GamersHeroes Tuesday, November 23, 2021 10:46 AM In the latest episode of Dying 2 Know More, the team at Techland Games takes a look at the inner workings of Dying Light 2: Stay Human's world. The post Dying Light 2 World Details Revealed appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, November 23, 2021 10:46 AM Get ready for the next battle - two new editions of Bandai Namco's fighter Tekken 7 are now available. The post Tekken 7 Definitive Edition Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, November 23, 2021 10:46 AM Ring in Thanksgiving this week in Rockstar Games' Red Dead Online with 5X RDO$ on turkeys, waived Persistent Posse Setup fees, and free Saloons and Food Provisions. The post Thanksgiving Bonuses This Week in Red Dead Online appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, November 23, 2021 10:46 AM The Escapists 2, Tropico 5 – Penultimate Edition, Orcs Must Die!, and Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet will make their way to Xbox Live Games With Gold this December. The post Xbox Live Games With Gold December 2021 Games Revealed appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 23, 2021 12:30 PM Battlefield 2042 is shaping up to be a broken mess of a game, one that probably could've benefited from another month—or year—in development. Still, it's officially out on most major platforms, and players are once again having a blast with aspects of it that the designers never intended them to. This time, instead of… |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 23, 2021 12:00 PM  It seems some folks wanted to be the very best, like no one ever was. An unnamed company's plans were apparently thwarted recently, however, when officials at China's Shanghai's Pudong International Airport seized 7.6 tons of counterfeit Pokémon cards. |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 23, 2021 11:35 AM  Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl have only been out for a few days and players have already stumbled into a massive glitch that lets you endlessly clone any Pokémon in the game, including whatever rare items they're holding. That means it doubles as a duplication trick, and effectively breaks the game. |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 23, 2021 11:15 AM  Dead Cells has gone full Super Smash Bros. with its new 'Everyone Is Here' update, which adds new weapons and character skins from half a dozen phenomenal indie games including Blasphemous, Skul: The Hero Slayer, Hyper Light Drifter, Guacomelee, Curse of the Dead Gods and Hollow Knight. |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 23, 2021 9:35 AM  You can keep your Demon Slayer and your Dr. Stones, the greatest animated entertainment to come out of Japan in the past decade is Pui Pui Molcar. The hit series is a stop-motion masterpiece in which people drive around in cars that are actually adorable guinea pigs, and it's getting its first video game next month. … |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 23, 2021 12:42 PM  Nurgle has always been Warhammer's clearest nod to the gross-out phase that peaked in the 1980s, when the conventional wisdom seemed to be that any show or line of toys could be improved by adding slime. Total War: Warhammer III's rendition of Nurgle's forces is true to the source material, and will add plenty of slime, stink, and suppurating sores to the strategy game. The overarching theme for Nurgle is life giving way to rot, which in turn produces new, frequently disgusting, life. That's an idea present in the Nurgle campaign mechanics, and it'll be present on the battlefield as well. Nurgle's units aren't as cruel or obviously malevolent as their daemonic cousins in the employ of Tzeentch or Khorne, they just understand the phrase "eat, pray, love" a little differently than most of us do. The basic building block of a Nurgle army is the nurgling, a small daemon born in some kind of cyst that forms in the organs of a Great Unclean One. Nurglings serve a variety of roles in Nurgle's armies, from bearing up legendary lord Ku'gath Plaguefather's palanquin to acting as ersatz gas grenades. They can also be fielded as infantry units with vanguard deployments, although they're weak on their own and should ideally be paired with Nurgle's flying chaos furies. |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 23, 2021 12:39 PM  In-game seasonal festivals are great, aren't they? Final Fantasy XIV has its Halloween and Christmas-style All Saints' Wake and Starlight Celebration bashes, for example. Assassin's Creed Valhalla has its Oskoreia, Ostara, Yule, and Sigrblot seasonal shindigs. Destiny 2 has events like Festival of the Lost, and - well, you get the idea. They often signal new activities, items, and other good tidings - and it sure sounds like the New World team has something up its sleeve in the way of a seasonal celebration. In an interview with New World game director Scot Lane, we asked about whether the devs would consider making seasonal changes to Aeternum's map and, beyond this, if the devs have any plans cooking up for some seasonal events. Oh, and - naturally - if he could share any details with us. "Yes, yes, and a little," he tells us. "I think seasonal events are hugely important for MMOs and something we want to do for sure." Sadly, Lane tells us that he "can't get into specifics" right now, but he does add, "I can say that winter is a great time for festivals!" So, yep - it sure sounds like there's something suitably seasonal and festive on the horizon for the MMORPG's first winter out in the wild. RELATED LINKS: New World system requirements, New World beginner's guide, New World review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 23, 2021 12:39 PM  Call of Duty: Vanguard has finally arrived, and Sledgehammer's latest FPS foray takes quite a different approach from its predecessors. Yet, despite its ambitions, it's still a first-person shooter, so you'll want to tweak the game's settings to ensure your rig is ready for battle. Thankfully, you won't need one of the best graphics cards to join the Call of Duty: Vanguard fold, as the game's optimisation should help gaming PCs, both old and new, get in on the action. That said, if you want to boost fps and maintain decent visuals, tweaking the shooter's settings allows you to pick your performance battles and bolster your overall experience. If you're still looking for a copy of Call of Duty Vanguard, you can grab the World War II inspired shooter over at Battle.net. Unfortunately, the game isn't available on Steam or Xbox Game Pass, but this could change in the future. