PCGamesN Tuesday, May 31, 2022 7:17 AM  PUBG Battlegrounds players can try out the latest update for the battle royale game today by jumping into the PC test server, ahead of the arrival of the PUBG 18.1 ranked season release date. The new patch, which is due to release on June 8, also changes up the map rotation slightly and increases item spawn rates to increase healing potential in the multiplayer game. The patch brings the start of PUBG Battlegrounds ranked season 18 when it launches on live servers next week, and also switches up the map rotation and frequency. Those playing normal matches will notice that Vikendi is gone again, with the snowy map leaving to make way for the return of Paramo's active volcano environment alongside regulars Erangel, Miramar, Taego, and Sanhok. Paramo has seen some slight tweaks to add additional rocks and cover, along with a unique-looking spiral well. The ranked map rotation has been tweaked slightly to increase the odds of players parachuting onto Taego, with a split of 40% of games on Erangel, 30% on Miramar, and 30% on Taego. Rewards from ranked season 17 will also be available to claim once ranked season 18 is underway and must be claimed by the end of the season. RELATED LINKS: PUBG new map, PUBG weapons, Play PUBG |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 31, 2022 6:48 AM  Looking for a Genshin Impact tier list? There are currently 49 Genshin Impact characters available, so there's no shortage of candidates for your dream team. But with so many different weapon, elementals, talents, ascension bonuses, and constellations upgrades, finding your favourites can be challenging. Don't let the placement of the characters on our Genshin Impact tier list deter you from pulling on the next character banner. While base stats and elemental abilities are important, the value of a character also depends on personal playstyle, available weapons and artifacts, and team composition. That being said, if your favourite character is in C tier or below, you may struggle to get past some of the more challenging Spiral Abyss floors. Don't worry too much if your favourite character is on one of the lower tiers; you can still make it work with our recommended Genshin Impact builds. In general, being on a high tier means that the character is the best Genshin Impact character in their role, is not too difficult to build, and performs well regardless of teammates. Being on a lower tier means that there are better alternatives, or the character needs a very specific build or team to shine. Just to note, the characters are not ranked within their own tier, and with that out of the way, let's take a look at our ranking of characters in our Genshin Impact tier list! RELATED LINKS: Play Genshin Impact for free, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 31, 2022 6:30 AM  Looking for the best Destiny 2 Solar 3.0 build for your subclass? The space game's new Solar rework introduces a number of new ways to customise your character if you're using the Dawnblade, Sunbreaker, or Gunslinger subclass. However, with so many possible grenade, melee, super, and special ability combos, which you can further enhance with fragments, it can be tough to figure out what the best build for your Guardian is. In addition, Destiny 2 Exotics and other perks can enhance the build, so there are heaps of possibilities. The Solar 3.0 rework uses the same system of Aspects and Fragments as the Void 3.0 rework that launched with The Witch Queen. In case you're returning from a very long Destiny hiatus, Aspects affect a class-specific ability and also come with a number of slots that can hold Fragments. The effects from Fragments aren't quite as strong, but they're universal across their subclass. The best build boasts Aspects and Fragments that synchronise for massive buffs. Join us as we list our picks for the best Destiny 2 Solar build following the arrival of Season of the Haunted. RELATED LINKS: Destiny 2: Beyond Light review, Destiny 2 exotics, Play Destiny 2 |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 31, 2022 6:46 AM  The best anime games for PC are as wildly varied as the Japanese film, television, and manga from which they are inspired. Whether you fancy being trapped in a school with a sadistic remote-controlled bear, defending yourself from gargantuan humanoid monsters, or joining a book club with a dark side, there are plenty of anime games for PC to choose from in 2022. We've got everything from the biggest games based on Japan's hottest export shows, through the finest JRPGs, to anime MMOs influenced by the signature anime style. Dragon Ball, Attack on Titan, and Naruto are all present and correct, plus a few other gems you may not have heard of before. This list is especially good if you're looking for your fix of this distinctive form of Japanese animation, but find your wallet can't stretch to full price triple-A releases. If you're after free anime games, look no further than the charming, vibrant open-world of Genshin Impact or beloved and increasingly popular anime MMO FFXIV, which just received a new expansion called Endwalker. RELATED LINKS: Play Genshin Impact for free, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 31, 2022 6:30 AM  There's a new survival game coming that's basically Ark: Survival Evolved except you play as the dinosaurs. Path of Titans is a fun-looking indie game where you take on the role of one of several dinosaurs and try to survive in a pre-human world - and there's a beta coming this summer. There are a lot of great dinosaur games on PC, from Ark to Jurassic World Evolution 2, but very few where you actually get to play as a dinosaur. Path of Titans, from Australian indie developer Alderon Games, is a cross-platform survival MMO game where players roleplay as one of over 30 potential dinosaurs in a big sandbox game environment. A very early access version of Path of Titans has been available on the developer's website for a little while, and the team is now planning a beta for launch this summer across "PC, mobile, consoles, Mac and Linux", with the "first of several" 8 x 8 km maps available and more to come later. |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 31, 2022 5:49 AM  For all PC-owners, and for gamers especially, it's important to keep yourself safe and protected when using the internet and a good antivirus should be an important part of your repertoire. You don't want to have your save files corrupted, or your MMO game logins leaked so that any digital criminal can steal all your well-earned resources - not to mention card details and any other private information that's stored on your PC. So what's the best antivirus for PC? Well, many gamers are content with Microsoft Defender. Built-in with all modern Windows platforms, Microsoft Defender provides a solid antivirus, along with malware defence, biometric logins (e.g. fingerprints), and more. By all means, it's not a bad place to start, but what about those who aren't fond of Windows Defender? Or those who are looking for something a little more comprehensive? We've got you covered. In this guide, we've gone over eight of the best antivirus providers, weighing up the costs and benefits of each one in order to help you better defend your own PC. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 31, 2022 6:25 AM  Want to know more about the upcoming Genshin Impact events? A new version of Genshin Impact arrives every six weeks, complete with new characters, quests, and events. It's difficult to keep track of which events are currently running and if there are any new ones coming soon, so here's a schedule for all current and upcoming Genshin Impact events. There are usually a number of Genshin Impact events running simultaneously, and they aren't just in-game events. When a new Genshin Impact character joins the game, the devs launch a web event at the same time - players learn about the latest characters through an interactive story told through a web browser. The rewards for completing different events range from in-game items like primogems and mora, to real life prizes like mouse mats and plushies. Just like the Genshin Impact banners, most events are only available for a limited time, so it's worth participating as soon as you can. New events are usually added to Genshin Impact after an update, but it's worth keeping an eye out on this page as the devs do like to surprise the community. RELATED LINKS: Play Genshin Impact for free, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, May 31, 2022 5:35 AM  Devilish MMOARPG Diablo Immortal is set to launch later this week - but not everywhere. Players in Belgium and the Netherlands won't get a release, likely because the game's microtransactions clash with their gambling laws. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, May 31, 2022 7:58 AM The launch of Netflix's Stranger Things Season 4 is all the rage at the moment, hailed with critical acclaim as one of the most exciting and spooky seasons so far. Without delving into spoilers, actor Grave Van Dien role as Chrissy Cunningham puts her front and center during some of its most terrifying moments. But […] |
Twinfinite Tuesday, May 31, 2022 7:50 AM Genshin Impact 2.6 was an impressive update for the community as it introduced the Inazuma region packed with many new quests, NPCs, materials, and more. The new region also featured a brand new plant called Naku Weed, an ascension material used to level up Genshin Impact characters and weapons. It's no secret that farming resources […] |
Twinfinite Tuesday, May 31, 2022 7:02 AM Runic Fang is an ascension material in Genshin Impact that is required to level up characters and make them more powerful. However, it is hard to get, so players who need it should prepare to put the work in. Anyone looking to ascend Yelan to higher levels will need to farm up quite a bit […] |
Twinfinite Tuesday, May 31, 2022 6:43 AM Genshin Impact, the open-world action RPG from HoYoverse, is releasing soon for the Google PC platform. Quite recently, the developers have confirmed that the Genshin Impact version on Google PC will soon enter beta testing only in a few selected regions. This beta program will give an exclusive chance to a bunch of players to […] |
