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Kotaku Tuesday, November 16, 2021 7:30 PM
    

NFTs, otherwise known as An Enormous Fucking Scam, are taking root everywhere that someone smells a fast buck and someone else is dumb enough to join them. Which in 2021 is, sadly, a lot of places! So it's a slight relief, even if it's only temporary, to see Xbox boss Phil Spencer speak publicly on how wary he is of…

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Kotaku Tuesday, November 16, 2021 5:45 PM
    

When the hotly-anticipated open world sci-fi RPG Starfield comes out next year it won't be coming to PS4 or PS5. That's a fact that seemed obvious the second Microsoft announced it was buying publisher Bethesda over a year ago in a groundbreaking $7.5 billion deal, but it took the Xbox team until just a few months ago…

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Kotaku Tuesday, November 16, 2021 5:10 PM

Kotaku Tuesday, November 16, 2021 5:10 PM
    

Yesterday, Microsoft surprise-released Halo Infinite's multiplayer mode on Xbox and PC—albeit in a beta state—weeks ahead of its planned December 8 target. Feedback thus far is largely in lockstep: Hot damn, this shooter is fun to play, but, um, what's up with the more-withholding-than-a-rich-parent battle pass? And…

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 16, 2021 7:01 PM
     Fortnite leakers are convinced that Chapter 3 is next

Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 8 is set to come to a close on December 5, which is now just a few weeks away. The question on every fan's mind, however, has been whether Season 9 or Chapter 3 would be coming next. Early leaks and datamines have suggested that Chapter 3 is coming up soon, and a fresh round of discoveries have landed alongside the v18.40 update.

Most telling among those discoveries is a new loading screen, uncovered by Fortnite Intel and YLSDev on Twitter. The image is labeled: 'The Chapter 2 finale. Locked, loaded, and ready for the final showdown!' It features a group walking toward a sort of hollow pyramid shape in the middle of a desert.

That, in turn, matches up with a separate leaked image (courtesy of ImPeQu and Zatheo) of the final stage of this season's map, which has a similar structure in its center. And if all that wasn't enough, dataminer InTheShade has also discovered an event playlist called 'The End' - just like the event that concluded Chapter 1.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 16, 2021 5:58 PM
     The Sims 4's next kit adds masculine skirts

The Sims 4 launched a new expansion type earlier this year with kits, tiny packs of furniture or fashion. They've, uh, not been the most popular type of content in the game's community, but they've apparently been successful enough that EA and Maxis keep making them. Today, the devs have announced the Modern Menswear Kit, which introduces a whole bunch of nontraditional masculine clothing.

The new kit is a collaboration with London-based fashion brand Stefan Cooke, and features 23 items. The official announcement runs down "jackets, trousers, suits, and shoes, as well as some of the designers' favorite pieces, including the Stefan Cooke Wool Varsity Coat with Skirt, a design that perfectly encapsulates the evolution of modern menswear".

The kit seems especially focused on sweaters, and there appear to be a few specific holiday-themed items among the group. Of course, the most 'nontraditional' bits are the masculine skirts. The Sims 4 already lets you ignore gender boundaries for clothing, but these specific options should be a bit more flattering for masculine frames.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 16, 2021 5:12 PM
     City-builder Surviving the Aftermath has left Early Access, and will get expansions

The latest patch for post-apocalyptic city-building game Surviving the Aftermath moves it out of Early Access and into full launch, and with that comes a raft of new content that fills out the story of the nuclear apocalypse - and a challenge to prepare your band of survivors for the next one.

Along with the launch, Paradox has announced an expansion pass for Surviving the Aftermath, which includes the first three major expansions for the game. For now, however, there's plenty more to do even if you've been playing Surviving the Aftermath since its Early Access version debuted: you'll be able to hunt for clues that shed light on the nuclear disaster that led to the downfall of civilisation, and get to work preparing your population for the next disaster.

"Surviving the Aftermath had 20 content updates throughout Early Access, all of which incorporated player feedback," says game director Lasse Liljedhal. "This was a tremendous undertaking during unprecedented times, but as we say at the studio, 'the end of Early Access is only the beginning.' We have plans for more content for Surviving the Aftermath, so you can plan on enjoying the end of the world for years to come!"

RELATED LINKS: The best city-building games on PC, The best survival games on PC

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 16, 2021 5:08 PM
     Halo Infinite devs are

November 16, 2021 Halo Infinite's devs have taken in criticism of the battle pass, and are "gathering data".

Halo Infinite's multiplayer offering got an early launch, hitting a high of 272,586 concurrent players on Steam - according to one analyst, that's the biggest an Xbox Game Studios title has seen on Valve's storefront yet. While everyone is having a dang good time - including this orange site's esteemed deputy editor - Halo Infinite's battle pass has come in for some criticism.

"Thank you to everyone who has jumped into the Halo Infinite beta so far," community director Brian Jarrard says on Twitter. "FYI the team is looking at battle pass progression and gathering data from yesterday's sessions and we'll share updates as we have them. Please continue to share feedback and raise flags as you see them."

Players are expressing concerns on Reddit and Twitter that the battle pass feels a bit too grindy and slow right now. "Three hours in, and I barely managed to level up once," one fan says. "I know it's a beta, and they've talked about improving this in the future. But it's just really discouraging to go out of your way to use the less effective weapons/vehicles for XP that amounts to a single grain of sand. I'd rather get XP for medals earned in-game and maybe increase the amount you get from the challenges. Anyway, the game is absolutely stunning. Happy hunting, Spartans!"

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

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 16, 2021 6:02 PM
     Minecraft 1.18 pre-release 2 upgrades the Java version

The snapshots for 1.18 are done as we move into a new phase of Minecraft betas for the upcoming update, and the changes are getting more technical as we go. 1.18 pre-release 2 upgrades the Java version, and makes a bunch of bug fixes. That's it! And that means we're probably very close to the Minecraft 1.18 release date.

Minecraft runs on Java version 17 as of this pre-release - and you can expect the same to be true of the live version of Java Edition once 1.18 officially lands. Minecraft already moved from Java 8 to Java 16 earlier this year. The upgrade should be basically invisible to most players, though you may see some slight performance differences with the change.

Beyond that, it's pretty much all bug fixes, as you can see on the official site. As we've moved from snapshots to pre-release versions, 1.18 is likely dropping soon, pending whatever final bug fixes the devs at Mojang need to make.

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

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:26 PM
     New report says Activision CEO knew about and suppressed reports of sexual misconduct

As Call of Duty publisher Activision Blizzard faces state and federal lawsuits over widespread employee mistreatment, a harrowing new report alleges that CEO Bobby Kotick was aware of reports of harassment and abuse for years before regulatory agencies began their investigations. Worse still, the report includes allegations that he actively suppressed these reports, failed to inform the board of directors about them, and protected leaders accused of serious misconduct.

The lengthy report was published today, November 16, in the Wall Street Journal, and cites interviews with current and former employees as well as a review of internal documents like memos, emails, and regulatory requests. The report includes several new allegations of misconduct, many of which involve heavy use of alcohol both at work-related functions and in the office.

The report says internal Activision Blizzard documents indicate that Kotick was aware of abuse allegations before California state investigators began looking into the company in 2018, and that he did not share this information with Activision's board of directors. The US Securities and Exchange Commission issued a subpoena earlier this year for Kotick to testify on this issue, as well as on how the company has handled workplace harassment and gender-based pay disparities.


Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 16, 2021 7:13 PM
    

Paradox Interactive say they're happy with progress on Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, but they're still refusing to say who's making it. The topic came up again during the Swedish publisher's Q3 interim report, in response to the question, "Any news on Bloodlines 2 or its developer?"

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 16, 2021 6:54 PM
    

The Game Awards, Geoff Keighley's yearly excuse to invite friends round, has announced this year's nominees. The contenders for the Game Of The Year award include Deathloop, It Takes Two, Psychonauts 2 and Resident Evil Village. Deathloop leads the nominations with nine.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 16, 2021 5:12 PM
    

A report by the Wall Street Journal has brought to light several new examples of alleged misconduct by Activision staff, including rape and sexual harassment. The report also highlights several instances where Activision CEO Bobby Kotick was reportedly aware of the allegations but did not inform the company's board of directors and, in one instance, intervened to prevent an alleged harasser from being fired.

In response to the report, employee group A Better ABK have called for Kotick to be replaced as CEO and are organising a staff walkout.

