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Kotaku Wednesday, March 29, 2023 3:30 PM
    

The time has come once again for PlayStation enjoyers to fire up their console's jet engine and check out April's helping of PlayStation Plus games. Imma keep it a buck with you, I half expected Sony to come out of the gates swinging with a cavalcade of Capcom titles this month, more specifically Resident Evil games…

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Kotaku Wednesday, March 29, 2023 3:15 PM
    

Battle royales and the culture that surround them have collected a litany of archetypes, creating a sort of BR zodiac that can help you understand the machinations of the people you encounter in Warzone, Fortnite, Apex Legends, or PUBG. Maybe you feel like one or more of these stereotypes sorta kinda speak to you,…

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Kotaku Wednesday, March 29, 2023 3:10 PM
    

The Legend of Zelda series is one of the most widely celebrated in all video games, and for good reason. Even the worst Zelda game is in a class of its own, but all of them have their occasional drawbacks. We're here today to break down the best and worst parts of each mainline game, from the iconic original NES…

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Kotaku Wednesday, March 29, 2023 3:05 PM
    

If you ever suspected that your version of the legendary weapon, Val'anyr, Hammer of Ancient Kings, could trigger shields that would absorb more damage than seemed normal, Blizzard's QA department might have just proved you right. As it turns out, Val'anyr's stats contained an extra zero. Whoops! What's more, this bug…

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Kotaku Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:40 PM
    

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Kotaku Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:10 PM
    

Resident Evil 4 remake—a complete reimaging of the classic 2005 survival horror game out now on consoles and PC—follows Capcom's previous Resident Evil refreshes. Following the somewhat standalone Resident Evil 1 remake, we got the excellent Resident Evil 2 remaster. After that, we got the good if a bit short remaster…

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Kotaku Wednesday, March 29, 2023 12:40 PM
    

Here I was expecting The Last of Us' long-awaited arrival on PC to be a mostly non-eventful yet worthy addition to fans' Steam libraries. The series just celebrated a hit HBO TV adaptation and the Part I remake on PS5 definitely makes a compelling case to revisit this storied game…certainly the PC version would be in…

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Kotaku Wednesday, March 29, 2023 12:40 PM
    

Six or seven days a week, MinerHoboJo fires up his PlayStation 5 and signs into Twitch or YouTube to stream a five-year-old game—Blackout, the first Call of Duty battle royale. By his own estimation, and community consensus, Miner is the game's global leader in solo wins and kills. (There are no public stats for…

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Kotaku Wednesday, March 29, 2023 12:35 PM
    

It's Aries season, Women's History Month, the start of spring, and Kotaku Royale week. What's that last one, you ask? Well, we're spending all week bringing you exclusive interviews with the teams behind your favorite battle royales, pointed opinions about the state of Warzone and the genre at large, hot takes on…

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Kotaku Wednesday, March 29, 2023 12:30 PM
    

Pedro Pascal clearly gives it his all no matter what role he's diving into. Nothing has convinced me more of this fact than Pascal's recent turn as the face of mobile game Merge Mansion, which now includes his attendance at a real-life recreation of the in-game manor. Pascal not only showed up but also showed out.

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Kotaku Wednesday, March 29, 2023 12:20 PM
    

Last November, Activision Blizzard made a shocking decision when it suddenly ended its partnership with Netease, the company which brought games like Overwatch and World of Warcraft to China, after 14 years. Now we know why. According to the New York Times, Netease suggested it could sway Chinese regulators on…

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Kotaku Wednesday, March 29, 2023 10:53 AM
    

Earlier this month, the pop culture collectible company Funko announced it was going to throw $30 million worth of Pop! figures in the garbage because its warehouses were overflowing with excess stock. Now images are beginning to emerge of unopened boxes full of Harry Potter-themed Funkos and more at dumps and…

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Kotaku Wednesday, March 29, 2023 10:50 AM
    

GameStop may have made a profit in 2022, but sales are still below expectations, particularly in North America. In the company's full year financial report for 2022, meant for investors but funny to read regardless of who you are, it outlined what it believes to be a significant hurdle: there aren't as many good games…

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Kotaku Wednesday, March 29, 2023 10:00 AM
    

Hear ye, hear ye, fellow Tarnished, for another Elden Ring legend has been born. This time, instead of a loin cloth-wearing guy with a jar on his head that solos the scarlet rot goddess Malenia, it's a loin cloth-wearing girl with a jar on her head that has helped some 3,000 other players slay the game's final boss.

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Kotaku Wednesday, March 29, 2023 9:30 AM
    

I'd skulked my way through the dark corridors of the Ishimura, holding my breath the entire time. Never forgetting that at any moment a deadly necromorph could pop out from the vents and make short work of me, I held my weapon aloft all the while. If I chanced upon an explosive canister, I'd use kinesis to carry the…

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Kotaku Wednesday, March 29, 2023 9:25 AM
    

Several game developers who attended this year's Game Developers Conference have reported that they experienced harassment on the show floor, while others claim they had their drinks spiked at a networking event that took place off-site.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 29, 2023 3:54 PM
     Best Warzone 2 SMG in Season 2 Reloaded

The best Warzone 2 SMG is part of a versatile group of weapons, able to fill in as a solid secondary when paired with one of the best Warzone 2 sniper rifles, or as a primary if you're the type of player who enjoys getting up close and personal. Ideal for pushing a wounded enemy, these lightweight guns may not carry a long effective range, but when you're up close, you'll decimate the opposition.

The best Warzone 2 SMG in Season 2 Reloaded is the Lachmann Sub, also known as the MP5. This gun has the best mobility out of all the best Warzone 2 guns, and it packs a serious punch up close if you kit it out with the right attachments, so much so that it also features in our guide to the overall best Warzone 2 loadout drops. Here's our full list of the best Warzone 2 SMGs and the attachments you'll want to kit them out with before dropping into one of the best free PC games of the year.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 29, 2023 3:38 PM
     The Elder Scrolls 6 release date speculation and rumours

Looking for information on the Elder Scrolls 6 release date? We finally have our first official look at the game courtesy of a short teaser trailer. The video opens with the classic musical motif from the series and a panning shot of some mountains before the logo appears, confirming that The Elder Scrolls 6 is real, at least.

