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Kotaku Monday, December 5, 2022 7:15 PM
    

Making video games is very hard. It can take years of work to ship even a small game. One aspect that can take up a particularly large amount of time and resources is building a custom engine, which is why many devs utilize Unreal, Unity, or another pre-existing engine to help speed up development. That's very common,…

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Kotaku Monday, December 5, 2022 7:10 PM
    

The year is 1994. You're playing SimCity 2000 and you're thinking, man, wouldn't it be amazing if I could somehow get down into the game and walk these streets.

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Kotaku Monday, December 5, 2022 6:35 PM
    

One of the big reasons Fortnite became one of the biggest games on the planet is because it could run on anything, from phones to tired laptops to hand-me-down desktops. That's created an expectation that the game is graphically basic, but as we head into 2023 the shooter—first released in 2017—just got one hell of a…

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Kotaku Monday, December 5, 2022 5:45 PM
    

In the spirit of Christmas and the ruthless pursuit of meme stock shareholder value, GameStop carried out its latest round of layoffs on Monday ahead of its new earnings report, which is due out later this week. The cuts reportedly hit staff working on the company's crypto push, as well as a number of other…

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Kotaku Monday, December 5, 2022 5:40 PM
    

Free-to-play shooter Overwatch 2 is launching Season 2 tomorrow and with it a brand new tank character, Ramattra. And like last time, you can either buy the premium battle pass to unlock the new hero instantly or you can grind the free path to eventually gain access to him. But this time, following complaints from…

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Kotaku Monday, December 5, 2022 5:15 PM
    

Fuser, the DJ game from original Guitar Hero creator and Rock Band studio Harmonix, is shutting down its live service content and ceasing sales. This comes just two years after the music-mixing game launched—and it's honestly a big bummer.

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Kotaku Monday, December 5, 2022 5:10 PM
    

Dwarf Fortress' reputation precedes it. Likely the most intensely detailed simulation game ever devised, its strategic depths, which grow deeper each new update, are rivaled only by the modestness of its text-based visuals. But now, 16 years after its debut, a new Steam (and Itch.io) edition has emerged from the…

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Kotaku Monday, December 5, 2022 4:30 PM
    

The gaming industry's recent wave of labor organizing just exploded. Roughly 300 quality assurance staff at ZeniMax, which includes developers across Bethesda and other studios on games like Starfield and Elder Scrolls Online, announced today that they will unionize with the Communications Workers of America. And

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Kotaku Monday, December 5, 2022 2:45 PM
    

I am a proud Scaramouche hater. When he was first introduced, I couldn't stand his obnoxious taunts, his weird coat-shorts combination, or his embarrassing bowl cut. I've since warmed to his now more-compelling backstory, but there are fans out there who have been waiting for this villain to be playable since he first…

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Kotaku Monday, December 5, 2022 2:34 PM
    

Starting next year, Microsoft will raise the price of its first-party games from $60 to $70, joining other publishers and video game companies who are doing the same. Welcome to the era of the $70 game, folks.

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Kotaku Monday, December 5, 2022 2:00 PM
    

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PCGamesN Monday, December 5, 2022 4:07 PM
     Destiny 2 community event emblem has a secret message

A Destiny 2 community event emblem from the FPS game's recent Eliksni Quarter development effort has a secret message that could have a deeper meaning within the game's complex narrative.

When the emblem, called Parts of a Whole, first dropped, Guardians quickly noted that its image depicted binary code. Initially, most players considered it a simple graphic design aesthetic, though some speculated that the mere appearance of binary in the end-of-season event emblem might mean the forthcoming season had something to do with computer technology.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 exotics, Destiny 2 builds

PCGamesN Monday, December 5, 2022 3:48 PM
     Starfield will be $70 as Microsoft raises next-gen games prices

Microsoft has announced that upcoming RPG game Starfield will be $70 USD when it launches in 2023, as will all other first-party games designed for the Xbox Series X|S. A Microsoft spokesperson confirms to PCGamesN that this price increase will apply to new games on both Xbox and Windows platforms, and reflects the growing scale and cost of producing and maintaining games.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield release date, Starfield ship design, Starfield Game Pass

PCGamesN Monday, December 5, 2022 3:15 PM
     Overwatch 2 Ramattra unlock requirements reduced for Season 2

The Overwatch 2 Ramattra unlock requirements have gotten slightly more merciful, and you'll be able to add the new tank to your roster ten levels earlier than expected. Blizzard has announced that the FPS game's new hero will unlock at tier 45 of the season two battle pass, rather than at tier 55.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: All Overwatch 2 characters, Best Overwatch 2 settings, Overwatch 2 tier list

PCGamesN Monday, December 5, 2022 1:03 PM
     The Callisto Protocol ending explained

There's a lot going on in The Callisto Protocol ending. Your journey through Black Iron prison has been hampered by setback after setback, but once you finally claw your way out of the depths, the plot is like a runaway train. So if you need the Callisto Protocol ending explained, have no fear – we've broken down those final moments, laying out the truth behind the biophage.

Specifically, our Callisto Protocol ending explained guide focuses on the latter half of 'Tower', the final chapter of one of the best horror games of 2022. Suffice it to say that there are major story spoilers below, so turn back now if you're not quite ready to uncover the secret at the heart of Callisto.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The Callisto Protocol review, The Callisto Protocol weapons, The Callisto Protocol upgrades

PCGamesN Monday, December 5, 2022 1:00 PM
     The Callisto Protocol weapons – all weapon schematic locations

Kitting yourself out with a full arsenal of The Callisto Protocol weapons gives you some welcome variety during combat as you fight through Black Iron prison. While some are handed to you during the story, others take the form of weapon schematics, and their locations can be easily overlooked.

Thankfully, we've tracked the location of all The Callisto Protocol weapons so you can reach the Callisto Protocol final boss with all the firepower you need in one of the best horror games in 2022. Unfortunately, like health injectors and battery packs, weapon schematics take up an inventory slot – at least until you get to a reforger that can print it. At this point, the receiver appears in your arsenal rather than your items. It's also worth mentioning that the reforger won't do it for free, so remember to save up enough credits to print them.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The Callisto Protocol review, The Callisto Protocol weapons, The Callisto Protocol upgrades

PCGamesN Monday, December 5, 2022 5:28 PM
     Star Wars Jedi Survivor release date and system specs revealed

An update to the RPG game's Steam page appears to have revealed the Star Wars Jedi Survivor release date. The follow-up to Respawn's rather excellent Soulslike Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order comes out March 16, 2023. The update has since been removed.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Star Wars games, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Steam page, The best Soulslike games

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 5, 2022 6:00 PM
    

The Razer Viper Ultimate is a legendary ultralight mouse, offering bulletproof wireless, optical switched buttons, a convenient charging dock and a lightweight 74 gram design. That's probably why this ultra-premium option launched at an eye-watering $149.99 when it debuted three years ago. Now though, Amazon are offering the Viper Ultimate for its lowest ever price, just $59.99, fancy magnetic charging dock included. This is an awesome deal - and I'm not just saying that because I use this mouse every day (and have done for years).

