Oct 17, 16:00

 
Kotaku Sunday, October 17, 2021 3:20 PM
    

Aliens: Fireteam Elite was released on August 23 to mixed reviews, but on Steam it averaged around or above 10k players for the first few weeks after release. But a lack of content, small updates, and possibly the release of the popular Back 4 Blood recently have killed the player base on PC, with only 792 players…

Read more...




 
Kotaku Sunday, October 17, 2021 2:15 PM
    

Are you bored, sitting in some waiting room? Maybe, instead of just doing nothing you want to play some Doom? Well you could download the fantastic mobile ports of Doom or play it on Switch. Or, why not play Doom using Twitter via short commands and videos?

Read more...




 
Kotaku Sunday, October 17, 2021 12:00 PM
    

Halloween is here and while you may enjoy this holiday, you might not be as into scary horror games as others. You aren't alone! Horror games can be incredibly intense, even for those who love a good scary movie. But maybe you still want to enjoy some games on Halloween, just without all the jump scares.

Read more...




 
Kotaku Sunday, October 17, 2021 10:45 AM
    

Hello! It's time for Kotaku's Sunday Comics, your weekly roundup of the best webcomics. The images enlarge if you click on the magnifying glass icon.

Read more...




 
PCGamesN Sunday, October 17, 2021 3:25 PM
     The Riftbreaker is a base-building Diablo-like that's blowing up on Steam

The Riftbreaker is pulling from some winning formulas, taking the survival RTS mechanics of They Are Billions or Conan Unconquered and giving you a Diablo-style ARPG to play in the middle of it. But that doesn't make its execution on that combo any less impressive, and the newly-released game is starting to burn up the Steam charts.

The Riftbreaker puts you in the role of a mech-piloting scientist-commando out to settle uncharted worlds. You'll build bases to collect resources, and then defend those bases against massive hordes of enemies, using a combination of defensive buildings and your own weapons. It made our list of indie games to watch in October, and now that it's out it's quickly finding a fanbase.

The game has been quickly growing in popularity since launching on Steam on October 14. It reached a peak concurrent player record of 21,741 earlier today, as SteamDB shows, putting it near Steam's top 50 for the day. User reviews are currently sitting at a 91% 'very positive' rating. There's also a free demo available on the Steam store page, if you want to try before you buy.




 
PCGamesN Sunday, October 17, 2021 3:26 PM
     Minecraft 1.18 launches in

The Minecraft 1.18 release date is nearly upon us, though the devs at Mojang are still keeping a bit of wiggle room for the precise date. Still, they're narrowing down the Caves and Cliffs launch to within the next "month or two", because the update is "almost done", according to a presentation at Minecraft Live.

The plan is to launch the update simultaneously across both Bedrock and Java editions (which are, incidentally, both coming to Xbox Game Pass for PC). The two versions will now have seed parity, as well, meaning that you'll be able to see your favourite Minecraft seeds rendered almost identically in both versions of the game, aside from some minor details.

You also don't have to worry about your old worlds, even with all the changes the new world generation will bring. Your 1.17 worlds will carry forward into 1.18 without issue. Terrain blending will ensure that old and new content transitions naturally, and you'll find the deeper cave systems automatically generated underneath all your previously-explored areas, too.

RELATED LINKS: Minecraft console commands, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods


 
PCGamesN Sunday, October 17, 2021 3:26 PM
     Minecraft's 1.19 update is The Wild – here's what's confirmed so far

Minecraft Live 2021 has come and gone, but not without a whole lot of detail about what to expect from Minecraft's next update. Well, Minecraft's next next update. The 1.18 release date with many of the Caves and Cliffs part two features is still coming this year, but now Minecraft 1.19 has been confirmed as The Wild update, launching in 2022.

The Wild will feature a major swamp update including mangrove trees. Mangrove trees will grow from propagules which can be planted underwater or on land, and they'll grow up into big masses of root blocks with vines hanging down around them. You can harvest them for a new wood type. You'll also find full-on mangrove swamp biomes.

Frogs will also debut here, complete with animated croaks. They'll start as tadpoles (which you can put into a bucket), and grow into one of three variant frogs - snowy, swamp, or tropical - based on the temperature of the biome they mature in. Frogs will eat fireflies, which are also getting added in The Wild, and will hop toward lily pads when they can - they might also be tempted into a fall by dripleaves.

RELATED LINKS: Minecraft console commands, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods


 
PCGamesN Sunday, October 17, 2021 10:49 AM
     Dota 2's next hero is Marci, coming ahead of Dragon's Blood: Book Two in January

While I will be forever grumpy that Netflix continues to call animated series made outside of Japan 'anime', I will not be upset that Dota: Dragon's Blood is now influencing Valve's own MOBA. As part of The International this weekend, Valve announced that the next hero for Dota 2 will be Marci, who debuted in Netflix's Dota: Dragon's Blood show.

