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Kotaku Wednesday, December 15, 2021 11:40 AM
    

In video games, non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, are no longer relegated to the realm of underperforming Ubisoft games and Peter Molyneux's fever dreams. One of the spring's ballyhooed Xbox shooters, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl, will feature NFTs, developer GSC Game World announced in a press release today. Big

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Kotaku Wednesday, December 15, 2021 10:50 AM
    

Developers at Vodeo Games, the indie studio behind this year's excellent turn-based pinball RPG Beast Breaker, revealed over at Polygon today that they've unionized. Management at the studio is voluntarily recognizing the newly formed group, called Vodeo Workers United, making it the first of its kind in the video…

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Kotaku Wednesday, December 15, 2021 10:35 AM
    

Let's get this out of the way: Given all the ~everything~, simply releasing a game in 2021 is nothing short of a miracle. Every single one deserves a round of applause. But some, let's face it, are better than others. As summer wraps, we thought it'd be fun to shine a light on the games that have excited us, moved us,…

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Kotaku Wednesday, December 15, 2021 10:00 AM
    

Good Black characters in gaming are rare, and extraordinary Black characters are even more so. Despite the gaming industry continually improving in its portrayal of Black characters, protagonist or otherwise, it still struggles with the concept. I, like most Black gamers who have long had to deal with games that…

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Kotaku Wednesday, December 15, 2021 9:40 AM
    

It's been a little over a year since miHoYo launched Genshin Impact, and in that time the game proved that it wasn't a one-off fluke (or a Breath of the Wild clone). The developers continued to add new characters, features, seasonal events, and regional updates. Many of the new updates centered around the…

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Kotaku Wednesday, December 15, 2021 6:30 AM
    

Makoto Shinkai, the writer and director of Your Name, has revealed his latest project. It's called Suzume no Tojimari (Suzume Locking Up The Doors), and it will be released in Japan in fall 2022.

Above is the key art for the upcoming film.

Suzume no Tojimari follows a 17-year-old girl named Suzume who lives in a quiet…

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Kotaku Wednesday, December 15, 2021 5:30 AM
    

Koji Suzuki's 1991 novel The Ring was adapted into a hit Japanese film, which was later remade by Hollywood. Next year, The Ring (aka Ringu) is teaming up with survival horror game Dead By Daylight.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, December 15, 2021 11:20 AM
     Roblox music codes 2021 – the best song IDs

Looking for Roblox music codes? There are thousands of popular songs available to listen to in Roblox, simply by entering music ID codes into your boombox or the radio. Using song IDs, you can play your favourite TikTok songs in games with your friends.

So how do you play music in Roblox? The method varies depending on which game you want to blast your tunes in. Some games allow you free access to the boombox - simply equip and press it to bring up a text box in which you can enter a song ID code. Catalog Heaven is a great place to test the codes you find, as it allows you to equip any boombox in the shop and try it out.

In most games, however, you'll need to use the radio to play music. This is usually part of a paid Game Pass - the price of a Game Pass is set by each game developer individually. Once you have access to the radio, you can use it in the same way as the boombox - simply enter the song ID code and press play. Occasionally, tracks are taken down by Roblox, so if a code stops working, you'll have to look for a replacement. Here are the best radio music codes in Roblox that work in December 2021:

RELATED LINKS: Best Roblox games, Is Roblox shutting down?, Best Minecraft seeds

PCGamesN Wednesday, December 15, 2021 9:28 AM
     You can now play Dota 2 with any controller supported by Steam Input

Peripheral support for MOBAs on PC has typically remained exclusive to the tried and tested mouse and keyboard, save for exceptional games like Smite. However, as part of the Aghanim's Labyrinth: The Continuum Conundrum update, Valve has unexpectedly enabled controller support for Dota 2.

Valve says that anything supported by Steam Input should work, which includes pads from Xbox, PlayStation, as well as the Nintendo Switch Pro and Steam controller. If you're curious enough to try the feature, all heroes should be playable, but how well their kits fit on a controller will undoubtedly vary. We've also provided a guide on how to enable it further down.

It's worth noting, however, that the company specifically describes the feature as "experimental" and doesn't believe that it's quite ready for everyone just yet. Thankfully, you can quickly swap back to mouse and keyboard from controller (or vice versa) at any point during a match.

RELATED LINKS: Dota 2 heroes, Dota 2 custom games, Which MOBA is best?

PCGamesN Wednesday, December 15, 2021 8:24 AM
     Stranger of Paradise devs show off reimagined Final Fantasy I characters and locations

Square Enix and Team Ninja have just dropped a heap of new information on the upcoming action-RPG Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin. You've got a fresh peep at the job system, though some of the reimagined locations and characters from Final Fantasy I may catch your eye.

