PCGamesN Friday, January 21, 2022 7:40 AM  So, you want to know about Hearts of Iron 4 DLC? This grand strategy WW2 game has been out for nearly six years now, and has a battalion's worth of DLC expansions backing it up as it stands as Paradox Interactive's most popular strategy game. It shows no signs of slowing down either, which means Hearts of Iron IV could follow its older brother-in-arms Crusader Kings II in building a truly momentous library of premium downloadable content. But not everything's going to be worth buying right away, and you'll need help deciding which expansions are worth prioritising. Which is where we come in. Like our guides to EU4 DLC and CK3 DLC, we've put together an overview of each of Hearts of Iron IV's expansions, providing a top line view on what's in each pack and whether it's worth getting straight away or not. Ultimately, deciding which Hearts of Iron 4 DLC to buy comes down to personal preference and how long the pack has been available for - the longer an add-on has been around, the cheaper it'll be when it's on sale. RELATED LINKS: The best Hearts of Iron 4 mods, The best WW2 games on PC, The best grand strategy games on PC |
PCGamesN Friday, January 21, 2022 7:22 AM  A benchmark entry for one of Intel's upcoming desktop Arc Alchemist GPUs has been spotted on the SiSoftware website. First identified by hardware leaker TUM_APISAK, they've also pointed out that this particular graphics card trades blows with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. Better still, it actually surpasses team green's pixel pusher in some tests. The entry reveals some key specs that indicate this could be one of the best graphics cards in Intel's Arc Alchemist lineup, featuring the DG2-512EU GPU, complete with 512 execution units and 4,096 cores. Strangely, rather than the expected 16GB of GDDR6 VRAM, the card only has 12.8GB, and it's unclear as to why. In terms of performance, Intel's GPU scored 9,017.52 mega pixels per second (MP/s) overall versus the 8,369.51MP/s accrued by the RTX 3070 Ti, giving it an 8% lead. While this doesn't give us any indication of how team blue's graphics card will perform in games, these are much more promising results than previous Arc benchmarks. RELATED LINKS: Intel Core i9 9900K review, Intel Core i7 9700K review, Best CPU for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, January 21, 2022 7:01 AM  Razer has announced a Hello Kitty and Friends collection, and the new range takes the concept of kawaii gamer gear to new heights. While the company is best known for black peripherals laced with RBG lighting, its pastel Razer Quartz lineup also caters to cute gaming PC setups. However, this new Sanrio collaboration should please both fans of the iconic catgirl and anyone that appreciates adorable accessories. The Razer x Hello Kitty and Friends collection includes cutesy versions of the DeathAdder gaming mouse, Goliathus mouse pad, and Iskur X gaming chair. The ensemble also adds a bow to the Kraken Kitty headset, alongside a familiar face printed on its cups. While most of the range is based on Hello Kitty's aesthetic, the collection stays true to its name by including a bunch of Sanrio characters too. On the mouse mat, you'll find friends such as My Melody, Pompompurin, Kuromi, and Keroppi, who just so happens to be my personal favourite. RELATED LINKS: Razer Thresher Ultimate review, Razer Blade review, Best gaming headset |
PCGamesN Friday, January 21, 2022 6:05 AM  A recreated version of the Black Temple raid is coming to World of Warcraft soon. Blizzard released a new patch for WoW Classic: Burning Crusade this week that features the classic raid alongside the Battle For Mount Hyjal, except, well, those raids don't actually go live until January 27. A big part of WoW Classic, though, is the nostalgia, so Blizzard has brought in lead cinematic designer Terran Gregory to look back at the original trailer to run us through some of the team's thoughts. Gregory shares that the Black Temple trailer was his first gig at Blizzard, as he was just hired after winning a video competition with the developer. Seeing Gregory's fondness for the time is endearing, so it's certainly worth a watch. If you've been out of the loop, though, the Black Temple sees you take on the iconic villain Illidan Stormrage atop the titular temple. To get to him, though, you'll need to get through eight bosses first, such as High Warlord Naj'entus, Supremus, Shade of Akama, and Teron Gorefiend. You can find the encounter in Shadowmoon Valley once it's live, though it's a level 70 encounter, so you best come prepared. RELATED LINKS: WoW Shadowlands review, The best WoW addons, WoW Classic leveling guide |
PCGamesN Friday, January 21, 2022 7:00 AM  If you're new to Minecraft brewing and want to get to grips with the basics - including what on earth you should do with your phantom membranes - we've created a simple guide on how to make potions in Minecraft. Our guide includes how to use a brewing stand, equipment, key ingredients, and some of the most powerful mixtures you can concoct. Minecraft brewing can be used to create a vast array of consumable potions that will cause various status effects, such as healing buffs, strength enhancers, and elemental cures for when you take on Minecraft mobs and monsters. All Minecraft potions created from brewing require a base ingredient, which can then be adapted and enhanced using a secondary ingredient and/or modifier. We've broken down exactly what you'll need in this Minecraft brewing guide below, including some of the most common ingredients and their effects and some of the Minecraft potions you can expect to make. We'll start by breaking down the key equipment you'll need to get started on your journey to become a brewing pro before moving onto the ingredients you'll be combining. So, without further ado, here's your brewing primer for beginners. RELATED LINKS: Minecraft console commands, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Friday, January 21, 2022 5:54 AM  As we head further into the new year, the League of Legends patches keep on coming. League of Legends patch 12.2 has headed to live servers, bringing new champion