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Nintendo Everything Fri Oct 15 01:14:28 UTC 2021
    

Nintendo has acknowledged a bug that players may encounter in Metroid Dread towards the end of the game. If you encounter the issue, the title will forcibly close. You'll also see a message that states: "The software was closed because an error occurred".  Right now you'll want to do your best to avoid the situation. The problem takes place if...

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Nintendo Everything Fri Oct 15 00:04:07 UTC 2021
    

Now that Dungeon Encounters has released on Switch, we have a good look at gameplay. Today's video shows off 23 minutes of footage. For those that haven't heard of Dungeon Encounters previously, check out the following overview: An otherworldly labyrinth has suddenly appeared on the outskirts of a quiet town. Make clever use of your abilities to chart the depths,...

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Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Fri Oct 15 00:47:19 UTC 2021
     Learn how to outplay the competition with the different Skill Moves available. Also, find out what can be transferred from FIFA 21 to 22.


 
Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Fri Oct 15 00:24:36 UTC 2021
     Get an extended look at how combat works, as well as a big boss battle, with a lot of new footage.


 
GamerDad: Gaming with Children Fri Oct 15 00:01:24 UTC 2021
     WarioWare: Get it Together was recently released on Switch, so in honor of that, I wanted to write a blog about it!  At first I thought about talking about all the games in the WarioWare series, but I did that last time a new WarioWare game came out, so you can just read that blog […]


 
Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Fri Oct 15 00:47:19 UTC 2021
     Learn how to outplay the competition with the different Skill Moves available. Also, find out what can be transferred from FIFA 21 to 22.


 
Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Fri Oct 15 00:24:36 UTC 2021
     Get an extended look at how combat works, as well as a big boss battle, with a lot of new footage.


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Kotaku Thu Oct 14 22:30:00 UTC 2021
    

DICE has long insisted that Battlefield 2042, its forthcoming first-person shooter, wouldn't have a battle royale component. Today the company detailed the game's third and final gameplay mode, Hazard Zone, in a blog post, and it is not a battle royale. But it's not not a battle royale either.

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Kotaku Thu Oct 14 22:15:00 UTC 2021
    

Another day, another bit of information leaks out from Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition. This time, dataminers have dug into files found in the Rockstar Games Launcher on PC and retrieved a full list of achievements players can attain in the remakes when they release later this year. Some of them…

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thu Oct 14 23:21:27 UTC 2021
    

Diablo II: Resurrected launched to widespread and ongoing server issues. Today, a Blizzard community manager offered some insight into the nature of the problem - and it's partly some 20-year-old code, and partly some modern player behaviour.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thu Oct 14 22:09:55 UTC 2021
    

Last week, EA said they were considering renaming FIFA, their long-running football series. The issue is that their licensing deal with football's world governing body is up for renewal. Now a report by the New York Times says that the issue is that FIFA want double what they were getting before for EA to continue using the name.

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Siliconera Thu Oct 14 23:00:04 UTC 2021
    

Though the developers' assets and work are visible in the game, their names are not.

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Destructoid Thu Oct 14 23:00:20 UTC 2021
    

*Smooch* *Smack* *Slurp* I have a fascination with Yoshiro Kimura. I've frequently trumpeted my love of Chulip on this site,...

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Destructoid Thu Oct 14 22:30:39 UTC 2021
    

Inside and out So far, October hasn't been nearly as gloomy or foreboding as I typically like. The New York...

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Destructoid Thu Oct 14 22:00:37 UTC 2021
    

De-make the dungeon [Update: Dungeon Encounters launched today on PS4, Switch, and Steam, in case you're eager to dive into some...

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thu Oct 14 23:30:04 UTC 2021
     Genshin Impact Unlock Moshiri Kara DomainMoshiri Kara is a new domain introduced in Genshin Impact's version 2.2 update. It's located on a group of islands in the middle of nowhere, and you'll need to complete a few challenges, too. Here's our guide to help you unlock the Moshiri Kara domain in Genshin Impact. Note: For more information about the game, check out our Genshin Impact guides and features hub.   How to unlock the Moshiri Kara domain in Genshin Impact You can reach the Moshiri Kara domain in Genshin Impact by sailing your Waverider to the small archipelago. The closest Waverider Waypoints are in Asase Shrine (Seirai Island) and Shirikoro Peak (Tsurumi Island). Once you get close enough to the shore, you'll notice several challenge markers which will be very integral to what we're about to do. On the main island, you'll see three Electro totems and three phase gates. You're barred from interacting with the totems, so we'll need to use the phase gates to t...


