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Kotaku Thursday, November 24, 2022 12:30 PM
    

As the rest of Team Kotaku are off chasing turkeys through their local Macy's (I've done more research about what a Thanksgiving is this year), once more I have the keys to the site, have locked everyone out, and then immediately lost those keys. While I'm stuck here, I figure I should tell you about some…

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Kotaku Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:40 AM
    

The endlessly silly debacle between Microsoft and Sony, regarding the former's attempt to buy Activision Blizzard King, offers as a new lowlight every day. Yesterday we had Microsoft declaring that it has rubbish exclusive titles compared to Sony, and today Sony has just loudly dissed EA's Battlefield franchise in an…

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PCGamesN Thursday, November 24, 2022 5:07 PM
     Sims 4 update guts gallery of sweary,

The new Sims 4 update (1.93.146.1020 on PC) from November 22 does one single thing: tackle profanity. Following a wave of "wholly unacceptable content" being uploaded onto the life game's gallery tool, Maxis has brought down the hammer hard on those who are hoping to cause havoc.

RELATED LINKS: Best Sims 4 mods, Best Sims 4 sex mods, Play The Sims 4 free

PCGamesN Thursday, November 24, 2022 4:29 PM
     Destiny 2 Eliksni Quarter event theory suggests corruption

A Destiny 2 Eliksni Quarter event theory suggests the Spider is embezzling money through the charitable initiative, capitalising on players' goodwill to achieve personal gain.

While there appears to be no hard proof of such embezzlement in the space game so far, circumstantial evidence paired with the Spider's ruthless approach to business dealings indicates the fan theory may hold some water.

RELATED LINKS: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 exotics, Destiny 2 builds

PCGamesN Thursday, November 24, 2022 4:00 PM
     Genshin Impact 3.4 closed beta applications are now open

The Genshin Impact 3.4 closed beta test application is now available for all eligible players under the guidelines set by HoYoverse. We're now partway through the second half of version 3.2, but HoYoverse likes to run relatively early beta tests for its anime game. The beta can be joined by various players in the community, and those who are granted access get to see some upcoming events, characters, gameplay mechanics, quests, and more.

RELATED LINKS: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide

PCGamesN Thursday, November 24, 2022 3:30 PM
     Fortnite x Marvel: Zero War is now available in a hardcover collection

If you're big on the Fortnite Marvel crossovers, then you'll probably be very happy to know that the largest battle royale game crossover now has a hardcover edition. These comics splice the Stan Lee titan of movies and comics with the multiplayer shooter from Epic Games in one special book.

RELATED LINKS: Fortnite Refer a Friend, Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4 speculation, Fortnite Dragon Ball event details

PCGamesN Thursday, November 24, 2022 3:00 PM
     Elden Ring mod adds gorgeous new dual fan weapons to FromSoftware RPG

An Elden Ring mod from bespoke weapon crafter The Roaring Forge adds gorgeous new dual fans to the FromSoftware RPG. With so many of the best Elden Ring weapons to choose from, going beyond anything offered in Dark Souls or even Bloodborne, experimenting with new toys is always a highlight of one of the best open-world games on PC. But if you're looking for that special something to inspire your next playthrough, Tempest and Thundercrash could be the centrepiece you're looking for.

RELATED LINKS: The best Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, The best Elden Ring classes

PCGamesN Thursday, November 24, 2022 2:00 PM
     Warzone 2 contracts mystery as Call of Duty hides quest underwater

Warzone 2 contracts just got kind of weird as the Call of Duty battle royale game appears to be hiding a quest deep underwater, creating speculation that Activision and Infinity Ward may add more aquatic mechanics to CoD Modern Warfare 2 and perhaps DMZ mode in the future.

