PCGamesN Monday, November 28, 2022 1:06 PM  Portal, Valve's famous puzzle platformer, has yet to jump to VR headsets like Half-Life: Alyx did, but thankfully, Pixel Framers' Warp Lab could be the next best thing. Arriving on Oculus Quest 2 (now Meta Quest 2) and PC VR in Spring 2023, Warp Lab provides a new twist on a familiar premise. RELATED LINKS: Best VR games, Oculus Quest 3 release date, Project Cambria release date |
PCGamesN Monday, November 28, 2022 12:39 PM  Getting your hands on an AMD Ryzen 7000 CPU may soon become a much more affordable endeavour, as team red prepare to launch a batch of new processors at a lower price point. However, as you might expect, this reduction in cost comes at the expense of performance, as these new chips pack lower clock speeds and TDP. RELATED LINKS: Ryzen 7000 CPUs - everything we know, RDNA 3 GPUs - everything we know, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Monday, November 28, 2022 12:33 PM  League of Legends Worlds 2022 was a triumph for Riot Games. With the finals' opening ceremony attracting over 5.15 million viewers, the 2022 iteration of the MOBA's premier esports tournament is the most watched to date. Likely a result of performance behemoths Lil Nas X and Jackson Wang, this year's Worlds collabs were truly spectacular, but it's a shame new Champion K'Sante has been left to the wayside as a result. RELATED LINKS: Best LoL Champions , League of Legends preseason 23, LoL tier list |
PCGamesN Monday, November 28, 2022 12:30 PM  What are the best life games on PC? Well, it depends on what you're looking for and what kind of fantasy you envision. Daily life might be demanding and exhausting at times, but life games offer a chance to unwind and have greater control over someone else's existence. It's more than just farming and dating – though there's plenty of that as well. The best life sims probe what it means to be alive, and maybe try transforming into a cat as well because why not. Like life itself, life games come in all forms, and while your mind might leap to games like Stardew Valley and other stalwarts when the genre comes up, there are a host of inventive takes on the formula. We've sorted through the clones and copies to pick out some of the best life games on PC. Some reward careful management and creativity. Others ask you to be as strange as possible, but will reward you for it anyway, and some have touching stories to tell that might just reveal something about yourself in the process. RELATED LINKS: Best Sims 4 mods, Best Sims 4 sex mods, Play The Sims 4 free |
PCGamesN Monday, November 28, 2022 12:29 PM  Do you have the equipment for the best Genshin Impact Ayato build? Now's the time to start thinking about the best Ayato build in preparation for his banner rerun in the Genshin Impact 3.3 update. Ayato is Ayaka's older brother and head of the Kamisto Clan, as well as the Yashiro Commissioner. If you haven't collected all of Ayato's ascension materials just yet, you'll want to focus on ascending this character to get the most from his abilities. Here are the artifact sets and weapon choices to get the most from Ayato, as well as the best party comp and a free-to-play option for players looking for a cheaper alternative. RELATED LINKS: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Monday, November 28, 2022 12:09 PM  You read that right, an upcoming city building game inspired by the likes of Red Dead Redemption and Cities: Skylines has an Early Access release date, and it's fairly soon. So you'd better start preparing to tame the West with your management skills, as Wild West Dynasty is trotting its way onto Steam early next year. |
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PCGamesN Monday, November 28, 2022 11:25 AM  Wondering which Hogwarts Legacy spells you'll be casting in the halls of the famous school? Spellcasting is of course one of the biggest draws of attending Hogwarts - that and getting into magical mischief - so which spells will we be able to use in Hogwarts legacy, and how will spellcasting and combat work? In a gameplay stream showcasing the open-world game, we got our first proper look at all of the Hogwarts Legacy common rooms, fast travel, and the game's UI - including how to access your spells. We know that there will be over 20 Hogwarts Legacy spells available to learn as you progress through your studies, with four, slottable, quick-access spells on your HUD. RELATED LINKS: Hogwarts Legacy release date, Upcoming PC Games, Best PC RPGs |
PCGamesN Monday, November 28, 2022 11:22 AM  Knowing how to get Darktide Twitch drops will net you some free cosmetics for use in the horrendously beautiful shooter set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Whether it's weapon skins or character cosmetics, the act of simply watching the game will have you looking fresh as you tear your way through Tertium. Twitch drops are awarded to those who watch certain streamers on, you guessed it, Twitch. There is no stated minimum time you have to watch the co-op game so it'll be a simple mission, in and out. You'll have a few hoops to jump through before you're eligible, however, so here's exactly how to get Darktide Twitch drops for one of the best Warhammer 40K games. RELATED LINKS: Best Darktide weapons, Darktide classes, Is Darktide crossplay available? |
PCGamesN Monday, November 28, 2022 11:22 AM  If you're wondering if Darktide crossplay is available in the game, we've got all the information you need to know on that and cross-platform play. Crossplay allows you to play with friends on other platforms, so if you are looking forward to playing the Microsoft exclusive game with friends on Xbox consoles, you'll need crossplay. Unfortunately, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide will not have crossplay on launch, but that's because come the Darktide release date, the co-op game will only be available on PC. The whole game was delayed from September, with the console release still not known, which also means any date for Darktide crossplay or cross-save also remains to be seen. RELATED LINKS: Best Darktide weapons, Darktide classes, Is Darktide crossplay available? |
PCGamesN Monday, November 28, 2022 11:22 AM  The best Darktide weapons aren't only tools of destruction, they're a means of keeping you and your squad safe. They're used for tearing anything that looks remotely fleshy and are vital in carving a path so that you and yours can live to fight another day. The question is, though; which of these Warhammer 40,000 weapons does their job the best? Whenever you venture out on the Emperor's orders in the FPS game, you'll have two things on hand; a melee weapon, and a gun. By increasing your Darktide trust levels, you can access shops to buy new gear. Your melee weapons are used when the horde gets a bit too close for comfort, or simply as a plan B should you run out of ammo - they're powerful, but lack damage when you come up against something with armour in the co-op game. Your guns, however, generally lack the ability to take out huge groups of enemies due to ammo constraints but can be great at single-target takedowns, no matter which of the Darktide classes you choose. RELATED LINKS: Best Darktide weapons, Darktide classes, Is Darktide crossplay available? |
