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Kotaku Monday, November 1, 2021 8:40 PM
 
Kotaku Monday, November 1, 2021 7:50 PM
    

I've been playing the new Age of Empires IV this week, and for all the good work that has been done in bringing a classic game into a modern era, the best thing about it are the bits that happen while you're not even playing.

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Kotaku Monday, November 1, 2021 7:10 PM
    

Team-Xecuter was a hacking group that sold both software and hardware for stuff like Nintendo consoles. While arguing that they were simply advocating for homebrew programs and a consumer's right to repair their own property, gaming giants like Nintendo thought otherwise.

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Kotaku Monday, November 1, 2021 6:00 PM
    

Bloomberg Wealth has a major feature up today called "Into the Metaverse: Where Crypto, Gaming and Capitalism Collide". It is as critical and as informative as you'd guess something coming from a finance site would be, but there's one section in particular that will haunt me, and now you, for the rest of the week.

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Kotaku Monday, November 1, 2021 5:20 PM
    

This weekend, Pokémon Unite and Call of Duty: Mobile developer TiMi Studio announced the development of Honor of Kings: World. It's to be an "AAA" open-world game based on its smash-hit mobile MOBA, Honor of Kings.  

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Kotaku Monday, November 1, 2021 5:05 PM
    

Nintendo has announced that this week's Happy Home Paradise expansion will be Animal Crossing: New Horizons' only paid DLC, and that major updates to the game will be coming to an end following both the DLC and the game's free version 2.0 update.

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Kotaku Monday, November 1, 2021 3:45 PM
    

The new open-world shooter Far Cry 6 quickly lets you become an unstoppable machine. Here's a trick that'll make you even less stoppable: By turning off the game's camera shake, you'll completely eliminate recoil for all weapons, including shotguns and extremely high fire-rate machine guns.

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Kotaku Monday, November 1, 2021 2:45 PM
    

A quick perusal of Steam-tracking sites indicates that players returned to Left 4 Dead 2 in droves following the October 12 launch of spiritual successor Back 4 Blood, so much so that the older game is now more popular than the newer one.

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Kotaku Monday, November 1, 2021 2:30 PM
    

Senator Josh Hawley, Republican of Missouri, took the stage at the National Conservatism Conference yesterday to decry the war on men. In a long and meandering speech, he sounded the alarm about falling marriage rates and college attendance, and argued that more and more men are dropping out of the workforce and…

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Kotaku Monday, November 1, 2021 2:00 PM
    

Revealed just last week, Stardew Valley developer Eric Barone has already provided a nice little update about his next game, Haunted Chocolatier. According to a new blog post, the upcoming action-RPG has a "greater focus on combat" in comparison to his previous hit.

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Kotaku Monday, November 1, 2021 1:45 PM
    

Finally, after first appearing in August, the Lego version of Luigi is getting his own sets. But poor blocky Luigi, it seems Nintendo and Lego want to torture him, because the new sets are all based on Luigi's Mansion. Don't they know Luigi (and his Lego variant) is afraid of ghosts! Luckily Professor E. Gadd is here…

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Kotaku Monday, November 1, 2021 1:30 PM
    

Housemarque finally took some pity on players of its difficult sci-fi shooter Returnal last week, and added a suspend feature in update 2.0. Now players have found a way to turn it into a full-on save scumming exploit.

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Kotaku Monday, November 1, 2021 1:00 PM
    

As part of Genshin Impact's ongoing Labyrinth Warriors event, developer miHoYo has launched a limited-time web game called "Yummy! Barbeque Under the Stars." In this cooking minigame which can be played via your internet browser, players earn in-game items and primogems (premium currency) for their culinary skills.…

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Kotaku Monday, November 1, 2021 12:45 PM
    

A long time ago (last year) in a galaxy far, far away (Hollywood), Disney execs confirmed a never-ending slew of Star Wars shows, including multiple spin-offs of The Mandalorian (stop reading now if you're averse to spoilers for season two of that show). Today, Disney released the trailer for the first of those, The…

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Kotaku Monday, November 1, 2021 12:30 PM
    

Last week, the personalities of Animal Crossing: New Horizon's (seemingly) final eight villagers were revealed via Pocket Camp. Their Pocket Camp iterations also include their favorite sayings, catchphrases, and broad descriptions of the characters—which has given me enough information to perform a vibe check.

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Kotaku Monday, November 1, 2021 12:15 PM
    

Earlier today, the official Pokémon Go website announced that Dedenne, the adorable electric and fairy-type Pokémon, will be the next monster in the mobile game. Dedenne will be available during the Festival of Lights, the Diwali-inspired event, on November 5 at 10 a.m. through November 14 at 8 p.m. local time.

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Kotaku Monday, November 1, 2021 11:00 AM
    

Xbox Game Pass is starting November off strong. After half a year, It Takes Two, the acclaimed cooperative game from the makers of 2018's A Way Out, is finally coming to the service, albeit only for those who pay for the premium tier. That's alongside some other offerings (available to all subscribers). Here's …

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Kotaku Monday, November 1, 2021 7:00 AM
    

Seventeen people were injured on October 31 in Tokyo during an attack on a subway train. The attack has left one victim, a man in his 70s, in critical condition. A 24-year-old man, dressed as the Joker from Batman, was arrested at the scene for attempted murder.

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Kotaku Monday, November 1, 2021 6:00 AM
    

The official site for Fortnite China has announced that on November 15 of this year, the game's service will end for the country.

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Kotaku Monday, November 1, 2021 5:30 AM
    

With an eye towards the future, Sega is entering into a strategic alliance with Microsoft, in a move that will enable the Tokyo-based game maker to take advantage of the tech giant's cloud technology.

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PCGamesN Monday, November 1, 2021 6:54 PM
     The good version of Minecraft is coming to Game Pass PC, but no GTA: San Andreas

A new month is here, which means it's time to look forward to a new range of games coming to Xbox Game Pass for PC. The highlights this month include some we've known about, including Forza Horizon 5 and both versions of Minecraft, but there are some notable new announcements, too - and one disappointing name missing.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Definitive Edition is coming to Game Pass, but only on console. The remastered trilogy is going to be a Rockstar Launcher exclusive on PC, and PC Game Pass titles only come through the Microsoft Store, so… It appears we're at a fairly major impasse on that one. Xbox comrades, enjoy as of November 11.

As previously announced, Minecraft: Java Edition and Minecraft: Bedrock Edition are both coming to PC on November 2. Bedrock offers some neat features like crossplay, but for most PC players, Java is the version that matters - it's got the most robust mod support, and it's terrific to see both versions available here.

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

 
PCGamesN Monday, November 1, 2021 6:21 PM
     Fortnite player reaches level 1,000 for the first time

For the first time in Fortnite battle royale's four year history, it's happened: a player has reached level 1,000 in a single season. YouTuber Rages Revenge has reached the astounding battle pass over a month before the season is set to come to a close, and it remains to be seen just how much higher that level can get.

Rage got the final bit of XP necessary to cross the level 1,000 mark by searching an ammo box outside the storm wall during a team rumble match. It appears there's no actual limit to how many levels you can earn - Rage's XP meter is now ticking up to level 1,001, which will require another two million points to reach.

Season 8 XP for Fortnite started out fairly stingy, but after a number of buffs early in the season, the rewards have gotten pretty generous - and given that players are now reaching level 1,000 in a single season for the first time in the game's history, it's probably safe to say that those XP payouts are now better than ever.

RELATED LINKS: Fortnite V-Bucks, Fortnite Skins, Fortnite Creative Codes

 
PCGamesN Monday, November 1, 2021 5:27 PM
     Call of Duty: Vanguard PC install size and pre-load details have arrived

Call of Duty is big. Yes, it's popular, but it's also big - Modern Warfare and Warzone have become emblems of the ballooning download sizes of modern games. Luckily, the Call of Duty: Vanguard install size is quite a bit more reasonable than its predecessors, and the devs have revealed exactly how it breaks down on PC.