The Western Keep and The Flying Fortress are two castles you can visit in Final Fantasy I, though Team Ninja has given them a suitable makeover here. You've also got the Crystal Mirage tower, which could be based on the Mirage Tower from FFI or a nod to FFIII. While Final Fantasy Origin's Crystal Tower lies deep in a forest, FFI's Mirage Tower is located in the middle of a desert.

During your adventuring in Stranger of Paradise, you'll stumble across the king of the dark elves, Astos, in the Western Keep. In Final Fantasy I, you find him there disguised as a king before having a wee scrap. You've also got the multi-headed dragon Tiamat. Square Enix isn't giving much away, aside from her preference for wind-element attacks, but in Final Fantasy I you fight her atop the Flying Fortress.

RELATED LINKS: Upcoming PC games, Best fantasy games, Best RPGs on PC

PCGamesN Wednesday, December 15, 2021 8:10 AM
     Indie games publisher Devolver Digital is headed to W.A.S.D. 2022

Devolver Digital - the indie games publisher behind hits like Loop Hero, Death's Door, Inscryption, and many others - is headed to the first ever W.A.S.D. videogame event next year. While we don't know exactly what the studio will be showcasing just yet, it sounds like it'll have a pretty big presence there.

W.A.S.D. is a new videogame event headed to the United Kingdom in 2022, taking place at Tobacco Dock as part of the London Games Festival, which will have a big consumer emphasis. There'll be the chance for attendees to try some games, meet some content creators, and hear about new and upcoming games from developers themselves. Devolver Digital has now confirmed it'll be heading to the show, and will be taking three rooms on the show floor - so, while the company hasn't revealed what it'll be showing at the event, it sounds like there'll be plenty to check out.

We can always hazard a bit of a guess, though. We know the publisher's got games such as Shadow Warrior 3, Terra Nil, and Cult of the Lamb among others in the pipeline, so perhaps we'll get a peek at some of these when the show rolls around.


PCGamesN Wednesday, December 15, 2021 7:53 AM
     Your gaming PC won't care, but monstrous 96GB DDR5 RAM modules are coming

RAM is undeniably an important component, but if your rig is rocking 16GB, you're probably good to go. Sure, Dean Hall (the creator of DayZ) recommends an exuberant 32GB to play his latest brainchild, Icarus, but most other Steam games cap their requirements pretty low.  Despite this, SK Hynix sets its sights ever higher, and its latest endeavour could equip DDR5 compatible gaming PCs with near 100GB.

According to SK Hynix's recent press release, the company plans to release new DDR5 48GB and 96GB RAM kits, and it'll become the first to produce DRAM with a density of 24Gb, up from 16Gb. The new design also improves production efficiency, meaning it can manufacture the modules 33% faster.

SK Hynix also says its new DDR5 modules will consume 25% less power than previous products, a feature that contributes to the company's goal of reducing carbon emissions.

RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU

PCGamesN Wednesday, December 15, 2021 7:25 AM
     Halo Infinite weekly challenge and reward

Want to know how to complete the Halo Infinite weekly challenges? Every week you can unlock a free cosmetic for your Spartan. To get this new look, you have to complete a list of challenges, and play a lot of matches. These challenges also give you experience points you use to level up the Halo Infinite battle pass.

Challenges can be found in the battle pass menu and it lists the current active challenges and upcoming challenges. Each challenge is colour-coded by difficulty, so bright grey challenges are the easiest, the bluish-grey challenges are of medium difficulty, and the bright blue ones are the most challenging. One of the upcoming challenges will take its place when you complete a challenge, though which challenge it is, is random.

Once you've completed each challenge, you're given one more challenge before you can claim your weekly reward. This challenge is the same for everyone. In this guide, we'll give you tips on how to complete the Halo Infinite weekly challenges in your queue, explain what the weekly ultimate challenge is, and what the weekly ultimate challenge reward is for this week.

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

PCGamesN Wednesday, December 15, 2021 6:55 AM
     SteamOS 3 may require around 15% of the 64GB Steam Deck's internal storage

Exciting as the Steam Deck is by virtue of being a handheld gaming PC, let alone one made by Valve, the company's decision to use a Linux-based operating system has risen some eyebrows. While we can't say for certain how intuitive or stable SteamOS 3 is until we get hands-on with it, we now know what kind of footprint it will have on the Steam Deck's internal storage.

According to release notes for SteamOS image 20211120.2 shared by MetaCouncil forum member Madjoki, the operating system will take up 10GB of space (around 15% of the 64GB Steam Deck's eMMC storage). It apparently took up 24GB prior to this build, so it's possible that Valve could reduce the size of its OS even further prior to the Steam Deck's new release date.