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Twinfinite Tuesday, November 16, 2021 8:10 PM
    

We've seen Pokemon GO collaborations before with other brands to increase spawn rates in various locations, but this is certainly a new one. Both the official Pokemon GO and Ed Sheeran HQ Twitter accounts are teasing some sort of collaboration over on the social media platform, and it's definitely left fans scratching their heads and […]

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Twinfinite Tuesday, November 16, 2021 8:10 PM
    

With Tiger King Season 2 coming tonight at midnight (timezone dependant), Netflix have gone ahead and tweeted a short two-minute video covering "everything we learned in Season 1." If you have maybe not seen the first season covering the exploits of Joe Exotic but want to watch season 2, this video should get you up […]

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Twinfinite Tuesday, November 16, 2021 6:22 PM
    

Today Sega and Creative Assembly released another new trailer of the upcoming strategy game Total War: Warhammer III.

The post Total War: Warhammer III Gets New Trailer Showing Improvements in Battle appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Tuesday, November 16, 2021 5:08 PM
    

The Microsoft Flight Simulator Game of the Year Edition that will release in a couple of days includes a brand new military jet for free.

The post Microsoft Flight Simulator GOTY Edition – Here's Your First Look at The Free F/A-18 Super Hornet in Action appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Tuesday, November 16, 2021 4:38 PM
    

If you miss the good old days of buying video games in person at Midnight on launch day and flipping through its freshly printed manual to find out all of the fun that is in store for you when you boot it up, then you're going to love this Metroid Dread cover that one Redditor […]

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Twinfinite Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:44 PM
    

Earlier today, the Netflix Geeked Twitter account confirmed the castings of Uncle Iroh, Gyatso, and Commander Zhao for the upcoming live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender has been completed. You can check out the actors and who they will be playing right down below. Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (he/him; Kim's Convenience, The Mandalorian) will play […]

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Twinfinite Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:12 PM
    

Genshin Impact and Squid Game are two of the hottest properties throughout the entertainment industry in the world recently, as gamers and Netflix viewers can help but get enough of either product. That is why it is so funny to see one user going out of their way to combine these two works of art […]

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Siliconera Tuesday, November 16, 2021 5:00 PM
    

Save data can be linked.

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Siliconera Tuesday, November 16, 2021 4:00 PM
    

There's finally a World's End Club PC release date. People will be able to grab the game from Steam in November 2022.

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Siliconera Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:00 PM
    

Learn more about the preparation for the global release of the game and potential plans for updates.

The post Interview: Going Over the Hatsune Miku Colorful Stage English Release appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:00 PM
    

Good Smile Company is going to rerelease its $395.99 Cowboy Bebop Swordfish II model with LED lights in 2022.

The post Almost $400 Cowboy Bebop Swordfish Model Will Return in 2022 appeared first on Siliconera.


Destructoid Tuesday, November 16, 2021 7:02 PM
    

It's one of those games you can just unwind with After warming players' hearts on PC and Nintendo Switch, A...

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Destructoid Tuesday, November 16, 2021 6:30 PM
    

It's not stupid if it works While Battlefield 2042 players are busy voicing their concerns about the spotty state of...

The post Battlefield 2042 tanks are sitting atop skyscrapers to pummel players as soon as the elevators open appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Tuesday, November 16, 2021 6:00 PM
    

The Community Director for Halo Infinite says 343 is keeping an eye on the Battle Pass Halo Infinite multiplayer shadow-dropped yesterday, as part...

The post Halo Infinite team is looking at Battle Pass progression appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Tuesday, November 16, 2021 5:30 PM
    

A frantic infection-style multiplayer mode It's simultaneously neat, funny, and impressive that A Hat in Time is still rolling out...

The post A Hat in Time is still getting new DLC, and Vanessa's Curse is next on November 27 appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Tuesday, November 16, 2021 5:00 PM
    

I knew there must have been a reason to stay on Atari's mailing list The Atari 2600 (or VCS, as...

The post Atari XP will let you put some new cartridges in your old Atari 2600 appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Tuesday, November 16, 2021 4:30 PM
    

Early Access kicks off this coming winter Disgaea fans have at least one thing to mark on their calendars in...

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Destructoid Tuesday, November 16, 2021 4:00 PM
    

Ray tracing, DLSS, FSR, button remapping, and a chapter select, among other features It's a treat to revisit your favorite...

The post Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice has an enhanced PC update and new accessibility options appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:30 PM
    

Work begins on new 'AAA' shooter title MiHoYo, the Chinese developer behind juggernaut mobile release Genshin Impact, has expanded into...

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Destructoid Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:00 PM
    

Cell seems pretty terrifying when you're not a Super Saiyan warrior Dragon Ball games usually put you in the shoes of...

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Destructoid Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:30 PM
    

A new report alleges CEO Bobby Kotick knew of sexual misconduct allegations within the company for years A massive new...

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Destructoid Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:00 PM
    

Jungle Boogie Deep in the lush, vibrant undergrowth of the Amazonian Rainforest, something is seriously amiss. While the beautiful flora...

The post Review: Tunche appeared first on Destructoid.


PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, November 16, 2021 8:20 PM
     20211116171946 1It's always nice when a game receives additional graphical updates years after launching. In this case, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice fans got a pleasant surprise with new RTX support for ray tracing and DLSS. The game has gotten not only the latter two tech, but it also received support for AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR). PC players also now have access to other recent enhancements that arrived on Xbox, with better level of detail, materials, and particles. Even with all of this, the game still runs like a dream with ray tracing turned off, averaging 100+ fps at 1440p on an RTX 3090 card. I grabbed a couple of four-way comparison shots showcasing both ray tracing and DLSS at different levels. The ray tracing is obviously the most impressive addition to Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice. There are three levels, ranging from low to high. High is the only setting to include ray-traced shadows, but the game's performance is, naturally, heavily impacted by this....

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, November 16, 2021 7:15 PM
     Bloodhunt Act 2 UpdateVampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt sank its fangs into fans back in September, with a high of nearly 10,000 players online at once. As of now, it's sitting at around 1,000 players active at any time, which isn't a great sign for a free battle royale game. Regardless, the game was meant to leave Early Access and enter full release soon, but it's been pushed back a touch. If you're one of the people who's been enjoying being a vampire while hunting and being hunted by a bunch of other vampires, then this is undoubtedly a bit disappointing, especially with the Early Access cutoff coming so soon. The game is now set to enter full release in "early 2022" as the devs at Sharkmob AB work to get things ready. Bloodhunt's public Early Access period is also ending next week. While the game was meant to immediately transition into full release, the feedback received from players has led the developer to instead decide on implementing chang...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, November 16, 2021 7:00 PM
     Mihoyo New Game 2Chinese developer miHoYo has made all the money in the world with Genshin Impact, an open-world, free-to-play gacha game. The Genshin model is something miHoYo is keen to rely on, as it's already in the middle of developing Honkai: Star Rail. That game is another open-world RPG game, currently in a closed beta. However, miHoYo is continuing with this trend, as it's reportedly in the middle of developing its third open-world game. According to GamesRadar, miHoYo is opening a development house in Montreal to focus on the new game, and presumably other future projects. While miHoYo hasn't announced anything official, we can guess about what the projects will entail based on some of the company's job listings. An opening for a senior level designer will create an open world with "urban areas and wilderness" and a "significant road system."   miHoYo will also hire a senior technical artist to create a "destruction system," ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, November 16, 2021 6:30 PM
     Dragon Ball The Breakers trailer artThe Dragon Ball franchise has seen a massive number of video game releases over the years, and most of them have come in the form of fighting games. Considering that the series has a heavy focus on martial arts and superpowered aliens shooting beams at each other, it makes sense that Bandai Namco would see the fighting game genre as the most natural way to translate the series' concept into an interactive medium. But while games like Dragon Ball FighterZ have found great success, many may understandably want the series to explore new ideas and genres rather than retread old ground. It seems that Bandai Namco has answered these fans' call, as it just dropped a trailer for a new asymmetrical online multiplayer game titled Dragon Ball: The Breakers. The beginning of the trailer shows a CGI cinematic depicting one of the cities in Dragon Ball Z in ruins. An unknown character peers out the window of their home to witness a man running in fear, at which point they go back into...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, November 16, 2021 5:45 PM
     The Pathless 04When The Pathless launched last year, it became an instant classic in my eyes. The serene world with no handholding and plenty of opportunities for exploration left me enthralled. On PC, the game launched with a year of Epic exclusivity. But now The Pathless is finally out on Steam with a significant discount and bundles to boot. The game was developed by the folks at Giant Squid, who also made Abzu. Unlike the latter, however, The Pathless has a lot more focus on gameplay and progression, as opposed to a more relaxing push forward. Up until November 23, The Pathless is getting a 35% discount. It's currently $25.99 USD, which is a very fair price considering the quality of the game and the amount of content on offer. The game also comes in two new bundles on Steam, if you're so inclined. The first bundles it with Abzu, which will run you $43.68 at the moment (making Abzu under $20, if that sweetens the pot). Then there's a soundtrack bundle for $8.56 USD more. I su...

