GamersHeroes Wednesday, December 8, 2021 10:42 AM The world of Spike Chunsoft's Danganronpa series has made its way to the Nintendo Switch with the release of Danganronpa Decadence. As players get reacquainted with Monokuma, Gamers Heroes takes a look at a spot-on cosplay of Danganronpa V3's Rantaro Amami. The post Cosplay Wednesday – Danganronpa V3's Rantaro Amami appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, December 8, 2021 10:41 AM The youngest of the Chaos Gods, get acquainted with the world of Slaanesh with the latest trailer for SEGA Europe and Creative Assembly's Total War: Warhammer III. The post Total War: Warhammer III World of Slaanesh Revealed in New Trailer appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, December 8, 2021 10:41 AM An all-new GTA Online story featuring Grand Theft Auto V's Franklin Clinton, Rockstar Games announced that The Contract will make its way to the game on December 15. The post GTA Online Story The Contract Coming December 15 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Wednesday, December 8, 2021 4:25 PM  Despite its trappings as a jingoistic space opera, the Halo franchise often finds itself straddling the line between serious and humorous. The latest example of this phenomenon is a glitch that sees the series' ubiquitous Warthog jeeps shrunk down to comical proportions during multiplayer matches. |
Kotaku Wednesday, December 8, 2021 2:30 PM  VTubers have quickly become my favorite new type of content creators on the internet. Though I've seen enough now to know that the possibilities for what creative and wildly entertaining forms their avatars might take are endless, I still wasn't prepared for the inventive and adorable VTuber persona of Atom and… |
Kotaku Wednesday, December 8, 2021 2:00 PM  You may want to be a hero, you may even want to be a legend, but know that sometimes it's totally fine to be normal. Case in point here is Halo Infinite, a first-person shooter out today for Xbox and PC. If you're just starting out the campaign, be sure to play on Normal—at least at first. |
Kotaku Wednesday, December 8, 2021 1:30 PM  Today, a woman named Christine who works at major game publisher Activision Blizzard held a press conference with her lawyer Lisa Bloom to describe the sexual harassment she experienced at the company. This is the latest in the ongoing battle between Activision Blizzard and its employees surrounding sexual harassment… |
Kotaku Wednesday, December 8, 2021 1:00 PM  You may have spent the past month playing Halo Infinite's multiplayer mode, but the campaign, out now for Xbox and PC, is a wholly different beast. As in previous Halo games, your ostensible goal is to aim your gun and shoot at a zealous battalion of aliens. But Halo Infinite bucks precedent by throwing an open(ish)… |
Kotaku Wednesday, December 8, 2021 12:15 PM  Destiny 2's massive mid-season update went live yesterday, and while there are a million aspects to discuss about it, the first thing a lot of returning players will want to know is how to get Gjallarhorn, the overpowered Exotic rocket launcher from Destiny 1. The answer isn't complicated, but it's not a stroll in the… |
Kotaku Wednesday, December 8, 2021 12:00 PM  Rockstar Games just announced a new major content drop for Grand Theft Auto Online. The series of missions titled The Contract will feature Franklin, one of GTA V's protagonists, and rapper Dr. Dre. In addition to Dr. Dre's music, Rockstar promised sweeping updates to the game's radio stations—including special guest… |
Kotaku Wednesday, December 8, 2021 11:50 AM  Step aside, Can You Pet the Dog, Genshin Impact players have discovered that it's possible to kill the guarding ninja dogs in the stealth phase of the latest event. Previously assumed to be invincible, it's an act that, gruesomely, takes millions of points of damage to achieve. I don't know what's more horrifying: The… |
Kotaku Wednesday, December 8, 2021 10:30 AM  There is so much to talk about in Destiny 2's Bungie 30th Anniversary mini-expansion. There's a fantastic new dungeon, tons of interesting new guns, and sweeping balance changes to the sandbox. Fuck all of that. For now we are talking about the horse because it's taking over Destiny and it's just as amazing and absurd… |
Kotaku Wednesday, December 8, 2021 10:15 AM  It was a few days after Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart had launched on PS5, and Insomniac Games had a problem. Using a glitch known as the swingboost to gain phenomenal amounts of forward momentum, a small group of players had found a method of tearing this carefully-crafted experience apart, skipping large portions of… |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 8, 2021 4:46 PM  The nominees are in, and it's nearly time to split your attention between the best games of 2021 and the brightest lights of the upcoming release slate - yes, it's once again the season of The Game Awards. Geoff Keighley's annual extravaganza returns this week in a primetime spot for North American viewers, but it might be a bit less convenient if you're watching elsewhere in the world. The Game Awards show will broadcast on Thursday, December 9. A brief pre-show will begin at 4:30pm PST / 7:30pm EST, with the main show following at 5:00pm PST / 8pm EST. If you're on the other side of the date line, that puts the start time at 12:30am GMT on December 10 for the pre-show, and 1am GMT for the main show. The show will be broadcast across multiple services, but if you want the highest quality, you'll need the YouTube stream, which will air in 4K. The stream will also be available on Twitch and Twitter. RELATED LINKS: Deathloop review, Pre-order Deathloop, The best FPS games on PC |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 8, 2021 3:24 PM  The holiday season has arrived in irradiated Appalachia, and that means it's time for Fallout 76's Mothman Equinox event. Now through December 21, the post-nuclear MMORPG will host a new seasonal event every hour in Point Pleasant, where a group of robed oddballs are summoning the Wise Mothman. The Mothman Equinox event, as mentioned, is taking place in Point