By comparison, 64-bit versions of Windows 10 require 20GB+ from your gaming PC's storage solution. SteamOS 3 seems even more lightweight when compared to Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch consoles, which each reserve around 20% of internal storage for their respective operating systems.

RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU

PCGamesN Wednesday, December 15, 2021 6:41 AM
     The best Civ 6 mods

So, you want to know about Civ 6 mods? Civilization VI is still one of the most popular strategy games around right now, despite strong contenders rising to the challenge. The secret to the success of a lot of games - especially on PC - is the potential that mods and other user-generated content can bring to the table. The Civ 6 mod scene is just as robust as any other, and there are plenty of interesting options for you to spice up your next play-through.

It's worth noting that, at the time of writing, the Civilization VI mods seems mainly to be about smaller UI or quality of life mods. There aren't the sweeping overhauls of say Total War or Paradox games; it's a bit like when you look at our XCOM 2 mods guide, where the main highlights are smaller content packs or UI improvements. These things can make all the difference though with a game a big as Civ.

Please note that, for the moment, we've only looked at the Steam Workshop to compile our initial list of Civ 6 mods - we will be looking at non-steam sources as well for future updates to see if there are still any interesting mods worth checking out that aren't on the Workshop.

RELATED LINKS: The best Civ 6 mods, The best Civ 6 civs, Play Civilization VI

PCGamesN Wednesday, December 15, 2021 7:16 AM
     Vote for the best multiplayer game of 2021 in the PCGamesN users choice award, powered by Fanatical

2021 may not have been the most sociable year in some respects, what with the whole pandemic and having to keep as far away from other human beings as possible. But one industry has benefitted massively from this change in social event structure.

2021 has been a huge year for the multiplayer game, and there's been no shortage of excellent additions to the genre. In partnership with games retailer Fanatical - the masterminds behind Fanatical Assistant, a Chrome extension that tells you when your favourite games are on offer - we are on a mission to find the best multiplayer game of the year. So if you were one of the millions of people playing with pals this year, we want to know your favourite!

What's more, once you've cast your vote using the widget below and entered your email, you'll get a free gift courtesy of Fanatical - which could be anything from a discount code to a full copy of games like The Jackbox Party Pack 8 and Humankind. If you've not yet played any of these, be sure to check out the Fanatical Winter Sale, which is on now!


PCGamesN Wednesday, December 15, 2021 9:29 AM
     Dota 2's Aghanim's Labyrinth mode is back with a new battle pass

Valve has brought back one of Dota 2's more popular modes for the holidays alongside a new battle pass. The Aghanim's Labyrinth: The Continuum Conundrum update is live now, so you can jump in and give it all a whirl for yourself.

Aghanim's Labyrinth sees you and three other players explore a vault to clean up the mess of Aghanim. You see, he's accidentally diluted his powers amongst a gang of alter Aghanims who have become lost inside the Continuum Vault, and it's your job to sort that all out. Runs through the vault aren't linear, so you'll get something new each time. You can also find and spend currency on permanent buffs or legendary heroes to make that next run a bit easier.

While we've seen the mode before, Valve has made some tweaks to freshen up the experience. You've got all-new event rooms that offer "tantalising and strange" choices to augment your run and a new roster of heroes to choose from. You don't need the new battle pass to play the mode, nor do you need to enter with a full group as a party finder feature is enabled.

RELATED LINKS: Dota 2 heroes, Dota 2 custom games, Which MOBA is best?

PCGamesN Wednesday, December 15, 2021 9:29 AM
     The best Genshin Impact Itto build

Looking for the best Genshin Impact Itto build? Arataki Itto is a part-oni Geo claymore character, and he's the leader of the Arataki gang in Inazuma. While he may look somewhat uncouth, he's actually just mischievous, with a heart of gold underneath his fancy cropped coat.

Itto is now available in the Genshin Impact 2.4 update, alongside fellow Geo user Gorou. These two new Genshin Impact characters are on the second 2.4 Genshin Impact banner; Itto is a five-star character, whereas Gorou is a four-star.

If you plan to pull for Arataki Itto, you may be preparing to acquire the best artifacts and weapons for him, and making plans on how he will fit into your party. Here's the best Genshin Impact Itto build, and the best team composition, you can also check out all the Genshin Impact Itto abilities and who else appears on Itto's banner.

RELATED LINKS: Play Genshin Impact for free, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide

PCGamesN Wednesday, December 15, 2021 6:11 AM
     Tactical RPGs – the best turn-based RPGs on PC

While this list may have a lot in common with our guide to the best RPG games, tactical RPGs - or turn-based RPGs -  tend to focus more on squad-based combat and have roots in the classic tabletop RPGs of old. Games in this niche are often turn-based strategy games, though to make the distinction relevant we're focusing on games with more pronounced RPG features.

