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Kotaku Sunday, December 5, 2021 2:15 PM
    

Popular MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV launched its latest expansion on Friday. Since then, folks have struggled to play due to a huge influx of players, frequent disconnects, and long server queues. To compensate players for all this, Square Enix and FFXIV's devs have announced a plan to give all players seven free days of…

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Kotaku Sunday, December 5, 2021 12:45 PM
    

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

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Kotaku Sunday, December 5, 2021 11:30 AM
    

Once again, the angry gamers are angry and yelling and being just the worst. This time it's happening over on Reddit. Specifically, the main Halo subreddit, r/Halo, which has been locked until Monday due to how angry and toxic most of the posts and comments have been recently following Halo Infinite's launch last…

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PCGamesN Sunday, December 5, 2021 1:10 PM
     Fortnite has finally moved to Unreal Engine 5 with Chapter 3

With the release of Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 1 today, developer Epic has finally done what they've been promising for a while - and have moved the entire battle royale game over to Unreal Engine 5, the latest version of its own graphics technology.

Back in 2020 with the launch of Unreal Engine 5, Epic promised that it would migrate its most popular game Fortnite to the new graphics engine by "mid-2021", which obviously didn't happen when it was supposed to. Fortnite has used Unreal Engine 4 since its inception, so players have probably been wondering when the battle royale would finally transition to the improved tech.

That time is now, apparently, as with the release of Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 1 today the game has officially been upgraded to Unreal Engine 5 - which probably explains why today's 19.00 update was so sizeable. It should mean the game looks and performs better, as well as having better effects and extra detail on objects.

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PCGamesN Sunday, December 5, 2021 12:21 PM
     Halo subreddit has been locked due to

The official Halo Infinite release date is just days away but the reaction to the early release of the multiplayer side - and the backlash to certain decisions, such as the lack of Slayer playlists, has reportedly "spiraled out of control" to the point where the whole Halo Reddit page has been locked.

Halo Infinite's multiplayer side released for free in November for the series' 20th anniversary, which many fans were happy with. However, a few decisions have been met with criticism - such as the aforementioned Slayer playlists being missing, frustration over XP earning and progression in the game's Battle Pass, and the inability for many to earn some of the rewards in the Fracture: Tenrai event.

According to mods on the r/Halo subreddit, this criticism and backlash has "spiraled out of control", and the "amount of toxicity on the sub from both sides" has forced them to lock the page for any new posts. The subreddit will reopen on Monday, when they're hopeful fans will "settle down a bit".

RELATED LINKS: Halo Infinite release date, Halo Infinite system requirements, Halo Infinite ranks

PCGamesN Sunday, December 5, 2021 11:41 AM
     Resident Evil Netflix live-action teaser pulled for teasing nothing too early

The first teaser trailer for the Resident Evil live-action Netflix series has appeared online. The trailer was released by Netflix but was pulled - although not before fans got ahold of it - as it reveals that the Resident Evil series will probably have a zombie dog in it.

The live-action Resident Evil series coming from Netflix was revealed back in 2019 and is supposedly based in the same continuity as either the Milla Jovovich movies or this month's Welcome To Raccoon City reboot - none of which are particularly well-loved by critics. The series will contain eight one-hour episodes in its initial season and may even be split across two time periods and locations.

The live-action show is entirely separate from the other Resident Evil Netflix series that debuted earlier this year in July - the CGI-animated Infinite Darkness, which is actually set in the same continuity as the games and features Resident Evil 2 protagonists Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield hanging around the White House.

RELATED LINKS: Resident Evil Village review, Resident Evil Village bosses guide, The best horror games on PC

Twinfinite Sunday, December 5, 2021 1:56 PM
    

Third-party developers released a trio of new airports for Microsoft Flight Simulator both for PC and Xbox.

The post Microsoft Flight Simulator Río Grande, Jerez, & San Andrés Airports Released for PC & Xbox appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Sunday, December 5, 2021 12:19 PM
    

Sony, Polyphony Digital, and Porsche released an official trailer and an in-depth video dedicated to the new Porsche Vision Gran Turismo.

The post Porsche Vision GT for Gran Turismo 7 Gets New Trailer & in-Depth Video About its Creation appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Sunday, December 5, 2021 12:11 PM
    

Today Epic Games launched the first season of the third chapter of its super-popular battle royale game Fortnite.

The post Fortnite Chapter 3 Launches; Will Bring Spider-Man & Much More appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Sunday, December 5, 2021 11:22 AM
    

Final Fantasy XIV is extremely popular and the latest expansion Endwalker is attracting a ton of active and returning players.

The post Final Fantasy XIV Players Will Get 7 Free Days Due to Endwalker's Server Congestion Issues appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Sunday, December 5, 2021 10:01 AM
    

During the livestream for the Gran Turismo Sport FIA GT Championship the new Porsche Vision GT for Gran Turismo 7 was revealed.

