PCGamesN Wednesday, April 27, 2022 7:41 AM  Want to know how to get into the Overwatch 2 beta? If you're a fan of Blizzard's FPS game and want to be among the first to play the sequel, you need to sign up for the upcoming beta. Selected players will receive invites to download and install the PC version of the beta. This beta is only available on Windows PCs, but future betas will include access for console players. The Overwatch 2 beta will run until May 17, but this date is subject to change if Blizzard decides it would be beneficial for testing. To help you get into the Overwatch 2 beta, we've provided step-by-step instructions below that cover how to sign up on the official website and how to link your Battle.Net account to Twitch to get access to the PvP beta via Twitch drops. Before you sign up though, it's worth checking out the Overwatch 2 beta system requirements to ensure that you can play the beta on your PC. You will also need a Battle.Net account in good standing to be eligible for the beta. RELATED LINKS: Overwatch 2 heroes, Overwatch 2 release date, Overwatch 2 talents |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 27, 2022 7:32 AM  Don't expect to see a World of Warcraft Classic Wrath of the Lich King dungeon finder when the expansion launches later this year, as Blizzard confirms that it is removing the feature. PCGamesN spoke to Blizzard about this, and was told the MMORPG game's dungeon finder was axed because "that's not the game we're making". During the official announcement of Wrath of the Lich King Classic, lead producer Holly Longdale specifically mentioned that the team would not be including the dungeon finder feature in the re-release, as it's "not a good fit for our community". Dungeon finder was a feature introduced in the original expansion that automatically finds random players to do a specific dungeon and teleports them there. The argument against this feature is that it erodes the MMO's social aspect, as software engineer Kevin Vigue tells PCGamesN. A "large part" of what the team calls the "core of Classic" is the social aspect. "I've had people who I met in a random dungeon run who have become lifelong friends," Vigue explains. "For me, that's something that Classic excels at, and a lot of that comes from how you meet other people." RELATED LINKS: WoW Shadowlands review, The best WoW addons, WoW Classic leveling guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 27, 2022 7:17 AM  The green team is so proud of its Nvidia GPU drivers, it recently released a video that details just how successful the Game Ready program is. Since it launched in 2014, Nvidia has published 150 drivers that support more than 400 different games. It's so confident in its process that Senior Product Manager, Sean Pelletier, cheekily puts AMD - and potentially Intel - on blast. Specifically, Pelletier boasts about the quality of Nvidia GPU drivers compared to its rivals. Since there are thousands of different gaming PC and gaming laptop setups running Nvidia hardware, the company says it conducts 1,000 tests per day across more than 4,500 configurations in order to ship drivers in a timely fashion. If that doesn't sound impressive enough, he also highlights that this equals 1.8 million hours throughout 2021, which is more than 214 years of testing. Jabbing at AMD's penchant for releasing beta drivers before they're Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Lab (WHQL) certified, Pelletier says "Nvidia does not release beta Game Ready drivers," likening the process to the quality of early access games versus their final release. RELATED LINKS: RTX 4000 - everything we know, GeForce Now RTX 3080 review, Best graphics card |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 27, 2022 7:13 AM  Microsoft has announced a Windows 11 HDR update, and it makes tweaking high dynamic range on your gaming PC easier than before. The auto HDR enhancement adds a bunch of new settings features, some of which are available on rigs running the operating system right now. The update spruces up auto HDR on Windows 11, a feature that gives games a high The latest version of Xbox Game Bar adds the ability to adjust HDR intensity using a slider, and you can now toggle the feature on and off within the overlay app. If you've never used Microsoft's console themed suite on your PC, you can access it using the Win+G keyboard shortcut. If you're a Windows Insider, you'll also be able to try out two additional auto HDR settings within the Xbox Game Bar. Members of the program wilding more than one graphics card can take advantage of Multi-GPU Compatibility, which adds support for Nvidia SLI and AMD CrossFire configurations. Beta users can now also customise auto HDR notifications, something that might help prevent distractions during gaming sessions. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 27, 2022 7:06 AM  When is the Overwatch 2 release date? Blizzard has revealed the sequel to its 2016 team-based hero shooter, and although the release is still a mystery, everyone is teething for an answer. While the devs had plans to keep the Overwatch community up to date with the game's development, the departure of game director Jeff Kaplan, among other developments at Blizzard ultimately put a stop to this plan. In March 2022, Blizzard announced their plans to decouple the PvP features of the FPS game from the PvE systems. This change makes it possible to get Overwatch 2's PvP game mode into the hands of players right away, starting with an Overwatch 2 beta in the last week of April. The Overwatch 2 release date might not arrive any time soon, but there may be more beta periods in store for the community. The PvP side of Overwatch 2 still exists, but this portion of the game isn't ready to be shown just yet. If you haven't been keeping up with Overwatch 2, you may not know about the new heroes coming to the game, or the hero reworks to rebalance certain characters. Here's everything we know about Overwatch 2's release date so far, including the recent PvP and PvE split, every new hero, and more. RELATED LINKS: Overwatch 2 heroes, Overwatch 2 release date, Overwatch 2 talents |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 27, 2022 6:36 AM  The Nvidia RTX 4090 - which might actually release as the RTX 5090 - looks to be a strong best graphics card contender, and it could shake up the gaming PC scene as we know it. While the green team is still focussing on its GeForce RTX 3000 series, the prospect of playing the latest Steam games on a GPU twice as fast as the RTX 3090 is undeniably exciting. The idea of an RTX 4090 GPU might feel like a pipedream at the moment, as GPU and CPU shortages are still hampering rig upgrades across the globe. Thankfully, Nvidia looks set to ride the out of stock storm head-on, as it has already spent $10 billion securing RTX 4000 components. Availability is one thing, but increased demand has also led to rocketing GPU prices, and crypto mining enthusiasts are willing to pay a pretty penny. If you're planning on picking up a next-gen GPU, you'll want to learn as much as you can about Nvidia's next flagship graphics card. Since we're a helpful bunch, we've been keeping our ear to the ground to pick up any RTX 4090 price, release date, and spec information that's rumbling around the rumour mill. RELATED LINKS: RTX 4000 - everything we know, GeForce Now RTX 3080 review, Best graphics card |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 27, 2022 6:16 AM  The Valorant 4.08 patch notes have appeared online, perhaps earlier than Riot Games had intended. Fans wasted little time sharing all the details of the upcoming Fade update on Reddit after they appeared on Valorant's Taiwanese website. While the notes have been posted in the country's native language, several fans have stepped in to translate what's been provided. Reddit user Rayhacker shares that Neon is getting some changes alongside Jett and Sova. Riot is making Neon's sliding abilities smoother to use, though the shift catching everyone's attention is that her Fast Lane ability no longer hurts teammates. Fast Lane functions as a vision blocking manoeuvre that damages everyone aside from Neon, including your team, if you've been out of the loop. We've some amusing goofs because of that in professional play, so the changes are probably for the best. You've also got the previously reported changes to Jett and Sova. Riot is tweaking Jett's Tailwind ability to ensure that players can't dash away from tricky situations for free. Soon, you'll need to be more mindful of your pushes. On the other hand, Sova won't deal as much damage when using shock darts and it looks like they will only be able to use their drone for seven seconds instead of ten. Keep in mind that these patch notes aren't official yet, so slight values could still change. RELATED LINKS: Valorant - all you need to know, Valorant system requirements |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 27, 2022 6:05 AM  An Nvidia RTX 4090 Ti graphics card could be on the way, and it might guzzle more power than its rumoured RTX 4000 series counterparts. According to reliable leaker Kopite7Kimi, the green team is considering a souped up variant of the RTX 4090 that uses two 16-pin connectors and a "full fat" version of the AD102 chip. In terms of specs, the Nvidia RTX 4090 Ti is rumoured to pack 48GB of GDDR6X VRAM, doubling the suspected figure of the vanilla RTX 4090. As you'd perhaps expect, the green team's