RELATED LINKS: Best Warzone 2 guns, Best Warzone 2 loadout, Warzone 2 map

PCGamesN Thursday, November 24, 2022 1:00 PM
     Warhammer 40K: Darktide update 1.08 adds crafting system

Warhammer 40K: Darktide update 1.08 is the latest from developer Fatshark in its series of patches to the early access beta for its industrial future fantasy co-op game. It says that the pre-order beta continues to allow the team "to test, find new issues, and solve them." While the release of Darktide patch 1.07 put the game on "a good trajectory," Fatshark says it has made even more progress with this latest release, though it notes that "there are still a few pesky issues out there we will continue to work through."

RELATED LINKS: Best Darktide weapons, Darktide classes, Is Darktide crossplay available?

PCGamesN Thursday, November 24, 2022 12:49 PM
     Diablo 4 beta release date speculation

The Diablo 4 beta release date isn't far off, if the rumour mill is to be believed. Officially announced during BlizzCon 2019, players have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the upcoming action-RPG, as previous games in the series have been immensely successful.

Current speculation around the full Diablo 4 release date points towards early 2023, but before it lands in our demon-slaying laps, Blizzard has announced the plans for the beta. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming Diablo 4 beta release date, how to sign up for the closed beta, what the beta will contain, and more.

RELATED LINKS: Diablo 4 release date, The best games like Diablo you can play on PC, Diablo 4 classes

PCGamesN Thursday, November 24, 2022 12:34 PM
     Darktide classes guide – Ogryn, Psyker, Veteran, and Zealot details

Each of the four Darktide classes has distinctive weapons and several skills that define their play style. Your choice at the beginning is just the start, as with every trust level gained, you get access to new feats and guns to turn your lowly prisoner into a heretic-purging hero.

As for character archetypes in the multiplayer game, the four Darktide classes are the ranged specialist Veteran, the Psyker, who is Warhammer 40,000's equivalent of a magic user, and two classes that excel with melee weapons: the Zealot and the Ogryn. Join us now as we consult the codex to get the lowdown on these classes.

RELATED LINKS: Best Darktide weapons, Darktide classes, Is Darktide crossplay available?

PCGamesN Thursday, November 24, 2022 5:54 PM
     The Callisto Protocol system requirements – 43% of you lack the GPU

The Callisto Protocol system requirements show that the tides are changing. They're not quite as scary as the Silent Hill 2 remake since you'll be able to run the new survival horror game using the most popular graphics card on Steam, but given that very GPU is the minimum, many people are fast approaching the need to upgrade their gaming PC.

RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU

PCGamesN Thursday, November 24, 2022 12:31 PM
     Best Darktide Psyker build, weapons, and feats

Want to craft the best Darktide Psyker build? As the magic users of the Imperium, Psykers channel the warp, manipulating it to cave in the craniums of your enemies under intense pressure. They also get buffs for every Warp Charge they gain, which with the right tools equipped, can make them more formidable as the mission continues.

To get the most out of the Psyker, which out of the four Darktide classes, is the one who will likely deal the most damage out of the group, you need to commit to a strategy that may not be the most obvious at first. Since your role as a DPS dealer in the co-op game requires you to stay relatively far away, you will need protection from ranged gunfire - a common threat in the 40K universe.

RELATED LINKS: Best Darktide weapons, Darktide classes, Is Darktide crossplay available?

PCGamesN Thursday, November 24, 2022 12:23 PM
     Best Darktide Zealot build, weapons, and feats

The best Darktide Zealot build, while primarily focused on hand-to-hand combat, has a versatility that is vital to your squad's chances at survival. The Zealot's central ability, Chastise The Wicked, propels your forward into a group of enemies, but what do you do when you're in the midst of the horde?

This build connects your sustainability and your damage; by utilising the Zealot's Martyrdom ability, you're able to deal consistently high damage as long as you're able to manage your health appropriately, with the Until Death ability saving you should things get out of hand. Your primary focus with this build in the co-op game is to get into the mix and stay there, with your teammates providing additional damage when you need it. Being a one-person army, however, it's likely you won't need any.

RELATED LINKS: Best Darktide weapons, Darktide classes, Is Darktide crossplay available?

