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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 7:51 AM
     One of the rarest Fornite cards sets new record price at auction

One of the rarest Fortnite cards has just broken the record price at auction for collectible trading cards based on the hugely popular battle royale game. The Fortnite series 1 trading cards from Panini are a rather limited edition set, and the elusive Crystal Shard Black Knight 2019 cards are generally considered to be the most valuable - in part thanks to the in-game look they are based on, which is among the rarest Fortnite skins.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 7:46 AM
     LoL tier list 13.8 – the best League of Legends champions 2023

Looking for a League of Legends tier list? Metas change, the LoL tier list will fluctuate, and it could be that 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 rank 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.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 7:22 AM
     What is the Hogwarts Legacy House Cup?

Want to know if you can win the Hogwarts Legacy House Cup or if it's even in the game? If you're familiar with the Harry Potter universe, you'll already know that teachers blurt out "ten points to Gryffindor" at every opportunity. These proclamations serve a purpose in the books and films: every point gets a student's house ever closer to sealing victory and earning the House Cup.

Students at Hogwarts earn points for many reasons, whether by learning Hogwarts Legacy spells quickly in classes or by feats of bravery or cunning. Winning the House Cup is a badge of honour for all students in the school, so no matter which house the Hogwarts Legacy sorting hat dumps you in, there would theoretically be a chance for you to get a share of the glory as part of the best Hogwarts Legacy house. If you help win it in your first year by completing tasks in the open-world game, then all the better.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 7:27 AM
     The best LoL champions for beginners 2023

Want to know the best LoL champions for beginners? Understanding who is easy to play 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'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 Friday, May 5, 2023 7:00 AM
     Redfall release date, trailers, gameplay, story, and news

If you're looking for the Redfall release date, we have all the information you need. The co-op vampire shooter comes from developer Arkane, best known for building rich, very deliberate worlds, and weaving intricate stories around their fascinating creations. This time, instead of a space station, or the clockwork city of Dunwall, they've focused on a small tourist town in the eastern US.

Are there vampires? Sure. A sniper with an undead eye? Check. They even have a cryptozoologist, because why not. The cast of Redfall characters is varied enough, but how will this co-op game fare when compared to Arkane's other creations? Many have likened Redfall to co-op shooters like Left 4 Dead, although it's more like Far Cry than the aforementioned zombie shooter. Here's what we know about its release date, all the trailers, gameplay, and more.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 6:50 AM
     When does Hogwarts Legacy take place?

When does Hogwarts Legacy take place? The latest Harry Potter universe game is set in the distant past, long before the scarred boy set foot in Hogwarts' hallowed halls and even before the Fantastic Beasts films. To put this into context, Dumbledore is a mere child in the events of this game, so it's as if we're stepping into a brand-new world.

With its rather early timeframe, most of the Hogwarts Legacy characters are new faces, with no Hagrid or Harry Potter to help you settle in. However, since the ghosts have been on campus since forever, it's highly probable you'll at least bump into Nearly Headless Nick from time to time.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 6:51 AM
     Best Hogwarts Legacy mods 2023

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 Friday, May 5, 2023 6:43 AM
     Counter-Strike 2 release date window, skins, trailers, leaks

When is the Counter-Strike 2 release date? After weeks of countless rumours, Valve has finally confirmed Counter-Strike 2 is real and is coming a lot sooner than you might expect.

We've gathered up every scrap of information about Counter-Strike 2 on the internet, from the latest on the CS2 release date, Valve's official trailers and announcements to patent filings and even datamines of the limited test build itself. In this guide we'll lay it all out for you in a clearly categorised way so you too will know everything there is to know right now about the sequel to one of the best PC games of all time. Here's everything we know about the Counter-Strike 2 release date, leaks, skins, news, and more.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 6:46 AM
     Hogwarts Legacy Twitch drops

Looking for Hogwarts Legacy Twitch drops? These viewer rewards give you the chance to bag some exclusive customisation items for your player character in the wizard game. As with any Twitch drops, all you have to do to be rewarded is watch streams, so it couldn't be easier to claim these in-game goodies.

As we touched upon in our Hogwarts Legacy review, the RPG game's clothing items can be pretty drab, so any excuse to increase your Hogwarts Legacy wardrobe collection and transmog options is a welcome one - especially when that includes pointy Dragon-Eyes spectacles and the exclusive Merlin's cloak. Here's everything you need to know about Hogwarts Legacy Twitch Drops.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 6:46 AM
     Best Honkai Star Rail Bailu build

Wondering what the best Honkai Star Rail Bailu build is? Make the most of this lilac-haired Lightning user and her healing abilities with the top Bailu build possible in the anime game. As one of the best healers in the game right now, Bailu is a great addition to any team.

As you can see in our tier list, Bailu is one of the best characters that Honkai Star Rail has to offer. As such, it's essential that her build makes the most of her healing abilities to protect her and the rest of your Bailu team comp from the clutches of defeat. Bailu is a five-star character, so you will need to get lucky with your pulls, but you can see from our best Honkai Star Rail team comp that she's worth trying for. So, if you are lucky enough to draw the Lightning user, here's the best Bailu build in Honkai Star Rail.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 6:39 AM
     Should you steal a Fwooper feather in Hogwarts Legacy?

