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Kotaku Tuesday, November 23, 2021 7:00 PM
    

It was first announced all the way back in 2010 that beloved sci-fi series Mass Effect was being turned into a movie. Fast forward 11 years and, uh, no movie.

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Kotaku Tuesday, November 23, 2021 6:30 PM
    

Over 20 years ago, as Microsoft were gearing up to release the original Xbox, some at the company were concerned that they wouldn't have enough games to accompany the console at launch. So someone had the bright idea to go and try to buy Nintendo. Problem solved.

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Kotaku Tuesday, November 23, 2021 5:20 PM
    

Some of the initial reviews described Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl as incredibly workmanlike, and they were correct. These games are serviceable recreations that seem to do the bare minimum when it comes to adding anything new, let alone surprising. And yet for all of their mediocrity I can't stop…

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Kotaku Tuesday, November 23, 2021 4:45 PM
    

Today, as part of Xbox's ongoing 20th anniversary celebration, Microsoft released a virtual museum covering the history of the consoles themselves, as well as our own personal, individual history with them. In the browser-centric museum, you can walk the halls, taking in 3D timelines of each of Microsoft's consoles…

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Kotaku Tuesday, November 23, 2021 4:25 PM
    

See that kick-ass suit of armor at the top of the post? That's a prize available for knocking out objectives in Halo Infinite's first timed event, dubbed "Fracture: Tenrai," which went live on Xbox and PC this afternoon and runs through November 30. For no other reason than "Ahhhh, look at it," here's another angle:

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Kotaku Tuesday, November 23, 2021 3:35 PM
    

Want to party like it's 1997? Well, you're in luck, as a dedicated group of Zelda fans recently wrapped on a project that's all about recreating what it felt like to play Ocarina of Time at a Nintendo event in the late 90s before it was officially released.

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Kotaku Tuesday, November 23, 2021 1:40 PM
    

Epic Games recently acquired Rock Band developer Harmonix, the two companies revealed in separate announcements today. Here we go again.

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Kotaku Tuesday, November 23, 2021 1:20 PM
    

Sony is facing a suit alleging pay disparity, wrongful termination, and other instances of gender-based discrimination. As Axios reports, a former IT staffer filed suit in California district court yesterday.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 23, 2021 5:53 PM
     Battlefield 2042 will get fixes for bullet spread, revives, and more this week

Battlefield 2042 players will see a patch inbound this week that will help address some of the FPS game's most urgent issues. Update 2 is set to arrive November 25, and includes some initial fixes for bullet spread (particularly from assault rifles), better soldier revives, some vehicle rebalancing, and more.

Dice says it'll have more complete patch notes available November 24, but the focus of Update 2 will first be to correct the low accuracy on many of Battlefield 2042's assault rifles. Across the board, you should see less spread while using aim-down-sights on the move, and many weapons should be more accurate while zoomed in and stationary as well. Dice says bullet spread will decrease faster when you pace your shots, so you'll have good reasons to use semi-auto or quick burst fire modes.

Update 2 will also introduce improved soldier revives, which means you shouldn't have any more issues trying to revive a teammate who's downed close to a wall or other object. The update will add a new respawn protection system, and re-enable the UAV-1 interaction in Battlefield Portal that was originally available on the Battlefield Bad Company 2 maps, now that it's had a bit of a nerf.

RELATED LINKS: Battlefield 2042 review, Best multiplayer games on PC, Best FPS games on PC

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 23, 2021 3:15 PM
     Satisfactory's Update 5 adds new signs, signals, and dedicated servers

Satisfactory's Update 5, which emerged on the experimental branch in the sandbox game last month, is now out in the live game. This update adds brand new tools for creating custom signage for your worlds, as well as spiffy new tools for customising your factories' visual appearance.

There are now 10 different signs you can place anywhere in the world, using poles with adjustable heights. As you can see in the trailer below, these can be super handy for providing directions for vehicles or along footpaths. You can use a wide range of colours, fonts, backgrounds, and icons on your signs, so you should have no problem getting your message across.

In the teaser trailer for Update 5 last month, the centrepiece was a spectacular train collision. However, disasters should be less frequent thanks to the addition of new 'block' and 'path' signals you can use on train tracks. Block signals designate sections of track that can only be occupied by a single train at a time, while path signals map out designated routes through your transit system.


PCGamesN Tuesday, November 23, 2021 3:27 PM
     Yes, Total Warhammer 3's Nurgle units are all extremely gross

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.

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

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 23, 2021 1:08 PM
     Best gaming keyboard – the top boards in 2021

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

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 23, 2021 5:45 PM
    

I've always found it hard to get excited about the Men Of War series. This is admittedly partly down to the name. Short of outright calling your game "War", Men Of War is about as generic a title as you can get for a video game. And I think this was at least partly reflective of the games behind it. Men Of War has generally delivered dependable real-time tactics games, but the series has never excited me in the way that, say, Relic's Company Of Heroes does.