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 5, 2022 5:41 PM
    

The SK Hynix Gold P31 is widely considered one of the finest laptop SSDs available - because it's not only fast, but it's extremely power-efficient. That means it produces little waste heat, and allows your laptop to stretch its legs in terms of battery life too. It's normally over $200 for 2TB, but for Prime members it's now available for $146 - an almighty deal for this drive.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 5, 2022 5:19 PM
    

It's not everyday you see something on Twitter that makes you wonder how many beloved classics from your childhood were made using golf games. Today is one of those days, as it turns out The Lord Of The Rings: The Return of The King was built using the modified engine of an undisclosed Tiger Woods title.

"Lord Of The Rings is about large areas, then a castle at the end or a fortress - what's like that?", asks Callisto Protocol director Glen Schofield in the video below. "Tiger Woods", he answers.

Huh.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 5, 2022 3:45 PM
    

Aspiring animal fight pit enthusiasts can now skip the hard work of capturing, breeding and training their definitely-willing combatants, and instead jump straight into Temtem's PvP battles. The Pokemon-like MMO's 1.2 update introduces Showdown, a ranked competitive ladder where players are free to twiddle with their line-up using simulated Temtems.

The update also tweaks how PvP ranking works, adds new PvP battle zones, and a beauty centre where you can tweak your character's appearance. There's a new season of cosmetic doodads, too.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 5, 2022 2:37 PM
    

Season 2 of Overwatch 2 arrives tomorrow, and it's a bigger deal than it may sound. Overwatch 2 may have marked the beginning of a slightly jarring shift towards the free-to-play model for Blizzard's venerable hero shooter, but it's the release of Season 2 where players will get their first taste of the pace and quality at which future content will be released under the new regime.

I got to spend a few days exploring the new changes that Overwatch 2's second season will bring around this time tomorrow, and I've come away feeling a little torn. On the one hand, the brand new additions - the new Tank, Ramattra, and the new Shambali Monastery map - are gorgeous, intriguing, and enjoyable. On the other, the balance changes to existing heroes really don't seem to have done much to rebalance the most overpowered heroes in the game, which has left me feeling a bit frustrated.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 5, 2022 2:13 PM
    

Sad news, card pals: CD Project Red are pulling back from Gwent, with no new cards to be added after 2023. Beyond that the servers will stay online but the devs don't intend to release updates themselves, instead handing responsibility for balance changes over to the community via in-game tools.

Six years of active development seems like a pretty good run, to be fair.

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Twinfinite Monday, December 5, 2022 7:29 PM
     SWTOR's Season 3 objectives for December is live for players to enjoy.

Twinfinite Monday, December 5, 2022 6:47 PM
     Lots of upocoming MSFS add-ons were announced and showcased today, and a few were released.

Twinfinite Monday, December 5, 2022 5:58 PM
     You'll need gloves for this one.

Twinfinite Monday, December 5, 2022 5:13 PM
     December Community Days are back again for 2022

Twinfinite Monday, December 5, 2022 4:01 PM
     Ramattra gets a little easier to earn without paying up.

Twinfinite Monday, December 5, 2022 3:56 PM
     These 12 actors would be great additions to the MCU.

Twinfinite Monday, December 5, 2022 3:47 PM
     Catch up on your gaming while traveling at this Riot Games booth in the Incheon Airport.

Twinfinite Monday, December 5, 2022 3:30 PM
     Tasha is introuble in the new Adventure coming to Sea of Thieves, "The Rogue's Legacy".

Twinfinite Monday, December 5, 2022 2:29 PM
     You're never leaving this house are you?

Twinfinite Monday, December 5, 2022 2:01 PM
     For those subscribed to Game Pass, this price increase doesn't really matter.

Twinfinite Monday, December 5, 2022 1:40 PM
     Some families are made to be in the spotlight.

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     It was definitely not easy to pick from all the options available of cool Legendary Pokemon.

Siliconera Monday, December 5, 2022 4:30 PM
    

Laplus Darkness Taking Mental Health Hiatus

Hololive announced that Vtuber Laplus Darkness will be going on hiatus due to her mental health. Per a tweet from the agency's official Twitter account, she and Hololive's management team agreed to allow her to suspend her activities and focus on recuperating. It is unknown how long her hiatus will last. The agency also apologized for any concern and inconvenience.

Following the announcement, which comes just over a week after her one-year anniversary, Laplus posted a tweet stating that she hopes to get better soon so that she can get back to having fun with everyone. She asks people to wait for her to return, saying that she will definitely be back. You can check out the tweet (in Japanese) below:

https://twitter.com/LaplusDarknesss/status/1599638650991804416

Laplus Darkness is not the first Hololive Vtuber to go on hiatus for mental health purposes. In the past, both Akai Haato and Murasaki Shion took breaks from their Vtuber activities at least in part because of mental health concerns. Haato went on a three-week mental health break back in April 2021, while Shion took time off for both her physical and mental health in June of the same year. Shion stated that on top of worsening issues with her throat, the announcement of fellow Hololive VTuber Kiryu Coco's graduation was taxing her emotionally.

Laplus Darkness's mental health hiatus began on December 5, 2022. While she states that she will definitely be returning, she did not say when that will happen.

The post Laplus Darkness on Hiatus to Focus on Mental Health appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, December 5, 2022 4:00 PM
    

River City Girls Switch Free NSO Game Trial Begins Tomorrow

Nintendo Switch Online subcribers can try the full version of River City Girls for free. Nintendo announced it is the latest game in the Free Game Trial series. Starting on December 6, 2022, people will be able to go through the beat'em up. It will also be on sale during the event, as is common for titles participating in the program.

River City Girls is an original spin-off in the beat'em up Kunio-kun series. (Outside Japan, the NES entry ended up localized as River City Ransom.) Misako and Kyoko's boyfriends Kunio and Riki are kidnapped, and the girls go around town beating up enemies to rescue them. The title normally costs $29.99. However, as part of the promotion, it is temporarily $14.99 in the eShop until December 11, 2022.