PCGamesN Thursday, November 24, 2022 12:18 PM
     VPN deals for Black Friday 2022

Black Friday 2022 has arrived, and in its wake, a selection of VPN deals have come into existence. Many reputable VPN providers, such as Surfshark, PureVPN, NordVPN, and more have slashed the prices of their plans, with the cheapest deal working out as little as just $1 per month.

Grabbing a nifty VPN deal will grant you tonnes of neat privacy benefits at just a fraction of the usual cost. Not only do they make your internet connection more secure (which is valuable, but not exactly fun), they can also give you access to the region-exclusive features of various online services, and free you up from service provider induced bandwidth restrictions. It's nice to have two people streaming in the same house where both of them get to enjoy HD picture quality.

For your convenience, we've gathered together ten deals on some of the best VPN services for you to peruse. Every service is slightly different, so we've given a small overview of what each provider can give you, along with the details of the cheap VPN deals they're currently providing.

RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU

PCGamesN Thursday, November 24, 2022 12:03 PM
     Warzone 2 error 2012 fix

Have you experienced Warzone 2 error 2012? If you're struggling to connect to the Warzone 2 servers, there's a good chance you've encountered error code 2012. Though aptly named after the year that was rumoured to mark the end of civilization, this error code doesn't signal the end of your Warzone session.

Warzone 2 displays the error 2012 message when you can't connect to the game's servers. Usually, this means you have to wait for the battle royale game to come back online, however, there are some things you can do once you've verified the servers are up and running.

RELATED LINKS: Best Warzone 2 guns, Best Warzone 2 loadout, Warzone 2 map

PCGamesN Thursday, November 24, 2022 5:50 PM
     Best wireless gaming headset 2022

The best wireless gaming headset conveniently cuts the cord,

and they can add an extra level of freedom to your gaming desk experience. While untethering your cans used to come with a bunch of caveats, many options now boast levels of fidelity that'll please audiophiles and casual gamers alike.

Sure, you could argue that you don't need a wireless gaming headset when you spend most of your time perched next to your gaming PC, but there's something comforting about ditching the constraints of USB and aux cables. Not only does it mean you can keep chatting to your discord friends when AFK, but it helps your gaming headset double as a portal to your Spotify music library. It also means you don't necessarily have to fork out for the best computer speakers, as you'll essentially have a pair wrapped around your ears.

Picking the best wireless headset from Razer, Logitech, Corsair, and SteelSeries can make all the difference - reducing clutter, and improving sound quality. With the recent progressions in wireless technology, latency is no longer an issue worth considering, either. This guide highlights the top performers, so you can hear every footstep in Rainbow Six: Siege, every music event in Fortnite, and the beautiful tones of your teammates.

RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU

PCGamesN Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:37 AM
     How to get Darktide Twitch drops

Knowing how to get Darktide Twitch drops will net you some free cosmetics for use in the horrendously beautiful shooter set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Whether it's weapon skins or character cosmetics, the act of simply watching the game will have you looking fresh as you tear your way through Tertium.

Twitch drops are awarded to those who watch certain streamers on, you guessed it, Twitch. There is no stated minimum time you have to watch the co-op game so it'll be a simple mission, in and out. You'll have a few hoops to jump through before you're eligible, however, so here's exactly how to get Darktide Twitch drops for one of the best Warhammer 40K games.

RELATED LINKS: Best Darktide weapons, Darktide classes, Is Darktide crossplay available?

PCGamesN Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:38 AM
     Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 5 release date speculation

Want to know when the Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 5 release date is? The short answer is that it isn't, because we are about to enter the fourth chapter, less than a year since this one started.

As for what's in the new season, we only have speculative thoughts. Historically, the most significant hints come directly from Donald Mustard, Chief Creative Officer at Epic Games, as his tweets in the past hinted at Brie Larson's involvement in the battle royale game in the latest season premiere and the Star Wars collab from last season. So far, he's not said anything of note.