The post Gran Turismo 7 Porsche Vision GT Revealed appeared first on Twinfinite.


Siliconera Sunday, December 5, 2021 3:00 PM
    

With dozens of Evercade and Evercade VS cartridges that each contain many games, it's intimidating to start! Here are handy recommendations.

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Siliconera Sunday, December 5, 2021 1:00 PM
    

The life-sized cutouts will only be available at select stores, however.

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Siliconera Sunday, December 5, 2021 11:00 AM
    

Registration milestone bonuses include a free Kaname Ohgi pilot, in-game currency, and level-up packs.

The post Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Lost Stories Pre-Registration Opens appeared first on Siliconera.


Destructoid Sunday, December 5, 2021 3:00 PM
    

So much greenery With Forza Horizon 5 absolutely sucking up all the attention from racing game fans as of late, it's...

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Destructoid Sunday, December 5, 2021 2:30 PM
    

Death Walks in High Heels It's taken almost 10 long, loooong years of waiting, but it's finally happening. As announced...

The post Black Dahlia is FINALLY making Skullgirls an offer it can't refuse appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Sunday, December 5, 2021 1:00 PM
    

Cblogs of 11/27 to 12/3/2021 -TheBlondeBass discusses the games he liked in 2021 and gives them some unique ratings. –Black...

The post Which Final Fantasy title has your favorite soundtrack? appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Sunday, December 5, 2021 11:00 AM
    

Do a Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg crossover next! The sudden release of Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown was...

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Sunday, December 5, 2021 12:00 PM
     Icarus Character Deaths Avoid Xp Penalty RespawnDeath is the great equalizer in many games, setbacks that will remind you to be more careful on your next attempt. Icarus takes this a step further, as it has a fairly punishing mechanic that's exacerbated by strange bugs and odd design. Here's our Icarus guide to help you avoid the XP penalty incurred due to character deaths. Note: We'll have an Icarus guides and features hub soon, so stay tuned.   Icarus Guide: Character Deaths and Avoiding the XP Penalty Character Deaths and Respawning in Icarus In Icarus, your character's demise will occur even if you're trying to be careful. Here are some examples: Staying in the starting area of a mission and getting mauled by wolves that are 10 levels higher. Playing the Livewire Terrain Scan mission and getting detected by angry bears that miraculously appear next to a radar beacon. Once downed, you have the option to respawn. This will cause you to return to the map, usually in an area that's close...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Sunday, December 5, 2021 11:35 AM
     Icarus Building Shelter ExposureSince you're on an uncharted planet in Icarus, you'll have to contend with wild animals, as well as changes in the weather. To be fair, though, the whole mechanic seems a bit odd. Imagine wearing a high-tech Envirosuit for space exploration, and yet you're at the mercy of mother nature whenever there's a slight drizzle. In any case, here's our Icarus guide to help you build a shelter so you can survive exposure to the elements. Note: We'll have an Icarus guides and features hub soon, so stay tuned.   Icarus Guide: Building Shelters to Survive Exposure and the Weather Crafting Tech Tree After you've leveled up a bit in Icarus, you should have enough points to unlock some tech tree blueprints. You'll want to obtain the following: Wood Beam – We don't need to build it, but it's a requirement to unlock the rest. Wood Floor, Wood Wall, and Wood Ramp/Roof – Each requires a tech point to unlock. For materials, ea...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Sunday, December 5, 2021 10:20 AM
     Icarus Cooking Guide Food Meat Cooking RecipesIcarus takes you to a planet where survival is of the essence. Naturally, you'll want to stay alive by quenching your thirst and eating food. However, you can't just munch on everything that you see. Here's our Icarus guide to help you cook meat and other food. Note: We'll have an Icarus guides and features hub soon, so stay tuned.   Icarus Cooking Guide: Cooking Meat and Other Types of Food The world of Icarus has various raw berries that can be eaten, but these won't fully nourish you. Instead, you'll want to cook whatever you find first (i.e., meat). You can amass meat by hunting and skinning wild animals that you encounter. Next, you'll want to make a Campfire. It requires 8x fiber, 8x stick, and 24x stone, materials that are often plentiful in starting areas. Once crafted, you also need to add fuel such as wood, fiber, or sticks. Select a raw food that you want to get cooked and, after a few seconds, it'll appear in the devic...

Pivotal Gamers Sunday, December 5, 2021 1:25 PM
     What's up all? MMORPG holds a new giveaway for World of Warships Blitz. Read on for their offering. World of Warships Wargaming has teamed up with MMORPG.com to give away codes for the new Warhammer 40K content in World of Warships Blitz!  The legends of Warhammer 40,000 take control of the seas in World of Warships Blitz. Command the Naval Battleship Ignis Purgatio or the Naval Battles...