This comes ahead of River City Girls 2's debut. The game is already available in Japan. However, there is no worldwide release date for the Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC game yet. It still has a 2022 release window, however.

River City Girls is available for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and PC. The sequel is out in Japan and is expected to appear worldwide before 2022 ends. The Nintendo Switch Online Free Game Trial for it will last until December 12, 2022.

The post River City Girls Switch Free NSO Game Trial Begins Tomorrow appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, December 5, 2022 3:30 PM
    

Hololive and Nijisanji Team Up to Protect VTubers from Defamation

Cover and Anycolor, the parent companies of Hololive and Nijisanji, announced the two are working together to combat defamation against their Vtubers. The two issued a join press release confirming their intentions to work together against bad actors. The announcement also noted that both began working together in October 2022 to take action against "summary sites."

Throughout the joint statement, Cover and Anycolor noted they "condemn" actions of people harassing and spreading lies about the Hololive and Nijisanji Vtubers. They also noted how this distress and invasion interferes with the Vtubers' livelihoods and fans. The notice acknowledged how it puts people's health at stake.

As for actions the companies will be taking, a few things came up in the announcement. It mentioned the two developed strategies and took part in "public awareness campaigns." It also mentioned Cover and Anycolor will enter a settlement agreement with those who operate "summary sites" in the hopes of protecting Hololive and Nijisanji Vtubers. However, it also noted they will be branching out. The statement said, "Going forward, while implementing these countermeasures, we intend to go even further by cooperating with other companies in accordance with the circumstances and matters at hand and intend to work vigorously to eradicate acts of defamation."

Here is the full statement, which appeared on Twitter.
Hololive and Nijisanji Team Up to Protect VTubers from Defamation

Both Cover and Anycolor feature Vtubers worldwide who stream content.

The post Hololive and Nijisanji Team Up to Protect VTubers from Defamation appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, December 5, 2022 3:00 PM
    

Tinkaton is the Best New Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet

There are a lot of great new Pokemon designs in Scarlet and Violet. We have Tandemaus, a pair of mice that eventually evolves into a family as Maushold. There's a pig with the perfect name Lechonk. But of all the new Pokemon out there, few can outclass Scarlet and Violet's Tinkaton as the best of the best. Well, and by extension Tinkatink and Tinkatuff.

First, aesthetically Tinkaton is a great new Pokemon. Each one begins as a pink, tony baby with a small hammer that looks more like a metal rattle. As she grows (and inevitably craves destruction), that begins to become a hammer. So by Tinkatuff at level 24, she starts to turn into a little pink menace. Then, by level 38, she is a full-blown problem with hammer far bigger than she is.

Tinkaton is the Best New Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet

It's also lovely how Tinkaton's Pokedex entries gradually establish her as a gremlin out for revenge. She starts out industrious! You have to admire Tinkatink tooling around to create her own little hammer and getting it just right, according to the Pokemon Violet entry. Especially since, as the Scarlet one establishes, that could be stolen by other Pokemon. By the time she turns into Tinkatuff, she is terrorizing Pawniards and Bisharps to use pieces of their opponents' bodies to make their hammers better. We also still get a sense of community out of them, as the Violet Pokedex entry says they'll fight each other with their hammers to see if they're good enough.

By the time one becomes Tinkaton, she is a lovable nightmare. Yes, there are no Corviknight flying taxis in Paldea because Tinkaton is set on driving them into extinction, but look at those cute pigtails! Tinkatons are waving their 220lb hammers like they're inflatable toys as they steal anything they want. Haha! So charming! There's the sense of personality here. This is a Pokemon that is a lovable scamp about to be dragged to court on multiple felony convictions, but at least she is on your side!

Tinkaton is also one of the most incredible new Pokemon due to its typing, which I feel helps make it the best character added in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. It is both a fairy and steel-type. This grants it automatic immunity to both dragon and poison-type moves. This also removes the typical fairy weaknesses to poison and steel-type attacks. The only things it is weak against are fire and ground-based attacks. In each case, it only takes two times as much damage. Meanwhile, that dual typing means it also takes less damage than normal from bug, dark, fairy, flying, grass, ice, normal, psychic, and rock attacks. It's like having a tiny tank on your team. Of course, Tinkatons are also known for generally having high health and special defense.

Tinkaton is the Best New Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet

Not to mention Gigaton Hammer is just great. This is a move only Tinkaton can learn. You get it once she levels up at 38. You only get 5 uses without going to a Pokemon Center or using an Ether, unless you bolster that with an item. It also can't be used twice in a row. However, it is a devastating 160 power hit that sees the character absolutely wallop an opponent. It's a wonderful steel-type move that can do a lot of good.

Okay, let's be real. There are a ton of amazing new Pokemon introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and players could make a good case for any one of them being the best. But also we all know that at the award ceremony for this hypothetical Pokemon, Tinkaton would show up, steal the trophy, and make it a part of her hammer to bring it up to 225lb from 220lb. It's an example of great character design in a pair of games filled with winners.

(All jokes aside, all new Pokemon Scarlet and Violet characters are valid and are the "best" in someone's heart. Just don't invite Tinkaton to any hypothetical award ceremonies for your favorite.)

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is available for the Nintendo Switch.

The post Tinkaton is the Best New Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, December 5, 2022 2:30 PM
    

Second Hololive Myth and CounterSide Trailer Shows Vtuber Skins, Figures

The Hololive Myth Vtubers are now in CounterSide as part of the game's latest crossover event. To help people get an idea of everything that entails, there's a new video showcasing the collaboration. It goes over all of the five characters now in-game. People can also hear the voiced lines that will play. Some of the figures they can collect also show up. This comes following the event's announcement back in November 2022.

The video begins by showing the five Hololive Myth members' CounterSide skins. As a reminder, Calliope is a Lucrecia skin, Kiara is a Yuna Springfield one, Ina'nis is one for Edel Meitner, Gura is a Kaci Bins skin, and Amelia is one for Yang Harim. In each case, people can see the people in character and using attacks. One skin will be a free collaboration mission reward.

After that, the trailer goes over other elements of the event. It shows the compose system with the Vtubers. A number of chibi figures inspired by the Hololive Myth members show up. It then closes with a look at how the characters look like in a room interacting with different pieces of furniture.

Here's the latest trailer for the crossover.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syTQhIFujSc&ab_channel=CounterSideGlobal

CounterSide is available on PCs and mobile devices, and the Hololive Myth crossover is now live in-game.

