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Kotaku Monday, February 21, 2022 6:00 PM Street Fighter 6's Logo Looks Like $80 Clipart       We didn't really get to see much of Street Fighter 6 when it was revealed yesterday, but one thing we did get a look at was the game's logo, and I did not think we could get to a point where fans are (rightly!) questioning a new game's logo in the absence of anything more substantial to complain about, but here we are. Read more...

PCGamesN Monday, February 21, 2022 7:02 PM Steam Next Fest demo: Tinykin is the new Pikmin Nintendo's not making       Tinykin looked adorable and endearing when we first took notice of it last year, and now we don't just have to look - we can play, too. The Steam Next Fest is live with far more demos than anyone could ever possibly play, so I'm digging into what catches my interest and reporting back to you when a game seems worthwhile. And, friends, Tinykin definitely seems worthwhile. You arrive on planet Earth way too small, and you've got to make use of itty-bitty creatures called Tinykin to make your way through the world. Tinykin come in different varieties with their own powers, and the way they follow you around will make the Pikmin comparisons immediately obvious. But where Pikmin is a time management and survival game, Tinykin's demo reveals that it is, in fact, a 3D platformer. It's a lovely one, too, with snappy controls and giant, open-ended levels filled with secrets to uncover. It's also combat-free - at least in the early parts of the demo - so if you're looking for a chill time, Tinykin provides. View the full site

PCGamesN Monday, February 21, 2022 5:58 PM PCSX2 can now support custom textures for fan remasters       PCSX2 is the go-to emulator for PlayStation 2 these days, and a wealth of updates continue to bring it new features. Now the emulator is getting support for texture dumping and replacement, which means that simple fan remasters with updated textures will soon be possible for pretty much the entire PS2 library. Contributing developer Stenzek posted a build of PCSX2 with support for the feature as a pull request on Github over the weekend. Given that Stenzek's other recent contributions to the project - like PCSX2's Vulkan support - have been met with wide acclaim from the community, this one will likely be part of the main PCSX2 build soon. The new feature allows you to dump textures from a game to your hard drive, or re-implement textures directly from a folder. Some users have already had success running original textures through an AI upscaler to gently improve the fidelity of various games with minimal effort. Or, you could just do what Stenzek did, and paste a fat chocobo to the side of the crates in Ratchet & Clank. View the full site

PCGamesN Monday, February 21, 2022 5:10 PM Steam Next Fest demo: This indie game is Terraria x Diablo       Steam Next Fest is upon us, with a massive pile of free game demos. There are far more games here than anyone could reasonably play in the week the event is active, so I'm doing the only thing I can do - checking out cool-looking things at random, and reporting back when one of those things plays well, too. Turn Terraria from a side view to a top-down perspective, and you'll understand the basic vibe of Core Keeper. This is a crafting and survival game in the post-Minecraft tradition, but one that takes place entirely underground, and which gives you a series of bosses to hunt down in order to pursue an overarching objective. Loading up Core Keeper for the first time, its punchy effects make a strong first impression. Knocking down blocks makes up the vast majority of a game like this, and they all come down with a satisfying pop - a small thing, but it's the kind of detail that gives Core Keeper an immediate feeling of quality. View the full site

PCGamesN Monday, February 21, 2022 3:42 PM Destiny 2 maintenance schedule for The Witch Queen explained       Destiny 2's next expansion is tantalisingly close. The Season of the Lost has concluded months of build-up with a special mission that takes us into The Witch Queen update nicely - well, if you were able to finish the mission and watch the cutscene. There's plenty to look forward to as, now that the Destiny 2: Witch Queen release date is close, we pretty much have all the details on what's to come. Alongside the usual offerings of new areas, endgame content, and gear, you've got other additions such as the void class revamp and weapon crafting. In a recent update post, Bungie also revealed that Gambit is getting a Trials of Osiris-like overhaul. Bungie is also taking steps to ensure that everyone will be able to jump into The Witch Queen, even if you're a lapsed player. Senior community manager Dylan Gafner shared on Twitter that the power level floor will be raised to 1350 when the expansion launches. That means you'll meet the power requirements to play The Witch Queen, regardless of whether you've been keeping up or not. View the full site RELATED LINKS: Destiny 2: Beyond Light review, Destiny 2 exotics, Play Destiny 2

PCGamesN Monday, February 21, 2022 2:21 PM Truck Simulator 1.44 does the unthinkable to unmarked roads       1.44 will be the next major free update for American Truck Simulator and Euro Truck Simulator 2, and the devs at SCS Software are just starting to reveal what kinds of features we can expect from the patch. They've just confirmed that the unthinkable is going to happen to the unmarked roads in both games: they're going to be marked. Yes, well, the term 'unmarked road' might no longer be relevant after the roads are marked, but there's still going to be an opportunity for discovery. Both ATS and ETS2 feature a number of roads that aren't marked on the map, leading to smaller side areas. Right now, though, those side roads remain unmarked even after you've driven them. They'll remain unmarked at the start in 1.44, but once you've discovered a secret area, it'll be added to the map so that you can easily find it again. You'll also get a handy notification of your discovery with a line in the route advisor. View the full site RELATED LINKS: Euro Truck Simulator 2 system requirements, Best VR games, How to set up your Oculus Rift

PCGamesN Monday, February 21, 2022 1:51 PM Apex Legends reaches a new all-time player record on Steam       It seems that Apex Legends is only getting bigger. Three years after launch, and one year after its release on Steam, the game has just reached a brand-new concurrent player count record on Valve's platform - the second such record since the launch of Season 12 in February. Clearly, Mad Maggie is a draw. On Saturday, February 19, Apex Legends reached a new all-time concurrent player record of 393,116, as SteamDB shows. That's slightly up from the 392,998 record set at the launch of Season 12, and dramatically higher than the previous record of 330,879 set at the launch of Season 9. Of course, since Apex Legends launched at a time when EA wasn't putting its games on Steam, we don't have data on its earliest PC player records, but the numbers on Valve's platform have grown substantially since it came over in 2020. The counts remained a bit flat from Season 9 onward, but it looks like Season 12 has kickstarted a new surge in interest. View the full site RELATED LINKS: Apex Legends characters guide, Apex Legends skins, Apex Legends map guide

Twinfinite Monday, February 21, 2022 4:51 PM Phantom Breaker: Omnia Gets New Gameplay Trailer Introducing "M"       Rocket Panda Games released a new trailer of the upcoming 2D fighting game Phantom Breaker: Omnia introducing another of the playable characters. The post Phantom Breaker: Omnia Gets New Gameplay Trailer Introducing "M" appeared first on Twinfinite.

Twinfinite Monday, February 21, 2022 1:34 PM The Pokemon Company Has Outlined Its Plans for Pokemon Day 2022       February 27 is Pokemon Day, the day that the Pokemon franchise began with its first video game. Every year, the Pokemon Company recognizes it, and usually, there are some sorts of celebrations. The Pokemon Company has just outlined its plans for Pokemon Day 2022, and this year, it's lasting an entire week. The lead-up to […] The post The Pokemon Company Has Outlined Its Plans for Pokemon Day 2022 appeared first on Twinfinite.

