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Kotaku Sunday, August 28, 2022 7:15 PM
    

The main reason Sony put Spider-Man on PC was to make money, but one of the main reasons PC gamers were so excited about it—apart from the fact it remains very good!—was because it would let them mod a PlayStation game to hell and back.

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PCGamesN Sunday, August 28, 2022 4:45 PM
     Apex Legends bug preventing high level rewards is now fixed

Respawn devs say that an Apex Legends bug preventing level up rewards from being correctly obtained by high level players in the FPS game has now been fixed. The issue - introduced during the game's current season 14, Hunted - affected players who are level 500 or higher, and the team has given some insight into what went into resolving the bug as well as how it has tried to prevent similar issues from occurring in the battle royale game in the future.

Respawn says that players over level 500 who were not correctly receiving their rewards for levelling up should now find their missing rewards in their inventory upon launching the game. The team says the bug was caused as part of the Apex Legends level cap increase introduced in season 14, which sees the cap raised from 500 to 2000 through a prestige-like system that loops players back around through the rewards for levels one through 500 three additional times after their first.

"We have many different systems that keep track of players' levels, rewards, and overall progress in the game," explains senior community manager Kalyrical in a post on the game's subreddit. "When updating our level cap, some of these systems started to get matched. In this instance, we were able to develop a fix that didn't require its own update and could take effect through our back end systems." In addition, Kalyrical notes that more sync checks have been put in place that should see the game automatically detect similar mismatches and grant the appropriate rewards where necessary.

RELATED LINKS: Apex Legends characters guide, Apex Legends skins, Apex Legends map guide

PCGamesN Sunday, August 28, 2022 12:52 PM
     Lou's Lagoon is a TaleSpin inspired open-world island adventure game

Lou's Lagoon is a self-professed cosy open-world adventure game coming from indie studio Rokaplay. It's a cutesy third-person affair that sees you take over your uncle's business after he goes missing. Looking similar to titles like My Time at Portia and with what looks to be a Stardew Valley-style gameplay loop, it looks to pair the life game genre with open-world adventure. Oh, did I mention there was a plane? Because it's also a plane game.

RELATED LINKS: Best life games on PC, Best plane games

PCGamesN Sunday, August 28, 2022 12:35 PM
     Terraria 2

It's an exciting time for Terraria fans, with a Terraria 1.4.4 update release window now announced for late September as development on the Labor of Love update reaches endgame. However, that's not enough anticipation for the game's lead developer, Andrew 'Redigit' Spinks, who has stirred up speculation among fans of one of the best crafting games by sharing some early concept art for the Terraria 2 world map.

The Terraria state of the game post for August is fairly light, but shares a few key details about the progress of the Terraria 1.4.4 update. Firstly, work on the PC version is complete and has reached 'code freeze' - meaning that nothing new is being added, and that remaining work is just on bug fixes, tweaks, and ports. Speaking of ports, Re-Logic says it plans to make 1.4.4 the first simultaneous Terraria update release across all platforms - PC, console, and mobile. The team adds that, barring any issues or delays in platform submissions, it expects the Terraria 1.4.4 update Labor of Love release date to fall in late September.

Before we move onto Terraria 2 "news," there are a couple of other quick announcements for 1.4.4. The first is a very welcome accessibility change, with Spinks revealing that an autofire toggle has been added for non-autouse weapons and equipment. Asked about the feature, Spinks says, "I know I can be stubborn at times, but once people framed it as an accessibility issue I knew we had to make the option." One other fun item spoiler was dropped into the state of the game post - the addition of a recreation of the painting created by Terraria fans during Reddit's r/place community art project.

RELATED LINKS: The best Terraria mods, Terraria happiness guide, Terraria bosses guide

Twinfinite Sunday, August 28, 2022 7:55 PM
     A top 10 list of the best PC mods for Marvel's Spider-Man.

Twinfinite Sunday, August 28, 2022 7:29 PM
     Made in Abyss having an hour-long episode sounds pretty neat.

Twinfinite Sunday, August 28, 2022 5:57 PM
     Third-party developers provided new assets about upcoming Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons, on top of new releases.

Twinfinite Sunday, August 28, 2022 4:35 PM
     Sony hosted a panel at CEDEC providing some interesting details on the habits of PS5 and PS4 users.

Twinfinite Sunday, August 28, 2022 4:19 PM
     Konosuba Season 3 is at least a year off, but we highly anticipate it.

Twinfinite Sunday, August 28, 2022 12:47 PM
     Masahiro Sakurai of Smash Bros. fame shared his game development insight in a new YouTube channel.