At its smallest, Vanguard's multiplayer and Zombies modes will only take up 36GB of storage space on PC at launch. A full install will take up 61GB. You can also optionally dedicate an additional 32GB or 64GB as a hi-rez assets cache, for more efficient streaming of high resolution assets. At the top end, that brings us to a total of 125GB for the biggest install possible - but it's terrific to see more options for those short on hard drive space.

You can carve out that install soon, to, as the Call of Duty: Vanguard PC release time is set for November 2 at 10am PDT / 1pm EDT / 5pm GMT, ahead of the full Call of Duty: Vanguard release date on November 5. The PC version of Vanguard will only be available via Battle.net.



 
PCGamesN Monday, November 1, 2021 4:28 PM
     Riders Republic review – a forza nature

Riders Republic is a hell of a lot of game. That shouldn't come as much of a surprise if you've been watching Ubisoft gradually turn series like Assassin's Creed and Far Cry into hundred-hour RPGs, but while some might say that hasn't always been the best decision in those cases, I mean it as a true compliment for Riders Republic; no caveats. It needs to be big for it to work, for it to feel fresh and deep simultaneously, but also instantly accessible, something you can pick up and play for a quick ten-minute session just to pass the time. Oh, and you can buy it here if that summary's enough for you.

Extreme sports veterans Suki and Brett introduce you to the titular Riders' Republic, which is an amalgam of several iconic national parks, including Bryce Canyon, Yosemite, Zion, Grand Teton, Sequoia, and Canyonlands. Suki and Brett are both kind of insufferable, speaking solely in slang that you can imagine parents using in vain to connect with their kids. The republic is "vibing", it's full of "bucknutty riders", and the first set of events you'll be taking on are, naturally, "off the hook". It's like the script was pieced together by an AI doing a Jack Black impersonation. Fortunately, they don't badger you much beyond the game's opening, and they're happy and kind and warm, so it's hard to harbour too much disdain for them.

Once they're gone you're pretty much free to explore, compete, and mess around to your heart's content. The map is enormous. Genuinely gargantuan. But it feels bigger the more you retread (or should that be reshred?) slopes and valleys you've already ridden through. You'll notice that a single downhill slope can be approached in several different ways. You can speed down the precarious hairpins on a road bike, bomb through the mud on a dirt bike, ski the receding patches of snow, or skim across the ground in a wingsuit. Better still, you can seamlessly switch between all of them with a couple of button presses, much like in The Crew 2. And what do you do when you reach the bottom of the hill? Fast travel or trudge all the way back to the top? Nah. Just equip your rocket suit and fly there.



 
PCGamesN Monday, November 1, 2021 2:25 PM
     AGDQ 2022 includes Stardew Valley in 20 minutes and blindfolded Sekiro

Games Done Quick, the twice-annual charity speedrunning event, will once again be bringing us a dose of speedily-beaten games this coming January. Event organisers have revealed the full game list for AGDQ 2022, and from Actraiser to Zadette there are a load of fun runs on the schedule, and fans of everything from farming games to bomb defusal simulations will find something satisfying.

Some of the big PC games on the list include Sekrio: Shadows Die Twice, which will be completed blindfolded in a two hour, forty-five minute estimate by Mitchriz. We're also getting a full Stardew Valley community center restoration - one accomplished through glitches - in 20 minutes, courtesy of runner Olenoname.

Deathloop, which you may know as our first 10/10 game in two years, will be completed in under 25 minutes, and we're getting an all boss race through Dark Souls between Danflesh and Ecdycis. For something completely different, Procyon will be taking on Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes' giant Centurion bomb in just over an hour.

RELATED LINKS: Stardew Valley multiplayer, Stardew Valley realism, The best Stardew Valley mods

 
PCGamesN Monday, November 1, 2021 1:31 PM
     The best Call of Duty Vanguard Machine Pistol loadout

Trying to find the best Machine Pistol loadout in Call of Duty Vanguard? The Machine Pistol is far from the best Call of Duty Vanguard gun, but it's always going to be there when you need it. Unless you're using the Overkill Call of Duty Vanguard perk, the Machine Pistol is going to be the best secondary weapon option for most people.

This gun isn't bad per se, but its primary use is for emergency situations. Pulling out the Machine Pistol is much faster than attempting to reload your primary weapon, so this gun might end up saving you more often than you think. Featuring a measly ten bullets per clip and heavy recoil, the stock Machine Pistol desperately needs attachments to make it a viable secondary weapon.

Our loadout addresses the Machine Pistol's key three weaknesses: the small magazines, heavy recoil, and poor fire rate. With all of these changes, the Machine Pistol can turn into a weapon that you can truly rely on in the heat of battle.



 
PCGamesN Monday, November 1, 2021 1:30 PM
     The best Call of Duty Vanguard 3-Line Rifle loadout

Looking for the best 3-Line Rifle loadout in Call of Duty Vanguard? With a solid effective damage range and high one-shot kill potential, the 3-Line Rifle is already a powerful option for those wishing for a more long distance gameplay style.

So what are we looking to upgrade with the 3-Line Rifle? The primary focus for all sniper rifles is accuracy, as you don't want it to wildly sway as you line up a shot from a distance. Recoil control is essential, of course, but the centring speed and idle sway control are critical for lining up shots on distant foes. That said, the stats of the 3-Line Rifle give a bit of wiggle room to reduce the reload and aim down sights times and boost the firing rate a tad.

This 3-Line loadout guide will go over our picks for the best attachments for the sniper rifle. However, if you find that the 3-Line Rifle still isn't the sniper rifle for you, we also have the best Vanguard Kar98k loadout that complements its one-shot kill potential.



 
PCGamesN Monday, November 1, 2021 1:32 PM
     Call of Duty: Vanguard's system requirements are kind to your SSD

It's almost time to jump into Call of Duty: Vanguard's campaign and multiplayer modes, and we now know what your gaming PC will need to stand its ground. While Beenox's PC port has the potential to shine bright on the latest RTX GPUs, you won't need to revamp your rig to jump into the action.

If you're a Call of Duty regular, you'll already know that preparing for battle is going to involve freeing up some storage space on your SSD or HDD. Thankfully, Vanguard's installation demands aren't quite as outlandish as Call of Duty: Warzone's, but you will still need to accommodate the game's 36-61GB required space.

Settings wise, Vanguard has various bells and whistles, from ultrawide gaming monitor support to uncapped frame rates and a low latency mode. Naturally, these settings are going to appeal to players wielding high spec PCs. However, if you're sporting a slightly older build, you should still be able to join the fold.

RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU

 
PCGamesN Monday, November 1, 2021 1:25 PM
     Best gaming desk in 2021

A gaming desk might not be at the top of your wishlist, but your setup isn't complete without something sturdy and stylish to rest the best gaming keyboard and best gaming mouse on. Evolving beyond a plank of wood sitting atop four legs, nowadays desks can be as simple or as feature-packed as you want.

When choosing a gaming desk, there are several considerations to make, such as a built-in system to help you manage cables, wireless charging for your phone, or even height adjustment - which helps to take extra care of your posture when paired with the best gaming chair. It's not all about functionality, though, with some desks aiming to fit the same gamer aesthetic of all your other components, being adorned with their very own RGB lights.

Whether you're looking for a cheap gaming desk that's a step above your bog-standard model with plenty of handy features, a table with plenty of room to support the biggest and best gaming monitor setup, or maybe even an L-shaped desk to maximise your available workspace, we've got the right desk for you.

RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU

 
PCGamesN Monday, November 1, 2021 1:24 PM
     The best Call of Duty Vanguard BAR loadout

Looking for the best BAR loadout in Call of Duty Vanguard? The BAR - or the Browning Automatic Rifle, if you're feeling fancy - is a mainstay of WWII era CoD games, so its return in Vanguard comes as no surprise.

Unlike in previous CoD games, though, the M1918A2 BAR is an assault rifle, rather than an LMG. It packs a powerful punch and is able to take out enemies in two or three shots, but it does suffer from a couple of drawbacks - most notably, its high recoil may give you some trouble hitting your shots, and its rate of fire is rather sluggish, too.

