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Kotaku Thursday, November 17, 2022 7:15 PM
    

Insomniac's 2018 Spider-Man was a very good open-world superhero game that featured a large cast of villains, heroes, and supporting characters like Aunt May and Mary Jane. It also included the voice of Peter Parker's friend, Harry Osborn, who didn't appear in the game physically, but was heard via recorded messages…

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Kotaku Thursday, November 17, 2022 7:00 PM
    

Armello developers League of Geeks—who are already working on hellish strategy game Solium Infernum—today announced a second project, called Jumplight Odyssey, which might be of interest to anyone who enjoys management games, spaceships and/or old anime.

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Kotaku Thursday, November 17, 2022 6:15 PM
    

The reviews are in for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, with many critics noting that the Nintendo Switch clearly struggles to run the game properly. But it's one thing to read about performance issues in the abstract. It's much funnier to see how badly the character models clip through each other in the game while the …

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Kotaku Thursday, November 17, 2022 6:13 PM
    

At the height of the 'Bored Ape' craze earlier this year—I am embarrassed for the species that my kids are ever going to have to learn about this—pop star Justin Bieber paid a ridiculous $1.29 million for a receipt that said he owned a jpg of an ugly cartoon ape.

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Kotaku Thursday, November 17, 2022 4:40 PM
    

Marvel Snap has only been out of beta for a few short weeks, but it's already quite popular. Still, in 2022, games don't launch finished, and Marvel Snap is no exception. The team behind Snap has big plans to update, expand, and improve the game into 2023. One big change coming "soon" is the introduction of tokens and…

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Kotaku Thursday, November 17, 2022 4:25 PM
    

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell turns 20 this month, and in recognition of the anniversary, Ubisoft has uploaded a 20-minute-long YouTube video with various developers talking about their experience behind the multi-vision goggles of stealthy assassin Sam Fisher. Additionally, the Toronto studio currently helming the…

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Kotaku Thursday, November 17, 2022 3:40 PM
    

Multiplayer shooters are inherently hostile environments, and battle royales, even more so. But with Warzone 2.0's new proximity chat feature, and its ability to squad up with enemy teams in select battle royale game modes, the latest Call of Duty BR is shaking up the flow of the game, allowing for unlikely alliances,…

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Kotaku Thursday, November 17, 2022 2:55 PM
    

Today, Netflix released a new trailer for its upcoming animated Sonic show, Sonic Prime, that is jam-packed with fun new multiverse designs for its colorful cast of characters.

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Kotaku Thursday, November 17, 2022 2:15 PM
    

So, there's this thing in the FromSoftware community called the "God Run." It's a challenge run where you play through the studio's various Soulsborne games without getting hit. It's difficult, but not impossible. Two of them have been completed by other streamers already. And now, a third God Run, featuring all seven…

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Kotaku Thursday, November 17, 2022 1:45 PM
    

Twitter dataminer and self-described "efficient" Pokémon player @Sibuna_Switch has shared Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's "shiny" rates, determined for the soon-to-be-released game, and an important decree: "all static encounters, NPC trades, and NPC gifts are shiny-locked." That means you won't be immediately getting a…

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Kotaku Thursday, November 17, 2022 1:30 PM
    

I'll be the first to admit that I find the weirdly performative nature of the "Can You Pet The Dog" Twitter account to be annoying and odd. The idea that games should all include some moment when you pet a pup or a cat is silly to me and feels like a misguided reaction to so many games being violent power fantasies.…

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PCGamesN Thursday, November 17, 2022 4:54 PM
     Destiny 2 PvP overhaul will add ranked Crucible in season 19

A Destiny 2 PvP overhaul in season 19 will add a ranked Crucible mode and will include a number of changes to playlists, matchmaking, rewards, and other aspects of the FPS game, according to the developer's latest This Week at Bungie post.

The update from community manager dmg_04 also shared additional details regarding season 19 updates to Trials of Osiris and Iron Banner, noting the season will also feature a legacy armour set from the original Destiny's The Taken King expansion. The TWAB also offers insight as to what players can expect with regard to a forthcoming Destiny 2 community event, scheduled to launch November 22.

RELATED LINKS: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 exotics, Destiny 2 builds

PCGamesN Thursday, November 17, 2022 4:10 PM
     One of the best Star Wars games is free next week on Epic

If you've ever dreamed of being an X-Wing pilot, here's some great news: Star Wars: Squadrons will be one of the free games of the week at the Epic Games Store starting November 24. It's a modern spin on the classic X-Wing and TIE Fighter simulation games of the '90s, but with a fine degree of modern polish and flash courtesy of developer Motive Studios.

RELATED LINKS: Star Wars: Squadrons review, The best space games on PC, The best airplane and flying games on PC

PCGamesN Thursday, November 17, 2022 3:32 PM
     World of Warcraft is a free game through the weekend

Now through November 20, World of Warcraft is a free game for anyone to play - and that includes every expansion released to date, up through Shadowlands. If you have an old, lapsed WoW account, you can hop back into Blizzard's MMORPG for free to see the new Tempest Unleashed pre-expansion event and get ready for Dragonflight.

RELATED LINKS: Best MMORPGs on PC, The best WoW addons, WoW Dragonflight preview

PCGamesN Thursday, November 17, 2022 2:09 PM
     Warzone 2 season 1 release date, guns, operators, and more

If you're looking for information on Warzone 2 season 1, we've got your back. The sequel to one of the world's most popular battle royale games is here, and with it comes the first of many seasons of new cosmetics, in-game events, and weapons.

Each future season of Warzone 2 will likely have a theme, with some of the original Warzone seasons going as far as changing the map itself. Some of the most notable changes from the original Warzone were the addition of Nakatomi Plaza from Die Hard for the 80's Action Hero update and the spooky overhaul of the entire map for the Haunting of Verdansk.

RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 map, Warzone 2 battle pass, Warzone 2 season 1

PCGamesN Thursday, November 17, 2022 1:54 PM
     Jumplight Odyssey is a sci-fi colony builder inspired by '70s anime

Another day, another space disaster to solve - but fortunately, Jumplight Odyssey makes everything a joy to look at, even when the airlock seal is leaking. A sci-fi colony management game inspired by '70s anime, Jumplight Odyssey will be coming to Early Access on PC in 2023, and developer League of Geeks has just debuted a lovely cinematic trailer that explains the premise.

RELATED LINKS: Jumplight Odyssey reveal trailer, Games like RimWorld, Best management games

PCGamesN Thursday, November 17, 2022 1:02 PM
     Best Warzone 2 Kastov 74u loadout

Wondering what the best Warzone 2 Kastov 74u loadout is? You can't go wrong with this lightweight assault rifle as it's capable of shredding through enemies in Warzone 2. Though the Kastov 74u used to be an SMG in other Call of Duty games, it has recently changed - it's now an assault rifle with very low recoil and impressive range. Here's how to build the best Kastov 74u loadout and improve upon the aim down sight speed and bullet velocity.

RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 map, Warzone 2 battle pass, Warzone 2 season 1

PCGamesN Thursday, November 17, 2022 1:01 PM
     Best Warzone 2 STB 556 loadout

Looking for the best Warzone 2 STB 566 loadout? The STB 556 is one of the best assault rifles in MW2 that somehow handles like an SMG which makes it perfect for close encounters. The stock version of the STB 556 already has excellent recoil, so we've used attachments that improve the gun's accuracy, bullet velocity, and mobility. This weapon is surprisingly effective on Al Mazrah, especially when used alongside long range weapons like sniper rifles, marksman rifles, and battle rifles which are a new addition to the battle royale game.

RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 map, Warzone 2 battle pass, Warzone 2 season 1

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 17, 2022 5:35 PM
    

The Risk Of Rain intellectual property and both Risk Of Rain and Risk Of Rain 2 are now owned by Gearbox. Gearbox were previously the publisher of Risk Of Rain 2 and say they are "eager to prove ourselves as worthy custodians" of the series. They bought the IP from original developers Hopoo Games, who say they won't be doing any more work on the series.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 17, 2022 4:58 PM
    

This year's Saints Row reboot met financial expectations, according to the interim report of mega-publisher Embracer. The same can't be said of the critical response, however, so developers Volition "will transition to become part of Gearbox."

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 17, 2022 4:27 PM
    

At a glance, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader looks like so many other turn-based games set in the 40K universe. Except, this isn't turn-based strategy, but a proper CRPG from the makers of the recent, well-liked Pathfinder games. Its first gameplay trailer awaits below.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 17, 2022 3:54 PM
    

Aska is a multiplayer survival game about building a settlement and farming, sailing and fighting giant monsters. So far, so Valheim. Aska's twist is that your settlement is also populated by a cadre of NPCs who you must protect and direct. There's an announcement trailer below ahead of closed alpha testing to begin at the end of the month.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 17, 2022 3:29 PM
    

Shadows Of Doubt invites skepticism. It's an open world mystery game set in a city in which every resident is simulated with daily schedules and routines, and it's developed largely by a single person. Shadows Of Doubt has also fought my skepticism so far with playable demos and, now, a new official trailer. It sure looks like it's doing the thing.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 17, 2022 3:03 PM
    

Following a nearly decade-long tradition, Dead Island 2 has been delayed. The co-op zombie smasher has slipped from its intended February 3rd 2023 release date and will now target release on April 28th 2023.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 17, 2022 1:04 PM
    

Hot on the heels of their Solium Infernum announcement at the end of September, the studio behind strategy RPG Armello have announced another new game they're working on during tonight's PC Gaming Show Preview stream. It's called Jumplight Odyssey (or "J-Lo" for short, as League Of Geeks studio director and co-founder Trent Kusters affectionately referred to it during an early preview presentation I attended last week), and it's a starship roguelite colony sim that has big 70s anime vibes. Specifically, Star Blazers, the English adaptation of Leiji Matsumoto's seminal Space Battleship Yamato, with which Jumplight shares a lot of its core visual DNA.

In it, you play as Princess Euphora, who's on a mission to save her people from the space conquering Zutopans, jumping from planet to planet in search of their Forever Star. It's not due to arrive in early access until sometime next year, but I've seen a sneak peek of it running in an early alpha build, and lemme tell ya. FTL, Rimworld and Two Point Hospital likers (bear with me on that last one) are going to want to take note of this.

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Twinfinite Thursday, November 17, 2022 4:05 PM
     Namor was packing heat.

Twinfinite Thursday, November 17, 2022 1:57 PM
     GTA Online's Heist event continues!

Twinfinite Thursday, November 17, 2022 1:44 PM
     Here are some great God of War gift ideas.

Twinfinite Thursday, November 17, 2022 1:06 PM
     Let's get at er, Letterkenny fans.

Siliconera Thursday, November 17, 2022 7:00 PM
    

Walmart Black Friday Video Game & TV Deals Appear in New Sale Ad

Ahead of its official Black Friday 2022 sale, Walmart kicked off a Black Friday Deals for Days event, and the latest leaked ad involves multiple video games and TV options. Starting on November 21, 2022, multiple games and electronics will be available. It also confirmed the retailer will have various consoles in-stock. [Thanks, BlackFriday.com!]

When it comes to video game consoles in the Walmart Black Friday Deals for Days November 21, 2022 ad, all three major ones appear. The God of War: Ragnarok standard and digital edition PS5 bundles will be in stock. That costs $559. However, it will only be available at certain times. People can also get a DualSense controller for $49. The Xbox Series S and X will both be in stock. So will the $299 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe standard Switch bundle that includes three months of Nintendo Switch Online. People can also get a $349 128 GB Meta Quest 2 with Beat Saber and Resident Evil 4.

As for games, here's the list of titles that will be on sale. If it is a multiplatform title, you may want to check on the day to see if additional versions are available.

  • Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Switch) - $29
  • Assassin's Creed Valhalla (Xbox) - $29
  • Battlefield 2042 (PS5) - $29
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II: C.O.D.E. Edition (PS5) - Game shown, but price not listed.
  • Death Stranding (PS4) - $20
  • Elden Ring (PS4) - $35
  • FIFA 23 (PS5) - $35
  • Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes (Switch) - $35
  • Gotham Knights (PS5) - $35
  • Grand Theft Auto V (PS4) - $10
  • Halo: Infinite (Xbox) - $20
  • Horizon Forbidden West Launch Edition (PS4) - $35
  • Hot Wheels Unleashed (Xbox) - $20
  • The Last of Us Remastered (PS4) - $15
  • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch) - $29
  • The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Switch) - $29
  • Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (PS5) - $35
  • Madden 23 (PS5) - $35
  • Mario Party Superstars (Switch) - $29
  • Marvel's Avengers (PS4) - $15
  • Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy (PS4) - $15
  • Mass Effect Legendary Edition (Xbox) - $20
  • MLB The Show 22 (PS5) - $35
  • Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl (PS4) - $20
  • Nickelodeon Kart Racers (Switch) - $15
  • Nioh 2 (PS4) - $20
  • Paw Patrol Grand Prix (PS4) - $20
  • Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart (PS5) - $35
  • Resident Evil Village (PS5) - $20
  • Returnal (PS5) - $35
  • Sonic Frontiers (Switch) - $29
  • Tiny Tina's Wonderlands (PS4) - $29
  • WWE 2K22 (Xbox) - $27

Quite a few TVs and monitors deals also a part of the Walmart Black Friday sale. Here are the notable ones appearing in the ad.

  • 32" Acer Curved Gaming Monitor - $165
  • 50" onn 4K UHD LED Roku Smart TV - $148
  • 65" TCL 4K UHD Roku Smart TV - $228
  • 70" Vizio 4K UHD LED SmartCast Smart TV - $448

The video game deals in the Walmart Black Friday sale ad start on November 21, 2022. Walmart+ members can start shopping at 9am PT/12pm ET. People who don't subscribe can start shopping at 4pm PT/7pm ET. In case you missed it, the GameStop Black Friday ad also leaked.

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Siliconera Thursday, November 17, 2022 4:00 PM
    

At the beginning of November 2022, Udon Entertainment teased a comic based on the new Street Fighter game. Now, there's a solid date as to when people will get a sneak peek. On Free Comic Book Day 2023, a part of it will make its debut. A Street Fighter 6 #0 issue will show up on May 6, 2023. As is par for the course for the event, it will be free.

Here's the full cover for the Street Fighter 6 #0 that will appear during Free Comic Book Day 2023. The main focus is on Luke. However, newcomer Kimberly appears in the upper left corner. In the bottom right, Juri is in the middle of an attack. It also notes that Edwin Huang, Genzoman, and Matt Moylan are working on this series.
Free Comic Book Day 2023 Will Include Street Fighter 6 Comic

Some initial art from Panzer also showed off two characters as they appear in the comic. Both act as concept art for Luke and Ken.
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Udon's full Street Fighter 6 miniseries will be four issues long. In the announcement for this special issue issue, Game Director Takayuki Nakayama noted there could be additional spin-offs based on this installment.

Free Comic Book Day falls on May 6, 2023. Street Fighter 6 has a 2023 release window and will come to the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.

