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PCGamesN Sunday, November 27, 2022 11:28 AM
     Red Dead Redemption 2 hits Steam high on Red Dead Online anniversary

The Red Dead Redemption 2 player count on Steam has climbed to an all-time record high over the Thanksgiving weekend, marking the perfect way to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Red Dead Online. As undoubtedly one of the best Western games around, it's no surprise to see the Rockstar cowboy epic continue to prove popular. However, given that it seems the developer is waving goodbye to Red Dead Online as it looks forward to the GTA 6 release date, it's likely other factors that are inspiring its resurgence in the charts.

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PCGamesN Sunday, November 27, 2022 11:46 AM
     The best Black Friday deals 2022 – gaming hardware gone cheap

Black Friday 2022 is here. With every retailer offering a long list of discounts for all of your gaming hardware needs, having to trawl through the pages of countless websites might seem a daunting prospect - but don't worry, we at PCGamesN have your back.

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PCGamesN Sunday, November 27, 2022 11:25 AM
     Best Black Friday PC gaming deals at Best Buy in 2022

It's that time of year again, with everyone scrambling to get the best Black Friday PC gaming deals at Best Buy. As usual, we've made it our job to make your life a little easier and as the Best Buy Black Friday deals continue popping up, we'll be listing all the best ones right here.

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PCGamesN Sunday, November 27, 2022 10:27 AM
     Sims 4 house build is perfect for that winter Christmas spirit

This gorgeous winter Sims 4 house build is the perfect inspiration for your Christmas adventures in the life sim. 'Tis the season, after all - the cold is settling in, mince pies are in the shops, and Mariah Carey is rousing from her annual slumber to herald the coming of Santa Claus season. What better way to get in a cosy Christmas mood, then, than by building your own winter lodge in the EA Maxis building game?

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PCGamesN Sunday, November 27, 2022 10:10 AM
     Black Friday VPN deals

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.

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PCGamesN Sunday, November 27, 2022 9:45 AM
     Skyrim mod 'Extended Cut': refreshing Tamriel's coldest story

Some of the best Skyrim mods completely rewrite Bethesda's RPG game and turn it into something entirely new, but what if the world of Tamriel was expanded within the original vision of the Fallout developer, enhancing its coldest region while keeping the core of what Bethesda was going for. This is exactly what the Skyrim Extended Cut team plans to do as, after releasing a Saints & Seducers overhaul that completely revamps that creation club content, it targets the whole of the open-world game next.

RELATED LINKS: Skyrim mods, Play Skyrim, Games like Skyrim

PCGamesN Sunday, November 27, 2022 7:47 AM
     Stardew Valley mod lets you resurrect your grandpa, with a catch

We've got a contender for the best Stardew Valley mod, and it's a small yet absolutely hilarious addition to the beloved farming and life game. Centred around the famous grandpa, this Stardew Valley mod doesn't actually do all that much or change the game in any meaningful or drastic ways, but that doesn't mean it's not an essential download for anyone playing the game on PC.

RELATED LINKS: Stardew Valley multiplayer, Stardew Valley realism, The best Stardew Valley mods

PCGamesN Sunday, November 27, 2022 8:04 AM
     Steam player count record shows PC gaming growth led by free games

Once again, the concurrent Steam player count record has been broken, with the Thanksgiving weekend in America seeing a new all-time high for simultaneous players logged into the Valve client. It seems PC gaming continues to go from strength to strength, as free games including CS:GO, Dota 2, Warzone 2, PUBG: Battlegrounds, Apex Legends, and Lost Ark top the charts alongside long-time stalwarts such as GTA 5, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, and Rust.

RELATED LINKS: Steam FAQ, Steam family sharing, Steam in-home streaming

PCGamesN Sunday, November 27, 2022 7:29 AM
     Best Black Friday RAM deals in 2022

Looking for the best Black Friday RAM deals? You've stumbled onto the right web page. As Black Friday season gets into full swing, our crack squad of expert deal hunters are out scanning the internet and putting them all on this page for your convenience.

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PCGamesN Sunday, November 27, 2022 9:20 AM
     Best CPU cooler Black Friday 2022 deals

The best CPU cooler Black Friday 2022 deals will help you build and upgrade your gaming PC for less, meaning you'll have extra cash for a new graphics card and other gaming PC goodies.  We've even gathered the top offers together for you, so you won't have to go out of your way to snag a bargain.

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PCGamesN Sunday, November 27, 2022 6:55 AM
     Humble Bundle Black Friday: Tiny Tina's Wonderlands 50% off

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands (Chaotic Great Edition) is among the many games to receive a hefty discount as part of the Humble Bundle Black Friday sale. If you have yet to buy this fantastical spin-off of the Borderlands series, then make sure you don't miss your chance to get it at half price.

