Jan 09, 20:00


Kotaku Sunday, January 9, 2022 6:45 PM
    

This week sees the release of some previously console-only games on PC. The God of War reboot-sequel-thing hits PC on January 14 and Monster Hunter Rise lands on PC two days earlier on January 12.

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Kotaku Sunday, January 9, 2022 5:16 PM
    

Who needs Gordon Freeman aka the main protagonist of the original Half-Life game released back in 1998? The dude is boring. It's time to move on to someone new. Someone like Spyro, that purple dragon from the Spyro The Dragon franchise. And thankfully, a new mod swaps the old Gordon for the (similarly old) Spyro,…

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Kotaku Sunday, January 9, 2022 3:00 PM
    

The last major update for Red Dead Online was released in July 2021. Since then, the game has received no major content updates. As 2022 starts, RDO fans have become fed up with the lack of content and communication from Rockstar and have collectively started the #SaveRedDeadOnline campaign to... well, save Red Dead

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PCGamesN Sunday, January 9, 2022 1:21 PM
     This open-source Stardew Valley mod manager makes modding way easier

After being out for six years, Stardew Valley is already a haven for many outstanding mods, but it can be fiddly to keep them all organised - especially if you have many going at once. Stardrop is a new open-source Stardew Valley mod manager that aims to "simplify" the process - and it's out now.

While major content updates for ConcernedApe's Stardew Valley are getting few and far between, players can always turn to the many hundreds of mods available for the game to refresh the experience - like a better inventory management experience, a missing persons mystery, and even a version of ConcernedApe's next game Haunted Chocolatier.

Once you start having a few mods on the go with any game things can start getting a bit messy, so it's always recommended to use a mod manager to keep things organised wherever possible. Now there's an "open-source, cross-platform" manager for Stardew Valley mods too, called Stardrop - and better yet, it's now available to download from NexusMods.

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

Twinfinite Sunday, January 9, 2022 6:28 PM
    

If you love Tales of Arise, the popular JRPG by Bandai Namco will soon get some rather unique merchandise from Japan.

The post Tales of Arise Itaindo Hanko Seals Announced appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Sunday, January 9, 2022 5:39 PM
    

Naraka: Bladepoint fans are waiting for the release of the game's new hero Wuchen, and today 24 Entertainment released a new trailer revealing his gameplay. We take a looks at how he fights, including his ability to pretty much literally paint portals on thin air. You can check him out below. Naraka: Bladepoint is currently […]

The post Naraka: Bladepoint Reveals New Hero Wuchen's Gameplay In New Trailer appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Sunday, January 9, 2022 4:06 PM
    

Few heroes are as popular and iconic in Japan as Kamen Rider, and in 2021 the franchise has celebrated its 50th anniversary.

The post Kamen Rider Getting an Exhibition in Japan to Celebrate 50th Anniversary appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Sunday, January 9, 2022 3:10 PM
    

Third-party developers had new reveals to share about upcoming airport scenery add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

The post Microsoft Flight Simulator Kefalonia Airport Officially Announced; Sønderborg Gets New Screenshots appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Sunday, January 9, 2022 1:36 PM
    

Bandai Namco released new clips of its upcoming free-to-play first-person shooter Gundam Evolution, showcasing one of its mobile suits.

The post Gundam Evolution Gets New Gameplay Videos All About Gundam Barbatos appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Sunday, January 9, 2022 1:08 PM
    

With Final Fantasy XIV's expansion Endwalker in the history books, it's time to celebrate its score, which will be released soon in a Blu Ray.

The post Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker Soundtrack Trailer Celebrates The Expansion's Wonderful Music appeared first on Twinfinite.


Siliconera Sunday, January 9, 2022 7:30 PM
    

It will adapt the main story.

The post Arknights Anime Detailed for 2nd Anniversary appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Sunday, January 9, 2022 6:00 PM
    

Hephaestion was a general and close friend of Alexander the Great.