The best Call of Duty Vanguard BAR loadout we've found upgrades the weapon's recoil control and rate of fire. Based on our experience with the game, we also found it particularly useful to also upgrade the BAR's mobility and accuracy in order to keep up with the fast-paced combat of modern CoD games. However, if you're particularly struggling with the recoil, we've found a few alternative recommendations to help you out.



 
PCGamesN Monday, November 1, 2021 1:32 PM
     Here's what Total War: Warhammer 3's Nurgle army could look like

Creative Assembly is rolling out its Total War: Warhammer III updates at pace now. We know what boys Khorne is bringing to the yard, and just last week Tzeentch's army roster was also revealed. That leaves the two final Chaos factions, Nurgle and Slaanesh, who've not really been talked about much since the strategy game was announced back in May.

Rather than wait around for Creative Assembly to spill the beans, however, Warhammer fans have begun speculating about what the Nurlge roster will look like. User Jejinak on the Total War subreddit has put together a poster for a potential Nurgle roster, using either artwork or actual tabletop models to suggest units, heroes, and even who the Nurgle legendary lord will be.

Jejinak previously did a similar speculative roster for Cathay ahead of the official reveal, which was pretty close considering Cathay has had very little official support from Games Workshop before now. In terms of Nurgle units, Jejinak places the most likely options at the top, with the less likely towards the bottom, and also claims that the units above the Nurglings are pretty much guaranteed. Commenters have also pointed out that the Nurglings themselves are also pretty certain.

RELATED LINKS: Total War: Warhammer 3 release date, Total War: Warhammer 3 trailer breakdown, The best strategy games on PC

 
PCGamesN Monday, November 1, 2021 1:18 PM
     Rainbow Six Siege's next season is High Calibre, and the devs are teasing a new weapon

Rainbow Six Siege: High Calibre is officially the name of the game's next season, and the first teasers have arrived to give us a hint about what to expect. The teaser indicates that we're getting a brand-new weapon - likely a new type of SMG.

The gun in the teaser has "SMG5 MK 2 .50 GI" written on the side, which gives us a pretty clear idea of what type of gun we're getting. .50 GI ammunition is comparable in size to .45 ACP - to non-gun-nuts (like myself), that means this isn't some kind of .50 calibre arm-wrecking monstrosity of a submachine gun.

In a Reddit AMA a few months ago, the devs confirmed that a new weapon would "be available soon" as they target one new gun per year - so it looks like this is the one. Dataminers have uncovered apparent details on the operator for the new season, too. Apparently she'll be named Thorn, and be equipped with Razorbloom Shells that can stick to surfaces and will act as a damage-dealing proximity trap.

RELATED LINKS: Rainbow Six Siege Year 5 operators, Best Rainbow Six Siege operators, Play Rainbow Six Siege

 
PCGamesN Monday, November 1, 2021 1:06 PM
     WoW's next patch focuses on improving the game, rather than expanding it

When World of Warcraft's patch 9.1.5 comes out tomorrow, November 2, there won't be a new raid or storyline to explore. Instead, the MMORPG's director tells us this update is about making a lot of small but important tweaks to some of WoW's core systems, aimed at improving the game for every kind of player, rather than introducing any significant new content.

"This is a different sort of update from the usual WoW patch," game director Ion Hazzikostas tells us. "There isn't the single big thing, there isn't a new raid, 'the thing' to get hyped about. It's like 50 small but impactful changes that I think will improve the World of Warcraft experience for basically everybody, regardless of what their playstyle is."

Hazzikostas says patch 9.1.5 is in large part a response to community feedback. Since the launch of Shadowlands, for example, players have let Blizzard know that they've felt restricted by the Covenant system, and so the limitations on switching Covenants are being removed in this update.



 
PCGamesN Monday, November 1, 2021 1:04 PM
     Final Fantasy creator blitzes FFXIV's entire story in just over one month

After a little over one month of grinding, Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi has played through FFXIV's entire story so far, making him ready for Endwalker later this month. To think, I was pleased with myself for wrapping up Heavensward and starting Stormblood in the week I had off.

Sakaguchi initially started playing Final Fantasy XIV on September 27, kick-starting a steady flow of wholesome screenshots and reactions on Twitter. He finished A Realm Reborn in around 16 days, though it only took him two days to wrap up Heavensward, which is some feat. Sakaguchi tackled Stormblood, Shadowbringers, and all the other patch content at a slightly more relaxed pace, finishing Shadowbringers on October 29 before wrapping up patch 5.55 on Halloween.

Sakaguchi initially started playing FFXIV ahead of a fireside chat with director Naoki Yoshida about the appeal and potential of RPGs at this year's Tokyo Game Show. In a subsequent interview with YouTube channel Easy Allies, Yoshida suggested he might have been brushing up beforehand, though Sakaguchi has been grinding away since doing the talk with Yoshida.

RELATED LINKS: FFXIV Shadowbringers review, FFXIV Gunbreaker job guide, FFXIV Dancer job guide

 
PCGamesN Monday, November 1, 2021 1:01 PM
     WoW's 9.1.5 patch allows free covenant switching because players have changed

Picking a covenant to join in World of Warcraft's Shadowlands expansion has been an important choice: changing to a new one meant going through a weeks-long series of quests. Blizzard's lifting those restrictions in the MMORPG's 9.1.5 patch, due out November 2, in part because of how players have changed their behaviour and expectations throughout WoW's 17-year lifespan.

"From the outset of Shadowlands, we set that [selection of covenants] up as a pretty heavy choice," game director Ion Hazzikostas tells us. "Once you picked a covenant, you could only switch to another one by going through a questline to atone or rejoin the covenant that you had once left. We've heard a lot from players over the last year that that was limiting their ability to play the way they prefer to."

Costs like the lengthy questline, or the old gold price tag for fiddling with talent points in the original game, were deliberate uses of friction meant to add weight to a role-playing decision, Hazzikostas explains. But increasingly, Blizzard has found that isn't how players approach World of Warcraft anymore.

RELATED LINKS: WoW Shadowlands review, WoW Shadowlands leveling guide, WoW Classic leveling guide

 
PCGamesN Monday, November 1, 2021 12:50 PM
     Best gaming chair deals before Black Friday

Gaming chairs are arguably one of the most important parts of any gaming desk setup. Sure, finding the best gaming monitor, best gaming keyboard, and best gaming mouse during Black Friday might be more of a PC gaming priority, but ultimately, a reliable seat will help you stay in the game for longer. Of course, while ergonomics are important, there's no reason why you can't also be stylish and economical while purchasing a new gaming chair for your caboose.

Unlike traditional seats, there's a lot to consider when it comes to choosing a gaming chair. From premium materials to fancy features and customisation, ones designed for lengthy gaming sessions are worlds apart from their four-legged ancestors. Naturally, this also means that you'll need to consider various brands across a range of different price points.

If your current setup is subtle and efficient, you'll have no trouble finding a chair that screams practicality during Black Friday. However, if you're a fan of Razer, Corsair, and Logitech products, you'll also be able to stay faithful to the bold look of your favourite gaming PC brands.

RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU

 
PCGamesN Monday, November 1, 2021 12:17 PM
     Best gaming mouse deals as we approach Black Friday

We're slowly approaching that time of year again, where the prices of gaming gear are laid on the chopping block, the axe is lowered, and we're left with discounts spilling out into a basket below. The crowd cheers. Gruesome imagery aside, Black Friday might just be the perfect time of year to upgrade, but there are quite a few tempting gaming mouse deals primed and ready to go.

So, what separates a gaming mouse from your everyday office clicker? After all, you've already broken free from the confines of a trackpad, what more could you possibly need? For a start, they can give you the edge in FPS games with better sensors and adjustable DPI, extra buttons when playing the best MMOs, or cut the cord so you don't get your wires crossed without wireless input lag.