PCGamesN Monday, November 28, 2022 11:22 AM  The best Darktide Zealot build, while primarily focused on hand-to-hand combat, has a versatility that is vital to your squad's chances at survival. The Zealot's central ability, Chastise The Wicked, propels your forward into a group of enemies, but what do you do when you're in the midst of the horde? This build connects your sustainability and your damage; by utilising the Zealot's Martyrdom ability, you're able to deal consistently high damage as long as you're able to manage your health appropriately, with the Until Death ability saving you should things get out of hand. Your primary focus with this build in the co-op game is to get into the mix and stay there, with your teammates providing additional damage when you need it. Being a one-person army, however, it's likely you won't need any. RELATED LINKS: Best Darktide weapons, Darktide classes, Is Darktide crossplay available? |
PCGamesN Monday, November 28, 2022 11:21 AM  Darktide Penances can be a bit of a mystery at first, as you'll be receiving points from seemingly out of nowhere when you're bashing heads in Tertium. You'll gain a lot of these points if your missions from the Emperor go well, but what are they, and can they be spent on anything? If you've been successful in clearing out Pox Walkers from the Tertium underground, then you'll no doubt have a small fortune of Penance points at your disposal. There are multiple forms of currency in the co-op game, with gold perhaps being the most useful of all as it enables you to purchase some of the best Darktide weapons in the armoury, but what can you spend your Penance points on? RELATED LINKS: Best Darktide weapons, Darktide classes, Is Darktide crossplay available? |
PCGamesN Monday, November 28, 2022 11:21 AM  Each of the four Darktide classes has distinctive weapons and several skills that define their play style. Your choice at the beginning is just the start, as with every trust level gained, you get access to new feats and guns to turn your lowly prisoner into a heretic-purging hero. As for character archetypes in the multiplayer game, the four Darktide classes are the ranged specialist Veteran, the Psyker, who is Warhammer 40,000's equivalent of a magic user, and two classes that excel with melee weapons: the Zealot and the Ogryn. If they all look a bit drab at first, don't worry, as you can earn Darktide cosmetics by increasing your trust levels or completing a bunch of unique challenges, known as Darktide Penances. Join us now as we consult the codex to get the lowdown on these classes. RELATED LINKS: Best Darktide weapons, Darktide classes, Is Darktide crossplay available? |
PCGamesN Monday, November 28, 2022 11:22 AM  Want to craft the best Darktide Psyker build? As the magic users of the Imperium, Psykers channel the warp, manipulating it to cave in the craniums of your enemies under intense pressure. They also get buffs for every Warp Charge they gain, which with the right tools equipped, can make them more formidable as the mission continues. To get the most out of the Psyker, which out of the four Darktide classes, is the one who will likely deal the most damage out of the group, you need to commit to a strategy that may not be the most obvious at first. Since your role as a DPS dealer in the co-op game requires you to stay relatively far away, you will need protection from ranged gunfire - a common threat in the 40K universe. RELATED LINKS: Best Darktide weapons, Darktide classes, Is Darktide crossplay available? |
PCGamesN Monday, November 28, 2022 11:21 AM  The best Darktide Ogryn build is more utilitarian than destroyer, but that doesn't mean you can't cave heads in while you're keeping the rest of your squad alive. The Ogryn is as close as you're ever going to get to a living tank; a hulking beast, standing head and shoulders above anyone else in your squad, they wield huge chunks of metal like they're a child's toy, and can withstand an immense amount of punishment. The Ogryn is such a large target for your enemies that creating a DPS build leaves you extremely vulnerable to ranged fire, especially on harder difficulty levels. Creating sustainability not only helps you stay alive longer, but while you're drawing the ire of the horde in the co-op game, your squad can operate around you and decimate your foes, perhaps even earning some Darktide cosmetics by completing some of the many Penances. RELATED LINKS: Best Darktide weapons, Darktide classes, Is Darktide crossplay available? |
PCGamesN Monday, November 28, 2022 12:21 PM  Twitter's new owner Elon Musk posted a photo in the early hours of November 28 of what he said was his bedside table, and it features a weapon that Deus Ex fans should recognise straight away. In addition to a replica flintlock pistol in a Washington Crossing the Delaware display case (and four open Diet Coke cans), the billionaire apparently sleeps next to a replica of Adam Jensen's Diamond Back .357 handgun, which appeared in the 2011 RPG game Deus Ex: Human Revolution. RELATED LINKS: Deus Ex: Human Revolution director's cut on PC, The best cyberpunk games, The best RPGs on PC |
PCGamesN Monday, November 28, 2022 11:40 AM  Cyber Monday 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 Monday, November 28, 2022 11:43 AM  At long last, the best Cyber Monday 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 Monday, November 28, 2022 11:41 AM  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 Monday, November 28, 2022 10:58 AM  The Genshin Impact Marvelous Merchandise event has come back to gift players with free Primogems, weapon enhancement ore, talent books, mora, and other useful items. Everyone's favourite merchant, Liben, has returned to the anime game with his famous Boxes o' Marvels, just in time for the gift-giving season. This Genshin Impact event only lasts for a short time, so be sure to obtain all the freebies while it's live. RELATED LINKS: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
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PCGamesN Monday, November 28, 2022 10:53 AM  The Darktide Grimoire locations are collectible items hidden in certain missions, and extracting with them in your inventory can net you some excellent rewards. As we know all too well, you can't take your eye off the hordes in Darktide for a second, lest you be torn limb from limb, but if you're planning on leveling up fast, you're going to want to take a few detours to find the hidden Grimoires. Anyone familiar with one of the best Warhammer games, Vermintide, may already be familiar with the idea of Grimoires. They were a kleptomaniac's dream in the co-op game; the collectibles were in set locations during each mission, and finishing the level with one in your inventory increased your rarity of loot. However, grimoires in Darktide don't work in the same way and may leave some players scratching their heads. RELATED LINKS: Best Darktide weapons, Darktide classes, Is Darktide crossplay available? |
PCGamesN Monday, November 28, 2022 10:49 AM  Another year, another bout of League of Legends funnel strategies. First discovered in China and Korea, an interaction between some of the MOBA's new jungle and mid items sees the solo laner take jungle summoner Smite and switch intermittently with their jungler. RELATED LINKS: Best LoL Champions , League of Legends preseason 23, LoL tier list |
