GamersHeroes Thursday, December 2, 2021 9:10 PM After a minor delay, Heart Machine and Annapurna Interactive's Solar Ash is finally here. Should platforming fans add this to their holiday queue, or is it simply not worth your while? The post Solar Ash Review appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Thursday, December 2, 2021 8:15 PM  The Nintendo Switch Online's expansion pack, which brought N64 games to the subscription service for the first time, launched with nine titles, many of which were not in great shape. The tenth, out later this month, will be the original Paper Mario. |
Kotaku Thursday, December 2, 2021 8:00 PM  Valve has released hardware before, but nothing quite so big and ambitious as the Steam Deck before. And releasing proper hardware means Valve had to think of something a software-first company hasn't had to think of very often: what should its box look like. |
Kotaku Thursday, December 2, 2021 7:20 PM  Ludwig, formerly of Twitch and now of YouTube Gaming, won a small Among Us tournament a while back, and as his prize was offered the chance to receive a one-of-a-kind, hand-made GameCube controller. |
Kotaku Thursday, December 2, 2021 5:00 PM  As governments and health authorities around the world battle to contain the spread of the new Omicron strain of Covid-19, it has been reported that one of the first cases detected in the United States, a man who had travelled to New York from Minnesota, was in the city to attend an anime convention. |
Kotaku Thursday, December 2, 2021 4:10 PM  Hideo Kojima's Twitter feed is one of the best in the gaming industry. He talks movies, shares his eclectic interests with fans, and generally provides a dose of positivity in a world sorely bereft of good vibes. But I really need someone to walk me through what the heck he meant when he sent a gif of Solid Snake… |
Kotaku Thursday, December 2, 2021 3:45 PM  The Riftbreaker is a silly name for a game that is much better than its title might imply. Released in October on Xbox Game Pass and blending elements from Factorio, Minecraft, MechWarrior, Diablo, and others, I found this top-down survival game very hard to put down. |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 2, 2021 6:46 PM  Like many others, I've been waiting to dive into Baldur's Gate 3 until the D&D game emerges from Early Access. But in the meantime, I've been enjoying developer Larian's patch notes for the game, where even the tiniest hotfixes are typically delivered in extremely entertaining ways. After the end of the electric slide, we're now getting some void removal. "This week, we answer the question of 'who stole the sky?' The answer may surprise you, in that the Shattered Sanctum apparently did it," the devs explain in the Hotfix 19 announcement. "This isn't quite a Clue-level mystery, but those precious clouds have at last been returned in this specific case. Let's hope nobody else attempts to captain-planet-villain away our beautiful clouds for the foreseeable future." So yes, an error which previously replaced the sky in the main menu with a featureless void has now been corrected. You'll also find that folks at Duergar Camp are "no longer trapped in an infinite dialogue loop about explosive powder". RELATED LINKS: Baldur's Gate 3 release date, Baldur's Gate 3 races, Baldur's Gate 3 classes |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 2, 2021 6:06 PM  When the next big update for space MMO Destiny 2 arrives December 7, you can expect to see some changes to your favourite third party Destiny 2 apps coming shortly after. That's because Destiny 2 will be dropping the glimmer cost associated with armour mods, and opening up Armour 2.0 mods, weapon perks, shaders, and more to app developers. Apps like Destiny Item Manager and Ishtar Commander make it easy to manage your Destiny 2 inventory from your mobile device or web browser, but historically there have been some limitations on what these apps can do with the Destiny 2 API. Fortunately, Bungie says it's ready to at least start opening up the options available to developers, with an eye toward making loadout creation and management possible through these apps. "Starting next week, you can swap out your armor mods instantaneously, at any time, with no Glimmer or currency required," writes senior community manager Dylan 'dmg04' Gafner in the latest This Week at Bungie. "The goal of the team is to better enable build crafting on the fly, whether you be loading into a PvP match or prepping for a Nightfall." RELATED LINKS: Destiny 2: Beyond Light review, Destiny 2 exotics, Play Destiny 2 |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 2, 2021 6:05 PM  Look, I spend a lot of time writing about American Truck Simulator and Euro Truck Simulator 2. In many cases, I'm simply linking to blog posts from developer SCS Software and pulling out a few choice quotes or screenshots on upcoming DLC. I want you to understand that I'm doing this because I love these blog posts. Especially today's breakdown of the industrial zones in the upcoming Heart of Russia DLC. "It is easy to get lost in the mysterious country of Russia while reading