PCGamesN Friday, February 17, 2023 7:30 AM  Valve will soon remove a set of CSGO stickers marking the IEM Rio, with the final sale date fast approaching. If you want to celebrate Heroic, FaZe, or Team Liquid, or have a shot at buying and trading in the Steam FPS game, you need to act fast. Continue reading CSGO stickers from IEM Rio will be soon be removed by Valve MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best free Steam games, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Friday, February 17, 2023 7:19 AM  It's all go for Assassins as Diablo 2 Resurrected season 3 kicks off, with Martial Arts Elemental Assassin proving to be one of the strongest builds in the classic RPG game thanks to the new Mosaic runeword. Meanwhile, a Diablo 2 Resurrected update has fixed a bug affecting Trap Assassins, with Blizzard updating its recent patch notes to reflect a hotfix for online play that will be applied to offline players at a later date. Continue reading Diablo 2 Resurrected Assassin "S-tier" after season 3 runeword buff MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 2: Resurrected review, The best RPG games, The best Diablo 2 Resurrected classes |
PCGamesN Friday, February 17, 2023 7:19 AM  Genshin Impact banners rotate every few weeks on a precise schedule, and we always know what to expect thanks to regular updates from Hoyoverse. The developer of the anime game always keeps its fans in the loop with regular Twitter posts and livestreams, so you can plan where you want to spend your hard-earned Primogems. With a two to three-week turnaround for banners, the roster of Genshin Impact characters is always changing, and the free PC game regularly introduces two new characters to wish for. Every limited-time character banner - or Event Wish - contains a five-star character, and three four-star characters with increased drop rates. There's also a Genshin Impact Weapon banner - Epitome Invocation - which runs alongside each character banner and changes weapons every update. Continue reading What is the current and next Genshin Impact banner? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Friday, February 17, 2023 7:33 AM  Looking for Genshin Impact codes? Gathering currency in Genshin Impact can be quite the grind - while you can earn Mora and Primogems by completing quests such as daily commissions, an injection of extra funds will always be gratefully received. Fortunately, the developers occasionally send out free gifts in the form of Genshin Impact codes that can be redeemed online. Most codes also only work for a limited time - so it's a good idea to redeem them as soon as possible in case you miss out. Codes can only be redeemed once per account. Genshin Impact codes are released periodically, frequently appearing in Hoyoverse's special programs that reveal information about future updates coming to the free PC game soon, but also to celebrate milestones or to coincide with new Genshin Impact events. Here are all the current Genshin Impact codes for February 2023, and how to redeem them. Continue reading Genshin Impact codes February 2023 – redeem free primogems MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Friday, February 17, 2023 6:09 AM  An underappreciated gem in 2022 despite its Marvel licence, Marvel's Midnight Suns is now available to play as a free PC game for a short time. Publisher 2K is offering big discounts on some of its top games including Borderlands, XCOM, and NBA 2K3 in a wider sale, although you'll need to act fast if you want to check out Midnight Suns for free. Continue reading Midnight Suns is now a free PC game on Steam, but not for long MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Marvel's Midnight Suns review, Marvel's Midnight Suns gifts, Marvel's Midnight Suns tier list |
PCGamesN Friday, February 17, 2023 5:56 AM  Unlocking the Dreamlight Valley Olaf quests and getting the cute snowman 'back' to the valley isn't all that difficult, but it is locked away in a specific area - or rather he's locked away. Thankfully(?), there's a terrifying blizzard taking hold of Frosted Heights, and getting rid of it might just be the key to finding Olaf… or is it the other way around? Like other Dreamlight Valley characters before him, Olaf has been trapped somewhere, and you need to find him to bring him back - and stop that ferocious blizzard. We've found the little guy for you, and have all the information you need below, but you won't be able to rescue Olaf in the life game if you haven't unlocked the Forest Heights biome yet. So make sure you have plenty of Dreamlight, even trading in some Dreamlight Valley Dream Shards if you need to. That done, here's everything you need to know about unlocking the Olaf story quests in Disney Dreamlight Valley. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Disney games, What's the next Dreamlight Valley update?, Disney Dreamlight Valley guide |
