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GamersHeroes Thursday, November 11, 2021 9:52 PM
    

Players will be able to be greater when Spider-Man comes to Square Enix, Eidos-Montreal, and Crystal Dynamics' Marvel's Avengers.

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GamersHeroes Thursday, November 11, 2021 9:52 PM
    

Heist Month continues this week in Rockstar Games' GTA Online, bringing with it a wealth of rewards.

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GamersHeroes Thursday, November 11, 2021 9:52 PM
    

The world of Strategy Forge and Jujubee's 4X turn-based strategy game Punk Wars is now available for the PC via Steam and GOG.COM.

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GamersHeroes Thursday, November 11, 2021 4:25 PM
    

Changing the fire rate on your weapons in Battlefield 2042 is a little different from the previous games. Check out this guide to find out how to change fire rate in Battlefield 2042. This way you can handle your recoil easier on those powerful rifles. How To Change Fire Rate In Battlefield 2042 In order …

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GamersHeroes Thursday, November 11, 2021 4:25 PM
    

Calling in vehicles at the right time is the path to victory in Battlefield 2042. Check out this guide to find out how to call in vehicles and equipment in Battlefield 2042. This way you can have the maximum amount of speed and power when trying to take enemy points.

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GamersHeroes Thursday, November 11, 2021 4:25 PM
    

Takedowns return in Battlefield 2042 and you will want to know how to do them. Check out this guide to find out how to do takedowns in Battlefield 2042. This way you can join the line of people back stabbing each other over and over again. How To Do Takedowns In Battlefield 2042 Alright so …

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Kotaku Thursday, November 11, 2021 8:15 PM
    

HDR, or High Dynamic Range, is something that you kinda take for granted on consoles and TVs, because once you flick the switch it just happens, every time you use it, forever. On PC the technology has been a bit more complicated.

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Kotaku Thursday, November 11, 2021 7:45 PM
    

The last few years have been an incredible time for fan translations, but here's a doozy: Square's combination racing and role-playing game Racing Lagoon is now fully playable in English.

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Kotaku Thursday, November 11, 2021 7:00 PM
    

While last month the emulation scene was celebrating the fact that PS3 games were making solid progress on the PC, this month it's the PlayStation 2's turn, with the PCSX2 team announcing that every single game on their plate can now boot at least to the menu screen. Well, almost every single one.

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Kotaku Thursday, November 11, 2021 6:20 PM
    

It's been a long time since Rockstar has released a Grand Theft Auto game that wasn't a port of GTA V. Fans were understandably excited, then, at the prospect of playing a more modern take on some open-world classics. But while there is a lot to like here, including some nice quality of life improvements and better…

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Kotaku Thursday, November 11, 2021 4:05 PM
    

The original Call Of Duty, released 18 years ago, was a game that gave a shit about the Second World War. To play it today (and you should, it remains excellent) is to experience fear, disorganization, confusion, and horror. A bunch of barely-trained teenagers are thrown into a situation beyond their comprehension,…

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Kotaku Thursday, November 11, 2021 3:50 PM
    

Playdate, the cute little handheld with a crank, won't be making its late 2021 debut, developer Panic Inc. told early buyers via email this morning.

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PCGamesN Thursday, November 11, 2021 6:57 PM
     American Truck Simulator devs take us on a tour of Texan offshore shipyards

It's time for more digital trucking tourism, as the devs at SCS Software have provided a fresh look at American Truck Simulator's upcoming Texas DLC with a deep dive into the exciting world of offshore shipyards. Texas is massive and to help fill out the expanded scope of this new expansion, the devs are bringing us some new industries.

There are two offshore shipyards highlighted in the new blog post. Corpus Christi specialises in such things as the "the design and deconstruction of offshore oil rigs, working with shipwrecks, and construction of other subsea and offshore structures". The Brownsville facility is "the foremost offshore shipyard in the Gulf of Mexico, and its experienced workforce is focused more on the oil rigs".

You can see the Corpus Christi shipyard above, and the Brownsville service below. American Truck Simulator's Texas DLC was announced back in March, and it still doesn't have a release date.




PCGamesN Thursday, November 11, 2021 6:00 PM
     Win a copy of lost FMV game American Hero, brought back to life by Ziggurat Interactive

If you've ever wanted to own a truly obscure piece of videogame history, then you're in luck. We're giving away codes for Ziggurat Interactive and Empty Clip Studios' loving restoration of the once-lost interactive movie American Hero, and you could be in with a chance of adding this unique game to your library.

American Hero, if you're not up on your lost gaming artifacts, is a full motion video (FMV) game that centres on a former American intelligence officer called Jack, who has to stop a nefarious plot involving a sinister virus being spread through the Los Angeles water supply. It was originally developed for the Atari Jaguar CD, and even had the entire film portion of the game shot, but was cancelled before it could be finished thanks to the Jaguar's less than stellar sales.

But now, Ziggurat Interactive has partnered with developer Empty Clip Studios to finish off the game using restored footage already shot nearly 30 years ago. That's no easy task – American Hero was designed for a seamless FMV experience, where your split-second decisions would instantly lead to the next branch on your chosen story path. And with plenty of decisions to make as you work your way through the fast-paced, action-heavy story, there's a lot of rapid-fire transitions to implement.




PCGamesN Thursday, November 11, 2021 6:58 PM
     The first Minecraft 1.18 pre-release is here

The age of the Minecraft 1.18 snapshot is over - the time of the Minecraft 1.18 pre-release has come. The 1.18 update, otherwise known as Caves and Cliffs part two, is nearly ready for release, and thus our usual weekly dollop of snapshot betas previewing new features has dried up in favour of some final bug fixes through pre-release candidates.

1.18 pre-release 1 restores amplified and large biome worlds to the Create World screen, after they'd gone missing in previous snapshots. However, cave and floating islands world types will not be restored, as the devs say they never quite supported them in the first place - consequently, this means you should see better support for amplified and large biome worlds in the future.

The pre-release also improves terrain blending yet again, and comes with a host of bug fixes that you can examine in-depth on the official site. If you're not into beta testing, what all this means is that the Minecraft 1.18 release date is coming very soon, pending the last handful of technical issues.

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


PCGamesN Thursday, November 11, 2021 5:15 PM
     Here's how to avoid the Skyrim modpocalypse

Skyrim: Anniversary Edition is here, and with it, the event that the community has taken to calling the 'modpocalypse'. An update to Skyrim Special Edition changes the game in such a way that some mods - those which directly interact with the game's code - would break. The worst of the issues have been averted thanks to early work from the community, but for now there's still work to be done. Here's what you need to know to keep your favourite Skyrim mods running.

On PC, Skyrim: Anniversary Edition is a DLC upgrade for Skyrim Special Edition which includes all previously-released Creation Club content. A free update for Special Edition includes some of that content, and makes changes to the base game which render native code mods incompatible.

Skyrim Script Extender, otherwise known as SKSE and required for many mods, has already been updated to work with the Anniversary Edition update. This was the biggest concern players had regarding the incoming 'modpocalypse'. Creator Extrwi received early access to the Anniversary update from Bethesda, and published a new version of SKSE on Reddit earlier today. "Due to the large amount of manual code rewrite required for this release, the possibility for bugs is higher than usual," Extrwi says. "That said, things seem to be working better than expected."

RELATED LINKS: Skyrim mods, Play Skyrim, Games like Skyrim


PCGamesN Thursday, November 11, 2021 5:03 PM
     Destiny 2's linear fusion rifles are getting buffed in the mid-season update

Bungie has a pretty significant update lined up for December 7, the mid-point of Destiny 2's Season of the Lost. The FPS game will see its linear fusion rifles get a nice damage output bump, and a few exotics that have fallen out of favour over the course of the past several updates will get some attention as well.

Bungie design lead Chris Proctor explains that while the team has increased the damage for linear fusion rifles in the Season 14 update, other weapons are still outclassing them thanks to better ease of use. The team will be bumping the damage on linear fusion rifles in PvE up by 10% in the December 7 update to compensate for this.

