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PCGamesN Thursday, August 4, 2022 7:58 AM
     AMD RDNA 3 GPUs may arrive just in time for Christmas

AMD RDNA 3 GPUs could see team red pull ahead of its rivals in terms of pixel pusher performance, providing that the company can come out swinging with a strong launch line up. Now, it appears that the most powerful Radeon RX 7000 graphics cards may arrive just in time for Christmas.

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 4, 2022 7:53 AM
     WoW Dragonflight dragonriding lets you dismount enemy players

While flying is an indispensable tool in World of Warcraft, you'd be lying if you said it was particularly realistic. Flying mounts in the MMORPG can turn on a dime, hover in place, fly straight upwards or straight downwards without losing momentum and crashing. For those players who yearn for a more accurate flying system, Dragonflight has you covered. Dragonriding is a new flying system that incorporates momentum and inertia, and it has its own talent tree to boot. Although the tree is only partially implemented on the alpha, thanks to the good people at Wowhead.com, we're able to get a slightly more complete picture.

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 4, 2022 7:55 AM
     The best Chrome VPN

The best VPN for Chrome is one that's going to keep fans of Google's browser happy, while also making sure that your internet activity remains as discreet as possible. You don't want to be in a situation where your VPN creates loading issues that can affect the performance of your favourite browser - what a load of needless hassle that would be.

So which is the best VPN for Chrome? Well, that's not an easy question to answer, because there are many VPN providers whose services are fantastic. To make it easier for you to narrow your choices down, we've picked out three stand-out options for you - all of which you will also find in our best VPN for gaming and streaming guide.

All of these VPN providers have a Chrome extension that you allows you to easily control your VPN through the browser directly. All you need to do is head to the VPN provider's website, sign up, install the extension, and log in again through it, and you're all set.

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 4, 2022 7:34 AM
     Fortnite The Block voting system has a fatal flaw

Fortnite The Block, which asks players to vote for their favourite fan-made buildings, has a severe and surprising flaw, making the battle royale, which recently added John Cena, Wolverine, and new Fall Guys content, a sideways look at democracy.

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 4, 2022 7:01 AM
     This Minecraft mod YouTuber turned bees into flying Steves

Minecraft mobs are, on the whole, pretty cute. Sure, the Warden has a face only a mother could love, but there's no denying the innate adorability of the Allay. Well, a Minecraft mod YouTuber called RaineyX decided that Minecraft simply isn't cursed enough, and took it upon themselves to change that.

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 4, 2022 6:56 AM
     Best Warzone loadout drop: top setups for Season 4 Reloaded

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.

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 4, 2022 7:05 AM
     Valve finally deems Multiversus Playable on Steam Deck

Multiversus has finally earned its Steam Deck stripes, as the Warner Bros franchise fighting game is now labelled as 'Playable' on the Valve storefront. While it looks like Smash Bros inspired brawler will miss out on Verified status, for now, its newfound compatibility status should help more players beat up Batman on the go.

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 4, 2022 6:38 AM
     Valorant patch 5.03 Neon nerf is a nightmare for her fans

Valorant patch 5.01 was the last significant update to Riot's flagship FPS, with 5.02 being skipped over in order to upgrade the game's engine. Patch 5.03, though, is set to change up how Neon players approach skirmishes.

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 4, 2022 6:33 AM
     GTA Online weekly update adds new car the Benefactor SM722

The first GTA Online weekly update following the arrival of the GTA 5 Criminal Enterprises content pack introduces the first of the new cars - the rather stylish Benefactor SM722 sports car. In addition, the update for August 4 boosts the rewards on The Vespucci Job and offers double bonuses for bunker research and resupply missions in the open-world game.

The SM722 is Grand Theft Auto's take on the real-life Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR Stirling Moss, a limited-edition 2009 variant of the grand tourer named after the iconic British racing driver Sir Stirling Moss. With its open-top design and sleek bodywork, it's certainly a statement vehicle - and you'll be paying for the privilege, too, because the SM722 will set you back $2,115,000 in GTA money from the Legendary Motorsport vendor.

You can also pick up the car from the newly-opened Luxury Autos car dealership, which has opened alongside Simeon's Showroom. Luxury Autos is also offering the Turismo R and the Omnis e-GT for sale, while Simeon's Showroom boasts the Dubsta2, Picador, Hermes, Gauntlet Hellfire, and Penumbra FF.

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 4, 2022 6:34 AM
     AMD Ryzen 7000 CPU clock speeds could approach 6.0GHz

There's been no word on AMD Ryzen 7000 CPU clock speeds since the company showcased a single preproduction Zen 4 chip back during its Computex keynote earlier this year. However, as the release date of team red's next generation processors approaches, new reports of potential performance metrics are emerging.