Most other times of year, these features come at a premium price, but Razer and Logitech aren't waiting for the day to roll around. We suspect we'll see Corsair, SteelSeries, Roccat, and HyperX join in on the fun by the time Black Friday lands on our doorstep, too, if you have your eye on a particular model.

RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU

 
PCGamesN Monday, November 1, 2021 12:04 PM
     Stellaris Invicta, a fake documentary about fake space empires, wraps second season

One of the most powerful things about grand strategy games is their ability to generate amazing stories, even if it's only in your head. Someone with the right drive, creative thinking, and who knows their way around editing software might be able to do something more elaborate with these narratives, which is where the people of the Templin Institute come in.

This group of Youtubers and streamers like to explore science-fiction and fantasy worlds, and one of their projects - Stellaris Invicta - has just wrapped up its second season. This is a faux-documentary show that follows the exploits of the 'Greater Terran Union' and other fictional polities, and involves input from community members and collaborations with other artists, as well as using footage from Stellaris itself.

Marc Gerst, one of the Templin Institute's co-founders, says the response has been better than expected. "I've been really happy with the response," he tells us. "Even taking into account the natural growth of our channel since the first run of Stellaris Invicta, we've seen a much larger viewership.... Even years later, people still get excited about season 1's Greater Terran Union and it's so gratifying to see that same type of reaction to Season 2. We were definitely worried that Season 2 might not reach the heights of Season 1, but that hasn't been an issue."

RELATED LINKS: Stellaris review, Stellaris mods, Stellaris DLC guide

 
PCGamesN Monday, November 1, 2021 11:56 AM
     Battlefield 2042's latest trailer is an Nvidia RTX and DLSS enriched treat

Battlefield 2042 is arguably EA's most flamboyant first-person shooter yet, with 128 multiplayer support and weather effects that are sure to push gaming PCs to the limit. Thankfully, the futuristic FPS game comes armed with a trifecta of RTX features, and its latest trailer gives us a glimpse of Nvidia DLSS, ray tracing, and Reflex in action.

Captured using an Nvidia GeForce RTX series card, the gameplay trailer showcases the visual benefits of DLSS AI upscaling, alongside the green team's ray tracing ambient occlusion. It's needless to say that Battlefield 2042's extreme weather effects benefit from high-quality reflections, especially when it comes to wet terrain and slick surfaces, but DLSS also plays a role in making the experience possible. Put it this way, without AI upscaling enabled, the particle effects on display in this trailer alone would probably bring most graphics cards to their knees.

Before you get too hyped for Battlefield 2042's fidelity features, you should note that and DLSS requires an Nvidia RTX series card. Thankfully, Nvidia Reflex is available to cards newer than the GeForce GTX 900 series, so even if you're running an older rig, your shots should strike true. Admittedly, it's hard to get the gist of Reflex's low latency benefits by watching a trailer. Nevertheless, its inclusion is the cherry on top of a delightful RTX frosted cake that's sure to make Battlefield 2042 an absolute treat.

RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU

 
PCGamesN Monday, November 1, 2021 11:48 AM
     New World's hatchet bug is destroying players, but help is coming

New World's Hatchet is a bit good right now, to put it lightly. Over the past few days, oodles of players have taken to Reddit and the MMORPG's forums to flag that the Against All Odds perk probably isn't behaving like it should, prompting a response from one of the game's community moderators.

"Hello everyone, thanks for letting us know about this, and confirming others are experiencing the same issue," Rayman says. "Some other adventures also reported this earlier, and I have made the dev team aware already. I will be sure to include your details on the report as well! Thank you for your patience while we work to improve."

Typically, Against All Odds is intended to give you a base damage increase of 10% for every enemy that's within five metres of you. However, players report that the buff persists even after you die or someone leaves the five-metre radius, which allows some people to put out damage of up to 2,000 while unbuffed, for example. The buff only goes away if you swap weapons.

RELATED LINKS: New World system requirements, New World beginner's guide, New World review

 
PCGamesN Monday, November 1, 2021 11:27 AM
     New World dev highlights how Town Criers brought players news during open beta

MMORPGs are a great place for players to get up to all kinds of antics and shenanigans. For example, in recent months Final Fantasy 14 has seen players running around dressed as Colonel Sanders, a giant chicken, and even Bethesda director Todd Howard. It seems New World is no exception, with senior producer Katy Kaszynski highlighting one amusing, and rather heart-warming, example that came to the devs' attention during the MMO's open beta.

In a talk at this year's Develop: Brighton conference about 'active listening' and how New World evolved into an 'MMO success story', Kaszynski touches on how the open beta (which ran from September 9 to 12) revealed to the devs "all of the other new and exciting ways the players were using our game". The test "let us see all the ways that people were using their agency", Kaszynski explains. "One of my favourites was this group [who] created a company called the Town Criers, and the Town Criers literally got the news of the day and then went to the different zones, the different settlements, and yelled in the middle of the town what was going on.

"What wars were coming up; when invasions were happening; where there were iron nodes that people hadn't found yet. They were just so excited to be these town criers, and it was really fun and really cool to see."

RELATED LINKS: New World system requirements, New World beginner's guide, New World review

 
PCGamesN Monday, November 1, 2021 11:15 AM
     The games in which audio makes all the difference

As gaming has improved over the years, players have developed a higher awareness of the importance of peripherals in enhancing their gameplay. No matter how fun and immersive the game, no matter how good you are, a touch of lag or an unresponsive piece of tech could easily see your skills go to waste.

Having a great headset is particularly useful, especially when playing online with your friends. When you're carefully navigating corridors in Rainbow Six Siege, for example, you'll want to communicate with your team to let them know about dangers ahead. Having a laggy, low-quality mic just isn't going to cut the mustard.

Even when you're on your own, some games deserve to be experienced with high-quality headphones. Red Dead Redemption 2 is a prime example, with a world that comes alive through the sounds that hit you from all around. To truly appreciate these games, you need a quality headset. And EPOS has a range of options available no matter what kind of game you're playing.



 
PCGamesN Monday, November 1, 2021 11:10 AM
     The Logitech G432 wired gaming headset can be yours with 50% off at Amazon

Your setup is as only as strong as its weakest link, so there's little point running an all-powerful gaming PC with one of the best graphics cards on the market if your audio experience is lacklustre. Even the best gaming monitors equipped with 4K resolution and 10-bit HDR panels can cut corners on their speakers, resulting in audio that simply doesn't match the quality of your on-screen visuals. Investing in one of the best gaming headsets can help avoid this, and you don't have to spend an arm and a leg to get a quality pair of cans, with the Logitech G432 currently available for half price on Amazon.

You can pick up the Logitech G432 from Amazon US with a 50% discount, bringing it down from its $79.99 list price to just $39.97, netting you a saving of $40.02. That $40 discount is enough to grab one of the best gaming keyboards, if you're after a budget mechanical solution.

Amazon UK shoppers can grab the Logitech G432 for an even higher discount of 57%, lowering the cost from £69.99 to just £29.99, a tidy saving of £40.

RELATED LINKS: Logitech G Pro Wireless review, Logitech G PowerPlay review, Logitech G502 Lightspeed review

 
PCGamesN Monday, November 1, 2021 10:40 AM
     How to make money at New World trading posts

Want to know the best way of making money in New World? In MMOs such as World of Warcraft, Guild Wars 2, and Final Fantasy XIV, making vast sums of coin fast takes a bit of time and effort. While there is no way to create a massive pile of coins to swim in (like Scrooge McDuck in DuckTales), you can always buy a big ol' house and fill it with all sorts of fancy furniture.

New World houses are not the only thing you can buy with tons of cash. If you want the best New World weapons, you have to spend some coin on specific resources at any town's trading post - which are shops where players can sell their unwanted equipment and desirable resources to make a profit. There are a couple of ways to make a fortune in New World, and while they're both straightforward to execute, you also need to spend some time doing some rather mundane tasks.

Another way to obtain coins is from quests, so if you get bored of the more repetitive methods outlined below, you can always opt to finish tasks given to you by the townsfolk in each of the towns.