Wondering whether to steal the Hogwarts Legacy Fwooper feather? Knowing whether to help Garreth in Potions class is a tricky one because, on one hand, you want to give a good first impression to Professor Sharp as the new fifth-year student. On the other hand, Garreth's "spectacular" potion is sure to be excellent, and you want to make friends and allies during your time at Hogwarts.

This isn't the only decision you'll need to make in Hogwarts Legacy, but it is one of the earliest, and Garreth does make a good case for himself in the RPG game. It's fairly simple to steal the feather - all you need to do is pick it up when you enter Sharp's office, alongside the ingredients you're actually in there for - but will you get in trouble? Here are the two outcomes of the Potions class decision on whether to steal the Fwooper feather in Hogwarts Legacy or not.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 6:24 AM
     All Hogwarts Legacy challenges explained

Want to know more about the Hogwarts Legacy challenges? As if there wasn't enough to do in your first year as a student at the famed school for Witchcraft and Wizardry, you also have many tasks you can complete. The challenges menu is where you can find all the side quests, field pages, exploration and combat tasks, and quests that need the Room of Requirement to finish.

These Hogwarts Legacy challenges comprise a significant part of the RPG game's completion criteria. If you're wondering how long Hogwarts Legacy is and how close you are to finishing everything, this menu will be a good indicator of how far you have to go. There are five different challenge types throughout Hogwarts Legacy, each requiring you to specialise in various activities. Some are combat-focused, while others ask you to travel across the Scottish highlands looking for hidden areas.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 6:22 AM
     Honkai Star Rail codes May 2023

May 5, 2023: We checked for new Honkai Star Rail codes.

Looking for all the active Honkai Star Rail codes? If you're just starting your adventure through developer Hoyoverse's latest anime epic, you might be wondering if there are any codes at launch for freebies to give you the edge in battle, such as Stellar Jade, Credits, or Logs. Thankfully, Hoyoverse has delivered, and we've gathered all the active HSR codes in our list down below.

With Honkai Star Rail now out in the wild, players are digging into the characters, world, and tactical turn-based combat. As such, we've put together an expert Honkai Star Rail tier list and information on the latest Honkai Star Rail banner, too. But now, without further ado, here's what to expect from every Honkai Star Rail redeem code, as well as info on how to redeem them, what free rewards they'll provide, and where to find more of them.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 6:15 AM
     How to fill Hogwarts Legacy empty paintings with Lumos moths

Wondering where the Hogwarts Legacy empty paintings are? During your first year at the famed School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, you'll get the chance to make friends with your fellow students. One of them is Lenora Everleigh, a Hufflepuff student who you can find next to a seemingly blank painting. However, she believes there is more to it than meets the eye.

After completing her quest, you can find more Hogwarts Legacy empty paintings and their corresponding Lumos Moths in this massive open-world game, from Hogwarts campus grounds to the quaint town of Hogsmeade. Each one you locate gives you more experience and progress towards the Hogwarts Legacy challenges. Luckily, completing the side quest for Lenora is simple, and learning to find the Lumos Moths will put you in good stead to complete more of these paintings when you discover them.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 6:26 AM
     Hogwarts Legacy max level cap explained

Want to know what the Hogwarts Legacy max level cap is? As a fledgling wizard or witch, there's only so much you can learn in a single year, even if you are catching up on the curriculum by cramming in extra assignments. Most RPGs, such as this one, have a maximum level you can reach to prevent you from becoming overpowered, and Hogwarts Legacy is no exception.

The main thing with the Hogwarts Legacy max level cap is that unwise decisions with every level up will have consequences. If you want to improve your Hogwarts Legacy spells or the potency of your Hogwarts Legacy potions, then you need to invest in them with talent points. The other area of the open-world game to keep an eye on is the enemy level caps in the regions of the Hogwarts Legacy map outside of school grounds.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 6:57 AM
     Torchlight Infinite codes May 2023

March 05, 2023: We checked for new Torchlight Infinite codes ahead of the game's launch.

Want some Torchlight Infinite codes? It may still be in early access, but the latest game in the action RPG series is now close to its official launch day. As it is a free game, it does offer ways to earn in-game premium currency without spending a penny.

So if you want some Torchlight Infinite codes to redeem in the free PC game, you've come to the right place. Unfortunately, no codes have arrived during the early access period, but there are other ways to obtain some free stuff. We will add new Torchlight Infinite codes in due course so you can enjoy the RPG game to the fullest, but for now, here's everything you need to know in order to get some starting Jagged Primocrysts.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 5:54 AM
     Star Wars Jedi Survivor beginner tips and tricks

Do you need some Star Wars Jedi Survivor beginner tips and tricks? Perhaps you're new to melee-style action-adventure games, or you're just unsure how to navigate the complex puzzles you'll encounter throughout the game world in the latest hit game from EA and Respawn. Luckily, we've compiled a handful of tips and tricks to help you navigate this beast of a game, which has so much for players of all skill levels to discover.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 5:51 AM
     Diablo 4 release date, beta, trailers, gameplay, and features

Want to know the Diablo 4 release date and all the latest news? The upcoming entry in the demon-slaying action RPG series has many teasers and trailers. They showcase the various classes we can use to take on the hordes of monsters that block the way between the horned lord of the underworld and, well, us.

