Having a (relatively) small device that can play basically any big game on it is a cool idea, and that's what I love about Valve's Steam Deck. But the Deck can be a bit bulky, and its battery just doesn't last sometimes. Plus it doesn't work easily with Xbox Game Pass. So the idea of a new, smaller handheld dedicated…
If your sticker shock from Nvidia's reveal of astronomical prices for its new 4000-series graphics cards yesterday gave you disadvantage on perception checks, I bring bad news: It's not likely to get any better, at least as far as Nvidia is concerned. It seems team green is sticking to those sky-high prices for its…
The latest in EA's FIFA soccer franchise won't just star your favorite current players, but will also feature the fictional squad from the hit AppleTV show Ted Lasso. And the character himself will be a playable coach in the upcoming game, with a fully mocapped Jason Sudeikis to bounce about alongside your team,…
Previously this week, early development footage of the next Grand Theft Auto game, assumed to be Grand Theft Auto VI,leaked all over the internet. You probably already know about all that. Since then, it's become harder to find the leaked footage, and sites—including Kotaku—aren't able to showcase footage or…
While digital and physical sales of the Saints Row reboot hit a strong second place in both American and European markets, the open-world crime sim was denied first place by Madden NFL 23 and Grand Theft Auto V, respectively. While second place isn't bad, the Saints Row reboot has actually been a bit of a flop, at…
It's been a wild week for hackers making off with video game studios' private files and using publishers' services for their own gain. But this time, it's a major studio accused of doing the hacking. A group of Destiny 2 cheat makers are suing Bungie for hacking into one of their computers. They are seeking a trial by…
A popular new Stardew Valley mod adds an expansive new roguelike mode to the life game. The mod, aptly titled the Stardew Valley Roguelike mod, introduces a more robust combat element to the valley, or more specifically, to the newly expanded mine and monstrous new enemies that await you beneath the earth.
Diablo Immortal patch 1.6, the game's first major update, now has a release date: September 28. That's when the controversial RPG game will see the addition of several new features and systems changes, including a new home for your warband.
Ubisoft has widened the timeframe for reporting cheating players in Rainbow Six Siege. According to the latest anti-cheat status update, Rainbow Six Siege reports can now be made after a player has disconnected from a match in the multiplayer game, as well as during match replays.
Hardware and GPU maker Nvidia has announced a new DLC pack for 2007's Portal. Called Portal with RTX, the content pack will be free to all players and launch in November 2022.
Check out the Portal with RTX world premiere trailer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZHBl5yWqJk
The goal of Portal with RTX is to portray a tech demo of sorts, both for Nvidia's ray tracing technology and for Nvidia RTX Remix, a new modding platform that will allow modders and amateur developers to add ray tracing to existing games. Nvidia claims that modders will "have the tools to make ambitious remasters, even for games that were previously unmoddable."
Players will be able to "import" a game to RTX Remix, enhance materials, create custom assets, then export an RTX mod equipped with ray tracing and support for other Nvidia-based features like DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) and Nvidia Reflex (a free feature designed to lower input lag). Players can also check out comparison screenshots from the base game and Portal with RTX at this site, along with more detailed explanations of the technologies applied.
Portal with RTX was just one of the various Nvidia-related announcements, led by the introduction of the company's latest series of graphics cards. Nvidia claims that its GeForce RTX 40 series are up to 4X faster than the current 30 series. Alongside the RTX 40 series are updates to Nvidia's DLSS feature, which will be supported by 35 new games, including Cyberpunk 2077, Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered, and Hitman 3.
Portal with RTX launches in November on PC. The base Portal game is available on PC, and also appeared on the PS3, Xbox 360, Android, Linux, and Nintendo Switch.
Cloud gaming has become increasingly more popular worldwide. To capitalize on the emerging market, Logitech G has created a new, Android-powered gaming handheld that it is dedicated purely to cloud gaming — the Logitech G Cloud. This new handheld boasts impressive battery life, a traditional controller-style design and layout, and a decent touchscreen. All of this sounds pretty good, but what about the price? With an MSRP of $349.99 USD, this puts it in exact competition with the Steam Deck. Powered by the sky Endorsed by Microsoft as an "optimized" device for Xbox Cloud Gaming, the Logitech G Cloud is a Wi-Fi-only handheld system designed exclusively for such a task. Powered by Android, the G Cloud doesn't contain much raw horsepower of its own. The specs include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G and an octa-core CPU that runs up to 2.3GHz; a modest chipset, but definitely nothing that can handle some heavyweight native gaming. For the most part, the device is targ...
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, September 21, 2022 5:00 PM
If you ever dreamed of gunning down hordes of bad guys as a sentient potato, developer Blobfish's Brotato has you covered. This quirky rogue-lite arena shooter bears more than a little resemblance to the flash games you'd commonly find on Newgrounds, both in aesthetic and attitude. If you have a fondness for that 2000s Newgrounds vibe or enjoy the works of creators like Edmund McMillen, then Brotato could appeal to you. Fortunately, Brotato will make its way to Early Access six days from now on September 27. You'll be able to jump in quite soon if you like what you see in the Early Access trailer. As you might expect, Brotato focuses more on action-packed thrills than it does on narrative. But in case you still want to learn about the game's setup, it involves "a spaceship from Potato World" accidentally crash landing on a mysterious planet. The crash wipes out everyone on board except for Brotato, a highly-capable potato warrior who can use up...
