PCGamesN Wednesday, January 26, 2022 7:43 AM  What is the best M13 loadout in Warzone Pacific? The M13 is often overlooked in Call of Duty's battle royale as it can lack some punch over long distances and is slightly less effective than the best CR-56 AMAX loadout and the best Grau Warzone setups. However, the M13 is a machine in close and mid-range battles, with next to no vertical recoil and a rate of fire that makes up for its low damage per shot rating. On top of this, it's also very mobile and quick to aim down sights with. It's harder to quantify, but the M13 simply feels good to use in Warzone Pacific – provided you don't try to kill snipers with it. Shooting from long distances with the M13 works well enough, but you won't be able to down enemies very easily unless they have already lost their armour. In order to get the best out of this underutilised AR, we've put together our pick of the best M13 attachments for the dream Warzone M13 loadout. For this setup we've tried to maximise the aim down sights speed, improve the range and recoil further, and ensure it still has all the essential features of the best Warzone guns, namely a suppressor and big magazines. We also have an alternative M13 class setup that features a short range optic and slightly better handling stats. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 26, 2022 7:37 AM  There's a lot to consider when buying a new monitor. Will it fit on your desk? Is it bright enough? Does it have built-in speakers that are going to do the job without sounding like a tin can? Spoiler alert: we can count on one hand how many fit that last category and BenQ's Trevolo speakers lead the charge. But no features are more important to the discerning gamer than the speed and resolution of their panel. While some of us want to gaze upon our favourite gaming worlds in ultra-high definition, FPS enthusiasts benefit more from silky smooth refresh rates that enhance responsiveness and performance. Unfortunately, finding the right high-spec gaming monitor isn't always easy, especially since many displays out there have to compromise between refresh rate and resolution. Thankfully, many 4K monitors now support up to 144Hz, meaning it is possible to have the best of both worlds. 1440p displays typically boast an even higher refresh rate, with 165Hz options becoming more of a norm. The question is, does a higher refresh rate make a difference, or is it wiser to opt for a 4K 144Hz panel? We've partnered with BenQ to help shed some light on screen specs and what you need to know. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 26, 2022 7:52 AM  So, you want to know about Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel secret packs? These special booster card packs for free-to-play CCG Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel are easy enough to find, given that they're supposed to be a secret. But things are not as straightforward as you might expect so it's worth reading up on the details. Secret packs all follow a particular theme - usually focusing on a specific card or archetype - and each one is guaranteed to give you four of whatever the 'headline' cards are for that pack. The other four cards (for a total of eight) are randomised. This focus on a particular subject can make them desirable if you're looking for complimentary cards for something you already own in your collection. So how do you get one of these 'secret' packs in Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, and how do you know which one you need? Lucky for you we're here to tell you everything you need to know - how much they are, how you unlock them, and what you need to know as you try to find them. RELATED LINKS: Upcoming PC Games, The best card games on PC |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 26, 2022 6:42 AM  Many modern machines still have hard drives whirring away inside them, but if you're aiming to build the best gaming PC, you'll want to opt for a solid state drive. Paring an ultra-fast SSD, the best graphics card and the latest gaming CPU could make for an incredible rig, one that should minimise load screens and make booting into Windows 11 a super snappy experience. While SSD's used to be an optional luxury, upcoming games like PlayStation's God of War PC port explicitly recommend a solid state drive, and even consoles now use the storage tech as a standard. Thankfully, even PCIe 4.0 drives by Samsung, Crucial, and Western Digital are more affordable than ever to pair with the best motherboards. Better still, higher capacity 1TB options now come with a pleasing price tag, so you won't have to dual wield a mechanical drive for storage while using an SSD below 500GB as a boot drive. Of course, you don't have to build a new PC to benefit from a solid state, as there are plenty of SATA SSDs that could give your rickety rig a new lease of life. Many gaming laptops also feature additional M.2 slots, so you could fortify your portable powerhouse and bring your entire Steam library with you on your travels. With all of the above in mind, we've tested the best SSDs on the market, and our selection should cater to a variety of gaming needs. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 26, 2022 6:32 AM  The Elden Ring release date draws ever nearer, and details about what FromSoft's next adventure will entail continue to emerge. We've already had word of the Elden Ring system requirements and that it should be the studio's "best game to-date". Now, the devs have made an appearance at this year's Taipei Game Show and revealed roughly how long it'll take to beat. Producer Yasuhiro Kitao has spoken about the time it takes to complete Elden Ring at the show, revealing - presumably to the relief of those who aren't massive fans of big ol' time sinks - that its main story should take around 30 hours. "This will differ significantly by player, but in terms of the targets set during development, the idea is that the main route should be able to be completed within around 30 hours," Kitao explains in the stream (below). However, it sounds like there's plenty else to sink your teeth into alongside this if you're a fan of mopping up everything a modern RPG has to offer. "The game as a whole is quite massive, and contains many dozens more hours worth of gameplay, but if we are talking about the main route only, it shouldn't take much longer than that." RELATED LINKS: Elden Ring system requirements, Elden Ring has the best demo, Elden Ring's four pre-order editions |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 26, 2022 6:00 AM  It appears increasingly likely that Call of Duty: Warzone will get a follow up. Bloomberg's Jason Schreier and freelance writer Tom Henderson separately report that Warzone 2 will release in 2023. While Microsoft has agreed to a $70 billion deal with Activision Blizzard to purchase the company, Schreier reports that the next three Call of Duty games should still come to PlayStation, according to the site's sources. That's one Call of Duty game this year, and then another next year alongside a Warzone follow-up. As for 2024 and beyond, though, Schreier says it's "hazier" regarding COD's console situation. Schreier adds that this year's Call of Duty is expected to be a new entry into the Modern Warfare sub-series, with development being handled by Infinity Ward. Next year's COD, meanwhile, is being handled by Treyarch. Henderson, meanwhile, is reporting much of the same. The freelance writer explains that Warzone 2 will be released on current consoles and PC only, which means no integration for past weapons. It looks like it'll be a clean slate for Activision Blizzard's popular battle royale game. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 26, 2022 6:12 AM  The Steam Deck is almost here, and Valve is busying itself with the final launch preparations for its handheld gaming PC, including updates to its own library of classic games. The developer has already turned its attention to Half-Life 2, deploying its largest patch in over 10 years. However, a more recent update found in its beta branch reveals Valve (much like The G-Man) still has plans for Gordon Freeman. As spotted by gabefollower, Half-Life 2 now features a refreshed user interface that's undoubtedly made for the Steam Deck. The text in the game's main menu and in-game HUD is larger, with the latter featuring bigger selectable areas to accommodate touchscreens and the portable PC's touchscreen. Half-Life 2: Episode 1 & 2 have also received this same update, and it's possible that we could see other Valve favourites like Team Fortress 2, CS:GO, and Portal get similar overhauls. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 26, 2022 7:14 AM  Wondering which YuGiOh Master Duel starter deck to pick? The new YuGiOh digital duelling platform is here, and card game veterans, anime fans, and new players alike are diving in to try it out. After downloading the free-to-play game and completing the basic tutorials, you receive 1,000 gems and the option to choose one of three starter decks. Each of the three starter decks belongs to a different playstyle and uses a specific type of summoning, which prompts the all-important question - which one is the best? The answer to this question, of course, depends on your level of familiarity with the card game. If you're new to YuGiOh, you may want to stick with a simple deck for a while as you learn. On the other hand, if you're a more experienced duelist, you may want to know which starter deck has the best cards for future use. Fortunately, your choice here doesn't matter too much, as you can eventually unlock all three starter decks as you play through the missions. RELATED LINKS: Upcoming PC Games, The best card games on PC |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 26, 2022 5:40 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, at least as far as cosmetics are concerned, but there are still plenty of 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 Wednesday, January 26, 2022 7:53 AM  What are the best upcoming games to keep an eye on this year and the next? Hope, anticipation, agony, and elation - it's the endless cycle of emotions we go through during the annual PC release schedule. Year in, year out, games - via Steam and otherwise - are produced in such varying degrees of quality that not a single one of them is destined for certain success. Masterpieces are released alongside utter disasters, series are born while others dwindle and, occasionally, a game actually lives up to our expectations. So how can we possibly navigate the dizzying number of announcements, trailers, and teases to find which of the upcoming PC games we should devote our finite supply of hype to? Us old PCGamesN sages have been round the videogame block plenty of times already, so we're perfectly placed to tell you about the titles you should be saving your pennies up for. Below you'll find the upcoming PC games you should keep on your radar, as well as their expected release dates. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 26, 2022 5:01 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 Wednesday, January 26, 2022 5:18 AM  The Oculus Quest 2 is a VR headset heavy hitter, and Meta is harnessing its success to fuel its Metaverse plans. Not only has the rumoured Oculus Quest Pro morphed into a different VR venture dubbed Project Cambria, but the company says the Oculus Quest 3 is still on the cards. Releasing a successor to one of the best VR headsets on the market isn't an unexpected move, but Meta recently rebranded its Quest lineup to better match its Facebook parent company name. Naturally, this means the Oculus Quest 2 could be the last of its kind, as the Oculus Quest 3 could bear a Meta Quest label instead. Meta's Quest is set to continue, and the gaming PC headset will likely take a different path to that of Project Cambria. Yet, both VR experiences could feature similar tech under the hood, which makes matching up rumours difficult. With that in mind, here's everything we know about the Oculus Quest 3, including its price, release date, and specs. RELATED LINKS: Best VR games, Build yourself a VR-ready PC for $793, How to set up your Oculus Rift |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 26, 2022 6:48 AM  Thanks to advancements in wireless and battery technology, using a wireless gaming mouse no longer has any disadvantages compared to its wired counterparts. Ultra low latency means you won't notice any lack of responsiveness and battery life can stretch into the hundreds of hours, minimising the amount of time you need to plug it back in. Wireless mice can even have some advantages over your conventional wired clicker. You don't get any cable drag, which can help with accuracy in FPS games like CS:GO or Valorant. They're more aesthetically-pleasing too, doing away with wires, so you can better manage cables in your gaming setup. We've rounded up the wireless gaming mice that deserve a spot on the best gaming desk in 2022, ranging from high-end clickers for aspiring pros, to those that won't break the bank while still offering a great gaming experience. Whether you want a wireless gaming mouse designed for a specific genre, such as strategy games or MOBA games, something more ergonomic, or you're looking for a great left handed gaming mouse, there's something here for everyone. No matter which one you choose, all the mice listed here will give a great gaming experience. Oh, and if you're actually not all that bothered about wires, then you can check out our overall picks for the best gaming mouse. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
Twinfinite Wednesday, January 26, 2022 6:27 AM Few movies in recent memory left filmgoers with such a sense of nostalgic satisfaction as Jon Watts' multiverse-spanning action-adventure pic, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and amazingly, it's still – over five weeks after its initial theatrical release, no less – absolutely smashing it at the box office. One question that's been buzzing around fans' collective […] The post Sam Raimi Officially Weighs in on Spider-Man: No Way Home appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, January 26, 2022 3:30 AM Capcom Announces Record Financial Results Again; Resident Evil Village Has Shipped 5.7 Million Units Capcom announced its financial results for the first nine months of the fiscal year 2021, which ended on December 31, 2021. The post Capcom Announces Record Financial Results Again; Resident Evil Village Has Shipped 5.7 Million Units appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Siliconera Wednesday, January 26, 2022 7:30 AM
The Home World Transfer service in Final Fantasy XIV is currently congested due to the high volume of players requesting to have their Home World changed. Square Enix asks players to remain patient, as the process will take longer than usual. Additionally, if players are receiving an error message while applying for their free Home World Transfer, they should wait and try to apply again. Square Enix also acknowledges that there is currently a very large amount of errors for those applying to transfer to the Oceania Data Center. The developer notes that this could in part be that players have not accessed the Data Center they wish to transfer to. Accessing the Data Center players wish to transfer to is a requirement for the transfer. However, players only need to access the Data Center once for the transfer to process correctly. In order to do this, players need to go to the start screen and change their Data Center to the Oceania Data Center. After that, the transfer should work, outside of the on-going issue with congestion. Additionally, players will receive an e-mail once the application for the transfer processes. However, players are advised to avoid logging in to that specific character before the transfer is complete, as it will result in an error. It is unclear as to how long the Home World Transfer service in Final Fantasy XIV will remain congested. Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC. The post Final Fantasy XIV Home World Transfer Service is Congested appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, January 26, 2022 7:00 AM
Square Enix announced a Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier and Final Fantasy VII commemorative broadcast. The FFVII The First Soldier and FFVII commemorative broadcast will be held on January 31, 2022. It will begin at 7pm JST/2am PT/5am ET/11am CET. Several members of the development team will appear, including Tetsuya Nomura. Final Fantasy VII Director, and Final Fantasy VII Remake Producer, Yoshinori Kitase will also be present as a special guest. [Thanks, Gamer!] The FFVII The First Soldier broadcast will coincide with the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy VII in Japan. It will feature new information regarding upcoming developments for the mobile title. Additionally, the broadcast will feature a segment about Final Fantasy VII that will delve into memories of Final Fantasy VII. The FFVII The First Soldier and FFVII commemorative broadcast will be available to watch on YouTube and Japanese streaming platform NicoNico. It is unclear if English subtitles will be available. In mid-January 2021, Creative Director Tetsuya Nomura revealed that Season 2 of Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier would arrive sometime soon. Nomura also mentioned that information regarding the Season 2 update would appear in a future broadcast. Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier is available for Android and iOS. The post FFVII The First Soldier and FFVII Commemorative Broadcast Announced appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, January 26, 2022 6:30 AM
Sega announced a Sin Chronicle broadcast, set to air on February 2, 2022. The broadcast will cover various gameplay elements, including a multiplayer mode. Additionally, the broadcast will include more information about the main scenario of Sin Chronicle. A new piece of key artwork and a new promotional video will also be reveled during the broadcast. The broadcast will begin at 9pm JST/4am PT/7am ET/1pm CET. [Thanks, Game Watch!] The mentioned multiplayer mode will allow players to take on events together. However, those interested will have to wait for the broadcast to learn more about Sin Chronicle's multiplayer. Game Director Hisashi Kobayashi and the General Director Jun Matsunaga will host the broadcast. Viewers can immediately set an alarm for the broadcast through YouTube. As it stands, the broadcast will only be available in Japanese. There will be no English subtitle option. Originally set to receive a December 2021 release, in November 2021, Sega announced Sin Chronicle would be delayed to a Spring 2022. More specifically, Matsunaga revealed that the team is now aiming to release the game in late March 2022. That said, the game does not have a concrete date of release as of yet. Sin Chronicle will release for Android and iOS devices in Spring 2022. The post Sin Chronicle Broadcast Will Detail Multiplayer Mode appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, January 26, 2022 6:00 AM
The first issue of the new JoJo Magazine is now open for preorders in Japan. Starting January 26, 2022, the magazine will be available for preorder on select Japanese online retailers such as Amazon JP, Rakuten, and Tsutaya. Furthermore, the new issue bought at select stores will come with a special illustrated post card to celebrate the magazine's launch. The Spring 2022 issue will cost ¥1,650 (about $15.50) and release on March 19, 2022. https://twitter.com/JOJO_magazine/status/1486174936171376642?s=20 The magazine is open for preorders at 13 online storefronts. It's important to note that online preorders of the magazine will not come with the special illustrated postcard. The official JoJo Magazine Twitter account shared a list of stores at which the postcard will be available. Below is the list of online retailer chains with preorders open:
JoJo Magazine is a new magazine series dedicated to the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure franchise. Its first issue will include "Hot Summer Martha," the newest chapter of Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe. Additionally, it will feature brand-new spin-off stories centering around supporting characters like Lisa Lisa, as well as Avdol and Iggy. Outside of new content, the magazine will also have exclusive interviews with the cast from the anime adaptation's latest season and the live-action adaptation of Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe. JoJo Magazine preorders are immediately open in select Japanese online retailers. The Spring 2022 issue of JoJo Magazine will launch on March 19, 2022. The post JoJo Magazine #1 Issue Preorders Open in Japan appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, January 26, 2022 5:30 AM