best graphics card is seemingly ravenous when it comes to power, as it's supposedly designed to slurp up 900W. In other words, upgrading to the rumoured flagship GPU means you'll likely also need to look into picking up the best power supply possible. Kopite7Kimi also rocks the boat when it comes to RTX 4080 and RTX 4070 GPUs, as its upcoming graphics card contenders will allegedly use respective AD103 and AD104 chips. Spec leaks previously suggested that these SKUs belonged to the RTX 4060 and RTX 4070, with higher-end options utilising the flagship AD102 die. RELATED LINKS: RTX 4000 - everything we know, GeForce Now RTX 3080 review, Best graphics card |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 27, 2022 5:48 AM  The Elden Ring 1.04.1 patch notes are here and they pretty much confirm that the update today on Steam is just about sorting the problems with the RPG game's last patch. Rejoice anyone struggling through one of the toughest Elden Ring bosses, as Malenia is now fixed so she's slightly less undefeatable. Elden Ring patch 1.04 went live last week with the main goal of patching Patches, which other than being lovely to write basically extended the backstabbing character's questline with an extra fight. However, the patch also had the unintended (?) consequence of somehow making Malenia - who is already one of the toughest bosses FromSoftware has ever made - even more difficult. Slight spoiler for the fight - Malenia has the ability to heal every time she hits the player with one of her attacks. That's bad enough already. However, in what is probably (conspiracy hat on) an elaborate troll against the popular player Let Me Solo Her (hat off), update 1.04 allowed Malenia to heal whenever she attacks, regardless of whether she hit someone or not. RELATED LINKS: Best Elden Ring settings, Elden Ring bosses guide, The best Elden Ring classes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 27, 2022 5:03 AM  Want to know how to complete the Halo Infinite weekly challenges? Every week you can unlock a free cosmetic for your Spartan. To get this new look, you have to complete a list of challenges, and play a lot of matches. These challenges also give you experience points you use to level up the Halo Infinite battle pass. Challenges can be found in the battle pass menu and it lists the current active challenges and upcoming challenges. Each challenge is colour-coded by difficulty, so bright grey challenges are the easiest, the bluish-grey challenges are of medium difficulty, and the bright blue ones are the most challenging. One of the upcoming challenges will take its place when you complete a challenge, though which challenge it is, is random. Once you've completed each challenge, you're given one more challenge before you can claim your weekly reward. This challenge is the same for everyone. In this guide, we'll give you tips on how to complete the Halo Infinite weekly challenges in your queue, explain what the weekly ultimate challenge is, and what the weekly ultimate challenge reward is for this week. RELATED LINKS: Halo Infinite release date, Halo Infinite system requirements, Halo Infinite ranks |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 27, 2022 7:23 AM  After a couple of weeks on the PBE, the League of Legends patch 12.8 notes are here. While LoL patch 12.7 touched down on the live servers just earlier this month, Riot Games wasted no time getting more content ready for the MOBA game as MSI draws near. Patch 12.7 introduces Arcana skins for champions Ahri, Xayah, Rakan, Ryze, and Hecarim. If some flashy new duds aren't your thing, you'll want to check out the champion changes. While Riot has tweaked a few familiar faces, the most significant change comes to Zeri, who has got a total rework. Patch 12.8 is no slouch either. You've got Solar Eclipse skins for Kayle, Sejuani, and Sivir; Lunar Eclipse skins for Aatrox and Senna; and other unique skins for Gangplank and Yasuo. We've also got our first peep at mid-scope tweaks for Swain, with more for Olaf coming in a future update. It's not all about Swain, though, as we have another 18 champion changes to eyeball, too. RELATED LINKS: Best LoL Champions , League of Legends patch 12.8 notes, LoL tier list |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 27, 2022 7:03 AM  When it comes to which PC you use for gaming and leisure, there's no definitive 'best' option, but we can certainly recommend the best websites for custom PC builds (like WePC, Chillblast, and Newegg). Every PC owner has their own unique needs for their computer, and by opting for a custom build, you can ensure that you get one that's specifically optimised for the things you want to use it for. So which are the best websites for custom PC builds? Well, the answer to that question will vary depending on where you are in the world. To help make things easier for our readers, we've broken our recommendations into different categories, with options for US readers, UK readers, and European readers. We'd hate to send you to a website that doesn't deliver to your region. Anyway, we'll give you an overview of a few different custom PC builder sites, with information on what they can do, and a rough ballpark sort of price range (though of course this varies significantly). We hope it will help you to find the custom PC of your dreams. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, April 27, 2022 7:39 AM  PAX East 2022 may be done and dusted for another year, but we've still got plenty more PAX-related goodies coming down the content pipes - and what better way to kick off our post-PAX offering than by rounding up all the best cosplay we saw down on the show floor? After all, it wouldn't be PAX, or indeed any kind of convention, without attendees showing off their incredible handiwork, so come and celebrate their sewing needle and glue gun skills by watching the video below. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, April 27, 2022 7:09 AM  The studio behind the 1930s supernatural mermaid-filled adventure Call Of The Sea have announced their next game, and it looks like a tonally bang-on pastiche of reality shows, social media saturation and 1970s dystopian sci-fi. Published by Raw Fury, American Arcadia centres on Trevor Hills – an average bloke in flares, tank top and 'tache – who is a bit too boring to survive the unwitting reality-show metropolis of Arcadia where he lives. Cue a mysterious guide who may or may not be trying to help Trev escape. It's good to hear that Yuri Lowenthal and Cissy Jones are back on voice duties, presumably as Trevor and his new pal, after their top-notch performances in Call Of The Sea. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, April 27, 2022 6:19 AM  I respect shape-making puzzle game Tandis, though I am terrible at it. It's a game about bending and distorting shapes by applying mathematical transformations, starting with a simple flat sheet and aiming to replicate elaborate 3D shapes which look like blown glass sculptures. It's done cleverly and simply by dragging shapes through zones which distort them in real time but alas, I myself am simple too. Some of the shapes I've accidentally made in Tandis are downright reality-breaking. |
Siliconera Wednesday, April 27, 2022 7:30 AM
Konami announced that Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel downloads have surpassed 30 million worldwide. To celebrate, all users will receive 1,000 gems if they log in before June 30, 2022. Additionally, Konami announced that it will be adjusting "limit regulations" to create a more balanced experience for players. This includes a new list of restricted and semi-restricted cards. However, Konami has lifted the restrictions on one specific card with this update. [Thanks, Gamer!] The list of restricted cards includes:
Semi-restricted cards include the following:
The single card that Konami has lifted restrictions on is the Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon card. In March 2021, Konami announced downloads for Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel had reached 20 million worldwide. Users who logged in during the celebration period received 1,000 gems, similar to the celebration being held to mark 30 million downloads worldwide. The title functions on the Master Duel system. While it has a multiplayer mode, a single-player mode is available, which features a unique story. Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel is available for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, and Android and iOS devices. It is available to download entirely for free. The post Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel Downloads Surpass 30 Million Worldwide appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, April 27, 2022 7:00 AM