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 23, 2021 12:26 PM  Looking for the best cyberpunk games on PC? From neon lights and synthwave music to political commentary and body augmentation, you can probably see why anything with the cyberpunk tag becomes a favourite in pop culture. Philip K Dick's novels played a hand in that, with his 1968 novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? going on to influence Ridley Scott's cult film Blade Runner. Cyberpunk is far from a Western lover affair, too, and is also present in the East, with Katsuhiro Otomo's Akira proving to be iconic in both manga and anime forms. It's only right, if not unsurprising, then, that the best Cyberpunk games have manifested as a result. From indie favourites such as Deconstructeam's Red Strings Club to big hitters like Square Enix's Deus Ex. Heck, there's even a Quantic Dream developed Cyberpunk game with Davie Bowie in it. Moving on. You should keep in mind that this isn't an exhaustive list of every cyberpunk game, but it contains some of the most wonderful and weird cyberpunk games you could hope to get your inquisitive hands on. It's time to dust off your decks and trenchcoats, head out into the rain and marvel at our picks of the best Cyberpunk games on PC in 2021: RELATED LINKS: Cyberpunk 2077 review, Cyberpunk 2077 lore & universe, Buy Cyberpunk 2077 |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 23, 2021 12:24 PM  Want to know what this week's Destiny 2 Nightfall weapon is? Each week you've got a chance at a different weapon for completing Nightfall Strikes, and as of Season of the Lost, you can now get fan-favourite legacy weapons from the original Destiny. Two more of these weapons arrived in Season of the Lost, so it's more important than ever to know in advance the Nightfall weapon schedule. In case all these words are new to you, Nightfall: The Ordeal is a playlist available in the Vanguard menu, alongside the basic Strike playlist. Each week, a different Strike is chosen as the Nightfall, and offered in five escalating difficulties, with harder enemies, challenging modifiers, and enemy power levels cranking up. The coveted Nightfall weapons have a chance to drop from any Nightfall Strike difficulty, but it's far more likely at higher levels. Your best bet for farming each week's Nightfall weapon is to set the Strike to Master difficulty, according to YouTuber Aztecross. You should also note that there's no automatic matchmaking above Hero difficulty, however, so you'll need to get a squad together. RELATED LINKS: Destiny 2: Beyond Light review, Destiny 2 exotics, Play Destiny 2 |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 23, 2021 12:00 PM  While we were saddened to learn that the first major Crusader Kings 3 DLC - Royal Court - had been delayed into next year, we suspected something like this could happen when the developers previously admitted that things were taking longer than expected. But that's all in the past, because now we have a new release date for Crusader Kings III: Royal Court. And there was much rejoicing. We've been covering bits and pieces from the new expansion and free patch for a while now, but here's a recap of what you'll get from Royal Court itself. The headline feature is the royal court - characters who hold a King or Emperor rank will get access to a special 3D throne room where you can engage with courtiers and supplicants, and show off your various trinkets and artefacts. Characters of a lower rank can still go to someone else's throne room, and there are special court events that open up a whole new area of emergent stories. On top of this, there's a new 'resource' to look after called grandeur. It's not about being good, you've got to look the part, and making your court more grandiose is naturally going to earn you kudos from your peers. RELATED LINKS: Crusader Kings 3 review, The best Crusader Kings 3 mods, Play Crusader Kings 3 |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 23, 2021 11:52 AM  Is there a new Halo on PC? It's been a very quiet few years for fans of the Halo series on PC, with only a couple of major announcements and releases in the past decade to tide them over. Following on from Halo Wars 2 and Halo Master Chief Collection coming to PC, we now have Halo Infinite's multiplayer, which is proving to be Xbox Game Studio's biggest launch on Steam yet. We didn't end up getting the entire MCC at once, as the Halo PC games slowly trickled out. Halo: Reach was first, Combat evolved came after, and now Halo 2 is available of Steam. If you're curious whether they've stood the test of time, we've chalked up a Halo Reach review and Halo Combat Evolved review to help you out. It's not all remakes, though, as we're getting some new Halo games, too. The Halo Infinite release date has come early, at least when it comes to the multiplayer component, with the single-player campaign set to land next month. What about the state of Halo on PC right now, though? Can you play the first Halo on computer? And how many Halo games are on PC? To help you suss out the scene we've assembled a handy FAQ for Halo PC fans looking to get their fix of Master Chief sooner rather than later. RELATED LINKS: Halo: The Master Chief Collection Steam, Halo: The Master Chief Collection mods, Best FPS games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 23, 2021 11:29 AM  What are the best horror games on PC? Horror games tend to turn traditional action concepts on their heads and force you to run and hide from your enemies. Scary games leave you feeling vulnerable rather than empowered, and more than most, they are the gaming experiences that haunt you long after you play. Of course, there is a lot more to the best horror games than jump scares and gore, too. So while we have included a few obvious picks like Outlast and Amnesia, you can also expect to find games that use different tactics to raise your heartbeat and get your palms sweating. Don't worry about this list getting out of date, either: we hop back into our lists regularly to add new scary games. Remember, as Roosevelt once said, "we have nothing to fear but that bit in FEAR where you're going up a ladder and Alma suddenly pops out and you are all like argh!" Here are the best horror games on PC you can play right now... if you dare. RELATED LINKS: Resident Evil 2 review, Resident