PCGamesN Wednesday, April 13, 2022 7:51 AM  A new in-game Core Keeper event has kicked off, the first since the building game launched to much acclaim last month - and it's a seasonal Easter egg hunt. More specifically, it's about the quest to build a Golden Egg in the sandbox game, then display it and discover the mysterious secret behind it. Indie game Core Keeper has proven a hit on Steam, reaching half a million players in just a couple of weeks, and the team at Pugstorm is currently working on the first major Core Keeper content update. However, the developer has a different surprise for players today - the first in-game event, which is available now. With the Easter weekend coming up, it's a seasonal event too - "The Great Egg Hunt" as Pugstorm is calling it. This runs from now until April 19 and requires players to hunt down hidden eggs around the world, which can then be used to craft a large Golden Egg that can be permanently displayed within their base. RELATED LINKS: How to get Core Keeper scarlet ore, Core Keeper tin ore locations, How to get the Core Keeper drill |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 13, 2022 7:23 AM  Steam Deck external GPU connectivity is now a thing, thanks to the creative efforts of tech YouTube channel ETA Prime. Pairing Valve's portable powerhouse with one of the best graphics cards comes with a multitude of caveats, but the unconventional project could help fuel our imagination when it comes to potential Steam Deck 2 features. Valve's handheld is inherently limited in terms of Steam Deck external GPU connectivity, as its USB-C connector isn't Thunderbolt compatible. To get around this, ETA Prime uses an M.2 to PCIe 3.0 to hook up a graphics card to the Deck's internal SSD connector. Sadly, the tech tinkerer didn't have much luck using Nvidia GPUs, but the AMD Radeon RX 6900XT seemingly plays nice with the portable. While the adapter features two 8-pin power connectors, the YouTuber also connects a full power supply directly to the ravenous Radeon card. Since the Steam Deck's M.2 connector is now reserved for GPU connectivity, ETA Prime uses the MicroSD card slot to boot Windows 11 on the janky setup, magically transforming the handheld into a conventional, but messy desktop gaming PC. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 13, 2022 6:24 AM  The new Vampire Survivors 0.5 patch notes are here along with the big new update for the roguelike game, which - as developer Poncle previously confirmed - is headlined by the inclusion of Arcana power-ups that can completely change the game. Also, cats. Lots of cats. With the vampire game now at the halfway point, the big new Vampire Survivors Arcana update adds the long-promised "major new gameplay mechanic", which Poncle now reveals as power-ups. By finding the Randomazzo in Stage 4, players can unlock up to six major Arcana buffs - including the likes of critical attacks, improved healing, and even mid-match revivals. Poncle describes this update as "the real Early Access content", as the introduction of Arcanas is apparently "largely untested due to the large amount of interactions it could have". The developer assumes there will be "major changes" to this mechanic in future updates, but hopes players will still "have fun finding new ways to break the game and reach 1 fps again". |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 13, 2022 6:17 AM  AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D reviews have hit the internet well before next week's launch, giving us our first in-depth look at team red's new Zen 3 chip boasting 3D V-Cache technology. Both TechPowerUp and XanxoGaming have put team red's potentially best gaming CPU through numerous gaming PC benchmarks, and it seems the chip can handily hold its own against the likes of Intel Core i9-12900KS. Paired with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080, TechPowerUp found that the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D "reaches parity with Alder Lake" processors such as the Intel Core i9-12900KS in gaming performance. Unfortunately, team red's CPU seemed to fall behind in Cinebench R23 as well as other more production-oriented applications compared to its 12th Gen competition. XanxoGaming's findings echo these sentiments, saying "most games will see ties comparing Ryzen 7 5800X3D versus 12900K" but it believes Intel could have an edge when using DDR5 gaming RAM. However, as XanxoGaming highlights, "DDR5 still has a high premium", so the new AMD chip could be the better value buy in the short-term, especially for those who already invested in the AM4 platform. RELATED LINKS: Zen 4 CPUs - everything we know, RDNA 3 GPUs - everything