GamersHeroes Tuesday, February 28, 2023 9:30 AM Continuing on his quest to end the Mishima Bloodline, see Jin Kazama in action with the latest trailer for Arika and Bandai Namco's TEKKEN 8. The post TEKKEN 8 Jin Kazama Gameplay Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:45 AM  Today, IO Interactive announced it is working on a new game, unrelated to Hitman or its past titles, codenamed "Project Fantasy." And unlike Hitman, this upcoming game will be an online fantasy RPG with a focus on teamwork and comradery, with IO further confirming that, after Project Fantasy releases, it will "expand"… |
Kotaku Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:37 AM  Nintendo existed long before Shigeru Miyamoto joined back in 1977, and it will continue to do just fine after he's gone, the famed game designer told NPR in a new interview. Following the grand opening of the Super Nintendo World theme park in California last week, one of the creators behind Super Mario Bros., The… |
Kotaku Tuesday, February 28, 2023 10:50 AM  Pokémon Scarlet and Violet received two new tera raids yesterday, which brought Paradox versions of Suicune and Virizion to both games. However, some players have managed to join these raids without updating their games with the latest patch, and it's broken the entire battle in a way that not only locks them out of… |
Kotaku Tuesday, February 28, 2023 10:45 AM  Death Stranding is undeniably an odd game. It has floating spirits, rain that makes you older, ghost-detecting babies, and pee bombs. That's not to say that the weirdness makes it bad, though. Even its harshest critics, who deride it as a "massive failure" or (gasp!) a "walking simulator" will admit that the game adds… |
Kotaku Tuesday, February 28, 2023 10:35 AM  The HBO adaptation of apocalyptic survival horror The Last of Us just released its seventh episode on Sunday, and—I don't know if you know this, but—there were a lot of doors in it. There are a lot of doors in the world all the time: in your house, at your workplace, and in your video games. You might not think too… |
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Kotaku Tuesday, February 28, 2023 7:20 AM  FromSoftware just announced a major expansion for most people's 2022 Game Of The Year, Elden Ring, is in development. It's called Shadow of the Erdtree. But nevermind that. See that person at the bottom of the new key art? If you've played FromSoftware's open-world RPG, then you likely have a good guess as to who… |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:58 AM  Looking for Roblox promo codes? There are all sorts of promo codes from Roblox events and giveaways out there, that grant you free virtual goods like clothes and items. No need to fork out cash for accessories; new codes are added all the time, so you can keep your Roblox character looking fresh. Roblox promo codes won't hang around forever, though - they're only valid for a limited time, so be sure to redeem them as soon as you discover one you haven't used yet. Redeeming them is simple - log in to the Roblox website and navigate to their promo codes page, where you can enter your code, and the item will automatically be added to your account straight away. Be sure to check back here regularly, as we'll update this page whenever new Roblox promo codes in the free PC game are released. Continue reading Roblox promo codes list March 2023 – how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:55 AM  You collect a Sons of the Forest turtle shell whenever you kill a slow, defensive turtle in the open-world game. Killing a turtle is one of many ways of getting meat, one of the best food sources for survival, but is there anything you can use a turtle shell for in Sons of the Forest? If you find yourself struggling to survive in what is might be one of the best PC games of 2023 - even with our Sons of the Forest tips and tricks - one of the most important things to think about aside from Sons of the Forest armor, weapons, and a sturdy building, is food. Knowing how to find water and a good source of grub is essential to keeping your stamina up, and turtles are just one of the many food sources in the survival horror game - and among the easiest to kill thanks to their inability to run away. So if you'd rather not turn to cannibalism just yet, head to the beach for some meat and a Sons of the Forest turtle shell. Continue reading How to use a Sons of the Forest turtle shell MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Sons of the Forest system requirements, Sons of the Forest release date, Best horror games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:37 AM  Square Enix developer Naoki 'Yoshi-P' Yoshida has apologised for his previous comments regarding the Final Fantasy 16 PC release date, now telling fans that the JRPG game's exclusivity period does not automatically mean a Final Fantasy 16 PC port will release immediately afterward. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best action-adventure games on PC 2022, Final Fantasy 16 release date, Best Final Fantasy games on PC |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:32 AM  Looking forward to the Party Animals release date? If you've ever wondered what Gang Beasts would look like if it replaced its gelatinous beings with cute, cuddly animals, wonder no more. Party Animals is a physics-based brawler that shot to the top of the Steam wishlist when it was first revealed in 2021. Since then it has hovered around the top spot, losing out to games like Starfield and Hogwarts Legacy. Despite long waits for news and lengthy delays, interest in the game, which looks set to become one of the best PC games, has never wavered. Continue reading Party Animals release date rumours, trailers, gameplay, and news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Party Animals release date, Best multiplayer games, Best indie games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:21 AM  Elden Ring summons and spirit ashes can help make the latest game from FromSoftware a little less daunting for new players. It's a way of changing the difficulty level a smidge, as these spirits of fallen souls you can conjure can take a particularly tough enemy's focus off you in combat, allowing you to heal. These spirits appear in many forms in the open-world game, from skeletal warriors and deadly plants to creatures like wolves, serpents, and winged monsters. Sadly, it's not as simple as tapping a button to summon your spirit pal, you have to search and obtain the spirit ashes first. However, they can also be upgraded using Elden Ring Grave or Ghost Glovewort; plants found across the Lands Between. Continue reading Best Elden Ring summons and spirit ashes locations MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, The best Elden Ring classes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:05 AM  Want to know about Elden Ring weapon arts? Most of the armaments in Elden Ring feature a unique weapon art, which functions the same as skills in Dark Souls III. Weapon arts give players additional action on their armament, ranging from performing a lunge attack to summoning lightning to attack nearby enemies. These skills can drastically affect how you approach enemies, and the weapon scaling can