Kotaku Wednesday, December 22, 2021 5:20 PM  Yes, Gamers, it is that time of year again—time for the Steam Winter Sale, which becomes more of a normal seasonal sale and less of a gamified mess with every year that passes (for better and for worse). 2021 was a pretty great, albeit odd, year for video games, so I wanted to bring that strange, messy energy into my… |
Kotaku Wednesday, December 22, 2021 5:00 PM  We all know The Joker has lost it. He goes around performing heinous acts of violence, all in an effort to prove life has perennial comedic potential. But how many of us knew he was a *gulp* gamer? I didn't. That is until a twin set of advertisements for the idle figurine RPG Figure Fantasy started popping up around… |
Kotaku Wednesday, December 22, 2021 3:20 PM  Wasn't I just commending Halo Infinite a couple of weeks ago for letting me wear cutesy stuff like sunflowers and roses? Now I'm back to sing its praises for a different type of armor attachment that will be a familiar sight to egirls and weebs alike. Yes, Master Chief can now wear cat ears. This is the future Alex… |
Kotaku Wednesday, December 22, 2021 3:00 PM  Writing up a "Top X Games Of X Year" list is always a slog, but all the ups and downs of 2021—both personal and global—made it even harder. Frankly, there were points over the last 12 months where the last thing I wanted to do was sit down and play a video game. |
Kotaku Wednesday, December 22, 2021 1:20 PM  In a year which began with memes helping to propel GameStop's junk stock price into the stratosphere, it's only fitting that the shrinking video game retailer should cap the frivolities off by cozying up to cryptocurrencies. Last week, GameStop apparently joined Flexa, a payment network that lets you pay for… |
Kotaku Wednesday, December 22, 2021 1:00 PM  Ready or Not, the tactical first-person shooter from developer Void Interactive which entered Early Access just days ago, will no longer be published by Team17. On Twitter, Void Interactive said the "mutually agreed" upon decision for the two to part ways is "the right path for the future" of the game. Notably, this… |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 22, 2021 6:49 PM  Warframe's big, story-driven New War update landed earlier this month, and it's been a hit so far. The devs at Digital Extremes are heading out for the holidays, but not without offering a few ideas on what to expect from the game as we head into the new year. We're going to see a lot more than the "clean-up and lead-up" that defined Warframe's 2021, including new ways to play with the stuff that's been introduced in New War. "I saw a lot of 'wish this gameplay stayed' and we share that feeling as well, so there will be some exciting experiments in bringing those change ups into the game in other ways that aren't purely Quest driven," director Steve Sinclair explains in a message to players. "We dedicated our Update 31: The New War to the Quest alone given its scope, and we dedicate 2022 to what comes next: a year full of doing the right things for Warframe. "2021 was all about clean-up and lead-up to The New War. We did our revisits of Railjack, Arsenals, tied together the Proxima & Ground with Liches & Sisters. But now, we have never felt more energized to work on Warframe, and we owe it to you to make 2022 our best year yet." |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 22, 2021 6:11 PM  Rare's pirate sandbox has proven an enduring success, as Sea of Thieves reached 25 million players earlier this year, celebrating by giving players free gold. Now the game's hit another major milestone, with five million units sold on Steam alone. Not bad, considering it only hit Valve's platform last year. And, yes, there's another giveaway to celebrate the sales threshold. "With Sea of Thieves being our first game developed in-house for PC as well as Xbox," the devs say in the announcement, "we're absolutely delighted to see such a huge influx of new pirates starting their adventures since the game made it to Steam in June last year. No matter which platform you play Sea of Thieves on, it would never have had this success without the support of you, the players – so all we can say is thank you!" If you log into Sea of Thieves anytime between now and December 29 at 3:59pm PST / 6:59pm EST / 11:59pm GMT, you'll get the All Together Now emote, letting you keep your spirits bright in a suitably pirate-ish way. RELATED LINKS: Sea of Thieves tips, Sea of Thieves quests, guilds, and raids, Sea of Thieves endgame |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 22, 2021 5:06 PM  Nier creative director Yoko Taro has a Christmas message for fans: "the Nier series is now finished!" Yes, folks, never mind the success of Nier Automata and Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139, it's all over. In a special holiday video from some of the series' key developers, Yoko Taro says in very serious, not-at-all joking terms that Nier is done. (Unless he gets paid.) In the video, producer Yosuke Saito asks if there's anything new Yoko would like to do with Nier in the future. "Something I would like to do relating to the Nier series, eh?" Yoko asks in return. "Nah, nothing! That's right. We announced it here today, folks. The Nier series is now finished!" Saito then reminds Yoko "that may well be proved a lie, you know?" Yoko responds "I guess so. But… you never know… I might do more if I get a big ole pile of money…" Saito is happy to oblige. "A crazy amount of money it is, then… I'll just go and sort that out!" |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 22, 2021 4:19 PM  We've had the Mandalorian, and now it's time for the Mandalorian to make his way to Fortnite. Epic's crossover with The Book of Boba Fett lands a few days ahead of the show, and since the publisher officially confirmed the details over a month ago, it seems it's all locked in stone. Here's when you can expect Boba Fett to arrive on the island. The Boba Fett crossover will hit Fortnite on December 24, 2021 at 4pm PST / 7pm EST, or December 25 at midnight GMT. In the original announcement, Epic simply said that "Boba Fett will be making his arrival on the island" on that day. The safe bet is new item shop skins (dataminers have already been digging up sets labeled 'Book of Boba Fett'), but