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Kotaku Sunday, December 26, 2021 5:22 PM
    

Congrats, everyone! We made it. This horrible, awful year (filled with some pretty good games...) is nearly over. Now, I know that a new year doesn't magically change anything. But at least we can all collectively look back at 2021 and say "Fuck off" together.

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Kotaku Sunday, December 26, 2021 4:15 PM
    

The Game Boy Color was released in 1998, a few years before the earliest and crudest smartphones had hit the market. Back then, the internet was still fairly new and the idea of carrying around a single device that could email people, search the web, send photos and stream live videos was years and years away. But if…

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Twinfinite Sunday, December 26, 2021 4:37 PM
    

Third-party developers have provided development updates and assets about upcoming aircraft and a relevant airport coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator.

The post Microsoft Flight Simulator Cirrus Vision Jet, Freeware Boeing 757,& Brussels Airport Get New Videos, Images, & Dev Updates appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Sunday, December 26, 2021 4:23 PM
    

Marvel and Sony's action-adventure behemoth, Spider-Man: No Way Home, has officially crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office. Not too shabby, Spidey! That's right, the Jon Watts-directed superhero flick has smashed the billion-dollar milestone, and has seen audiences queuing in droves to see the feature exclusively in theaters. What makes these figures […]

The post Spider-Man: No Way Home is Officially the First Covid-Era Film to Pass $1 Billion Globally appeared first on Twinfinite.


Siliconera Sunday, December 26, 2021 9:00 PM
    

Honorable mentions include Dead by Daylight, Kuro no Kiseki, and MHW: Iceborne.

The post PS Share Ranking in Japan Includes Genshin Impact, FFXIV appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Sunday, December 26, 2021 7:00 PM
    

The original visual novel came out in 2012 and is the start of the Nasuverse as we know it today.

The post Ufotable Announces Mahoutsukai no Yoru Movie appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Sunday, December 26, 2021 5:00 PM
    

Pre-order bonuses include a special transportation pass carrying case with cute illustrations of popular characters.

The post Tales of Festival 2021 Blu-Ray Preorders Open appeared first on Siliconera.


PC Invasion - FeedDDD Sunday, December 26, 2021 6:15 PM
     Genshin Impact Version 2.4 Best 5 Star Character Shenhe Ganyu Zhongli XiaoGenshin Impact's version 2.4 update — known as "Fleeting Colors in Flight" — becomes available on January 5. It includes several 5-star characters. Although we'll see banner reruns, you might want to know which one to pick in case you're saving up on primogems. Here's our Genshin Impact guide on the best 5-star character in the version 2.4 update. We'll choose between Shenhe, Xiao, Ganyu, and Zhongli. Note: For more information about the game, check out our Genshin Impact guides and features hub. You can also take a look at our Anniversary Tier List to see how we rank all the characters.   Genshin Impact best 5-star character in version 2.4 – Shenhe, Xiao, Ganyu, or Zhongli Both Shenhe and Xiao are expected to become available when the Genshin Impact version 2.4 update goes live on January 5. After those two, we'll see Ganyu and Zhongli at the same time. This is the game's Character Event Wish-2 mechanic where two feat...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Sunday, December 26, 2021 5:10 PM
     Genshin Impact Version 2.4 Update Announcement Shenghe Yun Jin Enkanomiya Lantern Rite Festival 2022The start of 2022 has something huge in store for fans of the Traveler and co. That's because Genshin Impact will have its version 2.4 update, known as "Fleeting Colors in Flight." It adds characters like Shenhe and Yun Jin, as well as the Enkanomiya zone. As with most updates, "Fleeting Colors in Flight" is expected to last roughly six weeks. Because of this, it will also coincide with the Lantern Rite Festival, the game's take on the Chinese New Year celebration. We'll see these additions and more when version 2.4 becomes available on January 5.   Genshin Impact version 2.4 – Shenhe, Yun Jin, and banner reruns Two characters that fans might be looking forward to in Genshin Impact's version 2.4 update are Shenhe and Yun Jin. The former is a 5-star Cryo character and the latter is a 4-star Geo character. Both are able to support your teams. In Shenhe's case, her abilities can buff the Cryo damage of party members based...

