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PCGamesN Wednesday, April 5, 2023 7:56 AM
     Cyberpunk 2077 dev says cut content is cut

As with all games, Cyberpunk 2077 had content cut by CD Projekt Red. Whether it's due to quality, production schedules, or an idea not meshing with the rest of a project, RPG games are no stranger to leaving things on the cutting room floor. So if you want to hear it from a Cyberpunk developer themself, and why this happens, we have a treat for you.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, April 5, 2023 7:43 AM
     The best survival games on PC 2023

Survival games have exploded over the past few years. The Steam charts are filled with all kinds of examples, including classic survival horror games and new hardcore survival sims. To help any bewildered adventurers, we've gathered together the best survival games to help you pick and choose which emergent stories and unexpected adventures to undertake.

If you've got the grit to outlast the likes of the terrifying The Long Dark or the underwater wonder of Subnautica, our picks will help steer you towards the (not so) safe pastures of the best PC games that call for you to fight for you life. Whether you like surviving the horrors of war or you're into the new breed of hunger and disease management games, get ready to endure agony and plenty of pain in these scintillating survival games.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, April 5, 2023 7:34 AM
     WoW Ret Paladin pick rate increases ninefold, and it's ruining PvP

If you've taken even a passing glimpse at the World of Warcraft forums of late, you'll notice that the discussion revolves around WoW Ret Paladins, who got a significant rework in Dragonflight patch 10.0.7. Turns out the MMORPG's PvP players absolutely hate it, and given its pick rate in the Arena, it's not hard to see why.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, April 5, 2023 7:46 AM
     The best WW2 games on PC 2023

What are the best WW2 games on PC? The most devastating conflict in our species' history of fighting over land and ideologies has been distilled into heroic charges, tense dogfights, epic digital wars, and savage battles many times over. The greatest generation deserves only the greatest games, and we've compiled a list of the top World War II games to play right now.

Whether you're looking for the grittiness of a beach landing, the strategy of battle planning, the thrill of an aerial dogfight, or intense camaraderie experienced by a band of brothers, there's bound to be World War 2 games that have something to offer you. It's the most prolifically covered topic in military history, and with each successive wave of interest, we get newer, punchier games that benefit from slick, modern design.

So from massive, free-to-play vehicular battlefields to complex war games, you're bound to find something below to keep you duking it out for countless hours in our round-up of the finest WWII games on PC. A lot of these offerings are also free PC games, so you've not got much to lose by giving them a try.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, April 5, 2023 7:18 AM
     You can now play The Last of Us using the face of Pedro Pascal

While The Last of Us PC is facing a rough time on Steam, thanks to shader loading times, booting errors, and an official 'unsupported' label for Valve's Steam Deck, the Naughty Dog horror game finally has a new hero in the form of Mandalorian and TLOU HBO star Pedro Pascal, as the man who launched a thousand memes replaces the bearded, greying face of the original Joel via a new The Last of Us mod.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, April 5, 2023 7:16 AM
     The best sniper games on PC 2023

The best sniper games are all about perching on top of a building and punching holes through bad guys from a mile away with the help of a high-calibre rifle. Whether it's the challenge of compensating for bullet drop, or the simple pleasure of watching a group of enemies descend into panic as you pick the hapless goons off one by one - the best sniper games thrive off moments like these.

Sadly, there aren't many FPS games that focus solely on making the player feel like the ultimate ghost warrior, but there are a huge number of sniper games like Counter Strike Global Offensive with realistic sniping mechanics to satisfy that itchy trigger finger of yours. Our sniper games list offers everything from military simulations to more laid-back experiences where you can afford to make the odd mistake or even ditch the sniper rifle entirely.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, April 5, 2023 7:13 AM
     Honkai Star Rail release date, characters, story, and more

Want to know more about the Honkai Star Rail release date? Hoyoverse's follow-up to Genshin Impact and Honkai Impact 3rd is almost here, blending together open-world and turn-based mechanics with anime aesthetics to create a different type of anime game.

At a first glance, Honkai Star Rail should look familiar to Genshin Impact players as the devs have decided to stick by their tried and tested formula. While these anime games share a similar art direction and user interface, they offer completely different gameplay experiences. The Honkai Star Rail release date is set to launch later this month - here's everything you need to know about Hoyoverse's newest free PC game title.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, April 5, 2023 7:26 AM
     Stalker 2 release date, trailer, gameplay and system requirements

A Stalker 2 release date was announced at the Xbox and Bethesda Games E3 2021 showcase, with the developers also revealing gameplay, tidbits of the story, and characters. The game's official title is Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl, following on from the first in the series, Shadow of Chernobyl.

