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PCGamesN Tuesday, May 9, 2023 5:57 AM
     All Counter-Strike 2 maps confirmed so far

The Counter-Strike 2 maps have been truly transformed with the implementation of the Source 2 engine, resulting in a variety of visually stunning environments. After weeks of speculation, Valve has peeled back the curtain on its hotly anticipated FPS that has been under development for three years.

Counter-Strike 2 is a free upgrade to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, reusing a number of important elements that fans know and love such as CSGO console commands and the CSGO ranks system. While the free PC game retains the same competitive energy, Valve has put a fresh coat of paint on maps and visuals. Here are the confirmed Counter-Strike 2 maps we know about so far.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Counter-Strike 2 release date, Counter-Strike 2 beta access, Counter-Strike 2 maps

PCGamesN Tuesday, May 9, 2023 5:13 AM
     Shinobi Life 2 codes May 2023

May 9, 2023: We added two new Shinobi Life 2 codes to our list.

What are the new Shinobi Life 2 codes? Shinobi Life 2, which was formerly known as Shindo Life, is among the most popular gacha games on the Roblox platform thanks to its lightning-fast action, wealth of unlockables, and Naruto-like vibes. Developer RellGames is also an extremely active creator, delivering a tight weekly update schedule and serving up regular codes for rellcoins, spins, double XP, and more.

If you want to stay ahead of the competition, you'd be wise to make use of our codes list down below, which we update on a regular basis to bring you the latest rewards before they're gone for good. We'll also explain how to redeem Shinobi Life 2 codes (spoiler: it's a whole lot like redeeming Shindo Life codes), when you can expect new codes to arrive, and the platforms where they're most likely to drop. If you're in the market for further Roblox freebies, we also keep a regularly updated list of Roblox promo codes for some of the best Roblox games in 2023.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes

PCGamesN Tuesday, May 9, 2023 4:22 AM
    

Being a Black female gamer is no cakewalk. In a realm that, in many spheres, is hyper sensitive towards white women, never mind women of colour, forging your own path can seem destined for failure. Having just completed her work on Forspoken, Square Enix's recent RPG game, PCGamesN caught up with Black Girl Gamers CEO and founder Jay-Ann Lopez to talk about her journey.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Forspoken cast and voice actors, Forspoken map, Forspoken system requirements

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, May 9, 2023 4:43 AM
    

Every PC* needs fans, so why not pick up some of the best value options for a historic low price? Arctic's P14 140mm fans are great performers as both radiator and case fans, although they're intended primarily for the former. They've attracted strong user and critical reviews since debuting a few years back, as they offer a good balance of airflow, pressure, noise and price, and now you can pick up a five-pack for just £22 - a solid £5 off their normal cost, and the cheapest they've been since 2020.

*OK, there are some passively cooled PCs, but most of us have at least one case or radiator fan contributing to our airflow needs!

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, May 9, 2023 4:08 AM
    

We've covered the EVGA Z20 mechanical keyboard a couple of times here on the RPS Deals beat, thanks to its quality design, full-size layout and extremely low asking price, and now we have an alternative deal for those that prefer the lighter feel and softer sound of membrane keyboards.

The EVGA Z12 is the firm's rubber dome offering, and it's down to £20 at Amazon UK, a heavy reduction from its £60 RRP and a few quid less than it's been over the past few months.

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Siliconera Monday, May 8, 2023 10:30 PM
    

Nanashi Mumei and Sakamata Chloe Join Hololive Valkyrie Connect Event

Over the weekend, Ateam teased the final two VTubers who would be a part of the Valkyrie Connect Hololive event. We already knew one would be a member of the English branch, and the other from the Japanese one. Now, we know that both Nanashi Mumei and Sakamata Chloe will appear as playable Valkyrie Connect characters. They will appear alongside Houshou Marine and Ouro Kronii.

Their full art and movesets aren't revealed yet. Rather, Ateam showed us splash art of their faces in a new banner that also showed the previously revealed VTubers. It also noted that the Nanashi Mumei and Sakamata Chloe Valkyrie Connect characters will appear in their own videos, as will the other two.

Once the event is live, that means eight Hololive VTubers will be playable characters in the game. The original event involved Takanashi Kiara, Ninomae Ina'nis, La+ Darkness, and Usada Pekora. All four later returned with Awakened forms.

