GamersHeroes Thursday, December 2, 2021 11:15 AM The master of the Black Pearl Ring martial arts, see the Grappler in action with the latest trailer for Arc System Works, Neople, Eighting, and Nexon's DNF Duel. The post DNF DUEL Grappler Video Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, December 2, 2021 11:15 AM The Gunrunning event has kicked off this week in Rockstar Games' GTA Online. The post Gunrunning Event in GTA Online This Week appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, December 2, 2021 11:15 AM After years of using its own proprietary technology, 11 bit studios announced that it is now fully transitioning to Unreal Engine development. The post 11 bit studios Shifting to Unreal Engine appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, December 2, 2021 11:15 AM Set to provide replayability and relaxation in equal amounts, Zar21 announced that their automation game VELONE is now in development. The post Automation Game VELONE Announced appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Thursday, December 2, 2021 3:45 PM  The Riftbreaker is a silly name for a game that is much better than its title might imply. Released in October on Xbox Game Pass and blending elements from Factorio, Minecraft, MechWarrior, Diablo, and others, I found this top-down survival game very hard to put down. |
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Kotaku Thursday, December 2, 2021 2:15 PM  A recent Twitter post has revealed that Santa Claus will in fact be coming to town, at least in the form of a Battlefield 2042 skin. Some people are—both surprisingly and unsurprisingly—very mad about this. Surprising because...well, it's Santa, and it's weird to get mad at a kind old man). But it's unsurprising… |
Kotaku Thursday, December 2, 2021 2:00 PM  Last night, I bought a can of Pringles mostly on the grounds that it would grant me an XP boost in Halo Infinite, only to find that I couldn't actually redeem the code. See, I'd have to upload a photo of my receipt to the company's website. The process makes a certain degree of sense (you'd want to prevent people from… |
Kotaku Thursday, December 2, 2021 1:45 PM  Five months after Valve announced the Steam Deck, a new challenger enters the handheld console market. The chip manufacturer Qualcomm partnered with gaming hardware company Razer to produce the Snapdragon G3x, a streamer-friendly console that can play games across PC, mobile, consoles, and the cloud. |
Kotaku Thursday, December 2, 2021 12:45 PM  Xbox Game Pass has slowly become one of the best deals in video games, offering players a large library of new and old titles across PC and Xbox at a pretty decent price. And now Microsoft has started tossing in surprise games, like Generation Zero and Townscaper, with no announcement or teaser, making for pleasant… |
Kotaku Thursday, December 2, 2021 12:25 PM  If you had one shot or one opportunity to land a headshot on more than 20 players in a row in Halo Infinite with just one bullet, would you capture it or let it slip? Good news: Both my Eminem reference and the answer to whether or not this feat is possible have been put to rest thanks to Japanese YouTuber… |
Kotaku Thursday, December 2, 2021 11:50 AM  Incredibly shiny action role-playing game Godfall is still looking for players a year after its debut as a PlayStation 5 launch game. When it didn't make a big splash on PS5 and PC, it added a PS4 version. Now the devs have stripped away the story and campaign to create the Challenger Edition, a special version of the… |
Kotaku Thursday, December 2, 2021 11:30 AM  The Steam listing for Destiny 2's upcoming Bungie 30th Anniversary Pack celebrating the studio's history recently revealed that the game's big new dungeon will be a throwback to the most famous moment in Destiny history: the loot cave. |
Kotaku Thursday, December 2, 2021 11:15 AM  A Fortnite trailer has been found on TikTok, which allegedly depicts our first glimpse of the outrageously popular third-person battle royale's third major map. The trailer also provides some huge hints at the finale of Chapter Two, which many believe got its own teaser on Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's Instagram… |
Kotaku Thursday, December 2, 2021 9:30 AM  Earlier this month, South Korean developer Round8 Studio shared early gameplay footage for Lies of P, its upcoming Souls-like based on the classic Pinocchio fairy tale. And while the dark fantasy setting elicited obvious comparisons to From Software masterpiece Bloodborne, the devs recently told Kotaku that any… |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 2, 2021 3:00 PM  Classic FPS game Quake is now 25 years old, but it just got a brand new mode, courtesy of the folks who've been in charge of keeping the Wolfenstein series fresh these past several years. That's right: there's now an official horde mode in the original Quake, and the gang at MachineGames has even thrown in a classic mod as well. First, though, horde mode. You can find it in the multiplayer menu in the Steam version of Quake now. Just select 'change settings' once you've chosen local or online multiplayer, pick 'horde,' and then choose the number of bots you want, the difficulty, and the map you want to play on. There are four maps, each with their own distinctive looks and gear selections. You'll blast away at waves of classic Quake monsters, and downing some of the big ones will spawn a silver key, which usually lets you into a room with some powerful gear inside. The key thing to remember in Quake is that you never want to sit still - just keep firing nails, shotgun shells, or lightning bolts at whatever enemies hove into view. RELATED LINKS: Best FPS games, Best old games, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 2, 2021 2:06 PM  A new Cities game was announced today, but if you're waiting for a full sequel to Cities: Skylines, you're going to need to wait a bit longer. Cities: VR looks like a fun twist on the formula, but the devs behind the series have stepped in to assure fans that something more traditional is on the way, too. "We want to reassure this awesome community that we are still hard at work on the previously-mentioned project with Colossal Order," the Cities team said in a blog post ahead of today's announcement, "but we are not yet at a point where we are ready to share