Nov 26, 22:00


Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, November 26, 2022 6:44 PM
    

The Long Dark already offered an expansive survival game, including an open survival mode and many hours of a story campaign. Still, it's getting bigger if you want it to with Tales From The Far Territory, a paid expansion pass that will deliver a year of updates beginning on December 5th. A new trailer shows a little of the new region below.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, November 26, 2022 6:19 PM
    

Botany Manor has an art style that reminds me of The Witness, but instead of filling its bucolic setting with line-drawing puzzles, it's about growing plants. This sounds vastly preferable to me. Check out the gorgeous trailer below.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, November 26, 2022 5:51 PM
    

Overwatch 2's next hero is Ramattra, an Omnic shape-shifting tank. We got to see that shape-shifting in action for the first time in a new hero trailer released earlier tonight. If you want a glimpse of his powers in action ahead of his release as part of Overwatch 2's season two on December 6th, check below.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, November 26, 2022 5:13 PM
    

Martial arts roguelike Sifu takes several cues from famous movie fight scenes. Its next update is going to make it easier for people to recreate their favourite films by adding a Replay Editor, which lets you tweak camera position, focus modes and, yes, fiddle with slow motion.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, November 26, 2022 4:59 PM
    

The Crucial X6 is a USB solid state drive that I keep recommending, as it offers dependable SATA SSD speeds in a convenient yet rugged form factor. It comes in sizes from 500GB to 4TB, and now that massive biggest size is discounted: just £225, down from a UK RRP of £475 for a cool £250 discount.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, November 26, 2022 4:41 PM
    

Mainstream 2TB SSDs just barely breached the £100 barrier for Black Friday this year, and now the Integral V Series has firmly pushed beyond it. You can now pick up this 2TB SATA SSD for just £93, making the drive just 4.7p per gigabyte - a very reasonable asking price for a drive that's significantly faster than an old HDD you may still have in your desktop or laptop...

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Twinfinite Saturday, November 26, 2022 9:09 PM
     The World Heroes af Street Fighter are coming to Fall Guys.

Twinfinite Saturday, November 26, 2022 7:04 PM
     Ramattra is ready to protect the Omnix and unleash his justice on humanity.

Siliconera Saturday, November 26, 2022 3:00 PM
    

pokemon scarlet violet washing header

Ever since the introduction of Pokemon Amie in Pokemon X and Y, every mainline Pokemon game allows you to get up close and personal with your Pokemon. Whether it's grooming them in Sun and Moon or camping with them in Sword and Shield, it was easier than ever to form a legitimate emotional attachment since the games let you treat them like pets. Scarlet and Violet also has a similar mechanic with the picnics. However, washing your Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet ultimately proves to be a hollow experience.

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How Does Washing Pokemon Work?

Let's start with how washing works in this game. In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, you can picnic when you're out and about. While picnicking, your Pokemon wander around. Unfortunately, the higher camera angle and the lack of flavor text makes it a less involved experience than Sword and Shield's camping. In any case, when you stand in front of your Pokemon, the option to wash it pops up. Note that you cannot wash your Pokemon in co-op mode if you are visiting someone else's world.

In Scarlet and Violet, you wash your Pokemon in two steps. First, you lather them up with soap, and then you wash it off. The whole process takes about ten seconds. In comparison, Sun and Moon's Pokemon Refresh had around five grooming options, and you could also pet and feed them. It was possible to spend minutes just playing with your beloved Pokemon as if it was a pet.

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What's The Problem With Washing?

The problem with washing your Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet is that the game practically pushes you through it. It feels more like you're only doing it for practical reasons, than because you legitimately want to interact with your Pokemon. After you blow dry the Pokemon, the game automatically takes you back to the picnic. It's honestly such an empty experience after Amie and Refresh that the game doesn't even need it.

I can't speak for everyone. But what I liked about Amie and Refresh was actually interacting with and feeding the Pokemon. Watching the Pokemon anime growing up and seeing the trainers pet their Pokemon like how you or I would pet a dog made me so jealous. The Amie and Amie equivalents let me fulfill that dream. Pokemon Refresh was never about just washing the Pokemon, and Scarlet and Violet's failure to understand that makes the mechanic fall flat.

