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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 15, 2023 6:57 AM
     CSGO Source 2 looks almost certain as Valve adds 'CS2' to Steam

A new CSGO, of some description, is almost certainly on its way. Especially during the last few days, Valve has made numerous updates to the Steam backend of its flagship FPS game. Potentially, this could signal a revamped, new-engine version of the multiplayer shooter in the form of CSGO Source 2. Alternatively, the long-speculated Counter-Strike 2 release date could be upon us - with the latest update, which adds an executable marked 'CS2' that possibility may seem more likely. But we need to play it cool. Here's the latest on the new CSGO.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 15, 2023 6:56 AM
     Modern Warfare 2 free weekend the perfect time to try the FPS game

A Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 free weekend for the FPS game should give any of us that are yet to try the shooter's multiplayer modes a chance to do just that, and while you won't have access to absolutely everything currently available as part of Modern Warfare 2 Season 2, you do have a chance to try out a wide-ranging amount of content.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 15, 2023 7:18 AM
     Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU could cost only $50 less than Ti version

Fresh Nvidia RTX 4070 price leaks are making the rounds, and the best graphics card contender might only be $50 cheaper than its beefier Nvidia sibling, the RTX 4070 Ti. The latest whispers also suggest that we'll get a Founder's Edition model this time around, accompanied by more expensive custom models.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 15, 2023 5:00 AM
     Prepare yourselves, the final Cities Skylines DLCs have been revealed

With the Cities Skylines 2 release date around the corner, Paradox and Colossal Order are showing that they haven't forgotten about the original 2015 hit, as the last round of Cities Skylines DLC has been revealed ahead of the city-building game sequel's arrival.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 15, 2023 7:21 AM
     Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 release date speculation

When is the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 release date? The mid-range contender 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 features like DLSS 3 and Frame Generation.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, March 15, 2023 7:56 AM
    

Yesterday we covered a rather excellent US monitor deal from Monoprice - that unfortunately not everyone was able to snag in time. Today we're giving it another go, as we have another excellent deal using the same SAVE25 code, but this time for a higher-tier 1440p 180Hz IGZO-IPS monitor. With the code, this monitor costs just $179 shipped, an excellent price for this spec.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, March 15, 2023 7:14 AM
    

Indie Soulslike Bleak Faith: Forsaken launched earlier this week on March 10th, and as expected, it shares lots of similarities with FromSoft games such as Elden Ring and Dark Souls: an interconnected world, big boss battles, animation-heavy combat, and so on. But comparisons began to surface online showcasing mirrored animations between Bleak Faith and FromSoft's titles, leading to accusations of stolen assets, as reported by PC Gamer. Archangel have now responded to the allegations of plagiarism, pointing to the Epic Marketplace where the team purchased the assets.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, March 15, 2023 6:00 AM
    

Crucial's X8 portable SSD offers excellent performance in a convenient, totable form factor - and now the 2TB model is down to £123.61 from Crucial's UK store, a new low price for this RPS-recommended external SSD.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, March 15, 2023 5:00 AM
    

Since time immemorial (alright, 2 years ago), Alice0 has been on a grand journey to discover the best thing in videogames. She could've just come and asked me. The best thing in video games is clearly the maps. Interactive maps, to be specific. Or rather, our interactive maps.

Yes, glorious people. Rock Paper Shotgun and its sister sites within the network now do interactive maps. It's something that I've been after for years now, and it's finally here, and it's working, and it's beautiful. I'm giddy.

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Twinfinite Wednesday, March 15, 2023 7:40 AM
     Flashbangs will be doing a lot less flashing.

Siliconera Wednesday, March 15, 2023 7:00 AM
    

Project Shin Evangelion movie book

Studio Khara announced the release of Project Shin Evangelion, a book that delves into the process of creating and producing the movie Evangelion 3.0+1.0, from a business perspective. Project Shin Evangelion will cost 1,760 JPY (or about $13 USD). It will release in late May 2023, and it is available now for pre-order from select Japanese retailers and Amazon Japan. [Thanks, Game Watch!]

The Project Shin Evangelion book includes a detailed report summing up the production status of the movie, including goals, process, expenses, duration, and initial pre-visualization results. It also includes an interview with General Director Hideaki Anno, offering a project summary. There are also project evaluation interviews with nine other creatives involved in the film, including Kazuya Tsurumaki and Illustrator Masahiro Maeda. In addition, the book offers credits for all members of the staff involved in the creation of Evangelion 3.0+1.0.

Formally titled Evangelion 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, the movie is the fourth and last one in the Rebuild of Evangelion series. It released in Japan on March 8, 2021, and its production and release was affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The details included in the book were announced on March 8, 2023, the same day that the Evangelion 3.0+1.11 Blu-ray released.

