Kotaku Friday, January 7, 2022 6:00 AM  It's not only game companies like Square Enix and Ubisoft who are getting into NFTs. Game retailer GameStop is reportedly doing so, too. According to The Wall Street Journal, the Texas-based company is launching its own crypto division, with plans to create an online NFT marketplace and to enter into cryptocurrency… |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 9:12 AM  What are the best crime games on PC? Videogames are, and have always been, all about fulfilling a fantasy. We step into virtual worlds to fight evil, slay monsters, grab sweet loot, or go to war online. They're a chance to do something we wouldn't usually do - and that includes crime games. With that in mind, games that focus on crime are popular for that very reason - they're (hopefully) not something you'd attempt in real life. Ever since RPG game Grand Theft Auto challenged players to earn as many Wanted stars as possible, gamers have been pushing the limits of reckless behaviour and general naughtiness. With that in mind, we've put together our list of the best crime games like GTA you can play - and we reckon at least one of them is sure to make you an offer you can't refuse. Between modern-day crime epics, online heists, fisticuffs in faraway places, and a trip back in time to criminal empires of yesteryear, we've got a little something for everyone. RELATED LINKS: GTA 5 mods, GTA 6, Buy GTA V |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 7:47 AM  What are the best detective games on PC? We've all seen an episode of CSI or Law and Order, read a John Grisham book, or listened to a true crime podcast, and thought, "Yeah, I could do that, I could solve the case." Now you can live out your best detective dream and solve murders, cold cases, and unresolved mysteries through the best detective games on PC - so grab your deerstalker hat and magnifying glass, you'll need them. We've investigated the best detective games around, from gritty episodic adventures to old school point and click puzzlers, all with their own unique case-cracking mechanics to test even the cleverest gumshoe. If you're looking for a sprinkling of sci-fi on your mystery, a touch of fantasy in your murder, or a raw police procedural, then we've got you covered with our picks of the best detective games on PC. |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 7:49 AM  In their Monster Hunter Rise review, our friends over at Pocket Tactics describe the game as "the best Monster Hunter on the market", and we can't wait for the hunt to commence on PC. The Monster Hunter Rise release date is just under a week away, so it's best to make like any good hunter and make sure your gaming PC is equipped and prepared to deal with the game's monsters well in advance. Despite starting out as a Nintendo Switch title, the Monster Hunter Rise system requirements are slightly more demanding than 2018's Monster Hunter: World. You can already get a feel for how the game will perform with your current rig by playing its demo on Steam. However, this likely won't be entirely reflective of the title's performance upon its full release. One thing we know for certain is that Monster Hunter Rise won't feature cross-play or cross-save, so you won't be able to bring your progress over from Nintendo Switch or vice versa, unfortunately. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 7:40 AM  The Fallout TV series is moving full steam ahead. Based on Bethesda's long-running post-apocalyptic RPG series, the show is on the way from Amazon Studios and Kilter Films in association with Bethesda Game Studios and Bethesda Softworks, and there are some exciting developments about who'll be helming the show. As per Deadline, Westworld co-creator Jonathan Nolan will direct the Fallout series' premiere episode. Nolan has an impressive list of credits to his name, having written on some huge movies such as 2014's sci-fi thriller Interstellar (which he co-wrote with his filmmaker brother Christopher Nolan), as well as The Dark Knight, and The Prestige. Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner are also joining as showrunners. Robertson-Dworet was one of the screenplay writers on Captain Marvel, and Wagner served as a co-executive producer on the series Silicon Valley) and a producer on The Office. There's no sign of a release date for the show yet, but it looks like it's kicking into full gear, with production due to start sometime this year. RELATED LINKS: Fallout 4 console commands, Fallout 4 mods, Buy Fallout 4 |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 7:30 AM  2022 is shaping up to be an exciting year in the battle between AMD and Intel for the title of best gaming CPU, with both companies releasing new processors towards the end of the year. While Ryzen 5000 Zen 3 chips continue to perform well in gaming PCs and for AMD, everyone is waiting to see how the company's next generation Ryzen 7000 Zen 4 CPUs will