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Kotaku Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:15 PM
    

Xbox has started to release games on its popular Game Pass subscription service without announcing them, and it's starting to feel like an advent calendar. Serious Sam 4 was previously only available on the PC and Stadia, but it got a surprise launch on the Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 today, as well as a…

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PCGamesN Tuesday, December 7, 2021 6:56 PM
     Netplay improvements are coming to emulation frontend RetroArch

One of the coolest things about RetroArch is its simple implementation of netplay across a variety of emulators - at least, in theory. When it works, it's great, but it can be pretty fiddly to get to that point. Luckily, the devs have put out an array of fixes and improvements in its latest update, and there are more on the way.

"Netplay has received plenty of improvements thanks to the efforts of Cthulhu," the devs explain in the 1.9.14 update notes. "We have a lot more prepared for the next version, so consider this a prelude to the main event." The current round of improvements include a variety of quality of life improvements and stability fixes, but "for the next version, we will finally address the relay MITM server issues".

RetroArch's MITM (man in the middle) server is intended to make connecting to other players more convenient, as it routes netplay traffic through a central relay. That prevents you from having to set up port forwarding or a VPN to connect with friends, but even the relay server has proven a bit fiddly in the past, so it's good to see improvements on the way.


PCGamesN Tuesday, December 7, 2021 6:06 PM
     The Sims 4's first free SDX content drop arrives today, with more to come

Back in October, Maxis detailed the Sims Delivery Express, or SDX, for The Sims 4. Basically, these will be tiny updates delivered for free, in-game. They're smaller than proper game updates, they can be distributed more regularly, and they'll bring new create-a-Sim options, new build mode items, or small game fixes. The first one is now live.

When you next boot The Sims 4, you'll see an in-game notification telling you that the first SDX drop is live. Once it's downloaded - which will be basically instantaneous in this case - you'll be prompted to restart the game to see the new content. You can choose how often the game looks for new SDX drops, or whether it downloads them automatically, from the options menu.

The first drop, which should be available now, is a new hairstyle. You can see what it looks like above, and that's pretty much all the help you're going to get finding it in create-a-Sim - there doesn't appear to be any clear highlight of the new addition in-game.

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

PCGamesN Tuesday, December 7, 2021 5:20 PM
     Call of Duty: Warzone Season 1 release time – Here's when Caldera opens up

A new Season One of Call of Duty: Warzone is about to begin, and this time it's a big one. The bleak industrial foothills of Verdansk are making way for the vibrant volcanic island of Caldera, a WW2-themed battle royale game map to match this year's Call of Duty: Vanguard. Here's when you'll be able to play on Caldera.

First off, you'll want to know when you can pre-load the update. That begins tonight, December 7, at 9pm PT, which translates to December 8 12am ET / 5am GMT. This is also when Warzone servers will go offline to start the changeover to the new Season 1 and Caldera map.

December 8, players who own Call of Duty: Vanguard will be able to start playing Warzone on Caldera at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm GMT. These players will have exclusive access to the map for 24 hours, although everyone else will still be able to play on the Rebirth Island map for some 'mini' battle royale action.


PCGamesN Tuesday, December 7, 2021 4:55 PM
     Minecraft 1.18.1 saves the bees

If you've been keeping bees in Minecraft, you might've noticed that some of the bumbly insects weren't where you left them. It seems that bees have had a habit of disappearing into the digital abyss for some time, but now, at last, a fix is on the way. Minecraft update 1.18.1 will prevent bees from despawning.

According to the bug (ha) tracker, bees inside of hives or nests would sometimes despawn when the world was reloaded. In 1.18.1 release candidate 1, that's been fixed - the improvement should be in the live game soon. Players have been reporting the issue since back in 1.17, and while this won't bring your bees back from the abyss, at least it'll prevent any future casualties.

Minecraft 1.18.1 also revises fog generation, so you'll have better visibility across those vast landscapes. Beyond that, well… It's a pretty minor update, largely focused on stability improvements. 1.18 itself was certainly large enough to justify some time for smaller bug fixes in its aftermath, after all.

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

PCGamesN Tuesday, December 7, 2021 4:01 PM
     Doom II mod Ashes 2063 is now a standalone free game

One of the more ambitious modding projects for Doom II has become its own standalone free game. Ashes: Afterglow now includes two full episodes of post-apocalyptic, Mad Max action, and it's available for downloading if you've ever wanted to drive around through the ruins of Atlanta on a motorcycle with machine guns on it.

Ashes: Afterglow is one of the most convincing throwbacks to '80s B-tier action movies I've ever seen, and it began life as a total conversion mod for Doom II, although it's grown a lot over the course of the past six years. Lead modder Vostyok says it's inspired by Doom's action, the big open Build Engine levels of Duke Nukem 3D, and the vibes of the Stalker series, and you can see that all on display in the trailer below.

You'll have to scavenge and fight your way through the ruins of an America devastated by a cataclysmic nuclear explosion in Atlanta, locking horns with raiders, mutants, vicious animals, and supernatural enemies borne out of the ambient radiation left in the wake of the disaster.


PCGamesN Tuesday, December 7, 2021 2:16 PM
     Halo's Grunt birthday party is now a weapon mod in Destiny 2

Destiny 2's latest update celebrates the 30th anniversary of developer Bungie, which - younger readers should brace themselves here - was once known best as the studio behind Halo. Serendipitously timed ahead of the Halo Infinite release date, the update is chock-full of Halo-themed easter eggs - including one perfect for a birthday party.

In Destiny 2, you will now be able to find a weapon mod called Sweaty Confetti, which "causes a festive celebration on each precision final blow". In other words, headshots cause enemies to explode in bursts of colourful confetti. This is a pretty clear reference to the Grunt birthday party skull from classic Halo, which provides similar effects on the Master Chief's enemies.

This isn't the first time Bungie has made this specific Halo callback, either. Back in Forsaken, the Last Wish raid had an easter egg which allowed you to replicate the celebratory headshot effect for the duration of that particular content. It's great to see Bungie continuing to have fun with its lineage of FPS games like this.

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

PCGamesN Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:23 PM
     Red Dead Online gets festive content starting from next week

December is here and full of cheer, so your favourite PC games are getting a winter makeover. Red Dead Online is no different, with Rockstar Games revealing in a blog post that the cowboy game is getting four weeks of bonuses on Moonshiner and Trader Sales, bounty hunting, call to arms, gun rush, and more.

Starting next week, Rockstar says you can expect "flurries in the forecast and celebrations to be in full swing with decorations at your campsite and moonshine shack, as well as on the cobbled streets of Saint Denis". Basically, expect a blanket of fluffy snow and some fairy lights on buildings. Oh, and you're getting carols, music, and season's greetings from Cripps, Harriet, and Gus on your travels, too.

Red Dead Online is also getting seasonal Call to Arms maps, though you'll have to wait until December 21 for that. Check your local inbox when the time comes for telegrams describing "heartless bandits laying siege to the holdouts at Colter, Rhodes, Hanging Dog Ranch, and Emerald Ranch under the cover of inclement weather". It also looks like a festive train will be stopping in the Rhodes and Emerald Ranch amidst the fighting, though it'll just have more dudes with guns - no presents here.

RELATED LINKS: Red Dead Redemption 2 PC review, RDR2 PC legendary animal hunts, Play Red Dead Redemption 2

PCGamesN Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:07 PM
     Free games: Historical city builder Anno 1404 is free-to-keep

City-building games continue to be prolific well past the heyday of SimCity, as the continued success of games like Anno 1800 can attest. Now, Ubisoft is giving you an excuse to dive into the historical series' back catalogue, as Anno 1404 is now free-to-keep for a limited time.

