Kotaku Tuesday, January 4, 2022 7:00 AM  China's freeze on video game licenses continues. South China Morning Post notes that the National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) has not released a list of newly approved titles since July 2021. Because of this, state-run newspaper Securities Daily reports, approximately 14,000 small game studios and… |
Kotaku Tuesday, January 4, 2022 6:30 AM  One of the most famous esports moments in history happened way back in 2004 at Evo. Two now legendary Street Fighter players, Justin Wong playing Chun-Li and Daigo Umehara as Ken, were duking it out. Just as it seemed Wong was going to take the round, Daigo, with one pixel of health, parried 15 hits and came back for… |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 4, 2022 7:51 AM  What are the best racing games on PC? Whether mastering muddy tracks in Dirt Rally or embracing Forza Horizon 5's magnificent Mexico, here are the best racers around. Picking the very best racing games on PC is no easy task. So many elements contribute: the genre's not only about graphical fidelity and hair-raising sound design - though both certainly help - it's also about pulling you into the action as if you're there in the driver's seat, eyes strained as the asphalt whips past at 240kph. From honing your timing for a perfect gear shift to kicking out the back-end for a sublime drift, a quality racing game just feels right. Don't go asking, "How could you forget about Grand Prix Legends! Where's Geoff Crammond?!" When versions of those games surface on Steam or GOG, we'll be the first in line to play them again… and inevitably find they haven't aged as well as we hoped. So for those of you who are just looking to hop in and fire up the engine of a superb racer, whether that's an intricate sim or an arcade thriller, we've got some breakneck PC racers for you. |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 4, 2022 7:38 AM  An ambitious and hugely popular overhaul mod for Skyrim that's been around for years has now come to Skyrim Special Edition, making it playable for many more fans. Requiem aims to draw on old-school roleplaying elements to transform the game into a different, more challenging, and "organic" experience. It's been on Nexus Mods for the base version of the game since 2012, and now its modders have brought it to SSE. Requiem is crafted by a small team of modders, writers, and testers, who have spent "several thousand hours" getting it to the point it's at now, which is an impressive overhaul mod that offers a whole new experience with a strong emphasis on more classic-style roleplaying. Key inspirations listed include previous Elder Scrolls games Morrowind and Daggerfall, as well as Gothic, Deus Ex, Baldur's Gate, and Icewind Dale, among others. The changes are extensive and far-reaching, but one of the biggest facets is that all challenges and rewards have been de-levelled with the mod. "During early levels, a lack of healthy fear and preparation will quickly result in death," modders The Requiem Dungeon Masters explain. "Even as you grow in experience, combat will always remain deadly, as a sword or arrow in the gut is a death sentence without some measure of protection. RELATED LINKS: Skyrim mods, Play Skyrim, Games like Skyrim |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 4, 2022 7:34 AM  What is the best MMO RPG on PC in 2022? Is it one with spells to sling and demons to slay? Working your way through the stars as a miner or a corporate bigwig? Solving ancient conspiracies and fighting Lovecraftian horrors? Maybe it's all of them. But, hey, let's not get ahead of ourselves. What's an MMO, anyway? Well, those oft-used letters represent the words Massively Multiplayer Online, and refer to games where hundreds - if not thousands - of players come together in the same world. MMORPG games like World of Warcraft offer new lands to live in, exchanging your regular life for one of adventure, profit, and danger. Here's our list of the top MMORPG games on PC, kicking off with a few of the top free PC MMOs. You're sure to find something that will swallow up entire days at a time - be that the most popular MMORPG in the world, a hidden gem with a dedicated community, or even a MMO based on a popular book series. RELATED LINKS: Play Skyforge for free, Getting started in Skyforge, Free MMO list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 4, 2022 7:27 AM  Sometimes it's not the game that shines, but the players. Intricate gameplay and glistening visuals only go so far in making a standout multiplayer title; its humans that can provide surprises and schemes that transform the average first-person shooter or puzzler into a gladiatorial showdown or co-op crusade. That's the secret to the best multiplayer games on PC. Fast and frantic or tense and calculated, the best PvP games come in all shapes and sizes. But they're all connected by the simple pleasure of interacting with other humans. Whether it's a healer and a DPS attempting to solve a finicky flanking manoeuvre in Overwatch, or a tense head-to-head battle tackling terrorists in Rainbow Six Siege, these games wouldn't be the same without a bunch of people running around killing, maiming, or, occasionally helping each other. So banish those bots, break out your friends list, put on your most sociable face, and prepare to embrace the best multiplayer games on PC. RELATED LINKS: Apex Legends characters guide, Apex Legends skins, Apex Legends