Evil 2 system requirements, Resident Evil 2 Tyrant |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 23, 2021 11:22 AM  It's easy to think that the CPU or graphics card are the beating heart of your gaming PC, but they wouldn't get very far without sufficient cooling - unless you want a very expensive and ineffective toaster oven. This is where your PC fans come in, creating enough ventilation to keep your system's temperature low and your frame rate high. Unfortunately, not all fans are built equally and it can be a delicate balance between airflow, noise, and aesthetics, so we're here to help you get your bearings. Fans are fundamental in preventing your hardware from overheating, blowing cool air over your hardworking components before chucking it out of your PC case. If you've ever wondered why your room gets hotter after gaming, that's because your fans are doing a good job. Don't worry if your rig gets a little too hot and exceeds its 'shut down temperature', as modern safety measures will kick in and switch your system off before any damage is done. This limit differs per configuration, but usually sits around the 100°C (212°F) mark for the processor. Even if you don't reach this magic number, hovering anywhere near it will see your processor and GPU performance throttled, often resulting in stutters and lag. So it's not exactly harmful to your components if you don't get things right the first time around, but we can't say it's very practical to have your PC struggling to run. |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 23, 2021 11:00 AM  Hearts of Iron IV's latest expansion, No Step Back, is out right now and this could easily be one of the WW2 war game's definitive releases. Which is a bit excessive if you ask me, because HOI4 is already Paradox's most popular grand strategy game. The expansion itself largely focuses on Focus Tree updates for the Soviet Union, Poland, and the Baltic nations of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. There are also extra features that build on top of new free aspects, such as individual supply mechanics that build on top of the free logistics overhaul, and a tank designer similar to the ship designer included in the Man the Guns expansion. From what we've played so far, not only are the new mechanics fun, but the WW2 game seems to run more smoothly as well thanks to a bunch of behind-the-scenes updates. We'll need to wait and see what this does to the war game's meta, and you may need help re-learning how everything works. Speaking of help, a bunch of brand-new tutorial videos have now been introduced for individual mechanics that you can watch in-game to bring yourself up to speed. RELATED LINKS: The best Hearts of Iron 4 mods, The best WW2 games on PC, The best grand strategy games on PC |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 23, 2021 10:57 AM  EA is tweaking Battlefield 2042's armoury of weapons now that the game is in the wild, and it looks like assault rifles and bloom are of particular interest. One of Dice's lead game designers, Florian 'Drunkkz3' Le Bihan, has been chatting with fans on Twitter, and the state of the sandbox is proving a popular topic of conversation. One fan asked if the team could do something about weapon bloom as "all it does is make the game feel random and inconsistent", opining that assault rifles have way too much recoil in particular. Le Bihan assures the fan that "it's being looked at" before telling another player that the team is checking out assault rifle for overall balance and bullet spread. While the state of Battlefield's assault rifles pops up here and there, Le Bihan confirms that a few weapons are getting changes regarding their bullet spread. "We're looking at weapons already and are planning on a few changes regarding spread," he shares. "No date or specifics to share for the changes yet, though. Dispersion / spread / bloom has been a thing in all past Battlefield games - it's important for weapon variety and balance as well as creating value for attachments. It shouldn't be a problem unless it's too much or increasing too rapidly, which is the problem today that is being looked at. And yes, BFV had spread." RELATED LINKS: Battlefield 2042 review, Best multiplayer games on PC, Best FPS games on PC |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 23, 2021 12:36 PM  Whether you're a clicky-clacky typist or someone who plays the best PC games regularly (or some combination of the two), using one of the best gaming keyboards can make the world of difference to your gaming and desktop experience. It doesn't matter if you're mashing the QWER keys on League of Legends or the WASD keys in Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War, a great, comfortable keyboard can not only reduce the risk of RSI, but also make the whole gaming PC experience much more enjoyable. If you know what to look out for, it doesn't have to burn a hole in your wallet, either! Whether you're looking for the best mechanical keyboard or membrane keyboard, in a full-size or compact layout, with RGB customisation or a simple single-colour backlight, we've rigorously tested each and ever gaming keyboard that's crossed our desks to help you find your own best gaming keyboard. It's a tough job, but someone's got to spend all day gaming just to test them out... We've picked the best Logitech, Corsair, Razer, and SteelSeries keyboards, as well a host of options from some up-and-coming manufacturers, to help you choose the best gaming keyboard for your setup. The humble keyboard is an intrinsic part of the PC gaming experience, and it's even now a part of the console experience too, with Microsoft allowing games that support keyboard and mouse on Xbox - and on PlayStation, too. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 23, 2021 10:54 AM  What are the best PC tank games 2021? Rolling into battle in a vehicle that weighs the same as ten elephants and can raze entire buildings with a single shot simply never gets old, but it's not always easy to find a game that delivers the perfect tanking experience. If you're looking for the best free tank games or the biggest triple-A armoured division sims, you've come to the right place. The best tank games are brilliant because they're immense hunks of killer steel, destroying all in their path with ease. But the tank is also synonymous with tense firefights and immense claustrophobia. The agony of reloading, the snail pace, and the fact that you're the enemy's priority target make tank games as nerve-wracking as they are empowering. There have been countless greats to pick from over the years; the genre has been knocking about since the Apple II days. From hyper-realistic, control-laden sims to arcadey, point-and-explode shoot-'em-ups (and maybe even a sneaky anime RPG or two) here are the best tank games on PC. RELATED LINKS: Play War Thunder for free, Tank games, Best WW2 games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 23, 2021 9:35 AM  Looking for a list of the best platform games on PC? Back in the '90s and early '00s, there were countless platformers for console gamers, while the PC had a reputation as a sort of wasteland for this one particular genre. Thankfully, this stigma has lessened since the days of Commander Keen, and we owe that in large part to the explosion of indie retro games that have flooded onto digital platforms over the past decade, meaning our fair platform is now bursting at the seams with solid platforming games. A quick note: since the exact definition of platform games is disputed by many, we're going to include pretty much any game where jumping on platforms is necessary to progress through each level. Platforming games have garnered a reputation as requiring mechanical mastery and sublime timing to get into, but developers continue to push the genre forward by introducing gameplay elements from puzzle games and metroidvanias. Now you can even play through a beautiful story in a platform game, thanks to releases like Celeste and Ori and the Blind Forest. With all that said, here are the best platformers you can play on your PC right now. RELATED LINKS: Celeste: a platformer about anxiety, The best PC games of 2018: Celeste, PCGN Awards 2018 |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 23, 2021 12:15 PM  The best SSD for gaming isn't only great for loading into your match quickly, it's also one of the best ways to improve your entire desktop experience. Drop it alongside one of the best graphics cards and best gaming CPUs and you'll have a rig that's about as snappy as you can get, especially if you install your operating system on the SSD. Not only will your boot times, Windows UI interactions, and app load times be significantly improved, but with games such as Microsoft Flight Simulator recommending an SSD, it's becoming even more of an essential component of the best gaming PC. And solid-state drives are no longer just the preserve of the PC gaming elite – even the best M.2 SSDs are now more affordable than they've ever been. And faster, too. Don't worry about compatibility - any of the best gaming motherboards in 2021 have an M.2 slot - the days of searching for a motherboard with an M.2 slot are gone. The best SSD vs. HDD war is practically over, at this point, as NVMe drives are now affordable. The top of the tech tree is still dominated by Samsung SSDs, but Crucial and ADATA have all still got something to add to the storage conversation too, whether it's about capacity or price. And for price to performance, a lesser-known Addlink SSD comes in strong. Our PC SSD benchmarking gauntlet is ruthless, and only the best gaming drives make it through the tests alive. We've tested the top SATA and NVMe drives around to find the best SSDs available. It can be easy to spend a phat wad of cash on NAND Flash drives, but you don't necessarily need to break open your piggy bank for seriously speedy storage anymore. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 23, 2021 7:36 AM  In their Monster Hunter Rise review, our friends over at Pocket Tactics describe the game as "the best Monster Hunter on the market", and we can't wait for the hunt to commence on PC. It won't be long before the Monster Hunter Rise release date is upon us, so it's best to make like any good hunter and make sure your gaming PC is equipped and prepared to deal with the game's monsters well in advance. Despite starting out as a Nintendo Switch title, the Monster Hunter Rise system requirements are slightly more demanding than 2018's Monster Hunter: World. You can already get a feel for how the game will perform with your current rig by playing its demo on Steam. However, this likely won't be entirely reflective of the title's performance upon its full release. One thing we know for certain is that Monster Hunter Rise won't feature cross-play or cross-save, so you won't be able to bring your progress over from Nintendo Switch or vice versa, unfortunately. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 23, 2021 7:21 AM  This summer, Valve launched a huge CS:GO art contest asking fans to create weapon skins inspired by the theme of 'Dreams and Nightmares', with the winning ten entries set to earn their makers a slice of a whopping $1 million prize pool and the addition of their creations to the live FPS game. Now, those winning weapon skins have been unveiled - and it turns out there were far more than ten worthy entries. "The CS:GO team reviewed over 15,000 entries from artists from all parts of the globe, and decided that ten winning submissions wouldn't be enough," Valve posts on the contest's site. "So, an additional seven were selected (17 total) for a grand total prize pool of $1.7 million." Phwoar. 24 different artists produced the winning creations and, impressively, 14 of these were first-time contributors to the game's Steam Workshop. The studio says it's getting in touch with the winning artists to work with them on shipping the dazzling new skins to the game - but we can get a good look at what's coming right now. RELATED LINKS: CS:GO console commands, CS:GO tips, CS:GO smokes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 23, 2021 9:52 AM  The performance and temperature of your gaming PC go hand-in-hand, as the more you make it sweat, the slower it'll be. Pop a decent cooler on top of one of the best gaming CPUs, however, and you'll have a rig that's ready to run a marathon, whether you're crafting a top-of-the-line system or simply trying to get Halo Infinite to run at more than 60fps. Thankfully, while keeping things frosty can be pricey, there are plenty of CPU cooler deals to be found this Black Friday. You have two core options when it comes to picking up a new CPU cooler. The traditional path is to go for an air cooler, which uses a whopping metal heatsink and fan to disperse heat. Some prefer the best AIO coolers, which run liquid through a closed-loop to keep things cool. These are much easier to install