Kotaku Wednesday, August 9, 2023 11:50 AM  I don't think Pokémon Sleep is for people like me. By that, I mean adults with a relatively consistent sleep schedule with things to do as soon as they wake up. Adults who don't want to be bombarded with numbers and thoughts of collecting Pokémon the moment their eyes open. But I definitely see the appeal for parents… |
Kotaku Wednesday, August 9, 2023 9:35 AM  The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles revival is in full swing. Shredder's Revenge was a GotY contender in 2022, and Mutant Mayhem is one of the best Hollywood blockbusters of the year in an otherwise crowded field. So it's a good time to revisit the crime-fighting ninjas' best video game outings while we patiently wait… |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 9, 2023 11:54 AM  Are you trying to wrap your head around CSGO ranks? There is little in the way of in-game explanations to help you figure out how to get started with CSGO rankings. It doesn't help that earning your stripes will take a lot longer than in other competitive first-person shooters like Rainbow Six Siege and Overwatch, either. Counter-Strike Global Offensive has continued to grow, now touting a concurrent player count of over 1.8 million during peak hours. That means there are a lot of new players learning the ropes and trying to adjust to one of the best PC games of all time. However, with 18 CSGO ranks and no progress bar, it can be tricky to climb the ladder. So we thought you could use a helping hand in the unforgiving multiplayer game – here is a breakdown of CSGO's ranking system. Continue reading CSGO ranks 2023 – CS:GO MM ranking explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Counter-Strike 2 release date, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 9, 2023 11:46 AM  The Genshin Impact version 4.0 update is adding a ton of small quality-of-life adjustments and new gameplay features alongside the huge map expansion, and this one, in particular, sounds extremely useful. It may seem minor compared to other content coming to the anime game, but HoYoverse is adding a gadget in Genshin Impact 4.0 that'll improve wind gliders by allowing them to gain altitude. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 9, 2023 11:33 AM  August 9, 2023: We've confirmed all the listed Ro Ghoul codes still work. What are the Roblox Ro Ghoul codes? Despite still being in beta, Ro Ghoul, inspired by Tokyo Ghoul, is one of the most popular Roblox games at the moment. The developer, Sushi Walrus, celebrates this regularly with some great in-game redemption codes, and we've tested all the latest ones. In Ro Ghoul, you take on the role of either an investigator or a ghoul as you try and defeat the other group and stay alive. The great thing about Ro Ghoul is that you can change your role each time you load into a new server to try both out. If you're after some bonus in-game currency, we've got all the latest Ro Ghoul codes you need, but if you're here, then you're a Roblox fan, so you should also take a look at the latest Roblox music codes and all the most up-to-date Roblox promo codes. Continue reading Ro Ghoul codes August 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 9, 2023 10:42 AM  When is the Modern Warfare 3 release date? There were rumors last year Activision might be taking a break from its annual cycle of Call of Duty games, giving Sledgehammer Games more time to craft a sequel. Modern Warfare 2 was originally intended to last two years, with Sledgehammer Games set to work on a 'premium release' expansion to continue the FPS game's single-player campaign. This plan pivoted to a full-blown release, and signs are pointing towards Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 launching later this year. MW3 is set to become one of the biggest upcoming games, at least it will when it's been officially announced. Here's everything we know about the MW3 release date, including the latest rumors and leaks. Continue reading Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 release date and beta speculation |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 9, 2023 11:19 AM  What are the best Steam Deck games? Narrowing down the list of the best Steam Deck games is no easy task, as the device is capable of playing a myriad of genres and titles from across the decades. Yet whether you play your Steam Deck in small bursts, have it hooked up to an external display, or use it as your official travel buddy, there are perfect games for every occasion. Continue reading Best Steam Deck games 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 9, 2023 10:38 AM  August 9, 2023: We added new Project Mugetsu codes to our list. Want all the new Project Mugetsu codes? The anime combat game has taken Roblox by storm as of late, meaning you're likely on the hunt for active PM codes that will give you the edge against your opponents in the heat of battle. The codes in our list down below serve up a nice variety of wonderful gifts, ranging from mastery and gold boosts to free spins and rerolls. It's important to redeem them as soon as they drop, as they won't remain active forever. Creating a fresh character in the free PC game can be tough, and having to fight Hollow to level up can be a grindy process, so getting a bunch of gifts via PM codes as you begin your journey will make the Bleach-inspired Roblox anime brawler a much more enjoyable experience. If you're in need of extra freebies, be sure to check out our Anime Adventures codes, Blox Fruits codes, and All Star Tower Defense codes lists. Continue reading Project Mugetsu codes August 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 9, 2023 10:35 AM  While the number of OLED gaming monitor options are steadily growing by the day, those searching for a 