GamersHeroes Wednesday, August 30, 2023 4:22 AM Envision Entertainment recently announced an official release date for the first publicly playable demo for the upcoming fantasy city-building, Pioneers of Pagonia. The demo is scheduled to launch sometime in early October, just before the beginning of Steam Next Fest. The post Wholesome Fantasy City-Builder Pioneers of Pagonia Gets Demo Release Date appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Wednesday, August 30, 2023 11:53 AM  When you boot up Baldur's Gate 3, you can choose between creating a custom character, or playing as any of the party members who can join you throughout the game, like Astarion or Karlach. However, there's one other option as well: it's called the Dark Urge, and it's kind of the best of both worlds. You get to make… |
Kotaku Wednesday, August 30, 2023 11:20 AM  Free, fan-made browser game Pufferdle is an unexpectedly successful cozy mutant. Developer Abdullah Masud made it from sewing together some beloved parts—the fishing minigame from Stardew Valley, and Wordle's streamlined hangman procedure—and ended up with a pixel fish-guesser many will find relaxing and familiar. |
Kotaku Wednesday, August 30, 2023 10:29 AM  Pokémon Go is notoriously behind the rest of the Pokémon universe, especially when it comes to the pocket monsters that inhabit its world. But finally, almost a year after the Switch's Pokémon Scarlet and Violet were released, the mobile game is to see its first smattering of Paldean beasties. |
Kotaku Wednesday, August 30, 2023 9:15 AM  Pong is one of those video games that I don't need to explain. I say Pong and you can see it in your mind. But what if Pong was more? What if that ball you batted around for decades could escape and see the world? That's the question asked and answered in Qomp 2, Atari's upcoming, and odd, sequel to Pong. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 30, 2023 11:49 AM  Let me ask a question: have you died in WoW Classic Hardcore yet? I have and, honestly, it was one of my favorite World of Warcraft experiences to date. Hardcore is about survival, sure, but it's also about going out in a blaze of bloody glory - or, alternatively, yeeting yourself off of something by accident (guilty, as charged). In the wake of Hardcore's launch, Blizzard has unveiled some stats about the MMORPG's latest mode, and trust me when I say it really, really sucks to be a Hunter. Continue reading WoW Classic Hardcore stats confirm that it sucks to be a Hunter MORE FROM PCGAMESN: WoW Dragonflight tier list, The best WoW addons, WoW Dragonflight review |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 30, 2023 11:47 AM  What is the Starfield Shattered Space DLC? Despite Starfield being one of the biggest Bethesda games ever made - if not the biggest - the developer isn't content with leaving it as it is, revealing that there's at least one expansion already planned. We've not even reached the Starfield release date yet, but Bethesda has already confirmed the space game's first DLC: Shattered Space. Whether or not there will ever be a Starfield sequel, we can probably assume that the world will be broadened with expansions, perhaps in a similar fashion to Skyrim or Fallout 4. So what do we know about Shattered Space, the first Starfield DLC? Continue reading Starfield Shattered Space DLC MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield release date, Starfield companions, Starfield traits |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 30, 2023 11:40 AM  What are the Starfield system requirements? You don't need space-age hardware to blast off with Starfield, as the sci-fi RPG runs on older components. However, Bethesda does say you will need to leave behind your mechanical hard drives to get on board. Continue reading Starfield system requirements MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield release date, Starfield companions, Starfield traits |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 30, 2023 11:43 AM  Who is the Starfield United Colonies faction? While the release of Bethesda's upcoming epic space RPG is not far away at all, every grain of Starfield information we can gather is vital. From the various developer updates so far, it's become clear that learning about Starfield factions is essential. We know there are several main factions, as well as smaller groups, but for now, we'll focus on the United Colonies. As a strong military and political force, the United Colonies is the most powerful of the Starfield factions. Their rich history spans intergalactic conflicts, common enemies, and the formation of a web of member colonies. In the faction guide below, we're taking a deep dive into who the United Colonies are, where you can find them, which Starfield companions came from this faction, how they fit into the Starfield timeline and lore, and how you can join them. Let's get going. Continue reading Starfield United Colonies faction guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield release date, Starfield companions, Starfield traits |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 30, 2023 11:45 AM  Medieval games are less common than you might think. Rare is a videogame that doesn't feature at least one sword, suit of armour, or roast chicken. Still, they're usually mixed in with bearded hermits slinging magic fireballs, which we're reliably informed your average medieval peasant had very little knowledge of. To that end, we've assembled a list of the best PC games that eschew all the prophecy and pyrotechnics for good old-fashioned steel-on-steel action. Medieval games come in all different shapes and sizes, with some opting for a more fantasy game style. Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is, after all, no basis for a system of government. Similarly, a level ten Necromancer against a blacksmith wearing a potato sack is no basis for a fair fight. Continue reading Best medieval games on PC 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Crusader Kings 3 DLC guide, Best Crusader Kings 3 mods, Crusader Kings 3 review |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 30, 2023 11:48 AM  Who are the Starfield voice actors? Bethesda may be returning to the age-old tradition of silent protagonists for Starfield, but that doesn't mean this highly anticipated game won't still feature a universe chock-full of colorful characters with voices to match. Back in 2021, Todd Howard revealed that over 300 Starfield voice actors had been hired to deliver 150,000 lines of dialogue. However, the studio has been remarkably tight-lipped on exactly who we can expect to hear on the Starfield release date as we journey across the Settled Systems. Here's everything we know about the Starfield cast so far. Continue reading Starfield voice actors and cast list so far MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield release date, Starfield companions, Starfield traits |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 30, 2023 11:08 AM  Is new game plus in Starfield? Bethesda is not known for including new game plus modes in their games - Fallout 3 and 4 didn't feature one, and neither did Oblivion or Skyrim, but more games than ever are starting to incorporate new game plus as a way to increase replayability. Not that you'll necessarily need it here, as there are over 1000 Starfield planets in the space opera, and when it comes to the Starfield length, just the main story will apparently run for 30-40 hours. Chuck in all the side content and exploration you can do and you're looking at hundreds of hours if you want to see anything - if, upon completion, you immediately want to start all over again with new game plus, then you are a more dedicated player than I. However, with that said, new game plus is definitely a mode that will pique my interest after a break, so here's all the information we have on Starfield new game plus. Continue reading Does Starfield have new game plus? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield release date, Starfield companions, Starfield traits |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 30, 2023 11:00 AM  Is Starfield Steam Deck compatible? Playing Starfield on your Steam Deck should unlock a universe of entertainment from your sofa, but we haven't got the official word from Valve on whether it's Steam Deck compatible. Although you should be able to get the RPG running on your handheld, the struggles of similar games to get decent performance suggests you probably won't be blasting off at light speed. As stated in the Starfield system requirements, you'll need 125GB of storage space if you want to head out exploring new planets. There's over a hundred different solar systems on offer, so it's not exactly a surprise the game takes up so much space. If you're hoping to play Bethesda's latest title on the go, you might want to check out our guide to the best microSD card for Steam Deck, especially if you've got the 64GB model. Continue reading Is Starfield Steam Deck compatible? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield release date, Starfield companions, Starfield traits |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 30, 2023 11:40 AM  New World is back, as Amazon Games reveals details for its first expansion, titled New World: Rise of the Angry Earth. Along with the increased level cap and gear score you'd expect from any good MMORPG add-on, this first New World expansion finally introduces the much-requested ability to summon mounts, along with a new weapon type and Heartrune ability, and, of course, new areas and stories to uncover. Continue reading New World's first expansion is a cataclysmic overhaul, two years on MORE FROM PCGAMESN: New World system requirements, New World beginner's guide, New World review |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 30, 2023 10:47 AM  How do you get Starfield early access? It feels like we've been waiting for eons to finally get our hands on Bethesda's interstellar labor of love – but it turns out that wait might be over sooner than you think. Here's everything you need to know about Starfield early access, including its release date and how to opt-in ahead of launch. While the Starfield Game Pass launch coincides with the Starfield release date, we now know that players can acquire "up to five days early access" as a pre-order bonus in special editions of the RPG game. Of course, that means you'll need to splash out more than your subscription charge if you're looking to jet-set across the galaxy as early as possible. Continue reading Starfield early access start date MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield release date, Starfield companions, Starfield traits |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 30, 2023 10:40 AM  What is the best Starfield ranged build? It's inevitable that you'll come across conflict during your time exploring the Settled Systems, and the best way to ensure you survive is to know how to handle yourself in a fight. While butting heads and swinging an axe is a viable option, you won't get far if you're always jumping head-first into every battle. The Starfield release date is right around the corner, and I bet you can already feel the bounty hunters on your back. While you can lean on your Starfield crew to help you out of a bind, there really isn't a better way to handle a situation than with your own brains, your own brawn, and of course, your favorite Starfield gun. Although we've got all of the best Starfield builds in one hub, here is the best Starfield ranged build. Continue reading Best Starfield ranged build MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield release date, Starfield companions, Starfield traits |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 30, 2023 10:36 AM  The Starfield Imagine Dragons song is real, and you can listen to it right now. As the Starfield release date approaches, Bethesda has really ratcheted up the bizarre marketing for the RPG game, enlisting the