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Kotaku Wednesday, March 16, 2022 9:30 PM
    

I know Mario games have involved the beach before, but those times—Mario Sunshine especially—were about work, or quests, and quests are work. This series of illustrations by Léo Chérel instead imagines what it would be like if the brothers (and friends) were all able to take a proper, well-deserved vacation.

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Kotaku Wednesday, March 16, 2022 8:15 PM
    

Late last year, Pepe the Frog creator Matt Furie decided to run an NFT auction, selling off an image of the controversial character in which it was waist-deep in a pool, its asscrack peeping over the surface. Everything that has happened since is exactly how you would imagine such an auction in the insipid Web3 space…

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Kotaku Wednesday, March 16, 2022 7:10 PM
    

While I guess I'm one of the lucky ones, with my performance having been pretty good so far, there are a lot of people out there having problems trying to play Elden Ring on the PC. Those playing on Valve's Steam Deck are not among them.

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Kotaku Wednesday, March 16, 2022 5:15 PM
    

The forthcoming first-person shooter S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 will no longer feature the subtitle "Heart of Chernobyl." It's now officially subtitled S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, a representative for Ukrainian developer GSC Game World confirmed to Kotaku.

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Kotaku Wednesday, March 16, 2022 4:20 PM
    

It's no exaggeration to say that, in terms of video games, 2022 is off to a banner start. The first three months of the year have been flush with the sort of marquee releases that tend to clog the holiday season, when year-end shopping sprees and awards shows are on everyone's minds. It's not even April and we already…

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Kotaku Wednesday, March 16, 2022 2:55 PM
    

A common strategy that's emerged in Elden Ring competitive multiplayer over the last two weeks sees Tarnished sacrifice their own bodies to destroy their foes.

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Kotaku Wednesday, March 16, 2022 2:10 PM
    

With Mario Strikers: Battle League on the horizon, the former director of the soccer series finally gave us the answer as to why Waluigi, Nintendo's fan-favorite black sheep, celebrates with that distinctive crotch chop after scoring a goal.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 16, 2022 6:41 PM
     Lost Ark's weekly update has DST fixes and Tytalos compensation

The Lost Ark weekly update has been detailed, with fixes for a selection of issues related to daylight savings time, and compensation for players who got into the Tytalos Guardian Raid. While it's a pretty minor update, it will still require four hours of maintenance - so be prepared for a lengthy break if you were looking for a late-night Lost Ark session.

This weekly update takes place on March 17 at 12am PDT / 3am EDT / 7am GMT, with an expected four hours of maintenance for all servers and regions. (That would mean servers are likely to return at 4am PDT / 7am EDT / 11am GMT.)

A hotfix earlier this week was intended to fix a number of in-game timers that were an hour off due to the daylight savings time switch in the US. That hotfix did not work, so now this maintenance is intended to fix the issue. Because of some confusion over when the Arkesia Grand Prix was taking place, players are also getting 3,000 Grand Prix event tokens to compensate for the mix-up.

RELATED LINKS: Best MMOS and MMORPGs on PC, Upcoming PC games, Best fantasy games on PC

PCGamesN Wednesday, March 16, 2022 5:27 PM
     Leaked release date for city builder Frostpunk 2 is

You might've seen that the Frostpunk 2 release date has leaked. However, the devs behind the grim city-building game say that the leaked info is "false". The date for Frostpunk 2 would've been January 2, 2024, but whether the actual launch comes sooner or later than that remains to be seen.

"As we heard today, information about the Frostpunk 2 launch date leaked into the public space," the devs say in a semi-in-fiction tweet. "We assure you that any pieces of information that aren't coming straight from the Administration offices are false. Thank you for your attention. Liars shall be punished."

Despite the bluster about liars being punished, the 2024 date likely comes from developer 11 Bit Studios itself. Developers are forced to input a date when they add a game to the Steam store, even if it's a fake, placeholder date only intended to be visible in Valve's back-end systems. A recent change to the Steam API has made those placeholder dates visible to third-party tracking services like SteamDB.

RELATED LINKS: Best city-building games, Best survival games, Upcoming PC games

PCGamesN Wednesday, March 16, 2022 5:01 PM
     Vermintide 2's patch adds new features inspired by mods

Co-op game Vermintide 2 just got its big 4.6 update, which adds in some new modifiers for enemies, but also folds in a bunch of the Warhammer End Times game's most popular mods. These run the gamut from a new emote wheel to easier ways to manage your inventory, and taken together, they're a terrific refresh to the now four-year-old game.

There are a bunch of additional options and improvements to Vermintide 2's UI/UX, including an option to reduce or remove camera sway during melee combat, which is great if the default setting makes you queasy or feels disorienting. You can opt to add more detail to the UI, with the precise values for health and remaining ammo displayed. Your crosshair can provide more information now, too, with options for an indication when you've killed an enemy or thrown out some friendly fire.

In addition to the standard social wheel, you can now pull up a second wheel for emote poses. Once cast, these will pull the camera back to a third-person point of view, so you'll be able to get some great group shots with your team using this new option.

RELATED LINKS: Vermintide 2 release date, Vermintide 2 Chaos, Vermintide 2 careers

PCGamesN Wednesday, March 16, 2022 4:32 PM
     You can make silent, deadly Minecraft lava traps with string

Minecraft lava is undoubtedly one of the worst surprises to stumble across in the sandbox game. You can be happily walking through a system of caves, just minding your own business and maybe trying to find another bunch of resources, and then bam, you're on fire, and everything you own is gone. It's harrowing, but after a few hours of gameplay, you can overcome that problem and even master lava and start incorporating it into your builds.

You can do a lot with lava too, like making it a cool floor feature, or using it as a way to defend your base from the hordes of monsters that can besiege you in the night. The only trouble is that the bubbling noise can be kind of annoying. However, it turns out that you can actually get rid of that without impeding the lava itself - just by using string.

This incredibly odd interaction was discovered by Reddit user Henry1691. (Judging by the username, I'm amazed Henry is playing Minecraft at the age of 331.) They put the post up showing a video of the interaction, and, well, it's really quite odd, even as far as Minecraft goes. The usually bubbly lava becomes eerily quiet the moment it's covered in string, and the string doesn't even burst into flames.

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

PCGamesN Wednesday, March 16, 2022 3:53 PM
     Baldur's Gate 3 hotfix makes the druids calm down a bit

Baldur's Gate 3 is in its final year of development, and developer Larian Studios continues to add content and squash bugs as the sprawling Dungeons & Dragons RPG game wends its way toward its full launch. Today, a new hotfix has arrived that addresses a rather critical glitch: in short, it stops everyone in the Druid Grove from hating you if you've visited a certain area in the game.

During Act One of Baldur's Gate 3, you can accept a quest called Find the Missing Shipment, which unlocks the Zhentarim Hideout if you complete it. There's plenty to do there, such as trade with the merchant Brem, but some players found that there was a hidden cost to visiting: anyone who had been to the Zhentarim Hideout was marked as a criminal or trespasser by the residents of the Druid Grove.

"We've put in a polite word with the druids, or at least talked with the animals in our local petting zoo, and they should be a little more understanding now," Larian says in the latest round of patch notes.

RELATED LINKS: Baldur's Gate 3 release date, Baldur's Gate 3 races, Baldur's Gate 3 classes

PCGamesN Wednesday, March 16, 2022 6:06 PM
     This wrestling RPG is basically Earthbound with Randy Savage

I did not know that I wanted a wrestling RPG in Earthbound's visual style until I saw the press release for WrestleQuest today. Officially announced during today's ID@Xbox Showcase, WrestleQuest is a retro-style RPG where you try to make it to the top of the wrestling world, meeting a host of actual wrestling legends like Randy Savage and Andre the Giant as you go.

This is a turn-based RPG that "mixes real-time action with tactical choices", according to a press release. Screenshots show wrestling matches where you have to control the hype of the crowd, as well as a karma system tracking whether you're a heel or a face.

A number of real wrestlers will make licensed appearances in WrestleQuest, including 'Macho Man' Randy Savage, Booker T, Andre the Giant, Jake 'the Snake' Roberts, Diamond Dallas Page, Jeff Jarrett, and "many more". Developer Mega Cat Studios is primarily known for creating original, modern games on platforms like the NES and Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, so they certainly know how to make use of those retro game vibes.


Twinfinite Wednesday, March 16, 2022 9:35 PM
    

Summer camp is not going to be the same.