The post Second Hololive Myth and CounterSide Trailer Shows Vtuber Skins, Figures appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, December 5, 2022 2:00 PM
    

Final New Shonen Jump Manga Series is Fabricant 100

Shonen Jump finally ended its promised new run of four new manga series with Fabricant 100. As with the past three, it is available outside of Japan. People can start reading its first chapter on Manga Plus and Viz Media immediately.

Fabricant 100 comes from Daisuke Enoshima. The series begins with the backstory into fabricants. These are beings who aren't human. A doctor attempted making them, hoping to create a perfect one, eventually creating 100 of them. However, all of the imperfect fabricants are constantly searching for "perfect" parts from ordinary humans. And so the series follows Ashibi Yao and that fabled 100th one the doctor created as they hunt the 99 others to protect humanity.

The other three new Shonen Jump manga series continue to run. English chapters for them appear as they do. These others are Cipher Academy, Ichigoki's Under Control, and The Ichinose Family's Deadly Sins. Viz Media hasn't announced if or when it will begin releasing physical volumes of each of these four manga series.

You can read Fabricant 100 on Manga Plus and Viz Media now. The next chapter will arrive on December 11, 2022. New chapters should appear for the series on a weekly basis.

The post Final New Shonen Jump Manga Series is Fabricant 100 appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, December 5, 2022 1:30 PM
    

Dragon Ball Super Card Game Digital Version Will Release in 2023

Bandai Namco's Dragon Ball Super Card Game is going to get a Digital Version. At the December 2022 Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour, a teaser appeared for the project. Sometime in 2023, a virtual version of the card game will appear. Platforms weren't announced, but there will be a closed beta test.

Here's the official teaser trailer for Dragon Ball Super Card Game Digital Version. The video begins with the existing TCG's logo. Then, it shows a number of cards from the game. After that, it confirms the new version. Apparently, the official title will just tack "Digital Version" on to the end of the game's title.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olNSaa8JR8I&ab_channel=OfficialBandaiCardGamesChannel

However, aside from the trailer, there aren't any other details about the project. We see Goku about to unleash a Kamehameha on a field of cards after the Son Goku card appears in the teaser. It doesn't show any more than that. Instead, it says the next announcements regarding the game will appear at the March 4-5, 2023 Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour.

The Dragon Ball Super Card Game is available physically worldwide now, and the Digital Version is in development for undisclosed devices. It will appear in 2023, with a closed beta preceding the official release.

The post Dragon Ball Super Card Game Digital Version Will Release in 2023 appeared first on Siliconera.


PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, December 5, 2022 7:00 PM
     Ramattra Origin Story Overwatch 2 1 23 ScreenshotThe situation around Overwatch 2 has not been smooth sailing, and many players weren't happy about the need to grind out Kiriko through the free section of the Battle Pass. Kiriko was unlockable at Level 55, and with the amount of experience points you earn, it took an unreasonable amount of time for most casual players. To make things a bit easier, Blizzard has announced it will lower the level requirement for free players to unlock Ramattra, the newest Overwatch 2 tank hero. Grinding up to Level 55 often took players too long considering Overwatch 2 is a game about switching heroes to counter others or synergize with your team better. Personally, it took me over 30 hours to reach level 55 as a free player. Had I not owned Overwatch already, I would not have been able to pick one of the best support heroes in the game until halfway through the ranked season. This grind will be lessened a bit, with Ramattra unlocked for all players at Level 45 of the Battle Pass. Image by PC Inv...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, December 5, 2022 5:30 PM
     Sims 4 Move Objects House Overhead ViewJust like every other game in its series, The Sims 4 contains a wide variety of customization options that players can use to construct their dream home. But even with all these options, players still have to work under a few constraints. Namely, they do not have the ability to move objects up off the ground unless it is attached to a wall. However, through the use of cheats, players can easily bypass this restriction. This guide will inform players on how to move objects up and down in The Sims 4. To fully take advantage of the y-axis when decorating your house, you will have to utilize the bb.moveobjects cheat. You can activate it in the cheat text box, which you can open up by hitting the Ctrl+Shift+C keys all at once. By typing bb.moveobjects on in the text box and hitting Enter, you will gain the ability to place objects virtually anywhere within the environment. You can even clip different objects into each other through this cheat. Even though Prima Guides suggests that pl...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, December 5, 2022 4:15 PM
     Fortnite Chapter 4 Unreal Engine 5.1 Graphics Update Lumen Nanite Tsr Temporal Super Resolution settingsFortnite Chapter 4 is live with a new season and map to check out, along with a graphics update thanks to the Unreal Engine 5.1 port. The game now generally features higher quality assets such as trees, terrain, water, and other effects. That said, the main focus of this article is on the several new technologies shown in the various Unreal Engine 5 demos over the past few years. As the developer describes it, next-gen graphics are here for Fortnite, and we have some impressions to share as well. There are three major new graphics technologies at play in the Fortnite Chapter 4 update. These include Nanite, Lumen, and Temporal Super Resolution (TSR). Nanite allows for more automation in scaling LoDs, meaning far away objects have more detail without major performance loss or extra work for the devs. Lumen is all about adding immersive and more realistic lighting. TSR is a new anti-aliasing solution that also incorporates resolution upscaling, similar to what Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR prov...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, December 5, 2022 4:00 PM
     Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1 Launch New Island Weapons Doom SlayerIt seems Epic Games is willing to do what Ninten-don't with Super Smash Bros. With the debut of Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1, the game will now let you find out who will in in a super soldier showdown: the Master Chief or the Doom Slayer. Both these beefy boys are now in the famous battle royale, with the latter introduced in the latest chapter. Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1 is kicking off with a new island, more weapons, and augmented abilities, as the developer reveals more down the line. And that includes the appearance of a certain grunting monster slayer. Fortnite Chapter 3 ended over the weekend with a big finale, and introducing a new island for Chapter 4. Many are already experiencing said island, a beautiful yet dangerous land covered in biomes ranging from snowy peaks to golden forests. It runs the gamut of the seasons, with the occasional area where gravity holds rock in the air. It's fine. The island is home to new places to explore, such as the Citadel of "T...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, December 5, 2022 3:20 PM
     Marvel's Midnight Suns Standing Stones Puzzle Legendary Arcane Chest GuideMarvel's Midnight Suns has the Standing Stones puzzle in the Abbey Grounds. You may have passed by the location without knowing what to do with it, at least early on in the game. Later, though, you'll have the means to complete these optional tasks. Here's our Marvel's Midnight Suns Standing Stones puzzle guide to help you with the solution so you can obtain more Legendary Arcane Chests. Note: We'll have a Marvel's Midnight Suns guides and features hub soon, so stay tuned.   Marvel's Midnight Suns Standing Stones puzzle and Legendary Arcane Chests guide The Standing Stones puzzle in Marvel's Midnight Suns can be found northeast of the Abbey (seen in the featured image). You won't be able to do anything just yet since there are a few requirements: You should have Word of Power: Open already, as that's part of the Agatha Harkness segments in the Abbey. You'll then need to find the Elemental Rods so they can be placed...