Gamer Empire Tuesday, November 16, 2021 6:57 PM
    

Secret characters are special fighters in Anime Fighters Simulator that are not visible in any index in the game before you obtain them. Characters of the secret rarity are so powerful that they often scale better than characters of mythical or crafted rarity from many later worlds. Recommended Read: Anime Fighters Simulator Characters Guide The […]

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Tabletop Gaming News Tuesday, November 16, 2021 6:00 PM
    

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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, November 16, 2021 4:50 PM
     Backpacks are one of the few ways you can increase your Carry Weight in Fallout 76, making them universally useful if you need to lug a lot of equipment around. Players need to complete an optional questline to access the regular Backpack, but they can also stumble upon the smaller version for minor bonuses while […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:02 PM
     Octane is the most picked Legend in Apex Legends. His skills and abilities are the most sought-after by players. He is fast, his Ultimate has a low cooldown, and his Active skill has ridiculous uptime. He has been nerfed season after season, yet, he is still one of the most effective Legends due to his […]

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:43 PM
    

It is already off to a great start.

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:10 PM
    

Another eastern developer making strides to broach the North American market.

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Pivotal Gamers Tuesday, November 16, 2021 8:20 PM
     Hello fellow gamers. itch.io holds a new giveaway for Pebble Way. Read on for their offering. Get Pebble Way for FREE! A few words about Pebble Way In the game Pebble Way you have to help the pebble to reach the target without getting caught by the enemy pebbles. Last minute notes Login with your itch.io account, follow the on-screen instructions to add it to your library. So hurry up. Just click ...

Pivotal Gamers Tuesday, November 16, 2021 6:50 PM
     Hello all. We have another remarkable offer from MMOBomb for World of Warships. Let's hear them out. MMOBomb and Wargaming have partnered up to get our users a free gift pack key with in-game items for World of Warships including old and new Players. A few words about World of Warships World of Warships is a free to play MMO game, centered on epic naval battles during the World War II era. Y...

Pivotal Gamers Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:10 PM
     Hello fellow gamers. We have another excellent offer from Crucial for REVN. This is what they say. Claim your key and unlock 5,000 Credits in the REVN game shop. Now in Steam early access, REVN is a free to play third person MOBA shooter. A few words about REVN Craft a wide variety of weapons, abilities, and items to build your own custom character. Defend your core at all costs, and ruthlessly de...

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GamersHeroes Tuesday, November 16, 2021 9:52 AM
    

An eight-person online multiplayer game, Bandai Namco announced that Dragon Ball: The Breakers is now in development.

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Kotaku Tuesday, November 16, 2021 1:25 PM
    

Social media is aflame with demands that video game industry exec Bobby Kotick resign from his position as CEO of Activision Blizzard in the wake of reporting from The Wall Street Journal about his own terrible treatment of women. Leading the charge are Activision Blizzard employees themselves, who are planning…

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Kotaku Tuesday, November 16, 2021 1:15 PM
    

Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy — Definitive Edition may have shredded some signature tunes from the series' radio stations, and may, in just about every conceivable way, make the descriptor of "Definitive" sound like a joke, but—at the very least—you can still make an invulnerable, wiggly, and constantly swelling car…

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Kotaku Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:45 PM
    

Amongst the latest wave of troubling revelations to come out of Activision Blizzard, the Wall Street Journal reports that former exec Jennifer Oneal's incredibly brief stint as co-head of Blizzard ended due to her being "tokenized, marginalized, and discriminated against."

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Kotaku Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:20 PM
    

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick claimed to be in the dark about widespread allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination that surfaced at the company earlier this year, but according to a new bombshell report by The Wall Street Journal, Kotick wasn't just aware of the misconduct, he was also involved in…

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Kotaku Tuesday, November 16, 2021 11:55 AM
    

Dragon Ball villains Cell, Buu, and Frieza might not be much of a threat to Super Saiyan God Goku With Cheese, but to normal, non-fighting characters they're downright terrifying. Bandai Namco harnesses that terror in Dragon Ball: The Breakers, an asymmetrical survival game that pits seven non-powered players against…

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Kotaku Tuesday, November 16, 2021 11:35 AM
    

While Fortnite's Naruto crossover was teased on Twitter last week, the developers finally confirmed the details of the collaboration today. Starting right now, players can purchase costumes of Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi from Naruto Shippuden. Yes, at long last, Sakura can make short work of Sasuke with a…

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Kotaku Tuesday, November 16, 2021 10:45 AM
    

Did you just eek out a nail biting victory in a Big Team Battle Slayer match? Bash a bunch of your fellow Spartans' heads in with a flaming skull in Oddball? Capture a ton of objectives in Total Control, putting big numbers on the board for all your PVP comrades to see? Halo Infinite's battle pass does not care. It…

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Kotaku Tuesday, November 16, 2021 10:30 AM
    

As threatened back in September, the lovable childhood heroes known as the Neopets have turned to the dark side, transformed randomly into a series of non-fungible tokens and sold to folks interested in owning their own small slice of the death of our planet. Of the 10,000 tokens created less than half were purchased,…

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Kotaku Tuesday, November 16, 2021 10:25 AM
    

It's hard to believe, I know, but there are other games coming to Xbox that don't start with Halo and end with Infinite. Over the next two weeks, Microsoft will add 10 more games to Xbox Game Pass. Here's what's struck me: I've been watching these rollouts like a hawk for several years. For the first time I can…

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Kotaku Tuesday, November 16, 2021 10:00 AM
    

Dying Light 2 was announced all the way back at E3 2018. A lot has happened in the three years since, including multiple delays and the departure of RPG writer/designer Chris Avellone from the project following sexual harassment allegations. Now set to come out in February 2022 (alongside a bunch of other games) Dying

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Kotaku Tuesday, November 16, 2021 9:50 AM
    

Rusty Lake, the studio, have for years been creating some of the spookiest, most bizarre, and engrossing puzzle games. Becoming known for their incredible series of (free) short mobile games, Cube Escape, they then moved into full-length Lynchian creep-fests like Rusty Lake Hotel, Rusty Lake Paradise, The White Door,…

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:26 PM
     New report says Activision CEO knew about and suppressed reports of sexual misconduct

As Call of Duty publisher Activision Blizzard faces state and federal lawsuits over widespread employee mistreatment, a harrowing new report alleges that CEO Bobby Kotick was aware of reports of harassment and abuse for years before regulatory agencies began their investigations. Worse still, the report includes allegations that he actively suppressed these reports, failed to inform the board of directors about them, and protected leaders accused of serious misconduct.

The lengthy report was published today, November 16, in the Wall Street Journal, and cites interviews with current and former employees as well as a review of internal documents like memos, emails, and regulatory requests. The report includes several new allegations of misconduct, many of which involve heavy use of alcohol both at work-related functions and in the office.

The report says internal Activision Blizzard documents indicate that Kotick was aware of abuse allegations before California state investigators began looking into the company in 2018, and that he did not share this information with Activision's board of directors. The US Securities and Exchange Commission issued a subpoena earlier this year for Kotick to testify on this issue, as well as on how the company has handled workplace harassment and gender-based pay disparities.


PCGamesN Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:00 PM
     Dragon Ball: The Breakers gets a PC beta, and links with your Xenoverse 2 save

Most Dragon Ball games give you the obvious fantasy of playing as a superpowered Saiyan warrior. But Dragon Ball: The Breakers is taking a much different approach, where a group of normal humans attempt to survive an encounter with one of the universe's most powerful villains. It's basically Dead by Daylight as an anime game, and a beta has been announced for PC.

Dragon Ball: The Breakers launches on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC (via Steam,) in 2022. "A closed beta test will be organized on PC, letting players get their hands on the game", the devs say in a press release. There's no mention of that beta being available on other platforms, so it looks like PC players are getting a special treat.

