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PCGamesN Wednesday, July 27, 2022 9:35 AM  Given that it's a big superhero game out in just a few months, this Halloween in fact, it's surprising how little we know about the Gotham Knights villains - especially with all of Batman's rogues' gallery to play with. However, a "big villain reveal" is apparently coming soon - might it be the teased Harley Quinn or Ra's Al Ghul? While the trailers for Gotham Knights continue to roll out in advance of its October release, the only Batman villains revealed as featuring are the Penguin, Mr. Freeze, and the Court of Owls. There have been teases of Harley Quinn, Two-Face, and Ra's Al Ghul, but nothing for certain - other than confirmation that the Joker isn't in it. In a new interview between creative director Patrick Redding and Temple of Geek at SDCC - which isn't on YouTube yet but the relevant part was grabbed by @STension19 on Twitter - Redding says that he is "especially proud" of all the villains in the game. He couldn't talk about them in the interview, but says he will talk more about the Gotham Knights villains "in a few weeks when we've had our big villain reveal." RELATED LINKS: The best superhero games on PC, The best RPGs on PC, What if Batman: Arkham Knight 2 had happened? |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 27, 2022 9:51 AM  The GTA 6 release date is "at least two years away" say Rockstar insiders, who have also described that the upcoming sandbox crime sim will be set in a Vice City-style Miami and feature a Latina, female protagonist. People reportedly "close to" the development of GTA 6 have claimed that the game will feature a "playable female protagonist for the first time", who will form half of "a pair of leading characters in a story influenced by the bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde". The game was originally codenamed Project Americas, with Rockstar planning to create an enormous, changing map that encompassed parts of both North and South America. However, that idea was later "reeled in", with the developer deciding instead to focus on a fictionalised version of Miami and its "surrounding areas" – a location that was last seen in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. RELATED LINKS: GTA 6 release date rumours, Best open world games, GTA 5 car cheats |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 27, 2022 9:28 AM  Diablo Immortal was hurt by a failure to manage player expectations, says Torchlight Infinite producer Liu Heng. Discussing how development studio XD Inc's approach to its PC and mobile take on the Torchlight franchise has been influenced by the reception to Diablo Immortal, Heng speaks about how the RPG game was pitched to players. In an email interview with GameSpot, Heng says that, "From our perspective, the public was most unhappy about their expectation of how Diablo Immortal was presented as an ARPG game, but was instead released as an ARPG MMO." This distinction led to narrower progression systems and build options than those found in Diablo III, Heng says, which might have misled players who were expecting a more 'traditional' Diablo experience. The multiplayer-focused structure of Diablo Immortal has been a cause of much consternation among the community lately, with players frustrated by the game's insistence on partying up in warbands. There have been increasing reports of long Diablo Immortal dungeon queue times, too, causing increased calls for the option to undertake content as a solo player. RELATED LINKS: Diablo Immortal tier list, Diablo Immortal system requirements, Best Diablo Immortal builds |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 27, 2022 9:22 AM  A Returnal PC port is looking increasingly likely, and it appears that the game may be playable on the Steam Deck in addition to Windows systems when it finally shows up. So, if you were hoping to relive the glory days of PlayStation Portable, you may be in luck. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 27, 2022 9:09 AM  The Razer Deathstalker V2 Pro carries the legacy of a series that hasn't been seen for a decade, revitalising the lineup as the company's first-ever wireless mechanical keyboard with optical switches. It packs so many features in an effort to cement itself as a cordless market leader, however, that it might've accidentally priced itself out. RELATED LINKS: Razer Viper V2 Pro review, Razer Barracuda Pro review, Razer Enki Pro review |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 27, 2022 8:03 AM  Elder Scrolls 6 won't be here for a while, and that Starfield release date remains an elusive mystery, but those of you hungry for some RPG action can take solace in two new previews which have just launched on Xbox Insiders, bringing a pair of Bethesda classics to PC. Elder Scrolls Legend: Battlespire and Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard are two lesser-known spin-offs, originally released all the way back in 1997 and 1998. Battlespire was originally intended as an expansion for Daggerfall, but was transformed into its own game, focusing on a battle with the Daedra, and a climactic trek into Oblivion. Redguard is the bigger of the two games, and has the distinction of being the only game in the whole Elder Scroll series where you play a predetermined character from a fixed, third-person perspective. The plot centres on Tiber Septim and the aftermath of his occupation of Hammerfell, and is even referenced in Skyrim – Redguard's main character, Cyrus, is the subject of a song you can overhear in the bars and taverns. RELATED LINKS: Elder Scrolls 6 release date, Elder Scrolls 6 setting, Fallout 5 news |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 27, 2022 