Gamer Empire Monday, December 5, 2022 3:15 PM
     There is nothing more important in Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord than knowing your armor is actually protecting you from damage and allowing you to […]

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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, December 5, 2022 5:00 PM
     A lot of new players in Minecraft jump straight into the game every day, and they are just as eager as the old players to explore the vast world Minecraft has to offer. For beginners, the massive sandbox game that they delve into can be quite confusing and daunting as there is no clear-cut guide […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, December 5, 2022 4:00 PM
     In the game RPG Simulator, you embark on an adventure. Gaining experience requires either completing difficult Raids or a large number of Zones while obtaining the best possible gear. Get a pet to help you in your journey and be on top of the leaderboards! All Roblox: RPG Simulator Codes For Freebies (Tested December 2022) […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, December 5, 2022 3:00 PM
     Are you fond of horse riding? How about watching a horse race? If you do, then this game might pique your interest! Star Stable is a game where you and your friends explore the magical world of Jorvik while riding your horses. This game features racing, questing, solving mysteries, analyzing, and adventure! You can create […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, December 5, 2022 2:00 PM
     The Dark Wood hides a pair of powerful bosses. As you move up in levels in Diablo Immortal other Dungeons that provide a unique and challenging experience will slowly become unlocked. The Mad King's Breach already gives players a respectable number of loot, but other Dungeons will feature even more rewards after you complete a […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, December 5, 2022 1:00 PM
     Team Cherry's Metroidvania action-adventure game, Hollow Knight, follows the journey of a nameless warrior called the Knight as he travels through Hallownest, which is now a kingdom ruined by a supernatural disease. As the Knight journeys through Hallownest, he encounters various characters that will help fully unravel the story in the game. In order to […]

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, December 5, 2022 4:37 PM
    

Like in the previous game, the mode comes included with new filters, expressions, and more

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, December 5, 2022 4:00 PM

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, December 5, 2022 3:26 PM
    

The patch will reportedly adjust the Gauge System, Awakening Skill, Defense System, and more.

The post DNF DUEL Gets New Grand Balance Patch, DLC Character, and Nintendo Switch Version appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.


Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, December 5, 2022 2:31 PM
    

Respawn Entertainment also announced that fans will get a "first-look" at the game at The Game Awards on December 8.

The post Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Release Date and Details Accidentally Leaked on Steam appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

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Kotaku Monday, December 5, 2022 11:25 AM
    

We've chronicled the many, serious issues with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet since its release last month, but there's one aspect—worse than any other—that has not received enough attention: Its abysmal online raids.

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Kotaku Monday, December 5, 2022 10:45 AM
    

Space survival horror shooter Callisto Protocol has now received two big patches after some versions of it were panned for performance issues at launch, and more fixes are on the way. After releasing the latest update to address frame rate drops and other problems with the Xbox Series X/S edition, Striking Distance…

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PCGamesN Monday, December 5, 2022 11:40 AM
     How to tame wildlife in Fortnite

Want to know how to tame Fortnite wildlife? While the battle royale game has changed a lot since their introduction, these critters survived the island flipping upside-down. There have been minor changes to how animals behave in Fortnite in the newest season, most notably for the wolves and boars.

Currently, five Fortnite wildlife types roam around the battle royale game.  You can find them all across the Fortnite map, some commonly found near rivers and others near mountains and farms. While both the frogs and crows are the same harmless and adorable beasts from previous seasons, Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 3 granted you the ability to ride more hostile beasts, namely the wolves and boars, for the first time.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 5, 2022 11:25 AM
     The Witcher's Hearthstone-like card game Gwent will lose CDPR support

The Witcher's Hearthstone-style strategy card game Gwent, originally launched as a spin-off from The Witcher 3, will shortly lose official support and updates from CD Projekt Red, as the GOG and Cyberpunk 2077 developer announces some of the final Gwent cards, and says its team is being moved over to focus on other projects.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best CCGs, Gwent system requirements, Gwent decks

PCGamesN Monday, December 5, 2022 11:04 AM
     How to play the Valheim Mistlands update test

Want to try out the Valheim Mistlands update test server? While the update isn't officially out just yet, players can experience the brand new biome ahead of time by joining the game's public test branch. The Mistlands update adds several mechanics to the game, including Wisplight to clear the mist in the new biome, and powerful magical spells using a substance called Eitr.

The Valheim Mistlands release date is set to launch before the end of the year, but there could be delays that push the update back until the new year. There are some important details you need to be aware of before accessing the latest content, but don't let that stop you from having a good time.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Valheim system requirements, Valheim building tips, Valheim progression guide

PCGamesN Monday, December 5, 2022 11:38 AM
     The best games like Wordle in 2022

Want more games like Wordle? With its release and subsequent explosion in popularity during late 2021 and beyond, Wordle has continued to keep players occupied with its daily word puzzles. Wordle's simple concept — guess a five-letter word within six tries using the limited hints given — makes for the perfect daily brain teaser.

Even with the internet's tendency to move onto the next viral sensation, it's no surprise that one of the best browser games in recent years is still going strong today. But what if you want to move on from Wordle and try out something a little different? Well, there's definitely no shortage of free PC games that have taken inspiration from the word guessing game. Some focus on specific topics, while others tweak the simple five-letter format in interesting ways. With this in mind, here are the best games like Wordle.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best free PC games, Best browser games, best free Steam games

PCGamesN Monday, December 5, 2022 10:58 AM
     Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leak suggests it'll arrive very soon

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti could arrive sooner than you'd think, as a new leak hints at a January release date. The early listing also implies that'll have 16GB VRAM, rather than packing 12GB like its cancelled RTX 4080 counterpart.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: RTX 4000 - everything we know, GeForce Now RTX 3080 review, Best graphics card

PCGamesN Monday, December 5, 2022 10:58 AM
     Star Wars Jedi Survivor release date and system specs revealed

An update to the RPG game's Steam page appears to have revealed the Star Wars Jedi Survivor release date. The follow-up to Respawn's rather excellent Soulslike Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order comes out March 16, 2023. The update has since been removed.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Star Wars games, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Steam page, The best Soulslike games

PCGamesN Monday, December 5, 2022 10:50 AM
     The best survival games on PC in 2022

Survival games have exploded over the past few years. The Steam charts are filled with all kinds of examples, including classic survival horror games and new hardcore survival sims. To help any bewildered adventurers, we've gathered together the best survival games to help you pick and choose which emergent stories and unexpected adventures to undertake.