The Breakers is an asymmetrical multiplayer game where seven players, controlling non-superpowered survivors, have to complete objectives in order to escape a player taking control of supervillains like Cell, Buu, or Frieza. The survivors have to take advantage of various power-ups and vehicles in the environment as they attempt to build a Super Time Machine and escape the villain.


PCGamesN Tuesday, November 16, 2021 1:00 PM
     Halo Infinite Season 1 battle pass: every free and premium reward

Want to know more about the Halo Infinite battle pass? Each season of Halo Infinite comes with a brand new battle pass filled with cosmetic items to customise your spartan. The Halo Infinite multiplayer beta contains the Season 1 battle pass, stocked with over 160 items. Don't worry if you don't have enough time to complete the pass; Halo Infinite battle passes don't expire, giving you all the time you need to unlock every tier.

The Season 1 battle pass features 100 tiers across its free and premium tracks, though the free rewards aren't particularly exciting - Challenge Swap Tokens may be helpful at times, but they aren't fun. If you want any of the fancy cosmetics to customise your spartan armour, you're going to have to pay for the pass. The premium track contains a number of classic spartan helmets, armour cores to paint your suit, and coloured visors to customise your look.

Here's everything you need to know about the Halo Infinite battle pass, including which cosmetics are unlockable, what challenges could pop up, and more.

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

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:45 PM
     Conquer Pokémon's Sinnoh region with this Civilization 6 map mod

While we all wait to find out what Firaxis has decided to do next with Civilization VI, players are finding their own fun through the wonderful world of Civ 6 mods. Some mods have brought new life to the 4X game's stale oceans, while others let you summon XCOM's aliens to help you conquer the map. This map mod lets you conquer Pokémon's Sinnoh region.

This mod was created by user Skylar Saphyr to celebrate the upcoming release of Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, remakes of the original Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum games, which are set in the Sinnoh region, and launched the fourth generation of Pokémon.

This huge 86x80 map manages to recreate everything from the snowy north to the massive mountain range that splits the region down the centre, along with all of the major forests and lakes. Minor rivers are still procedurally generated by Civ 6's world generator, so no two games will be exactly alike, and there are plenty of easter eggs to discover as well.

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

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:45 PM
     Someone has modded GTA Trilogy's awful rain into Doom

Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition has been a challenging launch for Rockstar Games. The developer pulled the hat trick of remasters from the PC launcher after files were unintentionally left in, though the internet still swelled with separate clips of bugs and oddities from other platforms. One of the more popular clips involves the rain because it sort of looks like glue? Getting anything done in the GTA Trilogy is a challenge when you can't see. Racing? Nope. Need to gun down a baddie? Sorry.

While some modders have stepped in to fix the issue, others are clowning around by adding it to Doom. Nash's Definitive Rain for GZDoom mod makes it harrowingly challenging to see. Nash shared a mod clip to Twitter, and I can barely tell you what's happening in the video.

You can see Doom Guy firing off a shotgun, but who knows who he's firing it at. It looks like Doom Guy doesn't know either, as he inevitably gets beat up by a bunch of demons. I guess you can't rip and tear your way through the undead when GTA Trilogy's rain is clouding your vision.

RELATED LINKS: Doom PC release date, Play Doom

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:31 PM
     The Game Awards 2021 nominees include Deathloop, RE Village, and Psychonauts 2

The Game Awards for 2021 are nearly upon us, bringing a wealth of announcements and trailers for games coming in 2022 and 2023 - oh, and there are honours for the best games of this year, too. Nominees for the December 9 award show have been announced today, including some of our big favourites here at the PCGN towers, like Deathloop, Resident Evil Village, and Psychonauts 2.

Those three games are up for the big Game of the Year award, alongside It Takes Two, Metroid Dread, and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. Deathloop comes up again and again in the nominations, with nods for game direction, narrative, art direction, and multiple nominations in the performance category.

The Game Awards will broadcast on Thursday, December 9, live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Unlike last year's show, this one will once again have a live audience, music, and on-stage presenters, and will feature announcements on around 40 to 50 games, including at least ten brand-new game announcements.

RELATED LINKS: Deathloop review, Pre-order Deathloop, The best FPS games on PC

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:21 PM
     This popular CS:GO map brings 1v1 to outer space

While Counter-Strike: Global Offensive's Operation Riptide has some neat new maps to dive into, there are always more popping up from the community that look pretty darn impressive, too. One such fan creation is modder Maui's new 1v1 Spaceship map, which brings the mode to an impressive-looking base out among the stars.

From the images on the mod's page, the CS:GO map looks like a pretty spacious, well, space for battling it out one-against-one. There are futuristic, sleek-looking hallways lit by beams of floor-level light to tear up and down, and use to sneak up on your foe. Then there are workspaces full of obstacles to navigate and use for cover, as well as what look like grander rooms with multiple levels to tackle, and multiple entryways to dash in and out of.

The story behind the map hinges on the CTs having expanded into space, which is throwing a challenge to the terrorists. They've decided to try and take down the space station's central nuclear generator, switching off security and clearing out the place as they go, as the modder explains.

RELATED LINKS: CS:GO console commands, CS:GO tips, CS:GO smokes

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:16 PM
     The best online board games to play with friends

Looking for some online board games to try out with friends? The biggest advantage board games have over their video brethren is that you can reach across the table to give your friends a slap when they inevitably betray you. Naturally, therefore, you might assume that online board games have little to offer if you can't throttle a dear friend moments after they claim victory.

While the physical aspect – slaps included – may be absent, online board games are still a great way to get your favourite boxes to the (virtual) table more often. Handily, they also come without the pesky need to host other folks in your home, so you can save on snacks, drinks, and the effort of tidying up after. On top of that, most online board games are also much faster to set up and play and can be played against AI if you're a mate or two down. In case you're not all that fussed on the online aspect and are just looking for some of the best PC board games on Steam then we have a separate list for those.

If you're keen to give them a try, we've rounded up the best online board games below so that you can get your analog fix in the digital world.


PCGamesN Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:05 PM
     Battlefield 2042 review – a new conquest

The Battlefield series has always strived to deliver multiplayer moments that you can't get anywhere else. Jumping out of a jet, sniping another pilot, and hijacking their jet in Battlefield 3; levelling buildings in Battlefield: Bad Company 2; parachuting away from a collapsing skyscraper in Battlefield 4 - when it comes to scale and bombast, DICE regularly knocks it out of the park. Other times, the studio has taken a swing and a miss by trying something completely different, like Battlefield 2142, an experiment in future warfare that launched with countless issues and sparked some wariness in my 13-year-old self about buying multiplayer games at launch.

Battlefield 2042's reveal trailer shows that DICE is doubling down on what it's known for: fun over realism, chaos over order, and plenty, plenty of 'Battlefield moments'. Set in the near future, the FPS game depicts a world wracked by the effects of climate change and the collapse of the European Union. It's a pretty bleak prophecy, with many cities being ravaged by tornadoes, sandstorms, massive battles, and sometimes all three. But at least the soldiers are having a good time: they can modify their weapons while running around, or hitch a ride on tornadoes and then use their newfangled wingsuits to glide to safety. Maybe the future won't suck.

Climate crisis aside, warfare doesn't appear to have changed all that much. Battlefield's classic Conquest and Breakthrough modes return, scaled up with even larger maps and clustered capture zones rather than flags dotted around the map, all to accommodate the new 128-player count. Breakthrough, the latest incarnation of the long-running Rush mode, divides players into attacking and defending armies that fight over a linear series of objectives to establish dominance across the whole map.

RELATED LINKS: Battlefield 2042 review, Best multiplayer games on PC, Best FPS games on PC

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:38 PM
     Rainbow Six Extraction release date and everything we know

Want to know when the Rainbow Six Extraction release date is? Previously known as Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Quarantine, Ubisoft puts cooperative play first in this PvE shooter. In teams of three, Extraction pits players against a deadly parasite that takes the form of a sticky black mould. This parasite is known as the Sprawl - if left unchecked, it can infect and kill humans.

Extraction borrows a number of core elements from Rainbow Six Siege, including the operators Ela and Vigil, who appeared in the first trailer back in 2019. The gameplay should feel familiar to anyone who has dabbled in Siege's multiplayer, and we fully expect to see more Rainbow Six Siege operators become part of the game.

When describing the game for the first time, Ubisoft made it clear that you don't have to be a Siege player to enjoy Extraction. This game may be a good way for new players to get to grips with a few of Siege's mechanics, as players will use some of the same weapons, gadgets, and operators. Here's everything we know about Rainbow Six Extraction so far.