be altered to match your most used stat points. Many weapons come with default weapon arts, but you can use Elden Ring Ashes of War to change the skill on most weapons. Some of the best Elden Ring weapons come with unique - and powerful - weapon skills that can't be changed. It's also important to note that certain Ashes of War can only be used on specific types of equipment. Picking the correct weapon art is vital to perfecting your Elden Ring build, giving you the upper hand against Elden Ring bosses. Continue reading The best Elden Ring weapon arts and skills MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, The best Elden Ring classes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:34 AM  Atomic Heart skills take inspiration from the likes of Bioshock or Fallout, bolstering various aspects of your loadout. While melee and ranged weapons can be upgraded via crafting machine NORA, your character utility and polymer glove abilities can only be enhanced by unlocking skills in the relevant skill trees. Not only can Atomic Heart skills strengthen the core elements of your kit, they can also open up new synergies, making build experimentation viable as you battle through Sechenov's synthetic creations. You can unlock Atomic Heart skills by spending Neuropolymer, though the amount you'll need for each upgrade differs. Starting from the middle of each skill tree, you can unlock more skills whenever you like, provided you have the requisite Neuropolymer in the FPS game. Here's everything you need to know about the best Atomic Heart skills. Continue reading Best Atomic Heart skills and skill trees explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Atomic Heart weapons, Atomic Heart bosses, Atomic Heart review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:44 AM  The Atomic Heart ballerina puzzle comes at the culmination of your time at the Theatre, and serves as the final barrier standing between you and Petrov. Specifically, you must solve it in order to progress past the 'Ascending the (Gallows) Stage' objective, which challenges you to find a way to open the gate. Starring some thematically appropriate shadow puppetry, the Atomic Heart ballerina puzzle is markedly different from the usual brand of puzzles you'll come across in the FPS game, and its environmental signposting can easily go overlooked. Here's how to solve it and progress through Facility 3826, where more Atomic Heart bosses await. Continue reading Atomic Heart ballerina puzzle – how to open the gate in the Theatre MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Atomic Heart weapons, Atomic Heart bosses, Atomic Heart review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:37 AM  How big is the Atomic Heart map? That's a much more difficult question to answer than it may seem at first, because Atomic Heart doesn't have just one big open world - it's split into lots of different regions and you can't just high-tail it from one place to the next willy-nilly. So while Atomic Heart is technically an open-world game, you'll soon learn that you won't be doing much exploration off the beaten track - though there are some things to find if you do venture away from the usual Atomic Heart bosses. Here's what you need to know about the Atomic Heart map, along with whether there's an Atomic Heart fast travel mechanic. Continue reading Atomic Heart map and how to open it MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Atomic Heart weapons, Atomic Heart bosses, Atomic Heart review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:22 AM  Want to know how to fast travel in Atomic Heart? The open world of this alternate history Soviet Union is chock-full of hostile robots wanting to slaughter you on sight, so being able to hop between locations you've already visited would be a welcome feature indeed, not to mention saving you time and health. The Atomic Heart map has plenty of landmarks despite not being too big, along with red cars you can hop in to drive wherever you'd like - permitted you don't run into too many robots in this open-world game, anyway. But is there an Atomic Heart fast travel mechanic? Continue reading How to fast travel in Atomic Heart MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Atomic Heart weapons, Atomic Heart bosses, Atomic Heart review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:00 AM  A brand new fantasy game from IO Interactive, the developer of the Hitman series, is on the way. It's currently unclear exactly what type of game IOI is making, but it will have both RPG and online elements, as confirmed alongside the game's first piece of concept art. Continue reading Hitman devs are making an "online fantasy RPG," yes, seriously MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hitman PC review, Hitman 2 release date |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 10:50 AM  Want to know when The Witcher Remake release date is? Given that this remake of the classic PC RPG game has only recently been announced, it's far too early to tell when exactly you can play it. However, some of you may want to know more about the ambitious remake of the first Witcher adventure and if it's the best place to hop into the series. The original was far from the best PC game ever on release, but it was a fan favourite, so perhaps a remake with more polish will put it over that threshold. While the original RPG game was made by CD Projekt Red using BioWare's Aurora Engine, The Witcher Remake is instead "being rebuilt from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5" by Fool's Theory. The Polish development studio also assists Larian with 'gameplay and tools programming support' for Baldur's Gate 3 and previously assisted People Can Fly with 'level design, meshing, and program support' for Outriders. Several veteran staff who helped make The Witcher will be part of this project, and CD Projekt Red will provide 'full creative supervision'. Continue reading The Witcher Remake release date speculation MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The Witcher is still hugely atmospheric, The making of The Witcher |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 10:45 AM  Want to know about The Witcher 4 release date? CD Projekt RED initially confirmed the existence of a new game in The Witcher series via a press release in March 2022. Since then, we've received confirmation that the upcoming open-world game is the first instalment in a new trilogy, though it remains unclear whether it will follow the characters and events of the previous games. While it's safe to assume this new entry to the series won't be called The Witcher 4, we will call it that for now, for lack of a better, more official term. The closest to a confirmed title currently is its internal codename: Polaris. If it's anything like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, it has the potential to be one of the best PC games ever, but let's not get ahead of ourselves. Continue reading The Witcher 4 release date speculation MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The Witcher 4 release date, The Witcher 4 Unreal 5, The Witcher 4 School of the Lynx |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:03 AM  The Atomic Heart cast is directed by Artyom