 
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thu Oct 14 23:00:16 UTC 2021
     Blast Brigade Worth It 1I'm often iffy on Metroid-likes releasing into Early Access. There's something about playing a game and then getting slapped with something that says "the game is a work in progress, so none shall pass!" Blast Brigade has entered Early Access today, promising 15-25 hours (that's quite the range, innit?) of platforming action. The current build of the game features 40-50% of the finished product, which is already good for hours of playtime while making it longer than most games in the subgenre. Blast Brigade is set to stay in Early Access for another six months or so, but the question stands: Is Blast Brigade worth it? Blast Brigade puts you in control of a soldier going up against a mad scientist named Cread. It's very hammy, James Bond kind of stuff that is overtly a comedy, but the writing is actually quite funny. The dialogue is fully voiced and there are even semi-animated cutscenes. Blast Brigade's main character is Jeff Jefferson, who ...


 
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thu Oct 14 22:31:49 UTC 2021
     Genshin Impact Through The Mists Day 3 Destroy The PerchesIf you visited Tsurumi Island when Genshin Impact's version 2.2 went live, then it's likely that you've already done a couple of things. First, you made a few offerings to the Thunderbird. Second, you solved the Mystery of the Stones puzzles. Now, with another daily reset, we'll be doing additional tasks. Here's our Genshin Impact Through the Mists Day 3 guide where we'll destroy the perches. Note: For more information about the game, check out our Genshin Impact guides and features hub.   Genshin Impact Through the Mists Day 3: The Sea of Fog and the Rite of the Trees – Destroy the perches Nope, we're not kidding. Remember those perches that you made offerings at during Day 1? Well, you're going to destroy them as part of Day 3 of the Through the Mists quest in Genshin Impact. To start it, go to Ritou and talk to Kama. Then, travel back to Tsurumi Island. Pass through the giant archway once more to slightly clear the fog on...


 
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thu Oct 14 22:00:55 UTC 2021
     Baldur's Gate Iii Patch 4 Is The Game's Biggest Update Yet (2)Baldur's Gate 3 is continuing to fight its way through Early Access, and has just moved closer to its destination with the release of Patch 6. The more obvious highlights of the patch include a host of improvements, new Sorcerer class, and even an all-new region for Baldur's Gate 3. The patch notes are, as always, fairly extensive, and mention a full retinue of improvements, fixes, stability updates in addition to the surprising amount of new stuff on offer. However, the post is sure to mention that the included changes aren't exhaustive, so there's even more under than hood than is listed. You can read the full notes here. The new region in Baldur's Gate 3 is Grymforge, which is an ancient Sharran fortress. Of course, having a new region comes with a lot of new content in said region, as players will find new quests, NPCs to speak with, and battles. There's also a new Sorcerer class included, which comes with two subclasses and a whole suite of n...


 
Nintendo Everything Thu Oct 14 22:25:25 UTC 2021
    

Publisher Numskull Games and developer Undercoders have set a release date for Treasures of the Aegean, an upcoming platformer. The title is slated for November 11. We have the following overview for the game: What happened to the Minoan civilization? Join parkour master Marie Taylor and treasure hunter James Andrew in a historical action thriller, as they unveil the secrets...

The post Treasures of the Aegean releasing in November, physical versions planned for Europe appeared first on Nintendo Everything.




 
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thu Oct 14 22:32:00 UTC 2021
     One of the main bosses the Knight will encounter in Team Cherry's Hollow Knight is the Soul Master. Located at the top of Soul Sanctum, Soul Master, the leader of the sanctum, looked for ways to expand bugs' minds and achieve pure focus. In this guide, you'll learn Soul Master's attacks and behavior which are necessary […]


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Kotaku Thu Oct 14 21:00:00 UTC 2021
    

Last week Twitch suffered a massive hack. Roughly 125GB of data was leaked online, including source code and top streamer earnings, as well as a bunch of files with bizarre references to pizza. Why? Twitch suffered another major hack back in 2014 and code-named the response to it "Urgent Pizza."