That'll apply to exotics as well, but a couple of those are getting extra attention. Sleeper Simulant, the exotic Ikelos linear fusion rifle introduced in the Warmind expansion, gets an additional +6% damage buff in PvE, and its magazine will increase from three to four rounds. Arbalest is getting an intrinsic anti-barrier effect, while Lorentz Driver will lose its ability energy regeneration when you pick up a telemetry.

RELATED LINKS: Destiny 2: Beyond Light review, Destiny 2 exotics, Play Destiny 2


PCGamesN Thursday, November 11, 2021 3:16 PM
     Victoria 3 will make war a truly industrial affair

Victoria 3 is charting a new course in Paradox's grand strategy game space, and its wholly new vision for warfare may be among the most impactful changes on the way. In the latest dev diary, Paradox goes into some additional detail on how this new system is going to keep war interesting and challenging, without actually having you moving little unit counters around the map.

What's perhaps most fascinating about this week's dev diary is its revelations into how Victoria 3 will be treating your military. There are several key components to an army in Victoria 3, and each of them plug into other aspects of the game. Generals, for example, are political individuals who represent certain interest groups, using influence to lend clout to their chosen causes. Your armies will draw from local resources, the flow of which are governed by your infrastructure and production base.

Like other Pops, servicemen and officers work in buildings - specifically, barracks and conscription centres. These buildings produce battalions, which are Victoria 3's basic military unit, consuming resources that depend on things like your Army Model Law and the technology used in your military. Since they use the same logic as every other production facility, they'll be impacted by factors like market access and the availability of finished goods across your economy.

RELATED LINKS: Victoria 3 release date, The best grand strategy games on PC, The best strategy games on PC


Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 11, 2021 6:37 PM
    

The Pokémon trading card game is the one piece of the Pokéverse I've not drowned in, but I do know that its digital version, Pokémon TCG Online, is meant to be lackluster. That's where new iteration Pokémon TCG Live comes in, although you'll have to wait a while longer for it than intended, as it was announced today that its open beta has been delayed until 2022.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 11, 2021 5:51 PM
    

PlanetSide 2's developers teased the creation of a new, fifth continent to be added to the aging MMOFPS back in 2018. Now it's actually happening. The islands of Oshur are a tropical paradise and a "return to the game's roots," say the developers.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 11, 2021 5:23 PM
    

Square Enix continue to dribble out their pixel remasters of the Final Fantasy series. FFI through IV have all come out over the past year, with IV landing back in September. Now Final Fantasy V has joined the party, letting you play the classic RPG with more faithful artwork than the derided mobile ports that were available previously.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 11, 2021 4:19 PM
    

Turn-based crim sim Empire Of Sin's first DLC, Make It Count, and free Precinct update will both arrive on the same day, November 18th. The free update adds new subdivided neighbourhoods as well as new victory conditions, while the paid DLC adds a new crime boss and more.

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Twinfinite Thursday, November 11, 2021 9:01 PM
    

Having access to the Xbox app on PC has been a game-changer, especially with the Xbox Game Pass subscription to go with it. That said, the user experience on the app hasn't always been the greatest, and Microsoft is looking to improve it even further. In a new video, Microsoft goes over some of the […]

The post The Xbox App on PC Is Getting Major Updates Including Cloud Gaming, Better Mod Support & More appeared first on Twinfinite.




Twinfinite Thursday, November 11, 2021 8:41 PM
    

Earlier this week, Discord founder Jason Citron posted a screenshot of the Discord interface, revealing app integrations with Metamask and WalletConnect, strongly hinting that the platform could introduced NFT support in the near future. This resulted in a ton of backlash from users, who mostly still believe that NFTs are scam (which, fair, most of […]

The post Discord Reassures Users that There Are No Plans for NFT & Cryptocurrency Integration For Now appeared first on Twinfinite.




Twinfinite Thursday, November 11, 2021 7:40 PM
    

Today third-party developers released two relevant airport add-ons and showcased a new aircraft coming for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

The post Microsoft Flight Simulator Van's RV-8 Gets New Screenshots; Leipzig and Milas Bodrum Airports Released appeared first on Twinfinite.




Twinfinite Thursday, November 11, 2021 6:17 PM
    

Today Square Enix released the newest expansion of Dragon Quest X, titled "Heroes of the Sky" and they're celebrating in a very special way

The post Japan's Aerobatic Team Blue Impulse Paints the Sky of Tokyo in Glorious Dragon Quest X Trailer appeared first on Twinfinite.




Twinfinite Thursday, November 11, 2021 5:06 PM
    

Today Nihon Falcom published its financial results for the fiscal year that ended on September 30, 2021, and shared news on the Trails series.

The post New Trails Game Coming Next Year As Series Has Shipped Over 6 Million Units appeared first on Twinfinite.




Twinfinite Thursday, November 11, 2021 4:25 PM
    

Today, Panic announced that the first installment of their upcoming handheld device, Playdate, has been pushed back from its 2021 shipping schedule due to a critical battery issue. Since this issue wasn't caught until late in the process, it result in the team having to replace the batteries of all Playdates currently in production. As […]

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Twinfinite Thursday, November 11, 2021 3:51 PM
    

During the concert to celebrate ten years of Skyrim, Bethesda had a surprise to share with the fans about its upcoming game Starfield.

The post Starfield Music & Artwork Revealed by Bethesda During Skyrim 10th Anniversary Concert appeared first on Twinfinite.




Siliconera Thursday, November 11, 2021 5:00 PM
    

Playdate, the handheld from Panic that comes with a lineup of games that unlocks weekly, ended up delayed until 2022 due to a battery issue.

The post Playdate Handheld Release Delayed to 2022 appeared first on Siliconera.




Siliconera Thursday, November 11, 2021 4:00 PM
    

Tencent expands its reach.

The post Tencent Buys Ninjala and Samurai Jack Developer Soleil appeared first on Siliconera.




Siliconera Thursday, November 11, 2021 3:00 PM
    

The new Pokemon Trading Card Game expansion is a big one! But which are the best Fusion Strike cards? We're here to help.

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Destructoid Thursday, November 11, 2021 7:00 PM
    

'Foundational updates' are coming soon to make Xbox gaming less of a hassle on PC As great as Xbox Game...

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Destructoid Thursday, November 11, 2021 6:00 PM
    

You can watch but you can't broadcast Today — several years after its debut — the Nintendo Switch now has...

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Destructoid Thursday, November 11, 2021 5:00 PM
    

Long-time developer to produce Switch titles As it's that time of year in the world of business, Falcom has released...

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Destructoid Thursday, November 11, 2021 4:00 PM
    

Panic is also working to stay ahead of wider supply shortages to keep production flowing Time keeps on slippin' into...

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Destructoid Thursday, November 11, 2021 3:00 PM
    

Darius classics Steamward bound Taito and shmup-lovers M2 have announced that fab news that Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade Edition is...

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, November 11, 2021 6:30 PM
     Treasures Of The Aegean game Interview 1Treasures of the Aegean, the rip-roaring time loop adventure game from developer Undercoders is out today. We got to pose some questions to the studio's founder and game designer, David Jaumandreu. We spoke of the time-loop mechanic, gameplay design, and influences that apparently don't completely include Outer Wilds. The game contains a time-looping narrative very similar to Outer Wilds, and came out long after. Despite the mistaken assumption, we present the interview in full, since it has some great information on what we found to be an excellent game.   PCI: Treasures of the Aegean takes a lot of clear influence from Outer Wilds. What about that game inspired you to utilize similar mechanics? What would you like these choices to convey to players? Jaumandreu: Actually, when we started designing Treasures of the Aegean around three years and a half ago, Outer Wilds hadn't been released. We found out about it over half a year into development and were blown ...


PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, November 11, 2021 5:45 PM
     Jurassic World Evolution 2 Guides HubJurassic World Evolution 2 is a theme park management game from Frontier Developments. It's a sequel that expands on the original, though there are also a few rough edges that need to be ironed out. Still, we know that everyone loves dinosaurs. Trying to breed and hatch them, all while ensuring that they don't attack tourists, should be interesting. Here's our Jurassic World Evolution 2 guides and features hub to help you with various mechanics and unlocks. Note: We'll continue adding more articles to our Jurassic World Evolution 2 guides hub, so stay tuned.   Jurassic World Evolution 2 guides and features hub Scientists and research guide – Let's take a quick look at what you can expect from your scientists and research activities. How to unlock all dinosaurs and buildings in Sandbox mode – Sandbox mode is a given in most management games. It's a way for people to relax and fool around with all the content and mechanics that the ...


PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, November 11, 2021 5:20 PM
     Jurassic World Evolution 2 Scientists Research GuideAs you progress further in Jurassic World Evolution 2, you'll need to make sure that your technological advancements can keep up with your theme park's growth. As such, quite a bit of management is in order. Here's our Jurassic World Evolution 2 guide to help you with scientists and research activities. Note: For more information, check out our Jurassic World Evolution 2 guides and features hub.   How to manage scientists and research in Jurassic World Evolution 2 The first thing you'll want to remember in any game mode in Jurassic World Evolution 2 is that absolutely nothing will get done if you don't have scientists. By default, you should have at least a couple available. Still, you can decide to recruit a few more. Here are the important tidbits: The Control Center (Operations tab) is, technically, your main base building. But, like all other buildings, it has to be connected by a pathway to the Arrival Point. The Staff Center, meanwhile, adds...


PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, November 11, 2021 4:30 PM
     Forza Horizon 5 volcano climbing guideForza Horizon 5's virtual rendition of Mexico has some absolutely gorgeous features. But, undeniably, the most prominent locale on the whole map is the La Gran Caldera volcano. It's hard to miss, considering that you can see its large stature from basically every corner of the map. Of course, the real beauty comes from not looking at it from a distance, but seeing the extremities of the map itself from the volcano's peak. This guide will provide you with some suggestions for making a hasty climb up the volcano in Forza Horizon 5. In truth, there are two official ways to go up the volcano: there are two sets of switchbacks on its eastern and western sides. The western side is unpaved, whereas the eastern side is fully paved. If you want to practice your drifting skills, then yes, either of these routes would be great. But, this is Forza Horizon, so these methods are a little bit too conventional for our needs. So, here's how to get up to the top of La Gran Cal...


PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, November 11, 2021 4:05 PM
     Jurassic World Evolution 2 Allosaurus How To Safely Enclose Allosaurus Campaign Washington Mission Allosaurus BugJurassic World Evolution 2's campaign isn't particularly interesting (it's akin to a glorified tutorial). In fact, we even suggest playing Challenge mode to unlock more dinosaurs and buildings for the Sandbox. However, there's one particular mission that can be a little tricky due to a bug. Here's our Jurassic World Evolution 2 guide to help you safely enclose the Allosaurus in the Washington campaign mission. Note: For more information, check out our Jurassic World Evolution 2 guides and features hub.   How to safely enclose the Allosaurus in the Washington campaign mission in Jurassic World Evolution 2 The second mission in Jurassic World Evolution 2's campaign takes place in Washington. After the intro, you're told to repair the ruined enclosures or construct new ones for the two Carnotaurus that are rampaging near the base. Then, a new objective pops up. It tells you to directly control a ranger van and drive it down the forest path...


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Tabletop Gaming News Thursday, November 11, 2021 4:00 PM
    


Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, November 11, 2021 5:10 PM
     Exotic weapons and gear are among the rarest equipment you can find in The Division 2. They are also generally the most powerful in the game and make end-game content less challenging if you have the skill to make full use of them. This article will detail how to get all the exotic gear (or […]


Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, November 11, 2021 4:02 PM
     To create something as complex as a starship, you can't fumble your way into it. That's why in EVE Online, blueprints exist to help players produce ships, munitions, and more. However, these blueprints aren't as straightforward as you might think. For those curious as to how the blueprint system works, you're in the right place. […]


Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, November 11, 2021 3:38 PM
     Human Fall Flat (HFF) could be one of the most creative (and funniest) puzzles ever invented. This video game can host up to 8 players, and all players need to cooperate and work as a team in order to escape the maze-like maps. Moreover, HFF added some features to make the game more interesting and […]


Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, November 11, 2021 5:23 PM
    

A new area is coming to WoW.

The post WoW: Shadowlands 9.2.0 Update Detailed appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.




Nov 11, 16:00

GamersHeroes Thursday, November 11, 2021 11:21 AM
    

Jurassic World Evolution 2 is now upon us. With a few years more development time and no shortage of feedback on how to improve on the original game, I once again allowed myself to get excited at the prospect of actually managing a simulated Jurassic Park. That was a mistake.

The post Jurassic World Evolution 2 Review appeared first on GamersHeroes.




Kotaku Thursday, November 11, 2021 3:50 PM
    

Playdate, the cute little handheld with a crank, won't be making its late 2021 debut, developer Panic Inc. told early buyers via email this morning.

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Kotaku Thursday, November 11, 2021 3:00 PM
    

Elden Ring's closed network test begins tomorrow, but some journalists and influencers have had access to the game for about a week. This early access has produced several videos, two of which have caused me to salivate over the game's January release date for totally different reasons.

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Kotaku Thursday, November 11, 2021 2:45 PM
    

The latest Call of Duty just launched last week, but fans are already rummaging through Vanguard's files for hints at upcoming content. Some of the juiciest morsels apparently reference Marvel superhero Captain America, beloved graverobber Indiana Jones, and even the wildly popular Attack on Titan anime and manga…

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Kotaku Thursday, November 11, 2021 2:15 PM
    

For a city-building game, Airborne Kingdom sure loves to move. The management sim, which is criminally somehow not named Cities in the Skylines, is ostensibly about traveling the world in a floating fortress. Your quest is to accrue resources that will make the fortress float forever. I've been playing the past week…

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Kotaku Thursday, November 11, 2021 1:35 PM
    

It'd been a year and five months since I last booted up Animal Crossing: New Horizons. I know this because one shocked villager recounted the days when I approached them with my disheveled hair. My home away from home was exactly the way I'd left it. Aside from a couple of pesky weeds, a mailbox bursting at the seams,…

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Kotaku Thursday, November 11, 2021 1:30 PM
    

Converting standard games into VR is rarely a recipe for greatness. Sure, a few fan mods have created fun ways to replay classic shooters like Quake in VR, but most 2D conversions don't feel like a great way to experience the original game. Resident Evil 4 on Oculus Quest 2 shatters this rule, and in the process…

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Kotaku Thursday, November 11, 2021 12:50 PM
    

Having launched just today on major platforms, publisher Rockstar Games shared a graphics comparison for Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition. Published by IGN, the video runs through all three remastered games, highlighting the amount of work developer Grove Street Games put into updating the…

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Kotaku Thursday, November 11, 2021 12:30 PM
    

For years, Pokémon fans have requested one thing from the series: games that are more adult. (No, not in that way, c'mon!) Recent entries are too easy, longtime players say, or tend to feature plots aimed toward children. The feedback has taken root to the point where Pokémon's bosses are now openly acknowledging it…

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Kotaku Thursday, November 11, 2021 11:05 AM
    

Call of Duty is a globally popular franchise that has a long history of portraying Muslim-majority countries in an unflattering light. The series latest entry, Call of Duty: Vanguard, drew criticism from a number of Muslim players after a YouTuber spotted that a location in its zombie campaign had pages of the Quran…

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Kotaku Thursday, November 11, 2021 9:30 AM
    

Animal Crossing: New Horizons' new DLC, Happy Home Paradise, is a game-changer for villagers who love decorating. Not only does it add a lot more ways to flex your creativity, it also adds a ton of features to spruce up your main island home.

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PCGamesN Thursday, November 11, 2021 3:16 PM
     Victoria 3 will make war a truly industrial affair

Victoria 3 is charting a new course in Paradox's grand strategy game space, and its wholly new vision for warfare may be among the most impactful changes on the way. In the latest dev diary, Paradox goes into some additional detail on how this new system is going to keep war interesting and challenging, without actually having you moving little unit counters around the map.

What's perhaps most fascinating about this week's dev diary is its revelations into how Victoria 3 will be treating your military. There are several key components to an army in Victoria 3, and each of them plug into other aspects of the game. Generals, for example, are political individuals who represent certain interest groups, using influence to lend clout to their chosen causes. Your armies will draw from local resources, the flow of which are governed by your infrastructure and production base.

