GamersHeroes Thursday, January 20, 2022 4:09 AM After making waves in the Clinton days, the disc flying action of Windjammers is back for a new generation with the release of Dotemu's Windjammers 2. Is the dream of the '90s still alive, or is this title a bit behind the times? The post Windjammers 2 Review appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Thursday, January 20, 2022 6:30 AM  If you're a Nintendo fan, you've probably seen countless photos of the exterior of Nintendo's old Kyoto headquarters. But have you seen inside? |
Kotaku Thursday, January 20, 2022 5:30 AM  Casio has released a slew of limited and special edition watches over the years. As a proud owner of the Japanese-made GW5000-I JF, which sports a stainless steel case back, I'm a big fan of Casio and G-Shock. I also, like Earthbound (aka Mother), so when I heard the two were joining forces, you can bet their collab… |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 20, 2022 7:27 AM  Want to know more about the upcoming Genshin Impact events? A new version of Genshin Impact arrives every six weeks, complete with new characters, quests, and events. It's difficult to keep track of which events are currently running and if there are any new ones coming soon, so here's a schedule for all current and upcoming Genshin Impact events. Genshin Impact has a number of events running simultaneously, and they aren't just in-game events. When a new Genshin Impact character joins the game, the devs launch a web event at the same time - players learn about the latest characters through an interactive story told through a web browser. The rewards for completing different events range from in-game items like primogems and mora, to real life prizes like mouse mats and plushies. Just like the Genshin Impact banners, most events are only available for a limited time, so it's worth participating as soon as you can. New events are usually added to Genshin Impact after an update, but it's worth keeping an eye out on this page as the devs do like to surprise the community. RELATED LINKS: Play Genshin Impact for free, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 20, 2022 7:21 AM  Battle royale games are all the rage right now, so you're going to need our top Fortnite tips and tricks to set yourself apart. Whether you are playing on PC or on Fortnite mobile, make sure you pay close attention to our Fortnite tips for Battle Royale. If you want the glory of a victory royale, we have returned, battle-hardened, from Epic Games' brightly-coloured trenches to give you the help you need to make all the difference in your quest for survival. You might have played the other big battle royale game in town, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, but you've still got work to put in to be a Fortnite pro. Below you will find our definitive guide of the most effective Fortnite tips and tricks - whether you are looking for an exhaustive list of all the Fortnite weapons and items you should be looking out for, or the locations in which you should drop for the best loot, just jump to the section you need below: RELATED LINKS: Fortnite V-Bucks, Fortnite Skins, Fortnite Creative Codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 20, 2022 7:16 AM  A gaming keyboard and mouse set-up is the bee's knees if you're playing strategy games, point and click adventures, or other genres of a similar mould. However, if you're a gamer who enjoys racing games or perhaps action-adventure games, then you may find that a proper pad will serve you better. For those who are in the market for a new gaming controller, you'll be pleased to know that the Razer Wolverine Ultimate gaming controller is now $70 off on Best Buy. So what makes the Razer Wolverine Ultimate so special? Is it made of adamantium? Well, not quite, but it does offer a plethora of features that will go a long way towards enhancing your gaming experience. For starters, it comes with interchangeable thumbsticks and D-pad, so you can configure it to suit the particular game you happen to be playing at the time. In a similar vein, it has a multi-functional ergonomic button layout which can be remapped however you please. Do you enjoy the delicious fruits that grow on both the PC and the console tree? Then you may be pleased to hear that this controller is compatible with your gaming PC and Xbox console. It's good to have that consistency when playing across different platforms. RELATED LINKS: Razer Thresher Ultimate review, Razer Blade review, Best gaming headset |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 20, 2022 7:22 AM  Earlier this month, New World developer Amazon Games pushed a whole bunch of changes to the MMORPG's public testing realm (PTR) for fans to test-drive ahead of the next major patch. Among a bunch of balance changes and updates, there's a significant new feature coming that'll shake up endgame combat called Expedition Mutators - and it sounds like