more information on it. Our upcoming news and announcements are not related to that project nor do they affect that project's timeline." Cities: VR is in development at Fast Travel Games for the Meta (formerly Oculus) Quest 2. The VR game is due to launch in spring 2022, and will let you do all the city planning you'd expect, now from a god's-eye view. Alas, there's no mention of any ability to import your Cities: Skylines saves to explore your existing towns in VR, which is what I'd want out of a product like this. |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 2, 2021 1:20 PM  You can't play Final Fantasy XIV right now, as the MMORPG is currently in the midst of a 24-hour maintenance period leading up to the Endwalker release time. But now that downtime is upon us, the full patch notes are here, too, including the full list of job changes we'll see as 6.0 goes live. You can head to the official site to get the full list of changes for your preferred class - there's far too much to list here - but there are a couple of things to bear in mind. Damage values are getting rebalanced across the board in Endwalker, and you'll see that nearly every melee ability in the game has had its potency reduced. Until we actually see how those abilities perform in-game, we won't know whether they're better or worse off with the new potency values. There are a few standout changes, even with that in mind. Bards now benefit from their own buffs. Monks no longer have to deal with most of their positional bonuses. Astrologians have had the radius of Earthly Star more than doubled, so they should have much less trouble wrangling the party into those AoE heals now. RELATED LINKS: FFXIV Shadowbringers review, FFXIV Gunbreaker job guide, FFXIV Dancer job guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 2, 2021 1:01 PM  A major reorganisation at EA/DICE has been announced today, with Respawn boss Vince Zampella taking the reins to the Battlefield franchise from departing DICE general manager Oskar Gabrielson. EA says it plans to expand the Battlefield FPS game series, and it's bringing in veterans from the Halo and Call of Duty franchises to help with Battlefield 2042 and beyond. In comments to Gamespot, Zampella says the overall intent is to build a "connected Battlefield universe," expanding Battlefield 2042 with new content and new options for players to use in Battlefield 2042's Portal mode. To help do that, EA has brought in Marcus Lehto, who designed Master Chief while working on Halo for Bungie. According to Gamespot, Lehto's Seattle-based studio is currently at work with DICE and Ripple Effect on building out the narrative side of the Battlefield series. Zampella, who cofounded Infinity Ward, was a long-time veteran of the Call of Duty franchise before he split with Activision to form Respawn in 2011, where he and co-founder and fellow Infinity Ward alum Jason West began work on what would become Titanfall. That studio was acquired by EA in 2017, and launched the hit battle royale game Apex Legends in 2019. RELATED LINKS: Battlefield 2042 review, Best multiplayer games on PC, Best FPS games on PC |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 2, 2021 11:37 AM  It's impossible to overstate how enjoyable RTS games can be. There are few things as satisfying as building up an immense army and simply washing over your foes like a river over stones, erasing their existence as effortlessly as a click. If you're looking for a broader list of the best strategy games then we've got a separate list for that - this one's all about real-time, where you can't hide behind the safety of turn-based strategy's pace. The genre is largely defined by the likes of Starcraft and Age of Empires, but indie games like Northgard and Driftland have shown there's plenty of other voices to be heard. There's also plenty to celebrate in games that are technically real-time, but not strictly speaking considered 'RTS'. The rise of MOBAs has challenged the RTS scene quite significantly over the past decade, but this hasn't stopped some worthy games rising to the top ranks to earn their own place the hall of fame. Here's our take on the best RTS games on PC, though we're skewing more towards newer releases because, honestly, we all know how good Homeworld was by now. RELATED LINKS: Company of Heroes 2 Ardennes Assault, Company of Heroes 2 review, Play Company of Heroes 2 |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 2, 2021 11:54 AM  December 2, 2021 Despite Epic's efforts, Fortnite Chapter 3 is leaking. Fortnite Chapter 3 is nearly upon us, and Epic is hoping to keep the content of that release a secret - and not doing a very good job of it, it seems. Some of the game's most prominent dataminers have reported receiving messages from Epic asking them not to leak content from the battle royale game during the upcoming downtime, but a TikTok ad appears to have revealed the big twist anyway. If you're trying to avoid spoilers, you should probably quit reading now. Last night, freddythefox_YT on Twitter tagged some of the game's big leakers, and said "I was on TikTok and I got this video as a ad". The video essentially shows the island getting wrecked, and then flipping upside down, hinting that Chapter 3 will take us to the underside of the map. This comes after iFireMonkey, ShiinaBR, and HypeX all reported receiving a message from Epic asking them not to post Chapter 3 leaks. The dataminers have been in discussions with the devs about how this could be realistically achieved, though perhaps it's too late for that. RELATED LINKS: Fortnite V-Bucks, Fortnite Skins, Fortnite Creative Codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 2, 2021 11:53 AM  It's over! Peak is finally over (not now, Halo Infinite), the hype train has reached the end of the line, and its passengers are disembarking and making their way home. We like to think of ourselves as the complimentary newspaper that's tucked under their arms, loaded with gaming news, long reads, and indie treats that they can return to at a moment's notice. While the triple-A calendar is now looking pretty sparse up until February (when things suddenly get very busy again), there's no relenting for the indie release schedule, and December's bounty is as good as it's been all year round. We've got organ-trading strategy games, John Wick-inspired