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, September 21, 2022 4:30 PM
2K Games has been hacked by an unauthorized third party. The official 2K Support Twitter account posted a tweet alerting users about the situation, stating that one of the vendors to the help desk platform has been compromised. 2K Support is now instructing users to take action to protect their accounts. The most important instruction given is to not open any emails or click links attached in any emails sent from 2K Games support. The authorized party is using the 2K support email to send out malicious phishing links that will steal your account and personal information. Those that have already opened or interacted with an email that fits this description need to take immediate action. If this applies to you, then you should reset all account passwords stored in your web browser, enable multi-factor authentication for important services, and scan your computer with an effective anti-virus. This may seem a lot, but the aftermath of this 2K hack could be devastating. In instances ...
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, September 21, 2022 4:00 PM
After weeks of testing, and even more weeks of delay, Sim Update 10 for Microsoft Flight Simulator is finally beginning its rollout. Users should now see a prompt for the mandatory update regardless if they use Steam or the Microsoft Store. Sim Update 10 includes a hefty payload, including support for Nvidia DLSS, multi-monitor support, bug fixes, and, most importantly, performance enhancements. Downloading Sim Update 10 first requires you to update the Microsoft Flight Simulator client to version 1.27.21.0. This will come via 1GB download. After you launch the sim client, you'll see a mandatory update screen that requires you to download over 12GB of data. Additional data will be downloaded afterward, making the total package approximately 17GB. Ready, set, jet Once everything is ready to go, you'll get to enjoy the various improvements and additions that this new version of Microsoft Flight Simulator has to offer. Here are some highlights, starting with graphics...
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, September 21, 2022 3:30 PM
This all feels so familiar, Re-Logic. I recall it was only around two years ago when I wrote about the Journey's End update, which I was told was the last coming to Terraria. Imagine my surprise when the final update received a final update some months later. And, what's this? Terraria is getting another final update, this time for reals. Maybe. Who can honestly say but developer Re-Logic itself. Jokes aside, the Labor of Love update is bringing some much-requested changes to Terraria — and it's releasing next week. Dozens on top of dozens of changes are coming in the update. Labor of Love (update 1.4.4) will likely live up to its name for Terraria fans. Re-Logic gave the YouTuber ChippyGaming the opportunity to announce this update in a six-minute video, which went into details. Some of the changes include cost reductions on items like the Defender Medal. Drop rate for the Rare Pirate Drops have been doubled, with the Flying Dutchman now "dramaticallyR...
Tabletop Gaming News Wednesday, September 21, 2022 6:00 PM
While digital and physical sales of the Saints Row reboot hit a strong second place in both American and European markets, the open-world crime sim was denied first place by Madden NFL 23 and Grand Theft Auto V, respectively. While second place isn't bad, the Saints Row reboot has actually been a bit of a flop, at…
It's been a wild week for hackers making off with video game studios' private files and using publishers' services for their own gain. But this time, it's a major studio accused of doing the hacking. A group of Destiny 2 cheat makers are suing Bungie for hacking into one of their computers. They are seeking a trial by…
Babylon's Fall, the live-service role-playing game Kotaku writer Ethan Gach named the PlayStation 5's "new worst game," has been made so valueless, some GameStops are giving physical copies away for free.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, out October 28, will stand by controversial design decisions even after its strained beta weekend, developer Infinity Ward says. The long-standing ability to slide-cancel—which allowed players to manipulate sliding into a super-fast run—is gone, and, in a move that has replaced some…
One of the top ten esports companies in the world might have just lost its highly coveted franchise spot in Riot Games' upcoming pro Valorant league because the CEO defended partying with internet misogynist Andrew Tate. Outside reports and comments by some employees certainly make it seem that way, insinuating that…
As if Twitch wasn't in the news enough already, the platform is again making new headlines, following yesterday's successful campaign by top broadcasters to ban gambling from the livestreaming service. However, instead of money problems, we're dealing with issues of sexual assault and harassment, as personalities like…
Ubisoft has widened the timeframe for reporting cheating players in Rainbow Six Siege. According to the latest anti-cheat status update, Rainbow Six Siege reports can now be made after a player has disconnected from a match in the multiplayer game, as well as during match replays.
A Diablo 4 closed beta announced for November says it will focus on the endgame experience as developer Blizzard aims to hone its next title to go toe-to-toe with the best RPG games on PC. However, fans are taking exception to a certain event type, saying they fear the introduction of 'daily quests' and more timed live-service elements that make the game feel too much like a chore - despite the long tail of past entries as proven by the successful recent launch of Diablo 3 season 27.
Scarcely a month after coming back online, Dark Souls 3 PC servers have been shut down again. Developer From Software has confirmed that there is "an issue" when logging into the RPG game via Steam, and that it is investigating the problem - but that's about all we know at this point.