Pivotal Gamers Sunday, December 26, 2021 4:06 PM
     What's up folks? itch.io is giving everyone the chance to win on Faerie Solitaire Classic. This is what they say. Get Faerie Solitaire Classic for FREE! A few words about Faerie Solitaire Classic New Faerie Alchemy: https://subsoap.itch.io/faerie-alchemy Last minute notes Login with your itch.io account, follow the on-screen instructions to add it to your library. So hustle. Just click ...

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GamersHeroes Sunday, December 26, 2021 1:00 PM
    

Version 2.4 of miHoYo's Genshin Impact, dubbed "Fleeting Colors in Flight," will make its way to the game on January 5.

The post Genshin Impact Version 2.4 Coming January 5 appeared first on GamersHeroes.


Kotaku Sunday, December 26, 2021 4:15 PM
    

The Game Boy Color was released in 1998, a few years before the earliest and crudest smartphones had hit the market. Back then, the internet was still fairly new and the idea of carrying around a single device that could email people, search the web, send photos and stream live videos was years and years away. But if…

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Kotaku Sunday, December 26, 2021 2:45 PM
    

The ongoing lawsuit against Activision Blizzard has made public some truly terrible and horrendous behavior that occurred across multiple studios and offices. Many women were allegedly sexually harassed, assaulted, and psychologically traumatized while the folks in power at the companies involved seemingly did little…

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Kotaku Sunday, December 26, 2021 12:15 PM
    

Well, 2021 was a wild, awful mess of a year. I don't need to recap what made 2021 so bad because, if you are reading this, you already know. We all live on Earth (I assume) so no point going over it all. Just, yeah, what a shitty year, huh?

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Kotaku Sunday, December 26, 2021 10:45 AM
    

Hello! It's time for Kotaku's Sunday Comics, your weekly roundup of the best webcomics. The images enlarge if you click on the magnifying glass icon.

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PCGamesN Sunday, December 26, 2021 11:01 AM
     Today's Epic free game is a supernatural adventure from the Alan Wake dev

It's the holiday season, and you know what that means – another round of free PC games from the Epic Games Store. You've run out of time to grab Prey, but thankfully Epic Games has revealed the next one you'll be able to pick up for the lowly sum of nothing.

Today you're getting Control, which you can grab from the usual Epic Games Store promotion page today. It'll be there for one full day, at which point it'll be replaced another freebie. As always, you'll 'purchase' the game at a price of zero dollars, and it'll remain in your library just like any other game you might pay money for.

While Epic has given away Control before, it's still a great pick if you haven't played the supernatural action-adventure game before. You play as Jessie, who has stumbled into a secretive agency in New York that's been invaded by an otherworldly threat. You quickly pick up the role of Director and it only gets weirder - read: better - from there. We gave it a nine-out-of-ten score in our Control review, describing it as a "gripping descent into something between alternate history and fever dream" that is "realised beautifully in audiovisual flair, and lacking just slightly in the combat itself".

RELATED LINKS: Control review, Control setting, Play Control

Twinfinite Sunday, December 26, 2021 1:46 PM
    

The New Year is one of the most important holidays in Japan, and the Pokemon Company is celebrating a few years in advance.

The post Pokemon Wishes You Happy New Year With Super-Cute Dancing Kimono Pikachu appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Sunday, December 26, 2021 12:17 PM
    

Today Aniplex announced that the legendary visual novel Mahoutsukai no Yoru will receive an anime adaptation.

The post Legendary Visual Novel Mahoutsukai no Yoru by Type-Moon Getting Anime Film Animated by Ufotable appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Sunday, December 26, 2021 11:51 AM
    

Following the announcement of Version 2.4 of Genshin Impact, developer MiHoYo revealed the first gameplay and footage of the update.