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Kotaku Thu Oct 14 20:55:00 UTC 2021
    

Picture this. You're playing GTA Online in a public lobby, doing your personal crimes and heists while other players go about their business. Suddenly, the screen goes black, and when it comes back up you're in front of a home or garage entrance along with every other player in the lobby. Everybody is surprised,…

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PCGamesN Thu Oct 14 21:54:57 UTC 2021
     Call of Duty: Vanguard's Zombies mode is kicking off a new occult storyline

Call of Duty: Vanguard will be the start of a new arc in the zombies and Dark Aether storylines that have been unfolding parallel to the FPS game's main narrative over the past decade. For this entry, Activision has put developer Treyarch in charge of zombies mode, and the studio says it plans on telling a new, brutal story set against the horrors of the Second World War's Eastern Front.

The setup for the story, called Der Anfang, involves the experiments at Project N Station, which wound up blasting a rift from our dimension into the Dark Aether - a plane of existence so horrible that it's indistinguishable from scriptural descriptions of Hell. Nazi scientists recovered powerful artifacts from beyond the veil, and each of them is associated with a powerful demonic force: the four-armed fellow we've seen in the teaser, for instance, is known as Kortifex, the Deathless.

Kortifex is joined by Saraxis the Shadow, Norticus the Conqueror, Inviktor the Destroyer, and Bellekar the Warlock. All of them look like the types of people the Ghostbusters might have run into at the top of a haunted skyscraper in New York. However, players can use their associated artifacts to wield unique abilities that are effectively magic spells.




 
PCGamesN Thu Oct 14 20:49:26 UTC 2021
     Minecraft's copper golem would be a DIY buddy who loves to press buttons

Minecraft Live 2021 is set for this coming weekend, and Mojang has unveiled the final mob that will be on the ballot during the show. The glare and allay mobs were revealed earlier this week, and now the devs have shown off the third possibility for inclusion in the sandbox game: the copper golem.

The copper golem is a short little metallic humanoid that almost looks like a remote-control robot. As you might expect, it's made completely out of copper, and you'd be able to build one yourself. Once constructed and brought to life, copper golems are a bit unpredictable - but one thing's for sure, they love pressing copper buttons.

What copper buttons, you ask? Well, if the copper golem wins the vote this weekend and ends up being added to Minecraft, copper buttons would be added as well. Copper golems would excitedly press them at random whenever they're around, which could lead to all kinds of interesting new contraption designs. You could, for instance, use copper golems to power a random number generator, for example.

RELATED LINKS: Minecraft console commands, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods


 
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thu Oct 14 21:28:06 UTC 2021
    

Sometimes a functional game strikes me as bland or forgettable. Dungeon Encounters appeals to me, oddly. I look at this game about exploring 99 levels of a dungeon, fighting enemies using an iteration of Final Fantasy's Active Time Battle System, designed by the man who created it, and I think: yes, you should be called Dungeon Encounters.

It's out now, and there's a new launch trailer below.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thu Oct 14 21:08:02 UTC 2021
    

Call Of Duty: Vanguard has finally revealed its zombie mode. It continues the zombies storyline from the Black Ops series, returning to WW2, where you'll be fighting Nazi zombies with the aid of new 'Dark Aether' powers. The reveal trailer is below.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thu Oct 14 20:20:51 UTC 2021
    

The massive 4TB Samsung 870 Qvo has hit a historic low price at Newegg, where you can use code EMCXHEHU2 to knock this drive from $390 to just $312. That's an incredible price for a high-speed SATA SSD, just 8¢ per gigabyte (!!).

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Siliconera Thu Oct 14 21:00:07 UTC 2021
    

Twisted Wonderland will air exclusively on the service, along with some other high-profile series.

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Siliconera Thu Oct 14 20:00:34 UTC 2021
    

This will be the first of three free updates, each adding more playable characters.

The post First Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles Update Gets Release Window appeared first on Siliconera.




 
Destructoid Thu Oct 14 21:30:16 UTC 2021
    

Now's the time to strike on Torchlight III if you've been waiting for a deal — it's 75 percent off...

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Destructoid Thu Oct 14 21:00:35 UTC 2021
    

MercurySteam confirms it, referring to its internal standards for getting into the credits A new report from Spanish-language site Vandal...