It's less about the story itself, and more about how your character or characters evolve over time as they interact with the narrative, whatever it is. The nature of progression and the choices you can make means that your abilities and journey may never quite be the same across multiple playthroughs, and unlike traditional RPGs there are more tools focused on tracking these changes and evolution over time. They're also about just offering some really robust combat mechanics, making best use of your squad as a team working towards a common goal.

Whether you're saving the entire planet or guiding a band of misfits around in a struggle for survival, there are plenty of great options available, so let's take a look at some of the best turn-based RPGs on PC.

RELATED LINKS: Wasteland 3 review, How long is Wasteland 3?, The best RPG games on PC

PCGamesN Wednesday, December 15, 2021 5:42 AM
     The Necrons are coming to Warhammer 40K strategy game Battlesector

Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector is getting a major new update and a race expansion following the strategy game's release back in July. The Necrons are coming and they will be bringing with them 14 new units, unique gameplay mechanics, and an assortment of weapon types and abilities.

Key mechanics for the Necrons expansion will be the 'Reanimation Protocol', which lets Necrons reanimate fallen comrades, as well as their own unique interaction with the momentum mechanic from the base game. Necron HQ leaders will have access to special command protocols that can augment troops, as well as devastating area-of-effect abilities that can deal with the hordes of the Tyranids.

Even outside of the Necrons' touchstone abilities, the troops on are a force to be reckoned with, perfectly fitting the faction's natural penchant for destruction. Necron Warriors, Immortals, Triarch Praetorians, Hexmark Destroyers - they're all coming to Battlesector, and you are not ready. The faction also have some potent long-range support units, as well as the Doom Scythes who can strike from above behind enemy lines.

RELATED LINKS: Best 4X games on PC, Best strategy games, Best space games on PC

PCGamesN Wednesday, December 15, 2021 9:24 AM
     The best Genshin Impact Gorou build

Want to know what the best Genshin Impact Gorou build is? The new Genshin Impact character Gorou is unique, and it's not just because he's a Geo bow user. Any damage done with his skills uses his defence stat, but for the best build, it's not worth raising his defence to astronomical degrees to make him more DPS-focused. Instead, he's best suited to supporting other Geo users. Why specifically Geo? It's all because of his elemental skills.

Gorou's skills become more potent the more Geo users there are on your team. You only get the full benefits if you have three Geo users and one character of another element. It makes him fantastic at supporting the best Genshin Impact Itto build to ensure it deals the maximum damage possible. His skills also work well with the best Genshin Impact Albedo build since Albedo's abilities synergise with Gorou's nicely. Your final team member should be someone who can take advantage of the Crystalise Genshin Impact elemental reaction.

Here, you will find the best Gorou build, including which weapon and artifacts you should give him, why you should unlock his fourth constellation, and what role he plays as a support in your team.

RELATED LINKS: Play Genshin Impact for free, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide

PCGamesN Wednesday, December 15, 2021 10:13 AM
     How to overclock your CPU and GPU

Learning how to overclock the CPU and GPU safely used to be a task reserved for only those techies who live and breathe static. In 2021, however, overclocking is pretty straightforward. It might seem daunting at first, but advancements in technology have allowed for higher-level and more user-friendly overclocking experiences, making for a beginner-friendly process.

You could always learn how to install a graphics card or perform a CPU upgrade to boost fps, but these don't come cheap. Safely overclocking your CPU and GPU, on the other hand, is easier than it's ever been, helping you get extra performance from your components and squeeze out some more frames without paying a thing - unless you want to throw the best CPU cooler into the mix.

The argument for overclocking the best gaming CPU and best graphics card is stronger than ever right now, and there's very little reason not to. Just follow the simple steps below to get up and running. No soldering required. Or maths. Well... ok, there's a little bit of maths.

RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU

PCGamesN Wednesday, December 15, 2021 11:29 AM
     Upcoming PC games 2022 and beyond

What are the best upcoming games to keep an eye on this year and the next? Hope, anticipation, agony, and elation - it's the endless cycle of emotions we go through during the annual PC release schedule.

Year in, year out, games - via Steam and otherwise - are produced in such varying degrees of quality that not a single one of them is destined for certain success. Masterpieces are released alongside utter disasters, series are born while others dwindle and, occasionally, a game actually lives up to our expectations.

So how can we possibly navigate the dizzying number of announcements, trailers, and teases to find which of the upcoming PC games we should devote our finite supply of hype to? Us old PCGamesN sages have been round the videogame block plenty of times already, so we're perfectly placed to tell you about the titles you should be saving your pennies up for. Below you'll find the upcoming PC games you should keep on your radar, as well as their expected release dates.


