Kotaku Monday, January 10, 2022 7:00 AM  It's cold! Who wants to go outside when there's new anime to watch? Not me, that's for sure. |
PCGamesN Monday, January 10, 2022 8:06 AM  2022 is here, League of Legends fans, which means another year packed with gameplay updates, new champions to welcome to the MOBA game, and plenty of new skins. League of Legends patch 12.1 has headed to live servers, bringing a handful of item and champ changes and some snazzy new Elderwood skins. Now, it's time to see what the second patch of the Season 12 League of Legends patch schedule will bring. The big news for 12.2 is the arrival of brand-new champion, Zeri. It seems she might have made a slightly premature debut as her universe and biography pages (which went live January 4) appear to have now been taken down, though we have an idea of what she's all about from the details that were offered in these when live. As reported by Surrenderat20, Zeri will be known as The Spark of Zaun, and will be a marksman champ who "channels her electric magic to charge herself and her custom-crafted gun". We don't know anything about her abilities beyond a few hints in the bio and universe info, but you can check out a fuller description in Zeri's section below. Patch 12.2 also brings a whole bunch of new champion skins. Akshan and Janna are getting Crystal Rose skins, while Elise is getting a Withered Rose style. Then there are plenty of Porcelain and Firecracker skins to go around for others. You can take a look at all of these in the notes below. RELATED LINKS: Best LoL Champions , League of Legends patch 12.2, LoL tier list |
PCGamesN Monday, January 10, 2022 7:54 AM  Can you get free Fortnite V-Bucks? If you've seen an offer promising V-Bucks free of charge, take it with a pinch of salt. There are various ways to win free V-Bucks and there are loads of things on which to spend them, but make sure you know that there are plenty of unscrupulous folks out there ready to scam you. Don't panic, though: we're here to help you with all you need to know about acquiring and using Fortnite V-Bucks safely. But, first, what are Fortnite V-Bucks? You might have been playing Epic's battle royale game and spotted other players looking much snazzier than you do. Perhaps they're flexing by dancing before the game starts. That is because they have been spending V-Bucks, which you can use to purchase a range of cosmetics, adding some sartorial spice to your 100-player king of the hill scrap - while paying close attention to our top Fortnite tips, naturally. From the latest Fortnite skins to harvesting tools, gliders, emotes, and the current season's Battle Pass – which you can use to unlock even more cosmetics – you have plenty of options when it comes to spending V-Bucks. But how do you get this premium currency? And, if you're time-poor, how do you buy them? Here's our Fortnite V-Bucks guide to help you find out what they are, how you unlock V-Bucks, and if there really is such a thing as free V-Bucks. RELATED LINKS: Fortnite V-Bucks, Fortnite Skins, Fortnite Creative Codes |
PCGamesN Monday, January 10, 2022 7:53 AM  Want to know when the Diablo 4 release date is? Announced during BlizzCon 2019, the latest in the demon-slaying action RPG game series has had a whole range of different teasers and trailers. These showcased the various Diablo 4 classes we can use to take on the hordes of monsters that block the way between us and the horned lord of the underworld. Since its announcement, fans have had a few glimpses of the game in action, cinematics expanding on the world design, and the roster of playable classes: transforming druids, spell-flinging wizards, and somersaulting rogues. Each class has unique combat skills to weave through every shambling zombie, skittering demon, and colossal terror that awaits you in these dank, hallowed halls. So join us as we break open the seal and delve deeper into the deepest dungeons of the newest Diablo game. We'll be fishing through every chest to salvage everything we know, from the Diablo 4 release date and its story so far, to new gameplay systems, and the details we've found along the way. RELATED LINKS: Diablo 4 release date, Diablo 4 gameplay, Diablo 4 classes |
PCGamesN Monday, January 10, 2022 7:13 AM  Despite unveiling the Ayaneo Next at CES 2022 adjacent to AMD's latest mobile Rembrant APUs, the company behind the handheld PC originally announced that the device would use a current-generation Ryzen 7 5800U. This was to ensure it'll be "available to gamers as soon as possible," but it turns out that Ayaneo has pulled a bait and switch, as the Next will instead use a newer platform and a Zen 3+ update could be on the cards for later this year. According to Ayaneo's CEO, Arthur Zhang, the Next will use a Ryzen 7 5825U, a chip that was announced at CES alongside AMD's Ryzen 6000. Codenamed 'Barcelo-U', Zhang also says the company was asked to keep the chip a secret, which explains the portable gaming PC's delayed announcement and use of the term 'Advance 5800U'. It's worth noting that only the base and the pro versions of the Next will use the Ryzen 7 5825U, while the Advanced will seemingly stick with the Ryzen 7 5800U. In terms of specs, the 5825U beats the 5800U by 100Mhz, with boost clock speeds reaching 4.5GHz. However, the new chip on the block's GPU clocks in at 1.8GHz, 200Mhz less than the Zen 3 Cezanne APU. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Monday, January 10, 2022 6:56 AM  When Epic Games announced its Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) service would be officially supported on the Steam Deck, the company said it was possible to "activate anti-cheat support for Linux via Wine or Proton with just a few clicks". Unfortunately, according to a developer of Warhammer: Vermintide 2, this seemingly isn't the case. In a Steam discussion thread (via GamingOnLinux), Fatshark staff member Hedge revealed that there are in fact two versions of EAC: EOS (Epic Online Services) and non-EOS. Hedge says this presents a problem for some developers who want their games to run on the Steam Deck, because "most games historically use Non-EOS EAC. It's the one Vermintide 2 uses as well. Epic only added Proton support for the EOS version of EAC. Therefore, in order to implement Proton support for Vermintide 2, a huge amount of reworking of the EAC implementation would be required". Dead by Daylight developer Behaviour Interactive previously alluded to this issue back in October, leading to concerns that it and other popular Steam games may not work on the Steam Deck at launch (if at all). Worse still, BattlEye, another popular third-party anti-cheat service, is also creating issues for games like DayZ, which may not work on the Steam Deck. RELATED LINKS: Best survival games, DayZ system requirements |
PCGamesN Monday, January 10, 2022 6:46 AM  Final Fantasy XIV has had a few patches since Endwalker recently released, though it looks like we'll have a better idea of how things will look in the build-up to the MMORPG's next big expansion next month. As reported and translated by Siliconera and Aitai Kimochi, director Naoki Yoshida recently appeared on a Radio Mog Station broadcast to explain that the team will reveal details on future updates leading towards the next expansion in late February. Krile and Thancred will also be prominent figures in upcoming story updates, reportedly. Yoshida additionally says that there could be some drastic changes that may surprise you, though he didn't elaborate further. We've reached out to Square Enix for more information on the information dump and will update this story if we hear back. Square Enix initially delayed FFXIV's Endwalker expansion for two weeks last year. While the game's Christmas-themed Starlight Celebration and New Year-themed Heavensturn events still launched at the same time, updates 6.01 and 6.05 - featuring the normal and Savage versions of the Pandaemonium raid, respectively - had to be pushed back. Outside of Endwalker's more immediate patches, though, we don't have much to go on regarding FFXIV's roadmap. RELATED LINKS: The best MMOs on PC, FFXIV Reaper job guide, FFXIV Sage job guide |
PCGamesN Monday, January 10, 2022 5:16 AM  So, you want to know about the best Total War games? Shogun: Total War released in June 2000, which means the venerable strategy series has been going for over 20 years now. That's longer than iPhones, broadband, and most memes. There have been 14 games in that time - not counting mobile spin-offs or the cancelled and underrated Total War: Arena. It's a lot to keep track of. Enter: us. If you've ever been curious about this strategy games stalwart, look no further. We've put together a list of the best and most essential Total War games, from Shogun to Three Kingdoms via the fantastical foray that is Warhammer. It is, of course, impossible to crown one single Total War game the 'best', because - especially since Warhammer - they do so many different things, with their various settings affecting the feel of their campaigns and tactical battles. So instead, we'll walk you through what each of our picks does well and differently from the other games in the series, and why they may be regarded as 'essential' - beloved by fans and yet to be truly imitated by any other game in the series, or even in all of gaming. RELATED LINKS: Total War: Warhammer 2 review, The best Total War: Warhammer 2 DLC, Play Total War: Warhammer 2 |
PCGamesN Monday, January 10, 2022 5:25 AM  So, you want to know about the best Warhammer games? Or perhaps you're eyeing up some Warhammer 40k games? Games Workshop has a complicated history with licensing their tabletop worlds. The company has been quite reserved about it in the past - even despite some very high-profile successes in the early days - but even when it finally started to open the gates more generally it took a while for the quality to match the demand. Thankfully, things are getting better, and as things get better more Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 games are starting to appear that are worth checking out if you're fans of either of Games Workshops' iconic tabletop settings. With that in mind, we've compiled a round-up our top picks of games from fantasy land, as well as the grim darkness of the far future. We were going to keep it 50/50 but to be honest there are far less fantasy games than 40k games, and far more mediocre choices at that. We've also not strictly speaking gone for the 'best of the best', although most of these options are considered pretty good; we've chosen notable titles that are worth highlighting for more specific reasons as well. RELATED LINKS: Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 impressions |
