Kotaku Saturday, December 18, 2021 1:15 PM  Rockstar's super popular Grand Theft Auto franchise is in a weird place in 2021. It's a game series that remains huge, despite going years without a big, new release. Its online iteration is more popular than ever, yet if you look around Reddit and Twitter you'd assume it has no fans. |
Kotaku Saturday, December 18, 2021 10:30 AM  The eighth main installment of the Five Nights at Freddy's saga beings with a glam-rock '80s version of Freddy Fazbear, noted child-murdering robot, suffering a malfunction on stage in front of his hordes of fans. When the animatronic awakens, he discovers he's picked up an unwanted passenger somewhere along the way.… |
Kotaku Saturday, December 18, 2021 10:00 AM  An unofficial World of Warcraft Discord server has been lit ablaze in recent days. Right now, Twitter is full of screenshots showing people decrying Blizzard adding people of color to the MMORPG, with one particular comment complaining about how there are "too many Black humans in Stormwind." This caused an expected… |
PCGamesN Saturday, December 18, 2021 1:19 PM  A Final Fantasy VII Remake Steam release seems to have been all but confirmed thanks to the recently released Epic Games Store version, ironically enough. Modders digging into the remake's files on Epic have found reference to a Steam release - and have even found its app number, suggesting the page is ready to go. The release of Final Fantasy VII Remake on PC has been long-awaited and heavily rumoured, so many were relieved to see it finally get announced at The Game Awards earlier this month - for a surprise release last Thursday as an Epic Games Store exclusive, much like fellow Square Enix RPG Kingdom Hearts III. However, it's not been a smooth release. Aside from the incredibly tough PC hardware requirements, the remake is lacking many graphical options and suffers from major performance issues - which prompted fans to start poking around in the game's files. Alongside the weird detail that the build on Epic is still marked as an early debug version, modders also found reference to a Steam release. |
PCGamesN Saturday, December 18, 2021 12:07 PM  One of the most addictive games on Steam, Cookie Clicker now has even more ways to joyously waste people's time - thanks to the efforts of other people. Yes, developer Orteil has confirmed full Cookie Clicker mod support via Steam Workshop - and there are already many mods of questionable nutritious value to choose from. Cookie Clicker has always been one of the best idle games around and helped pretty much establish the whole idea as a genre. Despite being around for almost ten years it finally launched on Steam in August this year. Cookie Clicker then quickly established itself as one of the most popular games on Steam. Developer Orteil just released version 2.043 and it's a pretty exciting one, as it now adds an infinite amount more ways to happily waste time - thanks to the inclusion of full mod support via Steam Workshop. A quick browse shows 70 mods already available, ranging from small changes to adding entire minigames to play while you're clicking. |
PCGamesN Saturday, December 18, 2021 10:57 AM  As part of its holiday celebration we're once again getting treated to a daily free game from the Epic Games Store, and today's title is one of the best Soulslikes on PC. Remnant: From The Ashes was one of the most-lauded games of 2019 and it's completely free, but only for the next 24 hours - so you better go grab it quick. PC gamers are still waiting on the inevitable port of From Software's classic Bloodborne on PC, to say nothing of the delay of Elden Ring, but anyone looking to scratch that Soulslike itch could do far worse than give Remnant: Beyond The Ashes a try - especially as it's currently free on the Epic Games Store for the next day. Remnant is a single-player or co-op action-focused survival RPG where, much like Dark Souls or similar titles, players much traverse the world and take every combat encounter seriously - underestimate a single enemy and you'll likely die and lose a lot of progress to boot. RELATED LINKS: Best RPGs on PC, Best Soulslikes on PC, Best survival games on PC |
PCGamesN Saturday, December 18, 2021 10:23 AM  After over a year and a half of waiting, Final Fantasy VII Remake is finally out on PC as an Epic Games Store exclusive - but players aren't happy, with many reporting poor performance, stuttering, and the lack of graphics options. Worse still, modders digging into the port's files have found that Square Enix seems to have released a debug build. It's long been rumoured that the Final Fantasy VII Remake would come to PC, so there was much rejoicing from fans when it was finally announced at the Game Awards last week for a surprise release on December 16. However, beyond the tough hardware requirements and ridiculously inflated price point, the celebration turned sour when players discovered how the port ran. As Digital Foundry's Alex Battaglia calls it, Final Fantasy VII Remake "is literally the worst AAA release I have seen on PC in a good long time". Massive stuttering issues, framerate drops, and the lack of crucial graphics settings like anti-aliasing or toggles for pretty much any option to improve performance all mar the experience. |
PCGamesN Saturday, December 18, 2021 11:08 AM  Despite being only out for a few months, New World is getting its first crossover event with Amazon's other major fantasy property - no, not Lord of the Rings, it's The Wheel of Time Amazon Prime series, which will let players get access to a number of outfits and items themed around the show. New World is in the middle of its Winter Convergence Festival event right now, which runs through to January 11 and features seasonal quests, presents to recover and deliver, new resources to gather, and a new enemy called the Winter Warrior who is waging a war to create a "forever winter" - who will probably stick around even after the festival is up. As part of the event, Amazon has confirmed a crossover between New World and The Wheel of Time fantasy universes - which will take the form of Twitch Drops that'll be available on December 23 to coincide with the series' final episode, and will run until the end of the festival on January 11. RELATED LINKS: New World system requirements, New World beginner's guide, New World review |