RELATED LINKS: Fortnite Refer a Friend, Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4 speculation, Fortnite Dragon Ball event details

PCGamesN Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:37 AM
     Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1 release date and finale details

Who would have guessed that it was Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1 release date that the Herald was heavily foreshadowing throughout the current season? It's been less than a year since the start of Chapter 3 when Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson voiced the appropriately named Seven leader 'The Foundation' and proceeded to flip the Fortnite map upside down to stop a cataclysmic disaster.

The battle royale game once again features well-known personalities, as Brie Larson voices 'The Paradigm', another member of the Seven who seems to be jumping through dimensions. It's likely that with the new chapter, we'll also see a brand new Fortnite map to explore. So with the dawn of a new era nearly upon us, just what exactly can we expect when Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1 release date drops?

RELATED LINKS: Fortnite Refer a Friend, Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4 speculation, Fortnite Dragon Ball event details

PCGamesN Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:34 AM
     The Witcher 3 next-gen overview flaunts new gaming PC features

A Witcher 3 next-gen update overview has emerged, and it delves into its gaming PC features. The refreshed CD Projekt Red RPG boasts support for Nvidia DLSS upscaling and AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution, both of which should help your GPU handle the RPG's Ultra+ graphics.

RELATED LINKS: The Witcher 3 mods, The Witcher 4 news, Play The Witcher 3

PCGamesN Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:01 AM
     Overwatch 2 double XP weekend begins to celebrate Thanksgiving

The latest Overwatch 2 double XP weekend is upon us, celebrating Thanksgiving with 2x the usual match XP for all matches played in the multiplayer game. It means that now is a great time to hop on and level up your Overwatch 2 battle pass as the first season draws to a close. The Overwatch 2 season 2 release date is December 6, so there isn't long left to earn the Mythic Cyber Demon Genji skin.

RELATED LINKS: All Overwatch 2 characters, Best Overwatch 2 settings, Overwatch 2 tier list

PCGamesN Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:59 AM
     Best graphics card in 2022

Choosing the best graphics card can enhance your gaming PC tenfold, enabling you to enjoy lofty resolutions and frame rates. While GeForce RTX 4000 and Radeon RX 7000 GPUs will soon fight for the crown, Intel could win over gamers on a budget with its Arc Alchemist range.

With that in mind, what makes the best GPU? If you're rocking a high-spec rig, you'll likely want a powerhouse card that can run the latest games at 4K and still boost fps. Of course, premium parts come at a price, as flagship RTX 4000 offerings like the Nvidia RTX 4090 cost more than an entire system.

Thankfully, you don't need a GPU kaiju to build the best gaming PC for your needs, and there is a range of different Nvidia, AMD, and Intel options out there to choose from. So to help unmuddy the sea of specs, we've compiled a list of the best graphics card choices on the market right now.

RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 24, 2022 5:27 PM
    

Gene Shift Auto began life as a Geneshift, a topdown, Grand Theft Auto-inspired multiplayer game which dropped into Steam Early Access in 2017. It added a battle royale mode the year after, when we were all drunk on Plunkbat. Now it's changed name and it's going free-to-play on November 28th.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 24, 2022 4:15 PM
    

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide isn't out until November 30th - unless you pre-ordered it, in which case it's playable in beta right now. This also means that it's already being regularly patched and expanded with new features. Today's update, version 1.0.8, introduced "the first element of the crafting system" as well as new cosmetics.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 24, 2022 3:55 PM
    

Dwarf Fortress is coming to Steam on December 6th, which on its own is fantastic news. Even better news: it will have Steam Workshop support from day one.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 24, 2022 3:25 PM
    

It's been a long while since there was a new Splinter Cell game, but you'll soon be able to listen to Splinter Cell on the radio. BBC Radio 4 are producing an eight-part drama series called Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Firewall which will broadcast this December.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:51 AM
    

It's that time of the week again, when the Epic Games Store reveal what new games they'll be giving away for free next Thursday. If you haven't jumped on it straight away, then you can nab EA Motive's decent sci-fi dogfighting sim Star Wars: Squadrons for precisely nowt until December 1st. Starting from December 1st, you'll have the opportunity to claim game creation tool RPG In A Box and fantasy turn-based strategy Fort Triumph.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:47 AM
    