RELATED LINKS: Best FPS games, Best multiplayer games, Upcoming PC games

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 16, 2021 11:14 AM
     Halo Infinite ranks – new ranking system explained

Halo Infinite's surprise multiplayer announcement means players can now access the FPS game for free, before the game's full campaign release in December. Fortunately, your progress carries over at release, so you'll be able to continue to climb the Halo Infinite ranks without starting over again.

The way progression works in Halo multiplayer has changed quite drastically from the previous games. Instead of working your way up the ranks by earning XP, this time you need to rank up through the Halo Infinite battle pass, which some players are calling too grindy. Instead of earning XP directly from matches, the experience earned from daily, weekly, and ultimate challenges goes towards the battle pass to progress through the 100 tiers and earn rewards.

Currently you can access all Season 1 content including maps, core modes, Academy features, and the battle pass. You also have access to Ranked Arena, where you can start playing ranked matches in modes: Slayer, Capture the Flag, Oddball, and Strongholds. Here's how the ranking system works in Halo Infinite.

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

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 16, 2021 11:13 AM
     Landing is now a thing in Total War: Warhammer III

Back in June you may remember Creative Assembly published a large dev blog looking at changes that will be coming to tactical battles in Total War: Warhammer III. You'll be pleased to know there's even more coming, as the studio has released another update looking at various quality of life changes coming to the strategy game.

The headline change is that flying units have remembered that they also have perfectly serviceable legs, and they can now land if they want via a new on/off toggle for flyers. On a slightly more serious note, this does actually open up some decent tactical options for using aerial units, especially for flanking.

Joining this change is an array of new hotkeys, the Three Kingdoms formation mechanics, changes to healing effects, as well as new visual changes for things like bracing and health bars. You can also toggle a new option that will automatically put the game into half-speed when you're firing off a spell, for extra precision. There seems to be just as many mechanical quality-of-life changes as there are visual ones.

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

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 16, 2021 11:07 AM
     How to disable Halo Infinite high-res textures to boost fps on gaming PCs

In less than 24 hours, over 270,000 players on Steam have jumped into the Halo Infinite's multiplayer open beta, making it Xbox Game Studios' biggest launch on Valve's platform, with countless more joining the fray via Xbox Live. However, some Spartans are struggling to maintain high frame rates despite meeting the Halo Infinite system requirements, and it appears that an optional texture pack installed alongside the main game could be to blame.

In a Reddit thread, user BruhGiveMeANameFFS highlights that uninstalling Halo Infinite's high res texture pack could help to boost fps and get the game running more smoothly. Using their setup of an Nvidia GTX 980 Ti and Intel i7 5820K, their frame rates allegedly increased from 23 fps to a whopping 72-100.

While we weren't able to replicate such a significant increase in our own testing, several users report that this fix has helped to raise their frame rates. One user, with an Nvidia GTX 1070, reported a 20-30fps increase, while someone with an AMD RX 590 claims disabling the texture pack made the game 'playable'.

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

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 16, 2021 10:27 AM
     Dying Light 2 starts easier than Dying Light, but there's a hardcore mode for zombie game pros

The start of the first Dying Light game can be notoriously unforgiving, as you find yourself facing hordes of Infected without all the tools or skills needed to fend them off. But that's not the case in the sequel, as Dying Light 2's lead designer, Tymon Smektała, tells us in an interview ahead of the game's launch next year.

"We got a lot of feedback from the first game, people saying, 'Hey, it's difficult to get into Dying Light'. Actually, that was on purpose," Smektała explains, emphasising that players feeling "weak and defenceless" at the start of the game leads to a "feeling of empowerment" later on. "At some point they realise, 'Hey, now I'm stronger, I can overcome those obstacles.'"

The progression in Dying Light 2 works differently, however. "It starts a little easier on regular difficulty, but we also have a difficulty dedicated to the hardcore fans of the first game - we call them 'Harran survivors'... so if they want the same level of challenge, they will definitely get it."

RELATED LINKS: Dying Light 2 release date, Dying Light 2 factions, Dying Light 2 trailer reveal

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 16, 2021 10:23 AM
     Halo Infinite Yoroi samurai armor

Want to know how to get the Yoroi samurai armour in Halo Infinite? Following the surprise launch of the much-anticipated FPS game, Halo Infinite's first season, Heroes of Reach, lasts until May 2, 2022. So there's plenty of time for you to get all of the Halo Infinite season one battle pass unlockable skins based on characters from Halo: Reach. However, 343 Industries has also tweeted that the first mini-season begins next week. It's called 'Fracture: Tenrai' and features the Yoroi armour as the event's main unlockable skin.

Previous Halo games had character customisation to make your Spartan warrior look unique, so it's no surprise to see that Halo Infinite's battle pass has a plethora of helmets, weapon skins, and pauldrons to make your Spartan stand out. Despite not being the first Japanese-themed armour set in Halo (the Hayabusa powered assault armour has been around since Halo 3), the Yoroi samurai armour is one of the more elaborate looking designs in the game so far.

So, if you ever wanted your Spartan warrior to have that samurai look, complete with a snazzy Kabuto helmet, then you should definitely mark in your calendars when Fracture: Tenrai goes live.

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

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 16, 2021 1:47 PM
     Fortnite NPC locations – where to find Rust Lord and Kakashi

Want to know where the Fortnite NPCs are? Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 8 is now live, and it's all change for how quests work, as Fortnite punchcards return. Punchcards are obtained from Fortnite NPCs and each contains a series of quests for you to complete.

Each of the Fortnite NPC punchcards has five quests you need to complete to finish their questline, some of which ask you to go into The Sideways. Luckily, you only need to talk to these NPCs once to begin their questline, though since you only have five punchcard slots, you can only pick up five questlines at once. Once you've completed a questline, you are free to find one of the other NPCs and start their punchcard quests.

NPCs don't just give out quests. They also have items for sale, taking gold bars as payment. Some of these items are vital to complete quests, so it's worth remembering where they are. To help you out, we've put together a guide to all the Fortnite NPCs locations. There's already a hint that Epic will add more NPCs to the map soon, so do check back often to see if there is anyone new to find throughout the season.

RELATED LINKS: Fortnite V-Bucks, Fortnite Skins, Fortnite Creative Codes

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 16, 2021 10:22 AM
     All of the Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 8 punchcard quests

Want to know how to complete all of the Fortnite punchcard challenges? For those who weren't around when punchcards last appeared in Fortnite, they provide a series of challenges to be tackled in a particular order. Fortnite punchcards fall into two different categories: daily and weekly punchcards, and character punchcards.

Each character punchcard has five challenges for you to complete, with each one appearing straight after the first one is complete. You can only follow up to five questlines at a time, so look at the Fortnite NPCs locations to find out where to pick up another questline after you've finished all five in one batch.

You may wish to plan to complete several of these challenges in one go, so here are all of the Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 8 punchcard challenges in the game. Some quests refer to a new area called the Sideways, which has all sorts of nasty creatures inside. There's a ton to go through right now, and more quests will appear when more NPCs appear in the game - this week sees Rust Lord and Kakashi join the list.

RELATED LINKS: Fortnite V-Bucks, Fortnite Skins, Fortnite Creative Codes

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 16, 2021 10:10 AM
     Dying Light 2 introduces a paraglider, with some Tony Hawk Pro Skater-like tricks

Techland's 2015 zombie game Dying Light is well known for its exhilarating parkour, and its upcoming follow-up Dying Light 2 will likewise offer a veritable playground for freerunning aficionados. Alongside an expanded and improved parkour system, the sequel also introduces a way to not only survive falling off a skyscraper, but to swoop your way across the city, well out of reach of the hordes of hungry Infected below.

The paraglider is a simple piece of equipment: once it's strapped to your back, you simply open it mid-fall to release the canopy, and carefully steer and stabilise it until you reach the ground. You can't glide forever, but air vents and gusts of wind reset your stamina and carry you further.

It may seem like a natural fit for Dying Light 2, but Tymon Smektała, lead game designer, tells us that the idea came from left-field. The paraglider, he explains, is the brainchild of lead gameplay programmer Bartosz 'Głowa' Kulon - głowa being the Polish word for 'head', so nicknamed because he has a "head full of crazy ideas" - some pretty brilliant ones, from the sounds of it.

