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GamersHeroes Monday, June 27, 2022 11:39 AM
    

A great way to get some more support points is to go on an expedition with someone. Check out this Lysithea Expedition Choices Guide For Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes to get all his answers right. This way you don't waste time and energy.

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GamersHeroes Monday, June 27, 2022 11:19 AM
    

Rodrigue is a mysterious figure that is available for Expedition missions. This Rodrigue Expedition Choices Guide For Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes breaks down the entire Expedition process so you can get a Perfect Conversation score by getting every single answer correct.

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GamersHeroes Monday, June 27, 2022 10:32 AM
    

Another popular character available for expeditions is Felix. This Felix Expedition Choices Guide For Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes breaks down every single question you can ask Felix and he can ask you, giving you the right answer for each question so you can finish with a Perfect Conversation score.

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Kotaku Monday, June 27, 2022 11:52 AM
    

Diablo Immortal may be a solid mobile version of Blizzard's hack-and-slash dungeon crawler, but it's no secret the game has been mired in controversy due to its egregious microtransactions. It was previously speculated that maxing out a single character could cost as much as $100,000. However, it now seems the…

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PCGamesN Monday, June 27, 2022 11:54 AM
     Steam Deck finally gets Switch style dock, but not from Valve

The official Steam Deck dock is still missing in action, but there's now an alternative that could check all the boxes. Not only does the portable powerhouse accessory almost look like the real deal, but it's equipped with all the ports you'll need to transform the handheld into a desktop gaming PC.

Created by Jsaux, the third-party Steam Deck Dock is designed specifically to work with Valve's handheld. While you might be tempted to pick up a compatible hub, this specific accessory cradles the portable while providing it with HDMI, 100W power delivery, two USB 2.0 ports, and ethernet. It also features an angled USB-C cable, so you won't have to worry about angled connectors or having to manage cables.

There are plenty of USB-C solutions out there that will help you connect the Steam Deck to a TV or gaming monitor, but this dock almost looks like Valve's delayed accessory. Many branded options aren't built to caress the Deck's caboose while it's hooked up to your screen and peripherals, and cheap cradles lack electrical innards. You could opt to 3D print a custom-made dock, but if getting crafty isn't your bag, you might want to check out Jsaux's take.

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PCGamesN Monday, June 27, 2022 11:41 AM
     How to join the Diablo Immortal Shadows faction

So you want to know about the Diablo Immortal Shadows faction? This is one of two groups in the new RPG game's endgame PvP, known as the Cycle of Strife. The Immortals, whose numbers on any one server are limited, are the guardians of Sanctuary, but there is an infinite legion of Shadows ready to test the Immortals' worth and resolve.

RELATED LINKS: Diablo Immortal tier list, Diablo Immortal system requirements, Best Diablo Immortal builds

PCGamesN Monday, June 27, 2022 11:31 AM
     The best Minecraft texture packs

Looking for the best Minecraft texture packs for the Java Edition? Minecraft's low-fi charms were predictably the first thing modders took to 'fixing'. The ruddy textures, while distinctive, are an obvious target for an upgrade if you stare at them long enough. While Mojang has been gradually revamping the aesthetic appeal of Minecraft, particularly with the introduction of Minecraft Ray Tracing, if you're chasing a specific look, then texture packs are your best bet.

We've compiled this list of the best Minecraft texture packs in one handy location. There's nothing too crazy here, as massive visual overhauls tend to be part of more extensive Minecraft mods that fundamentally change the game, but that's another article entirely.

One thing to note is that this list of the best Minecraft texture packs is for the Java Edition of Minecraft, which you can access via the new PC launcher, so if you're using the Bedrock Edition, you're likely to run into some issues. It's worth mentioning these Minecraft texture packs will work on the Java version you can find in the PC Game Pass version. Below is a fantastic selection of texture packs that give Minecraft altered visual styles, from the ultra-realistic to the cartoonish, to far-out sci-fi and subtle makeovers.

RELATED LINKS: Minecraft console commands, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods

PCGamesN Monday, June 27, 2022 11:25 AM
     The best Warhammer 40,000 games on PC

So, you want to know about the best Warhammer 40K games in 2022? While Games Workshop's licensing history has been a bit sporadic, the grim darkness of the far future is one place the company has consistently experimented with in terms of digital adaptations.

Some of the best Warhammer 40K games are from decades ago, but after a brief wobbly spell in the middle, we're finally getting some decent digital grimdark adaptations of the physical tabletop game, but we're also being treated to space games and even action-adventure RPG games as well. We're not here to highlight our ancient battle-brothers of 40k games of yore - they've had their time in the sun. We want to highlight the best Warhammer 40k games that have been released in more recent times.

RELATED LINKS: Best 4X games on PC, Best strategy games, Best space games on PC

PCGamesN Monday, June 27, 2022 11:00 AM
     F1 22 review – buckle up, we're really in the EA era now

The essence of our F1 22 review hits me on turn eight at Canada. Two seasons into my career, making my step up from F2 to join Alfa Romeo in the big leagues for 2022, I'm battling for 13th with Kevin Magnussen's Haas. It's a grey day in Montreal, and we don't have the pace we need because 100% of our upgrades through the season have failed development and needed re-developing. I have a train of cars behind me who clearly have better pace, but whose governing AI won't quite let them overtake. It occurs to me, as I lose another two tenths to Kevin on the corner exit struggling for traction: I'm not having much fun.