Zeri, the Spark of Zaun, and a whole lot of new skins. It seems 12.3 will be a somewhat humbler affair, but there are still some key changes fans will want to know - so, read on if you're keen to know what's next. It appears that League of Legends patch 12.3 won't be bringing new skins - given that these tend to hit the PBE first thing in a new testing cycle, and there doesn't seem to be any as yet - but we do have some big Ahri balance changes coming up. Principal character designer August 'Riot August' Browning has posted some details around this on Twitter. Goals for the refresh include "lean[ing] into her mobile mage identity by allowing R to partially reset, giving her more opportunities to carry fights" and reworking her passive ability to "be more useful throughout the game". Additionally, the devs want to "make her spells feel better to cast in lane". You can check out all the changed abilities in the notes below. RELATED LINKS: Best LoL Champions , League of Legends patch 12.3 notes, LoL tier list |
PCGamesN Friday, January 21, 2022 5:44 AM  Want to know how to throw a Klomberry while standing within ten metres of a Klombo in Fortnite? The latest Fortnite update introduces us to the gentle giants, stomping around and hovering up all the discarded items that eliminated players leave behind. Their favourite treats are Klomberries, and it's up to you to bring them this delicious treat. So far, the season challenges have had us complete relatively simple tasks such as knocking down Fortnite timber pines, destroying and collecting Fortnite telescope parts, and destroying Fortnite signal jammers. However, this week's challenges are a little more difficult as you need to interact with a computer terminal at a Mole Time drill site that IO agents guard, harvest stone from Fortnite temples, and of course, feed the elusive Klombo some Klomberries. This guide will help you find the Klombos, how to get to their blowholes, where you can harvest some Klomberries to feed them, and what happens when you eat the Klomberries yourself. Completing these challenges is worth doing as you will get some experience to put towards unlocking Fortnite skins and Fortnite V-bucks via the battle pass. RELATED LINKS: Fortnite V-Bucks, Fortnite Skins, Fortnite Creative Codes |
PCGamesN Friday, January 21, 2022 5:46 AM  When is the Dying Light 2 release date? Techland announced the sequel to their parkour zombie game back at E3 2018. Four laters later it's still not been released, but hope is on the horizon - you won't have to wait much longer. We've seen plenty of details about the game's gameplay, setting, and story, plus a few gameplay trailers. Techland is massively expanding on Dying Light 1's parkour movement - it's safe to say that this isn't going to be your typical undead shooter. Dying Light 2 is set in a decaying city that is struggling to keep itself together amid competing factions, so you will have a lot more to deal with than undead monstrosities. The decisions you make and the groups you team up with will shape the world around you, allowing you to reap the ensuing rewards if you can stomach the consequences. Here are all the latest details about Dying Light 2, including the Dying Light 2 release date and the latest trailers. RELATED LINKS: Dying Light 2 release date, Dying Light 2 factions, Dying Light 2 trailer reveal |
PCGamesN Friday, January 21, 2022 6:49 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 MiHoYo occasionally send out free gifts in the form of Genshin Impact 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 21, 2022 7:19 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 21, 2022 3:59 AM  If you're a League of Legends fan, you'll know that the MOBA game regularly receives hefty patches full of new champion skins, balance changes, and more. These arrive roughly once every two weeks - usually mid-week - and get a good round of testing on League's public beta environment (PBE) over the fortnight or so leading up to their live debuts. While they can vary in scale, with some patches ushering in significant new events and content while others focus more on a core set of adjustments to fine tune gameplay balancing, they're always a really important part of the game. As such, it's important for fans - veterans and newbies, alike - to get an idea of when each patch is coming, and what'll be in it when it drops. The good news is, we've got you covered. Riot Games has now unveiled the League of Legends 2022 patch schedule, which kicks off with League of Legends patch 12.1 on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Below, we've laid out all of the release dates for the League of Legends patches coming up in 2022 for season 12, and when our regular patch notes go up we'll link them below, too, so you've got all you need to know in one place. RELATED LINKS: Best LoL Champions , League of Legends patch 12.3 notes, LoL tier list |
PCGamesN Friday, January 21, 2022 6:12 AM  The Sims 4 is coming up to its 8th birthday this year and there's still no Sims 5 release date to speak of, unfortunately. There are a few rumours about the next Sims game floating around, but there's nothing concrete to report yet. In the absence of any confirmed details, it's about time we look ahead and start thinking about what we want from the next Sims game. While The Sims 4 did well, it's very hard to overlook some of the things that feel a little scaled down from previous entries in the series, not to mention all of the features that could have been implemented since in the form of post-launch content and patches. After all, we live in an age now where the game that releases is different from the one that players experience several years later. Hopefully, Maxis Studios knows exactly what it's doing, and craft something beyond our wildest dreams, but we also really want them to include a few features that fans have been asking for since the earliest days of the series. We're not saying we know better - we definitely do not - just that we'd like these to be included if that's okay please and thank you. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, January 21, 2022 8:03 AM  Of the many possibilities that Microsoft buying Activision Blizzard might enable, only one seems really clear: that Microsoft will put Actiblizz games on Game Pass. Beyond that, it's all mights and maybes. Here's another maybe: Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer says they're hoping to dig into Actiblizz's "franchises that I love from my childhood," raising the likes of Hexen and King's Quest. What better use for $69 billion than wallowing in nostalgia? |