help of Imagine Dragons to attract as many people to Starfield as possible. Continue reading There's an Imagine Dragons Starfield song, and you can listen now MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield release date, Starfield companions, Starfield traits |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 30, 2023 10:36 AM  Who are the Starfield Freestar Collective faction? In Starfield, there are five major factions each with independent beliefs, a rich lore to learn about, and their very own missions to proffer players. Ranging vastly from a group of space pirates to a megacorp, players can join every faction in Starfield and decide how they'll play out their allegiances. Among the ample Starfield faction choices is the Freestar Collective, a group dedicated to providing personal and independent freedoms for its members. So, what does it take to become a prominent figure in a seemingly peaceful force in the Starfield universe? We've put together all the information we know so far ahead of the Starfield release date from Bethesda, including who they are, which Starfield companions are linked to the faction, where they're based, and how to join them. Continue reading Starfield Freestar Collective faction guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield release date, Starfield companions, Starfield traits |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 30, 2023 10:39 AM  What is the best Steam Deck dock? A docking station can transform Valve's handheld into a hybrid gaming PC, whether you're looking for a desktop replacement, a console alternative, or just a fancy way to charge your device in style. Thankfully, there are plenty of options out there that are compatible with the portable powerhouse, and they come with everything you need to hook up a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and more to the handheld PC. Continue reading Best Steam Deck dock 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 30, 2023 10:34 AM  What are the best new PC games 2023? Perhaps you have just been paid, bank account fat with virtual dosh, or you simply want to get caught up with the latest PC games because they are, well, new and shiny. It is all well and good starting another daring round of PUBG, taking on a new 100-hour Football Manager save, or yet another The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim adventure but, as much as we love setting mammoths ablaze, there are plenty of new PC games that will more than supply your gaming fix. You don't want to be the person who isn't In The Know now, do you? Continue reading The best new PC games 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 quests, Baldur's Gate 3 review, Baldur's Gate 3 class |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 30, 2023 10:17 AM  Who are the Starfield Xenofresh Corporation faction? Of the main joinable factions we know of so far, we keep hearing the names United Colonies and Freestar Collective, the two warring factions responsible for the great Colony War. Then there's Constellation, the faction we know you start off working with. But who else might you be able to band up with and how does your faction affect your unique story? As the Starfield release date draws ever closer, we're thinking about how we want our space adventure to play out. Will we be good, bad, or somewhere in-between? A spy, a leader, or a pirate? Much of this comes down to which of the Starfield factions you join, and one of those is Xenofresh Corporation, a powerful group with incredible amounts of money behind them thanks to the booming business of Aurora. Here's what we know about the Starfield Xenofresh Corporation faction and where you can find them doing business. Continue reading Starfield Xenofresh Corporation faction guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield release date, Starfield companions, Starfield traits |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 30, 2023 11:09 AM  Who is VASCO in Starfield? Don't let his utilitarian facade and genial conversation fool you; this Lunar Robotics creation is your go-to companion when it comes to exploration. It's no secret that VASCO's our favorite here at PCGamesN, but if you're still on the fence, we've collated all his primary skills and attributes into one handy guide, to help you decide if you should keep him around for the long haul. A human companion is all well and good, but sometimes you might want to keep a well-oiled machine by your side as you explore everything Starfield has to offer. It's currently unclear where VASCO's construction appears on the official Starfield timeline, but his battered chassis certainly suggests he's been in active service for several decades. He might give us useful context during Starfield missions, especially when visiting new Starfield cities. While we can neither confirm nor deny a Starfield romance with VASCO just yet, here's everything we do know about our best robot pal. Continue reading Starfield VASCO companion guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield release date, Starfield companions, Starfield traits |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 30, 2023 10:02 AM  Who is the Starfield Constellation faction? Compared to all the other groups in the galaxy, Constellation is the most secretive of the established organizations. They have an almost mythical status among the people of the settled systems and consider themselves the last of the true explorers. Constellation is the main one of the many Starfield factions that you'll become a member of during the campaign. Joining this faction doesn't mean that you can't also join one of the others, including the pirates of the Crimson Fleet, the megacorp of Ryujin Industries, and the space western members of Freestar Collective. So, ahead of the Starfield release date, we've been piecing together a substantial amount of information about Constellation, if any Starfield traits can help, and info about significant members and what