GamersHeroes Tuesday, March 15, 2022 9:30 AM The long-awaited next-generation update for both Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online is now available to play on both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. GTA Online is now also available to download as a standalone title, PlayStation 5 players can download GTA Online for free through to June 14th. The post GTA Online & GTA V Next-Generation Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, March 15, 2022 7:57 AM This game throws a ton of loot your way. This guide on How To Dismantle Items In Stranger Of Paradise Final Fantasy Origins will tell you how you can unlock the Dismantling option as well as some tips and tricks so you can avoid dismantling valuable items that you may need to unlock other jobs. The post How To Dismantle Items In Stranger Of Paradise Final Fantasy Origins appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, March 15, 2022 7:09 AM If you want to unlock the Samurai job, you need to unlock the Ronin job. This guide on How To Unlock Ronin In Stranger Of Paradise Final Fantasy Origins will walk you through unlocking the weapon required so that you can unlock the Ronin class and upgrade it to eventually reach Samurai. The post How To Unlock Ronin In Stranger Of Paradise Final Fantasy Origins appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, March 15, 2022 5:40 AM Warrior is one of the many Jobs in Strange of Paradise. This guide on How To Unlock Warrior In Stranger Of Paradise Final Fantasy Origins explains the process of unlocking the Warrior job so you can utilize new and powerful defensive abilities, such as the opportunity to heal yourself in combat. The post How To Unlock Warrior In Stranger Of Paradise Final Fantasy Origins appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Tuesday, March 15, 2022 11:55 AM  Partway through Horizon Forbidden West, you encounter a monster. It's not an animal-shaped robot, like the bulk of enemies you fight. It's a bona fide creature of the shadows, and a rare moment of terror in a series that largely avoids jump scares and nightmare fuel. According to the game's narrative director, the… |
Kotaku Tuesday, March 15, 2022 11:40 AM  Having played Grand Theft Auto Online for nearly a decade, I don't think it will shock you to learn that I've recently felt…done with the game. While I've enjoyed some of the recent updates and events, my desire to sink hours of my life into GTA Online has mostly vanished. So I wasn't sure what to expect with the new… |
Kotaku Tuesday, March 15, 2022 11:20 AM  Game Pass started March off with a bang, adding a well-regarded blockbuster (Guardians of the Galaxy) less than six months after release, plus one of the best-written games ever (Kentucky Route Zero). The rest of the month, in comparison, lacks the big headline punch we've grown so used to, much as it did for the… |
PCGamesN Tuesday, March 15, 2022 11:49 AM  I've never been much of an office worker - I hate sitting for long periods of time staring at two screens that never seem to change. But over the years, I've become accustomed to this life, plonking myself down each and every morning and cracking on with my work. It wasn't until a pain started shooting down my lower back and into my legs though that I realised I needed a change. I began looking at desk chairs with added lumbar support to soothe my aches and pains - but in reality, I should have been looking for a new gaming desk. Standing desks are expensive products and it's this fact alone that puts so many people off - myself included. I bought one of the best gaming chairs to compensate for my pain all those years ago, and while it certainly solved the problem in the short term, I ended up with buyer's remorse. As someone who's put their body through the ringer over the years chasing an egg-shaped ball around a field, I realised I actually needed a break from sitting all the time - and the Flexispot E7 standing desk is the perfect antidote. For the last month and a half, I've been using Flexispot's Pro Series desk and I can honestly say that I wish I'd picked one up earlier. I no longer feel lethargic at the end of a working day, my posture has improved, and the pressure on my back has been eased. RELATED LINKS: Flexispot BS10 office chair review, Best gaming desks, Flexispot E7 standing desk review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, March 15, 2022 11:35 AM  Microsoft Flight Simulator is due for another big world update. World Update 8: Iberia, which was announced back in January for the simulator game, will add the usual tender loving care to Spain, Portugal, and surrounding regions when it arrives March 22. As with past world updates, the Iberia patch will add a host of new points of interest, as well as enhancing the region with updated satellite imagery and elevation data. Airports, cities, and landmarks usually get nice visual enhancements, and Asobo typically creates some new discovery flights, landing challenges, and bush trips for the world updates. Asobo Studio still hasn't provided a detailed breakdown of exactly what the update will include, however. The Iberian Peninsula includes Spain and Portugal, as well as Andorra, Gibraltar, and a slice of southern France. All told, it's more than 583,000 square kilometres, and it's home to the cities of Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon, Valencia, and Seville. The update will add six cities, as well as the new two-metre resolution elevation maps that provide more realistic terrain. RELATED LINKS: Microsoft Flight Simulator review, The best PC simulation games, The best flight games on PC |
PCGamesN Tuesday, March 15, 2022 11:31 AM  When Elden Ring's open world was revealed it did look a tiny bit formulaic. Bandit camps, crafting mechanics, tileset dungeons and catacombs, and light emergent gameplay in the form of moving caravans. Nothing new here, right? Now it's out, it's pretty clear that Elden Ring is something special. The kind of special that has us handing out perfect review scores (you can check out our Elden Ring review here) and endlessly poring over every tiny detail. Everyone is talking about it, almost uncontrollably. There are discussions on how to kill massive knights with names like Godrick, Godfrey, and Godwyn, ceaseless chatter about apocalyptic sorceries and impossibly large swords, and arguments about supposed reptiles that are definitely dogs. This is, then, a fantastic opportunity to take stock. Open-world game development over the past decade has grown increasingly stale, dead-eyed, and predictable. There are crucial lessons that can be learned from Elden Ring's success. If we could only convince other studios to internalise the spirit and intention of Elden Ring, the genre would be refreshed and revitalised. We wouldn't let out a heavy, involuntary sigh the next time someone on a conference stage proudly proclaims their game world is 8,000 thousand times bigger than Earth, and