PCGamesN Friday, December 30, 2022 6:54 AM  Do you remember the good ol' days of League of Legends seasonal rifts? I'll let you in on a secret - sadly, I personally, do not. As a comparatively new LoL player, I missed out on the MOBA's Winter Rift and the Harrowing Rift, and every year I cross my fingers and pray to Santa Claus that they'll make a triumphant return. Continue reading League of Legends seasonal Rift reskins need to make a comeback MORE FROM PCGAMESN: How much have I spent on League of Legends?, League of Legends patch 12.23b preview, League of Legends Prime Gaming rewards |
PCGamesN Friday, December 30, 2022 6:53 AM  The most profitable free Steam games in 2022 have been revealed, with Destiny 2 and Apex Legends topping Valve's list, alongside other, premium top earners such as Call of Duty, GTA 5, FIFA 23, Total War, and a few surprise entrants over the past 12 months. Continue reading Apex Legends and Destiny 2 are the most profitable free Steam games MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 exotics, Destiny 2 builds |
PCGamesN Friday, December 30, 2022 5:51 AM  What are the most relaxing games you should play to help you de-stress? Sometimes we don't always want to end a long, busy day being taken out by sweaty teenagers in Warzone 2 or being scared silly by the jump scare horrors of Callisto Protocol. Instead, there are times when all we want to do is nestle into our cosy gaming thrones with a cup of tea and a nice chill game to help us forget our stresses and strains. The calming games we look for in these moments shouldn't be too taxing on your grey matter. Nor should they be too loud, action heavy, or reliant on the lightning-quick reactions you'll need to succeed in competitive multiplayer games. An easy, melodic soundtrack should slowly draw you into a charming world that deserves to be savoured, not rushed through. If you fancy a break from the more anxiety-inducing games in your library, then melt into one of the calming games in this list. With our selection of puzzle games, adventure games, and more, you'll dive into the deep blue ocean of Abzu, experience the therapeutic satisfaction of really cleaning something in Powerwash Simulator, or even relax with friends in Tetris Effect. Let's just say, when it comes to the kind of relaxing games you should try, we've got all bases covered. Continue reading The best relaxing games in 2022 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Stardew Valley multiplayer, Stardew Valley realism, The best Stardew Valley mods |
PCGamesN Friday, December 30, 2022 5:15 AM  A new Elden Ring mod transforms the FromSoftware RPG game by disabling all hostile enemy AI, allowing you to enjoy the Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and George R. R. Martin inspired Lands Between as a peaceful, scenic walking sim, ideal for players who simply want to breathe in an open world without the hassle of killing and dying. Continue reading Elden Ring mod turns FromSoftware RPG into the ultimate walking sim MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, The best Elden Ring classes |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 30, 2022 9:00 AM  I confess: I usually did my damndest to rig the RPS Advent Calendar vote. When every year has so many more than 24 good games, I always tried to tactically vote and reshuffle points to wedge in a few wee great games I knew not many people had played. But with a change to voting procedure this year, I simply couldn't get some games on our list. So, here are the games I would've slammed into our advent calendar if I were still allowed to cheat, along with some that simply didn't quite make the cut. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, December 30, 2022 6:00 AM  A little known fact is that all of the RPS staff are complex clockwork automata, designed and built by a little gnome with the kind of inch-thick glasses that make your eyes look comically large. We're each powered by a spell that lasts but 12 months, so every Christmas we fall over like sad marionettes. The gnome has to spend a couple of weeks trekking up a mountain to see the fairy who can recast the spells on us. You can help fund his sled dogs and provisions by becoming a member of the RPS supporter program. While he's away, we've prepared some Christmas Crackers for you. Time to enjoy your lovely joke! Someone stole all the PSU cables out of my PC |
Siliconera Friday, December 30, 2022 9:30 AM
On a regular basis, Masahiro Sakurai releases videos about game development to enlighten viewers, and the last one to appear in 2022 features him playing The Last of Us Part 1. Sakurai described it as a "like a let's play." The goal is for him to talk about UI and accessibility features, using Naughty Dog's game as an example. Sakurai begins by praising The Last of Us Part 1 for being user-friendly and citing how many options it offers people. Then, he jumps into playing the PS5 version while commenting on its accessibility. He then goes through the Accessibility menu's submenus, specifically singling out the Magnification and Visual Aids section. He mentions how the HUD scale is helpful, especially the preview window showing how it will look. He specifically referred to it by saying, "It's a quality-of-life feature within the quality-of-life features." He also looked at the Motion Sickness, Navigation and Traversal, and Screen Reader and Audio Cues sections. Sakurai also spent quite a bit of time showing the consideration that went into the custom control scheme setup as well. Here is the full "Modern Quality of Life Features [UI]" video in which Masahiro Sakurai plays The Last of Us Part 1. Before playing The Last of Us Part 1 for his final talk, a Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games video appeared talking about himself and his company. He explained why he founded Sora Ltd. and how it works. He's regularly offered such insights since founding his channel in August 2022. Though on one occasion, he also talked about his pet cat after fans "demanded" it. The Last of Us Part 1 is available on the PS5, and the PC version will appear on March 3, 2023. The post Masahiro Sakurai Plays Last of Us Part 1 in His Final 2022 Video appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, December 30, 2022 9:00 AM
While Eric "Concerned Ape" Barone committed to a Stardew Valley 1.5 mobile update release in 2022, the patch won't go out this year. The developer took to Twitter to confirmed it is pushed into 2023. The new expected release window is early January 2023. Barone noted that the team needs "1 more week." Here is the full statement upcoming people on the progress of the patch. Barone acknowledged that it could probably release now. However, due to quality control concerns, the team is holding back and putting in additional work.