RELATED LINKS: Best racing games, Best truck games, Simulation games

PCGamesN Monday, June 27, 2022 10:37 AM
     Horror classic Outlast has a stunning new speedrun record

Outlast, the terrifying first-person horror from developer Red Barrels, has a new speedrun world record in the extremely tricky 100% category, beating the previous best by an incredibly close seven seconds.


PCGamesN Monday, June 27, 2022 10:27 AM
     Sci-fi Genshin Impact like Tower of Fantasy hits Steam in 2022

Considering the phenomenal success of Hoyoverse's Genshin Impact it's a wonder why more developers haven't attempted to replicate the RPG game's accomplishments, but Tower of Fantasy is giving it a try. The team has now narrowed down the Tower of Fantasy PC release date for Steam and the Epic Games Store - and you can pre-register now too.

Tower of Fantasy is an open-world game in an anime game style that, let's be honest, has obviously been inspired by Genshin Impact. While it's still a fantasy game in a colourful shared-world environment, Tower of Fantasy leans a little more into sci-fi and has some neat ideas - like a jetpack that turns into a Tron-like bike, which every game needs to have.


PCGamesN Monday, June 27, 2022 10:30 AM
     Nvidia RTX 4090 Ti could be Metal Gear meme dummy thicc

Nvidia RTX 4090 Ti renders have emerged online, and the green team's next best graphics card could feature a very chonky cooler. The images provide a side view of the GPU, including its shroud and edge connector, and we reckon the clap of its cooler would alert the guards in Metal Gear Solid.

Shared by YouTuber Moore's Law is Dead, the Nvidia RTX 4090 Ti mockup in question is based on a Founders Edition engineering sample. Aesthetically, the next-gen GPU looks similar to the RTX 3090, but it features a much thicker cooler that might take up 3.25 slots in your gaming PC.

MLID points out that while the RTX 3090 takes up three slots, its cooler actually only takes up 2.75. So, while the current-gen support bracket will seemingly occupy the same space as the RTX 4090 Ti, the rest of the card is set to hog more room within your case.

RELATED LINKS: RTX 4000 - everything we know, GeForce Now RTX 3080 review, Best graphics card

PCGamesN Monday, June 27, 2022 9:34 AM
     Final Fantasy XIV mod upscales every monster texture

Final Fantasy XIV mod Upscaled Monsters takes every enemy you might face in Eorzea and revitalises them with a few added details and texture enhancements, transforming Square's MMORPG, and available now at the low, low price of absolutely nothing.

RELATED LINKS: The best MMOs on PC, FFXIV Reaper job guide, FFXIV Sage job guide

PCGamesN Monday, June 27, 2022 9:27 AM
     Best Warzone loadout drop: top setups for Season 4

On the lookout for the best Warzone loadout? Now that the Vanguard Royale and Battle Royale playlists have been merged together to create one unified battle royale game, this means there are over 100 different weapons to pick from to build your perfect loadout drop.

Despite the plentiful ground loot in Caldera's hot zones, you'll want a reliable build to help you take out the opposition as you try to outrun the encroaching gas cloud. Using create-a-class system from Vanguard's multiplayer mode in Warzone, you can customise your weapons with attachments, tactical equipment, and perks to create the best Warzone loadouts.

Our best Warzone setups differ from our favourite builds for Vanguard's multiplayer mode as they're optimised for Caldera's vast environments. Not only do the weapons in Warzone feature tweaked stats, but we also have to take into consideration Warzone's armour plates and the additional player count. We've used our extensive knowledge of Warzone to pass on our victory prowess to you - use our best loadouts for Warzone to dominate the competition.

RELATED LINKS: Warzone loadouts, Best AR in Warzone , The best guns in Warzone

PCGamesN Monday, June 27, 2022 8:08 AM
     All Diablo Immortal Hidden Lair locations and how to find them

Have the Diablo Immortal Hidden Lair locations been eluding you? If you've been playing Blizzard's mobile RPG game for any length of time, you've probably become very familiar with one particular notification: 'A Hidden Lair has opened in this zone'. Their locations may not be immediately apparent, but don't be tempted to ignore them. Regardless of what Diablo Immortal class you are, they are well worth investigating for the upgrades they can provide.

If you've been tripped up by Diablo Immortal Hidden Lairs, much like a lot of new players to this free-to-play loot bonanza, this guide is what you need. There are 82 Hidden Lairs in total throughout the game, split across eight different zones. We've got the details on all the Hidden Lair locations below, followed by an explanation of what Hidden Lairs actually are, how they can disguise themselves in different zones, rewards for beating them, and general tips to get through them.