PCGamesN Friday, February 17, 2023 5:36 AM  In order to unlock Dreamlight Valley Mirabel quests and get the very magical Casita Madrigal to open its doors to you, you need to find a special item hidden in the valley. Thankfully, you don't need to unlock anything special though, so starting your Encanto journey in Dreamlight Valley is simple - once you know where to look. Mirabel Madrigal joins Dreamlight Valley with the ever-cheerful Olaf, but neither are locked behind a realm. Instead, you must carry out specific quests within the valley to find them and bring them back. The arrival of these two unlikely friends to the Disney game add to the ever-increasing number of Dreamlight Valley characters, so if you haven't got them all already, make sure you know how to unlock the Dreamlight Valley Scar quests, among the many others. Especially since keeping your friends close is a huge part of these Dreamlight Valley Mirabel quests. Continue reading Dreamlight Valley Mirabel quests and how to unlock them MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Disney games, What's the next Dreamlight Valley update?, Disney Dreamlight Valley guide |
PCGamesN Friday, February 17, 2023 4:36 AM  The League of Legends champion prices have remained a divisive for some time, with some beginner-friendly champions priced far beyond new players' reach. Thankfully, coming into 2023 Riot has adjusted the price of the MOBA's characters to better fit the player ecosystem. Continue reading League of Legends champion prices finally get the overhaul we needed MORE FROM PCGAMESN: How much have I spent on League of Legends?, League of Legends patch 13.3, League of Legends tier list |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, February 17, 2023 7:16 AM  Spidey's occasional rival and everyone's favourite symbiote Venom is swinging into Marvel's Midnight Suns as DLC on February 23rd. Venom was a villain in the base game, but he's now transitioning into a playable antihero for the fight against Mephisto. To celebrate, the deckbuilding strategy game is free to try on Steam for the entire weekend. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, February 17, 2023 5:59 AM  Space exploration sim Kerbal Space Program 2 is crash landing into early access on February 24th, just under a week, and developers Intercept Games are celebrating with a new gameplay trailer. The trailer begins at the Kerbal Space Center, on the planet Kerbin, as the cute little aliens attempt to build a working spaceship and rocket off into the Kerbolar System. Genuine question: does this make the green minions Kerbites, Kerbals, or Kermen? |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, February 17, 2023 4:00 AM  You know that famous saying about those who forget the past are forever doomed to make the same mistakes? That's Octopath Traveler 2 in a nutshell, a JRPG that follows so precisely in the footsteps of its predecessor that you'd be forgiven for thinking it was suddenly 2019 again and that the last few pandemic years were nothing but a terrible existential nightmare. But alas, here we are in 2023 with another Octopath Traveler game that is, bar a couple of very light tweaks and additions, exactly the same game as what came before it, for better and for worse. |
Twinfinite Friday, February 17, 2023 5:15 AM Should we fix what's not broken? |
Twinfinite Friday, February 17, 2023 1:10 AM I'm not going home. Not really. |
Siliconera Friday, February 17, 2023 7:57 AM
During the Genshin Impact Special Program for Version 3.5, HoYoVerse showed off when players can expect the new update. The name of the patch is Windblume's Breath, which is the name of the flagship event. The release date for version 3.5 of Genshin Impact is March 1, 2023. Windblume's Breath will be the new Mondstadt-centric event, which also stars Sumeru characters Collei, Cyno, and Tighnari. Soon after arriving in Mondstadt, Collei discovers a prophecy and, in the process of helping her figure it out, the Traveler learns about her past. As a reminder, Collei originally appeared in the webtoon where you can see her adventures prior to the game. There will also be a new Hangout Event featuring Faruzan. Also, Caribert will be the new Archon Quest. Dainsleif will be there, which means the story will focus on the Khaenri'ah story line. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcTUi59vw_E&ab_channel=GenshinImpact While the stream did not state a specific date for the next update, the Battle Pass and banners for 3.4 will end on February 28, 2023. That means that the next version should launch the next day on March 1, 2023. The current version, 3.4, started on January 18, 2023. Its flagship event is "The Exquisite Night Chimes," which is 2023's Lantern Rite Festival. This update is also the debut of the playable versions of Alhaitham and Yaoyao. Genshin Impact is available on PS4, PS5, Windows PC, and mobile devices. The release date for the Genshin Impact version 3.5 update is March 1, 2023. The post Genshin Impact Version 3.5 Will Go Live in March 2023 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, February 17, 2023 7:40 AM