Twinfinite Friday, January 21, 2022 6:41 AM With Matt Reeves' The Batman reboot just around the corner, excitement for Robert Pattinson's dark and brooding take on the infamous Caped Crusader is beginning to reach fever pitch. And today, we now have a fresh piece of intel to pore over. That's right, award-winning composer Michael Giacchino has released the film's official theme and […] The post The Batman's Award-Winning Composer Michael Giacchino Unveils The Film's Official Theme appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Friday, January 21, 2022 5:58 AM Nintendo has announced that The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask is the next title coming to Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pack subscription in February. The news comes via a tweet from the official Nintendo of America Twitter account, where it was revealed the iconic 2000 N64 classic would be coming to the ever-growing library of […] The post The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Is Coming to Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Friday, January 21, 2022 4:39 AM Earlier this morning, indie developer and publisher Softstar Entertainment announced that it will be bringing its first-person horror adventure, The Bridge Curse: Road to Salvation, to western shores for PC. Interestingly, the game is based on a Taiwanese horror-thriller film from 2020 called The Bridge Game in which a handful of university students play risky […] The post Stealth Horror Game, The Bridge Curse: Road to Salvation, Confirmed For Western PC Release appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Friday, January 21, 2022 3:08 AM Rocket Panda released a new trailer of the upcoming 2D fighting game Phantom Breaker: Omnia focusing on showcasing a playable character. The post Phantom Breaker: Omnia Gets New Trailer Introducing Waka appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Friday, January 21, 2022 2:53 AM Today Paradox Interactive revealed another extensive video dedicated to the upcoming Airports DLC for Cities Skylines. The post New Cities Skylines Video Shows Cargo Airports From New DLC appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Siliconera Friday, January 21, 2022 8:30 AM The EP features a total of three tracks and shows Ganyu wandering through Liyue. The post New Genshin Impact EP Focuses on Ganyu and Her Journey appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, January 21, 2022 8:00 AM This wallpaper is great for mobile devices. The post Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Malzeno Wallpaper Now Available appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, January 21, 2022 7:30 AM Four cast members tested positive for COVID-19. The post Nijisanji Fantasia Event Canceled After Positive COVID-19 Tests appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, January 21, 2022 7:00 AM More information regarding the project will appear throughout the year. The post Project Sonic '22 Key Artwork and Logo Revealed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, January 21, 2022 6:30 AM She will also come with a knife, Piyoko, and Fandead. The post Uruha Rushia Nendoroid Will Come With Breakable Desk appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, January 21, 2022 6:15 AM "You've met with a terrible fate, haven't you?" The post Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask on Nintendo Switch Online Gets Release Window appeared first on Siliconera. |
Destructoid Friday, January 21, 2022 7:00 AM Because Q1 isn't stacked enough While Tango Gameworks' Ghostwire: Tokyo has been highly anticipated for some time, publisher Bethesda has... The post Ghostwire: Tokyo leak hints at potential March launch date appeared first on Destructoid. |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Friday, January 21, 2022 4:50 AM It looks like the leaks were true. After years of waiting, LEGO Star Wars fans can finally rest easy knowing that the upcoming game covering the entire Skywalker Saga won't be too far off. In a new gameplay overview video, it's been revealed that LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga will be releasing on April […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Friday, January 21, 2022 4:31 AM Bethesda Softworks' Ghostwire: Tokyo had first been announced in 2019, and though it didn't make its 2021 release date, it was said it would release this year—but when? Just in, a new leak has possibly revealed that we won't have to wait too long until we get the game. As pointed out by MP1st, the […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Friday, January 21, 2022 4:11 AM It's going to be a while before we get the next season of Rick & Morty, but fans can have fun with this new bundle announced for Rainbow Six Siege. Say hello to Krombopulos Michael Thermite and Mr. Meseeks Ace: This is the second Rick & Morty bundle to come to the game. Last April, […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Friday, January 21, 2022 3:21 AM Techland's Dying Light 2 Stay Human has been delayed so many times that a lot of people thought that the game had been cancelled, and though the title is finally set to come out in a few weeks, it looks like things will take longer for Nintendo Switch users. In a press release from the […] |
Pivotal Gamers Friday, January 21, 2022 3:26 AM Hello folks. Giveaway Of The Day holds a new giveaway for Ultimate Puzzles Cars 4. Their message follows. Ultimate Puzzles Cars 4 is available as a Giveaway of the day!You have limited time to download, install and register it. A few words about Ultimate Puzzles Cars 4 Ultimate Puzzles Cars 4 is a brand new puzzle game about cars. Each puzzle is 4×4 in size, but the complication is that the p... |