this is something the devs want to introduce even more of in the future. "We love variety!" world experience lead Mike Willette tells us. "There are a ton of different MMOs, roguelikes, and action-adventure games that inspired our first steps in developing Mutators. We wanted ways to challenge players and give them awesome rewards. We developed layers of challenges through the many afflictions, family types, and abilities offered in the game. Each one needs to be dealt with differently, requires better gear and teamwork, and gives better rewards!" For context, Expedition Mutators are essentially modifiers that add some variety by "augmenting 'normal' and 'named' enemies found within Expeditions, changing the way encounters play out and what strategies players should consider before battle", as Amazon initially explained. Unique combinations of Expeditions and Mutations rotate each week, and players battle their way up a ladder of difficulty, up to the top encounters which should be "extremely difficult". RELATED LINKS: New World system requirements, New World beginner's guide, New World review |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 20, 2022 7:06 AM  On the lookout for the best Warzone Pacific loadout? The first mid-season update to Call of Duty's popular battle royale game is here, introducing a new weapon, new playlists, and most importantly, balance changes. There were a lot of small tweaks to the Vanguard weapons, though there was nothing in particular to drastically change the meta in a big way. Despite the plentiful ground loot in Caldera's hot zones, you'll want a reliable build to help you take out the opposition as you try to outrun the encroaching gas cloud. Using create-a-class loadouts from Vanguard's multiplayer mode in Warzone, you can customise your weapons with the best Warzone attachments, tactical equipment, and perks. Our best Warzone Pacific setups differ from our favourite builds for Vanguard's multiplayer mode as they're optimised for Caldera's vast environments. Not only do the weapons in Warzone Pacific feature tweaked stats, we also have to take into consideration Warzone's armour plates and the additional player count. We've used our extensive knowledge of Warzone to pass on our victory prowess to you - use our best loadouts for Warzone Pacific to dominate the competition. |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 20, 2022 7:03 AM  It's Thursday, GTA fans, and you know what that means. GTA Online's weekly update is here, and while Rockstar Games hasn't put the official notes on the Newswire just yet, players have dipped into Los Santos to see what's new this week. The significant new addition this time is a fresh set of wheels. The Obey I-Wagen is now available to purchase from Southern San Andreas Super Autos for $1,720,000 in-game currency. Rockstar introduced the electric four-door mid-size crossover SUV to GTA Online as part of The Contract update, so you may have seen it already if you've been doing some work for Franklin. If you're looking to raise some dosh this week, though, you'll want to keep an eye out for Simeon's contact missions as they're paying out triple the usual rewards. Meanwhile, the South Central Leak investigation mission and Hardest Target adversary mode pay double the bonuses if you fancy a change of pace. The former is one of the missions from The Contract update, while the latter is a two-team mode where one member from each team starts with more armour. RELATED LINKS: GTA 5 mods, GTA 6, Buy GTA V |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 20, 2022 7:20 AM  When is the GTA 6 release date? Considering it's been eight years since GTA V was released and a sixth game is little more than rumours at this point, it's hard to say. The usual rule of thumb used to be that Rockstar released new entries to the GTA franchise every four or five years - but by that logic GTA 6 should have released four years ago, so that's out the window. The year is now 2022, and Grand Theft Auto 6 still hasn't been announced yet. We're very much hoping for some GTA 6 news soon though, as our insatiable appetite for biting satire and a good carjacking knows no bounds. The previous Grand Theft Auto game was almost inconceivably massive and entertaining. GTA V's sales numbers are off the charts, too, and player numbers remain impressive which might explain why the next game is taking so long to emerge. Rockstar has little need to hurry. While we wait, we've rounded up all the latest GTA 6 rumours in one place with our suggestions for what we'd like to see, no matter what form the new Grand Theft Auto ends up taking. Below you'll find everything we know about GTA 6. |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 20, 2022 7:21 AM  You'll want to act fast and make sure your gaming PC meets the Hitman 3 system requirements, as it's coming to both Steam and PC Game Pass today! We reckon it's one of the best games of 2021, and