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Twinfinite Wednesday, March 16, 2022 8:21 PM
    

The Cruel King and the Great Hero is a new side-scrolling RPG developed by NIS, and it's just been released for the Switch and PS4. The game tells a story of a young girl whose father has died, and was entrusted to the care of a fearsome dragon who used to terrorize the lands. The […]

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Twinfinite Wednesday, March 16, 2022 4:30 PM
    

Third-party developers have released new screenshots and trailers of upcoming aircraft and airport add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator

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Twinfinite Wednesday, March 16, 2022 3:32 PM
    

Recently, it was revealed that Funimation and Crunchyroll would be unifying their brand, meaning that subscribers would now have access to a boatload of more sub and dub content that was exclusive to each platform previously. So far, we've seen classics like Dragon Ball finally make their way to Crunchyroll, helping complete the original trilogy. […]

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Twinfinite Wednesday, March 16, 2022 3:20 PM
    

During the Xbox ID showcase, it was revealed that Xbox Game Pass fans would be able to play the highly anticipated indie game, Tunic, right now. Tunic was released earlier today, though it wasn't slated to release on the popular subscription service, so this news comes as a nice treat. You can check out the […]

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Twinfinite Wednesday, March 16, 2022 3:07 PM
    

Today, Xbox aired a showcase on Twitch that featured a boatload of great indie games that are coming to their platforms. The stream showed off new titles, presented fresh looks at previously-announced games, and livestreamed some never before seen gameplay. To make things easier for you, we've rounded up everything that was revealed at the […]

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Twinfinite Wednesday, March 16, 2022 2:20 PM
    

Today Koei Tecmo released a new trailer for the upcoming Musou game Touken Ranbu Warriors, focusing on the boys of the third team.

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Twinfinite Wednesday, March 16, 2022 2:07 PM
    

World War II shooter Sniper Elite 5 will launch for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms on May 26, developer Rebellion announced today. The studio showed off more of the game in the release trailer posted below. Players assume elite marksman Karl Fairburne as he uncovers uncovers a Nazi plot codenamed Operation Kraken that could turn […]

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Destructoid Wednesday, March 16, 2022 7:00 PM
    

It's free real estate! It feels really nice to get a spontaneous health top-up in Elden Ring when one of...

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Destructoid Wednesday, March 16, 2022 6:15 PM
    

Four more studios will publish their next project under the Private Division label Take-Two Interactive's publishing label Private Division announced...

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Destructoid Wednesday, March 16, 2022 5:30 PM
    

It was only a matter of time At this point, I would wager to say that Wordle's clones are just...

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Destructoid Wednesday, March 16, 2022 5:00 PM
    

Ow, my brain I'm of the opinion that no era of video games is really better than the rest. You'll...

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Destructoid Wednesday, March 16, 2022 4:30 PM
    

Cool Your Jets Saber Interactive has released a highly adrenalized trailer for its upcoming racing sequel Redout II. The anti-gravity...

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Destructoid Wednesday, March 16, 2022 4:00 PM
    

Sam Barlow and Half Mermaid show off their new FMV tech Today, we saw a little bit more of the...

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Destructoid Wednesday, March 16, 2022 3:30 PM
    

There were golfers, snowboarders, and even half-mermaids Microsoft and Twitch partnered up to deliver another ID@Xbox showcase today, in partnership...

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Destructoid Wednesday, March 16, 2022 2:40 PM
    

Not quite as dark as Super Fire Pro's story mode During today's Xbox Indie Showcase, publisher Skybound Games and indie...

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Destructoid Wednesday, March 16, 2022 2:35 PM
    

This Is Not An Exit During today's Xbox Indie Showcase, we got to check out an intriguing new puzzle adventure...

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Destructoid Wednesday, March 16, 2022 2:30 PM
    

"If you thought summer camp was horrifying already, you ain't seen nothing yet" There's been a lot of movement at Until...

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Destructoid Wednesday, March 16, 2022 2:00 PM
    

It's a good day to look back on Oblivion Bethesda out a new video today, discussing more systems and ideas they're...

The post Starfield developers talk companions, factions, and a persuasion system appeared first on Destructoid.


PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, March 16, 2022 7:15 PM
     WrestleQuest trailer statueNormally, turn-based RPGs stick closely to tried and true traditions when it comes to their premises. They typically take place in some kind of fantasy setting in which a sword-wielding protagonist recruits a party of like-minded, magic-casting heroes to save the world from a great evil. Although this formula has and continues to work well, some fans may understandably want to experience something a little more out of the ordinary. Enter WrestleQuest, a game recently announced at today's ID@Xbox showcase. The game fuses the gameplay of turn-based RPGs with the hot-blooded, theatrical world of professional wrestling. Those interested in this wacky premise can check out the WrestleQuest announcement trailer in all its glory. The trailer certainly has a lot to latch onto for fans of both turn-based RPGs and wrestling. WrestleQuest portrays its over-the-top characters and world in a clean, crisp pixel art style bolstered by simple, yet fluid animations. The game stars Randy "...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, March 16, 2022 6:45 PM
     Shredders Worth It 1It's been a long time since the Tony Hawk games set the standard for and dominated extreme sports gaming. There have been several snowboarding franchises over the years that have attempted a frozen twist on the established formula. Shredders is very much an indie game and it had to cut some corners, which it doesn't even try to hide — instead blatantly lampshading in spots. I was able to put a couple of hours into it, although my progress was stifled by a very high bar as far as tricks are concerned. But the question stands: is Shredders worth it? Shredders, believe it or not, has a story with characters, voice acting, and a lot of humor. Cutscenes frequently accompany the missions and I often found myself laughing at the dialogue. The game's writing is honestly quite funny. You play as the second half of a YouTube channel named Shredageddon (a name the game itself occasionally derides) alongside your partner, the lovable idiot Scotty. You and Scotty are scou...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, March 16, 2022 5:25 PM
     Evga Rtx 3080 Ti 12gb In Stock Availability Msrp Price Where To BuyGraphics card availability has improved significantly over the past few weeks. This recent trend marks a stark contrast to what's been about an 18 month slog of terrible conditions for gamers interested in upgrading their PCs. Although things are still far from normal, where you can expect to find a new graphics card for a reasonable price (compared to previous generations), the recent trend is still welcome and perhaps a sign of better things to come. As of now, those interested in high end Nvidia graphics cards can even find RTX 3080 12 GB and 3080 Ti models in stock for list prices near MSRP. Manufacturers pulled a bit of a stunt with the RTX 3080 12 GB model and failed to list any MSRP. As of today, pricing seems to start around $1,250 for certain models, with others reaching up to $1600 or more. No matter how you slice it, these cards are expensive compared to the original RTX 3080 pricing, but some may say $1,250 is a steal compared to previous scalper pricing.   Nv...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, March 16, 2022 5:00 PM
     Xdefiant Insider SessionsUbisoft has announced a series of Insider Sessions for its multiplayer shooter XDefiant. PC players can register to take part in the sessions starting today. Those selected will get an opportunity to try out features that are still in development. Also, participants will have the chance to provide feedback and help shape the final product. Anyone interested can register on the XDefiant website. Applicants can only register for Insider Sessions on one platform, with PC offered via Ubisoft Connect. If your request to take part is successful, Ubisoft will email you an invitation. Invitations will go out in multiple batches, so don't lose hope if you don't get a response right away.   All Insider Sessions for XDefiant are protected under a non-disclosure agreement, so participants cannot publicly disclose any information found during these playtests. Equally, Ubisoft itself is unlikely to make any direct comments regarding the sessions either. A cleaner rebrand Alongsid...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, March 16, 2022 4:30 PM
     Ed-0 Zombie Uprising Early Access samuraiIf you happen to like both zombies and feudal Japan, then Ed-0: Zombie Uprising just might appeal to you. Developed by Lancarse Ltd. and published by D3PUBLISHER Inc., Ed-0: Zombie Uprising will see players partake in 3D action rogue-lite gameplay as they fend off a zombie apocalypse in Edo-era Japan. A recently released trailer props up this goofy premise with over-the-top violence and corny delivery for the narration. Luckily, players won't have to wait long at all to participate in the carnage, as Ed-0: Zombie Uprising will see a Steam Early Access release on April 4. According to a press release, Ed-0: Zombie Uprising will have players control one of three traditional Japanese characters to fight off the zombie hordes. One such character, Mumyo, slices zombies apart using his samurai fighting style, while Raiden the sumo wrestler slaps foes into submission. Along with Matoka, a ninja who can footstool off of enemies and glide through the air, they make their way through ra...

Tabletop Gaming News Wednesday, March 16, 2022 6:00 PM
    

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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, March 16, 2022 3:06 PM
     The apprentice and herb gatherer of the Bubu Pharmacy in Liyue Harbor is a little girl with a bone-white complexion and seldom has much in words or emotion. As a zombie, Qiqi keeps up a calisthenics regimen to retain a human-like form and move like one. And since zombies require orders to act, Qiqi presently […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, March 16, 2022 2:00 PM
     Riot did some housekeeping work in the recent Patch 4.04 update to VALORANT. Meta-defining Controller/Sentinel Hybrids such as Viper and Astra were given nerfs to bring them back down to earth for a bit, while Brimstone and Omen received buffs to help them see more use around maps in the meta. Brimstone is currently sitting […]

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, March 16, 2022 4:48 PM
    

Pre-order bonuses and Deluxe Edition content detailed inside.

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, March 16, 2022 4:10 PM
    

Bethesda devs give us lots of new info about their upcoming RPG.