Siliconera Monday, February 21, 2022 3:00 PM Interview: SNK 'Looking Into' Card Fighters 2 English Release       The surprise Nintendo Switch port of SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters' Clash in January 2022 was a welcome one for many longtime fans. Siliconera asked SNK producer Adam Laatz and NeoGeo Pocket Color Selection project director Lionel Ackah about what it took to re-release Card Fighters' Clash in 2022 and whether further titles (like a Card Fighters 2 English release) are on the way. Graham Russell, Siliconera: What do you think is it about SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters' Clash that has allowed it to develop such a devoted following over the years? What makes it special? Adam Laatz, Producer, SNK: The strong reception for Card Fighters' Clash from all the way back in the late '90s has carried over many devout fans of this title and series still to this day. In my opinion, its simplicity and addictive gameplay, many cards, iconic characters, and lots of nostalgia from the era are what makes it special in the hearts and minds of many gamers. What challenges were there to re-releasing Card Fighters' Clash? How did you get past them? Laatz: Thanks to all of Code Mystics' and the teams in Osaka & Tokyo's hard work on Match of the Millennium, it definitely ensured the development and re-release of this title went rather smooth as well. I would say one of the challenges from the dev side was including both Capcom and SNK Supporters versions of the game in one game application. That said, I should also mention the many requests received from our fans for this title and encouragement from [Street Fighter V director Takayuki] Nakayama over at Capcom definitely helped the teams! The Card Fighters' Clash re-release includes link functionality for battling and trading, as well as a connection to Match of the Millennium. How tough was that to implement? Why was that so important to the team? Lionel Ackah, Project Director, SNK: This was an extremely tough challenge for our collaborators at Code Mystics, involving a lot of reverse engineering. And we can proudly say that Code Mystics has answered the call with the best we could expect. CM and us always want to provide the best experience possible to our fans, and being able to experience Card Fighters' Clash as close as possible to the original version was one of our objectives. The first NeoGeo Pocket Color Selection release was just that, the first! Volume 1. Is this release the beginning of a wave of Volume 2 titles? Ackah: As for any compilation, it always depends on fans interest and support. All we can say for now is that we are more than pleased by the feedback we have received. With Match of the Millennium and Card Fighters' Clash, the NeoGeo Pocket Color Selection effort has expanded into third-party licenses. How has it been to work with Capcom on these? Laatz: It's definitely thanks to the staunch support we have received from Mr. Nakayama, Mr. Tsuchiya, and their licensing team based in Tokyo. It has been a real pleasure working with everyone over at Capcom. Will we see other non-SNK companies involved in the future, blue and speedy or otherwise? Ackah: We cannot promise anything, as it is always a challenge to work on franchises outside of our own. But we are doing our best to get our past collaborators companies involved again to help us bring back gems of this era. What's the process like for selecting which NGPC games to revive? What are your criteria? Ackah: We have several criteria. The first and most important one is to read our fans' feedback and requests on our official social media channels. Other criteria would be gameplay, rarity, and feasibility. Is there any chance we'll see an official English release of Card Fighters 2, the fan-favorite sequel to this game, as part of this series? Laatz: Please don't rule this out, as we are currently looking into the matter! Thank you again for your support of SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters' Clash on Nintendo Switch and other NeoGeo Pocket Color Selection titles. Responses were lightly edited for clarity. For more on SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters' Clash, check out our look at the game. The post Interview: SNK 'Looking Into' Card Fighters 2 English Release appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Monday, February 21, 2022 2:00 PM Digimon Con Schedule Starts With Game Information Segment       The official schedule for Digimon Con, set to broadcast on February 26, 2022, has appeared. Bandai will start the digital event with a segment dedicated to Digimon video games. A new teaser trailer for the show also included footage from the upcoming console game Digimon Survive. Bandai first revealed Digimon Con in December 2021. It teased that the global event would have segments dedicated to Digimon anime and games, including the Vital Bracelet gadget. One of the show's highlights will be a live musical performance by Ayumi Miyazaki, the singer famous for Digimon anime insert songs like "Brave Heart." The digital event will be available in two languages. Bandai noted that some segments will have different content between the Japanese and English streams. While the company will publish an archive of the show in the future, it will not include Ayumi Miyazaki's performance. Here is the full schedule for Digimon Con. We have converted all times to ET. 8:00 PM (February 26, 2022) - Opening 8:10 PM - Digimon games information and Q&A session 9:00 PM - Digimon Card Game US-Japan friendly match - Part 1 9:55 PM - Digimon Illustration Competition result announcement 10:10 PM - Live musical performance by Ayumi Miyazaki 10:28 PM - Vital Bracelet Double Raid Battle 11:23 PM - Digimon anime discussion 12:38 AM (February 27, 2022) - Digimon Card Game US-Japan friendly match - Part 2 1:38 AM - Live performance of Digimon project theme song 1:42 AM - Closing 1:47 AM - Digimon product information and designer interview As mentioned, Bandai published a new Digimon Con trailer in Japanese and English. The trailer includes brief gameplay footage from Digimon Survive around the 0:11 mark. [tnm_video layout="mnmd-post-media"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW3XdJ3XJOs[/tnm_video] Digimon Con will broadcast simultaneously worldwide on February 26, 2022, in American time zones. The post Digimon Con Schedule Starts With Game Information Segment appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Monday, February 21, 2022 1:30 PM FFVI Pixel Remaster Opera is in 7 Languages, Features 3D Backgrounds       The FFVI opera scene will look and sound a bit different in the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster version. Square Enix revealed that the opera will be sung in seven languages. It also showed screenshots of the scene that involved 3D backgrounds. This means for this segment, it is taking something of a HD-2D approach. Here's the official announcement. Of the seven languages, only five are named. Square Enix pointed out people will hear the song in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. In Famitsu's report on it, it also confirmed Japanese and Korean will be available. When the curtains rise on Final Fantasy VI pixel remaster you'll be able to experience the iconic opera scene with vocals in 7 languages including English, French, Italian, German & Spanish. There's still time to join the audience; pre-purchase now: https://t.co/MOlhSpOOwb pic.twitter.com/5MIL7Gxz0O — FINAL FANTASY (@FinalFantasy) February 21, 2022 This mimics the HD-2D style found in games like Octopath Traveler or the upcoming Live A Live remake. This opera news comes after another FFVI Pixel Remaster announcement. Sabin can still properly perform a suplex the Phantom Train boss. In an early promotional gif, the train didn't flip when attacked. Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster will come to the PC and mobile devices on February 23, 2022. The post FFVI Pixel Remaster Opera is in 7 Languages, Features 3D Backgrounds appeared first on Siliconera.

Destructoid Monday, February 21, 2022 5:00 PM Dog's Life gives you the opportunity to participate in a literal pissing match       I love my ax I picked up Dog's Life on recommendation from a friend. They told me, "This sounds like... The post Dog's Life gives you the opportunity to participate in a literal pissing match appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Monday, February 21, 2022 1:45 PM Bethesda teases 'exciting plans' for Fallout 76 later in 2022 (Update)       A new roadmap is coming [Update:  Bethesda's Fallout 76 2022 plans are now live, and include spring, summer, fall, and... The post Bethesda teases 'exciting plans' for Fallout 76 later in 2022 (Update) appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Monday, February 21, 2022 1:00 PM Android 21 (lab coat) DLC hits Dragon Ball FighterZ this week       Misfit of Science Bandai Namco's excellent fighting title Dragon Ball FighterZ is still going strong, long outliving many fighting titles... The post Android 21 (lab coat) DLC hits Dragon Ball FighterZ this week appeared first on Destructoid.

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, February 21, 2022 4:30 PM New Final Fantasy XIV content roadmap includes graphical update and expanded solo play       Final Fantasy XIV continues to entertain millions of players across the world, especially with the recent release of the Endwalker expansion. Soon enough, those players will have even more reason to come back to the game, as director Naoki Yoshida recently unveiled the latest content roadmap for Final Fantasy XIV. It appears that Square Enix will add some fairly substantial upgrades and features to the game. Not only do the developers plan on implementing more options for solo play, but Final Fantasy XIV will also receive its first graphical update. According to a press release, the expanded solo play will come in the form of an improved Trust System. This feature lets players go through certain dungeons with NPC companions instead of other players. It seems that the new Trust System's main addition will add the ability to play every main scenario dungeon from A Realm Reborn with a party of NPCs. You can expect to see the addition of this expanded Trust System in Patch 6.1, wh...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, February 21, 2022 4:00 PM Atlus announces new JRPG: Soul Hackers 2 launches on August 26       The announcement of a sequel to an obscure, yet addicting, JRPG that originally released over 20 years ago is not what I was expecting to wake up to. But that's what happened, and there are no complaints here. Soul Hackers 2 is an upcoming JRPG from Atlus and a sequel to the original Soul Hackers game that released on the Sega Saturn back in 1997. Now that the game is approaching its 25th anniversary, Atlus decided to dust off the IP and bring it to the modern age. Granted, this isn't the first time Atlus has released a Soul Hackers game in the past decade. It ported the original Soul Hackers to the Nintendo 3DS in 2012, which was already a surprise. If you're still wondering what Soul Hackers even is, it's a spin-off of the expansive Megami Tensei franchise, a JRPG behemoth that includes beloved classics like Shin Megami Tensei and Persona. Soul Hackers drops the post-apocalyptic nature of some of these games and, instead, brings you into a cyberpunk world f...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, February 21, 2022 3:30 PM Here are the PC release times for Elden Ring, and watch out for spoilers       Believe it or not, but we are three days and some change away from at last playing Elden Ring. The highly anticipated game by FromSoftware has ruled the headlines for months now, and this week is when you will finally have the game in your hands. Unless you already have it and are spoiling things, that is. On that note, this is something that's happened. Elden Ring PC release times are live, but FromSoftware is warning folks that spoilers have been making the rounds. With games as ambiguous as FromSoftware releases, Elden Ring spoilers may not be too worrisome. For the most part, it's believed that most of the game's lore will be hidden away, much like that in Dark Souls and Bloodborne. However, no one wants to see any of those boss battles. You know those fights are the among the top reasons these games are so enjoyable. So, if you don't have the game already, please avoid sharing any spoilers for Elden Ring — story or otherwise. For the rest of us, it...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, February 21, 2022 2:30 PM Steam Next Fest 2022 is live and includes hundreds of new game demos       Steam Next Fest 2022 went live today with demos from all kinds of titles and developers. It's a great excuse to step out of your comfort zone and try out some games you wouldn't normally play. The previous Steam Next Fest was in October 2021, and it brought just as many new and interesting demos. If you missed the last even, check this one out before it ends on February 28. This is an especially fantastic opportunity to check out games by indie developers from across the PC gaming space. Steam Next Fest shines an important spotlight on titles that often slip past a lot of gamers. So, make sure to poke around and try out loads of games this week because who knows, you may find your next favorite title of 2022. Hundreds of free demos are available right now During the event, there'll be live streams showcasing plenty of different games and interviews with developers. These streams will allow those who don't have much time in their week to play some of their mo...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, February 21, 2022 1:45 PM The Capcom Fighting Collection is coming to PC, includes 10 games with modern upgrades       Last night sure was an exciting on for fans of fighting game esports. As the Capcom Pro Tour and mystery counter wound down, the developer announced Street Fighter 6 — which looks awesome. So awesome, in fact, that the short teaser has nearly eclipsed the other announcement. However, it shouldn't be overlooked, especially if you love classic fighting games. The Capcom Fighting Collection brings together 10 fan-favorite fighters, all on PC with modern upgrades like online play and rollback netcode. As mentioned, the anthology includes 10 games — two of which have never released in North America. It's an impressive list, even if it doesn't include Power Stone. C'mon, Capcom, please at least acknowledge it ever existed. It's a meaty blend that includes several Darkstalker games, along with rare gems like Red Earth and Cyberbots: Fullmetal Madness. Check below for the full list, courtesy of Capcom:   Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors Night ...