contains 900 missions. We'd trust again, like we once did, that open worlds are exciting places. RELATED LINKS: Best Elden Ring settings, Elden Ring bosses guide, The best Elden Ring classes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, March 15, 2022 11:01 AM  Minecraft is already one of the most relaxing PC games out there for many people, but what if you throw some ASMR and clay sculpting into the mix? While there certainly are more chaotic ways to play the building game, it feels like it's been designed to gently massage your senses into a state of relaxed putty. The music is wonderfully calming, the rhythm of mining is fast enough to avoid frustration but slow enough not to feel hectic, and building your very own home is wonderfully gratifying. It makes perfect sense, then, that Minecraft ASMR would exist. However, what we're showing you today isn't about the game, as such, but about the clay ASMR (ClaySMR) that a YouTuber called WUZU Clay has been putting out. These videos are so overwhelmingly relaxing that you'd have to actively go out of your way to stay stressed out while listening to them and watching them. The YouTuber makes videos of themselves creating tiny sculptures from different materials that show their love for different game worlds. They've done eight videos on some Among Us builds, all of which are wonderfully whimsical, while also capturing some of the key moments from your average game. RELATED LINKS: Minecraft console commands, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Tuesday, March 15, 2022 10:57 AM  Are you searching for the best armor sets in Elden Ring? In this RPG game, upgrading your armaments using Elden Ring smithing stones and Ashes of War is just as important as leveling up your character. Elden Ring armor, however, tends to be overlooked by comparison - many players spend several hours wearing the same equipment. Unlike in real life, however, not changing your clothes for days at a time is somewhat understandable in Elden Ring, as impressive gear is difficult to come by - particularly in comparison to other methods of upgrading your build, like Elden Ring talismans. The best Elden Ring armour is far from useless, however. There are some armour sets out there which come with powerful abilities, though their usefulness largely depends on what type of character you're building towards. If you've got a fashion-conscious Tarnished, Elden Ring makes it difficult to find armour that is both protective and stylish, but it certainly can be done if you know where to look. There are three ways to earn armour sets in Elden Ring: repeatedly kill the same enemies until they drop their entire set, kill a specific enemy to earn all of their items, or find the equipment in a hidden chest. Here's everything you need to know about the best Elden Ring armour sets, including where to find them and what bonuses they provide. RELATED LINKS: Best Elden Ring settings, Elden Ring bosses guide, The best Elden Ring classes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, March 15, 2022 9:01 AM  Genshin Impact's 2.6 update might be one to keep your eye on if you've been waiting for another Venti banner rerun. While Mihoyo released the Anemo-based support character way back in September 2020, he remains a favourite due to how good his kit is. Twitter account Lumie shares that Venti's banner is reportedly returning to Genshin Impact during the first half of the upcoming 2.6 update. That would be the same time as the new character Ayato, though that doesn't mean the two will be part of the same banner. Venti is a five-star character, so it might be more likely that we'll get two separate wish events, which is becoming a more regular occurrence for the anime game these days. As always, keep in mind that Mihoyo hasn't confirmed any of this, so the leaked content could be subject to change. Venti is a bard that excels in a support role due to his ability to recharge energy for his allies and suspend foes in mid-air with wind currents, leaving them open for an attack from another character in your party. He was initially introduced in September 2020, though he got a banner rerun in March 2021. RELATED LINKS: Play Genshin Impact for free, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Tuesday, March 15, 2022 8:49 AM  Almost half of all Elden Ring EU sales were of the PC version, according to the latest market reports. FromSoftware's latest isn't just one of the best new RPGs on PC, in Europe it's the biggest new gaming IP since Ubisoft's The Division in 2016 - and the PC version is easily the most popular. It was just revealed only last week that Elden Ring's US sales positioned it as the second-biggest launch of the last twelve months for the open-world game, just after Call of Duty: Vanguard - and that had 25 days' worth of sales in its release month to go by, as opposed to Elden Ring's three. As reported by GamesIndustry.biz, Elden Ring's European sales are equally great. Similar to the US, it's the biggest game launch since Call of Duty: Vanguard, and it's the most impressive launch for a new gaming IP since the first Tom Clancy's The Division back in 2016 - which was one of the best-selling games of the year if you remember. RELATED LINKS: Best Elden Ring settings, Elden Ring bosses guide, The best Elden Ring classes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, March 15, 2022 8:55 AM  It seems that Intel is finally ready to share more details on its Arc Alchemist GPUs, announcing a suitably (if perhaps a touching unimaginatively) named 'Intel Arc Event' scheduled to take place on March 30, 8AM PT. Unfortunately, the company won't be talking about its desktop graphics cards during the showcase, and will instead focus on its DG2-based discrete graphics for gaming laptops. In an Intel community blog, the company's graphics software engineering director Lisa Pearce shed light on the reason behind releasing laptop graphics cards before desktop models. "By beginning to launch our mobile products first, we aim to bring all our technologies (CPU, graphics, media, display, I/O, etc.) to bear to deliver great experiences," Pearce says. Pearce also shares that the Intel Arc A370M will be the first GPU from the company to make it to market. In terms of benchmarks, Pearce claims the graphics card can offer "up to a 2X improvement in graphics performance vs. integrated graphics alone while maintaining similar form factors." RELATED LINKS: Arc Alchemist GPUs - everything we know, Raptor Lake CPUs - everything we know, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Tuesday, March 15, 2022 7:55 AM  March 15, 2022: The hotfix to sort out the Lost Ark Tytalos Guardian Raid issue has now arrived. Are you having trouble with the Lost Ark Tytalos Raid? While the MMO game's had a few updates to nerf the various Guardian raids around Arkesia, Smilegate and Amazon have warned players to stay away from the Tytalos Raid until they can provide a fix - which has just dropped. Amazon's latest online fantasy game has many tough encounters scattered around the world, but it's Lost Ark's Guardian Raids that offer the biggest challenge for parties of players - and the highest rewards. They're specifically built around a single boss, and Tytalos, while by no means the toughest in Lost Ark, is still a force to be reckoned with. Recently, however, Tytalos was way more difficult than he's meant to be and not by design. Amazon reported that it is "aware of an issue" that made Tytalos way more of a challenge to beat in the time provided, at least for the power levels required to actually tackle him - which meant that players couldn't get any further. RELATED LINKS: Best MMOS and MMORPGs on PC, Upcoming PC games, Best fantasy games on PC |