RELATED LINKS: Diablo Immortal tier list, Diablo Immortal system requirements, Best Diablo Immortal builds

PCGamesN Monday, June 27, 2022 7:58 AM
     Windows 8 retires next year, for the 3% that still care

Windows 8 is set to retire, as Microsoft says support for the operating system will end next year. While the original version of the software bit the dust back in 2016, Microsoft says gaming PCs and laptops using Windows 8.1 will have to make the jump to a "supported operating system" like Windows 11 to receive security and product updates.

According to Microsoft support, Windows 8.1 will leave the update ecosystem on January 10 2023. The operating system is still alive and kicking, but the company says using it past this date "may cause performance and reliability issues over time." That's not to say the OS will hinder your ability to boost fps, but things could get iffy when it comes to security and applications.

As you may have guessed, there aren't many Windows 8.1 users around, as just over 3% of Windows machines wield the OS. Windows 10 continues to be the top dog, holding on to 71.82% of the market. While you'd perhaps expect Windows 11 to take second place, that accolade actually goes to the now-retired Windows 7, as it's clutching onto a 13% share.

RELATED LINKS: Microsoft DirectX Raytracing, Microsoft Hololens hands-on, Windows Game Mode preview

PCGamesN Monday, June 27, 2022 7:57 AM
     Survival game The Day Before is made by unpaid

The Day Before is one of the most anticipated upcoming games on PC, with most of that popularity coming from Steam wishlists. According to developer Fntastic, The Day Before is now delayed to March 2023 - but it has also come to light that the team is made up of unpaid and paid "volunteers".

Survival game The Day Before is the most wishlisted game on Steam - higher than even the likes of Hollow Knight: Silksong and Starfield - and was originally out June 21 before receiving a big delay to 2023, which the team confirmed to IGN is to implement Unreal Engine 5 in the open-world game.

While this seems a rather tall order, the more surprising fact (as spotted by WellPlayed's Zach Jackson) is that Fntastic has now updated its website to reveal that the team consists of many unpaid workers. "Fntastic's culture is based on the idea of volunteering," states the site. "This means that every Fntastic member is a volunteer."

RELATED LINKS: Best PC survival games, Best PC open-world games, Best PC MMOs

PCGamesN Monday, June 27, 2022 11:24 AM
     Diablo Immortal builds could cost way more than $100,000

Obtaining the required amount of Diablo Immortal's legendary gems, and "awakening" your gear to the point that your character reaches the highest possible strength, could cost you around $540,000 in microtransactions, claims one player, who has shared their findings via Twitter and Reddit.

RELATED LINKS: Diablo Immortal tier list, Diablo Immortal system requirements, Best Diablo Immortal builds

PCGamesN Monday, June 27, 2022 7:40 AM
     Roblox music codes June 2022 – the best song IDs

Looking for Roblox music codes? There are thousands of popular songs available to listen to in Roblox, simply by entering music ID codes into your boombox or the radio. Using song IDs, you can play your favourite TikTok songs in games with your friends.

So how do you play music in Roblox? The method varies depending on which game you want to blast your tunes in. Some games allow you free access to the boombox - simply equip and press it to bring up a text box in which you can enter a song ID code. Catalog Heaven is a great place to test the Roblox music codes you find, as it allows you to equip any boombox in the shop and try it out.

In most games, however, you'll need to use the radio to play music. This is usually part of a paid Game Pass - the price of a Game Pass is set by each game developer individually. Once you have access to the radio, you can use it in the same way as the boombox - simply enter the song ID code and press play. Occasionally, tracks are taken down by Roblox, so if a code stops working, you'll have to look for a replacement. Here are the best radio music codes in Roblox that work in June 2022:

RELATED LINKS: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes

PCGamesN Monday, June 27, 2022 7:29 AM
     Cyberpunk 2077 bugs might not be CDPR's fault, claims whistleblower

Cyberpunk 2077 was heavily criticised following its 2020 launch for containing numerous bugs and glitches. But a new leak from a supposed whistleblower suggests that developer CD Projekt Red may not be entirely to blame, as it was misled by third-party quality assurance company Quantic Labs.

RELATED LINKS: Cyberpunk 2077 review, Cyberpunk 2077 lore & universe, Buy Cyberpunk 2077

PCGamesN Monday, June 27, 2022 7:26 AM
     The best Roblox games in 2022

What are the best Roblox games? Games aren't just better than ever for kids, the means of creating them are, too. The best example of that is Roblox: a massively multiplayer online game creation platform and, since it is so easy to make something fun, there are millions of Roblox games to enjoy. User-generated creations allow you to weather the existential threat of a natural disaster, try your hand as a pizza maker, and take a break away from it all with a spot of peaceful scuba diving.

From sims to RPGs and adventure titles, we've highlighted the best Roblox games to enjoy with over 100 million other pals in online games. Think of it like Minecraft and LittleBigPlanet smooshed together and forged into an entire platform.

With more titles on the platform than you can possibly play, we're here to uncover the player-created diamonds in the rough and make sure they get the credit they deserve. Below you can find out the best Roblox games and more about this exciting platform.