Humans are a naturally empathic species. People online got sad about the Curiosity singing Happy Birthday to itself on Mars, for example. Even in the original Pokemon Red and Blue games, it was easy to feel attached to your trusty Pokemon team as you played through the game. Amie and similar mechanics only helped to accelerate the bonding process. Washing could have been a fun way to get to know your partners better, if only to see how they reacted to brushing or combing. But it seems that, like the rest of the game, it needed a bit more time on the drawing board.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are available on the Nintendo Switch.

The post Washing Pokemon in Scarlet And Violet is Dull appeared first on Siliconera.

Nov 26, 14:00


PCGamesN Saturday, November 26, 2022 1:17 PM
     Overwatch 2 Season 2 release date, Ramattra abilities, map and skins

Time flies when you're having fun, and the Overwatch 2 Season 2 release date is sooner than you might think. With it, we can expect a new battle pass, map, and plenty of cosmetic skins to spend your hard-earned Overwatch coins on. Season 2 also coincides with the debut of the latest Overwatch 2 tank hero, Ramattra.

Overwatch 2 got off to a bumpy start, but the multiplayer game has quickly found its footing, with the welcome debut of Kiriko, Sojourn, and Junker Queen to mark the sequel's release. However, the big question is whether or not Blizzard can sustain this momentum for a second season. Here's everything we know about Overwatch 2 Season 2 ahead of its upcoming release date, including a full breakdown of Ramattra's abilities.

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

PCGamesN Saturday, November 26, 2022 1:30 PM
     Overwatch 2 Ramattra gameplay trailer shows his furious fists at work

An Overwatch 2 Ramattra gameplay reveal trailer gives us our first look at how the Omnic tank will play in the FPS game. Blizzard has spilled all the juicy details on hero 36, who will be joining the roster along with the Overwatch 2 Season 2 release date. While we already had a decent idea what to expect of the Ramattra abilities, ultimate, and Nemesis form, getting to see one of the biggest Overwatch 2 characters in action for the first time is certainly a sight to behold.

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

PCGamesN Saturday, November 26, 2022 12:35 PM
     Elder Scrolls 6 release date may be with UK gov, but it's not telling

The Elder Scrolls 6 release date is absolutely a long way off at this point, with the still-unknown Starfield release date set way before the next Bethesda RPG game that dives into the world of Tamriel. While we all wait for the release date, it looks like the UK government may already know it, even if they have smartly redacted any mention of it from official documents.

RELATED LINKS: Elder Scrolls 6 release date, Elder Scrolls 6 setting, Fallout 5 news

PCGamesN Saturday, November 26, 2022 12:33 PM
     Meta Quest 2 Black Friday bundles up to $70 off

Grabbing a Meta Quest 2 bundle on Best Buy is one of the best ways to get into the world of VR. This way you'll get the headset with some included games for a more cost-effective package. This Black Friday, Best Buy are offering $70 USD off the 256GB Meta Quest 2 bundle, and $50 USD off the 128GB Meta Quest 2 bundle, making them $429.99 USD and $349.99 USD respectively. Each of these bundles comes with Beat Saber and Resident Evil 4.

RELATED LINKS: Best VR games, Oculus Quest 3 release date, Project Cambria release date

PCGamesN Saturday, November 26, 2022 12:10 PM
     Elden Ring NPC invasions just got even better with new opponents mod

Elden Ring NPC invasions are perhaps one of the most fun parts of one of the best RPG games to grace our gaming PCs this year. There's certainly a lot to be said for exploring the giant, gorgeous open world of the Lands Between crafted by FromSoftware, or tackling the biggest and baddest Elden Ring bosses that come your way. But seeing that invasion notification pop-up as you're adventuring and having to go toe-to-toe with a troublesome Tarnished is one of the best thrills to be found, and it just got even better thanks to the creator of some of the best Elden Ring mods.

RELATED LINKS: The best Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, The best Elden Ring classes

PCGamesN Saturday, November 26, 2022 11:59 AM
     The best Black Friday deals 2022 – gaming hardware gone cheap

Black Friday 2022 is here. With every retailer offering a long list of discounts for all of your gaming hardware needs, having to trawl through the pages of countless websites might seem a daunting prospect - but don't worry, we at PCGamesN have your back.