You can grab Anno 1404 History Edition via Ubisoft from now until December 14 at 6am PST / 9am EST / 2pm GMT. Once it's claimed, it'll be in your Ubisoft Connect library forever, just as with any digital game you might purchase. (You can pick up Anno 1404 at a 50% discount right now on Steam, but that version still activates through the Ubisoft client.)

The History Edition of Anno 1404 was released in 2020 as part of the Anno History Collection, which gently updated the original games to run on modern PCs at current resolutions. Anno 1404 History Edition includes both the base game and the Venice expansion, which adds multiplayer options as well as a host of additional content.


Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, December 7, 2021 6:27 PM
    

The Expeditions series is a mixed or middling bag, but each new entry remains thick with potential. Expeditions: Rome is no different: a sprawling, 50-hour RPG in which you can lead a Roman legion through "Greece, Egypt and Gaul." It now has a release date, January 20th 2022, and a new trailer below.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, December 7, 2021 5:58 PM
    

Well, they've done it. After declaring their desire to be "key players" in blockchain gaming, Ubisoft have announced in-game NFTs on a new platform called Ubisoft Quartz. They're cosmetic items called Digits, and they're coming to Ghost Recon Breakpoint later this week.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, December 7, 2021 4:42 PM
    

I fell mushy, gooey, sweaty in love with Thirty Flights Of Loving from the first time I played it. It's a rapid-fire, magical realistic heist game, which tells its short story using smash cuts, flashbacks, and no dialogue.

It is now nine years old, and so of course it's received a 9th anniversary update. It has been "updated for modern operating systems", with menu, HUD and UI fixes, and Mac and Linux ports. Lovely.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, December 7, 2021 4:09 PM
    

Yesterday, more than 60 employees of Raven Software held a walkout in protest of parent company Activision laying off around a third of the company's quality assurance team. Today, that walkout has entered its second day, and spread to the QA departments of other Activision studios including Blizzard.

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Twinfinite Tuesday, December 7, 2021 5:21 PM
    

Kadokawa Games has released new videos of its upcoming mecha strategy JRPG Relayer, showcasing gameplay on both PS5 and PS4.

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Twinfinite Tuesday, December 7, 2021 4:59 PM
    

British publisher Pqube and developer Into Creates announced that the rail shooter Gal*Gun: Double Peace is coming to Nintendo Switch.

The post Gal*Gun: Double Peace Announced for Nintendo Switch appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Tuesday, December 7, 2021 4:42 PM
    

Earlier today, a keen-eyed Redditor noticed that the Nintendo Switch has added a Most Played section at the bottom of the Featured tab in the eShop. Each of these tells players what the software with the highest average playtime over the last two weeks is for each region. The US list of the Nintendo Switch's […]

The post Nintendo Switch Adds Regional Most Played Section to eShop; Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny Tops US List appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Tuesday, December 7, 2021 4:15 PM
    

Last Month, Bioware and Star Wars revealed the release date for their highly anticipated expansion to Star Wars: The Old Republic, titled Legacy of the Sith. In the announcement, the team shared that the newest DLC would be available for PC players just before Christmas. Unfortunately, that is no longer the case. In an official […]

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Twinfinite Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:54 PM
    

Third-party developers had new reveals about upcoming add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator, mostly focused on the military side of simulation.

The post Microsoft Flight Simulator F-35, F-16, & Los Angeles Airport Get New Screenshots & Videos; MCAS Miramar Released appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:30 PM
    

Letterkenny fans won't have to wait much longer for the long-awaited next installment of their favorite rural Canadian sitcom, as it was revealed earlier this week that season 10 would be arriving just in time for Christmas. This news came by way of a short called "Katy's Big Tarts," which you can see below. Alongside […]

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Twinfinite Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:11 PM
    

Ubisoft has officially revealed its plans to bring NFTs and blockchain technology into its games, as the company announced earlier today that the beta release of the Ubisoft Quartz platform would be coming to Ghost Recon Breakpoint on PC later this week. Players can get their hands on Digits, the name for Ubisoft's in-game NFTs starting […]

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Twinfinite Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:09 PM
    

The Australian arm of PlayStation has set out to show that the connection between games and food goes beyond snacking in front of the screen.

The post PlayStation Reveals Delicious Food Inspired by The Last of Us Part II, Uncharted 4, & Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart appeared first on Twinfinite.


Siliconera Tuesday, December 7, 2021 4:00 PM
    

Leap as you like!

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Siliconera Tuesday, December 7, 2021 3:00 PM
    

While stories about humans transformed into... well, monsters don't often go well, Kafka's journey in Kaiju No. 8 can be quite hopeful.

The post Kaiju No 8 is a Surprisingly Optimistic Manga appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, December 7, 2021 2:30 PM
    

Once again, "Bloody" will return for a The King of Fighters game and SNK shared how the KOF XV song compares to the original theme.

The post Hear the KOF XV Version of the Song 'Bloody' appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, December 7, 2021 2:00 PM
    

The PSO2 New Genesis Sandstorm Requiem will be the last major 2021 update, and the early 2022 roadmap is out for the MMORPG.

The post Early 2022 PSO2 New Genesis Roadmap Revealed appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:30 PM
    

When the PSO2 New Genesis Sandstorm Requiem update arrives next week, it will bring new Class Skills for classes, Retem, and World Trials.

The post PSO2 New Genesis New Classes' Skills, World Trials Arrive in Update appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:00 PM
    

The latest Monark trailer shows off in-battle gameplay of characters and their Fiends facing their enemies and using the power of Madness.

The post New Monark Gameplay Trailer Shows Off Its Battles appeared first on Siliconera.


Destructoid Tuesday, December 7, 2021 7:00 PM
    

Another unnecessary bump in the road It's time to claim the PlayStation Plus games for December, but before we get...

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Destructoid Tuesday, December 7, 2021 6:30 PM
    

And Wrench is coming along too! She's been a very, very long time coming, but Sky, the bird-loving best pal...

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Destructoid Tuesday, December 7, 2021 6:00 PM
    

A scheduling conflict appears to have led to a new casting Ron Swanson fans will be pleased. Nick Offerman has taken...

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Destructoid Tuesday, December 7, 2021 5:30 PM
    

German court rules Nintendo pre-order policy unfair A German consumer group has won its legal battle with Nintendo over the...

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Destructoid Tuesday, December 7, 2021 5:00 PM
    

You gotta start somewhere Holiday shopping can be pretty difficult, especially when you have really different interests and hobbies than...

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Destructoid Tuesday, December 7, 2021 4:30 PM
    

See more of the future of indies Earlier this year, Glitch showcased several games in a stream presentation dubbed the...

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Destructoid Tuesday, December 7, 2021 4:00 PM
    

What to know about Ubisoft Quartz and Digits Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot recently told investors that the company wants to...

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Destructoid Tuesday, December 7, 2021 3:45 PM
    

More than 35 "show floor"-style game demos will be playable from December 7–21 Not to pile more games on your...

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Destructoid Tuesday, December 7, 2021 3:30 PM
    

No date for the PC version just yet It looks like Sony is geared up to kick off 2022. Today,...

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Destructoid Tuesday, December 7, 2021 3:00 PM
    

This means war Nintendo's lighthearted yet fiercely competitive "think fast!" puzzle series Big Brain Academy was deemed fit for duty...

