GamersHeroes Wednesday, April 27, 2022 5:31 PM The world of King Arthur and the famous knights is one seldom explored in the gaming space, so to say I was excited to jump in would be an understatement. While the game does suffer from the leftover woes of Early Access, it's a fantastic entry into the tactical RPG genre. The post King Arthur: Knight's Tale Review appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Wednesday, April 27, 2022 9:20 PM  While my household is still in mourning over the untimely demise of Disney Infinity, the former movie studio and now cultural monopoly has today unveiled a new video game that, if Disney is your thing, is very much catering towards your things. |
Kotaku Wednesday, April 27, 2022 8:30 PM  Final Fantasy XIV recently introduced a new 5v5 player-vs-player mode called Crystalline Conflict. And while for the most part it seems to be going just fine, and folks are happy with it, the team behind the game aren't as happy with some people's behaviour in the mode, and so have taken the time to address the issues… |
Kotaku Wednesday, April 27, 2022 6:10 PM  Twitch is reportedly considering major changes to the monetization practices that streamers are upset about because the potentially lopsided percentages work out to pad Twitch's bottom line. |
Kotaku Wednesday, April 27, 2022 6:00 PM  The latest Elden Ring patch is all about fixing issues from the previous update, like a bug that turned the FromSoftware game's most challenging boss into a constantly regenerating monster. |
Kotaku Wednesday, April 27, 2022 5:05 PM  Picture your worst nightmare. Really allow yourself to round out each gruesome detail. Feel your heart race, then step back to reflect on what you've created. I'm guessing it's not a Sim with a cell phone, but somehow, developer Maxis has managed to turn that innocuous image into a menace to Sims society. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 27, 2022 7:03 PM  W.A.S.D is sadly behind us - for now - but if you've been watching this space in the past few days, you already know we're bringing all the talks from the event to you in digital form thanks to the preservational magic of YouTube. Today, that includes a chat with a group of developers behind some of the excellent games nominated for this year's BAFTA Games Awards. Host Richard Scott-Jones, editor of PCGamesN, is joined by developers including producer Siim-Kosmos Sinamäe and voice director Jim Ashilevi from ZA/UM, the studio behind the excellent Disco Elysium, which got its 'The Final Cut' update in 2021, earning the narrative-heavy RPG an evolving game nomination at this year's BAFTAs. The guests also include Daniel Mullins of the appropriately-named Daniel Mullins Games, the developer behind the mind-bending Pony Island, The Hex, and Inscryption. Inscryption proved a breakout hit in 2021, and won the BAFTA Games Award for game design. RELATED LINKS: Best indie games, What is W.A.S.D.?, Upcoming PC games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 27, 2022 6:23 PM  Overwatch 2 reached over 1.4 million concurrent Twitch viewers today as fans look for guaranteed access to the newly-launched test via Twitch Drop beta keys. That's around triple Overwatch's previous concurrent viewer record, and a pretty strong indicator of how much interest the new beta is garnering. The Overwatch 2 beta went live on April 26, and as Dot Esports reported then, it quickly reached a concurrent viewer peak of 469,000, which was already above the previous record of 439,152 set back in 2018, early on in the Overwatch League. (Twitch's directory does not currently distinguish between Overwatch 1 and 2.) This record came before Blizzard even enabled Twitch Drops. The Twitch Drop campaign kicked off today, April 27, and led to the new 1.4 million concurrent viewer record. Twitch Drops are still going until 6pm PDT / 9pm EDT / 2am BST - but if you're reading this, it's already too late to view the required four hours to receive beta access. Blizzard has announced that more keys will be distributed during the Overwatch League opening weekend broadcast starting May 5, and says more invitations may go out to players who've signed up via the official site later on in the test. RELATED LINKS: Overwatch 2 heroes, Overwatch 2 release date, Overwatch 2 talents |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 27, 2022 6:01 PM  If you opt to lead Chaos Undivided in Total War: Warhammer III, you get to meet the daemon prince who is now lovingly known by the player community as Daniel. Unique amongst the strategy game series' legendary lords, Daniel is fully customisable - well, almost fully. While you can unlock new arms, legs, horns, tails, and other various bits and bobs for Daniel, you can't control his skin tone… until now, that is. Thanks to the power of mods, now you can paint Daniel any colour you like. The Daniel Painter mod by Marthenil gives you a nice palette of daemonic colours to use on your prince of chaos. While the colour selection is fairly basic, it covers the standard range with several shades per colour. If you're