compete with Intel's upcoming Raptor Lake processors. When Zen 4 releases in H2 2022, we will finally see support for PCIe Gen5 and DDR5 gaming RAM on AMD's Ryzen CPUs. This will bring the company's processor offerings in line with Intel, which has supported both technologies since Alder Lake's release in 2021. However, a combination of 3D V-Cache and a 5nm manufacturing process could see team red's chips outclass those from team blue by a significant margin, making Ryzen Zen 4 CPUs the ideal partner to the best graphics cards such as the Nvidia RTX 4000 GPU lineup. RELATED LINKS: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X review, AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT review, Best CPU for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 7:18 AM  Looking for some of the best truck games on PC? Trucks and truckers have become mythologised in pop culture like modern-day cowboys, transporting crucial cargo across harsh, lonely landscapes and spending days in their own company. Translating that experience into a videogame has taken many forms over the last couple of decades, from Mad Max-like highway battlers to fully fledged simulation games where journeys take as long as they would in real life. While there are not many truck games - you could mistake it for being a niche genre - there are a lot of truck game fans looking for the right trucking game for them. In an effort to help those people out, we've assembled a handful of great truck games, including the popular truck sims, but also branching out to physics-based puzzlers, platform games, and racing games with trucks. So whether you're looking to lose yourself on a long trip along the Pacific Northwest, want to spend hours hauling your cargo through a single muddy ditch, or want to take your truck to a chicane-riddled racecourse, we've got a little something for every type of truck gamer. RELATED LINKS: Euro Truck Simulator 2 system requirements, Best VR games, How to set up your Oculus Rift |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 7:25 AM  What are the best Minecraft servers? Servers make the world go round. Or, at least, the worlds of Minecraft. It is no secret that the PC community boasts the most ambitious players in the world, and there is no better evidence of this than in the best Minecraft servers. The architectural artist's paradise, Minecraft has been a great creative outlet for players who can build to their heart's content, all without knowing a single line of code. Their works and ideas are immortalised in thousands of servers. Every server is its own self-contained multiplayer world, with its own rules, gameplay style, and communities. We've had a hunt around to find the very best, featuring anything from breathtaking constructions and vistas to worlds with whole new rules and game modes. One thing to keep in mind is that different servers can sometimes use older versions of Minecraft. Plenty have updated to the current 1.18 patch, but many other popular servers are sticking to older versions of the game for now. Make sure you check each server before jumping in, just to ensure you know what to expect. With that out of the way, come check out these excellent Minecraft servers. RELATED LINKS: Minecraft console commands, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 6:54 AM  While the Final Fantasy 7 remake gives you plenty of new ways to view Midgar, there's always room for more nostalgia. One fan has done some camera work to show off what Final Fantasy 7: Remake would look like from the perspective of the classic PlayStation 1 'camera', and it's an absolute blast. Final Fan TV explains on YouTube that their video is more proof of concept than a tease for a full mod, though they hope it inspires the modding community to make FF7R fully playable with classic PS1-style cameras. While the video features shots of moment-to-moment gameplay and combat, you won't see any cutscenes as "a lot of lighting and placement swaps happen when the camera is away". The video itself features several sequences from the opening Mako Reactor run mission that are placed alongside the PS1 original shots so you can compare them. Some of my personal favourites are the far-distance views that give you a greater sense of the scale of Midgar's buildings. Sure, it also involves weaving around some structures that aren't in the camera's view, but it's part of the experience. |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 7:03 AM  It's impossible to overstate how enjoyable RTS games can be. There are few things as satisfying as building up an immense army and simply washing over your foes like a river over stones, erasing their existence as effortlessly as a click. If you're looking for a broader list of the best strategy games then we've got a separate list for that - this one's all about real-time, where you can't hide behind the safety of turn-based strategy's pace. Starcraft and Age of Empires largely define