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Destructoid Thu Oct 14 20:30:16 UTC 2021
    

Jon Gruden is being replaced, following his resignation over uncovered emails Electronic Arts announced it will remove the former Las...

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thu Oct 14 21:30:01 UTC 2021
     Path Of Exile Scourge Gems Passive Skill Tree ReworkGrinding Gear Games lifted the veil on its latest expansion for Path of Exile earlier today in a livestream. Path of Exile: Scourge once more shakes things up, bringing new gems, a new challenge, and a passive skill tree rework. Don't hold your breath too long for the latter, however. The rework isn't massive, but GGG did change some things up a bit. For the most part, PoE remains the same grindy ARPG with more loot than pixels. But this time, there be demons. I recall a time when some ARPGs were referred to as "Diablo clones." The [insert game here] clone moniker is rather tiresome these days. But here we have a Path of Exile expansion containing demons, and it wasn't that long ago when Diablo II: Resurrected launched. Coincidence?? Yeah, I think it is.   Regardless, Path of Exile: Scourge brings demonic forces and a new challenge into the fold. So, let's talk about that. The expansion's primary hook is a new item, the Blood Crucible. ...


 
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thu Oct 14 21:00:49 UTC 2021
     Genshin Impact Elon MuskIn an absolutely bizarre turn of events, miHoYo has shown their hands as Elon Musk fans through a now-deleted Twitter community challenge. The Genshin Impact NPC, Ella Musk, received a new Twitter account the other day (a subtle @Paimon2TheMoon), and the Elon Musk simping was seemingly a ploy to get more followers on her account. I get the joke that they share last names, but it is weird to see an official account calling Elon Musk daddy. Well, maybe more than just a little weird. But the truth is, miHoYo knows what its players want more than anyone else. The Twitter challenge involved reaching certain milestones of new Twitter followers for the Ella Musk account. At 500,000 followers, the Genshin Impact account would be re-named to Paimon. Okay, pretty normal so far. Although, a strange reward for the players who likely don't care about the Twitter name of an official account. The real prizes, though, involved following Elon Musk, inviting Elon Musk to stream Genshin Impact, ...


 
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thu Oct 14 20:30:34 UTC 2021
     Call of Duty: Vanguard zombiesThe Zombies mode has become an important part of Call of Duty since its inception in World War. Call of Duty: Vanguard is once again bringing the iconic Zombies mode back with a pair of new trailers, showcasing some of the mode's new lore and gameplay. Call of Duty: Vanguard getting a Zombies mode was somewhat of a surprise. The Zombies mode in general is headed by developer Treyarch, who handles a different set of Call of Duty games. So Vanguard wasn't guaranteed to get the mode, as the development team for this game is the Sledgehammer Games. But in a cool twist of fate, the two studios are collaborating to keep the Zombies dream alive, and it looks like this is something we can expect going forward.   Undying collaboration The Zombies mode in Vanguard will once again take place in the Dark Aether storyline, one that already has tons of lore to build off of. The story is potentially returning to its roots with the new map Der Anfang, which is German for the beginn...


 
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thu Oct 14 20:00:36 UTC 2021
     Rocket League Batman 1There never seems like there's a shortage of crossover events for Rocket League. Even with the current 007 themed items in the shop, there's more coming to the garage than Bond's Aston Martin. Now, Rocket League is getting spooky with the most recent announcement of the Haunted Hallows and Batman crossover event. It brings with it goodies from DC's Batman universe, including the return of the fan-favorite Rocket League addition of the Batmobile for purchase. Hopefully this time it won't lose a wheel and the Joker won't get away.   Seriously, how cold do those Mr. Freeze wheels look? Freezing, probably. But, there are more items than just wheels. The Rocket League Batman crossover will have unlockable items that can be obtained through a modified Rumble Mode called Gotham City Rumble. This brings in modifiers like Harley Quinn's Hammer (replaces the boot) and Poison Ivy's vines in place of the grappling hook. The Joker also makes a...


 
Nintendo Everything Thu Oct 14 21:04:37 UTC 2021
    

Publisher Graffiti Games and developer Baseline Games have uploaded a launch trailer for Nira. The game, a sandbox survival adventure with procedurally generated islands, is appearing on Switch as of today. For more on Nira, check out the following overview: The Ultimate Survival Adventure Awaits Welcome to a world filled with diverse islands to explore and mysteries to uncover. Set...