PCGamesN Wednesday, December 15, 2021 10:17 AM
     How to install a power supply

Whether you're building a gaming PC for the very first time, upgrading, or replacing parts, at some point you'll need to know how to install a power supply unit (PSU). Don't let the wiring get you down, though, as it can be a pain-free process. All you'll need is a screwdriver, easy access to your PC case, and maybe a little patience when it comes to how you manage cables.

PSUs are often an afterthought or at the bottom of a wishlist thanks to their less than flashy nature, but they are the backbone of any gaming PC. Nvidia, AMD, and Intel all try to make their components as efficient as possible, but the best graphics card and best gaming CPU still need a healthy chonk of power to run properly.

If you don't provide enough juice for your PC to function, that's when you'll experience crashes, BSODs, and dreaded short circuiting that risks your expensive parts - or worse. But don't fret. Just follow our guide on how to install a PSU and you'll be booted up in no time.

RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU

PCGamesN Wednesday, December 15, 2021 10:20 AM
     Nvidia Reflex explained: how to get low latency with your GeForce GPU

Nvidia Reflex Low Latency is yet another tool in the green team's arsenal that'll improve your gaming experience. Designed to lower input lag by up to 80%, Reflex aims to give you the edge in competitive FPS games, such as Fortnite, Call of Duty, and Valorant, by helping you hit your shots quicker, lowering the latency tax when you crank up your resolution, and potentially reducing peeker's advantage under the right conditions.

Nvidia Reflex is a proprietary technology and, much like DLSS and RTX, requires you to run a GeForce GPU. However, you don't need the best graphics card to benefit from it. Reflex should improve latency on anything from the GTX 900 series onwards, although higher-end cards like the RTX 3080 /will/ see better performance.

Reflex is a free feature and has next to no performance overhead, meaning you have little reason not to use it in supported games. Some of the best gaming monitor options from Asus, Acer, and Alienware also come with Reflex compatibility, so you might you're already equipped to experience Nvidia's graphics card tech.

RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 15, 2021 11:33 AM
    

I really don't like gaming chairs. They're expensive, often cumbersome, drastically over-designed things that lean way too heavily into the g4m3r aesthetic, and that's coming from someone who's built up something of a tolerance to it from years of unprotected RGB exposure. I've sat on them and have even shared homes with some of them, but have never, ever seen the appeal over a halfway decent office chair.

And then the Noblechairs Epic TX comes along, and it's got me rethinking.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 15, 2021 11:00 AM
    

Christmas is coming, PC gamers. The Untitled Goose is getting fat. Somewhere in the distant north, a scarlet priest works his elven minions into a frenzy as he prepares for the rite of the magic baby. Sprouts will be consumed in their millions, the Great Escape snoozed through by bloated grandparents far and wide. Most importantly, gifts of roughly equivalent financial value will be exchanged to demonstrate affection and prolong the reign of capitalism.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 15, 2021 11:00 AM
    

I've been hands-on with Sifu, a beat 'em up action-adventure game by Absolver developers Sloclap. My hands weren't exactly "on", but more "around", actually. That's one thing I learned from my time with this kung-fu caper. To keep my fists flowing, I needed to be patient, and not mash the buttons. Seriously, slap those buttons with zero thought and you're dead.

Death in Sifu means you age, and if you die lots, you age faster. Hit 70 and you won't be rising from the dirt again. Instead, you'll have to start your quest for vengeance over from the beginning. While it can be tempting to cling onto your youth for this reason alone, I actually liked growing old, with my beard and my harder-hitting attacks. Not only do you develop a relationship with your body in Sifu, but your trips to the afterlife also help you master its myriad of moves. Sifu really does get better with age.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 15, 2021 10:59 AM
    

Yakuza 0, Yakuza Kiwami, and Yakuza Kiwami 2 are leaving Xbox Game Pass on 31st December. If you need time to absorb this news, please, take it. Back? Okay, so actually we don't have much time left now. You must play these beat 'em ups before they disappear into the realms of non-free (sort of; you know what I mean). Here's why.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 15, 2021 8:11 AM
    

One of my absolute favourite platformers, Rayman Origins, is free to keep on Ubisoft Connect right now. Ubisoft are giving the 2D side-scroller away as part of their 35th anniversary celebrations, which is wonderful news. It's one of the best co-op games I've played, so it's a perfectly timed freebie if you're in need of something to keep friends and family entertained over the holiday period.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 15, 2021 8:00 AM
    

The fifteenth door on the Advent Calendar is a bit of a mish-mash, almost as if six different artists had a go at making it at different times. Interesting. Let's see what lies on the other side of it.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 15, 2021 6:45 AM
    