the genre, but indie games like Northgard and Driftland have shown there's plenty of other voices to be heard. There's also plenty to celebrate in games that are technically real-time, but not strictly speaking considered 'RTS'. The rise of MOBAs has challenged the RTS scene quite significantly over the past decade, but this hasn't stopped some worthy games rising to the top ranks to earn their own place the hall of fame. Here's our take on the best RTS games on PC, though we're skewing more towards newer releases because, honestly, we all know how good Homeworld was by now. RELATED LINKS: Company of Heroes 2 Ardennes Assault, Company of Heroes 2 review, Play Company of Heroes 2 |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 6:51 AM  AMD's AM4 platform has been widely celebrated for its backwards compatibility, allowing people to upgrade their Ryzen processors without having to buy a new cooler or motherboard. However, following news that a new AM5 socket is due later this year, many are wondering whether the company will maintain its course of long term support. In a series of recent interviews, team red shared some details about AM5 that's sure to please current and prospective Ryzen users alike Speaking with AMD's director of technical marketing, Robert Hallock, PCWorld quizzed him on everything AM5. It turns out that the jigsaw-like IHS (integrated heat spreader) design found on Zen 4 Ryzen 7000 CPUs frees room for capacitors that would otherwise need to be on the rear of the chip, which helps keep the size of AM5 and AM4 sockets the same. Hallock also confirmed that AM4 coolers will be compatible with future AM5 CPUs, such as the Ryzen 7000 series and beyond. However, it's worth bearing in mind that there may be some exceptions, and it's likely that the company will release guidelines on what kind of specifications are required from coolers. RELATED LINKS: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X review, AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT review, Best CPU for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 6:42 AM  Disney is everywhere nowadays. We have the Disney+ streaming service, Disneyland with its Galaxy's Edge Star Wars section, the Disney channel long past its glory days, and countless other offerings including the likes of Star Wars and Marvel Entertainment. You can't look anywhere without seeing the grim silhouette of the mouse looming over all your entertainment options. And while game adaptations of Disney are increasingly uncommon, with Disney closing their in-house game development studio in 2016, there are still plenty of current and upcoming PC games you can dive into. Ranging from classic 90s click-based adventure games all the way to big-budget sandbox games, if you're looking for a Pixar or Disney character in video game form, there will be something here for you (whether you want to play as the Incredibles or visit the world of Treasure Planet). All of the games featured below are available on many of the PC storefronts, so don't fret about downloading mods or finding any emulation tools in order to play. RELATED LINKS: How long is Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order?, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order review, Play Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 7:06 AM  When it comes to discussing which company produces the best graphics card for your gaming PC, Intel probably wouldn't even cross your mind, but that could all change in 2022. The company is set to take on both AMD and Nvidia next year, with its first generation Arc Alchemist GPUs. Intel has managed to keep its Alchemist cards mostly under wraps, but this hasn't stopped benchmarks and spec sheets leaking ahead of the official launch date. First revealed in August, team blue was expected to pull back the curtain on its Xe-HPG based graphics cards during CES 2022 but unfortunately didn't share even a crumb of new details. Alchemist GPUs face stiff competition from the likes of Nvidia's RTX 3000 and AMD's RX 6000 cards, but the rumoured 2022 launches of RTX 4000 and RDNA 3 loom large on the horizon. Regardless of how they end up performing, XeSS should help spice up proceedings against competing upscaling technologies like Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR. RELATED LINKS: Intel Core i9 9900K review, Intel Core i7 9700K review, Best CPU for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 6:17 AM  Intel ended 2021 on a high note with the release of its Alder Like CPUs, but its CES 2022 offerings were a damp squib. While the blue team promised more chipsets would be coming soon, it kept hush its upcoming Arc Alchemist GPUs, and a subtle website update suggests that the graphics cards are no longer arriving in Q1 2022. Spotted by Videocardz, the update removes the Q1 part from all Arc Alchemist GPU blurbs, meaning the site now lists a vague 2022 release. While Intel referred to its original