The post Hephaestion Will Debut in FGO Lady Reines Re-run appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Sunday, January 9, 2022 4:30 PM
    

Players can receive the outfit by through earning Intel Points from the new Interstice activity and story.

The post Honkai Impact 3rd Chapter 28 Includes New Umbral Rose Outfit appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Sunday, January 9, 2022 3:00 PM
    

My Senpai is Annoying is the sort of show that helps us understand what it's like to sometimes feel inadequate or overthink about things.

The post My Senpai is Annoying is Quite a Relatable Anime appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Sunday, January 9, 2022 2:00 PM
    

The OST will also include a special chiptune version of the Endwalker theme.

The post FFXIV Endwalker Soundtrack Will Include Vrtra Minion appeared first on Siliconera.


Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Sunday, January 9, 2022 5:49 PM
     In Stardew Valley, you get to experience being in a community where you could do good deeds to improve people's lives. But there are instances where you have to go the extra mile to improve the living conditions of some of the game's beloved NPCs. One of those instances is having the option to build […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Sunday, January 9, 2022 3:56 PM
     A pure elemental being nesting in an underground cave in Watatsumi Island, Inazuma and attacks anyone who enters its lair. The Hydro Hypostasis He is one of the world bosses of Genshin Impact that you can challenge and collect materials from. Like all other Hypostasis, this monster has an elemental core protected by cubes that […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Sunday, January 9, 2022 2:04 PM
     The Toto Sah Shrine or the Toto Sah Apparatus is one of the many shrines in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. This Shrine requires Link to traverse the Shrine by solving puzzles that involve manipulating the rotation of your Nintendo Switch or your controller. This is a very easy shrine to complete, […]

Pivotal Gamers Sunday, January 9, 2022 1:55 PM
     Hello folks. GrabTheGames holds a new giveaway for Tell Me Everything. Read on for their offering. Get Tell Me Everything for FREE! A few words about Tell Me Everything A mysterious murder has shocked the inner city, and as the lead detective, it is your job to catch the real killer. Armed with words and wits, you uncover the secrets and capture the murderer, and make sure justice will be served. ...

Jan 09, 14:00


Kotaku Sunday, January 9, 2022 12:21 PM
    

And just like that, somehow it's been a whole year since the last Awesome Games Done Quick. The speedrunning event, back for its 13th year, starts today. After a terrible 2021, relax and enjoy some fun, impressive, and wild speedruns for the next week. It might just be the best way to kick off 2022. And all of this is…

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Kotaku Sunday, January 9, 2022 11:00 AM
    

Hello! It's time for Kotaku's Sunday Comics, your weekly roundup of the best webcomics. The images enlarge if you click on the magnifying glass icon.

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PCGamesN Sunday, January 9, 2022 1:21 PM
     This open-source Stardew Valley mod manager makes modding way easier

After being out for six years, Stardew Valley is already a haven for many outstanding mods, but it can be fiddly to keep them all organised - especially if you have many going at once. Stardrop is a new open-source Stardew Valley mod manager that aims to "simplify" the process - and it's out now.

While major content updates for ConcernedApe's Stardew Valley are getting few and far between, players can always turn to the many hundreds of mods available for the game to refresh the experience - like a better inventory management experience, a missing persons mystery, and even a version of ConcernedApe's next game Haunted Chocolatier.

Once you start having a few mods on the go with any game things can start getting a bit messy, so it's always recommended to use a mod manager to keep things organised wherever possible. Now there's an "open-source, cross-platform" manager for Stardew Valley mods too, called Stardrop - and better yet, it's now available to download from NexusMods.

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

PCGamesN Sunday, January 9, 2022 12:42 PM
     Forspoken could have had Mistborn author Brandon Sanderson as its writer

It seems possible that bestselling fantasy author Brandon Sanderson - creator of the Mistborn series and writer of the later Wheel of Time novels - may have been asked to write the lore of Square Enix's upcoming fantasy action-RPG Forspoken, but was forced to turn it down because he's busy with another unannounced game.