Stalker 2 is an RPG game set in the exclusion zone, where monsters run riot, and humans can be friends and foes alike. You'll have to find a way to survive the zone while also unraveling its mysteries. The scope for Stalker 2 looks huge, and could easily be one of the best PC games this year once it's released.


PCGamesN Wednesday, April 5, 2023 7:01 AM
     All Path of Exile Crucible gems revealed for PoE patch 3.21

We now know all the new skill gems in Path of Exile Crucible, thanks to an update from developer Grinding Gear Games. While some of the new Vaal skills coming with Path of Exile patch 3.21 were shown off during the initial reveal stream for the next big PoE update, we now get to see all of them along with several new support gems and all the other updated gems included in the RPG game's Crucible patch.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, April 5, 2023 7:11 AM
     Warzone 2 map – Every point of interest in Al Mazrah

Want to know more about the Warzone 2 map? The newest DZ for the battle royale game is Al Mazrah. Set in the fictional country of the Republic of Adal, Al Mazrah's metropolitan area plays a massive role in Warzone 2, setting the stage for you and your squad to dominate the competition.

The developers want to unify the Call of Duty experience in Al Mazrah. This means any story beats and engine upgrades in Modern Warfare 2 also apply to the battle royale game. Huge upgrades have been made to vehicles, the AI, and water in Warzone 2, with all of these affecting how the free PC game plays out.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, April 5, 2023 6:58 AM
     Dreamlight Valley Twitch drops

Dreamlight Valley Twitch drops have arrived, giving players a chance to earn in-game rewards by watching streams. To celebrate the release of update 4, you can claim four exclusive RGB gamer essentials, like a gaming chair and a new headset.

The next Dreamlight Valley update, Pride of the Valley, arrives on April 5, and reunites Scar - perhaps not willingly - with his nephew, Simba, and Nala. Along with the new update comes a new Star Path, featuring items themed around Disney's parks. That's not all, as these Twitch drops provide yet another way to customise your own valley, and get you back into one of the best life games right now to welcome your new arrivals. Here's all of the current Dreamlight Valley Twitch drops, and how to earn and redeem them.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, April 5, 2023 6:58 AM
     The best Yelan build in Genshin Impact

Looking for the best Yelan build in Genshin Impact? Yelam was introduced back in the Genshin Impact 2.7 update and has remained a key character on the roster.

Yelan is a Hydro bow user and her attacks scale with HP - when using the correct set of artifacts, she's capable of dealing deadly amounts of damage. The best Genshin Impact Yelan build will need the right set of weapons and artifacts that make the most of her charge attack, elemental skill, and burst to build her into a lethal sub-DPS character. It also helps she has a killer passive ability, which means there are many candidates for the best Yelan team composition.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, April 5, 2023 6:50 AM
     Best Warzone 2 settings for PC FPS, graphics, and performance

If you're after the best Warzone 2 settings, you're in the right place. Configuring your settings not only changes how the game looks, but more importantly, it can improve how it performs. A higher performance level in a match could give you the advantage over an enemy who's struggling with a low FPS count or one that has a low FOV.

Of course, it's worth checking if your PC can actually run the battle royale game by quickly scanning the Warzone 2 system requirements. As long as you're hitting the minimum requirements, your Warzone 2 settings can be tweaked so you get the absolute best performance possible out of the free PC game.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, April 5, 2023 6:44 AM
     Apex Legends characters and abilities list

On the lookout for an Apex Legends characters guide? Our handy breakdown of each legend in Apex Legends and their abilities will be just the ticket. Whether you're considering who to try first, or who you would like to mix things up by playing as next, each of Apex Legends' heroes boasts a unique personality and playstyle to make every round feel fresh.

There's an Apex Legends character for every play style: Wraith and Mirage's stealthy and deceptive characteristics will appeal to the seasoned flanker who is out to deal serious damage to one key target, then there's the medic, Lifeline, who plays a crucial role of maintaining the health of her squad. You'll need to think carefully about how characters complement each other if you want to win games consistently in the free PC game. Here's what you can expect from each of the Apex Legends heroes.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, April 5, 2023 6:31 AM
     Get $170 worth of games for $12, including Death Stranding and Aliens

There are so many games out there today that knowing where to start, and how to find the best examples of RPGs, shooters, or story games can feel overwhelming. You want to experience different things, but you don't want to blow money on something lousy. So how about this? Eight games, each of them top examples of their respective genres, handpicked, and all yours for $170. Death Stranding, Aliens Fireteam Elite, Life is Strange, Rollerdrome, and some superlative indies and action games - the latest Humble offer gives you all this for just under $12.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, April 5, 2023 6:30 AM
     You can play The Last of Us on PC without a graphics card