RELATED LINKS: Tiny Tina's Wonderlands review, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands legendary weapons, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands best builds

PCGamesN Sunday, November 27, 2022 6:38 AM
     Warzone 2 XP farming glitch nerfed, but not patched, in DMZ

Warzone 2 XP farming is out of control, or at least it was. As an incredibly popular weapon XP glitch has been nerfed in the battle royale game by developers Raven Software and Infinity Ward, which helps players get massive amounts of money in the free Call of Duty game and use that to level up weapons. The Warzone 2 XP glitch is seemingly still possible in the FPS game for now, but your rewards for trying it have been reduced.

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PCGamesN Sunday, November 27, 2022 6:37 AM
     Gran Turismo PC could follow God of War, Uncharted, and Spider-Man

Gran Turismo PC might become another big Sony PlayStation exclusive on PC, with the racing game potentially following in the footsteps of God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, Spider-Man Miles Morales, and the Uncharted series to come to gaming PCs. Speaking at the ongoing Gran Turismo World Finals in Monaco, series creator Kazunori Yamauchi says that the possibility of a PC version of Gran Turismo 7 or future titles is something the Polyphony Digital team is "looking into."

RELATED LINKS: God of War PC review, God of War best settings, God of War system requirements

PCGamesN Sunday, November 27, 2022 11:32 AM
     Best Black Friday gaming PC deals in 2022

Want to make sure you don't miss the best Black Friday gaming PC deals in 2022? Well, you've come to the right place. Stepping into the world of gaming PCs can be daunting, and if you don't know how to build a gaming PC, then pre-built machines are going to be a godsend. Of course, they can all be very expensive, which makes Black Friday the best time for you to dip your toe into the world of enhanced PC gaming.

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PCGamesN Sunday, November 27, 2022 7:16 AM
     Best Black Friday gaming chair deals in 2022

If you want to grab the best Black Friday gaming chair deals this year, we've got your back. To give you an easier shopping experience, we'll be gathering all the best deals from different retailers together here on this page.

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PCGamesN Sunday, November 27, 2022 7:03 AM
     Best Black Friday gaming keyboard deals in 2022

On the hunt for the best Black Friday gaming keyboard deals? You've come to the right place, as we'll be updating this page with all the top keyboard offers and bargains you can shake a space bar at.

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PCGamesN Sunday, November 27, 2022 9:01 AM
     Best Black Friday SSD deals in 2022

As we move into the latter half of the year, many of us are already thinking about where we're going to find the best Black Friday SSD deals. Well, guess what, this page you've landed on, it's a treasure map, and it'll lead you to the cheapest SSDs you've ever seen.

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PCGamesN Sunday, November 27, 2022 11:21 AM
     Best Black Friday gaming laptop deals 2022

That's right, it's that time of year again, and savvy shoppers are already trying to find the best Black Friday gaming laptop deals for 2022. Alongside full-blown PCs, laptops are a big deal during the sales extravaganza, as they'll likely fall to their lowest price.

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PCGamesN Sunday, November 27, 2022 5:56 AM
     Best Black Friday gaming monitor deals 2022

Looking to jump on the best Black Friday gaming monitor deals this year? We're here to lend a helping hand. We'll be updating this page with all the top deals available, so you won't have to hunt for gaming PC bargains.

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PCGamesN Sunday, November 27, 2022 5:21 AM
     Best Black Friday gaming mouse deals in 2022

Are you ready to put the cheese in the trap so that you can catch the best Black Friday gaming mouse deals this year? Well, you've come to the right place. We'll be keeping keeping our eyes peeled and updating this guide, making sure you can find all the most appealing deals in one place.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Sunday, November 27, 2022 11:07 AM
    

While Valve have now released their own dock for the Steam Deck, the third-party alternatives which beat them to market are still worth considering. Chief among them is Jsaux's line of Steam Deck compatible docks. If you decide you want something with a lower price than Valve's official hardware, then you can currently find the JSAUX 6-in-1 Steam Deck dock for just $38/£40 as part of this weekend's Black Friday deals.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Sunday, November 27, 2022 6:00 AM
    

Sundays are for taking vitamin D tablets because the sun has decided it can't be bothered to hang about. Before you ingest, let's read this week's best writing about games (and game related things).

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Siliconera Sunday, November 27, 2022 11:00 AM
    

Ada Wong Figure

Big Bad Toy Store opened pre-orders for a new Ada Wong action figure based on her appearance in Resident Evil 2 Remake. Created by figure makers Nauts and Damtoys, the figure costs nearly $360 USD to reserve. It is posable, includes premium accessories, and is quite large at 1/6 scale. [Thanks, Wario64!]