This year's Black Friday season is awash with early deals on gaming monitors, and there's one I want to highlight before it sells out – which might be imminently, if its stock tracker is accurate. It's the NZXT Canvas 27Q, which I recently called the best 1440p gaming monitor you can buy. And that was before it felt the force of a 30% Black Friday saving, with £116 sliced off the RRP.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:13 AM
    

Back in the day, I could get lost in The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind for days, when I could get it to stop crashing anyway. There's loads more Morrowind in 2022 than I could've imagined as a teenager though, as the Tamriel Rebuilt mod project has been working for decades to add other areas of the Elder Scrolls' provincial mainland into the game. Their latest release, 22.11, landed this week, adding a huge one-two punch of expansions. You can see some of one of those, Dominions Of Dust, in the trailer below.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:07 AM
    

Today is a sad occasion on The Electronic Wireless Show, as Matthew is leaving the podcast, and we take the opportunity to go on a short hiatus while we search for a replacement by making staffers perform tricks for our amusement, reality competition style. But though it be sad, it is an occasion nonetheless, which means Matthew is going out in style as we build the ideal video game character dinner party. Spoilers: there is a giant ant and a boat full of cocaine.

As it's his last day, Matthew also does a fiendishly difficult Cavern Of Lies themed around secret endings. Which of us will end up dead and loaded onto the cocaine boat while the others beat a retreat?

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Twinfinite Thursday, November 24, 2022 4:26 PM
     You can now recruit Laplace via gacha in Goddess of Victory: Nikke.

Twinfinite Thursday, November 24, 2022 1:36 PM
     A very large ship and a very small one join Star Citizen's growing lineup.

Twinfinite Thursday, November 24, 2022 1:07 PM
     Shingo Yabuki has been confirmed as the first DLC character for second KOF15 season.

Twinfinite Thursday, November 24, 2022 12:50 PM
     WandaVision and Disenchanted might be in different universes, but they tell nearly the exact same story.

Twinfinite Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:53 AM
     Old friends will return as playable characters in Atelier Ryza 3.

Twinfinite Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:48 AM
     You can't go wrong with Record of Ragnarok if you wanting some action-packed anime.

Twinfinite Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:09 AM
     I don't wanna miss a thing!

Siliconera Thursday, November 24, 2022 3:00 PM
    

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Ever since the "Red" trailer that Rooster Teeth released around a decade ago, RWBY captivated audiences with its impressive action sequences and charming characters. With a setting rife for writers to play in, a video game adaptation seems like it would be a straightforward process. Yet, despite it being a collaboration between major studios Wayforward and Arc System Works, RWBY: Arrowfell is an ultimately lackluster experience for both fans of and newcomers to the series.

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All Pomp and No Circumstance

As a warning, the game does take place during Volume 7 of RWBY, so there are some spoilers. However, it does a fairly good job at explaining who the main characters are, and so even a passing knowledge of the story should be fine when getting by. I stopped watching in Volume 3 and had little trouble keeping up with the story.

RWBY: Arrowfell follows the story of Team RWBY – Ruby, Weiss, Blake, and Yang – after they become fully-fledged Huntresses. Upon finding a mysterious orb on one of their missions, they notice an increase in Grimm – creatures of destruction attracted to negative emotions – activity around Mantle. They investigate the circumstances, while also butting heads with Team BRIR, which is a game-original set of characters. It is a fairly simple narrative that the game splits up into chapters.

You beat a boss at the end of each chapter in order to advance the story. However, before that, you spend pretty much the majority of the game completing fetch quest after fetch quest. Most of these quests have very little bearing on the plot. One person asks you for a pickaxe, and someone else asks you for grape soda. Because one fetch quest will unlock something necessary for the next one, the game has a very linear feel, which is fine. It does mean you will often have to return to the same map over and over again because you can access different areas you couldn't before.