map guide |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 4, 2022 6:36 AM  Following some maintenance, Final Fantasy XIV's new patch is here, ushering in the Savage difficulty version of the new Pandæmonium: Asphodelos raid. Before you and your party set out to get wiped in battle repeatedly, though, you may want to take note of some tweaks to various FFXIV DPS jobs. Some of the more notable changes have come to the Ninja class. Fleeting Raiju has been changed to a melee-range attack from a gap closer, so the striking distance has been greatly reduced though the attack potency has been increased to 560 from 450 to compensate. Forked Raiju is still here, though it's a separate action instead of a combo move, and the attack power has also been increased to 560. So how will this work in full flow? Now when you use Raiton, you'll be 'Raiju Ready' instead of 'Forked Raiju Ready', so you can start with whatever attack you fancy. The status effect duration has also been increased to 30 seconds from 15, so go wild, shinobi. You'll also find that using Phantom Kamaitachi no longer uses a stack of Bunshin, and the increase to Ninki Gauge has been changed from ten to five. The 'Phantom Kamaitachi Ready' status effect will no longer expire when the effect of Bunshin ends, instead lasting for 45 seconds. RELATED LINKS: The best MMOs on PC, FFXIV Reaper job guide, FFXIV Sage job guide |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 4, 2022 7:04 AM  Looking for a list of the best dinosaur games on PC in 2022? Whether you're looking to hunt the Mesozoic monsters or want to stomp and chomp humans while playing as them, the appeal of dinosaurs in gaming is endless. What is not endless, however, is the number of games that successfully realise that fantasy. Let's be honest: until recently, fans of dinosaurs and big guns haven't exactly walked the primrose path, even on PC. It's been a long hard road, marked by velociraptors that look like lumpy dogs, rifles that feel as satisfying as lobbing a bullet by hand, and jeeps that seem to magnetically roll themselves into a nearby ditch, no matter what keys you press. Still, the undeniable lure of blasting a T-Rex in the face with a grenade launcher continues to resonate with a great portion of the gaming public, and while few triple-A developers have proffered quality dino games, there are a few ambitious indie dinosaur games that fill the gap in the market. If dino thrills are what you're looking for, here are the best dinosaur games on PC. RELATED LINKS: MHW: Iceborne release date, MHW: Iceborne Banbaro guide, Play Monster Hunter: World |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 4, 2022 7:15 AM  Turn-based strategy games bring out the more cerebral undertones of the genre – the break afforded by 'turns' allows us to think, ponder and plan our moves with as much expert precision as we can muster. Witnessing that mater plan unfold can create untold levels of satisfaction, and suddenly you fancy yourself the master tactician. This genre is also home to the 'one more turn' trope - that feeling of near-addiction that compels you to click the 'End Turn' button just one more time to see what happens. Maybe you're waiting to see the outcome of a daring attack, maybe you're just trying to click through some downtime. We also have the best strategy games on PC if you're looking to expand beyond petty concepts like 'turns'. This is a living list, in the sense that there are many worthy candidates and not enough room to fit them all in. Every so often (especially as new games come out), we'll give this article a refresh and an update to bring give other titles their turn in the spotlight. Also, don't be alarmed that games like Civ 6 aren't on the list: You can check out our guide to the best 4X games to see our thoughts on that particular niche. RELATED LINKS: XCOM 2 Tips, XCOM 2 DLC guide, Play XCOM 2 |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 4, 2022 6:55 AM  The best anime games for PC are as wildly varied as the Japanese film, television, and manga from which they are inspired. Whether you fancy being trapped in a school with a sadistic remote-controlled bear, defending yourself from gargantuan humanoid monsters, or joining a book club with a dark side, there are plenty of anime games for PC to choose from in 2022. We've got everything from the biggest games based on Japan's hottest export shows, through the finest JRPGs, to anime MMOs influenced by the signature anime style. Dragon Ball, Attack on Titan, and Naruto are all present and correct, plus a few other gems you may not have heard of before. This list is especially good if you're looking for your fix of this distinctive form of Japanese animation, but find your wallet can't stretch to full price triple-A releases. If you're after free anime games, look no further than the charming, vibrant open-world of Genshin Impact or beloved and increasingly popular anime MMO FFXIV, which just received a new expansion called Endwalker. RELATED LINKS: Play Genshin Impact for free, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 4, 2022 7:11 AM  Looking for the best tower defense games on PC? For a time, the humble tower defense game was one of the most popular genres out there. They may appear to be simple strategy games for more casual players, but fans would call them accessible tactical titles that require sharp reflexes, a sharper mind, and quick improvisation. Their accessibility comes from how