As expected, the Windblume Festival will be a part of the Genshin Impact 3.5 update. It will arrive and include a chance to earn more rewards, take part in an event story, and play new and returning minigames. Collei, Tighnari, and Cyno will appear at Windblume this time. This is set after the Sumeru archon quests, so there will be some spoilers regarding Collei. Timaeus will also play a part, as will an unnamed woman. As is common with the Windblume Festival, there will be some minigames. One is Floral Pursuit, which tasks the Traveler with going through a space collecting balloons. However, there will also be hostile balloons that will pursue you. If caught, you could end up losing and your run can end. Ballad of Breeze will be a rhythm game. people can choose one of three instruments to play during it. There will also be an ability to create custom note patterns. Finally, the third one is the returning Breezy Snapshots. This involves going to a location and taking pictures of specific things with your Kamera. The following rewards will also be doled out as you complete Genshin Impact Windblume Festival activities:
Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the 3.5 update will arrive on March 1, 2023. The post Genshin Impact Windblume Festival Returns in 3.5 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, February 17, 2023 7:34 AM
It's the day of the 3.5 Genshin Impact Special Program, which means new Primogem codes. During each showcase, HoYoVerse shares three codes. These can be redeemed in-game for one day only, offering a number of bonus items to assist people with their adventures in Teyvat. People can claim them on February 17, 2023. Here is the full list of the new Genshin Impact codes from the 3.5 special program.
Also, as is common with the codes, HoYoVerse included new art from the update with each one. Here's a closer look at them. These reference both new characters and events. For example, one of the code images shows the new five-star Dehya. People using a PC can redeem these new codes at the game's official website. If you are on a console or mobile device, you can head in game to enter them. There, you'll need to head to Settings/Account, select your Account, and then choose Redeem Code. Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the 3.5 update will arrive on March 1, 2023. The Genshin Impact Primogem codes from the 3.5 Special Program can be redeemed until they run out or 8pm PT/11pm ET on February 17, 2023, whichever comes first. The post Here are the Genshin Impact 3.5 Special Program Primogem Codes appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, February 17, 2023 7:29 AM
At a livestream preview, HoYoVerse announced the next run of Wish banners for the upcoming Genshin Impact update. The Genshin Impact 3.5 update will add Dehya. Other characters that will appear on Wish banners throughout the 3.5 period are Albedo, Cyno, and another new character, Mika. [gallery columns="1" size="medium" link="file" ids="951668"] A member of the Eremites, Dehya is known as the Unfettered Desert Mercenary, or the "Flame-Mane". She first appeared as an NPC in the Chapter III Archon Quest. If acquired from the Genshin Impact 3.5 banners, she'll be playable as 5-Star Pyro element claymore unit. She can absorb damage meant for allies, and unleashes a barehanded assault with her elemental burst. Dehya's banner will appear in Phase 1 of the Genshin Impact 3.5 update, alongside a rerun banner for Cyno. Cyno is the General Mahamatra of Sumeru, and a 5-Star Electro polearm-user. Fans of previously released characters Ayaka and Shenhe can look forward to the 2nd phase of the Genshin Impact 3.5 banners. The two Cryo 5-Star units will appear, giving players another chance to roll for them. Mika will also appear on their banners as the featured 4-Star unit. [gallery columns="1" size="medium" ids="951669" link="file"] Mika, the next new unit on the Genshin Impact 3.5 banners, is a 4-Star Cryo polearm unit from Mondstadt. A member of the Knights of Favonius Reconnaissance Company, Mika is a helpful front-line surveyor. He first appeared in game during the version 3.1 update. Though he mains polearms, he uses a hand crossbow in combat. His skills increase attack speed and physical damage, and can heal allies with his elemental burst. The Genshin Impact 3.5 update launches on March 1, 2023. The game is available on iOS, Android, PS4, PS5, and PC. The post Genshin Impact Dehya, Mika, Cyno and Cryo 5-Star Rerun Banners in 3.5 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, February 17, 2023 7:00 AM