We might have been spoilt by excellent games in the series already, but, frankly, we're ready to dive back into the Elder Scrolls universe - they're still some of the best PC games ever made, and it's likely that Elder Scrolls 6 will follow suit. Bethesda director Todd Howard says we'll be sinking our teeth in The Elder Scrolls 6's gameplay "for a decade at least". Here's everything we know about The Elder Scrolls 6, from settings and gameplay features, to when we might be able to get our hands on it.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 29, 2023 3:35 PM
     The best LoL champions for beginners 2023

Figuring out the best LoL champions for beginners is half the battle if you want to find success early in your League of Legends career. The Summoner's Rift map can be a daunting place for those starting out on their MOBA journey, especially when you find yourself dying over and over. With over 150 options to choose from, the sheer amount of playable champions can also feel overwhelming.

When you begin playing League of Legends, it's best to get a grip on the core concepts of the game before committing to a role, and ultimately, a champion. Playing through basic training will familiarise you with the broader concepts of the free PC game, such as minion waves, towers, skills, and items. We have a League of Legends beginners guide here for a full explanation of the game mechanics, then once you're armed with this knowledge, you'll be ready to start experimenting in the MOBA game. We've got the best LoL champions for each role below, followed by an explanation of exactly what champions actually are, and how roles work.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 29, 2023 3:08 PM
     GTA 5 RP server shut down after making player remove LGBTQI+ clothing

One GTA 5 RP provider has closed down its dedicated Arabian server after a player on Twitch was made to remove a rainbow-coloured in-game cosmetic, owing to its connections with the LGBTQI+ community. NoPixel, a GTA 5 server popular with streamers, has issued a statement explaining that its Arabian version will be closed immediately. The administrators of Arab NoPixel have also commented on the server's discontinuation.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 29, 2023 3:19 PM
     LoL tier list 13.6 – the best League of Legends champions 2023

Metas change, the LoL tier list will fluctuate, and your favourite champion might not be in a great place right now. While you can absolutely win games and climb the ranked ladder with nearly anyone in the lower ELOs, the changes that come via champion and item balancing can tip the scales enough that some picks are almost mandatory.

We've put together a few picks for each lane that have become especially overpowered recently in League of Legends. Whether it's due to a buff, kit change, or item change, these are safe picks if you're looking to climb the ranks in the free PC game. If you do want to play something else, keep every one of these champions in our LoL tier list in mind for your ban, as they all have the potential to go on and dominate Summoner's Rift in one of the best MOBAs you can play right now.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 29, 2023 2:59 PM
     FIFA 23 ratings – the top 100 players

The FIFA 23 player ratings will make sad reading for fans of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo - both are on the decline after their moves to PSG and Man Utd, respectively. FIFA 23 will mark the first year in a long time that they don't top the rankings of high-rated players, with Kylian Mbappe's reign just beginning.

Karim Benzema had an absolute barnstormer in the 21/22 football season and deservedly takes the top spot. The '91 club' is shared by a mix of youth and experience, something that will no doubt become more evident as the season goes on and the breakout performers get in-forms. It's worth noting that this list of the top 100 players doesn't include FIFA 23 Icons or FUT Heroes, some of which completely eclipse the ratings of these gold players. Here are the highest rated gold players in one of the best PC games for football aficionados.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 29, 2023 2:45 PM
     The best open-world games on PC 2023

Looking for the best open-world games on PC? From the early days of gaming, with Ultima and Lords of Midnight, open-world games have always been right at home on PC - indeed, those pesky consoles often couldn't handle it. Compare the ambitious early version of Halo to the final, more confined result, for example - and only the PC could hold sprawling regions in the very first Elder Scrolls games. Nevertheless, the leap into full 3D with Grand Theft Auto 3 and The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind really brought the idea of open-world gaming to the masses.

These days, open-world games are their own genre separate from single-player MMOs. You can find accurate depictions of real-life cities or countries, huge fictional expanses with their own landmarks, complete worlds to check out - or even entire galaxies, depending on where you want to go on your next adventure. Not only are these the best open-world games, but a lot of them show up in our best PC games list, too.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 29, 2023 2:23 PM
     New Genshin Impact event asks you to season your food for Primogems

The new Genshin Impact event, Spices From the West: Northerly Search, literally asks you to find new ways to season your food in-game, and it offers Primogems, mora, level-up books, and other items as rewards for properly-seasoned dishes. You can even give your tasty Genshin Impact creations to the anime game's characters on your roster to increase their companionship EXP - that is, if they actually like your food.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 29, 2023 2:28 PM
     Destiny 2 Lightfall release date, subclass, and story details

The Destiny 2 Lightfall release date is here at long last, bringing Destiny's first decade closer to its dramatic conclusion - only one expansion, The Final Shape, remains in the Light and Darkness saga. Whether you love the game for the lore, hardcore PvP gameplay, or deep character customization options, the Lightfall expansion has something for every type of Destiny 2 player. The expansion introduced us to a new city on Neptune, a new subclass called Strand, and offered several quality-of-life improvements that both Destiny 2 veterans and New Lights will appreciate.

Below, you'll find everything we know about the Destiny 2 Lightfall release date, information about the new subclass, a new planet to explore, new in-game features, and a host of new Destiny 2 Lightfall exotics. There's so much coming with Lightfall, and there's a reason that it's not only one of the best free PC games but one of the best FPS games of all time.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 29, 2023 2:19 PM
     What is the Destiny 2 Legendary Lost Sector today?

Are you looking for Destiny 2 Legendary Lost Sector locations in Destiny 2? Before you can take on Legend Lost Sectors, you need to complete all the normal Lost Sectors first. If you don't, the new Legend Lost Sectors will not appear on the map. Each day, the location, modifiers, and rewards rotate out for something new.

While many Exotics can be bought from Xûr or even in the world loot pool, the Destiny 2 Exotics in these special Lost Sector instances cannot, forcing players to explore these dangerous areas if they want the best equipment available. It's important to remember that exotic drops are not guaranteed after completing these quests, so you may have to run through the same Lost Sector multiple times. You can go through the quests in the free PC game with a fireteam, but your rewards will be reduced to Enhancement Cores only.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 29, 2023 2:08 PM
     Best Hogwarts Legacy mods 2023

If you're looking for the best Hogwarts Legacy mods, you're in luck. The wizarding world of Harry Potter is vast, and Portkey Games' offering looks to give players a full, rich Hogwarts experience. But what if you want to change something, or what if there are things you wish to add? Mods could be the way for you to put your own stamp on the game.

Open-world games are notorious for their mods. They give RPG games a second life once the main story is done and dusted and you've explored every inch of the world. Some of the best PC games have found a way to extend their life tenfold due to the inventiveness of their players. Which Hogwarts Legacy mods will you use to leave your mark on the world of Harry Potter?