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, February 21, 2022 5:05 PM ATLUS Announces Soul Hackers 2       New RPG from the makers of Persona 5. The post ATLUS Announces Soul Hackers 2 appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, February 21, 2022 3:59 PM Sony Head Plays "Unreleased Souls-Like" Game       What souls-like game could Shohei Yoshida be playing? The post Sony Head Plays "Unreleased Souls-Like" Game appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, February 21, 2022 1:52 PM Street Fighter 6 Officially Announced       Capcom releases teaser trailer for the next entry in the franchise. The post Street Fighter 6 Officially Announced appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Pivotal Gamers Monday, February 21, 2022 2:31 PM Random game Steam keys giveaway       What's up folks? Giveaway.su is giving everyone the opportunity to win on selected titles. Their message follows. Hey there, we start a new giveaway! At this time we are giving away 1500 Steam keys for random games. There are keys for 2 different games in this giveaway: "POG 7" and "Poly Memory: Dogs". Just complete several easy tasks on social media and you will inst...

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Kotaku Monday, February 21, 2022 11:30 AM The Hilarious Visual Novel In Which You Date Villages       I just got friend-zoned by London. Read more...

Kotaku Monday, February 21, 2022 10:30 AM Dying Light 2's Post-Apocalypse Would Be More Fun If It Just Let You Hang Out       I've started Dying Light 2 twice now, once on PC, and once on PS5. Both times I've had the same struggle: I don't want to leave that starting location. A few rotting skeletons aside, it's perfect—it's where I want to be in an apocalypse. Screw this guy's missing sister, she's probably long dead. I want to settle down… Read more...

Kotaku Monday, February 21, 2022 10:00 AM A Wordle Math Clone Is Rapidly Becoming My Daily Favorite       Like everyone else on planet Earth, I've been poking at all manner of Wordle-likes for the last few weeks, yet I've found all but one to lack the stickiness of the original. The exception? Nerdle, a game in which you have to guess the basic arithmetic that hides behind those blanks. Read more...

Kotaku Monday, February 21, 2022 9:40 AM These So-Called 'Casual' Gamers Are Actually Hardcore Strategists       Mobile gaming is the largest segment of gaming by revenue, yet it's also one of the most misunderstood by self-identified "gamers." I know this first hand because for several years, I played games on my phone more frequently than I did on PC or console. I found gacha games mechanically fun, had other friends who… Read more...

PCGamesN Monday, February 21, 2022 11:44 AM Elden Ring pre-load time – Steam downloads start soon       Elden Ring is out this week, nearly three years after it was announced, and the epic Dark Souls-like game is nearly ready for download on Steam, too. Publisher Bandai Namco has revealed the Elden Ring PC pre-load time, and you'll have plenty of time to download the game before it arrives. After years of anticipation, Elden Ring's release date is almost upon us, and it promises to feature many hours of gameplay for anyone who braves the epic new game from the creators of Dark Souls and Sekiro. We've played it, and it already feels like a true successor to Dark Souls. Undoubtedly players are champing at the bit to get ahold of Elden Ring, and there's good news on that front - Bandai Namco has revealed the pre-load time for the PC version of the game, and it's very soon. Despite the fact that Elden Ring officially doesn't release until Friday (February 25), the game will be available to pre-load on Steam shortly. View the full site RELATED LINKS: Elden Ring system requirements, Elden Ring has the best demo, Elden Ring's four pre-order editions

PCGamesN Monday, February 21, 2022 11:41 AM This 2TB Samsung NVMe SSD is at its lowest price ever on Amazon       As our Steam libraries grow larger with each passing sale, we never seem to have quite enough space on our gaming PC for all the videogames we'd like to install. Worse still, as 4K gaming becomes more commonplace, the best PC games seem to only ask for more and more storage space (here's looking at you, Total War: Warhammer 3.) Thankfully, this can be quickly remedied by installing one of the best SSDs for gaming, like the Samsung 970 Evo Plus. Don't let its slim M.2 form factor deceive you, as this SSD has a 2TB capacity, leaving plenty of room for your favourite games and just about anything else you might need. It features a PCI Gen 3 interface too, allowing for sequential read and write speeds of 3,500/3,300MB/s, which should keep loading times low and system responsiveness high. At just $199.99 USD, it's at its lowest ever price on Amazon, with 60% ($300) off its $499.99 price tag. UK shoppers can share in this bargain too, as the SSD is also the cheapest it's ever been on Amazon UK too, at just £179.98 GBP. View the full site RELATED LINKS: Samsung 970 EVO 1TB review, Best SSD for gaming, Best gaming monitor

PCGamesN Monday, February 21, 2022 11:15 AM Assassin's Creed Valhalla update adds lowest difficulty yet       Assassin's Creed Valhalla is getting a new patch tomorrow (February 22) that introduces its lowest difficulty setting yet. Alongside some groundwork for the Dawn of Ragnarok update, you've also got some combat and stealth updates. The Saga difficulty mode is all about enjoying the Viking game's story without worrying about the rigours of stealth and combat. Enemies will inflict less damage than other difficulties, and they won't scale with your level. When it comes to stealth, meanwhile, you'll have more time to perform actions when being detected, such as assassinating, shooting, and disengaging. Ubisoft is also fixing issues with Assassin's Creed Valhalla's stealth. Foes will react better to whistling, wild animals will stop detecting you regardless of your distance and angle from them, and you won't be spotted by enemies so easily when using environmental traps. There are some neat new combat settings coming, too. You'll be able to tweak the damage Eivor takes and dishes out, as well as adrenaline regeneration and enemy health modifiers. View the full site RELATED LINKS: Assassin's Creed Valhalla review, How long is Assassin's Creed Valhalla?, Buy Assassin's Creed Valhalla

PCGamesN Monday, February 21, 2022 10:22 AM Shin Megami Tensei spin-off Soul Hackers 2 is out this Summer       There's still no sign of Shin Megami Tensei V or Persona 5 on PC but a new RPG spin-off in the same series is coming this Summer. Soul Hackers 2 is the next entry in the Devil Summoner sub-series, which is part of the Shin Megami Tensei universe. The Shin Megami Tensei series features some of the best JRPGs around but its history is obscenely complicated. Since launching in 1987, Atlus's SMT franchise has encompassed numerous spin-offs with a lot of confusing titles. The Persona sub-series is the most popular, but Devil Summoner is another. Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers came out in 1997 on the SEGA Saturn, but the spin-off series went in a different direction. Soul Hackers 2 is the direct sequel to that specific Shin Megami Tensei game - which only got an English release in 2013 with the 3DS version. In the new game, a war between the devil summoners is ushering in a global apocalypse, and it's up to player character Ringo and her team to save the world. View the full site