Galeev and there are a fair few cast members and voice actors you'll meet on your time in this dystopian world. You might recognise some voices, but if you're having trouble placing a character, here's the full list of cast members in Atomic Heart. In an AI-controlled future where robots are attempting to overthrow humans, this story-led shooter is a constant as described in our Atomic Heart review. Once you're caught up on the voice actors, here are our guides to the best Atomic Heart weapons and all Atomic Heart bosses, as well as some general Atomic Heart tips and tricks to keep you alive in the open-world game. Continue reading Atomic Heart cast and voice actors MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Atomic Heart weapons, Atomic Heart bosses, Atomic Heart review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:19 AM  Wondering how to get the Gjallarhorn in Destiny 2? The Bungie 30th Anniversary Pack has arrived, bringing with it a myriad of weapons, the new Thorn Armor sets, and various activities paying homage to three decades of Bungie. One of the most interesting weapons players can acquire is the Gjallarhorn, a fan-favourite rocket launcher from Destiny 1 that makes its triumphant return as part of the anniversary celebrations. Obtaining this massive gold-and-white rocket launcher in Destiny 2 involves quite a few steps - you must finish a dungeon, collect various components, and re-assemble them to bring this legendary weapon back to life in the free PC game. While these steps demand a certain level of expertise in order to complete them - especially the Grasp of Avarice Dungeon - overall, this Destiny 2 exotic quest is thankfully very straightforward. Continue reading How to get the Destiny 2 Gjallarhorn and the Gjallarhorn catalyst MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 exotics, Destiny 2 builds |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:12 AM  An Atomic Heart romance may seem unlikely, but don't count it out just yet. Mundfish left a trail of breadcrumbs suggesting that Atomic Heart is a love story in the years preceding its eventual release, and we've got the full scoop on what all those hints mean. It's hard to imagine an Atomic Heart romance could fit among the chaos of Soviet absurdism, but that hasn't dampened the fire of fan speculation If you're looking for love in the open-world game, here's your answer to the possibility of an Atomic Heart romance. Needless to say, there are spoilers below. Continue reading Atomic Heart romance options MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Atomic Heart weapons, Atomic Heart bosses, Atomic Heart review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:19 AM  What are those Atomic Heart Testing Grounds, anyway? It's quite possible to play through the entirety of Atomic Heart without stepping foot in one of the Testing Grounds - or Polygons - marked on the map, because they're an entirely optional side endeavour for Major P3 to tackle while trying to stop the robot uprising. The main reason to tackle Atomic Heart Testing Grounds is to find new attachments and upgrades for the best Atomic Heart weapons. You'll know exactly what rewards you can earn before going in if you take a look at the Atomic Heart map, with each attachment listed in bronze, silver, and gold rarities - more on those in a moment. So if you're playing this open-world game and want to know what you can get from the Atomic Heart Testing Grounds, or Polygons as they're also referred to, here's the lowdown. Continue reading Atomic Heart Testing Grounds and Polygons explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Atomic Heart weapons, Atomic Heart bosses, Atomic Heart review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:09 AM  Exactly how long is Atomic Heart? Mundfish's absurdist shooter features a robot uprising like no other. Taking its inspiration from Bioshock and Far Cry, Atomic Heart drops you into Facility 3826, a top-secret military base under hostile takeover from the servile robots manufactured within. But exactly how long can we expect to fend off waves of drones and companion bots before order is finally restored? As with most open-world games, Atomic Heart's total playtime varies wildly depending on how you approach it. Are you dead set on barrelling through the story with the single-minded determination of Atomic Heart protagonist Major P-3? Or are you intent on combing every inch of Facility 3826 to unearth the best Atomic Heart weapons? Either way, here's how many hours you can expect to clock in during your first playthrough of Atomic Heart. Continue reading How long is Atomic Heart – length and time to beat MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Atomic Heart weapons, Atomic Heart bosses, Atomic Heart review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 10:19 AM  New Fortnite Geralt quests bring The Witcher to the battle royale game, giving you the chance to earn some quen-tissential cosmetic items - without giving a coin to Epic Games. The FPS game remains one of the best free PC games around, with new items, challenges, and collaborations keeping Fortnite popular over multiple years. What better, then, than a collaboration with another of the best PC games ever - The Witcher. Upon completion of the following Fortnite quests, you are rewarded with a number of Geralt-themed items, because your Fortnite locker can never have too many sexy silver-haired heroes. Continue reading How to complete Fortnite Geralt of Rivia quests MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Fortnite Chapter 4 map - key locations, Free PC games, All Fortnite Chapter 4 weapons |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 10:13 AM  A Sons of the Forest GPS locator will pop up on your map as soon as you gather yourself after crash-landing into the horror game, along with a mission quest to 'Find Team B'. So what are these GPS locators, and just how do you find and use them? After all, it's not as simple as heading straight to the markers on your map - you'll need to do some prep work first. Each GPS locator is represented by a purple marker on your Sons of the Forest map, and your GPS tracker will beep incessantly as you draw nearer to their location. There are three of these purple markers across the open-world game, each indicating a member of your team. They've all been hit by an untimely demise, but thankfully, they were also carrying Sons of the Forest weapons or tools that you can repurpose. You'll need to prepare certain items before you head out to retrieve them though, so here's everything you need to know about every Sons of the Forest GPS locator and how to use them. Continue reading Every Sons of the Forest GPS locator and how to use MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Sons of the Forest system requirements, Sons of the Forest release date, Best horror games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 10:14 AM  You're alone on an alien planet, and everything you see is trying to kill you. You've got no weapons, no armour, and basically no hope of survival. You've got more questions than answers, and the only way to get those answers is to set out into this new world and try not to die on your way. Would you do it?