deck builders, co-op games about surviving in space, biopunk FPS games, autumnal adventure games, turn-based RPG games with mechs, and plenty more. So, whether you're looking for a few new games to see you through the dark winter nights, or you've got some free time on your hands with the holiday season right around the corner, this list should keep your Steam library fully stocked. |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 2, 2021 12:02 PM  After one last delay, the Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker release date finally lands this week - at least for early access. We've got precise details on the timing for the launch of Endwalker and patch 6.0, as well as the maintenance that's currently underway. So if you're looking forward to the FFXIV Endwalker unlock time, here's everything you need to know. FFXIV's Endwalker expansion is the culmination of a story that's been building over the Realm Reborn, Heavensward, Stormblood, and Shadowbringers expansions. FFXIV is set to continue after Endwalker, of course, but you can think of this update as the end of the Zodiark and Hydaelyn saga. To help tide us over while we wait for the Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker release time, Square Enix has published the FFXIV 6.0 patch notes. You'll likely have seen plenty of it before - new locations, jobs, and more - but there are other neat titbits. The developers have made more clothes gender neutral, so now you can wear spring, Thavnairian, maid, and butler outfits regardless of your Warrior of Light's gender. Yes, that means you can dress your male Viera - read: bunny boy - as a maid. RELATED LINKS: FFXIV Shadowbringers review, FFXIV Gunbreaker job guide, FFXIV Dancer job guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 2, 2021 11:30 AM  A new season of Tribes of Midgard will start up this month, expanding the Viking game with new mechanics, new gear, new runes - and a fearsome new saga boss to hunt down and destroy before the arrival of Fimbulwinter. Season 2: Serpent Saga kicks off December 14, and when it does, prepare to take to the high seas. Season two introduces new seafaring mechanics to Tribes of Midgard. The free update adds the shipyard, which you'll find near your village on an ash beach. Once you've rebuilt it, you'll be able to craft boat kits, which you can use to create a range of boats. These will prove to be important in season two, since you'll be searching for a new saga boss, which developer Norsfell hints is hidden away in a mysterious island lair. While Norsfell hasn't said so officially, the 'Serpent Saga' title for the season suggests rather strongly that you'll be hunting down Jörmungandr, who is both a massive sea serpent and the middle child of trickster god Loki and Angrboða, the legendary jötunn and mother of monsters. |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 2, 2021 11:29 AM  Nvidia's RTX 3050 laptop GPU has provided many gamers with current-gen gaming PC tech throughout ongoing shortages, and rumours of desktop RTX 3050 and RTX 3050 Ti variants continue to make the rounds. However, according to Kopite7Kimi, it looks like the green team's entry-level card could use specs that reportedly belonged to the Ti model, meaning it's actually faster than we originally thought. As per the leaker's new information, the RTX 3050 will come armed with a GA106-150 Ampere GPU and 8GB GDDR6 VRAM. Previous rumours suggest that the RTX 3050 Ti would feature this chipset, while the standard model would continue to wield the mobile variants GA107-350 setup. Just like with all leaks and rumours, it's best to take the RTX 3050's apparent specs with a grain of salt. However, if the leak is legit, the dedicated graphics card could rival Intel's rumoured Arc Alchemist A380, a 6GB graphics offering that uses a DG2-128EU GPU. The green team's entry-level chip could also surpass GeForce GTX 1660 Super-level performance, but it won't quite beat the revamped RTX 2060, which is set to release next week. RELATED LINKS: RTX 2070 Super review, RTX 2060 Super review, Best graphics card |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 2, 2021 11:27 AM  Much as Intel's Alder Lake processors rank among the best gaming CPUs, the company is looking to compete against AMD and Nvidia's best graphics cards with its own Xe-based Arc cards. While official details on these components are scarce, hardware leaker TUM_APISAK claims to have details on both the specs and performance we can expect from the Intel Arc a380 GPU. It's unclear whether this is a mobile or desktop GPU, but its name aligns with a previous leak from momomo_us, which showed the naming conventions Intel is using for its Arc lineup. The 'a' undoubtedly stands for Alchemist, the codename team blue is using for its first-generation lineup, which means we could potentially be looking at Arc b380, c380, and d380 cards over the next few years. The Alchemist card will allegedly boast a 2,450MHz boost clock, and 6GB of VRAM of an unknown specification. How this translates to real world performance remains to be seen, but TUM_APISAK states that the Arc a380 should offer comparable performance to an Nvidia RTX 1650 Super. RELATED LINKS: Intel Core i9 9900K review, Intel Core i7 9700K review, Best CPU for gaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 2, 2021 11:11 AM  It's Thursday, and you know what that means – another round of free PC games from the Epic Games Store. This week, you can grab Dead by Daylight and While True: learn(). As ever, Epic has revealed next week's freebies, too, and one of them is an action-RPG that only came out last year. You'll be able to grab the Challenger Edition of Godfall and prison construction and management simulation game Prison Architect from the usual Epic Games Store promotion page on Thursday, December 9 at 8am PST / 11am EST / 4pm GMT. It'll be there for one full week, at which point it'll be replaced by another freebie - or freebies, if you're lucky. As always, you'll 'purchase' the game at a price of zero dollars, and it'll remain in your library just like any game you might pay money for. Here's the Godfall blurb, to give you a taste: "Instantly unleash Godfall's power! Godfall Challenger Edition immediately unlocks a maximum level Valorplate, spoils you with skill points, and equips you with a spread