Like other Pops, servicemen and officers work in buildings - specifically, barracks and conscription centres. These buildings produce battalions, which are Victoria 3's basic military unit, consuming resources that depend on things like your Army Model Law and the technology used in your military. Since they use the same logic as every other production facility, they'll be impacted by factors like market access and the availability of finished goods across your economy.

RELATED LINKS: Victoria 3 release date, The best grand strategy games on PC, The best strategy games on PC


PCGamesN Thursday, November 11, 2021 2:09 PM
     Stardew Valley creator shares the Haunted Chocolatier trailer remade in Sims 4

There's just something about The Sims 4 and ConcernedApe games, apparently. Streamer DrGluon previously recreated the Stardew Valley experience in The Sims 4 with the Cottage Living expansion, and now his remake of the Haunted Chocolatier trailer has the attention of creator Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone himself.

Every single location present in the original Haunted Chocolatier trailer is recreated in loving detail here, from the town, castle, and interior locations to the portal and outdoor exploration areas. (There's even a creative approach to depicting Haunted Chocolatier's combat.) Even Sims 4's native build mode interface is used to great effect recreating the original trailer's crafting menu. The only thing you might even consider a shortcut is the fact that the original trailer's dialogue boxes have been cut in - but that really just makes it more authentic.

Barone himself has shared the trailer remake, and responded to it saying "I was grinning the whole time. I'm impressed with how much effort you put into this!"

RELATED LINKS: Best Sims 4 mods, Best Sims 4 sex mods, Play The Sims 4


PCGamesN Thursday, November 11, 2021 1:29 PM
     Halo Infinite's open world finally makes sense after today's previews

Halo Infinite is going open-world, but not that open-world. A round of campaign previews from various outlets have dropped today, and the game's broad structure is starting to make sense. While early looks at the campaign suggested something akin to a Far Cry, it sounds like Halo Infinite is essentially going to be in the same format as previous series campaigns, just with all the individual missions stitched together into a larger whole.

Zeta Halo, the game's setting, is made up of discrete landmasses divided by impassable terrain like canyons, as detailed in IGN's video preview. You'll gain access to new chunks of the world as you play, and as Game Informer's preview suggests, you'll be able to return to previously-unlocked areas to search out new secrets.

Things will likely become more open-ended as you acquire things like flying vehicles, but it looks like Infinite will play like a fairly traditional Halo campaign as you're progressing the story. Major story encounters will take you into discrete, mostly linear areas, which IGN likens to dungeons.

RELATED LINKS: Halo Infinite release date, Halo Infinite E3 2019, Halo: The Master Chief Collection PC


PCGamesN Thursday, November 11, 2021 12:23 PM
     FFXIV fan plays the Machinist role using Final Fantasy X-2 gun controllers

A controller modder has managed to play Final Fantasy XIV's Machinist class using pistol controllers from a special edition of Final Fantasy X-2. It's undoubtedly one of the more immersive ways we've seen someone play the job in the popular MMORPG.

YouTuber Louis 'Super Louis 64' Hamilton got his hands on an FFX-2 controller that's modelled after protagonist Yuna's Tiny Bee pistols. He explains on Twitter that he wanted to make a controller that made spamming the Machinist's Hypercharge ability "super fun by shooting like Devil May Cry 2" but went "too far" and developed a queuing system so he could pull off full-blown rotations.

"The triggers were first mapped to the RT and LT buttons to pull up the sub-menus for the ability," Hamilton explains. "I had to reprogram the guns themselves to actually work in FFXIV. Using the controller's d-pad, we can set up a combo that pressing the trigger would do. For example, pressing left on the d-pad queues up all left d-pad abilities whenever I pull the trigger."

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


PCGamesN Thursday, November 11, 2021 12:23 PM
     LG and Xbox team up to create the ultimate Forza Horizon 5 OLED gaming PC setup

Forza Horizon 5 has speedily overtaken all other racing games on PC, with over three million players across Steam and Xbox. However, even those with the best PC steering wheels will struggle to match the setup LG and Xbox created in celebration of the game's launch.

In a special pre-launch event, a select few fans were invited to a secret location in Surrey, England, where they had the chance to play Forza Horizon 5 on a seriously cool 4D setup. It boasted a custom driving pod, including a full racing chair and steering wheel control, complemented by a triple monitor setup of LG OLEDs, surround sound, with fans and aromas to boot.

In our Forza Horzion 5 review, we said it's "polished to a degree that hardly seems possible" and it's hard not to say the same about this setup put together by LG and Microsoft. LG OLEDs make for some of the best gaming monitors you can buy, thanks to their 120Hz panels, GSync support, and HDMI 2.1 ports, but it's worth mentioning that they require a greater deal of care due to the risk of irreversible image retention.

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


PCGamesN Thursday, November 11, 2021 12:14 PM
     Call of Duty: Vanguard's Zombies map updated to remove disrespectful imagery of the Quran

Call of Duty: Vanguard came under fire after players discovered pages of the Quran scattered on the floor in its Zombies mode map. Activision has apologised and said the content has now been removed, while acknowledging that it never should have appeared in the FPS game to begin with.

On November 10, an Arabic-speaking Twitter user posted images from Vanguard's Der Anfang Zombies map that showed various documents scattered across the floor. These include several pages from the Islamic holy text, spattered in blood and placed in areas where players and zombies are free to walk on them.

Publisher Activision released a statement to Dexerto today acknowledging the disrespectful content. "Call of Duty is made for everyone," the company said. "There was insensitive content to the Muslim community mistakenly included last week, and has since been removed from the game. It should never have appeared as it did in-game. We deeply apologise. We are taking immediate steps internally to address the situation to prevent such occurrences in the future."




PCGamesN Thursday, November 11, 2021 12:01 PM
     Happy Skyrim day! Fans are celebrating with Sea of Thieves tunes and Doom-style Dragonborn

Skyrim fans, rejoice! It's the iconic fantasy game's tenth anniversary today and there's a very big, official celebration of this with the launch of its Anniversary Edition, as well as a fan celebration and concert streaming later today. Fans are showing their love for the behemoth RPG in their own ways, too - and we decided to round up some of the ones that caught our eye in honour of Skyrim's birthday.

First up, Redditor HarryOsbornArt has shared the full range of 12 artworks they've created to celebrate the game's decade out in the wild, each of which centres on one of the many distinctive helmets found in the game. You can check these out via the embed below - and, as the Bethesda ANZ Twitter account recently posted, they do indeed look incredible.

Starting with the classic Dragonborn helmet seen across the game's trailers and marketing materials embedded in the snow - apt given the game's set in Tamriel's frostiest climes - there are plenty of other gorgeous artworks drawing on various armour themes. There's the Eastmarch guards' kit, gleaming golden Dwarven armour, and (my absolute favourite) Nordic Carved armour.

RELATED LINKS: Skyrim mods, Play Skyrim, Games like Skyrim


PCGamesN Thursday, November 11, 2021 11:58 AM
     Rainbow Six Extraction comes with free co-op passes, and unlocks 18 Siege operators

After previously announcing a vague January window for the Rainbow Six Extraction release date, Ubisoft has now confirmed the final launch details. The Rainbow Six Extraction devs are sweetening the pot with a lower price, a bunch of bonus content at launch, unlocks for Rainbow Six Siege, and co-op passes that'll let your friends play free for two weeks.

Rainbow Six Extraction launches January 20, 2022 for $39.99 / £33.99 / €39.99, across the Ubisoft launcher, Epic, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S and X, and Stadia. Full cross-play, cross-save, and cross-progression will be supported through all those platforms, as well.

Each copy of Extraction will include two Buddy Pass tokens, which will give your friends 14 days of access to the game - effectively, that means you've got two weeks of free co-op. If you want to spend more money, the Deluxe Edition will include a variety of additional cosmetic packs and XP boosters.

RELATED LINKS: Rainbow Six Siege Year 5 operators, Best Rainbow Six Siege operators, Play Rainbow Six Siege


PCGamesN Thursday, November 11, 2021 11:46 AM
     New World Void Gauntlet skill tree and release date

Amazon Games Studios has unveiled the next weapon arriving in New World - the Void Gauntlet. It's the first New World weapon to be introduced since the MMO game was released, and players are already testing it out on the New World public test server, where the next big update is live for players to test out.