PCGamesN Monday, February 21, 2022 10:17 AM Cooler Master's next gaming PC case is a big shoe       The gaming PC scene is no stranger to unique builds, from plate mail custom rigs to RTX equipped Doom BFG machines. Yet, one of Cooler Master's next products could be a shoe-in for best PC case, as it's actually a big sneaker. Revealed during Cooler Master's Chronos Summit 2022 event, the Sneaker X was first conceptualised by modder JMDF, who subsequently won a Case Mod World Series 2020 award for best art direction. Fast forward two years and the company now intends to make JMDF's footloose framemeister a reality, and a Q3 pre-order launch date means you could potentially Lovelace it up with an RTX 4000 GPU. The Sneaker X's Nike inspired shape may be unconventional, but you won't need to feel around the toes to ensure your PC parts fit. According to Cooler Master, its sole can accommodate the best graphics card and CPU options available, with vertical mounting enabling GPU fans to contribute to the aesthetic. View the full site

PCGamesN Monday, February 21, 2022 10:14 AM Save $400 on Samsung curved gaming monitors at GameStop       A curved gaming monitor can do so much to enhance your favourite games, and give you a greater view of all the in-game action. Although such high performance usually comes at a price, GameStop is now offering a hefty $400 USD off the top-of-the-range Samsung Odyssey G9 curved gaming monitor. The Samsung Odyssey G9 boasts a 49-inch, super ultra-wide 1000R curved screen. To put that into perspective, that's like putting two 16:9 QHD monitors side by side with no gap. Not only is it massive, but it also uses quantum dot technology and HDR 1000 support to provide realistic colour and contrast, helping you to more deeply appreciate the work of the game's visual artists. Whether you're a fan of FPS games or RTS games, a curved gaming monitor can improve the experience for every type of gamer by providing a broader view of the action. With a 240Hz refresh rate, you can enjoy a smooth experience, not hindered by the lag or slow down you might experience with a less sophisticated model. View the full site RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU

PCGamesN Monday, February 21, 2022 9:56 AM The best io games in 2022       On the lookout for the best io games? If you're over the age of 20, you might not be aware of io games; accessible browser-based games that range from offline to MMO experiences. No need to clear any room on your hard drive - these games can be played on anything from low-specced machines to the best gaming PCs. All the heavy lifting is done on the website to ensure you can play these games anywhere. There's a time and a place for io games - in particular, they conjure up images of sitting bored at school or work and looking for something to keep you occupied that'll make it past your network's filters. They're not just for browser-bound gamers, though - many of the best io games are a great choice for a casual evening spent with friends online, since nobody needs to purchase or download anything to take part. As long as you temper your expectations, you're bound to have a blast with these games. These games are designed to keep you occupied for short bursts of time, but there are a few on this list which can be mastered if you're willing to learn. From puzzle games to battle royales, these io games will keep you entertained for at least the next ten minutes, and might just eat up the rest of your day - you've been warned. View the full site

PCGamesN Monday, February 21, 2022 9:41 AM Halo Infinite is getting campaign, anti-cheat improvements this week       Halo Infinite is getting a big patch this week to alleviate some of the community's biggest bugbears. Alongside some general quality-of-life improvements for the campaign mode, 343 Industries is introducing a bevy of anti-cheat improvements and much more. Senior community manager John Junyszek explains in a post on the game's forums that the campaign will see several improvements. We don't know all of them just yet, though the patch will address issues with achievements unlocking and returning to the game through the quick resume option. You can expect that and more sometime this week. Junyszek also shares that previously announced anti-cheat improvements will be coming to the FPS game this week, too. Once again, though, details are slim. The senior community manager says that there will be "multiple improvements" to anti-cheat systems and that the team will have "even more" to share about its cheat-prevention software in the future. Expect fewer suspicious kills in the short-term future, basically. View the full site RELATED LINKS: Halo Infinite release date, Halo Infinite system requirements, Halo Infinite ranks

PCGamesN Monday, February 21, 2022 9:22 AM The best Oculus Quest 2 games in 2022       The best Oculus Quest 2 games are the ones that draws you into the world and lets you swim in the joys of VR. There are a staggering amount of games on the Oculus Quest 2, and it's also one of the best VR headsets when it comes to the cost to performance ratio. When you factor in the lack of wires, it's easy to understand why so many people have been delving into digital worlds using this device. However, as there is so much choice, navigating the store to find the best Oculus Quest 2 games can be a bit of a chore. It helps to have a rough idea of what you should be looking for whenever you're in the mood to buy a new game, whether that be FPS games or a story-driven adventure. Thankfully for you, we've made a list of the best Oculus Quest 2 games. We've covered a lot of bases with these games, and it should mean that you'll be able to experience the most exciting games VR has to offer. View the full site

PCGamesN Monday, February 21, 2022 9:33 AM Elden Ring system requirements       The next Soulsborne game hits shelves on February 25, and publisher Bandai Namco's finally lifted the lid on the Elden Ring system requirements. The bad news is that it might tax lower-end or aging systems by asking for 12GB of RAM. The good news is that it isn't quite as demanding on graphics cards. Elden Ring will support a maximum resolution of native 4K, HDR, and frame rates of up to 60fps. Unfortunately, it appears that FromSoftware has implemented a frame rate cap, as it did previously with its previous game, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. It's likely that this will be circumvented through mods, if previous games from the developer are anything to go by. While it won't be available at launch, ray tracing support should add another layer of gross incandescence to Elden Ring's world. Currently, there's no indication that AMD FSR or Nvidia DLSS will be available to help boost fps, but we'll update this page if and when that changes. View the full site RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU

PCGamesN Monday, February 21, 2022 8:03 AM Ten classic Capcom fighters are hitting PC for the first time       Capcom is bringing ten classic fighting games to PC for the first time ever, including a few that haven't seen a release outside of Japan. The Capcom Fighting Collection includes Hyper Street Fighter II, Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo, and "all five" games from the popular Darkstalkers series. Alongside the big announcement of Street Fighter 6, Capcom also revealed a new collection of classic fighting games. The Capcom Fighting Collection features a mix of entries, ranging from popular names - such as Street Fighter and Darkstalkers - to some of the more obscure beat-'em-ups in the publisher's catalogue, such as Red Earth and Cyberbots. Capcom notes that the collection includes "all five titles from the Darkstalkers series", including two of the Vampire series of games that never made it out of Japan. While Capcom has stated previously that it had planned to "revive dormant franchises" such as Darkstalkers, the series has remained untouched apart from occasional cameos of characters such as bat-lady Morrigan in games like Tekken 7. View the full site

PCGamesN Monday, February 21, 2022 7:51 AM The best Samurai games on PC in 2022       Looking for a good samurai game on PC? Samurai are the subject of ceaseless fascination for many gamers thanks to their ornate armour, razor-sharp weaponry, and the stories that have been told about them in other media thanks to directors like Akira Kurosawa and Yôji Yamada. Unfortunately, there are surprisingly few dedicated samurai games, especially here on the best platform of all: PC. To right that wrong, we've dug through every digital store and upcoming release in search of the very best samurai games around. With few options to choose from, we've had to get a bit creative with our choices, so expect some games that only feature samurai in limited roles, games with characters like samurai, ronin games, and heaps of different genres. Everything from hack-and-slash games and strategy behemoths to action-adventure games and multiplayer brawlers is on the cards for this samurai games list. Join us as we break down eight of the top samurai games on PC, from old games classics to new samurai games. View the full site RELATED LINKS: For Honor PC review, For Honor PC tech review, For Honor patch

PCGamesN Monday, February 21, 2022 7:42 AM Lapsed Destiny 2 players are getting a lifeline for The Witch Queen       Bungie is tossing a lifeline to Destiny 2's myriad of lapsed players when its next major update lands. Even if you haven't got your Guardian power level ready yet, you'll still be able to jump into Destiny 2's The Witch Queen expansion right away. Senior community manager Dylan Gafner explains on Twitter that the power level floor will be raised to 1350 when the expansion launches on February 22. That means anyone who signs on will be at the required level to start the Witch Queen update, even if you haven't played the space game for some time now. You could catch up fairly quickly in previous patches as loot drops tend to be more generous when you're behind, though giving people a boost from the word go is a new one for Bungie. Alongside the usual offerings of new areas, duds, and high-level activities, Destiny 2 is also getting weapon crafting, a revamp for void classes, and a Gambit rework after The Witch Queen launches. While there's no shortage of things to do and systems to engage with in Destiny 2, it can become a tad overwhelming if you don't have the time to sink into RPG. Offering lapsed players a quick route back in may help nudge a few people into trying the new expansion out. View the full site RELATED LINKS: Destiny 2: Beyond Light review, Destiny 2 exotics, Play Destiny 2