about its marvelous nature or historical buildings and monuments, but it's also important to remember the main reason for a trucker's journey," as the devs explain. Yes, friends - be not distracted by beautiful churches or astounding natural wonders. We've got to talk industry. To that end, the devs are teasing some of the new industries that'll appear in Heart of Russia, offering you the ability to "drive through vast industrial areas, then take a look behind the concrete walls of factory complexes, and witness details such as old bricks, rough concrete, rusty pipes, and many other small parts worth discovering." RELATED LINKS: Euro Truck Simulator 2 system requirements, Best VR games, How to set up your Oculus Rift |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 2, 2021 5:16 PM  The next game from the creator of DayZ is due to launch this weekend, and the devs have provided the precise Icarus release time on Steam. After an array of betas, the game is scheduled to launch in full on December 3 - depending on your time zone - and the devs at RocketWerkz have also provided some details on what to expect from the final release. Icarus launches on Friday, December 3 at 2pm PST / 5pm EST / 10pm GMT. From now until December 7, it's on a 10% launch discount, bringing the price down to $26.99 / £21.41 / €22.49. If you want to spend a pile of extra money to get access to two additional outposts (special locations intended for building) and two future DLC packs, you can spend upwards of $90 USD on the Supporters Edition. You can hit the announcement blog for the full details on what's in the game at launch, but if you want the top line details: 64 square kilometers of space, 35 missions, tier four of the tech tree, exotic matter to acquire, an orbital workshop to access advanced technology, and an offline mode. |
PCGamesN Thursday, December 2, 2021 4:57 PM  There's another chunky drop of Dying Light 2 gameplay footage out in the wild today, which shows off a few of the features we've heard about in the upcoming zombie game. Developer Techland showcased the video today on its Twitch channel, and the clip provides a nice mix of combat, exploration, and character interaction - as well as some new locations. The clip shows a quest called A Place Called Home, and it begins atop a nondescript building near the heart of the City, with a discussion between player character Aiden and Lawan, played by Rosario Dawson. Lawan wants Aiden to help restore power to an electrical substation nearby, and gives Aiden a paraglider to help him navigate high above the City's zombie-infested alleyways. At the substation, Aiden runs into some of the Peace Keepers, one of the factions vying for control of the City. There's some light puzzle solving involved inside to get the power back up and running, and once it's ready, Aiden has to decide whether to give control of the station over to Lawan's group of survivors, or to the Peace Keepers. Both sides offer some benefit in return for control: the Peace Keepers, for example, will install explosive car traps around the city in exchange for the keys to the relay. RELATED LINKS: Dying Light 2 release date, Dying Light 2 factions, Dying Light 2 trailer reveal |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, December 2, 2021 6:02 PM  The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe is now "content complete" and will launch in early 2022. This news comes by way of developers Crows Crows Crows and a new trailer that pokes fun at themselves for the development delays thus far. |
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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, December 2, 2021 4:46 PM  Hitman 3 is getting a second season of updates in 2022, including raytracing and VR on PC. Before the second season, however, comes the season of winter. In a new roadmap video and post, IOI have outlined a new Santa mission for the murder sim, plus the return of old elusive targets. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, December 2, 2021 4:19 PM  Cities: Skylines is getting a virtual reality spin-off called Cities: VR. Developed by a different studio than the original game, it looks to let you wander around your city like a skyscraper-sized mayor, drawing out roads with the VR wands. It could be cool, maybe. Watch the trailer below. |
Twinfinite Thursday, December 2, 2021 8:19 PM Paper Mario will be the next Nintendo 64 game added to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service. This upgraded tier to the Switch's online membership service launched in October with the promise of more games added over time. In a tweet, Nintendo of America has announced that you'll soon be able to "adventure […] The post Paper Mario Is Coming to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Next Week appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Thursday, December 2, 2021 5:05 PM Today Star Citizen developer Cloud Imperium Games released a brand new video about upcoming ships in development. The post Star Citizen Gets New Video All About New Ships While Crowdfunding Breaks Records Passing $418 Million appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Siliconera Thursday, December 2, 2021 5:00 PM Here's how to check if you are eligible to enter Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker's Early Access period. The post How to Check if You Have FFXIV Endwalker Early Access appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, December 2, 2021 4:00 PM Abdiel is the 213th SMT V demon to appear in this video series and, like all of the more recent installments, the segment includes spoilers. The post SMT V Abdiel Trailer Includes Some Spoilers appeared first on Siliconera. |