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Destructoid Tuesday, December 7, 2021 2:30 PM
    

And also some really good trailer jams Monark is a new project from former members of the Shin Megami Tensei team, and it's...

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Destructoid Tuesday, December 7, 2021 2:00 PM
    

Just scroll down from the 'featured' section Stealth-added in a recent update, there's now a Switch eShop most played functionality,...

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Destructoid Tuesday, December 7, 2021 2:00 PM
    

Slay Bells Nobody loves the holidays quite like a corporation built on the capitalist suffering of the downtrodden, so why...

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Destructoid Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:50 PM
    

The Players' Voice award is now in the final round [Update: The list of nominees for the Players' Voice award...

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Destructoid Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:30 PM
    

And Xûr got a horse, too Bungie is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and it's doing so with a big addition...

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Destructoid Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:00 PM
    

Run, don't walk The last time we talked about Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker, things were looking up. It only crescendoed from...

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, December 7, 2021 5:30 PM
     Destiny 2 Eternity Xur's Treasure Hoard Treasure Chests Treasure Keys Strange Coins Starhorse BountiesYou'll begin your first Dares of Eternity run after launching Destiny 2 (as long as you've updated the game). Once that's cleared, a new location called Eternity will appear in the Director. One of the selections takes you to Xur's Treasure Hoard. Here's our Destiny 2 guide to help you with the Starhorse bounties, the rewards from Xur, the acquisition of Strange Coins, and the gargantuan treasure chests. Note: For more information, check out our Destiny 2: Season of the Lost guides and features hub.   Destiny 2 Eternity and Xur's Treasure Hoard guide – Xur's rewards and Starhorse bounties When you click on the Eternity destination on the Director, you'll see three choices: Grasp of Avarice – This is the new dungeon that can only be accessed if you own the Bungie 30th Anniversary Pack. Dares of Eternity – This is free to all players even if they don't own the DLC. Xur's Treasure Hoard – This is ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, December 7, 2021 4:35 PM
     Destiny 2 Dares Of Eternity Guide Crota Valus TaaurcDares of Eternity is a new activity in Destiny 2. It's available to all players, even if they don't own the Bungie 30th Anniversary Pack. In fact, you'll jump straight to that activity the moment you launch the game after a recent update. Here's our Destiny 2 guide to help you complete the Dares of Eternity activity and take out various bosses like Crota and Valus Ta'aurc. Note: For more information, check out our Destiny 2: Season of the Lost guides and features hub.   Destiny 2 Dares of Eternity guide The Dares of Eternity activity in Destiny 2 is split up into several encounters. There's a lot of silliness involved as you meet a whimsical Xur who now acts like a game show host, as well as his new pal Starhorse. A couple of mechanics also need to be considered. First, RNG determines the mobs that you'll do battle with (seen in the image below). This is due to a spin-the-wheel instance that, upon activation, would select a particular e...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, December 7, 2021 4:30 PM
     Halo Tv Series Teaser The Game AwardsThe Halo TV series is on its way, and today we got two teasers on the upcoming Paramount production. First, Paramount offered a short bit of footage, showing off some very Halo-esque scenes. The second tease was that we won't see the rest of the Halo TV series trailer until Thursday during The Game Awards. The video itself is short, only offering five seconds of actual content. But there are some interesting bits to check out. The Halo TV series will star the Master Chief, but he won't be the only Spartan around. And that's a good change. Though the Chief often makes huge waves when he's out solo, he's even deadlier when paired up with a squad of other Spartans. The show will see him alongside a few of fellow Spartan-IIs such as Vannack-134 and Kai-125. We see two of these characters briefly in the video, fully decked out in their Mjolnir armor.   The show has been in the making for a while, with a lot of its foundation in place for a couple years....

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, December 7, 2021 4:00 PM
     Sonic Game Awards FrontiersPlenty of mystery still surrounds the new Sonic game that Sega unveiled in its Sonic Central live stream earlier this year. A whole host of rumors have alleged several aspects about the game, such as its title and potential open-world structure. But Sega has not officially confirmed any of them. At the very least, it seems likely that the new game will go by the name Sonic Frontiers, at least judging by a recent trademark that Sega filed. We may finally receive more concrete information soon, though, as Geoff Keighley and Sega have both hinted at a potential Sonic announcement at The Game Awards this coming Thursday. Keighley began this new round of speculation on Twitter yesterday when a user asked him if he considers himself a Sonic fan. Keighley went on to respond with "very much so" followed by an 'eyes' emoji, which gaming companies and people close to the industry often use to hint toward or be coy about something. Soon afterward, the official Sonic the...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, December 7, 2021 3:40 PM
     Destiny 2 Forerunner Guide How To Get Forerunner Magnum Opus Halo MagnumHalo Infinite might be in full swing with the launch of its campaign, but long-time fans might see an old favorite appear in an entirely different game. Destiny 2, given that it's made by Bungie, gets an assortment of weapons inspired by the studio's previous games. One of these is the Forerunner, an exotic sidearm reminiscent of the M6 Magnum from Halo. Here's our Destiny 2 guide to help you get the Forerunner by completing an exotic quest called Magnum Opus. Note: For more information, check out our Destiny 2: Season of the Lost guides and features hub. Likewise, please be reminded that the Forerunner can be obtained by all players as part of a recent update, unlike the Gjallarhorn which requires the Bungie 30th Anniversary Pack.   Destiny 2 Forerunner guide – How to get the exotic sidearm that looks like the Magnum from Halo The quest to obtain the Forerunner in Destiny 2 is called Magnum Opus. After clearing your first Dares of Eternity run, go ahead...

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, December 7, 2021 4:19 PM
    

For those looking to give their game an edge.

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:57 PM
    

Ubisoft is getting into the NFT trade.

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:21 PM
    

A great time to jump back into Destiny 2.

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Pivotal Gamers Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:06 PM
     Hello all. We have another excellent offer from Alienware Arena for KartRider: Drift. Their message follows. KartRider Drift Closed Beta Key Giveaway Note that there is currently an AWS outage happening across the internet. You may run into issues when trying to claim a key until it is resolved. Experience the newest free-to-play title in the popular franchise with over 300 million players!&n...

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Kotaku Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:15 PM
    

Xbox has started to release games on its popular Game Pass subscription service without announcing them, and it's starting to feel like an advent calendar. Serious Sam 4 was previously only available on the PC and Stadia, but it got a surprise launch on the Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 today, as well as a…

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Kotaku Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:00 PM
    

Atlanta-based Scuf gaming's made a name for itself with outstanding third-party controllers for Xbox One, Series X/S, and PlayStation 4. Now the peripheral maker sets its sights on the PlayStation 5 with the new Scuf Reflex line, a trio of high-performance PS5 controllers with four rear paddles, swappable thumbsticks…

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Kotaku Tuesday, December 7, 2021 12:55 PM
    

Amazon Web Services, upon which much of the internet is built, is experiencing issues with its biggest hub of data centers. Naturally, this means a lot of folks are having trouble logging into and playing some of their favorite games.

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Kotaku Tuesday, December 7, 2021 12:00 PM
    

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl have been called "totally broken" by some speedrunners, and that brokenness has reached its logical conclusion: a sub-20 minute record time for the finishing game. About a week ago, that record time was 51 minutes.

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Kotaku Tuesday, December 7, 2021 11:50 AM
    

Ranked is never for the weak at heart, but usually, that's because you have to contend with a bunch of tryhards just like you. In Halo Infinite, however, I don't rage at my teammates or my performance nearly as much as I do the actual mode itself.