The trailer says that "Marci joins the fight this fall", and if you haven't checked your calendar lately, we are in the autumn season - so expect Marci to appear in-game sometime before December 21. No details yet on her abilities, but as the official announcement puts it, you'll be able to "unleash the dauntless strength of Marci as she proves some loyalties transcend barriers and takes her place amongst the most stalwart heroes in Dota 2."

A second season of Dota: Dragon's Blood was also announced with a new trailer this weekend too. Studio Mir is once again taking the reins for Book Two, which is set to hit Netflix in January 2022.

RELATED LINKS: Dota 2 heroes, Dota 2 custom games, Which MOBA is best?


 
PCGamesN Sunday, October 17, 2021 9:56 AM
     The Suicide Squad game gets another cinematic trailer – at least it's in-game this time

We got another look at Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League as part of DC Fandome this weekend, but if you were hoping for something beyond an additional cinematic trailer here, well… you might want to prepare for disappointment. The new trailer at least appears to be made up of in-game footage this time around, but it's all cinematics, and we still don't have much idea of how the game will actually play.

While last year's teaser already introduced us to an apparently-evil Superman, the new trailer shows us developer Rocksteady's take on the remainder of the Justice League. The Flash appears to be affected by whatever malady Superman has, though Wonder Woman does not - Green Lantern (the John Stewart version) is also here, though it's tougher to tell his alignment in the quick trailer shots.

Batman is notably absent from the trailer, though Penguin makes an appearance. (An earlier teaser screen seems to suggest an appearance from Lex Luthor, too.) We're also getting a less notably superheroic representative of the DC universe in Amanda Waller, here portrayed by Debra Wilson, who has also lent her likeness and performance to games including Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus and Star Wars: Jedi - Fallen Order.

RELATED LINKS: Upcoming PC games, Best PC games


 
PCGamesN Sunday, October 17, 2021 9:13 AM
     Minecraft's allay mob wins the vote and will automatically collect items for you

October 17, 2021 The allay won the mob vote, so it'll be added to Minecraft.

We've said farewell to Minecraft Live 2021, and the devs at Mojang once again provided us with a selection of new mobs to choose between for inclusion in the game. The ultimate winner was the item-collecting allay, which will be added to Minecraft as part of the Wild update in 2022.

The allay looks like a little blue fairy with bat wings. If you give it an item, it will go pick up nearby dropped items of the same type. But, as the devs note on Twitter, it won't duplicate that item or rifle through chests for it - it's purely about picking up that item when it's dropped on the overworld. The allay will then drop the collected items near a note block, apparently because it loves to dance.

The other options this year were the glare, a darkness-fearing little guy that was voted out in the first round, and the copper golem, a craftable pal that would run around pushing copper buttons. There's always a possibility that the losers of the vote may be added to the game eventually, but there's certainly no guarantee of that. Last year's winner was the glow squid.

RELATED LINKS: Minecraft console commands, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods


 
Twinfinite Sunday, October 17, 2021 2:16 PM
    

Activision released the "launch trailer" of its upcoming FPS Call of Duty: Vanguard. Yes, it's not November, but you still get explosions.

The post Call of Duty: Vanguard Launch Trailer Has Plenty of Explosions, Zombies, & More appeared first on Twinfinite.




 
Twinfinite Sunday, October 17, 2021 1:39 PM
    

Akatsuki and Too Kyo Games released a new trailer of their upcoming mixed media project Tribe Nine, introducing one of the tribes.

The post Tribe Nine by Danganronpa Creator Gets New Trailer Introducing the Chiyoda Tribe appeared first on Twinfinite.




 
Siliconera Sunday, October 17, 2021 3:00 PM
    

The Burn the Witch manga channels the Bleach ambiance and vibe, with characters, a societal structure, and story with the same intensity.

The post The Burn the Witch Manga Definitely Channels the Bleach Vibe appeared first on Siliconera.




 
Siliconera Sunday, October 17, 2021 1:30 PM
    

While what looks to be a batmobile is shown in the trailer, the Dark Knight is nowhere in sight.

The post Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Story Trailer Released appeared first on Siliconera.




 
Siliconera Sunday, October 17, 2021 12:00 PM
    

The other doctor is finally in.

The post Arknights Under Tides Event Brings Kal'Tsit and Red Skadi appeared first on Siliconera.




 
Siliconera Sunday, October 17, 2021 10:30 AM
    

The reveal could be anything from a new game announcement to something anime-related.

The post Aquaplus Teaser Website is Counting Down to Something appeared first on Siliconera.