Continue reading Uncovering the terrifying mysteries of Scars Above |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 10:04 AM  Want to know everything about the Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 2 release date? Now a fragmented husk of its former self, the island was destroyed following the invasion of The Nothing and their Chrome herald. It seems that, for now, at least, relative peace has returned. However, the map wasn't the only thing to change, with new mechanics altering how to win the game. If Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 2 is anything like the free PC game's current season, then get ready for some game-changing new mechanics, such as Fortnite augments that give players perks in the heat of battle. Of course, you can also ride Fortnite dirt bikes, slurp on Fortnite Slap Juice, and open Fortnite Oathbound chests for all the current game-breaking weapons. Continue reading Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 2 release date speculation and leaks MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Fortnite Chapter 4 map - key locations, Free PC games, All Fortnite Chapter 4 weapons |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 10:27 AM  Not sure how to throw in Atomic Heart? Charles does explain this mechanic to you near the start of the game, when you're still going through the tutorial section in Vavilov, but if you've skipped that guidance by mistake or you don't quite understand how to throw boxes, chairs, and other debris around, we're here to help. Throwing is vital if you need to distract a Dandelion CCTV camera, or you just fancy bonking a hostile robot on the noggin in Atomic Heart. You may have a slew of the best Atomic Heart weapons available to you throughout the FPS game, but nothing is as satisfying as a good ol' box to the head. Here's what you need to know about how to throw in Atomic Heart. Continue reading How to throw in Atomic Heart MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Atomic Heart weapons, Atomic Heart bosses, Atomic Heart review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 10:45 AM  If you're looking for the best Atomic Heart weapons, you've come to the right place. Aside from a talkative experimental power glove and a bad attitude, there's not much standing between Major P-3 and Atomic Heart's neural network of synthetic creations gone rogue. Thankfully, Facility 3826 has got some serious firepower lying around, and a weapon to suit every playstyle. That being said, you won't see the full potential of Atomic Heart weapons without investing in attachment upgrades. Not only can they give your stats a boost, they're also essential for shaping your loadout to your liking. In short, if you're looking to rip and tear your way through robots to Mick Gordon's synth soundtrack, here's the lowdown on Atomic Heart weapons and attachment upgrades. Continue reading Best Atomic Heart weapons and attachment upgrades MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Atomic Heart weapons, Atomic Heart bosses, Atomic Heart review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 28, 2023 10:52 AM  If the Atomic Heart bosses have got you ill at ease, we don't blame you. Many of Sechenov's robots were built for industrial labour on a large scale, making them capable of taking an axe or shotgun shell to the chassis without pause. Thankfully, Facility 3826 offers plenty of weapons to help you defeat them, but doing so won't be a walk in the park. While there are plenty of fearsome foes in the retrofuturistic FPS game, Atomic Heart bosses are a cut above the rest. Whether synthetic or organic, these enemies sport robust health bars and devastating abilities that can quickly reduce Atomic Heart protagonist Major P-3 to a bloody pulp. Here are all the Atomic Heart bosses including their location, movesets, and strategies, compiled into one easy list. Continue reading Atomic Heart bosses – every boss fight and how to beat them MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Atomic Heart weapons, Atomic Heart bosses, Atomic Heart review |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 28, 2023 12:00 PM  Over the last few weeks I've spent a number of hours with Honkai: Star Rail's closed beta, and it certainly seems that MiHoYo's upcoming free-to-play RPG is hoping to capture a similar audience to Genshin Impact's. Star Rail's turn-based battles and JRPG leanings might be a bit of a departure from Genshin's open-world adventuring, but it's definitely, 100%, without a doubt, anime as heck. Oh, and very gacha. There's a lot of currencies. So many currencies. Still, I think it's shaping up to be a decent time. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:57 AM  I'm a sucker for well-hidden video game easter eggs, from Psychonauts 2's strange mpreg cutscene to the ability to play as a baby in Mount & Blade 2, they're all great they're great. But it's all too easy to walk past easter eggs without knowing they were even there. I've probably waved off multiple fun secrets, mistaking them for lore I didn't understand or a questline I haven't gotten to. So, my pea-sized brain enjoyed this video of game designer Steve Lee interviewing the devs behind Skyrim and Fallout as they reveal some dev secrets behind those games - including a cool egg. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:37 AM  I know we've been bleating on about PC system requirements lately, but the spec demands of Kerbal Space Program 2 also demand a special, visibly uncomfortable mention. This game, fresh into early access and the sequel to one that needed a mere 512GB of VRAM, lists the formidable RTX 3080 among its recommended hardware. That's a £600-plus graphics card, and for the bare minimum of Low quality at 1080p? That'll be either a GTX 1070 Ti or a Radeon RX 5600 XT. Consternation at the star-high starting specs prompted Private Division community lead Michael Loreno to pen a forum post explaining the requirements, suggesting they were subject to change as further optimisations are added and that "the game is certainly playable on machines below our min spec." Sadly, I've been finding that several of the most-used GPUs among Steam users – including the immensely popular GTX 1060 – are likely to face serious performance woes in KSP2's current state. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:13 AM  I have, genuinely, been trying to get plants for my office area (desk in the corner of the living room) for like nine months now. If my need for plants were a child, it would have been born. I had a decent pot plant called James Plant back in the UK, but when I moved I bequeathed James Plant to Graham - and, now that I think about it, Graham hasn't told me how James Plant is doing, so I should probably check in on that. I know that digital plants do not replace real plants in a physical sense - i.e. I am getting no oxygenating benefit from them - but the little plants in Garden In! make me happy. And I've just realised the name is a pun, too. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:00 AM  Everyone loves a robot companion, from Half-Life's Dog to the plethora of Star Wars droids that are so cute they generate millions in merchandising. That's why I'm intrigued by Plasma, a spacey physics-driven engineering game that lets players build a variety of robot friendos, useful machines, and generally wild contraptions. Plasma comes from Patrick Corrieri and Marco Bancale, who have previously worked on the Poly Bridge series and the tense Kingdom games. Their new creative engineering sim is heading into early access on March 30th, and I can't wait to see what people make. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 28, 2023 9:00 AM  There are plenty of great games based on books, but I've never seen an adaptation as unconventional as The Forest Cathedral, a dramatic reimagining of Rachel Carson's science book from the '60s, Silent Spring. Carson's book investigated the pesticide known as DDT, its harmful environmental impacts, and the misinformation that allowed companies to indiscriminately use it. The Forest Cathedral reimagines this series of events as partly a first-person walking sim across the woods and partly a 2D platformer set inside scanning equipment. So, yeah, not exactly a one-to-one adaptation. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 28, 2023 7:09 AM  Publisher Paradox Interactive are preparing to announce three new games and four expansions at their Paradox Announcement Show airing next week - an announcement of an announcement if you like. The Paradox Announcement show will go live at 6pm CET/ 5pm GMT/ 9am PT on March 6th and you can catch the show on Paradox's official YouTube and Twitch channels. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 28, 2023 5:45 AM  Aside from the newly added PvP colosseums, Elden Ring has been relatively quiet after selling a gazillion copies and winning every game of the year award in existence (except for the coveted RPS one.) Fans have been clamouring for DLC and you'd expect a big expansion announcement to coincide with the game's first anniversary - February 25th - but developer FromSoftware chose to celebrate the mega-RPG's birthday three days later - this morning. In a Twitter post, FromSoftware announced Elden Ring's first expansion called Shadow Of The Erdtree. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:18 AM Use the Force Luke... Or the power of an eldritch space whale. Whatever works. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, February 28, 2023 9:30 AM Which hairstyles made the cut? |
Twinfinite Tuesday, February 28, 2023 9:30 AM Some of us get there faster than others, but we don't quit. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, February 28, 2023 9:00 AM What, did you think the hunt was over? |
Twinfinite Tuesday, February 28, 2023 7:08 AM Fresh Season 2023 is Splatoon 3's biggest free update yet. Here are all of the new additions to the game. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, February 28, 2023 6:11 AM Cryptic clues will help crack the Cipher Quests! |
Twinfinite Tuesday, February 28, 2023 5:28 AM Elden Ring is Elden Back, baby! |
Siliconera Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:30 AM
Now that the Final Fantasy XVI release date is drawing nearer, various pre-order bonuses are showing up. Three retailers announced the items they'll offer. If you go to Best Buy, GameStop, or Target, you could get extra items. This is in addition to the already-announced DLC that comes as a pre-order bonus with all editions of the game. [Thanks, Wario64!] The pre-order Final Fantasy XVI bonus at Best Buy is a Steelbook case. It features a monochrome cover with Clive Rosfield's face and the Roman numeral XVI superimposed over it. At GameStop, people get a set of six The Realms of Valisthea patches. Each one looks like one of the flags of the nations in the game. These are a "while supplies last" item, and people get them when they get their game. In the image below, the Grand Duchy of Rosaria, Holy Empire of Sanbreque, and Kingdom of Waloed appear in the upper row. The second row features the The Dhalmekian Republic, Iron Kingdom, and Crystalline Dominion patches. Finally, Target's pre-order bonus involves a $10 gift card for the store. As for the common pre-order bonuses, there are two for Final Fantasy XVI. One is a Cait Sith Charm, which makes the party earn more gil. People also get a Braveheart sword for Clive to wield. Final Fantasy XVI will come to the PS5 on June 22, 2023. There will be a six-month exclusivity period. We'll learn more about the game at PAX East 2023. The post Final Fantasy XVI Pre-order Bonuses Include Steelbook, Patches, and a Gift Card appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:00 AM