The Void Gauntlet is a magic weapon that shoots ranged projectiles that deal - unsurprisingly - Void damage. It's not an exclusively ranged weapon, though, as it can also summon a Void Blade that performs melee attacks. Holding 'block' converts your health into mana over time. This may seem like a dangerous trade off, but crucially, several Void Gauntlet abilities provide healing to yourself and allies - making it the only other source of healing in the game aside from the Life Staff. Healing is in high demand in New World, so the Void Gauntlet introduces some much-needed variety in this area.

The gauntlet scales with both Intelligence and Focus. From initial testing, it looks like Intelligence provides the most damage scaling, while Focus is needed for secondary damage scaling and provides all the scaling for the gauntlet's healing skills. The weapon is still being tested on the PTR, so everything we know is subject to change between now and the Void Gauntlet release date.

RELATED LINKS: New World system requirements, New World beginner's guide, New World review


PCGamesN Thursday, November 11, 2021 11:31 AM
     The best Humankind mods

So you want to know about Humankind mods? The new 4X game's mod scene is pretty nascant at the moment, the Civilization-challenger has only been out since August, and mod tools were only released in beta form in early November. As such, the most prominent downloads are map mods at the moment, but we're finally starting to get some cool new toys to play with.

Developer Amplitude has partnered with mod.io, an up-and-coming third party service founded by the creator of ModDB. It's a service mainly aimed at making the downloading and installation of mods easier, rather than effecting the kind of mod tools that Amplitude has put out, but it's important to understand how this system works so that you know how to go and grab things that your eye. There's a quick primer you can read if you want the basics.

At the time of writing, there's nearly 700 mods on Humankind's mod.io page, although a lot of them are map mods as tools to create custom maps have been out pretty muchs since the strategy game released.

RELATED LINKS: Humankind release date, Humankind review, Pre-order Humankind


PCGamesN Thursday, November 11, 2021 11:20 AM
     Epic is giving away three games for free next week

It's Thursday, and you know what that means – another round of free PC games from the Epic Games Store. This week, you can grab Tiny Tina's Assault of Dragon's Keep and Rogue Company's Season 4 Epic Pack. As ever, Epic has revealed next week's freebies, too. You're getting three indie games the next time around, so there's plenty to keep you busy until the week following at the least.

You'll be able to grab Guild of Dungeoneering, Kid A Mnesia Exhibition, and Never Alone from the usual Epic Games Store promotion page on Thursday, November 18 at 8am PDT / 11am EDT / 4pm GMT. They'll be there for one full week, at which point they'll be replaced by another freebie - or freebies, if you're lucky. As always, you'll 'purchase' the games at a price of zero dollars, and it'll remain in your library just like any game you might pay money for.

Here's the Never Alone blurb from the Epic Store page, to give you a taste: "Never Alone is an atmospheric puzzle platformer developed in collaboration with the Iñupiat, an Alaska Native people, drawn from a traditional story that has been shared across the generations. Guide both characters in single-player mode or play cooperatively with a friend as you trek through frozen tundra, leap across treacherous ice floes, swim through underwater caverns and face enemies both strange and familiar."




PCGamesN Thursday, November 11, 2021 11:10 AM
     Noblechairs' Skyrim 10th anniversary gaming chair is a subtle Nordic nod

Themed gaming chairs aren't everyone's cup of tea, but they serve as a great way of injecting your gaming PC setup with a tribute to your favourite game. Yet, while promotional products like Secretlabs' League of Legends Titan Evo 2022 Series stand proud with a bold design and vibrant colours, Noblechairs' furniture homage to Skyrim's 10th anniversary takes a more minimalist approach.

Embellished with the Dragonborn's words of power and the game's iconic Seal of Akatosh on the headrest, Noblechairs' Skyrim seat is a subtle, but stylish tribute to the iconic RPG. Naturally, the celebratory chair also includes an arrow to the knee easter egg embossed on the side, which maintains the decade-old meme without actually comprising comfort through injury. While this isn't the German company's first shot at an Elder Scrolls themed throne, this 10th anniversary gaming chair's understated design arguably adds to its appeal.

Noblechairs' Nordic chair has both style and substance, as it embraces ergonomic features like 4D armrests, lumbar support, and an adjustable backrest that should help you traverse Tamriel for longer. Just like the company's other seating arrangements, the 10th anniversary edition Hero entry boasts a steel frame, pleasing PU leather, and a robust aluminium base that should keep you grounded during lengthy PC gaming sessions.

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


PCGamesN Thursday, November 11, 2021 11:01 AM
     Battlefield 2042 guns: all weapon details

Want to know about every gun landing in Battlefield 2042? Unlike other games in the series, Battlefield 2042 scraps the traditional class system which ties weapons to specific classes - If you wanted to use an SMG in Battlefield 5, you were forced to pick the Medic class even if you had no intention of healing or reviving dead teammates.

The new Battlefield 2042 Specialist system allows players to pick the weapons they want, alongside the gadget and trait that suits them best. This also opens up Battlefield to different types of classes other than the usual Recon, Support, Assault, and Medic archetypes. Four Specialist roles have been revealed so far, but the developers have stated Battlefield 2042 will launch with ten.

There's also the 'Plus System' in Battlefield 2042 that gives players the ability to change their weapon attachments on the fly. If your assault rifle has an ACOG scope that isn't needed on a close quarters map, remove the optics and revert back to iron sights to get a clearer shot. Here are all the guns in Battlefield 2042 so far.

RELATED LINKS: Best multiplayer games on PC, Best FPS games on PC, Best war games


PCGamesN Thursday, November 11, 2021 10:49 AM
     Xbox Game Pass mods will soon be a thing, thanks to Windows app update

The Microsoft storefront has come a long way since the dark age of Games for Windows Live, but the Xbox App still has a few restrictive quirks related to file accessibility. Thankfully, it looks like Windows game folder restrictions might soon be a thing of the past, as a future update will remove the app's file structure shackles.

As reported by The Verge, the Xbox app for Windows will soon embrace a more open approach to game installation and file access. Much to the delight of the modder scene, this also means that games purchased via Microsoft's storefronts are now mod-friendly. While modding was possible on some purchased games, the upcoming update will facilitate the same level of access available through the likes of Steam.

According to The Verge's inside sources, Microsoft is still testing the new Xbox app, but its arrival should alleviate some of the woes associated with current file restrictions. Naturally, this means that users will be able to save game data in other locations, something that should make transferring save files between Xbox Game Pass and Steam easier than ever.

RELATED LINKS: Microsoft DirectX Raytracing, Microsoft Hololens hands-on, Windows Game Mode preview


PCGamesN Thursday, November 11, 2021 10:15 AM
     Gangster strategy game Empire of Sin's first major update lands next week

As announced during PDXCon Remixed back in May, we're finally getting a release date on prohibition-era strategy game Empire of Sin's upcoming expansion and free update. To recap the details, the expansion adds a new boss - Maxim Zelnick - for you can play as, as well as a new racket, new mobster classes, and new weapons and missions.

Meanwhile, the free 'Precinct' update looks to completely transform the sandbox game's strategic layer. The campaign map is going to be divided into precincts, and supply lines between them must be maintained to ensure your illicit goods get from one place to another. Central to this change is the new 'Depot' building, which is considered the hub of every precinct.

If you claim it, the precinct is yours, but battles here will be longer as reinforcements rush in to prevent you muscling in where you're not wanted. There are also going to be two new victory conditions, and the way the police work has been overhauled to tie in with the new precinct system and give you more feedback based on your activity, with more ways to interact with the force as an entity.

RELATED LINKS: Empire of Sin review, The best strategy games on PC, The best management games on PC


PCGamesN Thursday, November 11, 2021 9:58 AM
     Battlefield 2042 reviews – our roundup of the critics' takes so far

With the Battlefield 2042 release time coming up soon - very soon for those who've pre-ordered the Gold or Ultimate version - it's a good time to dig into what the critics have made of the FPS game ahead of its arrival. Good news, then, that a bunch of reviews in progress and early takes have begun rolling out - so let's see what the critics reckon of DICE's latest offering so far.