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

PCGamesN Saturday, November 26, 2022 11:07 AM
     Best Black Friday graphics card deals

At long last, the best Black Friday graphics card deals are here to tear down the price of GPUs and make upgrading your gaming PC far more affordable. This is the first time in two years of chip shortages and sky-high prices that we've seen costs plummet to something that's not only manageable, but fair. Don't wait around for stocks to dwindle or the discounts to run out, give your system a new lease of life by popping in new parts from Nvidia or AMD.

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

PCGamesN Saturday, November 26, 2022 10:51 AM
     Best Black Friday PC gaming deals at Best Buy in 2022

It's that time of year again, with everyone scrambling to get the best Black Friday PC gaming deals at Best Buy. As usual, we've made it our job to make your life a little easier and as the Best Buy Black Friday deals continue popping up, we'll be listing all the best ones right here.

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

PCGamesN Saturday, November 26, 2022 10:34 AM
     Apex Legends cheaters targeted by EA 'collusion detection' patent

Apex Legends cheaters and Battlefield 2042 frauds could be among those targeted by a new EA patent aimed at curbing collusion in its multiplayer games. The recently published patent proposes a system to detect when players who are on ostensibly opposing teams are working together or intentionally avoiding conflict for mutual benefit. While some battle royale games and other multiplayer modes allow for temporary teamwork, such as the Unhinged BR Trios mode in the Warzone 2.0 side of the latest Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, collaboration in other games can ruin the enjoyment of legitimate players.

RELATED LINKS: Apex Legends characters guide, Apex Legends skins, Apex Legends map guide

PCGamesN Saturday, November 26, 2022 10:26 AM
     Another Warzone 2 movement trick shows Call of Duty players won't stop

The Warzone 2 movement exploits just won't stop, will they? The FPS game has been out for less than a month and already there's a new movement trick almost everyday. It's almost like there's a race to come up with something, name it, and claim ownership of the exploit before it's patched by the likes of Raven Software. I don't have anything outright against movement exploits in multiplayer games like Warzone 2, to be clear, but it already feels like the battle royale's movement has jumped the shark.

RELATED LINKS: Best Warzone 2 guns, Best Warzone 2 loadout, Warzone 2 map

PCGamesN Saturday, November 26, 2022 10:18 AM
     Best Black Friday RAM deals in 2022

Looking for the best Black Friday RAM deals? You've stumbled onto the right web page. As Black Friday season gets into full swing, our crack squad of expert deal hunters are out scanning the internet and putting them all on this page for your convenience.

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

PCGamesN Saturday, November 26, 2022 10:09 AM
     Best Black Friday gaming keyboard deals in 2022

On the hunt for the best Black Friday gaming keyboard deals? You've come to the right place, as we'll be updating this page with all the top keyboard offers and bargains you can shake a space bar at.

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

PCGamesN Saturday, November 26, 2022 10:01 AM
     How to sign up for Fortnite Let Them Know and get the rewards

Want to know how to sign up for Fortnite Let Them Know to earn quests and rewards? A new set of Fortnite tasks requires you to sign into a bespoke website if you want to earn exclusive rewards. Finishing all the Let Them Know challenges earns you 350,000 XP and a Football World Cup cosmetic item, so it's well worth doing while you still can.

To sign up for the Fortnite Let Them Know quests and earn the rewards for the battle royale game, head to the Let Them Know website and sign into your Epic Games Store account. Doing so reveals the page, the current task, and the rewards for finishing the challenges. You can check back on the website to view your progress, but note that it can take up to an hour for your points to update.

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

PCGamesN Saturday, November 26, 2022 9:48 AM
     Best Black Friday gaming mouse deals in 2022

Are you ready to put the cheese in the trap so that you can catch the best Black Friday gaming mouse deals this year? Well, you've come to the right place. We'll be keeping keeping our eyes peeled and updating this guide, making sure you can find all the most appealing deals in one place.

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

PCGamesN Saturday, November 26, 2022 9:25 AM
     Best Black Friday gaming monitor deals 2022

Looking to jump on the best Black Friday gaming monitor deals this year? We're here to lend a helping hand. We'll be updating this page with all the top deals available, so you won't have to hunt for gaming PC bargains.