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Siliconera Thursday, November 17, 2022 3:00 PM
    

goat simulator 3 review

So I incurred the wrath of God the other day, which really got in the way of my finding a gas station bathroom key in time to attend a local IBS meet up. Fortunately, it didn't get in the way of my working on a public sculpture and attending a comic con. It wasn't that I experienced a really strange day. Rather, I spent about an hour with Goat Simulator 3. The sandbox simulator known for chucking goats (and "goats") into strange spaces and letting physics and bugs take over is exactly what you'd expect. That is, it is a good time, albeit one that might involve an issue or two even after the day-one patch.

If you're coming to Goat Simulator 3 expecting a story, you picked up the wrong game. This is 100% a chance to go wild and explore. Yes, it begins with a sendup of Skyrim's opening, with a too-long monologue involving an exploitative farmer and multiple goats trapped in a cart, heading to their "doom." (I.e. an ordinary life on a farm used by said farmer.) However, you're special. After the exposition, you're inducted into the Illuminati. But once that's done, your life is your own. Be the goat you want to be.

Goat Simulator 3 review

That means you could honestly be "nice." There are quests you can happen upon that involve aiding the humans. One of the first ones you'll find involves fixing a piece of farm equipment. Another one nearby entails unlocking a bathroom for a person in need. Neutral quests exist too. For example, designing a costume at a comic convention. Once that's done, NPCs around you will start rocking your "look." Then, there are the more chaotic, possibly even evil, missions. For example, you finish a piece of art in progress by… uh… abducting people and hanging them on it. Or in another case, you'll be tasked with finding three NPCs who dared to (gasp) whistle. There are essentially six regions of the map, with each area offering its own identity. Unlocking the Goat Tower in each one makes things visible, allowing you to see roads and points of interest.

In addition to these more visible missions, which pop up with obvious green exclamation points on a map, there are instincts. You start out with basic ones that serve to act as a tutorial to familiarize someone with the controls. As you find Instinct Shrines in the world, you get tips about other activities. One might be to bounce 10 times on a trampoline. (It is harder than it sounds.) Another involves starting a fire so a fire truck comes to put out, which means you complete the Instinct to drive a fire truck. These get you karma.

Tony Shark

Which is one of the many sorts of "unlockable" kinds of goals in Goat Simulator 3. Karma could be spent on customization options or different sorts of goats. For example, Tony Shark is a shark on a skateboard with a floppy tongue. Tall Goat is a giraffe. I appreciated that it felt like these each could play differently, due to things like Tony Shark being lower to the ground. The Goat Towers are the Illuminati headquarters and require points to unlock. How? Be a goat. Go through the missions. Experiment with what the world has to offer. They go up with basically any kind of action, including finding new towers, and unlock things like new customization items.

As for that patch, I actually held off on writing my review until after launch. This is due to some minigames relying on multiplayer and my experiencing a few crashes ahead of the update. Fortunately, things were much more stable once applying the fixes. Yes, there are still some issues of stuttering, clipping, or occasional texture pop-in. However, given the kind of game this is, that's expected. The worst issue I experienced would be big frame rate drops. I'd say instead of being 60 FPS, it can get to 30 FPS or so if there were a lot of cars, players, or activity.

Goat Simulator 3 review

As for those multiplayer minigames… they're fine. I get the feeling local multiplayer would be the ideal way to play. Goat Simulator is more of an experience, and Goat Simulator 3 is the same way. Some are better than others. I liked Prop Hunt, which is a take on hide and seek, a lot. Whatever you lick is what you hide as, and the seeker headbutts to find folks. The Floor is Lava is good too, as it relies on skills you built jumping, climbing, and platforming to avoid lava the longest. I didn't care for Car Derby as much, as I wasn't a fan of the driving controls in general. That's the demolition derby. Headsplat, which involves headbutting to paint things ala Splatoon in the hopes of being the one with the most coverage, also ended up being so-so when I played with others.

Goat Simulator 3 is exactly what you expect from a game dedicated to celebrating parodies, exploring the weirdness of game physics, and running around the world as a "chaotic good" or "chaotic evil" goat. It can be a lot of fun! Sometimes, it can break! I still see pop-in issues after the day one patch and find myself getting stuck. Still, even when it isn't perfect, it's a good time. It manages to be irreverent, but simultaneously irrelevant and relevant.

Goat Simulator 3 is available for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.

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Siliconera Thursday, November 17, 2022 2:13 PM
    

Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival Hololive Event Begins

Six Hololive Vtubers and a song they performed arrived in Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival. As a Hololive Golden Game Week reward, Houshou Marine, Kazama Iroha, Momosuzu Nene, Shiranui Flare, Shirogane Noel, and Takane Lui all appear in-game. So does their song, "Roppon no Bara to Sai no Uta." However, only subscribers get to access the content and its associated accessories. While the activity to "earn" this was a Hololive Japan one, it is appearing in the game worldwide.

Here's the announcement that appears in-game revealing the event. It points out "Roppon no Bara to Sai no Uta" is a Taiko Music Pass song. (That service costs $3.99 for a 30-day pass.) If you play the song, you can get puchi characters of Flare, Kazama, Lui, Marine, Nene, and Noel. These can be equipped alongside your avatar.
xTaiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival Hololive Event Begins

The official Japanese YouTube channel uploaded a music video to go along with the crossover. It features the song people will be able to play in-game. While there are Taiko no Tatsujin references, such as a Don statue and a hint of gameplay footage, it primarily focuses on the Hololive Vtubers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGjP9j5IxDc&ab_channel=%E5%A4%AA%E9%BC%93%E3%81%AE%E9%81%94%E4%BA%BA%E5%85%AC%E5%BC%8F%E3%83%81%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%8D%E3%83%AB%28TaikonoTatsujin%29

Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is available for the Nintendo Switch, and the event featuring Hololive Vtubers is live.

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Siliconera Thursday, November 17, 2022 1:00 PM
    

Another Pokemon game upon us, and it's going to be a little different than folks expect. Taking what it learned from Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are going to be a bit different. You'll have different main "storylines" you can follow. It's more of an open-world game, allowing you to choose what you do and where you go whenever you like. The battle system is also more like Pokemon Legends: Arceus, as things happen in the moment instead of in a specific battle screen. But it might leave you wondering if you should buy Pokemon Scarlet or Violet, or if another entry would be better for you.

Should You Buy Pokemon Scarlet or Violet?

Do You Want a More Traditional Pokemon Experience?

I'd say go with Pokemon Sword or Shield. these are the traditional Pokemon games on the Switch. You're a young adult again! You head out to challenge the Pokemon league! The battle system is the same as usual! The multiplayer is limited to raids, trading, and regular competitive fights. It should work out for you.

Lets Go Pikachu

Is Your Only Pokemon Experience with Pokemon GO?

Pick up Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! or Eevee!. This is a reimagining of Pokemon Yellow, one of the original Game Boy games. You won't have to worry about a ton of Pokemon. Capturing will be like you remember in Pokemon GO, tossing balls until you get what you want. You can even bring your characters from Pokemon GO into it. It's a very relaxed experience.

Should You Buy Pokemon Scarlet or Violet?

Do You Want a Pokemon Scarlet or Violet-like Experience, but Different?

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet seems like an experimental pair of games. If you want to continue that trend and play something that is Pokemon, but not like Pokemon, get Pokemon Legends: Arceus or New Pokemon Snap. The former is a more freeform game with missions, specific areas to explore, Pokemon to catch and fight, and a more action-RPG vibe. The latter is an on-rails "shooter," except you're essentially a Pokemon paparazzi snapping pictures of characters as you travel through different areas.

Should You Buy Pokemon Scarlet or Violet?

Should You Buy Pokemon Scarlet or Violet?