Twinfinite Tuesday, May 31, 2022 6:34 AM As it's an always-online game, you're going to need to join a Diablo Immortal server. Activision Blizzard has already released the complete list of Diablo Immortal servers by region and language that players can join. While it may be obvious that you want to join a server for your region and language, the specific server […] |
Twinfinite Tuesday, May 31, 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 Tuesday, May 31, 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 Tuesday, May 31, 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 Tuesday, May 31, 2022 4:57 AM Today Square Enix announced that news about Star Ocean: The Divine Force will come in late June, asking the fans to be patient. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, May 31, 2022 4:41 AM Minecraft clients are convenient services for players who want a better gameplay experience. These systems are particularly great for gamers that enjoy PvP since they are pretty helpful in combat situations. If you are searching for a compatible mechanic, here are the top six best Minecraft clients for PvP. Lunar Client Top 6 Best Minecraft […] |
Twinfinite Tuesday, May 31, 2022 3:20 AM Genshin Impact has a massive collection of consumable items called dishes that players can cook to improve their character stats. Quiet Elegance is one of the many dishes in the game, which increases party members' Shield Strength by 35% for 300 seconds. However, preparing Quiet Elegance in Genshin Impact is a bit of a tricky […] |
Twinfinite Tuesday, May 31, 2022 12:31 AM Genshin Impact developer HoYoverse released another trailer for its popular online RPG to celebrate the release of version 2.7. |
Siliconera Tuesday, May 31, 2022 7:30 AM
The Egyptian God cards from Yu-Gi-Oh! will be available to obtain as a series of metal reliefs. Pre-orders for the set are immediately available, with orders expected to ship in Japan from mid to late August. The Egyptian God cards Yu-Gi-Oh! metal relief set will cost 19,250 yen ($150) and come with a total of three card reliefs. [Thanks, Famitsu!] The three cards that will be included in the set are Obelisk the Tormentor, Slifer the Sky Dragon, and The Winged Dragon of Ra. The versions that will appear as metal reliefs are the Japanese prints of the cards. Each card will be made out of zinc alloy and will come with a special display case. The case features special commemorative text, displaying that the set was created for the 25th anniversary of the Yu-Gi-Oh! series. You can take a look at the card set below. [gallery columns="4" ids="928578,928579,928577,928576,928575,928574,928573,928572" link="file"] Other notable pieces of Yu-Gi-Oh merchandise include the Ultimagear Yu-Gi-Oh! Millennium Puzzle replica. In a similar fashion to the item in the series, the replica came without instructions. This allowed consumers to solve the puzzle using their own wits. Additionally, several Yu-Gi-Oh! figures featuring iconic characters like Seto Kaiba have been announced. The MegaHouse figure was announced for the 25th anniversary of the series and will be over a foot tall. The post Yu-Gi-Oh Egyptian God Cards Will Appear as Metal Reliefs appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, May 31, 2022 7:00 AM
With the arrival of Genshin Impact Version 2.7, players now have the opportunity to obtain Yelan. She is an entirely new character that has appeared through the update. And to coincide with her arrival, HoYoverse (also known as miHoYo) has shared a Collected Miscellany video breaking down her skills. This includes information as to how players will potentially want to build this character. As it dives into details concerning how her damage will be distributed through her attacks. Yelan is a Hydro Bow user. Her standard attack can be charged, which will allow for players to aim more precisely and will deal more damage. Additionally, a fully charged attack will deal Hydro damage on impact. Players can utilize the Breakdown effect, which can decrease the charging time of her charged attack. If players allow this to charge, it will empower her strike with a Breakthrough Barb. This will deal AoE Hydro damage that scales based on Yelan's max HP. You can watch the Genshin Impact Collected Miscellany Yelan video below. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6-BDI7y-lA&ab_channel=GenshinImpact[/embed] Her Elemental Skill is capable of dealing damage to enemies, but will also allow players to traverse the map at increased speeds. Lingering Lifeline will allow Yelan to move between enemies undetected, tethering them together to deal damage to them once leaving this state. Marking more enemies with Lifeline will increase the chance of Yelan gaining the Breakthrough effect. Holding down the skill button will make the attack function slightly differently than just tapping it. Her Elemental Burst, Depth-Clarion Dice, will create a burst of AoE Hydro that deals damage to enemies and summons an Exquisite Throw. The Exquisite Throw will assist the active character on the field and deal additional Hydro damage based on Yelan's max HP. Genshin Impact is available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, and for Android and iOS devices. Yelan will be available to obtain through a limited-time banner until June 21, 2022. The post Genshin Impact Yelan Collected Miscellany Breaks Down Skills appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, May 31, 2022 6:30 AM