Siliconera Sunday, August 28, 2022 12:00 PM
    

RPG Time Interview

RPG Time: The Legend of Wright may be a video game played on screens, but the world it invokes feels as physical and present as an arts and crafts hobby. The game's unique aesthetic immediately draws eyes and and evokes childhood memories, as Andrew noted in his review. We had the opportunity to grill RPG Time's Designer Tom Fujii about the game, his inspiration for Kenta's story, and the prospects of seeing a real-life RPG Time tabletop game.

Siliconera (Josh Tolentino and Andrew Kiya): RPG Time's story is about a boy named Kenta, an aspiring game designer. Is there a real-life backstory to that concept?

Tom Fujii: When I was in elementary school, I had a friend who was good at crafting and let me play with his handmade games. Although the setting was not at school but in his room, the moments when I played the games he made for me became a wonderful memory of my childhood.

Clearly, a lot of love went into making this game, and it shows in all the little details. Is there anything you'd like players to look out for?

Tom Fujii: I crammed a lot of love and ideas into the game, so I'd like players to enjoy it until the end. I've also drawn ideas here and there that don't relate to the progress of the game, such as in the corners of the notebook, so make sure to check them out as well!

Legend of Wright

RPG Time's visuals take a lot of inspiration from physical objects, like hand-drawn maps and miniatures used in tabletop RPGs. What inspired the team to adopt this craft-based aesthetic?

Tom Fujii: Handmade games and similar things I enjoyed when I was in elementary school have inspired me a lot. I've researched on the internet how people played during their childhood in other countries outside of Japan, where the staff has spent their time before. Even if countries and regions differ, it turned out that memories of handmade games they enjoyed playing as a kid using stationery are common throughout the world, which was a surprise to me.

We are hoping to express craft-based aesthetics in a digital game by setting up school desks and chairs to prepare the crafts in real life as they appear in the game, or limiting the amount of copying and pasting to generate data. As a result, though it might be a subtle difference, I think this craft-based aesthetic can be sensed throughout the game.

The game seems to emphasize a lot of drawing and erasing in Kenta's adventure. Will players have a chance to freely draw their own designs or items?

To complete the game, players need to influence The Legend of Wright by drawing. Separately, although it doesn't do anything to progress the game, a feature allowing players to doodle on the notebook can be unlocked by reading all of the tutorial, so I'd like players to try clearing the Tutorial Dungeon as well.

If you were to make a physical version of RPG Time as a real-world tabletop game, what would you most like to include from the video game version?

That sounds like a lot of fun. I'd love to include an appearance of the game master, Kenta, on the tabletop game as well. Though it'd be ideal if Kenta could appear in real life and play the tabletop game with players, I'm sure Kenta would prepare hints to entertain the players through the tutorial, cards, and pieces.

RPG Time

Thanks to Tom and DeskWorks for taking the time out to talk to us! This interview has been edited for clarity. Note: As the interview was conducted prior to RPG Time's full release, it speaks about the game in the future tense. RPG Time: The Legend of Wright is available on Nintendo SwitchPlayStation 4Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Windows. The Steam version will release on September 13, 2022.

The post Interview: Crafting RPG Time: The Legend of Wright's Craft-Aesthetic World appeared first on Siliconera.


