PCGamesN Sunday, May 7, 2023 1:44 PM  The Diablo 4 Server Slam is almost upon us, and while it's certainly exciting to have another chance to play the RPG game ahead of the Diablo 4 release date, there's another big draw in the form of the unique Cry of Ashava mount trophy you can earn if you're able to hit level 20 and defeat Ashava before the trial period ends. As such, you'll want to pick what loadout you fancy before the next Diablo 4 public test begins. Continue reading Dominate Ashava in the Diablo 4 Server Slam with these loadouts MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 release date, Diablo 4 system requirements, Diablo 4 classes |
PCGamesN Sunday, May 7, 2023 11:43 AM  Launching on PC Game Pass has been "100% worth it" for Ravenlok, according to developer Cococucumber. The fantasy action-adventure game is the latest release to arrive on Microsoft's subscription service, coming to both PC and Xbox Game Pass alongside the option to purchase the game outright via the Microsoft and Epic Games stores. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best indie games, Best fantasy games, Best action-adventure games |
PCGamesN Sunday, May 7, 2023 10:34 AM  Dota 2 The International 2023 is headed for Seattle. The annual esports tournament for Valve's MOBA is both the culminating moment in the Dota 2 year and also traditionally able to boast the biggest prize pools in all of competitive videogame tournaments. Now, its twelfth instalment is heading to Washington state as the TI 2023 date is marked down for October. Continue reading Dota 2 The International 2023 is coming to Seattle MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dota 2 heroes, Dota 2 custom games, Best MOBAs |
PCGamesN Sunday, May 7, 2023 10:20 AM  Tiny Life could very well be a The Sims 4 and Life By You competitor, as the new life game just entered early access, and it offers up an excellent alternative for fans of the genre both in its visual style and more open design. The best part? Tiny Life also has a free demo and Steam Early Access sale. Continue reading Take The Sims back in time with a new spin on the classic life game MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best life games, Games like The Sims, Best simulation games |
PCGamesN Sunday, May 7, 2023 8:52 AM  A new Stardew Valley mod allows you to bring a taste of Teyvat to the world by adding Genshin Impact crops to one of the best farming games. With the next Stardew Valley update set to further improve mod tools, there's never been a better time to explore the best Stardew Valley mods than right now, and this simple but satisfying addition is a perfect starting point. Continue reading Stardew Valley mod lets you cultivate a Genshin garden MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Stardew Valley multiplayer, Stardew Valley realism, The best Stardew Valley mods |
PCGamesN Sunday, May 7, 2023 7:34 AM  Fallout creator and The Outer Worlds director Tim Cain has talked about Bethesda's direction with the iconic RPG games, praising what they brought to the Fallout series while continuing the legacy. In fact, Cain's even mentioned how he'd love to see Bethesda listen to modders ahead of the Fallout 5 release date. Continue reading Fallout creator praises Bethesda for "revitalising" the series MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Best old games, Fallout 5 release date |
PCGamesN Sunday, May 7, 2023 7:09 AM  Honkai Star Rail players are prone to one big mistake that's costing them potential gains. With Honkai Star Rail being a free game, plenty of players are looking for the best Honkai Star Rail characters to use without spending money. However, in pursuing that ideal team, there's one huge mistake that can be easily fixed to make your whole crew stronger, and it all comes down to respect. Continue reading Here's the biggest mistake Honkai Star Rail players are making MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Honkai Star Rail codes, Honkai Star Rail characters, Honkai Star Rail tier list |
PCGamesN Sunday, May 7, 2023 6:47 AM  XCOM 2 sees its price drop drastically for a limited time as part of a Steam sale, with all the DLC also available at a massive discount as well, meaning you can grab one of the greatest modern turn-based strategy games for next to nothing and experience XCOM 2 with all the bells and whistles, which makes it even better than it already is. Continue reading Steam's defining turn based strategy games are 90% off MORE FROM PCGAMESN: XCOM 2 tips, XCOM 2 DLC guide, XCOM 2 system requirements |
Siliconera Sunday, May 7, 2023 12:00 PM