While there are some finished write-ups about, many of the big reviews are in-progress ones for the time being given Battlefield 2042's a live multiplayer game, so the 'full experience' isn't here yet. In our own in-progress Battlefield 2042 review, Christian Vaz notes that, "this is still a giant playground packed with catalysts and gadgets that are ready and waiting to be worked into a player-made set piece". He adds that, "it feels as cool as ever when you manage to create one of these in the middle of a match, and it's in these moments when Battlefield asserts itself in the multiplayer FPS space".

However, he does flag that he's still somewhat unsure about how the game will shape up on launch day, explaining that his experience diving in so far "varied wildly across three lengthy sessions", though is hopeful the niggles he encountered will get patched out soon. "When everything works, Battlefield 2042 is easily my favourite game in the series. But as of now, it doesn't always work," Christian says. Keep checking back as we'll have our full review of the game live soon.

RELATED LINKS: Best multiplayer games on PC, Best FPS games on PC, Best war games


PCGamesN Thursday, November 11, 2021 9:21 AM
     The best GTA Trilogy cheat codes

Want to know what the best GTA Trilogy cheats are? Whether you're familiar with causing chaos in Rockstar's PlayStation 2 era open-world games or you're experiencing them for the first time, there comes a time where you just need to let your hair down and go wild with the many cool cheats available in each game.

If you want to pore over lists with every single cheat code in the GTAtrilogy, we've got you covered with guides for GTA 3 cheat codes, GTA Vice City cheat codes, and GTA San Andreas cheat codes that include every single PC cheat code available. However, unless you're looking for something specific, there's no need to wade through the entire list. Instead, we've put together a shortlist of the best GTA Trilogy cheats so you'll find the most useful ones for all three classic GTA games at a glance.

These cheats were available in the original PC versions of GTA 3, GTA Vice City, and GTA San Andreas, so there's no guarantee that they will work with the new version. It's highly likely that, at most, they will disable any achievements. That said, we will verify each one once the GTA Trilogy is available.

RELATED LINKS: GTA: San Andreas Requirements


PCGamesN Thursday, November 11, 2021 9:21 AM
     GTA San Andreas cheats and codes

Looking for the best of the GTA San Andreas cheats? With the newly released remasters hitting the Rockstar digital store, it's time to return to Grove Street, reunite with CJ's crew, and take over the city once again. If you want to experiment, the world's your oyster with these GTA San Andreas cheats, though there are more out there. You can, for example, turn everyone into an Elvis Presley impersonator before giving them a rocket launcher and itchy trigger fingers.

It's not just the streets of San Andreas where you can cause tanks to appear out of nowhere using cheats. You can also cause chaos and destruction in Liberty City with GTA 3 cheat codes and Vice City with the GTA Vice City cheat codes. We also have a selection of the best GTA Trilogy cheats across all three games rather than searching through the entire list to find the codes you want.

Just make sure that you save the game before entering any of the cheat codes, and don't save over your save file after activating a cheat. There's a chance that you could corrupt your save file, and nobody wants that to happen.

RELATED LINKS: GTA: San Andreas Requirements


PCGamesN Thursday, November 11, 2021 9:21 AM
     The best Call of Duty Vanguard BAR loadout

Looking for the best BAR loadout in Call of Duty Vanguard? The BAR - or the Browning Automatic Rifle, if you're feeling fancy - is a mainstay of WWII era Call of Duty games, so its return in Vanguard comes as no surprise.

Unlike in previous Call of Duty games, though, the M1918A2 BAR is an assault rifle, rather than an LMG. It packs a powerful punch and is able to take out enemies in just two shots with the right attachments, but it does suffer from a couple of drawbacks - most notably, its high recoil may give you some trouble hitting your shots, and its rate of fire is rather sluggish, too.

The best Call of Duty Vanguard BAR loadout we've found upgrades the weapon's recoil control and rate of fire. Based on our experience with the game, we also found it particularly useful to also upgrade the BAR's mobility and accuracy in order to keep up with the fast-paced combat of modern Call of Duty games. However, if you're particularly struggling with the recoil, we've found a few alternative recommendations to help you out.




PCGamesN Thursday, November 11, 2021 12:41 PM
     Best Black Friday SSD deals

You've come home from a long day and want to kick back with your favourite videogame, only to find out there's an update so big it can no longer fit on your device - yes, we're looking at you, Call of Duty. It sounds like you might need a new SSD, which doesn't have to cost as much as you think.

Games are constantly getting bigger, whether you're paying attention to the intricate graphical details or getting lost in their sprawling worlds as Rockstar, Bethesda, and Ubisoft all compete for the largest map possible. Even Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War barely fits on a 250GB drive with all game modes taking up a hefty 175GB.

Your first thought might be to buy a new hard drive, and you wouldn't be wrong in thinking they offer more capacity for a significantly lower price. But unless you want to spend more time hanging around on a loading screen than playing the game, you're better off with a good SSD to speed things up. There are even plenty of deals from WD, Samsung, and Crucial that rival what we'll see on Black Friday if you don't want to wait around.

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


PCGamesN Thursday, November 11, 2021 9:26 AM
     GTA 3 cheats and codes

Looking for some GTA 3 cheat codes? With the release of a newly remastered version of the classic open-world game, it's time to make your own chaotic fun using the best GTA Trilogy cheat codes.

Liberty City is a fantastic playground for a bit of the old ultra-violence, especially with the freedom to make a tank appear out of nowhere. There are more bizarre cheats, too, including ones that affect the weather, manipulate time, and tinker with your character's outfit.

Here you'll find some of the useful cheat codes to use in GTA 3, though there are more out there. Before using cheats, make sure you save your game, and don't save over it once activated as this could potentially corrupt your save file. Do take care when you're inputting codes, as you can't see the codes on the screen and they won't work if you make a single mistake. Of course, given that this is a collection of multiple games, there are different GTA Vice City cheat codes, and GTA San Andreas cheat codes.




Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 11, 2021 1:19 PM
    

A trio of vintage crimeworlds returned rebuilt today with the launch of the Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, bundling GTA 3, Vice City, and San Andreas into one collection with an long overly name. They look fancier and more modern (the originals being from 2001, 2002, and 2004, respectively), and have control schemes which are less damn old. Unfortunately, they have also cut some of my favourite songs from the radio, boooo.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 11, 2021 12:00 PM
    

Welcome to Part Two of The RPS 100, our brand-new annual countdown of our favourite PC games of all time. Hopefully, you've just read Part One, where we counted down numbers 100-51. Here, we're into the final stretch, ranking numbers 50 to our ultimate Bestest Best at number 1.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 11, 2021 11:27 AM
    

Starfield is a very long way away - actually, it's set to release exactly one year from today. We know a little about Bethesda's upcoming space RPG already, and last night director Todd Howard revealed a few more titbits about what's in store. During a Q&A on Reddit, he talked about the game's character creator, mod support and potential robot companions, as well as mentioned that the developers plan on showing more Starfield next summer.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 11, 2021 11:00 AM
    

I'm once again back, and I'm badder than ever! To mark my triumphant return to the Electronic Wireless Show podcast, I (Alice) suggested we talk about our favourite non-game celebrity appearances in games. Not because I'm very famous and important, although I am, but because I wanted to spend some time making fun of Chris Pratt.

In the end, though, we don't talk much about Chris Pratt, partly because we are so very excited to be joined on the pod by 'Bath's Nic Cage', and discuss the time he turned on Bath's Christmas lights, and partly because we do talk about a lot of games this week. I hope you're all proud of us. We're showing personal growth. Digressions this week include Harrods department store, a lot about Garfield, and Nate doing fat rips on his vape.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 11, 2021 10:00 AM
    

If Bright Memory: Infinite has one thing, it's bombast. It's a game where at one point you jump and electro-grapple onto an in-flight plane as it careens into a black hole, but it's also a game where you can easily miss the poorly telegraphed jump three times in a row and wind up having to slog through the same brief firefight again and again.