Inscryption is, without a doubt, the best game I've played this year. It's creepy, surprising, and superbly fun, and now you can play the best part for as long as you please. Developer Daniel Mullins has released a "mini-expansion" in beta on Steam, which (minor spoilers ahead!) makes its animal-based card game a standalone roguelike experience. Named Kaycee's Mod, it's slightly tougher than what you might have played already, and adds new challenges too, so you can keep going back in for more.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 15, 2021 6:00 AM
    

When I finished watching The Game Awards reveal trailer for Rumbleverse, the new Epic-published battle royale game that looks a bit like Fortnite but with melee combat, I raised a practiced eyebrow of derision. "Well, that looks terrible," chortled I, knowing full well that I'd still give it a go at the earliest opportunity because I am an absolute sucker for battle royales.

Two things happened later that day that I did not expect. First: I got the opportunity to dive into Rumbleverse's action-packed 40-player matches far earlier than I'd anticipated, as part of a one day early look at the game. I downloaded and installed it in short order, and jumped right in. Two hours later, at 1am in the morning as the servers shut down, I happened across a second, far more unexpected thing. I found myself absolutely desperate to play more. I've sunk thousands of hours into Apex Legends, Fortnite, Plunkbat, Hunt: Showdown, Warzone, and various other behemoths of the genre. Yet those two hours I spent playing Rumbleverse might be the most fun I've ever had in a battle royale.

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Twinfinite Wednesday, December 15, 2021 11:07 AM
    

Given the promotional material for Guerilla Games' upcoming sequel Horizon Forbidden West has been entirely focused around PS5, it would be easy to forget the game is still coming to previous generation hardware. But today for the first time, the developer has showcased several screenshots of the game running on PS4 which suggest it's likely […]

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Twinfinite Wednesday, December 15, 2021 10:55 AM
    

Today Bandai Namco released a new DLC pack for Scarlet Nexus on top of a free update which brings the game up to version 1.05.

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Twinfinite Wednesday, December 15, 2021 10:45 AM
    

Last week, Twitter and the #SaveDaredevil hashtag had a glorious celebration when it was confirmed straight from the mouth of Kevin Feige that Charlie Cox will return as Daredevil in future MCU media. For those unfamiliar with the saga surrounding the Netflix Daredevil series, here's a quick rundown. Cox was the star of the show […]

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Twinfinite Wednesday, December 15, 2021 10:35 AM
    

Today's issue of Weekly Famitsu included the announcement of another port for Nintendo Switch, and it's Neptunia x Senran Kagura: Ninja Wars.

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Twinfinite Wednesday, December 15, 2021 10:21 AM
    

Today Nippon Ichi Software announced the game that has been teased for a few days, and it's Yomawari 3. They also released the first trailer.

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Twinfinite Wednesday, December 15, 2021 10:21 AM
    

Rockstar Games has officially launched its next big update for GTA: Online, as The Contract is officially live. In this brand new DLC, players get to witness the return of Franklin Clinton and the debut of Dr. Dre, as well as the addition of plenty of new story missions and toys. You can check out […]

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Twinfinite Wednesday, December 15, 2021 10:04 AM
    

DMM and Koei Tecmo released two more trailers of their upcoming Musou game Touken Ranbu Warriors for Nintendo Switch.

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Twinfinite Wednesday, December 15, 2021 10:02 AM
    

This morning, we got another new trailer for the upcoming Pokemon Legends: Arceus that introduces us to some more of the locals we'll meet throughout the game. Specifically, the trailer features the Diamond and Pearl Clans and other groups in the region. Both the Diamond Clan and the Pearl Clan wear clothes that resemble certain […]

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Twinfinite Wednesday, December 15, 2021 9:18 AM
    

And almost a decade after 38 Studios' original release, we finally have the long-awaited expansion to 2012's acclaimed action-RPG! Yes, Kingdoms of Amalur Re-Reckoning: Fatesworn is available to purchase now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One for $19.99 / €19.99 / £17.99. Accompanying the release of the much-anticipated major expansion is a freshly cut launch […]

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Twinfinite Wednesday, December 15, 2021 6:44 AM
    

Developer Mojang's Minecraft is a cultural phenomenon and an absolute content machine. Today, YouTube has announced that the game's views across community-driven creator content have now exceeded an incredible 1 trillion views. The news comes by way of a whimsical video celebrating the milestone to the tune of Starship's 'We Built This City,' which you […]

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Twinfinite Wednesday, December 15, 2021 6:30 AM
    

Developer Cold Iron Studios and publisher Focus Entertainment have today launched the second batch of free DLC for their Xeno-busting co-op shooter, Aliens: Fireteam Elite, via a new update. Titled Season 2: Point Defense, the follow-up content drop succeeding September's free Phalanx update is bursting at the seams with new additions to sink your acidic […]

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Twinfinite Wednesday, December 15, 2021 5:46 AM
    

As Halo Infinite's new Slayer-based playlists have gone live, 343 Industries has also revealed a number of changes regarding the Big Team Battle (BTB) and Ranked playlists, as well as further tweaks to the challenge system in a blog post. The post reiterated that the Slayer playlists that launched yesterday were just the beginning of […]

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Siliconera Wednesday, December 15, 2021 11:30 AM
    

Don't get too slurprised, but the Dragon Quest X event is gooing to return in FFXI. It will be slime time next week.

