Kotaku Wednesday, November 16, 2022 1:10 PM  I can't believe that U.S. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez just massacred millions of League of Legends players yesterday. She was dunking on a crypto bro who was really bad at Riot's MOBA game, but she also caught many innocent players in the crossfire. Actually, that just makes me respect her more. |
Kotaku Wednesday, November 16, 2022 12:40 PM  This afternoon, Activision's anticipated shooter Warzone 2.0 launched earlier than expected in certain regions, in a shocking break from the live-service launch tradition of everything getting delayed by a few hours. We're looking at you, Overwatch 2. |
Kotaku Wednesday, November 16, 2022 11:25 AM  Ultimately, the goal of Pokémon TCG Live is to replace the decade-old Pokémon TCG Online as the way to play the enormously popular card game over the internet. However, as of today's global beta release, given the bugs and issues we've experienced we'd strongly suggest you avoid it for now. However, if you're… |
Kotaku Wednesday, November 16, 2022 11:12 AM  Earlier this year, it seemed like Microsoft would reveal its Xbox Game Pass streaming device, codenamed Keystone, at any moment. Fans even thought the company was teasing its release when it mysteriously appeared on a shelf last month. Instead, we got an app exclusive to Samsung smart TVs. And now the Xbox… |
Kotaku Wednesday, November 16, 2022 10:20 AM  Last week, New World's patch notes indicated that taxes on Trade Post transactions would increase from 2.5 percent to a whopping 5 percent. What's funny about this situation is that the MMO is published by Amazon Games, which is owned by Jeff Bezos. Last year, ProPublica reported that Jeff Bezos paid a true tax rate… |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 16, 2022 1:13 PM  The mid-season Overwatch 2 patch that will make some rebalancing changes to boost supports and will return Mei to active duty has been delayed, but only slightly. The patch is now set to go live in the FPS game November 17 at 11am PST / 2pm EST / 7pm GMT. The patch had originally been planned for November 15, but Blizzard says a "critical issue" had to be resolved before deployment, resulting in the two-day delay. RELATED LINKS: All Overwatch 2 characters, Best Overwatch 2 settings, Overwatch 2 tier list |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 16, 2022 1:11 PM  Smilegate has posted a Lost Ark update addressing its recent compensation controversy, and attempting to restore balance among players after a mistaken message led some users to claim large numbers of Pheons, the RPG game's premium currency. The message was sent out to alert players to upcoming changes to the skill tree effect system. However, the developers accidentally attached a small sum of Pheons to the message, which was then followed up by a response stating that this accidental Lost Ark compensation would be removed from players' accounts. RELATED LINKS: Best MMORPG – top MMOs you should play, Lost Ark class tier list, All Lost Ark Mokoko Seeds locations |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 16, 2022 12:40 PM  New World server merges are on the way for the MMORPG from Amazon Games Orange County, which will see the MMO's legacy worlds combined to help keep player populations at a healthy level. Following the launch of New World Fresh Start Worlds, designed to give long-time players a chance to start over, the developers are now looking to merge some of the legacy servers in light of population shifts. Meanwhile, the New World Turkulon event has launched in-game as part of New World update 1.7.2 to celebrate the Thanksgiving season. RELATED LINKS: New World system requirements, New World beginner's guide, New World review |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 16, 2022 12:56 PM  Want the best Warzone 2 M13B loadout? If you remember the first COD battle royale the chances are you've either used this gun a lot or been downed by it just - in the first few months of Warzone the M13 was one of the strongest weapons around. Unfortunately, even the best assault rifles are struggling to stake a claim for a spot in our best Warzone 2 loadouts, but with the right attachments, the M13B can do a lot of damage. We've specced our build so that it has low recoil, lots of rounds, and a decent damage range. RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 release date, Warzone 2 DMZ details, Warzone 2 map |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 16, 2022 12:32 PM  A new Steam RPG game, I Am Jesus Christ, allows you to play as the Son of God and perform miracles such as turning water into wine and surviving in the desert for 40 days without food, as a digital version of The Bible also arrives on Valve's stalwart storefront. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 16, 2022 12:48 PM  Looking for the best Warzone 2 BAS-P loadout? While there are tons of great options for SMGs, we're like magpies in that we can't possibly ignore this shiny new arrival to the WZ2 armoury. Kitting out the BAS-P for the longer sight lines and armour carriers for Warzone 2 means taking a knock to traits like damage and ranged effectiveness and doubling down on what this gun does best, which is speed and accuracy. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 16, 2022 12:28 PM  Looking for the best free PC games? Whether you're broke or just frugal, free is a price point that appeals to everybody's purse. We've collated the top free games on PC guaranteed to deliver a near endless stream of complementary entertainment. All you need to spend is your time. To get started in your journey to playing the best free PC games, you need just look at this very extensive list we've put together. Finding these free download PC games reminded us just how far the world has come; you really can get triple-A quality games without spending a penny. From military to sci-fi to fantasy, from MMOs to block-builders to card battlers, it turns out that zero can buy you quite a lot in the F2P game world – and that some classics are available at the steepest possible discount. From cultural phenomenons like Fortnite, to all-time classics like Team Fortress 2, there are good games for free that suit literally every type of PC player. Here are the best free games on PC, in no particular order! RELATED LINKS: Dauntless guide, Dauntless Behemoths, Dauntless Exotic gear |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 16, 2022 12:25 PM  Destiny 2 season 19 is on the horizon after what some players are calling a relatively slow period, with a slew of updates including weapon and subclass balance changes, a brand new dungeon, developments on the story, and more. As we say goodbye to the Season of Plunder in the popular FPS game, here's everything we know about Destiny 2 season 19. RELATED LINKS: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 exotics, Destiny 2 builds |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 16, 2022 12:14 PM  This dedicated Genshin Impact player has shown enough restraint to save up 400 million mora. Their goal is to earn one billion in total, which would be an incredible feat - not only because it's time-consuming, but also because it involves resisting the urge to spend too much mora on the anime game's basic features like upgrading characters or artifacts. RELATED LINKS: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 16, 2022 12:11 PM  The WoW Dragonflight Primal Storms pre-patch event hasn't exactly gotten off to a flying (ha ha) start. The mob tagging for the MMO's all-new XP-centric event has left players out in the cold, as players are swarming the newly opened rifts to take down the terrors beyond, leaving no enemies for other adventurers to kill. RELATED LINKS: Best MMORPGs on PC, The best WoW addons, WoW Dragonflight preview |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 16, 2022 12:08 PM  Modern Warfare 2 ranked play has been confirmed in a first for the Infinity Ward developed series of CoD games, coming to the multiplayer game sometime in 2023. Despite the Modern Warfare 2 campaign only recently having been released, fans have already been clamouring for more, with ranked play top of their list of demands. Treyarch Studios has confirmed that they'll be bringing ranked play to the Modern Warfare series for the first time in Modern Warfare 2, having themselves developed the popular FPS game mode for other CoD games including Vanguard. So, in preparation, swat up on the best loadouts, rank up to max level, and read up on everything we know about Modern Warfare 2 ranked play. RELATED LINKS: Best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Best loadouts in Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 2 maps |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 16, 2022 12:00 PM  Industry behemoths Riot Games and Ubisoft have joined forces to create the 'Zero Harm in Comms' project, which aims to find ways of combatting in-game chat toxicity in some of the most popular multiplayer games. RELATED LINKS: Rainbow Six Siege Year 7 roadmap, Best Rainbow Six Siege operators, Play Rainbow Six Siege |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 16, 2022 12:20 PM  The big day is only a short time away now, and we're sure everyone is excited to start looking for the best Black Friday CPU cooler deals. Well, if so, you've come to the right place - we'll be bringing all the deals from different websites together on this one page to make it easier for you to keep up with it all. RELATED LINKS: Best Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals, Best Cyber Monday gaming keyboard deals, Best Cyber Monday monitor deals |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 16, 2022 11:50 AM  The main reason to play any MMORPG is to face off against other people around the world – that's why they're "massively multiplayer", after all. And in Traha Global, your opportunities for battling others far exceed what you might find elsewhere. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 16, 2022 11:46 AM  Looking for the best Genshin Impact Scaramouche team comp? Scaramouche, also known as The Wanderer, is the upcoming five-star Anemo character hopefully arriving in the next update. Scaramouche is a powerful Catalyst user and looks set to rank highly on our Genshin Impact tier list. Take a look at our Scaramouche build to see how we've turned him into a deadly damage dealer, and we won't have to wait too long for Scaramouche's banner as it should be arriving next month. You can farm all of Scaramouche's materials ahead of time to fully ascend his talents when you hopefully get him on the next Genshin Impact banner. RELATED LINKS: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 16, 2022 11:45 AM  If you're looking for the best Warzone 2 Kastov 545 loadout, then look no further. A less cumbersome version of the Kastov 762, the Kastov 545 utilises a slightly smaller calibre of bullet. While the damage per round isn't quite as high as its brethren, the faster fire rate and controllable recoil make hitting your shots and confirming those kills a lot easier. RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 release date, Warzone 2 DMZ details, Warzone 2 map |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 16, 2022 11:40 AM  The best Warzone 2 50 GS loadout fills a niche role as a secondary weapon as it carries an effective range that beats out most SMGs. The 50 GS, or Desert Eagle as you might know it, hits incredibly hard for a pistol. With these attachments, it can down an enemy in three shots at a distance of 50 metres. RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 release date, Warzone 2 DMZ details, Warzone 2 map |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 16, 2022 11:40 AM  Want the very best Warzone 2 Lachmann-762 loadout? With the option to switch between semi-automatic and fully automatic firing modes, this versatile gun is one of the best Warzone 2 battle rifles available. It can make enemy heads burst instantly, and while there are some recoil control issues to contend with, you can easily fix them by optimising its performance with the help of attachments. RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 release date, Warzone 2 DMZ details, Warzone 2 map |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 16, 2022 11:20 AM  The Al Mazrah map has some extremely long lines of sight and our best Warzone 2 Victus XMR loadout presents you with the strongest long-range weapon in the game. With maxed-out bullet velocity and damage range, plus some weight reductions to keep it from being too cumbersome, our Victus XMR build is viable in both sniping fights and mid-range battles. We're still very early into Warzone 2's meta, so it's too early to tell if the Victus will be a key part of the best Warzone 2 loadout drop or even one of the best Warzone 2 sniper rifles in the game. RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 release date, Warzone 2 DMZ details, Warzone 2 map |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 16, 2022 11:16 AM  The best no-logs VPN service allows you to connect to the internet via a remote server without recording or noting down what you do while connected through it. This is ideal if you want to be sure that you don't have an evil corporation/villainous government/creepy hacker leering over your shoulder while you explore the internet realms. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 16, 2022 11:03 AM  The lack of a Modern Warfare 2 hardcore mode option in multiplayer has alarmed players upon the launch of the latest Call of Duty shooter, because there's no option to pick hardcore on the menus. The classic no-HUD, shorter time-to-kill game mode that has been present in every game in the series since the original Modern Warfare is now available in Modern Warfare 2, but under a new name. The Modern Warfare 2 Tier 1 playlist option has been added to the FPS game with Modern Warfare 2 season 1, and is the new home of hardcare. The game mode has been renamed to Tier 1 for reasons known only to the developers, but the mode itself is the same. RELATED LINKS: Best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Best loadouts in Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 2 maps |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 16, 2022 10:47 AM  The Modern Warfare 2 Shoot the Ship playlist returns with one map in season one, and another to follow. Bringing back old favourites Shoot House and Shipment, the playlist includes a range of fan-favourite game modes set exclusively in the two maps. However, they won't be quite as you remember, as they've been reimagined for Modern Warfare 2. There are already a huge number of Modern Warfare 2 maps to get to grips with, but there's no denying that CoD fans always want more from the multiplayer game, particularly when it comes to classic maps or call-backs to previous games. Modern Warfare 2 Shoot the Ship II gives us exactly that, so here's what we know about the new playlist. RELATED LINKS: Best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Best loadouts in Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 2 maps |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 16, 2022 10:38 AM  Want the best Modern Warfare 2 M13B loadout to start dominating in multiplayer and beyond? This assault rifle was one of the top meta weapons in the early days of Warzone 1 and it's poised to make its mark in the rebooted sequel, provided you set it up correctly. Only time will tell if the M13B will rank among the best Modern Warfare 2 assault rifles in the game, but