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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 28, 2022 1:59 PM  Oi, you. Are you looking for a good time? A cosy time? I've got *opens trenchcoat* Townscaper, a no-stress little building toy. You'll see colours for days, mate. Buildings popping up in all manners of shapes and sizes, no objectives or nuffin'. Ahh, you want the new stuff, eh? Well lucky you, I just got some Gourdlets in. Gourdlets is another city-building sandbox with no purpose beyond placing stuff you think looks nice, only this time little blob dudes will come visit and interact with what you've built. The first taste is free, by which I mean there's an Itch demo you can tinker with while we wait for the Steam version. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 28, 2022 12:40 PM  It's been a bumpy road, but the new generation of plucky Settlers are at last approaching their destination. Now known as The Settlers: New Allies, Ubisoft's Settlers reboot is due to come out on February 23rd. Katharine quite liked what she played of the town-building RTS last January, but the devs decided feedback from their closed beta meant the game warranted more time in the oven, and thus a third major postponement since the game's original 2018 announcement. Come watch the trailer below to see what's new. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 28, 2022 12:08 PM  Gaming monitors are great, but if we're being realistic, they can very easily become one of the priciest building blocks in your entire PC gaming setup. If you are currently screen shopping, then, your best course of action is probably to take advantage of the current Cyber Monday gaming monitor deals. My curated picks are all below, and as always, I'm only recommending sufficiently good hardware that's available on a meaningful discount. A couple of our best gaming monitor members are even in here, though it's a broad church overall, with 1080p, 1440p, and 4K screens making the cut alongside the occasional ultrawide model. We're looking for gaming credentials specifically, too, so heightened refresh rates and support for variable sync tech (like FreeSync and G-Sync) are important. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 28, 2022 11:48 AM  After more than six years of making games together, indie development team Sokpop Collective are just about to reach their 100th release in December. Hitting that milestone means the group have decided to change how they operate and adjust their Patreon. They'll no longer be working to release one game per month. Sokpop are recommitting to releasing another 100 games though, so they'll still be surprising us with intriguing diversions like village-building card game Stacklands or cutesy RTS King Pins. You can watch a trailer for their recently released 99th game, action RPG Springblades, below. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 28, 2022 11:37 AM  Unlike with most flavours of PC hardware, the list of good Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals is noticeably smaller than the catalogue of quality, discounted notebooks that Black Friday brought. That's partly stock running out, and partly retailers just being less willing to extend these sales over the weekend. Killjoys. Still, we're not out of luck yet, nor out of laptops – as you'll see below, there's still a variety of deals to choose from, especially in the UK. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 28, 2022 11:22 AM  Classic RPG Heroes of Might and Magic III has been transmuted into a board game, with its Kickstarter campaign currently on over 2.6 million pounds. That's 6000% over its £43,000 funding goal. You people want this. Are you sure you want this? The board game is a hybrid of competitive deckbuilding and exploration, where 1-4 players travel around an overworld collecting cards to play in separate combat encounters. I do dig deckbuilding, but I suspect this might lack a little magic to anyone who isn't after a nostalgia kick. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 28, 2022 11:17 AM  Mirrorshades cannot be the iconic eyewear of modern-day cyberpunk, I learned during a Microsoft Teams meeting. For decades, cyberpunks, hackers, and internauts have donned a cool pair of shiny shades to strike a cool pose. But mirrorshades are a serious security hazard in this age of video calls: other people can see your screen and desk reflected in the lenses. If you're mirrored up, people can gain access to private data or see if you are, for example, playing Windows Solitaire instead of paying attention to the meeting. So what's a 21st-century cyberpunk to wear? It's not like you can go without cool glasses (or stop playing Solitaire during meetings). I have ideas. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 28, 2022 11:00 AM  Synced (formerly Synced: Off Planet) is heading into open beta on December 10th, and has quite a few hyphenated terms applied to it. This sci-fi game is both squad-based and match-based, a roguelite hero-shooter, and Tencent's publishing division Level Infinite even go as far as describing it as a rogue-looter, of all things. Whatever you want to call it, though, the main thrust of the game is about finding and taming machine creatures known as Nanos in a techno-apocalypse, mostly so you can battle more Nanos inside a special sealed zone called The Meridian. Come and see what to expect when the beta begins in an exclusive gameplay trailer below. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 28, 2022 10:32 AM  With Black Friday now demoted to "Last Friday", it's the turn of Cyber Monday to host the handful of remaining SSD deals. Thought it's more than a handful, really – multiple big, stretching fistfuls of quality PC storage deals are still running, and should continue to do so until the clock strikes midnight. Or until they run out of stock. Hopefully the former. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 28, 2022 10:30 AM  For what has felt like my entire life (but was probably only the months of October and November) every ad I was served on YouTube was for a sale on Her Interactive's Nancy Drew games. I remember it not only because the content is burned into my brain, but because they themed it around getting involved in cosplay, and got a bunch of cosplayers - and no disprespect to them, because they did a great job - to dress as characters from the games. And I kept thinking, like... what? Apart from Ms Drew, what characters are worth cosplaying from a series of licensed Nancy Drew puzzle games? Anyway it clearly didn't matter, because I saw the ads so often that I went and bought the most recent one out of curiosity. You win, Her Interactive! Midnight In Salem is a spooky mystery wherein Nancy Drew must solve an arson case (with the Hardy Boys in tow, no less) that has possible occult tie ins. It came out in 2019, and is Nancy Drew #33. 33 Nancy Drew games! Imagine. Also, I cannot download it and I have spent over two weeks trying. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 28, 2022 10:27 AM  It was only a few days hence that we spotted a low price on the Ryzen 9 7900X, but for Cyber Monday there's an even better deal on offer at Amazon UK. The deal price is £456.70, versus a normal price of £600, and is for stock from Amazon US - but that includes shipping, import duty and all other potential fees. There's even the possibility that fees are less than expected, as several US items I've ordered from Amazons overseas have come with small discounts. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 28, 2022 10:10 AM  Two of the best gaming mice - and indeed, the best ultralight mouse in the RPS guide to gaming mice that are good - are going exceedingly cheap on Amazon UK today. The Pulsefire Haste and Pulsefire Haste Wireless are ideal for competitive and casual gaming alike, with lightweight designs and high-end specs, and now you can pick either for little. The wired Pulsefire Haste (£20, normally £50) is the cheaper and lighter option, weighing in at 59 grams, while the wireless Pulsefire Haste Wireless (£40, normally £90) offers more freedom but requires recharging every 100 hours. It also weighs a tiny bit more, at 61 grams. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 28, 2022 10:10 AM  In 2010, the makers of Swiss Army knives introduced a new model for the digital age: the Presentation Master. To help you dominate PowerPoint presentations on the battlefields of corporate warfare, the knife's fold-out tools included a laser pointer, a Bluetooth remote control for changing slides, and a USB thumb drive. I need it. This is an amazing cyberpunk PC peripheral, and a rare product targetted at megacorp middle-managers rather the leather-clad rabble of hackers, scavs, and street samurai. I need it so much. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 28, 2022 10:03 AM  You know you've walked into a cool space for serious cyberdudes when someone is casually getting tattooed at a filthy table littered with unspooled cable, PCI cards, rollerblades, and crushed energy drink cans. But how will they know that you too can jam with the console cowboys in cyberspace? Because you will establish your cybercred with a flash of your kewl knuckle tattoos. You do have some, don't you? If you're coming up clean-handed, there's no better day to fix this than Cyber Monday. Scroll through this gallery above of 13 kewl ideas for inspiration! Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 28, 2022 9:54 AM  With the exception of a few expired Razer offers – sleep now, Razer Basilisk Ultimate for $60 – I'm pleasantly surprised how many of Cyber Monday's best gaming mouse deals have stuck to their Black Friday prices. Don't fret, then, if you missed these the first time round. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 28, 2022 9:21 AM  It's Cyber Monday, all you computing peripheral fans, and that means you've got one last shot at many of the best gaming keyboard deals to come out of Black Friday. Looking back over this list of discounted wares, which includes several models to have graced our best keyboard rankings, it does seem that most of last week's highlights are still available. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 28, 2022 9:17 AM  A remake of Like A Dragon spin-off Ryū Ga Gotoku Kenzan could potentially happen, but devs RGG Studio say they'll only consider it if the series' other upcoming spin-off Ishin is a "a huge hit." The comments came up in a recent interview by Ungeek with RGG Studio executive producer Masayoshi Yokoyama and chief director Hiroyuki Sakamoto. Although the remake of Ishin was announced during Sony's September State Of Play stream, Kenzan seems quite far from being picked up for a revamp. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 28, 2022 8:30 AM  Matthias Linda is feeling tense. Chained Echoes, the retro Japanese-inspired RPG he's been working on as a solo dev for the last seven years, is almost ready to release on Steam, but he tells me there's "still so many little and not so little things to do" before the big day hits on December 8th. "[I] still need to patch the languages into the console versions. Still need to pass one submission," he says over email. "I can't really think about the release itself, just about the things I need to finish till then." But he also says he's "happy at the same time". After a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2019, Chained Echoes has been gradually gathering steam ever since - and judging by the 90-minute demo I was able to play recently, it's clear Linda's got something really quite special here. Not only do its 16-bit-style visuals look absolutely stunning, but its turn-based combat's also unlike anything else I've seen. You've still got your classic list of commands to pick from, but as battles progress you'll need to maintain a kind of flow state known as Overdrive to deal the optimum amount of damage. Overextend your party's abilities and you'll leave yourself vulnerable to critical hits from your enemies, but go too slow and you'll need to build your Overdrive bar back up to regain those lost stat buffs. It's a fascinating system, and was borne out of Linda's desire to "build a bridge between the worlds" of considered, turn-based tactical combat and the fast-paced action of real-time. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 28, 2022 7:16 AM  Grim co-op action game Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is out on PC on Wednesday, and devs Fatshark have taken a load off players' minds by confirming that progression from the pre-order beta will carry over. Although Fatshark had mentioned in previous Steam updates about the game's beta that player progression might not be fully guaranteed, they tweeted over the weekend to let players know that progression will be maintained once the game's released. I do like that they address everyone as "rejects" in their announcements, it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Read more |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 28, 2022 7:13 AM  All of the best Cyber Monday deals on desktop gaming PCs are, quite simply, the same offers that were up for grabs on Black Friday. I suppose you could grumble that they weren't eighty-sixed in favour of newer, better, Monday-er deals, but if you've been weighing up a new prebuilt PC, think of today as another chance to find a deal you missed. Read more |
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Square Enix shared a new image going over more of the Theatrhythm Final Bar Line cast of characters, and this time the focus is on FFX, FFX-2, FFXII, and FFXIV folks. A total of 18 people came up. However, two of those are different versions of the same characters. Here's the full list of the latest confirmed characters from FFX, FFX-2, FFXII, and FFXIV. Both heroes and villains appear. - FFX: Auron
- FFX: Jecht
- FFX: Seymour
- FFX: Tidus
- FFX: Yuna
- FFX-2: Paine
- FFX-2: Rikku
- FFX-2: Yuna
- FFXII: Ashe
- FFXII: Balthier
- FFXII: Fran
- FFXII: Gabranth
- FFXII: Vaan
- FFXIV: Alphinaud
- FFXIV: Thancred
- FFXIV: Y'shtola
- FFXIV: Y'shtola #2
- FFXIV: Yda
Oddly enough, this image does not also confirm Alphinaud's sister Alisaie. And this is the image in full:
 This isn't the first time Square Enix teased some of the Theatrhythm Final Bar Line characters on Twitter. A past picture went over people from FFI, FFIII, FFV, FFVII, and FFIX. Many of the screenshots and trailers shared so far also offered glimpses of familiar faces. For example, we've seen Noctis and his friends from FFXV show up in some of them. Theatrhythm Final Bar Line will come to the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 on February 16, 2023. In case you missed it, here's part of its tracklisting. The post Theatrhythm Final Bar Line FFX, FFX-2, FFXII, and FFXIV Characters Shown appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, November 28, 2022 1:00 PM 
When going through the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Path of Legends storyline, finding the location of the False Dragon Titan might prove a bit challenging. This is because while the island in Casseroya Lake where it lives is very clearly marked, you don't see an obvious "Titan" Pokemon there when you arrive. Rather, there's a bit of an investigation that needs to be done. Also, as a note, there will be spoilers for this part of the Path of Titans storyline below. 