Bandai Namco shared the next Tekken 8 character trailer, and this time it's for Jin Kazama. The video proceeds in the same way as past reveals. We see him introduced as "Lightning of Fate." Then, we get to see a bit of a gameplay involving Jin facing his father, Kazuya Mishima. Here's the full Jin Kazama Tekken 8 trailer. Jin first appeared in the series starting with Tekken 3. He's known for using martial arts and the Mishima Style. He's also the star of Tekken: Bloodline. He's appeared in many spin-offs and crossover as as well, like Street Fighter x Tekken, Project X Zone, and Tekken Card Tournament. As a reminder, some of the Tekken 8 reveals and trailers already confirmed other members of Jin Kazama's family will appear in this entry. Back in December 2022, Tekken Series Director Katsuhiro Harada confirmed Jun Kazama would appear. Then in February 2023, we got a look at Kazuya. This marks the second major Tekken 8 trailer to appear in February 2023. The first offered a look at Nina Williams, who will also be returning as a playable character for this installment. Tekken 8 come to the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and PC via Steam. There's no release date for it yet. The post See Jin Kazama in His New Tekken 8 Trailer appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, February 28, 2023 10:30 AM
Square Enix announced there will be a double dose of Final Fantasy at the next PAX. At PAX East 2023, there will be panels for FFXIV and FFXVI. Attendees can learn more about the MMO first on March 24, 2023 at 10am PT/1pm ET/7pm CET. Then on March 25, 2023, the next mainline entry will be discussed at 11am PT/2pm ET/8pm CET. Both will be streamed on Twitch for those who can't attend in person. With the FFXIV PAX 2023 panel, this will be "The Unending Journey of Final Fantasy XIV." It will be a Q&A with Yoshida, which is the game's producer and director. Ahead of the event, people can submit questions at the game's forum. That can only be done until March 6, 2023. People who are there at the Albatross Theater will get a double-sided poster with images from the game while supplies last. As for the FFXVI one, that will feature Yoshida, the game's producer, and Localization Director Michael-Christopher Koji Fox. It will be at the Boston Convention Center's main theater and, in addition to being streamed on Twitch, will appear on YouTube. This will be an informative presentation, and no Q&A portion was mentioned. As with the other event, there will be a giveaway. People who show up will get a bag while supplies last. Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC. Final Fantasy XVI will come to the PS5 on June 22, 2023. PAX East will be held March 23-26, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. The post FFXIV and FFXVI PAX East 2023 Panels Announced appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, February 28, 2023 10:00 AM
Three new HG Gunpla models from Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury appeared in hobby shops in Japan. The models are: CEK-077 Beguir-Pente, CEK-040 Beguir-Beu, and MSJ-121 Demi Trainer. Since these are HG (High Grade) models, you can pose them within reason. All three of these models are 1/144 scale. [Thanks, Hobby Watch!] All three Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury Gunpla in this release are ones that are mass-production models. The Beguir-Pente is a Grassley Defense Systems model with Antidote weapons. It is also a more advanced model than the Beguir-Beu, which is also a Grassley Defense Systems Mobile Suit. As for the MSJ-121 Demi Trainer, we mostly see students from Asticassia using them. The Gunpla is specifically of the one Chuchu used in the show. [gallery ids="953060,953062,953061" link="file"] Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury started airing in 2022 as the latest entry in the long-running Mobile Suit Gundam anime series. It follows Suletta Mercury—who is the first female protagonist in a mainline Gundam—who wants to live a normal high school life in Asticassia. There, she meets her fiancee Miorine Rembran. Conflicts within the school generally centered on companies trying to showcase their Mobile Suits to increase their own social or financial standing. Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury is available for streaming via services such as Crunchyroll. The second season will start airing in April 2023. The HG models of CEK-077 Beguir-Pente, CEK-040 Beguir-Beu, and MSJ-121 Demi Trainer from Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury are all available via hobby shops like Suruga-ya. The post New Witch From Mercury HG Gunpla Models Available appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, February 28, 2023 9:30 AM
Twin Engine announced that it will delay the release of the Mononoke movie. This is due to needing to find a new voice actor to replace its lead, Takahiro Sakurai. Sakurai would have reprised his role as the Medicine Seller from the show. While Twin Engine's statement did not explicitly mention it, this recasting likely has something to do with the voice actor's controversy regarding his infidelity. According to Twin Engine's statement on its Twitter account, the Mononoke movie takes place in Ooku. In Japanese history, the Ooku (literally "great interior") was the women's quarters within Edo Castle. Women with connections to the reigning shogun would reside in the Ooku and could not leave without express permission. If you were a woman inside the Ooku, you also could not have a relationship with a man. As such, one could consider life within the Ooku to be oppressive. Since the Mononoke film aims to portray the suffering and the salvation of women within the Ooku, Twin Engine decided to recast Sakurai to stay in line with the moral themes of the film. For reference, Sakurai is in the middle of a controversy in which he was cheating on a total of at least three women over the course of over a decade. He is a highly prolific voice actor known for roles such as Cloud Strife (FFVII), Guntz (Klonoa), and Reigen Arataka (Mob Psycho 100). Anime Ayaka also recently opted to replace Sakurai, making Mononoke his second recast. The Mononoke film is in development. Backers who supported it via crowdfunding will receive messages from Twin Engine on how Mononoke will proceed from here. The post Mononoke Movie Delayed to Recast Takahiro Sakurai appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, February 28, 2023 9:01 AM