PCGamesN Tuesday, March 15, 2022 7:52 AM  World of Warcraft has a new patch that makes the new Sepulcher of the First Ones raid easier to manage. Alongside some bug fixes, Blizzard Entertainment has nerfed some of the boss encounters, too. Halondrus the Reclaimer sees the most changes in the update. The mech's health has been reduced by 10% on the Mythic difficulty, while Planetcracker Beams and Seismic Tremors will now appear in more consistent locations. Skolex should be a smoother fight, too, as Blizzard has fixed a targeting issue on the Heroic and Mythic difficulties that was overly punishing towards pets. The Rend tooltip now displays the correct information, which certainly helps. Elsewhere, you've got fixes for the Lords of Dread, Rygelon, and Vigilant Guardian encounters. The release location after the Jailer encounter has also been moved closer to the boss. Finally, Anduin Wrynn's Grim Reflections spell is now immune to the effects of Wicked Star for five seconds, while Befouled Barrier is no longer an issue for pets or guardians. RELATED LINKS: WoW Shadowlands review, The best WoW addons, WoW Classic leveling guide |
PCGamesN Tuesday, March 15, 2022 7:46 AM  So you're searching for Elden Ring respec? One of the great things about the highly popular fantasy game is that it doesn't lock you to your chosen Elden Ring build. It may take a while before you can do it, but changing your stats to try out something new is perfectly possible, provided you have some Larval Tears. So if you want to know about how Elden Ring respec works, then keep reading - we've got all the information you need. First off, you'll require a particular Elden Ring Great Rune - the Great Rune of the Unborn. Unlike other Great Runes, this one doesn't need a Divine Tower to unlock its power, and you don't need to equip it.You get this particular rune from defeating Rennela, Queen of the Full Moon. After you've defeated her, Rennela will be available in Reya Lucaria Grand Library where you can give her a Larval Tear to access the 'Rebirth' function. There are only a finite number of Larval Tears in the game - use TheLoadout's Larval Tear locations guide to help you find all of them. RELATED LINKS: Best Elden Ring settings, Elden Ring bosses guide, The best Elden Ring classes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, March 15, 2022 7:23 AM  There's an Apex Legends Kings Canyon crash problem going on right now, and it's proving to be such an issue that developer Respawn is "temporarily disabling" the FPS game's original map - with no confirmation as yet on when it will return. Apex Legends may be one of the best battle royale games on PC, but recently players have reported some major crashing issues with the game's main map Kings Canyon. It's not a small problem, either - it boots players from the map and the entire server seems to go down, with the message "server shutting down - internal server error". While Respawn hasn't said what is causing the crashing issue, players have surmised that it seems to be connected to the Caustic Treatment area in the southern part of Kings Canyon. For whatever reason, sometimes when a player opens the special Gold Loot in the plant, it seems to overload the server and crash the game. Respawn added this area and reward to Apex Legends a year ago, so it's unclear why it's suddenly happening now. RELATED LINKS: Apex Legends characters guide, Apex Legends skins, Apex Legends map guide |
PCGamesN Tuesday, March 15, 2022 7:13 AM  It's been so long since Microsoft last talked about its plans to bring DirectStorage to Windows 10 and Windows 11 that you'd be forgiven for forgetting about it. However, the company has surprised everyone this week by suddenly launching the API, which promises to speed up load times in all PC games that ship with it. Microsoft heralds the release of the DirectStorage public SDK as a "new era of fast load times and detailed worlds in PC games by allowing developer to more full utilise the speed of the latest storage devices." However, we don't yet know what the first videogame will be to support the API, nor how easy it is for developers to retroactively implement it into their existing titles. DirectStorage will be supported on Windows 10 and 11 operating systems, and Microsoft says that you "may see benefits on any kind of storage device" when using it. That said, the company explicitly recommends that you upgrade your gaming PC to Windows 11 and pairing it with one of the best SSDs for gaming featuring NVMe technology, in order to get the most out of the API. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Tuesday, March 15, 2022 8:27 AM  Looking for the Genshin Impact 2.6 update release date? There are plenty of 2.6 rumours out there, but developer Mihoyo has already confirmed one new addition due to arrive in its open-world game with the next update: The Chasm, a mysterious disused mine far beneath Liyue. As ever, information on the next Genshin Impact update has been shared via beta testers and dataminers over the 2.6 beta period. There's reportedly a lot more in store, including a new Inazuman festival called the Irodori Festival. However, it's worth remembering that all information shared by unofficial sources is unconfirmed and subject to change when the 2.6 release date arrives. There's also another new Genshin Impact character arriving in 2.6 to look forward to - and it's none other than Kamisato Ayaka's older brother, Ayato, a blue-haired Hydro sword user. There's a fair bit of info on his playstyle out there already, acquired from beta information, so if you've got your primogems ready for his Genshin Impact banner, it's worth taking a look at the rumoured Ayato ascension materials so you're prepared to unlock his full potential. Here's everything we know so far about the Genshin Impact 2.6 update. RELATED LINKS: Play Genshin Impact for free, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Tuesday, March 15, 2022 8:25 AM  Looking for a Minecraft village? Or just want to wrap your head around how these cute little towns work? Villages in Minecraft are a great resource for stocking up on items before you explore or brew potions in Minecraft, whether that be trading with