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Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Thu Oct 14 21:18:05 UTC 2021
     PS5 players get an HDR calibration screen and should see improved performance and stability when ray tracing is enabled.


 
Tabletop Gaming News Thu Oct 14 21:00:00 UTC 2021
    


 
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thu Oct 14 20:04:00 UTC 2021
     Stardew Valley is home to an assortment of crops. What's special about crops in this game is how it emulates the essence of plant diversity, just like in real life. There are crops you can plant only in Summer, and there are those that you can plant all year long. Some crops have a high-value […]


 
Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Thu Oct 14 21:18:05 UTC 2021
     PS5 players get an HDR calibration screen and should see improved performance and stability when ray tracing is enabled.


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Kotaku Thu Oct 14 17:00:00 UTC 2021
    

Released last week for the Nintendo Switch, Metroid Dread has wowed critics and players alike. It currently sits at 89 on Metacritic, with some already calling it the best 2D Metroid in the series. Now, some of the developers want to know why they're not mentioned in the credits.

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Kotaku Thu Oct 14 16:30:00 UTC 2021
    

Niantic announced Wednesday that it's planning to test a new raft of "minor gameplay adjustments" for Pokémon Go over the next few months. Among them, at long last, there are plans to improve the experience for new players starting the game today.

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Kotaku Thu Oct 14 16:20:00 UTC 2021
    

I am convinced that I have died and gone to hell. Last night, the official Genshin Impact Twitter account tweeted a contest in which the rewards included inviting billionaire CEO Elon Musk to developer miHoYo's corporate headquarters in Shanghai. Clearly, I'm not alone in feeling this way, and the contest was rapidly…

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Kotaku Thu Oct 14 16:05:00 UTC 2021
    

The story of the PlayStation 5 hasn't been about killer next-gen games or technological benchmarks, but about how, in the 11 months since it was released, it's been maddeningly difficult to buy one. For some, that might be about to get a bit less difficult. Today, Sony put up a website that allows you to put your name…

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PCGamesN Thu Oct 14 17:36:25 UTC 2021
     Nanoleaf's latest LED lights fit above your gaming PC and in your bedroom

While Nanoleaf might be best known for its modular, RGB LED smart lights that frequently appear in your favourite Twitch streamer's cam, the company has made a concerted effort to cater to less gamerfied areas of your home in recent months. Following Nanoleaf Elements, which gently flicker warm white light above your fire, the latest product is called Nanoleaf Lines and it looks like an art installation.

Nanoleaf teased its Lines series during its Live Spring 2021 presentation in June, with many speculating it'll take the form of light bars that sit above your gaming monitor akin to the Govee Glide wall light or the Lifx Beam. Instead, Lines are lighter and thinner backlit panels that beam diffused light at the wall or ceiling they're mounted to, creating an aura-like glow.

The lights are modular and attach in 60-degree increments, so you can't frame your photos with them but you are able to create an assortment of geometric shapes. Each light has two addressable sections, so you can blend colours on the RGBW spectrum, and you can switch between scenes on-the-fly to suit any mood. As usual, Nanoleaf includes 19 preset scenes to choose from, some of which even dance to your music or sync to your screen, but you can give it a personal touch by creating and uploading your own if you have the time.

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


 
PCGamesN Thu Oct 14 17:30:20 UTC 2021
     Baldur's Gate 3's Patch 6 brings the Sorcerer D&D class and a new region

Last week, Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian Studios teased a new class - oh, and some "equippable salami" - coming to the RPG with its next major update, which will be the game's "biggest ever patch". Now, all has been revealed. In today's Panel From Hell livestream, the studio revealed that the Sorcerer class is coming to BG3 with Patch 6, so those fans who guessed this previously can pat themselves on the back for getting it spot on.

As outlined in the Patch 6 notes, the Sorcerer class - a familiar one from the game's Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition source material - is coming to Baldur's Gate 3 with two subclasses: Wild Magic and Draconic Bloodline. The first of these is all about embracing chaos and manipulating "the forces of chance to gain an advantage on attack rolls, ability checks, or saving throws", with the possibility of triggering some random effects in the process. Larian offers some examples, which sound pretty wild: setting everyone nearby on fire, gaining teleport bonus actions, or summoning a hostile mephit.