Agent 47's latest outing is set to reach new heights in 2022 with the game's ongoing Year 2 update. All three games in the Hitman trilogy can now be played in VR, but there are a host of other visual and performance improvements coming to the game's Glacier engine as well. Ray traced reflections and shadows are due to arrive "later in 2022", and we can only hope this means we'll be able to see our target's faces reflecting perfectly on 47's shiny head. Hitman 3 will be one of the first games to support Intel XeSS upscaling technology, as well as Nvidia DLSS. Both of these solutions should help to boost fps, but it remains to be seen which solution provides superior image quality. Variable rate shading will also alleviate your GPU's workload when it eventually arrives. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 20, 2022 6:09 AM  Compatibility has been a point of concern regarding the Steam Deck since it was first announced, with Valve opting to use its own Linux-based SteamOS rather than Windows. Now, with the handheld gaming PC's release date fast approaching, compatibility categories are finally starting to appear on some Steam games. As pointed out by Reddit user Cool-Arrival-2617, it's now possible to see which games have passed through 'Deck Verified' program by searching SteamDB. Only 67 games currently have a compatibility category, but it's likely that Valve will quickly add more as we get closer to the Steam Deck's launch date. After all, the company did hire people to test all 50,000 games available on Steam. Sadly, there's no way to discern what category a game has been assigned via this method. Valve says it's currently working on a way for users to check their own libraries ahead of launch, but this is yet to materialise. There's currently a workaround that you can use for now with the Firefox browser, which we've detailed below. RELATED LINKS: Steam FAQ, Steam family sharing, Steam in-home streaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 20, 2022 6:36 AM  The Minecraft phantom is a flying hostile mob, preying on those that have gone over three in-game days without sleeping for dieing. Their beady green eyes can spot you from very far away, so come prepared. A Minecraft phantom leaves a trail of puffy grey smoke as it circles idly, which can be observed in creative mode, as it won't attack. The Minecraft phantom takes extra damage if hit with a sword that's enchanted with smite, or harmed by the instant health effect. They are, however, immune to poison and invert the effects of instant damage potions. They attack by swooping down and don't hover in the same place for too long, which can make it difficult to get a good hit with a bow. A sword is the best way to strike down the phantom, or you can send in your tamed wolf. If all else fails the phantom isn't a fan of cats, usually staying a 16 block distance from any felines - it will flee if your tamed cat hisses. RELATED LINKS: Minecraft console commands, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 20, 2022 5:45 AM  So, you want to play Project Zomboid multiplayer? The recently released build 41 of the indie zombie survival game overhauled multiplayer and made it easier than ever to try (and eventually fail) to survive the zombie apocalypse with your friends. Whether it's local split-screen with up to four, or online with a veritable hoard of 126 players, you'll never have to die alone ever again if you don't want to. Joining a game is easy, but you can also host servers if you want; which like most games without a dedicated multiplayer backend, this will require some setup on your part first. Note that if you're using the Steam client, you can only join other Steam-based servers. Assuming that's not an issue though, all you need to do to join a Project Zomboid multiplayer server is go to the main menu and click the 'Join' option. This will open a new window with a list of available servers. If you find one you like, don't forget to add it to your favourites lists so you can come back to it later. |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 20, 2022 5:48 AM  Pearl Abyss has introduced 93 updates to MMO Black Desert Online in its latest patch, which comes in at 869.73 MB in size if you're curious. While the update touches on many things, the lion's share is dedicated to the much-anticipated class tweaks. Before we get into the classes themselves, there are specific character changes that should benefit many. The team has fixed an issue where your movements would appear abnormal if you got struck with knockback or stiffness debuffs while engaged in life skill actions like moving or reloading. An issue that caused your screen to rotate around your character if you reloaded the matchlock has also been "improved". As for the classes themselves, you've got changes to the warrior, ranger, sorceress, and much more. The warrior's spinning flash attack should now give the appropriate critical hit