In an interview with Famitsu, Kingdom Hearts series Director Tetsuya Nomura shared a few more details about Kingdom Hearts 4. He stated that the team will be prioritizing development on Kingdom Hearts 4 and that no new information beyond this interview will release anytime soon. That said, Nomura did reveal a bit of new information concerning several key characters, the Lost Masters, and the staff of Kingdom Hearts 4. [Thanks, ryokutya2089!] Nomura reveals that the footage in the Kingdom Hearts 4 trailer was made in Unreal Engine 4. However, the game is being developed using Unreal Engine 5. He mentions that future footage will potentially include how Kingdom Hearts 4 will look on Unreal Engine 5. Regarding staff working on Kingdom Hearts 4, Tetsuya Nomura will be joined by Oka Masaru (Kingdom Hearts III) and Akiko Ishibashi (Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII). Nomura also revealed that the Lost Masters will appear as a group similar to Organization XIII. This means that they will be working in opposition to Sora. Additionally, he spoke briefly about another character in Kingdom Hearts 4: a girl who apparently knows about Quadratum. While much about her is a mystery, Nomura hints that she is a character from Verum Rex. Nomura also touched on previously established characters and revealed that the 5 Masters, with the exception of Luxu, have disappeared. It is unclear if they will appear in Kingdom Hearts 4 in any capacity. Kingdom Hearts 4 is in development. The post No New Kingdom Hearts 4 Information to Release Anytime Soon appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, April 27, 2022 6:30 AM
The Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link closed beta test will appear sometime in Fall 2022. According to an interview with Famitsu, the mobile title will feature a closed beta period. However, more information on this will appear in the future. That said, the interview also disclosed a key staff member that will be working on the narrative of Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link. [Thanks, ryokutya2089!] Ruiko Fukazawa, who has writing credits on Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward, will be working on the main scenario for the mobile title. However, the bit of the interview that is available does not disclose further information about the staff or the contents of the narrative. What we do know about Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link is that players will assume the role of the protagonist. There will be character customization, similar to Kingdom Hearts Union X. Kingdom Hearts series Director Tetsuya Nomura also spoke briefly on the potential of Disney worlds appearing in Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link. He stated that the team is still in the process of properly implementing these worlds. Originally, areas were covered almost completely in Disney motifs, but Nomura felt as though this was a bit overkill. As a result, some areas may feel more inspired by Disney properties. Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link is in development for Android and iOS devices, with the closed beta test scheduled for Fall 2022. The post Kingdom Hearts Missing Link Closed Beta Scheduled for Fall 2022 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, April 27, 2022 6:00 AM
Capcom announced that sales for Devil May Cry 5 have exceeded 5 million units worldwide. This includes digital and physical sales of the title. However, Capcom did not specify if this number includes sales of Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition. In March 2019, Capcom announced that Devil May Cry 5 sales had surpassed 2 million units worldwide. This came shortly after the initial release of the Devil May Cry 5, which happened within the same month and year. In December 2021, Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition won a PlayStation Special Award. This was due to it being a notable title from Asian developers that released around the launch of the PlayStation 5 with noteworthy statistics such as player numbers. Various characters from Devil May Cry 5 have appeared in several different titles. The characters include V, Nero, and Dante specifically. All three characters appeared in Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2 for a limited time. They were available to obtain as crossover characters. Additionally, Nero and Dante have appeared in the mobile title Last Cloudia. Like their appearance in Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2, they were available to obtain for a limited period of time. Devil May Cry 5 is available on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. The post Devil May Cry 5 Sales Exceed 5 Million Units Worldwide appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, April 27, 2022 5:30 AM
