yourself in a sticky situation. It pays to keep your inventory well rounded, rather than hoarding more weapons or more healing items. Having a balance of both means you’ll be prepared for whatever a battle might throw at you.

4. Keep Moving

Staying alive means staying on the move. The quickest way to die is standing out in the open with no cover. From the second the game starts, the storm begins closing in. What is the storm, you might ask? It’s essentially a wall of death that shrinks the map, forcing players into combat. This means hunkering down and waiting for other players to kill each other isn’t a viable strategy. Sure, you can do it for a while, but eventually, you’ll have to move. When you do, make sure your shields are full, and make sure you keep an eye on the storm timers and mini map. These will keep you updated as to how long you have left until the storm closes in, and where the new safe area is.

5. Pick Your Battles

Though it may be tempting, you don’t have to fight every player you see. For example, if you see a player running along a hillside in the distance, taking potshots at them with a shotgun might not be the smartest idea. Sometimes avoiding a fight can be a better option than picking one. If you’ve got the drop on another player, think strategically. Before starting a fight, ask yourself if what advantages you might have. Do you have the high ground? Better weapons? Better cover? If the answer to these questions is yes, then start shooting. If you aren’t feeling confident, then avoid the encounter if you can and live to fight another day.

Though all this information may seem a little overwhelming for first timers, fear not. Fortnite is incredibly fun once you get the hang of it, and with these tips, you’ll be well on your way to achieving your very first Victory Royale.

How to master building in Fortnite

One of the keys to creating quick builds like this is having a good pool of supplies on hand. Your pickaxe is your best friend. The second you land, in addition to looking for chests and weapons, your first order of business should be to equip your pickaxe and start breaking down anything in arm’s reach. The last thing you want is to be caught in the middle of a battle with no supplies to create defenses.

If you’re coming over from first-person shooters like Call of Duty or Battlefield, it may be tempting to play Fortnite as just another shooter. It’s certainly possible to achieve Victory Royale by blasting your way to the top, but skilled Fortnite players know that mastering the game’s building mechanic is the key to getting consistent wins.

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The first and most important strategy is to know and master your building controls. PC players do have a slight leg up here; having the keyboard allows players to bind each individual structure to a specific key. This allows for quick, rapid-fire building. On console, switching to and learning the Builder Pro control scheme early is a must. Similar to PC, this binds each type of construction to a specific button press, allowing for building on the fly.

So, why is fast building so important? When you run into another player and the bullets start flying, your first instinct might be to start shooting back. Returning fire might seem like a no-brainer, but if you train yourself to build first and shoot later, you’ll be cultivating a habit that will get you much further in the game than relying on firepower alone. Throwing up a quick wall when the bullets start flying puts an extra layer of defense between you and your enemies, allowing you time to regroup and equip your best weapons for a counterattack, or giving you the opportunity to flee to safety if needed.

You can even take this strategy one step further by throwing up a ramp on top of the wall that you just built. Like Obi-Wan Kenobi, using ramps this way will give you the high ground, allowing you to fire down on your enemies before retreating back behind the defenses of your wall.

One of the keys to creating quick builds like this is having a good pool of supplies on hand. Your pickaxe is your best friend. The second you land, in addition to looking for chests and weapons, your first order of business should be to equip your pickaxe and start breaking down anything in arm’s reach. The last thing you want is to be caught in the middle of a battle with no supplies to create defenses.

Building supplies themselves also have their own advantages and disadvantages. Wood is weaker than other materials like metal, but allows for faster building. When it comes to those unexpected encounters where fast building is the difference between life and death, wood is the material you want on hand to throw up those quick defensive walls. Steel and brick can take more hits than wood, but they’re slower to build. Though they are useful for a wall in a pinch, they really excel when it comes to building forts.

Forts will start to spring up late in the game, when the storm closes in and the field has been narrowed down to a handful of players. It might be tempting to build your defenses early in the game and hunker down to wait out the battle, but unless you get lucky, chances are you’ll be pouring time and materials into a bunker that you’ll have to abandon as the map gets smaller. You may have the best fort in the game, but it isn’t going to be of any use on the other side of the storm wall. A more prudent strategy is to stockpile materials and wait until the map closes in before starting to do any serious building.

When that time comes, good defenses are key to making it through the last chaotic moments of a battle. In those final moments, building a fort can prevent enemies from sneaking up behind you and allow you to attack enemies from the safety of your own defenses. This is when you want to start building metal or brick walls, traps, and ramps to create your last line of defense. As stated before, making sure you stockpile enough materials throughout the game is essential to making sure you aren’t caught without supplies in this essential stage. Good fortifications at the end of the game can mean the difference between Victory Royale and a frustrating third place finish.

Someone once said that the best defense is a good offense, but in Fortnite, the opposite tends to be true. Players who learn the art of defensive building and master the techniques outlined above will also become masters of the battlefield.