On its Steam page, upcoming city-building game Floodland bills itself as "a society survival game set in a world destroyed by climate change." The developer is Vile Monarch, a new studio co-founded by Kacper Kwiatkowski and Grzegorz Mazur, who also co-founded 11 Bit and worked on This War of Mine. When I strolled into my hands-on appointment at Gamescom 2022, however, I only knew to expect a then-unannounced city builder that would deal in some way with climate change - and I confess I was hoping for something a bit different.
Trying to escape the hold in Return to Monkey Island? Part two of Return to Monkey Island starts with Guybrush Threepwood disguised as a Swabbie and trapped in the hold of his nemesis LeChuck's ship.
After a bristly confrontation with First Swab Gullet in this adventure game, the player is tasked with escaping the hold so that Guybrush can rise above his Swabbie station and continue the search for The Secret of Monkey Island. We're going to show you how to escape the hold so you can continue the second half of Return to Monkey Island.
There are a whole plethora of Overwatch Symmetra tricks in Blizzard's iconic FPS game, but ahead of OW2 one player on the Overwatch reddit has found a new one that will make you happy the servers are closing down to make way for the sequel.
This new Genshin Impact quiz show looks to be HoYoverse's biggest HoYoQuiz yet, as it offers up a number of surprisingly compelling prizes to the fan who can prove that they know more about the anime RPG than anyone else. The winner will be rewarded with USD $3,000, along with 5,000 Primogems, and a year-long Blessing of the Welkin Moon subscription to gain even more Primogems on a daily basis.
If you're looking for a VPN and you want to know which service gives you the broadest selection of VPN servers, you've come to the right place. This will understandably be a top consideration when determining which provider you want to use, because a vast server array comes with a lot of benefits.
If you go for an option that has a lot of VPN servers, you reduce the risk of congestion, which can result in slower speeds due to so many users using the same server. Additionally, you increase the chances of finding a server that's compatible with any website or online service you might want to use, and you can be even more anonymous online, by switching servers every time you log on.
We've picked out six VPN providers that have the broadest selection of servers, and we've listed both the total number of servers for each one, and the total number of countries in which these servers are located. For added convenience, we've provided mini overviews that will let you know which is the fastest VPN, the best gaming VPN, or whatever else it is that makes each one special.
A Red Dead Redemption 2 mod allows you to incorporate guns and items exclusive to Red Dead Online into Rockstar's expansive sandbox campaign, without any of the previous worries about RDR2 bugs or glitches.
If you manage to get Cyno on the next Genshin Impact banner, here's how to build the best Genshin Impact Cyno comp. Cyno is a versatile character, but his impressive damage output makes him a prime candidate as the main DPS in your team.
Cyno is a five-star Electro polearm user landing in the Genshin Impact 3.1 update with another new Genshin Impact character, Candace, and Cyno's banner runs alongside a Venti banner rerun, with four-star Hydro character Candace available on both banners. We've put together a Cyno build on how to get the most from this new character based on his abilities.
Knowing how to get a mop in Return to Monkey Island takes place during the first act of the game, which sees Guybrush Threepwood arrive on Melee Island only to instantly make plans to leave it behind. As part of his search for The Secret of Monkey Island, Guybrush needs to get on board his nemesis LeChuck's ship, which is anchored at the docks.
This involves convincing quartermaster Iron Rose that he is not Guybrush Threepwood and in possession of a mop, so that he can take up the convenient 'Swabbie' job opening. It's not quite so simple though - nothing ever is when it comes to Guybrush - so this is how you get a mop on Melee Island so you can advance beyond the first part of Return to Monkey Island.
WoW Dragonflight Warriors are set for some fairly significant alterations according to a new blog post by Blizzard. In the post, the WoW devs explained that they are comfortable with where the class is at right now in the popular MMORPG, but that changes are still needed for balancing purposes.
Looking for the best Candace build in Genshin Impact? Candace is the first four-star Hydro polearm user in the game and is best used as support, but this build could be adapted to main DPS, depending on who you have in your team.
Candace arrives in the 3.1 update, alongside Cyno, a five-star Electro polearm user, who would make a great fit as the main DPS with this Candace build - you can check out the best Genshin Impact Cyno build if you plan to add him to your party. Although we don't know where she fits into our Genshin Impact tier list just yet, she looks set to be a powerful and versatile support character.
The Return to Monkey Island forest map puzzle is just one of many obstacles you may get stuck on during the main quest in Part 1. To help you get the mop, you'll need to find a stick found only in the maze-like forest, so you need a map to navigate through the dark trees without getting lost. Getting this particular navigational tool in this pirate game takes a bit of work, but eventually, you'll slice off a bit of the chef's mop to give to Wally in his shop so he can make you the forest map.
In a rather predictable twist, the map Wally makes is… less than helpful. On top of being hard to read, the solution for how to solve the Return to Monkey Island forest map puzzle is altered slightly depending on what difficulty mode you choose to play the game. If you are playing the game in casual mode, follow the directions shown by the dotted lines on the parchment Wally gives you. You'll eventually come across the tree you're looking for. However, if you play on hard mode, there is an extra logical step.
