Kotaku Thursday, February 9, 2023 1:30 PM  I'm very excited to play Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. The first game was fantastic, and this new one seems bigger, better, faster, cooler, all those good descriptors. However, in new gameplay revealed earlier this week, it seems that one of my biggest gripes with the first game is coming back in this new one. Cal Kestis,… |
Kotaku Thursday, February 9, 2023 1:15 PM  Spider-Man, Spider-Man! Does whatever a spider can! Has he had, lots of games? Yup and many, are the same. Watch out, here's our ranking of (most) of them! |
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Kotaku Thursday, February 9, 2023 12:30 PM  You hop into a rundown station wagon in the Pacific Northwest and start driving down a beat up road as rain begins to pitter patter across the windshield. Trapped in a paranormal playground called the Olympic Exclusion Zone, strange anomalies appear outside the windows. Rock formations suddenly jut out of the middle… |
Kotaku Thursday, February 9, 2023 12:00 PM  Another big-name celebrity has found their way to Twitch. Keke Palmer, the long-time actress and TV personality who most recently starred in Jordan Peele's Nope, has become a full-fledged livestreamer on Amazon's platform after getting her channel set up earlier this month. |
Kotaku Thursday, February 9, 2023 11:24 AM  The voice actor of a popular Genshin Impact character was recently accused of being in relationships with multiple fans, some who claim to have been underage at the time, and pressuring them for nude photographs. The voice actor, Elliot Gindi, further confirmed in a TwitLonger post Wednesday that he threatened suicide… |
Kotaku Thursday, February 9, 2023 11:15 AM  Like Charizard and Cinderace before it, Greninja is the latest seven-star raid in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. The limited time event gives you and your friends a chance to catch the Kalos water starter, but it's a tough battle. The raid is coming back for a second time this weekend, and there's still time to do some… |
Kotaku Thursday, February 9, 2023 11:10 AM  The Marvel Snap meta is shaking up a lot right now. First, the addition of M.O.D.O.K. likely means you're seeing a ton more discard decks that take advantage of the card's ability to destroy your entire hand. Before that, Marvel Snap's intensely-hated Leader card, which copies your opponent's entire play, became less… |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 9, 2023 1:04 PM  Want a list of all of the Vampire Survivors cheats? It seems like a cruel joke for the roguelike game to add cheat codes this late in development, but here we are. One of the later patches gave would-be vampire hunters a chance to enter some codes for powerful abilities. You can click on the Yellow Sign entry seven times to unlock this secret menu, but it will disappear not long afterwards. To permanently unlock the Vampire Survivors cheats, you need to find the Forbidden Scrolls of Morbane, which you can obtain by slaying the Bone Orb in the Bone Zone. Once you pick this up, a new secrets menu will appear on the main menu in the roguelike game. Not only can you enter cheats here, but you can also see the conditions for unlocking the hidden Vampire Survivors unlockable characters. Of course, you can just enter codes to unlock them; we have the full list below. Continue reading Vampire Survivors cheats MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best survival games on PC in 2022, Vampire Survivors weapon evolution guide, The best Vampire Survivors build |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 9, 2023 12:58 PM  Destiny 2 fall damage will receive a major game-changing nerf in the Destiny 2 season 20 midseason update, according to a recent developer post on the Bungie blog. Starting with the Destiny 2 Lightfall release date, Bungie will make changes focused on reducing the negative impact of collision damage in Destiny 2, including damage from Cabal drop pods and random interactions that cause players to take damage for unclear reasons. However, the Bungie team also expects to implement changes that render fall damage no longer lethal in the FPS game by its scheduled midseason update, which will likely occur in April. Continue reading Destiny 2 fall damage gets game-changing nerf MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 exotics, Destiny 2 builds |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 9, 2023 12:49 PM  The Lost Ark Anniversary update is here, celebrating a full year since the massively multiplayer fantasy RPG game got its worldwide release. While the game's been out longer for Korean players, the Amazon Games release has seen consistent success over its first year, attracting a wide audience with its blend of Diablo style gameplay and the community-driven multiplayer experiences of games like World of Warcraft and FFXIV. Continue reading Lost Ark Anniversary update celebrates with hot spring showdown MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPG – top MMOs you should play, Lost Ark class tier list, All Lost Ark Mokoko Seeds locations |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 9, 2023 12:44 PM  Also known as Kemono, Wild Hearts monsters are a vital part of the ecosystem in this Japanese folklore-inspired world. The people of Minato have lived in fear of them and the terrible destruction they are capable of causing. To protect their home, the villagers mastered the use of ancient technology to hunt the beasts down. To take the Wild Heart monsters down, you must master your weapons in this RPG game. You must also use the highly adaptable ancient technology to soar into the sky, blast them with cannon fire, or even as a wheel to chase down a fleeing Kemono. Some beasts will be more susceptible to certain Karakuri, so it's worth studying them to work out what to take on your next hunt. Continue reading Wild Hearts monsters and Kemono list MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best PC RPGs, Best co-op games on PC, Best games like Monster Hunter |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 9, 2023 12:49 PM  What are the System Shock system requirements? After almost 20 years since its initial release, System Shock and SHODAN are making a comeback. The iconic FPS game has been reimagined both mechanically and visually by developer Nightdive Studios, and you thankfully won't need a rig out of a science fiction story to run it. Continue reading System Shock system requirements MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best old games , Best FPS games , Best space games |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 9, 2023 12:37 PM  Super Bowl LVII will see the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Glendale Arizona in one of the year's most-watched television events in the US. As always, it'll be a pretty non-interactive show - but fortunately, Madden 23 has arrived on PC Game Pass so subscribers can start running their own American football season as head coaches or skilled players. The latest entry in the long-running sports game series can indeed be played on PC, albeit without some of the next-gen features present in the Xbox X|S and PlayStation 5 versions. Continue reading Just in time for Super Bowl LVII, Madden 23 arrives on PC Game Pass MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best football games on PC, Best sports games on PC, Madden NFL 23 PC system requirements |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 9, 2023 12:23 PM  Are you on the hunt for Hogwarts Legacy troll bogeys? There aren't many enemies as fearsome and dangerous as the troll in Hogwarts Legacy, and for good reason. Not only can trolls deplete your health pool in a single attack, but they're also incredibly sturdy as they have thousands of health points compared to other minions. If you're extremely unlucky, you may have to fight against multiple enemies at once, making troll battles very difficult. You'll want to avoid encounters with trolls unless you're after precious