PCGamesN Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:59 AM  Want to know about Counter-Strike 2 responsive smokes? From a visual standpoint, Counter-Strike 2 mostly looks the same as its predecessor, with only minor changes such as cleaner and brighter maps. While this familiarity is a positive for players who can quickly adapt to the game without learning new mechanics, one notable feature may prove to be a pest in Counter-Strike 2. In Counter-Strike 2, smokes have been revamped from top to bottom - they are no longer a blob of smoke rotating randomly in a single spot. Instead, smoke grenades are now 3D models that can interact with bullets, objects, and even light. There are a lot of Counter-Strike 2 changes you need to be aware of before the free PC game launches later this year. Here's everything you need to know about responsive smokes in Counter-Strike 2. Continue reading Counter-Strike 2 smokes – how to use new responsive smoke grenades MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Counter-Strike 2 release date, Best FPS games, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:48 AM  If you're a fan of zombie games and love bashing heads in with a baseball bat, I'd be surprised if you haven't taking Dying Light out for a spin. Techland's horror RPG has etched itself into history as one of the best of its genre, and if you haven't tried it yet Epic Games is offering it as this week's free game. Continue reading One of the best zombie games – no, the other one – is free on Epic MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dying Light system requirements, Best survival games, Buy Dying Light: The Following |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:44 AM  The Minecraft movie release date is set for 2025, with almost exactly two years to go until you can see Jason Momoa in the big-screen adaptation of the world's biggest sandbox game. The film is set to be directed by Jared Hess, known for the likes of Napoleon Dynamite and Nacho Libre, and will finally bring an end to its long, troubled development with its arrival next year. Continue reading Minecraft movie release date set for Jason Momoa's blocky debut MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:35 AM  The best battle royale games come in all shapes and sizes, but they all revolve around one core idea: lots of players go in, and only one leaves. Battle royale is a violent, unpredictable, and frenzied multiplayer mode where the only goal is to endure until you're the sole survivor. All tactics and styles of play are equally viable in the best battle royale games. You can win by hiding in bushes and waiting for the herd to thin out, or scavenge a weapon and start reducing the numbers yourself. With the explosion of free PC games like Fortnite, Warzone 2, and Apex Legends, you would be forgiven for thinking there are only three battle royales out there, but there are now numerous other contenders to challenge them, each with its own spin on the established formula. Whether you're after a battle royale FPS game like Warzone 2 or an inventive new twist on the formula, there's something out there for everyone. So, to help you broaden your horizons, we have assembled this handy guide to the best battle royale games on PC. Continue reading Best battle royale games on PC 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Fortnite Chapter 4 map - key locations, Free PC games, All Fortnite Chapter 4 weapons |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:11 AM  Sims 4 sex mods are a huge market among fans of the life sim - we all want a little more action when our Sims get... close. Thankfully, the fantastic mod community knows it, and there are hundreds of Sims 4 mods that let you tailor your experience in countless ways, from just canoodling in bed, to buying a strip club, and then the altogether more risqué. And of course getting rid of that pesky mosaic blur. Unsurprisingly, most of the best PC games don't include much hanky panky. Well, some do, and you'll find them in our list of the best sex games. We all know, meanwhile, that The Sims has always featured relatively subtle WooHoo, but what if you could make it all a little less... vanilla? Well, while some of the best The Sims 4 sex mods on our list are still relatively PG, you'll find features listed here that wouldn't fly on Stardew Valley. There are even naughtier mods for the life sim out there if you want to find them, but here's our list of the best Sims 4 sex mods. Continue reading The best Sims 4 sex mods for PC MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Sims 4 mods, Best Sims 4 sex mods, The Sims 4 cheats |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:21 AM  What are the best FPS games on PC? From the classic physics chaos of Half-Life 2 to Halo Infinite's beautifully rendered worlds, these are the finest FPS games. For more than two decades, FPS games have been the driving