The Draconic Bloodline Sorcerer, meanwhile, is - as its name suggests - all about drawing on the powers of their dragon ancestors. These are powers based on wielding fire, frost, lightning, acid, or poison to deal damage. This class additionally gets access to a spell that channels their ancestor - so, for example, Red Dragon offers a Burning Hands option. There'll also be a unique dragon scales cosmetic option for these characters.

RELATED LINKS: Baldur's Gate 3 release date, Baldur's Gate 3 races, Baldur's Gate 3 classes


 
PCGamesN Thu Oct 14 16:32:07 UTC 2021
     Total War: Warhammer 3's Grand Cathay campaign is all about maintaining harmony

Total War: Warhammer III introduces the eastern empire of Grand Cathay to the strategy game's expanding roster of factions, and developer Creative Assembly has now revealed some fresh new details about how its campaign gameplay will work. As a Cathayan leader, you'll be focused primarily on two things: maintaining a harmonious balance within the empire, and making sure the indomitable Great Bastion in the north remains intact.

As the latest Total War blog post explains, Grand Cathay players will always need to be mindful of balance - and to help with that, they'll have a big bar at the top of the screen. Each time they pick a lord, construct a building, or research a new tech, the point they're at on the balance bar will shift slightly.

Keeping it close to or at the centre results in special bonuses, such as the ability to call on ancient ancestor spirits to help out on the battlefield. But since nearly every decision you make influences that balance, it's going to be awfully tricky to maintain for more than a couple of turns.

RELATED LINKS: Total War: Warhammer 3 release date, Total War: Warhammer 3 trailer breakdown, The best strategy games on PC


 
PCGamesN Thu Oct 14 16:06:57 UTC 2021
     FFXIV Endwalker has a longer story than Shadowbringers

Square Enix is rounding off a story around ten years in the making when Final Fantasy XIV's Endwalker expansion releases in November. If you're booking time off work to dart through it all, though, you might be wondering how long the expansion actually is?

During a recent Endwalker preview event, director Naoki Yoshida hammered home that this will be the most significant expansion yet, comparing its story content the game's last big expansion. "Especially for the story, when we look at the amount of text, cut scenes and so on," Yoshida says (thanks, MMORPG), "I don't want to give such a comparative figure, but there's a lot more here than in Shadowbringers."

Endwalker will wrap up what the team calls the "Hydaelyn and Zodiark Saga", which, broadly speaking, features two groups blessed by different entities, fated to lock horns with each other in a series of near-apocalyptic skirmishes. The story has continued through various expansions over the years, from A Realm Reborn and Heavensward to Stormblood and Shadowbringers.

RELATED LINKS: FFXIV Shadowbringers review, FFXIV Gunbreaker job guide, FFXIV Dancer job guide


 
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thu Oct 14 17:37:05 UTC 2021
    

As Baldur's Gate 3 continues its adventure through early access, the fantasy RPG from the makers of Divinity: Original Sin has whacked in a load of newness. Patch 6 hit today to continue the story, add a Sorcerer class, open the new region called Grymforge, and spruce up the graphics. Some might focus on those big features, me I'm all about a little one: a Sorcerer spell which lets you turn characters tiny or giant. We'll see who's a tadpole now!

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thu Oct 14 17:30:00 UTC 2021
    

Larian put blood, sweat and tears into Baldur's Gate 3's latest patch. I mean, they've literally put them in: venture into the scorching heat of a subterranean forge and you'll see a greasy sheen on your hero's face during conversational close-ups. Get blood spattered on you in battle and it'll remain until you take a long rest to wash it away. Same goes for dirt, and bruises that bloom at low health. "We want you to feel you've been adventuring a bit," says lead systems designer Nick Pechenin, "rather than just stepping out of a modelling agency."

If he'd seen the potato-faced oddballs I've repeatedly made in character creation (saves are not compatible between big patches) Pechenin would not be so generous. Even so, I like seeing heroes wearing evidence of their travels. An earlier patch already made the camping system feel more demanding - a small price in food means you can't just spam it after every fight - and now those longer treks between naps can visually sell you on the difficult journey heroes are undertaking, too. A journey that, with patch six, has gotten a little longer.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thu Oct 14 16:35:20 UTC 2021
    

ElecHead is one of those devilishly clever puzzle platformers that delights at every turn. Developed by solo dev NamaTakahashi, you play as the titular Elec, a tiny robot whose body can electrify whatever surface he touches, causing it to light up a dazzling shade of yellow in the dark halls of a strange, underground facility.