The post Genshin Impact Reveals First Gameplay Of Version 2.4 Including Shenhe, Yun Jin, Events, & More appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Sunday, December 26, 2021 11:16 AM
    

Today Mihoyo revealed version 2.4 of Genshin Impact, with plenty of new content that players around the world can enjoy.

The post Genshin Impact Version 2.4 Announced With New Characters, Location, Events, and More appeared first on Twinfinite.


Siliconera Sunday, December 26, 2021 3:00 PM
    

Character relationships are only enhanced by an already solid formula.

The post Rune Factory 4 Special Free DLC Enhances the Experience appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Sunday, December 26, 2021 1:30 PM
    

Linking the accounts will reward players with crystals and unlock HoYoLAB daily sign-in rewards

The post How to Link Your miHoYo Account to Honkai Impact 3rd appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Sunday, December 26, 2021 12:00 PM
    

The VR Chat server has everything from a Yagoo fountain to a holiday-themed room.

The post Hololive EN VR Chat Server Smolverse is Live appeared first on Siliconera.


Destructoid Sunday, December 26, 2021 3:15 PM
    

I think I've got it! My father has been dreaming of a "White Christmas" for about 20 years now. And...

The post The best video game gift I got this Christmas was this puzzle book appeared first on Destructoid.


Pivotal Gamers Sunday, December 26, 2021 4:06 PM
     What's up folks? itch.io is giving everyone the chance to win on Faerie Solitaire Classic. This is what they say. Get Faerie Solitaire Classic for FREE! A few words about Faerie Solitaire Classic New Faerie Alchemy: https://subsoap.itch.io/faerie-alchemy Last minute notes Login with your itch.io account, follow the on-screen instructions to add it to your library. So hustle. Just click ...

Pivotal Gamers Sunday, December 26, 2021 12:00 PM
     What's up folks? Epic Games holds a new giveaway for Control. Their message follows. Get Control for FREE! A few words about Control Download and play Control at the Epic Games Store. Check for platform availability and price! Last minute notes Login with your Epic Games account, follow the on-screen instructions to add it to your library. So hurry up. Just click on the button below and foll...

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PCGamesN Sunday, December 26, 2021 9:46 AM
     Genshin Impact codes – December 2021

December 26, 2021 The Genshin Impact 2.4 livestream codes have been released

Looking for Genshin Impact codes? MiHoYo's charming open-world game is notoriously addictive, and if you're anything like us, you're constantly on the lookout for more Genshin Impact primogems and other goodies.

Gathering currency in Genshin Impact can be quite the grind - while you can earn mora and primogems by completing quests such as daily commissions, an injection of extra funds will always be gratefully received. Fortunately, the developers occasionally send out free gifts in the form of codes that can be redeemed online.

These Genshin Impact codes are released periodically. They frequently appear in MiHoYo's special programs that reveal information about future updates coming to the game soon, but are also released to celebrate milestones or to coincide with Genshin Impact events. Most codes also only work for a limited time - so it's a good idea to redeem them as soon as possible in case you miss out. Codes can only be redeemed once per account. Here are all the current Genshin Impact codes for December 2021, including the Genshin Impact 2.4 livestream codes, and how to redeem them.

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

PCGamesN Sunday, December 26, 2021 8:48 AM
     This mod adds a Doom campaign to Age of Empires 2

Everyone likes Age of Empires 2. Everyone likes the original Doom. So why not package these two wonderful old games together into one clicky, sticky experience? That's at least the reasoning behind Age of Doom, an Age of Empires 2 mod that pulls in artwork, sounds, and more from the Doom series to create an all new Doom-flavoured campaign for Age of Empires 2.

Age of Doom is basically a Diablo-style isometric shooter. The sound effects and sprites are all drawn from the original Doom games, but there are sound clips included in the campaign from later in the series. The campaign includes four episodes, plus a tutorial mission. Modder Hellknight61 says a final episode, called 'Hellhole Teleportation Portal Gate' is still in the works. You can swap weapons and shift tactics using Age of Empires II's chat panel - it's kind of genius.