It turns out you can play The Last of Us PC port without a graphics card, and using an iGPU doesn't turn it into a slideshow. The setup makes Naughty Dog's post-apocalyptic caper look a bit like a PlayStation 2 demake, but you'll still be able to journey cross-country with Joel and Ellie without catastrophic hardware hiccups.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, April 5, 2023 6:36 AM
     Best Warzone 2 shotgun in Season 2 Reloaded

The best Warzone 2 shotgun might not immediately spring to mind when you think about the sprawling Al Mazrah and its high, long-distance vantage points. Still, you may be surprised about just how well it might serve you. After all, the map is dense with buildings, and you're likely to run into an opponent tucked into the corner of a room eventually. You will also certainly get more up close and personal once the storm circles close in.

The best shotgun in Warzone 2 is the KV Broadside. With an exceptional rate of fire, this shotgun can decimate foes at close range in the battle royale game. However, we'd certainly recommend running Overkill so you can accompany your shotgun with one of the best Warzone 2 guns - ideally one with a bit more range.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, April 5, 2023 6:03 AM
     Cities Skylines 2 mod transfer and multiplayer hopes dashed, kind of

With the Cities Skylines 2 release date almost in our grasp, developer of the city-building game Colossal Order has taken the time to answer a few questions about the sequel online, giving us more clarity on things like mods and multiplayer in Cities Skylines 2, with more information on the way.


PCGamesN Wednesday, April 5, 2023 6:06 AM
     All Dead by Daylight codes list April 2023

DBD codes can actually be quite hard to keep up with, since they are given out pretty regularly - but of course that's no bad thing. We're never going to complain about in-game giveaways, and Dead By Daylight codes can give you anything from outfits to charms, and even Bloodpoints and Iridescent Shards.

Whether you want your favourite DBD killers to get a stylish new look, or you want to add to your survivors' wardrobes, be sure to redeem the codes below before it's too late. There may also be codes for Dead by Daylight Bloodpoints, Rift Fragments, and charms, so there's plenty of goodies to be had. Some of these Dead by Daylight codes are ongoing though, so you may have snapped them up already.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, April 5, 2023 6:16 AM
     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, April 5, 2023 5:42 AM
     The 54 best Minecraft skins 2023 – cute and cool skins to use

The best Minecraft skins are a great way of making yourself stand out when playing on multiplayer servers, which is why many players look for cool Minecraft skins of their favourite animal, superhero, anime character.

You can always choose a default Minecraft skin, with seven new characters to choose from: Noor, Sunny, Ari, Zuri, Makena, Kai, and Efe, all added in 2022 as part of the Trails and Tales 1.20 update. That said, if you'd rather rock a more unique and ultra cute Minecraft skin instead, we'd recommend a custom fit. With an abundance of cool skins to choose from, however, it can be hard to find the best ones on your own. To help you out, we've scoured the internet for the most popular Minecraft skins available to download right now on NameMC.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, April 5, 2023 5:24 AM
     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, April 5, 2023 5:20 AM
     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, April 5, 2023 5:05 AM
     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, April 5, 2023 5:20 AM
     Star Wars Jedi: Survivor system requirements

What are Star Wars Jedi: Survivor system requirements? You won't need an out-of-this-world rig to run Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. However, if your PC feels more like a gonk droid than an astrobot, we'd recommend checking over your specs before diving into the Fallen Order sequel.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, April 5, 2023 7:58 AM
    

A new month means it's time for the RPS Game Club to pick its next game, and I thought, you know what, let's do Betrayal At Club Low, the surreal nightclub RPG from Cosmo D Studios. Not only did we give it a Bestest Best when it came out in September last year, but just last month it was freshly annointed as the IGF Grand Prize winner, making it an excellent time to revisit this latest slice of Off-Peak City madness.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, April 5, 2023 7:31 AM
    

Monster Energy strikes again, coming back to claw at games with the word "Monster" in the title. The drinks company and its legal department have now targeted the indie devs behind Dark Deception: Monsters & Mortals, a multiplayer game where you control either the titular humans or horrors through a maze.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, April 5, 2023 7:00 AM
    

It's episode seven of Indiescovery and this week, wow, the gang is tired. With a busy four days in Boston for PAX East, mine and Liam's brains were basically mush last week, so Rebecca - an absolute angel - graciously said she could host a special PAX East episode where she chats with Liam and me about the indies we saw on the show floor and try desperately to string together a coherent sentence. She also made bulletpoints of our entire chat so writing up the shownotes would be easier; we do not deserve her.