7:41 AM  The latest World of Warcraft expansion, Dragonflight, is currently in alpha testing. The legendary MMORPG has a tried-and-true system of testing via public test realms, so if you're in the mood for a sneak peek of things to come, you're in luck. Blizzard continue their drip-feed of Dragonflight content this week with a chunky alpha build, featuring a new area, new dungeon, expanded features, professions and talent trees. You can check out the full notes on the forums, but let's quickly run through what's in store. RELATED LINKS: Best MMORPGs on PC, The best WoW addons, WoW Classic leveling guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 27, 2022 9:40 AM  One of the most fascinating things about Stray's neo-dystopian world is the unique language that your robotic colleagues use to communicate. It turns out one fan has managed to translate the obscure cypher-style language into English, giving us a window into what's really going on in the now-iconic RPG. RELATED LINKS: Stray beginners guide, Stray review, Stray system requirements |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 27, 2022 7:05 AM  Minecraft's Spongebob Squarepants DLC is upon us, and brings with it plenty of skins, classic Bikini Bottom locations, and a good excuse to see how on the nose the Spongebob model is. There's been a slew of fun DLC for Minecraft recently, but it's hard not to get caught up in the nostalgia of this one. RELATED LINKS: Minecraft console commands, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 27, 2022 6:54 AM  With the fighting game now out, more Multiversus leaks are rolling in that reveal some exciting new skins likely coming in season 1 - including a Wonder Woman movie skin and Batman's partner Robin, who appears as a Space Jam cosplaying LeBron James skin. Given the Super Warner Smash Bros game was revealed to the world through leaks, it's natural the trend continues with likely upcoming Multiversus skins now the game is officially out and free-to-play - including new outfits for LeBron James, Bugs Bunny, Wonder Woman, Taz, and Arya. The most notable is a Robin costume for LeBron James, as he sports in Space Jam: A New Legacy alongside Batman Bugs Bunny, who will probably come later. While it was datamined first, @multiversusie on Twitter spotted that Twitch apparently leaked the skin as well. RELATED LINKS: Multiversus impressions, Multiversus tier list, The best Multiversus mods |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 27, 2022 6:43 AM  Hoyoverse details its Genshin Impact 2.8 phase 2 events schedule and banner times, letting players of the anime game know what they can expect from the next Genshin Impact banner as well as what the upcoming Genshin Impact events are. Starting on August 2, players will see the return of Pyro specialist Yoimiya and can take a trip to the Golden Apple archipelago in search of bonus primogems and other resources. The centrepiece of the Genshin Impact 2.8 phase II schedule is a Yoimiya rerun banner. The returning 'Tapestry of Golden Flames' event wish is headlined by five-star Pyro character 'Frolicking Flames' Yoimiya. The banner is available from August 2 - 23, and will see a huge drop rate boost for the bow-wielder, alongside four-star characters Bennet (Pyro), Xinyan (Pyro), and Yun Jin (Geo). Also available during the same period is the 'Epitome Invocation' event wish, which features two event-exclusive five-star weapons, the Thundering Pulse bow and the Summit Shaper sword. Both of these will get a huge drop rate boost, as well as being available for players to work towards using the Epitomised Path. In addition, a drop rate boost will also be applied to four-star weapons Wine and Song (catalyst), Alley Hunter (bow), The Flute (sword), Sacrificial Greatsword (claymore), and Dragon's Bane (polearm). RELATED LINKS: Genshin Impact 2.8 release date, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 27, 2022 6:29 AM  Call of Duty: Warzone finally has its zombies back as the midpoint update for season four launches today, July 27, introducing the reworked Rebirth of the Dead mode alongside new rewards and calling cards. RELATED LINKS: Warzone loadouts, Best AR in Warzone , The best guns in Warzone |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 27, 2022 6:29 AM  Looking for all the Genshin Impact Mesmerising Dreams at Sea answers? This web event runs until July 31, and every day you can sign in to complete daily commissions to unlock a quiz with Paimon, also known as Paimon's Inspirations. You can use these inspirations to recall memories from Paimon's dreams and by successfully retrieving the memory, you earn mora and primogems, among other rewards. You need to be at least Adventure Rank 32 to participate, and can play the web event on the Genshin Impact event website. To get the correct Genshin Impact Mesmerising Dreams at Sea answers, you need to complete three missions and then answer three questions correctly. RELATED LINKS: Genshin Impact 2.8 release date, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 27, 2022 6:21 AM  Fortnite, the famous battle royale game, and John Cena, the world-renowned invisible wrestler, have finally come together to form the ultimate tag team. While we expect crossovers like the upcoming Dragon Ball Z one, it's also a little odd to see real people in the game. RELATED LINKS: Fortnite V-Bucks, Fortnite Skins, Fortnite Creative Codes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 27, 2022 6:12 AM  What is the best F1 22 Imola setup? This Italian circuit provides plenty of fun and thrills with iconic corners such as the Acque Minerali and Piratella. These corners also provide a challenge to drivers to balance their F1 22 Imola setup for tackling slow and fast