PCGamesN Monday, February 21, 2022 7:20 AM Skyrim's forests are glorious with this mod that adds "over 100" meshes       While it's a decade old now, Skyrim is iconic for its sprawling, often stunning landscapes, which have been given an extra boost over the years thanks to a bunch of great fan-made Skyrim mods. Now, a new community creation looks to make the fantasy game's forests to a new level with "over 100" new meshes. Modder fxckthisworld's Nature of the Wild Lands - Forest Improvement mod overhauls several of the game's many wooded areas and aims to "make forests diverse and dense" as well as "more diverse and beautiful". From the images and video clips of the mod, it certainly seems the modder's achieved this. The trees, grasses, and other vegetation are all far richer and denser (density is more than five times higher, according to the modder), and the woodland looks bursting with natural fullness. If I sound like I'm waxing a little lyrical, that's because the results really do look impressive - you can get a glimpse below. The good news is that the modder's decided to keep a balance between how pretty it all looks and how it plays in mind, so introducing the more fleshed out forests shouldn't tank your game's performance. They say the tree models have an average of 5,000 tris, so should be "relatively good for performance". View the full site RELATED LINKS: Skyrim mods, Play Skyrim, Games like Skyrim

PCGamesN Monday, February 21, 2022 7:19 AM Intel Raptor Lake may be up to 40% faster than Alder Lake CPUs       Alder Lake processors may be some of the best gaming CPUs around, but it looks like Intel is already preparing even faster Raptor Lake chips. Having showcased the components for the first time as part of its Investors Meeting 2022 event, newly obtained performance metrics place 13th Gen Intel Core processors up 40% ahead of their 12th gen counterparts. According to Moore's Law Is Dead, some Raptor Lake processors will offer performance increases of 30-40% in multi-threaded workloads, compared to Alder Lake. This double digit increase extends to single-threaded tasks too, with a reported 8-15% increase, which should boost fps in the best PC games. Considering that 12th Gen Intel Core processors, like the Intel Core i9-12900K, already tend to beat Ryzen 5000 chips in terms of gaming performance, the pressure is on AMD to deliver something spectacular with its Zen 4 CPUs. Thankfully, you shouldn't have to wait too much longer to see whether you build your next gaming PC with team blue or team red in mind. View the full site RELATED LINKS: Intel Core i9 9900K review, Intel Core i7 9700K review, Best CPU for gaming

PCGamesN Monday, February 21, 2022 7:10 AM Nvidia could spend $10 billion to secure RTX 4000 components       Fabricating the best graphics cards is tricky in 2022, but reports suggest that Nvidia is spending at least $10 billion USD to secure GeForce RTX 4000 series components. According to Hardware Times, the GPU giant will use the funds to grab a share of TSMC's 5nm chips, alongside competitors like Apple, AMD, and Qualcomm. Specifics related to Nvidia's expenditure are sparse, but Hardware Times says the green team spent $9 billion USD on procuring future inventory in Q3 alone. This aligns with previous reports of factories gearing up to produce RTX 4000 graphics cards back in November and adds clout to previous Lovelace production rumours. By opting for a 5nm process, future RTX 4070, RTX 4080, and RTX 4090 cards will boast enhanced clock speeds and power efficiency. However, shrinking process nodes could also help Nvidia cash in by reducing the number of wafers required during production. View the full site RELATED LINKS: RTX 2070 Super review, RTX 2060 Super review, Best graphics card

PCGamesN Monday, February 21, 2022 9:43 AM Lost Ark devs working on a fix for EU matchmaking issues       While Lost Ark's congestion problems on European servers eased following the Europe West data centre launch last week, issues with queues and matchmaking remain. Amazon Games and Smilegate RPG have addressed the hot topics in an update post, explaining that fixes for matchmaking are underway, though queues remain a trickier puzzle to solve. The devs restarted Europe Central servers at 3pm PST / 6pm EST / 11pm GMT on February 20, which was followed by two hours of downtime. It's a short-term fix for now, though, as Smilegate is already working on something longer term. Aside from mentioning a "matchmaking errors" fix, though, we don't know what that tweak will entail. In a separate post, a community manager called Roxx explained that the matchmaking issue relates to the "ongoing stability issues surrounding EU servers". Queues, unfortunately, are a trickier one to solve. "We know that players are still experiencing long queues in Europe," Amazon Games and Smilegate RPG say. "The Europe Central region is at capacity and unfortunately there is no way to increase the number of players per world in Europe Central. Adding more servers is not possible based on the complexity of all the systems that need to work together." View the full site RELATED LINKS: Best MMOS and MMORPGs on PC, Upcoming PC games, Best fantasy games on PC

PCGamesN Monday, February 21, 2022 6:10 AM Street Fighter 6 is real and it's coming… sometime       It's official: Street Fighter 6 is real, confirmed, and has a trailer. Capcom has long teased the next instalment in the fighting game franchise, so a follow-up to Street Fighter V is certainly welcome. As for what the release date will be, that's another matter. A week ago, Capcom launched a mysterious countdown website that was hinting at some sort of special announcement, which was counting down to just a few hours ago. The main two fan theories were a Resident Evil Village DLC reveal and the long-awaited announcement of Street Fighter 6 - the latter mostly because of the Street Fighter V Pro Tour 2022 event, which concluded yesterday. Well, fans who guessed a new Street Fighter were correct, as Capcom has revealed Street Fighter 6 in a short CG teaser trailer which you can see below. It features an older, bearded, sandal-wearing Ryu facing off against Luke – who Capcom previously highlighted as being "featured in the next Street Fighter project". View the full site

PCGamesN Monday, February 21, 2022 5:38 AM The best Automaton loadout in Warzone Pacific       Want to know what the best Automaton Warzone Pacific loadout is? Call of Duty Vanguard and Warzone Season 2 is here, introducing several new weapons and a host of balance changes to the battle royale game. A lot of the best assault rifles in Warzone have been knocked down a peg, allowing the Automaton to finally have its time in the sun. While the Automaton isn't as powerful and precise as the Warzone Cooper Carbine, it ranks highly among the other assault rifles thanks to its steady recoil control, making it a beginner-friendly gun. The best Warzone Automaton loadout increases its already rock-solid recoil control, gives a boost to its accuracy, and kits you out with as many bullets in the chamber as possible - a deadly option when pairing it with a decent sniper rifle such as the Kar98k. That said, this gun may not be for everyone, so we also have the best STG 44 loadout you can use to see how it fares. View the full site

PCGamesN Monday, February 21, 2022 5:36 AM League of Legends patch 12.5 notes – Bees! champion skins, Elise VFX update       The updates keep on coming, LoL fans. League of Legends patch 12.4 has made its way to the live Rift, bringing a raft of new skins, champion balance changes, and - of course - steely new Champon Renata Glasc. That means it's now time to see what's headed our way with its follow-up update. While the latest round of skins gave Kassadin, Shen, and Qiyana some dazzling new Shockblade styles, this fortnight's offerings are fare more whimsical. Let's take a look. The new skins coming with League of Legends patch 12.5 add more champions to the game's Bees! alternate universe, with four new looks on the way. As you'd expect, the names are pun-tastic, with Heimerstinger, Nunu and Beelump, Orbeeanna, and BZZZiggs joining the skin line. You can check out the in-game clips of these in action and their splash art in the skins section below. As is very often the case when a fresh patch hits the PBE, there aren't any balance changes up for testing just yet, but we can probably expect a bunch to arrive there soon for a test drive. So, keep an eye on these notes as we'll update them with everything you need to know ahead of the patch's launch. View the full site RELATED LINKS: Best LoL Champions , League of Legends patch 12.4 notes, LoL tier list

PCGamesN Monday, February 21, 2022 10:15 AM The best co-op games on PC in 2022       Co-op games can reward you like no other genre. Games offer up magic in lots of different guises, but working with a friend to achieve a goal is, arguably, where they really shine. So what are the titles that will really pull friends together and offer the best group-based thrills? The best co-op games are the ones that let you explore new worlds with a buddy by your side, triumph over evil as a team, introduce a novice to the wonder of the medium, or simply beat each other over the head with questionable weaponry for kicks. Single-player games can be a life-swallowing hoot, but those virtual victories taste all the sweeter when you share them with friends. Whether that's sitting next to your mate with a gamepad in hand or working together in beautiful harmony via voice chat, co-op games produce some of the best gaming moments around. So embrace companionship and say so long to playing solo. These are some of the very best co-op games for you to share with your favourite people. View the full site

