Kotaku Wednesday, May 18, 2022 4:10 AM  Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, a near-bottomless pit of cash tasked with diversifying the nation's economy (and whitewashing their human rights record), has acquired a 5.01% stake in Nintendo. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 18, 2022 5:44 AM  I've been waiting a long, long time for a gaming monitor like the Alienware AW3423DW to arrive on the market. For several years now, even the very best PC screens have left me wanting with their dime-a-dozen IPS and VA panels, while all I wanted was an LG OLED in a size suitable for my desk. Now, after having spent just over a month with this ultrawide QD-OLED display, I can happily report that the future of gaming monitors looks bright, very bright. Before I dive into what makes the QD-OLED panel inside the AW3423DW such a gamer changer, let's take a moment to talk about its design and other general features. Assembling the monitor is a toolless and fairly straightforward affair, requiring you to combine its big boomerang-style feet with its surprisingly heavy stand, before slotting on the display. While putting it together was easy, shifting the AW3423DW from its box to my desk was a touch more difficult. Its 10kg weight doesn't sound like much of a problem, but the 34-inch ultrawide panel is 7kg itself, meaning it can feel unwieldy to handle. This isn't an issue once you've got it where you want it, but it's certainly worth keeping this in mind and exercising an extra degree of caution when moving the monitor. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 18, 2022 5:11 AM  Looking for the best Stoner 63 loadout in Warzone? Running out of bullets is a common problem in this battle royale game, but not for the Stoner 63. If you're looking for a reliable LMG to use in Warzone Pacific, the Stoner 63 might be your best shot. Assault rifle and SMG users will know the pain of having to reload your gun in the middle of a fight. No matter how fast your reload speed is on a weapon like the FFAR 1 or the Mac-10, there's always the danger of being caught out while switching your magazines. This problem almost never happens with the best Stoner 63 loadout thanks to its huge magazines, storing over 100 bullets to ensure you can fight off numerous enemies at any given time. That said, the stock Stoner 63 has a few issues you should keep in mind, such as heavy recoil and surprisingly small magazines. However, if you choose the right attachments for this LMG, you should have no problems handling the recoil and you won't need to worry about reloading until after you've taken out an entire squad. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, May 18, 2022 5:35 AM  The best gaming monitor might offer a 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time at 1080p for a great price, or it might boast 4K resolution in an ultrawide format. There isn't a 'one size fits all' when it comes to monitors. Which genre of game you play the most, and what you really value in a screen, makes a massive difference. But a good monitor, just like the best gaming chair, has an incredibly long lifespan compared to many other components and peripherals, making it a great investment for your gaming PC setup. There are serious questions you need to ask yourself first to narrow down your selection. Do you favour image quality over lightning-fast pixel response? Do you need Nvidia's G-Sync or AMD's FreeSync? Does it even matter now that Nvidia supports FreeSync? Are you into the pro-gaming, competitive esports world and crave the super-high monitor refresh rates of TN tech rather than a quality panel? Do you want a traditional 16:9 screen or have you been seduced by the ultra widescreen beauty of a 21:9 aspect ratio? Do you need a monitor so wide you can almost see those Fortnite enemies standing behind you? Or does it absolutely, positively have to be the best 4K gaming monitor so you can spot each individual blade of grass in The Witcher 3? And, finally, how convinced are you by the prospect of high dynamic range gaming? RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, May 18, 2022 5:57 AM  Not content with hosting the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest last weekend, Italy has now received a glam up in Microsoft Flight Simulator's ninth world update. Cities in Italy and Malta are seeing their detail improved by photogrammetry, with the obvious choices of Rome, Milan and Venice joined by places such as Turin, Perugia and Paestum. Florence is a notable absence, but then Florence airport was recently released as paid DLC. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, May 18, 2022 5:11 AM Late yesterday, Netflix pulled back the curtain on its upcoming futuristic prison drama, Spiderhead, which launches on the streaming platform on June 17. Starring The Cabin in the Woods' Chris Hemsworth and Top Gun: Maverick's Miles Teller, the film appears to be an intriguing cocktail of techno-thriller, horror, sci-fi and black comedy. Go ahead and […] |
Twinfinite Wednesday, May 18, 2022 5:00 AM Wordle might be the internet's big new obsession but comic book artist Martin Naydel's Jumble has been stumping puzzle game enthusiasts since 1954. Once known as Scramble, the goal is straightforward: unscramble four words, then use selected letters from those words to complete a bonus challenge. There is an illustration that goes with each puzzle that […] |
Twinfinite Wednesday, May 18, 2022 5:00 AM Heardle is one daily puzzle-solving game that has exploded in popularity over the past few months. Released two or so months ago, it tasks players with guessing the name of the song along with its artist by listening to a short music clip. Since you only have six guesses to nail today's track, here are […] |
Twinfinite Wednesday, May 18, 2022 5:00 AM Worlde has spawned a wave of new word puzzle games, some of them targetting various hobbies or interests. Byrdile, for example, challenges enjoyers of choral music to identify words related to that particular pursuit, and it's proving hugely popular with enthusiasts of the musical genre. If that includes yourself and you're struggling to decipher today's […] |
Twinfinite Wednesday, May 18, 2022 4:58 AM The Guardian Games have kicked off in Destiny 2, and that means players are likely wanting to know which class is leading the charge in depositing those hard-earned medallions at the Podium in the Tower. In this guide, we'll be explaining who's winning the Destiny 2 Guardian Games every day, when the results are announced. […] |