 
Siliconera Sunday, October 17, 2021 9:00 AM
    

Ascendant Florets can be used to increase Heroes' stats, but Ascended Heroes will not require the Florets to do so.

The post Fire Emblem Heroes' Ascended Fjorm Comes With Stat Boost Item appeared first on Siliconera.




 
Destructoid Sunday, October 17, 2021 1:00 PM
    

Namco's rubber-burning classic joins the ranks Following on from last week's fascinating Genji and the Heike Clans, this week sees...

The post Rally-X leaving skidmarks as this week's Arcade Archives release appeared first on Destructoid.




 
Nintendo Everything Sunday, October 17, 2021 3:30 PM
    

Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers: United States Switch Dying Light: Platinum Edition – October 19 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop (new) The Caligula Effect 2 – October 19 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop My Friend Peppa Pig – October 22 – Amazon, GameStop (new) The Smurfs: Mission Vileaf Collector's Edition – October...

The post Pre-order updates – October 17, 2021 appeared first on Nintendo Everything.




 
Nintendo Everything Sunday, October 17, 2021 2:30 PM
    

The side-scrolling platformer Lumione has received a new trailer from publisher Perfect World Entertainment and developer Glimmer Studio. This comes in celebration of the game's release, as it just landed on Switch this past week. In case you missed our previous coverage, check out the following overview: You will play the part of the beloved deep-sea fairy, Glimmer, as you...

The post Lumione launch trailer appeared first on Nintendo Everything.




 
Nintendo Everything Sunday, October 17, 2021 1:30 PM
    

If you're curious as to how Crysis 2 Remastered and Crysis 3 look on Switch, you'll want to check out some newly-released gameplay. A couple of videos have emerged showing off both titles. Here's an overview of the two games: Crysis 2 Remastered Relive the legendary single-player campaign from the classic first-person shooter, Crysis 2, optimized for today's hardware in...

The post Crysis 2 Remastered and Crysis 3 Remastered Switch gameplay appeared first on Nintendo Everything.




 
Nintendo Everything Sunday, October 17, 2021 12:49 PM
    

FuRyu will release Crystar on Switch, according to Japanese retailer listings. The port will be available in Japan starting on February 24, 2022. Crystar, an action RPG developed by Gemdrops, originally released in 2018 in Japan. Spike Chunsoft then picked the title up for publishing in the west a year later. The Switch version of Crystar has only been announced...

The post Crystar coming to Switch appeared first on Nintendo Everything.




 
Nintendo Everything Sunday, October 17, 2021 11:44 AM
    

A ton of new content is coming to Animal Crossing: New Horizons as part of the big 2.0 update in November, and we've compiled a list of villagers that will be joining the game. Nintendo will be adding a total of 16 characters. These new villagers will also be featured in the Animal Crossing amiibo cards series 5. Here's the...

The post Animal Crossing: New Horizons new villagers list for version 2.0 update appeared first on Nintendo Everything.




 
Nintendo Everything Sunday, October 17, 2021 10:25 AM
    

In its latest technical analysis today, Digital Foundry has taken a closer look at the Switch version of Dying Light, including the game's frame rate. We also get insight into how Techland changed the game for Nintendo's console, a technique used when it comes to resolution, and more. Here's the full roundup of tidbits: – Switch version is based on...

The post Dying Light Switch tech analysis, including frame rate appeared first on Nintendo Everything.




 
Nintendo Everything Sunday, October 17, 2021 9:40 AM
    

As part of the latest demon trailer for Shin Megami Tensei V, we have a look at Zhen. The creature has appeared in various titles like Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne, Shin Megami Tensei IV, and Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey. Over on the Megami Tensei Wiki, the site provides some background information about Zhen. Continue on below to read...

The post Shin Megami Tensei V daily demon vol. 159 – Zhen appeared first on Nintendo Everything.




 
Nintendo Everything Sunday, October 17, 2021 8:02 AM
    

The MIX Games, One Eyed Robot, and Ritual Games will soon be putting BATS: Bloodsucker Anti-Terror Squad on Switch. The 2D action title, a throwback to the action sidescrollers of the 16-bit era, is lined up for an October 20 release. The game involves the BATS group trying to put an end to the terrorist organization known as STING (Syndicate...

The post 2D action game BATS: Bloodsucker Anti-Terror Squad coming to Switch appeared first on Nintendo Everything.




 
Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Sunday, October 17, 2021 2:12 PM
     Allegedly, alongside the supposed sequel and PS5 remaster, a PC port of the game is also already "done" and ready to be released.


 
Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Sunday, October 17, 2021 1:56 PM
     An Xbox insider claims that a new Killer Instinct game is currently "in active development" at Xbox, though there's no word on who might be working on it.


 
Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Sunday, October 17, 2021 1:35 PM
     Fntastic and MyTona's open world zombie MMO shows off new gameplay, confims its PC release date, and confirms console versions.