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:47 PM
     Apex Legends season 17 release date, season 16 end date, new character

Looking for the Apex Legends season 17 release date? If you've mined everything that season 16 has to offer, collected all there is to collect, and ranked up countless wins, it might be time to look forward to what's next. While we're still a way off the next season, there are plenty of potential new inclusions to get excited about.

While season 16 of the free PC game revamped the way each Legend is categorised with the improved class system, it didn't introduce a new character. We're hoping that the next Apex Legends season will give us someone new to play with, and some exciting limited-time modes to take our minds off the ranked battle royale grind.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:40 PM
     Apex Legends tier list – the best Legends to use in season 16

Want to know who tops our Apex Legends tier list? With the release of Catalyst, Apex Legends players now have 23 Legends to choose from when taking on the Apex Games. Each Legend has their own set of skills, playstyle, and personality, with plenty of choice for every type of player, whether you like to be aggressive, defensive, or offensive to the senses (cough – Caustic – cough).

Your ideal Apex Legends pick could depend on your own strengths and weaknesses – experience, game sense, movement skills, and aim all factor in, as does your squad composition and whether you're playing with friends or a team of strangers. That said, although all the characters are relatively balanced, there are some Legends who have pulled away from the pack due to their powerful abilities, and some who are more niche, as you can see if you look at the pick rates. Our Apex Legends tier list aims to give you a quick look at the current Legend meta in one of the best free PC games.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:29 PM
     Diablo 4 skill intensity explained by dev as beta raises questions

Seeing your Diablo 4 skill intensity amplify the effects on your abilities as you level them up is one of many cool touches that makes the grimdark RPG game really stand out as a visual showpiece in 2023. Following the Diablo 4 beta, there were questions about whether the much-touted feature still existed. Fortunately, the game's associate art director has confirmed its presence and explained exactly how it works in the full game.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:27 PM
     Best Destiny 2 Warlock builds for PvP and PvE

The best Destiny 2 Warlock builds have diversified massively since the subclass overhauls gave players more freedom to customise in this FPS game. Now players can not only customise their elemental subclass, armour, weapons, and mods, but they also have the opportunity to choose aspects and fragments, leading to some rather complex character builds.

These builds reflect the state of the current meta in the free PC game, considering the nature of the season's available activities and the broader context of the subclasses and playstyles currently popular in PvP, not to mention the best PvP weapons. Here are the best Warlock builds in Destiny 2.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:05 PM
     As QA workers unionise, Google patents AI-driven game testing tech

A new Google patent details an AI-based gaming system that aims to automate the process of game testing and QA. As numerous videogame QA teams around the world continue to unionise in order to protect their rights, one of the biggest and most valuable companies appears to be angling for a way to automate more of the videogame QA process.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:02 PM
     The best tower defense games on PC 2023

Looking for the best tower defense games on PC? For a time, the humble tower defense was one of the most popular genres out there. They may appear to be simple strategy games for more casual players, but fans would call them accessible tactical titles that require sharp reflexes, a sharper mind, and quick improvisation. The approachability of tower defense games stems from how deceptively straightforward they are - at least to begin with.

A horde of enemies comes from specific directions across a small arena, and the player has to improvise a set of appropriate defenses - using scant resources - to deal with them. Enemies become tougher and more numerous as the game progresses, but the player gets access to better equipment to deal with them too. While the genre often veers towards smartphone and tablet gaming, there are still many fantastic tower defense games on PC right now, with many of them actually being free PC games. Here's the best of the best.


PCGamesN Wednesday, March 29, 2023 12:26 PM
     Minecraft mobs list – all new and existing monsters

Minecraft mobs are the living entities in Minecraft - short for mobile, these sometimes adorable, sometimes aggressive creatures roam the many biomes of the blocky universe. They will interact and respond to you, other players, and other mobs, whether that's a zombie literally knocking at your door, or the chickens in your backyard coop.

There are many aspects that make Minecraft one of the best PC games of all time, and its creatures definitely help - be them mythical or real, hostile or friendly. Minecraft mobs are susceptible to the same physics and environmental changes that affect players, such as catching fire or drowning. They can be attacked and killed with weapons, and when killed, they drop resources and experience points, with hostile mobs dropping rarer items on occasion. So, while you can add other mobs with various Minecraft mods, here's every Minecraft mob available in the vanilla game right now - and announced for the future.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 29, 2023 12:16 PM
     How to make a cake in Minecraft

Want to know how to make a Minecraft cake? Of course you do! A Minecraft cake is a great source of food when you're exploring the deserts, badlands, and jungles of your world, but has a few other unique uses too. Speaking of jungles, that's the Minecraft biome adorable pandas call home, and another fun fact about them is that cake is one of their favourite foods and therefore an essential component to befriending them.

Since the Caves and Cliffs 1.17 update, you can even put a candle on top of a Minecraft cake, making the perfect birthday gift for your friends while playing one of the best PC games in multiplayer - or even just for your pet Minecraft horse or dog in your single-player world. As for its main use as a food source, a cake works in its own distinctive way. Instead of simply munching on it - like a panda does - you can instead place it down, taking a slice at a time. This means you can make it last and save inventory space while you're at it. Here's what you need to know about the Minecraft cake recipe and the best way to celebrate birthdays in the sandbox game.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 29, 2023 11:44 AM
     The 22 best Minecraft mods 2023

Looking for the best Minecraft mods in 2023? Every game of vanilla Minecraft might already be very different, but the best Minecraft mods go one step further to provide an entirely new experience over a decade into the game's lifespan. Whether you love creative building, terrifying survival, or speedrunning the story, there's sure to be a mod for you. From interface changes, to tools to aid your hours of exploration, and even new mobs, you have the option to make Mojang's classic even better on PC.

The following list compiles some of the best Minecraft mods out there right now. All are divided into sections, depending on what you want to do with the sandbox game – from simple utility changes to deep, intricate Minecraft mods you can get lost in for months. If you like to browse, the Minecraft CurseForge game mods hub has a whole section dedicated to the best Minecraft mods and add-ons - as well as equivalents for many of the other best PC games right now.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 29, 2023 11:35 AM
     Destiny 2 Eververse schedule and calendar for Season 20

Keep up to date with the Destiny 2 Eververse schedule and calendar for the best cosmetics such as emotes, vehicles, and ornaments you can get from the Eververse Store. There are two sections in the store found under Eververse and Bright Dust.

