Kotaku Thursday, June 30, 2022 11:45 AM  During Tuesday's Nintendo Direct Mini, Return To Monkey Island was finally seen in motion. Ron Gilbert and Dave Grossman's return to the series, after over 30 years away, has given a lot of cause for interest among classic point-and-click adventure fans. And unfortunately, where go fans go assholes, people leaving… |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 30, 2022 11:52 AM  Hot on the heels of the Werewolf pack, there's a new Sims 4 expansion coming, and sooner than you might think. The Sims 4 High School Years is coming to the life sim on PC via Origin and Steam, along with consoles, on July 28 for $39.99, giving you a chance to live your high school fantasy or nightmare) with several new locations and activities, along with an expanded set of fashion options. RELATED LINKS: Best Sims 4 mods, Best Sims 4 sex mods, Play The Sims 4 |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 30, 2022 11:51 AM  Looking for the best Krig loadout in Warzone? The Krig has taken a beating over the past few months as the battle royale game has received plenty of balance updates. At one point in time, the Krig was the best assault rifle in Warzone, but nerfs to its recoil control sidelined the weapon. Don't let these nerfs deter you from picking the Krig, especially if you're new to the game and you don't have many weapons unlocked. Using our best Krig loadout, we can address the issues the assault rifle has with recoil control to make it easier to handle. This weapon truly excels on smaller maps like Fortune's Keep and Rebirth Island, so we highly recommend trying out the Krig with one of the best SMGs in Warzone. RELATED LINKS: Warzone loadouts, Best AR in Warzone , The best guns in Warzone |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 30, 2022 11:37 AM  What is the best MMORPG on PC? Is it one with spells to sling and demons to slay? Working your way through the stars as a miner or a corporate bigwig? Solving ancient conspiracies and fighting Lovecraftian horrors? Maybe it's all of them. But, hey, let's not get ahead of ourselves. What's an MMO, anyway? Well, those oft-used letters represent the words Massively Multiplayer Online, and refer to games where hundreds - if not thousands - of players come together in the same world. The best MMORPG games like World of Warcraft offer new lands to live in, exchanging your regular life for one of adventure, profit, and danger. Here's our list of the top MMORPG games on PC, kicking off with a few of the top free PC MMOs. You're sure to find something that will swallow up entire days at a time - be that the most popular MMORPG in the world, a hidden gem with a dedicated community, or even an MMO based on a popular book series. RELATED LINKS: Best MMORPG – top MMOs you should play, Best Lost Ark Glaivier builds for PvP and PvE, Best fantasy games on PC |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 30, 2022 11:21 AM  Want a list of all of the new Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak monsters? The much-anticipated expansion to the popular RPG game is finally here, and we're off to the land of Elgado to fight a bunch more beasts, creepy crawlies, and even a giant crab. As you progress through the new Master Ranks, you may notice a lot of rematches against old adversaries from the base game. All of them are deceptively dangerous, thanks to their additional power and brand new attacks, but what you're likely wondering is just how many new Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak monsters and variants there are in the expansion. RELATED LINKS: Upcoming PC Games, Best PC RPGs |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 30, 2022 11:16 AM  The Nvidia GeForce GTX 1630 raises quite a few eyebrows, but not just because team green is bolstering a now three-year-old line-up when the Nvidia RTX 4000 series looms on the horizon. Now that the graphics card is official, aftermarket brands are drawing their own comparisons, and you can expect performance to sit around the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and its Ti-less little brother. RELATED LINKS: RTX 4000 - everything we know, GeForce Now RTX 3080 review, Best graphics card |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 30, 2022 11:06 AM  Yet more of the biggest Diablo Immortal streamers and community figures are calling it a day on Blizzard's RPG game, with ARPG streamer Wudijo saying he plans to quit and community site Maxroll announcing that it is closing its dedicated Diablo Immortal branch. This follows several other high-profile names recently walking away from the free-to-play game, such as Quin69, who dramatically deleted his character after spending $15,000 to get one max rank legendary gem. "Right now we are still the reigning immortals on the dark wanderer server," says Wudijo in a YouTube video, "but once that one is over I guess this is gonna be the time for me to pull the plug entirely." Wudijo, who has played Blizzard titles including Diablo and Warcraft at a high level for over a decade, says he isn't planning to release any more YouTube videos or guides for Immortal, and adds that many of his friends "have quit the game or are also demotivated" about playing it. He plans to finish off his clan's current reign so as not to "let anyone down." This decision follows that of other big name Twitch streamers and YouTubers associated with Diablo and other Blizzard games including Quin69, Bellular Gaming, and Asmongold, to step away. Bellular says, "I wanted to review this game - I can't. If I never have to talk about [Diablo Immortal] again, it will be a good thing." Asmongold adds of the game, "It's brought in hardly any new ideas, except for the ideas that come from the monetisation department." RELATED LINKS: Diablo Immortal