4K model that isn't the size of a television have been left hanging. However, with its new Spectrum Black display, Dough hopes to plug the gap and be in with a chance of taking the best gaming monitor crown. Continue reading Finally, the world's first 32-inch 4K OLED gaming monitor is coming MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 9, 2023 10:33 AM  What are all of the Harry Potter Magic Awakened cards? We've conjured up a list of all of the cards in the game. What purpose would it serve? Whether you memorize the whole list or reference it from time to time, the card list is a great starting point for a new deck. You can look up cards to build a new one around, or find a card that might complement your existing strategy. Though it's also great just for helping catalog your collection, above all else, the Harry Potter Magic Awakened card list is here to help you build a better deck. Further to that, check out the best Magic Awakened decks for inspiration, the Magic Awakened tier list to find single top-tier cards to focus your ideas on, and the latest Magic Awakened codes to help you get them. Continue reading All Harry Potter Magic Awakened cards |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 9, 2023 10:28 AM  How do you kill the Vampire Survivors Ender boss? This is the first real boss the game has seen, and it's a fusion of all five grim reaper enemies, a Super-Reaper if you will, and unlike every other enemy in the game, it fights back. After months of updates that add so many well-hidden Vampire Survivors character unlocks and a ton of Vampire Survivors weapon evolutions to master, we can now face off against the final boss. Is the Vampire Survivors Ender boss a tough fight? Not really, but only if you have the best Vampire Survivors builds. However, the main issue for newer players is that you may struggle to find the final boss. There are visual cues that show when it will appear, but there are some things you need to do first. Continue reading How to kill the Vampire Survivors Ender boss MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best survival games on PC in 2022, Vampire Survivors weapon evolution guide, The best Vampire Survivors build |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 9, 2023 10:53 AM  August 9, 2023: Added new and checked for expired Clicker Mining Simulator codes. What are the new Clicker Mining Simulator codes? The digging simulator tasks you with mining your way through a quarry, discovering treasures, gathering gems, opening chests, and upgrading your equipment along the way. Each new section of the earth comes with its own mining challenges, tougher ground that requires better tools and more power to break. The Roblox game has a healthy following; players with staggering amounts of power behind each swing; players that have seen things you wouldn't believe. A slow start in the free PC game quickly develops into a mining flurry, with each swing of your pickaxe improving your strength, enabling you to forge on ever deeper. Below are the latest Clicker Mining Simulator codes to help you with your underground adventures. Continue reading Clicker Mining Simulator codes August 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 9, 2023 10:35 AM  Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 has now had a full Makarov trailer, as the Activision FPS game also shows when we can expect a full, worldwide reveal of Modern Warfare 3 as well. With the Modern Warfare 3 release date already so close, you'll want to check this out. Continue reading Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 showcases Makarov and worldwide reveal |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 9, 2023 10:25 AM  August 9, 2023: We have added one new Undawn code to our list and confirmed the ones we have still work. What are the new Undawn codes? These freebie codes should make the task of surviving a zombie apocalypse a little less daunting. The shambling horrors of the game can easily swarm the town, overwhelming you and your squad. And if you're struggling to procure the necessary provisions like food and ammo between battles, these redeemable items might save your virtual life. Undawn is unique as a survival zombie game purely for its multi-platform standpoint. It's available on both PC and mobile, giving you the opportunity to take your chances in a world overrun by the undead no matter where you are. And because it's designed with phones in mind, it's well-optimized for even older PCs. For something similar to play purely on your main machine, check out DBD codes or our list of the best survival games right now. Continue reading Undawn codes August 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best zombie games, Best free games, Best survival games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 9, 2023 10:26 AM  Where is Halsin in Baldur's Gate 3? Halsin is one of the later companions you'll be able to recruit to take along with you on your adventures through Faerûn. As a shape-shifting Druid, he can turn into a bear to shred your foes – or you, should you make an enemy of him. As one of the most versatile classes in the game, having a good idea of what Druids can do will help immensely when battling demons, goblins, dragons, and more. For more information on the myriad of BG3 classes and their subclasses in Baldur's Gate 3, check out our comprehensive guide. As BG3 Halsin is another Elf companion, you may have heard in our Baldur's Gate 3 review that more diverse races exist, such as the regal Dragonborn or boisterous Halflings. If that's the case, our overview of all the Baldur's Gate 3 races has you covered. Read on to find out all there currently is to know about Halsin. Continue reading Baldur's Gate 3 Halsin location, build, and romance MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 quests, Baldur's Gate 3 review in progress, Baldur's Gate 3 class |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 9, 2023 10:20 AM  August 9, 2023: We checcked the actie Anime Adventures codes and moved some to our expired list. What are the new Anime Adventures codes? If you're starting out trying to defend your base, you will want to summon the most powerful heroes and villains based on the most popular anime of all time, such as One Piece, My Hero Academia, and Dragon Ball, to stop the evil forces from storming your base. But, of course, some are more powerful than others, so if you want to get the most out of the game's gacha system, you'll want tons of codes. Anime Adventures is a tower defense anime game built inside Roblox, and you can earn gems to summon units by grinding through levels and completing daily missions. AA codes can help you get even more gems, which you can spend on getting the best units in the game. New codes are released with every update, so if you see the prompt for a new update, do check back to see if there are any that you've not redeemed yet. While you're here, you should know that we also keep lists of Blox Fruits codes, King Legacy codes, and All Star Tower Defense codes to get you more freebies. Continue reading Anime Adventures codes August 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 9, 2023 10:34 AM  What is the best Baldur's Gate 3 Wizard build? In some ways, the Wizard is the most pioneering of all the classes in BG3; they utilize the most cutting-edge technologies and research in an effort to tap into untold power. Couple this with complete knowledge of the arcane, and you've got a recipe for success. If you're just picking up Baldur's Gate 3, or starting a new runthrough, it's time to start theory-crafting your BG3 class build; what race will you choose? Where do you allocate your stats? What weapons can they use? Lucky for you, we've done a lot of the heavy lifting for you, and if you're considering a powerful magic-user, here is the best BG3 Wizard build, so you can fry your enemies from the inside out. Continue reading Best Baldur's Gate 3 Wizard build MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 quests, Baldur's Gate 3 review in progress, Baldur's Gate 3 class |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 9, 2023 10:20 AM  What's the Baldur's Gate 3 best Sorcerer build? If you like the idea of having a legendary bloodline coursing through your veins, giving you access to destruction draconic abilities, then we've got the perfect build for you. The Baldur's Gate 3 sorcerer is no doubt one of the most fun BG3 classes, especially if you're a fan of hurling spells around. The best BG3 sorcerer build focuses primarily on the Draconic Bloodline subclass, and we'll also help you pick the best of the game's races, abilities, and spells. Continue reading Best Baldur's Gate 3 Sorcerer build MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 quests, Baldur's Gate 3 review in progress, Baldur's Gate 3 class |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 9, 2023 10:12 AM  Tekken 8 director Katushiro Harada says they have "no plans" to introduce Denuvo anti-tamper tech to the upcoming Bandai Namco fighting game, which follows after a user agreement was published to the Tekken 8 Steam page listing the DRM software as included. But, with the Tekken 8 release date now approaching, Harada explains that Denuvo will not feature, and offers an explanation as to why the user agreement may have included it in the first place. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Tekken 8 roster, Tekken 8 release date, The best fighting games on PC |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 9, 2023 10:06 AM  What are the best Warhammer 40K games? While Games Workshop's licensing history has beit sporadic, the grim darkness of the far future is one place the company has consistently experimented with regarding digital adaptations. It should be no surprise to fans that the best Warhammer 40K games ever made are from eons ago. Still, after a brief wobbly spell in the middle, we're finally getting some decent digital grimdark adaptations of the physical tabletop game that come close to the quality of those classics. Genre variety is a big thing here as we're also being treated to space games and even action-adventure RPG games. We're not here to highlight our ancient battle brothers of 40K games of yore - they've had their time in the sun. Instead, we want to highlight the best Warhammer 40K games that have been released in more recent times. Continue reading Best Warhammer 40K games on PC 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best FPS games, Best Warhammer games, Best Warhammer 40k games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 9, 2023 10:12 AM  What is the best Baldur's Gate 3 Ranger build? There are few classes who are as attuned to nature as the Ranger - they take to the wilderness like a fish to water and can use all of the wild's advantages to strike fear in the heart of their enemies. Some BG3 Rangers exclusively hunt the most dangerous prey, and others skulk in the shadows, waiting for their target - which will you be? As you head into the Baldur's Gate 3 character creator, you need to think about which BG3 class you'll be picking and how you're going to build them. If you're considering a ranged character, our best BG3 Ranger build, might be for you, combining a mixture of ranged damage, animal companions, and powerful magic. Continue reading Best Baldur's Gate 3 Ranger build MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 quests, Baldur's Gate 3 review in progress, Baldur's Gate 3 class |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 9, 2023 10:00 AM  When is