The Destiny 2 Eververse calendar changes weekly alongside the Destiny 2 weekly rotation and Destiny 2 Legendary Lost Sector, and brings a whole host of goodies you can purchase using Bright Dust or Silver. The schedule has already been released for Season 20, so here's what you can expect to see in the store in the upcoming weeks.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 29, 2023 11:18 AM
     Best Warzone 2 marksman rifle for Season 2 Reloaded

Want to know the best Warzone 2 marksman rifle? While their usefulness in Modern Warfare 2 is somewhat limited by map size, marksman rifles are a lot more lethal in battle royale as it offers a far larger island to scope out targets from a distance.

To cut to the chase, the best Warzone 2 marksman rifle is the SPR-208. The marksman rifle category can't keep up with the best Warzone 2 sniper rifles in terms of stopping power, but the SPR-208 is the closest you're going to come. It offers a much faster rate of fire than most sniper rifles, and because a one-shot down isn't possible in the free PC game, the additional mobility and speed will serve you well. That should come in handy when your foe is just a bit too far away for even the best Warzone 2 guns to reach.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 29, 2023 11:05 AM
     Best Warhammer 40K games on PC 2023

So, you want to know about the best Warhammer 40K games? While Games Workshop's licensing history has been a bit sporadic, the grim darkness of the far future is one place the company has consistently experimented with regarding digital adaptations.

It should be no surprise to fans that the best Warhammer 40K games ever made are from aeons ago. Still, after a brief wobbly spell in the middle, we're finally getting some decent digital grimdark adaptations of the physical tabletop game that come close to the quality of those classics. Genre variety is a big thing here as we're also being treated to space games and even action-adventure RPG games. We're not here to highlight our ancient battle brothers of 40K games of yore - they've had their time in the sun. Instead, we want to highlight the best Warhammer 40K games that have been released in more recent times.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 29, 2023 11:11 AM
     The Last of Us building shaders issue explained

Having trouble with The Last of Us building shaders? If so, you're probably staring at the game's menu screen wondering how long the process will take. Well, you're not alone, as the issue affects every rig out there, whether you're using a high-end RTX 4090 powerhouse or a handheld gaming PC like the Steam Deck.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, March 29, 2023 11:00 AM
     The best Genshin Impact Baizhu build and team comp

Want the best Genshin Impact Baizhu build and team comp? If you're hoping to land Baizhu in the upcoming 3.6 update, here are the best characters to pair with the Dendro Catalyst user, as well as which weapon and artifacts to choose.

Baizhu is a five-star character arriving on the next Genshin Impact banner, though we don't know much about him yet, we should get more information in the upcoming Genshin Impact 3.6 livestream. We do know Baizhu's abilities, thanks to datamined information from Honey Hunter, and so far he looks like a strong Dendro healer.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, March 29, 2023 3:39 PM
    

Last time, you decided that ground pound attacks are better than reloads dumping unspent ammo. 60% against 40%, that one, which is a satisfying outcome. Chunky disagreement but a clear outcome. This week, I ask you to think carefully about two quite different cycles, one repeating and one resuming. What's better: time loops, or resuming interrupted reloads?

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:02 PM
    

The Razer Naga Trinity is the RPS MMO mouse of choice, or at least it was the highest-ranking MMO option the last time we did some Reader's Choice polls, so I thought you might like to know that this popular rodent is more than half-off on Amazon at present as part of the firm's Spring Sale. That makes it a great time to pick up a mouse that's like three models in one...

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, March 29, 2023 12:51 PM
    

The WD SN850x is something of a favourite around these parts, capturing our 'best PCIe 4.0 SSD for gaming' crown, and today it's also one of the best value SSDs thanks to a heavy discount as part of Amazon's Spring Sale.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, March 29, 2023 11:30 AM
    

Alt.Ctrl.GDC is a regular fixture at the Game Developers Conference, and this year I spotted some properly incredible creations from its largely student-led group of exhibitors. There was a big focus on co-op games and time trial demos in this year's cohort, with nearly every stand having some sort of whiteboard pinned up that was constantly being scrubbed out with new fastest lap times and corresponding visitor names. There was also lots of friendly hooting emanating from them as well, as mates and strangers attempted to co-ordinate their gaggles of limbs to steer various game characters in the right direction.

It was excellent fun, and I sampled a bunch of games that used toasters, intricate pulley systems, papier-mache tree stumps, bike wheels and more in place of your typical controllers and mice and keyboard. There were also plenty more I didn't get to try out, mainly due to time, and you can see the full list over on GDC's website. For now, though, here are some personal highlights of what I saw, including the largest bowler hat I think I've ever seen in my life.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, March 29, 2023 11:20 AM
    

Are you a fan of RPGs where you make friends with adorable critters? Not a fan of trapping said friends into small balls, only letting them out to fight gangs and other Godlike creatures? Well, Cassette Beasts might be the game for you. It's a Pokémon-like where you'll still be beating up wildlife creatures in turn-based combat, but rather than capturing them, you record their likeness on the titular tapes and then transform into those same street cone-wearing crabs and metal-clad wolves. It looks like an energetic, nostalgic romp, and it's coming to PC and Game Pass on April 26th.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, March 29, 2023 10:46 AM
    

Bloober Team have issued a statement about their upcoming Silent Hill 2 remake, clarifying rumours about the project's release schedule and sales expectations. Last week, Polish site Bankier spoke with Bloober Team's CEO Pitor Babieno in an interview that was mistranslated and began to circulate online. The mistranslations mentioned the remake was "technically ready" for launch, but Bloober Team have clarified these "statements have been taken out of context, due to inaccurate translations."

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, March 29, 2023 8:16 AM
    

The folks behind The Surge games - Deck13 - had only announced a release date for their next action RPG earlier this month, but it seems Atlas Fallen needs more time to cook. Publisher Focus Entertainment today announced a three-month delay to August 10th - an appropriately summery window for a game set in sandy fantasy deserts.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, March 29, 2023 8:15 AM
    

There's always been something quaintly practical about the name Command & Conquer. Sure, there's a touch of Julius Caesar's 'veni, vidi, vici' in there. But less romantically, the title evokes Internet Explorer or Acrobat Reader - sitting comfortably alongside the clearly and sensibly labelled Windows software of the mid-90s. It's a reminder of just how early Westwood happened upon the blueprint for real-time strategy, right as many PC users were buying their first trackball mice.