of deadly weapons. Challenge all three end-game modes Lightbringer, Dreamstones, and the Ascended Tower of Trials. Vanquish your enemies and be rewarded with loot worthy of a true Valorian. Loot and slash in up to 3-player matchmade co-op to show your skill, perfect your build, and smash your enemies." |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 2, 2021 10:44 AM  Blizzard has launched World of Warcraft's second major patch for the Shadowlands expansion onto the Public Test Realm. You've got a new raid, dungeons, quests, and a new mode for Torghast to check out, though expect to see some tuning tweaks as things rumble on. The main attraction is the new Sepulcher of the First Ones raid. You're here to find the key to "unlock the Jailer's plans", which involves facing Anduin, figuring out how to resist the Jailer's Domination magic, and gathering the power of the First Ones as you "pursue Zovaal into the Sepulcher and fight through his forces". You've also got the Veiled Market, Tazavesh, which has now been separated into two dungeons and added to the mythic plus dungeon rotation. If you fancy some adventuring first, you can play chapters one, two, and three of the new campaign. You'll also find that the Tower of the Damned, Torghast, has a new game mode called The Jailer's Gauntlet. Expect to run through a series of increasingly challenging boss battles across eight floors per layer and eight layers in total to earn some fancy rewards. RELATED LINKS: WoW Shadowlands review, WoW Shadowlands leveling guide, WoW Classic leveling guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 2, 2021 11:10 AM  Yesterday's welcome respite from the onslaught of Total War: Warhammer III news has taken a strange turn as we've now had confirmation that A Total War Saga: Troy's upcoming Rhesus and Memnon expansion will be its last. I joked yesterday that it's not all about Warhammer III, but apparently it kinda is? A Creative Assembly spokesperson posted on the Total War Discord yesterday that there won't be any more Troy DLC, apart from patches or minor fixes "if they're needed". We've reached out and confirmed this directly with Creative Assembly's chief product officer, Rob Bartholomew. "The CA Sofia team have given so much to this project but they're ready to set their sights on something new," he says in a statement given to PCGamesN. "While it will be quite some time before you hear more on this, we're happy to confirm that pre-production has already begun on [the] next release and we can't wait to show you what the studio has in store." RELATED LINKS: A Total War Saga: Troy review, Best Total War games, Best strategy games |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 2, 2021 10:19 AM  Who is Anastasia Romanov and what does she have to do with Hearts of Iron IV? The short answer is that she's a secret monarch choice for Poland in the WW2 grand strategy game. The long answer is a lot more nerdy. Historically, Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna was the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, the last reigning monarch of Imperial Russia. He was executed along with his entire family (Anastasia included) by Bolshevik revolutionaries in 1918. While the rest of the Imperial family's remains have been identified, Anastasia, her sister Maria, and brother Alexei wern't initially recovered. In 2007 Alexei's and either Anastasia or Maria's remains were finally discovered, but before this myths and rumours regarding Anastasia's (and others) survival of the massacre were rife. Several men and women came forward over the decades pretending to be lost Romanov royals. In Hearts of Iron IV: No Step Back - the most recent expansion for the WW2 strategy game - Poland gets a new alt-history branch of its national Focus Tree that lets you restore the monarchy. RELATED LINKS: The best Hearts of Iron 4 mods, The best WW2 games on PC, The best grand strategy games on PC |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 2, 2021 9:47 AM  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 Thursday, December 2, 2021 9:27 AM  It's been just under two months since Microsoft officially released Windows 11, and it's quickly becoming more prevalent among gaming PCs. According to the Steam hardware survey for November 2021, the fledgling OS has now usurped the beloved Windows 7 as the second most popular operating system among Steam users. Windows 11 had a fairly small adoption rate when it first appeared in last month's hardware survey, which is understandable for any new operating system. However, issues such as reduced CPU performance that were identified in the OS's preview builds likely made many users wary of jumping in to the next generation of Windows. Regardless, it seems that the speed at which Microsoft has addressed these issues or the power of user curiosity/impatience (take your pick) has sent the share of rigs running Windows 11 soaring, to a whopping 8.28% (+6.46%). It's still a fair ways off its predecessor's enormous 83.38% (-6.05%), but should the rate of decline in Windows 10 installations continue, it may not be long before the company's new OS reigns supreme. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 2, 2021 9:29 AM  Want to know what the best Kar98k loadout is in Call of Duty Vanguard? The Kar98k has been a dominant force in Call of Duty over the past few years, becoming an instant pick in Modern Warfare, Cold War, and Warzone. What makes this sniper rifle stand out is its mobility and one shot kill potential - if you love quickscoping, this is the best weapon for you. It's rare to find stock versions of weapons that are viable at a high level, but the Kar98k might be the best stock weapon in the game. The default setup works really well for traditional sniping, especially in Vanguard which features large maps with plenty of sniping lanes. However, if you want to play aggressively, there are some attachments that can drastically change the Kar98k. There's no point having the fastest quickscope animation if you need two shots to kill an enemy. For our Vanguard Kar98k loadout, we're focusing on improving the Kar98k's aim down sight speed without negatively affecting the weapon's damage output. |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 2, 2021 9:25 AM  Excitement might be building for the follow-up to the