The last update suggesting the Stardew Valley 1.5 mobile patch might make the December 2022 release window appeared at the beginning of the month. Barone expressed, as he did back in November 2022, that the team was hard at work and development was on track. Stardew Valley can be found on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, PC, and mobile devices. The latest update suggests the Stardew Valley 1.5 mobile update could come to Android and Apple iOS devices the first week of January 2023. The post Stardew Valley 1.5 Mobile Update Needs One More Week appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, December 30, 2022 8:00 AM
While it is still early days for Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion, people are already beginning to customize the game. At the moment, only items that change peoples' appearance tend to be appearing. For example, Ninjagrime released two mods on Nexus Mods that allow Zack to cosplay as Cloud in Crisis Core, with the Advent Children and Remake outfits available to download. Here are two screenshots Ninjagrime shared on Nexus Mods showing how the Zack Remake Cloud Outfit looks in Crisis Core. The modder also shared a video showing it in-action. And this is how the Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Cloud outfit looks on Zack. Likewise, there is a second video going over how it looks, with another Aerith mod showcased at the same time. Both of these appearance mods require the CCFF7R UTOC-PAK Patcher made by KeinZantezuken. Once that is installed, people can put the downloaded files into the SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\CCFF7R\CCFF7R\Content\Paks\~mods folder. Ninjagrime's Crisis Core mods lineup also includes ones for Aerith and Cloud. Each one changes their appearance so they wear their Final Fantasy VII Remake outfits. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is available for the PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. The original game appeared on the PSP. The post Crisis Core FFVII Mods Give Zack Advent Children and Remake Outfits appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, December 30, 2022 7:00 AM
Nintendo released information introducing Sommie, the mascot of the upcoming Fire Emblem Engage. It is unclear what Sommie even is, but it seems to be a Guardian Deity of sorts for the floating island of Somniel. The cute-looking creature is said to have lived there for time immemorial. Interacting with Sommie in various ways will grant the players benefits. https://twitter.com/FireEmblemJP/status/1608010235842646016 In a conversation with Vander, Alear learns more information about Sommie, the mysterious creature that started appearing in Somniel not long before they woke up. Vander reveals that Sommie lived in the island for a long time, but likes to appear and disappear at their own whim. Alear's mother, Lady Lumera, used to play with the creature when they were young. https://twitter.com/FireEmblemJP/status/1608010613371936769 The short Fire Emblem Engage video released by Nintendo also shows that the player can pet Sommie. Not only that, someone is encouraged that to do so, as doing this will grant the player resources like Bond Fragments. The video also showed through the menus that players will be able to feed Sommie and change their attire, but there are no further details on those functions yet. Fire Emblem Engage comes out worldwide on January 20, 2023 for the Nintendo Switch. It is available to pre-order in the eShop. The post You Can Feed, Dress, and Pet Sommie in Fire Emblem Engage appeared first on Siliconera. |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Friday, December 30, 2022 4:50 AM When we meet Bill in The Last of Us, it's heavily implied that he was gay and that he had a romance with his old partner Frank. Though we only get to see the aftermath of their relationship, it looks like the HBO series will delve more into it. In an interview with The New […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Friday, December 30, 2022 4:41 AM Neil Druckmann is a rock star game director having worked on titles like The Last of Us and Uncharted. He's recently turned some heads with a comment on The New Yorker about making his next game 'like a TV show', and before fans start flaming some more online, Druckmann has posted clarifying his comments. Here's […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Friday, December 30, 2022 4:22 AM The Last of Us won't be the only game getting a series adaptation in January. A-1 Pictures, the studio behind Sword Art Online and Kaguya-sama: Love is War, is also working on an anime based on NieR: Automata and we have a new trailer hyping up the January premiere. Check it out: Square Enix had […] |
Pivotal Gamers Friday, December 30, 2022 3:15 AM What's up folks? Giveaway Of The Day is giving all the chance to win on Native Problems. Their message follows. Native Problems is available as a Giveaway of the day!You have limited time to download, install and register it. A few words about Native Problems "Native Problems" is a 2D top down game about an Indian who beats the souls in the form of skulls towards the evil spirits t... |
Gaming on PC Friday, December 30, 2022 4:12 AM GSC Game World has just released a new gameplay trailer for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, and it looks like the game is still aiming for a 2023 launch window. Read more after the jump. |