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Kotaku Tuesday, December 7, 2021 11:35 AM
    

The leap from one console generation to the next continues to be a puzzle worthy of Uncharted: not terribly mind-bending, but certainly more complicated than you'd expect. The latest example, in an Escherian twist, is Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves, the forthcoming PlayStation 5 bundle that includes resprayed versions…

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Kotaku Tuesday, December 7, 2021 11:20 AM
    

Gary "GaryOPA" Bowser pleaded guilty to federal piracy charges in October. Now he's agreed to pay Nintendo a massive $10 million settlement for his reported role in designing and selling devices to circumvent Switch security measures as part of Team Xecuter.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:23 PM
     Red Dead Online gets festive content starting from next week

December is here and full of cheer, so your favourite PC games are getting a winter makeover. Red Dead Online is no different, with Rockstar Games revealing in a blog post that the cowboy game is getting four weeks of bonuses on Moonshiner and Trader Sales, bounty hunting, call to arms, gun rush, and more.

Starting next week, Rockstar says you can expect "flurries in the forecast and celebrations to be in full swing with decorations at your campsite and moonshine shack, as well as on the cobbled streets of Saint Denis". Basically, expect a blanket of fluffy snow and some fairy lights on buildings. Oh, and you're getting carols, music, and season's greetings from Cripps, Harriet, and Gus on your travels, too.

Red Dead Online is also getting seasonal Call to Arms maps, though you'll have to wait until December 21 for that. Check your local inbox when the time comes for telegrams describing "heartless bandits laying siege to the holdouts at Colter, Rhodes, Hanging Dog Ranch, and Emerald Ranch under the cover of inclement weather". It also looks like a festive train will be stopping in the Rhodes and Emerald Ranch amidst the fighting, though it'll just have more dudes with guns - no presents here.

RELATED LINKS: Red Dead Redemption 2 PC review, RDR2 PC legendary animal hunts, Play Red Dead Redemption 2

PCGamesN Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:07 PM
     Free games: Historical city builder Anno 1404 is free-to-keep

City-building games continue to be prolific well past the heyday of SimCity, as the continued success of games like Anno 1800 can attest. Now, Ubisoft is giving you an excuse to dive into the historical series' back catalogue, as Anno 1404 is now free-to-keep for a limited time.

You can grab Anno 1404 History Edition via Ubisoft from now until December 14 at 6am PST / 9am EST / 2pm GMT. Once it's claimed, it'll be in your Ubisoft Connect library forever, just as with any digital game you might purchase. (You can pick up Anno 1404 at a 50% discount right now on Steam, but that version still activates through the Ubisoft client.)

The History Edition of Anno 1404 was released in 2020 as part of the Anno History Collection, which gently updated the original games to run on modern PCs at current resolutions. Anno 1404 History Edition includes both the base game and the Venice expansion, which adds multiplayer options as well as a host of additional content.


PCGamesN Tuesday, December 7, 2021 12:39 PM
     Hunt: Showdown now lets you manage your inventory while in the field

Haunted weird west co-op game Hunt: Showdown just got a handy new feature in its latest patch that lets you rearrange your inventory while out in the field. It's simple to use and will let you stick things in the hotbar slots you're accustomed to, even after picking up a bunch of gear off a downed rival hunter.

Here's how the new system works. You select the item you want to move so you're holding it in front of you. Then, simply hold down the key for the inventory slot in which you want to place it. Your inventory will automatically rearrange, and whatever item had been in the new inventory slot will swap to the slot you've just moved the first item out of.

It's a pretty elegant solution to field inventory management, since it doesn't require you to actually pull up a screen-covering inventory menu to do it. Bear in mind that you'll only be able to swap around items that share the same type, so weapons have to go in weapon slots, while consumables can only go in consumable slots.

RELATED LINKS: Hunt: Showdown review

PCGamesN Tuesday, December 7, 2021 12:33 PM
     Retailers can't list the RTX 2060 12GB, let alone sell it, because of insufficient stock

Nvidia launches its RTX 2060 12GB GPU today, but you'd be forgiven for not realising, as the company has done little to promote the card's release. In fact, team green is yet to release an MSRP for it and even cancelled a Founders Edition version of the graphics card, just a few days ago. Now, it appears that some major retailers are yet to receive "sufficient stock" to warrant listing Nvidia's new GPU, let alone sell it.

We spoke to a representative from UK retailer Scan, who told us that "we'll be listing the RTX 2060 12GB when we have sufficient stock to sell on the website. This avoids creating the situation where we take pre-orders but cannot confirm to customers when they might receive their order".

While the ongoing chip shortage and the cryptocurrency boom have severely impacted the availability of the best graphics cards, many hoped that Nvidia's decision to re-release the RTX 2060 would help alleviate stock issues. Unfortunately, it appears to have done little to address the depressing circumstances we continue to find ourselves in.

RELATED LINKS: RTX 2070 Super review, RTX 2060 Super review, Best graphics card

PCGamesN Tuesday, December 7, 2021 12:22 PM
     Ghost Recon Breakpoint is getting NFTs

Ubisoft is officially into NFTs. The publisher has announced 'Digits', a form of non-fungible token that will provide unique versions of in-game items to players who purchase them. The Ubisoft Quarts platform is launching to allow players to manage their Digits. The first rollout of Digits will land in Ghost Recon Breakpoint.

Three drops of free Digits will arrive for the PC version of Ghost Recon Breakpoint on December 9, 12, and 15. The beta version of Ubisoft Quartz will be available starting December 9 at 10am PST / 1pm EST / 6pm GMT. Ubisoft says that Digits can be "put on sale for other eligible players to acquire on third-party platforms outside of the Ubisoft ecosystem".

These Ghost Recon Breakpoint items feature unique serial numbers that will be visible in-game, so other players know exactly who to shoot in PvP. As Ubisoft explains in a press release, "Digits are a new way to experience cosmetic items, combining the fun of playing with AAA quality assets and the thrill of owning NFTs that represent unique, collectible pieces of Ubisoft game worlds."

RELATED LINKS: Ghost Recon Breakpoint review, Ghost Recon Breakpoint raids, Ghost Recon Breakpoint weapons

PCGamesN Tuesday, December 7, 2021 12:17 PM
     The best Genshin Impact Itto build

Looking for the best Genshin Impact Itto build? Arataki Itto is a part-oni Geo claymore character, and he's the leader of the Arataki gang in Inazuma. While he may look somewhat uncouth, he's actually just mischievous, with a heart of gold underneath his fancy cropped coat.

According to information gleaned from the beta, Itto will appear in the Genshin Impact 2.4 update, alongside fellow Geo user Gorou. These two new Genshin Impact characters are set to appear on the same upcoming Genshin Impact banner; Itto is reportedly a five-star character, whereas Gorou is a four-star.

If you plan to pull for Arataki Itto, you may be preparing to acquire the best artifacts and weapons for him, and making plans on how he will fit into your party. However, while Itto's abilities are now available for fans to read, they are based on information from the beta, and so are subject to change when he becomes available. With that in mind, here's the best Arataki Itto build.

RELATED LINKS: Play Genshin Impact for free, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide

PCGamesN Tuesday, December 7, 2021 11:51 AM
     FFXIV is getting a round of fixes for Endwalker login errors this week

Final Fantasy XIV's Endwalker expansion is here, though oodles of players haven't been able to try it. Since early access launched last week, the MMORPG has seen record levels of players trying to squeeze in so they can tootle off to the moon. While some people have logged some decent playtime, others have been error coded to the back of the queue before getting onto their server.