troll bogeys to brew your own Hogwarts Legacy potions. You may also need to complete Professor Onai's assignment which requires you to collect troll bogeys, forcing you to defeat a troll in the wild. Getting into a fight with a troll in Hogwarts Legacy is a guaranteed way to collect some viscous mucus, so we've highlighted locations in the open-world game where you can find troll bogeys. Continue reading Hogwarts Legacy troll bogeys and their locations MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy release date, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 9, 2023 12:13 PM  Want to know how to make money in Hogwarts Legacy? If you explore every nook and cranny of a dungeon, you may find a few gold coins scattered around, but it's not really the most efficient way to make galleons, the currency of the wizarding world. Money is handy for many things in Hogwarts Legacy, but you'll need a tidy sum to buy every possible upgrade. In addition, you can purchase recipes for items to conjure up in the Room of Requirement, brew new Hogwarts Legacy potions, or seeds to grow plants such as the Mandrake. These are a few get-rich schemes to make Hogwarts Legacy money in no time at all. Continue reading How to make money in Hogwarts Legacy MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy release date, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 9, 2023 12:10 PM  As you dive into the magical world of Athia in Square Enix's latest RPG game, you'll realise very quickly that the Forspoken map is a big place. 'Just how big is it?' you may be asking yourself; well one avid Forspoken fan has answered your query. Continue reading The Forspoken map is basically Manhattan, helping Frey feel at home MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Forspoken cast and voice actors, Forspoken map, Forspoken system requirements |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 9, 2023 12:13 PM  Sorting through the best gaming chairs is essential if you're hoping to find the right seat for you, especially if you spend most of your time working from home and playing PC games. In fact, we'd argue you're better off spending more on one than a living room sofa, as choosing something ergonomic will help enhance your physical performance, keep your tush happy, and contribute to your overall setup. Continue reading Best gaming chairs 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 9, 2023 12:04 PM  Using the best Hogwarts Legacy settings can feel like casting a magic spell on your PC, providing a significant performance boost at seemingly little to no cost. Typically, open-world games are among the most demanding, so these options should help you maintain a more consistent frame rate as you explore everything Hogwarts Legacy has to offer. Continue reading Best Hogwarts Legacy settings and PC options MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 9, 2023 11:58 AM  PCGamesN strives to be the helping hand to which players keep returning to get the most out of their games. If you're all about helping fellow PC gamers to conquer their challenges, breaking down complex ideas in clear and entertaining language, and have a cutting-edge knowledge of SEO, we want you to be our next Guides Editor. Continue reading We're hiring! PCGamesN is looking for its next Guides Editor |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 9, 2023 11:49 AM  Knowing how to unlock Hogwarts Legacy mounts is valuable information if you're tired of sprinting everywhere or fancy something a bit more thrilling than your broomstick. A few different beasts are available to you as mounts, but they're locked away behind a certain story mission until you can ride them. There are lots of Hogwarts Legacy beasts in the open-world game that you can keep within the vivarium in your Room of Requirement. However, there are a few different types of beasts in Hogwarts Legacy that you can ride, including flying mounts, which are especially helpful for getting around the Hogwarts Legacy map. This is everything you need to know about the Hogwarts Legacy mounts and how to unlock them. Continue reading Hogwarts Legacy mounts and how to unlock them MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy release date, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 9, 2023 11:40 AM  The best Dead Space Remake settings will help the horror game reach its putrid potential, whether you're looking to enhance performance or experience glorious 4K gore. The intergalactic corridors of the USG Ishimura are bursting with industrial detail, sinister shadow effects, and unsettling lighting, but striking a balance between fidelity and fps will save you from any frame rate frights. Continue reading Best Dead Space Remake settings for performance on PC MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 9, 2023 11:36 AM  The directors of the upcoming Resident Evil 4 Remake apparently had some big reservations about reimagining the classic Capcom horror game, with the original tale of Leon Kennedy taking on the Las Plagas presenting so little room for improvement, it made the prospect of a new RE4 pretty daunting. Rest assured, though; as we approach the Resident Evil 4 release date, the creators say they have found a way to make it work. Continue reading Resident Evil 4 Remake directors "didn't want to do it" MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games on PC, Resident Evil 4 system requirements, Best zombie games |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 9, 2023 11:35 AM  There's a new Vampire Survivors update in town, and it's a rather chaotic one. The Chaotic One, in fact, as that's the title for Vampire Survivors patch 1.3.0, which brings a bat-filled new challenge stage to one of the best roguelike games on PC along with additional relics, achievements, and some suspiciously Sonic the Hedgehog-themed secrets. Continue reading Vampire Survivors updates can't stop here, this is Bat Country MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best survival games on PC in 2022, Vampire Survivors weapon evolution guide, The best Vampire Survivors build |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 9, 2023 11:29 AM  If there's one thing we love, it's free PC games, and to celebrate Valentine's Day this month, Two Point Campus is going temporarily free-to-play on Steam. The goofy simulation game has a big Valentine's Day event going on, and Sega is giving a full ride to everyone who wants to play until February 13. Continue reading Two Point Campus is free to play until Valentine's Day MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Two Point Campus review, Two Point Campus guide, Two Point Campus grades |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 9, 2023 11:27 AM  The Genshin Impact Warrior's Spirit event brings us back to Inazuma to participate in one-on-one samurai duels. Unlike most of the anime game's combat events, this one won't allow you to use the traditional team setup, but instead, will have you fight against one warrior at a time as the Traveler. This Genshin Impact event has just gone live and will run until February 20. Continue reading Genshin Impact Warrior's Spirit swaps team play for one-on-one duels MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 9, 2023 11:29 AM  The Nvidia RTX 4070 won't be the top GPU in terms of specs. Yet, if you're looking to balance price and performance, it could be an affordable graphics card gateway to next-gen gaming PC features like DLSS 3, Frame Generation, and ray tracing. Continue reading Nvidia RTX 4070 release date speculation MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Nvidia RTX 4080 review, Nvidia RTX 4070 rumours, Best graphics card in 2022 |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 9, 2023 11:08 AM  Hogwarts Legacy multiplayer would give you the chance to team up with your friends to cause mischief and take down evil, so it's little wonder we want the mode in the RPG game. But does it exist yet? Hogwarts is a school, it's where you start and forge the greatest of friendships, so of course it would be a logical assumption that Hogwarts Legacy multiplayer would be available in the massive open-world game. You could attend classes with friends, no matter which house you belong to and which of the Hogwarts Legacy common rooms you call home, have someone to talk to as you traverse the massive Hogwarts Legacy map, and test out some of the kinder and funnier Hogwarts Legacy spells on each other. Sounds great, right? So, is there a Hogwarts Legacy multiplayer mode? Continue reading Is Hogwarts Legacy multiplayer? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy release date, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 9, 2023 11:48 AM  The Nvidia RTX 4060 won't be the GeForce graphics card top dog, especially compared to the RTX 4090. Yet, it may prove popular with budget builders looking to maximise value. This, of course, depends on its price point and how well it stacks up against competitors, like upcoming AMD RDNA 3 GPUs. Continue reading Nvidia RTX 4060 release date speculation MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Nvidia RTX 4080 review, Nvidia RTX 4070 rumours, Best graphics card in 2022 |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 9, 2023 10:45 AM  The Hogwarts Legacy Mandrake is just as you would expect if you're familiar with the lore of the wizarding world - or the real plant's own muggle world properties. An iconic plant baby with an ear-splitting shriek, the Mandrake is needed to complete assignments set by Herbology professor Garlick, but can also be used in combative defence. But how do you get one, or where do you find a Mandrake? Much the same as other plants and fruits in Hogwarts Legacy, the Mandrake can be grown in the Room of Requirement, so you can always have one ready when you need them. Unlike other natural resources, though, the Mandrake isn't used in Hogwarts Legacy potions - that would be cruel - and can instead be equipped to your potion wheel itself and taken into battle, where its mind-blowing scream can be used to disarm opponents. If that's a weapon you'd like in your magical arsenal, here's where to find and how to get your own Hogwarts Legacy Mandrake. Continue reading How to get a Hogwarts Legacy Mandrake MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy release date, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 9, 2023 10:44 AM  Want to know how to learn the Hogwarts Legacy unforgivable curses? You can go through the entirety of your wizarding adventure without learning how to cast any of these special curses, so you need to know which quest line to prioritise if you want to become a dark witch or wizard. Unlike some RPG games, you don't have to worry about anyone judging you for using unforgivable curses because Hogwarts Legacy doesn't have a morality meter. This means you're able to cast these Hogwarts Legacy spells without being called out by your fellow students, but you have to live with the knowledge that you're using dangerous and evil magic. If that doesn't bother you, here's what you need to do to unlock Crucio, Imperio, and Avada Kedavra. Continue reading Hogwarts Legacy unforgivable curses and how to learn them MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy release date, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 9, 2023 10:30 AM  The next Dreamlight Valley update is almost here, but Gameloft already has plans for what's coming next in the Disney life game. A new sneak-peek trailer for the Disney Dreamlight Valley Lion King realm shows off everyone's favourite furry felines, Simba and Nala, as the king returns to claim his crown from the slinking Scar. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Disney games, What's the next Dreamlight Valley update?, Disney Dreamlight Valley guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 9, 2023 10:24 AM  There is a fantastic moment in Half-Life 2, during the 'Water Hazard' section of Valve's FPS game, when you first arrive at one of the resistance outposts, Station 12. Previously, you – or, if you prefer, Gordon Freeman – have been told that communications with Station 12 have mysteriously ceased. Overlooking City 17's irradiated river, the Station is supported on stilts. Immediately, you know that something is wrong. The river is silent. No-one exits the Station to greet you. A large wooden container dangles ominously from a pulley – the grand piano over Buster Keaton's head; some stark realisation just waiting to drop. Continue reading Half-Life has better writing than Half-Life 2, for one simple reason MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Whatever happened to Half-Life 3?, Best old games, Best FPS games |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 9, 2023 1:43 PM  The Adata XPG SX8200 Pro was one of the best value NVMe SSDs when it launched in 2019 - and indeed, we have the RPS review from erstwhile hardware editor Katharine to prove it. Nowadays, PCIe 4.0 drives are becoming more common and PCIe 5.0 is on the horizon, but the SX8200 Pro - in a newer 2TB size - is still an awesome value for the performance on offer. It's down to £117 at TechNextDay when you use code TND-10, a healthy £35 below the next-lowest price at CCL. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 9, 2023 1:33 PM  Intel's Arc graphics cards debuted to surprisingly warm reviews late last year, including over at Digital Foundry where I endorsed them as a "pleasant surprise" that were "already cards worth buying" thanks to better-than-expected performance in modern titles. Six months of patches and performance improvements later, and these GPUs look even better - especially as neither AMD or Nvidia has launched mainstream desktop graphics cards from their most recent generation. Today, the cheaper of the two cards, the Arc A750, is available for £250 plus shipping at Overclockers UK, a steep £80 reduction from their £330 launch price. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 9, 2023 12:54 PM  Atomic Heart looks like an exceptionally shiny first-person shooter in the vein (geddit?) of Metro, which suggested that its system requirements might be the sort to bleed (geddit) your machine or your wallet dry. Not so, it turns out. The target specs have been released today and they're relatively modest at both the low and high end. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 9, 2023 12:30 PM  Once again, the age ratings don't lie. It was widely reported last year that Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, the 2010 Nintendo DS banger from the creator of Phoenix Wright, had been rated in Korea for release on PC. It was confirmed last night during the surprisingly PC-relevant Nintendo Direct. A remaster will come to Steam this summer. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 9, 2023 12:03 PM  When Pacific Drive was first announced during one of Sony's State Of Play streams a couple of months ago, my initial thoughts were, 'Hey, that spooky first-person driving game has some cool sci-fi vibes about it that makes it look like Control on wheels,' and, 'Man, I want to find out more immediately.' Well, thanks to a recent press presentation, I have found out more about Ironwood Studio's survival roadtrip game, and it's a lot more roguelike-y than I was expecting. Here's everything I learned. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 9, 2023 12:00 PM  Although the demo is relatively short, I've really been getting into the roguelike deckbuilding of Dungeon Drafters. I like the colourful pixel art, the classic fantasy enemy archetypes, how spell cards feel super punchy when activated, and I love love love the magical, fluffy wizard rabbit. Called The Explorer, this rabbit is not only super cute - his little brown booties are adorable, as is his helmet which has holes so his massive fluffy ears can poke through - but a bonafide badass in magic casting. This rabbit can majorly throw down. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 9, 2023 11:10 AM  It's been almost 30 years since the management RTS The Settlers was first released. The series is still going strong at Ubisoft, but its original creator Volker Wertich is returning to the genre with Pioneers Of Pagonia, a similar city-building sim. The game is currently in development at indie studio Envision Entertainment and it'll be entering early access on Steam by the end of this year. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 9, 2023 11:00 AM  What a week its been! Not a great one if you like zany battle royales, as it turns out. This week on the Electronic Wireless Show podcast we discuss the recent sunetting of Rumbleverse and Knockout City, and how long is a good run for games anyway? But in happier and more ridiculous news, we also get to talk about how massively popular Dwarf Fortress's steam release has been. Good ol' Dwarf Fortress. Plus: the Dreadwolf is leeeeeaaakiiiiing. Nate's mini-game this week is offering us both dark bargains (I think I did pretty well out of mine), and in a Good Day To Ware Hard James explains why the graphics card market is broken, with a cowboy metaphor. This is a thing now. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 9, 2023 10:37 AM  A lot (most) of the magic games we're highlighting this week are in some manner lovely and nice, because witches these days tend towards the cottagecore (ily, Little Witch In The Woods!). It's nice that witches have changed in our minds to "unmarried lady who lives alone and is good with herbs and cats :]", when they used to be "unmarried lady who lives alone and is good with herbs and her cat is the devil and she has sex with the devil". There's still room for witches with some threat to 'em, though, and I love a weird horror game, so you can imagine that when I heard about The Salt Order my interest was immediately piqued. It's a low-poly PS1-style game where an order of witches has tasked you with retrieving a grimoire from a cursed realm of endless trees. You are largely defenceless, except for the ability to draw on the ground with salt. "In many stories that I knew as a child, salt was one of the very powerful magical protective elements against evil spirits," solo dev Khamelot tells me over email. "During invocations, drawing a circle of salt could act as a basic protection. To prevent the spirits from entering one's home, you could put salt in front of the openings of the house." |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 9, 2023 8:30 AM  We've all been busy here at RPS picking out our favourite demos in this spring's Steam Next Fest. Looking at both the popular upcoming demo list and the most wishlisted list, survival crafting game Voidtrain sits comfortably in second place on both. I decided to download the demo and see what the fuss was about, and wow, is Voidtrain completely wild. I thought Voidtrain might be relatively new, but it's actually been knocking around for a couple of years. It's been in early access on the Epic Games Store since 2021, and after announcing a Steam release for October 2022, the game got indefinitely delayed. Voidtrain's Steam page currently has a vague release date of sometime in 2023, but the demo is a good reason enough to check it out while the team is still tightening some loose screws. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 9, 2023 8:17 AM  I had still thought the Life Is Strange team were called Dontnod, not Don't Nod, so I didn't pay too much attention when the unfamiliar logo popped up at last night's Nintendo Direct. That was a mistake, since their newest story-focused adventure Harmony: The Fall Of Reverie looks amazing. Best of all, it's coming to PC and consoles this June. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 9, 2023 7:39 AM  As a PC player, watching Nintendo Directs can be finicky business. Everything simply has a Switch logo, so how do you know what to be excited for? We hear your (very important) woes, so we've compiled every PC game featured in last night's direct. There were plenty of goodies coming to PC including paranormal detectives, retro throwbacks, a new game from Don't Nod, and more. So let's get started. |
Twinfinite Thursday, February 9, 2023 1:50 PM Man, it's a cold one. |
Twinfinite Thursday, February 9, 2023 1:01 PM Protecting New York is timeless. |
Twinfinite Thursday, February 9, 2023 12:25 PM Get your wand ready. |
Twinfinite Thursday, February 9, 2023 11:31 AM Love in Los Santos. |
Twinfinite Thursday, February 9, 2023 9:30 AM So many things to fear, so few Devils to embody them. |
Twinfinite Thursday, February 9, 2023 9:00 AM We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. |
Twinfinite Thursday, February 9, 2023 8:59 AM And I would have gotten away with it too, if it weren't for you meddling kids! |
Siliconera Thursday, February 9, 2023 1:30 PM
NIS America announced a North American and European release date for Monster Menu: The Scavenger's Cookbook. It promised a 2023 release window. Now, it's making good on that. It will appear on the Switch, PS4, and PS5 in both regions on May 23, 2023. There's also a new trailer looking at the game's mechanics, showing how it works. Here's the latest Monster Menu trailer. It begins by establishing that everyone around Piohne attempts to face its dungeons. The player is one of them, but it's overwhelming. They turn to eating a rotting monster out of starvation. It knocks them out. From there, it goes over how things actually work. People will explore dungeons to get materials and face monsters. When they have ingredients, they can combine them to create expected dishes. Eating that can provide stat boosts and bonuses to make them stronger and better able to handle fights. While the exploration adn survival elements are roguelike, the battles are turn-based and strategic. The Monster Menu: The Scavenger's Cookbook release date is May 23, 2023. It will show up on the PS4, PS5, and Switch. Limited editions with things like an art book, soundtrack, and apron are available in the NIS America online storefront. The post Chow Down on Monster Menu in May appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, February 9, 2023 1:00 PM
As part of Sony's array of indie game announcements on February 9, 2023, a new update came up for Eternights. As a reminder, this is an indie action-RPG set after the apocalypse that involves not only dealing with enemies, but sticking to a schedule and building up relationships with allies. While it originally had an "early" 2023 launch window, it will now come out in Summer 2023. There's also a new trailer showing off possible dating situations, fights against enemies, and exploration. The announcement went over some elements updated as development goes on. It noted the schedule, which will determine what people do and how much time they have to accomplish goals, were adjusted. The combat UI ended up tweaked, which can be seen in the new trailer. Here's the new trailer for the game. It only features the English voice actors' performances. However, the latest announcement confirmed Japanese and Korean voice acting will be in the game too. It begins with the group running through the world. From there, we get to see them in battle against a number of different opponents. At the 44 second mark, we got to see the hero interacting with some of the heroines. One of the moments even involves a hug. Eternights will come to the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC in Summer 2023. The post New Eternights Trailer Shows Fighting, Dating, Summer Release Window appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, February 9, 2023 12:30 PM
The next Guilty Gear Strive Season Pass 2 DLC character and stage won't appear as planned. Arc System Works noted it was originally going to launch in March 2023. That's the same month as the Arc World Tour 2022 Final. However, the two add-ons now won't appear until April 2023. Arc System Works brought up the Guilty Gear Strive DLC character and stage delay in the following tweet. It only noted that it is being pushed back a month due to quality control purposes. It didn't offer any hint as to the character's identity.