Destructoid Thursday, December 2, 2021 8:23 PM Paper Mario will be playable on December 10 with the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack As someone who has gotten... The post Paper Mario is the next Nintendo Switch Online N64 game on Dec. 10, but wait, they're going one by one now? appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Thursday, December 2, 2021 7:30 PM Quest 2 owners are getting the key to the city It's easy to lose track of your surroundings once you're... The post Cities: VR looks like a dangerously fun time sink appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Thursday, December 2, 2021 7:00 PM Bah humbug Battlefield 2042 has only been out for a few weeks, but in that short time, its issues have... The post Battlefield 2042 players are annoyed at its Santa skin appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Thursday, December 2, 2021 6:30 PM Horde and Honey are here for Quake The remaster/re-release of the original Quake from NightDive Studios is still getting new content. Bethesda announced... The post Quake re-release adds new Horde Mode and Honey add-on appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Thursday, December 2, 2021 6:00 PM He was number one! Nickelodeon's platform fighter is adding a little more variance to its current roster. Today, it was... The post Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl gets free costume DLC for every character appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Thursday, December 2, 2021 5:30 PM Creatures of the Night [Update: It's time to claim Dead by Daylight and while True: learn() for free on PC.]... The post Dead by Daylight is free this week on the Epic Games Store appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Thursday, December 2, 2021 5:00 PM Hello darkness, my old friend… One of the many elements that makes Acid Nerve's dungeon-crawling adventure Death's Door so dramatic,... The post Death's Door vinyl soundtrack now available to pre-order appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Thursday, December 2, 2021 4:30 PM Battlefield is also seeing a shake-up at the upper levels The latest Battlefield game is out in the wild, and 2042 has had an interesting... The post EA looking to create a 'connected Battlefield universe' appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Thursday, December 2, 2021 4:00 PM You Got Served Finally… It's been two whole months (feels like 20 years) since we last heard the holy news... The post Here's gameplay from that Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid shmup we all want appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Thursday, December 2, 2021 3:30 PM My precious? We're a week away from the 2021 Game Awards, a night of celebration, recognition, and also a metric... The post The Game Awards teases The Lord of the Rings: Gollum appearance appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Thursday, December 2, 2021 3:00 PM It's a big one The Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker 6.0 patch is going to massive, as is the case with just... The post Here's some highlights from Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker's 6.0 patch appeared first on Destructoid. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, December 2, 2021 8:30 PM  Powerwash Simulator has had a very active Early Access period. Between regular updates bringing more jobs, the game has been steadily moving towards completion at a very respectable pace. The game has just received update 0.7, bringing with it even more jobs, a new class of washer, and two beta multiplayer modes. If you've ever been carefully cleaning the filth off the side of a digital building and thought, "man, I really wish I had someone to get the other side" well, now you can. Cleaning is a team activity, so it's a very nice surprise to be able to have help in-game now. As for the new jobs, you can now clean an entire Ferris Wheel, as well as a monster truck. Man, these new jobs just keep getting crazier and crazier, don't they? A professional duty washer is now available as well. It's called the Prima Vista Pro and it's now the strongest washer you can get in-game. On top of that, you can grab new cosmetics which include new colors, a... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, December 2, 2021 7:00 PM  Released on Early Access during February of last year, the niche rogue-lite RPG World of Horror did not receive a huge amount of attention. Those who did play it, however, found plenty to like, such as its distinct 1-bit art style and an intriguing brand of horror inspired by Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Ever since October 2020, though, fans have wondered about the state of the game, as its developer, panstasz, stayed radio silent for about a year. But now that silence has broken in a big way, as World of Horror just received a major content update titled "The Ceaseless Curse." One of the major new features that the update adds comes in the form of two new mysteries to solve. These mysteries task players with "[taking] care of a weird friend with a dark secret and [exploring] a seemingly abandoned mansion full of grotesque paintings." Additionally, the update implements new modding features as well as two new playable characters: the witch and the ex-cultist... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, December 2, 2021 6:45 PM  There's no need to fear, fellow horror fans. No longer do you have to stare reluctantly at your wallet trying to decide whether or not you want to buy Dead by Daylight. That's because the asymmetrical multiplayer horror game is now free on the Epic Games Store, as part of its weekly free games. Horror icons all converge in one neat package here, with killers like Freddy Krueger, Ghostface, and Pinhead. It's a Halloween miracle. If you don't know what Dead by Daylight is, it's a versus game pitting helpless "horror movie" survivors against deadly killers. Some of these killers are unique to Dead by Daylight, but often can be from famous horror properties such as A Nightmare on Elm Street or Scream. If you're playing a survivor, the goal is to escape the killer by finding exits around the map. But if you're a killer, well… it's not rocket science. Such sights to show you Dead by Daylight isn't the only free... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, December 2, 2021 4:30 PM  It's time to pillage and plunder in Apex Legends with the Raiders Collection Event. The new event brings a familiar, limited-time game mode to the shooter, as well as a boatload of booty in the form of cosmetics. The highlight of which is Wattson's Heirloom item. The Apex Legends Raiders Collection Event runs from December 7 to 21. During that time, you'll be able to take a break from the new map, Storm Point, and dive into the Winter Express Capture the Train game mode. This time around. there's one difference. You'll be able to pick your load out before dropping into the train battle. Raiders Collection Event cosmetics The latest Collection Event has the typical free and paid cosmetics. The free cosmetics can be earned by completing challenges and earning points towards the prize track. You can earn up to 1,600 points per day,and you need 5,000 points to unlock all the free rewards. So, you've got plenty of time. The highlights of the prize track are a skin for Crypto, a sk... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, December 2, 2021 4:00 PM  When Ghostrunner came out last year, many players felt impressed by the game's fast, reflex-intensive gameplay. Having said that, the campaign lasts around six to eight hours for the average player, and although the challenge makes that runtime feel more than warranted, some may want more content to sink their teeth into. Thankfully, developers One More Level and Slipgate Ironworks have these players covered, as they plan on releasing a hefty DLC expansion for Ghostrunner, titled Project_Hel, on January 27, 2022. This new DLC sees players slicing and dicing as Hel, one of the bosses of the base game, who aims to descend through "Dharma Tower on a bloody quest of her own." According to the developers, the DLC intends to cater to both newcomers and veterans, as Hel can withstand an additional hit and boasts a toolkit that focuses more on combat. What all does the DLC have? The Project_Hel DLC was initially planned as a smaller update, but it blossomed "i... |
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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, December 2, 2021 5:49 PM Lots more Battlefield is on the way. The post EA Plans 'Connected' Battlefield Universe appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
The Quake remaster just scored its second update since it's release in August earlier this year. With this update, Quake Remastered gets a horde mode, while also adding improvements and fixes to the general experience. Fans of Quake should find a lot to like here. Players can now challenge themselves to slay — a lot. We're talking entire hordes of enemies for as long as possible. Horde modes are no stranger to first-person shooter games at this point, with a little known game called Call of Duty having a horde mode in most of their releases of the past decade. Even Doom Eternal got its very own horde mode earlier in October. So, this shouldn't be a new concept to most people, but it's still really cool to see this mode come to the original Quake. Hordes, glorious hordes Apart from the death of hundreds of enemies, what can you expect to find here? Well for starters, the update comes with four maps that have been designed with the horde mode in mi... 