technical corners while maintaining speed on the straights. The track itself is anti-clockwise and features one DRS zone and a speed trap in the third sector. It's a very fast track, and requires drivers to manage the different challenges of varied corners and speeds. RELATED LINKS: F1 22 review, Best racing games, Simulation games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 27, 2022 5:20 AM  Critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV is many things to many people, and now players can escape to their own Animal Crossing style island getaway with the upcoming FFXIV Island Sanctuary, which was detailed in Live Letter 71. In addition, game director Naoki Yoshida and community producer Toshio Murouchi expanded on much of the upcoming content players can expect with FFXIV patch 6.2, which is scheduled for late August. Island Sanctuary is an individual island that each player gets for themselves. It is handled largely separately from the rest of the game, with its own materials, currencies, and inventory which are all handled independently so as not to clutter up players' normal inventories. You can grow crops, cultivate seeds, care for creatures, and develop and decorate your island to your heart's content. Each island is unique to you and the progression is designed for solo play, but players will be able to invite friends and free company members to visit their islands. Yoshi-P emphasises that the islands are quite large - pointing to a tiny dot just visible on a wide overhead shot that he says is a Roegadyn, as an example of their scale. Island Sanctuary is expected to arrive with update 6.25, so won't be here for August's patch, but it should give players a whole new way to spend their time in Eorzea. We may not have Animal Crossing on PC, but this certainly feels like a good alternative. RELATED LINKS: The best MMOs on PC, FFXIV Reaper job guide, FFXIV Sage job guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 27, 2022 5:13 AM  The last League of Legends patch before Worlds, 12.14, has been previewed today by the lead designer at Riot, and it's a hefty one. Overall, it seems that healing has been nerfed quite considerably; a bunch of champion passives have been lowered, as well as nearly every healing item and Summoner Spell. RELATED LINKS: Best LoL Champions , League of Legends patch 12.12 notes, LoL tier list |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, July 27, 2022 9:28 AM  When licensed life sim Disney Dreamlight Valley was revealed in June, I cringed while simultaneously letting out a little "ooh" of excitement. See, Animal Crossing and animated Disney movies have both long been big deals in the Wheeler household, and the new game seemed to be riffing heavily on the former. A fresh gameplay trailer, watchable below, only cements that further. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, July 27, 2022 6:19 AM  If you were after an unhealthy dose of the undead with your Call Of Duty: Warzone, today's the time to get stuck in as the Rebirth Of The Dead limited-time mode will arrive alongside Warzone's big Season 4 Reloaded event. Developed by Beenox, it's a revamped version of Zombie Royale with some tweaks to make it even more chaotic. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, July 27, 2022 6:17 AM  The Force isn't strong with the remake of classic RPG Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic, which has been delayed indefinitely following a badly received demo shown internally at the end of June. Bloomberg reports that the game's design director and art director were subsequently fired from developers Aspyr Media during the week after the demo was finalised. Sources from Aspyr told Bloomberg's Jason Schreier that the game had been intended for a 2022 release, but that 2025 was more "realistic". |
Twinfinite Wednesday, July 27, 2022 7:37 AM The 2019 action-thriller has come out of nowhere to nab the number 10 spot in the streaming giant's charts today. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, July 27, 2022 6:34 AM Muv-Luv Alternative Total Eclipse is finally playable in English after nearly a decade, shining a spotlight on the world of the franchise. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, July 27, 2022 6:15 AM Here's a complete timeline of all Star Wars future projects. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, July 27, 2022 5:52 AM The best characters to have as left and right forwards in Mario Strikers: Battle League. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, July 27, 2022 4:20 AM Here's today's Jumble answer! |
Twinfinite Wednesday, July 27, 2022 4:00 AM Here's today's Byrdle answer for those who can't quite work it out. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, July 27, 2022 3:33 AM A new secret room makes everyone go wild. |
Siliconera Wednesday, July 27, 2022 9:00 AM
Prime 1 Studio will release figures of the Nakano sisters from The Quintessential Quintuplets. They all look like they are sitting on a blue sectional armchair-like seats. You will have to pay 158,950 JPY for the entire set, which is approximately $1163.20 USD. For those who only want a particular girl, each individual figure costs 31,790 JPY, which is around $232.65 USD. The figures are currently open for pre-order, and they will ship out in August 2023. Depending on the development process, there may be a delay in the release window. Each figure is a 1/7 scale figure, at 18 x 18 x 18 centimeters. The girls are all wearing very light clothing, as if they were in the middle of lounging about. Here are some more pictures of the The Quintessential Quintuplets figures from Prime 1 Studio: [gallery columns="5" ids="932776,932775,932774,932773,932772" link="file"] Though these The Quintessential Quintuplets figures focus on the girls as they appear in the show, there are also figures of them as they appear in the film. The movie debuted in Japan on May 20, 2022, and it has grossed $15.3 million in Japan. A second game adaptation of The Quintessential Quintuplets also came out on the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in June 2022 in Japan. The Prime 1 Studio figures of the The Quintessential Quintuplets girls will come out in August 2023. The post The Quintessential Quintuplets Figures Set Costs Over $1000 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, July 27, 2022 7:00 AM