Back then, the developer was fresh from Dune II, its unlikely David Lynch adaptation and progenitor of the RTS genre as we know it today. Inspired by the house politics and struggle for resources that consumed the desert planet Arrakis, Westwood had come up with an addictive formula for harvesting spice and converting that wealth into military power, which in turn could be used in the battle to secure more spice. The team was, quite frankly, surprised by how much fun that formula had turned out to be.

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Twinfinite Wednesday, March 29, 2023 12:37 PM
     Warzone 2 changes to arrest the slump in player count.

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     A full redemption for one of the most hated characters in gaming.

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     Leon could tell me a corny joke any day of the week.

Siliconera Wednesday, March 29, 2023 3:30 PM
    

Nijisanji English Vtuber Auditions April

Nijisanji English again opened auditions for a future wave of its VTubers. You have until April 17, 2023 to submit your application. There are some basic requirements to consider if you want to apply, notably related to age and streaming experience. However, auditions are open to everyone regardless of gender.

According to Nijisanji English's official site, applicants must be at least 18 years old and fluent in English to be considered for a role as a Vtuber. Candidates also must be able to stream and create content three times per week for at least 12 months if accepted after applying. Furthermore, unlike previous occasions, having experience with streaming is a must.

You must fill out the application form at the official site if you want to apply. Also, you have to submit a five-minute video introducing yourself in character. You don't need to show your face, so you can use an image or an existing model as you see fit. After this step, a second and third rounds of call and video interviews will take place. Nijisanji stated that shortlisted applicants will be contacted within one month after closing applications.

The last wave to join Nijisanji English was seventh-generation XSoleil. It originally consisted of Doppio Dropscythe, Zaion LanZa, Meloco Kyoran, Hex Haywire, Kotoka Torahime, and Ver Vermillion. However, Zaion LanZa is no longer part of the group as Nijisanji terminated her contract on March 10, 2023 due to multiple infringements.

Nijisanji English auditions are immediately open to applicants and will close on April 17, 2023.

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Siliconera Wednesday, March 29, 2023 3:01 PM
    

Here's How Much Anime Expo Shin Megami Tensei Concert Tickets Cost

Atlus offered another update on its Anime Expo 2023 Shin Megami Tensei 30th Live: Band of Shadows Concert on July 1, 2023, with ticket prices confirmed. There will be four options available, and people can immediately buy them from Showclix. Sega Atlus subscribers were able to take advantage of a pre-sale period from March 27-29, 2023. However, it is important to note that people must also be Anime Expo attendees if they want to buy a ticket and attend.

The cheapest Anime Expo 2023 Shin Megami Tensei 30th Live: Band of Shadows Concert ticket is $50. That gets you access to the general admission balcony. For $70, you can get a floor "seat," as that gets you a GA Floor standing spot. The VIP Balcony seats are at $85. The most expensive ticket is a standing spot in the VIP Pit for $95.

As a reminder, since this is for attendees, there is an additional cost on top of the ticket prices. Someone will need to get a pass to the convention as well. A one-day Saturday or Sunday ticket for July 1, 2023 or July 2, 2023 is $80. A four-day pass is $165. This means the minimum cost could be $130, and it could be up to $260 if people go with a four-day pass and VIP Pit tickets.

The Anime Expo 2023 Shin Megami Tensei 30th Live: Band of Shadows Concert will be held on July 1, 2023. Doors will open at 6:30pm PT ahead of the 8pm performance. Anime Expo will run July 1-4, 2023 in Los Angeles, California at the LA Convention Center.

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Siliconera Wednesday, March 29, 2023 2:30 PM
    

April 2023 PlayStation Plus Lineup Includes Sackboy, Meet Your Maker

Sony announced the April 2023 PlayStation Plus games for people who subscribe to the lowest "Essential" tier of the service. All three available for both people with a PS4 or PS5. When April 4, 2023 rolls around, people can claim Meet Your Maker, Sackboy: A Big Adventure, and Tails of Iron.

Meet Your Maker is an entirely new game launching on the day it debuts on PlayStation Plus. Those who don't subscribe would need to pay $29.99 for it. It is a first-person game you can play alone or cooperatively as you build up your Outpost maze to stop other players who invade it, while preparing yourself to head into the Outposts others designed.

Sackboy: A Big Adventure is the latest platformer starring the Sony mascot. It can be played alone or in co-op with another person. It first launched in November 2020 and normally costs $59.99.

Tails of Iron is a 2D action-RPG with Soulslike elements. Players follow the Rat Throne heir attempting to drive away the frogs and become the new lord of the land. It launched in September 2021 and normally costs $24.99.

People will be able to claim the March 2023 PlayStation Plus games Code Vein (PS4), Minecraft Dungeons (PS4) and Battlefield 2042 (PS4, PS5) until April 3, 2023. The PlayStation Plus games for April 2023 will be available on April 4, 2023.

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Siliconera Wednesday, March 29, 2023 2:00 PM
    

Forspoken In Tanta We Trust DLC Arrives in May

People will learn more about Forspoken's characters and world in the In Tanta We Trust DLC in about two months. Square Enix offered a release date for the add-on. It will debut on May 26, 2023. It also explained how the DLC's story will go. Frey will still star in it, but this will be a prequel.

While the announcement didn't note if the Forspoken DLC begins after the ending or during Frey's adventure, it did establish that Frey will be going back in time. While she still exists, she'll go 25 years into the past to the Purge of the Rheddig. She and Tanta Cinta will use their powers to deal with the Break. However, given the nature of the game, this could mean that there will be significant spoilers if someone hasn't already finished Frey's story.

This means that the add-on will launch after Luminous Productions is absorbed into Square Enix. At the end of February 2023, Square Enix announced the merger. That is set to happen on May 1, 2023. When it was announced, Luminous confirmed its efforts ahead of then would be focused on Forspoken patches and the add-on.

Forspoken is available on the PS5 and PC, and the In Tanta We Trust DLC arrives May 26, 2023.

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Siliconera Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:30 PM
    

Watch Cammy and Manon Fight in Street Fighter 6

Capcom released the next entry in what is basically its unofficial series of Street Fighter 6 developer match videos. This time, the footage shows how an older fighter fares against a newer one. The latest Street Fighter 6 bout involves Cammy taking the stage alongside Manon. It takes place at the King Street Stage tied to Cammy.

As is common with these fights, one character gets to "win" the first, and the other comes out on top in the second. The goal is to sort of show off certain people's normal attacks initially. Then in the third round of this Street Fighter 6 match between Cammy and Manon, we get to see finishing moves.