feeling a bit Nurgly, you can go with a sickly yellow or bilious green hue, while the Khorne-likers will probably stick with the more classic daemon candyapple red. You can pick both primary and secondary colours for your daemon prince, too: the primary colour works pretty much like a base coat, with the secondary colour acting like a wash on top, that fills in all the nooks and crannies in the prince's model. RELATED LINKS: Total War: Warhammer 3 DLC, Total War: Warhammer 3 races, Total War: Warhammer 3 review |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 27, 2022 5:39 PM  Minecraft is a sandbox game filled with many wonders. There are plenty of incredible things to stumble across that are native to the game, but many of the most impressive Minecraft builds come from people in the community. For example, you can use Command Blocks to unlock new levels of creativity by building cars or making a perfect circle. Mysticat is one such person who accomplishes said feats of creativity. The Minecraft YouTuber mainly specialises in making the impossible possible using Command Blocks. This includes making circles in the game, something that sounds like it would be easy to anyone who hasn't played the game but is unfeasible otherwise. This time around though, they've created a working car. Mysticat explains how to do this in the video (below), and while it's technically possible using Redstone, it's not as effective. If you've ever wondered about Command Blocks, this is a good video to watch. They go through how the car works, which command to use, and a few valuable nuggets of information regarding the whole process. RELATED LINKS: Minecraft console commands, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 27, 2022 5:26 PM  It's Wednesday, and you know that means: it's time for Minecraft snapshot 22w17a to arrive, with a brand new item in the goat horn, which will give you a brand-new way to make some noise. The snapshot also adds even more to the Warden's strength, but it does give an incentive for doing battle with the monster. As of this snapshot, goat horns will drop anywhere a goat rams a hard block like a tree, log, stone, packed ice, or ore. You can use the horn to play a loud sound that can be heard from a great distance, and each will play a different sound based on which goat it came from. There are a total of eight different horn variants, four of which you can only get from screaming goats. You'll also find a more powerful Warden now, as the creature's ranged attack will now deal 30 damage (up from 10) and will bypass your shields and armour - and that attack now only has a two second cooldown, down from five seconds. You will, however, now get a single sculk catalyst if you take a Warden down. RELATED LINKS: Minecraft console commands, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 27, 2022 4:21 PM  The first-ever W.A.S.D. lasted but a few all-too-short days, but the discussions by the speakers and panels at the event held lessons that are well worth preserving. That's why we're uploading all the talks from W.A.S.D. to our YouTube channel, including a presentation on sustainability in the games industry by Dr. Tomas Rawlings, studio director at Auroch Digital. As Rawlings points out, climate change is an existential threat to human life as we know it, and while we all love a nice post-apocalyptic game like Fallout now and again, these aren't settings we'd actually like to live in 24/7. "When you think about post-apocalyptic, and let's prep for the apocalypse, the best way - by a long way - is not to have it," Rawlings says. For players, Rawlings says it's important to get involved with sustainability focused events and support games with environmentally responsible studios and themes. Developers can invest in renewable resources and cut down on data-intensive processes. Everyone, he says, ought to work for change on the political level by supporting leaders who prioritise climate change policies and sustainability. RELATED LINKS: Best indie games, What is W.A.S.D.?, Upcoming PC games |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, April 27, 2022 5:33 PM  What's with all the golf, Alice B asked recently, much as I did when I turned 13 and suddenly all my friends took up the pastime. I had no answer then and I have no answer now, but Turbo Golf Racing is the most interesting of the recent crop of wacky walk-spoilers. It's golf with cars, or Rocket League with golf, and it's launching a cross-platform beta tomorrow. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, April 27, 2022 5:09 PM  In his Sifu review for us, Jai found the kung fu brawler difficult enough that at one point he thought he "was going to eat" his controller. He didn't, thankfully, and enjoyed the game a lot overall. If you have ingested your controller, you might want to sick it up again quick, because a free update coming to Sifu next week will add new difficulty modes and training options. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, April 27, 2022 4:51 PM  Crytek, developers of Hunt: Showdown and the Crysis series, have announced that "the company has adopted a remote work option for employees who prefer it." The decision comes after the studio initially switched to work-from-home during the Covid-19 pandemic and found that development didn't slow down, and follows a similar decision made by Destiny developer Bungie last month. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, April 27, 2022 11:57 PM With the third season of Call of Duty: Warzone now underway, players have much to get through before the arrival of Operation Monarch in May, when Godzilla and King Kong will face off against each other in Caldera. However, before all that mayhem, there are some new and significant changes being made to the game […] |
