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PCGamesN Saturday, February 25, 2023 8:10 AM
     New Sims 4 expansion gameplay shows Growing Together isn't always easy

New Sims 4 expansion gameplay shows us that growing together doesn't always mean doing so in harmony. The Sims 4 Growing Together expansion pack arrives in March, focusing on the relationships between family members in the life game. As a new trailer shows, that means more choices about how your Sims interact, and how they build (or break) bonds with others.

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PCGamesN Saturday, February 25, 2023 8:05 AM
     Sons of the Forest weapons list

Sons of the Forest weapons are your first defence against Fingers, John 2.0, Sluggy, and the other mutants and cannibals in the sandbox sequel. There's more technology at our disposal than in the first game, with the brand-new shotgun being possibly our most offensive weapon. However, good old severed limbs will still come in handy when you run out of ammo, and you could always just grab that guitar.

Sons of the Forest broke Steam on it's release date, and is set to be one of the best PC games of 2023. It's also following in the footsteps of its predecessor with the same familiar enemies and a lot of features we know and love from the first game. However, Sons of the Forest also contains more modern gameplay mechanics, with the likes of a 3D printer completely changing the way you craft. You won't always have access to ammo though, so you'll need to make the most of what you've got around you. We're still working our way through the horror game, but here's all the Sons of the Forest weapons and tools you can hope to find.

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PCGamesN Saturday, February 25, 2023 7:51 AM
     Sons of the Forest grave – how to get the shotgun

The Sons of the Forest grave is a site that you will discover early on in your story. Just moments into the sandbox game, you uncover your GPS tracker, which itself will trigger your first story task: Find Team B. Three members of your team will then be indicated on your GPS tracker by a purple marker - one of which is, sadly, a gravesite, but it does hold the answer to finding the shotgun.

The Sons of the Forest purple marker in question appears on the north-west corner of the map, on land (the next nearest marker is in the ocean). Head there, and your GPS tracker - which operates as your Sons of the Forest map - will start to beep. In fact, it gets quite distracting, so once you know where you're going you may want to put your map down using the 'M' button. It's also worth mentioning that you'll need to have found the Sons of the Forest shovel first. Here's everything you need to know before reaching the purple marker grave and digging up that Sons of the Forest shotgun.

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PCGamesN Saturday, February 25, 2023 7:22 AM
     Overwatch 2 balance is great now, and Blizzard has stats to prove it

Overwatch 2 balance is in a great place right now. That's not just conjecture - Blizzard says Overwatch 2 season 3 "is in a much better state of balance than the start of season 2," and it has hard stats to back that claim up. The free PC game has had its share of ups and downs since launch, but Overwatch 2 game director Aaron Keller says the team is very happy with the current state of the game as he discusses hero balance and some recent matchmaking changes.

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PCGamesN Saturday, February 25, 2023 7:03 AM
     Sons of the forest shovel location and how to get it

Knowing how to get the Sons of the Forest shovel is a must if you want to dig up precious items you need to survive, such as the all-important keycards. The shovel is an essential tool for the Sons of the Forest's all-new digging mechanic, so whether you've played The Forest or not, ploughing through dirt for treasure will be a new experience.

In order to be sure you're not missing too much as you explore Sons of the Forest, you should make the trek to the shovel location as early as possible. You can only find it inside a specific cave on the Sons of the Forest map, so it could take you a while to find this new item in the survival game unless you know where to look. You'll also need to have obtained the Sons of the Forest rebreather first, so once you have that, here's the Sons of the Forest shovel location you need to head towards.

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PCGamesN Saturday, February 25, 2023 6:16 AM
     How to get water in Sons of the Forest

Struggling with how to get water in Sons of the Forest? Staying hydrated is paramount when you're stranded on a deserted island, so finding a reliable way to quench your thirst is crucial if you want to make it past your first day.

You might be tempted to kick off your time in the great outdoors by crafting the best Sons of the Forest weapons you can, but you won't get very far in Endnight's survival game without water. Your thirst bar depletes over time, and any drinks you can scavenge from the crash site won't last long. Here's a surefire way to get water in Sons of the Forest, so you can extend your playtime in one of the best PC games of 2023.

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PCGamesN Saturday, February 25, 2023 5:57 AM
     Sons of the Forest cheats and console commands

Sons of the Forest cheats might feel like a pointless way to cheese your way through the horror game, but they would certainly make a second playthrough with friends a lot more fun, or can be used to help you out in a pinch - or rather, in a dark, cannibal-infested cave.

There were plenty of The Forest cheats and console commands - the predecessor to Sons of the Forest - with all sorts of effects, including invincibility, free items, killing enemies, and more. With the Sons of the Forest release date finally here and the early access game in our hands, does the new horror game have its own methods of giving you a leg up? Here's everything you need to know about Sons of the Forest cheats and console commands.

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PCGamesN Saturday, February 25, 2023 5:54 AM
     Sons of the Forest sales break 2 million survivors in first day

It's fantastic news for Sons of the Forest sales numbers, as the Steam Early Access game has seen incredible success since its launch just a day ago. Developer Endnight Games confirms its sequel to beloved horror survival game The Forest has already sold over 2 million copies since release, as the Sons of the Forest player count flies past the likes of Rust and No Man's Sky alongside huge Twitch viewer numbers.

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PCGamesN Saturday, February 25, 2023 6:14 AM
     Can Kelvin die in Sons of the Forest?

Can Kelvin die in Sons of the Forest? That's the question you probably ask yourself if you decide to help him and dust off the debris from your concussed companion. His ear is dribbling with blood, and his spaced look indicates that he's disorientated and possibly now deaf. However, all is not lost as you can get him to follow instructions written on paper and forcefully thrust onto his chest.

There are advantages to keeping Kelvin alive in the survival game, and morally speaking, it's probably the best decision to do so. Kelvin is not the only companion who can accompany you in Sons of the Forest, either; you can also recruit Virginia to help you survive the cannibal-infested island, though you'll need a more delicate approach. Regardless, to those asking if Kelvin can die in Sons of the Forest, here is everything we know about our injured colleague.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, February 25, 2023 4:00 AM
    

First, snowdrops. Then crocuses. Now, daffodils. You know, I had always appreciated council budgets including spring bulbs to make places pretty, but it's only this dismal winter that I truly realise the mental health bonuses of this. Spring is coming, they tell everyone by poking up in parks and on roundabouts, hold on just a little longer. But what are you playing this weekend? Here's what we're clicking on!

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