RELATED LINKS: New World system requirements, New World beginner's guide, New World review

 
PCGamesN Monday, November 1, 2021 10:04 AM
     Here's a peek at League of Legends champion Caitlyn's upcoming visual update

League of Legends launched a whopping 12 years ago now, and so, naturally, there'll sometimes be some visual discrepancies between the MOBA game's earliest champions and those released much more recently. To help bring older champions up to the standards of new ones, Riot Games recently announced it would be launching some "art and sustainability updates" - known as ASUs - and we've now got a glimpse at the one coming up for veteran League champion, Caitlyn.

In a clip showcasing the new champion theme for Caitlyn, which is coming up as part of her ASU (below), Riot has also given us a peek at her new look with some updated skin splash art and other visuals that accompany the music. For example, at around the 0:27 mark, you can see the new-style Officer Caitlyn splash art which is a pretty big departure from the existing version.

It's not clear how the updated skin will appear in gameplay just yet, but at the 0:23 mark you can get a look at the character model's concept art, which helps us imagine more easily what the final look will be in-game.

RELATED LINKS: Best LoL Champions , League of Legends patch 11.20, LoL tier list

 
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 1, 2021 7:29 PM
    

New World has temporarily disabled "all forms of wealth transfers" due to an exploit that allows players to duplicate gold. In a post on the game's forum, a community manager warned that punishments would be served to players who used the exploit.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 1, 2021 6:56 PM
    

Almost all of the games I'm interested in playing this November will launch on Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft's subscription service on PC will see the arrival of Forza Horizon 5, Football Manager 2022 and Unpacking.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 1, 2021 6:30 PM
    

Roblox is back online after an extended outage which lasted three days. In a post on the Roblox site, Roblox CEO David Baszucki wrote that the outage was caused by "a combination of several factors."

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 1, 2021 5:47 PM
    

Not content with pivoting to free-to-play games that their audience doesn't want, Ubisoft also want to be one of the "key players" in blockchain gaming according to CEO Yves Guillemot.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 1, 2021 3:21 PM
    

With Halloween behind us, it's time to ask: is the 1st of November too early to put up Christmas lights? Is it a grim sign of ravenous consumerism, or a welcome respite from the watching the year die slowly and painfully in its final months? As I untangled my strings of LED lights this morning, I realised that PC gaming is the most Christmassy of gamings. The colourful LEDs people cram into their PC's every orifice and pore aren't just any decoration, they're Christmas lights. That's their purpose. It always has been. Christmas is year-round for PC gamers. So here it is: merry Christmas.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 1, 2021 3:00 PM
    

I almost don't want to tell you what The End Of Dyeus is. Surprise and discovery are among the things I enjoy most in games, and they're too often undermined in the modern age. Damned kids, with your wikis and your hashed tags. It's a first person fighting and exploration game that drops you in a pastoral fantasy world with no instruction beyond "find Dyeus" and some straightforward control explainers. The only thing I dislike is that I have no idea how to pronounce it, dramatically limiting my pun options.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 1, 2021 2:49 PM
    

Spooky season might be behind us now, but man, it's still pretty scary out there. My inbox sits at 576 unread emails, and in another tab I'm browsing heated clothes airers; things that I now realise are frighteningly expensive. But it's not just mundane things in real life that give me goosebumps, it now extends to virtual white goods as well.

Right, so, there's this fridge in Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy and no matter how many times I close it, it won't stay shut. At first it was funny, but it's since morphed from a sly chuckle to a howl of agony. My relationship with the game is like that thing Yoda from Star Wars says, "Fear leads to the Dark Side". Well, I'm almost there, let me tell you.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 1, 2021 11:00 AM
    

Even though I've been dead excited about Weird West since its announcement last summer, when the time finally came for me to play a preview build last week, I found myself unusually hesitant. Primarily, this was because I loved the game's concept so much ("What if Dishonored and Desperadoes III had a rooting tooting baby, then let it watch way too many horror movies?"), that I didn't really want to face the possibility that developers WolfEye Studios might have fallen short on it. But more than that, I was worried I'd have to… well, make an effort.

For whatever reason, my enthusiasm to start new games has been taking one of its periodic dips over the last month or so, leaving me in the comforting arms of old favourites I can play on autopilot. Time and time again, I'll get right to the point of hitting play on something, before convincing myself - completely unreasonably - that it'll probably be a load of hassle for moderate reward. And however promising a sprawling, top-down immersive sim set in a world of haunted stetsons sounded, I was certain it would involve a lot of fiddling about with inventories, reading long screeds of text, and going on sidequests.

I'm delighted to say, however, that I was completely wrong. Because while Weird West does involve all those things (and features even more emergent complexity than the hefty dose I'd anticipated, to boot) I have not had a smoother time getting into a game in a long while. The build I played only featured one of the game's five character campaigns, admittedly. But unless the other four are all set in a Tesco car park or something, I can heartily recommend it to you.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 1, 2021 10:24 AM
    

Battlefield 2042 has a new trailer ahead of its November 19th release, and this one is aimed directly at us PC folk. While the action itself is more of the near-future mega-bangs you've probably seen in previous teasers (or, indeed, the open beta), it's all in service of demonstrating the PC-exclusive features: chiefly ray tracing, Nvidia DLSS and Nvidia Reflex support.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 1, 2021 9:19 AM
    

If you've already finished House Of Ashes, you'll have seen a wee trailer revealing that the next part of The Dark Pictures Anthology will be the "season one finale", named The Devil In Me. Bandai Namco have since publicly announced the next game in Supermassive's interactive horror story series, explaining a bit more of what's going on with the animatronic corpse. Bad news for would-be survivors: it's set in a replica of the infamous 'Murder Castle', a hotel built with traps and torture chambers by American serial killer H. H. Holmes.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 1, 2021 8:38 AM
    

The reason I enjoy Riot's FPS Valorant so much is because it has an excellent mixture of fun abilities and tactical gunplay, which is why I'm not sure what to make of its new character. Chamber is a French weapons designer who's set to arrive in the game's next Act on November 16th, and his abilities mostly involve spawning weapons. Not weapons you can buy normally in-game, but special weapons that he's made himself. Somehow, this feels like cheating.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 1, 2021 7:45 AM
    

I hope you like animosity. Darkest Dungeon 2 will eat your eyes and call you selfish for wanting them back. The ferocity with which it treats its players shouldn't be a surprise to anyone who clawed their way through the crypts of the first Darkest Dungeon, a turn-based homage to Lovecraft and slow-acting poison. It especially won't surprise anyone who bled their way through the early access version of that game, either. A lot of the difficulty and madness in the sequel comes not from the dangerous creatures along its roguelike turnpike, but from the roughly shorn design of a road trip yet to be completed. This is a faithfully despondent, sometimes frustrating journey of attrition, decay and distrust. A journey you should maybe put off until the wobblesome wagon has all its wheels tightened.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 1, 2021 7:27 AM
    

The clocks have gone back and the cold is creeping in, so now it's time for me to get too excited too early for the winter speedrunning event Awesome Games Done Quick. While it's too early for the full schedule right now, organisers have revealed the current list of accepted games, and there are already some absolute belters. A race to beat every Dark Souls boss and Deathloop's first GDQ outing are amongst the highlights. But the one I'm most looking forward to is a blindfolded Sekiro run. I couldn't finish that game even using my eyes.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 1, 2021 6:58 AM
    

Skydance New Media, the studio led by former Uncharted director Amy Hennig, have announced they're making a game set in the wizarding world of Marvel. They describe the yet-unnamed game as "a narrative-driven, blockbuster action-adventure game, featuring a completely original story and take on the Marvel Universe". Mysteries!

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Twinfinite Monday, November 1, 2021 11:12 PM
    

An interesting but potentially dangerous move.

The post Ubisoft Is Stepping Into the Blockchain and NFTS Arena appeared first on Twinfinite.