than a full water-cooling build, and are far flashier than air cooling. Whatever you opt for, you'll likely need to pair your cooling solution with a good set of fans. 120mm should do the trick, fitting inside most PC cases, and Antec has vibrant RGB-clad sets currently on offer. RELATED LINKS: Best Black Friday gaming laptop deals, Best Black Friday gaming keyboard deals, Best Black Friday monitor deals |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 23, 2021 7:34 AM  On the lookout for the best io games? If you're over the age of 20, you might not be aware of io games; accessible browser-based games that range from offline to MMO experiences. No need to clear any room on your hard drive - these games can be played on anything from low-specced machines to the best gaming PCs. All the heavy lifting is done on the website to ensure you can play these games anywhere. There's a time and a place for io games - in particular, they conjure up images of sitting bored at school or work and looking for something to keep you occupied that'll make it past your network's filters. They're not just for browser-bound gamers, though - many of the best io games are a great choice for a casual evening spent with friends online, since nobody needs to purchase or download anything to take part. As long as you temper your expectations, you're bound to have a blast with these games. These games are designed to keep you occupied for short bursts of time, but there are a few on this list which can be mastered if you're willing to learn. From puzzle games to battle royales, these io games will keep you entertained for at least the next ten minutes, and might just eat up the rest of your day - you've been warned. |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 23, 2021 6:15 AM  343 Industries has revealed when Halo Infinite's Fracture Tenrai event starts. While the FPS game's multiplayer offering only launched last week, we're already getting an event that's stuffed with cosmetics to glamour up our Spartans. As 343 Industries confirmed last week, Halo Infinite's first swanky event starts today (November 23). You're getting 30 tiers of rewards to level through on a unique event pass, which is a decent increase on the 20 tiers that we thought we were getting initially. There's a theme to the rewards, too, as the Yoroi armour has a distinctive samurai vibe to it. The new gear may catch your attention if you remember hunting skulls for the Hayabusa armour in Halo 3. The event is hanging around for one week, but don't worry if you can't fully level the event pass in that time. 343 Industries confirms that the event will be available for one week every month throughout Season 1, which runs until May. Progress carries over, too, so you've got until a good stretch of time to get all your duds. RELATED LINKS: Halo Infinite release date, Halo Infinite system requirements, Halo Infinite ranks |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 23, 2021 6:11 AM  Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition launched a year ago this month, and there's been plenty to sink your teeth into since then, including - most recently - a big anniversary-themed bash with new maps, "tons" of Inca updates, and more. Now, Forgotten Empires and Tantalus Media have announced that there's a new DLC coming up very soon for the remastered strategy game - and it'll bring "the most strategically diverse civilization yet". The AoE III: DE Mexico DLC brings - yep, you guessed it - the civilization of Mexico to the game when it launches on December 1. "In Age III: DE, the burgeoning Mexican States can choose to revolt instead of advancing to the Fortress, Industrial, or Imperial Ages," the devs reveal. "Each revolt offers you a whole new deck full of opportunities." Unlike the game's other civs, Mexico can reverse these revolts and then return to Mexico, all while still "retaining access to the benefits of any cards sent during the revolution". There'll be a brand-new set of Federal States which you can use to "evolve your gameplay", and the devs say that the Mexico civ can "adapt to any strategic situation like no other" - so it sounds like the DLC will throw something pretty new and innovative into the mix. RELATED LINKS: Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition review, Best RTS games on PC, Best turn-based strategy games on PC |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 23, 2021 11:33 AM  Looking for the best New World weapons? Amazon's new MMO game eschews the usual class system and gives players the ability to wield any of the game's eleven weapons freely. As you use a weapon, you gain mastery points in it, which you use to unlock skills and buffs in either of the weapon's two talent trees. You can choose up to three weapon skills that become available to you when that weapon is equipped, and you have two weapon slots, which you can switch between easily during combat without messing around in menus. Though you can switch weapons at any point, it pays to choose two to specialise in and invest points into - especially as the skills at the end of each weapon's talent trees are particularly powerful. Each weapon scales off a specific primary attribute, and some of them also scale off a second attribute. As you level and gain attribute points, it's important to assign points to suit your chosen loadout. When deciding which weapons to pick, it's definitely beneficial if both your weapons scale with the same attributes, although there are ways to get around this - for example, amber gems convert a percentage of your weapon's damage to nature damage, which scales off Focus. This means if you want to build high Focus for your Life Staff, you can still benefit from that investment when it comes to dealing damage with your other weapon. RELATED LINKS: New World system requirements, New World beginner's guide, New World review |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 23, 2021 12:12 PM  Black Friday is weird. Partly because it's not a Friday in any meaningful sense; what feels like a majority of deals start at least a fortnight in advance and continue well into the following week, an almost month-long commerce safari. The best Black Friday deals? Uncountable, not for lack of trying. I have mixed feelings about it, clearly. I get why some people hate it. But I like having better computer stuff, and I like not having to spend as much money to get it. They've kind of got me over a barrel here. Still, while I'd never begrudge anyone climbing above the bottom layers of the ol' Maslow's hierarchy, it's worth making sure that you're only buying the things you want – not the things a big red "percentage figure off!" sticker makes you think you want. With that in mind, I asked around the RPS crew whether there's anything specific they're keeping an eye out for this Black Friday. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 23, 2021 11:49 AM  I was toiling away in the Black Friday deal mines when I uncovered one that our US friends might particularly appreciate: a titantic $1400 off the 2020 Razer Blade 15 Advanced. This slimline gaming laptop, complete with a 300Hz IPS display, is now only $1600 – close to half price, which is an even bigger deal when the MSRP is the same as a serviceable used car. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 23, 2021 11:40 AM  Alright, so I played Sherlock Holmes Chapter One, and just yesterday I finished Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases, and now I'm like, "When is someone going to put these hot, young investigators into a dating sim?" because that would be extremely funny. You know, Dream Daddy but Dream Detective or whatever. Thing is, we've got Sexy Young Holmes and Sexy Young Poirot, sure, but two dudes don't make a dating sim, right? Why, ITV needs somewhere in the region of 35 fragile young adults to head-wreck every summer in Love Island. So who else would I need hot young versions of for my imaginary dating sim game? |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 23, 2021 11:38 AM  If you're a fan of roguelikes and metroidvanias (hello), then you might be pleased to know Dead Cells added a bunch of weapons, skins and skills from loads of good'uns. The Everyone Is Here update went live yesterday, bringing new challenges to Motion Twin's soulslike that will let you unlock characters from Blasphemous, Hyper Light Drifter, Guacamelee, Skul: The Hero Slayer, Curse Of The Dead Gods, and, most importantly (for me), Hollow Knight. Hooray for Hollow Knight content! |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 23, 2021 10:19 AM  Black Friday will undoubtedly hurl a lot of crap PC hardware past your eyes, which is partly why myself and other RPS folk have been trying to highlight deals that are actually good. As it turns out, a fair few of these have a name in common, so howzabout we now take a look at the best Black Friday Logitech deals specifically? |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 23, 2021 9:19 AM  Activision Blizzard still haven't addressed many of the glaring problems with their company culture, but now they've started a "Workplace Responsibility Committee" so they can hear more about it instead. The company's board of directors have formed this committee to oversee new policies and procedures "to improve workplace culture and eliminate all forms of harassment and discrimination". And amidst calls for CEO Bobby Kotick to be removed, he'll be one of the people in charge of bringing the committee progress reports. |
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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 23, 2021 7:09 AM  The number of Black Friday gaming mouse and keyboard deals is ramping up, now that the main event is only a few days away. You can expect more offers on Black Friday itself, as well as some continuing on the following Cyber Monday, but already there are some good discounts available on some of our highest-rated mice and keyboards. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 23, 2021 7:00 AM  Most of Battlefield 2042's classic Conquests and Hazard Zones aren't my jam, but there's one thing I'm keeping an eye on, and that's Portal. The custom mode editor isn't exactly swimming in creativity just yet, but interesting things are slowly beginning to emerge as time goes by. Like Andy's Wingsuit Trainer, a course set among the clouds where you wing it through floating hoops as quickly as you can. Bravo Andy. Bravo. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 23, 2021 7:00 AM  I doubt I'd be much cop at counting cards in Vegas, but I have just counted every single item on the patch notes for Precinct, the latest update for Romero Games' prohibition-era kingpin sim Empire Of Sin. There are over 350 of them, from making gangsters less flirty to giving Al Capone his cigar back on the character select screen. It's no act of Capone-worthy self-mythologising, then, when game director Brenda Romero describes the patch list to me as "monstrous". "Once we put out the immediate flames, we prioritised feedback," says Romero "Chris [King, senior systems designer]'s hair was fully black when we launched this game. It's all gone fully grey. I think we were awesome on launch. Incredibly responsive. The team worked their asses off." Thankfully, the launch of the Make It Count DLC - and the accompanying free Precinct update - has been a lot smoother. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 23, 2021 6:17 AM  This Friday is dubbed Black Friday in the USA because it's a dark time, when people will literally be maimed or killed in the crush to buy cheap televisions. The lowest ebb of the year before Cyber Monday brings to the light of redemption to the world when kewl d00dz hackers hack the planet. But it does bring cheap video games. GOG have already started a small "Pre-Black Friday sale", with good discounts including 50% off Disco Elysium and 50% off Cyberpunk 2077. Hmm. I might recommend it at that price? |
Twinfinite Tuesday, November 23, 2021 12:26 PM You'll need Terminator: Resistance, a PS5 or PC, and… thankfully, you won't need a motorcycle. Yes, developer Teyon has announced a brand new expansion for its sci-fi first-person shooter, but interestingly, it'll only be coming to PC and PS5. That's right, if you've been playing the game solely on Sony or Microsoft's last-gen console, then […] The post Terminator: Resistance Is Getting a New Single-Player Expansion 'Annihilation Line' Exclusively on PC & PS5 appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, November 23, 2021 12:03 PM Today Paradox Interactive announced a release date and more details about the upcoming major expansion to Crusader Kings 3, Royal Court. The post Crusader Kings 3 Royal Court Expansion Gets Release Date & Details appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, November 23, 2021 11:42 AM Today Star Citizen developer Cloud Imperium Games opened the fifth day of