Revisiting the maps can be rather daunting, as they all vaguely look the same. They are not complicated, but it was easy to forget the path I needed to take because every turn brought me to a similar-looking screen. Maps have a large amount of ambushes as well, with the game pushing them on you over and over closer to the end. In ambushes, you must destroy several waves of enemies. But once you land on a winning combination of tactics that work for you, they aren't very challenging.

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Less is Not Always More

Minimalism is a constant strike against RWBY: Arrowfell in all aspects of the game. It feels like a flash game you would play on the old Cartoon Network website. The genre is a Metroidvania-like 2D side scroller. Each character can only do two things: strike twice and shoot a projectile. Since RWBY's appeal has always been about the flashy anime-like action sequences, the lack of variations and simple animations immediately stuck out to me. It being a side scroller may have made it difficult to implement more complicated attacks. But it does make for a rather dull visual experience, which the uninspired maps do not help with.

There is also no tutorial. The first level gives a quick explanation on how each girl's Semblance (special power) can help them in exploration. For example, Yang's Burn can destroy rocks in your path, whereas you can use Blake's Shadow to press down platforms. It was only when reading Ruby's description and seeing how the game specifically mentions her rifle that I realized they implemented long-range attacks in the game and figured it out from there.

There is not a lot of things you can do in RWBY: Arrowfell. So it's egregious that the game does not even bother to explain them. It feels simultaneously friendly for beginners with how simple it is, and yet difficult if you have never had Metroidvania experience before. The game plops you into the action immediately. It took me way too long to beat the first ambush.

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An Odd Experience Throughout

There are also a lot of strange decisions in the gameplay that are detrimental to the overall enjoyment. For one thing, the energy bar that is your HP is also the same energy bar for long-range weapons. When you lose a heart, your HP does not fill up. Instead, you remain a hit away from death unless you get enough distance to refill your energy (and it never fills up that much until you upgrade your character). This means that you could potentially game over very quickly, even if you still have a lot of hearts left over. It feels like they wanted the best of both worlds (an HP bar and a stock system) without fine-tuning it to work.

Another dash against the game is that you only really need to use one character. While I changed between all four girls to solve puzzles, Ruby was constantly the only character who fought. This is because her Petal Burst has a few i-frames that you can use to get through enemy attacks, making her the most useful character. More variation in play styles or niches could have forced the player to toggle between RWBY in combat.

As mentioned earlier, the menu is really minimalist and the majority of the game is just a fetch quest. However, because there are so many simultaneous quests, it can be easy to forget why you're in an area. I often only went somewhere because there was an exclamation mark on the region and I figured out what I needed based on the narrative or what ability I unlocked. It made the experience feel unfocused and empty, which added onto the general lackluster feel.

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It Can't Compare to the Show

RWBY: Arrowfell is a game that suffers from odd mechanics and strange decisions. It also can't seem to decide if it wants to be for the core fans or for the newcomers. The story is easy to follow and generic enough that anyone can dive in, but it also remains woefully unfriendly for those unfamiliar with the source material or genre. There are some cool cutscenes that look like they came straight from the show, as well as the occasional fun banter between the girls. However, the overall experience felt devoid of charm. This is a game that would appeal only to the most hardcore of RWBY fans. Those who have never experienced RWBY before may want to check out the show instead. You can watch it via the RT website.

RWBY: Arrowfell is available on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC.

The post Review: RWBY Arrowfell is Lackluster appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Thursday, November 24, 2022 1:30 PM
    

Pokemon Scarlet Violet Sales

The latest installment of Pokemon is a certified blockbuster. According to NintendoPokemon Scarlet and Violet sales figures breached the 10 million mark in just three days on sale. The numbers break all manner of records, both for the Pokemon franchise and Nintendo as a whole. The games launched on November 18, 2022.

Nintendo's press release revealed that the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet sales figures cover the global numbers for the games. However, more than 4 million copies (of the 10 million total) were sold in Japan alone. Nintendo said that the launch is the "highest number ever" for worldwide launch sales of a Nintendo title, over all Nintendo consoles. The same figures make Scarlet and Violet the biggest-ever launch for a Pokemon game and a Switch game, too.