RELATED LINKS: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes

PCGamesN Monday, June 27, 2022 6:21 AM
     AMD RDNA 3 saps more power than RDNA 2 GPUs, but not Nvidia RTX 4000

AMD RDNA 3 is the red team's answer to next-generation gaming PC graphics, but the souped-up Radeon lineup is set to guzzle more power. While the company claims its best graphics card range will be over 50% more efficient than RDNA 2, Radeon 7000 series specs seemingly come with an inevitable appetite.

Speaking to Tom's Hardware, the company's senior vice president, Sam Naffziger, confirmed that AMD RDNA 3 GPUs will feature increased power consumption. However, the firm apparently plans to offset future increases with "a multi-year roadmap of very significant efficiency improvements," something that could put it ahead of competitors like Nvidia.

The AMD boss suggests "Performance is king" and touches on RDNA 3's efficiency, but caveats that pushing power levels is necessary if "the competition is doing the same thing." Industry whispers suggest competing graphics cards like the RTX 4090 could draw up to 900W, matched with specs that smash the gaming PC performance ceiling. While the red team isn't shying away from hungrier configurations, Naffziger says Nvidia will have to push TDP "a lot higher than we will."

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PCGamesN Monday, June 27, 2022 6:08 AM
     Genshin Impact tier list June 2022: the best characters in 2.7

Looking for a Genshin Impact tier list? There are currently 50 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: Genshin Impact 2.8 release date, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide

PCGamesN Monday, June 27, 2022 11:57 AM
     How to respec in Elden Ring

Want to know how to respec in Elden Ring? One of the great things about the highly popular fantasy game is that it doesn't lock you to your chosen Elden Ring build. It may take a while before you can do it, but changing your stats to try out something new is perfectly possible, provided you have some Larval Tears.

So if you want to know about how to respec in Elden Ring, then keep reading - we've got all the information you need in order to go from a dual-wielding meele meastro to a master of magic, if you want. One strategy could be to respec your character depending on what Elden Ring bosses you're stuck on, if you fancy getting real meta with the RPG game.

We've also got some advice for you if you're doing the Sellen quest and suddenly realise that the person you go to in order to respec your character is suddenly missing - don't panic, things may not be as bad as you think. Here's what you need to know.

RELATED LINKS: The best Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, The best Elden Ring classes

PCGamesN Monday, June 27, 2022 5:54 AM
     Dead by Daylight Stranger Things DLC may return, with Vecna

It was a big deal when the Dead by Daylight Stranger Things DLC chapter arrived in 2019, and it was a sad day when it was pulled in 2021 due to the licence expiring. However, according to a new rumour, it's not only possible the DbD Stranger Things chapter could return by December 2022, but Vecna could become the next Dead by Daylight killer.

While this is only a rumour right now, several leakers including DbDLeaks and FNBIntel are reporting that Netflix has discussed the possible reinstatement of the Stranger Things collaboration with the horror game's developer Behaviour Interactive - by the end of 2022, no less.

While the Demogorgon killer and Nancy Wheeler and Steve Harrington survivors are still available to anyone who bought them, the Hawkins Laboratory map was pulled from rotation, so it'd be good to see that back. Furthermore, the rumour also mentions a possible second Stranger Things chapter, with season 4 villain Vecna as the new killer - which would be cool to see.

RELATED LINKS: Dead by Daylight Killers, Best horror games, Play Dead by Daylight

PCGamesN Monday, June 27, 2022 8:55 AM
     Nvidia DLSS graphics explained

Nvidia DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) is a rendering technology that uses AI-assisted upscaling techniques to boost fps with minimal impact to visual quality. It works by rendering frames at a lower resolution to reduce the stress placed on your GPU, before clerverly reconstructing the final image to your chosen output resolution. Some even report the result to be better than native, but your mileage may vary.

You'll need a GPU from the GeForce RTX lineup in order to use Nvidia DLSS graphics, as it requires team green's Tensor Cores in order to for it to work. This is one of the key differences between DLSS and AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) and other methods of hardware-agnostic anti-aliasing.

While Nvidia DLSS was originally created to make ray tracing more accessible by reducing the performance hit that comes with it, the technology has since taken on a more encompassing identity. It can help transform lower-spec gaming PCs into deceptively powerful machines, allowing you to more easily enjoy the best PC games at high refresh rates.

RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU

PCGamesN Monday, June 27, 2022 10:24 AM
     Lost Ark new classes – all unreleased and upcoming classes

So you want to know about the Lost Ark new classes? There are several new Lost Ark classes that currently exist in the Korean version that have yet to make the jump over to the western version. These are mainly subclasses, but there's an additional class with subclasses that was never put into Lost Ark for its western launch. We also know of a brand new class (of sorts) that's coming to both versions - a female version of the berserker.

We've put together this guide that summarises everything you need to know about new Lost Ark classes. As time goes on and the rest of the Korean game content makes it way into the western version, we'll update this guide with any new classes, subclasses, or class gender options as they get announced.

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PCGamesN Monday, June 27, 2022 11:26 AM
     The best Warhammer games 2022

So, you want to know about the best Warhammer games in 2022? Games Workshop has a complicated history with licensing their tabletop worlds. There were some great Warhammer Fantasy strategy games in the '90s, but apart from that, the pickings have been slim.