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 4, 2022 6:22 AM
     Hooked on You gameplay preview: a DBD dating sim as crazy as it sounds

During the six years since its release, Dead by Daylight has garnered a, let's say, passionate fanbase (said with no disrespect, as I myself am one of them). Such a large portion of that fanbase has been clamouring for a DBD dating sim that Behaviour went ahead and made one - with none other than Psyop, creators of I Love You, Colonel Sanders. Yes, a KFC dating sim just bonkers enough to make Psyop the perfect team to turn DBD's Trapper into a lovable lothario. We got our hands on Hooked on You: A DBD Dating Sim, and we are definitely ready for our second date.

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 4, 2022 6:51 AM
     Free Steam keys: win early access to Project F4E

Everybody loves getting things for free, and we at PCGamesN are the last people to fly in the face of that tradition. Which is why we regularly give away free Steam keys, Epic Games Store keys, codes for all manner of other storefronts and launchers, and in-game goodies, as well as gadgets, hardware, swag, and a whole host of assorted stuff.

Check back here regularly to find our latest giveaways - including full games, exclusive preview access, physical special editions, and even event tickets. You can enter once, or multiple times using the various options in each competition. If you happen to be the forgetful type, why not sign up to the PCGamesN newsletter? We'll email you once a week with our latest offerings, plus all the biggest news and deals across PC games and hardware.

If you're gaming on a budget then you might also want to have a look at our list of the best free PC games, and possibly the best free Steam games, too, if you just can't tear yourself away from Valve's fair platform.


PCGamesN Thursday, August 4, 2022 5:59 AM
     Nvidia GeForce RTX 4000 spec predictions have changed yet again

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4000 specs are ever-shifting, and it looks like the RTX 4070 will now arrive with improved VRAM. The latest next-gen leak follows reports of an RTX 4070 Ti – a new best graphics card contender that'll apparently come armed with a "full fat" AD104 GPU and boast RTX 3090 Ti levels of performance.

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PCGamesN Thursday, August 4, 2022 4:48 AM
     Muliversus release date delayed, with no new date set

The Multiversus release date has been delayed, as well as the launch of the Morty character from Rick and Morty, as developer Player First says that there is currently no replacement launch date for season 1 of the crossover fighting game.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, August 4, 2022 7:58 AM
    

The Disney animated classic Tangled proved that humankind's deadliest and most readily accessible weapon is the frying pan. Now, Dead Cells has taken that to the logical conclusion with its newly released Enter The Panchaku update: nunchuk pans. Channel your inner qi and behold the fury of panchaku in the trailer below.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, August 4, 2022 6:40 AM
    

Strategy RPG revamp Tactics Ogre: Reborn is coming to PC exclusively for Steam on November 11th, confirming earlier leaks. This "crown jewel" of tactical role-playing, according to Square Enix, is being updated with enhanced graphics and sound, fully-voiced cutscenes and a redesigned battle system. Watch the announcement trailer below and pretend it's 1995 again.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, August 4, 2022 5:47 AM
    

MultiVersus won't be heading into season one on August 9th after all, devs Player First Games have revealed. Game director Tony Huynh clarified the delay has nothing to do with the ongoing merger shenanigans between the game's publisher Warner Bros. and Discovery, Inc. To console yourself, have a watch of vid bud Liam chatting with the RPS team about their choicest MultiVersus character picks below.

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Twinfinite Thursday, August 4, 2022 6:46 AM
     Get to know the three starters in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet!

Twinfinite Thursday, August 4, 2022 6:22 AM
     Uncharted has, well... charted.

Twinfinite Thursday, August 4, 2022 6:01 AM
     Everything you need to know about Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's multiplayer features.

Twinfinite Thursday, August 4, 2022 5:56 AM
     Everything you need to know about the open-world Paldea region!

Twinfinite Thursday, August 4, 2022 5:46 AM
     Everything you need to know about Miraidon and Koraidon!

Twinfinite Thursday, August 4, 2022 5:43 AM
     Be prepared for the Fortnite week 9 challenges!

Twinfinite Thursday, August 4, 2022 4:20 AM
     Here's today's Jumble answer!

Twinfinite Thursday, August 4, 2022 4:00 AM
     Here's today's Byrdle answer for those who can't quite work it out.

Twinfinite Thursday, August 4, 2022 3:48 AM
     Square Enix announced its financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2023, between April and June.