Pleasant, in the forest region. You'll start out by speaking with Interpreter Clarence, who's stationed on the roof of the Mothman Museum. By lighting ritual bonfires and fighting off rival mothman cultists (who worship a false and strange mothman rather than the one true Wise Mothman), you'll be able to earn the benevolent cryptid's favour - which, in turn, is a chance at some sweet loot. Cultist high priests are wandering all over Appalachia, though, and you can hunt them down to earn new Mothman Cult gear. The patch notes, however, warn that you'll want to keep an eye out for the cult's shadow creatures. Sounds like you'll want to bring along some extra ammo and Rad-Away. RELATED LINKS: Fallout 76 Mutations, Fallout 76 Perk Cards, Buy Fallout 76 |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 8, 2021 3:23 PM  Want to know where to find the Halo Infinite skulls? As Halo veterans know, skulls have always been a real pain to find in every campaign in the series. However, when you find these skulls, you can use them in the campaign menu to add modifiers, such as doubling the explosion radius. While you can find a few skulls on the map in the open-world game, there are also specific missions with skulls hidden throughout the campaign. Unfortunately, these skulls are easy to miss, and there's no way to replay missions without starting from the beginning. Since the Halo Infinite campaign length is reasonably long, you should probably know where to find them first time around. So here are the Halo Infinite skulls locations, modifiers, and key details you need to know before setting off from the nearest fast travel location. RELATED LINKS: Halo Infinite release date, Halo Infinite system requirements, Halo Infinite ranks |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 8, 2021 1:03 PM  It may surprise you to learn that you can find Halo Infinite multiplayer skins and other cosmetic items in the single-player campaign. You can find them in the open world by capturing FOBs, which ping the skin location on the world map. Once highlighted on your map, it's just a case of finding the Mjolnir Armory cases and opening them up to get the item. However, not every one of these caches contains armour coating. They can also have weapon skins, vehicle skins, emblems, nameplates, charms, and stances. Once you've opened a cache, you can equip these items to your character in multiplayer mode. To learn more about how to do this, check out our Halo Infinite character customisation guide. You could just go and open every one of the Mjolnir Armory caches. However, we've separated all items into their relevant categories should you wish to prioritise the Halo Infinite multiplayer skins or any of the other unlockable items. In addition, some of the caches are hard to find, so here's a description of their location. RELATED LINKS: Halo Infinite release date, Halo Infinite system requirements, Halo Infinite ranks |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 8, 2021 1:02 PM  Want to know about every boss in Halo Infinite? Zeta Halo is full of powerful enemies who desperately want to take down Master Chief - fortunately, there are plenty of weapons and explosive tanks to stop any foe in their tracks. If you thought the grunt enemies in Halo Infinite were tough, these destructive bosses should give you a run for your money. Halo Infinite's campaign forces you to fight against a set number of bosses, however, there are high value targets spread across the map which you can seek out at any time. These mini-boss targets are side missions and don't progress the story, but you can unlock unique weapon variants to spawn at any of your bases. Unsurprisingly, this guide contains major spoilers for Halo Infinite. If you're using this guide to work out how long you have left in the game, you may want to read our how long is Halo Infinite guide which breaks down the length of the campaign. Here's every Halo Infinite boss and what you need to defeat them. RELATED LINKS: Halo Infinite release date, Halo Infinite system requirements, Halo Infinite ranks |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 8, 2021 1:00 PM  Searching for Spartan Cores in Halo Infinite? Master Chief's foray into the open world of Zeta Halo introduces RPG mechanics to the series. For the first time in a Halo game, players can upgrade Master Chief's Spartan armour using the Spartan Cores spread across the map. There are upgradeable abilities acquired during the early hours of the campaign - check out our latest guide to find out how long the Halo Infinite campaign is. You might find Spartan Cores on your travels, but the most reliable way to collect them is to capture forward operating bases, also known as FOBs. The map reveals every hidden item in the surrounding area once you take over an enemy outpost. Remember, you don't need to capture an FOB to claim Spartan Cores - skip out the hard part by going directly to the cores. Halo Infinite has plenty of collectibles, including unlockable multiplayer skins, skulls, and audio logs. Don't worry if you are unsure about what suit upgrades to pick, we'll break down the best abilities and explain what makes them must-haves. Here are the Spartan Core locations in Halo Infinite. RELATED LINKS: Halo Infinite release date, Halo Infinite system requirements, Halo Infinite ranks |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 8, 2021 12:52 PM  Assassin's Creed Valhalla is a massive game, whether you're measuring it by the scope of the world, the hours of content, or the install size. That last one is an unequivocal negative, but the game's next title update will shrink the game's footprint on your hard drive a good bit. You'll just have to download an absolutely massive patch to make it happen. Title update 1.4.1 for Assassin's Creed Valhalla features a data restructuring - basically, the devs are repackaging the game files to be more efficient after all the updates over the past year. That means you'll have a smaller install size, plus improved performance across the board, with "faster loading screen times, improved world data streaming, and overall runtime