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PCGamesN Saturday, January 28, 2023 11:42 AM
     Warzone 2 map survey lets players vote to get Verdansk, Blackout back

The debate around the best battle royale game map is a never-ending one, especially for the Call of Duty community, considering there have been multiple iterations and games with vastly different experiences on offer. The Warzone 2 map of Al Mazrah is no different, and a report now suggests that Activision is turning to players to find out what type of map they want, with some old favourites potentially coming back to Warzone 2.

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PCGamesN Saturday, January 28, 2023 11:15 AM
     Diablo 3 season 28 start date speculation, seals, legendary potions

It's almost time for the Diablo 3 season 28 start date, giving fans plenty to keep them busy in one of the best RPG games on PC. While Diablo 3 is now over a decade old (don't think about that too much, or you'll turn to dust faster than an unfortunately placed NPC in a firestorm), there's plenty of reason to come back to the Blizzard game and stretch your loot-gathering legs as we prepare for the Diablo 4 release date to arrive.

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PCGamesN Saturday, January 28, 2023 10:31 AM
     Preposterous platformer Pizza Tower already getting cheaper on Steam

I'm struggling to find the words for an intro that do Steam's newest platformer, the erratic and energetic Pizza Tower, justice. It's a platform game that immediately a-salts the senses with a bopping soundtrack, bright visuals, an average Italian man fighting an assortment of enemies, and mushrooms - but it's about as far from the overall-wearing plumber as you can get, and it's already shot up to the top of my must-play list.

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PCGamesN Saturday, January 28, 2023 7:56 AM
     Lost Ark reset bug compensation

If you've been hit by the Lost Ark reset bug affecting many players in recent weeks, there's good news as developer Smilegate announces a compensation package for anyone affected. However, the contents of the pack and certain restrictions on how it can be claimed have left many fans of the MMORPG underwhelmed.

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PCGamesN Saturday, January 28, 2023 7:28 AM
     Starfield and Redfall

It's no secret that Microsoft struggled with first-party releases in 2022, which is why even the head of Xbox is aware that upcoming Bethesda titles Starfield and Redfall are critical to the success of the platform and PC Game Pass. While we still don't have an exact Starfield release date, the RPG game is going to be vital in supporting Microsoft, Xbox, and Game Pass whenever it launches this year.

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PCGamesN Saturday, January 28, 2023 6:53 AM
     Overwatch 2 dev update addresses ranked play, one-shots, and rewards

An Overwatch 2 developer update details some of the focus points the team is working on ahead of the arrival of Overwatch 2 season 3. The blog post from Blizzard game director Aaron Keller addresses "poor comprehension" leading to confusion around ranked play, balancing for one-shots and "frustrating hero mechanics," the general Overwatch 2 patch pacing, the promised ultimate charge changes, and improvements to reward frequency in the multiplayer FPS game.

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PCGamesN Saturday, January 28, 2023 6:19 AM
     Steam Next Fest has hundreds of free demos for the hottest new indies

The newest iteration of Steam Next Fest is on the horizon, as Valve aims to celebrate what's coming to the platform with free game demos, livestreams, and the opportunity to chat with some indie developers too. A week of demos and developer content is sure to put plenty of new games on your radar for 2023, on top of all the AAA releases already in your mental calendar.

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Siliconera Saturday, January 28, 2023 9:00 AM
    

How Create a Fire Emblem Engage Outrealm Trial and Get a Battle ID

As you go through Fire Emblem Engage's campaign, the Tower of Trials and its Outrealm Trial eventually unlock. This is an opportunity to get competitive and pit your units against others, while also constructing something of a "base" for them to attack. You know, provided you subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online. Once you're done, you can save your work. You then get your Fire Emblem Engage Battle ID, which you can check at any time by heading to the Tower and Outrealm Trial's Custom Battle section.

How Create a Fire Emblem Engage Outrealm Trial and Get a Battle ID

How to make a Fire Emblem Engage Outrealm Trial Custom Battle map and get your Battle ID

Well, first you need to unlock the game. Once you've gotten established and unlocked more of The Somniel, you'll unlock more functions in the Tower of Trials. To be fair, I wasn't regularly checking in at that end of the map, so I didn't realize I'd opened it up until after leaving Elusia. (So by Chapter 12, I'd unlocked all Tower of Trials modes.)