You'll start out in the ruins of an ancient human civilisation discovered on Mars, eventually making your way to a UAC corporation base that's been invaded, as they inevitably all are, by a horde of demons. After that, you'll have to travel to the moons of Phobos and Deimos to shut down the hell portals there.


PCGamesN Sunday, December 26, 2021 8:29 AM
     It's 2021, and Epic's answer to Mario just got a patch

Back in the '90s, if you were making videogames, you needed to make an answer to Mario. This is how we got everything from Sonic the Hedgehog to Crash Bandicoot, and we even got similar efforts on PC. Sure, id's Commander Keen was great in its day, but a few years later, Epic was building something cool. Epic had Jazz Jackrabbit.

Now, in 2021, 1994's Jazz Jackrabbit just got a fresh patch, with a range of fixes for the original game. These include correcting an "issue that made it nearly impossible to finish Orbitus 2", fixing "areas that should force you to ditch your hoverboard in Medivo 1, Turtemple 2, and Pezrock 2", and more.

The patch has been distributed with the GOG version of the game, and is actually the effort of a team of community members. You can read the patch notes over at Jazz Jackrabbit 2 Online - or just go grab a bunch of mods from the fansite.


PCGamesN Sunday, December 26, 2021 8:24 AM
     Valheim modder adds D&D-style followers

Valheim can be a meditative experience when playing solo, but you're a tad gubbed if you get into trouble and need some help. As ever, though, there's now a mod to help you with that.

Salpati's Fantasy Followers Pack adds the ability to spawn RPG-style companions that can protect your base while you're away or follow you about. Each fills a specific role and comes with a custom set of abilities, weapons, and armour. Erandil is a ranger who wields a bow, Derian is a knight who uses his shield to protect you from arrows, and Sinduel is a magic-using scholar who is really into jam. You've also got companions who fill the warrior, sage, and thief roles. Mind you, the thief is known for snatching the odd grilled neck tail so keep your wits about you.

Once you have the mod downloaded, you can spawn in your chosen companion by building a totem once you have the needed materials. The only way to despawn the follower is to let them perish in battle, though, so, uh, choose wisely.

RELATED LINKS: Valheim system requirements, Valheim building tips, Valheim progression guide

PCGamesN Sunday, December 26, 2021 8:16 AM
     Time sinks like AC Valhalla are ruining games, not microtransactions

I spent 633 hours playing Cookie Clicker on Steam this year. Well, I probably spent single-digit hours actually 'playing' the game. The rest of the time, it ran in the background of my PC, and my mind, bringing me back for regular check-ins to see what new upgrades were available and what fresh horrors the Grandmatriarchs had wrought in my cookie empire.

Boy, it's a lucky thing this sort of addictive gameplay loop is limited to five dollar indie games and not triple-A games whose revenues depend on you regularly dumping in more money, huh? If, say, the new Assassin's Creed took over 100 hours to 'complete' and was filled with incentives to keep you playing weeks and months after you've rolled credits, that might prove to be a pretty lucrative business avenue for a company like Ubisoft. Wait, how long was Assassin's Creed Valhalla again? Oh. Oh, this is already happening, isn't it?

Ages ago, a pretty limited number of games were designed to eat your time in this way - essentially just MMOs. Sure, PlayStation RPGs could put '50 hours of gameplay!' down as a back-of-the-box bullet point, but it was only games like Everquest and World of Warcraft whose entire business models were designed around keeping you playing for months. MMO developers needed you to keep paying subscription fees, as well as logging into the game so that everyone else would have someone to group up with.

RELATED LINKS: Assassin's Creed Valhalla review, How long is Assassin's Creed Valhalla?, Buy Assassin's Creed Valhalla

PCGamesN Sunday, December 26, 2021 7:19 AM
     What is the current and next Genshin Impact banner?

Wondering what the next Genshin Impact banner is? Genshin Impact banners adhere to a pretty regular schedule. Each update arrives with a new banner that lasts around three weeks, and after it expires, it's followed by a second banner which also lasts roughly three weeks, at which point it's update time once again.