Coinciding with the full release of Endwalker, producer and director Naoki Yoshida has delivered an update on where the team is at with identifying and fixing various errors that are stopping people from logging in.

Yoshida shares that FFXIV is getting lobby server maintenance "at the earliest timing possible", though it'll only last 30 minutes and won't affect people who are signed in. The MMO is also getting some world maintenance tomorrow (December 8) that'll last for four hours, which will require all the servers to go offline. So, essentially, you're going to be taking a break. "We deeply apologise for this but ask for your cooperation as we address these server errors," Yoshida says. "The exact maintenance times will be shared in an upcoming announcement."

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

PCGamesN Tuesday, December 7, 2021 11:31 AM
     How to install a graphics card

In many ways, a graphics card is the beating heart of any gaming PC. Sure, the best gaming CPU helps when it comes to brainwork, but a GPU upgrade can keep your rig running the latest games at respectable resolutions and frame rates. Thankfully, you won't need surgeon expertise to transplant the component into your current build, as it's one of the simplest changes you can make to your setup.

Before you swap out your GPU, it's important to consider whether or not it requires an upgrade. After all, new graphics cards aren't cheap, and ongoing supply issues mean even entry-level cards like Nvidia's RTX 2060 12GB are fetching a high price. If you're failing to boost fps with your current configuration, there's also a chance another component is to blame, as ageing CPUs can cause a performance bottleneck.

The best way to figure this out is to boot up MSI Afterburner and take a look at the graphics card and processor loads. If your chip hits highs of 90 to 100% while your GPU is sitting below 80%, then it's better to go for a CPU upgrade rather than forking out for the wrong part. You might even benefit from a BIOS update or investing in the best gaming RAM - the minimum we'd recommend is 16GB nowadays.

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

PCGamesN Tuesday, December 7, 2021 10:51 AM
     Destiny 2's big Bungie 30th Anniversary party and mid-season patch arrive today

Destiny 2's mid-season update arrives today, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the space game's developer, Bungie. For weeks, the studio has been talking about this update in its weekly blog posts, and today's patch brings with it a host of adjustments and fixes, as well as the launch of the 30th Anniversary Pack DLC.

The anniversary DLC adds a new three-player dungeon, Grasp of Avarice, which Bungie says was inspired by the famous Cosmodrome loot caves from the original Destiny, where players found they could easily farm gear by blasting the enemies who respawned inside. The pack also includes a new questline for the exotic rocket launcher Gjallarhorn, which will come in handy for any loot cave-related activities.

The DLC pack is $24.99 / £21.99, but the anniversary event kicks off with a free six-player activity meant to commemorate Bungie's history stretching back to its formation in 1991. Here's hoping we see a nod to its excellent RTS game, Myth: The Fallen Lords in there somewhere.

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

PCGamesN Tuesday, December 7, 2021 10:43 AM
     Phasmophobia is getting tarot cards with its Cursed Possessions update

The teases keep on coming for Phasmophobia. The devs at Kinetic Games recently teased a Phasmophobia Christmas update coming to the ghost game - which it seems will be called the Cursed Possessions update - and now a new mechanic is confirmed as on the way, in the form of tarot cards.

Lead artist at the studio Corey J. Dixon has shared a tweet (below) with a bunch of spooky, hand-drawn images made up to look like a deck of seven cards. "We've found some mysterious cards," the dev teases. "There's a few missing, what could they do?" The answer to that is currently a mystery, but we can get an idea of what the team's up to through the cards themselves.

Three are clear to see, with images representing 'death', 'the hermit', and 'the moon' - and they're a little gruesome. The first is the face of figure contorting their skin with their fingertips, the 'hermit' depicts a figure desperately trying to escape their bonds, and the latter is of a lovely crescent moon, sure - but it's also placed slap bang onto the image of a brain.

RELATED LINKS: The best horror games on PC, The best VR games

PCGamesN Tuesday, December 7, 2021 10:00 AM
     Call of Duty Vanguard and Warzone Season 1 – everything we know

Want to know about Call of Duty Vanguard and Warzone Season 1? Vanguard receives its first big update since it launched back in November, introducing new maps, modes, perks, and all new Zombies content. Arguably the largest update comes in the form of the Warzone patch which replaces Verdansk, the battle royale game's staple map for the past two years with Caldera, the new Warzone map.

Just like the previous seasons, Vanguard and Warzone are going to receive shared content like guns, operators, and weapon blueprints which work across both games. Each season features a battle pass, complete with a free and premium track. The premium track sets players back 1000 COD points, however, reaching the end of the track can earn you 1300 COD points in addition to all of the rewards.

Zombies mode was criticised heavily at launch by the Call of Duty community due to its lack of content compared to previous games in the series. It looks like the new season is addressing these complaints, adding in new challenges, covenants, objectives, and more. Here's everything coming to Call of Duty Vanguard and Warzone Season 1.


PCGamesN Tuesday, December 7, 2021 9:26 AM
     How to manage cables – six ways to keep your gaming PC neat and tidy

Building your own gaming PC has never been easier, but even the best graphics card and RGB clad case can't always save you from Reddit ridicule. The reason? Well, if your rig's innards resemble some sort of spaghetti monster, it could spoil the build's overall aesthetic, and its overall performance could be hampered due to poor airflow.

Implementing a cable management system inside your gaming PC might seem like a chore, but it could help you get the most of our of your rig. For starters, cleaning up your cables could prevent tasks like upgrading to the best gaming CPU from feeling like an action movie bomb disposal scene. Better still, if you want to boost fps in your favourite games, freeing up case room can help keep things cool when overclocking your CPU and GPU.

Of course, you could just cheat by packing everything behind the best gaming motherboard and jamming the side panel back on, but there are far more elegant solutions out there. Follow these six steps of cable management and your setup could look like it's been done by a professional in no time.

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

PCGamesN Tuesday, December 7, 2021 9:00 AM
     Warframe's New War picks up narrative threads that have been dangling for years

The New War is about to kick off in Warframe, and developer Digital Extremes says it's the largest narrative addition it's made to the space game yet. The New War, which launches December 15, unites not only all of Warframe's disparate factions in the face of an ancient menace, it also leverages all of Warframe's new systems and play modes.

In the New War, the Tenno are faced with their greatest threat: the Sentient, an artificial form of life that laid waste to the Origin System - you know, the one with Earth in it - back during the Old War. It was the invasion of the Sentients that prompted the development of warframes to begin with, and this time, the Tenno are going to need all the help they can muster in order to match their threat.

In the new expansion, players will join forces and even play as members of the Grineer and Corpus, who've traditionally been the Tenno's enemies in Warframe. Grineer lancer Kahl-175, Corpus technician Veso, and ancient Dax soldier Teshin are all playable over the course of New War's new cinematic questline.


PCGamesN Tuesday, December 7, 2021 10:25 AM
     How to get the best New World gear

Wondering how to get the best New World gear? There are a few ways to get your hands on new pieces of armour and New World weapons - you can pick them up as drops from enemies or in chests, purchase them from the marketplace or your New World faction shop, or craft them by hand.

You may be content just to upgrade your equipment as you go if you're close to the gear's equip level - the easiest way to get good gear is from the faction shop. However, if you're looking to get the most out of your character for New World PvP or high level content, you'll probably want to seek out even better gear.

If you're after the highest gear scores and the best perks and attributes for your build, you can either craft gear to your exact specifications, or hope that high level weapons drop from enemies. At level 60, the New World gear progression changes a little, and a 'watermark' system is introduced for high level gear. Here's everything you need to know about gear in New World.