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

PCGamesN Saturday, November 26, 2022 9:10 AM
     How Darktide crafting lets you upgrade your weapons and curios

The Warhammer 40K: Darktide crafting system lets players unlock the potential of the best Darktide weapons and curios by upgrading them to add new perks and blessings. If you want to get ahead of the forces of Chaos and dominate in this grimdark industrial fantasy game, you'll want every advantage you can get. Developer Fatshark outlines the way the new crafting system, the first part of which is introduced in Darktide update 1.08, will work in the full release.

RELATED LINKS: Best Darktide weapons, Darktide classes, Is Darktide crossplay available?

PCGamesN Saturday, November 26, 2022 7:43 AM
     Modern Warfare 2 World Cup event hands England fans win after USA draw

Did you know there's a Modern Warfare 2 World Cup 2022 competition? If not, you should also know that it's free and it gives you rewards in the FPS game for guessing the winner of specific matches. Guess enough correctly in the multiplayer game and you can win some exclusive weapon blueprints too, and you don't even need to worry about England's terrible 0-0 performance.

There's no knowing if these blueprints will be some of the best Modern Warfare 2 guns as they haven't been rewarded yet, but only time will tell.

RELATED LINKS: Best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Best loadouts in Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 2 maps

PCGamesN Saturday, November 26, 2022 7:53 AM
     Best Black Friday gaming headset deals in 2022

To save you the hassle of hunting down the best Black Friday gaming headset deals in 2022, we've created this guide. We'll find the best bargains from across the internet and then gather them all together here on this page for your convenience.

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

PCGamesN Saturday, November 26, 2022 7:16 AM
     Dota 2 bug gives Razor arcana

A Dota 2 bug is playing havoc with the new Dota 2 Razor arcana, giving the crackling carry hero a distinct advantage in certain matchups when wearing the fancy new skin in Valve's MOBA game, causing players to call it a "pay to win" item. As consistently one of the most played games on Steam, reaching over one million concurrent Dota 2 players again in November, any notable Dota 2 bugs are likely to completely mess with the meta and see the hero banned or abused, so hopefully Valve will patch this issue quickly.

RELATED LINKS: Dota 2 heroes, Dota 2 custom games, Which MOBA is best?

PCGamesN Saturday, November 26, 2022 10:00 AM
     Best CPU cooler Black Friday 2022 deals

The best CPU cooler Black Friday 2022 deals will help you build and upgrade your gaming PC for less, meaning you'll have extra cash for a new graphics card and other gaming PC goodies.  We've even gathered the top offers together for you, so you won't have to go out of your way to snag a bargain.

RELATED LINKS: Best Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals, Best Cyber Monday gaming keyboard deals, Best Cyber Monday monitor deals

PCGamesN Saturday, November 26, 2022 7:52 AM
     Best Black Friday gaming PC deals in 2022

Want to make sure you don't miss the best Black Friday gaming PC deals in 2022? Well, you've come to the right place. Stepping into the world of gaming PCs can be daunting, and if you don't know how to build a gaming PC, then pre-built machines are going to be a godsend. Of course, they can all be very expensive, which makes Black Friday the best time for you to dip your toe into the world of enhanced PC gaming.

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

PCGamesN Saturday, November 26, 2022 7:55 AM
     Best Black Friday gaming chair deals in 2022

If you want to grab the best Black Friday gaming chair deals this year, we've got your back. To give you an easier shopping experience, we'll be gathering all the best deals from different retailers together here on this page.

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

PCGamesN Saturday, November 26, 2022 7:39 AM
     Best Black Friday SSD deals in 2022

As we move into the latter half of the year, many of us are already thinking about where we're going to find the best Black Friday SSD deals. Well, guess what, this page you've landed on, it's a treasure map, and it'll lead you to the cheapest SSDs you've ever seen.

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

PCGamesN Saturday, November 26, 2022 7:57 AM
     Best Black Friday gaming laptop deals 2022

That's right, it's that time of year again, and savvy shoppers are already trying to find the best Black Friday gaming laptop deals for 2022. Alongside full-blown PCs, laptops are a big deal during the sales extravaganza, as they'll likely fall to their lowest price.