When I first heard about Bayonetta Origin: Cereza and the Lost Demon, I thought it looked gorgeous, but I was concerned about the gameplay for Cereza and Cheshire. After all, someone is controlling two characters at once to not only solve puzzles, but explore and deal with opponents. After spending a few hours kicking off the start of the duo's journey, it is clear that PlatinumGames put a lot of thought into this. The execution is spot-on. To start, it doesn't just drop a person into dealing with Cereza and Cheshire simultaneously in Bayonetta Origins. Things begin with explaining why the young Cereza is training under the Umbra Witch Morgana and ends up tempted to explore the Avalon forest. A number of routine chores introduces players to her capabilities, her controls, and using her Witch Pulse dance to perform certain sorts of magic. This means by the time someone heads into the Avalon Forest to possibly find the power to save her mother, they'll be accustomed enough with her actions to be set. And, just in case they're not, you spend a bit of time alone before Cheshire makes his appearance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5b3_gydc_0&t=2s&ab_channel=NintendoofAmerica What I noticed throughout my early hours with Bayonetta Origins is that it is a shockingly comfortable game to play alone due to the way PlatinumGames handles Cereza and Cheshire's gameplay. You're always using your left hand and the left Joy-Con to control Cereza. The right hand is dedicated to Cheshire. Actions are uncomplicated and tend to rely on the analog sticks and shoulder trigger buttons. This meant no fumbling, as well as tending to easily identify certain actions with L, R, ZL, and ZR. It also keeps managing two characters at once from being daunting with Hug Mode. Cereza can carry Cheshire in a stuffed animal mode with a tap of the L button when the "Lost Demon" is full-size, then send him back out by hitting R. But even when I'd often happen upon areas where they needed to separate, the level design in these early spots is such that it's easy to keep track of both at the same time and never taxing to manage both characters' navigation. For example, I didn't find myself needing to start a dance with Cereza at the same time Cheshire might need to attack. Though at the times when I did need to control both Cereza and Cheshire at once in Bayonetta Origins, the gameplay makes managing both relatively stress-free. During such portions, Cereza is typically dancing to tie down an opponent with magic. This involves a brief rhythm game, though an accessibility option is present to automate the input elements for Witch Pulse. This means someone could just hold down ZL for her to perform her actions. That means you could prioritize keeping her safe and out of harm's way, or send her to freeze an enemy so Cheshire can focus on others. Meanwhile, Cheshire's attacks can often let you just spam his attack to swiftly assault opponents, quickly moving around to address issues and protect Cereza.
I think it also helped in these early hours that even though this is a highly stylized game, Cereza and Cheshire both look so distinct. There's real attention to detail early on. But even with the fairytale, watercolor aesthetic, it's very easy to see points of interest, what pops out as an item that can be interacted with, possible hazards, and enemies. It's appreciated, especially when it seems like there can be a lot going on. I know the word "approachable" ended up thrown around a lot in the marketing for Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon, but it's really great to see how true is. The game really does go out of its way to keep something that could be quite complex handled well early on. Especially since there are other games that explored this concept and mechanic and executed it poorly. It's still early on, but it seems like it will be an accommodating and never cumbersome adventure. Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon will come to the Nintendo Switch on March 17, 2023. The post Preview: Bayonetta Origins Keeps Simultaneous Cereza and Cheshire Controls Simple appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, February 28, 2023 8:30 AM
Square Enix Corporation will merge with Luminous Productions on May 1, 2023. In a message on Luminous Productions's Twitter account, the studio promises that it will still focus its efforts on Forspoken up to that date. Both companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of Square Enix Holdings. You can read Luminous Productions's update here: https://twitter.com/LumiPro_EN/status/1630449903385329665 To briefly summarize it, Luminous Productions still plans on working on Forspoken up until May 1, 2023. Current Forspoken projects include a performance patch and the "In Tanta We Trust" DLC. That add-on will come out in Summer 2023, and more information on the aforementioned performance patch will come out soon. It is unclear how much time Luminous Productions will have to spend on Forspoken after its merger. Luminous Productions originated as an internal Square Enix studio whose vision was to create AAA games with the Luminous Engine. Its employees are comprised of those who worked on Final Fantasy XV. It is unknown if this merger will redistribute the Luminous Productions employees as part of its reorganization or if they will remain together. Since Luminous Productions's aim was to make games with the Luminous Engine, it is also uncertain if Square Enix still intends on using the engine to make games. Luminous Productions will merge with Square Enix on May 1, 2023. Forspoken will still receive updates and patches until then. Forspoken is readily available on the Windows PC and the PlayStation 5. The post Luminous Productions to Merge With Square Enix appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, February 28, 2023 8:00 AM