I mean, if you want! If you're on the fence, it's probably best to wait until reviews are live and other people you know and trust played it. That way, you can get some expressions from other players to see if it is something you'd like.

As to which version, both will be equally good! There are a few minor exclusives in each one. But in general, you're getting a new Pokemon experience either way.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will come to the Nintendo Switch on November 18, 2022.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, November 17, 2022 7:30 PM
     best settings for nvidia control panel pc gaming gpu graphics performance qualityPC gaming is something that brings a lot of flexibility over the uniform console experience, but it can get daunting with figuring out the best settings for the Nvidia Control Panel and the rest of your PC. It pays off to tune everything though, because you can reduce stutters and potentially even get higher fps in your games with a few quick tweaks. This quick guide will run you through the Nvidia Control Panel to ensure your settings help your Nvidia GPU run at its best. We also have a few other tips at the end to reduce the chance of stutters and low fps in your games. What is Nvidia Control Panel and how do you access it? This is a built in GPU management application made by Nvidia that's typically automatically installed on your PC with an Nvidia GPU. Nvidia also installs GeForce Experience by default. You can download the programs from Microsoft if it's not installed. Nvidia Control Panel is the more technical program of the two. It provides a variety of options to ap...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, November 17, 2022 7:10 PM
     How To Fix Friends List Not Showing Warzone 2[Update: November 17 @ 7:10 PM ET]: Activision has "deployed a fix" for the 'friends list not showing' bug in Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2. The company asks you restart your game if the issue persists. Sitting down after a long day to play a few rounds of Warzone 2 with your friends should be an exciting thing. Sadly, if there aren't server issues or game crashes to tackle, you may get slowed down after running into a frustrating bug. One in particular may even prevent you from playing with your buds. Your friends list not showing is a likely a bug, and one that's making the rounds in Warzone 2 — but you may be able to do something about it. As told by some players, the bug prevents your friends list from showing in Warzone 2. Instead of seeing who is or isn't online, the list is empty, leaving you to wonder if you've been abandoned. Well, fear not. Unless your trash talking has gotten to extreme, it's more likely that you&#...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, November 17, 2022 6:07 PM
     Warzone 2 How To Fix We Need Permission To Continue Error In Battle NetCall of Duty: Warzone 2.0 had a bit of a shaky launch. The free-to-play battle royale has had many reports of instability, ranging from friends lists disappearing to just plain crashes. Warzone 2 has another such error, one that reads "we need permission to continue" on Battle.net. Like with some of the aforementioned problems, the "we need permission to continue" error in Warzone 2 doesn't come with a guaranteed fix. The error itself seems to show up when trying to play the game online, and only for those using Battle.net. There are a few steps you can take that might alleviate the issue, however. Note: For more information about the game, check out our Modern Warfare 2 guides and features hub. Warzone 2 – How to fix 'We need permission to continue' error in Battle.net The first stop you can take in order to fix the error is a tried-and-true classic: restart. By restarting their PC, some users are reporting that the error appears to go...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, November 17, 2022 5:00 PM
     Risk Of Rain Gearbox 2 Rock MonsterIn what may come as a surprising bit of news, Gearbox has announced on Twitter that it now owns the Risk of Rain IP. This means that Gearbox will take the reins of development on Risk of Rain 2 content as well as any future projects related to the franchise. According to Gearbox's statement, the company holds "a deep love and respect for the IP" and feels "eager to prove" itself by providing worthy content for the series. Currently, Gearbox is working on porting the Survivors of the Void DLC of Risk of Rain 2 to modern consoles. Hopoo Games, the original developer of Risk of Rain, retweeted the statement and expressed that this will come as great news for fans. When responding to another user, Hopoo Games clarified that the studio will remain independent. What do fans make of this? Fans initially expressed concern over this news, wondering if this means that Hopoo Games will no longer work on Risk of Rain 2. Indeed, on the official Risk of Rain 2 Di...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, November 17, 2022 4:30 PM
     Harbor Official Gameplay Reveal Valorant 0 3 Screenshot purchase historyValorant is a popular first-person shooter game from the free-to-play overlords at Riot Games, and like any F2P game, there are a lot of cosmetics to buy. Valorant isn't a cheap game either, with skins for individual guns costing as much as $30 USD. Those who spend a lot in Valorant may want to check up on how much money they have spent on the game for budgetary reasons or just curiosity. Here is how to check your Valorant purchase history. There are no easy means to check your purchase history in-game. However, Riot Games has made it easy for anyone to check their Valorant purchase history. All you have to do is click this link, which will take you to the Valorant support page. From here, you just need to click the "log-in" button, and then your purchase history will be displayed for you to see. How to see your Valorant purchase history with a few steps After logging in, another button will appear that reads "Get my purchase history." Click that button. F...

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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, November 17, 2022 5:00 PM
     In Tower Defense games, you and your colleagues try to defend your base by strategically building attacking towers around the map. Your towers will try to stop the enemies as they move along a predetermined path. Purchase extra towers for your own use to help you progress through more levels. All Roblox: World Defenders Codes […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, November 17, 2022 4:00 PM
     We have a collection of all the Roblox Ballroom Dance codes that are currently available. By entering these codes, you can obtain cash, weights, spins, and other items. Chriscerie created the dance-based dress-up game Roblox Ballroom Dance for the platform. You will be picking up a ton of various clothing and accessory items while playing […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, November 17, 2022 3:00 PM
     In the game Roblox Hatching Heroes, you must crack open eggs to get a range of different creatures. Tap your way to more coins, which will grow as the strength of your dogs' increases. Continue clicking until you can open up new worlds to discover! In this clicker game, try to rise to the top […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, November 17, 2022 2:00 PM
     Is this the beginning of a Cypher resurgence in VALORANT? Patch 5.10 and the recently concluded VALORANT PBE have very similar patch notes that point toward some exciting changes for Cypher's Trapwire and Neural theft, Fade's prowlers and Nightfall Ultimate, and Harbor's Cascade, among many other updates and fixes. We have outlined everything you need […]

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, November 17, 2022 3:30 PM
    

Directive 8020 will be the season two premiere of the series.

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, November 17, 2022 2:56 PM
    

"The irony of delaying Dead Island 2 is not lost on us"

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, November 17, 2022 2:23 PM
    

The first "The Power of Karakuri" trailer details the game's unique Karakuri system

The post WILD HEARTS Gets New 'The Power of Karakuri' Trailer appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.


Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, November 17, 2022 1:56 PM
    

Square Enix also revealed the technical details for each version of the game alongside the PC requirements

The post Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion Gets New 'More than a Remaster' Trailer and Additional Details appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

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GamersHeroes Thursday, November 17, 2022 7:41 AM
    

There are 8 mysterious blue stakes to find in Paldea. This guide on Where To Find The Blue Stakes In Pokemon Scarlet & Pokemon Violet tells you the location of each of the 8 Blue Stakes as well as providing information on where you can use them, what they do, and the legendary Pokemon that awaits you at the end.

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GamersHeroes Thursday, November 17, 2022 7:14 AM
    

There are 8 ominous black stakes that are purple. This guide on Where To Find Purple Black Stakes In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet will tell you the location of each of the purple-black stakes, explain what they are for, and give information on the Pokemon you encounter at the end.

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GamersHeroes Thursday, November 17, 2022 7:05 AM
    

At the start of the game there is a mysterious purple door. This guide on How To Open Purple Shrine Door At Start Of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet explains what this door is all about, how you can unlock it, and the broader mystery of these special items these doors are tied to, black stakes.