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Pivotal Gamers Wednesday, March 16, 2022 5:20 PM
     Hello all. MMOBomb holds a new giveaway for Elvenar Starter Bundle. This is what they say. Your Elvenar Starter Bundle ($10 Value) full of coins, and precious goods is waiting for you after the tutorial. It includes 1.000 Diamonds, 1.500 goods and a Rainbow Unicorn! Please note this giveaway is for new players only. A few words about Elvenar Starter Bundle Choose between elves and humans to build ...

MonsterVine Wednesday, March 16, 2022 4:41 PM
    

Humble Games and General Interactive Co. unveiled the protagonist of their upcoming mystery adventure game, Chinatown Detective Agency, at the id@Xbox indie game showcase. This protagonist, a Singaporean P.I. named Amira Darma, is featured in the behind-the-scenes trailer that features voice actor Leonie Koh. The trailer is a deep dive into just who Amira Darma is, […]

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MonsterVine Wednesday, March 16, 2022 4:30 PM
    

Coin Crew Games, iam8bit, and Skybound Games took to the id@Xbox indie showcase to announce Escape Academy.Fans of escape rooms will find much to enjoy here, as Escape Academy has players follow in the footsteps of the legendary Escapists as they find their way through different puzzles and challenges alongside their own teammates. Mike Mohammed Salyh, co-founder, Coin […]

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MonsterVine Wednesday, March 16, 2022 4:16 PM
    

Tripwire Presents and Sweet Bandit Studios have partnered up to release DECEIVE INC., a multiplayer espionage title. Set to release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in early 2023, DECEIVE INC. has you go undercover in a game of wits and deduction with other players using disguises, gadgets, and more. DECEIVE INC. also marks a collaborative […]

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MonsterVine Wednesday, March 16, 2022 3:57 PM
    

Mega Cat Studios and Skybound Games went wild at the id@Xbox indie showcase and announced WrestleQuest, a turn-based wrestling RPG. WrestleQuest will feature a mix of real-time action and tactical choices, as players assume the role of a newcomer and climb the ladder to the top of the league. A number of famous and iconic wrestlers […]

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GamersHeroes Wednesday, March 16, 2022 8:57 AM
    

An adventure full of whimsy, wonder, and high-powered weaponry, players will be able to dive into Gearbox Publishing and 2K's Tiny Tina Wonderlands. In honor of this title, Gamers Heroes takes a look at a cosplay of the titular character.

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Kotaku Wednesday, March 16, 2022 2:55 PM
    

A common strategy that's emerged in Elden Ring competitive multiplayer over the last two weeks sees Tarnished sacrifice their own bodies to destroy their foes.

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Kotaku Wednesday, March 16, 2022 2:10 PM
    

With Mario Strikers: Battle League on the horizon, the former director of the soccer series finally gave us the answer as to why Waluigi, Nintendo's fan-favorite black sheep, celebrates with that distinctive crotch chop after scoring a goal.

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Kotaku Wednesday, March 16, 2022 1:48 PM
    

Bethesda has unleashed another mini-salvo of teases for its upcoming open-world space RPG, Starfield. Director Todd Howard and others spoke a bit about how factions, companions, and other mechanics will work in a new roundtable video, and also showed eight whole seconds of what looks like actual Starfield gameplay,…

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Kotaku Wednesday, March 16, 2022 1:30 PM
    

Last December, Grimes released a new song from her upcoming album "Book 1." The track, called "Player of Games," was speculated to be inspired by her relationship with Elon Musk. One of the lyrics, "I'm in love with the greatest gamer," got me thinking: what kind of video games does Musk play when he's not reinventing…

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Kotaku Wednesday, March 16, 2022 1:16 PM
    

In a move that's as unsurprising as it is disappointing, The New York Times is beginning to throw its weight around when it comes to Wordle's former freedom. The first big sign of this, as spotted by Ars Technica, is their forcing a Wordle Archive to shut down.

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Kotaku Wednesday, March 16, 2022 12:35 PM
    

Elden Ring is hard. Misjudge anything—a cliffside, a boss, a jump—and you're likely to get sent right back to your last Site of Grace. Death is inevitable. It may even be the point. Dying is how you learn to overcome the seemingly insurmountable challenge of restoring peace to the Lands Between, and become the Elden…

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Kotaku Wednesday, March 16, 2022 11:45 AM
    

The past two months have been defined by massive, sprawling adventures that sap all of your free time (and part of your soul). As a result, this week, I've found myself gravitating toward a tighter, more focused game, Okomotive's Far: Changing Tides.

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Kotaku Wednesday, March 16, 2022 10:54 AM
    

Launch week was not kind to the $50 Final Fantasy kart racer Chocobo GP. Players were furious with the game's microtransaction nickel-and-diming and grindy season pass. Posts warning about issues blew up on Twitter and Reddit, and now, Square Enix says it's listening to the feedback and working on a place to fix…

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 16, 2022 3:53 PM
     Baldur's Gate 3 hotfix makes the druids calm down a bit

Baldur's Gate 3 is in its final year of development, and developer Larian Studios continues to add content and squash bugs as the sprawling Dungeons & Dragons RPG game wends its way toward its full launch. Today, a new hotfix has arrived that addresses a rather critical glitch: in short, it stops everyone in the Druid Grove from hating you if you've visited a certain area in the game.

During Act One of Baldur's Gate 3, you can accept a quest called Find the Missing Shipment, which unlocks the Zhentarim Hideout if you complete it. There's plenty to do there, such as trade with the merchant Brem, but some players found that there was a hidden cost to visiting: anyone who had been to the Zhentarim Hideout was marked as a criminal or trespasser by the residents of the Druid Grove.

"We've put in a polite word with the druids, or at least talked with the animals in our local petting zoo, and they should be a little more understanding now," Larian says in the latest round of patch notes.

RELATED LINKS: Baldur's Gate 3 release date, Baldur's Gate 3 races, Baldur's Gate 3 classes

PCGamesN Wednesday, March 16, 2022 2:39 PM
     This wrestling RPG is basically Earthbound with Randy Savage

I did not know that I wanted a wrestling RPG in Earthbound's visual style until I saw the press release for WrestleQuest today. Officially announced during today's ID@Xbox Showcase, WrestleQuest is a retro-style RPG where you try to make it to the top of the wrestling world, meeting a host of actual wrestling legends like Randy Savage and Andre the Giant as you go.

This is a turn-based RPG that "mixes real-time action with tactical choices", according to a press release. Screenshots show wrestling matches where you have to control the hype of the crowd, as well as a karma system tracking whether you're a heel or a face.

A number of real wrestlers will make licensed appearances in WrestleQuest, including 'Macho Man' Randy Savage, Booker T, Andre the Giant, Jake 'the Snake' Roberts, Diamond Dallas Page, Jeff Jarrett, and "many more". Developer Mega Cat Studios is primarily known for creating original, modern games on platforms like the NES and Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, so they certainly know how to make use of those retro game vibes.


PCGamesN Wednesday, March 16, 2022 1:37 PM
     Windows isn't quite as good as SteamOS on the Steam Deck

Microsoft fans rejoice! You can now install Windows 10 on the newly released Steam Deck. Yet, you might want to think twice before making the switch, as using the operating system in place of SteamOS could lead to a drop in performance when playing some Steam games.

According to tests by LinusTechTips, games like Hitman 3 take a big hit when running on a Steam Deck equipped with Windows, with frame rates dropping from 34fps on SteamOS to just 19. Doom Eternal's Deck performance also leaves much to be desired, as it seemingly runs at an average of 45fps, rather than 60fps. Surprisingly, Elden Ring isn't a complete disaster, as there's only a difference of 7fps compared to Linux.

Gaming performance aside, Windows 10 optimisation on Steam Deck is questionable, as basic UI elements like the brightness slider and battery status are currently janky. The handheld gaming PC also seems to struggle with the operating system's sleep mode, as LinusTechTips says the device either "takes forever or never wakes up."

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

PCGamesN Wednesday, March 16, 2022 1:27 PM
     Here's 8 seconds of new Starfield gameplay

There's a new video out for one of the most anticipated upcoming PC games around, and it seems to include a short snippet of Starfield gameplay. The footage seems in-game and shows the new Starfield companion character Vasco the robot.

Starfield has the potential to be one of the best space games on PC, but all we've really seen of the game is a short teaser trailer from back in June 2021. In that trailer, one notable character was a chunky bipedal robot walking outside the ship. This is Vasco, who also appeared in a brief bit of animation at the end of 2021.

In the latest episode of Bethesda's Into the Starfield series, the team talks a bit about the open-world game they're creating and how it will draw in the player. "It's a level of immersion that we really focus on," lead artist Istvan Pely says, "you're not just playing a game but you're living in this world, in this universe."

RELATED LINKS: Starfield release date, Best space games, Elder Scrolls 6 release date

PCGamesN Wednesday, March 16, 2022 1:38 PM
     Minecraft starts 1.19 snapshots, adds frogs and 3D audio

We've already had an experimental snapshot for Minecraft's next major update, but now the regular 1.19 snapshot series has arrived with snapshot 22w11a. That means that the Minecraft devs at Mojang are now fully focused on building the Wild update, and you can expect weekly beta versions of Minecraft: Java Edition where you can play with those new features early.