survival-horror game The Forest, but that doesn't mean people have forgotten about the original just yet. As per SteamDB, The Forest was hitting highs of around 7,000 concurrent players on Steam at the start of October before leaping to a peak of 40,000 concurrent players by the end of the month. Since then, the first-person survival-horror simulator has steadily reached the heights of 30,000 players at peak depending on the day. The Forest has benefited from attention from streamers for a while, with the survival game hitting a peak of 64,879 players eight months ago. Last month, though, Félix 'xQc' Lengyel was playing the game, too, which has certainly helped. Attention is also starting to shift to Sons of the Forest, which is its follow-up game. We hadn't seen anything from the game for a while, though developer Endnight Games has now released a spooky new teaser. Alongside some eerie footage, we have learnt that the Sons of the Forest release date is now May 20, 2022, which is a delay from the previous 2021 window. Thankfully, it looks like players are happy to stick with The Forest for now. RELATED LINKS: The Forest System Requirements |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 2, 2021 9:04 AM  Although Nvidia considers GeForce Now "complimentary" instead of a direct replacement for dedicated hardware, the green team's going hell for leather in establishing it as the dominant cloud gaming service. In just over one month, it expanded to consoles via Microsoft Edge, debuted an LG TV app, and introduced a powerful new RTX 3080 membership that leverages its flagship GPU. Now, Europeans who pre-ordered the subscription will start to gain access to all its fancy features, while all three memberships will be able to enjoy 20 new supported games, including Icarus. The RTX 3080 membership costs double the current Priority subscription, but it offers a lot in return. It's no longer bound by the HD resolution cap, supporting up to 1440p at 120fps on PCs and 4K HDR at 60fps on Nvidia Shield - the company is currently looking to expand the latter option to more devices. You can also play for the longest amount of time, with eight hour sessions instead of six, but we recommend taking regular breaks every hour, anyway. Nvidia is dishing out the RTX 3080 membership in limited quantities to avoid server strain, but there are still spots open in Europe and North America if you're interested. It's now rolling out, so don't fret if you don't see your account upgrade immediately, as it might take some time. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, December 2, 2021 2:00 PM  Heart Machine's Solar Ash is out now, inviting players on a skating adventure to kill giant bosses. It's a follow-up to their previous game, Hyper Light Drifter, but this time around they've swapped the 2D style for 3D, and are sending you out into a big open world. I'm very much looking forward to jumping into its lush and colourful alien landscapes. Oh, to be a sci-fi skater. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, December 2, 2021 11:46 AM  Having released a slew of fixes last week, Dice continues their Battlefield 2042 rescue operation with a big patch that adds weekly missions, visual improvements to maps, UI tweaks, and Portal changes. So yes, there's a lot to get through. Shall we? |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, December 2, 2021 11:30 AM  As much as I enjoy your Call Of Dutys and Valorants, I just don't think any multiplayer shooter will eclipse Gears Of War. For me, at least, it comes down to movement. The way the beefy boys slide into cover and bounce off it with ease. The side-steps and strafes in those tight-knit shotgun battles. Recently, I wondered if there was more to my connection with Gears and its lovely movement. And then it struck me: badminton. Yes, the racquet sport I've played for 19 years and consider an immensely important aspect of my life. Turns out they have quite a lot in common, actually. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, December 2, 2021 11:05 AM  The release of the new live-action Cowboy Bebop reminded me just how much I love the show, and how hard it is to find anything remotely like it. I think it's just because of how eclectic the show is. It's got so many different influences, ranging from Chinese action films to space operas to even the Western. It's rare to see something with the same tone, because of how many things compose its DNA. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, December 2, 2021 11:00 AM  Let me start out by immediately apologising to our podcast editor Alix for the fact that this best cars in games episode of The Electronic Wireless Show Podcast does not mention the Regalia from Final Fantasy XV. Mea culpa. But that glaring mistake aside, we do have a bit of a chat about Forza Horizon 5, and other good cars in games and car games in general. I balance out not talking about the Regalia by not mentioning any vehicles from the Mass Effect games. We also have a very good Cyberpunk-themed Cavern Of Lies courtesy of Matthew, who has no updates on his Olympic feud this week, but does reaveal (during a long digression about whether or not we, personally, can drive) that it took him nine goes to pass his driving test. Nine honestly seems a bit excessive. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, December 2, 2021 10:48 AM  If you fancy some cyberpunk ninja action to spice up your new year, Ghostrunner is getting a new DLC on January 27th. Project_Hel will let players take control of Hel, one of the game's original bosses, as she heads out on her own quest. I hope it's evil. I like seeing what antagonists get up to in their free time. |