performance." But it also means that you have to essentially redownload the entire game with this update. On PC, that's a 78GB download (console patch sizes range from 40GB to 71GB, as you can see in the update notes), which will ultimately save you 34GB off the previous install size (13GB to 44GB on console). Expansions won't be affected by this. RELATED LINKS: Assassin's Creed Valhalla review, How long is Assassin's Creed Valhalla?, Buy Assassin's Creed Valhalla |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 8, 2021 12:27 PM  The hugely popular military MMO, World of Tanks, is now offering new players a bumper sign-up bonus if they sign up before the end of this month. In addition to a beefy tank to start you off strong, and 600 gold to spend in game as you wish, this offer also gives players unlimited access to a premium account for seven days - all for the grand price of absolutely nothing. With a worldwide userbase of over 160 million players, you'll pretty much always have an opponent ready and waiting whenever you want to play. Just sign up to one of the best tank games using this link and you'll gain access to all the goodies mentioned above. Starting a new MMO can be daunting (especially one that's been around as long as WoT), but that's part of what makes this deal so great: the M22 Locust is a tier 3 premium tank which would normally cost 900 gold. By signing up now and claiming your bonus, you'll gain some early leverage against the more seasoned players who have been playing for years. If you're playing from a CIS country, you'll instead receive the T-127, another equally cool tier 3 premium tank. RELATED LINKS: Play World of Tanks for free, Play World of Warships for free, Best tank games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 8, 2021 12:04 PM  Battlefield 2042 is getting one last major update before the holidays, with a broad array of fixes and balance changes to improve the game. Update 3.1 features improvements to hit registration, plus balance changes for recoil and bullet dispersion, and a broad nerf to the Ranger bot. (I guess he's been a bad boy). There will be "improvements to bullets hit registration consistency", as the update notes explain, though we'll have to wait until the update goes live to see how those work in practice. The devs also note that "Ranger's effective combat range and overall health has been decreased", so expect the assault robot to be a bit less effective from here. The big balance changes are for recoil and balance spread - in short, weapons should be a bit more accurate across the board from here. Accuracy will degrade more quickly when using burst fire, but it "now takes slightly longer for weapons to become overly inaccurate in sustained fire". The devs say that "over aggressive recoil jumps" have been pulled back for the AK24, LCMG, PKP-BP, SFAR-M GL, and PP-29, too. RELATED LINKS: Battlefield 2042 review, Best multiplayer games on PC, Best FPS games on PC |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 8, 2021 11:31 AM  When God of War arrives on PC next month, it'll boast a couple enhancements over its original PlayStation version that should please PC players - although as with Days Gone and Horizon Zero Dawn, we won't be seeing more transformative additions, such as ray-tracing, in this port. However, any new features at all are the perfect excuse to cut a new trailer, and so today we get to gawp once again at Santa Monica's mythological action-adventure game. The trailer is captured in 4K at 60 fps, which gives us a nice look at the higher-resolution shadow maps featured in the PC port of God of War. The trailer points out that this version will also support Nvidia's DLSS and Reflext technologies at launch, which will be welcome news for anyone with a mid-spec machine. As we've reported, God of War's PC version also supports AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution, so you'll be able to scale the base resolution to fit your performance needs no matter which gaming GPU you've got installed in your PC. The only other new feature specifically called out in the trailer is the improved screen space reflections, which will definitely look nice but likely fall short of the transformative visual punch provided by true ray-traced lighting and shadows. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 8, 2021 11:16 AM  Want to know more about the new Warzone map? Sledgehammer Games' WWII themed release will integrate with Warzone in December 2021, introducing new weapons, vehicles, and a brand new WWII map set to replace '80s Verdansk. The new map is called Caldera, and it's going to launch with Vanguard and Warzone Season 1. Black Ops Cold War fully integrated with the battle royale game at the beginning of Season 3 with the release of '80s Verdansk, five months after its November launch. There were a number of issues with the Cold War integration that took a while to fix: popular weapons were completely unbalanced for months, attachments didn't function like they were supposed to, and weapon balancing on Modern Warfare weapons completely stopped. A recent Call of Duty blog post broke down everything coming to Warzone less than a month after Vanguard launches. There are plenty of in-game events on the run up to Warzone Pacific, so stay tuned for more information. Here's everything we know about the new Warzone map so far. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 8, 2021 11:12 AM  Want to know everything that's coming in the Minecraft 1.18 update? The Caves and Cliffs update has been split into two halves: the first part has already been released with the Minecraft 1.17 update. This means we have plenty of new Minecraft mobs to get acquainted with such as goats, glow squid, and axolotls, as well as the brand new amethyst blocks. However, the 1.18 update is where all the world-changing features will arrive. These include all new biomes, a fearsome new enemy mob in the form of the Minecraft Warden, and new blocks that enable wireless Redstone for the first time in Minecraft. It's all very exciting stuff and if you can't wait until the official release date to experience it for yourself, you should probably check out the Minecraft snapshot betas. So without further ado, this is a roundup of everything that we currently know about the Minecraft 1.18 update, otherwise known as part 2 of the Caves & Cliffs update. We'll also include all of the announcements that Mojang has made regarding any confirmed features coming after the 1.18 update. RELATED LINKS: Minecraft console commands, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 8, 2021 11:37 AM  God of War finally comes to gaming PCs on January 14, 2022, just short of four years after its release on PS4, and now developer Sony Santa Monica has revealed what your rig needs to pack in order to play it. It seems like the wait might even be worth it, too, with the God of War system requirements granting you access to plenty of graphics settings and exclusive features. We've known since its announcement that the Nordic epic will feature Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR upscaling technology so you can boost fps, which truly makes use of God of War's uncapped frame rate. Nvidia Reflex is also no surprise, and should make the game more responsive when you're stringing combos together. DLSS uses Tensor Cores, so you won't be able to enjoy it if you're running anything less than an RTX graphics card, but Reflex is available to anyone using a GeForce 900 series GPU or later, and FSR is ready for everyone - regardless of hardware. There is also a wealth of PC-specific features designed to lean into the PC's capabilities, such as higher detail assets and rendering resolutions, enhanced Ground Truth Ambient Occlusion (GTAO), and Screen Space Directional Occlusion (SSDO) effects. Even more impressive, storage requirements are actually 10GB lower than initial estimates, at a lean 70GB. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 8, 2021 11:10 AM  Picking the best gaming mouse is far more difficult than it used to be, with more gaming PC brands to choose from than ever before - and with advancements in low latency technology, even the best wireless gaming mouse is an option. Nailing down exactly what you want can be tricky, as it's a delicate balance of finding the right mix of features and design. You have to juggle comfort, ergonomics, performance, reliability, specs, and, as always, aesthetics. Figure out which of these attributes are most important to you, and then take a dive into the comparisons below. While it used to be as simple as buying Logitech or Razer, competition is hot with digital rodents from SteelSeries, Corsair, Cooler Master, and more in 2021. We've tested a wide variety of gaming mice and have narrowed down our favourites based on the genres of games, grip styles, and hand sizes they're most suited to, as well as the more affordable options for those of you that don't mind sacrificing a few features. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 8, 2021 10:58 AM  Minecraft Live 2021 has come and gone, but not without a whole lot of detail about what to expect from Minecraft's next update. Well, Minecraft's next, next update. The 1.18 release date with many of the Caves and Cliffs part two features is still coming this year, but now Minecraft 1.19 has been confirmed as The Wild update. The Deep Dark features have been delayed out of Caves and Cliffs part two into The Wild update, and the devs at Mojang showed off how the sculk spreads with a catalyst block, and noisy shrieker traps that will summon the Warden, a new hostile mob that can be found lurking in the Deep Dark biome. We can still expect to see lush caves and dripstone caves, as well as new snowy biomes to explore when the second part of the Caves and Cliffs update releases later this year. For now, here's everything we know about what's coming to Minecraft The Wild update next year including new mobs, biomes, and blocks. RELATED LINKS: Minecraft console commands, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 8, 2021 11:47 AM  If there's one thing Genshin Impact fans love, it's a new character. Mihoyo teased Hu Tao on YouTube and the video swiftly racked up one million views in a few hours. Throw in a bit more mystery, though, and things really go up a level. Genshin Impact is no stranger to leaks, which means we often catch glimpses of upcoming characters before they're completed - as you can likely guess, that leads to a lot of excitement and speculation in the fandom when Mihoyo actually teases something. Genshin Impact fans are currently rather excited about a potential new pal called Kamisato Ayato. We don't have too much to go on - nor do we know what he actually looks like - though it looks like we now know what he sounds like, and that's enough for fans. Mihoyo has released a character teaser (below) for an upcoming big Oni lad called Arataki Itto. He's the head of the Araktaki gang that's been causing some mischief for the Tenryou Commission. Once the video fades to black, though, we hear a short clip of a boy speaking to his lord who says that it's "a pity the Tenryou Commission has arrived". RELATED LINKS: Play Genshin Impact for free, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 8, 2021 10:55 AM  A new story is on its way to GTA Online, and it features not only hip-hop legend Dr. Dre playing himself, it also includes new tracks by Dre - as well as a heist in which you'll have to work with Dre to recover his unreleased tracks from a thief who has stolen his phone. The new mission is called The Contract, and it arrives in the multiplayer game December 15. Since the events of Grand Theft Auto V's main story, co-protagonist Franklin Clinton has built his own agency - an organisation that caters to Vinewood's glitziest clientele and offers to fix up any 'problems' they run into in the course of business. This is where you come in, through your mutual contact Lamar Davis. Once you've linked up with Franklin's agency, you're quickly roped into helping out the fledgling company's first big client, Dr. Dre, who needs your help recovering a phone that went missing on his way to Cayo Perico in last year's big heist. RELATED LINKS: GTA 5 mods, GTA 