GamersHeroes Friday, February 25, 2022 10:52 AM The Flame in the Flood, Street Power Soccer, Sacred 2 Fallen Angel, and SpongeBob's Truth or Square will all make their way to Xbox Live Games With Gold in March 2022. The post Xbox Live Games With Gold for March 2022 Detailed appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, February 25, 2022 10:52 AM Learn more about the attention to detail going into the design of Polyphony Digital and PlayStation Studios' Gran Turismo 7 with the latest trailer for the game. The post Gran Turismo 7 From Virtual to Reality Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, February 25, 2022 10:52 AM Players will be able to feel the thrills of the track on two wheels with the release of Milestone Italy's MotoGP 22. The post MotoGP 22 Releasing April 21 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, February 25, 2022 7:18 AM Your pouch items are quickly accessible items that you can use while exploring, without opening the menu. This guide on How To Assign Items To Pouch In Elden Ring will tell you everything you need to use the pouch, as the in-game tutorial could be a little confusing for players new to From Software games. The post How To Assign Items To Pouch In Elden Ring appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, February 25, 2022 5:23 AM If you play a class with multiple arrow types, such as the Samurai, you may wonder how to use different arrows. This guide on How To Switch Arrows In Elden Ring will tell you how you can fire each of the arrows in the Samurai's bow as the user-interface doesn't provide a lot of information outside of the images of the arrows. The post How To Switch Arrows In Elden Ring appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, February 25, 2022 5:15 AM Learning how to move around and dodge is vital for your survival in Elden Ring. This guide on How To Sprint In Elden Ring will tell you how you can make your character run faster as those not familiar with previous From Software games may struggle with the controls, at least initially. The post How To Sprint In Elden Ring appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Friday, February 25, 2022 10:45 AM  FromSoftware's Elden Ring has been out for less than a day, and it's already taken over Twitch and Steam. The open world action-RPG is posting unprecedented numbers for a Souls-like. |
Kotaku Friday, February 25, 2022 6:30 AM  VTuber (Virtual YouTuber) agency Hololive Production has nixed its agreement with popular virtual streamer Uruha Rushia, for allegedly violating her contract and leaking private information. |
Kotaku Friday, February 25, 2022 6:05 AM  We've featured London-based 3D artist and VFX supervisor Hoolopee a number of times on Kotaku, from his terrifying Zelda work to a Nintendo 64 rendition of Halo Infinite to a DragonBall fight made with...sheep. Tonight, we're taking a look at his latest work, a PS1-looking take on Elden Ring's trailer. |
PCGamesN Friday, February 25, 2022 11:44 AM  Sandbox survival game Project Zomboid has been enjoying a recent surge in popularity since its developers rolled out multiplayer server support late last year. In the latest patch, the number of players you can have on a single Project Zomboid server has been increased from 32 to 100 - but the devs say to be prepared for shaky performance if you pack that many players onto one map. In the patch notes that mark version 41.66 moving from the unstable branch to the stable branch, developer The Indie Stone says it has "increased experimental maximum player limit to 100," although the default multiplayer maximum remains set at 32. The devs warn that "servers with more than 32 players will likely result in poor map streaming and desync, so proceed with caution." One hundred is a lot of players (and inventories, and health statuses) to track all at the same time, so it's little wonder things get a bit frayed when player counts get up that high in Project Zomboid. Update 41.66 contains plenty of other changes too, however: you can also add a login queue for your multiplayer servers now, anti-cheat security has been improved, and there's a new admin panel for creating safehouses and safe zones. |
PCGamesN Friday, February 25, 2022 11:50 AM  A new Total War: Warhammer 3 performance patch has arrived, and it should alleviate frame rate issues on Intel Alder Lake CPUs. According to a blog post by Creative Assembly, patch 1.0.1 improves the game's 12th gen CPU compatibility, which should help stabilise and boost fps as a result. Prior to the update, Creative Assembly advised using a workaround to fix Alder Lake fps issues, involving altering a script file to ensure the game leverages your processor properly. The Warhammer III creators also advised upgrading your gaming PC's operating system to Windows 11, as it could revolve stuttering and erratic performance. That said, the studio's existing "Issues, Workarounds, and Support" Steam post suggests that the issues are present on machines using Windows 11 paired with one of Intel's best gaming CPUs. As you'd perhaps expect, Creative Assembly advises ensuring your graphics card drivers are up-to-date and that all of the latest Windows updates are installed. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Friday, February 25, 2022 10:51 AM  Looking for Golden Seeds in Elden Ring? These handy seeds allow you to upgrade your flasks, increasing the uses of Crimson and Cerulean Flasks to help you out when you come up against tough Elden Ring bosses or explore one of Elden Ring's many dungeons. They can be found across the Lands Between; you can spot them by glowing Erdtree saplings, which make them easy to see from a distance when traversing the expansive open world. To use Golden Seeds, simply rest at a Site of Grace and charge your flask, with each upgrade increasing the amount of Golden Seeds required by one. You can also choose Golden Seed as a Keepsake when you're picking your Elden Ring class during the character creation. You can upgrade your flask ten times and also strengthen them by finding and using Sacred Tears. Although there are plenty of Golden Seeds in Elden Ring, we haven't located all of them yet, but here's where you can find all the Golden Seeds we've found so far. RELATED LINKS: Elden Ring system requirements, Elden Ring has the best demo, Elden Ring's four pre-order editions |