Genshin Impact players have the opportunity to create strategy guides for Version 2.7 and win various rewards. Submissions for the Genshin Impact Version 2.7 strategy guide contest will remain open until July 10, 2022. The results of the contest will be announced on August 9, 2022. A total of 35 winners will be selected, with various tiers featuring different rewards. However, all winners will receive Primogems, with first-place prizes receiving the most significant amount. The event rewards for the Genshin Impact Version 2.7 strategy guide contest tiers are as follows: Gold - 5 Winners
Silver - 10 Winners
Bronze - 20 Winners
All participants will receive a prize, which is a special avatar frame. It will be available to use for a total of 30 days. Players can submit written and video guides, with a blog post outlining the specific requirements concerning submission. Genshin Impact Version 2.7 has seen the addition of a new character and a new Archon Quest. Players will be able to obtain the new character, Yelan, through a limited summon banner. The banner will be available until June 21, 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 Version 2.7 Strategy Guide Contest Held appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, May 31, 2022 6:00 AM
Good Smile Company opened pre-orders for a limited-edition Kirby 30th anniversary Nendoroid. The Nendoroid features magnet-connected movable limbs and comes with four different facial expressions, including one from the cover of Kirby's Dream Land. The Nendoroid costs $47.99, and pre-orders will last until July 13, 2022, or while supplies last. It will ship sometime in February 2023. The Kirby Nendoroid has magnetic limbs, meaning owners can freely pose Kirby's arms and legs however they wish. It also means that, if you own any of the previous Kirby Nendoroids, you can also swap and customize the parts to your liking. The Nendoroid also comes with a total of four facial expressions. These include Kirby's standard expression, as well as a retro-style expression, a flustered expression with wide-open eyes, and a face with spiral eyes. https://twitter.com/GoodSmile_US/status/1531474322514186240?s=20&t=XneTT7iaOakaykrbV_EINQ Furthermore, the Nendoroid comes with a set of various items such as a bindle stick, a Friend Heart, and a Japanese sweet potato. The Star Rod also makes an appearance, with gold glitter on the star to celebrate the occasion. Some of the items will fit in Kirby's hand via a hole, while others attach via magnet. Additionally, the 30th-anniversary logo is printed on the Nendoroid's stand. You can get a better look at the Kirby 30th anniversary Nendoroid in the screenshots below: [gallery columns="4" ids="928596,928594,928595,928593,928599,928598,928597" link="file"] The Kirby series is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. As part of celebrations, various collaborative merchandise is being released, including an alarm clock and a palm-sized light. The Kirby 30th-anniversary Nendoroid is available for pre-order via the Good Smile Company store. It costs $47.99, and pre-orders will close on July 13, 2022, or when stocks run out. Depending on how quickly it sells out, Good Smile Company may open an additional round of pre-orders at a later date. The post The Kirby 30th Anniversary Nendoroid is a Throwback appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, May 31, 2022 5:30 AM
New information about Star Ocean: The Divine Force will appear sometime in late June. This is according to the official Star Ocean Japanese Twitter account. The news also included what appears to be a screenshot of the game, though it is unclear if it is from a cutscene or from gameplay footage. However, this image may be part of a trailer or a gameplay demonstration that will appear through future updates on the development of the game. You can check out the tweet and the included image below. [embed]https://twitter.com/SO_SQEX/status/1531547428134203392[/embed] The tweet concerning new information about Star Ocean: The Divine Force reads:
Star Ocean: The Divine Force was announced in October 2021. A trailer appeared during a State of Play, which included a look at several characters that will appear in the title. Gameplay was also shown, alongside several environments and enemies players can encounter. Star Ocean: The Divine Force is scheduled to release for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC in 2022. The post Star Ocean: The Divine Force New Information to Appear in June appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, May 31, 2022 5:00 AM
The latest dose of Final Fantasy VII Remake art sheds light on a key location from Midgar's Sector 7 Slums: The Beginner's Hall. The official FFVII Remake account shared art of the building on Twitter, as well as some insights into the art team's adaptation efforts.