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

Siliconera Saturday, November 26, 2022 1:00 PM
    

nier automata prize lottery

A prize lottery for the upcoming anime adaptation of NieR Automata will appear in stores in Japan from March 21, 2023. It will cost around 800 JPY (which is around $5.75) per attempt. You can play them at Lawson convenience stores. They will also be available at official Square Enix stores. [Thanks, Famitsu!]

There is a webpage dedicated to the NieR Automata prize lottery on the official Square Enix website. However, there are no pictures yet of the prizes. The list of prizes that you will be able to obtain is:

  • A Prize: Art holder
  • B Prize: 2B figure
  • C Prize: Black box piggy bank
  • D Prize: Glass cup
  • E Prize: Clear folders
  • F Prize: Rubber cellphone strap
  • YoRHa Prize: 2B figure (No Mask Version)

More information on the prizes, as well as the pictures, will appear in the near future.

NieR Automata Ver 1.1a will be an anime based on the award-winning RPG of the same name. So far, A-1 Pictures and Aniplex released trailers showcasing characters like 2B, 9S, the Commander, and Pascal. The anime will tell a slightly different story from the game.

The NieR Automata prize lottery will appear in stores from March 21, 2023. They will be available in Japan. The anime for NieR Automata will come out in January 2023. You can play the game on PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Windows PC.

The post NieR Automata Anime Prize Lottery Will Start in March 2023 appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Saturday, November 26, 2022 11:00 AM
    

Capcom Cup IX

The next Capcom Cup now has an official start date. With the official Capcom Pro Tour for this year in progress, the closing event of the series is set for early in 2023. The Capcom Cup IX, as it's being called, will happen in the middle of February 2023. The previous Capcom Cup event was cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns, so it's returning after a year-long absence. This is also where Capcom plans to close the official competitive legacy of Street Fighter V.

Capcom uploaded a trailer for the Capcom Cup IX, as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wx_0sDbq3g

The new trailer for the Capcom Cup IX puts special emphasis on the fact that the event will act as an official closer for Street Fighter V. The tournament will be held at the Avalon Hollywood & Bardot in Los Angeles, California.

It'll be divided into several phases, beginning with the Last-Chance Qualifiers on February 12-13, 2023. The Last-Chance Qualifiers (LCQs) are held to fill out the last spot in the 32-person bracket. The LCQs are followed by the Group Stage Elimination round, held from February 14-16, 2023. Then come the Street Fighter League World Championship 2022 competition, on February 17-18, 2023. Finally, the Capcom Cup IX World Finals happen on February 19, 2023, leaving a single winner crowned champion.

Besides competitive action, these events are also home to many pivotal announcements from the publisher. With Street Fighter 6 looming as the company's next major fighting game release, it's likely that the Capcom Cup IX will see a narrowing of the game's release window. It's currently set for Spring 2023, but a more specific date could surface at the tourney's end. Capcom may event take the opportunity to announce something completely new, as well.

The Capcom Cup IX will run from February 12 to 19, 2023. Tickets are available via EventBrite, and registrations for the Last-Chance Qualifiers can be done through the Capcom Pro Tour Website.

The post Capcom Cup IX 2023 Set for Mid-February 2023 appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Saturday, November 26, 2022 9:00 AM
    

Gungrave GORE

Gungrave G.O.R.E. just released, and it's a resurrection of sorts for a relatively obscure series that last appeared in a notable way on the PlayStation 2. It preserves much of the gameplay that marked the originals out as a distinctive fusion of shooter and character action game, bringing it forward into the present day with a new, updated look. But it wasn't always that way for developer Iggymob's take on Beyond the Grave's violent adventures. Just ahead of the game's release, Siliconera had a chance to ask General Director Kay Kim about the game, its origins, inspirations, and what they've been doing since 2017, when the game was first announced.

Josh Tolentino: What was the biggest inspiration for you when designing a new look for Grave?

Kay Kim: From the game, the previous Gungrave franchise was the most inspiring source, and from movies, the film Equilibrium was the most inspiring. The Gunkata action by Christian Bale is still amazing to watch.

Jenni Lada: What sorts of challenges did you face when working on Gungrave G.O.R.E?

Kim: I think that there is nothing easy about developing a game. Everything is difficult. Especially at the time when mobile games were the main platforms in Korea, console game developers like us had hard time finding investment. At the time, there were only six people left in the team making the game. We didn't give up on achieving the dream, and because of that endurance, we ended up meeting great partners, reinforcing the team, and coming this far.