How to Find the False Dragon Titan in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet First, you need to make sure you are strong enough to even survive reaching the False Dragon Titan location in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Most of the Pokemon around here are about level 50. (Give or take a few levels.) Also, while we never see the Titans' levels, my team featured characters at least at level 48. When you get to that island, make sure you have a Pokemon with dragon or fairy-type moves in the first position. This is because it is entirely populated with Tatsugiri, and you want to be prepared in case you speak to the "wrong" one. At the very southern tip of the landmass, the one past the small strip of land covered by water, you'll see a single Curly Form Tatsugiri. Speak to that one. It will say, "Ai! Tiaitaaaaaa!" This signifies it is the "titan" you're looking for and will kick off the fight. 
How to Defeat the False Dragon Titan in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet This fight ties in to the new Pokemon lore that involves Dondozo and Tatsugiri. Basically, it can "Commander" the Pokemon in Double Battles in-game, and that essentially happens for the False Dragon Titan fight. The first phase involves Dondozo. I recommend having Pokemon with electric and grass-type moves, since it is weak to both of them. If you raised a Meowscarada or Pawmot, both could come in handy! The second phase of the fight means following Dondozo for a bit as it goes for the herb. Again, this will be clearly marked on the map and it doesn't really "run" at a fast pace. A second fight against it kicks off, with Arven joining you with a Greedent. Finally, the third phase of this boss battle brings out the Tatsugiri alone. You remember that Pokemon with dragon or fairy-type moves I mentioned earlier? Prepare for its moment to shine as you best it. Once you do, you'll get another scene with Arven and an upgrade for your legendary mount. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are available for the Nintendo Switch. The post How to Find Pokemon Scarlet & Violet's False Dragon Titan Location appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, November 28, 2022 12:30 PM 
At WonHobby G 2022 Autumn, Good Smile Company announced work on a new Berserk figure, which will be a Guts Nendoroid. There are no concrete details about it yet. It is so early in development that only a placeholder image appeared as part of the reveal. Here is the announcement for the Berserk Guts Nendoroid. While this will be Good Smile Company's first Nendoroid of Guts, it made plenty of Berserk figures in the past. For example, there are Band of the Hawk and Berserker Armor figmas. There are scale figures too. In addition to Guts, other characters from the series appeared as merchandise too. There are figures of Femto and Skull Knight as well. As a reminder, major Berserk news is on the way. The official website is counting down to a reveal. On December 10, 2022 at 9:30am CT/12:30am ET/6:30pm CET, some kind of announcement tied to the series will appear. The Berserk: The Golden Age Memorial Edition anime also began airing in October 2022. There is no release date yet for the new Berserk Guts Nendoroid. People can stream the anime via Crunchyroll. Dark Horse Manga handles the manga. The post Good Smile Company's Next Berserk Figure is a Guts Nendoroid appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, November 28, 2022 12:00 PM 
As part of the WonHobby G 2022 Autumn announcements was a peek at a Street Fighter figure. Good Smile Company showed the Chun-Li costume in her classic Street Fighter costume. This time, she showed up as a painted prototype. Here's the first look at the figure. She's striking a dynamic pose, with a leg part that makes it look like she's about to start kicking a foe. It also features the character with a more serious faceplate. While Good Smile Company hasn't made a Street Fighter Nendoroid before Chun-Li, it worked on other figures before. At Anime Expo 2022, it showed off the Chun-Li and Cammy Pop Up Parade figures. That is the company's budget line. Those tend to be around seven inches tall and cost tend to cost ¥3,900 (~$28) each. Chun-Li's next major role will be in Street Fighter 6. She was one of the first confirmed fighters for the game. She'll show up both with a new look and her Classic costume. There's no release date for the Street Fighter Chun-Li Nendoroid yet. Street Fighter 6 will come to the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC in 2023. The post Here's How Street Fighter's Chun-Li Looks as a Nendoroid appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, November 28, 2022 11:30 AM 
Shonen Jump's run of new manga series continues with Ichigoki's Under Control. This is the third of four new titles debuting in the magazine. It's written by Seiji Hayashi, who also created I'm from Japan. People can read it in English via Viz Media and Manga Plus. Ichigoki's Under Control begins with Kai Ichigoki at school. However, when his friends talk to him, his head turns 180 degrees around. It's then revealed that his childhood friend Misao Chiisaki is inside his head, essentially piloting him like a mech. She's essentially a teen mad scientist. After a previous experiment left her incredibly small, Kai took her to the zoo to extract certain ingredients. While doing so, a gorilla attack killed Kai. However, Misao resurrected him by turning him into a robot and acting as his pilot. If she isn't in the cockpit, his body goes haywire. Until she can make him into a full cyborg, the two need to learn to get by together. The two other new Shonen Jump manga series are The Ichinose Family's Deadly Sins and Cipher Academy. The fourth one will appear in December 2022. Ichigoki's Under Control is available to read via Viz Media and Manga Plus. The next chapter will appear on December 3, 2022. The post Next New Shonen Jump Manga Series is Ichigoki's Under Control appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, November 28, 2022 11:00 AM 
As part of the Good Smile Company WonHobby G 2022 Autumn announcements, the Atelier Ryza 3 Reisalin Stout figure appeared. It appears to be rather far along in development. The example shown during the event was a painted prototype. Here's a closer look at Good Smile Company's first Atelier Ryza 3 figure. She's wielding a staff, as usual. This new one looks like a variation of Celestial Seeker, a weapon she wielded in the original game. There's the same pinwheel design at the top. There's also a flag attached to the top of it. As for her outfit, it calls back to ones worn in the past game both in terms of its color scheme and style. Earlier in November 2022, new key art showed off Ryza and other characters returning for this third entry. People could see how Lent Marslink, Klaudia Valentz, and Tao Mongarten will look this time around. Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key will come out on the PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC via Steam on February 24, 2023 worldwide. There's no release window for Good Smile Company's Atelier Ryza 3 figure yet. However, Alter has a figure of Reisalin coming out in 2023. The post Atelier Ryza 3 Figure Features Her New Outfit appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, November 28, 2022 10:30 AM 
When the Chill Season comes to Splatoon 3, Tableturf Battle cards will too. Nintendo confirmed new cards are coming to the minigame. According to the reveal, it looks like there will be 13. The new update also explained a way in which it will be easier to keep track of Splatoon 3 music in stages. Here's the full list of new Splatoon 3 Tableturf Battle cards shown in the announcement. Both the completely new weapons and new variants of existing ones will appear in the minigame. - Aerospray RG
- Big Swig Roller
- Carbon Roller Deco
- Custom Splattershot Jr.