the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo 2951 with a new trailer. The post Star Citizen IAE 2951 Day 5 Is All About Seriously Big Guns As Crowdfunding Passes $404 Million appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, November 23, 2021 11:41 AM ITORAH is an action-platformer Metroidvania with hand-painted visuals and a 2.5D art style that bring its Central and South American inspirations to life in a beautiful way. It's being developed by Grimbart Tales and published by Assemble Entertainment, and you'll be able to get your hands on it when it launches sometime in spring 2022. […] The post Hand-Painted Metroidvania ITORAH Coming to PC in Spring 2022 appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, November 23, 2021 11:34 AM Fans of Valorant esports have a special skin bundle to look forward to ahead of the game's biggest and most exciting tournament to date. Riot Games has today unveiled a special Champions-Themed bundle that includes an incredible cool karambit melee, as well as a special gold-colored Vandal that boasts one of the coolest features seen […] The post Valorant Champions Skin Bundle Features Karambit & Unique Glow Effect appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, November 23, 2021 11:12 AM Today Microsoft revealed the new games that will be granted in December to Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers at no additional cost. The post Xbox Games With Gold for December 2021 Announced; The Escapists 2, Tropico 5, & More appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, November 23, 2021 10:56 AM Today Kadokawa Games announced the contents of the Season Pass of its upcoming mecha strategy JRPG Relayer. The post Strategy JRPG Relayer for PS5 & PS4 Reveals Season Pass Content & More appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, November 23, 2021 10:29 AM During the latest episode of Dying Light 2: Stay Human's informative series, Dying 2 Know More, World Director Thomas Gerbaud went over what fans can expect from the setting of Techland's upcoming post-apocalyptic action game. In the video, Gerbaud goes into depth regarding the culture and environment that is home to The City in Dying Light […] The post Dying Light 2: Stay Human Will Have Graffiti, a Dating App, & More appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, November 23, 2021 10:06 AM Today developer Polygonomicon released another trailer of its upcoming 3D combat action game Varvarion, showing a 1 vs 1 duel against the AI. The post Varvarion Gameplay Shows 1 vs 1 Gameplay in Action appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, November 23, 2021 10:01 AM Anime has always been known to have some pretty insane opening theme songs and animations, as shows like Dragon Ball Z and JuJutsu Kaisen have put out multiple bangers that are on loop in many fans' minds. As such, it is always great to see creative people go out of their way to make anime-styled […] The post Call of Duty Cold War Warzone Fan Creates a Sick Anime Opening appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, November 23, 2021 9:37 AM Are you ready to enter The Matrix? Well, you won't have to wait much longer, as there is less than a month until The Matrix Resurrections arrives on the silver screens. To celebrate its upcoming release, HBO Max has just revealed eight stylish new posters, feature returning and new characters alike. Whether it's Matrix poster […] The post The Matrix Resurrections Reveals Stylish & Colorful Character Posters appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, November 23, 2021 9:11 AM As we approach the end of the year, there's a lot of talk around Game of the Year, and quite rightly Forza Horizon 5 is right up there in contention for the most coveted award in the game's industry each and every year. We absolutely loved our trip out to the Horizon Festival in Forza […] The post Forza Horizon 5 vs Forza Horizon 4: Which Racing Game Is Best? appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Siliconera Tuesday, November 23, 2021 1:00 PM Bandai Namco announced Tekken 7 Originals and Definitive Editions are now available, with each one including some DLC with the base game. The post Tekken 7 Definitive and Originals Editions Revealed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, November 23, 2021 12:00 PM New Genshin Impact acrylic glasses holders are on the way that make it look like Ganyu, Diluc, and Albedo are wearing people's glasses. The post Genshin Impact Glasses Holders Feature Albedo, Diluc, and Ganyu appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, November 23, 2021 11:00 AM Mario movie Producer Christopher Meledandri briefly discussed how Chris Pratt is as Mario and that the film will address the change. The post Mario Movie Producer Discusses Chris Pratt's 'Mario' Voice appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, November 23, 2021 10:30 AM Until November 24, 2021, FFVII The First Soldier avatar items inspired by the summons Ifrit and Shiva are available to purchase in-game. The post FFVII The First Soldier Ifrit and Shiva Skins Appear appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, November 23, 2021 10:00 AM To pluck away with while awaiting your roulettes. The post Final Fantasy XIV Guitar Picks Sold for Fender Collaboration appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, November 23, 2021 9:30 AM The Carole SP Sweet 'n' Spicy Battlesuit will appear in Honkai Impact 3rd 5.3, and here is how it will work in-game. The post Here's How the Honkai Impact 3rd Carole SP Sweet 'n' Spicy Works appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, November 23, 2021 8:30 AM However, the company has yet to announce the production of custom faceplates. The post Sony Files Patent for PlayStation 5 Faceplates appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, November 23, 2021 7:30 AM Winners can potentially receive primogems and physical merchandise of Eula. The post Genshin Impact Eula Sticker Contest Rewards Include Primogems appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, November 23, 2021 7:00 AM Yuko Ichihara will be played by veteran actress Kou Shibasaki from Battle Royale. The post xxxHOLIC Live Action Movie Japanese Release Slated for April 2022 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, November 23, 2021 6:30 AM The SSR version of Sakamoto Ryoma is a Lancer class Servant. The post Sakamoto Ryoma Featured on New FGO Japan Banner appeared first on Siliconera. |