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, February 21, 2022 11:53 AM Rainbow Six Siege's seventh year will bring three maps       It's weird to remember that Rainbow Six Siege was initially a bit of a flop. But rather than shrug and instantly release a sequel, for once Ubisoft kept working on the multiplayer tactical FPS with updates and overhauls, and today it boasts PC player numbers four times higher than launch. Over the weekend, Ubisoft laid out their plans for Year 7 of content updates, including brand new maps for the first time in years. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, February 21, 2022 11:12 AM Super Auto Pets, my favourite auto-battler, is now on iOS       Excellent auto-battler Super Auto Pets is now on iOS devices too, joining PC and Android version in making cute animals fight. It's a cracking little auto-battler, with simple art hiding pleasingly complex possibilities for fiendish builds. The free-to-play version is extremely generous, too. Highly recommended. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, February 21, 2022 10:01 AM Atlus announce Soul Hackers 2, coming to PC in August       Almost as if Atlus had heard we were celebrating Souls Week on RPS, the Persona peeps today announced Soul Hackers 2. May I briefly say: hack the planet. Anyway, so, demons are kicking around again, and it'll be up to save the world from the apocalypse with the help of our own demons. Check out the RPG's announcement trailer below. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, February 21, 2022 9:15 AM Celebrate Elden Ring's release with Souls Week on RPS       Welcome stranger! Stay a while, and listen. No wait. Err, RPS has wares if you have coin? Ugh, that's that other one as well. Aha! I have it! Praise the sun! Right, fellow gud gitters? Am I right?? Praise that sun real nice. Unless you've not looked at a calendar for the past year, or have been stuck in some sort of hellish nether-realm betwixt life and death (the lockdown jokes write themselves, I know), you'll know that FromSoftware's next punishing RPG Elden Ring is out on Friday. It's only February and yet we already have one of the most anticipated games of the year knocking on the door! To celebrate the newest addition to the Soulsborne family, we're using this week to post lots of cool articles about FromSoftware's lovely, grim, difficult games. That's right: welcome to Souls Week on RPS. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, February 21, 2022 9:15 AM The best bit of Dark Souls isn't the boss fights, it's everything else       Everybody knows that the best bits of Soulsbornelikes are the bosses, right? There's a reason why titles like Titan Souls exist, boss rush games that distil the experience into a pure form, rejecting all the faffing about in between. Your carefully honed skills are put to the test against imaginative and outrageous beasties in spectacular arenas. What could be better than that? Literally every other part of the game. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, February 21, 2022 6:44 AM Elden Ring's new trailer explains what it's all about       Ah, Elden Ring. Some call it Old Band. Others, the Unbroken Promise. Others still, The Fool's Promise. There are some who call it... Tim? Ah, but what is Elden Ring, you ask? Who am I to reveal secrets many died failing to discover, and who are you to ask? A fool. Yet the era of Elden Ring shall begin on Friday, the day some call Frig's Day, or Freyja's Day, and fools who cannot wait can see a little more right now in a new six-minute "gameplay overview" trailer. Keh-heh-heh-heh... Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, February 21, 2022 5:35 AM Street Fighter 6 announced, and Ryu is a broad and sweaty boy       Six years after the debut of Street Fighter V, Capcom have finally announced Street Fighter 6. It has Ryu, it has Luke, and it has a lot of sweat. And that's about all we know for now. Check out the announcement trailer below. Read more

Twinfinite Monday, February 21, 2022 11:48 AM Watch Horizon Forbidden West Heroine Aloy Painted by Popular Artist Little Thunder       Different regional arms of Sony Interactive Entertainment came up with different ways of promoting Horizon Forbidden West. The post Watch Horizon Forbidden West Heroine Aloy Painted by Popular Artist Little Thunder appeared first on Twinfinite.

Twinfinite Monday, February 21, 2022 11:27 AM Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef Arrives Summer 2022       Today, Rogueside revealed the brand new cinematic trailer for their upcoming 2D orc run-and-gun platformer, Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef. Alongside some gameplay and plenty of Waaghs, the video revealed that the title would be arriving during a release window of Summer 2022. When the game was originally announced back in June 2021, it […] The post Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef Arrives Summer 2022 appeared first on Twinfinite.

Twinfinite Monday, February 21, 2022 11:01 AM Relaxing Puzzler, ONDE, Makes Its Way to PC on March 17; Comes to Switch & iOS Later This Year       Earlier today, indie developers Lance and 3-50, in collaboration with publisher Mixtvision, announced that their calm and relaxing puzzle experience, ONDE, will be coming to PC on March 17 with a Nintendo Switch and iOS edition penciled in for later this year. Accompanying the news is a brand new trailer showcasing the artistic sound-surfing journey […] The post Relaxing Puzzler, ONDE, Makes Its Way to PC on March 17; Comes to Switch & iOS Later This Year appeared first on Twinfinite.

Twinfinite Monday, February 21, 2022 11:00 AM Fallout 76 Reveals Roadmap for 2022       Today Bethesda Game Studios announced the roadmap for 2022 for its popular survival game Fallout 76, including several new goodies. The post Fallout 76 Reveals Roadmap for 2022 appeared first on Twinfinite.

Twinfinite Monday, February 21, 2022 9:39 AM Mesoamerican-Influenced Platformer ITORAH Coming to PC in March       Mesoamerican action-platformer ITORAH has just received a new gameplay trailer that gives us a good look at a few in-game bosses while also revealing the release date. This hand-painted Metroidvania is coming to PC on Mar. 21. In this tale, players will be fighting back against the Black Plague as the titular protagonist, Itorah. She […] The post Mesoamerican-Influenced Platformer ITORAH Coming to PC in March appeared first on Twinfinite.

Twinfinite Monday, February 21, 2022 7:18 AM Soul Hackers 2 Announced for the West by Atlus; Coming One Day After Japan       Following the announcement of Soul Hackers 2 for Japan, the western arm of Sega revealed that it's coming to North America and Europe. The post Soul Hackers 2 Announced for the West by Atlus; Coming One Day After Japan appeared first on Twinfinite.

Twinfinite Monday, February 21, 2022 6:14 AM Soul Hackers 2 Announced for PS5, PS4, Xbox, and PC by Atlus       Today Atlus announced Soul Hackers 2, a brand new JRPG that brings back the Devil Summoner Megami Tensei sub-series. The post Soul Hackers 2 Announced for PS5, PS4, Xbox, and PC by Atlus appeared first on Twinfinite.

Twinfinite Monday, February 21, 2022 6:02 AM Stylish Retro Platformer 'Inukari – Chase of Deception' Comes to Switch & Xbox Later This Year       Earlier today, indie developer EinzelartigGames and publisher Red Deer Games dropped a brand new trailer for its stylish old-school platformer, Inukari – Chase of Deception, which comes to Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S later this year. Feel free to check out the new announcement video for yourself down below: Blending the nostalgic pixel-art […] The post Stylish Retro Platformer 'Inukari – Chase of Deception' Comes to Switch & Xbox Later This Year appeared first on Twinfinite.