given the hero's welcome for Naruto earlier this year, there's a decent chance we'll see something more substantial in the game itself, too. The Book of Boba Fett release date is set for December 29, but that's more a topic for our friends at The Digital Fix. RELATED LINKS: Fortnite V-Bucks, Fortnite Skins, Fortnite Creative Codes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 22, 2021 2:08 PM  Weird West is the first game from WolfEye, an indie studio led by Arkane founder and Dishonored co-creator Raphaël Colantonio. It's effectively a blend of Dishonored-style immersive sim mechanics and Diablo-like action RPG controls, and it's looked impressive every time we've seen it. Weird West was initially scheduled to launch in just a few weeks' time, but the devs have just announced that they're pushing the game back to the end of March. "As we were playing our own game, on one hand we realised that the game was really great," Colantonio says in a message to fans. "On the other hand, we realised it's not quite ready yet. The game is being tested in a private beta, and they're having a blast. However, we want to iron out a few things, because we are committed to delivering the best experience. We have a long history of making immersive sims, and we all know how great those games can be when it all comes together." Or, as publisher Devolver Digital puts it, the game "needs some wonky moments ironed out". |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 22, 2021 1:34 PM  Everyone knows there are two conditions that must be met before Christmas can officially begin. The first is playing Skeal. The second is the arrival of Steam's Winter Sale. Blissfully, we can now tick both of these objectives off our to-do list, as Valve have finally unleashed their flurry of seasonal deals. Between now and January 5th, thousands of games will be discounted across Steam, and you'll also be able to claim a free sticker every day as well, for those of you who enjoy that sort of thing. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, December 22, 2021 5:00 PM Square Enix released a bunch of TV commercials War of The Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, mostly focusing on the Persona 5 Royal crossover. The post War of The Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius X Persona 5 Royal Crossover Gets New TV Commercials appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, December 22, 2021 4:14 PM Today third-party developers announced new add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator, on to of showcasing more screenshots for a couple we already knew. The post Microsoft Flight Simulator FS Traffic & Mount Cook Region Announced; F-35 & Twin Otter Get New Screenshots appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, December 22, 2021 2:53 PM Today we hear that another popular anime that aired during the fall season is getting a second cour, and it's Komi Can't Communicate. The post Komi Can't Communicate Season 2 Announced For April 2022 Debut appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, December 22, 2021 2:18 PM Developer WolfEye Studios and publisher Devolver Digital have announced that their upcoming Spaghetti Western-themed action-RPG, Weird West, will be arriving a little later than expected. Yes, the game has received a slight delay and is now scheduled to launch on March 31 for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Weird West's Creative Director Raphaël Colantonio was the […] The post Weird West Launch Date Pushed Back to March 31 appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, December 22, 2021 1:01 PM Twinfinite interviews the developers currently working on the Muv-Luv franchise about its future, the early access of Project Mikhail, and more. The post Muv-Luv Interview: Developers Discuss Mikhail, Future, Possible New Platforms, Remakes, & Much More appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, December 22, 2021 12:30 PM Earlier today on the Marvel Entertainment YouTube channel, the official teaser trailer for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was released. The trailer features many returning characters from the first Doctor Strange film, Wanda Maximoff, and a sort of brand-new character. Right off the bat, it's important to note that this is the exact […] The post Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Teaser Trailer Released appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Siliconera Wednesday, December 22, 2021 4:00 PM Komi Can't Communicate season 2 is heading to Japan in April 2022, and Netflix also confirmed part 2 will arrive in other regions in 2022. The post Komi Can't Communicate Season 2 Coming in 2022 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, December 22, 2021 3:00 PM With food this good, I'm surprised the residents of Hydaelyn aren't taking more afternoon naps. The post The Official Final Fantasy XIV Cookbook is Good Eats appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, December 22, 2021 2:30 PM Capcom shared Monster Hunter Rise Christmas art, and it showed a Hunter, Palamute, Palico, and Sunbreak's new Lunagaron monster. The post Monster Hunter Rise Christmas Art Shows Sunbreak's Lunagaron appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, December 22, 2021 2:00 PM Meet Hedo, Carmine, and Magenta. The post Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Red Ribbon Army Cast Revealed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, December 22, 2021 1:30 PM The Calm of Bahamut! The post Rage of Bahamut to Halt New Update Additions in Early 2022 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, December 22, 2021 1:00 PM SaGa Series General Director Akitoshi Kawazu said he wants to develop "something related to the SaGa series that isn't an RPG." The post SaGa Series General Director Wants to Make an Entry 'That Isn't an RPG' appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, December 22, 2021 12:30 PM Square Enix is offering a discount and free items to thank fans for their support. The post Bravely Default II Sales Surpass a Million Units Worldwide appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, December 22, 2021 12:00 PM Consumers can choose to purchase play tickets or pay a subscription to play the game. The post Bombergirl PC Version Launches in Japan appeared first on Siliconera. |