This next DLC character was first teased back in December 2022. During the second day of ArcRevo Japan 2022, peeks at the Another Story DLC came up. This will mark the second to last playable character and last stage to appear in Guilty Gear Strive Season Pass 2. Sin Kiske and Bridget were the first two. Guilty Gear Strive is available on the PS4, PS5, and PC. It will come to the Xbox One and Xbox Series X in early 2023. We could learn more about the identity of the next DLC character at Arc World Tour 2022 Final, which will be held March 10-11, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. The post Guilty Gear Strive Next DLC Character and Stage Delayed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, February 9, 2023 12:00 PM
Like a Dragon: Ishin Steam Deck compatibility is confirmed. The official Steam product page for the latest Yakuza spin-off got updated. When it did, it noted that the title is now Steam Deck verified. This is an confirmation that it is completely compatible with the handheld. [Thanks, Wario64!] This is a formality of sorts. It is possible for games that aren't officially verified to work on a Steam Deck. However, getting the official verification notice does mean that it will work with the handheld's controls, be able to read, its menus will work, and that it will recognize it is being played on the system and show the appropriate in-game icons for button prompts. Like a Dragon: Ishin isn't the only Yakuza game to be Steam Deck verified. Here's the full list of past titles and spin-offs that also are playable on the device.
Yakuza 4 Remastered, Yakuza 5 Remastered, and Yakuza 6: The Song of Life are unsupported. Like a Dragon: Ishin will release for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on February 21, 2023. The Digital Deluxe version includes early access to it on February 17, 2023. The post Like a Dragon Ishin Steam Deck Verified appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, February 9, 2023 11:30 AM
Square Enix added new optional items to the FFXIV Mog Station Online Store, and among them is the new Ceruleum Balloons mount. This resembles a bunch of balloons carrying a character across the sky. It joined alongside two new Valentione's Day items, as well as a sale on past items celebrating the FFXIV Valentine's Day event. The Ceruleum Balloons FFXIV mount is an account-wide item all of your characters can use. It costs $24. The character using it looks like they are holding the bunch of colorful balloons, which feature mascots like Chocobos, Moogles, and Cactaurs on them, as it floats through the sky. This is what the bunch of balloons mount looks like from the front and back. Here's a video showing what it looks like when player avatars from different races use the FFXIV Ceruleum Balloons Mount. It highlights the balloons' animations. The two new Valentione's Day FFXIV items dress up your home and Chocobo. There's a $5 Authentic Valentione Mobile with multicolor hearts to mount on a wall in a house. There's also $7 Postmoogle Barding that makes a Chocobo look like a mail carrier. As for the sales, an array of clothing and furniture items are reduced. People can get a $2.10 Lovely Moogle Cap or $3.50 Deluxe Stuffed Kupka Kupp for their home. (The stuffed animal also resembles the lamp recreated in the real world.) People can also get various Valentione Attire outfits for the Dote emote for lower than usual prices. Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC. The Valentine's Day Valentione's Day will run in FFXIV until February 15, 2023. The post FFXIV Ceruleum Balloons Mount Lets You Fly While Holding a Bunch of Balloons appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, February 9, 2023 11:00 AM
During the February 2023 Nintendo Direct in Japan, Koei Tecmo revealed Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg for the Switch. However, it isn't a Japan exclusive. The North American and European Twitter accounts confirmed it will show up worldwide. When Atelier Marie Remake does, it will also be on the PS4, PS5, and PC. The worldwide release window is also Summer 2023, the same as the Japanese one. A website is now open, and more news will arrive on February 20, 2023. As for the additional news, that will come in a special 25th Atelier 4th Anniversary Program. That will air at 4am PT/7am ET/1pm CET on February 20, 2023. The English site offered a link to the upcoming YouTube presentation with English splash art, but it seems the showcase itself will be in Japanese. The Japanese voice actresses for Ryza and Klaudia, Yuri Noguchi and Hitomi Owada, will host it. Both Atelier Ryza 3 and Atelier Marie Remake will appear. When the Switch version of Atelier Marie Remake appeared during the Direct, a first trailer appeared. However, the official website also offered some additional screenshots showing what people can expect from Marie's story. Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg will come to the PS4, PS5, Switch, and PC in Summer 2023. The post Atelier Marie Remake Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC Versions Will Appear Worldwide appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, February 9, 2023 10:30 AM
A Touhou Project doujin game that is both a farming and life sim is now on the Nintendo Switch. However, it is only available in Japanese with no English localization. People can now pick up Harvest Yuuka, which originally appeared on PCs under the name Gensou Garden Monogatari. It is $25, and there is no demo. As the name suggests, the star of Harvest Yuuka is Yuuka Kazami. While a minor character in the Touhou Project games, she's in charge of her own garden in this farming and life sim. The youkai is known for her love of flowers, and your goal in the game is to create and maintain a garden and farm. As you grow plants and crops, then you can cook and sell items to get better equipment and more to do. There are also some relationship-building elements to the game. As Yuuka goes about her day, she'll get chances to interact with other Touhou Project characters in Gensokyo. Some of the eShop page screenshots show people like Nitori Kawashiro the kappa and Aya Shameimaru the tengu, for example. Here's a closer look at this Touhou Project doujin game. Harvest Yuuka is available digitally on the Nintendo Switch. The post Harvest Yuuka Touhou Project Farming Life Game Comes to the Switch appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, February 9, 2023 10:00 AM
Another Fatal Frame game is about to debut in the west and haunt consoles with new ghosts, but this one is special. That's because it is Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse, an entry previously only released in Japan. To help understand what went into bringing it worldwide and designing its ghosts, as well as what this could mean for the future of the series, Siliconera spoke with Producer Yutaka Fukaya and Director Makoto Shibata about what players can expect when they head to Rogetsu Isle. Jenni Lada: When did work begin on the worldwide release of Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse? Yutaka Fukaya: Although we began working on the game around the beginning of 2022, we had the concept since well before then. Lada: How difficult was it to prepare these new ports, and what sorts of unexpected issues came up during development? Was one easier to create than the others? Fukaya: It wasn't significantly more difficult than other titles, but the fact that it was a port from the Wii, a hardware system that is not like any other, was one of the points that required ingenuity. It's not exactly a difficulty, but if I can mention something that took a lot of time and effort, it's definitely the visuals. We have devoted a lot of resources to the visuals and raised the quality of the game.