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GamersHeroes Thursday, November 17, 2022 6:40 AM
    

The huge region of Paldea is home to 10 marvelous sights. This guide on Where To Find 10 Great Sights Of Paldea In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet will list the locations of all of the Great Sights we've discovered so far as they double up as both a feast for the eyes and as an additional fast travel point on the map.

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GamersHeroes Thursday, November 17, 2022 5:36 AM
    

Pokemon Scarlet & Pokemon Violet have finally arrived and with it, tons of exciting content to explore. This Pokemon Scarlet & Pokemon Violet Walkthrough Guide Collection acts a central hub for all of our Generation 9 Pokemon guides and walkthroughs including everything from how to evolve new Pokemon, to taking advantage of the awesome new Tera Type system.

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GamersHeroes Thursday, November 17, 2022 5:35 AM
    

Ditto is one of those Pokemon that you always need if you want to breed Pokemon. Check out this guide to find out Where To Find Ditto In Pokemon Scarlet And Violet. This way you can start getting more Eevees and whatever other Pokemon you want.

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GamersHeroes Thursday, November 17, 2022 5:35 AM
    

The Soothe Bell is an item in Pokemon that will help you raise the friendship of your Pokemon. Check out this guide to find out Where To Find The Soothe Bell In Pokemon Scarlet And Violet. This way you can raise your Eevee's happiness and evolve it.

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GamersHeroes Thursday, November 17, 2022 5:35 AM
    

Eevee has always been popular but finding one is never easy. Check out this Where To Find Eevee In Pokemon Scarlet And Violet. This way you can start your evolution train and get the Eeveeloutions you want.

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GamersHeroes Thursday, November 17, 2022 5:35 AM
    

Dratini is another one of the original Pokemon and can be found in this game. Check out this guide to find out Where To Find Dratini In Pokemon Scarlet And Violet. This way you can be on your way to getting your Dragonite.

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GamersHeroes Thursday, November 17, 2022 5:35 AM
    

Garchomp is one of those strong Pokemon that you always want to have in your team. Check out this guide to find out Where To Find Garchomp In Pokemon Scarlet And Violet. This way you can start doing some real damage and have a solid Dragon Pokemon in your squad.

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Kotaku Thursday, November 17, 2022 11:50 AM
    

The new Call of Duty battle royale may be about squading up with friends to take on bad guys, but Warzone 2's social tab is currently stopping you from doing just that. The tab is meant to let you see all of your friends logged onto Warzone 2.0 and invite them to team up, no matter what platform they're on–but it's…

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Kotaku Thursday, November 17, 2022 11:25 AM
    

NetEase, the service provider Overwatch creators Blizzard have been using to bring its games to China for the last 14 years, is ending several licenses with the developer. Overwatch 2, Diablo III, World of Warcraft, StarCraft, Hearthstone, Heroes of the Storm will no longer receive service in mainland China on January…

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Kotaku Thursday, November 17, 2022 10:55 AM
    

While you'll be responsible for securing much of your own gear once you touch down on Al Mazrah, Warzone 2.0 does allow you access to custom loadouts and preset perks packages. But if you're used to loadouts and perks as they work in Modern Warfare II's regular multiplayer, you might be in for a bit of a surprise as…

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Kotaku Thursday, November 17, 2022 10:34 AM
    

The Xbox Series S is without question my favorite home console in years. It's small, sleek, and runs like a Swiss watch. It's also incredibly affordable at just $300, but somehow it just got even cheaper. Microsoft announced earlier today that the Game Pass juggernaut will be discounted to $250 throughout the holiday…

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Kotaku Thursday, November 17, 2022 10:25 AM
    

As Pokémon Scarlet and Violet reviews hit the internet one day before the twin games are released, the overriding message has a grim tone: the Switch just can't handle the game. Despite most effusively praising the game itself, few reviews can ignore that the open-world game struggles to run on the five-year-old…

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Kotaku Thursday, November 17, 2022 9:00 AM
    

I tend to land on the Martin Scorsese side of the superhero craze—"The problem is the amusement park films," he said in 2019—and so I admittedly went into Marvel's Midnight Suns feeling bratty. The tactical role-playing game, which was delayed twice before finally landing on its current December 2 release date, comes…

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PCGamesN Thursday, November 17, 2022 11:49 AM
     Best Warzone 2 Lachmann 556 loadout

With the best Warzone 2 Lachmann 556 loadout equipped as you drop into the battle royale game, this weapon can score plenty of kills as long as you use the right set of attachments. Our loadout focuses on improving its range, recoil control, and mobility to get ahead of the competition. The Lachmann 556 boasts excellent damage range and fire rate, so improving other key areas will take you far when trying to survive the bigger than ever Warzone 2 map.

RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 map, Warzone 2 battle pass, Warzone 2 season 1

PCGamesN Thursday, November 17, 2022 11:40 AM
     Fortnite skins bring football outfits in time for the FIFA World Cup

Some Fortnite skins are there to help you celebrate the joy of your own personality in Epic Games' battle royale game. Other skins are more about coming together around an event or some big shared interest. These upcoming skins are in the latter category, and are all about celebrating the humble unknown game of football just in time for the FIFA World Cup in Epic Games' shooter.

RELATED LINKS: Fortnite Refer a Friend, Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4 speculation, Fortnite Dragon Ball event details

PCGamesN Thursday, November 17, 2022 11:30 AM
     Overwatch 2 sale offers discount Watchpoint pack after delay

Blizzard is offering an Overwatch 2 sale with a hefty discount on the premium Watchpoint pack for its recently released free game. The deal knocks a rather whopping 40 percent off the price of the premium edition for the multiplayer FPS game. The Watchpoint pack offers players a bundle containing several Overwatch 2 skins, 2,000 of the game's paid currency Overwatch Coins, and the premium track for the first Overwatch 2 battle pass.

RELATED LINKS: All Overwatch 2 characters, Best Overwatch 2 settings, Overwatch 2 tier list

PCGamesN Thursday, November 17, 2022 11:26 AM
     Best Warzone 2 SMG in season 1

The best Warzone 2 SMG is part of a versatile group of weapons, able to fill in as a solid secondary when paired with one of the best Warzone 2 sniper rifles, or as a primary if you're the type of player who enjoys getting up close and personal.

The best Warzone 2 SMG in season 1 is the Lachmann Sub, also known as the MP5. This gun has the best mobility out of all the best Warzone 2 guns, and it packs a serious punch up close if you kit it out with the right attachments, so much so it also features in our guide to the overall best Warzone 2 loadout drops. Here's our full list of the best Warzone 2 SMGs and the attachments you'll want to kit them out with in the battle royale game.

RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 map, Warzone 2 battle pass, Warzone 2 season 1

PCGamesN Thursday, November 17, 2022 11:57 AM
     Best Warzone 2 TAQ-V loadout

After the best Warzone 2 TAQ-V loadout? The battle rifle version of the Scar-inspired TAQ-56 is arguably the best iteration in the weapon platform, taking the slow, chugging rate of fire of its smaller sibling and pairing it with devastating 7.62mm rounds. Unlike some battle rifles, the TAQ-V has a full-auto fire mode by default, making it easy to use in all situations, and a wide array of weapon setups are available once you've unlocked all the right attachments.

As we saw with the dominance of the FAL in Warzone 1, battle rifles can be extremely effective thanks to their damage ranges and bullet velocity, plus their handiness in a CQC situation. We've built a couple of TAQ-V variants to help you figure out the right loadout for you.

RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 map, Warzone 2 battle pass, Warzone 2 season 1

PCGamesN Thursday, November 17, 2022 11:49 AM
     Best Warzone 2 556 Icarus loadout

If you want a great LMG then our best Warzone 2 556 Icarus loadout is great for the longer ranges of Al Mazrah. In its base form, the 556 Icarus boasts relatively stable recoil, a very fast rate of fire and a decent ammo count, but it can struggle as soon as you start taking on long-range fights.