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

PCGamesN Tuesday, December 7, 2021 8:11 AM
     Get 54% off this Samsung NVMe SSD to store all your Steam Winter Sale PC games

The Steam Winter Sale is on the horizon, and you'd be foolish not to prep your gaming PC with some extra storage. Thankfully, the prices of the best SSDs for gaming have dramatically fallen in recent years, so you needn't break the bank for the kind of high speed storage many games now demand. With this in mind, the Samsung 970 Evo Plus NVMe SSD could be just what you require, with its 2TB of storage and fast read/write speeds, plus it's over half price on Amazon.

You can slot this M.2 stick into your motherboard for just $229.99, down from $499.99, saving you a massive chunk of change to the tune of $270.00 (54%). That kind of cash is more than enough to have your pick of the best gaming keyboards and best gaming mice, so why not grab a peripheral combo with response times that keep up with your new drive?

If you're a UK shopper, you can bag yourself a deal on this SSD too. At just £210.99, you'll save £228.80 (52%), down from the Evo's £439.79 RRP.

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

PCGamesN Tuesday, December 7, 2021 7:41 AM
     Age of Empires 2 cheats – everything you need to know

So you want some Age of Empires 2 cheats? As the most popular out of all the legacy Age of Empires RTS games, AOE2 is still getting dedicated support through new DLC - one of which was released earlier this year, with another on the way. It's so popular, that World's Edge and Relic Entertainment have basically based Age of Empires 4's design off of it.

Like all Age of Empires games, it also has some wonderful cheats that can spawn whacky units, like a Shelby Cobra or Alfred the Alpaca. I always found these way more fun than the usual codes that gave you more resources. 'Cheating' in Age of Empires was less about gaming the system than it was about letting loose and having some fun.

A couple of important things to note with regards to Age of Empires 2 cheats. For the unit cheats, these always spawn at a player's Town Center building. If you don't have one, you won't get the unit no matter how many times you type it in. Furthermore, entering a code will prevent you from obtaining any achievements in that session. In the Definitive Edition you can also get medals earned for single-player scenarios - these will also be disabled if you use cheats, so be warned!

RELATED LINKS: Age of Empires 2: DE review, Best strategy games on PC, Best RTS games on PC

PCGamesN Tuesday, December 7, 2021 7:24 AM
     Hearts of Iron 4 cheats – a guide to the best console commands

Is it time to bust out some Hearts of Iron IV cheats? Grand strategy games provide an amazing strategic sandbox to play around in, but they can also be hard. If you're aiming towards a particular long-term goal, you will often need everything to go exactly according to plan, or your entire run will be ruined.

There are other reasons to play, of course, and there's a wonderfully vibrant Hearts of Iron 4 mods scene that will let you experience the game in new and exciting ways. But if you're wanting to take the vanilla game through its paces, you may need some help in other ways. Like most games, Hearts of Iron IV has a command console that will let you shortcut your way to various outcomes with the help of some console commands.

We've rolled similar guides for Victoria 2, EU4, and Crusader Kings 3, if you want to read those. We can't take full credit - there is a useful resource in the form of the official Paradox wiki, as well as this handy guide on steam that we've used to help collate the important information. We've not listed every command available, but we've got the most interesting ones for gameplay.

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

PCGamesN Tuesday, December 7, 2021 7:05 AM
     AMD Rembrandt Ryzen APUs could rival GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU performance

AMD's Ryzen APUs may rank among the best gaming CPUs for their compute performance, but they're also a great option if you're looking for basic graphics performance without having to fork out for the best gaming laptops. Thanks to the power of RDNA 2, the company's upcoming 'Rembrandt' mobile chips could rival Nvidia's GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q in GPU performance.

According to hardware leaker 9550pro, at least one of the Rembrandt APUs scored 2,700 in 3DMark's Time Spy benchmark. This doesn't mean much until you view the score in context with other similarly scoring mobile GPUs, which Uzzi38 lays out nicely for us. The AMD chip's performance sits snugly between an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti mobile graphics card.

Synthetic benchmark scores don't translate to real-world performance, but this is a pretty impressive showing for integrated graphics. It could help boost the performance budget laptops as well as handheld gaming PCs, like any future iterations of Valve's Steam Deck.

RELATED LINKS: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X review, AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT review, Best CPU for gaming

PCGamesN Tuesday, December 7, 2021 10:15 AM
     FFXIV Error 2002 – what it is, and how to fix it

Final Fantasy XIV's Endwalker expansion has now fully launched, and if early access is anything to go by, things are going to get suitably busy for Square Enix's servers. That's nothing too surprising, though, as the team has explained this was likely to happen in a blog post discussing server congestion. The devs have shared some nifty explainers on how busy servers affect login wait times, character creation, and instances for new areas. They've also detailed what FFXIV's Error 2002 is, though you can skip ahead in this article to get the full breakdown. Basically, things are busy.

Producer Naoki Yoshida previously told us in an interview that the team was doing everything it could to ensure a smooth launch, even though it was "just inevitable" that you would face a wait to jump in. "There are different elements that we can look at when we're trying to address congestion – there are things we can improve using technology, there are places where we can find people and resources to address that, and there are also places where we can invest money. We are currently putting all of our energy into all three of these points," he said at the time.

Yoshida also explained that fundamentally fixing the issue would involve increasing the number of servers "significantly so that players would be able to log in without any waiting times", though that isn't currently possible due to the effects of COVID-19 on development. "It's unfortunately the reality that there are not enough semiconductors on the market," he said. "So even though we would like to invest the money into this field, we're not able to at the moment – this is the most critical issue that we're facing right now."

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

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, December 7, 2021 12:15 PM
    

Geoff Keighley's annual Game Awards show is here once again, with lots of awards to dish out and plenty of (in your best announcer voice) world premieres. Whether you want to see your favourite games win awards or you're just here for the big reveals, you'll want to know how to watch The Game Awards and when it's all kicking off. Luckily, we have all the details right here.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, December 7, 2021 10:56 AM
    

Nvidia's updated Image Scaling isn't the only way in which you can – on paper – give your graphics card performance a free boot up the backside. Earlier this year, Nvidia began enabling Resizable BAR on their GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs and laptops, with the promise of faster frame rates for no additional expense. But what exactly is Resizable BAR, and assuming you have compatible hardware, is it really worth switching on?

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, December 7, 2021 9:10 AM
    

After a pre-order early access period so popular it overwhelmed servers and left players in long queues, Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker has now officially launched. The fourth expansion pack for Square Enix's fantasy MMORPG continues the story with new quests, adds two new player classes, takes us to new areas to fight new enemies, and, most importantly, opens a male option for the Viera race so you can play as a bunnyboy in a maid costume. Yeah, thirst for those bunnyboys will only make the queues longer.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, December 7, 2021 8:06 AM
    

More than 60 developers at Call Of Duty: Warzone studio Raven Software reportedly held a walkout yesterday to protest Activision laying off quality assurance testers. On Friday, the studio let 12 contractors go due to restructuring, which is said to be around a third of the QA team.

"This has not only destroyed the morale of our workforce, but obliterated trust in the company that has been routinely asking us for patience in improving our work lives," said employee group ABetterABK.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, December 7, 2021 8:00 AM
    

We're rounding out our first week of the Advent Calendar with a game that'll let you chill out a bit. Listen, and you can hear what sounds like a fight going on. But an adorable one, with lots of cricket chirping.

