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Tuesday news, part two:

Crying Suns, the FTL-inspired strategy space opera, comes out this month
https://www.pcgamer.com/crying-suns-the-ftl-inspired-strategy-space-opera-comes-out-this-month/
The tactical rogue-lite space opera Crying Suns went to Kickstarter last year with a pitch for a game inspired by FTL, but more story-focused: The Galactic Empire has collapsed, and humanity's only hope for survival lies with a clone of Admiral Ellys Idaho, the greatest Imperial commander of all time. The crowdfunding campaign was a big success, nearly tripling its €25,000 ($27,400) goal, and very soon—as in September 19—the game will be upon us.

Serious Sam Classics: Revolution is finally out of Steam Early Access
https://www.pcgamer.com/serious-sam-classics-revolution-is-finally-out-of-steam-early-access/
A fan-made update of the first two games called Serious Sam Classics: Revolution launched on Steam Early Access more than five years ago, but the project went dormant near the end of 2016; development team Alligator Pit said that the long silence was due to "life happening." But it was recently brought back to life by Croteam, which took over development and helped get this project through the door.

Annapurna has resolved debts of over $200 million
https://www.pcgamer.com/annapurna-has-resolved-debts-of-over-dollar200-million/
You may know Annapurna Interactive for games like What Remains of Edith Finch, Ashen, and Outer Wilds, but while it's been publishing well-received and visually striking games, its parent company, Annapurna Pictures, has had to explore bankruptcy options after financing several box-office bombs (including Vice, The Sisters Brothers, and Destroyer), and racking up hundreds of millions in debts.

Follow-up to surreal jazz adventure The Norwood Suite in development
https://www.pcgamer.com/follow-up-to-surreal-jazz-adventure-the-norwood-suite-in-development/
The Norwood Suite made it to number 90 in our latest Top 100, with Phil Savage heaping praise on the strange indie game about exploring a jazz hotel (...).
The Norwood Suite's creator Cosmo D is currently working on a follow-up called Tales from Off-Peak City. Another first-person adventure set in the same world as The Norwood Suite and Cosmo's previous game Off-Peak, this one's about a pizzeria in Off-Peak City run by an ex-saxophone player whose instrument you covet. "Your pursuit will set off a chain of events across the neighborhood, taking you deep into the hidden worlds and private lives of the people living there", according to the description on itch.io.

Mike Pondsmith explains Cyberpunk 2077's gangs, the Voodoo Boys and the Animals
https://www.pcgamer.com/mike-pondsmith-explains-cyberpunk-2077s-gangs-the-voodoo-boys-and-the-animals/
We got a good eyeful of The Animals and the Voodoo Boys in Cyberpunk 2077's latest trailer, but even for veterans of the Cyberpunk tabletop RPG, CD Projekt Red's demo raised questions. The company has enlisted the help of Cyberpunk creator Mike Pondsmith to help explain some of the differences fans of his universe may have noticed, specifically relating to the two gangs.

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne will reward players who help others catch up
https://www.pcgamer.com/monster-hunter-world-iceborne-will-reward-players-who-help-others-catch-up/
Monster Hunter: World is a pretty big game, and getting all the way to Hunter Rank 16—which is where you'll need to be to start Iceborne, when it comes out—can take a hefty chunk of time. But Capcom says players who haven't finished World yet won't have to worry or hang back when Iceborne arrives, as there are incentives in place to encourage teamwork between higher and lower level hunters.

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne will introduce the angry ape Rajang post-launch
https://www.pcgamer.com/monster-hunter-world-iceborne-will-introduce-the-angry-ape-rajang-post-launch/
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne won't be hitting PCs until January, but console players will be able to dive in later this week. Capcom has already begun teasing additional monsters on their way to Iceborne post-launch, with the first being the powerful Rajang.

Armello's new Dragon Clan Update adds four characters and a new quest system
https://www.pcgamer.com/armellos-new-dragon-clan-update-adds-new-characters-and-a-new-quest-system/
Armello, the grimdark digital board game starring very cute animals and very mean kings, is getting a major new update today ushering in four new characters, an all-new quest system, and more. Dubbed the Dragon Clan Update, it marks the arrival of reptilian heroes in the game, which the community has reportedly demanded for a while now.

Children of Morta is out now, along with a beautifully animated launch trailer
https://www.pcgamer.com/children-of-morta-is-out-now-along-with-a-beautifully-animated-launch-trailer/
Children of Morta is a roguelike hack 'n slash done up in gorgeous pixel art, and it has a unique focus on family dynamics. It's out today, and to mark the occasion, 11 bit Studios has released a lovely hand-animated trailer.