Minecraft villagers or unlocking chests tucked away in houses. A Minecraft village will spawn villagers depending on the amount of beds in the village, and include farmers, fishermen, fletchers, butchers, clerics, armorers, and more. A Minecraft village features buildings, houses, and a well that's known as the village center. The type of village is determined by the biome at the village center or meeting point, where most villagers can be found. Villages spawn naturally and the amount of buildings and village features are randomly generated, including the villagers available to trade with and the location of the village itself. This can make finding a village tricky, but worth the reward. Our Minecraft village guide covers how to find a village in Minecraft, how to avoid a zombie siege, and the best places to discover Minecraft village loot. RELATED LINKS: Minecraft console commands, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Tuesday, March 15, 2022 8:22 AM  Genshin Impact banners adhere to a pretty regular schedule. Each update arrives with a new banner that lasts around three weeks, and after it expires, it's followed by a second banner which also lasts roughly three weeks, at which point it's update time once again. Wondering what the next Genshin Impact banner is? Even though we hear rumours of new Genshin Impact characters arriving in forthcoming updates, we won't know their exact release date until we know which banner they will be a part of, and whether it'll be the first or second banner in the update. Occasionally, banners don't stick to this schedule - most notably, update 1.3 had three two-week banners, so that Hu Tao's banner didn't cross over with the Chinese New Year. Typically, each limited character banner - or Event Wish - contains a five-star character, and three four-star characters. There's also a Weapon banner - Epitome Invocation - which runs alongside each character banner, and features different weapons each time. Here's everything you need to know about the current and upcoming Genshin Impact banners. RELATED LINKS: Play Genshin Impact for free, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Tuesday, March 15, 2022 5:19 AM  The League of Legends updates are coming thick and fast. LoL patch 12.5 has hit the live server, introducing a wonderful selection of bee-inspired skins to the MOBA. Don't bee-lieve for one second, though, that's all we got. Riot has tweaked Master Yi and Seraphine with some solid changes, while several other LoL champs got some quality-of-life adjustments, too. Now, though, it's time to look toward LoL patch 12.6. We're sticking with the animal theme this time around as the new Anima Squad skins have hit the PBE. If you've been out of the loop, a few champions - such as Vayne, Miss Fortune, and Jinx - are getting some punky skins themed around bats, bunnies, cats, and more. You can check out the in-game clips of these in action and their splash art in the skins section below. We're still quite early into the patch cycle, but we're starting to see some champion changes. Keep checking in, though, as we'll keep this post regularly updated. RELATED LINKS: Best LoL Champions , League of Legends patch 12.4 notes, LoL tier list |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, March 15, 2022 11:07 AM  PC component makers NZXT continue expanding beyond the confines of cases, having just launched two lots of desktop peripherals: the Function mechanical keyboard series, and the Lift gaming mouse. Thanks to a shipping slip-up I've only been getting acquainted with the Function family, but so far its three models have proven to be adept at games and typing alike – with a big bonus for customisation in the form of easily hot-swappable switches. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, March 15, 2022 10:39 AM  Capcom today confirmed a release date of June 30th for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, the first expansion for the latest in their monster-mashing series. In a livestream they also get into the expansion's story, its world, and many of the big dogs you'll be killing then skinning. Watch on for all the dog-destroying deets. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, March 15, 2022 10:00 AM  If you're unfamiliar with Redout, it's an anti-gravity racer inspired by the likes of F-Zero and Wipeout. And if you've not played any of those before, then imagine a pod-racer from Star Wars belting it down Mario Kart's Rainbow Road - except, hang on, there's a mysterious white powder caked on the bristles of Mario's mustache. The sheer speed of the first game made it pretty popular among race-heads, but a bit of a daunting prospect for those used to a traditional "wheels on the ground" racing experience. Redout 2 doubles down on the speed element, that's for sure. But there's definitely an added air of approachability to this anti-grav racer, making the transition from Geforce to g-force a little less bruising than before. AI presets, added customisation, and more generous modes help make this a racing game you should keep up with. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, March 15, 2022 10:00 AM  You may not have heard much about developer Complex Games, but the Canadian studio has a surprisingly storied history. Despite spending the last two decades building mobile and browser games for the likes of Disney, Nickelodeon and Zynga, their heart has always resided with the PC. "There wasn't a lot of game development in Winnipeg, so we tried to figure it out ourselves and spent a few years trying to build a PC game," says creative director Noah Decter-Jackson. Fresh out of college, Complex's first project was a third-person hand-to-hand action prototype that they pitched to publishers at E3 2003, an endeavour that Decter-Jackson describes as "phenomenally unsuccessful". This led to Complex remodelling as a work-for-hire outfit, and their long track-record making mobile games. But in 2015, Complex launched The Horus Heresy: Drop Assault, a fast-paced tactics game in conjunction with Games Workshop. In the wake of Drop Assault's success, the studio saw an opportunity. "We had been wanting for a long time to return to our PC roots," he says. "So we pitched a core idea for a game to Games Workshop, because Drop Assault had been quite successful... and that's essentially how Chaos Gate: Daemonhunters came to be." |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, March 15, 2022 10:00 AM  First unveiled last week, Ship Of Fools is an upcoming seafaring roguelite where you and a fellow co-op pal take on hordes of horrible beasties as you sail the high seas. Depending on your choice of player two, it's also likely to be an apt description of how you'll feel playing it. Having waded through an early preview build of its opening Forgotten Waters stage this week, this is one co-operative cannon fest that seems destined to see friends and family not so much walk the plank after an untimely defeat as get absolutely spanked by it. Imagine the visual chaos of a game like Overcooked combined with the frantic, tactile ship management of Lovers In A Dangerous Spacetime and you're pretty much there, albeit with several more barnacles, bug-spewing mosquitoes and laser-firing totem poles in the mix. The jangle of Davy Jones' locker is never far away in this storm-stricken archipelago, so beware, fools. You will not be suffered gladly. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, March 15, 2022 9:00 AM  The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, what the red team calls the "world's fastest gaming CPU", now has a price and release date: it'll cost $449 and hit shelves on the 20th of April. A quick check of Intel's current top chip, the Core i9-12900K, has it at $614 – so that's potentially a big saving, if the Ryzen 7 3800X3D really can outpace it. UK pricing is still TBD. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, March 15, 2022 8:46 AM  Steam started a week-long "JRPG sale" last night, offering discounts on hundreds of games, some of which are RPGs, and some of which are even Japanese. The theme is broad but the deals are solid, including 80% off Valkyria Chronicles 4, 50% off Chrono Trigger, 45% off Yakuza: Like A Dragon, and hundreds more discounts. Heck, even RPG Maker is on sale, so you can make your own JRPG, and then sell it on Steam, and then join in the next JRPG sale. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, March 15, 2022 8:05 AM  Remember DirectStorage? Back in the not-exactly-halycon days of 2020, Microsoft revealed that the storage API would make its way to PC, having showed how it could slash loading times to bits on the Xbox Series X and S. A year and a half later, it's finally ready for Windows, as Microsoft have made the full DirectStorage API available to developers. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, March 15, 2022 7:00 AM  Behind the scenes I have been chipping away at Horizon Forbidden West on the PS5, a game I would characterise as good, lots of fun, very pretty. (Sidebar: having recently conducted an inventory of all my posessions for international shipping purposes, it appears the PS5 is literally the most valuable thing I own. I am 32 years old). I'm not very good at it, to be honest, so recently knocked it down to easy difficulty in order to stomp on robot heads with greater efficiency. Good ol' Aloy. Anyway, now that I have awakened a sort of mother-surrogate AI and started the actual business of saving the world, I cannot help but ask the key question: why can I still not ride into battle atop a massive great robot T-Rex? |
Twinfinite Tuesday, March 15, 2022 11:35 AM Developer Tactical Adventures has today revealed a new, premium campaign expansion for its acclaimed CRPG Solasta: Crown of the Magister. Called Lost Valley, it's set to deliver a new story arc that runs parallel with the original campaign that players can jump right into at level 1. Lost Valley will launch next month, April 14, alongside […] The post Solasta: Lost Valley Expansion Revealed, Coming Next Month Alongside appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, March 15, 2022 11:30 AM Around 15 years ago, there were images of a portable GameCube floating around that had fans losing their minds, as the idea of getting to play this console and all its great games on the go was unheard of at the time. Unfortunately, it turned out to be fake, breaking the hearts of Nintendo fanboys […] The post A Nintendo Fan Has Made the Fake Portable GameCube Into a Reality appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, March 15, 2022 10:51 AM Today, Marvel has unveiled its first official trailer for Iman Vellani's debut as Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel, in the MCU. The character is based around a Pakistani American teenager from New Jersey who idolizes Carol Danvers, better known as Captain Marvel. The series was originally introduced back in 2013 in comic format and has […] The post Fantasy Becomes a Reality When Ms. Marvel Arrives on Disney+ in June appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, March 15, 2022 9:56 AM Pokemon collectors will be pleased to know that events to obtain Arceus and Darkrai are coming to Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl later today. There are a few specific requirements in order to receive these two mythical Pokemon, though. The Pokemon Company shared that starting tonight, players who meet certain qualifications will have the […] The post Events for Arceus and Darkrai Are Coming to Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl appeared first on Twinfinite. |
Siliconera Tuesday, March 15, 2022 11:30 AM
Back in 2019, Square Enix shared the female Viera naming conventions to help people get into Final Fantasy XIV's lore. Now, that's been updated. The company offered details about male Rava and Veena Viera names, so people interested in FFXIV could learn more about its world. Essentially, Veena surnames will always end in "-wesfv," while Rava ones will begin with "Djt-" or "Rehw-." With the Rava male Viera names, the idea is to tie into FFXIV realms. "Djt-" corresponds to heavenly in surnames, while "Rehw-" is tied to worldly. The idea is to show people's affinity with a world and an element. The lore also mentioned, "…The Rava consider it necessary that all twelve different surnames be present among the Wood-warders' ranks at any given time to ensure the forest's safety." Some examples of names given were "Djt-Marouc ("Star" – heavenly water)" and "Rehw-Marouc ("Spring" – worldly water)." As for the Veena male Viera in FFXIV, names will have "guardian" as a suffix. That's to reference their role in the community in their surnames. The names will also have ice and snow-related terms in them. Two of the exact examples Square Enix provided were Monnawesfv ("Prism") and Rawbewesfv ("Bone" – referring to hollow crystals). The announcement also discussed forenames. It mentioned that there isn't really a need for traditional masculine and feminine names. Names can be gender neutral, due to not knowing a Viera's gender at birth. They also note that all Viera, regardless of gender, have a habit of changing their names once they grow up and that they will have forest and city names. Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC. Male Viera appeared when the Endwalker expansion released. The post Square Enix Shares Insight into FFXIV Male Viera Names appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, March 15, 2022 10:40 AM