deceptively straightforward they are - at least to begin with. A horde of enemies comes from specific directions across a small arena and the player has to improvise a set of appropriate defenses, using scant resources, to deal with them. Enemies become tougher and more numerous as the game progresses, but the player gets access to better equipment to deal with them too. They're also highly addictive, which is why there remains a steady influx of tower defense titles - they even pop up in other genres too, such as the entertaining den defense minigame in Assassin's Creed Revelations. While the genre often veers towards smartphone and tablet gaming, there are still many fantastic tower defense games on PC right now. Here's the best of the best. |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 4, 2022 6:56 AM  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 January 2022, and how to redeem them. RELATED LINKS: Play Genshin Impact for free, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 4, 2022 7:00 AM  Looking for the best cyberpunk games on PC? From neon lights and synthwave music to political commentary and body augmentation, you can probably see why anything with the cyberpunk tag becomes a favourite in pop culture. Philip K Dick's novels played a hand in that, with his 1968 novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? going on to influence Ridley Scott's cult film Blade Runner. Cyberpunk is far from a Western lover affair, too, and is also present in the East, with Katsuhiro Otomo's Akira proving to be iconic in both manga and anime forms. It's only right, if not unsurprising, then, that the best Cyberpunk games have manifested as a result. From indie favourites such as Deconstructeam's Red Strings Club to big hitters like Square Enix's Deus Ex. Heck, there's even a Quantic Dream developed Cyberpunk game with Davie Bowie in it. Moving on. You should keep in mind that this isn't an exhaustive list of every cyberpunk game, but it contains some of the most wonderful and weird cyberpunk games you could hope to get your inquisitive hands on. It's time to dust off your decks and trenchcoats, head out into the rain and marvel at our picks of the best Cyberpunk games on PC in 2022: RELATED LINKS: Cyberpunk 2077 review, Cyberpunk 2077 lore & universe, Buy Cyberpunk 2077 |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, January 4, 2022 8:48 AM  Riot Games, the makers of Valorant and League Of Legends, have agreed to pay out $100 million (£74m) as part of a proposed settlement to a class-action suit brought against them for "systemic sex discrimination and harassment". Money will go to current and former female employees and contract workers. The suit started in 2018 following widespread allegations of a festering workplace culture, and was originally due to be settled for $10 million (£7m) until California state authorities raised objections that it wasn't enough. |
Siliconera Tuesday, January 4, 2022 8:30 AM These new renders featured a more detailed look at the bosses found through the first tier of Pandaemonium raids. The post Final Fantasy XIV Pandaemonium Raid Boss Artwork Shared appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, January 4, 2022 8:00 AM These new raids present players with more challenging content and rewards them with higher item level gear. The post Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.05 Adds Pandaemonium Savage Raids appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, January 4, 2022 7:30 AM The new patch has added armor and cosmetics players can now get their hands on. The post Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.05 Notes Reveal New Armor Sets appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, January 4, 2022 7:00 AM Get ready for the new Japanese Touge racing anime. The post Initial D Sequel MF Ghost Anime Will Air in Japan in 2023 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, January 4, 2022 6:30 AM Square Enix encourages users to share their experience with the Endwalker expansion on social media. The post Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker Spoiler Ban Officially Lifted appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, January 4, 2022 6:00 AM The video is almost 3 minutes long, giving a look at her character as well as her combat capabilities. The post Shenhe Meets Chongyun in Her Genshin Impact Demo Video appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, January 4, 2022 5:30 AM It's officially Japan's second-fastest grossing movie in a three-day period behind Demon Slayer: Mugen Train. The post Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Movie Sales Reach 5.8 Billion Yen, Over 4.3 Million Tickets Sold appeared first on Siliconera. |
Destructoid Tuesday, January 4, 2022 8:00 AM Gotta Take As Much Time As is Appropriately Necessary Sonic the Hedgehog fans were understandably stoked when December's Game Awards... The post Sonic Frontiers was planned for 2021 but pushed back to focus on quality appeared first on Destructoid. |
Pivotal Gamers Tuesday, January 4, 2022 3:05 AM Hello folks. Giveaway Of The Day holds a new giveaway for Ultimate Puzzles Dogs 3. This is what they say. Ultimate Puzzles Dogs 3 is available as a Giveaway of the day!You have limited time to download, install and register it. A few words about Ultimate Puzzles Dogs 3 Ultimate Puzzles Dogs 3 is a continuation of the puzzle collections about different dogs. Choose the puzzle and put... |