The 3 Best Weapons in Fortnite

If you ever hope to achieve that elusive Victory Royale in Fortnite, simply running and hiding isn’t going to cut it. Sooner or later, when that storm wall closes in, you’re going to end up fighting someone. When that happens, you want to make sure you have the right tools for the job, and that means grabbing some guns. However, inventory space is limited, and the arsenal of weapons in Fortnite can make choosing what weapons to keep and what to leave behind seem daunting. Fret not; we’ve put together a list of the top three best weapons to have on hand so you can be confident when the bullets start flying.

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1. Assault Rifle

Yes, that’s right. Not the SCAR, the normal, average Assault Rifle. So, why the humble assault rifle and not the venerable SCAR? The SCAR is good, yes, but also hard to find. Unless you’re doing some serious chest hunting or happen to stumble upon one on the body of a dead enemy, you’re far more likely to come across the Assault Rifle. Mastering this classic will put you at a clear advantage over those who bank on the SCAR’s superior stats to win. The Assault Rifle combines fully automatic fire with solid damage and accuracy. In a tight spot, you can hold down the trigger and loose a spray of bullets at your enemies, or take advantage of the gun’s accuracy to pick off enemies at range. The Assault Rifle is a solid all-around choice to keep on hand for a variety of combat scenarios, and should be a cornerstone of every player’s arsenal.

2. Tactical Shotgun

When things get up close and personal, nothing beats a shotgun, and when it comes to shotguns, the Tactical Shotgun reigns supreme. The debate surrounding Fortnite’s shotguns is contentious. The Pump Shotgun certainly has its own strengths, such as high damage and a longer range. However, when you have a split second to react after you turn the corner and run smack into an enemy, the Tactical Shotgun has a clear advantage. Range may be a good thing in some situations, but most scenarios which call for breaking out a shotgun will be in close quarters. The Tactical Shotgun’s high rate of fire allows for quick follow-up shots that will give you an edge in cramped spaces. A rapid fire barrage from the Tactical Shotgun at close range will cut through shields and drop an opponent in seconds.

3. Grenade Launcher

Though it does come with something of a learning curve, the Grenade Launcher offers clear advantages for those who can master this explosive addition to their arsenal. Rather than detonating on contact, grenades fired from this weapon will bounce off surfaces before detonating. Though this may seem like a drawback, a skilled player can use this feature to their advantage. Bouncing a grenade into an opponent’s fort can be the perfect way to deal with those pesky, dug-in players. Unlike its rival, the Rocket Launcher, the Grenade Launcher also offers a six-round magazine. Rather than having to worry about one carefully placed shot, you can inundate your enemy with grenades and watch the fireworks. Players that take the time to master this weapon’s quirks will find themselves with an indispensable addition to their arsenal.

Between gathering supplies, keeping an eye out for enemies, and staying ahead of the storm, the battlefield of Fortnite can be a chaotic place. Mastering the weapons on this list means you’ll have one less thing to worry about, and will make achieving your next Victory Royale that much easier.

Who is Hammond, the Next Overwatch Hero?

After a series of cryptic hints and teasers, Overwatch has finally revealed the identity of the game’s newest playable hero. Hammond, also known as Wrecking Ball, is the 28th hero added to the game, and he’s a hamster. Yes, that’s right, a hamster.

In a short reveal clip and origin story video released on June 28th, Hammond literally rolls into the game in a giant, gun-toting mech reminiscent of a hamster ball. So, what else do we know about this mysterious but well-armed rodent?

We know that Hammond was a test subject at the Horizon Lunar Colony, the same scientific program that endowed Winston with his advanced intelligence. However, the experiment came to an end when the intelligent gorillas rebelled, killing the scientists in charge. Winston and another test subject, presumably Hammond, escaped to Earth. Hammond’s role in the uprising remains unclear. Up to this point, no indication was given that Horizon used anything but gorillas as subjects, leading many to conclude that Hammond would be a gorilla, like Winston.

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Hammond’s origin story trailer reveals that he built the mech suit, which he used to escape the Lunar Colony uprising. He crash-landed in Junkertown in the Australian Outback, where it seems that he used his mech suit to fight in arena battles of some kind. This led him to fame and fortune, and is also how he acquired the “Wrecking Ball” nickname.

In this developer update video, Game Director Jeff Kaplan reveals more details about Hammond’s class and play style.

Hammond is a Tank, with his most notable ability being the ball mode showcased in the trailer. A grappling hook will allow him to swing around the map rapidly and slam down onto enemies from above. Like other tanks, Wrecking Ball has a unique shield ability that increases according to the number of enemies surrounding him, encouraging players to charge into clustered enemies and play more offensively. Finally, his ultimate is a barrage of mines that can be launched in a surrounding area, with predictably explosive results.

All these details indicate a new Tank aimed at more aggressive players, and Wrecking Ball’s inclusion in the Overwatch roster should lead to some interesting changes to how the game is played.