During the March 15, 2022 Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak digital event, Capcom confirmed a Digital Deluxe Edition of the expansion is on the way. As someone might expect, this version comes with extra cosmetic DLC. The reveal offered a quick peek at some of the items and gestures people will get. For hunters, there will be Dragonsbane layered armor, a Fight pose set, a Take Aim gesture set, a Fluffy Curls hairstyle, and Elegant Eye face paint. Palicos will get F Devout layered armor in this Deluxe Edition. Palamutes will get C Hound layered armor. Capcom also offered details about different purchasing options. People can get Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak can get the expansion alone, as a deluxe edition alone, and in a set with the base game. Should someone pre-order the add-on ahead of launch, they will also get a Palico Striped Cat Costume and Palamute Loyal Dog Costume. The former looks like a calico Japanese bobtail cat. The latter resembles a Shiba Inu. US pricing isn't available yet, but the expansion alone is 4,990 yen and deluxe version is 5,990 yen. Monster Hunter Rise is available for the Nintendo Switch and PC, and the Sunbreak expansion will arrive on June 30, 2022. Pre-orders for the add-on will begin on March 15, 2022. The post Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Deluxe Edition Detailed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, March 15, 2022 10:25 AM
New details regarding Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak have been revealed, which included a look at the new player hub. This new player hub will be called Elgado. It was shown off during the Monster Hunter Digital Event. Additionally, a new area called The Citadel was shown during the trailer. It is an area that features a castle players can scale. Players can interact with entirely new NPCs at the player hub. These will include a researcher and the receptionist Chichae. She's voiced by Xanthe Huynh. A new blacksmith named Minayle and merchant named Oboro will also appear at the player hub. Minayle is Cherami Leigh, while Daman Mills is Oboro. The canteen from Kamura Village will make an appearance in Elgado. Additionally, Sunbreak will see the addition of new Silkbind attacks. This gameplay mechanic was added in to the series through Monster Hunter Rise. Each Silkbind attack is unique to individual weapons and allows for players to perform special skills. Capcom shared insight into the game during the Monster Hunter Digital Event, which focused on new information about the paid expansion. This included a look at new monsters that will appear, along with a first look at gameplay in Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak. The broadcast was held over YouTube and Twitch. Archived versions of the broadcast are available to watch. Monster Hunter Rise is available for the Nintendo Switch and PC. Demos are available for both platforms. Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak will release on June 30, 2022. The post Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Player Hub and New Area Detailed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, March 15, 2022 10:15 AM
Capcom shared new information regarding Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak, which includes the reveal of a new monster known as the Garangolm. This new monster was shown during the Monster Hunter Digital Event. The broadcast was held through Twitch and YouTube, with archived versions immediately available to watch. The Garangolm will appear alongside the Malzeno and Lunagaron in Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak. The Garangolm is a fanged beast that can coat its arms in water and fire elements to unleash devastating attacks.
The Malzeno is entirely new, and was previously revealed to be the flagship monster for the paid expansion. The Lunagaron was revealed through a The Game Awards 2021 pre-show trailer. As it stands, these are the only new monsters that have been revealed for Mosnter Hunter Rise Sunbreak. The Lunagaron can cover its body in ice to protect itself. This monster reveals its true form when enraged. There is also the Astalos. It will also make a return in Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak. Additionally, the developer has mentioned that several monsters from previous entries will make an appearance in Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak. Capcom announced the Shogun Ceanataur will be available to hunt in Sunbreak. Monster Hunter Rise is available for the Nintendo Switch and PC. Demos are available for both platforms. Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak will release in June 30, 2022. The post Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak New Monster is the Garangolm appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, March 15, 2022 10:04 AM
We now have a Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak release date. Back when Capcom announced the expansion, it noted it would appear in Summer 2022. Now, that's been pinned down a bit more. People will be able to grab the expansion and take part in its extra quests on June 30, 2022. This news came up during the March 15, 2022 broadcast on Twitch. While the focus was on the new monsters joining Malzeno and Lunagaron, others were revealed as well. We got to see how Bishaten and Astalos will look in the new title. The presentation also went over new details about the game. For example, we learned more about the region we'll visit and the characters we'll meet there. As a reminder, this will add a Master Rank and new Wirebug attacks. The Citadel will be the new region people will inhabit and explore, each with its own new biomes. Some of the ruinous areas there hint at civilizations that came before. However, since monsters make their home there, people aren't able to easily explore it. Monster Hunter Rise is available for the Nintendo Switch and PC. The Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak expansion release date is June 30, 2022. The post Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Release Date Set appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, March 15, 2022 10:00 AM
Japanese fighting game publishers will gather to talk about the genre for the third time. They will hold the third edition of Japan Fighting Game Publishers Roundtable stream on March 21, 2022. The games' producers and key staff members from Arc System Works, Arika, SNK, Capcom, Sega, and Bandai Namco will primarily discuss current situations in the fighting game and esports scenes. Each company will also reveal a secret collection related to the genre in this stream. Here is the list of key staff members who will appear at the Japan Fighting Game Publishers Roundtable #3 stream:
The Japanese publishers used prior editions of the roundtable streams to reveal new content related to their fighting games. At the previous stream in February 2021, Arc System Works revealed I-No as the last character in Guilty Gear Strive's launch roster. Arika announced a Nintendo Switch version of Fighting EX Layer, subtitled Another Dash. SNK confirmed Chizuru Kagura's inclusion in The King of Fighters XV and teased a Guilty Gear character in Samurai Shodown. It eventually revealed the latter to be Baiken in August 2021. The Japan Fighting Game Publishers Roundtable #3 stream will go live on Monday, March 21, 2022, at 15:00 JST (2 AM ET). It will be available on YouTube via Sega's Virtua Fighter official channel and Twitch on Arc System Works' channel. The post Japan Fighting Game Publishers Roundtable 3 Will Air in March 2022 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, March 15, 2022 9:30 AM