rate buff in PvP, and black spirit's rage skills have been changed up - with damage reduction in PvP being changed accordingly. The warrior isn't the only class to have its black spirit skills changed, though, as the sorceress, berserker, tamer, and others have got some TLC. RELATED LINKS: Black Desert Online guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 20, 2022 5:13 AM  Want to know how to complete the Halo Infinite weekly challenges? Every week you can unlock a free cosmetic for your Spartan. To get this new look, you have to complete a list of challenges, and play a lot of matches. These challenges also give you experience points you use to level up the Halo Infinite battle pass. Challenges can be found in the battle pass menu and it lists the current active challenges and upcoming challenges. Each challenge is colour-coded by difficulty, so bright grey challenges are the easiest, the bluish-grey challenges are of medium difficulty, and the bright blue ones are the most challenging. One of the upcoming challenges will take its place when you complete a challenge, though which challenge it is, is random. Once you've completed each challenge, you're given one more challenge before you can claim your weekly reward. This challenge is the same for everyone. In this guide, we'll give you tips on how to complete the Halo Infinite weekly challenges in your queue, explain what the weekly ultimate challenge is, and what the weekly ultimate challenge reward is for this week. RELATED LINKS: Halo Infinite release date, Halo Infinite system requirements, Halo Infinite ranks |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 20, 2022 5:18 AM  When is the Babylon's Fall release date? The upcoming action game from Platinum Games is shrouded in mystery but already has plenty of lore, and thanks to a reveal at TGA 2021 we now know the release date too. Revealed during the Square Enix E3 2018 showcase, Babylon's Fall was unveiled with a rough release date, but scarce few details to go on apart from that. There was no gameplay on display, and no subsequent explanation of what the new IP is all about. It was also delayed out of the 2019 window we were expecting and has only recently had a more solid release date provided. This is an action-RPG that can support up to four players playing in co-op, where you can join forces to fight back against an evil empire ravaging the world for its own gains. You can customise your weapon loadouts by wielding up to four at once. As per the game's Steam page: "only by mastering the powers of your Gideon Coffin, will you unlock your true potential and become strong enough to survive the summit and uncover the secrets that await." |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, January 20, 2022 7:30 AM  Strategy games set in space are almost innately ambitious. The very concept of doing anything meaningful in an infinite void, let alone making it playable and entertaining, is a challenging one, and for every game that reaches for the stars there are countless kinds of... spiraling chaos orbitals. Between its design flaws and unique ideas with semi-brilliant execution, the 2010 4X/wargame/economic/management simulation Distant Worlds: Universe has straddled those two experiences for a decade. It's needed a sequel for a long time. Distant Worlds 2 is that sequel, and it's almost upon us. Last week I attended a live demo and Q&A session with its producer and co-designer Erik Rutkins. With only a hands-off demo to go on I obviously can't say for sure how it plays yet, but it's already looking very promising. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, January 20, 2022 7:24 AM  A small group of former Firaxis developers who worked on the XCOM games, led by the series' art director, have opened a new studio dedicated to making turn-based tactics games. Bit Reactor is their name, and turn-based tactics really is their only type of game. They haven't announced any specific game yet but say they have several titles in development. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, January 20, 2022 5:54 AM  Dice are continuing their efforts to fix up Battlefield 2042, with today bringing a patch fixing issues including some wonky hit registration, some crashes, and a bit of rubberbanding. Looking ahead, they've also revealed the much-requested new scoreboard which will arrive in February. After a few months, maybe the game will get to the state it should have been in when it launch in November. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, January 20, 2022 4:00 AM  We're in a bit of a "love letter" media period right now. Some old things come back with new things to say, like The Matrix Resurrections, and some old things come back simply to enjoy themselves, and remind yesteryear fans what they loved about the original in the first place, like Scream. Windjammers 2 falls firmly into the latter category. After successfully resurrecting Streets Of Rage for another bout in 2020, developer Dotemu are up to the same old tricks, bringing Windjammers all the way back from 1994 (before I was even born) with a fresh coat of paint and some brand new ultimate frisbee-style action in this sequel. |