The Kirby series is celebrating its 30th anniversary today, April 27, 2022. In celebration, game director Masahiro Sakurai shared a story about the development of the first Kirby game, Kirby's Dream Land. Kirby's Dream Land released for the Nintendo Game Boy in 1992. Developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo, the game featured simple mechanics that would continue to appear in later titles. Its main playable character, Kirby, would also become one of Nintendo's most popular mascots. Masahiro Sakurai served as the director of Kirby's Dream Land. In a Tweet celebrating the series' 30th anniversary, Sakurai discussed one iconic aspect of the Kirby franchise: Kirby's victory dance. https://twitter.com/Sora_Sakurai/status/1518968643454857222?s=20&t=mCA0MNswdFnf1KuezlVJHQ During development, Sakurai was in charge of animating Kirby's signature dance. However, when he asked the sound designer how many frames were in the victory dance theme song, the sound designer was unable to give him an answer. Therefore, Sakurai copied the theme song onto a cassette tape and listened to it repeatedly while animating the dance. Additionally, when asked why several Kirbys spawn seemingly out of nowhere during the dance, Sakurai simply answered that it was "more fun that way." As part of the Kirby 30th anniversary, Japanese brand Takarajima is releasing limited-edition palm-sized lights, plushes, and other merchandise. The latest game in the Kirby series, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, is available on Nintendo Switch. The post Masahiro Sakurai Shares Story About Kirby's Victory Dance appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, April 27, 2022 5:00 AM
Visitors to the Tokyo Skytree will be able to have a bizarre experience with the upcoming JJBA collaboration. During the collaboration period, you will be able to see JoJo's Bizarre Adventure decorations, goods, and cafe menu items. The event will run from May 10, 2022, until August 9, 2022. The official website for the Tokyo Skytree has a little map that shows what you can expect on each floor. It will span floors 445 to 450. Attractions include a hallway of the JJBA anime's history, as well as a room where you can re-experience iconic fights. This will include voice lines as well. There is also a photo spot of Jolyne, with LED lighting replacing the strings that make up her Stand, Stone Free. [gallery link="file" ids="925355,925354,925353"] Aside from Jolyne, there is also a photo service in which you can take a picture with your favorite character and Stand. The first picture will cost 1,900 JPY, a set of two will cost 3,000 JPY, and any photos after that will be 1,000 JPY. If you wish only to take a picture and not purchase any photos, then it's free. Skytree will offer an array of dishes and drinks that take inspiration from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. For example, there is Jotaro's Ora Ora Omurice (1,500 JPY), as well as Jolyne's Odango Ice Cream Cake Plate (1,500 JPY). The ice cream cake has lychee syrup whipped cream forming a spiderweb pattern. There is also a hot cafe mocha featuring six villains, each with one of their lines. Which villain you get is random and it will cost 850 JPY. The JJBA Skytree collaboration event will start on May 10, 2022, and end on August 9, 2022. JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean will resume on Netflix in Fall 2022. The post JJBA Event at Skytree Will Start in May 2022 appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, April 27, 2022 7:00 AM  The Dying Light 2 1.3.0 update is here and with it comes a slew of tings to note, from the squashing of bugs in the co-op mode to new features. The update isn't huge by any means, but it should make the experience more enjoyable for players. It also adds a few things that might even entice some players to return to the game. It's fair to say that Dying light 2 was a pretty buggy game at launch, so much so that Techland has dealt with more than 1000 bugs since it released. That's certainly a lot of work, and it doesn't end there, as the developer fixed many more issues with this update. Hopefully, it goes towards making Dying Light 2 feel much more stable in the long run. Jump back in with New Game + The biggest inclusion here is New Game +, which allows players to relive the main story while retaining items and abilities. You won't have access to your Nightrunner tools, though, and you have to re-acquire them as usual. New Game + also adds some new ... |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, April 27, 2022 7:14 AM Nathan Drake's journey may have been closed up in the games, but he's going to continue his treasure hunting on the big screen via Tom Holland. Uncharted has just hit digital, and we have a new featurette following Holland's typical day on set. Watch this: The scene that Holland is shooting is essentially the one […] |
Pivotal Gamers Wednesday, April 27, 2022 4:16 AM What's up all? Giveaway Of The Day holds a new giveaway for ZigZag Racing. Their message follows. ZigZag Racing is available as a Giveaway of the day!You have limited time to download, install and register it. A few words about ZigZag Racing ZigZag Racing is a perfect game you can play when you are bored . Addictive one tap gameplay allows you to play the game from anywhere and anytime... |