There are a great many excellent survival titles out there, a huge percentage of which are unfinished Early Access projects - though there are also plenty of cheap-and-nasty cash-ins. Our guide will help you seek out only the best ones, like a survivor scanning abandoned cupboards for beans.

If you've got the grit to outlast the likes of the terrifying The Long Dark or the underwater wonder of Subnautica, our picks will help steer you towards the (not so) safe pastures of the best survival games on PC. Whether you like surviving the horrors of war or you're into the new breed of hunger and disease management games, get ready to endure agony and plenty of pain in these scintillating survival adventures.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ark dinosaurs taming guide, Ark mods, Ark console commands

PCGamesN Monday, December 5, 2022 10:43 AM
     How to get Fortnite keys

Want to know how to get Fortnite keys to open special chests? From the start of Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4, keys appeared throughout the island, and they're one of the few returning mechanics in Chapter 4.

Should you find one of the Fortnite keys in the battle royale game, you can use them to unlock special chests to gain access to the powerful Fortnite weapons hidden inside. These chests are hidden throughout the Fortnite map, with each one giving you four different choices to get either Epic or Legendary rarity weapons.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 5, 2022 10:46 AM
     The best life games on PC in 2022

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.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Sims 4 mods, Best Sims 4 sex mods, Play The Sims 4 free

PCGamesN Monday, December 5, 2022 10:21 AM
     Fortnite NPC locations – all character items

Fortnite NPC locations change every season, and more are adding during the season, so it's useful to know where you can find current characters in Chapter 4, Season 1. While some Fortnite NPCs stay put, others might be on rotation, so double-check below if there's a particular character you'd like to see.

There are a few reasons you might want to find a Fortnite NPC location in the battle royale game, whether you're hiring some help, buying one of the new Fortnite weapons, or generating a rift from out of nowhere. There's a new hostile NPC to defeat too, but if you're looking for someone a little more friendly, we have every NPC location marked on the Fortnite map, as well as a list of all of the special items or services you can buy.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Fortnite Chapter 4 map - key locations, Free PC games, All Fortnite Chapter 4 weapons

PCGamesN Monday, December 5, 2022 10:20 AM
     Warzone 2 loadouts back at buy stations thanks to Call of Duty glitch

If you want the best Warzone 2 loadouts, it normally takes a lot of hard work, since the buy feature from Warzone 1 has been removed from the latest Call of Duty battle royale game, as Infinity Ward looks to transform the CoD Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer suite. But a rare glitch seems to make Warzone 2 loadouts buyable again, and could anticipate the next Call of Duty update.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Warzone 2 guns, Best Warzone 2 loadout, Warzone 2 map

PCGamesN Monday, December 5, 2022 11:02 AM
     Games like Animal Crossing on PC

Wish there were some good games like Animal Crossing on PC? Well, wish granted below. Nintendo finally gave Animal Crossing fans what they wanted when it released the next entry in the fantastic village simulation series. Now here we are a few years later, still basking in the aftermath of one of Nintendo's most successful launches. A Nintendo Switch isn't cheap, though. Especially if all you're interested in is Animal Crossing.

Fortunately for PC players, there are plenty of games on PC that replicate what Animal Crossing does best. Grab your shovel for fossil hunting, a net to catch those bugs catching, and a creative attitude for interior decorating. Animal Crossing provides a unique approach to relaxation and these PC games do a damn fine job following in its footsteps.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 5, 2022 9:37 AM
     New Fortnite weapons – all of the guns in Chapter 4 Season 1

Looking for a list of all of the new Fortnite weapons? With Chapter 4 Season 1 now underway, we have a brand new island to explore and a whole host of new guns to wield. These range from machine guns, DMRs, and other returning weapons to brand new ones such as the Ex-Caliber, which could define the meta in the near future.

So after checking out the Fortnite map, you should probably brush up on what Fortnite weapons are now on offer for the battle royale game.  This includes all the exotic weapons sold by Fortnite NPCs, and even some new items that can help you greatly when it comes to sprinting across the island towards safety.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Fortnite Chapter 4 map - key locations, Free PC games, All Fortnite Chapter 4 weapons

PCGamesN Monday, December 5, 2022 9:36 AM
     WoW Dragonflight leveling guide

You'll need a WoW Dragonflight leveling guide if you want to level up quickly in the latest expansion, because the level cap has been raised from 60 to 70. This is especially the case if you want to get started with the endgame content as soon as possible, including a bunch of new dungeons.

World of Warcraft's leveling process has evolved a lot over the years, as the undeniable champion of our best MMOs list was also one of the pioneers of the genre. Initially, you could only obtain XP by defeating enemies and completing quests. In the latest iteration of the game however, there are various methods of acquiring XP including grinding mobs and questing, along with professions, running dungeons, and PvP content, which tie into the best WoW Dragonflight talents. What method works best will vary from person to person, so you'll need to know your options, which is why this leveling guide has all the details on leveling up quickly in Dragonflight.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: WoW Dragonflight tier list, The best WoW addons, WoW Dragonflight talents system explained

PCGamesN Monday, December 5, 2022 9:22 AM
     Minecraft mod revamps the Jungle Temple with an original boss

A Minecraft mod can completely change the sandbox game into something else entirely, by doing things like adding in a fun new item or offering up potential upgrades to specific areas. There are a lot of options out there, depending on what you want to change about the game, but today we're looking at one that aims to revamp the Jungle Temples.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 5, 2022 9:21 AM
     Fortnite chapter 4 could turn battle royale game into Mirror's Edge

Fortnite chapter 4 is rumouredly set to bring wall running to the Epic battle royale game, transforming the multiplayer shooter into something closer to EA's parkour-driven Mirror's Edge, as we rocket past the Fortnite chapter 4 season 1 release date.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 5, 2022 9:18 AM
     This Steam Deck controls a creepy robot with Cyberpunk 2077 vibes

A Steam Deck enthusiast uses the Valve handheld gaming PC to take control of a rather spidery-looking robot, and it looks like something straight out of Cyberpunk 2077. The result is an impressive display of the portable powerhouse's versatility, but is also a little bit creepy.