RELATED LINKS: Dying Light 2 release date, Dying Light 2 factions, Dying Light 2 trailer reveal

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 16, 2021 10:10 AM
     Hearts of Iron 4 playerbase soars as Paradox reports poor performance

Paradox Interactive, the publisher behind strategy games Crusader Kings III and the upcoming Victoria 3, as well as city builder sensation Cities: Skylines, has today published its report for the third quarter of 2021. Spoiler alert: it could have been better.

Buried among the business stats and numbers were some neat game-specific facts, such as Hearts of Iron IV receiving more than twice the number of players now compared to what it did during the height of its launch period in mid-2016. It's one of Paradox's most popular grand strategy games, and contributes to the five million active users the publisher also reports for October 2021 across all its titles.

The report was mainly mired by disappointment, however. This quarter has proven to be one of the worst in company history - revenues are at a two-year low, with profits for the quarter the worst on record, the company reports. One of the big driving forces behind this quarter's slump involves the writing off of several projects that Fredrick Wester - newley re-appointed CEO - states the company felt had been in development for too long, and weren't of the desired quality.

RELATED LINKS: The best Hearts of Iron 4 mods, The best WW2 games on PC, The best grand strategy games on PC

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 16, 2021 10:20 AM
     Dying Light 2: Stay Human makes running away cool

Twenty years after the events of the first Dying Light game, the zombie virus has spread throughout the entire human population. It hasn't taken hold of everyone yet, though - humans in the post-apocalyptic stronghold of Villedor track the progress of their infection with a biomarker, and keep it under control by staying away from the dark.

During the day, the streets are packed with lurching hordes on every corner, but the night holds even more terrors - not only do the zombies enrage when the sun sets, protagonist Aiden Caldwell is also in danger of losing his humanity as the dial on his biomarker steadily ticks down the longer he spends in the darkness.

Personally, I'd set up a UV nightclub and spend every evening drinking enough not to notice when I inevitably turn. Aiden, however, is a cool guy on a mission to find his sister, so he spends every waking moment risking it all for complete strangers, because you don't survive very long in the end times without making a few allies.

RELATED LINKS: Dying Light 2 release date, Dying Light 2 factions, Dying Light 2 trailer reveal

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 16, 2021 9:47 AM
     Battlefield 2042 specialist skins challenges – how to customise your specialist

Want to know how the progression system works in Battlefield 2042 to unlock skins? After weeks of silence, EA and Dice have revealed how players earn cosmetics in their upcoming FPS game. Battlefield 2042's progression system invites players to complete difficult in-game challenges in exchange for cosmetics. These cosmetics include weapon skins and specialist outfits, allowing players to express themselves on the frontline.

Battlefield 2042 scraps the traditional class system used in the previous entries and instead opts for Battlefield 2042 Specialists. Specialists can equip any primary or secondary Battlefield 2042 guns, and they have access to a unique gadget and trait to help them stand out. With 128 player servers and only ten specialists at launch, unlockable outfits ensure each player has a distinct look.

The progression system doesn't just focus on player cosmetics, you also have ribbons, weapon unlocks, and player cards to obtain, as you rack up countless wins. Here's everything you need to know about the Battlefield 2042 progress system, including what you can unlock, which cosmetics are available, and more.

RELATED LINKS: Battlefield 2042 review, Best multiplayer games on PC, Best FPS games on PC

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 16, 2021 8:04 AM
     New World devs have banned over 1,200 players for trade and housing exploits

Amazon Games has permanently banned more than 1,200 players for using a bug to duplicate in-game coin and resources, and for a similar "attack against a different game system" that was used in housing, resulting in items being removed from the economy and trade post listing being cancelled. Community manager Luxendra explains in a blog post that the first wave of bans happened on November 2, which the team estimates eliminated over 80% of duped coin and item value from the MMORPG's in-game economy.

"The remaining duped items have continued to hurt many players' experience," the community manager says. "It didn't affect all players or worlds equally, and also more significantly impacted players who were pursuing end-game goals and gear. We apologise for the impact this has had on some of our most dedicated players. It's disheartening to see others cheat to obtain what you have worked so hard to achieve, while also hurting the economy in the process."

Luxendra says Amazon Games banned an additional 460 players for using the original trade or newer housing exploits on November 15 after the team managed to "unravel and identify" where the items and coin landed. "By doing so, we were able to remove 98% of remaining duped items and coin in the game," they share. "The small amount of duped items that remain were a result of players who stumbled upon the duping issue but did not take exploitive action, and will not be banned."

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

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:25 PM
    

Though Halo started out on Macs then joined Microsoft, historically the series hasn't had much of a presence on personal computers. At first we got ports years after their Xbox debut, then Microsoft just stopped releasing Windows versions for their flagship first-person shooter series. Well, that's changing with Halo Infinite, which is coming to PC at the same time as Xbox—including the Halo Infinite multiplayer beta launched last night. So I ask you, an audience with less exposure to the sci-fi shooter: how are you liking it, PC gamers?

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 16, 2021 11:39 AM
    

Today, Bandai Namco announced Dragon Ball: The Breakers, which is perhaps the most baffling game to be revealed this year. It's a 7v1 survival horror game where a group of players have to escape a "raider" using all sorts of weird and wonderful abilities. It's like Dead By Daylight meets Prop Hunt. Truthfully, when I first watched the trailer I was convinced they'd just put Cell in Dead By Daylight. Like, why not?

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 16, 2021 11:06 AM
    

I didn't really have the luxury of devoting a cool 500 words to a single character in my Sherlock Holmes Chapter One review, firstly because I'm a believer in word economy, but secondly because what I wanted to talk about is a bit of a spoiler. It's integral to the plot of the game and it's revealed very quickly once you start playing, but it's also not mentioned in any of the promo blurbs or marketing, so I'm guessing it's meant to be a fun little "Oh!" moment. On the other hand, I do really want to talk about how cool Sherlock's best mate Jon is...

So if you want to go into Frogwares' new detect 'em up cold, then save this and come back to it after you've played about, ooh, 45 minutes? I think that's long enough to get clear of spoiler territory.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 16, 2021 10:17 AM
    

When Microsoft bought Bethesda last year, it raised questions about which consoles their future games would end up on. It's not a huge drama for us in PC land, Microsoft already offer most of their new stuff to us and the Xbox lot. But for PlayStation owners, the drama has arrived. Phil Spencer says he sees The Elder Scrolls 6 as a PC and Xbox exclusive, the same as Starfield.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 16, 2021 10:00 AM
    

Dying Light 2, like its predecessor, knows that its setting is as much of a sell as its gameplay. The development team at Techland has moved on from Dying Light's setting of Harran in a nuclear-powered 'salt the earth' parting blow, and has shifted focus to Villedor. You play as a stranger, Aiden, travelling to this once-majestic capital to locate his missing sister, and the second you step foot into its guarded walls you're faced with a city kitbashed together from pieces of Paris, Berlin, Hamburg, Ostrow and other European landmarks. In Villedor proper – a city that's been designed by actual town planners and urban designers – you see the scope of what Techland is going for. This is a big game, with some big ideas. It's not just more of the same Dying Light.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 16, 2021 9:25 AM
    

Windows has contributed two iconic images to the public consciousness: the default Windows XP wallpaper; and the blue screen of death. But they cut Bliss decades ago, and Windows 11 put the final nail in the coffin of Windows' pop culture relevancy by turning the blue screen of death into a black screen of death. A tragedy. Thankfully, Microsoft have now seen the cerulean light, and are planning to restore the azure annihilator in a future patch.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 16, 2021 9:02 AM
    

Nvidia have launched a revamped Image Scaling feature that aims to provide a DLSS-style performance boost in your games – as well as ICAT, a new screenshot and video comparison tool that will let you see the difference for yourself.