Lada: The Fatal Frame series is known for various costumes for characters, some pulled from other series. How did you pick which costumes to include for the cast in Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse? Fukaya: We collected a wide range of ideas from within the team, selected the best ones, and then I, as the producer, made the final decision. There are some that fit the image of the main characters and others that will provide a different feel, so we hope you enjoy all of them. Lada: What inspirations did you turn to for Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse's ghosts? Makoto Shibata: When thinking about the spirits in this series, I try to follow the theme of the title. In Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse, the theme was the fear of losing one's memory and losing one's sense of self. For this reason, I came up with the idea of a disease called "Moonlight Syndrome," in which one loses oneself. I designed many of the spirits in this game by imagining them dressed in white gowns wandering around in the moonlight, unsure of who they are even after having died. And then create the image of when they see a living person, they cling to them to retrieve their memories, hoping that person has memories of them. The powerful spirits of Rogetsu Hall have a slightly different concept. In losing oneself, a person becomes attached to something. We established what they are obsessed with and came up with the spirit along with the design of their hospital room.
Kazuma Hashimoto: Were there any unused concepts for Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse that didn't make it into the final release, such as ghosts or certain gameplay mechanics you had planned to use that couldn't be done due to technical limitations. Shibata: I'll talk about the original Wii version. The Wii could detect the distance between the controller and the TV. Using this, we envisioned a system in which by pressing a button the main character's hand reaches out, and then moving towards the TV would make the hand would stretch out further. The reaction of touching items would come back to the player from the vibration of the controller and also through its internal speaker. The idea was to use this to reach inside a box or through the crack in a doorway to pick up an object that couldn't be seen.However, we found that it required very delicate controller operations, and just moving the hand was stressful, so it became a simple action of reaching out while pressing a button. Similarly, after having the Camera Obscura ready to shoot, the controller could be moved back and forth to zoom and twisted to roll. It also turned out that the controller had to be held firmly in place in order to take good pictures, so the concept of rotating the camera by twisting the controller ended up being realized in Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water. Hashimoto: With Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse receiving its first official English release in North America and Europe, does this mean that Koei Tecmo has further interest in the games and would consider re-releasing Fatal Frame I, Fatal Frame II, and Fatal Frame III on modern platforms? Fukaya: I can't make any definite promises here, but if through the release of Mask of the Lunar Eclipse we find that many players want to see more of the series, we may be able to respond to that interest. Hashimoto: Do you see the Fatal Frame series getting a new game, given that reception to Fatal Frame returning has been extremely positive in the West? Fukaya: The same would apply for a new game in the series, just like in the previous answer. I hope everyone will pick up and enjoy this title and join us in getting everyone excited about the Fatal Frame series! Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse will come to the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC via Steam on March 9, 2023. The post Interview: Talking About Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse Ghosts and Future Games appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, February 9, 2023 9:30 AM
The February 2023 Nintendo Direct broadcast brought an update regarding Tron: Identity. Developed by Bithell Games (which also created Thomas Was Alone, Subsurface Circular, and John Wick Hex), Tron: Identity is a narrative adventure game based on Disney's Tron setting. Tron was a 1982 film by Disney and helped pioneer the early use of digital special effects and computer-generated imagery. Check out the new gameplay footage via the Nintendo Direct broadcast. It appears at about 8 minutes and 45 seconds into it, with a timestamp available in the video description. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMdUSVSEp7U Tron: Identity takes place in the Grid, one that is distinct from the setting of the original 1982 film and its sequel, 2010's Tron: Legacy. In Tron, computer programmer and game developer Kevin Flynn is transported inside the world of a computer and interacts with the resident programs to escape. These include the titular Tron. In Tron: Legacy, Kevin's son Sam Flynn enters the Grid after receiving clues as to the whereabouts of his missing father. There he encounters a Grid that's been taken over by Clu, a corrupt program. Located within the digital world of computers and the internet, the Grid has been left to grow and evolve without intervention from human Users. Now a crime has been committed involving the Repository, an institution standing at the center of the Grid's society. Players follow Query, a detective program tasked with investigating the mystery. They'll make choices to influence the outcome of the game and the fate of the server, while interacting with a new and original cast of characters. Tron: Identity will release for PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch in April 2023. The post Tron: Identity Launches in April 2023 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, February 9, 2023 9:00 AM
Originally released in Japan in 2008, Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse seemed like a title that would never receive an official English release. While fan translations and patches appeared online, making the game accessible to non-Japanese speaking audiences, Koei Tecmo finally decided to release this Wii exclusive in North America and Europe. Like Maiden of Black Water, Mask of the Lunar Eclipse is a game that is defined by the era it was released. But that doesn't necessarily make it a bad game by any stretch of the imagination. The controls for the most part are extremely faithful to the original release (minus needing a Wii remote and accompanying nunchuck). Characters run at a sometimes frustratingly slow speed, with walking feeling roughly the same and unaccompanied by the usual running animation known to the Fatal Frame series. That said, it does create a fair amount of tension as vengeful spirits chase you through the halls of the hospital. So in terms of atmosphere, it only adds to the experience, even if it makes exploration sometimes feel like something of a chore. Because despite how slowly you end up navigating halls between objectives, there is always the tension of a random ghost encounter potentially appearing, which serves Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse well. The game is at its best when you feel as though you are constantly on the edge of potentially jumping out of your seat, or like something could be lurking around the next corner.