Vampire Survivors is one of the best roguelite games on PC this year, and if you haven't dug in yet then now is a great time as the game is set to launch in version 1.0 soon following several months of early access. However, if you don't currently own the vampire game, you may want to jump on quickly, as it's about to get a little more expensive.
Genshin Impact on Steam Deck isn't currently a thing, but a Valve TGS trailer hints it could be soon. While handheld gaming PC currently lacks official support for the action RPG, its presence within promotional material suggests official SteamOS support may be on the cards.
Want to know if you should choose Return to Monkey Island casual or hard mode? Difficulty modes for adventure games may seem like a bizarre concept for some, but these settings can make the difference between someone enjoying Guybrush's latest adventure or getting frustrated. Veterans will likely shudder at the mere mention of the Monkey Wrench puzzle from Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge.
However, the game doesn't quite explain what the difficulty options actually mean. Look no further than the in-game descriptions for Return to Monkey Island casual and hard modes: "All the story and all the fun but with casual puzzles for the busy on-the-go player". "More puzzles! Harder puzzles! The full monkey! For the pro-adventure gamer who wants it all". Sure, you may sense that one is tougher than the other, but how exactly does the difficulty change? Here's what you need to know about casual and hard mode.
Nvidia just revealed the full potential of Ada Lovelace, and the RTX 4090 Ti GPU could boast a 70% higher CUDA core count than RTX 3090 Ti. That same increase applies to the AD102 chip's ray tracing and Tensor cores, but its boost clock speeds match the recently announced GeForce RTX 4090.
There's been yet another incredible Halo Infinite Forge creation despite it not even being officially out yet, as one player has made a level inspired by a Left 4 Dead map in the FPS game.
You'll need the Modern Warfare 2 best M4 loadout if you're playing the current beta, because this is one of the top guns in the game. The Modern Warfare 2 open beta features a small sample of the weapons in the FPS game, including the well-known M4 assault rifle. This is a fantastic well-rounded gun, but it can be transformed into the best assault rifle in the game if you utilise the correct set of attachments.
Another reason to equip the M4 is to unlock a range of attachments for the other guns in your arsenal. Thanks to the changes made to the Modern Warfare 2 Gunsmith, if you primarily use the M4 in combat, you automatically unlock attachments for any gun within the M4's weapon platform. Here's what you need to create the best M4 loadout in Modern Warfare 2.
Looking to craft the best Tower of Fantasy Claudia build? The tenacious Hykros Executor debuted in the Tower of Fantasy 1.5 Artificial Island update, and immediately secured her place as an incomparable damage support simulacrum in our Tower of Fantasy tier list. While there are plenty of Tower of Fantasy characters that provide support via healing, Claudia excels at boosting the damage output of her team while functioning as an aggressive melee damage-dealer in her own right. For a full breakdown of everything she has to offer, take a look at our Tower of Fantasy Claudia primer.
Our Tower of Fantasy Claudia build pairs the best team composition, matrices, and weapon advancements with the primary skill in her rotation to optimise her damage support role. However, before we get started, it's important to clarify that Tower of Fantasy's build management differs from the run-of-the-mill MMORPG. Aside from their awakening traits, simulacra serve as cosmetic skins, and a 'team' in Hotta Studio's anime game more closely resembles a Tower of Fantasy weapons loadout. For the purposes of this build guide, we treat the Claudia simulacrum and her Guren Blade weapon as a complete set. That said, let's get into our Tower of Fantasy Claudia build.
The Elder Scrolls faces an unemployment crisis as Skyrim's Whiterun is revealed to have a higher rate of people out of work than both the UK and US combined, making life in the Bethesda RPG potentially more difficult for wizards, Imperials, and Stormcloaks.
Respawn is considering an Apex Legends LTM playlist option that could rotate between some of the most popular limited-time modes for Apex players. As well as being one of the best battle royale games, Apex Legends has frequently offered a range of limited-time game modes as alternative ways to play such as the beloved Apex Legends Control mode, which pits two teams of nine against one another to hold three separate control zones.
A Minecraft map can often be a great way to learn more about the world. Minecraft: Education Edition has recently started putting out maps that not only help players find something new to do in the game, but also offer a chance to explore historical moments, or find a way to learn about important things like climate activism.
A Fortnite football event could well be on its way, which means you'll have a chance to kick a ball around with friends. It's worth noting that this is about bringing soccer to the battle royale game, not American Football, just so we're all on the same page and using the same appendages.
Last time, you decided that impossible geometry is better than games playing the music CD left in your drive. As someone definitely not attempting to rig the vote, I respect people on both sides yet am pleased by this outcome. This week, ah sure, why not have another crack at pitting two similar-ish things against each other. It feels against the spirit of the competition but I'm curious. Let's try two sounds. What's better: ding! or the Howie scream?
Apple TV's feelgood football manager Ted Lasso will make his digital debut in FIFA 23 when the game releases on September 30th, EA have revealed today. Lasso's club AFC Richmond will be playable in multiple modes, including Career Mode. There'll also be themed items in FIFA Ultimate Team and Pro Clubs. Stick on a fake moustache and your biggest grin to watch the trailer below.