Siliconera Monday, February 21, 2022 11:30 AM S.H. Figuarts Android 21 Figure Will Debut in September       The S.H. Figuarts Android 21 figure has a release window. Bandai Namco opened Premium Bandai pre-orders for her on February 20, 2022. She is expected to appear in September 2022. The figure will cost $65. There's no exact end date for pre-orders, but they will close if supply runs out. When people get Android 21, they get her and some extra parts for poses. There are four extra expressions, five additional hands, and parts that allow you to display her with her arms crossed. There are also effect parts to make it look like she is performing some of her special attacks. Here's a closer look at Android 21. The official photos show off al of her degrees of articulation. For example, the bottom of her lab coat is articulated and can flare out for different poses. Some of her additional hand parts appear too. [gallery columns="7" ids="917541,917542,917543,917544,917545,917546,917547" link="file"] Android 21 is an original character who debuted in Dragon Ball FighterZ. Since then, she's also appeared in other games like Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission. The S.H. Figuarts Android 21 figure will be available sometime in September 2022. Dragon Ball FighterZ is available on the Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC. The Android 21 DLC will launch for it on February 24, 2022. The post S.H. Figuarts Android 21 Figure Will Debut in September appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Monday, February 21, 2022 11:00 AM Yoshi-P Unsure of How Long PS4 Support Will Last for Final Fantasy XIV       In an interview with Japanese news outlet Gamer, Final Fantasy XIV Producer Naoki Yoshida (also known as Yoshi-P), spoke briefly on the topic of PS4 support for the title. During a Letter from the Producer Live, Yoshida revealed that Square Enix will not drop support for the PS4 version of Final Fantasy XIV through the 7.0 expansion. This information was shared alongside the announcement of a major graphics update the MMORPG will receive sometime in the future. [Thanks, Gamer!] Yoshida elaborated on this a bit more in the interview and discussed why he decided to share this information. When asked about how long the PS4 version of FFXIV would receive support, Yoshida said this: I don't know yet. One of the core tenants of Final Fantasy XIV is to develop for multiple platforms, and have as many people as possible play the game.. With the current situation where the shipment volume of the PlayStation 5 is fairly slow due to the parts shortage, I expect there are many people that want to buy the console but can't. I made the statement at that time so that players can play with peace of mind. He also stated that the PS4 version of the game still has room for optimization. Regarding the new graphics, there will be new, high resolution textures and improved shaders once the update rolls out. A preview of these new textures was shown during the Letter from the Producer Live. Final Fantasy XIV is available for PS4, PS5, and PC. The post Yoshi-P Unsure of How Long PS4 Support Will Last for Final Fantasy XIV appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Monday, February 21, 2022 10:30 AM Soul Hackers 2 English and Japanese Voice Acting Confirmed       There will be two voice acting options for Soul Hackers 2: English and Japanese. Atlus confirmed the options after revealing the game. However, it didn't reveal the identity of voice actors for major Soul Hackers 2 characters. The trailer accompanying the announcement only featured Japanese voice acting. Here's Atlus' official confirmation about the Soul Hackers 2 English and Japanese voice acting. It also confirmed subtitles will be available in five different languages. Soul Hackers 2 will include English and Japanese voiceover options, with subtitles available in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish! https://t.co/CnayxMGp3L — Official ATLUS West (@Atlus_West) February 21, 2022 Following the reveal, quite a few extra details about Soul Hackers 2 came up. For example, Atlus Japan brought up some of the extra options available when buying the game. There will be cosmetic Persona 5-themed DLC available as a pre-order bonus. There will also be a limited edition that includes an Ai Ho-kun figure. (That's the mascot Jack Frost dressed up in an outfit like heroine Ringo.) Soul Hackers 2 will come to the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC on August 25, 2022 in Japan and on August 26, 2022 in North American and Europe. The post Soul Hackers 2 English and Japanese Voice Acting Confirmed appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Monday, February 21, 2022 10:00 AM Pokemon Day Celebrations to Include In-Game Events in Sword and Shield       The Pokemon Company announced its plans for Pokemon Day 2022. Instead of only dedicating a single day to the anniversary of the series, the company with host several events leading up to the official anniversary on February 27, 2022. This includes in-game Pokemon Day events for multiple titles, such as Pokemon Masters EX and Pokemon Sword and Shield. However, while the event schedule has been outlined, more information regarding the actual anniversary will appear in the future. [Thanks, 4Gamer!] As mentioned previously, leading up to Pokemon Day, titles like Pokemon Sword and Shield will have several in-game celebrations. Pokemon Unite and Pokemon GO will also have a Pokemon Day celebration event. Details regarding these individual events will be shared throughout the week. The full event schedule is as follows: February 21, 2022 - Pokemon Masters EX February 22, 2022 - Pokemon Sword and Shield February 23, 2022 - Pokemon Cafe ReMix February 24, 2022 - Pokemon Unite February 25, 2022 - Pokemon Music Video "Reconnect" World Premier February 26, 2022 - Pokemon GO Feburary 27, 2022 - Pokemon Day 2022 Celebration Leading up to the Pokemon Day 2022 celebration on February 27, 2022, the official website will periodically update. The website will feature new information regarding the different events that will take place in the games. Previous Pokemon Day anniversary events featured performances from known musicians like Post Malone. The post Pokemon Day Celebrations to Include In-Game Events in Sword and Shield appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Monday, February 21, 2022 9:30 AM Soul Hackers 2 Will Get Persona 5 DLC Pre-order Bonus       Soul Hackers 2 is coming in a matter of months, and Atlus is sweetening the pot for potential pre-order customers. The official Japanese site for Soul Hackers 2 is promoting a set of outfits for the characters themed after Persona 5's Phantom Thieves. There are four Soul Hackers 2 pre-order outfits in the pack. One outfit, the "Phantom Suit" changes Ringo's appearance to resemble that of Joker. Another, the "Pirate Armor" changes the appearance of the character Arou to resemble Skull. The "Red Rubber Suit" allows the character Milady to take on Panther's aesthetic, and the "Prince Suit" changes the character Saizo into an outfit resembling Crow's. The pack also includes a background music setting that changes the Soul Hackers 2 battle theme to "Keeper of Lust" from the Persona 5 soundtrack. Finally, the pre-order pack throws in an accessory that improves critical hit rate. Players with some yen to burn can also pre-order the Soul Hackers 2 25th Anniversary Edition. It's a limited boxed release commemorating both the release of Soul Hackers 2 and the 25th anniversary of Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers. Besides the game itself, the 25th Anniversary Edition includes a figure of the game's mascot, the Jack Frost-like Ai Ho-kun. A three-disc soundtrack containing both original compositions and rearrangements of Soul Hackers music is bundled. The included 100-page Soul Hackers 25th Anniversary Book includes staff interviews, a Soul Hackers "Visual Story" feature, art, and other material. Some DLC is also included, like Ai Ho-kun DLC, and a maid outfit that dresses up Ringo to look like Soul Hackers character Mary. The Soul Hackers 2 25th Anniversary Edition is exclusive to PS4 and PS5 in Japan, as the Xbox and PC editions are digital-only releases there. The pack costs 17,380 Yen (about $152 USD). Soul Hackers 2 will release on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, and PC, on August 25, 2022 in Japan and August 26, 2022 in North America and Europe. An updated port of the original Soul Hackers is available on the Nintendo 3DS. The post Soul Hackers 2 Will Get Persona 5 DLC Pre-order Bonus appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Monday, February 21, 2022 9:00 AM FFVII The First Soldier Yuffie, Sephiroth, Cid, and Vincent Skins Available       Square Enix has rolled out the second part of the Final Fantasy VII collaboration in Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier. Players can obtain "classic" Yuffie, Vincent, Cid, and Sephiroth skins in FFVII The First Soldier during this period through the Premium Shinra (FF7) Pack B. Additionally, players can obtain a Cait Sith backpack. The Yuffie, Vincent, Cid, and Sephiroth skins will be available until February 28, 2022. The Premium Shinra (FF7) Pack B can be purchased through the exchange of 300 Shinra Credits. Players can also exchange 5 Premium Shinra Pack Tickets to receive a pack. While obtaining the skins and Cait Sith backpack accessory is up to chance, there is a pity system. A Legendary drop will appear for every 25th Premium Shinra (FF7) Pack B used. The First Soldier skins for Sepiroth, Yuffie, Cid, and Vincent are inspired by their original appearances in FFVII. These are similar to the Cloud, Tifa, Aerith, and Barret skins that were available through the first part of the collaboration event. You can take a look at the Sephiroth, Yuffie, Cid, and Vincent skins below. [embed]https://twitter.com/FFVII_FS_EN/status/1495626854891659264[/embed] Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier is available for Android and iOS. The Final Fantasy VII collaboration event will last until February 28, 2022. The post FFVII The First Soldier Yuffie, Sephiroth, Cid, and Vincent Skins Available appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Monday, February 21, 2022 8:30 AM Digimon ReArise to End Service in April       Bandai Namco announced service for Digimon ReArise will end on April 21, 2022. The developers have already halted any further sales of DigiRubies, the paid currency in Digimon ReArise. However, players can use any purchased in-game currency until the end of service. Additionally, the developers released a statement through the official website, thanking players for their continued to support. Digimon ReArise was announced in 2018. The mobile title is a "friendship based" RPG that focuses on strengthening relationships with the Digimon found in Digi-Town. The title made its worldwide debut in October 2019. Since its release, it has seen the inclusion of various different Digimon. While the game primarily focuses on increasing the player's relationship with Digmon, it has battle elements as well. Players can participate in raid-like events that pit them against iconic Digimon, like WarGreymon. Players versus player battles are also available. A Medabots collaboration appeared in the Japanese version of Digimon ReArise. While it began as an April Fools joke, the collaboration was later released as a real event within the game. A total of three collaboration units were added into Digimon ReArise. Digimon ReArise is available for Android and iOS devices, however, the title will end service on April 21, 2022. Players can use their in-game items up until that date. The post Digimon ReArise to End Service in April appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Monday, February 21, 2022 8:00 AM Soul Hackers 2 Announced, Release Set for August       Atlus officially announced Soul Hackers 2 and set its release date. The title will be available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC August 25, 2022 in Japan and August 26, 2022 in North America and Europe. The game was initially teased through a special promotional website that has now transformed into the official website for the title. The announcement trailer for Soul Hackers 2 provided a look into its various systems and characters. This includes areas players will traverse in the game, like the fictional Karakucho. You can get a brief look at combat in the trailer, which showcases monsters from the Devil Summoner titles. The trailer also revealed that a party will consist of four characters. Additionally, the title will feature a heavily stylized user interface. You can watch the trailer below. [embed]https://youtu.be/kNprjTdTdQI[/embed] You can watch the trailer with English subtitles below. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emsm8wfo_MQ&ab_channel=OfficialATLUSWest[/embed] The trailer also provided a brief look into the narrative of the game. Players will assume the role of Ringo, a super intelligent artificial being, as she allies with other characters to participate in a war between Devil Summoners to save the world. More information about Soul Hackers 2 will appear in the future. Soul Hackers 2 will release on August 25, 2022 in Japan and August 26, 2022 in North American and Europe for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. The post Soul Hackers 2 Announced, Release Set for August appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Monday, February 21, 2022 7:00 AM Capcom Fighting Collection Will Release June 2022       Capcom announced Capcom Fighting Collection, a new collection of 10 classic fighting titles for the PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The collection will release on June 24, 2022 and cost $39.99. Each game in the collection will feature online play, as well as extra quality of life features. Below is a list of the 10 games included in the Capcom Fighting Collection: Cyberbots Darkstalkers Hyper Street Fighter II Night Warriors Red Earth Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo Super Gem Fighter Mini Mix Vampire Savior Vampire Savior 2 Vampire Hunter 2 Online play will consist of three different modes: Casual, Ranked, and Custom. Casual matches will automatically match players of similar skill levels, while Ranked will pit players against each other, with the winner receiving League Points. Custom matches will let players decide which game they want to play and set up with their own rules. They'll be able to host up to nine players in a lobby with this mode. Notably, Capcom Fighting Collection's online play will utilize rollback netcode. Additionally, there will also be a variety of features that were not available in the original releases. These will include a training mode, button customization options, a quick save and load function, and customizable difficulty settings. If you miss the look of the original games, you can apply a display filter to reproduce arcade and analog monitor resolutions. There will also be a gallery featuring over 500 pages of art and design documents and over 400 tracks from the classic titles. Players can access this museum feature while waiting for matches. [gallery columns="4" ids="917458,917459,917460,917461,917462,917463,917464" link="file"] You can check out the official Capcom Fighting Collection announcement trailer below: https://youtu.be/ll46OAcwPJI Capcom Fighting Collection will release for PCs via Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on June 24, 2022. It will be available both digitally and physically for $39.99. The post Capcom Fighting Collection Will Release June 2022 appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Monday, February 21, 2022 6:00 AM Street Fighter 6 Announced With a New Trailer       We now know what Capcom had been teasing for the last week through its countdown website -- Street Fighter 6. The company officially announced Street Fighter 6 alongside a short teaser trailer featuring Ryu and Luke. There is no confirmed release platform, price, or date. However, Capcom stated that it would reveal more information about the game sometime in Summer 2022. The short CGI teaser trailer showed Ryu and Luke gearing up for a fight. The most notable difference from past appearances is that Ryu sports a short beard. Luke, a character introduced in the latest series title Street Fighter V, wears a hoodie and his padded gloves. The video ends just as both Ryu and Luke begin fighting. The trailer may indicate that Luke will have an important part to play in Street Fighter 6. Producer Shuhei Matsumoto said as much during an interview from November 2021, in which he teased that the character would appear "in the next Street Fighter project." You can check out the official Street Fighter 6 announcement trailer below: https://youtu.be/SwPzuBj01AM This announcement of a new Street Fighter was revealed to be a part of Capcom's mysterious countdown website, which appeared last week. It also coincided with the announcement of the Capcom Fighting Collection, a collection of ten classic fighting titles from the Street Fighter and Darkstalker franchises. Street Fighter 6 is officially in development. There is no confirmed release platform, price, or date, but Capcom will reveal more information about the title in Summer 2022. The post Street Fighter 6 Announced With a New Trailer appeared first on Siliconera.