PCGamesN Monday, January 10, 2022 5:07 AM  So, you want to know about political games? Political simulations often have the same alluring attraction as war games and strategy games. The average person likes to test their mental prowess to see if they can do better than their real-world counterparts, or perhaps exert some control over a digital space that resembles their own situation as a way of coping with life's trials. Either way, there is an addictive quality to them that's unlike the rush you get from shooters or RPGs, although the escapism is no less real. Whether you're setting economic and trade policies, standing strong on the international stage, or leading a nation through a war or some other crises, there's plenty of things to keep an eye on in a genre that attempts to model every facet of what goes into running a nation. For our list of top political game picks, we've more or less focused on government simulation games rather than games that instead try to recreate or push a specific political agenda - there's plenty of really interesting options in that latter category, such as Papers Please or America's Army, but they deserve a dedicated piece. That said, we have included one or two exceptions that really stand-out. Enjoy! |
PCGamesN Monday, January 10, 2022 6:42 AM  The roguelike is just as varied and increasingly approachable a genre as any other. Its popularity has erupted over the last decade, to the point where a new, promising, and often hard-as-nails roguelike game now seems to land every other week. To help you work out which are the crème de la crop, we've put together this here list of the best roguelike games on PC. The finest roguelikes retain their popularity for years after release, so you should expect to see a healthy mix of classics and newcomers among our picks. And while roguelike games are renowned for their hardcore nature, we continue to see developers attempt to open the genre up to new players and create novel hybrids, like strategy roguelikes, shooter roguelikes, and card battler roguelikes. Plus, know that we're not going to split hairs here over what's a roguelike and what's a roguelite – we just want to share some of our all-time favourites with you lot, our lovely readers. So, without further delay, here are the best roguelike games on PC for various genres, from dungeon crawlers to strategy games. RELATED LINKS: Hades Review, Best RPGs, Best indie games |
PCGamesN Monday, January 10, 2022 7:45 AM  What are the best card games like Hearthstone? It is not a question we would have been asking a few years ago, when some basic ports of paper-based systems and some minigames in larger titles were all we had access to. Now, there are heaps of online card battle games vying to be among the best card games on PC - it is one of the quickest growing genres in the industry. The best card games offer players a rich and constantly shifting meta, potentially limitless replayability, and are approachable to boot - so it is not hard to see why card games have taken off in recent years. What that means is somebody (us) needs to lay down the objective truth (subjective opinion) on which are best card games on PC (the ones we enjoy the most). We will cover everything from the biggest player in the genre today (you will never guess which that is), the best ports from paper, the up-and-comers you might not have heard of, and some of the best free card games out there. RELATED LINKS: Best Hearthstone decks, The best card games on PC, Free card games |
PCGamesN Monday, January 10, 2022 5:29 AM  Enjoying gaming's latest ghost game phenomenon, Phasmophobia? We can all agree that ghost games are better played together, right? That way, you can work together with your pals online and if things go south, sacrifice them and run away to safety. However, Phasmophobia isn't just a ghost game, it's also a detective game and a survival game, so it begs the question – are there other games like Phasmophobia? There's a lot to love in this new entry into horror games, whether that's the online co-op, the old-school investigative work, or the increasingly angry ghosts who don't want messing with their haunt. So, we've put together a mishmashed list of ghost games and games like Phasmophobia, that have either all or at least a few of Phasmophobia's key ingredients. If you enjoy piecing together clues while evading evil spirits, surviving with your team, and straightening your deerstalker as you hunt for clues and deduce hidden messages, then you've come to the right place. Here are the best games like Phasmophobia on PC. RELATED LINKS: The best horror games on PC, The best VR games |
PCGamesN Monday, January 10, 2022 5:31 AM  What are the best ninja games on PC? Sneaking through the shadows, lithely climbing and dashing your way to an unsuspecting target; clashing swords with a rival in a climactic battle; methodically planning your next move to catch the enemy unaware. There are a lot of reasons why ninja games are so appealing. As gamers, we revel in fantasies of power and experiences out of our reach, and ninja games are pretty high on the list of "I wish I could do that". Luckily, some of the best PC games let you play ninja. In fact, it's a pretty crowded genre, and hacking through the chaff with a katana will only get you so far. In order to make the search a bit easier, we've gone ahead and curated this list of eight of the best Ninja games, plus two upcoming titles, that will sate your inner ninja. Plenty of classics are present, like 3D stealth sims, but we have also included some off-the-wall games to illustrate just how varied the ninja scene is. Go on, take a look below. We'll see you on the other side of the shadows. |