Cygames has revealed the official release date for its planned crossover event between Granblue Fantasy and Uma Musume: Pretty Derby. According to a Tweet from the official account, the event will kick off on February 8, 2022. The crossover was first teased in December 2021 During the Granblue Fes 2021 live event. Its Japanese title translates to " Uma Musume: Pretty Derby --Fanfare Echoing through the Blue Sky " . https://twitter.com/granbluefantasy/status/1485900278390206467?s=20 Uma Musume: Pretty Derby is a mobile game also developed and operated by Cygames. It's a "raising"-style RPG, where players spend most of their time developing and upgrading their chosen team of horse girls. compete in races, and perform songs onstage in idol-style events. Cygames didn't broadcast any other new details in the announcement, but the teases from December promised at least two new Uma Musume additions to the Granblue Fantasy playable roster. Due to an ongoing freeze on new voice recordings due to COVID-19 prevention measures, In previous instances of voiceover suspension for Granblue Fantasy , Cygames added voiceover later on to the archived and rerun versions of the affected event. The horse girls Special Week, Silence Suzuka, and Tokai Teio will join as a single playable unit (much like the combo characters from the Love Live! Crossover ).
Meanwhile, Meijiro McQueen and Vtuber / Uma Musume mascot Gold Ship join as a summon.
Granblue Fantasy and Uma Musume are available on mobile platforms (and PC via browser for Granblue ). Granblue Fantasy has a full English language option, though Uma Musume does not. To date, Cygames has not announced an official global release or localization plans for the Uma Musume game. A two-season anime adaptation is available for streaming on Crunchyroll . The post Granblue Fantasy Uma Musume Crossover Event Receives a Date appeared first on Siliconera. |
Destructoid Wednesday, January 26, 2022 7:28 AM Join the Journey. Become the Hero. [Update: Minutes following the publishing of this article, Crytek dropped an official teaser trailer... The post Crysis 4 teaser trailer released following social media leak appeared first on Destructoid. |
Gamer Empire Wednesday, January 26, 2022 5:32 AM Making your champions more powerful is one of the things that you'll be spending a lot of time doing in RAID: Shadow Legends. There are many different ways to make champions stronger in the game, and as tempting as it is, it's not always the wisest choice to blindly upgrade any champion. Increasing the power […] The post RAID: Shadow Legends – How to Level up and Max Champions Fast appeared first on Gamer Empire. It was written by Tim Stadel Clausen. |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, January 26, 2022 3:06 AM Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson may be doing the press rounds promoting the Black Adam movie, but he's teasing another project that will be announced this year—and he says it's based on a game that he's been playing 'for years.' In an interview with Men's Journal, Johnson was asked about his history with Microsoft and Xbox […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, January 26, 2022 2:21 AM Move over Christmas, because the Chines Lunar New Year is coming to Overwatch. Just in, we have a new trailer launching the event, and it gives us a great look at some new incoming cosmetics. Watch this: Celebrate a roar-some new year with festive rewards and cosmetics. Overwatch Year of the Tiger is NOW LIVE! […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, January 26, 2022 2:01 AM It looks like DICE's Star Wars days are over. Despite being able to pick up Star Wars Battlefront II after a botched release, DICE will no longer be working on another Battlefront title. According to Venture Beat, EA is movie all of their Star Wars IP to Respawn and DICE will instead be focusing on […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, January 26, 2022 1:09 AM For years an adaptation of the Halo games has languished in development hell, but now a series is ready to push forward with Paramount+. Just in, we have a new poster for the show, and it's confirmed that we're going to be getting a full trailer come Sunday. Here's the post: With so much hype […] |
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MonsterVine Wednesday, January 26, 2022 6:00 AM Best Soundtrack – Great Ace Attorney Chronicles Samantha: I'll admit, the soundtrack for The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles didn't catch my attention when I first started playing. It had some good songs, but nothing that had me raving over the music. Then I reached the second game, and heard a certain theme that immediately ousted […] The post Best of 2021 Awards – Best Soundtrack appeared first on MonsterVine. |