force of the PC games industry. They've let us travel from the depths of Hell in Doom to the outer reaches of space in Titanfall 2. Others have taken us on a detour through the likes of Half-Life 2's zombie-infested Ravenholm, while some have embraced futuristic cities. Some of these games are old, others are new, and all are great. Wolfenstein 2's amazing campaign; Rainbow Six Siege's tight tactical multiplayer; Overwatch 2 and its vast array of amazing heroes. No matter what sort of virtual gunplay you're after, the following titles will satisfy your itchy trigger finger. So crack those knuckles, and get ready to make every shot count. These aren't only just the best FPS games, some of these entries are included in our best PC games too. Continue reading The best FPS games on PC 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Titanfall 2 class guide, Titanfall 2 PC port review, Titanfall 2 campaign review |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:56 AM  Picking the best Star Wars games can be tricky. There's a wide range of different games to choose from, and the quality varies wildly. It's safe to say that Star Wars has produced the most, and perhaps, the highest quality of licensed games, but which is the best? From the deep, philosophical wrangling of Knights of the Old Republic to the breathless adrenaline rush of podracing in Episode I: Racer, we've managed to whittle down the huge amount of Star Wars games to bring you the best of the best. Even a half-witted, scruffy-looking nerf herder can appreciate that these are some of the best PC games ever made. Continue reading The best Star Wars games on PC 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order gameplay, Best space games on PC |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:01 AM  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. Continue reading Apex Legends tier list – the best Legends to use in season 16 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Apex Legends characters guide, Apex Legends skins, Apex Legends map guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 6, 2023 6:40 AM  To surround yourself with Disney Dreamlight Valley animals, you don't have to have a singing voice like Snow White. Instead, the way to their hearts - like with most people - is through their bellies. Just find out what these Dreamlight Valley critters like to eat and keep them well fed. Feed critters enough times, in fact, and they may even join you as your companion throughout your time in the Valley. Like pets in your favourite MMO games, companions are an avatar customisation option that lets you can choose an adorable animal to follow you around Dreamlight Valley. There's lots you can do with these critters, so we'll tell you how to feed them their favourite food, unlock them as companions, craft them their own home, and even take selfies with them. So dive into one of the best PC games of the last year, and get acquainted with all those adorable Dreamlight Valley animals. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Disney games, What's the next Dreamlight Valley update?, Disney Dreamlight Valley guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 6, 2023 6:34 AM  After a list of the best submarine games on PC? Submarine simulator games were reasonably popular back in the '90s, but if you're looking for new submarine games then your options are a lot more limited. If you're willing to go through all the hassle of making some of those '90s classics like Silent Hunter, Silent Service, and Aces of the Deep run on a modern PC then power to you. However, if you're looking for some more modern PC games with submarines then this list boasts plenty of solid sub battlers. Submarine games come in a few different shapes and forms, with some aiming to replicate the minutiae of everyday operations on a military vessel, while others focus on stalking battleships and landing the perfect torpedo strike. Submarine games are about much more than sinking other ships though, incorporating crew management, strategic use of resources, navigation skills, and good positioning if you and your crew want to return safely home. Join us as we lay out our list of some of the best submarine games to play on PC right now, from free PC games, and multiplayer titans to early access FTL-likes. Continue reading The best submarine games on PC 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: World War 2 games |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 6, 2023 6:14 AM  Meant as a simple April Fools joke, Sega's The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog has soared up the Steam charts, making it one of the best detective games of 2023. Yes, I'm serious. Continue reading A million people investigated The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 6, 2023 6:13 AM  There's new, free Total War Warhammer 3 DLC on the way when TWW3 update 3.0 arrives on