The Nauts and Damtoys Ada Wong figure stands about 11.81 inches tall (about 30cm), and is designed at 1/6th scale. Part of the companies' Collectible Figure series, the figure blends the appeal of a static pose statuette with the versatility of a fully articulated action figure. The Ada Wong figure is constructed with over 30 moveable joints to allow for a wide range of poses. However, unlike less premium action figure lines, the joints are "seamless" and hidden from view. This makes the figure look more lifelike and avoid the "doll joints" issue of most action figures.

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The Resident Evil 2 Remake Ada Wong figure also comes with a range of accessories and wearable clothing. The selection will allow owners to recreate her looks from the game. In Resident Evil 2 Remake, Ada was seen wearing the coat, gloves, shades, and scarf by default. However, selecting the "Alternative Outfits" option in-game dresses the characters in getups resembling their looks from the original game. In Ada's case, she wears a red cocktail dress, high heels, and pistol harness. Parts are included to cover both ensembles. She also comes with a pistol, FBI ID badge, a typewriter with ink ribbon, a box of ammo, and the EMF visualizer tool used to solve her puzzles.

The Nauts and Damtoys Ada Wong figure is available for pre-order, with a shipping window of the second quarter of 2023. The game is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. It's also available as a cloud version on the Nintendo Switch.

The post Pre-Orders for $360 Ada Wong Figure Open appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Sunday, November 27, 2022 9:00 AM
    

Larry is the Best New Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Character

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is an entry with a ton of new characters, due to multiple storylines, but one man stands out: Larry. He's a person people first encounter at the Medali gym. However, while he isn't as immediately flashy or memorable at a glance, the character development surrounding him is extraordinary. There's so much personality there, even with as few interactions as a person gets, and it makes him one of the best characters in the game.

Editor's Note: There will be spoilers for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's normal type Medali gym leader Larry below.

Larry is the Best New Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Character

His entire demeanor feels so similar to everything people deal with in everyday lives. He's got a boss who wears him down. We do too! He not only notes that being beaten by us is "still better than getting cornered by my boss." In order to get by, he has to basically work two jobs. (In his words, "Unfortunately for me.") We have to do that too. Like Larry, we also have to follow instructions at work, even if we know of an easier or more efficient way. Again, at his Elite Four fight Larry says, "…Well, the boss told me to use a different type here." But we also get times to still be ourselves, even while working. During his Elite Four speech, he suggests he got to choose his gym type by saying, "…I use normal-type Pokemon, since I feel they have a lot in common with me."

Also, I think he's trying to be funny? Like Larry is a Pokemon Scarlet and Violet player with a complete poker face. So there are times when what he's saying could be serious. But I get the feeling he's being sarcastic when delivering some of his lines. Or maybe he's trying to be wry? For example, when you beat him at the Medali gym, he says, "You're rather strong, aren't you? Enough to bring out my poker face, even." Also, when he gives us his Facade TM, he says, "Though hopefully a child like you has no need to put on its namesake." Yes, he could be completely serious. That suits his personality too. But a part of me feels like he's trying to make a joke, albeit one someone might not "catch." I'd even say his "This is still better than getting cornered by my boss" is an attempt at humor, given we meet the Pokémon League Chairwoman Geeta multiple times and she seems rather kind and polite.

Larry is the Best New Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Character

Not to mention that whole "normal" thing really resonated with me. Larry is an everyday person with a job. He isn't dressed intricately or glamorously, like some gym leaders. He doesn't have a catchy "gimmick." There's something comforting in that. In knowing that someone wouldn't also need to be a famous artist, charismatic enough to be a streamer, or gorgeous to be a major and influential character in the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet world, as you can just be a Larry.

And honestly? I love Larry's versatility too in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. He's not just acting as the normal-type gym leader in Medali. He's an Elite Four member specializing in flying types. His Staraptor even pulls double duty on both teams. Which is great, because we see how versatile dual-type Pokemon can be with that.

Pokemon is a series that can often rely on tropes for its characters, and it is refreshing to see someone like Larry in Scarlet and Violet. He's just so different and relatable. In fact, I'd even say a year ago, my life made me feel like I was in the same sort of position. It is heartening to see someone like him, and to see a "normal" guy be so compelling.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is available for the Nintendo Switch.

The post Larry May Be the Best New Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Character appeared first on Siliconera.


Gamer Empire Sunday, November 27, 2022 7:28 AM
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Gamer Empire Sunday, November 27, 2022 7:09 AM
     Wall is one of the basic components that make up a house, both in real life and in Minecraft. It's also the first thing other […]

Gamer Empire Sunday, November 27, 2022 6:54 AM
     Are you struggling to build windows for your lovely Minecraft house? Well, you're not alone! Whether your house is small or large, windows are necessary […]