PCGamesN Monday, January 10, 2022 7:55 AM  Deciding on the very best indie games on PC is a task that involves some painful exclusion. The great indie boom triggered by digital distribution a decade ago turned out to be more of a Big Bang, firing small-team development into a plethora of directions that now defy simple categorisation. The sheer volume is intimidating, so we have plenty to choose from when compiling our list of the best indie games. Perhaps too much. But we should take stock, from time to time, to appreciate everything publisher-less development has given us. Some of the games listed below were built in a weekend by first-time coders, while others were crafted by former triple-A creators who've instilled their independent work with the same technical standards. They barely have anything in common but a healthy dose of idiosyncrasy and ideas that make Steam worth spelunking. So what is our final shortlist of the finest indies around? It's got everything, from puzzle games to narrative wonders, through pixelart games and the most gorgeous, graphically detailed gems. You're going to want to play each and every one. RELATED LINKS: Fall Guys review, The best battle royale games, Play Fall Guys |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, January 10, 2022 7:58 AM  Techland have achieved something incredible. With a single Dying Light 2 marketing Tweet, they caused the greatest mass exhalation seen, perhaps, ever. Thousands of adults were informed that to "fully complete Dying 2: Stay Human, you'll need at least 500 hours" and collectively sighed at their desks, heads in hands. Even some hurried backtracking from Techland's marketing team couldn't save us from exhaustion. |
Twinfinite Monday, January 10, 2022 8:11 AM Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption publisher Take-Two Interaction has today announced the acquisition of Zynga, the mobile game publisher behind titles such as Dragon City, Monster Legends, Top Eleven, Two Dots, and WWE SuperCard. The two companies' combined value of $12.7 billion now creates one of the largest publicly traded interactive entertainment companies in the world. […] The post Take-Two Interactive Has Acquired Mobile Developer Zynga appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Siliconera Monday, January 10, 2022 8:00 AM Madam Ch'en goes on Holungday! The post Arknights Dossoles Holiday Anniversary Event Previewed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, January 10, 2022 7:30 AM If you want to take Dragon Ball: The Breakers on the go, you'll need to get the Nintendo Switch version. The post Mobile Release Isn't Planned for Dragon Ball: The Breakers appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, January 10, 2022 7:00 AM Balance changes are coming, along with skill additions, to make players feel less inclined to spend money. The post Dragon Ball: The Breakers Skills Will Be Balanced to Avoid Pay-to-Win Mechanics appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, January 10, 2022 6:30 AM The artists that performed both songs also provided comments on their work for the anime. The post Attack on Titan Final Season Part 2 OP and ED Shared appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, January 10, 2022 6:00 AM This series of comedic shorts and chibi characters will start airing in April 2022. The post Scooter Films's First Project is a Mahjong Soul Anime titled Mahjong Soul: Pong appeared first on Siliconera. |
Destructoid Monday, January 10, 2022 8:45 AM Mobile giant joins Take-Two portfolio In a clash of the titans, publisher Take-Two Interactive has announced that it has acquired... The post Take-Two to acquire Zynga in staggering $12.7 billion deal appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Monday, January 10, 2022 6:30 AM I probably don't have that many hours left Cheeky Dying Light 2: Stay Human developers certainly managed to bag the... The post Dying Light 2 suggests setting aside 500 hours for 100% completion appeared first on Destructoid. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, January 10, 2022 8:00 AM  The finale of Far Cry 6 Pagan: Control takes place in the Royal Palace. You'll be able to visit this location once you're done with the three Memory missions: Playing God, Rewriting History, and For King and Country. Then, you'll need to survive against all odds. Here's our Far Cry 6 Pagan: Control DLC guide to help you survive 20 waves in the Royal Palace finale. Note: For more information, check out our Far Cry 6 guides and features hub. You can also take a look at the full world map and other points of interest. Far Cry 6 Pagan: Control Royal Palace finale guide – How to survive 20 waves The moment you finish your third Memory mission, whatever it may be, Pagan's mind will start to collapse. This is denoted by the storm clouds and avalanches on the horizon. If you're caught in this wave of destruction, your character would die and you need to restart your rogue-lite adventure. As such, you have to be quick when trying to reach the ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, January 