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Twinfinite Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:11 PM
    

Ubisoft has officially revealed its plans to bring NFTs and blockchain technology into its games, as the company announced earlier today that the beta release of the Ubisoft Quartz platform would be coming to Ghost Recon Breakpoint on PC later this week. Players can get their hands on Digits, the name for Ubisoft's in-game NFTs starting […]

The post Ubisoft Reveals Playable NFT Platform Called Quartz appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:09 PM
    

The Australian arm of PlayStation has set out to show that the connection between games and food goes beyond snacking in front of the screen.

The post PlayStation Reveals Delicious Food Inspired by The Last of Us Part II, Uncharted 4, & Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Tuesday, December 7, 2021 12:28 PM
    

Earlier this week, acclaimed horror and fantasy director Guillermo del Toro joined Eric Vespe and Scott Wampler on their podcast, The Kingcast, to talk about Stephen King's It. The roughly hour-long conversation featured plenty of noteworthy talking points, including Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and the trio's mutual love of H.P. Lovecraft. Arguably the […]

The post Guillermo del Toro "Would Kill" to Adapt Stephen King's Pet Sematary appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Tuesday, December 7, 2021 12:00 PM
    

Today Sega hosted a livestream about its MMORPG Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis, focusing on short and long-term updates.

The post Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis Reveals Upcoming Updates & Events & Roadmap Until June 2022 appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Tuesday, December 7, 2021 11:07 AM
    

Nintendo recently released Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and we can celebrate the launch together with a brand new giveaway.

The post Pokemon Shining Pearl Giveaway – Win a Copy by Sharing Your Comments [UPDATED] appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Tuesday, December 7, 2021 10:58 AM
    

aNCHOR released the English version of the latest producer letter video for the action game Project Mikhail: A Muv-Luv War Story.

The post Project Mikhail: A Muv-Luv War Story Shows Tomorrow's Update in English Producer Video appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Tuesday, December 7, 2021 10:57 AM
    

Warframe's The New War expansion is right around the corner, so Digital Extremes has provided a few more details on what's to come alongside a new trailer. This will be a three-act expansion, and fans will be able to dive in to play for themselves when it launches on Dec. 15. Caliban is a hybrid […]

The post Warframe Adds Caliban & Harrow Prime in The New War Expansion appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Tuesday, December 7, 2021 10:50 AM
    

Valorant's latest patch isn't a big one, but it does add one notable new feature to the game that has been much-requested by players: Agent-specific keybinds. From today, you'll now be able to create a profile for each Agent and adjust your keybinds accordingly. Here's the full overview via the game's official website: GAME SYSTEM […]

The post Valorant Patch 3.12 Notes Bring Agent-Specific Keybinds appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Tuesday, December 7, 2021 10:19 AM
    

Today NIS America revealed a new trailer of the western release for North America and Europe for FuRyu's school JRPG Monark.

The post Monark by Shin Megami Tensei Developers Gets New Trailer in English Focusing on Combat appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Tuesday, December 7, 2021 9:55 AM
    

Today, Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the release date and more details for the upcoming Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection.

The post Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection PS5 Release Date & Details Announced appeared first on Twinfinite.


Siliconera Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:30 PM
    

When the PSO2 New Genesis Sandstorm Requiem update arrives next week, it will bring new Class Skills for classes, Retem, and World Trials.

The post PSO2 New Genesis New Classes' Skills, World Trials Arrive in Update appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:00 PM
    

The latest Monark trailer shows off in-battle gameplay of characters and their Fiends facing their enemies and using the power of Madness.

The post New Monark Gameplay Trailer Shows Off Its Battles appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, December 7, 2021 12:30 PM
    

Director and Producer explained FFXIV error codes 2002, 3001, and 4004 and discussed how the team will attempt to fix them.

The post FFXIV Error Codes 2002, 3001, and 4004 Explained appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, December 7, 2021 11:30 AM
    

Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida announced that both FFXIV lobby server and world maintenance are planned.

The post FFXIV Lobby Server and World Maintenance Announced appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, December 7, 2021 11:00 AM
    

Here's what you can expect from the mobile port of the Legend of Mana remaster.

The post Legend of Mana Mobile Port Appears Worldwide appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, December 7, 2021 10:30 AM
    

The group's English and Indonesian VTubers will make their TCG debut in the upcoming Premium Booster.

The post All Hololive Characters Will Appear in Weiss Schwarz TCG appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, December 7, 2021 10:00 AM
    

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves will give PS5 and PC owners a chance to play the last game in Nathan Drake's story and its standalone expansion.

The post Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection PS5 Release Date Announced appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, December 7, 2021 9:30 AM
    

Tales of Crestoria characters will appear in other Tales of titles through collaborations.

The post Tales of Crestoria Shutting Down in 2022 appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, December 7, 2021 9:00 AM
    

Every bit of design work in Sekiro is intentional.

The post Sekiro Environments Were Designed to Reflect Culture appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, December 7, 2021 8:30 AM
    

However, it is only available in Japanese.

The post Tales of Arise Questionnaire Asks Players Favorite Character appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, December 7, 2021 8:00 AM
    

This goes down to the texture used for rocks.

The post Dark Souls Boss Arenas Were Made to Leave an Impression appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, December 7, 2021 7:30 AM
    

Additionally, Tomizawa reveals why a difficulty mode was made available for Tales of Arise.

The post Tales of Arise's Design Was Meant to Be an Immersive, Stress Free Experience appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, December 7, 2021 7:00 AM
    

The Switch version will include almost all DLC outfits from past releases and even an updated opening theme.

The post Gal Gun: Double Peace Switch Release Date Announced (Update) appeared first on Siliconera.


Destructoid Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:30 PM
    

And Xûr got a horse, too Bungie is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and it's doing so with a big addition...

The post Bungie's 30th Anniversary content for Destiny 2 includes a loot cave dungeon and Halo weapons appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:00 PM
    

Run, don't walk The last time we talked about Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker, things were looking up. It only crescendoed from...

The post Review: Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Tuesday, December 7, 2021 12:30 PM
    

Huh, I wonder who this DLC character is for… The rumors and whispers were true. Just announced by Ludosity and...

The post Bring Lasagna: Garfield is headed to Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl December 9 appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Tuesday, December 7, 2021 12:00 PM
    

All your favorite characters, like Slingshot and Utooni Publisher Zynga and developer LucasFilm Games have dropped the first full gameplay...

The post Star Wars: Hunters shows off arena warfare in first gameplay trailer appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Tuesday, December 7, 2021 11:30 AM
    

These little homages are often more fun than recent Fallout in general One of the best parts of Fallout 76, I've...

The post Fallout 76's next season brings the camp with Zorbo's Revenge appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Tuesday, December 7, 2021 10:00 AM
    

Reminds me of the 3DS VC days So the Switch Online Expansion Pack launched on October 25, and it broke...

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Destructoid Tuesday, December 7, 2021 9:00 AM
    

Double the pleasure, double the fun I've been writing for this website for a little more than six years now...