Twinfinite Thursday, December 2, 2021 2:37 PM The winter season is here, and with it, Apex Legends is starting the Raiders Collection Event, which reintroduces the Winter Express alongside a new Heirloom for Wattson. The event will run from Dec. 7 to Dec. 21, so there are still a few days before it goes live. First off, the Winter Express LTM is […] The post Apex Legends Raiders Collection Event Adds Wattson Heirloom & Winter Express LTM appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Thursday, December 2, 2021 1:23 PM Fast Travel Games has today announced a VR version of Paradox Interactive's Cities: Skylines. Aptly titled Cities VR, the port is exclusively for Oculus' Quest 2 headset. "Cities: Skylines is the ultimate modern city-builder, and it's an honor to bring this franchise to VR," said Erik Odeldahl, Creative Director at Fast Travel Games. "The city-building […] The post Cities: VR Announced Exclusively For Oculus Quest 2 appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Thursday, December 2, 2021 12:36 PM Ubisoft's newest co-op FPS is launching in just over a month, so they've been dropping trailer after trailer to give fans insight into the game's mechanics, concepts, and Operators. Today's Rainbow Six Extraction video focuses on Nomad and her gadgets. Those who have played Rainbow Six Siege will be familiar with Nomad's Airjab Launchers. These […] The post Rainbow Six Extraction Nomad Trailer Showcases Her Airjab Launchers appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Thursday, December 2, 2021 11:59 AM Reef Entertainment's Terminator Resistance might not have received the sort of shining critical acclaim that would make it a must-play for all shooter fans, but if you like the Terminator franchise then there aren't many that feel more authentic in terms of aesthetic and sound design. It's become something of a fan favorite for that […] The post Terminator: Resistance Annihilation Line DLC Revealed in First Trailer appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Thursday, December 2, 2021 11:51 AM Today Square Enix released a new music video dedicated to the upcoming Final Fantasy XIV expansion Endwalker and to the game's long history. The post Sia Dedicates "Fly Me to The Moon" To Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker in Gorgeous Music Video appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Thursday, December 2, 2021 10:34 AM The announcement of Kingdoms of Amalur Re-Reckoning had fans of the 20012 RPG ecstatic last year, but it was actually the promise of a new, story-driven DLC that was arguably more exciting. Called Fatesworn, it hinted at the expansion of the game's unique Celtic-inspired lore and narrative, which was interesting in the original game but […] The post Kingdoms of Amalur Re-Reckoning: Fatesworn DLC Launching Later This Month appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Thursday, December 2, 2021 10:00 AM Even though the long-running television show came to a close back in 2019, The Big Bang Theory is still an incredibly resonant and popular sitcom that really scratches that Friends-shaped itch in our hearts and souls. With its awkward nerd culture gags, its loveable ragtag bunch of friendships, and its occasionally touching emotional poignancy, there's […] The post Can You Finish These Famous Sheldon Cooper Quotes From The Big Bang Theory? appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Thursday, December 2, 2021 10:00 AM Today Koei Tecmo revealed new screenshots, arts, and details of the upcoming JRPG Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream. The post Atelier Sophie 2 Reveals New Characters and More With Plenty of New Screenshots appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Thursday, December 2, 2021 9:21 AM Today Bandai Namco announced that .hack//G.U. Last Recode is coming for Nintendo Switch, bringing the popular JRPG remaster to Nintendo's console. The post .hack//G.U. Last Recode Announced for Nintendo Switch appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Thursday, December 2, 2021 9:01 AM Today Koei Tecmo released a new trailer and screenshots localized in English for the upcoming Musou game Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires. The post Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires Gets New English Trailer & Screenshots; Demo & Stadia Version Confirmed for the West appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Siliconera Thursday, December 2, 2021 3:00 PM Danganronpa V3, with its board game and RPG minigames, is a better value than the Danganronpa S spin-off inspired by them. The post Review: Danganronpa S is Tedious appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, December 2, 2021 2:30 PM The next block of the new Shaman King anime adaptation's episodes is about to drop, as Netflix will release season 1 part 2 next week. The post Shaman King Anime Season 1 Part 2 Heads to Netflix Next Week appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, December 2, 2021 2:00 PM SNK shared the latest KOF XV team backstory, and this one goes into how Blue Mary, Luong, and Vanessa came together for Team Secret Agent. The post KOF XV Blue Mary, Luong, and Vanessa Team Backstory Revealed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, December 2, 2021 1:30 PM You can customize your own racing mech in this game. The post Mecha Racing Game Break Arts II Is Now Available on the PlayStation 4 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, December 2, 2021 1:00 PM The Pokemon Company and Timi Studio revealed when Tsareena will Trop Kick into Pokemon Unite. The post Tsareena Pokemon Unite Release Date Revealed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, December 2, 2021 12:31 PM Udon announced the first issue of its new Darkstalkers Morrigan comic by Ken Siu-Chong and Panzer will be out in March 2022. The post Darkstalkers Morrigan Comic First Issue Will Debut in March appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, December 2, 2021 12:00 PM The special promotional illustration seen in magazines will be available as a wallpaper very soon. The post Final Fantasy XIV LINE Wallpaper Features Main Cast appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, December 2, 2021 11:30 AM Square Enix shared a new music video for FFXIV Endwalker featuring Sia singing a new version of the song "Fly Me to the Moon." The post FFXIV Endwalker Music Video Features Sia Singing 'Fly Me to the Moon' appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, December 2, 2021 11:00 AM The latest Honkai Impact 3rd video features Otto Apocalypse explaining how the Carole Sweet 'n' Spicy battlesuit will work in the game. The post Otto Explains How Honkai Impact 3rd Carole Battlesuit Works appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, December 2, 2021 10:30 AM Square Enix announced that MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV has surpassed 25 million registered users ahead of the launch of its Endwalker expansion. The post Final Fantasy XIV Surpasses 25 Million Users appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, December 2, 2021 10:00 AM A port of .hack//G.U. Last Recode will head to the Switch in North America and Japan, and Bandai Namco shared its worldwide release date. The post .hack//G.U. Last Recode Switch Release Date Revealed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, December 2, 2021 9:30 AM The update patch will fix a progress halting bug. The post Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Update Patch Fixes Bugs appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, December 2, 2021 9:00 AM Learn how to unlock the Reaper and channel the Void with this guide. The post FFXIV Endwalker How to Unlock the Reaper Job Class appeared first on Siliconera. |