Fortnite just can't catch a break with leaks. First, dataminers uncovered a loading screen and event that revealed the end of Chapter 2. There was also a datamined map that looked a lot like the loading screen. Epic Games then announced that Fortnite Chapter 2 will conclude with The End event on December 4 at 4 PM ET. Now, a Twitter user has released a recording of an alleged Fornite TikTok ad that shows what that end might look like. Oh, and The Rock may be joining Fortnite as well. The Twitter user describes themselves as a Fortnite leaker and goes by the name freddythefox_YT. They claim that they were on TikTok when the video showing the ending to Fortnite Chapter 2 played as an ad. It's a mystery why this video hasn't appeared to anyone else. You can check out the video for yourself below. What it shows is a group of players walking along the hilltops of the current Fortnite map. As they're surveying the land from the iconic hilltop featured in the Chapter 2 map reveal, s... 
Nvidia has revealed the full specifications of the new RTX 2060 12GB graphics card via an update on its product page that explains what's going on with this new GPU. The Nvidia RTX 2060 12GB's specs aren't mind-blowing, but are interesting. It's an odd move in many ways given the current climate in the tech space, but one that could prove to be successful. Especially when it comes to the scalping of more desired cards like the RTX 30 Series lineup. For soon-to-be gamers looking for a potentially more affordable way into the PC gaming space, this GPU could make that move a little easier. Though with the state of GPU pricing being what it is, this new GPU may not be as cheap as it would be. But, since it's less likely to be pinched by resellers, there should be a decent number of stock available for anyone interested in it. Let's break it down First, let's get through the updated specs for the Nvidia RTX 2060 12GB. The most important as... 
As Mattel and Milestone laid out in the Hot Wheels Unleashed content plan, the first major DLC coming to the toy car arcade racer is the Batman Expansion. And it rolls out today. The DLC brings a ton of Dark Knight-themed content to Hot Wheels Unleashed, including new cars, a new race environment, a new track part, a new Career map, and a themed Customization Pack. You'll probably begin with the brand-new Career map, which is inspired by Gotham. The new environment is none other than the lair of the Dark Knight, the Batcave. As you race around the cave, you'll be able to see Batman's gadgets and gear scattered around the environment. Hot Wheels Unleashed Batman Expansion cars If you love cosmetics as much as I do, then the most exciting aspect of the DLC is the new vehicles you can get. There are five in total. There are two Batman-themed cars, the Batman Rebirth and Armored Batman. The Dark Knight's trusty sidekick also has a car, Robin 2.0T. There are two villainous vehicle... 
We're leaving the Winter season in Forza Horizon 5 and entering Spring. This is also expected to be the last period for Series 1 – Welcome to Mexico. Here's our Forza Horizon 5 guide to help you with the objectives and rewards for Festival Playlist Spring – Hot Season. You might even get the RAESR TS '19. Note: For more information, check out our Forza Horizon 5 guides and features hub. Forza Horizon 5 Festival Playlist guide: Spring – Hot Season The Festival Playlist Spring – Hot Season in Forza Horizon 5 isn't the one that players initially took part in prior to the game's release. Instead, it's the weekly period that will run from December 2 to December 9. Here are the top rewards: RAESR TS '19 (2019 RAESR Tachyon Speed) – 24 points. Toyota Trueno – 44 points. Forzathon Weekly Challenge: New Benchmark Chapter 1 – Own and drive the 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista. If you haven't obtained th... 