The legendary Pokemon Arceus and Darkrai are now available to acquire in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. However, there are different ways to get each one. One involves downloading the latest patch and owning Pokemon Legends: Arceus. The other is a more traditional Mystery Gift item available to download between new moons. If you want to get Arceus in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, you need Pokemon Legends: Arceus. You also have to have beaten that game and the one you're playing. So first, you need to download the 1.3.0 patch for Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Then, you need to make sure you own and beat the campaign in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. After that, when you open Pokemon Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl again, you need to get a National Dex and defeat the Elite Four. If you do, you can head to your room for an Azure Flute to use at Mount Coronet's Spear Pillar. Compared to that, Darkrai is much simpler to acquire in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. If the time of year is between new moons, you open up Mystery Gift. This nets you a Member Card key item. Then, if you beat the Elite Four and have a National Dex, you can go to Newmoon Island, you can encounter and try to catch Darkrai. Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are available for the Nintendo Switch, and the March 15, 2022 update lets people get Arceus in-game. Shaymin is also available in-game. The post Arceus and Darkrai Come to Pokemon Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, March 15, 2022 9:00 AM
Konami will hold an indie games convention in Japan this summer. Indie Games Connect 2022 will occur on June 26, 2022 at the Konami Creative Center in Ginza, Tokyo. The convention will be free for both exhibitors and players to attend. The goal is to enable indie developers to network and promote their games to as many people as possible. Registration is open for game developers that would like to attend the event. Details for how the public can attend will arrive later. [Thanks, VGC.] Indie Games Connect 2022 will be free in order to make it easier for game developers to, well, connect. Per VGC, Konami even intends to host consultation sessions at the convention to answer any questions indie game developers might have. One seminar will be hosted by PlayStation's Shuhei Yoshida, who is the head of the SIE Independent Developer Initiative and former SIE Worldwide Studios president. He will discuss the "future of indie games and creators." Notably, Konami listed PlayStation as the largest sponsor of Indie Games Connect 2022 on its event page. Konami recently released GetsuFumaDen: Undying Moon on Nintendo Switch. It is a revival of a classic Konami IP, yet it was developed by an indie team. Along those same lines, Konami held a contest last year challenging indie game developers to make something new with the company's IP. This is all part of a renewed effort from Konami to foster indie game development and publishing. However, there are reports that the company has plans for major IP like Silent Hill, Metal Gear Solid, and Castlevania as well. Indie Games Connect 2022 will take place on June 26, 2022 in Ginza, Tokyo, and indie game developers have until April 22, 2022 to register for the event. The post Indie Games Connect 2022 Is a Free Convention from Konami in Japan appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, March 15, 2022 7:00 AM
According to a report from GamesIndustry.biz, Elden Ring is the biggest new IP launch in Europe since the release of The Division in 2016. Additionally, Elden Ring is the biggest game launch in Europe since Call of Duty: Vanguard arrived in November 2021. GamesIndustry.biz broke down sales of the title between individual platforms. PC accounted for 44% of sales, whereas PlayStation 5 accounted for 27%. Xbox sales accounted for 16% and PlayStation 4 for 13%. [Thanks, GamesIndustry.biz!] In early March 2021, Famitsu reported PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 sales of Elden Ring had surpassed 278,000 units. The title secured both the first and second spot for most sales within the week of February 21-27, 2022. However, this number only accounted for PS4 and PS5 versions of the game within Japan. Since its release, Bandai Namco has rolled out numerous bug fixes and updates to Elden Ring. These updates have included balance changes, performance-related issues, and fixing bugged NPC events. Additionally, its 1.02.2 update included an adjustment to the PlayStation 5 version of the game that would now save progression even when the game is not terminated. This was implemented due to several crash-related issues on the PS5. Elden Ring is available for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. You can read our review of the PC version, which includes PlayStation 5 impressions. The post Elden Ring Is the Biggest New IP Launch in Europe Since 2016 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, March 15, 2022 6:00 AM
Netmarble announced a major update for The King of Fighters Allstar will arrive on March 24, 2022. Consumers have until March 23, 2022 to pre-register on Android and iOS devices. Pre-registration will reward players with a KOF Allstar and Street Fighter V Champion Edition crossover summon ticket. The ticket can be used to obtain a special Street Fighter V crossover character. Total rewards for pre-registration include 500 Rubies and the 10x Street Fighter V ticket. Pre-registration is open now. [Thanks, Gamer!] Ahead of pre-registration, consumers could use a special crossover code to receive an additional 500 Rubies. The code will remain available until the collaboration with Street Fighter V ends. Additionally, Netmarble has revealed which Street Fighter V characters will appear in KOF Allstar. Previously, Ryu was revealed as being part of the roster. However, players will be able to obtain two versions of Chun-Li, Akuma, M. Bison, and Luke as well. Alongside a unique illustration, each character has received a mini biography on the official website. A short video for each character will appear in the future. The King of Fighters Allstar is available on Android and Apple iOS devices, and there is an active PC beta test. The King of Fighters Allstar and Street Fighter V Championship Edition event will begin on March 24, 2022 and conclude on April 19, 2022. The post Street Fighter V KOF Allstar Crossover to Appear Soon appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, March 15, 2022 5:00 AM