the faction stands for. Continue reading Starfield Constellation guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield release date, Starfield companions, Starfield traits |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 30, 2023 9:55 AM  Is Starfield crossplay? Well, technically speaking, no - because Starfield isn't multiplayer. However, if you're searching for this term, chances are you're more likely to be wondering about Starfield cross save and Starfield cross progression functionality, rather than cross-platform play itself. As Starfield is available on both Xbox and PC, if you pick up the game on both platforms you will want to know whether you can start playing on one and pick up right where they left off on the other. After all, it would suck to have to visit all 1000+ Starfield planets again from scratch, unless you're doing so in the Starfield new game plus mode. Here's the low down on Starfield cross save, and whether you can continue with your save file on both PC and Xbox. Continue reading Does Starfield have cross save or crossplay? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield release date, Starfield companions, Starfield traits |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 30, 2023 9:44 AM  Throne and Liberty wants to be the big new MMO game on the block, and an upcoming beta period will let you try it out for yourself. Published by New World and Lost Ark's Amazon Games and developed by NCSoft, Throne and Liberty isn't set for a full release until 2024, but that won't stop you from trying it if you want. Continue reading New Amazon MMO Throne and Liberty's beta testing starts soon MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMO games, Best single-player MMO games, Best free games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 30, 2023 9:44 AM  Sleeping Dogs deserves a sequel. A wonderful variation on the Grand Theft Auto formula, it remains one of the best sandbox games ever made, combining driving, martial arts, gunfights, and a killer soundtrack with a sprawling story about the Hong Kong underworld. Varied, expansive, and consistently well-written, the forgotten gem from 2012, originally published by Final Fantasy, Tomb Raider, and Deus Ex's Square Enix, is now available for less than $3. If you haven't tried Sleeping Dogs before, or want to revisit a stone-cold classic via the enormous Definitive Edition, this is your chance. Continue reading One of the best and most underappreciated games ever is less than $3 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best sandbox games, Best police games, Best open-world games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 30, 2023 9:28 AM  Who is Starfield Sam Coe? The rich tapestry of Starfield lore expands with each delectable info dump from Bethesda Softworks HQ. Whether it be a new trailer, developer shorts like the 'Into the Starfield' series, or live Q&As, the details of the highly-anticipated space RPG are bountiful. A topic we've all been learning a lot about is the Starfield companions system. Unsurprisingly, given Bethesda's strong use of companions in the Fallout and Elder Scrolls series, it appears they're taking what they've already lovingly created and are running further with it in the space game, even bringing back the Adoring Fan, too. As revealed by lead quest designer Will Shen during a developer Q&A, "there are over 20 named characters who can join your crew." One of those characters is Sam Coe, who seems to have the wealthiest of backgrounds behind him. In our guide below, we explore who he is and what he brings to the table (or ship) on the Starfield release date. Continue reading Starfield Sam Coe companion guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield release date, Starfield companions, Starfield traits |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 30, 2023 9:11 AM  Who is Starfield Barrett? Space travel can be a lonely business. Blasting from planet to planet, getting into adventures, passing the time on your ship - the process can begin to wear thin if you don't have anyone to share the experience with. That's why you should really think about picking up a few crewmates; friendship and a couple of extra guns at your side could help tip the balance in your favor. You can recruit many Starfield companions, and you might want to give the makeup of your crew some thought before the Starfield release date is upon us. Some members are great fighters, some can be left to man Starfield outposts, while others can supply you with much nicer food to chow down on - it's really up to you what kind of captain you want to be. Here's the rundown of Barrett, and what he can offer you and your band of adventurers. Continue reading Starfield Barrett companion guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield release date, Starfield companions, Starfield traits |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 30, 2023 10:08 AM  What are the Starfield guns and weapons? We've finally had a chance to look at some gameplay for the upcoming RPG, and it looks like you're going to need a vast arsenal of sci-fi weapons to survive your journey through the stars. From modified shotguns and modern swords to futuristic laser weapons and electromagnetic blasters, there's a lot to think about when kitting out your grand explorer. Depending on the type of planet you drop on, its alien inhabitants might be the least of your concerns in Bethesda Softworks' latest RPG game. If there's loot up for grabs, you might need to be cautious of piratical Starfield factions like the Crimson Fleet. Not content with a collection of weapons? Check out the best Starfield ships while you're here. Continue reading All Starfield guns and weapons revealed so far MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield release date, Starfield companions, Starfield traits |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 30, 2023 8:08 AM  Is Earth in Starfield? The question of what happens to our home planet is one that budding spacefarers have been wondering for years, as delays have pushed back the answer time and time again. However, there has been enough information revealed - and leaked - ahead of launch for us to explain whether you can visit Earth or not. There has been plenty of speculation online about what happened to Earth in the RPG game, including a theory that the huge arch shown right at the beginning of the official Starfield gameplay trailer is the St. Louis Gateway Arch. We can neither confirm nor deny that specifically - but we do have the low down on if Earth is one of the 1000+ Starfield planets or not. Of course, minor spoilers follow, so if you want to go into Starfield completely blind, click away now. Continue reading Is Earth in Starfield? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield release date, Starfield companions, Starfield traits |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, August 30, 2023 12:00 PM  A month after the 2TB WD SN850x dropped to a historic low price of $99.99, our top PCIe 4.0 SSD pick has returned to this price over at Newegg when you use code LDCV29378 in your shopping cart. This is an awesome price for this drive, and a worthy pickup for anyone building a new PC or upgrading an existing one with more game storage. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, August 30, 2023 11:56 AM  AMD will finally plug a yawning great hole in the middle of their RDNA 3 graphics card lineup, with both the Radeon RX 7700 XT and Radeon RX 7800 XT set to launch in September. Intended as RTX 4060 Ti and RTX 4070 botherers, you can expect these GPUs to put in a shift at high-quality 1440p, with a view towards FSR 3 making up for their lack of Nvidia DLSS 3 support. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, August 30, 2023 10:51 AM  Appropriately for third-person shooters featuring icky electric zombies, Invader's Daymare series has crept up on me. The second game, Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle, launches today. It casts you as Dalila Reyes, a special agent of Hexacore Advanced Division for Extraction and Search, aka H.A.D.E.S., and - wait a minute, I know this vibe! That annoying acronym? The washed-out, cadaver-on-concrete set dressing? The gimmicky ice-gun and scanner mode puzzles? The not-so-subtle undertones of Monolith and Midway? Characters with big glowy gadgets on their backs, so you can track them through poorly-lit warehouses? For all the 90s setting, this looks to me like a homage to shooters of the early/mid noughties, when every action game took place in an office block, prison or garage, featured some kind of paranormal auxiliary ability, and owed a few cinematic chromosomes to the Matrix. Get a load of that trailer. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, August 30, 2023 10:34 AM  Where Winds Meet struck me as hugely ambitious action adventure romp set in vast, Ten Kingdom-inspired China. And it was hilariously impossible to summarise in the space of a short, sharp 30-minute appointment. While the elevator pitch started off fairly naturally, there came a point where the elevator rocketed up into the atmosphere and spiralled out of control. I won't pretend to completely understand what the exact measure of the game is, but I'm both excited to see more and a tad worried it could end up being a disjointed, overstretched mash of things that don't form a cohesive whole. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, August 30, 2023 7:30 AM  The original Destiny storyline opened following the collapse of a vast Terran civilization at the hands of an invading, amorphous Darkness and its various alien accomplices - an advance stymied only by a benevolent Big Dumb Object known as the Traveller. It cast you as an ancient warrior, resurrected by a flying robot to reclaim humankind's old dominions together with their antique, storied weapons and gear. So much of its appeal for me, back in 2014, was the mystique of that reclamation process, bolstered by alternately zany, obnoxious, fragmentary and/or intriguing writing that expanded upon the viral mythological element in Halo. Fast-forward nine years, and Destiny 2 has turned the destruction and loss of history wrought by the Darkness into a seasonal - or as it's shortly to become, "episodic" - content "cadence" (a term that stems from the Latin word for falling) of erosion and restoration, with areas, weapons and quests stripped periodically from the game due to a mixture of technical pressures and commercial priorities. It's sort of become the very thing you're fighting, but where the Darkness aims to engulf and extinguish the Guardians of the Light, Destiny wants to keep you engaged. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, August 30, 2023 5:50 AM  Far bet it from me to complain about Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case introducing more incongruous eye candy, after my previous conniptions over Hot Hipster Poirot with his ankle-grazer trousers and his sexy egg-shaped head, but tick tock, it's himbo Hastings o'clock. Released on Steam this week, The London Case takes young Poirot to, err, London, charged with protecting a famous painting along with a representative of the insurance firm. Naturellement, the painting is stolen from an apparently locked room under everyone's silly noses, and thus begins Poirot and Hastings' first puzzle caper together (for who else is our insurance representative?). Technically, of course, they met in The Mysterious Affair At Styles, when Captain Arthur Hastings was on leave from the front during WW1, but one of the things I like about this series is how it takes what it wants and gently buffs away the rest. If you're going to adapt, then adapt! Like The First Cases, which came out in 2021, the game itself is largely a process of pointing and clicking through crime scenes to find clues, and then joining them in a big mind map akin to what you'd find in a Frogwares Sherlock Holmes game. But having Hastings along does make it a bit more fun, because his role is to be a bit of an idiot. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, August 30, 2023 5:00 AM  Before Diablo 4 came out, Blizzard had concerns that their latest ARPG would tank the popularity of their most recent entry in the series, Diablo Immortal, Blizzard's franchise general manager Rod Fergusson tells RPS. Immortal, which launched last year as a free-to-play MMO game, left quite a bad taste in our mouths when it launched on PC, especially when it came to the prohibitively high cost of its various microtransactions. Despite this, though, the game's continued to enjoy great success over on mobile, but even Blizzard weren't sure whether its popularity would last once Diablo 4 arrived. "One of the things that we were kind of nervous about initially was that when Diablo 4 landed it would sort of cannibalise Immortal, and that everyone was just going to be, 'Oh we're just playing Immortal until Diablo 4 comes out'," Fergusson told me at Gamescom. As it turns out, they needn't have been so apprehensive. "In fact, it was the opposite," he says. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, August 30, 2023 4:19 AM  When The Lord of the Rings: Gollum was announced a few years back, the general response was "who on Middle-earth would want to play as Gollum". I'm wondering if Atari and Graphite Lab's "creative sequel" to Pong will face a similar reception. Released in the 70s, the original Pong was videogame tennis. In this reinvention - which, confusingly, is also a sequel to Stuffed Wombat's Qomp, with the Pong branding sort of ladled on top - the homely pixel ball has shattered one player's paddle and escaped into an Axiom Verge-esque labyrinth of spikes, energy beams and floating T-Rex heads. Filing this premise somewhere on the "what if" spectrum between the Edge line about talking to the monsters in DOOM and people demanding to land on gas giants in Starfield. Find a trailer through the jump. |
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Sony decided to raise the price of all PlayStation Plus membership tiers, and all three will cost more starting in September 2023. Starting on September 6, 2023, it will cost at least $20 more for someone to subscribe. This will be a worldwide change in prices. It will be $79.99/€71.99/£59.99/¥6,800 per year for the lowest Essential tier going forward. Its excuse for charging more is to "continue bringing high-quality games and value-added benefits." The base PlayStation Plus Essential tier is going up to $79.99 from $59.99 for a year. The PlayStation Plus Extra tier will cost $139.99 for 12 months. It used to be $99.99. Finally, the PlayStation Plus Premium price will be $159.99 after the change, compared to $119.99 now. The company also noted that the yearly plans will still be cheaper than buying one or three months of PlayStation Plus at a time. However, it didn't say what the new prices for each tier will be going forward. Before September 6, 2023, it is $9.99 per month and $24.99 per three months for Essential, $14.99 per month and $39.99 per three months for Extra, and $17.99 per month and $49.99 per three months for Premium. The cost of the three PlayStation Plus plans will increase in price starting on September 6, 2023 worldwide. The post PlayStation Plus Will Cost More as Price Rises in September appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, August 30, 2023 11:30 AM
Nintendo Live 2024 Tokyo will be held on January 20-21, 2023 at Tokyo Big Sight. Not only will it include two days worth of live performances from Nintendo properties, it will also include the world championship tournaments for competitive first-party Nintendo games. Entry into the event requires pre-registration. Also, everyone who registers in advance will be placed into a lottery that must be won in order to gain a ticket to attend. The event will be broadcast live on the official website. More information will be revealed closer to launch. Nintendo plans to begin accepting applications to participate in the game tournaments beginning in October 2023. For general admission, pre-registration will begin sometime in November. More information regarding where and how to apply will be announced at a later date. The Splatoon 3 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe world championships are planned to be held at this event. The winners of the preliminary rounds will gather in Tokyo to compete for the title of world champion. The Splatoon 3 tournament will be on both days, while the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tournament will be held on the second day only. There will also be team competitions for Splatoon 3 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The Splatoon 3 team competition will be held on the first day. For the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate competitions, there will be a general division as well as an Elementary school student division. The Elementary school student division will be on the first day, while the general division is on the second day. Furthermore, live music performances featuring The Legend of Zelda and Splatoon 3 will be held. Specifically, there will be a The Legend of Zelda orchestral performance. As for Splatoon 3, the three members of Deep Cut will perform on stage. Nintendo Live 2024 will be held at Tokyo Big Sight from January 20-21, 2023. The post Nintendo Live 2024 Tokyo Will Take Place in January appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, August 30, 2023 11:00 AM