Saying that, our exhaustion doesn't stop us from kicking up a riot over the BAFTA Game Awards at the start of the episode. We then delve into our PAX East indie round up and, as always, we end with our current hyperfixations.

You can listen and subscribe via your podcast provider of choice! Find us on RSS feed, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Deezer, and now YouTube.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, April 5, 2023 6:31 AM
    

Total War: Warhammer 3's next expansion Forge Of The Chaos Dwarfs is still coming on April 13th, but now it's being accompanied by some free DLC too. Developers Creative Assembly have detailed the Mirror Of Madness update - previously teased a couple months ago - in a blog post, and it'll contain two new game modes for all players.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, April 5, 2023 6:12 AM
    

A Little to the Left is dropping its second free Special Event, running from April 7th to April 10th (that's this weekend coming!). This Easter-themed Something Eggstra event will introduce four new egg-themed messes for players to unscramble. Not sticky egg messes in real life, but cute egg puzzles in a warm, charming video game. Something Eggstra follows on from December's Christmas freebies.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, April 5, 2023 6:00 AM
    

A belated apology to anyone who was assaulted by a sudden burst of upbeat bagpipes in the GDC press room the other week. I was having an early sneak peak at Inkle's new game A Highland Song in an appointment booth with paper-thin walls and no ceiling. The speakers on my Steam Deck demo unit were really going "full pipe" that day, so I'd like to say a big awkward sorry to any of my neighbours in there who were trying to conduct actual serious business interviews.

But also: A Highland Song is 100% a game that deserves to have its music cranked up to full, whether it's returning Heaven's Vault composer Laurence Chapman's soaring orchestral score, or Scottish bands Talisk and Fourth Moon's aforementioned folk music. The clue's in the name, after all, and after a spirited 30 minutes with it, I'm certain this will have Inkle fans singing from the hilltops.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, April 5, 2023 5:24 AM
    

The Last of Us Part 1 developers Naughty Dog have released the latest hotfix for its beleaguered Murder Dad adventure, although it doesn't include the anticipated fix for a widespread camera jitter issue that's been popping up for mouse users. According to an official tweet thread, that's been pushed back to a later patch, leaving this update – v1.0.1.7 – to squash some other UI and UX problems.

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Siliconera Wednesday, April 5, 2023 7:00 AM
    

Prime 1 Studios Evangelion figure

EVA Unit-01 from anime series Evangelion is the basis for a new figure by Prime 1 Studios and is part of its brand of statues called Cutie1XL. The figure stands at 83 cm (32 inches) tall, and it will cost $1,400 USD. Its expected release date is October 2024. The Evangelion EVA-01 Cutie1XL figure is a limited run, with only 50 units available worldwide. Pre-orders are now open from the Prime 1 Studios online store. [Thanks, Dengeki Online!]

The Prime 1 Studios Evangelion Unit-01 figure is made of fiber-reinforced plastic. The figure is available in two editions, with a different color scheme for each. The regular edition uses the regular color scheme of EVA-01, while the special limited edition displays more vibrant colors by using a shimmering fabric for the manufacturing of the figure.

You can take a better look at the Cutie1XL figure of the Evangelion Unit-01 in the gallery below.

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In other Evangelion news, a new escape room in Shinjuku, Tokyo features Kaworu Nagisa as its host. This particular escape room will use the actual city of Shinjuku as its playground.

The Prime 1 Studios' Cutie1XL Evangelion Unit-01 figure will cost $1,400 USD, and it is planned to release in October 2024. Pre-orders are now open from the Prime 1 Studios online store.

The post New Prime 1 Studios Evangelion Figure Will Cost $1,400 appeared first on Siliconera.


Gamer Empire Wednesday, April 5, 2023 3:55 AM
     Project Zomboid offers several container items that have distinctive appearances and capacities. But have you ever seen the gun case in Project Zomboid and wondered […]

Gamer Empire Wednesday, April 5, 2023 3:39 AM
     One of the simple and profitable resources that you can get in the early game of Stardew Valley is maple syrup. This "exotic foraging" item […]

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     Turning your grandfather's farm in Stardew Valley into a sight to behold can be a bit of a challenge. Especially if you have no idea […]

Gamer Empire Wednesday, April 5, 2023 3:16 AM
     One of the main ways to make money and evolve your character in Stardew Valley is fishing. Though fishing has one of the worst minigames […]

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Wednesday, April 5, 2023 3:54 AM
     Over the weekend, Wizards of the Coast (WOTC) hosted the D&D Creator Summit, a highly anticipated event where notable tabletop developers and content creators were invited to discuss upcoming projects and books for the popular fantasy tabletop role-playing game. However, instead of being a celebration of the future of Dungeons & Dragons, the summit was …