Twinfinite Thursday, January 20, 2022 4:20 AM If you've ever looked up at the stars and wondered: 'Man, I wish there was something floating up there so I could do all those fancy zero gravity stunts that they do in sci-fi movies,' then we bring you good news. Yes, your dream is about to come to fruition as Space Entertainment Enterprise (S.E.E), […] The post Space, the Final Frontier… Is About To Get Its Very Own Film Studio appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Thursday, January 20, 2022 4:00 AM Windjammers 2 on Switch Back in 1994 the original Windjammers hit NEO GEO MVS arcade cabinets which meant those lucky few who owned the relatively obscure and expensive console could also enjoy this game at home. Unfortunately, that led to the game falling into relative obscurity until it was released on the Wii Virtual Console […] The post Windjammers 2 Review – The Dream of the 90s is Alive in Disc Land appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Thursday, January 20, 2022 3:18 AM Compile Heart released a new trailer of its upcoming JRPG Hyperdimension Neptunia: Sisters vs Sisters, showcasing the battle mechanics. The post Hyperdimension Neptunia: Sisters vs Sisters for PS5 & PS4 Shows Battle Mechanics in New Trailer appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Thursday, January 20, 2022 2:45 AM Today Bandai Namco announced with a press release a partnership with Japanese AI startup ACES in the field of character animation. The post Bandai Namco Partners With ACES To Research AI-Driven Character Animation appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Siliconera Thursday, January 20, 2022 7:30 AM You can spend $900 to spend the night in this historic building. The post Nintendo's Former HQ is Being Transformed into a Hotel appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, January 20, 2022 7:00 AM Her riding crop, however, will not be returning this time. The post Elisabeth Returns in KOF XV as Part of Team Ash appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, January 20, 2022 6:30 AM Players will need to think strategically to chain attacks together and defeat enemies. The post Hyperdimension Neptunia: Sisters vs. Sisters Combat Trailer Released appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, January 20, 2022 6:00 AM The collectible cards depict character splash art and key visuals. The post Genshin Impact Wafers Will Include Collectible Cards appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, January 20, 2022 5:30 AM Players will be able to carry over their data into the full release of the game. The post Shikabanegurai no Boukenmeshi Demo Now Available appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, January 20, 2022 4:00 AM Three decades have passed since the original's release! But hey, Windjammers 2 is here, and it manages to deliver on core points. The post Review: In Windjammers 2, Power Discs Fly Once Again appeared first on Siliconera. |
Destructoid Thursday, January 20, 2022 5:00 AM If it doesn't say Wham-O, it isn't a Frisbee Making a sequel to Data East's 1994 arcade game, Windjammers, is... The post Review: Windjammers 2 appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Thursday, January 20, 2022 4:00 AM Sparkly shmup finally getting dated [Update: The previously canceled live stream has been officially rescheduled, and will now take place... The post (Update) PlatinumGames holding forum to decide Sol Cresta date appeared first on Destructoid. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, January 20, 2022 5:00 AM  The Studies in Rainbow Six Extraction are akin to side objectives. These are minor tasks and tallies that you can complete in a specific region (the map and sub-sector don't matter). Don't neglect them, as they're a great way to earn a lot of XP as you progress, as well as Codex entries and emotes. Here's our Rainbow Six Extraction New York Studies guide to help you with the tasks in this particular region. Note: We'll have a Rainbow Six Extraction guides and features hub soon, so stay tuned. Rainbow Six Extraction guide – New York Studies You can review Studies in Rainbow Six Extraction by selecting a region and clicking on the Studies button. This will open a screen that lets you know which ones have already been completed and which ones are active. In most cases, each set will have three tasks and, once you're done with those, the next set will become available. In any case, here are the New York Studies that can be completed in Ra... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, January 20, 2022 4:50 AM  Rainbow Six Extraction has quite a number of mission objectives that you can try as you progress through levels. There are goals that are definitely easy, while others can give you a headache. Here's our Rainbow Six Extraction mission objectives guide to help you with the tasks that you need to complete. Note: We'll have a Rainbow Six Extraction guides and features hub soon, so stay tuned. Rainbow Six Extraction guide – Mission objectives Each map in Rainbow Six Extraction will have three mission objectives that are drawn randomly from a pool. The difficulty level you choose will also determine how tough these missions are, as well as the amount of XP that you'll receive. Likewise, Mutations (i.e., modifiers) can also exist, making these runs tougher. Lastly, some of these tasks are scaled depending on the number of players in a squad (i.e., an objective might require you to blow up one location if you're soloing, but it'd require three if ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, January 20, 2022 4:40 AM  Rainbow Six Extraction has several core gameplay elements related to progression. The first is your character's own level, which unlocks new weapons and ability upgrades. The second is your Milestone rank (i.e., profile). Lastly, there are studies that you can complete to see codex entries. All of these are tied to the experience points that you'd earn. Here's our Rainbow Six Extraction leveling guide to help you with fast ways to earn XP. Note: We'll have a Rainbow Six Extraction guides and features hub soon, so stay tuned. Rainbow Six Extraction leveling guide – Fast ways to earn XP Kills, tactics, and health All of these factors are tallied once you safely escaped a map, and they all net you XP in Rainbow Six Extraction. Kills simply refer to the Archaean enemies that you've eliminated regardless of the method (tougher enemies give more XP). Health is your remaining base HP upon extraction (not counting the temporary boosts from health k... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, January 20, 2022 2:21 AM  Characters in Rainbow Six Extraction will be incapacitated if they lose all their health, if they were KO'd but weren't brought to the exit, or if they can't escape a level in time. You need to save them if you want to use them again in matches. Here's our Rainbow Six Extraction guide to help you rescue MIA Operators in a mission objective. Note: We'll have a Rainbow Six Extraction guides and features hub soon, so stay tuned. Rainbow Six Extraction guide – How to rescue MIA Operators The MIA Operator rescue mission in Rainbow Six Extraction will be automatically available if you lose a character. Simply select the same region and map, and the mission will be part of the objectives. If it comes up too late in the sequence (i.e., objective #3), you can rerun it to see if the order has changed. Even better, you can lower the difficulty settings to Moderate to make things hassle-free. Note: An Operator that's out of action will also cause... |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, January 20, 2022 7:30 AM You may have seen items listed for Pearls while browsing through Black Desert's Pearl Shop. We're almost certain, though, that you've never received this rare white spherical currency in the game. They're exceptionally challenging to obtain. If you're wondering how to get Pearls in Black Desert Online, we're here to unveil the mystery. In this […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, January 20, 2022 3:48 AM With updates on the game being so scarce, a lot of fans thought that Hogwarts Legacy could be pushed back another year. With the game making headlines recently, WB has come out to clarify that the game is indeed going to be making its 2022 planned release. This was posted on the official Wizarding World […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, January 20, 2022 3:31 AM One of the most celebrated exclusives to come to the PlayStation was Horizon Zero Dawn, and developers Guerrilla Games are ready to release the sequel Horizon Forbidden West next month. Just in, we have a new story trailer featuring Aloy, her new mission, and the new allies she will make in her journey. Watch this: […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, January 20, 2022 3:02 AM Fans thought that LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga would release around the same time as The Rise of Skywalker back in 2019, but it's been 3 years, and we've yet to get an update. What's interesting is, a data mining leak has allegedly found when this highly anticipated game is going to release. As […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, January 20, 2022 2:39 AM While Xbox gamers can be happy that Microsoft managed to acquire Activision Blizzard, a whole chunk of the gaming community—specifically PlayStation gamers—wondered what the news meant for the exclusivity of Blizzard games like Call of Duty and Overwatch. Rest assured, Xbox head Phil Spencer promises that won't be the case. As per Bloomberg, Spencer said […] |