Last year, Square Enix revealed Forspoken, an action-adventure game set in the fantasy world of Athia. It's an original IP, but fans have previously noted some similarities between Forspoken and the Mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson - with some even believing this is was the game Sanderson had teased he was providing the lore for.

Apparently this is not the case, as in a recent Q&A session Sanderson confirms that the game he worked on hasn't been announced yet - but did add that Square Enix apparently previously approached him to work on a new "fantasy IP" that had been recently revealed, and which had fans writing to him saying that "this feels kind of like Mistborn".


PCGamesN Sunday, January 9, 2022 11:42 AM
     Company of Heroes 3's Total War-like map has been improved by fan feedback

SEGA and Relic's upcoming RTS Company of Heroes 3 is introducing a grand strategy-lite campaign map similar to the Total War series, and the team is improving it "based on feedback" from the game's various Alphas - with changes to unit detachments and vehicle emplacements highlighted in a recent blog post.

The latest in the respected World War Two strategy game series, Company of Heroes 3 still doesn't have a firm release date beyond "2022" but has run several playable Alphas for fans to try out and leave feedback on. According to developer Relic in a recent post, the team has started implementing "big changes to address feedback" - and goes into detail on one area that's already been updated.

Previously, unit detachments and vehicle emplacements acted independently on the campaign map and could make their own actions. Now, Relic has changed this so up to three detachments can be placed and "permanently embedded in your companies" - and can be used to construct powerful defensive emplacements.

RELATED LINKS: Company of Heroes 3 release date, Company of Heroes 3 pre-alpha impressions, Company of Heroes 3 pre-alpha system requirements

PCGamesN Sunday, January 9, 2022 10:55 AM
     Command & Conquer: Renegade remake's Tiberian Sun expansion is aiming for Summer

Renegade X: Firestorm - the long in-development Tiberian Sun expansion for the free fan-built remake of Command & Conquer: Renegade - is aiming for a Summer 2022 release date, two years after the project was officially revealed.

If you didn't know, Command & Conquer: Renegade was an ambitious first and third-person shooter spin-off from the iconic RTS series that released in 2002. It was clunky and had a poor single-player campaign, but a committed fanbase grew around the unique multiplayer.

An entirely free and fan-made Unreal engine remake of the game, Renegade X released in 2014 in open beta and has been added to ever since. In June 2020, indie developer Totem Arts announced Renegade X: Firestorm - an expansion based around the events of the alien invasion in Command & Conquer 3. Back in December, Totem Arts promised that "there are great things coming your way in 2022" - and it seems they could have been referring to Firestorm, since the developer has revealed on Discord that the expansion "is expected to release in Q2 2022".


PCGamesN Sunday, January 9, 2022 7:57 AM
     Here's how Lost Ark is actually going to play

Amazon's next MMO after New World is Lost Ark, and is out next month. Now there's a new gameplay introduction trailer, which quickly showcases just how different the latest MMO on PC is from others - as well as showing new players exactly what Lost Ark's gameplay will be like.

While Lost Ark came to territories such as Korea years ago, it was only snapped up by Amazon for a US and European release last year - presumably in the wake of the positive early reactions to New World. However, it may not be what most MMO fans are expecting, as it leans more into Diablo-like action.

While it did get a closed playable beta late last year, undoubtedly there are still many people - perhaps intrigued by how popular it already is on Steam - who don't know what Lost Ark is all about. Fortunately, a new "gameplay introduction" trailer has been released that gives the most concise look yet about just how this Lost Ark thing is actually going to play.


Twinfinite Sunday, January 9, 2022 1:08 PM
    

With Final Fantasy XIV's expansion Endwalker in the history books, it's time to celebrate its score, which will be released soon in a Blu Ray.