PCGamesN Friday, February 25, 2022 10:58 AM  February 25, 2022: FromSoftware has issued a message regarding Elden Ring's performance issues. Check out our update below for more info. FromSoftware's latest RPG has received high review scores across the board, but Elden Ring's performance issues on PC have earned it a mixed verdict on Steam. Most of the game's launch day gripes are themed around frame rate drops and stuttering, something some users suspect is caused by the inclusion of Easy Anti-Cheat. While the best graphics cards should be up to the task, GPUs like the GeForce RTX 3080 are apparently struggling to maintain 60fps in Elden Ring. According to some Steam user reviews, Nvidia's high-end GPUs struggle at 1080p, with stuttering also proving to be an issue. Elden Ring's frame rate is locked at 60fps, so you can only boost fps to match the cap. Over on Reddit, users are also grumbling about FromSoftware's PC port, citing similar performance problems. Again, Easy Anti-Cheat seems to be highlighted as a primary cause, with players reporting that disabling the software can help alleviate the issues. Of course, doing this means you'll need to play offline, as engaging in multiplayer without anti-cheat on could earn you an online ban. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Friday, February 25, 2022 9:39 AM  You know what the best thing about a great RPG character creator is? The deluge of abominations that hit social media when the flood gates open to all. Elden Ring has just landed - it's quite popular; you might have heard of it - and its character creation options are clearly extensive, as players are already filling the 'net with their inventions. Thank goodness, they're both horrifying and hilarious. So far, we've got a real mixture of things to check out. Redditor PercyWolfAndrew has shared their reimagining of 'handsome' Shrek from Shrek 2 (below) - à la the Happily Ever After potion - if the poor ogre-turned-human had somehow ended up in the Lands Between. It's pretty darn faithful to the big screen fella, too. He's got the shaggy hair, square jaw, big brown eyes, and super expressive eyebrows. You can take a look at hunky Shrek's Elden Ring doppelgänger below. Then we have the beloved grumpy cephalopod Squidward, who's a bit of a character creator fan-favourite. Spongebob's reluctant neighbour has been given the Elden Ring treatment with some gloriously green skin and a big shiny head. RELATED LINKS: Elden Ring system requirements, Elden Ring has the best demo, Elden Ring's four pre-order editions |
PCGamesN Friday, February 25, 2022 9:18 AM  One of the longest-running MMOs in gaming history is about to get a huge expansion with Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons. The third expansion for the award-winning MMORPG transports players to the southern nation of Cantha, a vibrant land rich in magic and adventure. This colourful land has not been seen in the series since Guild Wars: Factions, in which players took on the villainous Shiro Tagachi in his mission to resurrect himself and wreak havoc upon the world of Tyria. Now players will return to the continent in their quest to defeat the last of the Elder Dragons and discover the secrets of their power. To help prepare you for this third expansion for Guild Wars 2, we're taking a look back at the story so far. The story of Guild Wars 2 plays out differently depending on which race you choose. Each unique race has its own storyline, but as each character pursued their own goals, the threat of the Elder Dragons began to rear its head. The magic of Tyria was finely balanced between the six massive, primordial Elder Dragons. When those beasts began to turn against the free people of the world, heroes emerged to take them on. RELATED LINKS: Play Guild Wars 2 for free, Guild Wars 2 expansion, Best MMOs |
PCGamesN Friday, February 25, 2022 11:06 AM  Looking for help with Lost Ark ability stones? Ability stones are part of the engravings system in Lost Ark. For a full explanation of the mechanic, you can take a look at our Lost Ark engravings guide, but to summarise, engravings are passive effects that have three different tiers of potency. To activate each tier you must accumulate a particular number of engraving points - five for tier one, ten for tier two, and fifteen for tier three. You encounter engravings as you level up in Lost Ark, but it's not until the endgame - after level 50 - that they really come into play. This is when you can acquire items that earn you a significant amount of engraving points, including the ability stone. Ability stones are dropped from endgame raids and dungeons, and are generated with two random combat engravings and one random negative, or 'malus', engraving. However, ability stones don't provide any engraving points until they are faceted. The faceting process is a little complicated and relies on luck, although if you're smart about it you can maximise your chances of getting more engraving points. Here's everything you need to know about faceting ability stones in Lost Ark. RELATED LINKS: Best MMOS and MMORPGs on PC, Upcoming PC games, Best fantasy games on PC |
PCGamesN Friday, February 25, 2022 7:08 AM  One of my favourite visual trends online is gaming demakes. Not only is it cool to see what a triple-A game of today would look like if it came out in the '90s, but it's also pretty dang nostalgic. A little-known game called Elden Ring has just been released to a rapturous reception, so it only makes sense that someone has given it the demake treatment. YouTuber Hoolopee has recreated Elden Ring's trailer in the style of a Playstation 1 game. Things start with a low-poly Malenia the Severed attaching her arm before we see a blacksmith working in the dark and a warrior approaching the edge of a cliff. The dramatic tone of the trailer is caught perfectly, which is helped with some voiceover work that's evocative of the original reveal trailer. While we see plenty of fantastic shots throughout the trailer, few are more critical than Pot Lad. The wait for Hidetaka Miyazaki's latest game has been a long one for fans, though the sentient pot showed up in a trailer, and everyone immediately took him into their hearts. He's actually called Alexander, but we like Pot Lad better. RELATED LINKS: Elden Ring system requirements, Elden Ring has the best demo, Elden Ring's four pre-order editions |
