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The news, part two:

 

Star Wars Battlefront 2 leak reveals new details about the upcoming beta
http://www.pcgamer.com/star-wars-battlefront-2-leak-reveals-new-details-about-the-upcoming-beta/
We already know the basics about the Star Wars Battlefront 2 multiplayer beta that's coming in October: A Galactic Assault mode battle between Republic clones and Separatist battle droids—truly the heart and soul of Star Wars!—and a deep-space fighter duel in Starfighter Assault. And now, thanks to redditor Some_Info, who according to VG247 is pretty reliable when it comes to this sort of thing, we know a little more.

 

Heat Signature, the spaceship hijacking game, will be out next week
http://www.pcgamer.com/heat-signature-the-spaceship-hijacking-game-will-be-out-next-week/
The stealthy spaceship hijacking game Heat Signature being developed by former PC Gamer editor Tom Francis and the team at Suspicious Developments has come a long way since we got our first look at a prototype in early 2014. Such a long way, in fact, that it will be released next week—September 21. Francis said in the launch date announcement that he doesn't do preorder bonuses "because I don't want to pressure you to buy before reviews are out," but there are a few things going on for people who pick it up early.

 

Injustice 2, the alt-DC fighting game, may be coming to the PC
http://www.pcgamer.com/injustice-2-the-alt-dc-fighting-game-may-be-coming-to-the-pc/
NetherRealm's alt-DC Universe fighting game Injustice 2 was released for consoles back in May, and went over very well with critics. And now it looks like it may be coming to the PC as well: A PC version of the game is currently listed on European retailer Game Mania, and according to WCCFTech it also appeared on Amazon.fr, although that one's not as convincing—the site currently says it doesn't know "when or if this item will be back in stock."

 

The Hearthstone 'Oktoberbrawl' offers free card backs for Twitch Prime members
http://www.pcgamer.com/the-hearthstone-oktoberbrawl-offers-free-card-backs-for-twitch-prime-members/
The Hearthstone Oktoberbrawl is now underway, pitting Team Void—Dog, Thijs, and J4CKIECHAN—against Team Light—Kripparrian, Reynad, and Alliestrasza—in a month-long battle for ultimate (at least until the next time) supremacy. The catch is that each pro must use a fresh account for the event, ensuring that everyone starts off on equal footing. Fans can get in on the action too by using one of two free card backs available through Amazon Prime to do battle on behalf of their chosen side.

 

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds targets November launch for vaulting mechanics
http://www.pcgamer.com/playerunknowns-battlegrounds-targets-november-launch-for-vaulting-mechanics/
As you probably noticed at the time, we dropped a host of exclusives at this year's PC Gaming Show at E3. And yet one of the show's most anticipated features was vaulting mechanics in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.
PUBG mastermind Brendan Greene made the announcement on stage and promised players would soon be able to vault objects like cars, walls, fences and containers. Via this Steam post, Bluehole has now outlined how the mechanics are coming along, and when we might expect to see them in-game.

 

FIFA 18 demo kicks off today
http://www.pcgamer.com/fifa-18-demo-kicks-off-today/
Ahead of its September 29 launch, FIFA 18 has so far given us a "Ronaldo-fueled" reveal trailer and a star-studded teaser for The Journey's second season (see above). Today, EA Sports' annually updated footie sim drops a 12-team sporting demo two weeks ahead of kick off.