release date plans during CES, its presentation alluded to laptop specific releases, rather than a full range of desktop and mobile graphics cards. Nevertheless, the website tweak could mean we won't see any new graphics tech from the company until later this year. It's also worth noting that Arc GPUs are coming to prebuilt systems, which means Intel's change of course could affect third party release plans. Since it's already confirmed Intel is working with board partners like Asus, Gigabyte, and MSI, and will be bringing its Arc GPUs to prebuilt systems, this potential delay could throw off third-party release schedules, too. RELATED LINKS: Intel Core i9 9900K review, Intel Core i7 9700K review, Best CPU for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 6:16 AM  What are the best football games on PC in 2022? It can often feel like there are only two or three football games you can dive into (studs raised and all) on PC. FM is the king of football management games. It can't hold a candle to FIFA's player-controlled realism and multiplayer modes but, where sports simulation games are concerned, it's the top dog. Sports Interactive's long-running franchise will always be our go-to football PC title, but there are a heap of soccer games available on PC, all boasting their own style, gameplay mechanics, and surrealness that deserve your time and attention. Whether they're an under-the-radar studio game, an indie title, or a mash-up on different sports, there's a football game for every fan… unless you're a Juventus superfan and considering picking up a copy of FIFA. In order to shine a light on these underappreciated classics we've compiled our favourites all in this handy list. So throw on your favourite retro football shirt and drawstring bag these FM alternatives for yourself. For the record, our favourite retro kit is the PCGN-brand Dutch national team jersey from 1976 - all comparisons to Johan Cruyff's footballing career are welcome. |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 6:17 AM  It's a new year, which means new things are coming to New World. The team at Amazon Games has re-opened the MMORPG's Public Testing Realm (PTR) to give players a window to playtest a bunch of new features and content before they head to live servers. Among the offerings is a new feature called 'Expedition Mutators', which is designed to add some fresh spice and variety to endgame combat. "Mutators change the familiar by augmenting 'normal' and 'named' enemies found within Expeditions, changing the way encounters play out and what strategies players should consider before battle," the devs explain in a blog post. It's not just combat conditions that'll get a shake-up, though - rewards will also change, with "new bespoke gear and resources" to nab. The way this system will work is by rotating through a "unique combination of Expeditions and Mutations each week", and there'll be ten difficulty levels per Expedition Mutation. The idea is to work your way up the ladder in pursuit of the maximum difficulty level, with higher difficulties designed to be "extremely difficult" - and therefore laden with the best loot. RELATED LINKS: New World system requirements, New World beginner's guide, New World review |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 7:51 AM  Looking for more information about Genshin Impact's Yae Miko? Yae Miko is one of the upcoming Genshin Impact new characters, appearing as one of the characters you meet in the Inazuma storyline. She's the chief priest - the Guuji - of the Grand Narukami Shrine on Mt. Yougou, Narukami Island - it's the biggest shrine in Inazuma. In an official tweet from Mihoyo celebrating the 2020 New Year, it was revealed that Ayaka was Yae's first guest of the year at the shrine. Like the rest of Inazuma, it's clear that Yae Miko is heavily inspired by Japan, as Miko means 'shrine maiden' in Japanese. According to Mihoyo's description of Yae Miko, "her elegant and beautiful appearance belies an intelligent and cunning personality. She is a lady who is not easy to predict and has her own principles and methods of doing things". Players have been patiently waiting for the Yae Miko release date ever since she was first introduced, and according to information from the Genshin Impact 2.5 beta, the kitsune lady may be playable very soon. However, the following information is based on unconfirmed reports, and beta information is liable to change before release. RELATED LINKS: Play Genshin Impact for free, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 5:43 AM  What are the best crafting games on PC? It's easy to mix these up with building games - though don't worry, we have a list of the best building games, too - as they both involve an element of construction. The critical difference here, though, is that the best crafting games are all about making things to help you survive in a harsh world, or thrive in a charming one. Crafting games can be set in