we know, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 13, 2022 6:28 AM  So you want to know about the Floral Courtyard event in Genshin Impact? This new Genshin Impact event is part of the Hues of the Violet Garden chain in Genshin Impact 2.6. The 'Magnificent Irodori festival' is a series of four minigames, and the Floral Courtyard flower-arranging puzzle is the fourth and final one. For the Floral Courtyard event, you essentially have to arrange flowers in a flower pot for the florist Fushizome. There are several themes, but only one is released each day. Each theme comes with several hints to help you arrange the flowers correctly, with more hints being unveiled over time. You're looking to get not only the right combination of flowers and decorations, but also make sure the flowers are arranged at the correct height as well. After completing a specific arrangement, players may keep their creation and place it in their Serenitea Pot. The first theme released on April 11, and there will be one each day until April 14. Check out our guide below for everything you need to know to complete the Genshin Impact Floral Courtyard event. RELATED LINKS: Play Genshin Impact for free, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 13, 2022 7:20 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 Wednesday, April 13, 2022 6:09 AM  League of Legends patch 12.7 notes are here, folks. While LoL patch 12.6 only released at the end of last month, Riot Games has wasted no time getting to work on what's next for the MOBA game. The 12.6 update has plenty to keep you occupied while Riot works on the next patch. The fashion-conscious among us have some new LoL Anima Squad skins to check out, which may be good news if you're a fan of Vayne, Miss Fortune, or Jinx. Rengar has also got a pretty hefty rework, while Hecarim has got some much-needed nerfs to rein them in a tad. The latest set of patch notes are now here, so we know everything that's arrived. Riot has revealed that we're getting Arcane skins for Ahri, Xayah, Rakan, Ryze, and Hecarim, which essentially gives the LoL champions a warm red glow and some new duds. You've also got heaps of champion changes to eyeball. RELATED LINKS: Best LoL Champions , League of Legends patch 12.4 notes, LoL tier list |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 13, 2022 5:04 AM  Want to know what this week's Destiny 2 Nightfall weapon is? Each week you've got a chance at a different weapon for completing Nightfall Strikes, and ever since Season of the Lost, fan-favourite legacy weapons from the original Destiny have been added to the rotation. Two new weapons were introduced into the pool in Season of the Risen, so it's more important than ever to know in advance the Nightfall weapon schedule. In case you don't know what the Destiny 2 Nightfall weapon means, Nightfall: The Ordeal is a playlist available in the Vanguard menu, alongside the basic Strike playlist. Each week, a different Strike is chosen as the Nightfall, and offered in five escalating difficulties, with harder enemies, challenging modifiers, and enemy power levels cranking up. The coveted Nightfall weapons have a chance to drop from any Nightfall Strike difficulty, but it's far more likely at higher levels. Your best bet for farming each week's Nightfall weapon is to set the Strike to Master difficulty, according to YouTuber Aztecross. You should also note that there's no automatic matchmaking above Hero difficulty, however, so you'll need to get a squad together. RELATED LINKS: Destiny 2: Beyond Light review, Destiny 2 exotics, Play Destiny 2 |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, April 13, 2022 7:13 AM  The makers of the Cook Serve Delicious game have announced a new frenetic culinary adventure, named Cook Serve Forever. Once again, it'll have us mashing keys to prepare meals for customers, fingers blurring like a piano virtuoso as we chuck in ingredients and whizz through cooking processes. Come watch the announcement trailer for a peek at its pleasing "solarpunk" setting. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, April 13, 2022 6:55 AM  Even with PC hardware orthodoxy supporting SSD replacement, I'm convinced that getting one of the best microSD cards for the Steam Deck is the wiser method of expanding its storage. It's technically possible to swap in a bigger SSD, sure, but compatible M.2 2230 drives are much harder to find than the standard 2280 drives on our best gaming SSDs list – and based on my testing, a good microSD card can be just about as fast as the Deck's preinstalled SSD. That's on top of microSD cards being cheaper, easier to install, easier to remove, and available with much more choice than Steam Deck-compatible SSDs. That's not to say that any old card will work – Valve's handheld PC specifically supports UHS-1 microSD cards – but I've found and tested a few that will do the job, and do it well. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, April 13, 2022 7:35 AM We still don't have a set release date for the upcoming Blue Lock anime adaptation past a 2022 release window, but Bandai Namco certainly hasn't let up with all the new trailers and PVs. We've just gotten a new PV for the show, this time showing off another character. You can check out the trailer […] |