I'm a sucker for invention when it comes to story in video games, and Beacon Pines drew me in with what looked like a choice-driven adventure. As you explore the down-on-its-luck farming town of the title, you discover 'charms'. Each charm is a word which can be deployed at set points to branch the story in new, severe ways. More importantly, you can flip back and forth between these pivotal moments at any time, allowing you to deploy new words in earlier chapters to see what happens.
Except, Beacon Pines is far less choice-driven than I expected. Instead, it's something far rarer and more ambitious in video games: it is a good story, well written, with strong characters you grow to care for.
The 1.26 patch for Spelunky 2 has finally brought crossplay for all platforms to the randomised platforming sequel, along with online multiplayer for its Adventure and Arena modes. Creator Derek Yu said that more updates are planned for Spelunky 2, but the next step is to get feedback on multiplayer to improve the experience now its basic features are there. Don't expect any more additions to single-player though, as the focus there is bug fixes.
2K's customer support team say that they've been hacked, and recommend that anyone who's received a dodgy email from them change their passwords immediately and enable two-factor authentication. The company said they became aware of the attack early yesterday, after an "unauthorized third party" managed to access the credentials of a vendor to 2K's help desk platform. The hacker then fired off a message to some accounts that contained a malicious link.
Fantasy MMO RPG Lost Ark introduces its next advanced class on September 28th, the Machinist, and he has a certain smug, goateed high-tech familiarity to him. Think of the Machinist as the Aldi equivalent to Marvel's Tony Stark, Iron Man. He's still packed to the circuit boards with machine guns, lasers and drones, even if he is an own-brand alternative to the Armoured Avenger.
The best way I can explain the difference between Devil Daggers and its surprise sequel is comparison to another pair of goth-o-ramas: Devil Daggers is Dark Souls to Hyper Demon's Bloodborne. Both first-person score attack shooters are dressed in similar beautiful cloaks of skulls and gurgling industrial soundscapes, but while Devil Daggers nudges you into cautious survival, Hyper Demon shoves you into aggression. In Hyper Demon, a long and cautious run will likely score lower than a short burst of ultraviolence. What glorious ultraviolence it is!
When I first saw Hyper Demon's trailer, I felt excitement, wonder, and fear. Here's the important thing to realise: the unearthly and incomprehensible violence you see in that trailer is genuinely what the game looks like to play. That's how it feels to play, too.
Of all the games I sampled at this year's Gamescom, Scorn surprised me the most. For whatever reason, I was expecting this survival horror adventure to ditch spookiness for kookiness, perhaps rattling my bones with hyper-violence and monsoons of crimson.
Nope - the game wasn't what I expected at all. At least, not the 45-minute portion I got to play. Rather, my demo was more of a hardcore puzzler with some exploration elements and the teeniest smattering of action. Don't get me wrong, it was still unsettling and grotesque! Just in more of a brain-training way, if the brain-training was for MIT graduates, or like, the human calculators on University Challenge.
Hardware and GPU maker Nvidia has announced a new DLC pack for 2007's Portal. Called Portal with RTX, the content pack will be free to all players and launch in November 2022.
Check out the Portal with RTX world premiere trailer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZHBl5yWqJk
The goal of Portal with RTX is to portray a tech demo of sorts, both for Nvidia's ray tracing technology and for Nvidia RTX Remix, a new modding platform that will allow modders and amateur developers to add ray tracing to existing games. Nvidia claims that modders will "have the tools to make ambitious remasters, even for games that were previously unmoddable."
Players will be able to "import" a game to RTX Remix, enhance materials, create custom assets, then export an RTX mod equipped with ray tracing and support for other Nvidia-based features like DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) and Nvidia Reflex (a free feature designed to lower input lag). Players can also check out comparison screenshots from the base game and Portal with RTX at this site, along with more detailed explanations of the technologies applied.
Portal with RTX was just one of the various Nvidia-related announcements, led by the introduction of the company's latest series of graphics cards. Nvidia claims that its GeForce RTX 40 series are up to 4X faster than the current 30 series. Alongside the RTX 40 series are updates to Nvidia's DLSS feature, which will be supported by 35 new games, including Cyberpunk 2077, Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered, and Hitman 3.
Portal with RTX launches in November on PC. The base Portal game is available on PC, and also appeared on the PS3, Xbox 360, Android, Linux, and Nintendo Switch.
Bandai Namco will release Gundam Evolution for PCs worldwide later today, and in preparation, the company has dropped a launch trailer for the game. In it, the game's 17 playable mobile suits are shown, as is gameplay footage. The game is now available for pre-download on Steam in North America, Europe, Japan, and other parts of Asia. Service will go live today, September 21, 2022, at 7 PM PDT (10 PM EDT).
Check out the Gundam Evolution launch trailer below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY0looyN5tg
Gundam Evolution is a free-to-play first-person shooter game. It offers 6v6 PvP combat in three game modes: Point Capture, Domination, and Destruction. All three of the objective-based modes will require teams to formulate both offensive and defensive strategies. Only by working together and utilizing G-Maneuvers, the Boost System, and each mobile suit's unique skills will teams achieve victory.