PCGamesN Friday, February 25, 2022 6:46 AM  With the Steam Deck release date rapidly approaching, we're hearing more and more about what we'll get to play on Valve's handheld when it arrives. Now, the folks at SCS Software have given us an idea of what's in store for American Truck Simulator and Euro Truck Simulator 2 in the way of 'Deck support - and the good news is you'll be able to dive in with your pals on other platforms. "In addition to making some tweaks necessary to support this handheld gaming PC, our games will include several special bindings, along with a basic version of touchscreen support (clicking on the screen to select menu buttons)," the devs explain. "Moreover, we'd like to point out that by choosing to play on Steam Deck you will not be left behind when you will want to drive along with your friend in the Convoy mode, as 'cross-platform' gameplay will be supported." Convoy mode was introduced last year, and lets truckers create private online games for up to eight players, with synchronised AI traffic, time, weather, and truck customisation options. Oh, it also features a push-to-talk CB radio option so you can natter with your fellow truckers if the lonesome approach isn't for you. Exciting news then that the Steam Deck port will offer the chance to dip into Convoy with PC pals. RELATED LINKS: Euro Truck Simulator 2 system requirements, Best VR games, How to set up your Oculus Rift |
PCGamesN Friday, February 25, 2022 6:07 AM  Vampire Survivors is in for some superb additions next week. Developer Poncle has shared its plans for patch 0.3.0, though some goodies are still in the works, so they might not make it into the update. The run-based roguelite game could be getting a new character, weapon, and weapon evolution, though the developer is still working on them, so they might not make the patch. Further details aren't available just yet, so sit tight. Poncle reckons that patch 0.3.0 will release on March 1 or 2, so you won't have too long to wait and see regardless. What we do know, though, is that we're getting three new achievements to unlock: a new stage that includes fresh enemies and events, a hyper mode for the stage, and one new game mechanic to keep things fresh. Antonio is also getting an armour and health bonus, Gennaro and Sour Clerici are getting a health boost, and Krochi will be swifter. Alongside some minor optimisations, we're also getting tentative fixes to stop the game freezing on startup after using localisation mods or on character selection after save data corruption. |
PCGamesN Friday, February 25, 2022 7:23 AM  Want to know how to play multiplayer in Elden Ring? All of the Dark Souls games are notorious for their unorthodox ways to access multiplayer and Elden Ring seems to follow this trend. In some ways, it's easier to hook up with friends now than ever before, but doing so still requires jumping through many hurdles, namely setting passwords and finding unique items in specific places in the massive open-world game. These items do allow you to summon friends to help you beat the Elden Ring bosses, yes, but if you are up for the challenge you can also participate in PvP duels or invade another player's game to impede on their progress. We do recommend that you gear up with a build that's designed for PvP, equipping the most powerful Elden Ring Ashes of War you can find. Each player in Elden Ring's multiplayer has different roles, so we will outline what rewards players get for completing their role's objectives and the locations of the items they need to play both co-op and PvP. We'll also discuss how to disable online mode or set up private games. RELATED LINKS: Elden Ring system requirements, Elden Ring has the best demo, Elden Ring's four pre-order editions |
PCGamesN Friday, February 25, 2022 6:19 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 February 2022, and how to redeem them. RELATED LINKS: Play Genshin Impact for free, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Friday, February 25, 2022 5:34 AM  The updates keep on coming, LoL fans. League of Legends patch 12.4 has made its way to the live Rift, bringing a raft of new skins, champion balance changes, and - of course - steely new Champon Renata Glasc. That means it's now time to see what's headed our way with its follow-up update. While the latest round of skins gave Kassadin, Shen, and Qiyana some dazzling new Shockblade styles, this fortnight's offerings are fare more whimsical. Let's take a look. The new skins coming with League of Legends patch 12.5 add more champions to the game's Bees! alternate universe, with four new looks on the way. As you'd expect, the names are pun-tastic, with Heimerstinger, Nunu and Beelump, Orbeeanna, and BZZZiggs joining the skin line. You can check out the in-game clips of these in action and their splash art in the skins section below. As for balance changes, this cycle we're not seeing too many champions getting a round of buffs or nerfs, though if you're a Seraphine or Master Yi main, you'll want to check out the updates below as they're both receiving a few key tweaks each. RELATED LINKS: Best LoL Champions , League of Legends patch 12.4 notes, LoL tier list |
PCGamesN Friday, February 25, 2022 11:38 AM  As our Steam libraries grow larger with each passing sale, we never seem to have quite enough space on our gaming PC for all the videogames we'd like to install. Worse still, as 4K gaming becomes more commonplace, the best PC games seem to only ask for more and more storage space (here's looking at you, Total War: Warhammer 3.) Thankfully, this can be quickly remedied by installing one of the best SSDs for gaming, like the Samsung 970 Evo Plus. Don't let its slim M.2 form factor deceive you, as this SSD has a 2TB capacity, leaving plenty of room for your favourite games and just about anything else you might need. It features a PCI Gen 3 interface too, allowing for sequential read speeds of 3,500 and write speeds of 3,300MB/s, which should keep loading times low and system responsiveness high. At just $199.99 USD, it's at its lowest ever price on Amazon, with 60% ($300) off its $499.99 price tag. UK shoppers can share in this bargain too, as the SSD is also the cheapest it's ever been on Amazon UK too, at just £179.98 GBP. RELATED LINKS: Samsung 970 EVO 1TB review, Best SSD for gaming, Best gaming monitor |