The new snapshot will let you play with the Deep Dark biome, frogs and tadpoles, mangroves, mud blocks, and the Sculk systems. You'll also be able to check out 3D directional audio in the sound settings, an option which "is best experienced with headphones".

The Deep Dark and Sculk were already implemented in the experimental 1.19 snapshot in February, but frogs and mangroves are getting their time to shine now. Frogs can "jump", "swim", "walk on land", "croak", and "eat small magma cubes, causing a froglight block to drop". You know, just normal frog stuff. You can check out the full patch notes over on the official site.

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

PCGamesN Wednesday, March 16, 2022 12:26 PM
     FFXIV villains won't just be bigger gods after Endwalker

FFXIV's villains have been a pretty diverse group, but as a decade of storytelling concluded in Endwalker, the stakes reached reality-cracking heights. The devs behind the MMORPG have already hinted that there's going to be a gentle story reset post-Endwalker, but in a new interview, director and producer Naoki Yoshida confirms that we shouldn't expect to immediately go back to fighting bigger and badder gods.

In a Famitsu interview, Yoshida mentions that previous Final Fantasy games have had players going against personifications of the Void itself. However, as Gematsu translates, Yoshida "doesn't think continuously inflating the scale of the story and making stronger bosses is a good idea".

As detailed in live letter 69, FFXIV's next patch is called Newfound Adventure, hinting that we'll be returning to the more traditional adventurer role that player characters began with in A Realm Reborn. Writer Natsuko Ishikawa says that the devs aren't entirely done with the Endwalker plot, however, and a "smaller-scale," "complementary" story will explore some of the expansion's events in further detail.

RELATED LINKS: The best MMOs on PC, FFXIV Reaper job guide, FFXIV Sage job guide

PCGamesN Wednesday, March 16, 2022 12:14 PM
     Nvidia GeForce RTX 3000 GPU prices could soon fall by 12%

The best graphics cards are still monstrously expensive, but hopeful whispers indicate that Nvidia plans to lower the price at which it sells its GPUs to board partners. According to Wccftech, the move will see chip prices slashed by up to 12%, which could ultimately make the green team's current range of components more affordable for consumers.

If you're unfamiliar with the ins and out of GPU pricing and manufacturing, it may be unclear as to how exactly Nvidia's plans will affect your wallet. Simply put, the 8-12% savings made by board partners like Asus and EVGA should hopefully trickle down to retailers and SIs (system integrators.) Meaning picking up a graphics card on its own or as part of a prebuilt gaming PC should come with a decidedly less offensive price tag.

There's already evidence to suggest AMD Radeon and Nvidia GeForce GPUs are finally getting cheaper, but these changes to manufacturing costs could help the market to return to the way it used to be. Yet, it's worth keeping in mind that plummeting prices won't necessarily alleviate immediate graphics card availability, as crypto mining and component shortages are still very much at play.

RELATED LINKS: RTX 4000 - everything we know, GeForce Now RTX 3080 review, Best graphics card

PCGamesN Wednesday, March 16, 2022 12:11 PM
     Dwarf Fortress will let you pick colours for furniture

Now that the quantum uncertainty field surrounding the Dwarf Fortress Steam release date has collapsed a bit, we know that we're actually getting closer to having our hands on the new graphics-enhanced version of the cult hit management game. When Dwarf Fortress does arrive on Steam, you'll be able to pick colours for the furniture your dwarfs create, allowing you to coordinate your banquet halls and bedrooms.

Creator Tarn Adams says several Dwarf Fortress community members had worked on different colours for wood about five years ago, and that now that the game won't be displayed entirely in ASCII text anymore, we'll be able to see all those different materials and colours represented visually.

As you can see in the image above, stone and wooden doorways and hatches, as well as beds and coffins, can all be coloured in various hues, which depend on the material used to make them. Adams says you'll be able to specify the material you want when you're building or placing furniture in order to colour-coordinate the space you're decorating. Lovely!


PCGamesN Wednesday, March 16, 2022 11:15 AM
     Elden Ring anime? Bandai says the IP will go

Could an Elden Ring anime be on the way? In a press release that also revealed that the RPG game had sold over 12 million copies worldwide, publisher Bandai Namco says that it's taking the franchise and "expanding beyond the realm of games" - which may mean Elden Ring novels, comics, anime, or possibly even live-action tie-ins.

Elden Ring isn't just one of the best open-world games on PC, it's also now confirmed to be a highly successful one. In its first three weeks, it's sold over 12 million copies worldwide, and in Europe, nearly half of its sales came from the PC version.

Bandai Namco's English press release calls this "a fantastic start for the new franchise", suggesting that the publisher is already planning on expanding the series. The Japanese press release - which is also available in English - specifically notes that fans can "look forward to more of Elden Ring as an IP (characters and other intellectual property) in hopes of expanding beyond the realm of games".

RELATED LINKS: Best Elden Ring settings, Elden Ring bosses guide, The best Elden Ring classes

PCGamesN Wednesday, March 16, 2022 10:12 AM
     Halo Infinite weekly challenge and reward

Want to know how to complete the Halo Infinite weekly challenges? Every week you can unlock a free cosmetic for your Spartan. To get this new look, you have to complete a list of challenges, and play a lot of matches. These challenges also give you experience points you use to level up the Halo Infinite battle pass.

Challenges can be found in the battle pass menu and it lists the current active challenges and upcoming challenges. Each challenge is colour-coded by difficulty, so bright grey challenges are the easiest, the bluish-grey challenges are of medium difficulty, and the bright blue ones are the most challenging. One of the upcoming challenges will take its place when you complete a challenge, though which challenge it is, is random.

Once you've completed each challenge, you're given one more challenge before you can claim your weekly reward. This challenge is the same for everyone. In this guide, we'll give you tips on how to complete the Halo Infinite weekly challenges in your queue, explain what the weekly ultimate challenge is, and what the weekly ultimate challenge reward is for this week.

RELATED LINKS: Halo Infinite release date, Halo Infinite system requirements, Halo Infinite ranks

PCGamesN Wednesday, March 16, 2022 9:59 AM
     Intel Core i9-12900KS CPUs ship to customers ahead of launch

It appears that Intel Core i9-12900KS CPUs are already making their way into the hands of a select few lucky customers, despite there still being no official release date or price for the soon-to-be flagship chip.

According to VideoCardz, a customer by the name of 'DAGINATSUKO' was able to snag themselves Intel's prospective best gaming CPU by placing an order with a US retailer before the outlet was able to pull the listing from their website. They apparently were asking around $790 USD for the processor, which makes it $200 more expensive than the Core i9-12900K. However, it's currently unclear whether this is indicative of the actual MSRP for the Core i9-12900KS.

Unfortunately, we still don't yet know how much the increased max turbo frequency of 5.5GHz found on the Intel Core i9-12900KS's performance-cores and higher power draw will affect gaming performance. We shouldn't have to wait much longer for benchmarks to emerge, however, whether they come from Intel directly or from a lucky third-party that already has the processor.

RELATED LINKS: Arc Alchemist GPUs - everything we know, Raptor Lake CPUs - everything we know, Best gaming CPU

PCGamesN Wednesday, March 16, 2022 1:44 PM
     Elden Ring has sold over 12 million copies worldwide

Publisher Bandai Namco reports today that Elden Ring sales worldwide have surpassed over 12 million copies sold, across all platforms. As PCGamesN reported yesterday, a significant proportion of these sales come from the PC version - at least in Europe, where the PC release outsold the PS4 and PS5 versions combined.

Just last week it was confirmed that Elden Ring had the second-biggest launch in the last 12 months, just after Call of Duty: Vanguard - which had 25 days of sales in its release month, as opposed to Elden Ring's three. It's the biggest launch for a new IP since The Division in 2016.

In a press release (and a thank-you tweet) Bandai Namco and developer FromSoftware reveal that Elden Ring has sold over 12 million copies worldwide, across all platforms - including digital sales. "It's astonishing to see just how many people have been playing Elden Ring," says director Hidetaka Miyazaki in the release. "I'd like to extend our heartfelt thanks on behalf of the entire development team."

RELATED LINKS: Best Elden Ring settings, Elden Ring bosses guide, The best Elden Ring classes

PCGamesN Wednesday, March 16, 2022 12:04 PM
     Core Keeper tin ore location and uses

Getting your hands on some Core Keeper tin ore is likely the first real obstacle you'll face as you start upgrading your equipment in this adventure game. While the copper gear you find early on works well for the first slew of battles and adventures, it's not good enough to help you beat down some of the horrors that await in the dark depths.

So, grabbing tin ore is going to be one of the first things you'll want to do once you've got a basic base set up. The only trouble is, Core Keeper isn't exactly forthcoming with information on, well, anything. Core Keeper is so early in development that it doesn't have a tutorial yet. Instead, you're provided with a cutscene that says you're in trouble.