- Dapple Dualies Nouveau
- Forge Splattershot Pro
- Inkbrush Nouveau
- Luna Blaster Neo
- Slosher Deco
- Snipewriter 5H
- Splattershot Nova
- Tentatek Splattershot
- Zink Mini Splatling
Here are pictures of all the new cards. The first one shows the three new weapons joining the game. The second shows the new variants.
[gallery columns="2" size="full" ids="941374,941375" link="file"] However, while there is an update on new Splatoon 3 Tableturf Battle cards, Nintendo didn't note when people will be able to play the card game online. As for the music, you'll now see the "artist" and "track name" in the bottom right corner of a Splatoon 3 match. The example video involved the group C-Side and its song "Clickbait." Splatoon 3 is available for the Nintendo Switch. The post More Splatoon 3 Tableturf Battle Cards Coming in Chill Season appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, November 28, 2022 10:00 AM 
A new month is about to begin, which means HoYoVerse prepared a new image. The Japanese Twitter account shared the Genshin Impact December 2022 calendar, complete with Ganyu as the featured character and a host of birthdays. It continues the trend set with past calendars of showing chibi versions of characters' faces on their birthdays. Also, new folks like Dori, Layla, Nilou, and Tighnari appear. First, here's a closer look at the Genshin Impact December 2022 calendar.
 As for the December birthdays, Ganyu got to be the "star" Genshin Impact character as hers came first. It is December 2nd. Here's the full list of birthdays coming up this month. If you show up in-game that day, you get a "gift" in your mailbox from the character with items like their favorite meal. - December 2nd: Ganyu
- December 3rd: Nilou
- December 19th: Layla
- December 21st: Dori
- December 29th: Tighnari
- December 31st: Zhongli
It is unknown how these calendars will work when January 2023 comes around. The very first one, back in January 2022, kicked off the trend with the first character whose birthday came up would be the "star" of the calendar. Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices. The 3.3 update will appear on December 7, 2022. The current Childe and Yae Miko rerun banners will appear until December 6, 2022. The post Genshin Impact December 2022 Calendar Stars Ganyu, Shows Birthdays appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, November 28, 2022 9:30 AM 
Good Smile Company's WonHobby G 2022 Autumn event involved a peek at the Helltaker Cerberus and Modeus Nendoroids. Prototypes of each of the characters appeared. Cerberus' were in painted forms, suggesting they are further along. Meanwhile, the Modeus one showed up as an unpainted prototype. First, here's a look at how the Cerberus Helltaker Nendoroids will look. The characters appear as a set of triplets in-game. Following a survey asking which folks from the series should get figures next, they were among the characters chosen. Good Smile Company didn't note how it would handle this one, given all three characters always show up at once. However, it seems there could be one standard-sized Nendoroid produced.
 As for Modeus, her figure showcases some of her telltale Helltaker accents and accessories. For example, there are hearts in her eyes. Also, there are hearts all around her head.
 There are already two Nendoroids for the game out. The first figure was of Lucifer. Justice appeared after that. Helltaker is available for PCs for free on Steam. However, there is a $9.99 version that includes a digital art book and recipe for pancakes. There are no release windows for the Cerberus or Modeus Nendoroids yet. The post See the Helltaker Cerberus and Modeus Nendoroids appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, November 28, 2022 9:00 AM 
The new Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes character Clarke, details about the Theater, and insight into preparation of its Hot Springs area came up in the November 2022 update. Clarke runs the theater in-game, which will feature voiced lines for its "shows." Also, Producer and Art Director Junichi Murakami brought up challenges in creating hot springs versions of characters, while still making them recognizable. With the hot springs, Murakami noted that the Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes character designs meant it was easier to keep people distinct when preparing their sprites. He noted that he didn't encounter as much trouble when making each one. Here's his full statement from the Steam update. Simply putting characters into hot springs is tough in Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. One scene alone means X(100 + α) more cuts to make (lol). To that end, and to avoid panicking down the road, I'm doing my own work whenever I get a chance. But in doing that, I'm faced with a number of questions. For example, "Isn't it weird for this character to wear a hat in the hot spring?" or "They'll have to tie their long hair up before getting in the water," are just for starters. What about what they're wearing under their outfits? I approached one character after the other, putting together bath time versions for each, and after a while it's now possible to tell who is who, even in their bare pixel form! How cool is that? I was actually a little worried. You see, usually changing the costume, accessories or other distinctive features like a character's hairstyle on their pixel art is likely to make many of them look the same as one another, especially as there are so many. But that didn't happen this time. The individuality of each character is pretty clear. I think this comes down to everyone having unique physiques and physical expressions—something we talked about a few times at Tokyo Game Show. As for the theater, it will be a minigame which lets people assign characters to roles in plays. There will be voice lines for this segments. This area is tied to Clarke, a 55-year-old man whose wife divorced him because he became so invested in running it. He's from The League of Nations and is very mature and well-dressed. He's also very passionate about his work. Here's the Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Clarke art:
 Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes will appear on the PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC in 2023. The post Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes Clarke and Hot Springs Details Shared appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, November 28, 2022 8:30 AM 
More Danganronpa 1•2 Pop Up Parade figures are on the way. Good Smile Company confirmed a new selection will appear at WonHobby G 2022 Autumn. During the event, it teased ones for the Danganronpa characters Makoto Naegi, Chihiro Fujisaki, Hajime Hinata, and Mikan Tsumiki. As a reminder, this is the figure line in which every one is about seven inches tall and tends to have a default price of ¥3,900 (~$28). The Danganronpa Chihiro one is the one that is furthest along in development. A painted prototype of it appeared: As for the other three Danganronpa series characters, only concept art for the Makoto, Hajime, and Mikan ones appeared.
