Kotaku Wednesday, September 13, 2023 11:56 AM  On September 12, Apple held an event showing off its entire line of iPhone 15 devices, including the iPhone 15 Pro, which features a USB-C port (thanks, Europe) and the ability to run modern AAA games like Death Stranding and the remake of Resident Evil 4. Apple predictably touted the news as the "next generation of… |
Kotaku Wednesday, September 13, 2023 11:34 AM  Starfield's first update is here and it's...pretty small and not very exciting. However, Bethesda has confirmed that some highly desired features and improvements, including DLSS support, will be added to the RPG via future updates. |
Kotaku Wednesday, September 13, 2023 10:48 AM  The full list of 36 games for Xbox Live Gold's replacement, Game Pass Core, has been revealed a day ahead of its launch. And they're...they're really good. |
Kotaku Wednesday, September 13, 2023 10:37 AM  Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's first DLC, The Teal Mask, is finally out, and it takes the player and all their pocket monsters on an exchange student program to the land of Kitakami. In this wondrous land they'll find new Pokémon to catch, new friends to make, and, as fans have discovered, restrooms that are… |
Kotaku Wednesday, September 13, 2023 10:29 AM  Square Enix is in a bit of a rough spot following financial setbacks and rocky game releases. While some titles like Final Fantasy XIV have delivered consistent quality and remained popular with fans, other entries from the series as well as newer games from the publisher have shipped in questionable states and… |
Kotaku Wednesday, September 13, 2023 9:15 AM  Starfield is a massive game. With hundreds of planets and solar systems to probe, Bethesda's spacefaring RPG tasks you with traveling from galaxy to galaxy. Unfortunately, for all the space exploration the game has you doing, doing this by fast traveling amounts to a series of loading screens that trivializes… |
PCGamesN Wednesday, September 13, 2023 11:40 AM  Starfield patch 1.7.29 is live in the game alongside word from Bethesda about upcoming player-requested features in the space RPG game. With Starfield mods already attempting to fill in the gaps on issues like Nvidia DLSS support and an in-game FOV slider, it's great to see Bethesda promise to deliver these itself. Continue reading Starfield is getting an FOV slider and DLSS support from Bethesda MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield review, Starfield companions, Starfield traits |
PCGamesN Wednesday, September 13, 2023 11:34 AM  If you're looking to pick up an ultralight gaming mouse to give you the edge in competitive FPS games or want to get involved in handheld streaming, we've got great news for you: the Logitech Logi Play Days promotion has just begun. This UK-only sale includes a range of excellent Logitech gaming products at record-low prices, and there's sure to be something that catches your eye. Continue reading Snag this Logitech gaming gear at record low prices while you can MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Logitech G Pro Wireless review, Logitech G PowerPlay review, Logitech G502 Lightspeed review |
PCGamesN Wednesday, September 13, 2023 11:31 AM  What are all the Dreamlight Valley recipes? Cooking is crucial to success in the Disney life sim as you'll need to cook up some tasty grub to earn Dreamlight, make friends, and keep your stamina up. There are over 190 recipes to discover so far, and that's a lot of recipes to keep track of. Luckily, once you've made a recipe once it automatically saves to your in-game cook book, so we're here to get your recipe list bursting at the seams. The way to the hearts of all the Dreamlight Valley characters can be found through their stomachs, but it's equally important to keep yourself well-fed, too. Some Dreamlight Valley recipes - like the bouillabaisse recipe - offer more stamina than others, and while some can be obtained from completing quests, such as Remy's ratatouille recipe and Minnie's picnic favourites: crudites and fish sandwiches, others are unlocked by trying different ingredients together. To make it easier to get the most nutritious meals, we've compiled them all below, with five-star recipes offering the most energy. Continue reading Disney Dreamlight Valley recipes list and how to cook them MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Disney games, What's the next Dreamlight Valley update?, Disney Dreamlight Valley guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, September 13, 2023 11:29 AM  Does Mortal Kombat 1 have crossplay? In the modern era of fighting games, there are a few features that many players expect to come as standard. While not as essential as being fun to play or having a decent rollback-based net code, another important factor is to grow a healthy player base via crossplay. With this feature, those on platforms with fewer players can still reliably find matches against players around the world. Being able to play Mortal Kombat 1 in matches against friends on different devices is the dream. After all, some may want to play the game as their favorite Mortal Kombat 1 characters but can't afford to spend money on a PC gaming rig. So, as the Mortal Kombat 1 release date draws near, with the Mortal Kombat 1 early access coming even sooner, here's everything you need to know about Mortal Kombat 1 crossplay and whether or not it's possible. Continue reading Mortal Kombat 1 crossplay explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Mortal Kombat 1 characters, Mortal Kombat 1 release date, Mortal Kombat 1 system requirements |