Our Warzone 556 Icarus build extends the effective damage range of the LMG, while also working to improve the recoil control and stabilisation as much as possible. The result is a gun that can hose enemies all the way up to sniper distances on the Warzone 2 map. Even if you can't secure the kill at that range, the cumulative chip damage means they'll be low on armour plates by the time you make it over to them.

RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 map, Warzone 2 battle pass, Warzone 2 season 1

PCGamesN Thursday, November 17, 2022 11:14 AM
     Valorant skin prices don't match Riot's

Valorant skins were never cheap. Since Project: A, Riot Games has stuck with a specific price tag for each edition, and after initial upheaval, the community conceded. But players are once again calling out the FPS game's developer for asking too much for "lazy skin designs," citing Soulstrife and the upcoming Abyssal bundle as examples.

RELATED LINKS: Valorant characters: all agents and abilities, Valorant tier list, Valorant crosshair codes

PCGamesN Thursday, November 17, 2022 11:10 AM
     Battlefield 2042 Season 3 kicks off with a new Swedish map

A new season of Battlefield 2042 is about to begin, and it's introducing another raft of new content. Battlefield 2042 Season 3 is called Escalation, and it brings with it a map set in the wilds of rural Sweden, a new specialist named Zain, and some new weapons and vehicles to master on the FPS game's chaotic killing fields. The Battlefield 2042 Season 3 release date is set for November 22.

RELATED LINKS: Battlefield 2042 review, Best multiplayer games on PC, Best FPS games on PC

PCGamesN Thursday, November 17, 2022 10:52 AM
     Best Warzone 2 AR for Season 1 – all assault rifles ranked

Want to know what the best Warzone 2 AR is? Competitive players typically use the best assault rifles as these weapons are highly versatile. Depending on which assault rifle you opt for, you can easily cover close, medium, and even long-range without breaking a sweat.

These weapons are usually a nailed-on starter in most of the best Warzone 2 loadout drops, often being paired alongside the best Warzone 2 SMGs or sniper rifles to create a well-rounded build.

RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 map, Warzone 2 battle pass, Warzone 2 season 1

PCGamesN Thursday, November 17, 2022 10:29 AM
     Best Warzone 2 SP-R 208 loadout

Looking for a great Warzone 2 SP-R 208 loadout? Marksman rifles are one of the strongest weapons in MW2 and they're just as powerful in Warzone 2, though you do need to use the right attachments. The SP-R 208 is strong thanks to its lightning-fast aim-down sight speed and ability to kill with a single upper body shot at close and medium range. The damage dropoff, armour, and long sightlines of Warzone 2 mean you're not going to get one-shot kills, even to the head, but as we saw with the Kar-98k in the first Warzone, that doesn't mean it's not any good.

RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 map, Warzone 2 battle pass, Warzone 2 season 1

PCGamesN Thursday, November 17, 2022 10:25 AM
     AMD says high Ryzen 7000 CPU temperatures are no cause for alarm

After launching earlier this year, Ryzen 7000 CPU temperatures have remained a point of criticism for the processor series. It's not hard to see why, considering that the general rule of thumb when it comes to PC hardware is "the cooler, the better", and Zen 4 chips can commonly reach 95°C during multithreaded workloads. AMD, however, wants to reassure you that this is no cause for alarm.

RELATED LINKS: Ryzen 7000 CPUs - everything we know, RDNA 3 GPUs - everything we know, Best gaming CPU

PCGamesN Thursday, November 17, 2022 10:14 AM
     League of Legends new items are breaking Illaoi's cooldowns

League of Legends new items can certainly take a while to master - especially given just how many there are in League of Legends patch 12.22. It turns out one of these new weapons is interacting with Kraken Priestess and top lane terror, Illaoi, leaving her cooldowns sky high and her ability to fend of foes in tatters.

RELATED LINKS: Best LoL Champions , League of Legends preseason 23, LoL tier list

PCGamesN Thursday, November 17, 2022 10:13 AM
     Warzone 2 proximity chat already causing classic Call of Duty chaos

Warzone 2 proximity chat is already generating some wonderful, though often terrifying, Call of Duty chaos, as the new Activision and Infinity Ward CoD battle royale game launches alongside DMZ and Modern Warfare 2 season one.

RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 map, Warzone 2 battle pass, Warzone 2 season 1

PCGamesN Thursday, November 17, 2022 10:14 AM
     Best Warzone 2 RAAL MG loadout

The best Warzone 2 RAAL MG loadout gives you immense damage over range and is easily one of the best guns in the battle royale game right now. The RAAL MG has a two shot kill potential at any distance, and zero recoil after the first five shots fired. It is, however, very heavy, with a slow ADS speed, so here's how to negate that and create the perfect RAAL MG loadout in Warzone 2.

RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 map, Warzone 2 battle pass, Warzone 2 season 1

PCGamesN Thursday, November 17, 2022 10:01 AM
     BioShock meets Lovecraft in undersea city builder Surviving the Abyss

If you've ever played BioShock, you'll know just how wrong building an underwater city can go. Now, underwater city builder Surviving the Abyss asks what you would do differently in a Paradox base-building survival game tinged with Lovecraftian horror. The year is 1976, and you've been tasked with building a deep sea Cold War research facility attempting to experiment with new ways to weaponize genetics. As with the best city-building games, you'll be exploring your surroundings for resources to help extend your base and further your research - but who knows what untold, eldritch horrors await in the darkness?

RELATED LINKS: Best strategy games, Best city building games, Best horror games on PC

PCGamesN Thursday, November 17, 2022 9:58 AM
     Best Warzone 2 FSS Hurricane loadout

For the best FSS Hurricane loadout in Warzone 2, you should seek to improve the SMG's range while keeping it fast and light. After all, the Warzone 2 map is bigger than ever, so the action may primarily focus on mid-to-long-range combat. Another priority of this build is to reduce kickback as much as possible, so we've included attachments that reduce recoil control, enabling you to fire out those bullets quickly and accurately.

RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 map, Warzone 2 battle pass, Warzone 2 season 1

PCGamesN Thursday, November 17, 2022 9:50 AM
     Best Warzone 2 Basilisk loadout

If you're looking for the best Warzone 2 Basilisk loadout, we've got your back. While it's not a weapon that you'd usually associate with the firefights on Al Mazrah, the Basilisk is a revolver that packs a serious punch if you can get your shots on target. With this loadout, you'll have double the weapons and therefore double the chance of filling your opponents with lead.

RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 map, Warzone 2 battle pass, Warzone 2 season 1

PCGamesN Thursday, November 17, 2022 10:11 AM
     Best Warzone 2 Minibak loadout

Looking for the best Warzone 2 Minibak loadout? The past few CODs have all had some version of the Bizon, whether it's been called that or Bullfrog or the PP-19. It's an SMG that comes with a huge benefit baked right into the base model: it's got a huge underbarrel drum magazine that holds 64 rounds.

Not having to take a big hit to mobility in order to carry a larger magazine is a huge benefit, so the main focus of our Warzone 2 Minibak loadout is to improve the aim-down sight speed and recoil control. By all accounts, the damage dropoff and effective range of full-auto weapons in Warzone 2 is a lot less forgiving, so we've tailored this build to run 'n' gun enthusiasts in the FPS game.

RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 map, Warzone 2 battle pass, Warzone 2 season 1

PCGamesN Thursday, November 17, 2022 9:39 AM
     Here's how to fix the EA app on Steam Deck

Valve has come a long way with its handheld gaming PC, but there are still a few kinks that require a bit of ironing, such as the EA app. Don't fret, though, as Gaming on Linux shows you how to fix the EA app on Steam Deck and prevent crashing.

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

PCGamesN Thursday, November 17, 2022 9:28 AM
     Best Warzone 2 TAQ-56 loadout

If you're looking for the best Warzone 2 TAQ-56 loadout, then look no further. The TAQ-56, also known as the SCAR, is a slow-firing, heavy-hitting assault rifle that has a 3-shot kill potential at close to mid-range. These attachments serve to amplify the solid base weapon, increasing its viability over longer battle royale engagements.

RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 map, Warzone 2 battle pass, Warzone 2 season 1

PCGamesN Thursday, November 17, 2022 9:19 AM
     Warzone 2 AQ soldier kills explained

If you're wondering what the new Warzone 2 AQ soldier kills tab refers to, we've got all the answers. You may be familiar with AQ soldiers – members of the Al Qatala terrorist organisation – in the Modern Warfare 2 campaign. They appear in Warzone 2 as AI-controlled opponents, and you're almost guaranteed to encounter them during a match.

AQ soldiers appear in all modes of Warzone 2, including DMZ, and typically wield LMGs and sniper rifles. Individually, they don't present much of a threat, though you can run the risk of being overcome if they advance in large numbers. Some of them may also be heavily armoured, so be sure to coordinate with allies via Warzone 2 proximity chat if required.

RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 map, Warzone 2 battle pass, Warzone 2 season 1

PCGamesN Thursday, November 17, 2022 9:16 AM
     How to repair and refuel vehicles in Warzone 2

If you're planning a road trip across Al Mazrah, knowing how to repair and refuel vehicles in Warzone 2 is essential in order to reach your destination in one piece. Al Mazrah is massive, so if you're looking to quickly and efficiently complete objectives you won't get anywhere fast while travelling on foot. The best course of action is to find yourself a set of wheels, but using a vehicle makes you a very obvious target for enemy combatants.

Thankfully, unlike the vehicles in the last battle royale game in the series, Warzone 2 vehicles can receive maintenance to extend their use after they've sustained damage. The downside is that they now require fuel in order to run, and if you're not paying attention to how much gas you've got in the tank, you can easily find yourself stranded and vulnerable in the middle of the Warzone 2 map. Without further ado, here's how to repair and refuel vehicles in Warzone 2.

RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 map, Warzone 2 battle pass, Warzone 2 season 1

PCGamesN Thursday, November 17, 2022 10:00 AM
     Best Warzone 2 Signal 50 loadout

Our best Warzone 2 Signal 50 loadout is all about damage range and bullet velocity. The new COD battle royale is much tougher on full-auto weapons beyond medium range, so sniper rifles are your best bet for taking down very distant targets.

One-shot kills are very difficult to secure when there are armour plates at play, so if you want to quickly put an enemy squad on notice you'll want a sniper that can down - or at least severely hurt - an enemy with a single well-placed shot.

RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 map, Warzone 2 battle pass, Warzone 2 season 1

PCGamesN Thursday, November 17, 2022 9:31 AM
     Best Warzone 2 PDSW 528 loadout

You can expect to rack up plenty of close-quarters eliminations with our best Warzone 2 PDSW 528 loadout. It's one of the lighter transformations we've had to make, as the SMG's mag capacity, inherent stability, and devastating firing rate already place it among the best Modern Warfare 2 guns around.

Right out of the box you'll notice that the recoil on the PDSW 528 is very bad at distance because of damage drop-off and some incredibly high recoil. Therefore, we're going to address exactly those areas with our best Warzone 2 PDSW 528 loadout.

RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 map, Warzone 2 battle pass, Warzone 2 season 1

PCGamesN Thursday, November 17, 2022 9:45 AM
     Best Warzone 2 M4 loadout

The best Warzone 2 M4 loadout is a must-have for anyone who's partial to the quick-fire handling of an AR. We've paid special attention to reigning in the M4's recoil and extending its range even further. If you're looking to dive into Warzone 2 with one of the most iconic assault rifles from the series, our best Warzone 2 M4 loadout is the one for you.

RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 map, Warzone 2 battle pass, Warzone 2 season 1

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 17, 2022 12:00 PM
    

Look, we can all agree that Spore is not quite the game it could have been. In terms of the different eras that you coach your little creature species through, the game peaks early on in the cell stage. After that, everything goes a little downhill. But I'll tell you what: I've never, ever been so excited for a game to release, and I don't think I ever will again. I was losing sleep over it. And there's one simple reason: the Creature Creator.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 17, 2022 12:00 PM
    

I'm always amazed by the Minecraft building community. We've seen the likes of Tolkien's Middle-earth, Breath Of The Wild, Disneyland, Game of Thrones' Westeros, and the Star Wars universe all built block by block - and that's only a short list of what you can find online. The creations you can find are honestly kind of amazing, and Minecraft builders are constantly putting out new masterpieces for fellow Minecrafters and non-crafters to oggle at all year round.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 17, 2022 12:00 PM
    

Ever had a real-life experience where you're something like 90% sure you're actually in a horror film? Answers in the comments, please. Now, imagine that, but also someone asks you to pop your phone in a lockbox, you know, for safekeeping. Also, they say something like "You won't need it where we're going" and then do a murder wink at an imaginary camera. Something quite similar to this happens to our ill-fated documentary crew early in The Devil In Me. 'Aha!' I thought. Supermassive are being knowingly, playfully tropey again. Great. These games are best when they lean into the cheese like a drunk buffet guest, and I was pumped to watch it stumble around a schlocky murder party and get baked brie all over the elbows of its best tux.

For those yet to stick their snout into Supermassive's truffle-trove of horror offerings, the basic premise of these narrative adventure games can best be summarised: What if shouting at the screen to try and stop idiot characters performing horror film no-nos actually worked? The formula was both invented and, miraculously, perfected in 2015's Until Dawn. Since then, the studio have released three 'episodic' (although narratively independent) Dark Pictures titles, and The Quarry, all of which can best be summarised: Like Until Dawn, but not as good.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 17, 2022 11:52 AM
    

If you're going to go on the hunt for giant monsters then you'll need some serious technology to back you up. Upcoming hunting game Wild Hearts is packing plenty of what devs Omega Force are calling Karakuri, the magical flat-pack wooden kit the game's warriors use to battle the various beasties in their fantasy take on medieval Japan. You can get a glimpse of some of the Karakuri battles that Wild Hearts contains in the trailer below, including a rather awesome looking monocycle and a furious monkey with a very nasty skin condition.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 17, 2022 11:45 AM
    

Tell me the phrase "exploring space in an interstellar gothic monastery" and honestly, I'm in. Sold. You've got me. That's the premise of The Banished Vault, an upcoming strategy game announced this week. You'll flee from solar system to solar system in a mobile monastery megacity, trying desperately to scavenge what you can before an all-annihilating pursuer catches up. The Banished Vault is the first game on the new indie publishing label of Bithell Games, but more interesting to me is that it's coming from the designer of Sun Dogs.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 17, 2022 11:31 AM
    

There's some bad news for anyone who wants to prove themselves on the battlefield now Season 1 of multiplayer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has begun, I'm afraid. Treyarch Studios have tweeted to announce that the Call Of Duty League Moshpit playlist mode is delayed due to some recently discovered issues. The Black Ops Cold War devs did say it would only be a "slight delay", though, and that they'd provide an update on when the mode would be active as soon as they could.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 17, 2022 11:00 AM
    

As we leave the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness and plunge headlong into the seasons of frozen toes and unceasing rain, there aren't many good wistful staring days left in the calendar. But not to worry, because The Electronic Wireless Show podcast has collected some of the best games for having a virtual stare, so you can do it from the comfort of your own home.