April 13. The Mirror of Madness DLC for the fantasy strategy game adds two brand new game modes and will be available to all Total War Warhammer 3 players for free. The two modes include an intense survival challenge format, and a "reality-bending" mode that enables players to dramatically alter the way TTW3 plays in dramatic fashion. Continue reading Total War Warhammer 3 DLC modes land for free alongside Chaos Dwarfs MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Total War: Warhammer 3 DLC, Total War: Warhammer 3 races, Total War: Warhammer 3 review |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 6, 2023 6:26 AM  What are the best games like Left 4 Dead? Having a group of friends alongside you can make even bad games bearable, so when a game is great in the first place, you can end up with something truly memorable. Co-op is one thing, but there's a certain elusive subgenre - arguably codified by Valve's 2008 shooter Left 4 Dead - that just scratches an itch other co-operative games can't. Usually featuring teams of up to four players, complimentary classes with varied abilities and skill trees, and sporadic hordes of some horror or other trying to ruin your day, these games all share similar DNA, and some of which are still regarded as some of the best PC games ever. 'Left-likes', 'Dead-likes', and '4-likes' are three descriptors literally no-one has ever used before and will never use again because they're all terrible, but you probably get what we're talking about by now. Continue reading The best games like Left 4 Dead on PC 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Left 4 Dead 2 Requirements |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 6, 2023 6:05 AM  The best Warzone 2 LMG might be a bit more unwieldy than most weapons, but what they lack in control, they more than make up with raw damage output and fire rate. If you're looking to nail down a defensive position, there aren't many better options than a high-capacity LMG for keeping your enemies at bay. The best Warzone 2 LMG is the RPK. It takes attributes from the best Warzone 2 AR and pushes the stopping power and range to the extreme. With controllable recoil and reasonable mobility, the RPK isn't just the best LMG in Warzone 2, it's one of the best guns overall in the free PC game. If you're looking to jump into Season 2 Reloaded with a powerful, fast-paced primary weapon, this is the LMG for you. Continue reading Best Warzone 2 LMG for Season 2 Reloaded MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Warzone 2 guns, Best Warzone 2 loadout, Warzone 2 map |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 6, 2023 6:03 AM  If you're looking for the Star Wars Jedi Survivor release date, you're in the right place. Set five years after the events of Fallen Order, Cal Kestis continues his fight against the Empire during one of the galaxy's darkest periods. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order saw Cal Kestis transition from a Padawan to a deadly Jedi Knight, but his dire situation has only gotten worse in the action-adventure game. The Empire's power continues to grow, pushing Cal to the edge of the galaxy where he faces a new set of problems. Here's everything you need to know about the Star Wars Jedi Survivor release date, including speculation on the story, and what pre-order DLC you can pick up at launch. Continue reading Star Wars Jedi Survivor release date, story speculation, and more MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Star Wars games, Star Wars Jedi Survivor release date, Star Wars Jedi Survivor system requirements |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 6, 2023 5:57 AM  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 ranks, the changes that come via champion and item balancing can tip the scales enough that some picks are almost mandatory, regardless of which ELO you play in. 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 solo queue ranks in the free PC game. If you do want to play something other than what's on this list, keep these champions 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. Continue reading LoL tier list 13.7 – the best League of Legends champions 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: How much have I spent on League of Legends?, League of Legends patch 13.6, League of Legends tier list |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 6, 2023 5:46 AM  Disney Dreamlight Valley recipes are crucial to success in the life sim as you'll need to cook up some tasty grub to earn Dreamlight, make friends, and keep your stamina up. There are over 170 recipes to discover after the Pride of the Valley update, and that's a lot of recipes to keep track of. Luckily, once you've made a recipe once it automatically saves to your recipes list, so we're here to get your recipe book bursting at the seams. The way to the hearts of all the Dreamlight Valley characters