New details concerning the gameplay and release date of Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 have appeared ahead of CyberConnect2's official broadcast. Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 will reportedly release sometime in 2023 for previous and current generation Xbox and PlayStation consoles, as well as the Nintendo Switch and PC. Furthermore, the game will feature improved gameplay mechanics, new weapons, an expanded story, and more. [Thanks, ryokutya!] According to prominent Japanese tipster ryokutya2089 via this week's issue of Famitsu, CyberConnect2 has reportedly completed 60% of the game's development. The sequel will take place a year after Fuga: Melodies of Steel's true ending. As such, those who have completed the first game and still possess the save data will get access to special content. Additionally, CyberConnect2 reveals that the sequel's story will be "double the volume," and will continue to focus on Malt as the protagonist. In terms of gameplay, CyberConnect2 reveals that there will be new weapons to choose from. Turbo mode, which speeds up route progression movement, will be available on launch. Players will also have access to significantly improved airship technology. This will allow the player to not only use them for support but also absorb enemies and replenish their supplies. Notably, CyberConnect2 also states that the sequel will feature a "judgment system" where player choices will affect the outcome of the story. This judgment system will also affect the interactions and relationships between characters. For those interested in learning about the gameplay of Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2, CyberConnect2 plans to announce further details about the game at an upcoming special broadcast. This special broadcast will appear on the CyberConnect 2 YouTube channel on July 28, 2022, at 8 PM Japan Time (4 AM PST / 1 PM CEST). Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 will release on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC sometime in 2023. Check out Siliconera's official review of Fuga: Melodies of Steel, which is available to play on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The post Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 Gameplay Details Revealed appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, July 27, 2022 9:00 AM  The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) has been a hallmark of the games industry for decades. It was the summer event that would bring together game publishers and developers from across the industry for a comprehensive showcase of new announcements. Simply put, it was Christmas for gamers. On the other hand, E3 was an expensive venture for the game companies willing to take part. On top of that, the shift toward a more public-focused experience was also creating new problems in recent years. It's not hard to understand why various game companies no longer wanted to be a part of it. The COVID-19 pandemic only gave publishers even more reasons to host their own digital events throughout the year instead. But, is this new approach genuinely better for fans and game companies alike? It has issues of its own, which leads us to believe that there could still be a place for E3 in the games industry. E3 isn't great for game publishers and developers From the perspective of publishe... |
Gamer Empire Wednesday, July 27, 2022 5:05 AM Kenjutsu is one of the attributes of your character in Shindo Life that gives you skills and abilities to use. Some of the kenjutsus in the game can give very powerful skills and abilities, making them worthwhile to use in your setup. Recommended Read: Reaper 2 – Shikai Tier List As there are many kenjutsus […] The post Shindo Life Kenjutsu Tier List (July 2022) – Best Kenjutsus appeared first on Gamer Empire. It was written by Tim Stadel Clausen. |
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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, July 27, 2022 6:43 AM We've had series about hospital staff and regular office workers, but Apple TV's Mythic Quest is unique in that it gives us an inside look at the gaming industry. The third season of the series is set to premiere this fall, and we have a new trailer featuring some returning characters as well as some […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, July 27, 2022 6:27 AM Star Wars fans lost their minds last September when Aspyr announced that they would be remaking the classic Knights of the Old Republic, and though fans were expecting an update soon, this new bit of news from Bloomberg isn't really what they expected. As it turns out, the remake of Knights of the Old Republic […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, July 27, 2022 5:53 AM The Dragon Ball franchise may have its usual heroes, but Bandai wants to go a different direction with Dragon Ball: The Breakers by putting the spotlight on civilian characters. Just in, we have a new trailer for the game revealing one of the franchise's biggest villains—Frieza. Check this out: Here's the official description: Caught in […] |