PCGamesN Friday, February 25, 2022 5:48 AM  Looking for a guide to Lost Ark engravings? You may encounter engravings as you level up in Lost Ark, but there's no need to worry about them too much at first. However, when you reach level 50 and open up the wonderful world of the Lost Ark endgame, you can use engravings to refine your build in order to take on the most difficult content in the game. Engravings are just one of the many ways to boost your character's performance, but they're a little complex if you're new to the system. Any mistakes you make may prove to be very expensive, as the process involves consuming sought-after materials and carefully calculating your stat bonuses. Fortunately, we're here to help by explaining everything you need to know about the Lost Ark engraving system, including how to use engravings and ability stones and how to get the best engravings for your character. There's quite a substantial time investment involved in leveling up your engravings, so our guide will set you on the right path and signpost what you need to look out for. RELATED LINKS: Best MMOS and MMORPGs on PC, Upcoming PC games, Best fantasy games on PC |
PCGamesN Friday, February 25, 2022 6:53 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, February 25, 2022 7:41 AM  Want to know how to play Elden Ring? The ambitious and long-awaited new Soulslike game is nearly here. Elden Ring marks a departure from the well-trodden Dark Souls series, but keeps the taxing difficulty that players expect. We've seen plenty of glowing praise for the latest FromSoftware game, including in our Elden Ring review. As the long wait for the Elden Ring release date draws to a close, it's time to get up to speed and learn about all of the new mechanics. Of course, there are things that take a little more explaining, such as the Elden Ring map fragments and how to play Elden Ring multiplayer, however, the helpful tips below should at least help you beat even the hardest of Elden Ring bosses. Before we begin, one way you can save yourself a massive headache is to have a notepad to hand from the very start of the game. Elden Ring won't hold your hand when it comes to keeping track of side quests or if there's an item that you can use at a specific place to uncover valuable items or powerful weapons. With that said, here are our top Elden Ring tips: RELATED LINKS: Elden Ring system requirements, Elden Ring has the best demo, Elden Ring's four pre-order editions |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, February 25, 2022 11:51 AM  Last week I hinted that I've been recaptured by Hunt Colon Showdown. I did not elaborate on how I wish there was a version that couldn't be undermined by boring, annoying Other People. Blood West isn't the same as Hunt, but they're definitely related. It also wears its love of Blood on its sleeve. It also also carries Thief DNA, and even takes some notes from Dark Souls, a game I dislike because it's bad and everyone is just wrong. Most remarkably though, Blood West feels almost entirely itself, rather than just an assembly of other things. It's really damn good. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, February 25, 2022 11:29 AM  I've been playing the Steam Next Fest demo of The Wandering Village, a city-builder that has you rustle up a community on the back of a roaming beast. It's called Onbu and it couldn't give a monkey's that you're on its back just trying to get by. At first, that is. Eventually you're able to strike up a bit of a relationship with the big lizard and build a sort of symbiotic relationship. Onbu stays on track, Onbu gets a treat. Good Onbu. I'm not usually one for strategy games where you've got to manage rocks and wood and allocate workers. Some of that comes down to their many systems frying my little brain, but Onbu has me persevering. Why? Because the resources I'm harvesting and community I'm building help or hinder Onbu. My enemy isn't some army a mile away, it's Onbu. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, February 25, 2022 9:07 AM  If you're looking for a spot of jolly cooperation this weekend, other than Elden Ring, round up the crew and get rowdy in Deep Rock Galactic. The excellent cooperative FPS, where we play as spaceDwarves gathering spacegems and battling spacebugs in destructible spacemines, is holding a free trial weekend on Steam to celebrate its fourth birthday. It is a (rock) cracking game. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, February 25, 2022 9:00 AM  Harriers are rare among the bird family, in that they're one of the very few birds to have been overtaken in popularity by their namesake fighter jet*. Mention a harrier anywhere outside of an ornithology summit and people will assume you're talking about the hovering aeroplane rather than the diurnal hawk. Tell somebody your harrier is hungry and they're as likely to chuck a vole into a turbine as they are to feed it into your pet bird's gullet. So it's unsurprising that Tiny Combat Arena is about Harriers of the cold and featherless kind. The one-person dev team behind the air-to-air combat simulator is apparently in love with the floaty-shooty jumping jet, so much so that it's the only type of plane available to fly in the game's early access release. The retro-styled sim lets you pore over the low-poly plane as it rests in the hangar, to rest your chin in your hands as you lovingly scroll through its various specifications, inspecting its payload like you're checking a dog over for ticks. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, February 25, 2022 8:00 AM  In school, I played with imaginary swords. Typical playground fantasy for those not good enough to be picked for football: battles under the netball hoops with weapons no one could see. Little did I know I'd be doing the same when I discovered Dark Souls over a decade later. Since the onset of chronic illness that left me cognitively limited in 2015, I've finished countless runs, collected everything, killed every boss, and didn't see any of it. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, February 25, 2022 7:23 AM  After three years of waiting and hoping, Elden Ring finally launch last night and yep, sounds like it launched too early. Many PC players are reporting suffering low framerates, or stuttering, or crashes, or nonfunctional controllers, or.... While we wait for official fixes in patches, players are sharing possibly-maybe-kinda workarounds that might help. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, February 25, 2022 6:08 AM  Welcome back to the second edition of The RPS Time Capsule, a monthly feature in which the RPS Treehouse gathers round a small tiny shoebox to stick their favourite, bestest best games into from a specific year to preserve until the end of time. The first time capsule we dropkicked into space was all about the best games from 2010. This time, we're excavating the best games from 2004. Which games will make the cut, and which ones will be consigned to the all-consuming digital super bin? Find out below. |