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Siliconera Wednesday, December 15, 2021 11:00 AM
    

Pokemon Legends Arceus will include characters allied with the Diamond and Pearl clans and offer bonuses if you played Pokemon BDSP.

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Siliconera Wednesday, December 15, 2021 10:30 AM
    

The 14 years-old online Musou game will soon no longer exist.

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Siliconera Wednesday, December 15, 2021 10:00 AM
    

This tacky looking belt buckle (and belt) could belong to you.

The post Devil May Cry 5 Dante Belt Buckle Replica Available to Pre-Order appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Wednesday, December 15, 2021 9:30 AM
    

This version will come with extra game modes, and additional sub scenarios.

The post Neptunia x Senran Kagura: Ninja Wars to Release on Nintendo Switch appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Wednesday, December 15, 2021 9:00 AM
    

Several new CGI stills and a piece of artwork have been released.

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Siliconera Wednesday, December 15, 2021 8:30 AM
    

These figures will depict the Evangelion heroines in a more realistic style.

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Siliconera Wednesday, December 15, 2021 8:00 AM
    

Akihiro Hino assured Inazuma Eleven fans on the 10th anniversary of Inazuma Eleven GO.

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Siliconera Wednesday, December 15, 2021 7:30 AM
    

All staff members in the game division, including the F/GO team, will move to Aniplex's new subsidiary.

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Siliconera Wednesday, December 15, 2021 7:00 AM
    

The bug reportedly affects physical EU copies of the game, preventing players from purchasing in-game currency.

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Siliconera Wednesday, December 15, 2021 6:30 AM
    

It is unknown as to whether a playable Tiamat will appear in the mobile version of the game.

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Siliconera Wednesday, December 15, 2021 6:00 AM
    

The collaboration will be based on the original Japanese novel and film.

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Siliconera Wednesday, December 15, 2021 5:30 AM
    

Other items include Sol's bangle, and a paperweight that resembles his weapon.

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Destructoid Wednesday, December 15, 2021 11:30 AM
    

Just in time for some fist-throwing betas Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that it will be holding a free trial...

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Destructoid Wednesday, December 15, 2021 11:00 AM
    

Sifu brings martial arts revenge flicks to interactive life My first run through the preview build of Sifu was not wildly...

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Destructoid Wednesday, December 15, 2021 10:00 AM
    

One miiiiiiillion dollars Minecraft hit a trillion YouTube views just this week, announcing the news in the dead of night...

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Destructoid Wednesday, December 15, 2021 9:00 AM
    

Caught up in a wishing well Behavior Interactive has teased the next legendary crossover event headed to Dead by Daylight...

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Destructoid Wednesday, December 15, 2021 5:00 AM
    

What a terrible night to have a curse… Nexon is keeping the hype engine for its upcoming fighter DNF Duel...