Twinfinite Thursday, August 4, 2022 3:30 AM
     Following the leak a couple of months ago, Square Enix has finally officially announced Tactics Ogre: Reborn.

Twinfinite Thursday, August 4, 2022 3:11 AM
     A short and brief understanding to answer the question "Does Gaara Die in Naruto Shippuden?"

Twinfinite Thursday, August 4, 2022 2:34 AM
     Today Konami announced its financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2023, which ended on June 30, 2022.

Siliconera Thursday, August 4, 2022 7:00 AM
    

Dead By Daylight Resident Evil Wesker

Behaviour Interactive officially revealed that Albert Wesker will be the new killer appearing as part of the Dead By Daylight x Resident Evil crossover event. The event, Project W, will also feature Ada Wong and Rebecca Chambers as the two new survivor characters. Behaviour Interactive has not yet announced a release date for the upcoming chapter.

Project W is the 25th chapter of the asymmetrical horror game Dead By Daylight, and is the second chapter featuring characters and enemies from the Resident Evil franchise. Behaviour Interactive previously teased the crossover with a short clip back in May 2022, though the characters did not appear. Alongside the latest announcement, the company also released a short trailer featuring Wesker, Ada, and Rebecca.

Notably, the trailer reveals that Albert Wesker will be based on the character's appearance from Resident Evil 5, complete with his full black duster getup. This Wesker also has control over the prototype T-Virus and Uroboros Virus, possessing the ability to use tentacle-like appendages. Ada Wong appears to be wearing her iconic red dress, while Rebecca is wearing her rescue outfit. As the name of the chapter suggests, the Uroboros Project and Project W will likely be the key themes of the crossover.

You can check out the Dead By Daylight x Resident Evil Albert Wesker reveal trailer below:

https://youtu.be/QMEFfoaNX34

Dead By Daylight is available on PC, PS4 and PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, as well as iOS and Android devices. The Resident Evil Project W crossover event will appear soon.

The post Dead By Daylight Resident Evil Crossover Adds Killer Albert Wesker appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Thursday, August 4, 2022 5:00 AM
    

Tactics Ogre Reborn

Tactics Ogre: Reborn might be the worst-kept game-related secret of 2022 so far. Its existence has been confirmed by trademark filings, store pages, and deal websites. Seemingly everyone but its makers at Square Enix acknowledge that it is coming, and soon. That era is over. Square Enix has formally announced the game for a November 11, 2022 release date. And it's coming to more than just PlayStation platforms. The official announcement confirmed that it's headed to Nintendo Switch and PC, as well.

Square Enix also uploaded a full trailer, featuring gameplay footage and voice acting.

Here's the trailer in English.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osHD91sQUOk

 

And the same trailer featuring Japanese-language voice acting.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM9kecqxInU

Outside of the target platforms, the Tactics Ogre Reborn trailer and announcement don't confirm anything not already leaked in some fashion. It's an enhanced remaster of 2010's Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together. 

The game features enhanced art at high resolution, but otherwise keeps the graphical style of the original. The cutscenes will have voice acting in both English and Japanese (with the option to freely switch between the two languages), and the user interface is rebuilt for HD screens. The music has been rerecorded with live arrangements by original composer Hitoshi Sakamoto. Some new compositions are also present.

The official site also confirms some of the gameplay adjustments coming to Tactics Ogre Reborn. The progression system is now per-unit rather than per-class. Combat AI is enhanced to provide a more engaging challenge. Other usability improvements will speed up battles and add auto-saves.

Tactics Ogre Reborn releases on the PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch on November 11, 2022. The PC version releases on November 12, 2022.

The post Tactics Ogre Reborn Confirmed for PS4, PS5, Switch, and PC appeared first on Siliconera.


Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, August 4, 2022 7:34 AM
     It may be a while before we get to play Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, but we may as well get the next best thing which is WB Montreal's Gotham Knights. The game is set to launch this October, and thanks to IGN, we have a look at some costumes for Batgirl, Nightwing, Robin, […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, August 4, 2022 7:13 AM
     Behaviour Interactive is best known for its Dead by Daylight series, but they have one more game that pits players against each other in a grotesque fashion. Check out the reveal for Meet Your Maker: Set in a post-apocalyptic universe, the first-person building-and-raiding game puts user-generated content at the heart of its gameplay with every […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, August 4, 2022 6:58 AM
     The Attack on Titan crossover may have just given some new skins to some classic monsters in Dead by Daylight, but players are in for a whole new monster with the Resident Evil content incoming dubbed Project W. Check out Albert Wesker, The Mastermind: We don't have any details on Wesker's skill set yet, but […]