the Avatar Frontiers of Pandora release date? With the latest entry in the film series finally out in the wild, it hopefully won't be long before you can traverse the dense jungles of Pandora yourself. Tackling the Western Frontier and using nature itself as your weapon, you'll be tasked with pushing back the RDA forces and reclaiming what is rightfully yours. Avatar Frontiers of Pandora is an action-adventure game from developers Massive Entertainment, whose previous offerings include The Division 2 and South Park: The Fractured but Whole. In Frontiers of Pandora, you'll take control of the Na'Vi in the planet's never-before-seen region: the Western Frontier. You'll have to use every resource at your disposal to come out victorious in what will hopefully be one of the best PC games of 2023, or whichever year it ends up releasing in. Continue reading Avatar Frontiers of Pandora release date, trailers and gameplay MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Avatar game release date, Where to watch Avatar 2., Avatar 2 cast |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 9, 2023 9:57 AM  What is the best Baldur's Gate 3 Paladin build? Our guide discusses the various subclass options, as well as the ideal race, background, and spell options for the Paladin class. The Baldur's Gate 3 Paladin is one of the best BG3 classes for multiplayer. With two subclasses that you can choose from during character creation: Oath of Devotion and Oath of the Ancients, we've narrowed down the best options, from the Oath of the Ancients subclass and the best race to complement it. Here's the best BG3 Paladin build. Continue reading Best Baldur's Gate 3 Paladin build MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 quests, Baldur's Gate 3 review in progress, Baldur's Gate 3 class |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 9, 2023 9:51 AM  What is the best Monk build in Baldur's Gate 3? A well-built Monk is a great asset to any party – especially if you're partial to a shadowy ninja-type character that requires less inventory management than other options out there. Our BG3 Monk build is all you need to imbue your character with true fighting spirit, and includes the Monk's optimal race and background. However, if you're still on the fence, our overview of all the Baldur's Gate 3 classes can help you decide if the Monk is the one for you. That said if you really want to make a furious Gnome Monk punch people's ankles, read on for the best BG3 Monk build available in Baldur's Gate 3. Continue reading Best Baldur's Gate 3 Monk build MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 quests, Baldur's Gate 3 review in progress, Baldur's Gate 3 class |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 9, 2023 9:44 AM  Avowed, the upcoming RPG game from Pillars of Eternity and Fallout New Vegas developer Obsidian, originally had multiplayer co-op but the feature was scrapped, well before the Avowed release date was even announced. With little else known about Avowed, apart from its link to Obsidian's development DNA, it's incredible to hear how the project has changed over time. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Avowed release date, Best RPG games, Best story games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 9, 2023 9:45 AM  What is the best Baldur's Gate 3 Fighter build? The BG3 fighter is a person of action, a master of violence, and a solid addition to any party if you think you'll get into a scrape or two during your adventures. The Fighter is proficient with a range of weapons and can be an excellent damage dealer if you build them correctly. You should also consider which BG3 class to choose when you begin your journey. If you're considering the Fighter in Baldur's Gate 3, we've done a deep dive into the class' skillset to craft the best skills, subclass, and even race for taking the fight to the mind flayers. Here is the best BG3 Fighter build. Continue reading Best Baldur's Gate 3 Fighter build MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 quests, Baldur's Gate 3 review in progress, Baldur's Gate 3 class |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 9, 2023 9:46 AM  What is the best Baldur's Gate 3 Cleric build? Traditionally seen as the group's healer and a rather selfless spellcaster, the BG3 cleric class can do more than keep your companions alive if you so choose - there are darker paths to wander down in the life of worship if that's what you're drawn to. While your allies will thank you for your support, your enemies will cower when they see the power your gods have bestowed upon you. As you're deciding which of the BG3 classes to choose for your character in the DnD game, the Cleric should definitely be one you think about, especially if you plan on indulging in Baldur's Gate 3 multiplayer. There are a dizzying amount of classes to choose from, then more options once you've whittled that down, so we've gone and put together the best BG3 Cleric build to help, utilizing some of the more sinister options available so that you'll be able to more than pull your weight in a fight. Continue reading Best Baldur's Gate 3 Cleric build MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 quests, Baldur's Gate 3 review in progress, Baldur's Gate 3 class |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, August 9, 2023 11:02 AM  Dystopian border control simulator Papers, Please turns 10 years old this week, and developer Lucas Pope has marked the occasion by demaking it. Created in collaboration with Keiko Pope, the resulting browser-based LCD, Please "runs" on a mocked-up LCD console, akin to Nintendo's Game & Watch. Pope is also celebrating the anniversary by donating $100,000 to the International Rescue Committee. The demake gives you the simplified strokes of the celebrated 2013 game: you're a border control officer, approving or denying entry to the fictional country of Arstotzka, which boils down to checking mugshots and bios against faces that, in this rendition, call to mind Rorschach blots. The representation of an LCD screen with "baked-in" graphics is impressive - I had to fight the urge to tilt my computer to catch the sunlight while playing. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, August 9, 2023 10:30 AM  As a liker, consumer and person who used to work in print media, I always get a thrill out of seeing things like books in games, DVD shelves, magazines, you name it. If it's a bit of video game set dressing that has a legible spine with words on it, I will absolutely scrutinise it to the nth degree. Videoverse, the excellent homage to early 00s internet forums and Nintendo's Miiverse that came out earlier this week, doesn't have spine-filled book shelves, per se, but throughout the game you will see a collection of game magazines piling up on Emmett's desk, and readers, let me tell you, they are a delight. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, August 9, 2023 10:00 AM  Scan the cast list for Stray Gods and you may notice a fair bit of overlap with that of The Last Of Us. Both Troy Baker (Joel) and Ashley Johnson (Ellie) appear in key supporting roles here, while star billing goes to Laura Bailey, aka Abby from Naughty Dog's sequel. Obviously, this means Stray Gods has some top-notch voice talent on board, but these casting choices also make another kind of sense. The premise of this 'roleplaying musical' is inspired by the Buffy the Vampire episode 'Once More With Feeling', you see, and as in that piece of classic TV, part of the appeal is seeing (or hearing) performers who famously earn a crust in more action-oriented roles forced to prove their singing chops instead. Thankfully, The Last Of Us crew all have a finely tuned set of pipes on them, not least Bailey, and the notes they belt out absolutely do this game's charming and entertaining concept justice. Even better, they're ably backed by the admirable composing skills of Austin Wintory, a fizzy script and pitch-perfect character design. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, August 9, 2023 9:03 AM  I'm still stupidly early on in my Baldur's Gate 3 journey - I did, after all, spend several hours replaying the start to see how different origin characters worked - but last night I had my first real run-in up at the chapel near where you crash land in the big nautiloid. I'd played this bit before in early access, so I knew to fireball the tiny bit of rope to drop the big stone down into the floor and take out the rest of the bandits hanging about up there pretty sharpish. But before I went down beneath the chapel (there were a lot of other nasty bandits down there last time I checked), I had a little extra nose around the outside, eventually discovering a locked hatch down a nearby cliff path that took me to the brilliantly named Dank Crypt. Sensing not all was well down here, I went into hiding mode and gingerly crept around the place, looting the handful of corpses lying about of their gold and spell scrolls, but leaving their weapons. You see, I have a terrible habit in RPGs of stuffing my pockets with absolutely everything I can find. In Bioshock, I will scavenge everything out of every bin like some feral raccoon; in Skyrim, I had to enable a cheat code for infinite storage one time because I was so overencumbered (and couldn't bear to part with everything I'd picked up over the course of the quest) that I actually couldn't move. And in my early hours of Baldur's Gate 3, I started doing exactly the same thing, looting everyone's swords, daggers and crossbows up on the Nautiloid. Not to much effect, mind. Nothing was really that much better than what I already had. So I resolved to do better and resist temptation. And what a dumb idea that turned out to be... |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, August 9, 2023 7:56 AM  The latest Baldur's Gate 3 patch is out, and all anybody will talk about are the buggy invisible gnome underpants and the penises clipping through clothing. Larian themselves highlighted it in their patch notes, and the socials have predictably gone wild with talk of girthy githyankis. Well, some of us like to think of ourselves as serious journalists, thank you very much, so I'd like to call your attention to the, dare I say, more grown-up elements of the patch, which range from fine-tuning the tooltips to making dragons appear in the right place. Tear your eyes from those lurid details of absentee knickers and glitchy sausages, and you'll see that Larian has fixed no less than 13 crash bugs and progress blockers, though sadly not the crash bug I always seem to get when I run the game in DirectX 11. They've also sorted out an issue with enemies entering combat when they're on a different floor, together with the occasional odd prolonged silence in over 200 dialogues, and a smattering of minor issues with cameras and clipping. See, this is the stuff video game news is rightly made of. None of your adolescent leering, thanks. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, August 9, 2023 6:33 AM  You might already know that first-person fantasy RPG Avowed began life as Obsidian's take on Skyrim, but did you know that it was originally pushed as a multiplayer game, prior to being acquired by Microsoft? That's according to studio head and founder Feargus Urquhart, speaking in the latest and final episode of the Obsidian 20th Anniversary documentary, which is chock-a-block with intriguing factoids from throughout the studio's history. "One of the things I really pushed was that Avowed was going to be multiplayer," Urquhart said. "And I kept on that for a long time. And I think in the end - not 'I think', I know, in the end, it was the wrong decision to keep on pushing on it. Now [the reason I did it] was when we still independent and we were selling it, it was a more interesting game to publishers. And when you're asking for $50, $60, $70, $80 million, you have to have something interesting to talk about. And multiplayer made it interesting. It was this idea of sort of the peanut butter and chocolate, putting it together - it must be something that's good." |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, August 9, 2023 5:26 AM  Rockstar's original Red Dead Redemption can seem rather humble next to the rootin' tootin' excellence of Red Dead Redemption 2, but it looms larger in my memory, albeit not for the best reasons. The original Xbox 360/PS3 game launched with a tidal wave of bugs, some of them game-ending. One particular collection of technical gremlins trapped me on a farm during the prologue. Having sat through some cutscenes, I found myself at the centre of a strange spacetime distortion redolent of the other world in Neil Gaiman's Coraline. If I tried to leave the farm the simulation slowly broke down, with movement consisting of weird fragmentary teleports. I saw a distant rider stop-starting through a canyon with his own hat darting through the air behind him. I followed the man for as long as I could, before tumbling through the terrain into uncreated space. Proper Lynchian stuff. Red Dead Redemption 2 had its share of bugs and glitches, but none of them quite as captivating as this. Still, it would have been nice to see the world beyond the farm, and that was my first thought when Take-Two Interactive and Rockstar announced a new Red Dead Redemption port, for release on 17th August. Sadly, however, the port appears to be PS4 and Switch-only for the moment, though a PC release might happen if the stars align. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, August 9, 2023 4:59 AM  If you don't mind your handheld gaming PC coming with the odd scratch mark, you may be interested to hear that Valve are now selling "Certified" refurbished Steam Decks on the cheap. A refurb of the top-spec 512GB model will save you over £100 / $100, and there are similarly proportioned discounts on renewed 256GB and 64GB models. |
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As usual, HoYoVerse shared a new Honkai: Star Rail gameplay video, with Kafka being the star this time. This is part of the "Keeping up with Star Rail" series. This means Owlbert and either the character in question or someone close to them introduce the new playable cast member. In this case, Himeko's English voice actress Cia Court appears in-character to discuss the Stellaron Hunter. As a five-star, Lightning, Nihility character, Kafka will focus on things like status effects. Her normal attack deals lightning damage to one foe. Her Caressing Moonlight skill hits one target and deals splash damage to those adjacent to it and causes any DOT it is suffering to deal damage again. The Gentle, but Cruel Talent follows allies' basic attacks with lightning attacks and perhaps shock. The Mercy is Not Forgiveness technique deals damage to all enemies and may shock enemies. Her Ultimate Twilight Trill damages every enemy, may shock them, and deals more damage to enemies already shocked. Here's the full "Keeping up with Star Rail — Kafka: Elegance Unmasked" video These features are a regular fixture for Honkai: Star Rail new characters. Ahead of Blade's official debut, "Owlbert" hosted a similar video focusing on his capabilities. It's unknown if we'll also see one for Luka, the new four-star character debuting on Kafka's banner. Honkai: Star Rail is available for PCs and mobile devices. A PS5 version will arrive in 2023. The Honkai: Star Rail Kafka banner begins on August 9, 2023. The post Honkai: Star Rail Gameplay Video Focuses on Kafka appeared first on Siliconera. |
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Square Enix announced a new Free Login Campaign to celebrate the 10th anniversary of FFXIV: A Realm Reborn, which will allow lapsed players to return to for 14 days without paying for a subscription. The campaign takes place August 9-31, 2023 and is available on all platforms. To be eligible for the free 14 days, you must have a previously purchased copy of FFXIV registered to your account. It must be inactive for 90 days. If so, then you can download the client and log in, which should activate your trial. Once activated, you will just need to finish installing the game before you are ready to play. FFXIV recently held its 2023 US Fanfest in Las Vegas, where the next expansion was revealed as Dawntrail. The game also recently received a set of adjustments to PVP balance as well as a new set of armor to earn during the Moonfire Faire event. Final Fantasy XIV is immediately available on the PC, PS4 and PS5. We will see a version of the MMORPG coming to Xbox Series X in Spring, 2024. The FFXIV: A Realm Reborn anniversary login campaign will be active from August 9-31, 2023 for former players who want to return for two weeks. The post FFXIV Free Login Campaign Celebrates 10th Anniversary of ARR appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, August 9, 2023 10:30 AM
Square Enix shared a schedule for Theatrhythm Final Bar Line Season Pass 3 DLC, and Xenogears songs will be there. It is one of five new packs of music on the way for the rhythm game. While the new season starts on August 9, 2023 with SaGa music, we won't get to actually hear the Xenogears Pack's songs until September 20, 2023. The pass is $14.99, and price of add-ons piecemeal will vary. Here's the Theatrhythm Final Bar Line Season Pass 3 DLC Schedule. The November 1, 2023 add-on's game is left a mystery.