Capcom released a small patch for the Steam version of Resident Evil 5 that adds local split-screen co-op. This will allow players to play with a friend without both needing their own computer or copy of the game. There is also no longer support for Games for Windows Live on Resident Evil 5. [Thanks, Wario64!] Local split-screen co-op is quite literally what it says on the title. So long as there are two controllers for both players to play, you will be able to co-op with a friend on the same system. The screen will be smaller as a result, however. This was the method of offline co-op that Resident Evil implemented in the past, such as in the original console iteration of Resident Evil 5. As for Games for Windows Live, this was a gaming platform that originally came out during the Xbox 360 era. While Windows no longer offered official support, some publishers still did. However, that will no longer be in the case for Resident Evil 5. Players who still used Games for Windows Live for Resident Evil 5 will no longer be able to do so after this patch. Resident Evil 5 is available on the PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC via Steam. As of this patch, PC players will also be able to play in offline split-screen co-op. The same patch has also fixed several minor bugs and issues. The post Resident Evil 5 Steam Patch Adds Offline Co-Op appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, February 28, 2023 7:35 AM
A new Elden Ring expansion DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, is in development. There is no information on what it will entail nor when to expect it. This is the first major add-on for Elden Ring, which became a year old as of February 25, 2023. Aside from the title, FromSoftware has also shared a key visual of the expansion. Prior to this announcement, the only piece of DLC that Elden Ring had was the free colosseum update. Since Shadow of the Erdtree seems to be a massive expansion, it is unclear if it will be paid DLC or if it will be free as like the colosseum. In the Tweet advertising Shadow of the Erdtree, FromSoftware states that it hopes players look forward to "new adventures in the Lands Between." This seems to imply a new area or story line to explore. Elden Ring has been a major success for FromSoftware. Not only has it won Game of the Year at both the DICE Awards 2023 and The Game Awards 2022, FromSoftware reported that it has sold over 20 million units as of late February 2023. This is an increase of around 7 million since its financial report in May 2022. Elden Ring is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and Windows PC via Steam worldwide. The Shadow of the Erdtree expansion for Elden Ring is in development and more information on when to expect it, as well as what it will entail, will come out in the near future. The post Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree is in Development appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:43 AM  With the release of a new expansion comes a new power level cap in Destiny 2. Lightfall introduces a new target for players to push toward with fresh gear and exciting new weapons. In addition, both the soft cap, and the highly coveted power level cap, will be boosted to a new high that's just begging for the grind. Destiny 2: Lightfall – New cap revealed The higher power level keeps players returning time after time. The new power level cap in Destiny 2: Lightfall is a huge 1750 for the soft cap, and an extra 50 to make 1800 for the hard cap. This is a big increase from the Season of The Seraph power level caps. These come in at 1530 for the soft cap and 1590 for the hard cap. This big jump will give players some serious work to do if they want to be eligible for the hardest events in Destiny 2: Lightfall. Achieving the extra 210 levels won't be possible over night. Screenshot by PC Invasion What are power level caps? In Destiny 2, it is only ever possible to achiev... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:15 AM  The launch of Modern Warfare 2 Season 02 finally gave fans itching for a competitive experience something to play. The Ranked Play mode has various ranks to grind through and free rewards for you to unlock along the way. Though, you may wonder just how the Ranked Play SR system works in Modern Warfare 2. Have you ever felt like you're earning a small amount of SR when your team dominates the opposition and when you lose a close game, you find yourself with a large SR reduction? Well, you're not the only one, and Modern Warfare 2's SR system can seem confusing at times. Treyarch has explained the reason behind the amount of SR you acquire and lose. It's down to a hidden skill value. Modern Warfare 2 Ranked Play links SR with a High Performance Range system The amount of SR that gets added or deducted is determined by both your team and individual performance. However, there's another factor that contributes to your SR. Lawrence Metten is part of the team ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, February 28, 2023 10:42 AM  FromSoftware has surprise announced its first significant expansion for Elden Ring, Shadow of the Erdtree. While the announcement was scarce on details, lore-savvy fans deduce the DLC revolves around Miquella from the concept art shared. Miquella is the brother of Malenia, whom she so fiercely protected from players by defeating them hundreds of times. Here's everything we know so far about Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree expansion details Of course, the only detail FromSoftware shares are that the DLC is in development. However, Miquella being the subject of its story seems like a pretty safe bet, given the shared concept art and how the character was used in the base game. Elden Ring's main story mentions Miquella throughout, but he's never interacted with in person. The closest we get is the cocoon in Mohg's arena, which contains Miquella. Mohg kidnapped Miquella, and was using him to feed the blood god he worships. Bes... |
Gamer Empire Tuesday, February 28, 2023 5:10 AM One of the most challenging missions in Project Zomboid is dealing with the electric outage, which can leave you in complete darkness and vulnerable to zombie attacks. Knowing what to do when you run out of electricity can be a game-changer, so read further to know what to do when the power shuts off in Project Zomboid. Recommended Read: How to Use a Generator in Project Zomboid When the power shuts off in Project Zomboid, you must find and connect the generators immediately. Also, collect as much water and non-perishable food as possible. Some of the best non-perishable food are […] |