This does necessitate us defining wistful first, although honestly I think I nail it out of the gate. Nate also provides this week's Cavern Of Lies mini-game, and a) he nearly beats me but b) he'd never heard of Thomas Was Alone, which is pretty funny.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 17, 2022 10:01 AM
    

Cloning isn't the first thing that pops into my mind when I think about the sea. Crabs, oysters, and Captain Birdseye's crispy fish fingers seem a bit more apt. Subaquatic sim Surviving The Abyss is diving straight into the human genepool when it enters early access on Steam on January 17th, though. The game's coming from Rocket Flair Studios under the Paradox Arc label launched back in August.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 17, 2022 9:31 AM
    

There'll be no more Overwatch 2 and World Of Warcraft in mainland China from January 23rd, 2023, Blizzard and NetEase have announced. Those are among the games that NetEase have handled publishing for within the country, but the two companies have failed to reach an agreement to extend their deal. To add insult to injury, NetEase's president Simon Zhu has taken to LinkedIn to blame "a jerk" for the deal's collapse.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 17, 2022 8:32 AM
    

We covered the LG C2 OLED recently, so I'll keep this brief: my personal favourite large-size gaming monitor stroke 4K 120Hz TV is down to £759 on Amazon, the lowest ever price we've seen on this model.

To get this price, you'll need to tick the £100 voucher box on the product page (or afterwards in the basket). This promotion is only possible for items shipped by Amazon direct, so check this if you don't see the voucher option!

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 17, 2022 7:08 AM
    

A short teaser for the next horror game in Supermassive's The Dark Pictures Anthology series has emerged on YouTube. Called Directive 8020, it seems like this one is going full sci-fi and heading all the way into outer space, Event Horizon style. The teaser video seems to have been taken from the end of an advance copy of its predecessor The Devil In Me, which is released tomorrow so keep your eyes peeled for our review. Supermassive will likely follow up with an official teaser after The Devil In Me's out. You can watch the leaked teaser below, if you're not spooked by the possibility of spoilers.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 17, 2022 6:20 AM
    

The publishers of Doom Eternal have shared a strongly worded statement aimed at composer Mick Gordon, following Gordon's recent outpouring on Medium. Bethesda tweeted their statement last night, calling Gordon's lengthy post explaining his experience working on Doom Eternal's soundtrack "a one-sided and unjust account of an irreparable professional relationship". Gordon had replied to an open letter published on Reddit by id Software executive producer Marty Stratton, more than two years after Stratton's letter was posted online.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 17, 2022 6:02 AM
    

Little or large? That's the choice you'll have to make between these two Dell monitor deals at Dell's US outlet, with Black Friday prices on a 24-in 1080p 240Hz monitor ideal for competitive gaming or a 32-in 4K 144Hz model with HDMI 2.1 that would suit a high-end gaming PC, PS5 or Series X. Both are incredibly good value after today's discounts, and well worth taking a look at if you're in the market for a monitor upgrade!

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 17, 2022 5:30 AM
    

If you are among the rare unlucky people who don't experience pure exhilaration from attending virtual meetings on Microsoft Teams, good news: Microsoft have added a load of games to entertain you. From inside Teams, you can now play procrastination classics like Solitaire and Minesweeper as well as party games meant for oodles of people. You can even play co-op Minesweeper. And hey, if it happens inside Teams, no one can deny it's work. If anything, you're engaging with the business experience even harder. Be sure to mention that in your annual performance review.

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Siliconera Thursday, November 17, 2022 12:00 PM
    

Samurai Maiden Komimi Trailer Features Characters Getting Close

The parade of Samurai Maiden trailers starring supporting characters continues with Komimi. She's yet another ninja who will aid Tsumugi. After the young woman finds herself in the past and made the Priestess of Harmony, she needs to rely on assistance from warriors like Komimi to get by.

As usual, the Samurai Maiden trailer begins with Komimi's official art. Then, it highlights the fact that this hammer-wielding warrior is also part fox. We get to see how her attacks can work. In addition to heavy hits, she can inflict ice-based damage or infuse Tsumugi's attacks with ice. She also has a bomb she can use. A bit of a story segment comes up after, showing Komimi will stick around because Tsumugi is getting stronger. Things end with the two heroines taking a selfie together.
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Komimi's voice actress is Miyu Tomita. She voices Genshin Impact's new character Layla, Riko from Made in Abyss, and Chuatury from Gundam: The Witch from Mercury.

In case you missed it, two other characters appeared in past Samurai Maiden trailers. One looked at a ninja named Iyo. The other starred Hagane, who has a mechanical arm. Each one seems to have a different element associated with her. Iyo's ability infused Tsumugi's weapon with fire. Hagane's involved electricity.

Samurai Maiden will come to the Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PS5 on December 1, 2022 in Japan and on December 8, 2022 worldwide. The PC version will show up on Steam worldwide on December 8, 2022.

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Siliconera Thursday, November 17, 2022 11:30 AM
    

The Switch Black Friday 2022 sale is live in the eShop and Nintendo claims it features deals on over 1,000 games. Switch black friday deals

The Switch Black Friday 2022 sale is live in the European eShop and Nintendo claims it features deals on over 1,000 games. It opened up a special page dedicated to the sales event. While the same sale isn't yet live in North America, this one could be used to provide an idea of what will be reduced.

Here's the list of highlighted games that are specifically mentioned as being deals during the Switch Black Friday 2022 sale in the UK. A few other notable deals are listed as well.

  • Astral Chain - £33.29
  • Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy - £17.50
  • Disney Dreamlight Valley - £21.24
  • DOOM Eternal - £10.79
  • Dragon Quest XI S - £24.99
  • FIFA 23 - £20.99
  • Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy Definitive Edition - £33.29
  • The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD - £33.29
  • Metroid Dread - £33.29
  • No Man's Sky - £31.99
  • Octopath Traveler - £24.99
  • Persona 5 Royal - £38.49
  • Super Mario Odyssey - £33.29
  • Triangle Strategy - £33.29
  • Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition - £33.29
  • Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - £33.29

The full list of games can be found on Nintendo Europe's site.

Nintendo Europe also mentioned the 2x Gold Point event is still in effect for people who subscribe to one of the two tiers of Nintendo Switch Online. People get twice as many points as usual until January 31, 2023. This offer also includes DLC.

The Nintendo Europe Black Friday eShop sale will run until November 30, 2022.

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Siliconera Thursday, November 17, 2022 11:00 AM
    

Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Event Quest Features Gore Magala

A new Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Event Quest is here, and the Gore Magala is the star. Capcom shared details about it on Twitter. People who tackle Event Quest: Roar of the Black Eclipse will be rewarded with points.

Capcom noted this Event Quest is specifically designed to help prepare for Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Free Title Update 3. It referenced building up the Hunter and Master Ranks to access new content. Typically, such quests can award points or do things like provide access to new items. For example, a past quest involving a Rathian and Rathalos included a monocle as a reward.

There'll be another Gore Magala challenge coming to Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak soon. When Title Update 3 appears, it will introduce Chaotic Gore Magala. This is described as a version of the creature that occurs when Gora Magala is shedding to become Shagaru Magala. As a result, it features attacks from both monsters' movesets. Should someone want to face it, they'll need to be at Master Rank 10. The other monsters in that update, Risen Kushala Daora and Risen Teostra, feature higher requirements.

Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak is available for the Nintendo Switch and PC. The free Title Update 3 release date is November 24, 2022.

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