PC Invasion - FeedDDD Sunday, August 28, 2022 2:10 PM
     Genshin Impact Electro Regisvine Thunderclap FruitcoreThe Electro Regisvine is a boss that's been added as part of Genshin Impact's version 3.0 update. It's not a particularly challenging fight, even though the encounter has some additional mechanics compared to other foes of a similar type. Here's our Genshin Impact Electro Regisvine guide to help you with the battle, as well as the Thunderclap Fruitcore that it drops. Note: For more information about the game, check out our Genshin Impact guides and features hub.   Genshin Impact guide – Electro Regisvine and Thunderclap Fruitcore Where to find the Electro Regisvine To find the Electro Regisvine in Genshin Impact, you'll need to make your way to the northeastern section of Sumeru, an area called Mawtiyima Forest. Follow the base of the mountain until you see a cavern to the south. It will loop around, taking you to an underground area where the boss resides. You can also bypass it so you can tag the fast travel point in the tunnel beyond. How t...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Sunday, August 28, 2022 1:25 PM
     Genshin Impact Jadeplume Terrorshroom Majestic Hooked Beak Nagadus EmeraldThe Jadeplume Terrorshroom is a boss that's been added as part of Genshin Impact's version 3.0 update. It's not a particularly tough fight, and there's even a way to cheese the encounter so that it barely attacks you. Here's our Genshin Impact Jadeplume Terrorshroom guide to help you with the battle, as well as the Majestic Hooked Beak and Nagadus Emerald drops. Note: For more information about the game, check out our Genshin Impact guides and features hub.   Genshin Impact guide – Jadeplume Terrorshroom, Majestic Hooked Beak, and Nagadus Emerald Where to find the Jadeplume Terrorshroom To find the Jadeplume Terrorshroom in Genshin Impact, you'll need to head to the northwestern edge of Sumeru (well past Vanarana). If you're gliding from a fast travel point that's higher up, you should see a portal in mid-air. Alternatively, you can also follow the road that leads to a clearing. There's a bouncy mushroom here that you can...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Sunday, August 28, 2022 12:55 PM
     Genshin Impact Rukkhashava Mushrooms Farming Locations Guide ColleiRukkhashava Mushrooms are a new type of collectible item in Genshin Impact's Sumeru region. You'll want to amass a few of these early on, though they can really be a pain to collect. Here's our Genshin Impact Rukkhashava Mushrooms farming guide to help you obtain these materials for characters like Collei. Note: For more information about the game, check out our Genshin Impact guides and features hub.   Genshin Impact Rukkhashava Mushrooms farming guide Rukkhashava Mushrooms in Genshin Impact grow on trees and giant mushrooms. Mind you, even though their bluish hue makes them easy to see out in the open, a lot of nodes tend to be tucked away. There are even those that can only be found higher up, requiring the use of your grapple move just to reach those areas. In any case, you can check the images and maps below for the Rukkhashava Mushrooms farming locations in Genshin Impact. Note: If you have Tighnari, his passive talent marks the nodes of Sumeru-specific mat...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Sunday, August 28, 2022 12:50 PM
     Genshin Impact Nilotpala Lotus Farming Locations Guide TighnariNilotpala Lotus is one of the materials that you can collect in Genshin Impact's Sumeru region. It's something you'll want to acquire to ascend newly introduced characters further. Here's our Genshin Impact Nilotpala Lotus farming guide to help you obtain these materials for characters like Tighnari. Note: For more information about the game, check out our Genshin Impact guides and features hub.   Genshin Impact Nilotpala Lotus farming guide In all likelihood, the first time you'll spot Nilotpala Lotus in Genshin Impact is when Tighnari asks you to collect a few for Collei's medicine. These plants can only be found in bodies of water in the region (i.e., ponds and rivers). The downside is that you'll sometimes need to swim if the water is too deep, which can lead to flubs if you're already low on stamina when running or gliding around. In any case, you can check the images and maps below for the Nilotpala Lotus farming locations in G...

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Sunday, August 28, 2022 6:00 PM
     For the Roblox platform, HD Games created the game Bank Robbery Simulator. You will be rushing across the map in Roblox Bank Robbery Simulator, gathering cash to put in your backpack. Additionally, you can steal gems from banks and use them to buy pets. You can buy a larger bag to hold even more cash […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Sunday, August 28, 2022 5:00 PM
     Roblox: Battle Island is a Call of Duty-inspired third-person shooter in which you battle other players with ridiculous weapons. You must outsmart and outplay your opponents in order to obtain tokens. With that currency, you can get skins for your weapons. There will be a battle to the death between two factions. The more kills […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Sunday, August 28, 2022 4:00 PM
     Roblox: My School Tycoon allows you to design your ideal school. If you're dissatisfied with your existing school, show them how it's done by selecting a variety of classes for your halls. You'll be able to make more money and progress further as your school grows. With the help of all of the game's players, […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Sunday, August 28, 2022 3:00 PM
     Looking for an action-packed jet plane combat game on Roblox where you can compete with virtual buddies in battle scenarios? Here's Roblox: Jet Wars 2 for you! Unlock facades, symbols, and more to customize your plane's appearance and complete missions to enhance your capabilities in future battles! This game has a smooth maneuvering system where […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Sunday, August 28, 2022 2:00 PM
     We've put together a thorough list of all current and working Roblox Flag Wars codes so you can receive free in-game currency! Scriptly Studios made the exclusive experience Flag Wars for Roblox. A classic version of capture the flag. In Roblox Flag Wars, you'll be digging throughout the battlefield to uncover your opponent's base so […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Sunday, August 28, 2022 1:00 PM
     We have a compilation of all the Roblox Fitness Simulator codes that are currently accessible. By entering these codes, you can obtain coins and a pet. For Roblox, Bad Ape Games created the game Fitness Simulator. You'll aim to improve your character's health in Roblox Fitness Simulator by growing stronger! Use heavy weights and cardio activities […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Sunday, August 28, 2022 12:09 PM
     We've gathered the most comprehensive list of all presently active Roblox Fish Sim codes to help you obtain free coins and peals! Fish Simulator is a ROBLOX game produced by Cloud Entertainment in which you may shoot fish with harpoons and RPGs and toss Molotov cocktails at sharks who try to devour your boat. You […]

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Sunday, August 28, 2022 4:59 PM
    

A Switch announcement trailer was also released

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Sunday, August 28, 2022 4:02 PM

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Sunday, August 28, 2022 3:42 PM
    

Would be consistent with Microsoft's recent announcement

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