Kotaku Monday, December 20, 2021 5:20 PM  I assumed getting murdered by Krampus at the end of a hotly contested Call of Duty match would be objectively funny, but it seems players are less than pleased with the mythological creature's ability to affect online competition so dramatically. |
Kotaku Monday, December 20, 2021 5:05 PM  Game director Masahiro Sakurai has said there are no plans for a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate sequel, despite claiming it might not totally end the series. Either way, we know Kingdom Hearts' Sora was the crossover fighter's last DLC, meaning no other newcomers are joining the roster. As disappointing as that sounds, … |
Kotaku Monday, December 20, 2021 3:30 PM  A new trailer for the highly anticipated anime adaptation of Chainsaw Man dropped this weekend, and it looks like the series could take the anime community by storm next year. |
Kotaku Monday, December 20, 2021 1:40 PM  Well, damn, I guess it's my turn to write about these dumb Ubisoft NFTs. The publisher's first virtual items on the blockchain, unique numbered items for players of Ghost Recon Breakpoint, are not exactly in high demand. Nope, not even that helmet with the 600-hour playtime requirement. |
Kotaku Monday, December 20, 2021 11:45 AM  As I make a last-ditch effort to catch up on some of 2021's most beloved games, there's no shortage of sights that impress me. Halo Infinite's open world has a captivating natural beauty. The colorful planets and aliens of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy are refreshingly imaginative and unconventional, revealing how… |
Kotaku Monday, December 20, 2021 11:25 AM  The monkey's paw curled hard on this one. Players have been waiting for the fantastic Final Fantasy VII Remake to hit PC for nearly two years now, but not like this. The PC version has stuttering issues and barely any settings options, despite a premium price tag of $70. |
PCGamesN Monday, December 20, 2021 1:20 PM  It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's a super soldier soaring above you, ready to pour hard lead down on your head. Seeing the success of the battle royale format, South Korean developer Wonder People proudly presents their own take on the genre – a game that incorporates realistic weapons and arms, immersive superpowers, and an RPG-influenced crafting system. A big emphasis is placed on exploration in Super People. Naturally, you'll need to loot the environment for weapons and gear, but the diverse setting of Orb Island makes this process far more rewarding than in similar games. There are no barren post-apocalyptic landscapes here. While looting, you can admire the beautiful cherry blossoms in Hazleton, marvel at the Sanctuary's stained glass windows, or drink in Triville's modernist architecture. Even the standard houses are full of detail, from your average suburban home to a fully-decked-out fast-food joint. The unique environment is made all the more immersive due to the game's high graphical fidelity and unique design. Cutting edge technologies such as ray-tracing are being implemented in Super People to make its graphics stand above competitors in the genre. |
PCGamesN Monday, December 20, 2021 12:27 PM  It's a big day for one of the PC's best zombie games. Project Zomboid's Update 41 has arrived, and with it comes new visuals, remastered audio, improved netcode, and remastered audio. The developers say this update "feels more like a sequel than a patch update," and they're not wrong. Since the test branch for Update 41 was released last week, developer The Indie Stone says "the truth is next to no one" is playing Build 40, with almost the entire player base having moved to the experimental branch. It was time to move on, the developers say, adding that "we feel strongly that Build 4,1 even with the remaining bugs and issues that need weeding out, casts a far superior first impression for new players." There's far more in this update than we can feasibly list here, but some of the big ones include a huge overhaul on animation and character visuals, which now show torn clothing and the gear you're carrying, as well as any backpacks and bags you've brought along. There are new animations now for sneaking, sprinting, jogging, climbing over fences, falling over, reloading, and more. |
PCGamesN Monday, December 20, 2021 11:55 AM  We all have our favourite gaming franchises that we can rely on for a great time. Heck, this year has seen some fantastic additions to long-running series like Halo, Resident Evil, Hitman and more – but there's no greater feeling for a gamer than coming across an undiscovered gem. And this year has certainly delivered in this regard with brilliant games in every genre coming out of nowhere to surprise us. Now, in partnership with Fanatical, we want to hear from you. Which games took you by surprise this year? Will it be a high-octane shooter or an indie puzzler? Before we get to the nominees, a quick word from our sponsor. Fanatical is an online retailer and as such is operating a massive sale this winter, with discounts all across its store. To stay in the loop on the latest deals, you can sign up for their newsletter via the widget below: |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 20, 2021 12:03 PM  This year had us stuck in many video game time loops, but one of my absolute favourites was Loop Hero. I never thought an autobattler RPG would hook me the way it did, but I spent hours upon hours helping a little knight circle a seemingly endless void, and had a wonderful time doing it. If you didn't have a chance to play it earlier this year, it's now free on the Epic Game Store until tomorrow. I heartily encourage you to pick this one up, it's one of our favourite games of 2021. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 20, 2021 12:00 PM  The great thing about traditions is: you can just make them up. While some traditions feel more real because they're embedded deeper in our culture, you can start your own whenever you want, and jettison any you don't care for. Anything can be imbued with special meaning and, over time, grow into a tradition you cherish and come to anticipate. So here I am, approaching Christmas, so ready for my annual play of Skeal. Join me, reader dear. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 20, 2021 11:39 AM  There's no single, solitary reason why it's been so hard to buy certain PC components over the past year and a bit – it's more like a perfect storm of multiple circumstances, unfortunate coincidences and unforseen annoyances. That said, one of the biggest underlying causes of MIA CPU and graphics card stock has been a shortage of the chips needed to make them, and it's a shortage that Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has warned could likely continue into 2023. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 20, 2021 11:33 AM  Household object handling hitmen rejoice! Video maker "Kommander Karl" is at your service to demonstrate, just how your everyday objects can be held like a deadly weapon. If you have ever held the urge to scoop up your cat and cock them like a hand cannon, or the desire to pop saucy meat bullets in their mouth and pretend to open fire across the kitchen, then Karl has the reload videos for you. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 20, 2021 11:30 AM  Oslain Brante tried to be a decent guy. Kind to his relatives except the one who murdered him. Resolutely loyal to his friends, even dying for one. Willing to die once again rather than betray his revolutionary allies. But it just kept going wrong for reasons that felt utterly artificial and sometimes deeply dissatisfying. I'd have given up on the game if it weren't so interesting. For one thing, none of those deaths were final. He died as a child and came back. He died as a teenager and came back. These were not saved games, but ordinary occurrences. It's an interesting world made infuriating by awkward design choices. |
Twinfinite Monday, December 20, 2021 4:16 PM Earlier today, Blizzard released its final Diablo 4 blog of the year, detailing a variety of quality of life improvements and changes to gameplay that will be implemented. Chief amongst those changes is a brand-new endgame progression system called the Paragon Board. The Paragon Board is a new feature that will help improve the endgame of Diablo […] The post Diablo 4 Update Adds New Endgame Paragon Board Progression System appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Monday, December 20, 2021 3:39 PM Earlier today via their official Twitter account, Backbone revealed that a new Backbone game would be arriving in 2022, though they commented that they can't tell fans whether it's a sequel or prequel just yet. You can check out the teaser trailer for yourself here: Backbone was originally released back in June 2021, telling the […] The post A New Backbone Game Has Been Announced for 2022 appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Monday, December 20, 2021 2:00 PM You're out scouring the internet the other day when a Letterkenny quiz pops up. Yes, that is right, it is time to gather around and grab a Puppers and a bottle of Gus N' Brew in order to test your knowledge regarding everyone's favorite group of Canadian good old boys. Ever since Letterkenny got its […] The post Only True Letterkenny Fans Can Name These 10 Side Characters appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Monday, December 20, 2021 1:23 PM Third-party developers have provided new assets about upcoming add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator alongside a new release. The post Microsoft Flight Simulator Twin Otter & Freeware Boeing 777 Get New Screenshots; Las Vegas Airport Released appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Monday, December 20, 2021 12:19 PM Today Square Enix released a bunch of new trailers of the upcoming mobile JRPG Bravely Default Brilliant Lights. The post Bravely Default Brilliant Lights Gets New Trailers Introducing Gloria, Seth, Adelle, & Elvis appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Monday, December 20, 2021 11:57 AM Square Enix is ramping up the promotion for Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade with a giant 3D Red XIII that has appeared in Tokyo. The post Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Advertised With Massive 3D Red XIII in Tokyo appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Siliconera Monday, December 20, 2021 4:00 PM As part of the Jump Festa 2022 announcements, MegaHobby showed off a painted version of its Naruto Shippuden GALS DX Sakura ver 3 figure. The post Naruto Shippuden GALS DX Sakura ver.3 Figure Shown appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, December 20, 2021 3:00 PM Let's Play! Oink Games packages four of the company's analog gems in one Switch package, with handy extras and online play. The post Review: Let's Play! Oink Games Does Justice to Japanese Tabletop Gems appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, December 20, 2021 2:00 PM Kairosoft issued its first Game Dev Story update in 13 years, and it brings new content and a leaderboard to the Apple Arcade version. The post Game Dev Story Apple Arcade Version Update is the First in 13 Years appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, December 20, 2021 1:30 PM The next Build-a-Bear Eevee evolutions Pokemon plush is Glaceon, and people can get it immediately. A bundle is also available. The post Next Build-a-Bear Eevee Evolutions Plush is Glaceon appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, December 20, 2021 1:00 PM Kawaki will appear as Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker DLC, and now there are some screenshots showing him in action. The post Here's how Kawaki Looks in Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, December 20, 2021 12:30 PM Funimation revealed part of its Winter 2022 anime lineup, and it offers Attack on Titan