The Saami Council is demanding that Square Enix remove the Far Northern Attire set of cosmetics from FFXIV. The President of The Saami Council, Áslat Holmberg, states that this is because elements from the outfit are the property of Sámi culture. To use them in Final Fantasy XIV without consulting the Sámi people is infringing upon their rights. Holmberg states that this is not about sensitivity, nor is it about whether or not the depictions of Sámi culture is appropriate or not. To use Sámi cultural attire without consultation is breaking intellectual property laws. The agreement that the Sámi people have with entertainment companies state that "their collective and individual elements, music, language, stories, histories, and other traditional cultural expressions are property that belong to the Sámi." According to Holmberg, Square Enix should be more than aware of intellectual property laws, including ones surronding the Sámi. Thus it has no excuse for releasing the Far Northern Attire without first communicating with the group. Another issue is that Sámi clothing traditions have significant meaning and context when it comes to the Sámi identity. The Saami Council believes that allowing 41 million FFXIV players to dress themselves in their clothing would "contribute to the erosion" of the culture. The Sámi people have collaborated with media and entertainment companies in the past. In its letter, it specifically references Walt Disney Animation Studios. The Frozen franchise draws inspiration from Sámi culture, and representatives spoke to actual Sámi people when making the first one. Verddet, a Sámi group, helped to provide consultation when Disney was working on Frozen 2. The Saami Council reiterates that it is happy to collaborate with entertainment companies. However, there are proper procedures in place. Since the matter at hand has to do with indigenous rights to their own culture and properties, Holmberg hopes that this will lead to more discussion surrounding the usage of it across multiple industries. Final Fantasy XIV is readily available on the PS4, PS5, and Windows PC. The post Saami Council Urges Square Enix to Remove Far Northern Attire From FFXIV appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, February 17, 2023 4:00 AM
The goal and hope of any game is, once it manages to get a sequel, that its next iteration builds upon what people loved, cherishes the things it did right, and adjusts anything that might not appeared entirely right. The original Octopath Traveler is a lovely game, but often felt experimental in its execution and implementation. With Octopath Traveler 2, Square Enix and Acquire's series and its characters are allowed to flourish and branch out in new, very much appreciated directions. As with its predecessor and as indicated by the title, Octopath Travelers 2 tells the story of eight different characters each setting out on major journeys. Some of these feel like coming of age tales, with the dancer Agnea wanting to see the world and young hunter Ochette growing into her role as a stalwart protector. The tale of the amnesiac apothecary Castti or cleric inquisitor Temenos each searching for truth can feel like more traditional JRPG tales. We also have darker stories of people betrayed, abused, and searching for freedom with the scholar Osvald and thief Throne. Essentially, every base is not only covered, but covered fairly well.
While Octopath Traveler's storylines and characters were fine, it can feel like there is even more definition and depth to the cast of the sequel. We still have very varied experiences, with more lighthearted characters like Agnea and Partitio existing alongside the darker stories Osvald and Throne's paths tell. I felt like I knew these people better, sympathized with them more, and wanted to support them in ways I didn't with some members of the original cast. The storytelling is such that they can seem more identifiable and compelling. Not to mention some may find it easier to connect with this entry's hunter, Ochette, than the original's H'aanit due to dialogue decisions. As there are different routes, Octopath Traveler 2 handles its stories in a novel fashion. You begin with one character and go through the first leg of their story. Then, the ensuing chapters appear in different continents on the world map. You can then directly pursue the rest of their path, or choose to stop by others folks' current locations to add them to your party of playable characters, look back on their first chapters, and gain the option to see their stories through too. There's a lot of freedom, with things clearly laid out and taverns allowing you to easily swap in and out allies or choose which story to witness. Likewise, the game is very specific about if you would or wouldn't be ready for the next area or series of events, with warnings advising you of a suggested level.