Netflix just shared the final One Piece live-action trailer the day before its debut. This is a more far-reaching video. It offers a larger look at not only the main cast, but supporting characters. A number of different locations also showed up. Here's the newest video. It focuses more on the quest for the fabled One Piece and the Straw Hat's goal to find it. As it does discuss this, we see members of the Navy and other rivals and antagonists that the crew will encounter throughout the story. While this is the final One Piece live-action trailer, Netflix released another one not too long ago. Back on August 24, 2023, a Japanese dub video appeared. It features the original Japanese voice actors from the anime. However, as it was shared by the Netflix Japan account, there are no English subtitles. There was also recently a Netflix video that involved actors from the show talking about the adaptation. Also, episode 1,074 of the anime ended up delayed due to this version's debut. The first season of the One Piece live-action adaptation airs on Netflix starting on August 31, 2023. The anime is available on Crunchyroll and Netflix. Viz Media is handling the localization of the manga volumes. The post See the Final Netflix One Piece Live-Action Trailer appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, August 30, 2023 10:30 AM
Niantic teased Pokemon GO would get Paldea characters from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet in September 2023 back in the beginning of August 2023. Now we have release dates. The new critters will arrive in two parts. First, we'll see starters like Sprigatito in Pokemon GO on September 5, 2023. Then a second batch of four will arrive on September 10, 2023. First, here's the list of Pokemon GO Paldea Pokemon that will appear on September 5, 2023. The base forms of Fuecoco, Lechonk, Sprigatito, and Quaxly will be in the wild, in 7km eggs at launch, and in Field Research tasks. Lechonk will also show up in Timed Research. Lechonk is also the only one who will be available as a shiny.
After the A Paldean Adventure event ends on September 10, 2023, Lechonk will be in 2km eggs and the starters will be in 5km ones. There will also be some events. The Ultra Unlock will mean you may get Gimmighoul Coins at PokeStops, four times as much Stardust for catching, four times XP for catching, and you may see gold PokeStops. PokeStops can also showcase Lechonks. As for the Special Research, it will be around between September 5, 2023 and December 1, 2023. As for the September 10, 2023 Paldea Pokemon additions, here's what will show up in Pokemon GO:
Finally, on September 13, 2023, all Pokemon GO players will get the Kitakami Paldea Set, Paldea Backpack, and Paldea Sandals. Here's the official trailer for it all: Pokemon GO is available on mobile devices, and Paldea Pokemon will begin to debut with Fuecoco, Lechonk, Sprigatito, and Quaxly on September 5, 2023. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are available on the Nintendo Switch. The post Pokemon GO Gets Paldea Pokemon Like Sprigatito Next Week appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, August 30, 2023 10:00 AM
Square Enix released a brand new trailer further teasing the story of young Sephiroth in Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis. Players will learn more about Sephiroth's unknown past during the events of Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier in a brand new, original story. The Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis trailer tells players that "we still don't know Sephiroth" as the young hero turns away from the burning flames in the background. The trailer also shows off new scenes from the game detailing The First Soldier characters Glen, Matt, and Lucia's journey to the island of Rhadore to survey locations to build Shinra's Mako reactors. Glenn, Matt, and Lucia are P0 Soldiers who worked for Shinra 15 years before the events of Final Fantasy VII. This game will also cover the events of FFVII, Crisis Core FFVII, and expand on never-before-seen story during these games. You can see young Sephiroth below: FFVII Ever Crisis just surpassed 1.5 million pre-registrations worldwide and to celebrate, Square Enix will be giving all players who pre-register a free gear voucher for one of the available costumes in the game. FFVII Ever Crisis is a free-to-play game and is set to release on September 7, 2023 worldwide. It will be available on Android and Apple iOS devices. The post Latest Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis Trailer Teases Sephiroth's Story appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, August 30, 2023 9:30 AM
The latest Persona 5 Tactica character spotlight trailer released by Atlus introduces Futaba Sakura, codename Oracle. Her Persona is Necronomicon, and she plays an active support role as the navigator of the Phantom Thieves. While she cannot be controlled directly, Oracle is capable of using protection and recovery skills when the party needs it most. The new trailer showcases some of the automatic skills that Futaba can perform in Persona 5 Tactica when her allies are in need of support. Final Guard protects downed allies from an attack. Meanwhile, Active Support recovers a fraction of the party's MP, and makes it easier to increase the Voltage Gauge. You can check out the new Persona 5 Tactica character spotlight trailer introducing Oracle here: Prior to joining the Phantom Thieves in the original Persona 5, Futaba was a secluded and genius hacker that gained notoriety for her skills. As a member of the Phantom Thieves, Futaba is still not used to communicating, as she hasn't had much practice. Persona 5 Tactica will come out on November 17, 2023 for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass, Nintendo Switch and Windows PC via Steam. Atlus recently shared a trailer showcasing Akechi and Kasumi in the game's Day One DLC, Repaint Your Heart. The post Oracle Protects the Party in Persona 5 Tactica appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, August 30, 2023 9:00 AM
There's a new peek at some of the star systems and places players will get to go in Starfield. Microsoft and Bethesda shared a brief teaser trailer showing off three locations. All of these are Starfield United Colonies territories, which was established in 2159 in-game. Here's a closer look at the Starfield United Colonies star systems. We get to see Alpha Centauri's Jemison, Sol's Mars, and Wolf's Pontem.