Destructoid Wednesday, December 22, 2021 6:00 PM 'Tis the season for adding to the Steam backlog The 2021 Steam Winter Sale starts today, with the usual bout... The post The Steam Winter Sale 2021 is live with awards, goodies, and deals appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Wednesday, December 22, 2021 5:00 PM NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… While many video game brands have a strong global fanbase from the very beginning, it sometimes takes... The post Destructoid's award for Best Remaster/Remake of 2021 goes to… appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Wednesday, December 22, 2021 4:00 PM The wild, wild West will have to wait to get Weird The immersive sim mixing Western and weirdness is taking... The post Weird West pushes its launch back to the end of March 2022 appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Wednesday, December 22, 2021 3:00 PM Buckle in, folks I don't know about you, but I'm a bit of an anxious flyer. There's something about being... The post Gaming through your holiday travels: a guide appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Wednesday, December 22, 2021 2:00 PM Just a heads up if you need some threatening holiday cheer Holiday stories are sort of a thing in the Batman... The post Batman: Arkham Origins is flawed, but it's one of the few Christmas games appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Wednesday, December 22, 2021 1:00 PM Resident Evil Village Some games feel like they're worth playing through once, and only once. They might be riveting in... The post Destructoid's award for Best PlayStation Game of 2021 goes to… appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Wednesday, December 22, 2021 12:00 PM The PlayStation Holiday Sale kicks off today with deals on Deathloop, Village, True Colors, and more Stock up on the year's heaviest hitters for PlayStation We're finally here, at the tail end of the year 2021.... The post The PlayStation Holiday Sale kicks off today with deals on Deathloop, Village, True Colors, and more appeared first on Destructoid. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, December 22, 2021 6:00 PM  We don't have some sort of Best Games of 2021 awards in PC Invasion (at least in terms of a site-wide consensus). Each writer, however, can list down the titles that they truly enjoyed in a given year. As such, here are my personal faves for 2021. I've arranged them in chronological order based on their release dates. Granted, most of my picks are the games that I've reviewed. Still, a select few went ahead of the pack after I decided to write guides for them. I experienced their gameplay first-hand even though a different writer handled the review. You can also take a look at my Most Anticipated Games of 2022 if you feel like it. Genshin Impact I know what you're thinking. Yes, Genshin Impact came out in 2020. But, it's a live-service game that's receiving a lot of content in subsequent updates. Arguably, its biggest updates were introduced in 2021. First, the Golden Apple Archipelago was added during the version 1.6 update in June. Then, ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, December 22, 2021 3:00 PM  Well, 2021 has been a year, and it's about to be a different one. Picking my favorites this year was actually kind of tough, but it's a pretty even split between indies and larger studio affairs. I've changed things up a bit this time, so I actually picked a runner-up and GOTY. Here's the list of my favorite PC games of 2021. Without further ado, let's get into it. Cyber Shadow Cyber Shadow really surprised me. I don't typically go for level-based NES throwbacks. When I reviewed it, I gave it a 9.5. I loved it so much, it's easily one of my favorite PC games of 2021. Once the dust cleared, I was shocked to see that my feelings weren't universal. But it's a marvelous game with incredible level design and gameplay. It plays kind of like the NES Ninja Gaiden games, but way more fair. It's challenging, but so well balanced that individual segments never took me all that long. Save for the final boss fight, which I though... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, December 22, 2021 1:00 PM  Many digital card games have come and gone since the genre's inception. One of the most long lasting and successful is Legends of Runeterra. The world of Riot's League of Legends has exploded in recent months. From the smash-hit Netflix series Arcane, to the upcoming fighting game Project L, the sky is the limit for the juggernaut franchise. Yet despite all of the crossovers, spin-offs, and other new franchise projects, the core game continues to grow. One of the latest and most exciting additions to Legends of Runeterra is a new PVE mode titled Path of Champions. We spoke with Shawn Main, the Principal Designer of the new mode, to learn what Path of Champions is all about, what went into making the new mode, and how it stands apart from the myriad of features already in Legends of Runeterra. PCI: When first developing this new mode, what key aspects did the team want to focus on to keep the Legends of Runeterra feel in a PvE setting? Main: Inside Legends of Runet... |
The future is dark and full of terrors, but maybe there will be some good video games in there as well. As every year, we turn our faces to the uncertain release schedules shrouded in the mists of time-yet-to-come and, quivering, whisper the Game Reviewer's Prayer: "Please don't suck. Please don't suck. Please don't suck." Here are my top PC games I want in 2022. Let's get started. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide I could cheat and just copy the stuff I wrote for this entry last year, but yes, I'm still waiting for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. Yes, it won't be perfect, no co-op shooter that hews too closely to Vermintide's gameplay will ever be. I'd like for enemies to be less trash and less mob, but my voice is drowned out by a million others. However, I'm still looking forward to being a Guardsman and kicking heretical ass. And with Dan Abnett at the helm as the writer, the story might even turn out to be cool in the end. Granted, there's not a lot of information to go...