 
Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Sunday, October 17, 2021 1:25 PM
     Development on the game apparently started in 2019, and the project is currently in "full swing", according to Compulsion Games' community developer Naila Hadjas.


 
Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Sunday, October 17, 2021 1:14 PM
     "At this moment in time, the production of a native version is undecided," says Kingdom Hearts series producer Ichiro Hazama.


 
Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Sunday, October 17, 2021 12:53 PM
     Football gaming "needs to be a space that is occupied by more than one party controlling all rights," the organization has said in a statement.


 
Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Sunday, October 17, 2021 12:37 PM
     An allegedly leaked gameplay clip shows about thirty seconds of an in-development build of FromSoftware's upcoming action RPG.


 
Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Sunday, October 17, 2021 11:39 AM
     The vast majority of the rest of the top 10 is dominated by upcoming Switch releases, with the exception of PS5's Gran Turismo 7.


 
Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Sunday, October 17, 2021 11:19 AM
     On recommended settings, players will need at least either a GTX 1660 Super or a Radeon RX 590, along with 16 GB of RAM.


 
Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Sunday, October 17, 2021 9:38 AM
     Recent rumours have suggested that an MGS3 remake is in the works- here's why we're excited about the possibility.


 
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Sunday, October 17, 2021 4:00 PM
     Warships and girls are the major themes of Azur Lane, but today we're going to talk about the former. Other than fighting with these ships, you can also upgrade them for higher combat efficiency. Doing so can produce Tech Points, which boosts a Faction's Technology Level. If you're not sure how the Technology system works […]


 
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Sunday, October 17, 2021 2:57 PM
     Maxis has recently released a base-game update for The Sims 4. The update included the feature likes and dislikes for your Sims, and now creating characters has never been more gratifying. Shortly after the massive update, they also added a new expansion pack called the Dream Home Decorator. You might notice that the pack's theme […]


 
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Sunday, October 17, 2021 11:25 AM
     In Minecraft, there are various ways to increase your chances of survival. From upgrading your gear and equipment to brewing all kinds of potions—the possibilities are endless! And one of the best ways to do that is through enchanting. Enchanting is an in-game mechanic in Minecraft that allows players to enhance specific tools, armors, and […]


 
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Sunday, October 17, 2021 11:00 AM

 
Pivotal Gamers Sunday, October 17, 2021 2:20 PM
     Hello folks. Giveaway.su holds a new giveaway for Star Shield Down. Let's hear them out. Dear friends, today we start a new big giveaway! Right now you can get one of 5000 Steam cdkeys of "Star Shield Down" game – just complete several easy tasks and you will instantly get your free Steam cdkey. Discord account and Steam level 1 are required to get the cdkey from this givea...


 
Into Indie Games Sunday, October 17, 2021 1:20 PM
    

This week in indie games, we have the farming sim Bunhouse, turn-based adventure Echo Generation,...

The post Indie Game Releases of the Week: October 18 to 24, 2021 appeared first on Into Indie Games.




 
Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Sunday, October 17, 2021 2:12 PM
     Allegedly, alongside the supposed sequel and PS5 remaster, a PC port of the game is also already "done" and ready to be released.


 
Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Sunday, October 17, 2021 1:56 PM
     An Xbox insider claims that a new Killer Instinct game is currently "in active development" at Xbox, though there's no word on who might be working on it.


 
Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Sunday, October 17, 2021 1:35 PM
     Fntastic and MyTona's open world zombie MMO shows off new gameplay, confims its PC release date, and confirms console versions.


 
Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Sunday, October 17, 2021 1:25 PM
     Development on the game apparently started in 2019, and the project is currently in "full swing", according to Compulsion Games' community developer Naila Hadjas.


 
Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Sunday, October 17, 2021 1:14 PM
     "At this moment in time, the production of a native version is undecided," says Kingdom Hearts series producer Ichiro Hazama.


 
Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Sunday, October 17, 2021 12:53 PM
     Football gaming "needs to be a space that is occupied by more than one party controlling all rights," the organization has said in a statement.


 
Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Sunday, October 17, 2021 12:37 PM
     An allegedly leaked gameplay clip shows about thirty seconds of an in-development build of FromSoftware's upcoming action RPG.


 
Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Sunday, October 17, 2021 11:39 AM
     The vast majority of the rest of the top 10 is dominated by upcoming Switch releases, with the exception of PS5's Gran Turismo 7.


 
Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Sunday, October 17, 2021 11:19 AM
     On recommended settings, players will need at least either a GTX 1660 Super or a Radeon RX 590, along with 16 GB of RAM.


 
Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Sunday, October 17, 2021 9:38 AM
     Recent rumours have suggested that an MGS3 remake is in the works- here's why we're excited about the possibility.