Which is what Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse does in its first few hours. Unlike Maiden of Black Water, the game is not split into missions that have you traversing several different areas. While there are different characters that you play as, you are largely confined to one static location. So even the most familiar of areas are never guaranteed to be entirely safe. This is similar to the Himuro Mansion in Fatal Frame and the Manor of Sleep in Fatal Frame III. It feels more or less a return to form for the series, at least within its earlier hours. Those that have played the game in full upon its original release can probably contest this. But as it stands, it feels more in line with the first three Fatal Frame games than Maiden of Black Water did. The first few ghosts you encounter in the game aren't spectacular or particularly stand-out, which is a shame. Since Fatal Frame enemy designs generally leave a lasting impression, either through their contorted limbs or eerie facial expressions. That said, the sound design does a lot of the heavy lifting. The pained cries of the ghosts, or even the low murmur of their mumbling mixed in with static felt extremely unnerving. Wearing headphones only amplified this, so those that want to have the full experience will definitely want to wear some as they explore the Rogetsu Hospital. It's rare that games genuinely scare me anymore, but Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse definitely left a lasting impression.
Memos help amplify this, as you find diary entries and news snippets that detail the lives and subsequent deaths concerning the mystery of Rogetsu Island. These events are what has brought protagonist Ruka Minazuki back to this place as she seeks to unearth her memories concerning an incident that happened some years prior. The scarce bits of information provided through these snippets allow for your to piece together events, while providing backstories for some of the ghosts you encounter. Overall, it helps flesh things out and keep the gears spinning, despite some odd grammar here and there in a few of the notes. While the controls are mostly clunky, aside from a few nice inclusions like the ability to auto-lock onto ghosts, Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse feels like a return to form for the series. It's welcome given the last major release was Maiden of Black Water. Despite it definitely not being for everyone, it's great to see Koei Tecmo bring this entry in the series to North America and Europe. Hopefully this will signal a return from the franchise at large, with much of its formula remaining intact. Either way, Mask of the Lunar Eclipse will potentially be a must for survival horror enthusiasts that yearn for a return to the past, or those willing to overlook archaic controls for some great scares. Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse will come to the Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC via Steam on March 9, 2023. The post Preview: Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse is Atmospheric appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, February 9, 2023 8:30 AM
Konami announced a surprise release during the latest Nintendo Direct broadcast on February 8, 2023: WBSC eBaseball Power Pros is available right now. The publisher surprise-launched the sports title on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 during the showcase for $0.99. You can get the game from the Nintendo eShop or via the PlayStation Store. WBSC eBaseball Power Pros is part of Konami's Powerful Pro or Power Pros franchise. It was first announced in July 2022 as part of a collaboration between Konami and the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC), an international governing body for baseball, softball, and Baseball5. It's the first Power Pros baseball game to be localized into English since 2007, when Konami and 2K Games released Jikkyou Powerful Major League 2 as MLB Power Pros for the Nintendo Wii and PlayStation 2. Given the length of time that's gone by, Konami also released a "How to Play" introductory video for those looking to give WBSC eBaseball Power Pros a try. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zprm0hX_DZc
Like other titles in the series, the game uses the trademark chibi characters for models. The mechanics have more of a focus on arcade-style play, rather than strict simulation, though there's a lot of control afforded to both the batting and pitching gameplay. The game also has various levels of assist to help players hit the sweet spots. Fielding gameplay is also simulated. WBSC eBaseball Power Pros also supports offline and online versus play, with a Championship mode for ranking. WBSC eBaseball Power Pros is available now on the Nintendo Switch and PS4. The post WBSC eBaseball Power Pros Released, Costs Just a Dollar appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, February 9, 2023 8:00 AM
As part of the February 2023 Nintendo Direct announcements, Nintendo announced the Fire Emblem Engage Soren DLC was immediately available for people who purchased the expansion pass. As expected, he's a magic-focused character, with a Emblem Bracelet that focuses on tactics and tomes. However, if you haven't gotten to his battle yet, here's how to get him and what to expect.
How Do You Unlock the Fire Emblem Engage Soren DLC?This one is easy. You head "To Divine Paralogues" from either The Somniel or World Map in Fire Emblem Engage to unlock the Soren DLC. His map is to the north of Tiki's, which is Divine Paralogue: Dragon Temple. So you need to have recruited Anna and cleared the Bandit Hideout Paralogue and cleared Tiki's Paralogue to unlock the path to Soren's Paralogue Magma Cavern. After you defeat the map and him, he'll agree to lend you his strength.
What Skills Can You Inherit from the Fire Emblem Engage Soren DLC?Now, as usual, you need to have a character first hit level five bond level with Soren to begin inheriting his skills. Once you do, here are the ones you can get. If a skill's effect isn't obvious, I've copied the exact description of it from the game.