Lucky for you, we know all there is to know about Core Keeper tin ore, and we're always happy to help by sharing our wealth of knowledge with you. Here's what you need to know about finding tin ore in Core Keeper, why you need it, and what it can be used for.


Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, March 16, 2022 1:30 PM
    

In a move befitting a game about immortal beings who live out countless repeating lives on artificial islands powered by human sacrifice, Paradise Killer is getting a re-release. Sort of. It's coming to next-gen consoles today, with all platforms (including PC) getting some extra bits added for free that weren't in the original 2020 release. Not bad for a game that Kaizen Game Works creative director Oli Clarke Smith thought would only really sell to "a niche of freaks". If you're not one of those freaks, I'd heartily recommend becoming one. Playing Paradise Killer is like going to a seaside cosplay party where police procedurals play on loop and cocktails are snorted in a dehydrated powder form. It is a meticulously authored murder mystery with a cast of freaks.

When I sat down to talk to both Clarke Smith and technical director Phil Crabtree about Paradise Killer's new update, it turns out that niche has already become quite large. Even Crabtree's dad has played Paradise Killer, though Crabtree isn't sure he really understood it. Crabtree also tells us he sometimes get messages from friends saying someone they know just played Paradise Killer and was talking about it. "It just seems so weird that that there is this audience there that we never expected, and it doesn't seem that far away," he says. "Like, it's not this mystery group of people, there always seems to be some connection that's quite close to you."

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, March 16, 2022 1:00 PM
    

Clink your wine glass. Tunic is not so much a love letter to Zelda as it is a wedding speech. Many games pay their respects to the blonde lawn mower and his absentee princess, but few have such fondness and understanding of the exact feelings those adventures conjure up, the precise sensation of exploring, the nook-scavenging, and the meticulous internal mapping that happens when you play Zelda's brand of wundergame. Tunic might have sacrificed some of its own identity in hitting every Ocarina note so perfectly, but when the result is such a capable homage it's hard to complain.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, March 16, 2022 12:50 PM
    

You've covered an alien world with a sprawling megafactory in Factorio. You've done the same in a first-person view in Satisfactory. Hell, you've converted half the galaxy to factory in Dyson Sphere Program. Reader dear, you still might be interested in an upcoming factory-building game, Techtonica. It's a first-person industrialiser set beneath the surface of an alien planet, complete with destructible terrain to carve out space for your mechanical machinations. Check out the announcement trailer below.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, March 16, 2022 10:56 AM
    

Cosmo D will this summer invite us back to his weird and wonderful world of Off-Peak City for another strange caper. With Betrayal At Club Low, the surreal adventure game series will grow into a bit of a mini-RPG, complete with stats and dice—including a Pizza Dice. This time we're an undercover agent trying to rescue a fellow operative from a nightclub in a former coffin factory, and oh I'm excited for more of Cosmo D's strange sights and excellent music.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, March 16, 2022 8:47 AM
    

Who knows what the hell is happening with E3 this year. An official E3 reportedly will happen as an online-only event, but the vast scattering of unaffiliated not-E3 summer games events... ah, no idea. One thing is now clear: EA will not be holding their traditional 'EA Play Live' showcase to market their whole upcoming lineup, instead planning to talk about individual games across the year "when the time is right for each of them".

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Twinfinite Wednesday, March 16, 2022 3:32 PM
    

Recently, it was revealed that Funimation and Crunchyroll would be unifying their brand, meaning that subscribers would now have access to a boatload of more sub and dub content that was exclusive to each platform previously. So far, we've seen classics like Dragon Ball finally make their way to Crunchyroll, helping complete the original trilogy. […]

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Twinfinite Wednesday, March 16, 2022 3:20 PM
    

During the Xbox ID showcase, it was revealed that Xbox Game Pass fans would be able to play the highly anticipated indie game, Tunic, right now. Tunic was released earlier today, though it wasn't slated to release on the popular subscription service, so this news comes as a nice treat. You can check out the […]

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Twinfinite Wednesday, March 16, 2022 3:07 PM
    

Today, Xbox aired a showcase on Twitch that featured a boatload of great indie games that are coming to their platforms. The stream showed off new titles, presented fresh looks at previously-announced games, and livestreamed some never before seen gameplay. To make things easier for you, we've rounded up everything that was revealed at the […]

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Twinfinite Wednesday, March 16, 2022 2:20 PM
    

Today Koei Tecmo released a new trailer for the upcoming Musou game Touken Ranbu Warriors, focusing on the boys of the third team.

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Twinfinite Wednesday, March 16, 2022 2:07 PM
    

World War II shooter Sniper Elite 5 will launch for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms on May 26, developer Rebellion announced today. The studio showed off more of the game in the release trailer posted below. Players assume elite marksman Karl Fairburne as he uncovers uncovers a Nazi plot codenamed Operation Kraken that could turn […]

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Twinfinite Wednesday, March 16, 2022 1:39 PM
    

Paradox Interactive announced a rather flattering sales milestone for its popular grand strategy game Crusader Kings 3.

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Twinfinite Wednesday, March 16, 2022 1:34 PM
    

Developer Housemarque has today offered an extended look at some of the new gameplay features in store for the game's free Ascension expansion. The new content adds two new modes, a cooperative mode, and a singleplayer endless challenge called Tower of Sypherus. In the below presentation, you'll hear from game director Harry Krueger and narrative […]

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Twinfinite Wednesday, March 16, 2022 1:08 PM
    

Today Sega released two new videos of the upcoming major Lost Judgment DLC The Kaito Files, showing Kaito's fighting styles.

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Twinfinite Wednesday, March 16, 2022 1:07 PM
    

Assassin's Creed: Dawn of Ragnarok on PlayStation 5 There can be little doubt that the success of Assassin's Creed games is largely driven by the appeal of its historical setting, and after years of its audience pining for a Viking-era title, Assassin's Creed Valhalla has indeed proved hugely popular. It recorded the series' biggest launch […]

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Twinfinite Wednesday, March 16, 2022 1:00 PM
    

Tunic on PC Tunic is an ode to old-school instruction manuals. I know, that's not the most riveting idea on paper, but give it just a couple of hours and it'll win you over with its exceptional mechanics and ingenuity. Developer Andrew Shouldice isn't shy of making his inspirations blindingly obvious — the green tunic-clad […]

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Twinfinite Wednesday, March 16, 2022 12:19 PM
    

Today D3 Publisher and developer Lancarse announced a new zombie game, Ed-0: Zombie Uprising, a rogue-like action survival title.

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Twinfinite Wednesday, March 16, 2022 12:08 PM
    

Earlier today, the Sony San Diego YouTube channel released another trailer for MLB The Show 22. Past videos covered content like the cover athlete and how online co-op will work in the latest version of the title. This time around, Coach covered the basics of how cross-saves, cross-progression, and cross-play will work in the next […]

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Twinfinite Wednesday, March 16, 2022 11:53 AM
    

Today Bethesda Softworks released a new and extensive video about its upcoming sci-fi RPG Starfield, focusing on a variety of topics.

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Twinfinite Wednesday, March 16, 2022 8:13 AM
    

With FromSoftware and George R. R. Martin's much-anticipated action-RPG collaboration finally out and in gamers' hands, fans and critics alike have been having an absolute blast exploring the vast open-world of The Lands Between. Of course, with the dust beginning to settle following Elden Ring's successful launch last month, it's fair to say that the […]

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Siliconera Wednesday, March 16, 2022 2:00 PM
    

Lost Judgment The Kaito Files DLC Styles Showcased

When the Lost Judgment The Kaito Files DLC arrives, people will have a new protagonist to use. That means he won't fight exactly like Takayuki Yagami does. Rather, Masaharu Kaito uses the Bruiser and Tank Styles. To help people get a better idea of how he'll work in-game, there are two new trailers showing off his attacks.

First, here's Kaito's Bruiser Style. This is the fast-paced option. It's about quickly attacking and reacting. All of his energy is concentrated in his fists. However, he can grab and kick people when needed. The segment shows how this works against single opponents and groups.

The next Lost Judgment The Kaito Files DLC video focuses on the Tank Style. As the name suggests, this is a more formidable approach to a fight. The video shows off a number of grabs. There are also some reactionary moves to opponent's assaults. It shows him using environmental objects, like a scooter, to attack opponents too.

Lost Judgment is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X, and The Kaito Files DLC will arrive on March 28, 2022. You can get it alone or as part of a $34.99 season pass that includes other DLC.

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Siliconera Wednesday, March 16, 2022 1:30 PM
    

Watch the Triangle Strategy Designer Draw Its Characters

Now that Triangle Strategy is out, there's a new video celebrating some of its characters. Nintendo shared a time lapse segment featuring Designer Naoki "Ikusy" Ikushima drawing Serenoa Wolffort and Frederica Aesfrost. They're the two leads in the game, and the clip shows them standing against a painted background.

Here's the full video showing the picture coming together.

Ikushima's work may look familiar. In addition to designing Triangle Strategy characters, the artist worked on a number of other Square Enix games. Among them are character designs for Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default II.