Final Season and The Irregular at Magic High School. The post Funimation Winter 2022 Lineup Includes Attack on Titan and The Irregular at Magic High School appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, December 20, 2021 12:00 PM MiHoYo revealed the Honkai Impact 3rd 2021 Christmas event, and this year the holiday activity will be XMas Cottage. The post Honkai Impact 3rd Christmas Cottage Holiday Event Begins appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, December 20, 2021 11:30 AM A free Tales of Arise Cookbook Recipes digital copy will be available in North America and Europe, following a contest for physical copies. The post Tales of Arise Cookbook Recipes Will Be Shared Digitally appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, December 20, 2021 11:00 AM On the 34th anniversary of the original Final Fantasy, creator Hironobu Sakaguchi talked about the game and Garland. The post Final Fantasy Creator Hironobu Sakaguchi Talked About Garland appeared first on Siliconera. |
Destructoid Monday, December 20, 2021 5:00 PM Psychonauts 2 The game that's winning our Xbox award this year was a long time coming for Double Fine. Psychonauts 2 has... The post Destructoid's award for Best Xbox Game of 2021 goes to… appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Monday, December 20, 2021 4:00 PM Smashing Drive was one of those games that tricked me in my younger days. The cover makes it looks like... The post Smashing Drive is an uncomfortable but memorable ride appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Monday, December 20, 2021 3:00 PM The gift that keeps on giving (buying) This year sees Christmas Day fall on a Saturday, the same day the... The post UK Charts reveals FIFA 22 as this year's Christmas No.1 appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Monday, December 20, 2021 3:00 PM Take it to the streets Publisher Microids has announced that it has signed to distribute a physical release of Sloclap's... The post Sifu will be getting a physical release on PlayStation in spring 2022 appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Monday, December 20, 2021 1:30 PM First loop's free If you are reading this today, December 20 of 2021, then you've got less than 24 hours... The post Loop Hero is today's Epic Games Store free game appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Monday, December 20, 2021 1:00 PM Metroid Dread Was there ever any doubt as to who would win our Best Switch Game 2021 award? Okay, I... The post Destructoid's award for Best Switch Game of 2021 goes to… appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Monday, December 20, 2021 12:30 PM 420 cars, 90 tracks Gran Turismo 7 has been in the works for a long time, and just like the... The post Gran Turismo 7 track and car count revealed appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Monday, December 20, 2021 12:00 PM Misfits of Science Dragon Ball FighterZ might be pushing a meaty four years old, but that hasn't stopped developer Arc... The post Android 21 is getting a cool 'Lab Coat' variant in Dragon Ball FighterZ appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Monday, December 20, 2021 11:30 AM Another statue mystery gift promo If you want another mystery gift promo in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, you have... The post There's another Pokemon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl mystery gift promo appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Monday, December 20, 2021 11:00 AM He's a totally outrageous paradigm While nobody raised an eyebrow that Crash Bandicoot, Spyro the Dragon, and other big bucks... The post Could Square Enix Collective have a new Gex in the works? appeared first on Destructoid. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, December 20, 2021 5:30 PM  You've made it. You're at the final dungeon of Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker (ignoring the post-MSQ ones, anyway). Naturally, this means there are big spoilers ahead in terms of screenshots and bosses, so if you haven't yet unlocked the dungeon, then this Endwalker — The Dead Ends guide is not for you. Turn away, ye who fear spoilers. Alright, I'm assuming everyone present is queueing for the dungeon now. Much like Amaurot in Shadowbringers, this is a pretty rough dungeon. Mobs hit hard, random AoEs go off in trash pulls, and some of the bosses can be… problematic. But it's a hell of a cool dungeon. Here's how to make it through The Dead Ends in Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker. Endwalker — The Dead Ends guide Caustic Grebuloff Attacks Blowing Wind — A message on screen will say "A southward wind begins to blow," or something similar, with a visual wind cue. Pay attention to the direction. Miasmata — Unavoidable AoE. After that... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, December 20, 2021 5:00 PM  Considering we're talking about Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker's level 89 trial, I don't think I need to give this warning. But nonetheless: spoilers ahead in this Mothercrystal guide. No, really. The title itself is potentially a bit spoiler-y, but not as spoiler-heavy as a full description of what you're fighting and how the fight works. Have they gone? Right. It's time to take the fight to Hydaelyn Herself in this Trial and get some "Answers." Endwalker — The Mothercrystal guide: the short version As you'd expect from the game's 89 trial — especially since it's against Hydaelyn herself — there's quite a lot going on here. It's technically a four-phase fight, although that's not as bad as it sounds. Phase one is "here's your chance to learn the attacks." Phase two is pretty much your standard add phase and is kind of a breather, while phases three and four add extra attacks and mec... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, December 20, 2021 4:45 PM  Over the weekend was the Top 8 for the Dragon Ball FighterZ World Tour in Japan. Throughout the year, different regions competed to represent their country in the World Championship. There were four players from the USA, Europe, and Japan, with one player each from the Middle East, South America, and Australia. Fenrich was able to take it for Japan, beating the young up-and-comer Oblivion, resetting the bracket and winning 3-0. Then, after the award ceremony, we got a surprise as it was revealed that a new character would be joining the game: Android 21 (Lab Coat). It was pretty much assumed that SSJ4 Gogeta would be the last character added to the game. He takes up the center slot on the character select screen, after all. This very short trailer, as is sadly the standard for Arc System Works games, gives no gameplay details or release date. However, it was said that we will see more soon, most likely at the next Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour, which was also announced after Japan&#... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, December 20, 2021 3:00 PM  There are many great reasons to celebrate the holiday season: hot cocoa, giving and receiving gifts, the world seems slightly less horrible for a few weeks. We don't count Christmas music in stores, though. But the one thing we believe all PC players will agree on, is that the break is a great time to play some video games. Your PC Invasion writers got together to share what games they plan on idling the 2021 holiday break playing. So, finish wrapping your gifts, grab yourself a hot cup of cocoa, and turn off that lousy Christmas music. Let's talk about games. Logan Broadley I really should have played Hades by now. I love isometric action combat, Supergiant Games, and Greek mythology. Hades has all three. Plus, the art style is gorgeous. I was feeling burnout from roguelikes. So, that probably explains why I have put off playing this gem. But I love how intricately Supergiant weaves the repetitive and challenging nature of a roguelike into the game's narrative. S... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, December 20, 2021 1:30 PM  The holiday buying season is in full force at this point, and it's nearly time once again to bask in the glow of RGB lighting adorned on evergreen conifers. If you'd rather bask in the glow of a spruced up gaming PC, we certainly don't blame you. This time of year is when most tend to treat themselves to upgrades and the like, and we've found some amazing deals on the best gaming CPUs at prices that'll make you jump in your sleigh and rush to your nearest retailer. If you've had your eyes on Intel's latest and greatest Alder Lake CPUs, now's your first major chance to get one on a steep discount. Micro Center is already selling the i5-12600K for just $229 (MSRP $320) and the i7-12700K for $299 (MSRP $450). Intel's i5-12600K sports six big cores plus four small cores and gaming performance that generally competes with older eight-core CPUs. Likewise, the i7-12700K hangs with previous generation i9s with its eight big cores and fou... |
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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, December 20, 2021 3:32 PM You have finally settled on an island of your choice, but the island has a pre-set layout where hills and rivers have been laid out before you even step foot on it. Good thing is that you are able to craft and use tools to cross rivers and climb hills to completely explore the entire […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, December 20, 2021 12:30 PM Explore a new biome and discover the wonders that await you in this Minecraft guide on how to find a Lush Cave. For new players, exploring the underground world can be a terrifying experience. There are so many things that could go potentially wrong while mining resources. Not to mention you could encounter tough, hostile […] |
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Level Up Monday, December 20, 2021 12:15 PM Mass Effect 2's final moments carry the potential for death. Commander Shepard is tasked to… |
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I feel like I've been seeing a lot of short, 3D puzzle platformers lately. And I feel that way because I have. Scarf is the latest one to grace us with its presence and, while it is only four hours or so long, it boasts an interesting narrative, a solid amount of variety, and surprisingly good world design that all add up to an experience that's worth undertaking if you're looking to blow an evening while learning about a star boy and his sentient scarf-thing. Just don't expect a collectathon platformer, which is what I had initially hoped it was. Scarf begins when the boy, known as a Nomad, is conceived and brought into the universe. He's a small blue thing, but there's a hole in the center of his chest. At the start, he meets the titular scarf, a living, red creature that rests about his neck. The scarf is but one small part of a main body, but that body is inactive now. Therefore, it enlists the boy into helping it find and reclaim pieces of th... 
NEO: The World Ends with You is a huge, unique game that fans have really been enjoying since its release on both consoles and PC. I got to field some questions to various members of NEO's team, and they were gracious enough to fill us in on the process of making the game. These members include the game's Producer Tomohiko Hirano, Series Director Tatsuya Kando, and Game Director Hiroyuki Ito. On the translation front, three of the game's English translators explained all about the demanding endeavor to translate and localize the title. They're Matt Furda, the lead English translator, who is joined by the translators Christopher Orr and Katherine Ellerhorst. Without further ado, let's jump in. NEO: The World Ends With You — On game design and localization interview PCI: What were the hardest parts about creating a sequel to a game that came out nearly a decade and a half prior? Hirano: I believe both Mr. Kando and Mr. Ito will talk ab...