Destructoid Thursday, December 2, 2021 3:30 PM My precious? We're a week away from the 2021 Game Awards, a night of celebration, recognition, and also a metric... The post The Game Awards teases The Lord of the Rings: Gollum appearance appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Thursday, December 2, 2021 3:00 PM It's a big one The Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker 6.0 patch is going to massive, as is the case with just... The post Here's some highlights from Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker's 6.0 patch appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Thursday, December 2, 2021 2:30 PM Fist of the What Now? Publisher Nexon continues to roll out trailers for its upcoming fighting DNF Duel, introducing us... The post DNF Duel reveals Grappler, who wants to get grabby with ya appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Thursday, December 2, 2021 2:00 PM New content and modding features arrive in this update The World of Horror returns for more run-based frights. Panstasz's retro horror RPG World... The post World of Horror gets a big update with new mysteries, characters, events, and more appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Thursday, December 2, 2021 1:30 PM Also, Disney Magical World 2: Enchanted Edition So we're nearing the end of the year, and that means that publishers... The post Nintendo Download: Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Thursday, December 2, 2021 1:00 PM Smashy smashy Moss was one of the warmest and fuzziest feel-good moments on PlayStation VR, and while there's still some... The post Moss: Book II settles into a spring 2022 release window appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Thursday, December 2, 2021 12:30 PM For me it's completed Master Mode, all DLC, 100% of shrines, all sidequests, and incomplete Koroks What's your Zelda: Breath... The post What have you actually accomplished in Zelda: Breath of the Wild? appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Thursday, December 2, 2021 12:00 PM Xbox Series X edition also in the works Old-school adventure heads have cause for celebration today, as Monster Boy and... The post Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom journeys onto PS5 today appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Thursday, December 2, 2021 11:30 AM Version 13.0.1 [Update: The Smash Ultimate final fighter patch is now live. Not only does it add support for the two Metroid... The post (Update) The 'final fighter adjustment patch' for Smash Ultimate is out appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Thursday, December 2, 2021 11:00 AM Where's the beef? We're perhaps living in the best time for horror games. The PlayStation 1 set the standard, and... The post Review: Happy's Humble Burger Farm appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Thursday, December 2, 2021 10:00 AM Version 1.1.2 A new Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl update is live as of now, and it addresses some... The post New Pokemon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl update fixes soft lock glitches appeared first on Destructoid. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, December 2, 2021 2:00 PM  The Quake remaster just scored its second update since it's release in August earlier this year. With this update, Quake Remastered gets a horde mode, while also adding improvements and fixes to the general experience. Fans of Quake should find a lot to like here. Players can now challenge themselves to slay — a lot. We're talking entire hordes of enemies for as long as possible. Horde modes are no stranger to first-person shooter games at this point, with a little known game called Call of Duty having a horde mode in most of their releases of the past decade. Even Doom Eternal got its very own horde mode earlier in October. So, this shouldn't be a new concept to most people, but it's still really cool to see this mode come to the original Quake. Hordes, glorious hordes Apart from the death of hundreds of enemies, what can you expect to find here? Well for starters, the update comes with four maps that have been designed with the horde mode in mi... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, December 2, 2021 1:30 PM  Fortnite just can't catch a break with leaks. First, dataminers uncovered a loading screen and event that revealed the end of Chapter 2. There was also a datamined map that looked a lot like the loading screen. Epic Games then announced that Fortnite Chapter 2 will conclude with The End event on December 4 at 4 PM ET. Now, a Twitter user has released a recording of an alleged Fornite TikTok ad that shows what that end might look like. Oh, and The Rock may be joining Fortnite as well. The Twitter user describes themselves as a Fortnite leaker and goes by the name freddythefox_YT. They claim that they were on TikTok when the video showing the ending to Fortnite Chapter 2 played as an ad. It's a mystery why this video hasn't appeared to anyone else. You can check out the video for yourself below. What it shows is a group of players walking along the hilltops of the current Fortnite map. As they're surveying the land from the iconic hilltop featured in the Chapter 2 map reveal, s... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, December 2, 2021 1:00 PM  Nvidia has revealed the full specifications of the new RTX 2060 12GB graphics card via an update on its product page that explains what's going on with this new GPU. The Nvidia RTX 2060 12GB's specs aren't mind-blowing, but are interesting. It's an odd move in many ways given the current climate in the tech space, but one that could prove to be successful. Especially when it comes to the scalping of more desired cards like the RTX 30 Series lineup. For soon-to-be gamers looking for a potentially more affordable way into the PC gaming space, this GPU could make that move a little easier. Though with the state of GPU pricing being what it is, this new GPU may not be as cheap as it would be. But, since it's less likely to be pinched by resellers, there should be a decent number of stock available for anyone interested in it. Let's break it down First, let's get through the updated specs for the Nvidia RTX 2060 12GB. The most important as... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, December 2, 2021 12:30 PM  As Mattel and Milestone laid out in the Hot Wheels Unleashed content plan, the first major DLC coming to the toy car arcade racer is the Batman Expansion. And it rolls out today. The DLC brings a ton of Dark Knight-themed content to Hot Wheels Unleashed, including new cars, a new race environment, a new track part, a new Career map, and a themed Customization Pack. You'll probably begin with the brand-new Career map, which is inspired by Gotham. The new environment is none other than the lair of the Dark Knight, the Batcave. As you race around the cave, you'll be able to see Batman's gadgets and gear scattered around the environment. Hot Wheels Unleashed Batman Expansion cars If you love cosmetics as much as I do, then the most exciting aspect of the DLC is the new vehicles you can get. There are five in total. There are two Batman-themed cars, the Batman Rebirth and Armored Batman. The Dark Knight's trusty sidekick also has a car, Robin 2.0T. There are two villainous vehicle... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, December 2, 2021 12:15 PM  We're leaving the Winter season in Forza Horizon 5 and entering Spring. This is also expected to be the last period for Series 1 – Welcome to Mexico. Here's our Forza Horizon 5 guide to help you with the objectives and rewards for Festival Playlist Spring – Hot Season. You might even get the RAESR TS '19. Note: For more information, check out our Forza Horizon 5 guides and features hub. Forza Horizon 5 Festival Playlist guide: Spring – Hot Season The Festival Playlist Spring – Hot Season in Forza Horizon 5 isn't the one that players initially took part in prior to the game's release. Instead, it's the weekly period that will run from December 2 to December 9. Here are the top rewards: RAESR TS '19 (2019 RAESR Tachyon Speed) – 24 points. Toyota Trueno – 44 points. Forzathon Weekly Challenge: New Benchmark Chapter 1 – Own and drive the 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista. If you haven't obtained th... |
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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, December 2, 2021 1:29 PM Catching fish in Minecraft is both easy and rewarding as you can collect fish as a source of food while potentially obtaining various treasures. Read on to find out how to use a fishing rod in Minecraft. In Minecraft, fishing is one of the most valuable activities players can do, especially in the early part […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, December 2, 2021 12:41 PM The competitive scene in the Pokemon Sword and Shield community is very intense. There are a lot of really strong players out there that can just toy with beginners in Pokemon battles if they wanted to. If you want to be part of the competitive scene for Pokemon Sword and Shield, not only do you […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, December 2, 2021 10:30 AM Stardew Valley players have been getting free updates ever since the game came out, and the biggest and latest update we received from ConcernedApe so far is version 1.5. This update included a whole new area to explore, some quality-of-life improvements, and all kinds of new items to play with such as Radioactive Ore. Radioactive […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, December 2, 2021 9:01 AM My Time at Portia is an open-world, action-adventure game with farming, crafting, and life-simulator elements. In the city of Portia, your life revolves around rebuilding a once fallen civilization. Reviving this world requires gathering essential materials to craft items, machines, and new buildings. Among those materials that are needed to enhance tools and weapons are […] |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, December 2, 2021 2:14 PM So many ways to play your favorite games. The post 20 Percent of Xbox Cloud Gamers Use Touch Controls appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, December 2, 2021 1:16 PM Lies of P is trying to do its own thing, and that's no lie. The post Lies of P Devs Say Game Not As Souls As It Seems appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, December 2, 2021 11:00 AM Hideo Kojima's Twitter profile indicates he is an ardent fan of both film and television, which is also apparent through the prolonged cutscenes that dominate his games. The iconic game director also shows an astute love for music, posting his current song on Twitter and incorporating bands like Low Roar in Death Stranding. Kojima has […] The post Kojima Movie TV & Music: All The Crazy Possibilities appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, December 2, 2021 10:20 AM Life's difficulties become more obvious as you grow older and the days of childhood laughs get replaced by everyday responsibilities. Laughing whenever you get a chance can recharge your brain and keep you happy. Not to forget, laughing is the best medicine for mental health. But what's even better than laughing? We'd say, laughing and […] The post Top Comedy Themed Online Casino Slot Games appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
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Level Up Thursday, December 2, 2021 1:01 PM Battlefield 2042 had quite the rocky start when it launched just a few weeks ago,… |
Level Up Thursday, December 2, 2021 12:02 PM The new expansion for Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning, Fatesworn, will be released this month. More… |
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