As a reminder, Triangle Strategy is Square Enix's latest tactical RPG. It begins with a war. Aesfrost makes a move to take over Glenbrook, leaving Serenoa and his allies to stand against them. Throughout the campaign, players will try to convince their allies to commit to certain actions while also winning battles against foes.

Triangle Strategy is available for the Nintendo Switch.

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Siliconera Wednesday, March 16, 2022 1:00 PM
    

KOF XV Team Garou Story Discusses Rock Howard, B. Jenet, and Gato

The KOF XV Team Garou DLC will bring Rock Howard, B. Jenet, and Gato to the game in March 2022. But before that happens, SNK released a short story for the new team. It explains why the three are working together and participating in the tournament. People can find it with the other backstories on the official site.

The story begins by establishing that yes, Rock is still living with Terry Bogard. He's summoned by B. Jenet to join her team. When he gets there, he finds she's also summoned Gato to participate. He's in it for information on his father. The backstory also revealed that B. Jenet considered Tiz Tiz, but he's "transferred" away. The tale ends with the trio preparing for their turn in the tournament.

There's no exact release date for the KOF XV Team Garou DLC yet, but we do know how Rock Howard, B. Jenet, and Gato will look. SNK shared screenshots of the characters back when they were announced.

The King of Fighters XV is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The Team Garou DLC will arrive sometime in March 2022. It will eventually be followed by the Team South Town DLC in May 2022.

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Siliconera Wednesday, March 16, 2022 12:30 PM
    

FFXIV Crossover Returns to FFXI

Square Enix announced the FFXIV crossover event is coming back to FFXI. Starting on March 22, 2022, the spriggan will return. Which means that when they do, cosmetic items will be back if you catch them.

Here's how the FFXIV crossover event works in FFXI. You first have to talk to a Moogle so you can start to catch the spriggans. They're in Port Bastok at K-7, Southern San d'Oria at G-9, and Windurst Waters at F-9. Then, you need to go to the other Moogles in North Gustaberg at L-8, West Ronfaure at I-6, and West Sarutabaruta at J-8. Once you've done that, you can fight and catch the Vana'dielian wildlands' invaders.

When you fight spriggans, you get chartreuse, mauve, and vermillion stone shards. These can be used in a lottery to get cosmetic items. Each stone has different odds at getting the best prizes. If you get the booby prize or third prize, that also increases your odds of getting better prizes.

Here are all the items people can get in the lottery for their shards.

  • Green Spriggan Club(third prize reward)
  • Green Spriggan Coat(third prize reward)
  • Green Spriggan Lolly (booby prize reward)
  • Purple Spriggan Club (second prize reward)
  • Purple Spriggan Coat (first prize reward)
  • Purple Spriggan Lolly (booby prize reward)
  • Red Spriggan Club(second prize reward)
  • Red Spriggan Coat (first prize reward)
  • Red Spriggan Lolly (booby prize reward)
  • Spriggan Spark (booby prize reward)

FFXIV Crossover Returns to FFXI

In the meantime, there are other new activities available in FFXI. The March 2022 update is live. The Treant Ambuscade fight is now available.

Final Fantasy XI is available on PCs. Final Fantasy XIV is available on the PS4, PS5, and PC. The FFXIV crossover event will appear in em>FFXI between March 22, 2022 and April 11, 2022.

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Siliconera Wednesday, March 16, 2022 12:00 PM
    

New Digimon Survive Trailer Focuses on Characters

There's a new Digimon Survive trailer online, and this one focuses on the new characters and their partner Digimon. There's only a little bit of gameplay shown. Rather, the focus is on showing the people we'll meet and their voice actors.

First, here are all of the Digimon Survive characters and their voice actors.

  • Aoi Shibuya is voiced by Kaede Hondo
  • Kaito Shinonome is voiced by Kengo Takanashi
  • Minoru Hinata is voiced by Atsushi Abe
  • Miu Shinonome is voiced by Misaki Watada
  • Ryo Tominaga is voiced by Yohei Azakami
  • Saki Kimishima is voiced by Minami Takahashi
  • Shuuji Kayama is voiced by Yuya Hirose
  • Takuma Momozuka is voiced by Kohei Amasaki

And these are the partner Digimon we'll see in-game.

  • Agumon is Takuma's partner and is voiced by Chika Sakamoto
  • Dracmon is Kaito's partner and is voiced by Kouta Nemoto
  • Falcomon is Minoru's partner and is voiced by Hiromu Miyazaki
  • Floramon is Saki's partner and is voiced by Shino Shimoji
  • Kunemon is Ryo's partner and is voiced by Ryohei Arai
  • Labramon is Aoi's partner and is voiced by Yukiyo Fujii
  • Lopmon is Shuuji's partner and is voiced by Naomi Ohzora
  • Syakomon is Miu's partner and is voiced by Asami Takano

At about the 1:43 mark, the Digimon Survive trailer briefly looks at some gameplay clips. There's a visual novel segment, one in which someone explores a site by using a phone, a glimpse at the world map on the phone, and a brief in-battle scene.

Meanwhile, we still don't know exactly when Digimon Survive will appear. The game's been delayed multiple times over the years. At Digimon Con 2022, Producer Kazumasa Habu talked about the darker and more mature overtones in the game. However, he also noted that they weren't ready to set a release date yet.

Digimon Survive will come to the Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC in 2022.

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Siliconera Wednesday, March 16, 2022 11:30 AM
    

Genshin Impact Hyakunin Ikki Event Returns This Week

In Genshin Impact, miHoYo tends to bring back old activities. Typically, this happens at least six months after their debut, if not a year later. Now the Hyakunin Ikki Genshin Impact event is poised to return on March 18, 2022. This is a battling event in which you take teams of characters and swap between them as you face enemies.

The Hyakunin Ikki event first appeared in Genshin Impact back in September 2021. The March 2022 revival should feel similar. How it worked in the past is that people would make teams of two characters. (People are supplied, but you can use your own.) You'd then need to fight enemies, swapping off, to earn high scores. You also equip Special Arts to buff your parties. Depending on your scores, you will earn Primogems, Mora, Mystic Enhancement Ores, Talent Level-Up Materials, and Weapon Ascension Materials.

This isn't the only major Genshin Impact event happening on March 18, 2022. MiHoYo announced the 2.6 event stream will be held that day. It will go over the next update. That will bring the Chasm to Liyue and add Ayaka's brother Ayato as a playable character.

Genshin Impact is available on the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices. It will also eventually come to the Nintendo Switch. The Genshin Impact Hyakunin Ikki event will return March 18-28, 2022.

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Siliconera Wednesday, March 16, 2022 11:00 AM
    

Ed-0 Zombie Uprising

A new game mixing 19th-century samurai cinema with an undead apocalypse is coming soon. Ed-0: Zombie Uprising is slated for a debut on PC via Steam Early Access on April 4, 2022. It is a new action game developed by Lancarse and published by D3Publisher.

Ed-0: Zombie Uprising was first spotted via trademark filings in February. People speculated it was a spin-off of D3Publisher's Earth Defense Force series. As it turns out, the title is a play on words for "Edo," the former name of Tokyo. Rather than Earth Defense Force, it appears that Ed-0 bears a closer kinship to D3 Publisher's Oneechanbara series.

Ed-0 is set during the 19th century. An undead outbreak overwhelmed the Japanese capital. Three warriors - the Samurai Mumyo, the Sumo Wrestler Raiden, and the Ninja Matoka - are all that are left of the once-thriving metropolis. The trio must survive the myriad dangers of a zombie-choked nation and obtain power and glory in the ruins. Each character will have a unique playstyle and abilities that make the experience distinct depending on who players choose.

The Early Access phase for Ed-0: Zombie Uprising is planned to last for at least six months, with room for longer based on feedback and development milestones. Two of the three characters will be playable at the start. The third will be made available later in the Early Access period. The game is planned to have at least 10 hours of content available from the outset, with main quests, sub quests, and bosses implemented. More than 100 items and skills will also be playable, though subject to tuning as the testing goes on. Ed-0 is also a roguelike, so each run of the game is procedurally generated and promises a high level of replayability.

Check out the Early Access trailer for Ed-0: Zombie Uprising at this link.

Ed-0: Zombie Uprising enters Early Access on PC on April 4, 2022. A full release date was not specified, but the Early Access period is expected to last at least 6 months.

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Siliconera Wednesday, March 16, 2022 10:30 AM
    

Gundam game quiz page will recommend titles like Extreme Vs Maxiboost ON

Bandai Namco published a diagnostic quiz on the Gundam Game 35th Anniversary website. The page contains six questions with multiple answers to determine the results. It will then recommend a Gundam game from various genres, ranging from action to strategy.