Destructoid Monday, February 21, 2022 11:00 AM Relayer demo coming to PlayStation Store this week       Check out Kadokawa's latest Some fine news for anyone looking forward to Kadokawa Games' upcoming release Relayer — the publisher... The post Relayer demo coming to PlayStation Store this week appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Monday, February 21, 2022 10:30 AM Soul Hackers 2 brings a war against the Devil Summoners this summer       Thankfully I keep my soul safe behind firewalls and proxies Capcom wasn't the only company with a countdown clock leading... The post Soul Hackers 2 brings a war against the Devil Summoners this summer appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Monday, February 21, 2022 9:00 AM The Destructoid Show is back!       A modern take on a classic gaming news show After a long slumber, The Destructoid Show is coming back, well,... The post The Destructoid Show is back! appeared first on Destructoid.

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, February 21, 2022 11:48 AM Where to find the Impossible Rock in Fortnite and complete the challenge       Fortnite Chapter 3: Season 1 has an array of challenges that you can complete to earn XP and level up your battle pass. Some challenges release weekly, and others show up as limited-time tasks. However, this season guarantees daily challenges for you to complete and level up. As the challenges reset every 24 hours, you will notice that some are more difficult than others to complete. Recently, a daily challenge has appeared, asking you to land at the Impossible Rock in Fortnite. This is an unmarked landmark on the map, and you may have passed it by without even noticing. We will show you exactly where you need to land to get this challenge ticked off your list. The Impossible Rock can be found on the southern part of the map. It is in the middle of Chonker's Speedway, Condo Canyon, and Rocky Reels — if you imagine these as the points of a triangle. There are some cliffs around the location you are looking for and one of them has a house on top of it. Here is where you wi...

Gamer Empire Monday, February 21, 2022 7:09 AM Lost Ark – How Long Does It Take to Reach Level 50 & Max Level?       This post was stolen from https://gamerempire.net/ from the Lost Ark Guides category: https://gamerempire.net/category/lost-ark/. It was written by Tim Stadel Clausen. The original URL of this post is https://gamerempire.net/lost-ark-how-long-does-it-take-to-reach-level-50/. Leveling is a big part of any MMORPG, and it's no different in Lost Ark. To reach the end-game content in Lost Ark, which is where you'll get to experience the best […] The post Lost Ark – How Long Does It Take to Reach Level 50 & Max Level? appeared first on Gamer Empire. It was written by Tim Stadel Clausen.

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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, February 21, 2022 10:56 AM How To Get The Minecraft Advancement "Great View From Up Here"       The "Great View From Up Here" advancement is one of the strangest advancements to achieve in Minecraft. As one of the last tasks to do in the game, players have to endure many hardships and challenges to get this achievement: find a stronghold, travel to the End, beat the Ender Dragon, locate an End city, […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, February 21, 2022 9:46 AM The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild: Pumaag Nitae Shrine Guide       One of the Shrines in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the Pumaag Nitae or A Minor Test in Strength. This Shrine requires Link to prove his strength by killing a Guardian Scout, as its name suggests. This Shrine may seem a little intimidating, but in this guide, you'll learn how to […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, February 21, 2022 7:59 AM How to Get Superior Griffin Witcher Gear in Witcher 3       The Witcher 3 is one of the most popular games of this generation. It's the perfect mix of combat, crafting, exploration, decision-based storytelling, role-playing, and open-world gameplay. With hundreds of awards under its belt, CD Projekt Red discovered a shaft of gold and fame through Geralt as he traverses the life of a Witcher. The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt follows the story […]

MonsterVine Monday, February 21, 2022 12:00 PM The Wrap-Up – The Cuphead Show!       In this episode of The Wrap-Up, Spencer and Diego talk about Netflix's adaptation of Cuphead, The Cuphead Show! The Wrap-Up is a MonsterVine original audio series where our reviewers discuss the games they've been playing and to get a more personal perspective. iTunes – Google Play – Soundcloud  MonsterVine · The Wrap-Up: The Cuphead Show The post The Wrap-Up – The Cuphead Show! appeared first on MonsterVine.