tier list, Diablo Immortal system requirements, Best Diablo Immortal builds |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 30, 2022 11:00 AM  Another Thursday means it's time for another changeover of free PC games on the Epic Games Store. This week, you'll be able to snap up free copies of Iratus: Lord of the Dead, Hood: Outlaws and Legends, and the crunchy retro sci-fi RPG Geneforge 1 - Mutagen. Next week, you'll want to get out the mop and bucket, because gory co-op game Killing Floor 2 will be going free July 7. |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 30, 2022 10:49 AM  Skyrim Cheat Engine is a new mod that allows you to spawn anything at all, from the game's entire asset archive, instantly – and it's all handled through a single, simple interface, saving you the bother of searching through item ID numbers or console commands. RELATED LINKS: Skyrim mods, Play Skyrim, Games like Skyrim |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 30, 2022 9:41 AM  Looking for the best KG M40 loadout in Warzone? The KG M40 boasts the second highest damage per shot in the assault rifle category, yet it's surprisingly accurate when fired from mid to long range. With a fire rate above 600 RPM, you might struggle to control the weapon's recoil at first, but this can be managed with enough practice. Using our best KG M40 loadout, we can bolster the weapon's accuracy even further to turn this gun into a low recoil monster from a distance. We've taken advantage of the balance changes in Warzone Season 4 to create a highly accurate KG M40 with very little recoil. The last few weapons added to the battle royale game have shook up the meta, including the Marco 5 and H4 Blixen, two excellent weapons that have become staples of the game. Here's everything you need to build the best KG M40 loadout in Warzone Pacific. RELATED LINKS: Warzone loadouts, Best AR in Warzone , The best guns in Warzone |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 30, 2022 8:59 AM  The internet is a tech tip treasure trove, but if you happen to be a sentient gaming PC, there's a TikTok creator you should fear. While most enthusiasts treat the best PC parts with kid gloves, this particular expert puts gaming CPUs and other parts through torturous experiments, all in the name of 'what if' science. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 30, 2022 10:00 AM  Want to know about new Genshin Impact characters? According to Hoyoverse's original Genshin Impact roadmap - new faces should release with every major update. During each new patch there should be at least one Genshin Impact banner with a new Genshin Impact character, either a new five-star, or a four-star character included as part of another person's line-up. That said, several new characters have been added outside of this schedule, like Genshin Impact's Klee - so we could see new characters arrive unexpectedly, too. Yelan and Kuki Shinobu are the most recent new characters to arrive in the Genshin Impact 2.7 update, and we know that Heizou is also coming, possibly in the next patch. There are also leaks and datamined information concerning new faces that may appear in future Genshin Impact updates. While none of this official until Hoyoverse says otherwise, here is a round-up of all of the current rumours and speculation. RELATED LINKS: Genshin Impact 2.8 release date, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 30, 2022 8:02 AM  Arcade Paradise, the building sim where you create your own 90s arcade, at last has a release date, as developer Nosebleed Interactive announces the game will launch on Steam August 11. |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 30, 2022 7:53 AM  Looking for some powerful Diablo Immortal builds to start experimenting with? Blizzard Entertainment's mobile-focused action-RPG has arrived on PC, and hardcore Diablo fans are already busily min-maxing their favourite classes to create unstoppable farming machines. Between the six classes and innumerable legendary items and gems, there are lots of ways you can hone your heroes, whether you want to be brilliant at buffing teammates, mighty in melees, or specialists at taking down single targets. Despite having so many options at your disposal, the basics of making the best Diablo builds are satisfyingly simple: you find a combination of abilities that you're comfortable with, and then buff them with all the legendary loot you can find. We have not included a build for every class in the RPG game, instead we've listed builds that are straightforward to play and relatively easy to grind for - hence why our Diablo Immortal Necromancer build isn't here. And while we've listed the legendary items that are key to each build, you won't find recommendations for legendary weapons unless they're essential - most of the time, you only need to look out for good rolls and effects that gel with your build. Check out our dedicated Barbarian, Demon Hunter, Crusader, Monk, and Wizard build guides if you're looking for builds with full gear recommendations. RELATED LINKS: Diablo Immortal tier list, Diablo Immortal system requirements, Best Diablo Immortal builds |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 30, 2022 7:47 AM  Square Enix has announced that the first expansion for raucous RPG game Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, Trials of the Dragon King, will be releasing in July. A new trailer shows off action that suggests you will fight Final Fantasy 1's Warrior of Light and face off against the fantasy game's titular Dragon King, Bahamut. The trailer begins where the main game left off - so spoiler warning for those of you yet to play it to completion - with the first Final Fantasy's warriors of light stepping into the room where Jack Garland, decked out in his full armour set, sits