The game's starting roster features 12 units, such as the RX-78-2 Gundam and the ASW-G-08 Gundam Barbatos. Five additional units, including the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam, will be available at launch to unlock. Players can acquire these units through either Capital Points, which are earned through gameplay, or EVO Coins, which must be purchased.
Service for the PC version of Gundam Evolution goes live today at 7 PM PDT. The game will come to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S on November 30, 2022, in North America and December 1, 2022, in Europe and Asia.
Square Enix confirmed officially that Dragon Quest Infinity Strash will receive a localized release in the West. The confirmation came on Monday, after the 2022 Tokyo Game Show. As part of its Western release, Infinity Strash is getting a formal English title: Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai. The game was announced back in 2020, but was delayed and does not have a current release window.
Check out the latest trailer for the game below. English subtitles are available in the closed captions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZDK4rLOhyw
Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai is based on Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai, a 2020 anime series. The show is in turn based on the 1991 manga of the same name. The Adventure of Dai (a.k.a. Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken) stars a young hero named Dai. He and his companions must fight to stop a monstrous army led by Dark Lord Hadlar and Dark King Vearn. Dai trains under Avan, a legendary hero who once defeated Hadlar years before. It's Avan who also teaches Dai his signature technique, the Avan Strash. "Strash" comes from a portmanteau of "Strike" and "Slash".
InfinityStrash is billed as an action-RPG, developed by Game Studio and Kai Graphics. It'll have two game modes. The first is Story Mode, which more or less follows the narrative of the Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai TV series. Square Enix confirmed during a live gameplay session at TGS 2022 that the narrative will follow the show up through the "Sovereign Rock Castle" story arc. It'll also feature CG sequences and cutscenes. The second mode is the meatier and semi-randomized Temple of Memories. The Temple of Memories is a many-layered dungeon that changes its enemy makeup and mechanics every time you play. Players will also be able to steer their progress by making choices that could lead to great benefits or tough challenges. They'll also be able to equip Bond Memory items to increase their stats. Getting a Bond Memory for the first time plays a mini-cutscene corresponding to the memory and moment from the Adventure of Dai manga.
Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure ofDai is in development, but will receive a simultaneous global release on PC, PS4, PS5, and Switch. It does not have a release date at this time.
In addition to demo booths and showcases, Tokyo Game Show 2022 was host to a fair amount of merch from some of the biggest names in the video game industry. While some appeared at booths run by various retailers, many companies chose to set up booths of their own. These included limited edition products from Kojima Productions, Capcom, Square Enix, and Konami. Notably, the event featured some unreleased and upcoming merchandise, from plushies to figures, furniture, and more.
Practically an entire half of a hall was dedicated to merchandise. Some of the more prominent brands had franchises such as Apex Legends, Among Us, and Undertale on display. No wonder, as these brands have a significant fanbase in Japan. The Cospa and Fangamer booths had a wide array of merchandise from various IPs, including the likes of Metal Gear, Jet Set Radio, and games from Sony Interactive Entertainment. One interesting item I found was a pin badge of Revolver Ocelot, which had a revolver that actually spun around.
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The main players of the merchandise area were Square Enix and Capcom, however, both of which had their own dedicated booths. Square Enix, in particular, had two entirely seperate booths for their music and merchandise divisions. FFVII Remake and Kingdom Hearts dominated the merchandise section. Square Enix showed off upcoming products such as the new FFVII Remake Tifa PlayArts figure, as well as some new Kingdom Hearts merchandise.
Furthermore, it even had roped-off sections dedicated to the $11,500 Masterline FFVI statue. The Kingdom Hearts 20th anniversary merchandise even included a "Chesterfield Armchair", which may appear as merchandise in the near future. As expected, another section was also dedicated entirely to Dragon Quest merch, though there weren't any new releases from what I could gather.
In the music booth, Square Enix was selling vinyl albums of soundtracks from some of its most popular games, from FFVII to FFXIV, Chrono Cross, NieR and more. Some of these albums even included signatures from the composers who worked on them, making them quite the collector's item.
Capcom, much like their game lineup, focused almost entirely on Monster Hunter and Resident Evil merchandise. Arguably the most eye-catching of these was the return of the full-body length Khezu sleeping bag, as well as the recently-announced Palico onesie. Capcom certainly leaned more into the humorous side of things, showcasing its Rajang body pillow and Khezu beanbag pillow. Some of these products are still available on the Japanese e-Capcom store, though they'll run you at least $200.
Kojima Productions, though declining to show any new games this year, opted instead for a pure-white cube-shaped booth with plenty of merchandise stocked. What stuck out to me most were the small and medium-sized cryptobiote plushies from Death Stranding. Beside it, the studio was also selling a 1:1 replica of BB, complete with its signature yellow tank, for ¥16,500 (about $114). Additionally, Kojima Productions also sold various T-shirts, Ludens figurines, stickers, and Nendoroids. On the other side of the booth was a large teaser for its latest project, with a QR code that leads to the company's website.
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Needless to say, practically every booth was packed for most of the day, particularly during days where the venue was open to the public. Lines would typically stretch around the hall, taking nearly an hour to reach the cashiers. Thankfully, I still managed to get the merchandise that I wanted: a limited edition Ape Escape hoodie.