As we are following eight unique individuals with different roles, this also means they possess their unique path actions to use out of battle during the day and night, as well as special talents and latent powers in the game's turn-based battles. The nature of these abilities tend to fall into certain categories. Castti, Hikari, Osvald, and Temenos can all get information out of people in various ways, with Inquire, Bribe, Scrutinize, and Coerce available, respectively. You can also bring somebody around, either to use them in battle or to complete a sidequest, with Agnea's Allure, Ochette's Befriend, Partitio's Hire, and Temenos' Guide working similarly. They're organized in such a way that no matter who you have in your party, you should have access to the same sorts of abilities and be able to pursue things like character, item, knowledge, location, or skill access in various ways. It might mean needing to change the time of day to access said abilities, but that can be done at the click of a button to change Path Actions you can use, as well as make certain enemies or NPCs appear. As for in-battle, these actions can help make people feel valuable. These are somewhat traditional turn-based fights. There's a bit of the Bravely Default nature to it, in that you can "boost" an attack's strength or number of hits, if you have enough charged up. Your goal is to break enemies by targeting their weaknesses, so you can prevent them from taking turns and deal more damage to them. Depending on the character's main job and secondary job, different sorts of skills will be available. (For example, a cleric or scholar secondary job will enable magic usage.) Some people might prove more useful than other, due to a limit break-like Latent Power that an involve stronger than normal attacks. For example, Throne's allows her to act twice, while Temenos has an easier time of breaking down enemy shield points even if it wouldn't normally be weak to that sort of attack. It all makes people feel like they carry weight, even though you can add that secondary class to them, and like you would need them around for specific situations.
It's also a relief to see more interactions between Octopath Traveler 2's characters that acknowledge that yes, they do know each other and could assist one another with their special abilities. This still doesn't always offer the same experience as a more traditional JRPG. We don't see people throughout every step getting involved in each others' lives. Yes, you might get a prompt to press a button and witness a brief interaction between two people when they are in the same party and at the same place. There are also some connections that pop up. However, the inclusion of the new Crossed Paths storylines is a much appreciated addition. I especially liked the ones involving Temenos and Throne and Agnea and Hikari. But what really surprised me about Octopath Traveler 2 is how much richer the sequel feels. This is a lavish game with unexpected attention to camera angles, lighting, and music. It's incredibly cinematic and dynamic. Even just wandering down roads as you go from one space to the other send people in the foreground and background, moving about all sorts of hallmarks. The artistry is impeccable. There are some times when the use of light during the day can almost wash out some sprites, but even so it's extraordinary to see the depth, dimension, and details that come up as you explore homes, wander the world, and encounter enemies.
Octopath Traveler 2 opens with the promise of adventure and journeys that show how characters grow and shape the world, and it sends you across a lavish world as you help each individual and, along the way, make Solistia a better place. There is so much potential here, with everyone able to choose how they approach it all. More importantly, it's approachable, ensuring everyone can appreciate the stories Square Enix and Acquire will tell. Octopath Traveler 2 will be available for the Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC on February 24, 2023. A demo is available. The post Review: Octopath Traveler 2 Walks New Roads appeared first on Siliconera. |
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Tabletop Gaming News Friday, February 17, 2023 3:56 AM Black Library, the publishing arm of Games Workshop, is celebrating its 2023 anniversary with a free mission download for fans. The mission, titled 'Defending Terra', follows Captain Messinius as he defends the Imperial Palace from an Ork invasion. Players will be able to take control of the Ultramarines and their allies in this thrilling mission, which includes a variety of objectives and enemies. Fans can download the mission now from the Black Library website. |