Twinfinite Wednesday, April 13, 2022 3:01 AM About two months ago, Square Enix gave us a nice surprise in the form of Live A Live, a remake of the classic game that was first released back in 1994. Fast forward 24 years, and the remake will soon launch on the Nintendo Switch this coming July 22. In anticipation of the return of […] |
Twinfinite Wednesday, April 13, 2022 12:29 AM Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida is one of the most popular developers in the world and a fan brought that to the next level. |
Siliconera Wednesday, April 13, 2022 7:30 AM
Ragnarok: The Lost Memories is now available on PC through Steam. Gravity Interactive announced the arrival of the port alongside the release of a trailer. The trailer features a look at various story elements. Originally released for Android and iOS devices, Ragnarok: The Lost Memories brings its hybrid of traditional RPG elements and card-based battle system to PC. However, there is no cross-play or cross-save capability. Similar to the mobile release of the game, players will have the opportunity to join guilds and participate in more challenging battles. Ragnarok: The Lost Memories features an auto-battle and idle system as well. Like the mobile version, the PC version of the game supports the English, Spanish, and Portuguese languages. Additionally, it adds Korean and Thai language support. The game features a story set within the Ragnarok universe and has over a total of 200 dungeons. You can watch the Ragnarok: The Lost Memories trailer below. [embed]https://youtu.be/HXgX8-hBJ7I[/embed] However, this isn't the only recent Ragnarok title to release. Ragnarok Origin is a mobile title that puts a 3D spin on the original MMORPG. A closed beta was held in September 2021 for the Korean region. There is no word of a potential global release for the title. Ragnarok: The Lost Memories is available for PC, and Android and iOS devices. The post Ragnarok: The Lost Memories Now Available on PC appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, April 13, 2022 7:00 AM
Square Enix has released a new account-wide Final Fantasy XIV mount through its online store. Players can purchase the Papa Paissa mount through the Final Fantasy XIV Online Store. It is a single-person mount and can be purchased for $24. The mount also features a special action, which causes multiple smaller Paissa to appear. While flying, a trail of flowers can be seen sprouting behind the Papa Paissa as it frantically waves its arms. You can take a look at the Final Fantasy XIV Papa Paissa mount in action below. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc302NeAGtI&t=5s&ab_channel=FINALFANTASYXIV[/embed] However, when it comes to mounts players can obtain without heading to the Final Fantasy XIV Online Store, Square Enix has provided a preview of what players can potentially get. This includes a NieR: Automata "Pod" mount that was shown during a Letter from the Producer Live. Additionally, the Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.1 website has shared a look at another mount, which appears as a catlike creature with wings. Square Enix also revealed what the "Clever Lotus Seat" mount, originally revealed at Final Fantasy XIV FanFest in China, will look like in action. However, there is no word as to when this mount will arrive in other versions of the game. Final Fantasy XIV is available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC. The post Final Fantasy XIV Papa Paissa Mount Available in Online Store appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, April 13, 2022 6:30 AM