This announcement only covered the titles. It didn't reveal any of the tracks on the way. However, since the SaGa Pack Vol. 3 is out now, we do know the following songs are in it:
This isn't the first time non-Final Fantasy series songs appeared in the game as DLC. Lots of SaGa series packs appeared. So did ones for games like Chrono Trigger, NieR, NieR Automata, and The World Ends with You. Theatrhythm Final Bar Line is available for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, and it will get its Xenogears Pack of DLC songs on September 20, 2023. The post Theatrhythm Final Bar Line Season 3 DLC Includes Xenogears Songs appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, August 9, 2023 10:00 AM
Hololive VTuber Amane Kanata announced that she will be taking a break to properly deal with her asthma treatment. The liver shared the information through her social media account, where she mentioned experiencing hoarseness and inflammation of her vocal cords. After consulting with her doctor, Kanata decided to focus on her treatment until her symptoms subside. Kanata explained that the hoarseness is caused by side-effects of her asthma medication. Additionally, the VTuber said that she has been experiencing a dry cough. The dry cough damaged her throat, which caused further inflammation of the edge of her vocal cords. This break will help Amane Kanata recover as soon as possible, as well as avoid polyps or any other complications from forming. Kanata also informed her fans that she can feel her voice slowly recovering already, and that the inflammation has been reduced lately. Thanks to this, she has been able to work on some projects and jobs that were scheduled before her break, all under consultation with her doctors. Amane Kanata debuted as part of the fourth generation of Hololive talent on December 29, 2019. Kanata previously announced she would take a break on February 14, 2022 due to the VTuber testing positive for COVID-19. Her return stream was held on April 16, 2022. The post Hololive VTuber Amane Kanata Taking a Break Due to Asthma appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, August 9, 2023 9:00 AM
Back in July 2023, Anycolor announced Nijisanji Vtuber Mysta Rias' graduation. He'll depart from the company on August 27, 2023. Now, ahead of that date, he shared a final schedule on Twitter. It covered all activities from August 8, 2023 until his final day. However, the events of two days were left a mystery. Here is the final Mysta Rias schedule, which includes multiple collabs with other Nijisanji Vtubers. It didn't include any times. People can watch him on his YouTube channel.
As a reminder, there's also a last chance to get some Mysta Rias items. The Ocean Breeze Voice 2022 resale is going on until August 9, 2023 and includes his voice and EX voice wav files. It is also still possible to get a square acrylic photo block of him for $9.88. Vtuber Mysta Rias' graduation from Nijisanji will happen on August 27, 2023. The post Last Mysta Rias Schedule Shared Ahead of Nijisanji Vtuber's Graduation appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, August 9, 2023 11:05 AM  Baldur's Gate 3 is a big and intimidating game, one where you could be playing a certain way for hours only to find that that way was the most difficult way to do things. In this guide, I'll go over a few quality-of-life improvements and pro tips (since I have logged over 45 hours in BG3) that you should use in Baldur's Gate 3. Note: While learning the best quality-of-life tips is important, if you want to find the best legendary weapons, armor, and items in Baldur's Gate 3, check out our guide. Best Baldur's Gate 3 tips and tricks The following list is seven key tips that have helped me learn the basics of Baldur's Gate 3. While combat and exploration are completely different beasts, the tips included here are mechanical and quality-of-life. Lock the map's position north Screenshot: PC Invasion An early tip you might like to apply is locking the map north. The minimap on the top right corner moves left and right a... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, August 9, 2023 10:59 AM  The Fighter is a classic class in both Dungeons & Dragons and Baldur's Gate as a whole. It may seem like a boring class to some, but you can't complain about the efficiency with which it deals damage. A Fighter doesn't need to be in every party composition, but you'll definitely be glad it's there to pick up the slack in a tough fight. But with its subclasses, it can actually function in tons of different ways. So, here are the best Fighter subclasses in Baldur's Gate 3. Baldur's Gate 3: Best Fighter subclasses, ranked #3 Champion Screenshot by PC Invasion Alright so while none of these subclasses are at all bad, the Champion is perhaps the most boring. It essentially takes what the Fighter is already good at and makes it better. Which isn't a bad thing, and if want to hit harder than ever it's actually a pretty good choice. However, it doesn't offer anything substantial besides passive buffs that make your cu... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, August 9, 2023 10:55 AM  Whether you're wearing clothes, or Light, Medium, or Heavy Armor in Baldur's Gate 3, you can look quite stylish. There are other pieces of gear like hats and gloves your characters can wear, but did you know they can change color? Using any type of dye, you can dye your clothes in Baldur's Gate 3, but how exactly can you do it? We'll explain how easy it is below. How to dye clothing and armor color in Baldur's Gate 3 All throughout Faerun, you'll find or be able to purchase different-colored dyes. These dyes can change the color of cloth, leather, and even metal. How you can dye your clothes in Baldur's Gate 3 is simply by combining the dye and the item in your inventory. Not sure exactly how to do this? We'll outline step-by-step instructions on how this works. Screenshot by PC Invasion Go into your inventory and right-click a dye Select 'Combine' In the pop-up, drag over the clothing/armor you want to dye in th... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, August 9, 2023 9:57 AM  Search the Cellar is a quest in Baldur's Gate 3 that can be found in the Blighted Village. If this is something that you completely missed, don't worry you aren't alone. It can be a pretty tricky quest to find. But we'll have all the answers you need here in this guide. Baldur's Gate 3: Search the Cellar quest guide How to start Search the Cellar Screenshot by PC Invasion To start this quest, head over to the Blighted Village that lies to the west of Emerald Grove. Once here, we're looking for the house on the southeast end of the village. It's the house that's right next to the Blighted Village Waypoint. Check the map above for its exact location, it's where my party is currently standing. After reaching this destination, look at the counter in the house to find the Apothecary's Ledger. Then, after reading it, you'll begin the quest for Search the Cellar. Afterward, just head through the hatch that's ... |
Gamer Empire Wednesday, August 9, 2023 11:47 AM Fishing, trapping, foraging, and farming are 4 ways of ensuring a sustainable source of food in Project Zomboid. While the others require you to stay close to their respective habitats, you can begin your crops wherever you want. As Project Zomboid offers several types of seeds to grow, choosing the best one among them is […] |
Gamer Empire Wednesday, August 9, 2023 8:33 AM In Project Zomboid, building walls is a smart move to defend yourself and improve your chances of staying alive in a post-apocalyptic world. In this guide, let's discuss what walls are best to build in Project Zomboid! Recommended Read: Best Clothes to Use in Project Zomboid The best walls to build in Project Zomboid are […] |
Gamer Empire Wednesday, August 9, 2023 8:13 AM Best thing about being a PC gamer? It has to be the mod community. There are thousands of heroes out there making amazing content to improve the games we all love. Stellaris is one of those lucky games that is blessed with a healthy modding community. Whether you hate the vanilla user interface, want more […] |
Gamer Empire Wednesday, August 9, 2023 7:48 AM In Project Zomboid, clothes, or armor, serve not only as protection but also define your own style. While clothing choices are numerous, deciding which ones are the best is somewhat challenging. In this post, we'll show you the best clothes to use in Project Zomboid. Recommended Read: What to Do With Unusable Metal in Project […] |
Gamer Empire Wednesday, August 9, 2023 4:06 AM One of the most powerful countries in the history of the world is the Ottoman Empire. After falling into decadence and losing the Great War, the Ottoman Empire became an insignificant power in the world politics sphere. In Hearts of Iron 4, players will get the chance to play as Turkey and try to get […] |
WGB, Home of AWESOME Reviews Wednesday, August 9, 2023 11:25 AM Over the past few days, Take-Two and Rockstar have taken a publicity beating following their reveal of Red Dead Redemption for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. This new version is a straight port of the base game and the Undead Nightmare expansion with no upgrades, making it worse than the existing Xbox version that can be played through backwards compatibility. The worst part is that the new port will cost $50/£40 which has royally pissed off fans, and for good reason. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, August 9, 2023 11:00 AM Assassin's Creed Mirage: Embracing Brevity The post Assassin's Creed Mirage: Embracing Brevity in an Era of Endless Gaming appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
MonsterVine Wednesday, August 9, 2023 10:00 AM A murder mystery musical taking place in the modern day where Greek gods are still present. If that concept tickles your interest, then Stray Gods, the debut game from the new studio Summerfall Studios, may be right up your alley. Stray Gods Developer: Summerfall Studios Price: TBA Platform: PC / PS / Switch / Xbox […] |