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Twinfinite Tuesday, November 16, 2021 1:58 PM
    

Another patch week for Valorant marks the arrival of not only a new update for the game but a weapon skin bundle, too, and a 2.0 version of a very popular aesthetic nonetheless — Magepunk. The Magepunk 2.0 features a range of new steampunk-inspired skins that are honestly some of the prettiest and most impressive […]

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Twinfinite Tuesday, November 16, 2021 1:56 PM
    

Earlier today the Wall Street Journal published a report that detailed how much Bobby Kotick knew of the sexual misconduct and harassment that took place at Activision-Blizzard over the years. The report claims that not only did Kotick know of some of the incidences, but he also intervened on at least one occasion to keep […]

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Twinfinite Tuesday, November 16, 2021 1:07 PM
    

Surprise! Ruined King: A League of Legends Story has just been stealth-released on PS4, Xbox One, Switch and PC. That's right, coinciding with the launch of Riot Games' other debut title, Hextech Mayhem, the publisher has treated fans to a nice lil' bonus in the form of a fresh-out-the-oven turn-based, single-player RPG experience. Feel free […]

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Twinfinite Tuesday, November 16, 2021 1:05 PM
    

Earlier today on Twitch and YouTube, host and producer Geoff Keighley revealed the nominations for The Game Awards 2021 Game of the Year. The nominations for the other categories were also announced during this stream for categories like Best Ongoing Game, Best Art Direction, Best Narrative, and more. This year marks the 8th anniversary of […]

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Twinfinite Tuesday, November 16, 2021 11:45 AM
    

Today Square Enix released a new video related to Final Fantasy XIV's upcoming expansion Endwalker, dedicated to its theme song.

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Twinfinite Tuesday, November 16, 2021 10:14 AM
    

The global COVID-19 pandemic forced many in-person events to reschedule, move online, or outright cancel over the past two years or so. PAX East 2021 was canceled then moved online due to health and safety concerns, but the event is returning in 2022 to the Boston Convention Center from Thursday, Apr. 21, to Sunday, Apr. […]

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Twinfinite Tuesday, November 16, 2021 9:50 AM
    

Bandai Namco has just announced that a brand-new Dragon Ball game is in the works, and it'll be noticeably different from most other games made for the popular series. Dragon Ball: The Breakers is an asymmetrical 7v1 survival action game that's coming to PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via […]

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Twinfinite Tuesday, November 16, 2021 9:30 AM
    

It's patch week for Riot Games' tactical shooter Valorant, and while most of the updates following the launch of a new Act (which released only two weeks ago) are typically small in scope, Patch 3.01 is different. First and foremost, it marks the arrival of the game's newest Agent, the much-anticipated Chamber, who was originally […]

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Twinfinite Tuesday, November 16, 2021 9:15 AM
    

Persona and Shin Megami Tensei are two of the biggest JRPG franchises under Atlus's belt right now, and with both series getting new entries in the past year, it's a good time to examine Shin Megami Tensei V and Persona 5 and see which one comes out on top. We'll be examining both games in […]

The post Shin Megami Tensei V vs. Persona 5: Which JRPG Is Better? appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Tuesday, November 16, 2021 9:04 AM
    

Microsoft Flight Simulator hits with a majestic one-two punch thanks to the free Game of the Year Edition and the paid Reno Air Races expansion.

The post Microsoft Flight Simulator GOTY Edition + Reno Air Races Review – Stretching Its Wings appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Tuesday, November 16, 2021 9:03 AM
    

Twinfinite Interviews Head of Microsoft Flight Simulator Jorg Neumann about the upcoming Reno Air Races Expansion, the GOTY Edition, and future plans.

The post Microsoft Flight Simulator Interview – Jorg Neumann Discusses GOTY Edition, Reno, & Future Plans appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Tuesday, November 16, 2021 9:00 AM
    

Happy Home Paradise, the expansion for Animal Crossing New Horizons, has been out for a few weeks now. And as we've seen from Animal Crossing players in the past, there is no limit to how creative the designs can get. The premise of the expansion has players designing dream vacation homes for villagers as well […]

The post 12 Impressive ACNH Happy Home Paradise Designs That Will Inspire You appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Tuesday, November 16, 2021 8:39 AM
    

Avex revealed the first screenshots and the synopsis of the seventh episode of the ongoing Muv-Luv Alternative anime series.

The post Muv-Luv Alternative Anime Episode 7 First Screenshots & Details Revealed appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Tuesday, November 16, 2021 8:09 AM
    

Koei Tecmo and Gust revealed new footage, details, and more of the upcoming JRPG Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream.

The post Atelier Sophie 2 Gets New Trailer, Gameplay, & Screenshots Showing New Friends & More appeared first on Twinfinite.


Siliconera Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:00 PM
    

Good Smile Company is going to rerelease its $395.99 Cowboy Bebop Swordfish II model with LED lights in 2022.

The post Almost $400 Cowboy Bebop Swordfish Model Will Return in 2022 appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, November 16, 2021 1:30 PM
    

The Game Awards 2021 nominees are here, and FFXIV, Resident Evil Village, NieR Replicant, Tales of Arise, and Genshin Impact appear.

The post The Game Awards 2021 Nominees Include FFXIV, Resident Evil Village appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, November 16, 2021 1:00 PM
    

The new Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin screenshots show off characters like the Cornelia royal family and Captain Bikke.

The post Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Screenshots Show Characters appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:30 PM
    

Sony announced that the Android 12 version of the PS Remote Play app now supports both the PS4 DualShock 4 and PS5 DualSense controllers.

The post PS Remote Play DualSense Compatibility Added for Android 12 appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:00 PM
    

SNK Character Designer Tomohiro Nakata talked about Whip in KOF XV and went over how some of her moves will be different in the new game.

The post Here's How Some Whip Moves Will Change in KOF XV appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, November 16, 2021 11:30 AM
    

The Hololive English Myth 3D models are still on the way, with the latest update confirming that Cover "completed all of the arrangements."

The post Hololive Myth 3D Models Arrangements are Complete appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, November 16, 2021 11:00 AM
    

The higher your character's rank is, the more activities will be available.

The post Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires Activities Will Depend on Ranks appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, November 16, 2021 10:30 AM
    

The recurring series character will soon join the roster of the currently ongoing Dead or Alive game.

The post Tina Armstrong Will Appear in DOA Xtreme Venus Vacation in 2022 appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, November 16, 2021 10:00 AM
    

Koei Tecmo announced a crossover between Atelier Sophie 2 and Bandai Namco's Tales of Arise and shared a new trailer for the game itself.

The post Atelier Sophie 2 to Get Tales of Arise Collaboration Content appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, November 16, 2021 9:25 AM
    

The new Dragon Ball game is Dragon Ball: The Breakers, and it will be an asymmetrical one with one Raider going after seven Survivors.

The post Dragon Ball: The Breakers is a New Asymmetrical Survival Game appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, November 16, 2021 9:00 AM
    

The new arcade game will have touchscreen-based gameplay, letting players interact with virtual partners.

The post Taito's Arcade Game Tetote x Connect Will Launch With Hatsune Miku appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, November 16, 2021 8:30 AM
    

Spencer talks details about The Elder Scrolls VI in a new interview, revealing it will be an Xbox and PC exclusive.

The post The Elder Scrolls VI Will Exclusively Release on PC and Xbox appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, November 16, 2021 8:00 AM
    

Disgaea RPG will release on PC through Steam Early Access.

The post Disgaea RPG Steam Version Announced for Global Client appeared first on Siliconera.


Destructoid Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:30 PM
    

A new report alleges CEO Bobby Kotick knew of sexual misconduct allegations within the company for years A massive new...

The post ABK workers organize walkout calling for Activision Blizzard CEO's departure following report appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:00 PM
    

Jungle Boogie Deep in the lush, vibrant undergrowth of the Amazonian Rainforest, something is seriously amiss. While the beautiful flora...

The post Review: Tunche appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Tuesday, November 16, 2021 1:30 PM
    

32 million as of September 2021 In case you haven't been following along, people haven't been very happy with the...

The post Nintendo says Switch Online has 32 million members, I wonder how the Expansion Pack will fare appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Tuesday, November 16, 2021 1:10 PM
    

Some big nods for smaller teams and also, Cyberpunk? The Game Awards 2021 has revealed its list of nominees for...

The post The Game Awards 2021 reveals its nominees for this year's event appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:30 PM
    

Timed Switch exclusive? Eager for Shin Megami Tensei V ports? For now, you'll have to get the game on Switch,...

The post Shin Megami Tensei V source code shows PC and PS4 platforms appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:00 PM
    

Great Onion Games sidle with Sony The wonderfully talented developer/publisher Onion Games has offered up a release date for the...

The post Black Bird and Moon hit PlayStation platforms December 16 appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Tuesday, November 16, 2021 11:30 AM
    

The League of Legends RPG goes live as Riot Forge shows off several of the projects it has in the works Today,...

The post Ruined King: A League of Legends Story surprise drops today appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Tuesday, November 16, 2021 11:00 AM
    

Mods ahoy I'm glad that Shin Megami Tensei is getting respect again, especially on a platform with a pretty huge audience:...