The latest mainline releases in the Pokemon franchise, Scarlet and Violet move the setting to the Iberian-inspired region of Paldea. Players are students at Paldea's oldest school (either Naranja Academy in Scarlet or Uva Academy in Violet), and can pursue one of three available storylines at their initiative. The "Victory Road" storyline involves challenging the region's gyms and conquering the Paldean Pokemon League. The "Starfall Street" storyline puts players at odds with the delinquent students of Team Star. The "Path of Legends" storyline pairs players with Arven as they track gigantic Titan Pokemon and gather rare Herba Mystica. Paldea is also home to a range of unique Pokemon, as well as the Terastal phenomenon, a transformation that allows Paldean Pokemon to power up and alter their natural type attributes.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are available on the Nintendo Switch. In the aftermath of the launch, players and reviewers alike reported widespread concerns about performance problems, bugs, and glitches that hampered the experience and dampened review scores. In Siliconera's official review, Graham remarked on the game's "challenging" technical state.

The post Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Sales Pass 10 Million in 3 Days appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Thursday, November 24, 2022 12:00 PM
    

Here are Some of the Best PS4 & PS5 Black Friday 2022 Game Deals

As we mentioned before, sales are in full effect. For those just getting started with Black Friday deals on November 24-25, 2022, many retailers kicked off PS4 and PS5 game deals. Here are some of the best ones available. All of them apply to physical copies you can find in-store or online at places like Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart.

First, there's no official PS4 or PS5 bundle or discount this year. Given how difficult it is to even find a PS5, the "deal" is that multiple retailers are committing to having the $459.99 digital edition or $599.99 standard version of the God of War: Ragnarok PS5 bundle. So if you want one of those, keep an eye out at places like Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart. Perhaps even PlayStation Direct too. PlayStation Direct

As for the best prices on certain physical games, here are some of the most notable and best deals on PS4 and PS5 titles during Black Friday 2022. The store it is at is listed after each one.

  • 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim (PS4) – $44.99 at Best Buy
  • Capcom Fighting Collection (PS4) – $19.99 at Best Buy
  • Crash Bandicoot 4 (PS4) – $29.99 at Best Buy
  • Death Stranding (PS4) – $9.99 at Best Buy
  • Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles (PS4, PS5) - $39 at GameStop
  • Demon's Souls (PS5) – $29.99 at Best Buy
  • Digimon Survive – $17 at GameStop
  • The DioField Chronicle (PS4, PS5) - $39.99 at Amazon
  • Elden Ring (PS4, PS5) – $35 at Walmart
  • God of War (PS4) – $9.99 at Target
  • Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut (PS4, PS5) – $19.99 on PS4, $29.99 on PS5 at Best Buy
  • Ghostwire Tokyo (PS5) – $24.99 at Best Buy
  • Granblue Fantasy: Versus Premium Edition (PS4) - $39.99 at Amazon
  • Grand Theft Auto V Premium Edition (PS4) – $14.99 at Best Buy
  • Grand Theft Auto V Standard Edition (PS5) – $19.99 at Best Buy
  • Horizon Forbidden West (PS4) – $29.99 at Best Buy
  • It Takes Two – $19.99 at Best Buy
  • The Last of Us Remastered (PS4) – $15 at Walmart
  • Lost Judgment (PS4, PS5) – $14.99 at Amazon and Best Buy
  • The Nioh Collection (PS5) – $29.99 at Best Buy
  • NieR Replicant (PS4) - $19.99 at Amazon
  • Nioh 2 (PS4, PS5) – $19.99 at Best Buy
  • Pac-Man World Re-Pac (PS5, Xbox) – $19.99 at Best Buy
  • Persona 5 Royal (PS4, PS5) – $29 at Game Stop
  • Plague Tale: Requiem (PS5) – $39 at GameStop
  • Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster (PS4) – $19.99 at Best Buy
  • Skyrim 10th Anniversary Edition (PS4) – $19.99 at Best Buy
  • Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 (PS4) – $19.99 at Best Buy
  • Resident Evil Village with SteelBook Case (PS4, PS5) – $19.99 at Best Buy
  • Sonic Colors Ultimate (PS4) – $14.99 at Best Buy
  • Sonic Frontiers (PS4, PS5) – $35 at Walmart
  • Soul Hackers 2 (PS4, PS5) - $28.99 at Amazon
  • Star Ocean: The Divine Force (PS4, PS5) - $49.99 at Amazon
  • Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin (PS4, PS5) - $29.99 at Amazon
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cowabunga Collection (PS4, PS5) - $19.99 at Amazon
  • Them's Fightin' Herds (PS4, PS5) – $19.99 at Best Buy
  • Valkyrie Elysium (PS4, PS5) - $39.99 at Amazon
  • Yakuza: Like a Dragon (PS4, PS5) – $19.99 at Best Buy