 
Twinfinite Monday, November 1, 2021 11:12 PM
    

Far Cry 6 is one of those games that can keep you entertained for hours on end. Whether you're completing story missions, side stories, or hunting down the bevy of great loot, there is always something interesting to explore throughout Yara. For some, the funniest activity is simply sitting down with some of the homies […]

The post Far Cry 6 Dominoes Becomes Explosive in This Hilariously Exaggerated Fan Edit appeared first on Twinfinite.



 
Twinfinite Monday, November 1, 2021 10:41 PM
    

A demake that impresses on every level.

The post Bloodborne PS1 Demake Set for January Launch on PC appeared first on Twinfinite.



 
Twinfinite Monday, November 1, 2021 9:33 PM
    

Twice a year, we're fortunate enough to get treated to a Games Done Quick event, where speedrunners get together to, well, speedrun games for charity. Awesome Games Done Quick, dubbed AGDQ 2022 for next year, will be making a return in January 2022, and the full games list has just been unveiled. There are tons […]

The post AGDQ 2022's Games List Includes Deltarune, Deathloop, FFVII Intergrade; Starts Jan. 9 appeared first on Twinfinite.



 
Twinfinite Monday, November 1, 2021 9:15 PM
    

Just a couple weeks back, we had a big Nintendo Direct focused solely on Animal Crossing: New Horizons. It seemed to be the rejuvenation process that this game needed; it's bringing back Brewster and the Gyroids, along with new cooking systems that help add more longevity to the game. Beyond that, we're also getting the […]

The post Animal Crossing: New Horizons Will Ramp Down on Major Updates & Expansion After Nov. 5 appeared first on Twinfinite.



 
Twinfinite Monday, November 1, 2021 4:50 PM
    

Today Square Enix revealed the look of new gear that will be introduced with Final Fantasy XIV's upcoming expansion Endwalker.

The post Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker Crafter & Gatherer Artifact Gear Revealed appeared first on Twinfinite.



 
Twinfinite Monday, November 1, 2021 4:19 PM
    

The Xbox Game Pass team, as they do each month, has updated all of us on what to expect this month and the lineup is looking pretty, pretty, strong. For starters, the excellent co-op game and dare I say game of the year contender, It Takes Two will arrive on the service this week on […]

The post It Takes Two, GTA, & Forza Horizon 5 Highlight Latest Batch of Xbox Game Pass Games Coming This Month appeared first on Twinfinite.



 
Twinfinite Monday, November 1, 2021 3:03 PM
    

***Fair warning, the following content spoils a major twist in the Netflix original show, Squid Game. If you haven't seen it yet and don't want to be spoiled, come back after you've seen at least the first episode.*** Ever since it was released on Netflix back in November, the Korean thriller Squid Game has been […]

The post SpongeBob & Patrick Star Take on Squid Game In These Hilarious Memes appeared first on Twinfinite.



 
Twinfinite Monday, November 1, 2021 2:30 PM
    

Today Activision Blizzard released a brand new trailer of the upcoming FPS Call of Duty: Vanguard, dedicated to promoting the PC version.

The post Call of Duty: Vanguard Trailer Shows Off the PC Version and Its Features appeared first on Twinfinite.



 
Twinfinite Monday, November 1, 2021 2:25 PM
    

It's the day after Halloween, so we've all got some candy hangovers as we all head back to work. And what better way to help you get over those Monday Blues than with some amazing gaming memes. Whether it's Hades, Halo, or Yakuza-based content, these gaming memes will surely help you beat the Monday blues. […]

The post Just Some Gaming Memes to Beat the Monday Blues appeared first on Twinfinite.



 
Twinfinite Monday, November 1, 2021 1:54 PM
    

The release of Forza Horizon 5 is just around the corner, and Microsoft is preparing with a dedicated live-action trailer.

The post Forza Horizon 5 Live-Action Trailer Is All About Driving Anywhere You Want appeared first on Twinfinite.



 
Twinfinite Monday, November 1, 2021 1:04 PM
    

Twinfinite reviews FlyTampa's latest major international airport add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator, Athens (LGAV) in Greece.

The post Microsoft Flight Simulator – Athens International Airport Review (FlyTampa) appeared first on Twinfinite.



 
Twinfinite Monday, November 1, 2021 12:18 PM
    

The Dark Pictures Anthology series of horror games by Supermassive Games now has three games under its belt and by all accounts, more are on the way. Now that there are a few games to work with, let's dive into sorting through them all and coming up with a ranking of the best games in […]

The post Best Dark Pictures Anthology Games, All 3 Ranked appeared first on Twinfinite.



 
Twinfinite Monday, November 1, 2021 11:27 AM
    

Apex Legends Season 11: Escape is going live tomorrow, on Nov. 2. We've already seen what the new Legend, Ash, can do, along with all of the other changes coming in the update. Today, Respawn has released the Battle Pass trailer to give fans a quick look at what's to come in Apex Legends Escape […]

The post Apex Legends Escape Battle Pass Adds Legendary Skins for Gibraltar & Mirage appeared first on Twinfinite.



 
Twinfinite Monday, November 1, 2021 10:55 AM
    

Earlier today, Disney revealed the first major look at their upcoming sci-fi adventure spin-off of The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett. The series will follow the return and rise of the infamous Star Wars bounty hunter as he and Fennec Shand navigate the criminal underworld. A few key takeaways from the trailer include the […]

The post The Book of Boba Fett Trailer Teases the Infamous Bounty Hunter's Return appeared first on Twinfinite.



 
Twinfinite Monday, November 1, 2021 7:44 AM
    

Atlus has released another of its trailers showcasing the 200+ demons of its upcoming JRPG Shin Megami Tensei V one by one.

The post Shin Megami Tensei V for Nintendo Switch Gets New Trailer Showing Cute Poltergeist in Action appeared first on Twinfinite.



 
Siliconera Monday, November 1, 2021 4:00 PM
    

As the release date draws nearer, the two returning SMT V demons being shown off on November 1, 2021 are Koumokuten and Poltergeist.

The post The Next SMT V Demons Showcased are Koumokuten and Poltergeist appeared first on Siliconera.



 
Siliconera Monday, November 1, 2021 3:00 PM
    

Vice-President of Arika Ichiro Mihara announced that Tetris: The Grand Master is coming to consoles, with a sequel possible.

The post Tetris: The Grand Master Home Port Announced appeared first on Siliconera.



 
Siliconera Monday, November 1, 2021 2:00 PM
    

Dedenne will be one of the Pokemon GO Festival of Lights additions, and there will even be avatar clothing items inspired by it.

The post Dedenne Will Join Pokemon GO During the Festival of Lights appeared first on Siliconera.



 
Siliconera Monday, November 1, 2021 1:00 PM
    

Unpacking is a soothing puzzle game with incredibly detailed sprites that also offers a peek into a person's life as they grow up.

The post Review: Unpacking is a Calming Peek Into Someone's Life appeared first on Siliconera.



 
Siliconera Monday, November 1, 2021 12:30 PM
    

Concerned Ape's latest Haunted Chocolatier update went over how combat will work, bringing up how shields will work and help against enemies.

The post Shields Will Play a Part in Haunted Chocolatier Combat appeared first on Siliconera.



 
Siliconera Monday, November 1, 2021 12:00 PM
    

The Japanese version of Idola Phantasy Star Saga will shut down in January 2022. Boltrend didn't note how this will affect the global version.

The post Idola Phantasy Star Saga Will Shut Down in January in Japan appeared first on Siliconera.



 
Siliconera Monday, November 1, 2021 11:30 AM
    

People can now head to the HoYoLab app or site to perform their Honkai Impact 3rd sign-in online to call dibs on all their daily rewards.

The post People Can Sign-in to Honkai Impact 3rd Online With HoYoLab appeared first on Siliconera.



 
Siliconera Monday, November 1, 2021 11:00 AM
    

The new manga series will be available for free on a Japanese online comic platform.

The post Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Manga Will Appear Digitally in Japan appeared first on Siliconera.



 
Siliconera Monday, November 1, 2021 10:30 AM
    

The fan-made Bloodborne PSX-style demake will release for free in January 2022. There's also a new trailer showing it off.