Fire Emblem Engage is available for the Nintendo Switch, and the Soren DLC is out now. The post Here Are the Fire Emblem Engage Soren DLC Skills appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, February 9, 2023 1:58 PM  Following the release of Fire Emblem Engage, Nintendo and developer Intelligent Systems didn't wait to reveal incoming DLC. Announced at The Game Awards, the Fire Emblem Engage Expansion Pass would grant you four waves of content. Included in these waves are additional Emblems and also a DLC story scenario. During the February Nintendo Direct, it was not only revealed what would be included in each upcoming Wave, but that Wave 2 DLC would release after the show. Here's what's included in the Fire Emblem Engage Wave 2 DLC. What's included in the Fire Emblem Engage Wave 2 DLC Wave 2 of DLC includes a bunch of things for you to grab. Alongside the two new Emblems that are available, you can also grab yourself an assortment of items. These items include: 5 x Novice Book 3 x Adept Book 1 x Expert Book 1 x Silver Sword 1 x Silver Lance 1 x Silver Axe 20 x Silver Ingot 5,000 Bond Fragments 30,000 Gold The Books are new items for the DLC pass, and increase your units' SP in-g... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, February 9, 2023 1:52 PM  You may remember during last year's Game Awards that developer Don't Nod revealed a new game called Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden. This game stands out from most of the studio's other game due to its full-on fantasy setting and incorporation of action RPG combat. Interestingly, it turns out that Don't Nod has been developing another project in tandem with this one. This new game comes in the form of Harmony: The Fall of Reverie, which Don't Nod unveiled yesterday through a teaser trailer. And, surprisingly, it manages to set itself even further apart from the developer's usual output. Up to this point, Don't Nod's games have depicted their worlds using 3D models and relatively grounded aesthetics. Harmony, on the other hand, opts for a hand-drawn art style, and although much of its aesthetic remains grounded, it boasts quite a bit more color than usual. To top things off, the last third of the trailer and a screenshot or two on the Stea... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, February 9, 2023 1:33 PM  During the February Nintendo Direct, it was revealed that the long-rumored Metroid Prime Remastered was real. Not only was it real, but Metroid Prime Remastered was released digitally on Nintendo Switch — right after the show. The Metroid Prime remaster rumor mill has been going for a while now. Originally the rumor spoke about a release in fall 2022. Outside of the rumors surrounding its release, everything was silent until the Nintendo Direct yesterday. The game released digitally on February 8, and has a physical version slated for February 22. In Europe however, the physical version isn't out until March 3, which is roughly a fortnight after launch in the United States. Image via Nintendo Metroid Prime Remastered releases digitally on Nintendo Switch Metroid Prime, for those who are unaware, was a game developed by Retro Studios in 2002 for the Nintendo GameCube. It was the first 3D game in the Metroid series, and shifted the perspective to a first-person viewpoint. The... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, February 9, 2023 1:26 PM  The highly anticipated love letter to old-school RPGs Sea of Stars has received a release date for August. Developed by the makers of the acclaimed game The Messenger, Seas of Stars features striking pixel art and active turn-based combat. Developer Sabotage Studio announced that Sea of Stars will release on PC this summer. The news came way of the most recent Nintendo Direct. Sabotage also announced a demo, which is available today on the Nintendo eShop. The demo, which is currently exclusive to the Switch, will make its way to other platforms later in the year, the developer has also stated. Sea of Stars takes place in a fantastical world. Players assume the roles of Valere and Zale as they embark on their fated journey to become Solstice Warriors. The duo can create immensely powerful Eclipse Magic by combining their powers of Sun and Moon. They hold the key to fighting the evil alchemist known only as The Fleshmancer. Image via Sabotage Studio Sea of Stars gets an August release da... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, February 9, 2023 12:00 PM  The Castlevania series hasn't seen a lot of love from Konami over the years. Apart from remasters of classic games, it's been a long time since a new entry appeared. Luckily it looks like Dead Cells is here to somewhat solve that problem. The Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania DLC is set to release in March for Steam users and brings Castlevania back into the moonlight. A lot of Dead Cells' inspiration dates back to Metroidvanias like Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. So it's nice to see the Return to Castlevania DLC pay full homage to that game. Dead Cells' fast-paced gameplay, alongside Castlevania's Gothic visuals, seems like a match made in heaven. And it should bring something new to the table for both Dead Cells and Castlevania fans. Dead Cells – Castlevania DLC gets a release date for next month The DLC features the player venturing to Dracula's iconic castle to deal with the evil vampire and Death. These are two of the seriesR... |
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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, February 9, 2023 1:29 PM A lot of hype has been building toward the launch of Nintendo's sequel to Breath of the Wild, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and we just got a new trailer that showcases the return to Hyrule and the introduction of the massive floating cities above it. Watch this: Here's the official description: […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, February 9, 2023 1:22 PM The Last of Us series on HBO Max has given us an interesting new character in the form of Melanie Lynskey's Kathleen, who is a leader of a liberated group in Kansas. Apparently, some haters online have been criticizing Lynskey for her body type, saying it's not befitting a post-apocalyptic leader, but Lynskey had the […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, February 9, 2023 1:18 PM Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is an open-world game in which the player takes on the role of a transferee at a large school in the Paldea Region. In the game, the player is the only one who may decide what to do: defeat all of the Pokemon Gyms, become the champion, and become the very […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, February 9, 2023 1:11 PM If you can't beat 'em, spoil 'em, I guess. Despite the call to boycott the release of Hogwarts Legacy in protest to J.K. Rowling's anti-trans stances, Hogwarts Legacy is still one of the most anticipated releases of the year. With a lot of gamers unphased by the boycott movement, the protesters have found a way […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, February 9, 2023 12:00 PM Pokemon Legends: Arceus takes place in the early days of the Pokemon universe when people and Pokemon did not get along. The player will join the Galaxy Expedition Team as a member of the Survey Corps in Jubilife Village (also known as the Galaxy Team). This game takes place in the Hisui region, which will […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, February 9, 2023 11:00 AM In the early years of the Pokemon universe, when humanity and Pokemon did not get along, is when Pokemon Legends: Arceus took place. This game is set in the Hisui area, which will eventually be renamed Sinnoh in the current Pokemon universe. To complete Hisui's first Pokédex, the player must catch every type of Pokémon […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, February 9, 2023 10:00 AM Franklin confronts Peter Dreyfuss about Leonora Johnson. WARNING! Major plot spoilers ahead. Peter Dreyfuss is a notorious director who made his name in the 70s. After his last work, "Last Will and Testament," garnered primarily negative reviews, Dreyfuss retired from cinema and hid away from public sight for a long time. A few years later, […] |