practically any type of environment, whether that's taming massive dinos or developing a cute farm. No Man's Sky sends you hurtling across a vast and vibrant galaxy with an unlimited number of planets to explore. Don't Starve, on the other hand, traps you in a hand-drawn forest with Lovecraftian beasts on the prowl. Some of these games take the sting out of survival and offer more relaxing experiences. Stardew Valley, for example, wants to teach you to look after yourself without scaring the living heck out of you. Throughout this list we'll go over our favourite crafting games to play right now, with something to suit everyone. So, without further ado, here are the best crafting games on PC. RELATED LINKS: Minecraft console commands, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 5:24 AM  What did you get for Christmas? Final Fantasy VII Remake? Halo Infinite? Another awesome new game that's really pushing your gaming PC to its limits? Well, as the dust settles after the festive season, you may find yourself thinking that there isn't much else to look forward to, but you'd be wrong. Right now, Best Buy's offering the WD Blue 1TB SATA SSD at 50% off, meaning that you can grab one for just $94.99 - a great way to upgrade your experience while still saving the January pennies. SSDs can help smooth your PC's performance by reducing the dreaded lag. With 1TB of storage capacity, the WD Blue can hold several large games, as well as other media, and lets you load and run them more efficiently. This SATA SSD boasts transfer rates of up to 560MB per second, and has been tested on hundreds of different systems and platforms to ensure it can provide the best results, regardless of what you're using in your setup. This gizmo will also give you access to the Western Digital SSD Dashboard. With this, you can easily monitor your drive's available capacity, its SMART attributes, and more. It's a really good way to keep your finger on the pulse of your gaming PC's performance. |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 5:24 AM  On the lookout for the best io games? If you're over the age of 20, you might not be aware of io games; accessible browser-based games that range from offline to MMO experiences. No need to clear any room on your hard drive - these games can be played on anything from low-specced machines to the best gaming PCs. All the heavy lifting is done on the website to ensure you can play these games anywhere. There's a time and a place for io games - in particular, they conjure up images of sitting bored at school or work and looking for something to keep you occupied that'll make it past your network's filters. They're not just for browser-bound gamers, though - many of the best io games are a great choice for a casual evening spent with friends online, since nobody needs to purchase or download anything to take part. As long as you temper your expectations, you're bound to have a blast with these games. These games are designed to keep you occupied for short bursts of time, but there are a few on this list which can be mastered if you're willing to learn. From puzzle games to battle royales, these io games will keep you entertained for at least the next ten minutes, and might just eat up the rest of your day - you've been warned. |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 5:45 AM  Grand strategy games are an emerging sub-genre of strategy games that typically encompass long periods of history (or, if sci-fi, time), and involve many intricate layers that players need to contend with. It's not just about winning that war or setting up this mine; you've got to develop infrastructure, set policy, and manage internal dynamics over the long term. This genre often involves the exploration of the map in order to better understand the resources at your command and the position of your enemies – and your friends. Lines blur when picking apart the edge cases, but by and large count on grand strategy games to make the management of your faction the primary part of the experience. They often over-lap with other genres within strategy gaming, especially 4X games, but a key difference can be in framing. Games like Civilization, for example, typically put the emphasis on managing military resources in particular, with other mechanics in a supporting role. It can also be just as much a case as to what the accepted definitions are and how a game is marketed. In any case, this is definitely a genre worth exploring in more detail, and we've put together a guide on the best grand strategy games around. RELATED LINKS: Crusader Kings 3 review, The best Crusader Kings 3 mods, Play Crusader Kings 3 |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 6:20 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 Friday, January 7, 2022 5:50 AM  Looking for Roblox promo codes? There are all sorts of promo codes from Roblox events and giveaways out there, that grant you free virtual goods like clothes and