To get your Fire Emblem Engage Battle ID, head to the Tower of Trials, select Outrealm Trial, and choose Custom Battle. From there, select Edit Map. You'll be given a 10x22 space, with the ability to place 12 of your units on predesignated on the grid. (Make sure they are carrying the best weapons and you engraved them.) It is also possible to place terrain as elements to delay opponents' approach, force your units to move in certain ways, and give you access to certain equipment or aid. You can place 15 kinds of terrain that increase avoidance, 10 sorts only fliers can pass over, 15 that are destructible, 15 that are impassable, 10 that decrease avoidance, three heal tiles, three protection tiles, one ballista, one magic artillery, and one flame cannon.

You don't have to show that your selected army can be "defeated" to be able to save your map. However, you can't make it so a character is unable to be reached. That is, you can't take a mage like Citrinne and place four impassable items to her front, back, left, and right.

How Create a Fire Emblem Engage Outrealm Trial and Get a Battle ID

You also must know that all characters you placed as your "defensive" team can't be used when you start a battle and go on the offensive. You will only be able to select the folks you didn't select. Also, your own map will be your starting point, so you'll need to fight your way past any destructible objects and use any placed defensive items like the ballista.

These are also AI battles. When you face an enemy, they can preset behaviors to determine when they attack and if they go on the defensive. Likewise, you set that for your own characters when creating the map. (Also, spoilers aside, Engage+ isn't an option here.)

Whether you win or lose when you tackle the match, you get some sort of reward for your efforts. You can also save the person's Profile Card. After the match is over, your rank will increase or decrease depending on your performance. Likewise, if people battle your map and you check view results, you can pick up rewards.

Fire Emblem Engage is available for the Nintendo Switch. To see an example of an Outrealm Trial Custom Battle, my Fire Emblem Engage Battle ID is 3C7VK0D. Note that there are spoiler characters in my army.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, January 28, 2023 11:54 AM
     Fire Emblem Engage Yanuka Character CloseupYunaka is a surprisingly talkative and self-incriminating Thief you meet early in your tour of Fire Emblem Engage. She favors knives and stealth when you first make her acquaintance. That preference may not seem exciting, but ignoring Yunaka would be a mistake. Here's our guide on the best class and gifts for Yunaka in Fire Emblem Engage. Best class and gifts for Yunaka in Fire Emblem Engage When you meet Yunaka in Chapter 6 of the campaign, she may come off as a fairly disposable character. Knives don't have a lot of obvious strengths in Fire Emblem Engage, especially when a unit faces off with heavily armored foes. However, deep value lies just below the surface. To get the most out of Yunaka, leave her as a Thief and focus on abilities that utilize her innate Speed and Dexterity. Though many classes have a cap at level 20, a Thief can keep going until they hit level 40. Don't be afraid to let Yunaka do precisely that. As she gains levels and her stats improve, she ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, January 28, 2023 11:50 AM
     Fire Emblem Engage Zelkov Character CloseupIn Fire Emblem Engage, warriors continue to join your band of heroes well into the adventure. One such character is Zelkov, a dark and mysterious man. He wears a lot of gray and likes to emphasize seemingly random words when speaking with others. His odd demeanor hides a powerful warrior. Here's our guide to the best class and gifts for Zelkov in Fire Emblem Engage. Best class and gifts for Zelkov in Fire Emblem Engage Zelkov joins in Chapter 11, in the middle of events that make it easy to overlook him if you already have a similar character in your lineup. He is a Thief, like Yunaka before him. To make the most of Zelkov, let him remain a Thief and focus on adding abilities that emphasize his Speed. Zelkov has a character-specific ability that makes him a unique asset: when an enemy attacks, he inflicts a Hit -10 effect on his assailant. Added to his strong Defense, Speed, and Dexterity, that unique ability means he fares better than most party members when wandering into a spa...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, January 28, 2023 11:48 AM
     Fire Emblem Engage Jean Character CloseupJean is an optional character in Fire Emblem Engage. You'll want to add him to your party to take advantage of his powerful support abilities. Here's our guide on the best class and gifts for Jean in Fire Emblem Engage. Best class and gifts for Jean in Fire Emblem Engage Jean first appears in the Budding Talent paralogue, as a Martial Monk. You must rescue the village he defends by his father's side. Have Alear talk to Jean during the conflict to gain control. The lad will join your party once you clear the event. Then you can decide what to do with your newest team member. To make the most of Jean and his abilities, continue training him as a Martial Monk and then change his class to High Priest. Jean is one of the most capable healers in the game, but he is somewhat fragile. You need to compensate for his weak defense to keep your healer active and healing. Screenshot by PC Invasion Once you can, pair Jean with Micaiah, an Emblem who teaches useful abilities such as...