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Thursday news, part two:

Legends of Runeterra Expeditions preview begins tomorrow
https://www.pcgamer.com/legends-of-runeterra-preview-patch-2/
Starting tomorrow, you'll be able to get another peek at Legends of Runeterra, Riot's upcoming League of Legends-themed card game. The second 'preview patch' starts tomorrow and will run until Tuesday.
>> It's today.

How to watch the X019 Inside Xbox show
https://www.pcgamer.com/x019-event-news-how-to-watch/
X019 is Microsoft's celebration of all things Xbox, a big fan event in London where you can show up in person to play new and upcoming Xbox games. More importantly, though, X019 also includes a special episode of the Inside Xbox livestream, where Microsoft will be showing off games and hopefully dropping a few new announcements.

Diablo 4 director on loot: 'Getting this right is at the top of our minds'
https://www.pcgamer.com/diablo-4-director-on-itemization-getting-this-right-is-at-the-top-of-our-minds/
A post-BlizzCon update from Diablo 4 game director Luis Barriga recaps what was undoubtedly a better experience for the studio than last year's show, saying that the team was "floored by the overall reception—especially from long-time Diablo players." He also reassured fans that Blizzard is paying close attention to conversations in the community, and that it's aware of one topic in particular that's "burning hotter than the rest."

John Carmack is stepping back from Oculus to work on artificial intelligence
https://www.pcgamer.com/john-carmack-is-stepping-back-from-oculus-to-work-on-artificial-intelligence/
John Carmack, who was recently announced as the recipient of the first-ever Accenture VR Lifetime Achievement Award, has announced that he is stepping back from VR development. Carmack said in a Facebook post that, as of this week, he'll transition to "Consulting CTO" at Oculus VR—until now he was the regular, everyday CTO—which will enable him to have a voice in future development, while only taking up "a modest slice of my time."
>> So he complains that VR isn't advancing fast enough only to announce that he's moving onto other things... Ok.

A new BioShock game seems more likely than ever
https://www.pcgamer.com/a-new-bioshock-game-seems-more-likely-than-ever/
A follow-up to BioShock Infinite is currently in development, if a flurry of recent hints and job listings are anything to go by. While work on a new BioShock game has reportedly been in progress at a "top-secret" 2K studio since at least 2018, recent activity seems to lend credibility to that rumor.

Rainbow Six Siege testing big buff to Kaid, ACOG shotgun
https://www.pcgamer.com/rainbow-six-siege-testing-big-buff-to-kaid-acog-shotgun/
In a new patch to the Rainbow Six Siege Operation Shifting Tides test server, Ubisoft is wasting no time trying out balancing changes that could have a significant impact on the meta. Kaid’s Electroclaws have more bite, a few powerful shotguns are getting a nerf, and you can now, in holy acronym matrimony, strap an ACOG to the BOSG. Vulcan Graphics API testing is also underway, though it was quickly disabled after causing crashes.

Another Fortnite play tester is being sued for Chapter 2 leaks
https://www.pcgamer.com/another-fortnite-play-tester-is-being-sued-for-chapter-2-leaks/
Another Fortnite play tester is facing legal action for leaking details related to the battle royale's Chapter 2 content update. According to Global News, Epic Games has filed a claim against play tester Lucas Johnston for his alleged leaking of a screenshot taken during his period of employment at Keywords Studios, where the play testing was carried out.

Rune 2 publisher promises ongoing support despite closure of Human Head Studios
https://www.pcgamer.com/rune-2-publisher-promises-ongoing-support-despite-closure-of-human-head-studios/
Yesterday, one day after the launch of its long-anticipated Viking action game Rune 2, Human Head Studios announced it was closing its doors, with its employees all accepting jobs with Bethesda. The news came as a surprise—even to Rune 2's publisher, Ragnarok.
The publisher says it plans to continue supporting Rune 2 despite Human Head's sudden closure, and has released an official statement.

Plan 8 is a gritty-looking "exosuit MMO shooter" coming from the developers of Black Desert Online
https://www.pcgamer.com/plan-8-is-a-gritty-looking-exosuit-mmo-shooter-coming-from-the-developers-of-black-desert-online/
South Korea is holding the G-Star Gaming Expo today, and Black Desert Online developer Pearl Abyss is on hand to show off three upcoming games. Among them is Plan 8, which the studio describes as an "exosuit MMO shooter."

Squad's latest update introduces commanders, UAVs, and artillery strikes
https://www.pcgamer.com/squads-latest-update-introduces-commanders-uavs-and-artillery-strikes/
There's a big update out for Squad, available on the Public Test Server. It adds a new commander role, and with that comes some heavy-hitting battlefield assets for each faction in the game.

Dwarf Fortress is getting weirder with disguised agents who corrupt your dwarfs
https://www.pcgamer.com/dwarf-fortress-is-getting-weirder-with-disguised-agents-who-corrupt-your-dwarfs/
Dwarf Fortress has become such a complicated society simulator that almost any new bit of information is automatically interesting—it's a game in which you can use vampires to power logic computers, for example. In an update on the Steam version, co-creator Tarn Adams explains a bit about how enemy agents will try to infiltrate your fortresses and recruit your dwarfs for their malevolent goals.