Is it a sign from the gods that Sony will eventually revive the franchise? Probably not.
Sonic Prime, the planned Netflix animated series based on Sonic the Hedgehog, got its first solo teaser video on Tuesday. The show was first announced back in 2021, and is being produced by Man of Action Entertainment and Wildbrain. The previous animated Sonic series, Sonic Boom, ended in 2017 after its second season.
Check out the trailer below. The show is set to debut in Winter 2022.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUb16YyU-04
The Sonic Prime teaser trailer features Sonic running in scenery resembling well-known Sonic the Hedgehog stages, as well as his eternal conflict with Dr. Eggman. Characters like Big the Cat also appear, and Sonic gets into a fight with both Shadow the Hedgehog, and Eggman's robot.
There have been multiple Sonic the Hedgehog animated series over the years, beginning with 1993's Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, produced by DiC Entertainment. Sonic Prime will be the second CG-animated Sonic series after Sonic Boom. Though many elements from the game (and previous shows) appear in Sonic Prime, one that won't be returning is Sonic's English-language voice. Roger Craig Smith, who voiced Sonic from 2010, said that he would not be returning to voice the character for Sonic Prime. Deven Mack, who voiced Vangelis from Ninjago, Wynton from Bakugan, and Chuck from Angry Birds: Summer Madness, will voice Sonic in the new series.
Sonic Prime premieres on Netflix in Winter 2022. A live-action Sonic miniseries is in development, tied to the Sonic the Hedgehoglive-action feature films, and is set to debut on the Paramount+ streaming service in 2023.
The DioField Chronicle is fast approaching its release date of September 22, 2022. Ahead of that day, Square Enix released a behind-the-scenes look at the game's music.
The game features a fully orchestrated soundtrack, and the interview focuses on the game's composers, Ramin Djawadi and Brandon Campbell.
In the interview, Djawadi and Campbell spoke about how music from a game can stick with a player long after the game ends, and about their process with composing for The DioField Chronicle. They spoke about suiting the composition to the needs of the game's setting. One thing that Campbell found fun was being given the freedom to write "big orchestral pieces" not tied with raising the drama of a specific scene, but of the whole game's diversity of moods.
Ramin Djawadi is best known for his work composing for films and television. He composed for series like HBO's Game of Thrones, and Westworld, and for films like Marvel's Iron Man and Eternals, Pacific Rim, and The Great Wall.
Brandon Campbell is a frequent collaborator with Djawadi, and in addition to helping score The DioField Chroncile, co-composed music for Amazon's New World online RPG. He also worked on the music for Pacific Rim: The Black (the animated Pacific Rim spin-off), Gears of War 4 and Gears 5, and the live-action Warcraft film. In 2021 Campbell won a Daytime Emmy Award for Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series, thanks to his work on Netflix's The Letter for the King.
The DioField Chronicles releases on September 22, 2022 on PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. A playable demo is available now. Check out Siliconera's preview of the game for more about how it plays.
This all feels so familiar, Re-Logic. I recall it was only around two years ago when I wrote about the Journey's End update, which I was told was the last coming to Terraria. Imagine my surprise when the final update received a final update some months later. And, what's this? Terraria is getting another final update, this time for reals. Maybe. Who can honestly say but developer Re-Logic itself. Jokes aside, the Labor of Love update is bringing some much-requested changes to Terraria — and it's releasing next week. Dozens on top of dozens of changes are coming in the update. Labor of Love (update 1.4.4) will likely live up to its name for Terraria fans. Re-Logic gave the YouTuber ChippyGaming the opportunity to announce this update in a six-minute video, which went into details. Some of the changes include cost reductions on items like the Defender Medal. Drop rate for the Rare Pirate Drops have been doubled, with the Flying Dutchman now "dramaticallyR...
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, September 21, 2022 3:00 PM
The influence of the Dark Souls franchise and other Soulsborne games from developer FromSoftware has been immense. It culminated in the fantastic release of Elden Ring earlier this year, but around the same time a major issue cropped up for Dark Souls PC players. A major security risk found in Dark Souls III was discovered, and it caused the online servers for the game to be shut down for most of 2022. Before the shut down, hackers could potentially control other players' PCs remotely and alter their game. After a long wait, Dark Souls III fans rejoiced when the servers went back online in August, but it appears the game is having issues once again. The news comes from the official Dark Souls Twitter account. The tweet doesn't reveal much information. It simply reads: "At this time, there is a confirmed issue with Dark Souls III online play via the Steam platform. We are investigating the source of the problem and will inform you as soon as more details become available. ...
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, September 21, 2022 2:30 PM
Overwatch 2 has had a bit of a marketing problem ever since its announcement. After a lengthy development cycle, fans have had plenty to complain about. Issues like the shift to a battle pass model, gameplay changes, and more have been meet with skepticism. The latest news to hit Overwatch 2 is that lead hero designer, Geoff Goodman, has left the company. Overwatch developer Blizzard Entertainment spoke to PC Gamer to break the news. The studio confirmed that Goodman "made the decision to leave Blizzard earlier this year," and provided a statement regarding Goodman's departure: "We thank Geoff for his many years of service at Blizzard and wish him all the best. His ability to bring to life Overwatch's diverse hero roster through gameplay has been incredible, and the mark he's left on the Warcraft and Overwatch teams will be felt for years to come." One thing after another for Overwatch 2 For Overwatch 2 fans who may not know Goodman, he helped the devel...