Twinfinite Friday, February 25, 2022 11:38 AM Today Kadokawa Games announced the post-launch content roadmap for its upcoming mecha strategy JRPG Relayer. The post Mecha Strategy JRPG Relayer for PS5 and PS4 Reveals Post-Launch DLC & Content Roadmap appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Friday, February 25, 2022 10:03 AM Following the reveal of its first game Slitterhead, Bokeh Game Studio released an extensive video in which its founders talked about their work. The post Slitterhead Developers Answer Questions in New Bokeh Game Studio Video appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Friday, February 25, 2022 9:28 AM FromSoftware's games are known to be very challenging, so Bandai Namco published an extensive Beginner's Guide to help Elden Ring players. The post Elden Ring Gets Extensive Beginner's Guide Video To Help You Get Started appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Friday, February 25, 2022 8:55 AM Today aNCHOR released a new batch of images of its upcoming Muv-Luv mobile game Immortals: Muv-Luv Alternative. The post Immortals: Muv-Luv Alternative Reveals New Key Art & Character Design for Beloved Heroines appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Friday, February 25, 2022 8:30 AM Elden Ring is easily one of the most highly anticipated video game releases of 2021, and it's finally available on PC and consoles. The game features a large open-world that's very easy to get lost in, and you might find yourself overwhelmed with things to do and not knowing where to go. Here are five […] The post 5 Things to Do First in Elden Ring (& 1 to Avoid) appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Friday, February 25, 2022 8:29 AM D3 Publisher released a new trailer and livestreamed plenty of gameplay of the upcoming action game Earth Defense Force 6. The post Earth Defense Force 6 for PS5 & PS4 Gets Wacky New Trailer & Gameplay Aplenty appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Siliconera Friday, February 25, 2022 11:30 AM
New Genshin Impact live wallpapers appear in miHoYo's N0va Desktop application regularly, and the latest one involves Xiao. As usual, the application and background are free downloads. However, there are some limitations. You can only access and use them on a PC or Android tablet. It isn't compatible with Android phones. Xiao is one of the Guardian Yakshas in Genshin Impact. His initial task was to fight demons. However, as time passed, he's also often lumped in with adepti like Cloud Retainer, Moon Carver, and Ganyu in-game. This five-star Anemo character first appeared back in February 2021. More recently, the polearm-wielder's rerun banner returned in January 2022. As for the Genshin Impact live wallpaper itself, it is set in the Jueyun Karst region of Liyue. This is where the adepti live. While Xiao is normally found around around the Wangshu Inn, he also shows up in this mountainous region for some story segments.
There were other Genshin Impact live wallpaper drops in February 2022. One featured Albedo, and the other Eula. Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices. It will also come to the Nintendo Switch. The post Genshin Impact Xiao Live Wallpaper is Set in Liyue appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, February 25, 2022 10:30 AM
11 bit Studios announced a This War of Mine charity measure designed to assist people in Ukraine. Between February 24, 2022 and March 3, 2022, the company will donate all of its profits from the game and its add-ons to the Ukrainian Red Cross. [Thanks, PC Invasion!] As a reminder, This War of Mine is a simulation about ordinary people trying to get by and survive in the middle of a war. Players go through different scenarios with characters. They'll deal with events and quests. Caring for the people around you, making sure your new home is safe, and trying to safely scrounge for supplies at night while avoiding soldiers are all part of its gameplay loop. This is the studio's full statement announcing its This War is Mine charity effort for Ukraine.
Here's a list of all of This War is Mine versions currently available.
The official American Red Cross offered an update on the organization's goals in the country. It noted that they will be providing things like food and medical equipment/medicine. This War of Mine games are available on the Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PC, and mobile devices. Profits will be donated to the Ukranian Red Cross until March 3, 2022. The post This War of Mine Game Profits Being Donated to Help People in Ukraine appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, February 25, 2022 10:00 AM
There are a few new characters in the latest The King of Fighters entry. For example, Isla makes her debut in KOF XV. To help people understand how she came to be, there's now a look at the concept art that led to her creation. The design documents go over her outfit, accessories, and even tattoo. As a reminder, Isla and fellow newcomer Dolores are a part of KOF XV Team Rival with Heidern. She's from South America and is a graffiti artist. Like Shun'ei, she has spectral hands that she uses in battle. However, hers seem to have a mind of their own. As such, she refers to them as Amanda. When it comes to the KOF XV Isla design documents, the first focuses on her clothing. It shows her jacket and shorts from multiple angles initially. That's also a sheet with her tattoo design on it. The second page focuses on accessories like her protective mask, gym shoes, hat, and gloves. The intricate design from her gloves is also showcased on the side.