early testing suggests it'll be very strong in mid-range firefights thanks to minimal recoil and a very high rate of fire - although the damage per shot isn't particularly noteworthy. With increasing emphasis on recoil in this year's COD, these elements could make it one of the best Modern Warfare 2 guns in the game, but there are a lot of different ways to set this gun up. RELATED LINKS: Best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Best loadouts in Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 2 maps |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 16, 2022 10:30 AM  The Modern Warfare 2 Tier 1 playlist is only for those who want a truly realistic FPS experience. This mode rewards tactical awareness and team communication over everything; with one mistake proving deadly, you and the rest of your squad need to be on point. Tier 1 is the ultimate test of teamwork, and is perfect if you're looking for the Modern Warfare 2 hardcore mode, presenting an alternative multiplayer mode to the likes of the Modern Warfare 2 Spec Ops two-player experience. Available in-game from the main modes menu, here are all the details about the Modern Warfare 2 Tier 1 playlist. RELATED LINKS: Best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Best loadouts in Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 2 maps |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 16, 2022 10:20 AM  The Modern Warfare 2 Prestige system is similar to previous Call of Duty games, and is a way for players to show off their skill and experience. In addition, it serves as an unlock platform for various cosmetics. It's been a staple of Call of Duty for years, with Infinity Ward opting for a more permanent, old-school approach to the ranking system. Season Prestige Ranks are unlocked once you surpass the MW2 max level of 55, and reward your success with an emblem, additional rewards, and a set of challenges, with various calling cards available for complete said challenges. RELATED LINKS: Best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Best loadouts in Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 2 maps |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, November 16, 2022 12:12 PM  Do you ever feel like multiplayer games would be better if other players were less abusive? Ubisoft and Riot Games are looking into training artificial intelligence to tackle bad behaviours within in-game chat, a research collaboration they're calling Zero Harm In Comms. Ahead of their announcement today, I put some questions to Ubisoft La Forge's executive director Yves Jacquier and Riot's head of technology research Wesley Kerr to get some more insight on the joint project, and ask them exactly how their proposal will work. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, November 16, 2022 12:05 PM  Last time, you decided by a narrow margin that character creation building backstory is better than giant fungus. I understand why you made this decision, but I do not have to agree. This might become part of my own backstory. But we must continue, this week picking between something charmingly ever-changing and something perfectly static and reliable. What's better: dynamic music, or hex grids? |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, November 16, 2022 12:01 PM  Final Fantasy 16's producers have shared some more snippets about what to expect from Square Enix's umpteenth outing in the JRPG series in an interview with Japanese site GameWatch. Nestling in among all the talk of Mother Crystals and summons is a comment from writer Kazutoyo Maehiro that players will get to control another character than just our boy Clive. It sounds like you'll only get a short while to step into this other, as yet unnamed character's shoes, however, as they're only playable in the early game. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, November 16, 2022 12:00 PM  Cyberpunk 2077 may not live up to largely impossible expectations and promises, but I genuinely believe it's a great time. Now that Night City is playable, it's one of the most transportive video game cities out there, where cold calls from unknown numbers play into the fantasy of transforming from an upstart to a big shot who's name travels along its neon-lit back alleys. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, November 16, 2022 11:33 AM  So. Funny thing about our RTX 4080 review: I sort of don't have time for it. We are amidst the busiest few weeks in PC gaming hardware for at least four years, with major product launches all round (from its rival Radeon RX 7900 XT to Intel's 13th Gen CPUs) and a neverending stream of other components and peripherals that still need appraising. Also, I get the impression that if I don't do more Black Friday stuff, senior ReedPop figures will show up at my flat and start taking my fingers with chisels. Still, there will no doubt be potential graphics card upgrade-makers looking at the RTX 4080 to see if it's more of a palatable purchase than the RTX 4090. That vanguard of Nvidia's next-gen Ada Lovelace architecture is by far the most powerful GPU I've ever tested, and introduced a very cool new feature in DLSS 3, but with prices starting £1679 / $1599 it's just not a sensible option. And since I did have an RTX 4080 show up at the last minute – Asus' customised ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 OC Edition – I can at least provide some quick benchmarks and initial thoughts as to whether it's a better deal. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, November 16, 2022 10:30 AM  Two years ago I asked whether anyone had played retro FPS Chasm: The Rift and admitted that I'd never made it past the first level because I was roughly eight years old at the time, and it terrified me. Twenty years later I've returned to its re-release - and beaten the first level! And in the process, I've developed a particular appreciation for the old-school boomer shooter and its interesting quirks. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, November 16, 2022 10:00 AM _ntW4Tke.jpg/BROK/resize/1920x1920%3E/format/jpg/quality/80/goat-simulator-3-(2)_ntW4Tke.jpg) In the Tom Waits song The Piano Has Been Drinking, the gravel-voiced pianist imitates a pissed-up lounge singer, slurring his way through nonsense lyrics, pounding on the keyboard, and occasionally hitting all of the wrong notes. Drinking too much wine and playing the piano badly and getting chased out of a hotel lobby is easy — most of us could do it — but it takes a degree of talent to sound entertainingly rubbish. Likewise, Goat Simulator 3 is an expertly janky game about being a silly little goat and running around causing mischief. It's a dumb, open-world simulator in which bugs have been promoted to features. Your goat is a horrible little kooky guy who mostly interacts with the environment through the medium of headbutts and licking. They'll occasionally be catapulted into the sky by a spasmodic police car, or have their head irreversibly enlarged by a special machine, or bleat so hard at a beanstalk that it vanishes into thin air, but even during the most chaotic moments things feel entirely under control. As though the invisible hand of a very, very tired QA tester is always on the tiller. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, November 16, 2022 1:57 PM Prepare to drop into MW2's Season 01 and COD Warzone 2.0 by reading the update notes. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, November 16, 2022 1:25 PM Kymberly Herrin has died at the age of 65. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, November 16, 2022 12:43 PM It's time to drop into Al Mazrah and try out the new DMZ mode in COD Warzone 2.0. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, November 16, 2022 12:18 PM From aircraft to airports and hardware, here is a gift guide for MSFS lovers. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, November 16, 2022 10:47 AM The plushie monster DLC shown off during the Monster Hunter Rise event is perfect. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, November 16, 2022 10:32 AM Warzone 2.0 is here, and it boasts a very familiar gadget for you to use. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, November 16, 2022 10:00 AM FUS RO BAAAAAAAA! |
Twinfinite Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:42 AM Pokemon Scarlet & Violet is coming, and the piggy pokemon Lechonk couldn't get a more appropriate collector's item. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:00 AM Check out these 10 popular NDS titles that deserve a Nintendo Switch remake |
Twinfinite Wednesday, November 16, 2022 8:46 AM Heroes from past Fire Emblem games fight side by side with new ones... and Pepsi hair. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, November 16, 2022 8:24 AM The calm before the storm. |
Twinfinite Wednesday, November 16, 2022 7:09 AM How many of these 11 forgotten Sonic game characters will you remember? Find out now! |
Siliconera Wednesday, November 16, 2022 1:30 PM
BookWalker Global announced a new way for people to read manga. It's called TATESC, and it's a new service oriented around vertical-scrolling manga. [Thanks, ANN!] The name "TATESC" comes from "Tate" (Japanese for "stand up") and the first syllable of "Scroll." "Tatesc-Comi" is a Japanese slang term for vertical-scrolling comics, as well. The format has grown popular worldwide thanks to the growth of reading via smart devices over print books. The Webtoon platform in particular is one front for growth in "v-scroll" comics, since most works hosted there are in that format. TATESC will native v-scroll webcomic series, as well as existing manga converted to "v-scroll" format. The service went live in August of 2021 in Japan. The global edition of TATESC is available via BookWalker's site and app. The service has 24 titles in its launch lineup. Kadokawa stated that it plans to add more titles moving forward. Some of the adapted series that were originally in black-and-white in their manga format will be colorized in v-scroll format.
The TATESC series will have the first five chapters readable for free. Readers can then buy the series ala carte via BookWalker Global. Prices range from 41 cents to 98 cents (US) per chapter. Kadokawa's Comic Walker service also hosts more traditionally formatted digital manga. The post TATESC Vertical Manga Reading Service Launched appeared first on Siliconera. |