PCGamesN Saturday, December 18, 2021 7:12 AM  Following the success of its Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 remakes, and news that a Resident Evil 4 remake is also on the way, I think it's about time Capcom resurrected another videogame series from its survival horror library: Dino Crisis. If it were possible to buy, download, and play it today then you could make an argument for it being one of the best horror games on PC, and it's a terrible shame that Capcom has seemingly left the series to go extinct. Admittedly, it wasn't so long ago when the meatheaded lows of games like Resident Evil 6 and Dead Space 3 all but killed the genre. But PT and Alien: Isolation provided a spark of inspiration back in 2014, which was fanned by the likes of Resident Evil 7, The Evil Within 2, and Prey. Now survival horror games are as popular as they've ever been. Just imagine how big they'd be now if Silent Hills had actually been released. It's not a question of whether or not Capcom can remake Dino Crisis - the recent Resident Evil remakes provide both the perfect template and technical foundation for such a project - so let's make the case for why it should. What if Capcom gave Dino Crisis a Resident Evil-like remake? RELATED LINKS: Resident Evil 2 review, Resident Evil 2 system requirements, Resident Evil 2 Tyrant |
PCGamesN Saturday, December 18, 2021 10:07 AM  It's nearly the end of the year, and time to reflect on everything PC gaming has given us in 2021. As regular readers have come to expect, we'll publish our annual PCGamesN Awards before we ring in 2022, but this year, you have a chance to express your thoughts as well. And prizes are guaranteed for those who do so. In partnership with online game retailer Fanatical, we're asking you to vote on the PC games you loved from the past year. A lot of you have been running the rule over the best single-player and multiplayer game of 2021, but you can still get involved if you haven't just yet. We've also got more reader votes coming soon, so don't worry if you haven't seen your favourite genre so far. If you're looking for some festive discounts in the meantime, though, you should check out Fanatical's newsletter. You'll be the first to know about their latest bundles and sales, get email-exclusive coupons, and the team will let you know when on-site contests or giveaways are around the corner. You'll even get emails that are tailored to your purchases and wishlist. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, December 18, 2021 8:00 AM  The court date for the eighteenth door of the RPS Advent Calendar 2021 has arrived. Now listen, I know it's normal to get nervous before a big trial - it's only our sense of taste on the line, after all - but trust me, I've got the best and most experienced defence team lined up for this one and - wait, what's that? They've only been in training for three months? And they're not even properly qualified? Oh no, what have we done... |
Twinfinite Saturday, December 18, 2021 12:55 PM Today Square Enix hosted a livestream dedicated to the upcoming action JRPG Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin, showing plenty of footage. The post Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin Shows Cutscenes & New Gameplay appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Saturday, December 18, 2021 12:19 PM Cygames has released a "corporate" music video featuring characters from its games and anime. Surprisingly, considering its nature, it's really cool. The post Cygames' "Corporate" Anime Music Video Is Actually Really Cool appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Saturday, December 18, 2021 11:59 AM Today Sega and Creative Assembly released another new trailer of the upcoming Warhammer strategy game Total War: Warhammer III. The post Total War: Warhammer III Shows the Fiends of Slaanesh in Action in New Trailer appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Saturday, December 18, 2021 8:23 AM It's the most wonderful time of the year and to celebrate developer DESTINYbit has dropped a new update adding a bunch of new content to its roguelike survival-builder, Dice Legacy. The new patch is available to download now on PC and is coming to Nintendo Switch "very soon". Headlining the fresh batch of bonus content […] The post Dice Legacy Gets Free Update Adding New Weather System & New Scenarios on Switch & PC appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Siliconera Saturday, December 18, 2021 2:00 PM The announcement also comes alongside a new teaser trailer. The post Spy x Family Anime Gets April 2022 Release Date, Japanese Cast Announced appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Saturday, December 18, 2021 1:00 PM In the latest Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin trailer, people can see Jack and the party crossing the bridge out of Corneria. The post Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Trailer Recreates Iconic Scene appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Saturday, December 18, 2021 12:00 PM Part 2 of the manga will start serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump+ in summer 2022. The post New Trailer Revealed for Chainsaw Man Anime and Manga appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Saturday, December 18, 2021 11:30 AM Viz Media will handle the worldwide release. The post Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War Anime Debuts in Late 2022 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Saturday, December 18, 2021 11:00 AM Hiroshi Kamiya and Mamoru Miyano will also join the cast. The post New Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Trailer Revealed at Jump Festa appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Saturday, December 18, 2021 10:00 AM The Servants are Jiang Ziya of Chinese history and Dobrynya Nikitich of Rus folklore. The post Two New Servants Will Debut in F/GO Tunguska Sanctuary appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Saturday, December 18, 2021 9:00 AM You are technically only allowed to take the poll once. The post Atlus Product Poll Asks What Game Merchandise Shoppers Want appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Saturday, December 18, 2021 8:00 AM This is the first Nijisanji EN group to be made up of male VTubers. The post Nijisanji EN Luxiem Debut Stream Will Feature Original Song appeared first on Siliconera. |
Destructoid Saturday, December 18, 2021 1:00 PM 'Reminiscent of Star Wars!' A fascinating curiosity from the retro enthusiasts over at Hamster this week, as Namco's Mirai Ninja... The post Arcade Archives' Future Ninja is a Namco curio that inspired a live-action movie appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Saturday, December 18, 2021 11:00 AM Get ready to Bust a Move Legendary developer Taito has teased the happy news that it is currently in the... The post There's a brand new Puzzle Bobble in the works at Taito appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Saturday, December 18, 2021 9:00 AM Plastic Men. Real Agony. Few topics in the history of video games interest me as much as 3DO's Army Men... The post Army Men: Green Rogue on PS1 might be the worst game in the maligned series appeared first on Destructoid. |
Latest Games on Play iDev Games Saturday, December 18, 2021 1:57 PM Santa asks for your help to destroy all the rockets that, for some reason, are shot at him. Help him save Christmas!... |