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Siliconera Friday, February 25, 2022 9:40 AM
Hololive VTuber Minato Aqua will inspire a new figure based on her first solo live concert. Good Smile Company will release the Minato Aqua: Aqua Iro Super Dream scale figure in Japan and North America in 2023. It opened pre-orders for the figure, and people in North America can immediately order the figure at $274.99. The 1/7 scale figure will have an approximate height of 24 centimeters (9.45 inches). The package will also include a star-shaped pedestal to place the figure. It will depict Minato Aqua with her dress attire from Aqua Iro Super Dream. The inaugural solo live concert took place online on August 21, 2020. [gallery ids="918005,918006,918007,918008,918009,918010" link="file"] Good Smile Company's Kahotan previously published a teaser for this Minato Aqua figure on January 23, 2022, roughly a month before this figure's pre-orders opened. The company had also released a Nendoroid figure of the VTuber in December 2021. The latter featured the character with a chibi body proportion, swappable head parts, and equipable optional items. The Japanese visual novel company Entergram also announced that it is working on a new game starring the second-generation Hololive VTuber. Pre-orders for the Minato Aqua: Aqua Iro Super Dream figure will remain open until April 6, 2022. Good Smile Company will ship the finished figures to Japan in February 2023 and North America in April 2023. The post Minato Aqua Live Concert Figure Will Arrive in 2023 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, February 25, 2022 9:00 AM
The Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin protagonist Jack Garland will have an action figure showing his full armor. Square Enix plans to release the new Play Arts Kai figure on November 5, 2022. As of this writing, the company has only opened pre-orders for the action figure in Japan. It will be available in Japan for 24,728 yen (~$214). The scaled figure will have an approximate height of 33cm (~13 inches). Square Enix will use specific materials to ensure that the armor has the same degree of luster and detail as the original armor shown in the upcoming video game. The figure's mantle will have wires underneath it, allowing the user to form elaborate fluttering effects. Several preview images of the Jack Garland figure also show a great sword that will come with him and a throne that buyers can sit him on. [gallery link="file" ids="917993,917994,917995,917996,917997,917998"] Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin will be available worldwide for the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC via the Epic Games Store on March 18, 2022. Square Enix will release the Play Arts Kai action figure of Jack Garland in Japan on November 5, 2022. Jack Garland will also make an appearance in the Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia mobile game. The post Stranger of Paradise Jack Garland Action Figure Will Appear in Late 2022 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, February 25, 2022 8:30 AM
Square Enix uploaded a new Babylon's Fall trailer now that the demo is available on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The trailer highlights how general gameplay, combat, and exploration will function in Babylon's Fall. It also shows off several different weapons. You can get a look at the sword, hammer, bows, and rods. The individual abilities linked to these weapons are demonstrated throughout the video. Additionally, shields will be available in Bablyon's Fall, and, similar to the other weapons, they will have a unique ability. The shield will allow for players to perform a parry or taunt, and protect their allies from dangerous attacks. Players will also be able to make use of Dynamis Abilities to traverse various levels and even pull themselves closer to enemies. You can watch the Babylon's Fall gameplay trailer below. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e6xT6DEXAA&ab_channel=%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A7%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A8%E3%83%8B%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9[/embed] As mentioned previously, a demo is available for Babylon's Fall. It lets players explore the introductory area of the game. Additionally, players can carry over their data into the full release of the title. During the NieR: Automata 5th anniversary broadcast, Square Enix revealed a collaboration between NieR: Automata and Babylon's Fall will be held sometime in the future. Players will be able to obtain 9S, 2B, and A2 cosmetics in Babylon's Fall. Additionally, NieR: Automata inspired areas will appear in the game during the collaboration event. Babylon's Fall will release for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC on March 3, 2022. Those who pre-order the Digital Deluxe edition will receive early access to the game on February 28, 2022. A demo is available for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. The post Babylon's Fall Trailer Highlights Exploration and Gameplay appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, February 25, 2022 8:00 AM
Hollywood is taking yet another stroll down memory lane with Paramount Pictures's announcement of a live-action Beyblade movie. Jerry Bruckheimer will work as the producer, while Neil Widener and Gavin James will work on its script. Aside from the key members of the staff, there are very little details on the project. [Thanks, Deadline!] Beyblade first appeared as a line of spinning top toys in 1999. Aside from the toys, Beyblade also received manga and anime adaptations. The first anime focused on a team of Beyblade players who aimed to become world champions. There are multiple spin-offs and sequels from the original, with Beyblade Burst QuadDrive being the most recent. It is unknown if the Beyblade movie will follow one of the existing shows or if it will have an original story. Other retro anime series with a live-action adaptation on the way include One Piece and Yu Yu Hakusho. One Piece has already started filming, whereas Yu Yu Hakusho has a release window of December 2023. Both will air on Netflix. Speaking of Netflix, the Cowboy Bebop live-action series is available on the streaming service as well. However, it will not receive a second season. The Beyblade live-action movie is in production, and more news on it will appear in the future. The post Jerry Bruckheimer Will Produce Live-Action Beyblade Movie appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, February 25, 2022 7:30 AM