The post Bloodborne PSX Demake Release Date Set for 2022 appeared first on Siliconera.



 
Siliconera Monday, November 1, 2021 10:00 AM
    

Ahead of the Hu Tao banner re-run in Genshin Impact, miHoYo shared a music video EP starring her and some stickers people can use online.

The post Genshin Impact Hu Tao Music Video EP and Stickers Shared appeared first on Siliconera.



 
Siliconera Monday, November 1, 2021 9:35 AM
    

Even though FFVII The First Soldier pre-registration hasn't been open for a full week yet, already two of the reward tiers were cleared.

The post 2 FFVII The First Soldier Pre-Register Rewards Unlocked appeared first on Siliconera.



 
Siliconera Monday, November 1, 2021 9:15 AM
    

The classic franchise will join the ever-growing list of Granblue Fantasy's collaborations.

The post Granblue Fantasy Doraemon Crossover Will Appear in December 2021 appeared first on Siliconera.



 
Siliconera Monday, November 1, 2021 8:45 AM
    

All physical and online facilities related to Gundam Cafe will close by March 2022.

The post Gundam Cafes Will Begin Closing in Early 2022 appeared first on Siliconera.



 
Siliconera Monday, November 1, 2021 8:00 AM
    

There is still no word of a potential western release date.

The post Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi to Release in Japan in December appeared first on Siliconera.



 
Siliconera Monday, November 1, 2021 7:30 AM
    

Special Final Fantasy XIV merchandise will be sold at this pop-up shop.

The post Final Fantasy XIV Pop-Up Shop to Appear in Shinjuku appeared first on Siliconera.



 
Destructoid Monday, November 1, 2021 7:00 PM
    

And which games have to slip through the cracks? We're in the home stretch for notable releases this year, and...

The post What are your "can't miss" games during this very crowded November? appeared first on Destructoid.



 
Destructoid Monday, November 1, 2021 6:30 PM
    

Destroy some colorful blocks on the newest console generation Mr. Driller and friends make their way onto new platforms this...

The post Mr. Driller DrillLand tunnels onto PlayStation and Xbox this week appeared first on Destructoid.



 
Destructoid Monday, November 1, 2021 6:00 PM
    

Plus a classic Final Fantasy Sony has announced which games will be added to PlayStation Now in November 2021, and it's...

The post Celeste and Mafia: Definitive Edition among PlayStation Now November lineup appeared first on Destructoid.



 
Destructoid Monday, November 1, 2021 5:30 PM
    

Patches, please So as you may have heard, the Switch Online "Expansion Pack" [Pak] came out recently and added N64...

The post The Switch N64 controller is great, shame the Expansion Pack isn't appeared first on Destructoid.



 
Destructoid Monday, November 1, 2021 5:00 PM
    

Shipping is still US-only, but some international shops will have local copies if you ask around It's been a tough...

The post Stardew Valley: The Board Game will be restocked on November 3, and it has a few changes appeared first on Destructoid.



 
Destructoid Monday, November 1, 2021 4:31 PM
    

The Doctor is Out Yesterday saw Nintendo close down its block-busting mobile puzzler Dr. Mario World in all global territories....

The post Dr. Mario World closes down its practice for the last time appeared first on Destructoid.



 
Destructoid Monday, November 1, 2021 4:00 PM
    

'Night of the Moth' For roughly another month to go, Bethesda is allowing people to try the new Fallout PTS...

The post Fallout 76 has a new PTS update, and an Xbox Game Pass perk appeared first on Destructoid.



 
Destructoid Monday, November 1, 2021 3:31 PM
    

DOOOOOOOOOOMED! Nintendo has brought down the shutters on two of its western-based offices. Nintendo's California headquarters in Redwood City —...

The post Nintendo shutters two satellite studios in California and Toronto appeared first on Destructoid.



 
Destructoid Monday, November 1, 2021 3:00 PM
    

Yeah, this is a thing, I guess Ubisoft held its earnings call for the quarter last week, and alongside addressing...

The post Ubisoft is looking into making its own blockchain games appeared first on Destructoid.



 
Destructoid Monday, November 1, 2021 2:31 PM
    

It's worth a look for the art alone Nintendo is an absolute character factory. Their games have been raising fans...

The post The Japanese classic Zelda site is a treasure trove of old art appeared first on Destructoid.



 
Destructoid Monday, November 1, 2021 2:01 PM
    

$1.3 billion deal under scrutiny The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) is to investigate the purchase...

The post US security panel to investigate Tencent acquisition of Sumo Digital appeared first on Destructoid.



 
Destructoid Monday, November 1, 2021 1:30 PM
    

Yharnam goes back in time The developers behind the fan-made PlayStation demake of Bloodborne have set a release date. The demake of Bloodborne,...

The post Bloodborne PS1 demake sets a release date for next January appeared first on Destructoid.



 
Destructoid Monday, November 1, 2021 1:00 PM
    

Looking to the skies to save me Sega and Microsoft announced that they have entered a "strategic alliance" that will...

The post Sega partners with Microsoft for Azure cloud gaming initiative appeared first on Destructoid.



 
Destructoid Monday, November 1, 2021 12:25 PM
    

The Yiga clan is perfect comic relief Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Age of Calamity lean hard into the comic...

The post Clowning on obvious Yiga clan members in Zelda: Breath of the Wild never gets old appeared first on Destructoid.



 
Destructoid Monday, November 1, 2021 12:00 PM
    

Government prepares microscope Holding company Tencent, alongside developer TiMi Studio, has announced a brand new, open-world RPG set within the...

The post Tencent juggernaut Honor of Kings is getting an open world RPG appeared first on Destructoid.



 
Destructoid Monday, November 1, 2021 11:30 AM
    

You could say the reception was tepid When Nintendo announced that they were going to charge for the Switch Online...

The post Nintendo's Switch Online YouTube video is now the most disliked to date appeared first on Destructoid.



 
Destructoid Monday, November 1, 2021 12:00 PM
    

I already forgive him A mysterious live stream has popped up on the PlatinumGames YouTube, which seems to imply that...

The post Hideki Kamiya will be 'Very Sorry' on November 2 live stream appeared first on Destructoid.



 
Destructoid Monday, November 1, 2021 10:25 AM
    

Use 'GL0BALCHAMP2021,' it's gone after November 3 Pokemon Sword and Shield has another free distribution event running for a special...

The post PSA: You can get a special Charizard in Pokemon Sword and Shield for a few days appeared first on Destructoid.



 
Destructoid Monday, November 1, 2021 9:00 AM
    

Also, Minecraft So Microsoft keeps the hits coming with its Game Pass service, and the Xbox Game Pass November offerings...

The post Xbox Game Pass adds co-op darling It Takes Two, GTA: San Andreas in November appeared first on Destructoid.



 
Destructoid Monday, November 1, 2021 8:00 AM
    

River City Goths This weekend saw Halloween celebrations at cities all over the world, including the knock-down, drag-out 'berg of...

The post River City Girls 2 gets into the Halloween spirit with super-spooky song appeared first on Destructoid.



 
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, November 1, 2021 8:30 PM
     new Call of Duty rumors leakIt was only back in September when rumors began detailing a new Call of Duty game, codenamed Project Cortez, which is looking like a sequel to Modern Warfare. Like all rumors, this should all be taken with a grain of salt. However, considering the pedigree of some of the sources making these claims, don't be surprised if they come true. Today, apparently more information on the hinted-on the game has come out. In a report, a new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 leak has surfaced, describing a "grim" game with loads of violence and "realistic gore." The new Modern Warfare is reportedly being developed by Infinity Ward, meaning the studio has had about three years' time to work on the title. And, if the leak rings true, radical changes have been planned for the new Call of Duty game. As spotted by VGC, the source, @RalphsValve on Twitter, says Modern Warfare 2 will have a morality system similar to Red Dead Redemption 2, where choices change some outc...