In case you missed it, another one of these fights appeared last week. Earlier in March 2023, Capcom showed off Lily and E. Honda. Both that fight and the one prior to it with Zangief and Marisa featured veterans against characters new to the series.

Street Fighter 6 will appear on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on June 2, 2023. It will appear in arcades after launch. People taking part in Evo 2023 will be able to play it, as it is one of the featured games this year.

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Siliconera Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:00 PM
    

ffvii remake whispers

In a Twitter post, Square Enix answered the question of why Cloud was unable to see the Whispers in FFVII Remake until Aerith grabbed onto him. Whispers are wraith-like enemies in the game that appear in both cutscenes and as enemies Cloud can fight.

The reason that Cloud was able to see the Whispers was because he touched the ones that were trying to attack Aerith in FFVII Remake. It is not because of his contact with Aerith herself. Touching a Whisper that's touching Aerith will not allow you to see them. Cloud could see them because the Whispers deemed him as someone who can manipulate the fate of the planet.

These are the same reasons why Barret could see them. He is also someone who can influence the planet's destiny, and he touched a Whisper that was observing Cloud. Rufus also came into contact with a Whisper while he was fighting Cloud.

Whispers are an enemy exclusive to the remake of FFVII. They seem to appear whenever events start to veer off the course of destiny. Aerith appears to have a deep connection with the Whispers, though Square Enix has not confirmed anything as of yet.

Since the release of the game, Square Enix often posted Tweets like this that explain the grander lore or little bits of trivia about the game. It has also shared concept art of characters, people, and things that make up the world of Midgar. For example, it previously discussed some behind-the-scenes details about Barret's development from the original Final Fantasy VII.

FFVII Remake is readily available on the PS4, PS5, and Windows PC.

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Siliconera Wednesday, March 29, 2023 12:30 PM
    

fire emblem engage marni

Nintendo released information on Marni, or Madeline, as she will appear in the Fell Xenologue DLC for Fire Emblem Engage. This is a parallel version of Marni from the base game. Instead of being an enemy and one of the Four Hounds, she is Alear's ally and one of the Four Winds.

Marni's starting class will be a General. Though she has poor Speed, she more than makes up for it with her Defense and Attack stats. Like other Heavy Armor classes in the game, though, she will likely have fairly low Magic Defense. That means that she will have to stay away from mages.

https://twitter.com/FireEmblemJP/status/1640970519389548544

Ruriko Aoki will reprise her role as Marni. Aside from voicing Marni in Fire Emblem Engage, Aoki also previously appeared as Riina Tada in The Idolmaster CInderella Girls and Touko Aozaki in Witch on the Holy Night. In the short clip that the Fire Emblem Twitter uploaded, she talks in a very polite and modest manner.

https://twitter.com/FireEmblemJP/status/1640969892626300935

The Fell Xenologue DLC will be part of Wave 4 of Fire Emblem Engage's Expansion Pass. You will be able to use Lady Nel and Nil, along with other members of the Four Winds. The game will also set up restrictions on your characters' starting classes and levels, essentially meaning that you will not be able to use the army that you've raised throughout the game in this DLC.

Fire Emblem Engage is readily available for the Nintendo Switch. The Fell Xenologue DLC will launch on April 5, 2023.

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Siliconera Wednesday, March 29, 2023 12:00 PM
    

3DS and Wii U eShop Game Download Codes Can Be Redeemed Until April

People who still have 3DS and Wii U eShop download codes for things like games have a few more days to use them. Nintendo announced an extension for using them, despite closing the eShop on March 27, 2023. People in North America and Europe have until April 3, 2023. The cut-off date in Japan is April 4, 2023.

This is something of an apology. On March 27, 2023, Nintendo ended up cutting off the ability to redeem 3DS and Wii U eShop download codes for things like games and videos early. As a result, it offered an additional week to make up for it.

As a reminder, Nintendo decided to close both of these storefronts in February 2022. At the time, it suggested it was "part of the natural lifecycle." While people won't be able to buy games or demos, they can get games they already own, update them, and pick up some free 3DS themes.

The shutdown means that a number of 3DS and Wii U exclusive titles are now permanently unavailable unless someone had a code for them they didn't redeem. On the 3DS, this includes games like HarmoKnight and Level-5 Guild titles like Attack of the Friday Monsters: A Tokyo Tale. It means Wii U owners lose access to exclusives like Affordable Space Adventures and Pokemon Rumble U.

People can still redeem download codes in the 3DS and Wii U eShop storefronts until April 3, 2023 in North America and Europe and April 4, 2023 in Japan.

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Siliconera Wednesday, March 29, 2023 11:30 AM
    

Kadokawa opened up pre-orders for a figure of Nero from Fate/Grand Order in her Silk of Venus garb. You can pre-order her from the Kadokawa Store or AmiAmi until May 21, 2023. She will ship out in January 2024, and you will be able to purchase her for 24,800 JPY. That would be around $189.40. [Thanks, Hobby Watch!]

You'll be able to swap Nero's expression between a blank one and a smiling one. A much bigger and innocent smile appears on the bonus face plate you can get for pre-ordering. The Venus's Silk Nero figure has a sheer plastic in the slit of her dress and you can see her leg through it. She's holding a rose in her left hand and a golden wine chalice in her right, and the sculptor recreated the ripples in the silks.

Here are some more pictures of the Fate/Grand Order Silk of Venus Nero figure:

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Wada Arco, the character designer for Nero, was the one who created the Costume Dress. Players received it as part of the 5th anniversary of Fate/Grand Order. This is the second outfit that you can get for Nero Claudius in the game. Her first one was Olympian Bloomers for the Nero Festival. Her second one was Barbaric Tyrant's Rhapsodia for the Grail Live event.

Fate/Grand Order is readily available on mobile devices. The Fate/Grand Order Silk of Venus Nero figure is open for pre-order and will ship out in January 2024.

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Siliconera Wednesday, March 29, 2023 11:00 AM
    

We can't have Pochita in our hearts, but we can wear him on our feet. Bandai opened up pre-orders for a pair of Chainsaw Man Pochita slippers via Premium Bandai. The slippers will cost 4,400 JPY (around $33.60) and will ship out in June 2023. Premium Bandai does not offer international shipping. [Thanks, Game Watch!]

Pre-orders are open from March 29, 2023 to May 31, 2023. The Chainsaw Man Pochita slippers only come in 25 cm, The whole thing is mostly made of polyester, though there is PVC at the bottom of the shoes to prevent slipping. The slippers faithfully recreate the chainsaw handle on Pochita's back, as well as the chainsaw blade sticking out from his face. You can also see the string that pulls the chainsaw's motor and acts as Pochita's tail on the inside of the slipper.