[gallery ids="941357,941355,941356" link="file"] There are already quite a few Danganronpa Pop Up Parade figures. For example, Junko Enoshima, Nagito Komaeda, and Kyoko Kirigiri already appeared. Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc and Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair available worldwide on the PS4, Vita, Switch, Xbox One, PC, and mobile devices. Both games also appeared on the PSP in Japan. There's no release date yet for any of Good Smile Company's next Danganronpa 1•2 Pop Up Parade figures. The post Danganronpa 1 & 2 Makoto, Chihiro, Hajime, and Mikan Figures Teased appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, November 28, 2022 8:00 AM 
Members of the Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core Reunion team confirmed that there are currently "no plans" for a FFVII Before Crisis or Dirge of Cerberus remake or remaster. The info comes from an interview with Korean site Ruliweb.com, which spoke to Crisis Core Reunion Executive Producer Yoshinori Kitase, Creative Director Tetsuya Nomura, and Producer Mariko Sato. Also hinted at in the interview were why the team chose to remaster Crisis Core Reunion in the first place, and how it's connected to the Final Fantasy VII Remake project. [Thanks, @xenosaga7] According to Nomura, a Dirge of Cerberus remake would be "confusing" to experience before the main story of the FFVII Remake project is completed. This is because the story of Dirge of Cerberus takes place three years after the conclusion of Final Fantasy VII. As such, there are no plans yet to work on a remaster or remake of that title. Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII originally released in 2006 on the PS2, and put players in control of Vincent Valentine, a "secret" character from FFVII. While Vincent himself has yet to appear in the FFVII Remake trilogy, Weiss from Dirge of Cerberus appeared as a secret boss in Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. There are also "no plans" currently to do an FFVII Before Crisis remake or remaster, as Square Enix is still assessing "overseas demand". Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII was a Japan-exclusive mobile action-RPG released on NTT DoCoMo's FOMA 900i series cellphones. Its planned overseas release was cancelled as popular western "feature phones" didn't meet the technical requirements needed. When asked why the team chose to remaster Crisis Core, Kitase answered that producing Crisis Core Reunion fits in the timeframe between installments of the FFVII Remake trilogy. It takes a long time to produce games on that scale, but the team wanted fans to have ways to keep experiencing the story and world of Final Fantasy VII. Crisis Core represented and interesting opportunity, because of how Zack is front-and-center for that game's story. Thus Crisis Core filled that need. As for how Crisis Core Reunion fits in with Final Fantasy VII Remake, Nomura said that the team has changed nothing from the original Crisis Core, narratively speaking. This makes the story seem "inconsistent" with that presented in Remake, and that contradiction is "intentional." However, Nomura encouraged fans to be patient, and play the FFVII Remake trilogy to its conclusion, which will reveal why Crisis Core Reunion's story is not contradictory at all. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion will come out for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC on December 13, 2022. The original Crisis Core FFVII is available for the PSP. The post FFVII Before Crisis, Dirge of Cerberus Remake "Not Planned" appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, November 28, 2022 7:30 AM 
Glico is going a step further for its crossover event with Capcom. From November 29, 2022, the companies will bring a classic fighting game together with a classic snack. The result: Street Fighter II Pocky. [Thanks, Dengeki!] The Street Fighter II Pocky promo mainly involves specially decorated packages of chocolate-flavor Pocky. Pocky is the classic Japanese snack consisting of flavor-coated biscuit sticks, sold in Japan and around the world since 1966. The special "Pocky KO" limited edition packages feature the character sprites from the game on the box and snack wrappers. The other key aspect to the promotion is a special PC and mobile-based edition of Street Fighter II itself. Called Street Fighter II Pocky Edition, the web-based game can be accessed by entering a code included in the Pocky KO packages into the campaign site. Rather than standard SFII, the Pocky Edition adjusts the game graphics to be more Pocky-like. For example, the health bar is replaced with a "Pocky chocolate-to-pretzel ratio." There's also a special "Pocky KO" rule where players have to defeat their opponents once their health hits the right chocolate-to-pretzel ratio of coating on a Pocky stick. Victory screens and poses have also been modified to feature Pocky. The game supports single-player play as well as online multiplayer play. Glico also teased the creation of a physical arcade cabinet to house Street Fighter II Pocky Edition, though the details will be published on the campaign site when the promotion launches. This also isn't the first time Pocky hooked up with Street Fighter. In 2019, Glico and Capcom launched the Pocky K.O. Challenge Campaign ahead of the 2019 Capcom Cup, though it used Street Fighter V. This was where the the "Pocky Ratio" rule was debuted. The Street Fighter II Pocky promotion launches in Japan on November 29, 2022. The post Street Fighter II Pocky Comes with a Custom Fighting Game appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, November 28, 2022 1:45 PM  DC Comics has been through a lot, but it remains as popular as ever. Franchises like the Batman Arkham series and Injustice have proven how well these characters can be adapted into superhero games. Unfortunately, it's been a little less consistent on the film side of things — but that may be about to change. Film Director James Gunn was recently made the co-chairman and co-CEO of DC Studios along with producer Peter Safran. Gunn has stated that he wants future DC video games to be connected to future DC movies and shows. In a post on Twitter, a fan simply asked about whether future games would be connected to the DC Universe (DCU) and Gunn responded with an upfront "yes." It's worth noting that this isn't the first time games have been mentioned as part of the plans for future DC projects. David Zaslav, head of Warner Bros. Discovery, also brought up the inclusion of games for a more connected DC universe (Cheers, Deadline). Yes. — James Gunn (@JamesGunn) No... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, November 28, 2022 1:45 PM  Sound is a pretty big deal when it comes to playing games. Sure, an average pair of headphones can do the job, but they can't always do it well. And bad audio quality can have a huge impact on your immersion. So getting the best gaming headphones or earbuds for the job is vital for getting the best experience. But instead of focusing just on headphones, let's talk about an option that's less discussed. In-ear earbuds are the second option you have besides headphones, and they have a lot of positives in comparison. Headphones are often big and bulky, and it can be tiring to wear them for hours on end. Earbuds are much lighter and more versatile in so many ways. But getting a good pair is arguably a bit more challenging since they're the less popular option. So, let's go through seven of the best wired earbuds for gaming you can buy. The 7 best wired earbuds for gaming in 2022 JBL Quantum 50 Image via JBL Product Specs: Type: In-Ear | Frequency Respo... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, November 28, 2022 1:10 PM  There's a small chance of a Ryu Ga Gotoku Kenzan remake sometime in the future. This was suggested in an interview by Ungeek which sat down with the executive producer, Masayoshi Yokoyama, and chief director, Hiroyuki Sakamoto, from Ryu Ga Gokotu Studio. There they explain the desire to remake Kenzan, as well as the difficulties surrounding it. For starters, Yokoyama says that it "would require an entire new game of its own to really give it what it deserves." So remaking Ryu Ga Gotoku Kenzan wouldn't be a simple matter. Yokoyama then goes on to explain that "it would require a lot of time and a lot of effort," which isn't a surprise given the game's age. Finally, he says that "Like a Dragon: Ishin would have to become a huge hit on the market to start that conversation alone." So, even if the team wanted to remake Ryu Ga Gotoku Kenzan, there are a lot of boxes to tick first. A Kenzan remake is possible Fans of the series were hoping ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, November 28, 2022 12:40 PM  A year has passed since Giants Software first released Farming Simulator 22. Now, just in time for its one-year anniversary, the sim has gotten its first large expansion — the Platinum Edition. Following the series' tradition of the first expansion introducing a new map with a major new theme, the Platinum release of Farming Simulator 22 keeps things consistent with its introduction of the Silverrun Forest map — and a renewed focus on forestry. Forestry has been a part of the Farming Simulator gameplay mechanic roster for several years. However, this is the most attention its gotten. But while this is the expansion's biggest strength, this is also its greatest weakness. Captain's log(s) With the new settlement having "Forest" in the name, it should come as no surprise that it's absolutely bountiful with trees as far as the eyes can see. The town is nestled in a small dip in the land. Forests can be seen looming above as they roll up and down... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, November 28, 2022 12:00 PM  Psyonix, the developer of Rocket League, was purchased by Epic Games in May of 2019. This meant a whole new population of potential players to flip reset, demo, and join parties of with friends (or enemies). However, with this new player base, it might be hard to navigate certain aspects of Rocket League's menu system. Even seemingly simple things like, "how do I leave a party in Rocket League?" can be confusing to newcomers. Here's a step-by-step guide on just how you can exit your part from the main menu of Rocket League's party system. How to leave a Party in Rocket League Starting a Rocket League party The first rule to leaving a Rocket League party is starting one in the first place. There are a few ways to add players to your party. For starters, you can go right to your friend list in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen. Screenshot by PC Invasion Once this is tabbed into, you'll be greeted with a screen that houses recent players and y... |
Video games offer a wide range of experiences depending on the genre and the intentions of the developer. Some games are AAA epics that span dozens of hours and take players on thrilling adventures. On the other hand, smaller independent titles can tell all the narrative they need to within just a few hours. Over recent generations, there has been a tendency for more titles to incorporate RPG elements, open-world game design, side quests, and expansive narratives. While many of these games have gone on to become beloved by fans and critics alike, some players bemoan the fact that they are becoming longer to complete. They may provide a lot of bang for your buck, but when does a game become too long? The video games that are too long Wearing out their welcome A lot of video games have become longer in recent memory, and there likely are a few key reasons behind it. The increasing popularity of open-world game design over the last few generations is one of these. Open-world games can pro... 
About a month ago, CD Projekt RED revealed that Polish studio Fool's Theory has a remake of the first Witcher installment in development. This remake, which will take advantage of Unreal Engine 5, makes quite a bit of sense considering that The Witcher 3 expanded on the scope of the original game by a huge amount. With this in mind, fans will no doubt want to see what the first Witcher will look like when developed with more modern design sensibilities. While CD Projekt RED has remained silent regarding the details, the developer did let slip in its third-quarter 2022 earnings report that The Witcher remake will adopt an open-world structure. A seemingly major evolution The report did not reveal much beyond this, only stating that the remake will function as a "story-driven, single player open-world RPG – a modern reimagining of 2007's The Witcher." Regardless, this tiny morsel of news will undoubtedly excite those familiar with the original Witch... 
As a co-op game, Warhammer 40K: Darktide will always be better played with friends. However, things may not always go to plan — as is the case when scouring the hive. Recently, a new error has began to haunt players. Following patch 1.0.7, Darktide players began to experience a 'Disconnected from Server' error — aka, error code 2003. For the most part, the error code seems to be rare. However, if you happen to run into it, there are a few things you can do to fix the 'Disconnected from Server' error in Darktide. Patch 1.0.7 included an update that added "codes to be displayed alongside errors." Likely, some have already dealt with disconnect issues. Except now, you have a code for it (nice). Players have reported that they receive error code 2003 when they get disconnected, and it's causing some frustration. How to fix Darktide 'Disconnected from Server' – Error code 2003 Restart There are a few things you can try... 
Gigabyte seemingly just spilled the beans on the upcoming Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti launch. The company registered multiple product names across the Aorus and Gigabyte branding for a product referred to as "GV-N407T" as part of a mandatory filing for the EEC. There was clearly an attempt to disguise it from prying eyes, but @harukaze5719 on Twitter caught the listing and published a screenshot for all to see. The description is pretty clear cut with the language "graphic processors (video cards) and mention of gaming models that the company is known for. Rumors of the Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti have been abound and stemmed from various sources, but Gigabyte's confirmation makes it seem all but official at this point. We've all expected some new model to join the RTX 40 Series after Nvidia "unlaunched" the RTX 4080 12GB last month. New name, familiar specs? The RTX 4080 12GB was priced at $899 USD and paled in performance to the RTX 4080 16GB, not to mention t... 
Offworld Industries, the developer behind the 2020 tactical FPS Squad, has just revealed a new game that may please fans of '90s cinema. This latest project, which functions as a squad-based cooperative first-person shooter, sets itself in the same universe as the 1997 cult classic film Starship Troopers, and it goes by the name Starship Troopers: Extermination. In terms of the release date, we only know so far that Starship Troopers: Extermination will become available for PC shooter fans sometime during 2023. Keep in mind that this release window applies solely to the Early Access version of the game. According to the official Steam page, Starship Troopers: Extermination lets up to 12 players join forces and face off against hordes of hostile Arachnids. Players assume the role of a Trooper enlisted to fight for the Deep Space Vanguard to "take back colonies for the Federation." Armed with a Morita Assault Rifle in addition to other unlockable weapons, players ... 