6, Buy GTA V |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 8, 2021 10:50 AM  Despite releasing over a year ago on PC, developer Guerilla has released a brand-new update for Horizon Zero Dawn. While this patch brings various performance improvements that will benefit all gaming PCs, the biggest additions are undoubtedly Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR upscaling technologies. Despite the fact that the game uses checkboard rendering on the PS4 Pro to push resolution up to 4K on the console, the same tech didn't make its way over to the PC version. However, everyone will now be able to boost fps in Horizon Zero Dawn with AMD FSR upscaling, regardless of what brand of GPU you're using. Unfortunately, you'll need one of Nvidia's best graphics cards to use the company's DLSS technology (sorry GTX 10 series owners). However, if you have a compatible card, you should enjoy a solid fps boost, while also maintaining higher visual fidelity. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 8, 2021 1:05 PM  Want to know how long Halo Infinite is? 343 Industries has made some big changes to the single-player campaign in this FPS game. Unlike the linear, mission-based campaigns in previous Halo games, Halo Infinite features an open world, RPG mechanics, and a grappleshot to traverse the environment. After the negative reaction to the campaign demo in July 2020, Halo Infinite was delayed until 2021 to give the game some much needed polish. This is also the reason Halo Infinite's campaign doesn't feature co-op at launch, another first for the series. The devs have confirmed that they plan on launching the co-op campaign during Season 2 - this means players may have to wait until May 2022 to fight against the Banished with their friends. It's not all bad news though, as Halo Infinite's free-to-play multiplayer mode was released ahead of time as an open beta, to celebrate the series' 20th anniversary. This is the biggest shake up to the Halo formula in some time, but does the Halo Infinite campaign length suffer as a result? Here's how long it takes to get through Halo Infinite. RELATED LINKS: Halo Infinite release date, Halo Infinite system requirements, Halo Infinite ranks |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 8, 2021 1:14 PM  The next patch for Assassin's Creed Valhalla is a big one: 78GB big. Ubisoft today announced that next week's patch "will "will require players to re-download the entire game as part of a data restructuring." The whole base game, downloaded all over again. It's for a good cause, at least. This should make the game load faster and generally run better, which is a nice change for a game to still have the motivation to deliver a year after launch, but maybe not such welcome news if you're on a slow, throttled, or metered connection. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 8, 2021 12:57 PM  While some Chaos gods have perfectly reasonable cover stories for their interests in pursuits like decay and mutation or murder and mutilation (I mean, one can hardly get skulls for one's skull throne at Ikea), Slaneesh is unashamedly 'horny on main' (as middle-aged people like me believe young people might still say, possibly?). This much is clear in a new trailer which introduces the Slaneesh of Total War: Warhammer 3, clad in hot pinks and meat lingerie. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 8, 2021 12:34 PM  Ever since Grand Theft Auto V launched eight years ago, fans have pleaded for Rockstar to release a singleplayer expansion, and received only multiplayer additions. Well, they still haven't announced more singleplayer GTAV, but today they did announce one of the singleplayer stars will return in multiplayer. The next GTA Online update, named The Contract, will focus on campaign co-star Franklin, now running a 'fixer' agency and needs our help dealing with a big client, Dr. Dre. Yup, it's the D-R-E, and he's bringing unreleased new music with him. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 8, 2021 12:33 PM  When The Game Awards start cranking out trinkets and marketing tomorrow night, you'll be able to watch the whole shebang from within an official "metaverse experience" in game-making platform Core. Launched on Monday, it's named Axial Tilt, and what I played of it ahead of the live in-game event is rubbish. This is exactly what I have come to expect from the ongoing "metaverse" gold rush: marketing wrapped in a bad video game. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 8, 2021 11:21 AM  The Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker expansion is out now, with plenty of bunnyboys jetting off to the moon. That is, if they're able to login successfully. The servers have been overwhelmed since early access began last week and the thirst for furry friends in maid outfits simply won't abate. Not only do the long login queues persist now it's out properly, but there are plenty of errors plaguing the process which makes the wait even more frustrating. Thankfully, an update is being deployed today that should fix those server errors, increase server capacity, and make the login process a bit smoother. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 8, 2021 11:09 AM  I don't agree that being mean is always the funniest joke, but it is often the easiest joke, and let's keep that in mind as we talk about next year's Mario movie. You know, the one where Mario will be played by Chris Pratt. In the event that the film turns out to be good, I will enjoy it - like how the Sonic film was actually pretty decent, especially James Marsden's star turn. But for now, Untitled Chris Pratt Mario Movie is bad, and a guilt-free laugh. I saw this extremely funny bingo card on Twitter and my eye was drawn to a discussion in the replies. One of the square on the bingo card is "Jump by Kriss Kross plays" and someone else says they think it's "50/50 they choose Van Halen's "Jump" over Kriss Kross", which leads yet a third person to bring up House Of Pain. From this exchange I am 100% sure that a jump-themed song will feature in this film - but the question is which? |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 8, 2021 11:05 AM  Ahead of God of War coming to PC on January 14th, an Nvidia blog post has laid bare the enhancements you can expect from the port, as well as the PC system requirements. In fairness it looks like a pretty comprehensive effort, combining expected tweaks like 21:9 ultrawide monitor support with performance-boosting Nvidia DLSS upscaling and even some general graphical upgrades. There's a PC features trailer, too. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 8, 2021 10:59 AM  Watch out if you're looking forward to playing Halo Infinite's campaign tonight - you'll need to install the game after it goes live. Unlike most other big games this year, Infinite has no preload option, so you won't be able to have it downloaded and ready to go by the time it launches. Though, developers 343 Industries say you can make the download a little smaller by having the FPS's multiplayer beta installed. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, December 8, 2021 3:02 PM With Spider-Man: Now Way Home Just around the corner, fans simply can't get enough of their favorite neighborhood web-slinger. A lot of that has to do with the interactions that the movie will showcase, as there are lots of returning, infamous names that have appeared throughout the franchise set to return. Arguably one of the […] The post Spider-Man Drums It Up In This Amazing Parody of Whiplash (Thwiplash) appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, December 8, 2021 2:36 PM Third-party developers have released new addons for Microsoft Flight Simulator, on top of sharing new announcements and updates. The post Microsoft Flight Simulator F-16, Busan, Pyongyang, & KLAX Released; PMDG & Fenix Give 737 & A320 Updates; F3F-2 & Cardiff Announced appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, December 8, 2021 1:14 PM Today, developer Future Cat LLC officially confirmed that its surreal puzzle-adventure title, OneShot, will be launching on PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch in 2022. DANGEN Entertainment will be handling global publishing duties for the console ports. Accompanying the announcement is a brief teaser of what to expect. Feel free to check out said footage […] The post Undertale-esque Adventure Game 'OneShot' Comes to PS4, Xbox One, & Switch in 2022 appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, December 8, 2021 11:47 AM Today on social media, the official Sonic the Hedgehog movie account unveiled the first poster for its upcoming sequel, featuring Sonic, Tails, and a Robotnik that looks much more like his game counterpart. Alongside the first image tease, it was also revealed that fans will want to watch The Game Awards this Thursday. The Game […] The post Sonic Movie Sequel World Premiere Trailer to Debut at The Game Awards appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, December 8, 2021 11:41 AM Activision kicked off season one in Call of Duty Vanguard and Warzone, and they're celebrating with a new trailer of the omnipresent battle pass. The post Call of Duty Vanguard & Warzone Season One Battle Pass Shows Its Goodies In New Trailer appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, December 8, 2021 11:16 AM Today Sony Interactive Entertainment released a new trailer of the upcoming PC version of God of War, which will release next month. The post God of War PC Version Shows Features In New Trailer: 4K, Unlocked Frame Rate, Nvidia DLSS, & More appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, December 8, 2021 11:10 AM Earlier today on Twitter and YouTube, the official Pokemon Unite account released a new video detailing multiple winter-themed Holowear, news pieces of clothing, and a snowy four-on-four mode. This is just the second themed event to come to the mobile game of the year nominated Pokemon Unite since the game launched back in mid-July earlier […] The post Dragonite is Coming to Pokemon Unite in a Festive Winter Update appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, December 8, 2021 10:53 AM Today Sega and Creative Assembly released another brand new trailer of the upcoming Warhammer strategy game Total War: Warhammer III. The post Total War: Warhammer III Gets New Trailer All About Slaneesh appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, December 8, 2021 10:24 AM The Champions skin bundle released as part of this month's festivities for the game's biggest esports tournament of all time was cool for more reasons than just its design. Part of the appeal of purchasing the bundle was the promise that 50% of the proceeds would be evenly distributed amongst the 10 teams competing. It […] The post The Valorant Champions Skin Bundle Has Raised $7.5 Million For 10 Esports Teams appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, December 8, 2021 10:03 AM DMM and Koei Tecmo released another trailer introducing a character that will appear in their upcoming Musou game Touken Ranbu Warriors. The post Touken Ranbu Warriors for Nintendo Switch Gets New Trailer Introducing Hyuuga Masamune appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Siliconera Wednesday, December 8, 2021 2:00 PM There will be the very first FFVII The First Soldier Community Livestream event this week, and it will focus on the new holiday event. The post First FFVII The First Soldier Community Livestream Announced appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, December 8, 2021 1:00 PM People who need a Switch dock replacement can now directly order an OLED dock from Nintendo. Two colors are available at the moment. The post Nintendo Store Switch OLED Dock Replacement Listings Live appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, December 8, 2021 12:30 PM Nintendo added a new Most Played Switch games section to the eShop Featured area, which covers popular games over a period of time. The post eShop Includes a Most Played Switch Games Section appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, December 8, 2021 12:00 PM Three new Another Eden trailers show how Serge, Kid, and Harle from Chrono Cross will be represented in the Symphony: Complex Dream event. The post See Chrono Cross' Serge, Kid, and Harle in Another Eden Videos appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, December 8, 2021 11:30 AM The Pokemon Unite Holiday event will kick off next week, and the roadmap for it and the game includes a Dragonite debut. The post Pokemon Unite Roadmap Shows Dragonite and Holiday Event appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, December 8, 2021 11:00 AM These sales numbers are accrued from the remake's first week. The post Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Remake Sales Pass 6 Million Worldwide appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, December 8, 2021 10:30 AM While people will have to wait until The Game Awards 2021 to see the first Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie trailer, its poster is out now. The post Sonic Movie 2 Poster Shared, First Trailer Dated appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, December 8, 2021 10:00 AM As opposed to previous years, there is no new SSR in the gacha. The post Martha Spreads Christmas Cheer in Fate/Grand Order appeared first on Siliconera. |
Destructoid Wednesday, December 8, 2021 4:48 PM Lobby servers are being addressed next Want a solution for Final Fantasy XIV login errors? Well, Square Enix is working... The post Final Fantasy XIV is getting further maintenance to fix login errors appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Wednesday, December 8, 2021 4:30 PM Another mobile service calls it a day Bandai Namco has announced that its mobile RPG Tales of Crestoria is the... The post Tales of Crestoria shutting down services in February 2022 appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Wednesday, December 8, 2021 4:00 PM Dang, they already Nerfed the Gjallarhorn The infamous Gjallarhorn rocket launcher is arriving in Destiny 2 as part of Bungie's 30th Anniversary... The post Destiny's Gjallarhorn will be available in real-life Nerf form appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Wednesday, December 8, 2021 3:30 PM Chinese conglomerate continues expansion Tencent Holdings Ltd — undaunted by China's increasingly anti-video game stance — has announced that it... The post Tencent launches 'high quality' publishing division Level Infinite appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Wednesday, December 8, 2021 3:00 PM The last update before the holidays rolls out on December 9, and here are the highlights The third update for... The post Battlefield 2042 update 3.1 throws out a few grueling rooftop capture points and makes it easier for Xbox players to turn off cross-play appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Wednesday, December 8, 2021 2:30 PM Peril in your Pocket If you fancy a little old-school, pint-sized adventure, then you might be in luck, as Square... The post The Legend of Mana remaster now available on mobile platforms appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Wednesday, December 8, 2021 2:00 PM The Unite arena will be filled with holiday cheer, and also snowmen Pokemon Unite will be celebrating the season from this... The post Pokemon Unite will get Dragonite as part of its holiday festivities appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Wednesday, December 8, 2021 1:30 PM Gary Bowser receives further penalties In a lawsuit that refuses to reach terminus, Team Xecuter associate Gary Bowser has agreed... The post Additional $10 million fine incurred in Team Xecuter vs. Nintendo lawsuit appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Wednesday, December 8, 2021 1:00 PM You unlock Halo Infinite campaign rewards on the world map So Halo Infinite's campaign is here today, and one semi-secret bonus... The post Here are the Halo Infinite campaign rewards that transfer to multiplayer appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Wednesday, December 8, 2021 12:30 PM Recover the stolen tracks in a new GTA Online story The world of GTA Online is adding some more celebrity to the mix next... The post GTA Online adds The Contract story featuring Dr. Dre this month appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Wednesday, December 8, 2021 12:00 PM These are actually pretty helpful If you're up for it, the Nintendo Rewind November recap gives us a big look... The post The Nintendo Rewind recaps November's big events appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Wednesday, December 8, 2021 11:00 AM Remember midnight releases? Halo Infinite unlocks at 1PM ET on December 8 (that's today!). That means even if you own... The post Halo Infinite unlocks at 1PM ET today, sadly the disc needs a download appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Wednesday, December 8, 2021 10:00 AM O'Shaughnessey dons the twin tails once again In what will be very happy news for Sonic the Hedgehog fans, voice... The post Tails' voice actor returns for Sonic 2 movie, new trailer confirmed for The Game Awards appeared first on Destructoid. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, December 8, 2021 3:45 PM  Earlier today, the Total War YouTube channel published yet another trailer for the upcoming Total War: Warhammer III dubbed Enter the World of Slaanesh. Much like other trailers for the game, it doesn't show off gameplay, but it does allow eager fans to see more of the Slaanesh Chaos faction. According to a press release, the Slaanesh faction worships a young Chaos God, also named Slaanesh, who dedicates himself "to the pursuit of excess, gratification, hedonism, pain and perfection at the expense of any other soul." N'Kari, the Slaanesh Legendary Lord who also goes by the name Arch-Tempter, leads this faction, and he "scours the immortal and mortal realms to experience the ultimate sensation and taste ecstasy in its purest form." What about the gameplay? The press release describes N'Kari as "an extremely fast and vicious Exalted Daemon that excels at hunting isolated enemy characters and units." He boasts a "unique... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, December 8, 2021 3:00 PM  Exactly one week after Dice released Update 3 for Battlefield 2042, the developer is pushing out update 3.1. The game has been in a bit of a rough state since launch, so it's good to see fixes coming in quickly. This will also be the final update for this year. The team will be taking a break at the end of the month and will begin working towards Season One in the new year. Update 3.1 will go live in Battlefield 2042 on December 9. The latest patch contains plenty of fixes, changes, and improvements. If you'd like to check out the full patch notes with the long, long list of updates, you can do so here. Battlefield 2042 update 3.1 highlights The improvement players will be most happy to see is the one regarding bullet hit registration. With update 3.1, bullets will register hits more consistently. Nothing ruins a shooter experience more than poor hit registration, making this a huge improvement for the game. Dice also included a bunch of balance changes for bullet dispersion ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, December 8, 2021 2:30 PM  An announcement on the Star Wars: The Old Republic website by Project Director Keith Kanneg delivered some bad news to players today. The next expansion coming to the game, Legacy of the Sith, has been delayed into next year. Initially set to release on December 14, it'll now arrive on February 15, 2022. So, you'll need to wait a couple more months to explore the depths of Manaan, discover the new story, and unleash new abilities and Combat Styles. Gamers have become proficient at waiting. So, a two-month delay isn't too bad. The fact that the announcement was made a few days before the expected release of the expansion is what really stings. The new release date also drops it right in the launch window for Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons, and just before the release of another big MMO release, Lost Ark. It's going to be a busy time for MMO fans. For the players In the delay announcement post, Kanneg cites a need for more time to get Legacy of the Sith to a point tha... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, December 8, 2021 2:00 PM  Rockstar Games announced the next update coming to Grand Theft Auto Online. Releasing December 15, The Contract features the appearance of Dr. Dre, as well as the return of Franklin Clinton. The Contract update for GTA Online features new missions set in Los Santos as you work for Franklin's newly established "celebrity solutions agency." Players will work alongside returning characters, and Dr. Dre himself, as they try to return his lost property. This is exciting news for anyone who wanted to see the original protagonists of Grand Theft Auto V make a return. It's especially exciting for players who were hoping to see some single-player DLC for the main game featuring Franklin, Michael, and Trevor. While this may not be exactly what fans were expecting, it's still nice to see Franklin make a return to the game in some way. This time, Franklin's calling the shots While Franklin had the least amount of experience in Grand Theft Auto V, times... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, December 8, 2021 1:00 PM  You asked for it, you demanded it: the PlayStation 4 masterpiece God of War is heading to PC in just over a month. On January 14, 2022, PC owners will be able to experience the greatest games starring Kratos and Boy. As we've now drawn closer to the release date, developer Santa Monic Studio has released a PC features trailer showcasing the tech coming to the game. We also got the PC requirements, or specs, for God of War, which has five options to craft your experience. God of War isn't going to be a barebones port. As mentioned in the reveal, the game will include support for Nvidia's DLSS to improve framerate, and Reflex for improved response times. AMD users won't be left in the cold, either. The game will have support for AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR). There's even more than that coming to the game. As shown in the PC features trailer, God of War will be blessed with higher-resolution shadows, and better screen space reflections. You... |
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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, December 8, 2021 3:29 PM Many questions were raised as to what the franchise might look like in the future. The post 'No Plans' For A Smash Bros. Sequel Yet, If Ever appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, December 8, 2021 1:57 PM That's a lot of world on the cutting room floor. The post Halo Infinite Open World Was Planned To Be A Lot Bigger, With Two-Thirds of Map Cut appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, December 8, 2021 1:00 PM Fire Emblem Heroes 6.0.0 update is huge! The post Everything Coming in Fire Emblem Heroes 6.0.0 Update! appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Pivotal Gamers Wednesday, December 8, 2021 11:50 AM What's up all? itch.io holds a new giveaway for Summer of '58. Let's hear them out. Get Summer of '58 for FREE! A few words about Summer of '58 In the summer of 2008. The main character, at the request of followers, goes to Russia to explore the abandoned camp "Yunost". Locals say that this place is inhabited by restless souls. This will need to be checked. ... |
Pivotal Gamers Wednesday, December 8, 2021 10:10 AM What's up folks? gamehag holds a new giveaway for multiple titles. Let's hear them out. Get the reward MP7 | Army Recon (Field-Tested) Giveaway. To get this key your Steam level must be at least 5. Last minute notes Login with your gamehag account, complete all steps to get your key. Still here? Click on the button below to claim your prize. It couldn't be any easier! Love to kno... |
Level Up Wednesday, December 8, 2021 11:48 AM Super Smash Bros. series creator and Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai says that if he were… |
Level Up Wednesday, December 8, 2021 11:04 AM A new poster for the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie has been released, and… |
Level Up Wednesday, December 8, 2021 10:31 AM Pokémon Unite will soon get into the holiday spirit when a new winter-themed event starts… |