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According to the insights shared by the account, the team aimed to recreate the messy, cluttered feeling of the original game location in FFVII Remake. The art shows a considerably expanded space compared with the PS1 version. As a full-3D game featuring realistic proportions and scales, recreating the building exactly wouldn't have been feasible. Instead, the Remake version of the Beginner's Hall is a larger structure, and not as obviously vertical. Distinctive touches from the old version like exposed red steel girders and a unique pair of banners are retained. Similarly, the overall structure of the hall is largely the same, with a weapon shop on the ground floor and a storage room full of crates on the second floor. If you'd like to compare the FFVII Remake Art to its inspiration, check out some footage of the original version of Final Fantasy VII's Beginner's Hall courtesy of Youtuber Crazyreyn. The Beginner's Hall can be seen at the 29:55 timestamp. https://youtu.be/9ZFKCYJVMfg?t=1795 The Beginner's Hall is something of a tradition in older Final Fantasy titles. Present since Final Fantasy IV, Beginner's Halls were locations filled with NPCs that did nothing but spout useful tutorial hints in the form of dialog. The FFVII Remake lacks NPCs versed in the art of teaching, though. Following more modern conventions, most tutorials were moved to the in-game help section. That said, the hall does serve a purpose in Remake. It houses a brief set of cutscenes that introduces Cloud and the player to the game's weapon upgrade system. One thing that's completely gone is a tutorial explaining the utility of save points. FFVII Remake utilizes a "save anywhere" style of progress management, leaving save points in the past. Final Fantasy VII Remake is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC. The next installment is in development. FFVII Remake Material Ultimania Plus, a compendium containing this and other development material, will release in late 2022. The post New FFVII Remake Art Drop Details the Beginner's Hall appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, May 31, 2022 3:45 AM  The Fading Twilight is a new bow weapon that's available in Genshin Impact. Since it's part of the Perilous Trail event, it's something that you can obtain through normal, free-to-play (F2P) means. Here's our Genshin Impact Fading Twilight guide on how you can get this weapon and if it's actually good enough for your characters. Note: For more information about the game, check out our Genshin Impact guides and features hub. You may also take a look at our main guide for the Perilous Trail event. Genshin Impact Fading Twilight guide – How to get it and is it any good You can acquire the Fading Twilight in Genshin Impact by completing the Realms of Guile and War activity. One successful run (i.e., three rounds or nine battles in total) on the Default Animosity difficulty nets you this weapon. However, I suggest choosing the Apex Hostility difficulty, as that also yields the rewards from the easier modes. Here's what you can expect from the... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, May 31, 2022 3:20 AM  The Realms of Guile and War is a new activity in Genshin Impact that's part of the Perilous Trail event. In it, you'll partake in numerous battles, while replacing some of the characters that you've already used. Here's our Genshin Impact Realms of Guile and War guide to help you with the available characters, Strategems, and what you can expect during your runs. Note: For more information about the game, check out our Genshin Impact guides and features hub. You may also take a look at our main guide for the Perilous Trail event. Genshin Impact Realms of Guile and War guide – Characters, Strategems, and rewards Starting out: Choosing the difficulty mode and your party members After clearing the Chamber of Twisted Cranes domain and talking to the other characters, a notification will tell you about a new activity. The Realms of Guile and War in Genshin Impact can then be accessed by interacting with the wooden board. You'll notice that only one... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, May 31, 2022 3:15 AM  The Perilous Trail event is now available in Genshin Impact. It's the main activity that you'll undertake as part of the version 2.7 update. It's got a quest chain and a separate battle scenario, too. Here's our Genshin Impact Perilous Trail event guide to help you with the Lurking Peril quest chain, Realms of Guile and War, and event shop rewards. Note: For more information about the game, check out our Genshin Impact guides and features hub. Genshin Impact Perilous Trail event guide – Everything you need to know The Perilous Trail event in Genshin Impact has the following hard requirements: Adventure Rank 28 Archon Quest Chapter 1: Act 3 – A New Star Approaches World Quest – Wherefore Did the Spiritstone Descend Other quests are considered soft requirements in that you can choose the "Quick Start" option to get right to it without doing those activities. These are Arataki Itto: Taurus Iracundus Act 1, Raiden Shogun: Imper... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, May 31, 2022 12:05 AM  After a long wait, the version 2.7 update in Genshin Impact adds Yelan. This mysterious 5-star character wields a bow and the power of Hydro. Here's our Genshin Impact Yelan guide to help you with the best weapons, artifacts, talents, and build. Note: For more information about the game, check out our Genshin Impact guides and features hub. Genshin Impact Yelan guide – Best weapons, artifacts, and talents I've divided our Genshin Impact Yelan guide into several sections. You can refer to the pages below for the parts that you need help with: Talent priorities, passives, and constellations Best weapons Best artifact sets Character ascension materials Gameplay tips and character summary Note: Yelan headlines a banner called "Discerner of Enigmas," which also includes Yanfei, Barbara, and Noelle. It runs from May 31 until June 21.... |