Project Shin Evangelion will release in late May 2023. It will cost 1,760 JPY (~$13 USD), and it is now available for pre-order from select Japanese retailers like Amazon Japan and Rakuten. The Rebuild of Evangelion movies are streaming on Amazon.

The post Project Shin Evangelion Book Details the Production of Evangelion 3.0+1.0 appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Wednesday, March 15, 2023 6:00 AM
    

Pokemon Anime

A new promotional ad for the Pokemon anime features the show's original stars, Ash and Pikachu. The ad is notable for its huge size, as it takes up most of the wall at Shinjuku's Japan Rail station.

The ad focuses on Ash (known as "Satoshi" in Japan) and Pikachu's journey together through the many Pokemon anime adaptations. As part of a wall-sized display, clips from the different anime series covering their adventures are played simultaneously.

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The presentation heavily references key scenes from different series, such as moments when Ash wins a gym badge or iconic Pokemon battles. With decades of material to draw on, the video highlights long-running stylistic flourishes, like the way Ash prepares to throw a Poke Ball. Even differences, like shifts in Ash's character design and moments from newer shows, get some screen time.

In November 2022 during the Pokemon Ultimate Journeys anime, Ash and Pikachu achieved their greatest goal by winning the Pokemon World Championship. With this milestone reached, The Pokemon Company International announced that Ash and Pikachu would be "retired" from their position as the central characters of the anime. To wrap up their journey, a season-long series called Aim to Be A Pokemon Master began airing in January 2023, and features the return of some long-absent characters like Brock and Misty. Its last episode airs next week, on March 24, 2023.

The Pokemon anime ad is visible on the special Shinjuku Wall 456 Premium display until March 19, 2023. In April 2023, a new series starring two new characters and based in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Paldea region will begin airing.

The post Massive Pokemon Anime Ad Stars Ash and Pikachu appeared first on Siliconera.


Gamer Empire Wednesday, March 15, 2023 6:27 AM
     In Project Zomboid, one of the biggest challenges is avoiding infection. Being infected causes serious consequences. Therefore, it's crucial to know if you are infected as early as possible so you can take steps to cure and prevent yourself from turning into a zombie. This article will show you how to know if you are infected and how to cure it (if possible). Recommended Read: What Does Panic Do in Project Zomboid? In Project Zomboid, you can check whether you are infected or not by clicking on the heart icon on the upper left side of the screen or pressing […]

Gamer Empire Wednesday, March 15, 2023 5:46 AM
     One of the biggest markets on Steam is the Rust weapon, armor, and furniture skin market. A lot of creators come up with new skins for players to buy, trade, and equip in-game every day. However, if you are new to the game, then you probably have no idea how to get new skins in Rust. You just randomly happen to find some new skins in your inventory every time you open the game. Recommended Read: How to Check the Combat Log in Rust Well, there are many sources where players can try to get skins, but, unfortunately, the real […]

Gamer Empire Wednesday, March 15, 2023 5:17 AM
     In Deep Rock Galactic, machine events are one type of many events that gives unique challenges and rewards. However, not all dwarves know how to use those machine events, especially if their blue level less than ten. In this article, we'll go over all of the machine events in Deep Rock Galactic, how to unlock them, and what rewards they give. Recommended Read: How to Find Lost Helmets in Deep Rock Galactic Currently, there are four types of machine events in Deep Rock Galactic – the Ebonite Mutation, Kursite Ifection, Omen Modular Exterminator, and Tritilyte Crystal. They can spawn in […]

Gamer Empire Wednesday, March 15, 2023 4:55 AM
     There are many battles in Rust that will require players to check the combat log to see exactly how much damage they are dealing to their enemies. The combat log will give you a lot of information that will allow players to change their strategies and also feel good about their skills. Recommended Read: How to Get Metal Fragments in Rust To open and check the combat log in Rust, all you need to do is press F1 on the keyboard and then type in and enter combatlog. However, if you don't want to spend a lot of time typing in […]

Gamer Empire Wednesday, March 15, 2023 4:48 AM
     There are a lot of items in Rust that need metal fragments to be crafted. Most importantly, bullets are made from metal fragments, making them one of the most important resources in the game. Unfortunately, this is not one of those materials that you can easily pick up in the wilderness and take it back home, like wood and stone. Recommended Read: How to See at Night in Rust The best way to get metal fragments in Rust is by mining metal ore in the wild and smelting it in a furnace. This way, you have an endlessly renewable source […]

Pivotal Gamers Wednesday, March 15, 2023 4:21 AM
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