10, 2022 7:50 AM  For King and Country is a Memory mission in Far Cry 6 Pagan: Control. A short trek inside Durgesh Prison will culminate in a battle against a once-loyal follower. Here's our Far Cry 6 Pagan: Control DLC guide to help you with the For King and Country Memory mission and Yuma Lau boss fight. Note: For more information, check out our Far Cry 6 guides and features hub. You can also take a look at the full world map and other points of interest. Far Cry 6 Pagan: Control For King and Country Memory mission guide Durgesh Prison is in the southeastern corner of the Far Cry 6 Pagan: Control world map. The Mirror #1 fast travel point is fairly close, and you can follow the pathway that leads to the tunnel. Once you're inside, the main doorway will be shut. You can now go to the left or right tunnels (you'll have to go through the other one later). Left tunnel There are a couple of small caves here where you'll fight several guards. There's also a section ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, January 10, 2022 7:40 AM  Rewriting History is a Memory mission in Far Cry 6 Pagan: Control. In it, you'll have to make your way to a location that looks like Banapur and burn it all to the ground. Here's our Far Cry 6 Pagan: Control DLC guide to help you with the Rewriting History Memory mission. Note: For more information, check out our Far Cry 6 guides and features hub. You can also take a look at the full world map and other points of interest. Far Cry 6 Pagan: Control Rewriting History Memory mission guide Banapur can be found in the northwestern section of the Far Cry 6 Pagan: Control world map. There are several enemies in this location, and you can do the objective whether or not you've eliminated all of them. Speaking of the objective, your task is actually quite simple. All you need to do is burn the three supply caches in the area. These look like stacks of boxes covered with hay and wheat, and a marker will appear if you're close to one. Regular interaction to burn... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, January 10, 2022 7:30 AM  Playing God is a Memory mission in Far Cry 6 Pagan: Control. In it, you'll need to find a way to climb Jalendu Temple and rescue Lakshmana. Here's our Far Cry 6 Pagan: Control DLC guide to help you with the Playing God Memory mission. Note: For more information, check out our Far Cry 6 guides and features hub. You can also take a look at the full world map and other points of interest. Far Cry 6 Pagan: Control Playing God Memory mission guide Jalendu Temple can be found in the center of the world map in Far Cry 6 Pagan: Control. You can't miss it since it's in the middle of the lake. Once you've reached the area, your objective is to find and activate all three cylindrical prayer wheels. Two are on opposite sides of the main temple area, and the third is off to the side across the water. The more of these objects get activated, the more enemy soldiers will spawn, too. After all three have been activated, a clone of Mohan Ghale will spawn. Elimi... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, January 10, 2022 7:20 AM  House on Fire is a Delusion activity in Far Cry 6 Pagan: Control. In it, you'll need to solve puzzles to learn more about Ishwari's thoughts. Here's our Far Cry 6 Pagan: Control DLC guide to help you with the House on Fire Delusion, the Ishwari's Home puzzles, and the Ishwari's Diary locations. Note: For more information, check out our Far Cry 6 guides and features hub. You can also take a look at the full world map and other points of interest. Far Cry 6 Pagan: Control House on Fire Delusion guide – Ishwari's Home and Ishwari's Diaries Ishwari's Home is located in the eastern section of the Far Cry 6 Pagan: Control world map. There, you'll notice two houses. Let's call them L-House (the house on the left) and R-House (in the middle of the street the house on the right). You'll want to follow these steps in order: Go to the front door of R-House and pick up the first-floor key. Enter L-House and grab Is... |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, January 10, 2022 8:50 AM Stamina is pretty much the only limiting factor on how fast you can progress in Guardian Tales. The reasoning for its existence is pretty simple. Developers have to curb players' growth or encourage them to spend money for faster run-throughs. While the stamina system is pretty straightforward, you can use a few tricks to maximize […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, January 10, 2022 7:55 AM For those looking to conquer the woodland mansion, this guide will show you how to get there. The woodland mansion is one of the biggest and rarest structures in Minecraft. Woodland mansions often generate at least a thousand blocks away from a player's original spawn point. And although a Woodland Explorer Map does not always […] |
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Pivotal Gamers Monday, January 10, 2022 3:32 AM What's up all? We have another excellent giveaway from Giveaway Of The Day for Squid Game Runner. Let's hear them out. Squid Game Runner is available as a Giveaway of the day!You have limited time to download, install and register it. A few words about Squid Game Runner Squid Game Runner 3D is a fun runner in the style of the famous squid game! A super fun run race is waiting for you! ... |