The post Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker Soundtrack Trailer Celebrates The Expansion's Wonderful Music appeared first on Twinfinite.


Twinfinite Sunday, January 9, 2022 7:09 AM
    

Techland's open-world zombie-slaying sequel, Dying Light 2 Stay Human, is just around the corner and the Polish studio has publicly gone on record to claim something pretty impressive. Allegedly, the apocalyptic parkour title will take players 500 hours to complete, which is coincidentally a similar amount of time it would take you to walk from […]

The post Dying Light 2 Will Take You 500 Hours to Complete, says Techland appeared first on Twinfinite.


Siliconera Sunday, January 9, 2022 1:00 PM
    

February will usher in new information regarding future content updates for Final Fantasy XIV.

The post FFXIV Details Leading Up to 7.0 Patch Update to Appear in February appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Sunday, January 9, 2022 11:00 AM
    

Players can generate cards using Craft Points, obtained through clearing missions, dueling players, or dismantling other cards.

The post Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Will Let Players Craft Cards appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Sunday, January 9, 2022 9:00 AM
    

The song is written by Mori Calliope and features all five members of Hololive Myth.

The post Hololive Myth Wears New Outfits for New Song appeared first on Siliconera.


Destructoid Sunday, January 9, 2022 10:00 AM
    

More Smash, some other stuff The original plan of providing amiibo figures for every Smash Ultimate roster member succeeded. Well, until DLC...

The post Remember amiibo? Here's a recap of 2022's upcoming figures appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Sunday, January 9, 2022 9:00 AM
    

Feeeeeling… so good today… Happy Saturday, happy weekend, happy 2022, and welcome to Whatcha Been Playing? The year might be...

The post Whatcha been playing this week, Destructoid? appeared first on Destructoid.


Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Sunday, January 9, 2022 12:23 PM
     Most armor sets in the Monster Hunter series affect your stats, providing boosts for increased combat effectiveness. However, a few don't modify your numbers in any way, like the Layered Armor sets. Layered Armor only changes your appearance while keeping your precious builds intact. If you're not sure how to get Layered Armor in Monster […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Sunday, January 9, 2022 10:23 AM
     Elite Dangerous makes space travel possible for all, albeit in a video game. Understandably, interstellar travel requires plenty of fuel, and refilling the tanks isn't as easy as heading to the nearest station. Enter the Fuel Scoop, an internal upgrade to your ship that can siphon energy from stars. Fuel scooping isn't a simple affair, […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Sunday, January 9, 2022 8:23 AM
     In Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, the titular character travels around a fictitious Japan. His journey requires him to reach Senpou Temple, a once-holy place. However, the road to Senpou Temple isn't apparent, and you have to take a roundabout route to get to the site. Senpou Temple is a treacherous place infested with renegade monks. […]

Pivotal Gamers Sunday, January 9, 2022 1:55 PM
     Hello folks. GrabTheGames holds a new giveaway for Tell Me Everything. Read on for their offering. Get Tell Me Everything for FREE! A few words about Tell Me Everything A mysterious murder has shocked the inner city, and as the lead detective, it is your job to catch the real killer. Armed with words and wits, you uncover the secrets and capture the murderer, and make sure justice will be served. ...

Pivotal Gamers Sunday, January 9, 2022 11:57 AM
     Hello folks. Giveaway.su is giving you the chance to win on selected titles. This is what they say. Hey there, we start a new giveaway! At this time we are giving away 5000 Steam keys for random games. There are keys for 3 (23) different games in this giveaway: "Spin Fighter", "Coal Man Clicker" and 21-games-bundle with "Voxel Warfare Online". Just complete seve...

Jan 09, 08:00


PCGamesN Sunday, January 9, 2022 6:21 AM
     Fortnite could be getting the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

A new rumour suggests that a Fortnite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover could be coming to Epic's ever-popular battle royale game, as the developer has apparently signed a deal with Paramount - meaning that other properties could be coming too, like Star Trek or Spongebob.