Here are some more pictures of the Pochita slippers:

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In Chainsaw Man, Pochita is Denji's little devil pet and friend who gives him his powers as the titular Chainsaw Man. Pochita does not have a lot of screen time compared to other characters. However, he is nonetheless very popular due to his cute design and relationship with Denji. For those who wish to carry Pochita around with them, Good Smile Company will release jewelry that draw inspiration from Pochita, Denji, and Power.

The Chainsaw Man Pochita slippers are open for pre-order via Premium Bandai.

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Siliconera Wednesday, March 29, 2023 10:30 AM
    

Bandai Namco revealed what will be available when the network test for Blue Protocol goes live in Japan on March 31, 2023. It showed off the information during an official stream, which was around an hour and a half long. Players will be able to experience the early parts of the story, as well as raise their character to level 20. [Thanks, Gamer!]

Only Chapter 1 will be in the Blue Protocol network test, with certain side quests being adjusted specifically for this test. You'll only be able to raise your character level to 20, as mentioned earlier, and the maximum adventurer rank you can have will be 4. Only four map locations will be accessible.

Players will also get the opportunity to try out the Heavy Smasher class. Heavy Smasher will be a close-to-mid-range fighter. Other classes include Twin Striker, Aegis Fighter, and Blast Archer. These classes are very similar to what you would imagine in an RPG. For example, Blast Archer specializes in supporting from a distance with arrows and magic.

During the network test on April 1-2, 2023, you'll be able to receive some items in the mail. They seem to be various dyes for your character. You'll also be able to transfer the character that you make from the benchmark program into the game. To do this, you export the character file from the benchmark folder and then import it once you're in the game.

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The Blue Protocol network test will take place from March 31, 2023 to April 2, 2023 in Japan. Blue Protocol is in development for the PS5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X. It will come out on the PC in Spring 2023 in Japan, and then it will appear in other regions and on other platforms later in the year.

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Siliconera Wednesday, March 29, 2023 10:00 AM
    

See Ling Xiaoyu Fight Nina Williams in Tekken 8

Another familiar face is joining the latest Tekken game. Bandai Namco's newest character trailer for Tekken 8 reintroduces Ling Xiaoyu. It mainly has her fight Nina Williams in the first half. However, for the second half she uses her martial arts against King.

Xiaoyu is a Tekken staple. She and her pet Panda, who is also a playable character in most entries, both debuted in Tekken 3. In addition to being a recurring fighter in the mainline games, she's also appeared in many spin-offs like Street Fighter x Tekken, Tekken Card Challenge, and Tekken Tag Tournament.

Here is the Ling Xiaoyu Tekken 8 trailer. It refers to her as the "Dancing Phoenix." We get to see more of her special moves when she's up against King.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTd2XeL4ygQ&ab_channel=BandaiNamcoEntertainmentAmerica
As trailers are appearing at a steady clip, we could see another character or two revealed within a week.

Here are all of the other confirmed Tekken 8 character trailers so far.

Tekken 8 is still in development for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC via Steam. There's no release date yet. There will be a closed alpha test for Tekken 8 at Evo Japan 2023 between March 31, 2023 and April 2, 2023.

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Siliconera Wednesday, March 29, 2023 9:30 AM
    

among us horse

For yet another year, the "cursed" Horse Mode will appear in Among Us for April Fools 2023. You'll be able to gallop your way throughout the various space maps on your four strong horse legs as you either kill your crewmates or complete your tasks. Inner Sloth announced it will be available from March 31, 2023 to April 2, 2023. [Thanks, Famitsu!]

The previous year, Horse Mode merely turned the characters into horses. This year, though, there will be a Horse Wrangling mode to temporarily take over Hide n Seek mode. It's unclear what Horse Wrangling mode will be and if players will be able to play the normal Hide n Seek mode. Aside from awakening your inner equestrian, the new update will also have new cosmetics, such as hats, visors, and nameplates.

"Horse Mode" was originally a joke that Inner sloth made in 2021. However, it became a real thing in 2022 for April Fool's Day. Since Inner Sloth also ran two joke maps in a row for April Fools ("ehT dlekS" in 2020 and 2021), it may change things up next year.

Among Us is available on the PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and mobile devices. The April Fool's Day event will appear in Among Us from March 31, 2023 until April 2, 2023.

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Siliconera Wednesday, March 29, 2023 9:00 AM
    

limited run 3ds

It's the end of an era, as the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U digital stores have closed down. However, Limited Run Games announced that it will have one final physical Nintendo 3DS release. However, there is a mosaic blocking out the cover of this last title.

In the picture, we can see a Nintendo 3DS along with Go Go Kokopolo. That is another physical release from the company. The final physical 3DS game that Limited Run Games will release appears to have a lot of green and blue on the cover. Some guesses in the comments include Pocket Card Jockey, SubaraCity, and Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies. Limited Run Games will provide more information on the game, as well as its release window and price, later on.

https://twitter.com/LimitedRunGames/status/1640785732074700800?s=20

Since 2022, Nintendo talked about closing the Wii U and 3DS eShops, and it finally happened on March 27, 2023. If you've purchased a game and have the license for it, you can download it once more via the eShop. However, you will no longer be able to purchase digital games through it. This includes DLC as well. If you still had money in your account, you'll have until March 2024 to transfer that balance to your Nintendo Switch account.

Limited Run Games will release its final physical 3DS game some time in the future.

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Siliconera Wednesday, March 29, 2023 8:30 AM
    

resident evil 4 sales

Within the first two days of its release, sales for Resident Evil 4 Remake already surpassed 3 million copies. This includes both physical and digital versions, as well as sales from all four of its platforms. Though it obviously has not sold more than its original, it is possibly on its way to surpassing the 2005 release of Resident Evil 4.

Capcom cites the demo and positive online reviews as why Resident Evil 4 Remake has had such success so soon after its launch. Though it has a modernized story and game feel, with new visuals and engine, it still more or less follows the same story. Players will take control of secret agent Leon S. Kennedy on a mission to Spain in order to save the president's daughter, Ashley Graham.