items. No need to fork out cash for accessories; new codes are added all the time, so you can keep your Roblox character looking fresh. Codes won't hang around forever, though - they're only valid for a limited time, so be sure to redeem them as soon as you discover one you haven't used yet. Redeeming them is simple - log in to the Roblox website and navigate to their promo codes page, where you can enter your code, and the item will automatically be added to your account straight away. Promo codes aren't the only source of free items, though; you can also find free Roblox stuff in the avatar shop. There are far too many to list, but there are hundreds of items available for nothing: simply click the 'get' button next to their catalog listing to add them to your account. Be sure to check back here regularly, as we'll update this page whenever new Roblox promo codes are released. RELATED LINKS: Best Roblox games, Is Roblox shutting down?, Best Minecraft seeds |
PCGamesN Friday, January 7, 2022 5:58 AM  Are you looking for the Legend or Master Lost Sector locations in Destiny 2? While many Destiny 2 Exotics can be bought from Xûr or even in the world loot pool, the Exotics in these special Lost Sector instances cannot, forcing players to explore these dangerous areas if they want the best equipment available. To make matters worse, you have to complete them on your own to get a chance at the best rewards. Before you can take on Legend Lost Sectors, you need to complete all the normal Lost Sectors first. If you don't, the new Legend Lost Sectors will not appear on the map. There are two quests per day in which the location, modifiers, and rewards rotate out for something new. The location for the Legend Lost Sector quests appear with the daily reset at 5pm UTC. It's important to remember that Exotic drops are not guaranteed after completing these quests, so you may have to run through the same Lost Sector multiple times. You can go through them quests with a fireteam, but your rewards will be reduced to Enhancement Cores only. RELATED LINKS: Destiny 2: Beyond Light review, Destiny 2 exotics, Play Destiny 2 |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, January 7, 2022 8:25 AM  2022 is finally here and that can only mean one thing. We've got another year of hip new video games to look forward to, and we've been busy rustling up the ones we're most excited about. In truth, there are tons of games on the horizon that could easily sit on this list, and some of them are so close to release we can practically already see the pixels on our screens morphing into their lush, polygonal landscapes. Games like Monster Hunter Rise, God Of War and Rainbow Six Extraction. You won't find them here, but trust us, you'll be seeing a lot of them over the coming weeks. There are always more games coming out than we have fingers to write about them, but the 2022 games we've listed below are the ones the RPS team are personally most looking forward to playing. We've got games big and small here, and they're all listed in alphabetical order. After all, release dates are increasingly slippery beasts these days. Think we've missed something? Why not take to the comments below and tell us all about it. You might just convince us to put it on our radars. But enough from me. Here are our 43 most anticipated games of 2022. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, January 7, 2022 7:00 AM  Last September, Studio Pixel Punk released Unsighted, a top-down action RPG with a unique time limit on the life of its NPCs. It quickly garnered high praise from critics, including RPS' own Katharine Castle who named it one of the Best Games You Missed in 2021. To find out more about this indie gem, I got in touch with Studio Pixel Punk's pair of developers Fernanda Dias and Tiani Pixel to talk to them about its inspirations, turning off its timer, and the true meaning behind the game's name. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, January 7, 2022 6:39 AM  Developers Might And Delight call Book Of Travels a TMORPG, a "tiny" MMO that's focused on fleeting interactions with other players, as opposed to lots of them. It's a lovely looking adventure with a neat concept, so it was sad to hear that they'd been hit with layoffs after a difficult launch. However, some heartening news! More levels are on the way, as well as new character customisation tools. They also reaffirmed that despite being a much smaller team than before, they're committed to working on the game for the foreseeable. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, January 7, 2022 6:16 AM  Unsurprisingly, E3 will once again not happen as an in-person event this year, what with the whole global pandemic and all. The Entertainment Software Association, who organise E3, had hoped that the main event on the video games industry's marketing calendar would return properly this year, after skipping 2019 and going online in 2020, but nope. While they haven't yet confirmed whether or not they'll arrange an online E3 in its stead, they seem to be considering it. But even if not, the industry will doubltess manage to host its own advert-o-ramas without the E3 banner. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, January 7, 2022 6:00 AM  The justice system is stupid. You can go to jail for setting a plant on fire and putting it in your mouth. Shut up, the police. Be smart for once. Maybe people would stop trying to escape from prison if you did something sensible like, I don't know, cease being a militarised gang of dirtbag predators. Stop watching everyone through video cameras, you absolute creeps. What? Oh right, video games. Here's 9 of the best jailbreaks in PC games. |