Valkyrie Connect is available for PCs and mobile devices, and the second Hololive event with Nanashi Mumei and Sakamata Chloe begins on May 17, 2023.

The post Nanashi Mumei and Sakamata Chloe Join Hololive Valkyrie Connect Event appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, May 8, 2023 10:05 PM
    

Sylvie Paula Paula Joins KOF XV Next Week

We already knew the Sylvie Paula Paula DLC would come to KOF XV in Summer 2023. Now we have an exact release date. SNK said people can pick up the add-on on May 16, 2023. She will be a paid addition. Players who get it will get both her and an additional costume.

Here's the official KOF XV Sylvie Paula Paula announcement trailer. It notes Mio will return as her official voice actress. She played the character in her debut game, which was KOF XIV, as well as SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy. At the 2:15 mark, we can see the extra outfit. That costume is inspired by her debut appearance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGffinSuRQ8&ab_channel=SNKOFFICIAL

This marks the third DLC character for the game so far in 2023. Things kicked off in January 2023 with Shingo Yabuki. After that, Kim Kaphwan joined the roster in April 2023. The next character to appear will be Goenitz. He'll be a free add-on for all players. After that, Najd is also expected to launch in Summer 2023. Two more as-yet-unnamed characters are also set to appear eventually.

The King of Fighters XV is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and Sylvie Paula Paula joins as DLC on May 16, 2023. A demo is available for the PS4 and PS5.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, May 9, 2023 5:46 AM
     How To Use Combat Items In Darkest Dungeon 2 Featured ImageIf you hope to survive the harrowing gauntlet that is Darkest Dungeon 2, you'll need all the help you can get. Battles can go right down to the wire, with a few points of health meaning the difference between glorious victory and bitter defeat more often than not. In such a demanding environment, you can't afford to ignore supporting mechanics of any kind, no matter how minor their effects may seem on the surface. For this reason it's essential that you learn how to use combat items in Darkest Dungeon 2, if you ever want to see those credits roll. Read on for our comprehensive guide to doing just that. How to master Combat Items in Darkest Dungeon 2 What are Combat Items? As the name suggests, Combat Items are items that can be used by your party of heroes during combat. It really is as simple as that. They have a range of different effects, with the first batch you'll have access to focusing mainly on healing and curing status ailments, while more exotic options become availab...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, May 8, 2023 11:47 PM
     How to get a platinum score in Guardian GamesIf you're not first, you're last. The Guardian Games are, once again, pitting the classes against one another in an all-out war for supremacy. Collecting Medallions and completing events is the name of the game as we all strive to push our chosen class towards the ultimate goal of being awarded king of the hill for another year. But, of course, the better you do in an event, the better the rewards, so read on to learn the secret behind achieving a platinum score in the Guardian Games. How to get a platinum score in Guardian Games Nailing that platinum score in the Guardian Games will take a little more than just fancy gun work. With the platinum award, you need to complete strikes on a high level and smash through a bunch of the medals for extra points. Medals have been added to the scoring system with the Guardian Games this year. Medals add to your overall score during Strikes, so completing these will nudge you ever closer to that 175,000 score you need for ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, May 8, 2023 11:29 PM
     Clara Team Comps Honkai Star RailHonkai: Star Rail features an early roster of seven 5-star characters for you to pull for. These characters are commonly referred to as "standard" characters, as they are primarily available through the Standard Warp banner. Despite this status, these characters are nothing to laugh at. Some of these characters are amongst the strongest in the game. One of these 5-star characters is Clara, a Physical Destruction character that has a unique counterattacking mechanic. You might think you're summoning for Clara, but the character you actually receive is Svarog, as he comes to Clara's defense every time she is hit by an attack. Here's our guide on the best team comps for Clara in Honkai: Star Rail. Clara is a 5-star Physical Destruction character and can be summoned on both the Character Event Warp banner and the Regular Warp banner. During Character Event Warp banners, when you roll a 5-star character, you have a 50% chance of receiving either the featured ch...

iDev Games Feed Tuesday, May 9, 2023 5:04 AM
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iDev Games Feed Tuesday, May 9, 2023 4:26 AM
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