Thankfully, Warhammer games are getting better, and while there are more Warhammer 40K games, Warhammer Fantasy titles from the Old World and Age of Sigmar settings are improving in quality. From action-packed, turn-based RPGs to the grandest of grand strategy games, there's a modest selection worth checking out. Join us as we round up the best Warhammer fantasy games on PC.

RELATED LINKS: Total War: Warhammer 3 DLC, Total War: Warhammer 3 races, Total War: Warhammer 3 review

PCGamesN Monday, June 27, 2022 11:59 AM
     How to use Grave and Ghost Elden Ring Glovewort

If you want to upgrade your summons in Elden Ring, you're going to need either Grave Glovewort or Ghost Glovewort to do so. The latter is used to upgrade elite summons, but for early game spirits, you can use Grave Glovewort. So, where can you find these elusive plants?

Grave Glovewort has a long green stem with silvery white petals. Ghost Glovewort is similar in appearance, but instead it has an ethereal glow and spectral leaves that make it slightly easier to spot. Both plants can be found throughout the Lands Between, usually tucked away in Elden Ring dungeons, or acquired from enemy and Elden Ring boss drops. You can also buy Glovewort from merchants, and sometimes obtain them through Elden Ring quests for the various NPCs.

If you are struggling to find these upgrade materials, you can always refer to the interactive map to see known locations and areas. Both plants boost your Elden Ring summons' stats, increasing attack, defence, HP, or the size of the summon party. Here's how to unlock spirit summons upgrades in Elden Ring and complete Roderika's questline.

RELATED LINKS: The best Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, The best Elden Ring classes

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 27, 2022 11:51 AM
    

Post-apocalyptic mod Fallout: London will arrive next year, the development team have announced with a new video released as part of the Fallout For Hope charity initiative. It's a DLC-sized mod for Fallout 4 that's bringing the unchanging nuclear war across the pond. Doff your bowler hat out of respect for all the nuked chippies, and watch the trailer below.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 27, 2022 11:33 AM
    

Nvidia DLAA (Deep Learning Anti-Aliasing) is more of a niche prospect than its upscaler cousin DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), though it shares the same ultimate goal of making your PC games look sharper. Like DLSS, DLAA uses a dash of AI brainpower to stitch together frames with more detail than conventional anti-aliasing techniques like TAA and MSAA – only with DLAA, there's no upscaling involved. That means no performance gains, but for those with sufficiently powerful Nvidia RTX GPUs, potentially superior image quality at all resolutions. Even better than DLSS, mayhaps.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 27, 2022 10:41 AM
    

The most wishlisted game on Steam, The Day Before, is being developed entirely by volunteers according to its developer's website. Fntastic say they accept full-time and part-time volunteers to work on their games. Watch a video about volunteering that's featured on the company's website below.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 27, 2022 10:00 AM
    

First announced last year, Endless Dungeon is a top-down, tactical roguelite hero-shooter set in Amplitude's Endless universe - yer Endless Legend and Endless Space types. Lots of things with no end, basically. It's also a sort of sequel to Dungeon Of The Endless, a turn-based game from 2014 that laid a lot of the groundwork for Endless Dungeon's core loop of dungeon runs and wave survival. I got to sample one of its earliest levels with three different heroes in a recent hour long preview session, but came away with mixed feelings. If you can get a foothold in a run it's fantastic, but getting that foothold can be frustrating in its current state.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 27, 2022 9:16 AM
    

One of the developers behind the component games of Sega's Sonic Origins collection has spoken out on Twitter to defend their team in light of the collection's numerous alleged bugs. Headcannon founder Simon Thornley, also known as Stealth, took responsibility for some of the collection's issues in a lengthy series of tweets, but said that "a lot was beyond our control".

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 27, 2022 8:28 AM
    

Every weekend, indie devs show off current work on Twitter's #screenshotsaturday tag. And every Monday, I bring you a selection of these snaps and clips. This week, we have cute trainline-building, ghost violence, surreal things both intentional and unintentional, and a cyberpunk New York City.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 27, 2022 6:38 AM
    

Charity speedrun fest Summer Games Done Quick is staging its first in-person event since 2019, and there are shedloads of PC games to gawp at. SGDQ is one of the highlights of the year's speedrunning calendar, and this year's event runs until July 3rd. Doctors Without Borders is once again the charity SGDQ is raising money for, an NGO that helps people caught in warzones, disasters and outbreaks of disease. Last year's event managed to raise $2.9 million (around £2.4 million). To get you in the right frame of mind, here's a PC run of Tomb Raider: Anniversary from SGDQ 2021.

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Twinfinite Monday, June 27, 2022 11:53 AM
     Microsoft and Rare released the cinematic trailer of the next adventure that will become playable soon on Sea of Thieves.

Twinfinite Monday, June 27, 2022 11:51 AM
     One Piece day is getting an official livestream.

Twinfinite Monday, June 27, 2022 11:26 AM
     Hamtaro is also absolutely a gateway anime.

Twinfinite Monday, June 27, 2022 11:05 AM
     A list of the top five best games to play when you can only afford an hour.