In the latest episode of the XboxEra podcast - which oftens reveals surprising rumours, such as last episode's revelations about Rare's Everwild being "a real mess" or, more apt, about the Doom Slayer coming to Fortnite - host Nick 'Shepshal Nick' Baker says a source told him that Paramount has signed with Epic to bring its properties to Fortnite, and he notes that "the main one that i had heard about was
the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles".

Nothing has been confirmed, of course, and rumours can often go awry - or take a long time. Spider-Man and Naruto were rumoured for Fortnite for months before they actually showed up, and the supposed The Matrix collaboration ended up just being a few emotes and a free Sentinel glider.

RELATED LINKS: Fortnite V-Bucks, Fortnite Skins, Fortnite Creative Codes

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Sunday, January 9, 2022 6:00 AM
    

Sundays are for emerging from isolation, bleary-eyed and excited to breathe fresh air. Before stretch those legs, let's read this week's best writing about games (and game related things).

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Latest Games on Play iDev Games Sunday, January 9, 2022 6:37 AM
     The goal is simple break the paddle in front of you as it moves. Do it enough times to unlock exciting characters....

Pivotal Gamers Sunday, January 9, 2022 3:07 AM
     Hello all. Giveaway Of The Day holds a new giveaway for Haunted Hotel. Read on for their offering. Haunted Hotel is available as a Giveaway of the day!You have limited time to download, install and register it. A few words about Haunted Hotel In Haunted Hotel, a bloodcurdling hidden object game, you will find yourself in an eerie, abandoned hotel inhabited by ghosts. A brave girl Gwendolyn Rose ne...

Jan 09, 01:00


PCGamesN Saturday, January 8, 2022 6:53 PM
     Doomed: Demons of the Nether is a Doom FPS in Minecraft

Minecraft is filled with fan-made monuments to other games. It's not uncommon to see players spend hundreds of hours recreating familiar cities or towns to a one-to-one scale, and there are plenty of official texture packs from Mojang to tempt creativity. Every now and then, though, something still comes along that manages to blow us away.

Doomed: Demons of the Nether is a Minecraft adventure map that borrows inspiration from recent Doom games. It's been in the works since March 2020, and it's coming out tomorrow (January 8). You're getting a single-player campaign with levels through Mars, the UAC Facility, The Foundry, and The Nether alongside custom 3D modelled and programmed weapons and abilities, boss fights, and cinematics. While creator Sibogy took plenty of inspiration from Doom 2016 and Eternal, though, they're keen to stress that Doomed is very much its own thing.

"It's not a copy-paste though; the level design is all different and will provide something new even for people who have already played the other Doom games," Sibogy says. "I didn't want to make a 1:1 copy because you might as well play Doom at that point. If something seemed fun I looked to implement it."

RELATED LINKS: Minecraft console commands, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, January 8, 2022 6:44 PM
    

You know what's good? TFI Friday, RPS's regular roundup of indie games by Alice B. It's where I learned about another good thing: WorldBox, a god sim that entertained me (and my son) over the Christmas holidays.

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Twinfinite Saturday, January 8, 2022 6:21 PM
    

Capcom announced that a pop-up event will be hosted in Japan to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Devil May Cry series.

The post Devil May Cry Pop-Up Event Happening in Japan to Celebrate 20th Anniversary appeared first on Twinfinite.


Siliconera Saturday, January 8, 2022 7:00 PM
    

It will be a FTP fighting game featuring characters from both Baki and Baki Hanma.

The post Baki: King of Souls Mobile Game Will Come Out in 2022 appeared first on Siliconera.


Latest Games on Play iDev Games Saturday, January 8, 2022 9:08 PM
     Step into the paws of a Red Squirrel trying to survive it's first year and stock up on food to last the winter. Make sure to read the "How To Play"...