This is a short, linear shooter about riddling high-tech corporate goons and ancient mythical chinese warriors with bullets and blade wounds - a shooter that's left me both razzled and dazzled, but not without reservation.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 11, 2021 9:21 AM
    

Earlier this week, we announced the next free game key for existing RPS premium supporters, the excellent gothic roguelike Darkest Dungeon. This is your reminder that these free game keys will be available to claim today, November 11th, from 4pm GMT (that's 8am PT for folks across the pond).

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 11, 2021 9:20 AM
    

The team behind much-beloved XCOM mod Long War today announced they've delayed the launch of their own alien invasion strategy game, Terra Invicta. It's now due in spring 2022. Pavonis Interactive state the usual reason: they want more time to make it good. Please do! After Long War, I certainly want to see them smash it with an ambitious game spanning the entire solar system. For now, a new trailer shows some of their recent work, including 3D space fleet battles and giant alien beasties destroying cities.

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Twinfinite Thursday, November 11, 2021 2:25 PM
    

As of today, November 11, the Twitch app is available for download on your Nintendo Switch in the eShop. Today's release feels like it has been a long time coming, as YouTube has been available to download on the Nintendo Switch since November 2018. The Nintendo site listing for the Twitch app gives a small […]

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Twinfinite Thursday, November 11, 2021 1:43 PM
    

Koei Tecmo revealed two new characters, new details, and screenshots of Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream.

The post Atelier Sophie 2 Reveals New Characters & Details With New Screenshots Aplenty appeared first on Twinfinite.




Twinfinite Thursday, November 11, 2021 12:54 PM
    

Spider-Man is finally here for those still playing Square Enix's Marvel's Avengers, and he's today been revealed in action for the first time courtesy of a brand new trailer. He swings into Marvel's Avengers on Nov. 30, 2021. Of course, only for those who are playing the game on PlayStation platforms. The iconic hero is […]

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Twinfinite Thursday, November 11, 2021 12:47 PM
    

Solar Ash is the next title from indie developer Heart Machine (Hyper Light Drifter). In this interview, I got to sit down with the lead developer and founder of the studio, Alx Preston. Down below we cover several topics ranging from speedrunning to accessibility settings and Kickstarter to partnering with Sony and Epic. Solar Ash […]

The post Solar Ash Interview: Lead Developer Discusses Accessibility, Transitioning to 3D, Speedrunning, & More appeared first on Twinfinite.




Twinfinite Thursday, November 11, 2021 11:53 AM
    

Ubisoft just released two new trailers for their upcoming PvE shooter, Rainbow Six Extraction. The videos provide details on the game's new price drop, its Buddy Pass, Operator gameplay, progression system, and more. The game's Standard Edition can now be bought for $39.99, while its Deluxe Edition costs $49.99. And with the Buddy Pass feature, […]

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Twinfinite Thursday, November 11, 2021 10:40 AM
    

Twinfinite reviews Auckland International Airport (NZAA) in New Zealand by Flightbeam Studios, an excellent airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator

The post Microsoft Flight Simulator – Auckland Airport Review (Flightbeam) appeared first on Twinfinite.




Twinfinite Thursday, November 11, 2021 10:23 AM
    

Earlier this week, FX revealed the brand new trailer for Season 15 of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. This season features all of the hijinks and chaos that The Gang has become known for, tasking them with dealing with everything from the Covid-19 outbreak to doing their best to avoid fallout from cancel culture. For […]

The post The Gang Returns for It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 15 in the Official Trailer appeared first on Twinfinite.




Twinfinite Thursday, November 11, 2021 10:21 AM
    

Today Sony Interactive Entertainment and Polyphony Digital released another trailer of the upcoming racing game Gran Turismo 7.

The post Gran Turismo 7 Gets New Trailer All About Tracks appeared first on Twinfinite.




Twinfinite Thursday, November 11, 2021 10:02 AM
    

The Pokemon Trading Card market has returned with a vengeance recently, as collectors are going bonkers trying to get their hands on the rarest cards around. But while there is plenty of amazing full art, tag-team, and VMax rarity cards around that are stunning to look at, there are few Pokemon cards that are as […]

The post Redditor Makes Jaw-Dropping Shining Gyarados Pokemon Card Animation appeared first on Twinfinite.




Siliconera Thursday, November 11, 2021 3:00 PM
    

The new Pokemon Trading Card Game expansion is a big one! But which are the best Fusion Strike cards? We're here to help.

The post Pokemon TCG: The Best Fusion Strike Cards appeared first on Siliconera.




Siliconera Thursday, November 11, 2021 2:00 PM
    

The next Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid DLC character is Poisandra, and she'll appear next week. Get a better look at her moveset now.

The post Poisandra Joins Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid Next Week appeared first on Siliconera.




Siliconera Thursday, November 11, 2021 1:00 PM
    

The new Genshin Impact Dreams of Bloom event involves growing flowers in the Serenitea Pot in exchange for furniture and Primogems.

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Siliconera Thursday, November 11, 2021 12:00 PM
    

Golden Wind vol. 2 focuses on introducing characters like Abbacchio, Mista, and Narancia and getting them to accept Giorno.

The post JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Golden Wind Vol. 2 Shows Characters Bonding appeared first on Siliconera.




Siliconera Thursday, November 11, 2021 11:00 AM
    

The ongoing chip shortage will keep Sony from meeting consumer demands for the PlayStation 5.

The post Ongoing Chip Shortage Results in PS5 Production Outlook Reduction appeared first on Siliconera.




Siliconera Thursday, November 11, 2021 10:00 AM
    

Kitao will appear as a special guest during an upcoming Elden Ring broadcast that will be held during the network test.

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Siliconera Thursday, November 11, 2021 9:30 AM
    

The pieces of artwork from the calendar can also be used as posters.

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Siliconera Thursday, November 11, 2021 9:00 AM
    

Siliconera spoke with Dungeon Encounters Producer Hiroaki Kato and Director Hiroyuki Ito about the game, its development, and its characters.

The post Interview: Developing and Balancing Square Enix's Dungeon Encounters appeared first on Siliconera.




Destructoid Thursday, November 11, 2021 3:00 PM
    

Darius classics Steamward bound Taito and shmup-lovers M2 have announced that fab news that Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade Edition is...

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Destructoid Thursday, November 11, 2021 2:00 PM
    

Intentional? Or just plain ignorance? I haven't kept up much with the Call of Duty discourse in…well, a very long time. But...

The post Call of Duty: Vanguard removes insensitive content towards Muslims after public outcry appeared first on Destructoid.




Destructoid Thursday, November 11, 2021 1:00 PM
    

Life keeps finding a way In my original review for Jurassic World Evolution, I described the game as shallow and...

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Destructoid Thursday, November 11, 2021 12:00 PM
    

Also, Shin Megami Tensei V This week, Nintendo's featured game is a Grand Theft Auto Trilogy download, which is kind...

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Destructoid Thursday, November 11, 2021 11:00 AM
    

200% Cotton I don't quite know how Cotton, of all franchises, became one of my most commonly written about beats...

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Destructoid Thursday, November 11, 2021 10:00 AM
    

I definitely want more, but not quite like this A few years back, a bunch of us were collectively wowed...

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Destructoid Thursday, November 11, 2021 9:30 AM
    

A physical Metroid Dread poster two-pack [Update #2: Nintendo has once again restocked the Metroid Dread poster as of the evening...

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, November 11, 2021 3:30 PM
     SteamWorld Headhunter trailer robotsUp to this point, the SteamWorld games established themselves as strictly 2D titles. But SteamWorld Headhunter, the most recent entry that publisher Thunderful Games just revealed in its Thunderful World showcase, will enter the third dimension for the very first time. Thunderful only showed a brief teaser trailer for SteamWorld Headhunter, so players will have to wait a little longer before seeing any gameplay footage. Having said that, the trailer does manage to impress with its stylized, cartoony visuals, and it provides a brief idea regarding what the central gameplay element of SteamWorld Headhunter will look like. The trailer kicks off with a typical Wild West showdown between a robot with a wild rag and a cowboy hat and another robot with a bowtie and an Uncle Sam-esque hat. The cowboy robot manages to land the first shot, but when he goes to inspect the body of his opponent, he finds that the head has gone mysteriously missing. Soon enough, the cowboy robot turns around and ...


PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, November 11, 2021 2:45 PM
     Jurassic World Evolution 2 Mosasaurus Unlock Guide Lagoon Aquatic DinosaursI guess we can say that the Mosasaurus was one of the stars in the Jurassic World film. Showcased as an attraction that would rival those in SeaWorld, it chomped on sharks, a Pterodactyl (along with Claire Dearing's assistant), and, with the magic of nonsensical blockbuster climaxes, the Indominus Rex as well. In any case, here's our Jurassic World Evolution 2 guide to help you unlock the Mosasaurus. Note: We'll have a Jurassic World Evolution 2 guides and features hub soon, so stay tuned.   How to unlock the Mosasaurus in Jurassic World Evolution 2 As usual, our advice is to pick the Challenge mode – Germany (easy) map since you can also obtain most dinos and buildings in a single run. The key difference here, at least when compared to the T-Rex and Spinosaurus, is that the Mosasaurus is an aquatic animal. That means we're going to have to research its genome, as well as the facilities required to spawn it. Mosasaurus research Marine Reptiles 1 (...


PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, November 11, 2021 2:30 PM
     Rainbow Six Extraction Release Date January Lower Cost Buddy Pass FeatAfter getting delayed way back in July, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Extraction now has an official launch date. Do you recall when Ubisoft may have accidentally leaked the day on its website back in October? Well, turns out the leak was accurate. Rainbow Six Extraction has a release date of January 20, 2022. But that's not all. The game is also going on sale at a lower cost, and it comes with a Buddy Pass so you can bring along some friends for free. Rainbow Six Extraction, since its reveal, has felt akin to a spinoff of Siege, and its lower cost seemingly reflects it. Of course, it's probably more fair to say that Extraction is like another branch of Siege, as it uses the latter game's design philosophy to power the monster-slaying action. The Standard Edition of the game is set at $39.99 USD, with a Deluxe Edition asking for $10 more.   Despite it feeling like a part of Siege, however, Extraction is very much its own game. Instead of taking on other playe...


PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, November 11, 2021 2:15 PM
     Jurassic World Evolution 2 Spinosaurus Unlock GuideThe Spinosaurus is one of the dinosaurs that you can have in your theme park. If you're playing Challenge mode, then the process is certainly more straightforward compared to the requirements for the T-Rex. Here's our Jurassic World Evolution 2 guide to help you unlock the Spinosaurus via research. Note: We'll have a Jurassic World Evolution 2 guides and features hub soon, so stay tuned.   How to unlock the Spinosaurus in Jurassic World Evolution 2 As usual, our advice is to pick the Challenge mode – Germany (easy) map since you can also obtain most dinos and buildings in a single run. As for the Spinosaurus, you're going to have to research the genomes of the other beasts first: Medium Carnivores 1 (Ceratosaurus) – Automatically available at the start of your run. Medium Carnivores 2 (Carnotaurus) – Can be unlocked at the start. Piscivores 1 (Baryonyx) – Can be unlocked after getting Medium Carnivores 2. Medium Carnivores 4 (Qia...


PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, November 11, 2021 2:00 PM
     0 12 ScreenshotThe Epic Games Store has evolved over the years since its December 2018 launch. It was about that time when many questioned if we had too many digital storefronts and/or launchers by companies. However, the Epic Games Store has added features following its roadmap. Some of those features have included the addition of rotating free games in its store. Next week, a new wave of free games hit the Epic Games Store, those being: Guild of Dungeoneering, Kid of Mnesia Exhibition, and Never Alone.  The most notable of the bunch is probably Never Alone. The 2D adventure platformer has been praised for its art style and depiction of the Native Alaskan people, the Iñupiat. The game reached an average score of 72/100 on Metacritic. However, it enjoys some higher esteem among Steam players, holding a "Very Positive" user review score.   The next one on the list isn't a game per se. Instead, its Kid A Mnesia Exhibition, an art exhibition coming to fruition due to a partners...


Gamer Empire Thursday, November 11, 2021 12:52 PM
    

In Anime Fighters Simulator, you can see a new selection of fighters that you can unlock from the star every time you unlock a new world. There is, however, one fighter that you can pull from each star in each world that does not show up in the star, known as a secret character. Secret […]

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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, November 11, 2021 3:38 PM
     Human Fall Flat (HFF) could be one of the most creative (and funniest) puzzles ever invented. This video game can host up to 8 players, and all players need to cooperate and work as a team in order to escape the maze-like maps. Moreover, HFF added some features to make the game more interesting and […]


Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, November 11, 2021 2:20 PM
     The former rivals are now partners in Supergiant Games' Hades! Theseus, the Hero of Athens, and the Minotaur Asterius, the Bull of Minos, have been recruited by Hades to stop Zagreus from escaping the Underworld. Though there is a possibility that Zagreus will face Asterius alone in the middle of your run in Elysium, both […]


Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, November 11, 2021 1:06 PM
     Forza Horizon 4 is more of an Arcade-sim, much like the Gran Turismo Franchise, rather than a full-blown simulator like Assetto Corsa, RFactor, iRacing, etc. To be fair, driving in Forza Horizon 4 is much easier, technically speaking, than driving on a more serious racing simulator. However, this doesn't mean that the car handling characteristics […]


Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, November 11, 2021 11:45 AM
     Just last week, Mark Zuckerberg announced the transition of Facebook Inc. into Meta, which signifies their focus on establishing a Metaverse. However, what many may not know is that the metaverse has long been alive in the world of cryptocurrencies. One of the top games for metaverses currently is The Sandbox, and it is as […]


Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, November 11, 2021 10:41 AM
     The Roost is a coffee shop in the island museum where you can hang out with villagers and friends while sipping a cup of coffee. It is a feature in Animal Crossing: New Horizons added during the 2.0 update. The café is not readily available when you update the game. First, you need to have […]


Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, November 11, 2021 9:36 AM
     In Genshin Impact, each character will have some sort of relationship towards the traveler, who are the players. This is called Friendship and you can see its level and progress when you open a character's attributes in the Character Info Window. Increasing the friendship level of a certain character will unlock profile stories of that […]


Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, November 11, 2021 12:04 PM
    

The wait got a little longer for Valves' new handheld.

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, November 11, 2021 10:49 AM
    

Some bad news for those looking to get a PlayStation 5 this holiday season.

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Pivotal Gamers Thursday, November 11, 2021 2:20 PM
     What's up all? We have another excellent offer from Giveaway.su for SteamWorld Dig 2. Their message follows. Here we go again! Hurry up to get a free Steam copy of "SteamWorld Dig 2"! This giveaway is limited in time. Sadly Steam trading cards are disabled for this giveaway. A few words about SteamWorld Dig 2 SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors o...


Pivotal Gamers Thursday, November 11, 2021 2:00 PM
     What's up all? MMOBomb holds a new giveaway for Desert Operations. Read on for their offering. MMOBomb and Gamigo group have partnered up to score YOU a special pack key with lots of in-game items for Desert Operations. A few words about Desert Operations Desert Operations is a free trading and military strategy game, where you can face thousands of other players. Last minute notes Follow th...


Pivotal Gamers Thursday, November 11, 2021 1:21 PM
     Hello all. Giveaway.su holds a new giveaway for Beholder. Let's hear them out. Hey, there is a great opportunity to get a free Steam copy of "Beholder"! This giveaway is limited in time so hurry up! A few words about Beholder You're a state-installed landlord in a totalitarian country. Place listening devices, steal and sneak into your tenants' apartments. Use what yo...


Level Up Thursday, November 11, 2021 12:37 PM
     After revealing Spider-Man's design ahead of his debut in Marvel's Avengers, we now get our…


Level Up Thursday, November 11, 2021 11:29 AM
     A Switch port of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic was announced during the…


Level Up Thursday, November 11, 2021 10:31 AM
     Expect a handful of cheats to be missing from Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy –…


Level Up Thursday, November 11, 2021 9:30 AM
     Naruto is to the anime community what Fortnite is to gaming – a cultural phenomenon…