Twinfinite Monday, June 27, 2022 11:04 AM
     Can you identify all 16 of these GameCube screenshots?

Twinfinite Monday, June 27, 2022 11:00 AM
     An engaging evoltion of what has come before

Twinfinite Monday, June 27, 2022 11:00 AM
     Upgrades are hit-and-miss in this year's entry.

Twinfinite Monday, June 27, 2022 10:51 AM
     Today Square Enix made a few Nier: Automata figures available for pre-orders, focusing on beloved androids YoRHa 2B and A2.

Twinfinite Monday, June 27, 2022 10:20 AM
     An extra freebie for subscribers in July!

Twinfinite Monday, June 27, 2022 9:35 AM
     The Nintendo Direct Mini is coming.

Twinfinite Monday, June 27, 2022 8:36 AM
     Farm gems in New World to be a chief hunter.

Twinfinite Monday, June 27, 2022 7:18 AM
     Regain access with these fixes.

Twinfinite Monday, June 27, 2022 6:46 AM
     Good luck, and don't forget... PIVOT!!

Twinfinite Monday, June 27, 2022 5:38 AM
     It's rerun week in War of the Visions.

Twinfinite Monday, June 27, 2022 5:30 AM
     Start off your Wordle game right.

Twinfinite Monday, June 27, 2022 5:28 AM
     Get some help for Wordle today.

Twinfinite Monday, June 27, 2022 5:25 AM
     Making Wordle a bit easier for you.

Twinfinite Monday, June 27, 2022 4:39 AM
     A Wordle a day keeps the... word doctor away?

Siliconera Monday, June 27, 2022 11:30 AM
    

FFVII Remake Concept Art Shows Off Shinra Hauler SA-37 Car a

Once again, Square Enix showed art from Final Fantasy VII Remake and compared it to the original game. This time, it involves a minor vehicle. The new FFVII Remake concept art and screenshots show off the Shinra Hauler SA-37, a car that appears multiple times in the game. It also showed up in Crisis Core: FFVII.

The Shinra SA-37 is a three-wheel car that appears at certain points in FFVII Remake. It features a mako engine. The description points out how it "survived" certain events in the game. First, there's a piece of concept art here. It shows that this is essentially a truck. It looks at how items can be stored in the back of it.
FFVII Remake Concept Art Shows Off Shinra Hauler SA-37 Car 1

Next, here are some screenshots of the original Shinra SA-37. It both appeared on display at the Shinra building and the team drove in it.
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Finally, here's a screenshot of the Shinra car in FFVII Remake. It is something of a spoiler, given when it appeared during the game. That's only one moment when it showed up, however, People could see it on the streets of Midgar early on when controlling Cloud and on display in the company building.
FFVII Remake Concept Art Shows Off Shinra Hauler SA-37 Car

Final Fantasy VII Remake is available for the PS4, while the Intergrade version is available on the PS5 and PC via Epic Games Store and Steam.

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Siliconera Monday, June 27, 2022 11:00 AM
    

The Genshin Impact Core of the Apparatus event is about to begin and will involve making robotic furnishings and earning Primogems

HoYoVerse announced the Genshin Impact Core of the Apparatus event is about to begin. This is a new activity designed to help people build furnishings. The goal this time will be to collect materials. These can then be used to help an NPC achieve goals, then get rewards like free redemption vouchers and Primogems.

Here's how to take part. First, someone will need to be at least at Adventure Rank 30. You'll also need to finish Archon Quest Chapter 2 Act 1's "Ritou Escape Plan" quest and the "Chisato's Letter" side quest to take part. If you did both, then you can meet with Bertrand in Inazuma. Bertrand will provide a Material Collector to the player. This can be used to get materials via Core Activation, Elemental Charge, and Source Material Collection. When you do that, you can create robotic furnishings. When you do, you'll get redemption vouchers that let you get your own robotic furnishings. These should be able to go in the Serenitea Pot.

As for the other rewards for taking part and making robotic furnishings, four are mentioned. Free Primogems and Mora will be a part of Genshin Impact Core of the Apparatus, as usual. People can also get Hero's Wits to increase their characters' levels and Weapon Ascension Materials to improve owned weapons.

Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices. The Nintendo Switch version is in development. The Genshin Impact Core of the Apparatus Event will run June 29, 2022 through July 11, 2022.

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Siliconera Monday, June 27, 2022 10:30 AM
    

Persona 5 Royal PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC Versions Include DLC

When Persona 5 Royal comes to the PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC, it will also include the game's DLC. The latest details went over which add-ons will be included with the base game. These additions will include extra costumes, items, personas, and songs. [Thanks, Persona Channel and Persona Central!]

Here are some of the pieces of DLC that will be included as part of Persona 5 Royal on the PS5, Xbox systems, and PC.