This means even though we hear rumours of new Genshin Impact characters arriving in forthcoming updates, we won't know their exact release date until we know which banner they will be a part of, and whether it'll be the first or second banner in the update. Occasionally, banners don't stick to this schedule - most notably, update 1.3 had three two-week banners, so that Hu Tao's banner didn't cross over with the Chinese New Year.

Typically, each limited character banner - or Event Wish - contains a five-star character, and three four-star characters. There's also a Weapon banner - Epitome Invocation - which runs alongside each character banner, and features different weapons each time. Here's everything you need to know about the current and upcoming Genshin Impact banners.

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

PCGamesN Sunday, December 26, 2021 8:14 AM
     The best games to play over Christmas

Christmas, in essence, is a time for catching up. Each year, people spend time with family and get all the latest updates on the lives of friends. We PC gamers on the other hand have something much more vital to do in the process of whiling away those many hours of light intoxication: we have a pile of shame to tackle.

It grows ever more insurmountable each year: saddled by the existential need to eat, sleep, and work, promising games inevitably slip by the wayside. As games get longer and more become fully-fledged 'services', we are increasingly encouraged to play fewer games, but each of them for longer. Nobody tells us where the extra hours are supposed to come from.

Christmas, then, is an important time for gamers. Each year, on Jesus's special day, we can pretend to our royally-soused selves that we can conquer the heap of games we picked up in many a Steam sale, only to remain untouched. The following games are the ones you should think about releasing from their digital purgatory this holiday season.

RELATED LINKS: PUBG new map, PUBG weapons, Play PUBG

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Sunday, December 26, 2021 8:00 AM
    

It's hard to imagine a collaboration between Zero Escape and Danganronpa creators Kotaro Uchikoshi and Kazutaka Kodaka going under the radar, but an odd release schedule (involving dropping a half-finished experience on Apple Arcade) saw interest in the collaboration buried by the time the game hit PC last month. Which is a shame, since it's a rather unique title in their respective careers, and it charts new waters for these cult directors.

World's End Club was the first game the pair released since forming their own studio, Too Kyo Games, and can best be described as a bizarre but intriguing blend of platforming and death games, starring a cast of prepubescent children way too young to be fixing the world or dealing with cults. Think Danganronpa, if Danganronpa was a Saturday morning cartoon rather than a murder game filled with psychopaths.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Sunday, December 26, 2021 4:00 AM
    

Every year our clone forms degrade, and Katharine spends the winter break copying each consciousness into a new body. Don't worry: we can't feel a thing! Since our new forms are still coming online from their time spent in the primordial flesh soup vat of the RPS Treehouse, we can't post over Christmas, so we've prepared some Christmas Cracker jokes instead! You can help fund the research into longer-lasting clone bodies with the RPS supporter program.

Now, time to enjoy your nice joke!

Q: How do you get to Death's Christmas party?

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Sunday, December 26, 2021 4:00 AM
    

Sundays are for digesting the turkey and/or nut roast. Before you lay back, let's read this week's best writing about games.

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Twinfinite Sunday, December 26, 2021 6:59 AM
    

If you're a fan of Star Wars and Fortnite, hold onto your butts as a special festive crossover event has just kicked off and it may be exactly what you've been looking for. Yes, the one and only Boba Fett – that galaxy far, far away's infamous bounty hunter – is now a playable character […]

The post Boba Fett Jetpacks into Fortnite For Christmas Crossover Event appeared first on Twinfinite.


Siliconera Sunday, December 26, 2021 9:30 AM
    

Her 3D model was made under artist Koge-Donbo's supervision.

The post Dejiko to Debut as a YouTuber in 2022 appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Sunday, December 26, 2021 8:00 AM
    

The Genshin Impact 2.4 release date will kick off January 2022 and include new characters, rerun banners, and the 2022 Lantern Rite. #url#

The post Genshin Impact 2.4 Release Date Set appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Sunday, December 26, 2021 7:50 AM
    

This area will feature new environmental puzzles and enemies.