Twinfinite Friday, January 7, 2022 7:29 AM There are big changes coming to Valorant for its fourth Episode, and not just by way of new content. Riot Games looks set to deliver a major patch/update in tandem with its launch, as is typical, which seems as though it will include an overhaul of the game's tropical island map, Breeze. The news comes […] The post Valorant's Tropical Island Map Breeze Is Getting an Overhaul For Episode 4 appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Friday, January 7, 2022 4:36 AM DMM and Koei Tecmo released another trailer of their upcoming Musou game Touken Ranbu Warriors, introducing gameplay and features. The post Touken Ranbu Warriors for Nintendo Switch Gets New Trailer Revealing Gameplay & Features appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Friday, January 7, 2022 4:19 AM Lionsgate has released a new trailer for its upcoming sci-fi disaster pic, Moonfall, and it gives us much insight into what to expect when it launches into theaters on Feb. 4, 2022. Helmed by veteran Hollywood movie director, Roland Emmerich – who also brought us beloved classics like 1992's Universal Soldier, 1996's Independence Day, and […] The post New Moonfall Trailer Drops Teasing Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Action appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Siliconera Friday, January 7, 2022 9:30 AM You will be able to play Monster Hunter Rise with cinematic screen effects. The post Monster Hunter Rise PC Version Will Come With Screen Filters appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, January 7, 2022 9:00 AM This new live wallpaper features the Geo Archon sipping tea in solitude. The post Genshin Impact Zhongli Live Wallpaper Now Available for PC appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, January 7, 2022 8:30 AM The songs will appear in the Japanese version of the game very soon. The post Project Sekai Cup Noodle Collaboration to Add New Songs appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, January 7, 2022 8:00 AM This six minute long overview trailer goes over new changes and systems that will appear in the game. The post Pokemon Legends Arceus Overview Trailer Takes a Look at New Systems appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, January 7, 2022 7:30 AM You can pick your favorite Dante design from any of the five mainline games. The post Devil May Cry Pop Up Store Will Sell Exclusive Dante Merchandise appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, January 7, 2022 7:00 AM Contestants are also allowed to submit multiple entries into the contest. The post Genshin Impact Lantern Rite Art Contest Prizes Include Primogems appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, January 7, 2022 6:30 AM "Whatever you're doing in life, make sure you're winning." The post The Bring Arts Dragon Quest VI Terry Figure Comes Fully Equipped appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, January 7, 2022 6:00 AM Make sure you run with your arms behind you for minimal air resistance. The post Naruto Run With These Collaboration Sneakers From Mizuno appeared first on Siliconera. |
Destructoid Friday, January 7, 2022 9:00 AM Tails would totally be anti-NFT In a new "Sega Sammy Management meeting," the publisher (spoken for by Haruki Satomi, Koichi... The post Sega seems less bullish about NFTs, mentioning 'negative reactions' from fans appeared first on Destructoid. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, January 7, 2022 8:00 AM  After years of delays, Intel has finally moved on to a more advanced manufacturing node, bringing new levels of performance and efficiency to its desktop processors. As it would have it, this technological step forward also coincides with the introduction of Intel's new Hybrid architecture that introduces a mix of big (P) and little (E) cores all on a single monolithic die. Codenamed "Alder Lake," we're looking at what is the most exciting new generation of processors from Team Blue in years. Intel seems to think so as well, because it sent us a 12900K to review for gaming performance, features, and value. And overall, we're very impressed with it along with the rest of the 12th gen Intel CPUs. As we carefully noted in our 11700K review, the last several generations of processors from Intel offered smaller performance improvements that often came at the cost of reduced power efficiency, though the revision of PCIe 4.0 support was welcome for Rocket Lake... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, January 7, 2022 4:40 AM  The Phaethon afterimages in Genshin Impact are shades or ghosts that are still trapped in Enkanomiya. Similar to the other specters you've seen in the region, you need Evernight active to spot them. You'll then earn an achievement called The Children of God Shall Dance. Here's our Genshin Impact guide to help you find the locations of all seven Phaethon afterimages or shades of children. Note: For more information about the game, check out our Genshin Impact guides and features hub. Likewise, you can take a look at our main guide regarding Whitenight and Evernight puzzles. Genshin Impact: All seven Phaethon afterimages and shades of children The two quests that you need to complete are Hyperion's Dirge and Phaethon's Syrtos. The former nets you a quest item called the Divine Bridle. The latter, meanwhile, activates a platform where that item is used. Once you place the Divine Bridle in the water, the spirits of the children will be released. Both... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, January 7, 2022 3:15 AM  A Study in Potions is an event that's part of Genshin Impact's version 2.4 update. You can start it by talking to Timaeus, the alchemist in Mondstadt. From there, you'll talk to various NPCs in Liyue Harbor before Timaeus asks the perfume maker, Ying'er, for assistance. Here's our Genshin Impact A Study in Potions guide to help you with the event mechanics and rewards. Note: For more information about the game, check out our Genshin Impact guides and features hub. Genshin Impact A Study in Potions guide After talking to Ying'er, Timaeus will tell you about a new domain in Liyue. Inside, you'll notice four separate challenges or stages for Genshin Impact's A Study in Potions event: Each challenge has its own select mobs that you need to defeat within a time limit. There's a drop-down menu that lets you increase the difficulty to earn a score multiplier. If you can defeat all opponents within 140 seconds and earn more than... |
Gamer Empire Friday, January 7, 2022 9:25 AM Fun with friends and family is what life is all about, and Nintendo is possibly the most family-friendly game company there is. Unique challenges are waiting to be shared on this console, and if you're looking for a fun time with a party of friends or family, you've come to the right place. Recommended Read: […] The post 9 Best Nintendo Switch Party Games for a Fun Evening appeared first on Gamer Empire. |
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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Friday, January 7, 2022 8:43 AM In Team Cherry's Hollow Knight, there is an arena called the Colosseum of Fools, where the Knight can participate and battle a plethora of enemies to be rewarded various items like Geo and Charm Notches. The Colosseum of Fools offers three different Trials, each packed with different enemies to defeat: the Trial of the Warrior, […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Friday, January 7, 2022 7:50 AM After solving all the light-up tile puzzles in Seirai Island, especially the one around the lake of Amakumo Peak, a new area will be revealed. This location is an underground ruin that was flooded and became the lake at the center of the collapsed mountain. When you go down the ruin, you will encounter monsters […] |
WGB, Home of AWESOME Reviews Friday, January 7, 2022 8:20 AM I'm on a spaceship with a talking tree, a creature that most definitely isn't a raccoon and a space Llama. In any other game this could be considered weird, but in Guardians of the Galaxy, it's just a Monday. Assuming they have Mondays in space. It was never brought up. The point is, the Guardians of the Galaxy are one of the strangest groups in comic books, and until Marvel turned them into a household name in 2014 they were a relatively unknown bunch of misfits that dealt in some of the weirdest aspects of the Marvel universe. So a videogame based on their antics sounds like a perfect fit. We deal in weird shit all the time. How does their first foray into games hold up? |
Latest Games on Play iDev Games Friday, January 7, 2022 7:45 AM A safe-cracking roguelike puzzler that turns you into some sort of genius cyberpunk Robin Hood... |
Pivotal Gamers Friday, January 7, 2022 4:42 AM Hello folks. Giveaway Of The Day is giving everyone the opportunity to win on The Goblin Hunter. Read on for their offering. The Goblin Hunter is available as a Giveaway of the day!You have limited time to download, install and register it. A few words about The Goblin Hunter Experience the classic action-RPG experience, fighting myriad enemies while solving quests throughout your adv... |