Technically, it's his head where his electrical currents stem from, which you quickly learn how to throw in order to flip switches from afar, create new platforms and dodge deadly obstacles in order to get from one side of the room to the other. The catch? Elec's body only has ten seconds of power left when he's without his head, causing him to explode if he doesn't reach it in time. The result is a stunningly good puzzle game whose bank of brilliantly conceived ideas is executed to perfection, and it left me with a big fat grin on my face for the whole of its three hour run-time.

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Twinfinite Thu Oct 14 17:10:49 UTC 2021
    

Today Square Enix revealed a lot of screenshots and artwork about its upcoming card JRPG Voice Of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars.

The post Yoko Taro's New Game Voice Of CardsGets Plenty of Screenshots & Art; Introduces Characters appeared first on Twinfinite.




 
Siliconera Thu Oct 14 17:00:22 UTC 2021
    

Sega and Sakar announced new Sonic the Hedgehog merchandise is on the way, like a skateboard, keyboard, and headset.

The post Sonic the Hedgehog Skateboard Coming in Fall 2021 appeared first on Siliconera.




 
Siliconera Thu Oct 14 16:30:29 UTC 2021
    

Dungeon Encounters, Square Enix's latest minimalistic RPG, is available and has a launch trailer showing off its approach.

The post Dungeon Encounters Launch Trailer Shows Its Streamlined Exploring appeared first on Siliconera.




 
Siliconera Thu Oct 14 16:00:34 UTC 2021
    

The original voices make a comeback for the live-action adaptation.

The post Cowboy Bebop Anime Cast Returns for Live-Action Netflix Japanese Dub appeared first on Siliconera.




 
Destructoid Thu Oct 14 17:30:03 UTC 2021
    

Making a mess in a good way Larian Studios is launching a new major patch for Baldur's Gate 3 today, and it's...

The post Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 6 adds new locale, more magic, and some beautiful grime appeared first on Destructoid.




 
Destructoid Thu Oct 14 17:00:50 UTC 2021
    

The Beautiful Game Electronic Arts are currently embroiled in a hugely expensive and far-reaching conundrum with the Fédération Internationale de...

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Destructoid Thu Oct 14 16:30:16 UTC 2021
    

Sadly, it's not a nod to The Bouncer on PS2 Today is the day! The Phantasy Star Online 2 New...

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thu Oct 14 17:30:44 UTC 2021
     Deathloop patch update camera movement dlssFor all the praise Deathloop received when it released, there was plenty of criticism on the other end of the spectrum. Many players lambasted its PC version, calling it out for numerous technical issues. Frame drops, wonky mouse-controlled camera, stuttering, all of which helped make up a list of issues that many PC owners couldn't ignore. Developer Arkane attempted to fix the stuttering with a patch, but many of the primary concerns lingered. Today's update, however, is the biggest yet for Deathloop, and it addresses camera movement, performance, and adds Nvidia's DLSS to the game. It's hard to say if the update truly fixes things for all players, but the list of changes are promising. Most notably, the Deathloop update is designed to fix both frame drops and the "hitches in camera movement." Both of these problems have been chief concerns for players since the game launched last month. And it has taken a month to see them get fixed. Clearly, th...


 
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thu Oct 14 16:00:40 UTC 2021
     I absolutely have to mention Aeon Must Die's circumstances before diving into it as a game. To put it simply, Limestone Games' head has been accused by most of the game's dev team of multiple abuses, which resulted in most of the team leaving the studio months ago. If you buy this game, know that the people who actually made it aren't likely to benefit from it, especially since they refer to the game as having been "stolen." Still, it's a creative title with some great experimental concepts, although not all of those work out or make for a fully compelling experience, especially as the difficulty level rises. Aeon Must Die is basically a single-player fighting game. Unlike nearly every other fighting game in existence, the story is actually the most interesting thing here. You play as a combination of a former emperor named Aeon and a member of the "Starspawn" race. Aeon is a malicious, vengeful being that was forced to possess t...