Minabo: A Walk Through Life is an unusual sort of life sim. It's a very low-stakes game, after all. There are really no penalizations for losing. The win conditions for the missions tend to involve trying to live your best life in various ways by getting to certain ages or forming certain relationships. It's calming, in its way. However, that also can mean it feels very dry and repetitive since there aren't many curveballs. Minabo can come across like something of an experiment or learning experience, rather than a life sim, due to this execution. Every life begins with your turnip rising up from the ground as a bud to two parents. You then start your journey, first by pressing B on the Switch to crawl and eventually walk. You can select different other turnips, both related to you or strangers, to maintain your three needs. These are physical contact, intimacy, and belonging. By looking at their gauges, as well as your own, you can keep characters satisfied and extend their life expectancy. Keeping pace with certain characters can also help serve to deepen relationships, eventually allowing you to find best friends, partners, and raise a family. [caption id="attachment_962042" align="alignnone" width="1200"] However, because of this relaxed approach, Minabo lacks the "bite" needed to keep things interesting. You won't immediately die from loneliness. Your overall life expectancy will go down instead. You don't need to worry about more critical needs like food or rest. Also, because so many other turnips are constantly around you, there's no need to worry about failing to fulfill a need. If your best friend or partner doesn't want to talk to encourage intimacy, then there will be sprout or stranger on hand who does. You will always meet your objectives. In four runs, I've yet to see a turnip not reach 80 years old. There's also an element that's a bit antithetical to its casual atmosphere. It's absolutely a low-stress pastime. This is a relaxed life sim. A run on the Switch will probably take between fifteen and twenty minutes. However, you constantly need to keep pressing a button to walk. Also, the needs bars drop at a rather steady pace, meaning you're repeatedly seeking out contact with other turnips. There's no downtime or moments to appreciate what you've accomplished, because you must keep walking and "talking." [caption id="attachment_962043" align="alignnone" width="1200"] It left me feeling like Minabo was attempting to teach me something, rather than offer an entertaining experience. "When was the last time I interacted with someone else?" "Have I been maintaining my relationships?" "Should I check in on people I know, to see what their gauges look like?" It's not so much about actually playing. It made me suspect the ulterior motives were to get me to play for 15 minutes, then go actually interact with people instead. Minabo is essentially an effortless life sim. The most challenging part can sometimes feel like keeping pace when your turnip is taking their first steps. But once you start striding down the street, it's very easy to meet pretty much any objective sent your way. In a way, it feels more like an exercise to relax and clear your head, rather than a real game. Minabo: A Walk Through Life is available on the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC. The post Minabo: A Walk Through Life Is a Low-Stress Sim appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Sunday, May 7, 2023 9:00 AM
Japanese Twitch streamer and fighting games organizer Junichi Kagezawa, also known as Kagecchi, announced that the Fighters Crossover AKIBA (FCA) fighting games event will return alongside the release of Street Fighter 6. Previously, Street Fighter V FCA events have been held between 2016 and 2020 at the e-sports SQUARE Akihabara venue. [Thanks, Game Watch!] Kagecchi said that the FCA event was suspended due to scheduling problems with his day job and due to the launch of NTT e-Sports in 2020. However, Fighters Crossover AKIBA will return as a privately-led event from June 2023, coinciding with the release of Street Fighter 6. Going forward, new FCA events will be held at Akihabara, in addition to Shibuya, Yokohama, Nagoya, and Kanazawa. In addition to offline events at said locations, FCA events will also be held online, using the Japanese platform Battle Hub and Discord. This year 2023 event will be held in collaboration with Japanese e-sports professional Nemo, a member of Wellplayed Rizest (WPRZT,) a Japanese e-sports that offers services such as event planning and management. FCA expects their relationship with WPRZT to continue over a long term, as well. Street Fighter 6 will come out for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on June 2, 2023. The game will appear in arcades as well. The post Fighters Crossover AKIBA Will Return for Street Fighter 6 appeared first on Siliconera. |