The post Genshin Impact's New Area is Enkanomiya appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Sunday, December 26, 2021 7:45 AM
    

Shenhe and Ninguang will steal the spotlight in the upcoming questline.

The post Genshin Impact Interlude Archon Quest to Feature Shenhe and Ninguang appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Sunday, December 26, 2021 7:36 AM
    

The 2.4 Genshin Impact update will include the 2022 version of the Lantern Rite event.

The post 2022 Genshin Impact Lantern Rite Event Detailed appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Sunday, December 26, 2021 7:18 AM
    

The Shenhe and Yun Jin banner, as well as confirmation of the Ganyu and Xiao rerun banners, appeared during the Genshin Impact 2.4 stream.

The post Shenhe & Yun Jin Banner, Ganyu, Zhongli, & Xiao Rerun Appear in Genshin Impact 2.4 appeared first on Siliconera.


Pivotal Gamers Sunday, December 26, 2021 3:36 AM
     Hello all. We have another great offer from Giveaway Of The Day for Mind's Eye Secrets Of The Forgotten. Their message follows. Mind's Eye Secrets Of The Forgotten is available as a Giveaway of the day!You have limited time to download, install and register it. A few words about Mind's Eye Secrets Of The Forgotten Exclusive offer from Giveaway of the Day and MyPlayCity! No third-...

Dec 26, 03:00


Twinfinite Saturday, December 25, 2021 10:27 PM
    

One of the most calming activities in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is wishing on stars during nights with meteor showers. Not only is it relaxing, but rare star fragments will show up on the beach the next morning for each star you wish upon. Now, you can find Animal Crossing star fragments out in the […]

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Twinfinite Saturday, December 25, 2021 8:03 PM
    

Japanese developer Technobrain revealed a new trailer for the recently-revealed Sendai Airport for its ATC Simulator I Am an Air Traffic Controller 4.

The post I Am an Air Traffic Controller 4: Sendai Gets New Trailer Showing Airport in Action appeared first on Twinfinite.


PC Invasion - FeedDDD Sunday, December 26, 2021 2:05 AM
     Sherlock Holmes Chapter One Saints And Sinners Dlc GuideSaints and Sinners is a DLC quest in Sherlock Holmes Chapter One. In it, you'll have to solve the murder of a priest. Mind you, it's a fairly short investigation and, as such, you probably don't want to purchase it separately (you're better off getting the Season Pass if you want). In any case, here's our Sherlock Holmes Chapter One guide to help you with the Saints and Sinners DLC. Note: For more information, check out our Sherlock Holmes Chapter One guides and features hub. Likewise, you can take a look at our full campaign walkthrough.   How to complete Saints and Sinners in Sherlock Holmes Chapter One To gain access to Saints and Sinners in Sherlock Holmes Chapter One, you'll need to finish the entirety of A Gilded Cage. You then need to eavesdrop on NPCs in Miner's End (nothing specific). In my experience, I simply found a couple of dudes who were talking along Carpenter Street. Choose the following: Bloodied Saw Cold case Severed...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Sunday, December 26, 2021 1:10 AM
     Sherlock Holmes Chapter One Beyond A Joke Dlc Guide Master Thief Amazing Alonso Arsene LupinBeyond a Joke is a DLC quest in Sherlock Holmes Chapter One. In it, you'll have to solve several thefts that have occurred in Grand Saray. Multiple clues have been left behind, and it's up to you to track down the culprit. Here's our Sherlock Holmes Chapter One guide to help you with the Beyond a Joke DLC. Note: For more information, check out our Sherlock Holmes Chapter One guides and features hub. Likewise, you can take a look at our full campaign walkthrough.   How to complete Beyond a Joke in Sherlock Holmes Chapter One To gain access to Beyond a Joke in Sherlock Holmes Chapter One, you'll need to finish the entirety of A Gilded Cage. You then need to eavesdrop on NPCs in Grand Saray. I suggest fast traveling to the Church of St. Nicholas and listening to a couple of women near the bridge. Choose the following: Burglary Wealthy houses Magical performances You'll have another clue called Stealing the Show. Make your way to the Police Station ...