Destructoid Tuesday, November 23, 2021 12:30 PM Press Y to leave So Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl sort of have an answer to a lack of Platinum content:... The post Here's how the Pokemon BDSP Grand Underground works and how to get out of it appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Tuesday, November 23, 2021 12:00 PM Try not to strike out. No, wait… I love bowling. It would probably be my sport of choice if that... The post Review: Date Night Bowling appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Tuesday, November 23, 2021 12:00 PM Coming in 2022 Resident Evil 4 arrived guns blazing, and it's one of the best VR ports of an existing... The post Resident Evil 4 VR is getting Mercenaries, is the fastest-selling game in the history of Oculus Quest appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Tuesday, November 23, 2021 11:00 AM Don't get me pictures of Spider-Man It's taken a year and a day, but Square Enix has finally, finally released... The post Marvel's Avengers' Spider-Man is finally here… And he looks kinda bleh appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Tuesday, November 23, 2021 10:00 AM Here's a short Rez documentary to celebrate On November 22, 2001, Rez was released, and it changed the gaming landscape... The post Rez is 20 years old now, and is still one of the most impressive games ever made appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Tuesday, November 23, 2021 7:45 AM The Calls are Coming from Within the House Overnight, Activision Blizzard has announced the formation of the Workplace Responsibility Committee,... The post Activision announces 'Workplace Responsibility Committee' headed up by its own board members appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Tuesday, November 23, 2021 6:30 AM Start date, details, how it works [Update: 343 has confirmed that the Halo Infinite Tenrai event will start at 10AM PT on November... The post Here's a big rundown of the Halo Infinite Tenrai event (Update) appeared first on Destructoid. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, November 23, 2021 11:00 AM  Hearts of Iron IV: No Step Back is the latest expansion for Paradox Interactive's World War II grand strategy title. In some ways, the expansion, alongside the free Barbarossa update, can be considered as two of the biggest and most substantial content drops for the game. With a plethora of features and functions, Hearts of Iron IV: No Step Back primarily looks at nations on the Eastern Front. The Soviet Union takes center stage here, but Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have also undergone many changes. It's set to release today, so you'll have a chance to try it out. Stalin and the warring factions My impressions of Hearts of Iron IV: No Step Back are based on a playthrough where I chose the Soviet Union for the 1936 start date. Indeed, this is the only start date that allows you to experience new features specific to the Soviet Union in full. These predominantly revolve around Joseph Stalin's faction, known in the game as "The Center.... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, November 23, 2021 10:51 AM  After almost two years, fans are getting ready to say goodbye to Verdansk as we know it. Call of Duty: Warzone will integrate with Vanguard on December 8. To say a final goodbye to the original map, Raven Software has one more limited-time mode lined up. The Warzone Secrets of the Pacific event will kick off on November 24. This event will reveal some details about the new Caldera map, bringing rewards along the way. We have already been given a glimpse of what the new Warzone Pacific experience has in store. According to a Call of Duty blog post, participating in the event will see you uncover information about the Caldera map and what points of interest it'll feature. Similar to limited-time events in the past, you can complete a set of challenges in Vanguard and another set in Warzone. Perhaps, the Secrets of the Pacific will play out in the same way as The Haunting event, for example. For the Halloween event, cosmetics were on offer for completing each challenge. Then, a r... |
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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, November 23, 2021 11:55 AM Slimes do not pose much of a threat in combat, but when a bunch of them lunge at you simultaneously, they can become troublesome. In Stardew Valley, you can raise Slimes as pets and keep them in a Slime Hutch. But even if you treat them as pets, Slimes will still attack you at every […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, November 23, 2021 7:52 AM Who doesn't like fast cars? We love racing and acquiring cars as much as the next guy, but in Forza Horizon 5, the only way to acquire most of the most exotic and desirable cars is by purchasing them from the in-game Autoshow. However, making money in Forza Horizon 5 can be pretty challenging. Most […] |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, November 23, 2021 12:52 PM Serge and company might be returning soon. The post Chrono Cross Remake Potentially To Be Announced Soon – Rumor appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, November 23, 2021 11:00 AM How Elden Ring Appeals to Non-Souls Fans The post How Elden Ring Appeals to Non-Souls Fans appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
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MonsterVine Tuesday, November 23, 2021 12:00 PM Step into an abandoned school in a mysterious world, forge connections with the girls around you, and battle demons to reclaim lost memories in the beautiful new entry in Gust's magical girl series. Blue Reflection: Second Light Developer: Gust Platforms: $60 Platforms: Nintendo Switch (reviewed), PlayStation 4, PC MonsterVine was provided with a Switch code […] The post Blue Reflection: Second Light Review – Full of Heart appeared first on MonsterVine. |
Level Up Tuesday, November 23, 2021 12:27 PM Nintendo and Illumination announced that Chris Pratt would voice Mario in the upcoming Mario movie… |
Level Up Tuesday, November 23, 2021 11:29 AM With it being Xbox's 20th anniversary this year, the company has done a lot to… |
Level Up Tuesday, November 23, 2021 10:40 AM When the PlayStation 5 was first revealed last year, the console design was polarizing. On… |
Level Up Tuesday, November 23, 2021 8:50 AM Keanu Reeves has revealed that he doesn't believe Mortal Kombat to be a good fit… |