New gameplay details for AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative have appeared. Spike Chunsoft gave fans a first glimpse at some new and returning gameplay mechanics featured in the upcoming game. Notably, the previous title's Somnium mechanic will make a return with new aerial and underwater traversal features. As in the first game, nirvanA Initiative will consist of two main parts: an investigation conducted in the real world, and the "Somnium," where players use a Psync machine to dive into the dreams of key witnesses and suspects. Players must traverse both of these worlds to gather clues and ultimately solve the case of the Half Body serial killings. Both the investigation and Somnium parts will feature new mechanics. In addition to the returning mechanics such as X-ray and thermal vision, the real-world investigation part will feature three new capabilities. The Virtual Reality feature will allow players to find clues using special visual functions. On the other hand, the Truth Reconstruction feature will replay a scene as if it were a television drama, with your AI companion playing the director. Finally, the Wink Psync feature is a simplified version of the Psync mechanic that will let players read characters' minds. [gallery columns="4" link="file" ids="920074,920075,920076,920079"] Additionally, the Somnium part of AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative will also receive some important gameplay changes. Some things are still the same, such as the six-minute time limit and Mental Lock mechanic. However, nirvanA Initiative will also include Somnium worlds where players can fly and swim underwater. You can get a better look at some of the Somnium worlds in the screenshots below: [gallery columns="2" ids="920078,920077" link="file"] AI: Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative will release in North America and Europe on June 24, 2022. It will be available for the Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X. The post AI: The Somnium Files nirvanA Initiative Gameplay Details Revealed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Destructoid Tuesday, March 15, 2022 11:30 AM A new adventure rises this summer There are new horizons to explore and monsters to hunt this summer. Monster Hunter Rise will... The post Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak arrives on June 30 appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Tuesday, March 15, 2022 11:00 AM Paramount drops final trailer and nostalgic poster We are less than a month away from the premiere of Paramount Pictures'... The post Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie trailer is packed with fan-pleasing action appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Tuesday, March 15, 2022 9:30 AM Duraludon is out on March 14 [Update: Duraludon is now live in Pokemon Unite, and here are the accompanying patch... The post Here's the Pokemon Unite Duraludon character spotlight (Update) appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Tuesday, March 15, 2022 9:00 AM Get your neon nightlife on It seems odd to think that, just last month, we didn't even know that Soul... The post Soul Hackers 2 trailer spotights the flash and flair of Devil Summoning appeared first on Destructoid. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, March 15, 2022 11:22 AM  Recently, Blizzard announced that Hearthstone would be getting a brand new expansion. Although we were not given any more details to work with, the reveal was supposed to take place today, March 15. Ever since the new expansion was announced, fans have been guessing what this could entail and what theme could be this time. Unfortunately, it has been announced that the Hearthstone expansion reveal has been delayed. We will have to wait a little longer to see what Blizzard has in store. The Hearthstone Twitter account broke the news earlier today. The expansion reveal will now take place on March 17, which isn't too terrible. As we have waited this long for a new expansion, another two days is something fans should be able handle. The Hearthstone reveal will be the first of three expansions set to arrive this year, so you can expect a good amount of content in the coming months. Even more content is on its way The updates do not end with Hearthstone. If you are a World of... |
Gamer Empire Tuesday, March 15, 2022 9:55 AM One of the best things about the Nintendo Switch is the incredible variety of games it offers. While the industry was once male-dominated, many titles are now much more inclusive and accessible for all genders. Recommended Read: Best Nintendo Switch Games for Younger Kids Of course, girls and boys can all play and enjoy the […] The post 9 Best Nintendo Switch Games for Girls to Play appeared first on Gamer Empire. It was written by Jack Roque. |
Gamer Empire Tuesday, March 15, 2022 5:59 AM ClassyBeef is one of the largest gambling streamers on Twitch that gets thousands of concurrent viewers when they're live. The channel is run by eight people that all appear on the channel – sometimes alone and other times multiple people from the crew are streaming together. Recommended Read: Stake Promo Codes List With so many […] The post What Gambling Site Does ClassyBeef Play On? appeared first on Gamer Empire. It was written by Jack Roque. |
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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, March 15, 2022 11:00 AM The Very Special Fortune Slip is a series of world quests in Genshin Impact that is tied to the story of the Electro nation Inazuma. It will have you go through special missions as an unofficial member of the Shuumatsuban, a secret ninja organization under the Yashiro Commission. In this world quest series, you investigate […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, March 15, 2022 5:59 AM Later this month will see the launch of Borderlands spinoff, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, and besides the reveal of the Chaos Chamber yesterday, it has been revealed that cross play will also be available at launch. This comes from Randy Pitchford on Twitter: It's worth noting that PlayStation is specifically mentioned, because Sony's platform hasn't been […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, March 15, 2022 5:31 AM Back in January, word was going around that we would get a State of Play reveal for Hogwarts Legacy, and though we haven't gotten an update since, PlayStation has officially announced that we'll be getting a look at the Wizarding game later this week. Here's the post: We only get one clip in the short […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, March 15, 2022 5:11 AM Video game movies rarely do good in the box office, but Sonic the Hedgehog has managed to beat the odds. Now the sequel is set to hit theaters this April, and we have one final trailer to get you hyped for the release. Watch this: With Sonic taking center stage with the first film, the […] |
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