 

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PCGamesN Monday, December 5, 2022 9:10 AM
     Half-Life Blue Shift gets Black Mesa treatment in Valve FPS remake

Half Life Blue Shift, the beloved expansion pack for Valve's seminal FPS game, released alongside Opposing Force, is returning in a full remake, modelled after Black Mesa. It's the ideal distraction for Portal, Half-Life 2, and Steam fans as we continue pondering whatever happened to Half-Life 3.


PCGamesN Monday, December 5, 2022 8:15 AM
     Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1 map – how to find hot spots

Want to know about the current Fortnite map for Chapter 4 Season 1? It's the start of a new chapter, and after the apocalyptic end to the chrome-covered island during the finale event, players now find themselves on a new one made up of different land chunks from other realities.

As such, there are plenty of Fortnite map changes to keep track of during the start of Chapter 4 Season 1. The battle royale game is constantly in a state of flux, so these areas are likely to change throughout the season. We've put together a guide to all of the major changes you need to take into account if you're looking to come out on top.

So, pull up a chair and grab your best map-reading glasses; here's your handy guide to the new Fortnite map for the latest season.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Fortnite Chapter 4 map - key locations, Free PC games, All Fortnite Chapter 4 weapons

PCGamesN Monday, December 5, 2022 8:02 AM
     Best Modern Warfare 2 Lachmann-556 loadout

Knowing the best Modern Warfare 2 Lachmann-556 loadout in Modern Warfare 2 will turn you into a pin-point marksman, with enough firepower to take down an entire squad, at range, before they've had a chance to react. The Lachmann-556 is easily one of the best Modern Warfare 2 guns provided you know how to outfit it correctly. The key to getting the most out of the Lachmann-556 is leaning into its strengths and knowing how to put yourself into situations where you'll be most effective. Here's the best Lachmann-556 loadout in Modern Warfare 2.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 5, 2022 7:45 AM
     Asus finally reveals Radeon RX 7900 graphics card specs

Graphics card vendors are keeping custom AMD Radeon RX 7900 specs close to their chest, but Asus clock speed information is now publicly available. While the RDNA 3 lineup is scheduled to arrive next week, we're still waiting for other AIB partners to follow suit.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 5, 2022 7:28 AM
     Hogwarts Legacy gameplay makes Harry Potter's fantastic beasts mounts

With the Hogwarts Legacy release date edging ever closer, any new footage or information about the Harry Potter game is always welcome. Luckily for us, we got exactly that and some brief Hogwarts Legacy gameplay at a recent event, showing us a few more features we can expect from the Wizarding world, alongside some more game details at large.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy release date, Upcoming PC Games, Best PC RPGs

PCGamesN Monday, December 5, 2022 7:13 AM
     The best Oculus Quest 2 games in 2022

The best Oculus Quest 2 games are the ones that draw you into the world and let you swim in the joys of VR. There are a staggering amount of games on the Oculus Quest 2, so don't feel bad if we miss out on any of your personal favourites. When you factor in the lack of wires, it's easy to understand why so many people have been delving into digital worlds using this device.

However, as there's so much choice on arguably the best VR headset, navigating the store to find the best Oculus Quest 2 games can be a bit of a chore. It helps to have a rough idea of what you should be looking for whenever you're in the mood to buy a new game, whether that be FPS games or a story-driven adventure.


PCGamesN Monday, December 5, 2022 7:19 AM
     Best Midnight Suns Spider-Man build

The best Midnight Suns Spider-Man build is different than anything else at your disposal, mainly due to the fact that the damage numbers on all of Peter's abilities are underwhelming, at least at first glance. This build shines when you consider that the environment itself is Spider-Man's weapon; he uses the objects littered around the battlefield better than anyone and can take out multiple enemies without spending a single point of heroism.

Although Peter Parker may feel like he doesn't belong with the likes of Iron Man and the legendary Hunter in one of the best strategy games of the year, he more than pulls his own weight in a fight and is considered to be one of the best Midnight Suns characters. This Spider-Man build drags enemies around the battlefield and can deal a knockout blow by using whatever debris is on hand.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 5, 2022 7:08 AM
     Valheim Mistlands release date, enemies, crafting, and more

After a lengthy delay, the long-awaited Valheim Mistlands release date is coming soon, and the biome update is also now available for test play. It's quite a doozy, introducing players to a slew of new mechanics, enemies, aesthetics, and much more.

Valheim is not a place for the faint of heart, so if you're new to the game or returning after a long hiatus, you'll have your work cut out as you explore the game's newest biome. We've got details on how to play Valheim Mistlands on the test server in a separate guide, but here's everything you need to know about the full Valheim Mistlands release date, what the update will contain, and more.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Valheim system requirements, Valheim building tips, Valheim progression guide

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 5, 2022 11:20 AM
    

Grab your lute and set off for adventure in Stomp Plonk, a lovely new indie game about exploring a musical fantasy land. Delightfully, its soundtrack is built from loops tied to the animations of people doing things around the world: xylophone plings from little guys tossing coins into a fountain; drum beats from jesters dancing or goblins smashing dead gnomes; barbershop mutterings from pipe-smoking fishermen; long horns from passing ships; organ notes from giant seabirds stretching their necks; and so many more. A bit like Proteus meets Bernband and Alien Caseno with the added ability to make annoying noises by slamming on your lute.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 5, 2022 11:08 AM
    

Microsoft's proposed buyout of Activision-Blizzard is currently being scrutinized by competition regulators in various countries, but despite previous (and existing) objections the American Federal Trade Commision now looks likely to approve the deal. The news comes from the New York Post, who quote former FTC chairman William Kovacic as saying the deal is 70% likely to proceed.