Twinfinite Wednesday, May 18, 2022 4:35 AM Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 2 is set to conclude on June 3, 2022, and many players have their eyes focused on the end of the season's live event. It's no secret that Epic Games loves to end the Fortnite seasons with Doomsday live events, and according to the latest reports, it seems that the developers […] |
Twinfinite Wednesday, May 18, 2022 4:22 AM Evil Dead: The Game on PS5 On paper, Evil Dead: The Game shouldn't be a thing that works. It's a mesh of Dead by Daylight and Friday the 13th meets battle royale, meets looter shooter/slasher. It's a chaotic mess that is at times held back by frustrating glitches, and a bit of a balancing issue […] |
Twinfinite Tuesday, May 17, 2022 11:55 PM The Simpsons is both the longest-running American animated series and sitcom on television, capturing the hearts of fans for over three decades. If you've ever watched any of the episodes, it's easy to understand how it became such a classic. The biggest fans of the Simpsons will know that there are certain types of gags […] |
Twinfinite Tuesday, May 17, 2022 11:48 PM Dead by Daylight surprises fans by announcing a new dating simulator, Hooked on You, which features romanticized versions of the killers within the universe. The Sixth Anniversary Broadcast states that this idea came from fans during an official community survey about what they want next for the game. If you want to know when this […] |
Twinfinite Tuesday, May 17, 2022 11:11 PM Today Atlus released another of its daily trailers for its upcoming JRPG Soul Hackers 2, showing one of the demons appearing in the game. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, May 17, 2022 10:43 PM Sony chief executive officer Kenichiro Yoshida and chief financial officer Hiroki Totoki talked about the PlayStation business. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, May 17, 2022 10:23 PM Today Nexon and Arc System Works revealed a new trailer of their upcoming fighting game DNF Duel, focusing on the story mode. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, May 17, 2022 10:22 PM Marvel has been on a roll with their television series. We got the excellent WandaVision, the kinda meh Falcon and the Winter Soldier, the delightful Loki, the also kinda meh-but-better-than-Falcon-and-the-Winter-Soldier Hawkeye, and most recently, Moon Knight, which has been nothing short of explosive and fun each week. And then we've got She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, […] |
Siliconera Wednesday, May 18, 2022 6:00 AM
Capcom has updated its Platinum Titles list. The list now includes numbers mentioned in a financial report concerning titles like Resident Evil Village, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, and Monster Hunter Rise. The titles on the list reflect sales as of March 31, 2022. As it stands, multiple new titles have appeared in the top ten of the Capcom Platinum Titles list, these being Resident Evil Village and Monster Hunter Rise. [Thanks, 4Gamer!] While Capcom had reported successful sales numbers for both titles, the list had not been updated to reflect their overall ranking. However, there is now a clearer picture as to where both titles stand concerning total worldwide sales. The top ten games in Capcom's Platinum Titles list as of March 31, 2022, are as a follows:
In October 2021, Capcom announced that sales for Monster Hunter Rise had surpassed 7.5 million units worldwide. This had effectively made it Capcom's best-selling single-platform title, outperforming the previous holder Street Fighter II. The post Capcom Platinum Titles Updates, Includes Monster Hunter Rise appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, May 18, 2022 5:30 AM
President of Nihon Falcom Toshihiro Kondo revealed the company's interest in releasing "retro" titles for the Nintendo Switch. This information was shared through an interview, which also mentioned why Kondo was particularly drawn to the idea of Nintendo Switch releases. He also reveals that there are potential plans to release more titles outside of The Legend of Natuya: Ad Astra for the Switch. [Thanks, ryokutya2089!] When asked about his interest in releasing titles for the Nintendo Switch, Kondo had this to say:
However, on the issue of releasing "retro" Nihon Falcom titles for the Switch, Kondo states that these titles will potentially appear as downloads. The reason for this is that releasing these titles as physical versions is more difficult. When asked about Nihon Falcom titles outside of the announced The Legend of Natuya: Ad Astra appearing on the Nintendo Switch, Kondo states that there is already a plan in mind. However, he can't provide details just yet and will share more information about this in the future. The post Nihon Falcom to Potentially Release Retro Titles on Nintendo Switch appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, May 18, 2022 5:00 AM
Final Fantasy XI is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. While rumors have circulated about the MMORPG's future, director Yoji Fujito revealed that FFXI won't be shutting down "anytime soon." Additionally, the director talked about the upcoming Prime Weapon, and the article includes various interviews with past and current staff. [Thanks, ryokutya!] The interview comes from this week's issue of Famitsu, releasing on May 19, 2022. The issue's main cover celebrates the MMORPG's 20th anniversary, and the special feature includes interviews with the current director and producer, as well as past collaborators like Hiromichi Tanaka. The special feature also provides a timeline starting from the game's launch and talks briefly about FFXI's future. Notably, Fujito reportedly addresses concerns that the game may shut down sometime in 2022. "Due to past comments, there may be some people who are worried that the game will be shutting down in 2022," Fujito stated, "but I don't think you will have to be concerned about that happening anytime soon." Similarly, producer Akihiko Matsui mentioned that all of the higher-ups at the company are telling the team to "continue doing FFXI." On the topic of the upcoming Prime Weapons, Fujito revealed that users will be able to obtain them. Specifically, players will be able to obtain the weapons through the progression of the story. However, it's still unclear when the developers plan to add the Prime Weapons. FFXI is available to play on PC. A Final Fantasy XI crossover event is also currently taking place in Granblue Fantasy. The post FFXI Director Says Game Won't Be Shutting Down Anytime Soon appeared first on Siliconera. |
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Gaming on PC Wednesday, May 18, 2022 4:08 AM Here's six tips to help you get the most out of your PC. Full article after the jump. |