  • Persona Costume and BGM Special Set
  • Persona 2 Costume and BGM Special Set
  • Persona 4 Costume and BGM Special Set
  • Persona 4 Arena Ultimax Costume and BGM Special Set
  • Persona 4 Dancing All Night Costume and BGM Special Set
  • Persona 5 Athena and Athena Picaro Set
  • Persona 5 Ariadne and Ariadne Picaro Set
  • Persona 5 Asterius and Asterius Picaro Set
  • Persona 5 Catherine Costume & BGM Special Set
  • Persona 5 Christmas Costume Set
  • Persona 5 Izanagi and Izanagi Picaro Set
  • Persona 5 Kaguya and Kaguya Picaro Set
  • Persona 5 Maid and Butler Costume Set
  • Persona 5 Magatsu Izaagi and Magatsu Izanagi Picaro Set
  • Persona 5 Messiah and Messiah Picaro Set
  • Persona 5 Orpheus and Orpheus Picaro Set
  • Persona 5 Persona 20th Anniversary Morgana Car Sticker with Anniversary Logo
  • Persona 5 Phantom Thief Morgana Car Sticker
  • Persona 5 Swimsuit Costume Set
  • Persona 5 Thanatos and Thanatos Picaro Set
  • Persona 5 Royal Challenge Battle Extra Set
  • Persona 5 Royal Challenge Remarkable Guest Foggy Day
  • Persona 5 Royal Challenge Remarkable Guest Full Moon
  • Persona 5 Royal P5D Costume and BGM Special Set
  • Persona 5 Royal P5D Featherman Costume and BGM Special Set
  • Persona 5 Royal Battle Assistance Pack
  • Persona 5 Royal Dungeon Assistance Pack
  • Persona 5 Royal Jersey Costume Set
  • Persona 5 Royal Kasumi Yoshizawa Extra Costume Set 1
  • Persona 5 Royal Kasumi Yoshizawa Extra Costume Set 2
  • Persona 5 Royal Kasumi Yoshizawa Mainline Costume Set
  • Persona 5 Royal Kasumi Yoshizawa Shin Megami Tensei Costume Set
  • Persona 5 Royal Tracksuit Costume Set
  • Raoul Persona
  • Persona Q2 Costume and BGM Special Set
  • Shin Megami Tensei IV Costume and BGM Set
  • Persona 5 Velvet Room Set
  • Shin Megami Tensei if… Costume and BGM Special Set
  • Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux Costume and BGM Special Set

Persona 5 is available for the PS3 and PS4. Persona 5 Royal is available on the PS4. Persona 5 Royal will come to the PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC on October 21, 2022.

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Siliconera Monday, June 27, 2022 9:25 AM
    

June 2022 Nintendo Direct Mini Will Show Third-Party Games

A Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase will show off third-party Switch games this week. Nintendo revealed it will air at 6 a.m. PT/9 a.m. ET/3 p.m. CET/10 p.m. JST on June 28, 2022. It will be a 25 minute presentation. The showcase will air worldwide. As usual, the Japanese one will likely feature some games not shown in the North American or European ones.

There are a number of games that could appear. Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series and Live a Live will both be out in July 2022, for example. We could also see announcements for titles that are currently Japan-exclusives, like GrimGrimoire OnceMore.

The last Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase aired back in October 2020 and didn't just focus on third-party games. That installment also did bring up some titles Nintendo published, like Bravely Default 2 and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. However, it also highlighted games like Hitman 3 Cloud Version, No More Heroes entries, and Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town.

The Nintendo Direct Mini will show third-party games on June 28, 2022 at 6 a.m. PT/9 a.m. ET/3 p.m. CET/10 p.m. JST. Prior to this showcase, a Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Direct appeared in June 2022.

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Siliconera Monday, June 27, 2022 7:00 AM
    

Tengen Uzui

Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles' first paid DLC character is Tengen Uzui, and players can now see him in action. Aniplex and Sega uploaded a new trailer promoting the addition of Tengen Uzui to The Hinokami Chronicles' roster on June 27, 2022.

Though the video was region-locked, YouTube user Aniplug Media mirrored the trailer to their channel. Check it out below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Gwapr92ZIk

The Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles Tengen Uzui trailer shows off his talents and abilities expressed in the game. He wields his twin Nichirin Cleavers, two swords joined at the hilt by a chain. The Nichirin Cleavers have a circular notch in their cutting edges and have the phrase "Destroyer of Demons" (惡鬼滅殺) engraved on the blades. One of his ultimate moves involves knocking his foe into the air, surrounding them with his explosive black beads, and setting them off by throwing his swords at them.

Tengen is a key figure in the Demon Slayer series' Entertainment District story arc, where he stands among the Demon Slayer Corps as one of its greatest swordsmen, the Sound Hashira. In the arc, Tengen, accompanied by protagonist Tanjiro Kamado and his friends, infiltrates an entertainment district to track down demons preying on the area's courtesans. As the Sound Hashira, Tengen Uzui has mastered his self-taught discipline of "Sound Breathing," a fighting style that works in conjunction with his enhanced hearing and musical sense. Called the "Musical Score" (Fumen), Tengen mentally deconstructs his opponent's patterns of behavior, assembling a sheet of musical notes to "read" for an edge in combat.

Tengen Uzui joins the Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles roster in July 2022. The expected price of the DLC is 550 Yen (about $4 USD) in Japan, with pricing to be determined for overseas copies. He's also included on the game's character pass, so players who bought it should have him unlocked at the appointed time. Other planned DLC characters include Tengen's opponent Gyutaro, Daki, Nezuko's Awakened form, and Entertainment District Arc variants of Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke.  The game itself is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch.