 
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thu Oct 14 16:00:39 UTC 2021
     Battle Chess 4000 Steam boardBack in the early 1990s, developer Interplay released the Battle Chess games on MS-DOS. This series of games took the classic game of chess and spiced it up with more visual flair, with pieces represented by living, breathing characters battling with each other. The concept certainly comes off as simple, but players and critics alike praised the series quite a bit back in the day. Players nostalgic about the series, as well as those curious enough to try it out, will have reason to celebrate today. Interplay just re-released Battle Chess 4000, the third game in the series, on Steam. Battle Chess 4000 separates itself from other installments in the series by sporting a futuristic space theme. So rather than having the pawns appear as soldiers like the previous entries, Battle Chess 4000 has goofy-looking aliens that serve as the pawns. The game also has a claymation art style, which helps make the character sprites and detailed death animations noticeably more comedic.   But tha...


 
Nintendo Everything Thu Oct 14 17:30:34 UTC 2021
    

Today, Limited Run Games unveiled a special physical release for Crysis 2 Remastered on Switch. Pre-orders will be opening next month exclusively through the company's website. Fans will be able to choose between a standard release and a collector's edition. For those going for the latter version, you'll receive the game, the official soundtrack, a steelbook, double-sided poster, and other...

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Nintendo Everything Thu Oct 14 17:04:12 UTC 2021
    

Skul: The Hero Slayer finally has a release date on Switch and will make its way to the console on October 21, an eShop listing confirms. The game was first confirmed for the system back in May 2020. It was originally planned for an early 2021 launch, though that ultimately didn't happen and there hadn't been any news regarding launch...

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Nintendo Everything Thu Oct 14 16:14:44 UTC 2021
    

Ubisoft has just issued new DLC for Uno on Switch in the form of The Call of Yara. This new content is inspired by the tropical paradise island Yara, bringing along new features and a game mode. The Call of Yara introduces a Yara-inspired board and menu, exclusive themed-cards, and immersive audio soundtrack. Players start out by drawing seven cards...

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Nintendo Everything Thu Oct 14 16:06:35 UTC 2021
    

Mojang Studios has issued a new 1.11.1.0 update for Minecraft Dungeons. The main highlight is adding support for the Spookier Fall 2021 event, but also includes changes and fixes. Below are the full patch notes for the Minecraft Dungeons 1.11.1.0 update: Spookier Fall Event: The Spookier Fall event descends on Minecraft Dungeons to haunt your holiday with (mis)adventure. Complete Seasonal...

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Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Thu Oct 14 17:50:26 UTC 2021
     The Queen of Metroidvania games returns.


 
Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Thu Oct 14 16:04:51 UTC 2021
     Utilize new Dark Aether skills along with WW2 era weapons to combat the undead in this prequel to the Black Ops Cold War - Zombie story.


 
Tabletop Gaming News Thu Oct 14 17:00:00 UTC 2021
    


 
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thu Oct 14 17:35:00 UTC 2021
     The Heroes for Hire are an old team of superheroes that fight for a fee. In Marvel Strike Force, some members teamed up, and you'll have to fight them. However, this team is quite challenging to defeat, and many players struggle to win. If you're a player struggling to beat this formidable team, you're in […]


 
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thu Oct 14 16:12:37 UTC 2021

 
Pivotal Gamers Thu Oct 14 16:45:15 UTC 2021
     Hello folks. Crucial is giving all the chance to win on Lineage2M. This is what they say. Unlock access to the Lineage2M closed beta (Nov 1-7)! A new era for mobile/PC MMORPGs is coming. Travel a vivid, war-torn world spanning across two continents in Lineage2M! Claim your key and register for the beta by October 27 and begin your next great conquest during the beta from November 1 to 7. A few wor...


 
Level Up Thu Oct 14 17:00:00 UTC 2021
     Sure, the campaign for the upcoming Call of Duty is Sledgehammer's, and you can check…


 
Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Thu Oct 14 17:50:26 UTC 2021
     The Queen of Metroidvania games returns.


 
Video Game News, Reviews, Walkthroughs And Guides | GamingBolt Thu Oct 14 16:04:51 UTC 2021
     Utilize new Dark Aether skills along with WW2 era weapons to combat the undead in this prequel to the Black Ops Cold War - Zombie story.