Lada: Gungrave G.O.R.E.'s been in development since 2017. How has the game and your designs changed over the years? Did the extended development issue afford you any additional opportunities to refine your characters?

Kim: At first, the game was designed to be half open world and it was terrible. It was strange for Grave to search and have conversations. We were benchmarking the trending games at the time, and it became this freak of a game. So we have set the game to go beyond the original Gungrave design, and now it looks like what we are seeing today. We have refined the character since to make them look better.

Lada: What was the most challenging part of Grave's design to bring to life in Gungrave G.O.R.E.?

Kim: It wasn't as difficult as one would think. We have worked with [original Gungrave Character Designer Yasuhiro Nightow] deeply in many ways, so we could develop the character design quite easily.

Tolentino: The original Gungrave game was adapted into an anime series. Are there any plans to produce Gungrave stories outside of Gungrave G.O.R.E.?

Kim: Making Gungrave G.O.R.E. a successful entry to the franchise is our main focus right now. We'll be able to discuss many future ideas about it later.

Tolentino: Aside from your own characters, who is your favorite fictional gunslinger?

I like Christian Bale from Equilibrium the most. He is so amazing.

Gungrave G.O.R.E. is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

The post Interview: Gungrave G.O.R.E. was Once a 'Freak' of a Game appeared first on Siliconera.


Latest Games on Play iDev Games Saturday, November 26, 2022 9:02 AM
     This game is the successor of Touch Not! 2 and is also about evading blocks. This time there is a new mode called Sideway, which is the normal mode but a bit...

Nov 26, 08:00


PCGamesN Saturday, November 26, 2022 7:43 AM
     Modern Warfare 2 World Cup event hands England fans win after USA draw

Did you know there's a Modern Warfare 2 World Cup 2022 competition? If not, you should also know that it's free and it gives you rewards in the FPS game for guessing the winner of specific matches. Guess enough correctly in the multiplayer game and you can win some exclusive weapon blueprints too, and you don't even need to worry about England's terrible 0-0 performance.

There's no knowing if these blueprints will be some of the best Modern Warfare 2 guns as they haven't been rewarded yet, but only time will tell.

RELATED LINKS: Best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Best loadouts in Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 2 maps

PCGamesN Saturday, November 26, 2022 7:53 AM
     Best Black Friday gaming headset deals in 2022

To save you the hassle of hunting down the best Black Friday gaming headset deals in 2022, we've created this guide. We'll find the best bargains from across the internet and then gather them all together here on this page for your convenience.

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

PCGamesN Saturday, November 26, 2022 7:16 AM
     Dota 2 bug gives Razor arcana

A Dota 2 bug is playing havoc with the new Dota 2 Razor arcana, giving the crackling carry hero a distinct advantage in certain matchups when wearing the fancy new skin in Valve's MOBA game, causing players to call it a "pay to win" item. As consistently one of the most played games on Steam, reaching over one million concurrent Dota 2 players again in November, any notable Dota 2 bugs are likely to completely mess with the meta and see the hero banned or abused, so hopefully Valve will patch this issue quickly.

RELATED LINKS: Dota 2 heroes, Dota 2 custom games, Which MOBA is best?

PCGamesN Saturday, November 26, 2022 7:12 AM
     Best Black Friday CPU cooler deals in 2022

The best Black Friday CPU cooler deals will help you build and upgrade your gaming PC for less, meaning you'll have extra cash for a new graphics card and other gaming PC goodies.  We've even gathered the top offers together for you, so you won't have to go out of your way to snag a bargain.

RELATED LINKS: Best Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals, Best Cyber Monday gaming keyboard deals, Best Cyber Monday monitor deals

PCGamesN Saturday, November 26, 2022 7:52 AM
     Best Black Friday gaming PC deals in 2022

Want to make sure you don't miss the best Black Friday gaming PC deals in 2022? Well, you've come to the right place. Stepping into the world of gaming PCs can be daunting, and if you don't know how to build a gaming PC, then pre-built machines are going to be a godsend. Of course, they can all be very expensive, which makes Black Friday the best time for you to dip your toe into the world of enhanced PC gaming.