can be found through their stomachs, but it's equally important to keep yourself well-fed, too. Some Dreamlight Valley recipes - like the bouillabaisse recipe - offer more stamina than others, and while some can be obtained from completing quests, such as Remy's ratatouille recipe and Minnie's picnic favourites: crudites and fish sandwiches, others are unlocked by trying different ingredients together. To make it easier to get the most nutritious meals, we've compiled them all below, with five-star recipes offering the most energy. Continue reading Disney Dreamlight Valley recipes list and how to cook them MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Disney games, What's the next Dreamlight Valley update?, Disney Dreamlight Valley guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 6, 2023 5:34 AM  Eager for the Minecraft 1.20 update release date? So are we. The next major content update was announced during Minecraft Live on October 15, 2022, and has now been given its official name: Trails and Tales, with the update focussed on the Minecraft community and their stories. Ahead of the Trails and Tales update release date, Mojang Studios has now revealed all of the new and exciting features we can expect to see - and we've even been given hands-on access to some of the new additions already. Minecraft remains one of the best PC games of the last decade, and keeps fans coming back with these annual updates. Based around the community, representation, and creativity, we know the next one will include new Minecraft skins as well as a new way to customise your fit with Minecraft armor trims. There's a new mob in the form of the Minecraft camel - as well as mob vote winner the Sniffer - and, yes, long since forgotten about, Minecraft archeology is happening. Here's everything coming when the Minecraft 1.20 Trails and Tales release date rides in. Continue reading Minecraft 1.20 update release date speculation and features MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 6, 2023 5:28 AM  What is the Destiny 2 Lightfall raid release date? If you're looking for information about The Root of Nightmares raid that launched with the Lightfall DLC, we've got all the latest info that you and your fireteam need to properly prepare for the raid. Root of Nightmares is the newest raid in Destiny 2, and was the newest original raid in the free PC game, as opposed to Vault of Glass in 2021 and the King's Fall raid last year, which were both remakes of raids from the original Destiny. Here's everything we know about the Destiny 2 Lightfall raid. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 Lightfall review, Destiny 2 builds |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 6, 2023 5:18 AM  Wondering about the new Destiny 2 Lightfall Exotics? No need to fiddle through your collections - we have a full list of all the new Exotic guns and armour pieces that await you in the latest expansion. If you're wondering where you'll find these golden goodies, we can help with that too. Generally, new Exotic armour pieces are earned through completing Destiny 2 Legendary Lost Sectors, and the Lightfall raid, while newer Exotic guns tend to be linked to quests - more on all that below. Older Exotics, both weapons and armour, can be bought from Xur, drop from certain activities or, if you're very lucky, just while you're out in the world. Read on for a full list of every new Exotic in Destiny 2's Lightfall expansion - on which point, note that you'll need to own the latest expansion to have access to these. Continue reading All Destiny 2 Lightfall Exotics MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 Lightfall review, Destiny 2 builds |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 6, 2023 4:38 AM  A new Fallout 4 Steam update includes mention of a 'New Vegas 2,' but is then quickly changed and removed, as the Bethesda RPG game heads towards the launch of its upcoming next-gen version, and we ponder the possibility of a Fallout 5 release date. With Starfield also just around the corner, and developers at Obsidian giving their unofficial blessing to a Fallout New Vegas remake, we're naturally left to wonder what on scorched, post-apocalyptic earth is going on. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Fallout 4 console commands, Fallout 4 mods, Fallout 4 System Requirements |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 6, 2023 5:40 AM  Minecraft has been transplanted to another genre. With the Minecraft Legends release date right around the corner, PCGamesN went to GDC 2023 in San Francisco to see how the world's biggest PC game plays as a strategy game, and we can report that it's a surprisingly seamless fit. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft Legends release date, The best strategy games on PC, The best crafting games on PC |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:38 AM  There's always been something quite comforting about loading into a brand new Minecraft world. Dropping into that first forest, punching that first tree... It's a promise of all the myriad adventures to come. And despite some fundamental changes in genre and perspective, it's something that the team behind the upcoming Minecraft Legends has tried hard to preserve. I recently was treated to the most in-depth look so far at Minecraft Legends, in an hour-long livestream which gave us all some much needed answers on what manner of beast Legends actually is. It's a curious blend of action adventure and RTS, one that shares Minecraft's focus on exploration, but guides the player down a stricter, simpler path of summoning friendly mobs and constructing defences to repel a Piglin invasion. This will likely be a solid introduction to the RTS genre for a lot of players, but I came away unsure about whether the game will have enough depth to keep its prospective playerbase's attention. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:07 AM  Last night ID@Xbox held their latest showcase to spotlight all sorts of indies. One of the highlights was the cute deduction game Lil' Guardsman, a riff on Papers, Please where you work on a guard post, choosing to accept or refuse entry for fantasy folk wanting to get into the city. Or you can just jail them. It looks like lighthearted fun, and it'll be hitting PC and consoles later this year. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, April 6, 2023 6:12 AM  Jack Joyce has run out of time, or steam, both work! Remedy's time-bending Quantum Break - part superpowered shooter, part live-action TV show - has been delisted on Steam and The Microsoft Store. The game's Steam page is still up, but it's no longer available for purchase on PC or Xbox consoles. Publisher Microsoft had already confirmed the game would be "temporarily" removed from Game Pass (for console, it was never on the PC version) due to licensing issues, although there was no word on a removal from storefronts. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, April 6, 2023 5:03 AM  The world of hack-and-slashing Hammerwatch returns this summer with a sequel, developers Crackshell have announced. Just like the first game released ten years ago, Hammerwatch 2 is a top-down fantasy ARPG where you'll be building your own hero, choosing between a series of classes, and battling hordes either alone or in a co-op group of four. |
Twinfinite Thursday, April 6, 2023 3:01 AM Keeping strategy casual! |
Twinfinite Thursday, April 6, 2023 1:15 AM The true Diablo IV begins here. |
Siliconera Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:00 AM
Megahouse has announced two new Yu-Gi-Oh figures for the Look Up line of figurines. Yami Yugi and Dark Magician Girl. Each figure will cost 4,620 JPY (roughly $35 USD). The expected release date for the figures is October 2023, and they are now available for pre-order from the Premium Bandai online store. The name of this line of toys is Look Up, which is the pose these figures are displayed in. Yami Yugi and the Dark Magician Girl are sitting down and looking up, and their heads have a joint ball that allows for their heads to be adjusted to look in the desired direction. You can take a better look at both Yami Yugi and Dark Magician Girl Yu-Gi-Oh figures in the gallery below. [gallery columns="4" link="file" ids="958496,958495,958494,958493,958489,958492,958491,958490"] In the anime adaptation of Yu-Gi-Oh, Yami Yugi or Dark Yugi is the form that Yugi Muto takes when the spirit of Pharaoh Atem possesses him during duels. Pharaoh Atem was sealed inside the Millennium Puzzle. Meanwhile, Dark Magician Girl is the female version of one of Yugi's most iconic cards, the Dark Magician, and one of the most popular Yu-Gi-Oh cards having received several versions, like the Gagaga Girl. The Yami Yugi and Dark Magician Girl Yu-Gi-Oh Look Up figures cost 4,620 JPY (~$35 USD), and they are expected to release sometime in October 2023. Both figures are available now for pre-order from the Premium Bandai online store. The post Yu-Gi-Oh Yugi and Dark Magician Girl Look Up Figures Appear in October appeared first on Siliconera. |
Gamer Empire Thursday, April 6, 2023 4:23 AM Weapon overclocks are powerful upgrades available after your first promotion. However, there are over a hundred of them, and you can only pick one to play each mission. Recommended Read: Deep Rock Galactic – Beginner's Guide That being said, understanding what they do is important. And if you want to save time, we'll go through […] |
Gamer Empire Thursday, April 6, 2023 4:08 AM One of the best ways to make sure that your colonists survive in RimWorld is to prepare the perfect circumstances for them. You will have to choose the best location for your purposes, a really useful ideology, and, most importantly, you will need to select which colonists to bring on your playthrough. Recommended Read: How […] |