awaiting them on a throne. "You will die here," he proclaims, "and I will live forever." We then get a glimpse of Bahamut, as Jack and friends square up to the Dragon King. "Don't forget our deal," says Jack, before we are shown a few quick cuts showing a fight against the giant dragon. Bahamut shows off some wide sweeping attacks and huge ground slams, which promises to be a highlight battle for fans of the series. RELATED LINKS: Upcoming PC games, Best fantasy games, Best RPGs on PC |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 30, 2022 7:47 AM  Searching for information about the Diablo Immortal Immortals faction? The Immortals are the guardians of Sanctuary, the 'top dogs' in the context of the RPG game's in-game universe. The Immortals are constantly fighting the Shadows faction in Diablo Immortal's endgame PvP, the Cycle of Strife. RELATED LINKS: Diablo Immortal tier list, Diablo Immortal system requirements, Best Diablo Immortal builds |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 30, 2022 7:43 AM  Want to know how to get the Fortnite Major Mancake skin? The cowboy version of this character has been in the battle royale game as an NPC for quite some time, and you can now get this absolutely stacked skin for free for a limited time. However, you'll have to jump through a few hoops to get the Fortnite Major Mancake skin. You can unlock him and a handful of cosmetic items in Fortnite by completing challenges in Fall Guys, which recently became free-to-play on the Epic Games Store. For the uninitiated, it's a vastly different take on the battle royale genre. Instead of shooting each other with guns on a giant map, this is essentially an elimination-based game show like Wipeout, where every round presents players with tense platforming challenges. If you fail to finish the course or find yourself on the last-placed team, you're out. To incentivise players to migrate Fall Guys progress to the Epic Games Store version, you can complete Crown Clash challenges to get the Major Mancake skin in Fortnite. Unfortunately, these challenges are only available until July 11, and you also need to open Fortnite once you complete the challenges within this timeframe to get the skin, so you better be quick. RELATED LINKS: Fortnite V-Bucks, Fortnite Skins, Fortnite Creative Codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 30, 2022 7:41 AM  If you're wondering how to watch Minecraft Now, the video series that gives players a look at how different aspects of the game work and sneak peeks at what's coming up including new Spongebob DLC, we've got you covered. Minecraft Now: June is airing June 30 at 5pm BST, and it should be a fun one as it's the first we've had since The Wild update earlier this month. The news post promises that we'll be getting a look at what went into making the mangroves, some information about the creation of the monstrous Warden, and also some general chats about The Wild update. If you want to watch it for yourself, you'll be happy to know that it'll be going up on YouTube, so you can watch it there and see the reveals live, or just watch it in your own time after the fact for a more relaxed experience. That's not all though, as the news post also says we'll be getting a look at some upcoming Spongebob DLC. We can assume that this'll be made in some official capacity, much like the Lightyear DLC. Hopefully, this will be more than just a skin pack, because we'd love to have the chance to play around under the sea in Bikini Bottom. RELATED LINKS: Minecraft console commands, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 30, 2022 7:17 AM  Looking to defeat the Diablo Immortal Blood Rose world boss? Blood Rose is quite literally a big bloody rose that sucks the blood out of players who dare to take it down. With such a damaging mechanic, you're going to need all the best tips and tricks on how to find and defeat this hybrid main story and world boss. RELATED LINKS: Diablo Immortal tier list, Diablo Immortal system requirements, Best Diablo Immortal builds |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 30, 2022 11:33 AM  Looking for the best Sims 4 CC packs? Never ones to be outshone, the community has been working tirelessly since the life game's release in 2014 to produce a near endless supply of Custom Content to compliment the game. Creators have even gone as far as creating whole packs' worth of custom content, akin to the official Stuff Packs EA release, often centred around specific themes or designs. So, we've decided to go and do the heavy lifting for you, and list below some of the best Sims 4 CC packs you can download for your game right now. Most of the Custom Content featured here is Maxis Match CC, meaning it's been designed to fit the art style of The Sims 4 and should blend with your existing in-game items and Sims seamlessly. RELATED LINKS: Best Sims 4 mods, Best Sims 4 sex mods, Play The Sims 4 |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 30, 2022 7:09 AM  Want to know the best MP5 Warzone attachments and setup? It's no surprise that one of the strongest submachine guns in core multiplayer is also one of the best SMGs in Warzone. Depending on how long you've been playing the battle royale game for, you may have access to the Modern Warfare MP5 or the Cold War MP5. These two weapons may share the same name, but they feel completely different when you start adding attachments. The best MP5 setup largely depends on your weapon of choice. If you want to use the Modern Warfare MP5, our build focuses on improving this weapon's mobility stat. The Cold War MP5 however focuses more on damage output and improving the gun's effective damage range. RELATED LINKS: Warzone loadouts, Best AR in Warzone , The best guns in Warzone |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 30, 2022 7:02 AM  Cuphead DLC The Delicious Last Course is out today on Steam, giving you the chance to take control of Ms. Chalice as you battle a range of gigantic, new bosses on Inkwell Isle, and it comes with a couple of quality-of-life tweaks for the base game, too. RELATED LINKS: Cuphead system requirements |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 30, 2022 7:05 AM  It's welcome news that Valve is doubling shipments to get the Steam Deck into your hands quicker, but you could end up with a handheld gaming PC that's not quite as quick. Updating the Steam Deck website, Valve says it's now packing its portable with a PCIe 3 x2 NVMe SSD, which has half the top speed of the current PCIe 3 x4 models. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 30, 2022 6:29 AM  World of Warships is one of the best WW2 games around, one which sees you taking control of famous warships from throughout history as you do battles with opponents from around the world. If you've always wanted to try it, but felt intimidated about joining an online game with such an established playerbase, the new starter package might make things a little bit easier. RELATED LINKS: World War 2 games |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 30, 2022 6:15 AM  Genshin Impact 2.8 is expected to release on July 13, but before that, Hoyoverse is hosting a livestream where it promises to reveal "juicy details" on upcoming content, version changes, and, potentially, new characters and elements. Here's how you can watch. RELATED LINKS: Genshin Impact 2.8 release date, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 30, 2022 6:15 AM  The Kar98k is one of the most popular sniper rifles among high skill Warzone players and it's easy to see why. When you compare the Kar98k to the rest of the Warzone sniper rifles, this bolt-action rifle is highly mobile yet it boasts the same terrifying one-shot kill potential to fully armoured players. Of course, this comes with a heap of caveats that ensure this marksman rifle isn't downright overpowered. For starters, the best Kar98k loadout has some significant damage drop-off over long distances that make limb and lower and upper torso shots very weak. It also has a lot more bullet drop and travel time in its base form, so you'll struggle to land long shots with the Kar98k. RELATED LINKS: Warzone loadouts, Best AR in Warzone , The best guns in Warzone |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 30, 2022 9:13 AM  A few years back, Pip enjoyed Hook, a minimalist puzzle game about untangling mish-mashes of hooks and pins by removing pieces in the correct order. If you try to remove that one, the hook will snag on that pin, so first this pin needs to go but ah! that goes through the middle of this ring, so... it's interesting to understand a shape and system so you can pull it to pieces. Now a sequel is out, and it's also nice, and it's under £2, and it has a demo too. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 30, 2022 8:00 AM  Back in 2020, a group of digital art smugglers lifted the National Gallery's entire art collection, nabbing each of the 2,400 hi-res digital artworks straight from the institution's website. Since the collection is made up of paintings long past their copyright expiration, countless works by Van Gogh, Da Vinci, Titian, Vermeer, Rembrandt, and the rest were all legally (technically) snatched up in what could have well been the biggest digital heist in art history. The cheeky looters in question were StikiPixels, the very same team behind the art gallery sim Occupy White Walls, and now anyone who owns a PC and a copy of the game can hang these priceless paintings in their own private virtual collections. In OWW (officially pronounced Owouawwouaw if you have the time), you can build your own architecturally ambitious gallery and stuff it full of artwork. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 30, 2022 7:41 AM  Monkey Island co-creator Ron Gilbert appears to have taken down his long-running blog today, after posting that he doesn't feel he can share news about the upcoming Return To Monkey Island online anymore. While no longer there to view, VGC managed to capture Gilbert's post on grumpygamer.com before the site became unavailable. You can see the new art style for yourself in the trailer below. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 30, 2022 7:00 AM  Against all possible odds, we're officially halfway through 2022. What a year it's been so far! After one of the busiest starts to the gaming calendar in recent memory (looking at you, Elden Ring), my backlog is barely keeping it together right now. I've started so many things on as many different services that just keeping track of what I've played when is fast becoming a second job. If you, too, have been feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of new and exciting releases coming out, then why not have a gander at this freshly compiled list of all our favourite games from the year so far? Maybe you'll find something that will similarly catch your eye, just as it's done ours. I'll warn you now, though. It's a big list. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 30, 2022 6:52 AM  Video game parodies are often ropey, being neither funny nor fun to play. I am delighted that The Looker is both, and free too. It's a loving send-up of The Witness, inviting us to a strange island to solve more line-drawing puzzles and listen to more audio tapes. Some of the puzzles are quite clever, and many of the jokes made me laugh—plus it's only an hour or two to complete. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 30, 2022 6:26 AM  Classically animated platformer Cuphead will finally get its Delicious Last Course with the release of the expansion on Steam today. The DLC adds a new character, Ms. Chalice, the third beverage-container bonce you can play as. Once you've unlocked her in the DLC you'll be able to play as her in the base game too. There's also a new island with mountains, icy tundra and desert to navigate. Watch the trailer below, although it's getting on a bit now. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 30, 2022 5:41 AM  It wasn't until I played a hands-on preview of Cult Of The Lamb this weekend that I realised how much ovine imagery is knocking around Christianity. All them lambs being sacrificed in the Old Testament, shepherds, flocks, the lion and the lamb. In Cult Of The Lamb, which is sort of a dungeon-crawling roguelite with a colony sim bolted on, you are a literal rather than metaphorical lamb. Although possibly also a metaphorical lamb. Point is, the game makes great hay from the juxtaposition of cute fluffy animals and a violent cult. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 30, 2022 5:30 AM  Steam Deck production might be ramping up again but it turns out more recent orders could be something of a lucky dip, SSD-wise. Valve have quietly updated their Steam Deck tech specs page with a note that the NVMe SSDs in "some" 256GB and 512GB models might now use the PCIe Gen 3.0 x2 interface, meaning the drive has half the usual bandwidth of the Gen 3.0 x 4 SSDs that previously featured as standard. As first spotted by German site HardwareLuxx, there's no indication as to why Valve made this change, and it doesn't look like anyone with an outstanding Steam Deck order will know which SSD bandwidth they'll get in advance. However, Valve's added note explains that "In our testing, we did not see any impact to gaming performance between x2 and x4." |
Twinfinite Thursday, June 30, 2022 11:53 AM One of the Week 4 in Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 3 asks players to knock down Timber Pines with a Ripsaw Launcher. Here's how you can easily complete this Week 4 quest. |
Twinfinite Thursday, June 30, 2022 11:40 AM Total Warhammer would've been a much easier title. |
Twinfinite Thursday, June 30, 2022 11:33 AM Sea of Stars developer Sabotage Studio announced a delay for its RPG to 2023. It was originally scheduled to release this holiday season. |
Twinfinite Thursday, June 30, 2022 11:23 AM Welcome to Redfall. |
Twinfinite Thursday, June 30, 2022 11:19 AM Here's how to start Studio MDHR's yummy new Cuphead DLC! |
Twinfinite Thursday, June 30, 2022 11:16 AM Today Bandai Namco released an extensive developer diary video of its upcoming anime JRPG One Piece Odyssey. |
Twinfinite Thursday, June 30, 2022 10:37 AM Take a nostalgic journey back to Pallet Town in this fan animation |
Twinfinite Thursday, June 30, 2022 10:04 AM Valorant ranked Yoinker is a very handy tool, and we're here to explain how to install and use it. |
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Twinfinite Thursday, June 30, 2022 9:00 AM For those wondering how to change name in Apex Legends, here's everything you need to know. |
Twinfinite Thursday, June 30, 2022 7:56 AM From Old Hunters to the base game, what were the hardest bosses in Bloodborne? |
Twinfinite Thursday, June 30, 2022 7:05 AM Get a lil' Bean Spartan for your big Spartan in Halo Master Chief Collection! |
Twinfinite Thursday, June 30, 2022 6:40 AM Summer Fantasia is around the corner. |
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Twinfinite Thursday, June 30, 2022 5:49 AM Here's everything you need to know about what Scar's real name is in Full Metal Alchemist. |
Twinfinite Thursday, June 30, 2022 5:38 AM The soccer himbos strike this fall. |
Twinfinite Thursday, June 30, 2022 5:33 AM Tell us, man, what the best Talisman is in God of War. |
Twinfinite Thursday, June 30, 2022 5:07 AM The best Escape from Tarkov maps for players learning the ropes! |
Twinfinite Thursday, June 30, 2022 5:00 AM Here's today's Heardle answer if you're struggling to work it out. |
Siliconera Thursday, June 30, 2022 11:20 AM
Bandai Namco shared a One Piece Odyssey Dev Diary starring Producer Katsuaki Tsuzuki. This time, the focus is to go over its development. He mentioned things like how its "let's travel to the heart of memories" messaging is critical to the game and the concept. All of this goes on while new One Piece Odyssey gameplay footage appears. Things begin with Tsuzuki discussing the initial reception to the announcement. After that, he mentioned that development began five years ago when One Piece Warriors 4 was being promoted. Once the framework was set, Eiichiro Oda was asked to contribute character designs. Oda's message noted he'd consulted and provided art for it about three years ago. Tsuzuki also noted scenario production began during the manga's Whole Cake Island arc. Here's the full One Piece Odyssey Dev Diary. It begins with an introduction, before moving onto character design, the development approach, and its features. At the 5:40 mark, details about the RPG gameplay elements in One Piece Odyssey show up. In case someone missed it, the last update went over one of the original characters. People will meet Lim in the game. One Piece Odyssey will come to the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in 2022. The post One Piece Odyssey Dev Diary Goes Over Its Concepts and Gameplay appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, June 30, 2022 10:40 AM
Square Enix revealed the Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Trials of the Dragon King expansion release date. That add-on will appear on July 20, 2022. It is the first of three additional missions coming to the game. To help provide an idea of what to expect, there's a teaser trailer and official art as well. First, here's the teaser trailer.
Next, here's the official art. The announcement for it suggests new challenges. There might also be a new job.