This isn't the only recent Starfield teaser. Bethesda also released a video of the influencers Astro Alexandra, Filspixel, LilyPichu, and Myth at Huntsville, Alabama's Space Camp to show what it's like to be a NASA astronaut. As part of its trickling of new information ahead of release, Bethesda also showed what the Premium and Constellation Edition's art book app opening screen looks like. Starfield will come to the Xbox Series X and PC on September 6, 2023. Early access begins on September 1, 2023. The post Starfield Trailer Introduces Three United Colonies Star Systems appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, August 30, 2023 11:08 AM  The Circus of the Last Days in Baldur's Gate 3 is a nice reprieve from the constant chaos and stress of your usual quests. Located in Rivington, this circus has plenty of unique acts, performers, and things to do. In one area, you'll meet Zethino, who is a dryad advertising her love test. Depending on which romance option you choose, if you're romancing anyone, you can take the test with them to see your compatibility. If you want to know all the correct Zethino love test answers in Baldur's Gate 3, continue reading. All correct answers for Zethino love test in Baldur's Gate 3 Although your answers to these questions should be authentic, if you want to cheat the system, we can help you do that. You'll need to answer three simple questions which will test how well you know your partner. Depending on how you score, Zethino will give a reading into how she sees your relationship faring. Without further ado, here are all the Zethino love test answers in ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, August 30, 2023 10:59 AM  Armored Core 6 is a game that takes you across the many locales of Rubicon while spending almost every mission fighting other mechs and making it really fun to do so. They do this in quite a few ways, but one of these ways is with the many different builds you can run across the game. This means you can re-equip your AC for combat against a variety of different people and machines. You can run yourself a melee build if you want, or you can run a long range build, shotgun or assault rifle, the choice is up to you. This makes experimentation with bosses one of the more intriguing parts of Armored Core 6, as it is with the boss Swinburne. Here's our guide on how to beat Swinburne in Armored Core 6. How to beat Swinburne in Armored Core 6 Swinburne in Armored Core 6 is a boss you can face in the main story in Chapter 3, or as part of the Arena. He's a pretty feisty enemy to beat, as he moves quickly and can deal some big damage. He uses a shield to protect himself, and has a combinatio... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, August 30, 2023 8:24 AM  The Necromancer boss is the toughest foe you've faced in Sea of Stars so far. As you may expect from a Necromancer, Romaya summons minions to tip the scales in her favor during the fight. You're outnumbered and outgunned, and it's easy to get overwhelmed. This battle is a harsh lesson in crowd control. If you're struggling, let me show you how to beat Romaya, the Necromancer in Sea of Stars. How to beat Romaya the Necromancer in Sea of Stars Sea of Stars_20230830120703 Curiously, Romaya isn't vulnerable to any of your attacks. Physical, Poison, and Solstice abilities all hit for standard damage. Because of this, stockpile MP to break Cast Bars and attack whenever you can. Romaya has a bone pile and flesh pile nearby that she can use to summon backup. The bone pile becomes a tanky skeleton, and the flesh pile becomes a zombie. You can target the piles to stop the onslaught of summons, but only for a short while. Without Garl on t... |
Gamer Empire Wednesday, August 30, 2023 5:15 AM Housing in FFXIV is unique and highly revered. Everyone wants a house, but not everyone wants to put in the work it takes to buy and build a house. There have been changes over the years for FFXIV players regarding housing. In current times, it's a good place for player health and status. Recommended Read: […] |
Gamer Empire Wednesday, August 30, 2023 4:59 AM One of the core mechanics of Hearts of Iron 4 is puppeting. After every war, you will most likely see Communist countries, like the USSR, make a puppet out of all of their enemies. If you start HOI4 with puppets or make some new ones along the way because you want to stay true to […] |
Gamer Empire Wednesday, August 30, 2023 4:03 AM As the game progresses, scavenging for items becomes more and more challenging. Therefore, in the early game, learning to use all picked-up items is imperative, even if the thing is Scrap Wood. This guide will show you what to do with Scrap Wood in Project Zomboid! Recommended Read: How to Spawn Vehicles in Project Zomboid […] |