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

PCGamesN Saturday, November 26, 2022 6:13 AM
     Hogwarts Legacy shows a classic Harry Potter character's ancestor

While you may be wondering if Harry Potter is in Hogwarts Legacy, there's also a whole universe of characters and lore that could be finding their way into the wizarding world prequel RPG game. In fact, it looks like an ancestor to one of the core characters in the book series is making their way into the open-world game, as a behind-the-scenes video names them in some early footage.

RELATED LINKS: Hogwarts Legacy release date, Upcoming PC Games, Best PC RPGs

PCGamesN Saturday, November 26, 2022 7:55 AM
     Best Black Friday gaming chair deals in 2022

If you want to grab the best Black Friday gaming chair deals this year, we've got your back. To give you an easier shopping experience, we'll be gathering all the best deals from different retailers together here on this page.

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

PCGamesN Saturday, November 26, 2022 7:39 AM
     Best Black Friday SSD deals in 2022

As we move into the latter half of the year, many of us are already thinking about where we're going to find the best Black Friday SSD deals. Well, guess what, this page you've landed on, it's a treasure map, and it'll lead you to the cheapest SSDs you've ever seen.

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

PCGamesN Saturday, November 26, 2022 7:57 AM
     Best Black Friday gaming laptop deals 2022

That's right, it's that time of year again, and savvy shoppers are already trying to find the best Black Friday gaming laptop deals for 2022. Alongside full-blown PCs, laptops are a big deal during the sales extravaganza, as they'll likely fall to their lowest price.

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

PCGamesN Saturday, November 26, 2022 7:18 AM
     Best Black Friday PC gaming deals at Best Buy in 2022

It's that time of year again, with everyone scrambling to get the best Black Friday PC gaming deals at Best Buy. As usual, we've made it our job to make your life a little easier and as the Best Buy Black Friday deals continue popping up, we'll be listing all the best ones right here.

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

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, November 26, 2022 4:00 AM
    

Reader dear, it's almost here, the most wonderful time of the year, the day we've all been waiting for: Cyber Monday. I am planning to once again celebrate cyberpunk, hackers, internauts, and all things cyber by mulling Jolt Cola and singing Front Line Assembly carols around a burning barrel of AOL free trial CDs. Plus I'll have some special Cyber Monday posts for y'all to read with your nearest and dearest. But first, what are you playing this weekend? Here's what we're clicking on!

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PCGamesN Friday, November 25, 2022 6:02 PM
     How to create your custom Valorant badge

Valorant players take their ranked games seriously, and when they play exceptionally well, they want the stats to speak for it. Riot's recent update to the FPS game's UI made in-game stats more prominent. Now, the developer is letting the winners wear their K/Ds proudly. New Valorant badges are perfect for players who want to flex clean scores.

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

PCGamesN Friday, November 25, 2022 5:00 PM
     Tower of Fantasy server transfers imminent, but they're a mess

Tower of Fantasy server transfers have been requested over and over again by the anime game's playerbase and, while Hotta has finally given us a release date, there are a lot of things you'll have to bear in mind when transferring.

RELATED LINKS: Tower of Fantasy codes, Tower of Fantasy characters, How to level up in Tower of Fantasy

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, November 25, 2022 5:05 PM
    

Here's an exciting 'AI can do that now' moment: Meta's latest AI, Cicero, can beat human players at classic negotiation and betrayal game Diplomacy. While playing online at webDiplomacy.net, it's achieved "more than double the average score of human players", ranking "in the top 10 percent of participants who played more than one game". It can figure out who needs persuading to do what, then engage with those players using impressive and effective natural language.

I won't do a 'taking over the world' joke. I won't.

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Twinfinite Friday, November 25, 2022 10:52 PM
     This means we might even see The Collector appear in the next Guardians of the Galaxy film.

Twinfinite Friday, November 25, 2022 7:34 PM
     The F4 Phantom for MSFS is looking promising while new airports in Taiwan have been released.

Twinfinite Friday, November 25, 2022 6:29 PM
     Revenger has always looked great, but knowing it is from Gen Urobuchi makes it even better.

Twinfinite Friday, November 25, 2022 5:44 PM
     The Winter Soldier unleashes his arsenal before he joins Marvel's Avengers for free.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, November 25, 2022 6:00 PM