The post People are putting Persona characters like Adachi in Shin Megami Tensei V appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Tuesday, November 16, 2021 10:00 AM
    

After a few hours with Dying Light 2, we've seen some new heights, but still have a few questions. The world...

The post Dying Light 2 hands-on: Leaping, gliding, surviving appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Tuesday, November 16, 2021 8:00 AM
    

And they never did shape it like an 'X' As part of yesterday's Microsoft Xbox 20th anniversary celebrations, the industry...

The post Xbox documentary to recount the legacy of Microsoft's premier console appeared first on Destructoid.


PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:15 PM
     Mortal Shell evil genius 2 xbox game pass pc november 2021We're halfway through the month, which means we get an update on what's coming next to Xbox Game Pass for PC. If you're a fan of wacky action, Souls-likes, and world domination, you'll want to pay attention. Eight games are rounding off Game Pass for PC in November 2021. These include Mortal Shell, Evil Genius 2, and My Friend Pedro. And all of which are pretty damn good. You can play a couple of games already, so long as you have EA Play. I didn't include these as PC games, but they are per se. Both Dragon Age: Origins and Dead Space are available via Cloud Gaming. But again, you'll need to have an EA Play subscription, which comes along with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.   The other games start becoming available tomorrow. Right out the gate is Next Space Rebels, a "YouTube in space" game, available on November 17. Following that, we have four games landing on November 18. This will include Exo One, an interplanetary exploration game...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, November 16, 2021 1:15 PM
     Halo Infinite Battle Pass Slow ProgressionHalo Infinite's multiplayer open beta launched yesterday, giving players their first taste of what it's all about. For the most part, the community has been happy with it. It's certainly less buggy than its two main competitors, Call of Duty: Vanguard and Battlefield 2042. However, complaints regarding how slow the battle pass is in Halo Infinite have been flooding the game's official Reddit. As highlighted by this tongue-in-cheek post from l7arkSpirit, a lot of Halo Infinite players are unhappy with the current battle pass progression. Players are reporting that three or four hours of gameplay is the equivalent of just one level on the battle pass. Given that there are 100 tiers to work through, the potential of this grind seems excessive.   It gets worse If the battle pass in Halo Infinite was slow because of a design oversight, that would be one thing. But as usual, it appears that there are more sinister reasons for this progression model. Players ha...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, November 16, 2021 1:00 PM
     2 Necro 1440p Dlss Perf Nvidia DLSS 2.3Nvidia is continuing to improve its graphical power utilizing various AI improvements as the company announced the launch of (Deep Learning Super Sampling) DLSS 2.3, available now for everyone. Through the use of motion vectors, DLSS 2.3 allows sharper image production with less ghosting and flickering. One example PC Invasion was shown during a briefing on the update utilized Doom Eternal. The way the embers moved throughout the environment looked as natural as can be without any sort of trailing.   Even something seemingly irrelevant to the average gamer like how a side-view mirror looks in Cyberpunk 2077 along the road gets a boost in DLSS 2.3.  How DLSS 2.3 improves quality To achieve these image results, DLSS 2.3 takes upwards of 6,000,000 pixels from the current frame within a game and previous frames. The pixels then pass through the developed AI Tensor Core network to determine the information from the frames that can be reused to create higher-quality images. This le...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:45 PM
     5 Chernobylite 1440p Nvidia ICAT DLSSTo many, spotting graphical differences when changing display settings could be a bit difficult. Luckily for them, Nvidia is offering up an option to look at these differences with a new Image Comparison & Analysis Tool (ICAT). Available for free, whether you use an Nvidia GPU or not, ICAT allows users to compare up to four screenshots or videos at once. You'll be able to check them in one of two ways: a side-by-side viewing or a nice split-screen slider that you often see on Nvidia's own website.    ICAT makes comparing simpler While other software that allows for the same thing exists, Nvidia is hoping that ICAT makes comparing visuals easier for everyone. Overall, Nvidia wants to show just how powerful the company's Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) is compared to the competing FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) from AMD.  The software lets you align matching images and videos up to make sure you have the same frames side-by-side. On top of that, you can trim, pan, and ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:15 PM
     Far Cry 6 Vaas Insanity Finale Clear 20 Waves Survive Citra's OnslaughtThe main mission in Far Cry 6 Vaas: Insanity is called Citra's Warrior, which entails finding fragments of the Silver Dragon Blade. Assuming you've found all of the pieces in The Prison/You Hit the Ground, The Volcano/Radio Play, and Citra's Temple/Birthright, then only a couple of tasks remain. Here's our Far Cry 6 Vaas: Insanity DLC finale guide to help you survive Citra's Onslaught and clear all 20 waves. Note: For more information, check out our Far Cry 6 guides and features hub. You can also take a look at the full world map and other points of interest. Lastly, please be reminded that this guide contains spoilers.   How to survive Citra's Onslaught and clear 20 enemy waves during the finale in Far Cry 6 Vaas: Insanity After claiming the third Silver Dragon Blade piece, Vaas' mind will slowly collapse. Assuming that Citra's Temple was the last place that you visited, then you can use the Wingsuit to glide all the way back to ...

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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, November 16, 2021 1:22 PM
     Customers are primarily responsible for bringing in income to your business, so it's important to make them feel satisfied all the time. In Moonlighter, you can do all sorts of things to satiate the needs of your customers, and that includes fulfilling their requests. Side quests have always been a staple element in video games. Without […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:17 PM
     In Anno 1800, you manage an entire city, seeing to your citizens' daily needs, and occasionally, desires. All cities start from a primitive era, but eventually, you'll progress and develop modern technology. Much like real life, Artisans use their skills to make intricate objects for aesthetic and practical use. This job is also available in […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, November 16, 2021 11:08 AM
     In Pathfinder: Kingmaker, advisors are indispensable when you need to govern your realm and make progress. While the game starts out slow, obtaining your first barony allows you to appoint five advisors, one for each kingdom stat. The remaining five kingdom stats need to be unlocked as you play through the game. If you're unsure […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, November 16, 2021 10:37 AM
     The Wolf of the North, Andrius, is one of the weekly bosses in Genshin Impact. He can be found in Wolfendom and will only be available after you have completed Razor's Story Quest. The area where you fight Andrius is in the form of an arena, as this battle is a challenge to test your […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, November 16, 2021 9:40 AM
     Obtaining the elytra is every player's ultimate goal in Minecraft. Unlocking the ability to fly and glide through the Overworld is pure bliss for a player who spent their entire life in survival mode walking. From locating the stronghold to using the elytra, here is everything you need to know about obtaining the elytra in […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, November 16, 2021 8:44 AM
     Like every Pokémon game, fishing is back in Pokémon Sword and Shield! In this guide, you will learn how to fish in Pokemon Sword and Shield. To fish, you must first obtain the fishing rod. Luckily, unlike previous versions of the game, you need not wait long to receive the fishing rod as your trainer […]

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:43 PM
    

It is already off to a great start.

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, November 16, 2021 2:10 PM
    

Another eastern developer making strides to broach the North American market.

The post Genshin Impact Developer Opens Canadian Studio appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.


Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, November 16, 2021 11:39 AM
    

A new Dragon Ball game, very different from the usual kind, is coming soon.

The post Dragon Ball: Breakers Announced And Adorable appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.


Pivotal Gamers Tuesday, November 16, 2021 10:51 AM
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Pivotal Gamers Tuesday, November 16, 2021 10:10 AM
     What's up folks? We have another great offer from gamehag for selected titles. Read on for their offering. Get the reward MP7 | Army Recon (Field-Tested) Giveaway. To get this key your Steam level must be at least 5. Last minute notes Login with your gamehag account, complete all steps to get your key. So hustle. Click on the button below to claim your prize. As simple as that! And remember,...

Pivotal Gamers Tuesday, November 16, 2021 8:16 AM
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Level Up Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:30 PM
     Earlier this month, Riot Games announced Hextech Mayhem: A League of Legends Story, a beat-matching…

Level Up Tuesday, November 16, 2021 11:50 AM
     Microsoft is rolling out the last batch of Xbox Game Pass games for the month…

Level Up Tuesday, November 16, 2021 11:30 AM
     Today at the Riot Forge showcase event, players were treated to multiple surprises. Ruined King:…

Level Up Tuesday, November 16, 2021 10:18 AM
     Dragon Ball games tend to fall into one of two genres: fighting and, occasionally, RPGs.…

Level Up Tuesday, November 16, 2021 9:23 AM
     Halo Infinite's free-to-play multiplayer beta hasn't even been out for 24 hours and is already…