So it's a promising sign that, at the end of Best Way's demonstration of the just-announced Men Of War II, I came away keen to play it. Not only does it look slicker and more user friendly than earlier games (without compromising on the depth that appeals to the series' core fanbase) there are a couple of ideas it's playing with that lodged themselves in my mind like chunks of grenade shrapnel.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 23, 2021 2:18 PM
    

The studio behind Death Stranding have announced they're opening a new division in Los Angeles to enter the worlds of television, film, and music. Kojima Productions have confirmed no specific projects or plans yet. Even as someone who has a lot of time and enthusiasm for Kojima's self-serious wacky plots, I hope the plan isn't for anything as banal as a Death Stranding movie. Their video games are delightful because they're video games.

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Twinfinite Tuesday, November 23, 2021 3:38 PM
    

Animal Crossing: New Horizons has always been a haven for cute creations, as the game lets you have fun interactions with villagers alongside customizing everything from the exterior and interior of their home. It seems the creativity of fans of the series isn't simply limited to just in the game, though, as one talented player […]

The post Animal Crossing: New Horizons Fan Crochets the Most Adorable Gyroids appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Tuesday, November 23, 2021 1:53 PM
    

Today third-party developers had multiple add-on releases in store for Microsoft Flight Simulator, on top of further reveals.

The post Microsoft Flight Simulator PMDG DC-6 Released for Xbox; Twin Otter Liveries Revealed & Mackay Airport Announced appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Tuesday, November 23, 2021 1:34 PM
    

Well, here's a nice surprise! Luis Antonio's critically-acclaimed time loop thriller, Twelve Minutes, is officially coming to PS4, PS5 and Nintendo Switch. The best news? Its release is just around the corner — on Dec. 7 to be exact. The news comes by way of a new announcement trailer that dropped earlier today. Go ahead […]

The post Critically-Acclaimed Thriller, Twelve Minutes, Surprise-Announced For PS4, PS5, & Nintendo Switch appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Tuesday, November 23, 2021 1:01 PM
    

Developer Harmonix is the latest studio to join Epic Games' growing publishing wing. Announced today, the studio is set to begin bringing its "unique brand of musical gaming experiences to the Metaverse." That's Fortnite's Metaverse, we presume, not Zukerburg's bizarre plans to suck us into a digital world to farm our data. A statement over […]

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Siliconera Tuesday, November 23, 2021 7:15 PM
    

People will see more of new Street Fighter V DLC character Luke, as he will apparently be "important" in the next Street Fighter project.

The post Luke Will Appear in the New Street Fighter Project appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, November 23, 2021 6:55 PM
    

Capcom revealed the Street Fighter V Luke release date during the final Fall 2021 update, and people will be able to use him next week.

The post Street Fighter V Luke Release Date Set for Next Week appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, November 23, 2021 6:00 PM
    

The digital wallpaper collection features eight HD designs to choose from.

The post Shin Megami Tensei V Wallpapers Available from Atlus appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, November 23, 2021 5:00 PM
    

The new items will be available online and in select stores on December 10.

The post Pokemon Converse Collection Set to Drop in December appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, November 23, 2021 4:00 PM
    

There's another Shin Megami Tensei V demon digest video. These are trickling out at a slower pace in Japan. This is due to the fact that the last ones are very spoiler heavy. Case in point, the Norse god Odin plays a large role in SMT V, and he's the latest star. Keep in mind that since Odin plays a larger role in SMT V, there will be spoilers in his video. It does begin as usual, with the Nahobino summoning him. From there, segments showcasing his in-game appearances show up. Much of this involves a conversation. However, there is […]

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Siliconera Tuesday, November 23, 2021 3:00 PM
    

Galdra Studios' Arcadia Fallen offers people a visual novel where they can make choices based on who they want the protagonist to be.

The post Review: Arcadia Fallen Lets You Be 'Yourself' appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, November 23, 2021 2:00 PM
    

Ahead of the final four Pokemon Evolutions anime episodes, a new trailer appeared teasing some of the people and Pokemon folks will see.

The post Next Pokemon Evolutions Anime Episodes Teased in Trailer appeared first on Siliconera.


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.


Destructoid Tuesday, November 23, 2021 7:00 PM
    

What would that be? A salamander with fears of intimacy? Being a connoisseur of garbage, I'm sometimes asked what I...

The post Predator on the NES is the opposite of a god damned sexual Tyrannosaurus appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Tuesday, November 23, 2021 6:45 PM
    

Here's a big list of Update 2 and 3 highlights, many of which really should've been ready at launch After...