PCGamesN Wednesday, September 13, 2023 11:28 AM  Genshin Impact version 4.1 will be bringing a number of helpful changes to the anime game when it arrives later this month. HoYoverse has recently been finding ways to save time for players with welcome quality-of-life changes, and this time, they're overhauling Genshin Impact's ascension challenges. Newer players will no longer need to fear the odd obstacle course whenever they reach an Adventure Rank milestone. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, September 13, 2023 11:42 AM  What are the best games like Minecraft? Way back in 2010, a little game called Minecraft proved to be a revelation in video games, inspiring a whole generation of players and developers in the process. It's a blocky, sandbox world that essentially lets us create anything we like and share it with our friends. The cultural phenomenon sold millions of copies before Microsoft acquired developer Mojang Studios in 2014. There's been a plethora of Minecraft clones over the years, doing their best to match one of the best PC games of all time, but few have really delivered the whole package like Minecraft does. Sometimes, though, you may only want part of the Minecraft experience, augmented with other aspects that make the Minecraft-like unique. That's where this guide to the best games like Minecraft comes in. All the games on this list are similar to Minecraft in some fashion, be they crafting games, building games, adventure games, or an altogether different part of what makes Minecraft our favorite blocky game. Continue reading Best games like Minecraft 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Wednesday, September 13, 2023 11:25 AM  What are the best ninja games? Sneaking through the shadows, lithely climbing and dashing your way to an unsuspecting target; clashing swords with a rival in a climactic battle; methodically planning your next move to catch the enemy unaware. There are a lot of reasons why ninja games are so appealing. As gamers, we revel in fantasies of power and experiences out of our reach, and ninja games are pretty high on the list of "we wish we could do that". Luckily, some of the best PC games let you play as a ninja. In fact, it's a pretty crowded genre, and hacking through the chaff with a katana will only get you so far. In order to make the search a bit easier, we've gone ahead and curated this list of the best ninja games like Warframe that will sate your inner ninja. Plenty of classics are present, like 3D stealth sims, but we have also included some off-the-wall games to illustrate just how varied the ninja scene is. Go on, take a look below. We'll see you on the other side of the shadows. Continue reading The best ninja games on PC 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Warframe 1999, Warframe builds, Warframe system requirements |
PCGamesN Wednesday, September 13, 2023 11:00 AM  We all saw Lies of P and went 'that looks familiar.' No, I'm not talking about the Pinocchio storyline but the fact that, at first glance, it's very reminiscent of FromSoftware's Bloodborne, one of the best soulslike RPG games ever made. While my immediate concern was that this would just be a 'Bloodborne at home' situation, Lies of P shakes itself free of its inspiration's strings with its expansive level design and innovative systems - but sometimes spins a few too many plates for its own good. Continue reading Lies of P review – the best soulslike since Elden Ring MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Upcoming PC Games, Best PC RPGs, Best games like Dark Souls |
PCGamesN Wednesday, September 13, 2023 10:54 AM  Alan Wake 2 is longer than any other game that Remedy has ever made, director Sam Lake confirms, as we rapidly approach the Alan Wake 2 release date. An ambitious sequel to the 2010 original, Alan Wake 2 is a story-driven horror game with a twist, as you control two characters whose narratives intersect at key moments. If you've played Control, Quantum Break, Max Payne, Max Payne 2, or the original Wake, Alan Wake 2 is set to keep you entertained for much longer, with a runtime that Lake says is roughly double that of Remedy's usual games. Continue reading Alan Wake 2 length confirmed by Remedy director Sam Lake MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games, Best story games, Best upcoming games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, September 13, 2023 11:07 AM  What is the best Vampire Survivors build? In every run in the roguelike game, you defeat hordes of enemies, amassing new weapons and items to help you survive until the end. You can upgrade your items or take new ones at regular intervals, which helps you bolster your build each time you level up. However, in the heat of the moment, it can be hard to know which items give you the best buffs and which combos you should stack together. When making the best Vampire Survivors build, you need to make two key decisions: which of the best Vampire Survivor characters to play as and which powerful Vampire Survivors weapon evolutions you want to aim for as you collect items. Continue reading The best Vampire Survivors build MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best Vampire Survivors power ups, Vampire Survivors weapon evolution guide, The best Vampire Survivors build |