Twinfinite Wednesday, April 27, 2022 11:22 PM Today Atlus released another daily trailer of its upcoming JRPG Soul Hackers 2, showing one of its demons. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, April 27, 2022 8:32 PM The Witch Queen is the latest expansion that's just been released for Destiny 2 this year, and it continues to keep the player base satisfied in terms of new content to check out, events to farm, and plenty of new gear to farm. It also boasts a pretty impressive soundtrack. For all the music enthusiasts […] |
Twinfinite Wednesday, April 27, 2022 8:13 PM Today third-party developers had lots of news and releases in store for Microsoft Flight Simulators add-ons. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, April 27, 2022 5:36 PM Earlier today on Twitter, Disney revealed a brand-new project in the video game space that is titled Disney Dreamlight Valley. The game is a free-to-play life simulator that is set to launch later this year. Along with the tweet, there was a reveal trailer that showed off just some of what their upcoming title has […] |
Twinfinite Wednesday, April 27, 2022 5:21 PM Netmarble released another English trailer of Level-5's online JRPG Ni No Kuni: Cross Worlds, showing some of its vistas and characters. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, April 27, 2022 4:19 PM Valorant is popular for its fusion of precise gunplay (nudge, wink) and 'hero abilities,' a synergy that creates a distinct gameplay experience. Sure, the core loop might be lifted from CS:GO, but nothing really plays quite like Valorant. As far as multiplayer games with big long-legged ambitions go, Valorant is also somewhat unusual because it […] |
Destructoid Wednesday, April 27, 2022 7:30 PM If all goes well, we'll check out an Indonesian folklore horror game too Hey guys! I'm here early! I won't... The post We're streaming some Magic the Gathering: Arena tonight appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Wednesday, April 27, 2022 6:00 PM A translation of the sonorous sirens reveals some sad lore If you've been traveling around the Lands Between, you've probably... The post Turns out the Elden Ring bats are actually singing a pretty sad song appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Wednesday, April 27, 2022 5:00 PM Higher risk, higher reward I'll be the first to admit that I'm pretty bad at video games. The hardest difficulty... The post For some video game stories, the only option is to 'git gud' appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Wednesday, April 27, 2022 4:30 PM Play the modern classic on PS5 or Xbox Series X/S Every so often, a game comes out that completely changes... The post This War of Mine: Final Cut gets a PS5, Xbox Series X/S release this May appeared first on Destructoid. |
Destructoid Wednesday, April 27, 2022 4:15 PM PlayStation Plus May lineup locks in FIFA 22, Tribes of Midgard, and Curse of the Dead Gods (Update) Sony has confirmed the lineup for May 3 [Update: Sony announced the May 2022 games for PlayStation Plus subscribers.] We've... The post PlayStation Plus May lineup locks in FIFA 22, Tribes of Midgard, and Curse of the Dead Gods (Update) appeared first on Destructoid. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, April 27, 2022 6:15 PM  As Bethesda promised, its proprietary launcher is shutting down and the games found on it are making their way to Steam. The company has begun to migrate its Fallout 76 players over to Steam starting today. And as of yesterday, some of its best classic games have made the jump. Namely, two of the original games in The Elder Scrolls saga, Arena and Daggerfall, are available now on Steam, along with Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory. I would say that most fans of The Elder Scrolls likely didn't begin with Arena. The 1994 open-world RPG was released back when DOS ruled the PC gaming world. It's old enough that marketers thought the best way to attract a new fanbase was to show as much skin as possible on the box art. I don't believe that worked. The game was good enough to warrant many sequels, and it's hard not to find a person who hasn't played The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, either on PC, console, or a toaster. Regardless, The Elder Scrolls: Arena and its s... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, April 27, 2022 5:30 PM  In this hectic age, we can all use a chance to recline. Many games offer us the opportunity for a simpler life, cultivating farms and chatting with neighbors. Aka, coming to PC via Steam later this year, brings one such experience. However, it wouldn't be fair to say it merely apes popular chill games like Stardew Valley. There seems to be a bit more lurking beneath the surface. Also, you can take a nap on a gigantic capybara. That alone should grab your attention. If a game let's you sleep on t he back of a massive capybara, it's worthy of note in my book. Capybaras are famous for being on of the most chill animals on the planet. And in Aka, you can get some much-needed shuteye on one that's as big as a small house. That feature alone may catapult Aka into the annals of the most relaxing PC games on all of Steam when it launches late this year. It probably helps that you play as a small, red panda. The primary gameplay loop in Aka revolves around explora... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, April 27, 2022 4:30 PM  Horror and inclusivity don't often go hand in hand, but Dead by Daylight is seeking to correct that with its first LGBTQ+ character. Fans have sought increased representation within the game, expressing the need to "identify with their favorite characters," and Dead by Daylight will finally deliver on that front. Players can experience the 11th Tome of the game's Archives: DEVOTION, which will feature the memories of The Twins and the survivor David King as he "comes to terms with his homosexuality." This new archive will come with the expected new collections and outfits, but it will also "mark a new departure for Dead by Daylight, bringing a completely new twist to the narrative direction of the Archives." David King is a highly popular character, known as one of the most played in the game. King also struggles with his time as a debt collector, with his former positioning bringing pain from all directions. Coming to terms The De... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, April 27, 2022 4:00 PM  If you consider yourself a fan of "mid-20th century pulp fiction and '80s home computer graphics," then you might want to check out Mothmen 1966. Developed by LCB Game Studio, Mothmen 1966 incorporates the old-school aesthetic of computers, like the ZX Spectrum, and has players unravele a mystery by solving classic adventure game conundrums. Currently, both LCB Game Studio and publisher Chorus Worldwide plan to release Mothmen 1966 on July 14. So if any of this sounds interesting, you can look forward to that date. According to a press release, the story of Mothmen 1966 involves a conspiracy surrounding the Leonid Meteor Shower, an astrological event that illuminates the sky each November. In the year 1966, a number of strange occurrences take place alongside the meteor shower, which include mysterious men in black as well as red eyes becoming visible in the woods. A team of four sleuths, which include lovers Lee and Victoria, paranormal investigator Lou, and gas sta... |
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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, April 27, 2022 11:00 PM New does not always mean good. Patch 4.08 brings in a few important changes for two of the most popular Agents in VALORANT – Jett and Sova. These two Agents are the only ones with at least a 70% pick rate in Competitive Matches, so it made sense for Riot to slightly nerf the fan […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, April 27, 2022 6:25 PM Getting shot by bullets will deal more damage, as you will be in shock and likely bleed. In Escape From Tarkov, the developers cared to simulate real combat wounds. Thus, you might find yourself getting the Heavy Bleeding status. Fortunately, players can always treat their wounds in and out of battle. It would be best […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, April 27, 2022 5:00 PM Voice chat functionality is a lifesaver when it comes to multiplayer video games. Typing messages can take up precious time, which makes directly speaking a superior method of communication. However, in Valorant, there's a history of voice chat failing to work as intended. If you've encountered this problem and more, you're in the right place. […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, April 27, 2022 4:00 PM Beidou, a 4-star character in Genshin Impact, is the captain of the armed crew based in Liyue Harbor called the Crux Fleet. Despite not being a rare 5-star character, Beidou has gained popularity after showing up in major chapters of the game's main story. Beidou wields a big weapon called a claymore and owns an […] |
Pivotal Gamers Wednesday, April 27, 2022 9:15 PM What's up all? itch.io holds a new giveaway for Slow Mole Jr.. Read on for their offering. Get Slow Mole Jr. for FREE! A few words about Slow Mole Jr. Platformer designed around a unique checkpoint mechanic that will only award a checkpoint when the player proves their mastery of a screen. Spinoff of speedrunner favourite Slow Mole for the NES (free on Itch.io). You don't hav... |