Tamashii Nations announced Elden Ring SH Figuarts and Figuarts Mini figures will be in production. However, outside of the initial announcement, no further information has been shared. No information regarding what the potential Elden Ring SH Figuarts characters or creatures will be was provided. That said, more details will arrive soon through the official Twitter and official website. [Thanks, Hobby Watch!] Tamashii Nations has produced figures of characters from several notable franchises. In January 2022, Naruto Shippuden SH Figuarts figures were announced. Consumers can pre-order figures of Sakura, Sasuke, and Naruto. Each figure comes with unique accessories and face plates. Good Smile Company also has plans to release Elden Ring figures. A Bloody Wolf figma was announced during WonHobby 35, with an unpainted version of the figma appearing. This version provided a look at some finer details on the figma, such as the shield, armor, and sword. The Bloody Wolf was one of several classes players could choose from during the closed network test of Elden Ring. Leading up to the launch of the game, Bandai Namco released a patch meant to fix performance related issues with Elden Ring. These issues included frame rate drops and NPC events. Elden Ring is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. The post Elden Ring SH Figuarts and Figuarts Mini Figures Announced appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, February 25, 2022 7:00 AM
Kadokawa announced a new Spice & Wolf anime is in production. Alongside the announcement of the new Spice & Wolf anime, a trailer and key visual were shared. The key visual was shared through the official Spice & Wolf Twitter account. However, Kadokawa has not specified if the anime will be a sequel or a remake, only that it is an entirely new project. [Thanks, Famitsu!] Additionally, writer Isuna Hasekura and illustrator Ju Ayakura shared a few words regarding the announcement of the new anime.
You can watch the trailer below. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ix2xD1rz1JQ&ab_channel=%E9%9B%BB%E6%92%83%E6%96%87%E5%BA%AB%E3%83%81%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%8D%E3%83%AB[/embed] However, while this new anime project has been announced, details remain scarce. This includes any information about the cast or if it will be available overseas at any point. More information regarding the anime should appear in the future. Spice & Wolf is a story about the merchant Kraft Lawrence and the wolf-deity Holo. The narrative focuses on their travels together. The story originally appeared as a light novel, but then received both a manga and animated adaptations. A Spice & Wolf game launched for Nintendo Switch in December 2020. The post New Spice & Wolf Anime Announced to Celebrate 15th Anniversary appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, February 25, 2022 6:30 AM
FromSoftware released a statement through its official Twitter account addressing an issue with the PC version of Elden Ring. This problem in particular prevents the PC of the version game from launching or starting up. FromSoftware identified that this start up issue has to do with the Easy Anti-Cheat software that comes bundled with Elden Ring on PC. The statement shared that in some cases, the software does not install correctly, which leads to the game not starting. The developers are investigating the cause of this issue and apologized to consumers for any inconveniences. [embed]https://twitter.com/fromsoftware_sp/status/1497033045685436417[/embed] Additionally, Bandai Namco released a patch right before the worldwide launch of the game to potentially fix multiple technical issues with Elden Ring. The fixes included frame drops, NPC events, and improved player control. However, users are still reporting that several of these issues remain within the PC release of the game. Most notably, issues concerning frame drops are still being reported. Leading up to the release of Elden Ring, Bandai Namco also shared the minimum requirements to play Elden Ring on PC, which included the minimum graphics and processor requirements. Elden Ring is immediately available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. The post FromSoftware Addresses Elden Ring PC Start Up Issue appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, February 25, 2022 6:00 AM
Preorders have opened for Good Smile Company's Demon Slayer Tengen Uzui Nendoroid. The flashy Sound Hashira will come with his signature twin blades as well as a crouching lower body part and three different facial expressions. The Nendoroid will ship sometime in November 2022 in Japan and January 2023 for North America. It will cost $65/¥6,500. Preorders will close on April 6, 2022. The Nendoroid will also come with a messy hairpiece and combat effects. However, images of those extra parts do not appear on the product's page. This may indicate that they contain spoilers for the latest season of Demon Slayer. However, Good Smile Company states that additional photos will appear at a later date. Tengen Uzui's Nendoroid will have interchangeable smiling, standard, and serious expressions as well as several different hand parts. He can hold the Nichirin blades, and they connect via chains. Uzui can also sheathe the blades and hold them on his back. You can get a better look at the Demon Slayer Tengen Uzui Nendoroid in the screenshots below: [gallery ids="917952,917953,917954,917955,917956,917957" link="file"] Good Smile Company is also selling a Pop Up Parade figure of Mitsuri, one of the key characters set to feature in the next season of the anime. Previously, Nendoroids of other popular Hashira members, such as Shinobu Kocho and Rengoku, have appeared. Tengen Uzui is the first character introduced in the Entertainment District Arc to appear as a Nendoroid. The Demon Slayer Tengen Uzui Nendoroid is immediately available for preorder on the Good Smile Company website. The Nendoroid will cost $65/¥6,500 and will ship in November 2022 in Japan and January 2023 in North America. Preorders will close on April 6, 2022. The post Demon Slayer Tengen Uzui Nendoroid Opens for Preorder appeared first on Siliconera. |
