This week in PC gaming: Burning Crusade returns, Hokko Life does a good Animal Crossing impression

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This Week in PC Gaming -  May 30 through June 5

June 1

Necromunda: Hired Gun

World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic

The Sims 4 Dream Home Decorator pack

June 2

Hokko Life (Early Access)

June 3

Critters For Sale

Astalon: Tears of the Earth

Wasteland 3 - The Battle of Steeltown expansion

June 4 

Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2

James Davenport
James Davenport

James is stuck in an endless loop, playing the Dark Souls games on repeat until Elden Ring and Silksong set him free. He's a truffle pig for indie horror and weird FPS games too, seeking out games that actively hurt to play. Otherwise he's wandering Austin, identifying mushrooms and doodling grackles. 

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