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Siliconera Monday, June 27, 2022 6:00 AM
    

NieR Automata A2 Figure

Square Enix is selling a new premium statuette based on NieR: Automata character A2. The figure prototype was designed by sculptor Mitsumasa Yoshiwaza (a.k.a. Reflect). It's available for pre-order on Square Enix's Japanese e-Store and joins a previously announced 2B figure in the lineup. Both are manufactured by figure maker Flare.

While the 2B figure has a single configuration, the Flare NieR: Automata A2 figure comes in two distinct variants: Standard and Short Hair. Both figures stand 280mm (about 11" inches) tall.

The standard configuration displays Yorha Type A No. 2 as she first appears in the story. She wears a heat-dispersing camisole and sports a head of long, back-length silver hair. She also comes with a Type-4O Sword to hold in her hand. Interestingly, though A2 wields the Type-4O sword in NieR: Automata game cutscenes, actually getting it for play can only be done in 2B's story routes.

The Short Hair variant of the Flare NieR: Automata A2 figure shows A2 as she appears in other story routes, with her hair in a bob cut. She's also shed her camisole to reveal more of the panel lining on her torso. The Short Hair variant also wields a different weapon: A unique gold-accented variant of the Cruel Arrogance spear weapon.

Check out the gallery below for pictures of the figure.

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Both variants are sold separately for 21,780 Yen each (about $162 USD), but a DX (deluxe) edition of the NieR: Automata A2 figure is available for 38,280 Yen (about $285 USD). The DX edition includes weapons and parts from both variants. This way, buyers can change the pose, hairstyle, and clothing of A2 to suit their tastes.

The Flare NieR: Automata A2 figure is available for pre-order, with an expected delivery date of May 27, 2023. Fans looking for a short-hair A2 at a lower price point may consider Good Smile Company's short hair A2 NendoroidNieR: Automata itself is available on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PC.

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Siliconera Monday, June 27, 2022 5:00 AM
    

Street Fighter Suntory Strong

In another odd pairing of collaborations, Japanese beverage company Suntory is pairing up with Capcom's Street Fighter franchise to promote its Suntory Strong sparkling water. In addition to a music video featuring vocals by Hyadain aka Kenichi Maeyamada, fans can also play a new AR game on their smartphones titled Strong Fighter. [Thanks, Famitsu!]

The marketing campaign specifically incorporates elements from Street Fighter II. The franchise as a whole is also currently celebrating its 35th anniversary. Suntory The Strong, on the other hand, is Suntory's line of "extra carbonated" sparkling water. As part of the campaign, its official website has released a banner referencing the brochure for the original Street Fighter II. However, the banner instead features all of the playable characters holding or drinking the beverage.

During the campaign period, fans will be able to play an AR game titled Strong Fighter for free using their smartphone devices. In it, players can choose to play as Ryu or Chun Li and must break the bottle out of a block of ice. Furthermore, the game includes the original sprites as well as each character's signature moves, complete with the required button inputs. Users can access this game via the QR code listed on the website.

Notably, Suntory decided to enlist musician Hyadain for the campaign's music video. A reference to Street Fighter II's title, the song The World Warrior was also a viral internet music video Hyadain himself created back in 2008. The song, now updated for the Suntory Strong campaign, remixes sound effects from Street Fighter. The music is accompanied by footage of various fighters facing off against a large bottle of Suntory The Strong, as well as each other.

You can check out the music video below:

https://youtu.be/ioX8gC8UIwI

The Strong Fighter AR game is available to play on iOS and Android devices for free in Japan.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, June 27, 2022 11:45 AM
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     V Rising Cursed Forest Boss GuideThe Cursed Forest is found on the northeastern edge of V Rising's map. There are very few living humans in this swampy area, as it's mostly populated by creepy creatures and the undead. As such, you'll have fewer options when looking for Blood Pool replenishment, but you can still hope for the best. Here's our V Rising Cursed Forest boss guide to help you with all the locations of major enemies and V Blood sources in this eerie locale. Note: For more information, check out our V Rising guides and features hub.   V Rising Cursed Forest boss guide and V Blood rewards Below, you'll see the map of the Cursed Forest in V Rising, as well as the approximate locations of the bosses in the region. They have been numbered according to their recommended power level/gear score listing in the Blood Altar. Lastly, be reminded that some bosses respawn after several hours have passed in-game. 1. Ungora the Spider Queen Recommended Level/Gear Score: 60 Location: Spider Cave Vampiric Po...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, June 27, 2022 6:55 AM
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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, June 27, 2022 11:00 AM
     Someone took the time to develop a free Diablo Immortal Rift Simulator so players can get a good idea of how much they need to spend before they land a 5-star Legendary Gem. Diablo Immortal faced backlash from die-hard Diablo fans due to the Game's blatant pay-to-win loot box system, which could see players spend […]

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Naoki Yoshida stated that the game sorely comprises of British English voices from European actors

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