miHoYo has shared the event schedule for phase 2 of Genshin Impact Version 2.6. This includes events that will yield rewards like Primogems, Mora, and Hero's Wit level enhancement materials. The first event, "Vibro-Crystal Research," will be held from April 21, 2022, to May 5, 2022. The second event is a "Ley Line Overflow" event, which will begin on April 28, 2022, and lasts until May 5, 2022. The "Vibro-Crystal Research" event will have some prerequisites players must fulfill if they are looking to participate. You can take a look at the phase 2 event schedule for Genshin Impact Version 2.6 below. [gallery columns="2" ids="924004,924005" link="file"] In order to participate in the "Vibro-Crystal Research" event, players must be Adventure Rank 28 or above. Additionally, they must have completed the Archon Quest "Rite of Parting" which is in "Chapter 1: Act 3 - A New Star Approaches." Once these prerequisites have been met, players will be able to access the event. Rewards include Primogems, Mora, Hero's Wit, Mystic Enhancement Ore, and weapon ascension materials. The second event as part of phase 2 of Genshin Impact Version 2.6 is the "Ley Line Overflow" event. However, unlike the "Vibro-Crystal Research" event, players only need access to Blossoms of Wealth or Revelation to participate. During this period, players can receive double rewards from challenging Blossoms of Wealth or Revelation. Genshin Impact is available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, and Android and iOS devices. It is in development for Nintendo Switch. The post Genshin Impact Version 2.6 Phase 2 Event Schedule Shared appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, April 13, 2022 6:00 AM
miHoYo has announced the schedule for the second phase of Genshin Impact Version 2.6. This includes dates as to when limited character and weapon banners will appear. From April 19, 2022, to May 10, 2022, Genshin Impact players will have another opportunity to obtain Ayaka, Rosaria, Sayu, and Razor through a limited event banner. Additionally, a limited weapon banner will be held for the same duration. During this period, several weapons will see an increase in drop rates. These include the Mistsplitter Reforged sword and The Unforged claymore. You can take a look at the character and weapon banner details below. [gallery columns="2" ids="923994,923995" link="file"] Previously, miHoYo announced through a Genshin Impact special program that Ayaka would return to the pool of summonable characters. However, there was no mention of when she would return during Genshin Impact Version 2.6, only that it would be during the second phase of the patch. Players now have an idea as to when they can expect to see Ayaka, Rosaria, and Sayu reappear. Genshin Impact Version 2.6 saw the addition of Ayato Kamisato. He is a five-star Hydro swordsman and brother to Ayaka. Ayato is available to obtain in Genshin Impact through a limited banner until April 19, 2022. Genshin Impact is available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, and for Android and iOS devices. It is in development for Nintendo Switch. The post Genshin Impact Ayaka and Rosaria Rerun Banner to Appear Soon appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, April 13, 2022 5:30 AM
Bandai Namco detailed the next set of content additions for Super Robot Wars 30. The DLC, which consists of free updates and a paid Expansion Pack, was announced via a brief special stream event held on April 12, 2022. These will be the final content updates for SRW 30, and are not included in the Season Pass. Check out the trailer aired during the event, which details the upcoming content, as well as an updated logo that features the mecha added over the course of Super Robot Wars 30 DLC. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Obm_iBylv68 The free update launches on April 20, 2022, and brings new missions that add two new playable units. The mecha are Super Robot Wars original creations Grungust and Van Ein. The Grungust first appeared in SRW IV, though it and pilot Irmgard Kazahara are best known for their role in Super Robot Wars OG. The Van Ein was the main robot for 2015's Super Robot Wars X-Ω, a mobile game that ended service in March 2021. Its pilots Asahi Inui and Schatte Südwesten drive the mecha to safety in SRW 30's roster. The free update also unlocks a set of limited missions previously exclusive to early buyers and pre-order customers. These five missions unlock a total of two units and seven parts. The units are the SRX and Cybaster, while the parts are the Spirit of the Blade, Spirit of the Shot, and Spirit of Power. This content will be available to all players regardless of DLC purchases. Meanwhile, the paid Super Robot Wars 30 Expansion Pack unlocks in two "sets". The first set unlocks upon purchase, and unlocks three parts and two skill programs. The rest of the expansion deploys on April 20, 2022. The pack adds an extreme "Super Expert Mode Plus" difficulty level. Playing the game on this level unlocks 10 new, "very potent" Power Parts that can be carried over into other modes and playthroughs. A new set of missions is also included, including a story-based Chain Area Mission that delves into the pasts of protagonists Edge and Az Sainklaus. The missions add new attacks for the Huckebein 30 and SRX units. The expansion pack also adds a total of ten playable units from five series and Super Robot Wars OG:
Super Robot Wars 30 is available on PC in North America and Europe, and on PC, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch in Japan and Southeast Asia. The Expansion Pack and free update launch on April 20, 2022. Check out Siliconera's playtest of Super Robot Wars 30. The post Super Robot Wars 30 Expansion Pack Adds Votoms and More appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, April 13, 2022 5:00 AM
Toei Animation released a new trailer for the upcoming One Piece Film: Red movie featuring Uta, the film's main heroine, and her connection to Shanks. Shueisha also released new designs for Uta, Shanks, and a new character named Gordon. The trailer is available to watch on YouTube. The teaser trailer reveals that the singer, who appeared in earlier promotional materials, is a girl named Uta. Uta is a singer with an "otherworldly" voice and many fans, and the movie will revolve around her first public performance. However, the girl's name is a pseudonym that conceals her true identity. What's more, the story will begin with the reveal that Uta is Shanks' daughter. The trailer indicates that Uta's singing voice will somehow change the world. https://twitter.com/OP_FILMRED/status/1514000510952833025?s=20&t=h2n8EdFXSpgxF4WkpTan_A Additionally, the One Piece Film: Red Twitter account shared a few character design documents. The drawings show off full-body designs for both Uta and Shanks. Uta's design has the character wearing a one-piece dress and an oversized jacket, as well as wearing headphones and holding a microphone. Shanks' design looks to be faithful to his original manga appearance. Furthermore, there is a new character named Gordon who resembles Frankenstein's Monster. It's unclear what the character's role will be. Last month, the company also released designs for the members of the Straw Hat Pirates. You can check out the One Piece Film: Red character designs below: [gallery ids="923985,923984,923986" link="file"] Here is the new One Piece Film: Red teaser trailer featuring the heroine Uta: https://youtu.be/zR5DoUUovc0 One Piece Film: Red will debut in Japanese theatres on August 6, 2022. The post New One Piece Film: Red Trailer Reveals Heroine's Identity appeared first on Siliconera. |
Destructoid Wednesday, April 13, 2022 7:00 AM All signs point to polygons The internet is all aflutter this morning after users on Resetera spotted Bandai Namco recruiting... The post Nintendo commissioned Bandai Namco for an apparent HD remaster appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Wednesday, April 13, 2022 4:30 AM Spellbinding adventure set to return Grab your magic wands and your cute Victorian boots, folks. Nippon Ichi Software has announced... The post GrimGrimoire OnceMore is a remaster of the magical PS2 classic appeared first on Destructoid. |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, April 13, 2022 4:09 AM While a lot of fans were excited for Square Enix's announcement for Kingdom Hearts IV, there was some disappointment since we didn't get any reveals as to which Disney worlds Sora will be travelling to this time. What's interesting is, we could have gotten a reveal right under our noses. Speculation has been going around […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, April 13, 2022 3:54 AM Hideo Kojima had wanted to push the limits of video game storytelling with Death Stranding, and though the game wasn't for everyone, a lot of critics agreed it was an interesting direction to take the medium. That being said, Rogue Factor and Nacon have just released a new trailer for Hell is Us, and players […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, April 13, 2022 3:03 AM With CD Projekt Red's announcement for the next Witcher game, a lot of fans thought that this was going to be CDPR's chance to sweep the failure of Cyberpunk 2077 under the rug, but it seems that the studio isn't finished with Night City just yet. According to Cyberpunk's Quest Director Pawel Sasko, CDPR is […] |
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GameDom Wednesday, April 13, 2022 7:47 AM Earthbound is a long game. To see everything you need to see, you would dedicate about thirty hours of straight gameplay to finish it. Of course, when you are on the go, it is perfect to have it mobile now. Of course, you will need to have access to the Nintendo Switch Online service to... The post Earthbound Nintendo Switch Guide Walkthrough: Part Two appeared first on GameDom. |