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:30 PM
     Warzone Season One RoadmapThe Call of Duty: Vanguard pre-season is coming to an end. Season One will see Vanguard and Warzone get an array of brand new content, as shown on the roadmap. You can hop in to a new battle royale experience with new guns and perks, while playing new multiplayer maps. The Season One update does not forget about zombies, either. Although there are no details of a new map, Der Anfang is getting more content. For the first time, there will be three free weapons in the Vanguard battle pass. The first is the Cooper Carbine assault rifle which you can unlock at tier 15. The weapon has been described as a hybrid rifle with submachine gun properties, so it will suit close-quarter fights. Then, reaching tier 31 of the battle pass will see you earn the Gorenko Anti-Tank Rifle sniper. The gun deals the most damage per shot of any ballistic-based weapon. Therefore, it may be a strong contender in Vanguard and Warzone. Finally, tier 37 has the Sawtooth melee weapon which will see you cut throug...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:00 PM
     Nvidia GPU shortage 2022As originally reported by PCMag, Nvidia expects that the ongoing GPU shortage will ease around halfway into 2022. This information comes from Nvidia's Chief Financial Officer, Colette Kress. This is exciting news to anyone shopping around for a graphics card for sure.  The GPU shortage has been a massive problem for everyone involved over the last year or so, with the last stretch of 2021 being a particularly tough time for anyone looking to upgrade their graphics cards. Not only has stock been severely limited, but the little supply that is available has seen noticeable price gouging. Now, Nvidia believes that these problems may soon be over.   Could Nvidia GPUs save the day? Kress stated that "the company as a whole will take the appropriate work to continue to procure more supply," by using materials from stock that have been gathered over the last year, as well as through agreements with suppliers. In doing this, Kress believes that the company can make more GPU...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, December 7, 2021 11:45 AM
     Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 1 Exotic WeaponFortnite Chapter 3: Season 1 has finally arrived following 'The End,' which saw the island flipped upside down. The new chapter has not been short on content. With a new map equipped with new weapons, including a mythic weapon, there is something for everyone. As always, there is a set of exotic weapons on the island that you must purchase from the correct NPCs. Have your gold bars at the ready, as many fan-favorite exotic weapons are back for Fortnite Chapter 3: Season 1 The first exotic weapon you can get your hands on is the Hop Rock Dualies. This is an exotic version of the dual pistols. Apart from being able to deal some serious damage, using the pistols gives you a temporary antigravity effect. This weapon can be purchased from The Scientist NPC who roams around The Sanctuary point of interest. Once you hand over 500 gold bars, the exotic weapon will be yours. Next, the Dub is an exotic double-barreled shotgun which will give you the upper hand in close-quarter fig...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, December 7, 2021 10:00 AM
     Wolfstride ReviewWolfstride is a narrative-driven, mech-battling anime adventure that features an excellent cast with a mysterious backstory. It's also got a whole lot of attitude. Sometimes it feels more like reading manga than playing a game. And this is wonderful, because the character interactions are superb. But sometimes they can get a little preachy, and all you want is to just hop in your giant mech and smash some metal faces. Wolfstride has a Cowboy Bebop feel about it. Even the main character, Dominic Shade, has a strong resemblance to Spike Spiegel. Spike's confident approach to endeavors and gang-related past are all present in Wolfstride's antihero. However, where Spike is a warrior who isn't afraid of a fight, Shade gets his hands dirty in another way. He's the money man.   It's a thankless job, but somebody's got to do it. You'll spend a large amount of your time in Wolfstride trying to earn cash to fund your team's dreams of being mech fighting champions of the world. But ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, December 7, 2021 9:00 AM
     White Shadows Review 1Ah, another two-hour cinematic platformer. White Shadows doesn't do anything differently than most of its ilk. At least, not structurally. It's a familiar monochrome experience about walking to the left or the right while occasionally pushing boxes, pulling levers, and dodging spotlights. However, it does attempt to handle some weightier topics than most. On top of that, it has the most elaborate, budget-looking details in the background that I think I've ever seen in a game like this. It's a worthwhile experience if you like cinematic platformers, just don't expect anything too out of the ordinary. White Shadows tells the story of a raven girl. There was an apocalyptic event prior to the start of the game that destroyed the animal society of yesteryear, and things were slowly rebuilt. But the wolves scapegoated the birds, who were then placed at the bottom of the social hierarchy. Now, all animals are equal, except for birds (but not really, even). The...

Gamer Empire Tuesday, December 7, 2021 9:51 AM
    

Blox Fruits is a game in Roblox in which you train your character stronger to defeat monsters, bosses, and other players. In Blox Fruits, you need various resources and items to optimize and get stronger, including EXP boosts, stat resets, and money. You can obtain these resources by redeeming codes, which are issued by the […]

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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, December 7, 2021 11:47 AM
     In Supergiant Games' Hades, the gods of Olympus or Olympians will help Zagreus in his pursuit of escaping the Underworld. The Olympians help Zagreus because they believe that Zagreus wants to leave the Underworld to join them in Olympus, which is not true at all but what they don't know won't hurt them. Besides, Zagreus […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, December 7, 2021 10:16 AM
     When exploring the challenging but beautiful landscape of Watatsumi Island, you may have come across one of these weird symbols drawn on a wall. If you go to a cave by the shore southwest of Bourou Village, you will find a journal with Treasure Hoarder's notes about treasures owned by a pirate named Rinzou. Together […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, December 7, 2021 9:15 AM
     Breeding axolotls has been a frequently asked question since the release of the latest Minecraft update. This guide will show you exactly what to do and how to breed axolotls to create your very own underwater axolotl army in Minecraft. An axolotl is one of the most adorable passive mobs in Minecraft thus far. A […]

WGB, Home of AWESOME Reviews Tuesday, December 7, 2021 9:37 AM
     Microsoft did us all a solid by dropping Halo: Infinite's free-to-play multiplayer like a freaking ODST from the sky when we weren't expecting it. It was a big-boy play by Microsoft and was instantly rewarded by a tidal wave of people downloading and jumping into what many consider to be the year's biggest release. To the credit of Microsoft and 343 everything held up well and Halo: Infinite's launch wasn't plagued by the server crashes, bugs and glitches that most other launches these days get hit by. And yes, I'm looking directly at Battlefield 2032 as I type this. A few weeks on and just days ahead of the Halo: Infinite campaign launching, I'm here to review the multiplayer. Am I late to the party? Yup, but to be perfectly honest, that's because I've been playing Halo: Infinite and couldn't be arsed to write this when I could be nailing headshots like I nailed your mum. Oh God, this game brings out the teenager in me.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:57 PM
    

Ubisoft is getting into the NFT trade.

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:21 PM
    

A great time to jump back into Destiny 2.

The post Destiny 2 Gets Massive 30th Anniversary Patch appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.


Pivotal Gamers Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:06 PM
     Hello all. We have another excellent offer from Alienware Arena for KartRider: Drift. Their message follows. KartRider Drift Closed Beta Key Giveaway Note that there is currently an AWS outage happening across the internet. You may run into issues when trying to claim a key until it is resolved. Experience the newest free-to-play title in the popular franchise with over 300 million players!&n...

Pivotal Gamers Tuesday, December 7, 2021 10:10 AM
     Hello all. We have another great giveaway from gamehag for multiple titles. Let's hear them out. Get the reward AUG | Contractor (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. Isn't that great news or what? Just click on the button below and follow the listed instuction...

Level Up Tuesday, December 7, 2021 12:15 PM
     Bungie's 30th Anniversary Event in Destiny 2 has begun and a new trailer released today…

Level Up Tuesday, December 7, 2021 12:00 PM
     Ubisoft has announced its first step into bringing NFTs and blockchain technology into its games…

Level Up Tuesday, December 7, 2021 11:35 AM
     Spiritfarer is getting the final batch of content from its 2021 roadmap, and developer Thunder…

Level Up Tuesday, December 7, 2021 11:02 AM
     You should really savor and enjoy the campaign missions you play in Halo Infinite when…

Level Up Tuesday, December 7, 2021 10:10 AM
     Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection was announced back in September and at the time, PlayStation…