According to statistics from 2020, these are the total lifetime sales of the original Resident Evil 4 on its various platforms:

  • Nintendo GameCube: 1.6 million
  • Nintendo Wii: 2 million
  • PS2: 2.3 million
  • PS4/Xbox One: 1.9 million
  • Windows PC: 1.2 million
  • Xbox 360/PS3: 1.2 million

This makes for a grand total of 10.2 million units sold. Resident Evil 4 Remake has already sold more copies than the initial GameCube and PS2 releases. Not only are fans already familiar with the legacy of Resident Evil 4, but digital purchases are likely more convenient and precise than going to the store to buy a physical copy.

The Resident Evil 4 remake is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, March 29, 2023 3:12 PM
     Resident Evil 4 Remake Where To Find The Cubic DeviceThe Resident Evil 4 remake is full of hidden treasures to find. But if you've reached the Castle then you may have noticed that some of this loot is locked up. This is because you need to first find the Cubic Device. Unfortunately, this item can't be found until you've explored a fair bit of the castle already. So prepare to do some backtracking once you've got it in your hands. Here's how to find the Cubic Device in the Resident Evil 4 remake. Resident Evil 4 remake: How to get the Cubic Device The good news is that the Cubic Device is hard to miss. You'll be able to grab it during Chapter 9. In this chapter, Leon and Ashley have to collect a lion, snake, and goat head for the Chimera statue in the Grand Hall. This quest will take you to three sections of the area. And it's the armory that holds the Cubic Device. All you need to do is progress through the armory section and take care of the onslaught of infected knights. This isn't too h...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:13 PM
     Resident Evil 4 Remake Lithographic Stone Tablet Puzzle GuideThere are a plethora of puzzles to complete during your playthrough of Resident Evil 4 remake. While they're a great way to break the tension of combat encounters, they can sometimes be difficult to decipher. During Chapter Eight, Leon S. Kennedy finds himself stuck on a puzzle with four stone tablets. These Lithographic Stones must be placed on the wall in a specific order. It isn't so difficult to find them, but more so to figure out where they go and what side to use. Continue reading this guide to decipher the Lithographic Stone tablet puzzle in Resident Evil 4 remake. Note: For more information, check out our Resident Evil 4 remake guides and features hub. How to use the Lithographic Stone tablets in Resident Evil 4 remake After Leon's first re-encounter with Ada Wong in Resident Evil 4 remake, she leaves you in the room with this puzzle and the Lithographic Stone tablets. You can find Lithographic Stone B to the left of the wall where the tablets will go. Wa...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:11 PM
     E3 Sega Tencent Sonic Frontiers TowerThe prospects of E3 having a good show in 2023 continue to look bleaker by the day. Things already looked dire for E3 2023 when Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo all announced their intentions to bow out of the show. But then, just recently, Ubisoft decided to join the three major console manufacturers in their decisions, leaving the show in an even bigger quandary. And unfortunately, fans of E3 who hoped that Ubisoft would serve as the last major publisher to skip the show have more bad news to swallow. Yesterday, outlets learned that both Sega and Tencent will refrain from attending E3 as well. Speaking with IGN, "numerous individuals in publishing and PR who typically have knowledge of event strategies" have aired their concerns over E3's recent woes. According to these anonymous sources, they do not know if any other publishers or companies will attend E3 for certain. Additionally, neither the Entertainment Software Association nor ReedPop, the event's organizer...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, March 29, 2023 12:27 PM
     Hogwarts Legacy Where To Find All The Astronomy TablesCompared to the other collect-them-alls in Hogwarts Legacy, the Astronomy Tables are later to be introduced, fewer in number, and with a simple reward at the end. But if dressing up starry and looking to the constellations is your thing, you may find hunting them all down fun nonetheless. Here's where to find all the Astronomy Tables in Hogwarts Legacy. Note: For more information, check out our Hogwarts Legacy guides and features hub. Finding the Astronomy Tables: Starting quest guide To unlock the Astronomy Tables, you must do the Astronomy Class quest. After cutscenes and dialogue, Amit will offer to give you his old telescope. Retrieve it from just down the stairs, then descend the tower steps to talk to him. You'll both move to just outside the walls. Follow him. When he asks you to lead, go in the door on the wall ahead of you and progress the path to the next door. There's a chest in the next room and a cobweb for you to burn down. Beyond that door you'...

Gamer Empire Wednesday, March 29, 2023 10:23 AM
     One of the best ways to deter players from ending you in Rust is to entertain them. Well, if you manage to pick up a […]

Gamer Empire Wednesday, March 29, 2023 9:55 AM
     Grass in Rust can be extremely annoying. It causes many players with slow computers to lag, and you can often lose items in it if […]

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Wednesday, March 29, 2023 4:00 PM
     L'Arsene's Ledger of Treasures and Trinkets by Loot Tavern, has raised almost $300,000 from a $20,000 goal with 29 days left to go on Kickstarter. The campaign ends on April 28. The 400+ page tome is a Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition sourcebook filled with arcane instruments and wondrous weapons, a guidebook for GMs and …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Wednesday, March 29, 2023 2:00 PM
     Tide World of Mani, a new sandbox module for the sci-fi horror RPG Mothership, is currently live on Kickstarter and has already surpassed its funding goal of $2,000. With 28 days still remaining in the campaign, the project has raised an impressive $28,000. Created by Joel Hines of Silverarm, the hardcover module is set on …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Wednesday, March 29, 2023 12:00 PM
     Chip Theory Games' latest project, The Elder Scrolls: Betrayal of the Second Era, has already raised over $1.9 million on Gamefound with 23 days left to go. The game, which has a goal of $75,000, has quickly become one of the most successful tabletop game crowdfunding campaigns of all time. Betrayal of the Second Era …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Wednesday, March 29, 2023 9:52 AM
     Gamers who missed out on exclusive game expansions during Kickstarter campaigns will soon have a second chance to get their hands on highly sought-after expansions that are now out-of-print. Steamforged Games has announced that its highly anticipated SFG Vault will open for the first time on April 4 at 19:00 GMT and will remain open …

WGB, Home of AWESOME Reviews Wednesday, March 29, 2023 8:13 AM
     Discussing the video game headlines from the past week or so. Stories this week include a possible release date for Insomniac's next Spider-Man game, The Last of Us PC disaster and Ubisoft annoying everyone again.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, March 29, 2023 3:08 PM
    

The trailer showcases several of her moves, special attacks, and more

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, March 29, 2023 3:01 PM
    

The upcoming games for April include Meet Your Maker

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, March 29, 2023 2:32 PM
    

Cumulative shipments of all games in the series have now exceed 135 million units

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The DLC serves as a prequel to the main game

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