The post Major Battlefield 2042 updates are coming Nov. 25 and in early December appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Tuesday, November 23, 2021 6:00 PM
    

The plaintiff alleges unequal compensation and wrongful termination A former Sony Interactive Entertainment employee is suing the company over allegations...

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Destructoid Tuesday, November 23, 2021 5:30 PM
    

Including the original Orcs Must Die! and the gorgeous Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet Even if they aren't the most exciting...

The post Xbox Games with Gold has some oldies but goodies for free in December appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Tuesday, November 23, 2021 5:00 PM
    

Making Kyo Humble As some of you fine followers may know, yer boy Moyse is a long-time King of Fighters...

The post The King of Fighters XV: Impressions on a fast, faithful, and solid slugfest appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Tuesday, November 23, 2021 4:30 PM
    

Welcome to the uncanny valley Gaming technology has been on the cusp of complete photorealism for years, but things seem...

The post These lifelike faces in Unreal 5 are freaking people out appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Tuesday, November 23, 2021 4:00 PM
    

Precious metal, or coal? The last time we checked in on our Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl review,...

The post Review: Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Tuesday, November 23, 2021 3:30 PM
    

Another Brick in the Wall Microids, who will not stop until every single classic franchise has made a comeback, has...

The post The bat and ball to return in 2022 with Arkanoid: Eternal Battle appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Tuesday, November 23, 2021 3:00 PM
    

If I can be serious for a minute… It seems that the ridiculous and bombastic action of Serious Sam 4...

The post Serious Sam 4 for PS5 pops up on German ratings board appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Tuesday, November 23, 2021 2:30 PM
    

The Color and The Shape A year on from the launch of its sparkling new PlayStation 5 hardware, Sony Computer...

The post Sony granted patent on PS5 faceplates, paving way for more colors appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Tuesday, November 23, 2021 2:15 PM
    

For the love of God, let us earn more progress by playing 343 Industries woke up after Halo Infinite's multiplayer...

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Destructoid Tuesday, November 23, 2021 2:00 PM
    

Finally, a monument to my Gamerscore Microsoft has been celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Xbox this year. And as...

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Destructoid Tuesday, November 23, 2021 1:45 PM
    

You can get it earlier So there's actually two ways to unlock the mystery gift feature in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond...

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Destructoid Tuesday, November 23, 2021 1:25 PM
    

The armor core is unlocked really early The first Halo Infinite event is now live, and all of the details...

The post The full list of tiers and rewards for the Halo Infinite Tenrai event appeared first on Destructoid.


PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, November 23, 2021 7:00 PM
     Farming Simulator 22 Pc FrontMany games across a variety of genres feature a proper photo mode these days — it's quickly become an industry staple. Especially ones that like to flex their graphical fidelity such as Microsoft Flight Simulator and Forza Horizon 5 — there are entire communities that have spawned around sharing screenshots from such titles. That being said, Farming Simulator 22 also has a lot going for it in its graphics department, and yet, it lacks a proper photo mode. Or rather, it lacks one on the surface. With just a tiny bit of tinkering with some game settings, you too can start snapping up a storm in this richly detailed world. Better yet, once you change the setting once, you'll be good to go from then on. That said, if you're visiting with the hopes of doing this on a console build of the game, sadly it won't work since it involves changing a line in one of the sim's settings files to get rid of the HUD.   Enabling the dev console Getting access t...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, November 23, 2021 6:30 PM
     Monster Hunter Rise Preview 3We covered Monster Hunter Rise's demo back when it went live and, honestly, I was more than pleased by the game's performance. On a mid-range setup, I got over 100 fps with ease at max settings. Now we know why. Monster Hunter Rise's PC requirements have been revealed, making it even more clear just how easy it'll be to run the game even for people without monstrous rigs. At the very least, it's a less demanding game than Monster Hunter World by a fairly wide margin, but that game does have more complex visuals. Take a look for yourself below:   Minimum: GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 (DDR4) or AMD Radeon RX 550 CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 or Core i5-3470 or AMD FX-6100 RAM: 8 GB Recommended: GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (VRAM 3 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 570 (VRAM 4 GB) CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD FX-8300 RAM: 8 GB As you can see, those are definitely on the low side. However, there's a catch. The descriptions say that the minimums are for low settin...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, November 23, 2021 6:15 PM
     Dying Light 2 hidden tapesDying Light 2: Stay Human already has an immersive world, and it's about to get bigger with some new inclusions that will flesh out the post-apocalyptic universe even further. These new details include videotapes that will tell stories of the world prior to civilization's fall, graffiti, settlement laws, and "the analog version of a dating app." These all come as survivors in the universe are seeking to create a new society of their own. These details were revealed in the latest episode of "Dying 2 Know More," a web series that previews many features coming to Dying Light 2: Stay Human. Thomas Gerbaud, the world director of the game, walked fans through "The City" and its inhabitants. With the world in ruins, the survivors of The City are coming together to create a new way of life, despite all of the undead, apocalyptic monsters surrounding them.   Apocalyptic lockdown The game will follow Aiden Caldwell as he navigates this new ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, November 23, 2021 4:15 PM
     Halo Infinite Tenrai EventHalo Infinite's Tenrai event has finally arrived. It kicks off today, November 23, and features a slew of new rewards for players to earn through its 30-tier reward system. This event has been highly anticipated by the Halo community, so I'm sure many are ready to test their blades. Rewards earned during the event include new weapon skins, emblems, and a samurai-themed armor core.  The Tenrai event is a big deal for both Halo Infinite and its developer, 343 Industries. Not only is it the first major event for the multiplayer mode, it also comes after an update that addressed issues with battle pass progression. This event also seems to have a few issues of its own that players may have problems with. First and foremost, players will only have a week to complete the event before it disappears. Don't panic just yet, though, as it will come and go until the end of Heroes of Reach. This time around, the event lasts until Tuesday, November 30 at 1 PM ET. It will appear six times in...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, November 23, 2021 4:00 PM
     Epos H6pro Open Gaming Headset Giveaway FeatPC Invasion and EPOS have teamed up for a giveaway of the EPOS H6PRO Open Acoustic Gaming Headset! EPOS is a manufacturer of high-quality enterprise and gaming headsets with "more than 115 years of experience in audio innovation." The H6PRO headset came out recently, and we managed to give the closed variant it a test run. We liked it, scoring it an 8/10 and saying its "audio performance is top-notch, the design is elegant but cool, and the headset is clearly built with quality materials." The open headset is similar, but with a design that allows airflow. To enter, simply scroll down to the giveaway widget below. This is a Twitter-based giveaway, and you can increase your chances by following the instructions. The giveaway begins on November 23, 2021 at 3 PM ET, and will end on November 30, 2021 at 3 PM ET.   Giveaway – About the H6PRO opoen gaming headset All information below is from the official EPOS website. The open acoustic H6PRO gaming head...

Gamer Empire Tuesday, November 23, 2021 1:25 PM
    

Yen is the most important resource in Anime Fighters Simulator for most of the game. Only in the end game, other resources like shards and multi-open tokens are more important. It is the in-game currency that you need to open stars, which gives you new characters that you can either use on your team or […]

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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, November 23, 2021 3:37 PM
     Just like in real life, sponges soak up water in Minecraft. This special ability is what makes this block unique and valuable. Here is a guide on using a sponge in Minecraft. Conquering an ocean monument can mean a ton of loot and rewards for the player. They can have an endless supply of prismarine […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, November 23, 2021 1:56 PM
     The Egg Festival takes place every 13th of Spring, and it is the first festival held in Stardew Valley's Pelican Town. The colorful, Easter-like festival has a main event called the Egg Hunt that is not quite an easy game to win. Stardew Valley's festivals happen a couple of times in every season. Participating in […]

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, November 23, 2021 3:51 PM

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, November 23, 2021 2:49 PM
    

The perfect set of reasons to jump into Tekken 7.

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Pivotal Gamers Tuesday, November 23, 2021 2:07 PM
     What's up all? Alienware Arena is giving all the chance to win on Firestone. Their message follows. Firestone Loot Key Giveaway Stop the evil forces of Alandria and reclaim the Firestones! What you'll get in the Loot bundle: 100 Gems (Premium currency) 10 Common chests 360 Strange Dust 150 Scrolls (50 of each type) You need to reach level 5 (10 mins playing) to get the bundle! A few wo...

Pivotal Gamers Tuesday, November 23, 2021 2:07 PM
     What's up all? We have another remarkable offer from Alienware Arena for Dead Frontier 2. This is what they say. Dead Frontier 2 Survivor Starter Pack Key Giveaway Old school survival horror awaits in this dark and atmospheric world… With the Survivor Starter Pack, players will get a fighting edge against foes undead or otherwise. What you'll get in the Survivor Starter Pack...

Pivotal Gamers Tuesday, November 23, 2021 2:07 PM
     What's up all? We have another remarkable giveaway from Alienware Arena for Doomtrooper CCG. Their message follows. Doomtrooper CCG Card Pack Key Giveaway See what epic battles lay in the cards! Unlock 5 free packs and a card back with this key! How to play: Form your squad by playing Warrior cards, equip them with powerful Attachments, and defeat the opponent's Warriors to win the mat...