Here are our translations of the Japanese Gundam game quiz page:

  1. Enemy Mobile Suits have come to attack. What will you do?
    • I want to perform on the field by piloting a Mobile Suit! - Pilot Type
    • I want to provide support by forming tactics! - Ship Captain/Strategist Type
  2. The Mobile Suit that you are going to pilot has arrived. What kind of Mobile Suit is it?
    • A mass-produced unit with simple controls but standard abilities
    • A customized unit with complex controls but high abilities
  3. You managed to make a massive achievement on the battlefield. What kind of quality do you have?
    • Intuitive and precise movements, like a Newtype
    • Refined judgment based on diligent training and experience, like a seasoned soldier
  4. You have been appointed as a squad captain. What kind of team do you want to make?
    • A team with an emphasis on leadership and order
    • A team comprised of excellent members who caused many problems
  5. Something suddenly rolled in front of your eyes. What is it?
    • Tem Ray-developed circuit part
    • M'Quve's vase
    • Amuro's Haro
  6. Which kind of superior would you like to have?
    • The Amuro Ray type, who believes in the possibility of humankind
    • The Char Aznable type, who does not reveal the true objective
    • The Orga Itsuka type, who does not mind sacrifices to reach the objective

After answering the above questions, the quiz page will recommend a Gundam game available on currently active platforms. It also includes upcoming titles among the possible results, such as SD Gundam Battle Alliance and Gundam Evolution.

Bandai Namco will release the action RPG SD Gundam Battle Alliance and the free-to-play first-person shooter Gundam Evolution for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC in 2022. SD Gundam Battle Alliance will also appear on Nintendo Switch.

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Siliconera Wednesday, March 16, 2022 10:01 AM
    

Dark Deity is a Great 'Classic' Fire Emblem-like for the Switch

When it comes to strategy games, Nintendo Switch owners are pretty lucky. We have entries in the Fire Emblem and Valkyria Chronicles series here, as well as Advance Wars on the way and Square Enix SRPGs like Triangle Strategy and the upcoming The DioField Chronicle. But when it comes to Fire Emblem, not all of them are traditional. We have the actual port of the very first game in English, yes. That's great. But Fire Emblem: Three Houses and the Fire Emblem Warriors games are very different. Which is what makes an upcoming indie port so appreciated. Dark Deity brings with it more classic Fire Emblem elements.

There are many ways in which Dark Deity evokes the Fire Emblem spirit while remaining its own, unique entity. The first is its presentation. This is a strategy game that relies on its sprites and grids. When you head into a map, everyone is on their own square, with the traditional sort of appearance you'd expect from such a game. Some maps can involve gimmicks like being adjacent to certain people or objects for special interactions or being on top of portals for movement. But you have the classic look and movement scheme that calls to mind 3DS, DS, GBA, and SNES installments.

Dark Deity is a Great 'Classic' Fire Emblem Style Game for the Switch

Dark Deity is also a game in which the distinct classes really feel as though they matter. In this way, it can feel more like the Fire Emblem entries we played between the NES and GBA eras. Characters' skills stick with them and define them. So while you can shift around when you promote them at levels 10 and 30, it isn't as though you can cobble together an army of Galeforce users who will wipe out most of the opposing forces during a single turn. People sit comfortably in their niches. You need to work with that.

This can mean Dark Deity demands the same sort of smart decisions as early Fire Emblem entries too. Yes, there is an "easy" difficulty level called Mortal. It makes enemies less intimidating and bolsters your own forces. But knowing you must work with the characters and classes you get, while also potentially dealing with stronger than usual enemies and fewer rewards on the Deity difficulty could prove intimidating. I'd almost even say the Grave Wounds system, which appears in place of permadeath and randomly cuts into one ally stats by 10% each time they fall in a fight, could end up being more harrowing than dying. Because at least if someone is gone, you know you can focus on other units. An impaired unit could gradually become worse and worse if you aren't cautious.

I also appreciate that Dark Deity includes a feature that folks online cobbled together unofficially for Fire Emblem games. Some people in the community made it possible to, say, randomize what people are capable of or when you'll get them. Think of it as a way to up the challenge or add replay value. When you begin a Dark Deity run, you have that option. You can change aptitudes, randomize enemy classes, items, and weapons, and alter the recruitment order for party members. You can also modify stat increases, the amount of gold you'll earn, and experience earned. It's exhilarating. It takes every possible player into account.

Dark Deity is a Great 'Classic' Fire Emblem Style Game for the Switch

The downside is, there is some awkwardness with the Switch version of Dark Deity. In some cases, it involves the input choices. For example, when advancing after a battle or choosing a promotion, you're pressing the minus symbol to accept, rather than A. Which can take getting used to, since A is used to confirm otherwise in the game. You'll also spend some time staring at loading screens. Which can feel like a bit much, given this is a 2D, sprite-based game.

Still, Switch owners who take a chance on Dark Deity get a new Fire Emblem-like that respects the "old" ways. It may offer modern conveniences, like dispensing with weapon durability or seals to promote. However, at its heart it respects the traditional approach in terms of art and gameplay. It's another great option for people who like to think critically and are searching for a challenge.

Dark Deity will come to the Nintendo Switch on March 17, 2022. It is also available on PCs.

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Siliconera Wednesday, March 16, 2022 9:00 AM
    

Capcom game apparel such as Monster Hunter Palico appears on Amazon

Capcom has put up a new collection of apparel based on its company logo and game titles on Amazon. The lineup features T-shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies from the Monster HunterResident EvilStreet FighterDevil May Cry, and Mega Man franchises. The company has listed the items on both the Japanese Amazon.co.jp and English Amazon.com websites.

The titles embedded in the Capcom game apparel will differ based on the store region. The English store will have Resident Evil and Mega Man-branded apparel. Those brands will instead change to Biohazard and Rockman in the Japanese store.

When viewed in the U.S., the full catalogue of English Capcom apparel is available to purchase from Amazon. However, Amazon may not ship the items to some countries and regions outside the U.S. As of this writing, the only items available for purchase on Amazon.com from Southeast Asia appear to be related to Monster Hunter Rise. The Palico sweatshirt is available at $43, the Palico pullover hoodie at $47, and the Kamura Village long-sleeved T-shirt at $30.50. The shirts are available in different colors and sizes.

Capcom will release the Sunbreak expansion to Monster Hunter Rise for Nintendo Switch and PC on June 30, 2022. Last week, the company also revealed Exoprimal, a 5v5 multiplayer shooting game featuring dinosaurs that will appear on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC in 2023.

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Siliconera Wednesday, March 16, 2022 8:30 AM
    

Final Fantasy XIV CGI Artwork Features Graha Tia in Sharlayan, G'raha Tia

Square Enix has slowly been releasing CGI artwork of the Scions of the Seventh Dawn from Final Fantasy XIV. While players have had the opportunity to view G'raha Tia in several Final Fantasy XIV cinematics, Square Enix has now released an official CGI artwork of the character. Like previously released CGI artwork, G'raha Tia is shown in a place of importance. Specifically, he is in Sharlayan as it appears in the Endwalker expansion. He is also wearing his post-Shadowbringers main scenario outfit.

You can take a look at the Final Fantasy XIV G'raha Tia CGI artwork below.

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Square Enix has released CGI artwork of Estinien, Urianger, and the Leveilleur twins. Each of these characters plays an important part within the narrative of Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker. Additionally, all of these characters can be taken into various dungeons and Trials through the use of the Trust System.

The Final Fantasy XIV development team is looking to expand upon the Trust System, through the use of an entirely new system. The Duty Support system will appear in a future content update, which will allow for players to take NPCs through A Realm Reborn dungeons and Trials.

Final Fantasy XIV is available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC.

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Destructoid Wednesday, March 16, 2022 3:30 PM
    

There were golfers, snowboarders, and even half-mermaids Microsoft and Twitch partnered up to deliver another ID@Xbox showcase today, in partnership...

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Not quite as dark as Super Fire Pro's story mode During today's Xbox Indie Showcase, publisher Skybound Games and indie...

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Destructoid Wednesday, March 16, 2022 2:35 PM
    

This Is Not An Exit During today's Xbox Indie Showcase, we got to check out not one, but two titles...

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Destructoid Wednesday, March 16, 2022 2:30 PM
    

"If you thought summer camp was horrifying already, you ain't seen nothing yet" There's been a lot of movement at Until...

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It's a good day to look back on Oblivion Bethesda out a new video today, discussing more systems and ideas they're...

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Destructoid Wednesday, March 16, 2022 1:30 PM
    

For the main alterations, you'll have to wait until season 2: but why does this game even have seasons? The...

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Ow, my brain I'm of the opinion that no era of video games is really better than the rest. You'll...

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Destructoid Wednesday, March 16, 2022 12:30 PM
    

The return of Venti? Genshin Impact's 2.6 update is coming up (and is expected to launch on March 30), and...

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Destructoid Wednesday, March 16, 2022 12:00 PM
    

I didn't hear no bell… Japan's fighting game heavyweights will be climbing back into the ring this weekend, as an...

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Destructoid Wednesday, March 16, 2022 11:30 AM
    

Arceus and Darkrai arrived with patch 1.3.0 Arceus and Darkrai have made their way into Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining...