While it's taken some time for these additional add-ons to appear, other updates appeared ahead of them. For example, patches added new features. One brought an auto-dismantle feature to the game. Another added a battle simulator. Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC, and its Trials of the Dragon King expansion will appear on July 20, 2022. The post First Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Expansion Dated appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, June 30, 2022 10:00 AM
That Final Fantasy XIV streetwear is finally here. Back in May 2022, a new outfit showed up in Korea. Now, it and a new mount are available worldwide. Folks can now buy a FFXIV Megashiba mount or Street Attire from the online store. First, the FFXIV Street Attire costs $22. That gets you a Street Attire Coffer. Once you open it, you get a Street Cap, Street Cargo Trousers, Street Handwear, Street High-top Shoes, Street Jacket, and a Street Top. However, if you have a Hrothgar or Viera character, the hat won't show up on them. You can use dye on these items. The FFXIV Megashiba mount is the more expensive of the two items. It will cost someone $24. This is an account-wide item characters can ride. Once you buy it, you get a Megashiba Flute that lets you summon the giant dog. As long as you have the ability to ride mounts in-game, something you get after being able to get your own chocobo, you can use it. Here's a video showing it off. Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC. The FFXIV Megashiba mount and Street Attire clothing are available worldwide as optional extra purchases. The post FFXIV Megashiba Mount and Street Attire Outfits Appear appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, June 30, 2022 9:30 AM
We're about to learn the Genshin Impact 2.8 release date and details about the update, as the next Special Program is about to show up. People can tune in on Twitch to hear about it at 5 a.m. PT/8 a.m. ET/2 p.m. CET on July 2, 2022. There is no estimated length for the showcase. Here's the official announcement. There are a few hints about what to expect. First, "Kazuha" will appear. This means his rerun banner should show up in 2.8, as the Genshin Impact Special Program guest character's banner always appear. Fischl also shows up. Leaks suggested outfits will appear for her and Diluc as part of this update.
We also already have a general idea of the Genshin Impact 2.8 release date ahead of the Special Program. The update tends to appear the day after a current banner ends. Which means it could show up on July 13, 2022. The current Itto rerun banner with Shinobu ends on July 12, 2022. Genshin Impact is available for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, and mobile devices. It is also in development for the Nintendo Switch. The Genshin Impact 2.8 Special Program release date is July 2, 2022. People can watch it at July 2, 2022 at 5 a.m. PT/8 a.m. ET/2 p.m. CET. The post Genshin Impact 2.8 Special Program Release Date Set appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, June 30, 2022 8:00 AM
Those without a Nintendo Switch no longer need to be in despair, as Spike Chunsoft has announced PS4, Windows PC, iOS, and Android ports of Danganronpa S: Ultimate Summer Camp. They will appear on July 21, 2022, in both North America and Europe. This game originally was exclusive to the Nintendo Switch. Danganronpa S: Ultimate Summer Camp is an expansion of the Ultimate Talent Development Plan mini-game from Danganronpa V3. Characters from the three main Danganronpa titles all appear as classmates. The basic gameplay follows you choosing a student and improving them through the board game and battles. Random events will occur, with interactions occurring between characters who never met in canon. As a reminder, Danganronpa S: Ultimate Summer Camp does have microtransactions. You will be able to access the gacha with currency you obtain in-game as well. This is not the first time that a Danganronpa title has received a port off of its native console. In fact, for the tenth anniversary of the franchise, Spike Chunsoft released all three of the mainline games for mobile devices. They are also all available on the Nintendo Switch. The first two Danganronpa games were originally for the PSP, while Danganronpa V3 was on the PS4 and PS Vita. The PS4, Windows PC (Steam), and mobile ports of Danganronpa S: Ultimate Summer Camp will appear in North America and Europe on July 21, 2022. It is readily available on the Nintendo Switch. The post Danganronpa S Will Appear on PS4, PC, and Mobile Devices appeared first on Siliconera. |
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Celebrating the launch of Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak, Capcom has released a new music video that parodies the Japanese pop song "Matsuken Samba." The video, which features the titular Ken Matsudaira in his iconic gold kimono, has already amassed over 500,000 views on YouTube. Additionally, Capcom released a making-of video on its YouTube channel that interviews Matsudaira on how the collaboration came to be. The "Matsuken Samba" is a Japanese pop song and comedy routine that became popular during the early 2000s. Ken Matsudaira is a famous actor who has appeared in period dramas, most notably as the shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune in The Unfettered Shogun. Matsudaira even made an appearance as Tokugawa in the Kamen Rider OOO Wonderful movie, where he performed a similar parody song. In the music video, Matsudaira uses a play on words, replacing the word "Samba" with "Sunbreak." In some scenes, you can see him holding a replica of a greatsword, while in others, he dances alongside kimono-clad background dancers. Furthermore, he urges players to "forget about sleeping" and take part in the hunt. Responses have been largely positive, with fans asking for Capcom to add Matsudaira's appearance as layered armor in the game. You can check out the Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Matsuken Samba music video below: https://youtu.be/flQQmeKBEl0 If you've been following Capcom's marketing, the editing style of the music video may also seem familiar. That's because Capcom has done similar celebrity collaborations in the past, such as the Resident Evil Village music video, which featured a popular Enka singer. Similarly, the music video featured the singer in comical situations with heavy use of props and green screening. Monster Hunter Rise and the Sunbreak expansion are both available to play on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. The post Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Launch Video Parodies Matsuken Samba appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, June 30, 2022 6:00 AM