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, November 24, 2022 3:56 PM
     Warzone 2 Invisibility Glitch ReturnCommunication is key to any team-based multiplayer game. That holds true, especially for intense multiplayer shooters like the Call of Duty series. Some players who have hopped into the latest Call of Duty battle royale, Call of Duty: Warzone 2, have reported issues with their microphones not working. Not having a mic in Warzone 2 is going to cause a lot of issues for players. Those in this position would be unable to speak to their teammates to coordinate their strategies, and it would also prevent them from being able to make use of Warzone 2's new proximity chat feature. This lets players hear other enemy teams who happen to be nearby. While there isn't an official fix yet, there may be some solutions to resolve your mic not working in Warzone 2.   How can you fix your mic in Warzone 2? The first solution is to check voice settings within Warzone 2. Navigate to the audio page in the settings menu of the game and ensure that both proximity chat and voice chat are turned on. ...

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     In Deep Rock Galactic, you can upgrade your guns, character's abilities, overclocks, pickaxes, and more. But have you ever wondered how to boost your dwarf […]

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     Developer Maze Theory announced Peaky Blinders: The King's Ransom. This VR game is coming to Meta Quest 2 on March 9, 2023. This game is […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, November 24, 2022 3:00 PM
     The world of Minecraft isn't just about players and mobs and exploring the world. There are also structures that players can delve into and explore. Each structure in the game has its pros and cons—from the large underwater ocean monument to the small swamp hut down by the swamp. But the one thing that each […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, November 24, 2022 2:00 PM
     Pokemon Legends: Arceus is set in olden times in the Pokemon world when it was rare to find harmony between people and Pokemon. Set in Hisui, modern-day Sinnoh, you will join the Galaxy Expedition Team (Galaxy Team for short) as a member of the Survey Corps stationed in Jubilife Village. You will be tasked to […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, November 24, 2022 1:00 PM
     Looking to start fresh or simply want to switch to your smurf account? Here is how you can do that in Apex Legends Mobile. Apex Legends Mobile is one of the hottest Battle Royale games on mobile. Apex fans on Android or iOS can now play their favorite Legends and duke it out with hundreds […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, November 24, 2022 12:04 PM
     KAYO's nerf opened up a ton of alternative flash opportunities. Before KAYO's nerf in Patch 5.07, players have been playing the humanoid robot less like an Initiator that paves the way for his teammates and more like a duelist who seeks out 1v1 duels around the map. You can't blame players for doing this, though, […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, November 24, 2022 11:00 AM
     Trevor steals a military transport chopper for the upcoming heist. In Scouting The Port, Trevor and Wade tag along with Wade's cousin Floyd in his day job at the Port of Los Santos. While the trio is at the port, Trevor asks Floyd if any shipment is worth taking. Floyd points toward a government ship […]

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, November 24, 2022 4:40 PM
    

Will feature the character Shingo Yabuki.

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, November 24, 2022 3:57 PM
    

A Nintendo Switch version of the rollback netcode update was not announced.

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