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Destructoid Wednesday, March 16, 2022 11:00 AM
    

Go elsewhere for your Aloy ASMR Guerrilla Games has released a new update for its gorgeous adventure sequel Horizon Forbidden...

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Destructoid Wednesday, March 16, 2022 9:10 AM
    

My Nintendo weekly missions can grant you 220 platinum per week now [Update: As a reminder, this program is still currently...

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Destructoid Wednesday, March 16, 2022 9:00 AM
    

No, not that anime The '90s were a fine heyday for fighting game-based anime — we got tubular movies and...

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, March 16, 2022 3:00 PM
     Tunic Pc Game Pass Key ArtTunic, the unbelievably cute-looking game starring a little fox in a, well, tunic, is available today. But, in a rare surprise, Tunic is also on PC Game Pass today as a day one launch game. It's moments like this that help ease the pain of once again living through daylight savings time. The news dropped earlier today during the latest ID@Xbox showcase. We got a new trailer, as well as the announcement of its launch and Game Pass release. It's playable at this very moment, so if you're a subscriber looking for a colorful and challenging Zelda-like for PC, then wait no more.   I should emphasize the "challenging" part. While I haven't had the pleasure of trying Tunic yet (I'm still slugging my way through the giants' area in Elden Ring), our sister-site Destructoid has already dropped its glowing review. Zoey Handley writes that the game draws some inspiration from Dark Souls, such as its tough combat and its world "largely d...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, March 16, 2022 2:30 PM
     Elden Ring Reaches 12 Million Units SoldJust two weeks after launch, Elden Ring has reached a colossal 12 million units sold worldwide. According to a press release from publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment and developer FromSoftware, 1 million units were sold in Japan. The open-world action/RPG hybrid launched on February 25.  It has been consistently among the best-selling games on Steam, as well as Xbox and PlayStation platforms. The impressive sales figure encompasses all platforms, as well as both physical and digital versions of the game. To put this number into perspective, Dark Souls 3 reached 10 million units sold four years after its initial release date.   From the official press release, Game Director Hidetaka Miyazaki said: "It's astonishing to see just how many people have been playing Elden Ring. I'd like to extend our heartfelt thanks on behalf of the entire development team." The president and CEO of Bandai Namco, Yasuo Miyakawa, was also pleased. Miyakawa showed his appreciation by sayin...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, March 16, 2022 2:00 PM
     Y4lv6bws2hhqvkhtmann5wWe've been waiting for Intel to release its Arc Alchemist graphics card lineup for some time now. After reports suggested that we could see these cards sometime in spring, we now have confirmation on that. Intel has launched a page on its website that teases an event for March 30 where we'll see the laptop variant of one of the GPUs. Alongside the announcement, a short description says "see Intel Arc graphics take center stage and get a first look at our new discrete graphics for laptops." Of course, there's a fairly big 'desktop GPU' shaped elephant in the room here as well. There's still no exact date for when we can expect Intel's Arc desktop graphics cards. We do have a broad window though since Intel previously mentioned that these cards will release sometime in Q2 2022. So we may get an announcement sometime in April, May, or June. Intel is committed to shipping at least four million units by the end of the year, so if all ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, March 16, 2022 1:45 PM
     The Quarry Reveal Supermassive GamesDeveloper Supermassive Games filed a trademark for a game called The Quarry late last month. Details beyond that were sparse, and it was unclear how long we'd have to wait to find out more. Thanks to a countdown posted on 2K's website, we now know that an official reveal for The Quarry is less than 24 hours away. The reveal will take place on Thursday, March 17 at 12 p.m. ET. The Quarry is confirmed to be a horror game published by 2K Games. While an exact release date has not been announced, we do know that it will launch sometime this Summer.   Supermassive Games posted an accompanying teaser trailer on its official Twitter account. This trailer provides some insight into the theme and tone of The Quarry, as well as some dialogue. There's nothing too substantial in it, but you can expect the good stuff to follow shortly in tomorrow's reveal. There's good reason to be excited ahead of the reveal of The Quarry. Supermassive Games has proven in the ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, March 16, 2022 1:00 PM
     Halo Infinite Warzone LeakSince the launch of Halo Infinite, fans haven't seen much in terms of new content. With Season 2 arriving in May, there is still a long way to go until they get a fresh experience. And when 343 Industries announced co-op would not launch with the beginning of Season 2, some players were understandably disappointed. There may be light at the end of the tunnel for fans who are hungry for new content, though. According to a new leak, there could be plans for Halo 5's Warzone mode to be introduced into Halo Infinite. Similar to Big Team Battle, Warzone was a 12v12 mode with various objectives for players to complete. According to a leaked image from HaloHubGG on Twitter, Halo Infinite players could be in for a hit of nostalgia, but with a twist. As you can see, the leaked image is of an unreleased settings page. The mode suggests players may be able to respawn in drop pods and use individual life pools. With that being said, the part of the leak that has caught the attention...

Gamer Empire Wednesday, March 16, 2022 12:58 PM
    

Nintendo consoles have always had a bit of a reputation as being kid-focused or family-focused consoles. This isn't surprising as many Nintendo games opt for cutesy, colorful graphics and accessible gameplay. Recommended Read: Best Nintendo Switch Games for Girls The Nintendo Switch is different, though. Due to the sheer number of Nintendo Switch owners, publishers […]

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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, March 16, 2022 3:06 PM
     The apprentice and herb gatherer of the Bubu Pharmacy in Liyue Harbor is a little girl with a bone-white complexion and seldom has much in the way of words or emotion. As a zombie, Qiqi keeps up a calisthenics regimen to retain a human-like form and move like one. And since zombies require orders to […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, March 16, 2022 2:00 PM
     Riot did some housekeeping work in the recent Patch 4.04 update to VALORANT. Meta-defining Controller/Sentinel Hybrids such as Viper and Astra were given nerfs to bring them back down to earth for a bit, while Brimstone and Omen received buffs to help them see more use around maps in the meta. Brimstone is currently sitting […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, March 16, 2022 1:00 PM
     The Three Realms Gateway Offering is a special event region in Genshin Impact that was temporarily added to give more details about the story of Enkanomiya, the Bathysmal Vishaps, and Reptilians—known as Vishap-humans and exist as the folklores of Watatsumi Island. This special region is a dark version of Enkanomiya and has three areas that […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, March 16, 2022 12:00 PM
     When exploring Seirai Island, just like all other regions in Teyvat, you will encounter dozens of puzzles to make your time in-game worthwhile. In Koseki Village—an area in Seirai Island of Inazuma—when you go up the hill south of the little residential area, you will find a couple of Discharge Stones and Relay Stones scattered […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Wednesday, March 16, 2022 11:00 AM
     Set Haven on fire with these Brimstone Molly Lineups. Agents such as Astra and Viper have long been the Controller/Sentinel Hybrid Agents of choice, as the duo can play both the Controller/Sentinel roles exceptionally well for their team. However, the recent Patch 4.04 update to VALORANT made sure these meta-defining Controller Agents took a quick […]

Pivotal Gamers Wednesday, March 16, 2022 12:00 PM
     Hello all. Alienware Arena is giving you the opportunity to win on The Machines Arena. This is what they say. The Machines Arena Closed Beta Key Giveaway Ignite The Machines! Start of Alienware Arena exclusive week: March 21st Sign-up & register for a chance to participate in the exclusive closed beta week for The Machines Arena. A few words about The Machines Arena The Machines Arena is an ad...

MonsterVine Wednesday, March 16, 2022 3:57 PM
    

Mega Cat Studios and Skybound Games went wild at the id@Xbox indie showcase and announced WrestleQuest, a turn-based wrestling RPG. WrestleQuest will feature a mix of real-time action and tactical choices, as players assume the role of a newcomer and climb the ladder to the top of the league. A number of famous and iconic wrestlers […]

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MonsterVine Wednesday, March 16, 2022 12:00 PM
    

Persona 4 Arena Ultimax is an excellent fighting game all-around. The mechanics are unique and fun, the visuals are spectacular, and the soundtrack is as brilliant as you would expect from a Persona game. It's a shame that Ultimax on the Switch won't be getting rollback netcode, but other than that, it's a brilliant fighter […]

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MonsterVine Wednesday, March 16, 2022 11:00 AM
    

D3PUBLISHER Inc. has announced their newest title, a survival rogue-like action title called Ed-0: Zombie Uprising.  The game is set to arrive on PC on April 4th in Early Access, and will cost $20. Ed-0: Zombie uprising takes place in a fictional version of Japan during the Edo-era. Zombies have attacked the remote country, so […]

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Level Up Wednesday, March 16, 2022 1:49 PM
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     Digimon Survive has been floating around the digital ether for a few years now, and…

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     Bethesda released the second episode of its Into the Starfield series today. The developer diaries…

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Gaming on PC Wednesday, March 16, 2022 1:59 PM
     Capcom revealed this week that Sunbreak, the highly anticipated expansion for Monster Hunter Rise, will launch for PC and Nintendo Switch on June 30, 2022. Read more after the jump.