Destructoid Friday, February 25, 2022 11:30 AM It's out in Japan and Canada now If you've been longing for direct PS App screenshot/video access, now is the... The post Sony is catching up with Xbox: Adding PS App screenshot/video access appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Friday, February 25, 2022 11:00 AM GDQ's Fast Femmes return Are you ready for another week of wild speedruns, all in the name of a worthwhile... The post All-women's speedrun event Frost Fatales kicks off this weekend appeared first on Destructoid. |
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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, February 25, 2022 11:25 AM  Elden Ring has Smithing Stones and Somber Smithing Stones. These are important materials that are necessary if you wish to boost your character's offensive capabilities further. Here's our Elden Ring guide to help you find Smithing Stones and Somber Smithing Stones for weapon upgrades. Note: For more information, check out our Elden Ring guides and features hub. Elden Ring guide – Smithing Stones and Somber Smithing Stones for weapon upgrades If you wish to upgrade your weapons in Elden Ring, don't just rely on a beginner's crafting table like the one in the Church of Elleh. Instead, wait until you reach the Roundtable Hold where you'll meet Smithing Master Hewg. He is the only NPC in the game with a means of upgrading your weapons past a certain limit. Now, to upgrade our weapons, we're going to need those Smithing Stones and Somber Smithing Stones in Elden Ring. There's a key difference between the two: Smithing Stones –... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, February 25, 2022 10:55 AM  The Twin Maiden Husks is a merchant NPC found in Roundtable Hold in Elden Ring. I use the term loosely since this entity looks like two corpses. However, you can interact and hand over some key items. Here's our Elden Ring guide to help you find Ball Bearings for the Twin Maiden Husks in Roundtable Hold. Note: For more information, check out our Elden Ring guides and features hub. Likewise, please be reminded that there are major spoilers near the end of this guide. Elden Ring guide – Where to find Ball Bearings for the Twin Maiden Husks in Roundtable Hold Purchasing from the Twin Maiden Husks in the Roundtable Hold in Elden Ring When you first "talk" to the Twin Maiden Husks in Elden Ring, the NPC only has a couple of items for sale, the White Cipher Ring and the Blue Cipher Ring. The former allows you to request aid from other players if you get invaded. The latter, meanwhile, lets you help others if they get attacked in PvP. Later, though, you'... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, February 25, 2022 10:30 AM  Back in January, Call of Duty: Warzone Pacific Season Two was delayed in order to improve the state of the game. Ever since, regular updates have been deployed into the battle royale and this has continued beyond Season Two. The latest Warzone Pacific patch makes changes to the PPSh-41 and changes Gulag equipment. Moreover, the bugs that are lurking around Warzone Pacific continue to be hunted down by Raven Software. The first much needed adjustment has been made to the Vanguard PPSh-41. A problem has been addressed which caused the maximum, mid, and minimum damage of the submachine gun to be greater than intended. At the same time, the neck damage multiplier has been increased from 1.1 to 1.3. However, the PPSh-41 is still a little too powerful, especially if you are using a hip fire build. The patch also comes with various gameplay changes. For example, the distribution of contracts has been updated in Caldera to increase your chance of finding a bounty. Also, stun grenades... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, February 25, 2022 10:00 AM  As Valve's new portable PC gets ever nearer to its market release, the list of compatible titles is growing seemingly by the day. SCS Software, makers of the immensely popular American Truck Simulator and Euro Truck Simulator 2 have officially announced that both titles fully playable on the Steam Deck. In a recent blog post, SCS explains that its dev team was "excited" to tackle the mission of making sure both sims would be fully optimized for the new Steam Deck. "They have done everything it takes for players to enjoy the smoothest possible experience," the post reads. This includes the implementation of "special bindings" and also "a basic version of touchscreen support" used for menu navigation. The Steam Deck version of American Truck Simulator and Euro Truck Simulator 2 also happen to be fully compatible with the recently outfitted Convoy mode both games possess: a feature that allows for full online play. Ha... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, February 25, 2022 9:50 AM  D and Gurranq are two NPCs that you'll meet during your travels in Elden Ring. The former will introduce you to the other, provided that you meet a certain requirement. Eventually, you'll gather some key items that will net you rewards. Here's our Elden Ring guide to help you acquire Deathroot for Gurranq and D. Note: For more information, check out our Elden Ring guides and features hub. Elden Ring guide – Where to find Deathroot for Gurranq and D The first time you meet D is while you're heading east from Saintsbridge in Limgrave. He warns you of an entity who gains power from death, referring to the Tibia Mariner boss found in Summonwater Village. You're free to eliminate the undead necromancer there, though I didn't need to do that during my campaign. Instead, D reappeared later in the main hall of Roundtable Hold, with a couple of Incantation spells for sale. Now, let's say that you've been following our Limgrave dung... |
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MonsterVine Friday, February 25, 2022 11:08 AM It's time again for another one of Steam's "Next Fest" events. For the unaware, Next Fest is where (quite literally) hundreds of demos are available to play for exciting upcoming indie games. We decided to put together an article discussing our highlights of the event, which ends February 28th so be sure to check out […] The post Steam Next Fest-ageddon appeared first on MonsterVine. |