The roster of playable Diablo 4 classes includes transforming druids, spell-flinging wizards, and somersaulting rogues. Each class has unique combat skills to weave through every shambling zombie, skittering demon, and colossal terror that awaits you in these dank, hallowed halls. So far, so familiar, but that's hardly going to upset the series' devoted fans. One thing is for certain; when the RPG does release, it's bound to be making a push for our best PC games list.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 5:28 AM
     Hogwarts Legacy Gobstone locations

You'll need to find all the Hogwarts Legacy Gobstone locations fairly early into your school year. As you walk through the Defense Against the Dark Arts building, you'll meet Zenobia Noke, the "girl that everybody hates". All of her Gobstones have been stolen and strewn across the school. There are six of them to find, though their location can be elusive in a school as big as Hogwarts.

Hogwarts Legacy has several side quests like this, including the Daedalian Keys or the elusive Demiguise Statues, which are much harder to find as there are considerably more of them. However, we're here to help - the open-world game has plenty of collectibles on the Hogwarts Legacy map to keep the fun rolling. Here are all the Hogwarts Legacy Gobstone locations for the quest Gobs of Gobstones.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 6:58 AM
     Best gaming mouse 2023

Picking up the best gaming mouse for your setup matters, and the right reliable rodent could improve your PC gaming experience tenfold. Whether you're into fast-paced first-person shooters or slow-burning strategy games, brands like Logitech, Razer, Corsair, SteelSeries, and HyperX offer solutions that'll help you click your way to glory.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 5:13 AM
     Hogwarts Legacy bridge puzzle guide

The Hogwarts Legacy bridge puzzle is just one of the three hidden secrets on the school grounds. It's also very easy to overlook, given that it's an environmental puzzle that demands you keep an eye out for esoteric clues as you explore Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

You can find the Hogwarts Legacy bridge puzzle as you cross the Viaduct Courtyard that connects the Great Hall and Library Annex; you can see where that is on the Hogwarts Legacy map. It's a fairly innocuous area at first glance, but look closer, and you'll see the hallmarks of a puzzle. What's more, solving it will net you a legendary item, and you don't even need to know how to open Hogwarts Legacy locks in the open-world game to access it. Here's how to solve the Hogwarts Legacy bridge puzzle.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 5, 2023 5:45 AM
     Warzone 2 Season 3 Reloaded release date, new game modes, new weapons

Looking for the Warzone 2 Season 3 Reloaded release date? The 'Reloaded' series of updates are the mid-season offerings doled out by the Call of Duty developers, and generally continue the initial season theme while adding a host of new content outlined in the initial roadmap.

The free PC game was shaken up by the Season 3 changes, with adjustments to movement, the return of the one-shot sniper rifle, and the re-introduction of a classic CoD weapon: the Intervention. The roadmap for Warzone 2 Season 3 was hefty, and there were plenty of items on there that were marked 'in season', making them prime candidates to be included with Warzone 2 Season 3 Reloaded.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 5, 2023 7:44 AM
    

Developers Don't Nod are carrying over their signature melodramatic decisions and super-powered characters with their next game: Harmony: The Fall Of Reverie. The studio behind Life Is Strange and Tell Me Why announced their visual novel earlier this year, but we now have a solid June 8th release date. A playable demo is also available as part of the LudoNarraCon festival on Steam.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 5, 2023 6:51 AM
    

Redfall, an open world FPS by the folks over at Arkane, plays like a game that was pulled in so many directions over its development that it exploded into various bits, which were then patchworked together into a live service game that already feels like it's been abandoned. Flashes of Arkane's brilliance make an appearance, but they are a rare find amidst a bland, incoherent world that clearly points to deeper issues in a game that's been drained of its magic.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 5, 2023 5:41 AM
    

The neon-soaked labyrinthine world of Saturnalia is coming to Steam later this year with a bunch of new features, developers Santa Ragione have announced. Saturnalia is an Italian folk horror that was released last year as an Epic Games Store exclusive, and it charmed many white knuckle horror fans. That includes the RPS Hivemind as Saturnalia was one our favourite games of last year.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 5, 2023 12:02 AM
    

The Crucial X8 is one of our favourite portable SSDs, having in its corner a tough and compact design, impressive speeds and very reasonable pricing. That last point is especially true today, as the 1TB model of this external SSD has dropped to £61 - nearly half of its original £116 UK RRP.

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Gaming on PC Friday, May 5, 2023 3:23 AM
     Redfall is Arkane Studios' first major misstep, a game that feels unfinished and without soul, as if it was designed by a committee looking to cash in on all the newest trends with no care for the developer's past glory. Full review after the jump.