 
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, November 1, 2021 8:00 PM
     Halo Infinite New Map Streets New Mombasa 3343 Industries and Microsoft have been going on a marketing overdrive for Halo Infinite ahead of its December launch. After showing off a new and improved campaign trailer last week, today 343 introduced something on the multiplayer side. As presented by IGN, a new Halo Infinite video demonstrates the new arena map, Streets, which shows off the city of New Mombasa at night. The multiplayer level designer for 343, Cayle George, gives us the tour. Running nearly 10 minutes, the video walkthrough shows off a level designed with winding streets (oh, I get it), multiple staircases, and tall buildings with tons of vantage points. It's a different look for New Mombasa than what I think Halo fans know. Neon lights and signs adorn the buildings. Flickering advertisements and restaurant names give Streets an almost cyberpunk motif. There's even an arcade present, in which plays a retro Halo theme. It looks great, but there's no telling how it will play just yet.   Stree...

 
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, November 1, 2021 5:00 PM
     RiotX Arcane event premiereLeague of Legends has always had rich in-game lore with an expansive universe, and Riot Games is taking it to the next level with its new Netflix show Arcane. To celebrate the premiere of Arcane, which releases on November 6, Riot Games is launching the RiotX Arcane Event. It will include festivities for all its flagship games like League of Legends and Valorant. Fans of the two universes can unite with free in-game events and rewards. This celebration launches ahead of the League of Legends World Championship, which will feature an opening show with artists like Imagine Dragons, Bea Miller, and Denzel Curry. Fans will experience a journey through Piltover and Zaun, two cities featured in both Arcane and League of Legends. That same day, a global Twitch stream will feature a virtual red carpet and premiere the first episode of Arcane simultaneously with Netflix. A massive premiere All of Riot's games will celebrate this special event, with more updates to come throughout Novem...

 
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, November 1, 2021 4:00 PM
     Control Dragon age Amazon PrimeAmazon Prime has always offered some good games for free throughout the past several months. We got things like Knockout City and Battlefield V, with freebies for games like Genshin Impact and Valorant. But this month is particularly impressive, as Amazon hands out some incredibly solid titles for all Prime subscribers. Amazon Prime is giving away Control: Ultimate Edition and Dragon Age: Inquisition. Subscribers can also expect some more bundles for popular games like Genshin Impact and League of Legends, the latter of which ramped up its rewards to include some free RP as well. To claim these freebies, you just need to become an Amazon Prime member and link your Twitch accounts. If you already have a subscription to Amazon Prime, this is a great opportunity to rack up some goodies or games to add to your library.   More free games Amazon Prime is giving away nine free games this month, with some shockingly high-quality offerings, like the fantasy RPG Dragon Age: Inquisition t...

 
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, November 1, 2021 3:30 PM
     Sega Microsoft Super Game KiryuEarlier this year, Sega's 2020 financial report revealed that they plan to release a "Super Game" sometime within the following five years. The report only offered light hints as to what this might entail. So, as one might expect, fans of the company feverishly speculated over the finer details of this project. Just today, Sega revealed a little bit more about this new Super Game stating that the company has partnered with Microsoft to make it happen. Those who wish to read the announcement in full can visit Sega's official website. According to the announcement, Sega established this partnership to explore how the company can "produce large-scale, global games in a next-generation development environment built on Microsoft's Azure cloud platform." Additionally, Sega noted that the partnership serves as "a key part of [the company's] mid to long-term strategy, allowing the business to move forward with Super Game." Sega explained...

 
Gamer Empire Monday, November 1, 2021 5:19 PM
    

Anime Tappers is a Roblox game by Clothing and Games in which you fight enemies to become stronger and unlock new abilities. By redeeming codes, you get various items in the game, which can help you progress faster or become stronger. In this post, you will find a full list of all current active codes for […]

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Gamer Empire Monday, November 1, 2021 3:27 PM
    

Gym Tycoon is a Roblox game by Clothing and Games in which you fight enemies to become stronger and unlock new abilities. By redeeming codes, you get various items in the game, which can help you progress faster or become stronger. In this post, you will find a full list of all current active codes for […]

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Gamer Empire Monday, November 1, 2021 2:10 PM
    

Playing Dynasty Origins on your PC comes with a number of benefits, including better performance, playing on a larger display, and the ability to play multiple accounts at once. Dynasty Origins is an RPG mobile game in which you gather heroes, build a team, and fight your way through levels. In this guide, we give […]

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Gamer Empire Monday, November 1, 2021 11:39 AM
    

Mad City is a Roblox game by Clothing and Games in which you fight enemies to become stronger and unlock new abilities. By redeeming codes, you get various items in the game, which can help you progress faster or become stronger. In this post, you will find a full list of all current active codes for […]

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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, November 1, 2021 6:18 PM
     Our next featured hero is a strong character with a tragic and yet inspiring background. Silvanna is a royal princess turned knightess. Growing up, Silvanna was set to rule the Moniyan Kingdom along with her family. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, our dear protagonist decided she could no longer sit and do nothing, so she […]

 
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, November 1, 2021 9:43 AM
     Supergiant Games' Hades does not disappoint when it comes to diverse and challenging enemies, and Alecto is one of them. After defeating Megaera a certain amount of times at the beginning of the game, Alecto (or sometimes Tisiphone) will begin appearing as the boss of Tartarus, the first boss encounter of every Underworld escape attempt. […]

 
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, November 1, 2021 8:49 AM
     Tried battling in the Pokémon community's competitive scene, and you still have not won a single battle? You may need stronger Pokémon! This can be achieved by breeding. Pokémon breeding is a way to get a new Pokémon of the same species with different stats and nature by hatching an egg. This is important if […]

 
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Hopefully, we get a new announcement soon.

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That's a lot of Lycans killed.

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Pivotal Gamers Monday, November 1, 2021 7:30 PM
     Hello folks. itch.io is giving all the chance to win on Rallyween. This is what they say. Get Rallyween for FREE! A few words about Rallyween Fangcheskja the vampire has been out on a midnight picnic, but the clocks went back and the sun's coming up! But she has a nitro-ed, open top, winged muscle car to get home in so it'll all be fine… right? Last minute notes Login with your i...

 
Pivotal Gamers Monday, November 1, 2021 1:20 PM
     Hello fellow gamers. Giveaway.su holds a new giveaway for Drones, The Human Condition. This is what they say. Attention! Hurry up to get a free Steam copy of "Drones, The Human Condition"! This giveaway is limited in time. Sadly you won't get Steam Trading Cards for the game from this giveaway. A few words about Drones, The Human Condition An addictive fast paced twin stick arena...

 
Pivotal Gamers Monday, November 1, 2021 11:40 AM
     What's up folks? We have another excellent giveaway from Alienware Arena for Neverwinter Fairy Whisperer Pack. This is what they say. Neverwinter Fairy Whisperer Pack Key Giveaway Claim your Fairy Whisperer Pack and investigate mysterious phenomenon and search for answers in hopes of bringing peace to Faerun! With your Fairy Whisperer Pack unlock: In-Game Title – The Fairy Whisperer St...

 
MonsterVine Monday, November 1, 2021 11:23 AM
    

Cowboys vs ____ is always a great setting for a story. I know it didn't go super great when they did it with aliens last time, but that's on them for squandering a great setup. Weird West takes the familiar wild west setting, with all its tropes, and injects a heavy dose of the supernatural […]

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Level Up Monday, November 1, 2021 11:35 AM
     Even if you've never dropped from the party bus, you've probably heard of Epic Games'…

 
Level Up Monday, November 1, 2021 10:56 AM
     Star Wars spin-off series The Book of Boba Fett premieres on December 29 on Disney+,…

 
Level Up Monday, November 1, 2021 10:21 AM
     Another month, another batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass.  This month's offerings feature…

 
Level Up Monday, November 1, 2021 9:41 AM
     Sega has backed the development of some of gaming's most beloved franchises – Sonic the Hedgehog,…

 
Level Up Monday, November 1, 2021 9:12 AM
     Ubisoft has announced that it plans to develop blockchain games and non-fungible tokens.  The company…