The Sword Art Online (SAO): Alicization Lycoris Twitter account posted a trailer for the upcoming Matricaria DLC. This is the second major expansion DLC after Blooming of Forget-me-not, which came out in November 2021. However, no projected release date for Matricaria is given in either the trailer or the description. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHPIHfT2mWA The SAO: Alicization Lycoris Matricaria trailer is fairly enigmatic. An unnamed speaker appears to monologue about Kirito, talking about how all he wanted was for Kirito to give him a glance and acknowledge him. It is likely that this speaker is the new character Log, who will fight with an axe and shield. [gallery columns="1" ids="931307" link="file"] As for the story, it will focus on Kirito and his friends protecting the Underworld with everyone's new powers. However, an announcement was made declaring that Refactoring has been activated. This then begins the Hundred Days War, leaving a hundred days until the end of the world. Blooming of Forget-me-not came with new maps, divine beasts, weapons, and story. It also does not allow for co-op. It is likely that Matricaria will come with similar additions and limitations. Additionally, the first major DLC cost $24.99, which gives an idea of how much players may have to pay when Matricaria releases. Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC through Steam. The post Here is the SAO Alicization Lycoris Matricaria Trailer appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, June 30, 2022 5:00 AM
Yet another Japanese novelist, Kyokutei Bakin, has debuted as a Servant in Fate/Grand Order. Kyokutei Bakin, or Takizawa Bakin, appears as an SSR Rider Servant during the game's new event, Nanmei Yumihari Hakkenden. Nanmei Yumihari Hakkenden will run on the Japanese Fate/Grand Order server from June 29 to July 20, 2022. The other Servants that have a rate-up on the current Kyokutei Bakin banner are Okada Izo and the Avenger of Shinjuku. In history, the real-life Kyokutei Bakin was a writer from the 19th century, and he was prominent for his historical and moral novels. He pioneered the genre of historical romance in Japan. In Fate/Grand Order, Kyokutei Bakin has a single-target Arts Noble Phantasm, and her skills mainly focus on buffing her card performance. She can also charge her own NP gauge. You can watch her Noble Phantasm, Nanso Satomi Hakkenden: The Eight Dog Chronicles, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vzx6Fkc7oNg&t As for the event itself, Nanmei Yumihari Hakkenden starts with a puppy appearing in Chaldea. Kyokutei Bakin appears, claiming to be the puppy's owner. As Chaldea investigates Kyokutei Bakin, an incredibly destructive arrow hits the building. Before a second arrow can hit, Chaldea must investigate the mysterious Singularity from which the arrow originated. The gameplay will feature an expedition system in which you send out dogs to gather resources. As you play through the story, you can unlock more areas. Fate/Grand Order is readily available worldwide on mobile devices. The Nanmei Yumihari Hakkenden event, as well as the Kyokutei Bakin banner, are only on the Japanese server. The English server previously added the SERAPH event to the game's Main Interlude. The post Novelist Kyokutei Bakin Appears as a Rider in Fate/Grand Order appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, June 30, 2022 11:55 AM  So, you've decided to pick up Monster Hunter Rise now that the Sunbreak expansion is available. If you're a newcomer, be forewarned that progression can get a little confusing at first, especially due to two different systems that determine how difficult your runs would be. Here's our Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak guide to help you with Village Quests, Hub Quests, Master Rank, and more. Note: We'll have a Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak guides and features hub soon, so stay tuned. Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak – Village Quests, Hub Quests, Master Rank Quests, and progression When you first start the main campaign, you'll be greeted by twins Hinoa and Minoto. Hinoa is the Quest Maiden found in the central area of Kamura Village. Minoto, meanwhile, is the Hub Maiden found in the, uh, indoor hub area. This is when you'll notice two different progression mechanics: Village Quests – The Village Quests in Monster Hunter Rise refer to single-pla... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, June 30, 2022 11:50 AM  Monster Hunter Rise not only lets you eliminate or capture monsters, but you can also mount them. Doing so leads to a rather short bout between two behemoths (assuming there's another one nearby). It's also a decent way to deal more damage and break more parts off the creature. Here's our Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak guide to help you ride wyverns in the base game and the expansion. Note: We'll have a Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak guides and features hub soon, so stay tuned. Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak – How to ride wyverns The quest that teaches you how to ride wyverns in Monster Hunter Rise appears fairly early on in the campaign. You'll find it from the Quest Counter, and the NPC that'll help you learn the basics is Master Utsushi. Once you start it, there's a short sequence in the arena where he tells you about the basics. Then, you'll have to jump down the pit to fight an Arzuros. From here, you'll want to deal a ton ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, June 30, 2022 11:45 AM  Proprietary closed-source technology can oftentimes be more trouble than it's worth due to the lack of flexibility imposed upon third-party software developers that want to use it. This is what makes AMD's commitment to open-source projects such as FidelityFX Super Resolution 2.0 (FSR 2.0) so important. This raises the question of whether Nvidia's DLSS will remain relevant. A recent press release by Team Red opened up the FSR 2.0 temporal image upscaler to the public. The move allowed game developers to better understand and implement FSR 2.0 in both new and existing projects. FSR 1.0 is already available as an open-source resource. AMD noted that some games may receive future updates where FSR 1.0 or FSR 2.0 is offered. Each algorithm works in its own way, which means some game developers may select one over the other for technical reasons. Widespread support turns heads As it stands, AMD FSR 2.0 is compatible with the DirectX 12 and Vulkan APIs. It will soon ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, June 30, 2022 10:30 AM  After Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness (what an awkward title) received a thoroughly mixed response, it's not a surprise that it's been years since we've heard much about the series. Granted, that game's predecessor was released on PC back in 2017, only for the latest title to stay exclusive to PlayStation hardware. In a change that's in line with much of Square Enix's modern marketing, the newest Star Ocean game is launching simultaneously on PC this year. Star Ocean: The Divine Force has been announced to have a release date of October 27. It also has a much better subtitle this time. Faithlessness? What? Star Ocean: The Divine Force features two protagonists: a captain of a trading ship named Raymond, and the princess-knight of the planet Aster IV, Laeticia. Square Enix, what the hell is a princess-knight? That sounds counterproductive. There's a war raging and the two join forces to fight against fate alongside a cast of lively... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, June 30, 2022 9:00 AM  Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course certainly lives up to its name. If the base game can be viewed as a hearty meal, its DLC is the sweet dessert at the end that makes the entire experience feel whole and complete. It's been five years since the original Cuphead humbled even the most skilled of players with its brutal boss battles. The Delicious Last Course is certainly short and sweet, but developer Studio MDHR has clearly prepared this tasty morsel with love and care. The Delicious Last Course expands the base game with a new island, but it won't be fair to call it "Cuphead, but more." MDHR has streamlined the experience overall, offering up tougher but even more memorable boss fights. A bug mafia, an abominable snowman, a cowgirl, who's quite literally a cow, are all new foes you have to defeat in order to reach your goal. All the while, new musical tracks keep your arms waving. And each fight is superb. Cuphead was quite famous for its enthrallin... |
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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, June 30, 2022 12:00 PM Riot Games knows a thing or two about how the brain's dopamine receptors work. Riot Games releases shiny new skin bundles for VALORANT faster than you can say money. For example, the Aquarium-inspired Neptune Bundle was released on May 25th and quickly followed up by the Xenohunter Bundle just this June 7th. And then there's […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, June 30, 2022 11:00 AM One of the Shrines in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the Hawa Koth Shrine or The Current Solution. This Shrine requires Link to traverse the Shrine by overcoming and solving multiple electricity-based obstacles and puzzles. It may seem confusing and intimidating, but this Shrine is fairly easy to complete. In this […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, June 30, 2022 8:03 AM Cyborg ninja Genji may be exclusive to Overwatch, but if you want something more R-rated with your first-person robot assassin games, you should check out 505 Games' Ghostrunner. The complete edition of the game just launched, and we have a new trailer showcasing all the goods coming with the package including the base Ghostrunner game […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, June 30, 2022 7:43 AM Santa Monica Studios seems to be adamant about God of War: Ragnarok releasing this year, but with no release date in sight, fans are starting to ask questions. A rumor was going around that we were going to get an update this June 30, but God of War director Cory Barlog may have hinted that […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, June 30, 2022 6:46 AM Thor: Love and Thunder is set to come out next week, and while everyone is excited, Marvel Contest of Champions has revealed several upcoming characters from the film. Check out Gorr the God Butcher, Valkyrie, and Jane Foster's Thor: Gorr the God Butcher has come to Asgard in search of gods and Valkyrie does not […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, June 30, 2022 6:29 AM Though he may not have been as big as he was in the 90s, Crash Bandicoot is back, and we have some new content featuring gaming's favorite marsupial. The latest game, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time launched in 2020, and now it's coming to PS Plus members for free. As officially announced on the […] |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, June 30, 2022 11:00 AM Gotham Knights Looks Awful but I Still Want to Play It The post Gotham Knights Looks Awful But I Still Want to Play It appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Pivotal Gamers Thursday, June 30, 2022 4:33 AM Hello fellow gamers. Giveaway Of The Day holds a new giveaway for Forgotten Faces. Their message follows. Forgotten Faces is available as a Giveaway of the day!You have limited time to download, install and register it. A few words about Forgotten Faces Alice suffers from a serious illness called prosopagnosia – she can't see people's faces. This young girl is in a mental hospita... |