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, September 21, 2022 2:00 PM
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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, September 21, 2022 1:30 PM
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Gamer Empire Wednesday, September 21, 2022 9:36 AM
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2K Games has been hacked by an unauthorized third party. The official 2K Support Twitter account posted a tweet alerting users about the situation, stating that one of the vendors to the help desk platform has been compromised. 2K Support is now instructing users to take action to protect their accounts. The most important instruction given is to not open any emails or click links attached in any emails sent from 2K Games support. The authorized party is using the 2K support email to send out malicious phishing links that will steal your account and personal information. Those that have already opened or interacted with an email that fits this description need to take immediate action. If this applies to you, then you should reset all account passwords stored in your web browser, enable multi-factor authentication for important services, and scan your computer with an effective anti-virus. This may seem a lot, but the aftermath of this 2K hack could be devastating. In instances ... 
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This all feels so familiar, Re-Logic. I recall it was only around two years ago when I wrote about the Journey's End update, which I was told was the last coming to Terraria. Imagine my surprise when the final update received a final update some months later. And, what's this? Terraria is getting another final update, this time for reals. Maybe. Who can honestly say but developer Re-Logic itself. Jokes aside, the Labor of Love update is bringing some much-requested changes to Terraria — and it's releasing next week. Dozens on top of dozens of changes are coming in the update. Labor of Love (update 1.4.4) will likely live up to its name for Terraria fans. Re-Logic gave the YouTuber ChippyGaming the opportunity to announce this update in a six-minute video, which went into details. Some of the changes include cost reductions on items like the Defender Medal. Drop rate for the Rare Pirate Drops have been doubled, with the Flying Dutchman now "dramaticallyR... 
The influence of the Dark Souls franchise and other Soulsborne games from developer FromSoftware has been immense. It culminated in the fantastic release of Elden Ring earlier this year, but around the same time a major issue cropped up for Dark Souls PC players. A major security risk found in Dark Souls III was discovered, and it caused the online servers for the game to be shut down for most of 2022. Before the shut down, hackers could potentially control other players' PCs remotely and alter their game. After a long wait, Dark Souls III fans rejoiced when the servers went back online in August, but it appears the game is having issues once again. The news comes from the official Dark Souls Twitter account. The tweet doesn't reveal much information. It simply reads: "At this time, there is a confirmed issue with Dark Souls III online play via the Steam platform. We are investigating the source of the problem and will inform you as soon as more details become available. ... 
Overwatch 2 has had a bit of a marketing problem ever since its announcement. After a lengthy development cycle, fans have had plenty to complain about. Issues like the shift to a battle pass model, gameplay changes, and more have been meet with skepticism. The latest news to hit Overwatch 2 is that lead hero designer, Geoff Goodman, has left the company. Overwatch developer Blizzard Entertainment spoke to PC Gamer to break the news. The studio confirmed that Goodman "made the decision to leave Blizzard earlier this year," and provided a statement regarding Goodman's departure: "We thank Geoff for his many years of service at Blizzard and wish him all the best. His ability to bring to life Overwatch's diverse hero roster through gameplay has been incredible, and the mark he's left on the Warcraft and Overwatch teams will be felt for years to come." One thing after another for Overwatch 2 For Overwatch 2 fans who may not know Goodman, he helped the devel... 
The first weekend of the Modern Warfare 2 beta has come to an end, with PlayStation players getting first dibs on the maps and game modes the title has to offer. Weekend two of the Modern Warfare 2 beta is getting ready to begin, adding PC players to the mix, and it'll come with some key changes. Perhaps one of the most noticeable features of the beta has been the high footstep audio. It has been near impossible to take a stealthy approach. Enemies could easily hear you through surfaces and from long distances. As a result, Infinity Ward is reducing the range of footstep audio for the second weekend of the beta. Additionally, you should find that friendly footsteps will sounds different from those of the enemy. When playing the beta for the first time, players quickly realized that slide-cancelling wasn't present. It's a mechanic from past Call of Duty titles, including Warzone, so it didn't take fans long to find a workaround. The developers state that... 
It's been a long time coming, but the atmospheric first-person horror game Scorn is almost upon us. Ahead of its October release, developer Ebb Software and publisher Kepler Interactive have now given fans a new extended gameplay trailer for Scorn, showing off an early section of the game. "In this introductory sequence, players are acquainted with the character they'll be guiding through the bio-labyrinth," reads the press release. "With no assistance, players will work their way into the bowels of the game's world, equipping themselves with strange tools and solving a grotesque puzzle that only hints towards things to come…" Body horror for all Scorn has a strong focus on body horror and environments inspired by the work of artist H.R. Giger. At first glance, Scorn may seem somewhat similar to the Alien franchise. However, it looks like Ebb Software wants to go all in with its concepts. The developers assure that players will slowly understand t...