There's a web of politics involved, but the short version is that insider sources say Microsoft have won over another member of the four person FTC panel, meaning any vote on whether to launch a lawsuit would result in an even split that would effectively OK the deal. That would reduce current FTC Chair Lina Khan's authority over the body, so to avoid that she might just let Microsoft have at it.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 5, 2022 10:30 AM
    

As I write this I'm installing the PC patch for The Callisto Protocol, which will hopefully fix the stuttering that I experienced (that everyone on PC experienced, judging by the steam reviews). I will report back. But there's another issue that I was still working out my feelings about when I wrote the review, and is a complext thing to explain. It is this:

The Callisto Protocol wants you to learn and experiment with its systems, but it strongly disincentivises this at the same time.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 5, 2022 8:00 AM
    

If you want to know what the fifth game is in the Advent Calendar you're going to have to open a web broswer and search for a name, date, and specific location, using only this pixelart rendering of a piece of real-world art.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 5, 2022 8:00 AM
    

Playing Kynseed is kind of like being allowed too much freedom at the pick-n-mix. It's not that all the separate parts go badly together, having chocolate jazzies and cola bottles all jumbled in together is exactly what I want. The problem is that it can't possibly live up to what you hoped for when you're scooping treats into that weighty paper bag. There's a surprise chalkiness in the chocolates, some of the gummies are glued together, and in your haste, you've nabbed two lookalike sweets and mismanaged your expectations. At a glance, it's precisely the rainbow-coloured jumble you wanted, but often it just leaves a bad taste in your mouth.

Kynseed is an RPG, and a life sim, and a sandbox. It is also Cooking Mama, and Moonlighter, and a dungeon crawler. It is gentle vibes ASMR relax-and-watch-the-seasons-change, and also crass and knowingly subversive. It does some of these things excellently, while other parts just don't hold up.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 5, 2022 7:10 AM
    

Every weekend, indie devs show off current work on Twitter's #screenshotsaturday tag. And every Monday, I bring you a selection of these snaps and clips. This week, my eye has been caught by a great deal of stylish action, some cool animations, and some wonderful/horrible claymation effects. Check 'em out!

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Twinfinite Monday, December 5, 2022 11:39 AM
     Watch new gameplay of the League of Legends fighting game Project L, which will be a Tag fighter.

Twinfinite Monday, December 5, 2022 11:13 AM
     Let's rank some anime!

Twinfinite Monday, December 5, 2022 10:26 AM
     The music of Hogwarts Legacy certainly feels worthy of the legacy of the Harry Potter films.

Twinfinite Monday, December 5, 2022 10:00 AM
     The venerable management classic is back for a steam release. Is Dwarf Fortress worth getting into in 2022?

Twinfinite Monday, December 5, 2022 9:30 AM
     These 10 stress-free shows are the perfect way to decompress and boost the happy chemicals in your brain this winter.

Twinfinite Monday, December 5, 2022 9:30 AM
     Pokemon Scarlet and Violet just have some kind of glimmer that still makes it worthwhile enough to overlook the shortcomings.

Twinfinite Monday, December 5, 2022 9:00 AM
     The best tornado movies that make the most of what the genre can offer.

Twinfinite Monday, December 5, 2022 9:00 AM
     Dragon Quest Treasures left us confident it'll offer a great spin-off experience for fans to dig into. Here's why.

Twinfinite Monday, December 5, 2022 9:00 AM
     25 years ago, these five movies changed Hollywood forever.

Twinfinite Monday, December 5, 2022 8:54 AM
     Watch Faruzan and Wanderer in action in Genshin Impact.

Twinfinite Monday, December 5, 2022 6:30 AM
     Nikke is getting its first limited units.

Siliconera Monday, December 5, 2022 11:30 AM
    

Fire Emblem Heroes Book 7 Begins, Adds Seidr

The latest Feh Channel appeared on December 4, 2022. As expected, it announced Book 7's story will be told in Fire Emblem Heroes and revealed new characters Seidr, Heidr, and Gullveig. Seider is the Realm of Light Vanaheimr's god. The new book will appear on December 7, 2022, as will a banner with characters from Fire Emblem Fates. There are also new adjustments and features for existing modes coming in the update.

First, here's the Fire Emblem Heroes Book 7 movie that introduces Seidr and sets the stage for the new storyline. Not long after meeting Seidr and Heidr in the game, Heidr is taken by Gullveig. It will be up to players to save her. If you complete chapter 13 of book 7, you get the Seidr: Goddess of Hope unit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHFjMCIKq1U&ab_channel=NintendoMobile

As for the new banner, it will feature Caeldori, Dwyer, Seidr, and Rearmed Ophelia. Caeldori is a flier who uses lances. Dwyer is an infantry healer and the only character available as a four or five-star unit. Seidr is a cavalry unit who uses green tomes. This version of Ophelia is an infantry unit who wields red tomes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knWaDA3MDZA&ab_channel=NintendoMobile

In addition to those four, the Feh Channel confirmed Kiragi will appear as a colorless infantry archer. People can also get Hans, an infantry unit who wields an axe, from a Grand Hero Battle.

Finally, here's the new Feh Channel going over all the game updates. Most notable is the Forma units people can get in Binding Worlds following the update. People can use the new Otherworld Bond item to recruit one hero they used in the mode. This will be a level 40, five-star unit with all its skills, but no Sacred Seal, and it will have its Dragonflowers maxed out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6FMRI0LbrA&ab_channel=NintendoMobile

Fire Emblem Heroes is available for mobile devices, and Book 7 with new character Seidr will appear on December 7, 2022.

The post Fire Emblem Heroes Book 7 Begins, Adds Seidr appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, December 5, 2022 11:00 AM
    

Genshin Impact Scaramouche Web Event Sends The Wanderer Around Sumeru Fluttering Footsteps in the Fields

There's more than one web event live in Genshin Impact. HoYoVerse kicked off two ahead of the 3.3 update. This second one is called Fluttering Footsteps in the Fields. This web event follows Scaramouche, who will be joining Genshin Impact as a playable character called the Wanderer. In it, players can follow him around to earn rewards. People can visit the official site to participate.

Here's how Fluttering Footsteps in the Fields works. When this Genshin Impact event begins, Scaramouche is walking around Sumeru as The Wanderer. When he does, you can click on his surroundings. He will then react to the different things he sees. You'll then be able to check the experience records to see the full experiences. When you do, you can perform certain actions to see his silhouette in a space. (This can involve sharing a picture or visiting the YouTube channel.)

There are a few rewards connected to the event. To start, you can earn a wallpaper of Scaramouche for participating. People can also earn 2 Mystic Enhancement Ores, 3 Vayunda Turquoise Fragments, 40 Primogems, and 20,000 Mora.

Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and The Wanderer banner will appear on December 7, 2022. The Fluttering Footsteps in the Fields Scaramouche web event will be live for Genshin Impact players until December 10, 2022.

The post Genshin Impact Scaramouche Web Event Sends The Wanderer Around Sumeru appeared first on Siliconera.