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, December 15, 2021 11:00 AM
     Sifu Preview 1No matter how old I get, I will likely never stop liking brawler games. And Sifu is all about knocking the absolute crap out of nearly every person who stands in your way. In a recent hands-on preview, I got to check out part of one of Sifu's levels, which I played through twice. While the game is happy to dole out some serious beatdowns, it has some lenient aspects to it. Notably, in a mechanic much like the one found in Chronos: Before the Ashes. I had a lot of fun and did some swearing, so this little taste has definitely got my appetite ready for the main course. The build began with my character in a room. This room allowed me to read a whiteboard, train in a void, and select a folder on a table in front of me, which instantly transported me to the level. I then found myself outside of a club. Things were calm and quiet at first, until the bouncer decided that I was trouble and went to cave my head in. The folder was the first thing I interacted with, so I hadn't do...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, December 15, 2021 10:35 AM
     Genshin Impact Rifthound Locations Concealed Claw Concealed Unguis Concealed Talon Farming Locations GuideRifthounds, or Wolves of the Rift if you're looking at the Adventurer's Logbook, are a type of enemy found on Tsurumi Island. You won't find a lot of them, but they are necessary if you're trying to upgrade your weapons. These include the Polar Star bow, considered as the new best-in-slot (BIS) for Childe, and the Redhorn Stonethresher, the BIS claymore for Arataki Itto. Here's our Genshin Impact Rifthound locations guide to help you farm their drops such as the Concealed Claw, Concealed Unguis, and Concealed Talon. Note: For more information about the game, check out our Genshin Impact guides and features hub.   Genshin Impact: Rifthound locations – Concealed Claw, Concealed Unguis, and Concealed Talon farming guide Rifthounds in Genshin Impact comes in two elements (Geo and Electro). However, the key mechanic that you need to watch out for is Corrosion. When you get hit by one of their attacks, the entire party's HP will decrease. Non-activ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, December 15, 2021 10:30 AM
     Final Fantasy Xiv Endwalker Ktisis Hyperboreia guide 005And now, in Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker, we start reaching the point where pretty much every dungeon or Trial name winds up at least hinting at spoilers. This Endwalker – Ktisis Hyperboreia guide is no different. While I won't be talking about what's to come, everything that's happened before this dungeon is fair game — and obviously, there'll be screenshots and discussion of the bosses that lie within. As such, spoilers lie ahead if you haven't reached this dungeon.   With that out of the way? Let's head into Ktisis Hyperboreia and start to really unravel the mysteries of the Final Days. Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker – Ktisis Hyperboreia guide Lyssa Attacks: Skull Dasher — Tankbuster. Mitigate and heal as suual. Frostbite and Seek — A snowstorm obscures the screen, and Lyssa vanishes. Follow the footprints to see where it moved to (it'll be one of the little craters), and position yourself near the edge of the arena behind ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, December 15, 2021 9:30 AM
     Fortnite Patch Weapon Balancing And Super Level StylesFortnite Chapter 3: Season 1 has introduced a new map, new weapons including exotic weapons, and much more. The latest Fortnite patch balances these weapons and adds Super Level Styles for you to start unlocking, all before the start of Winterfest 2021. If you have reached level 100, bonus styles are available for you to unlock in the bonus rewards section of the battle pass. Following this update, more bonus styles have been added which require you to progress past level 140 to start unlocking. As you level up, you will be able to get your hands on the Photo Negative, Scarlet Blackout, and Glided Reality Super Level Styles for various skins including Spider-Man and Ronin in Fortnite.   Weapon balancing has arrived on the island The first of the weapon changes ensure the ammunition of the Stinger submachine gun and Hunter Bolt-Action sniper updates faster while in the reloading animation. After reloading, you will now be able to get back into the action much quicker. In additio...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, December 15, 2021 8:05 AM
     Genshin Impact Gorou Guide Best Weapons Best Artifacts Talents Build Favonius WarbowGorou is a 4-star character in Genshin Impact. As a Geo user who wields a bow, he's able to provide support buffs for your team. Here's our Genshin Impact Gorou guide to help you with his best weapons, artifacts, talents, and build. Note: For more information about the game, check out our Genshin Impact guides and features hub.   Genshin Impact Gorou guide – Best weapons, artifacts, and talents I've divided our Genshin Impact Gorou guide into several sections. You can refer to the pages below for the parts that you need help with: Talent priorities, passives, and constellations Best weapons and artifact sets Character ascension materials Gameplay tips and character summary Note: Gorou is part of the "Oni's Royale" banner, which is headlined by Arataki Itto (a 5-star Geo character). Xiangling and Barbara are also included. The banner runs from December 14 to January 4.

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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, December 15, 2021 11:04 AM
     One of the Shrines in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the Ne'ez Yohma Shrine or Pushing Power. This shrine requires Link to roll an orange, glowing boulder from the top of a ramp to its slot at the bottom of the ramp and complete the shrine. This shrine may seem a […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, December 15, 2021 9:21 AM
     Stardew Valley is home to many unique characters, and one of them is the purple-bearded codger, Rasmodius. Rasmodius, or better known as the Wizard, is a powerful but eccentric magician. No doubt he's always the one asking for the most obscure favors. From fetching Void Essences to getting a Prismatic Slime in order to help […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, December 15, 2021 7:52 AM
     The gods of Olympus or Olympians will aid Zagreus in his quest to escape the Underworld in Supergiant Games' Hades. The Olympians help Zagreus because they believe he wants to leave the Underworld to join them in Olympus, which is not true; however, their ignorance will not hurt them. Without the aid of these gods, […]

MonsterVine Wednesday, December 15, 2021 11:00 AM
    

It's been a hot minute since Slocap graced us with their debut game Absolver, and they're back with their latest: Sifu. I was lucky enough to get to run through a preview build of the game, and while it was expectedly full of some kinks that need ironing, what's here is very good. Sifu tells […]

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