PCGamesN Wednesday, September 13, 2023 10:49 AM  Does Cities Skylines 2 have DLC? Building your own utopia isn't easy, and the vision that bounces around in your head often doesn't reflect the absolute disaster that sits on your computer screen. Trash piles up, people complain, and, oh god, is that an entire industry district on fire? That isn't just us… right? The Cities Skylines 2 release date is right around the corner, and while you may be focusing on the basic package right now, it won't be long before there are a multitude of Cities Skylines 2 expansion packs to purchase so you can increase the scope and vibrancy of your little slice of heaven. Here are all the DLC packs coming to the city builder game, so you can make your Cities Skylines 2 maps thrive. Continue reading All Cities Skylines 2 DLC MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Cities Skylines 2 release date, Cities Skylines 2 system requirements, Cities Skylines 2 maps |
PCGamesN Wednesday, September 13, 2023 10:31 AM  The long-running space 4X strategy game series, Galactic Civilizations, is preparing to introduce its fourth installment, the Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova Edition (GalCiv IV), to the Steam platform this upcoming Fall. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best 4X games on PC, Galactic Civilizations 4 review, Six games like Civilization |
PCGamesN Wednesday, September 13, 2023 10:15 AM  Where can you find Minecraft frogs? With much of their utility added via the game's 1.19.0 update in mid-2022, frogs in Minecraft have become a sought-after critter ever since. The Wild Update brought them into the fold, giving us another option for a tag-along pet, much like the cats and wolves that we've grown accustomed to over the years. Not only can they aid in combat, but they can be used to create Froglights, the brightest blocks in the game. Being such a huge game with an equally huge following, this guide on Minecraft frogs barely scratches the surface of the game's complex mechanics. On our Minecraft page, you'll find guides covering anything from Minecraft seeds to popular Minecraft mods. Here's everything you need to know about one of the most unique Minecraft mobs in all the game's biomes, as well as how to farm Froglights of various colors to illuminate your world. Continue reading Minecraft frogs – how to tame, breed, and make froglights MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Wednesday, September 13, 2023 11:29 AM  Few could've predicted just how quickly the gaming handheld market would grow, following the launch of Valve's Steam Deck. Seemingly a random pie-in-the-sky Valve hardware bet, suddenly we now have a host of genuine contenders, with the latest being the biggest yet: the Lenovo Legion Go. I got to spend an hour or so with the device at a preview event to find out whether its massive 8.8-inch screen and detachable controllers make it the best gaming handheld so far, or if it's due a round of decimation. Read on for our full Lenovo Legion Go hands-on preview. Continue reading The Lenovo Legion Go is a beast on specs and a beast in the hand MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Wednesday, September 13, 2023 10:04 AM  Hades might just be the best roguelike game ever made. It all comes down to personal taste in the end, sure, with Dead Cells and Enter The Gungeon also on my roguelike rotation, but Hades will always take the cake. So with the Hades 2 release date looming, now's the time to pounce on this Steam sale and bag the grueling Greek dungeon crawler if you haven't already, or if you just want to play it on your Steam Deck. Continue reading 2020's best Steam game by user reviews is on sale, and it's superb MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best roguelikes and roguelites, Hades Review, Best indie games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, September 13, 2023 10:23 AM  What are the best tank games on PC? Rolling into battle in a vehicle that weighs the same as ten elephants and can raze entire buildings with a single shot simply never gets old, but it's not always easy to find a tank game that delivers in all the key areas. If you're looking for the best free tank games or the biggest triple-A armoured division sims, you've come to the right place. Just like the best war games, the best tank games are brilliant because they're all about making you, the player, feel both overpowered and invulnerable. But the tank in some of the best free PC games is also synonymous with tense firefights and immense claustrophobia. The agony of reloading, the snail's pace, and the fact that you're the enemy's priority target - and not a small one at that - make tank games as nerve-wracking as they are empowering. Continue reading The best tank games on PC 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best free Steam games, Tank games, Best WW2 games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, September 13, 2023 9:47 AM  A customizable setting is being added to Assassin's Creed Mirage to ensure that the soundtrack does not coincide or clash with in-game instances of the Islamic call to prayer. Taking place before Valhalla, Assassin's Creed Mirage follows Basim on his journey to become a fully-fledged member of the assassin order. With the Assassin's Creed Mirage release date incoming, Ubisoft says it is taking "uttermost care" with how the setting, time period, and culture are represented in the stealth game, and is adding a new option to disable music during the Islamic Adhan. Continue reading Assassin's Creed Mirage introduces custom settings to respect Islam MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Assassin's Creed Mirage release date, Best stealth games, Best RPG games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, September 13, 2023 9:52 AM  Dune: Spice Wars brings the sci-fi world created by Frank Herbert into the realm of the best 4X games such as Civilization 6, Stellaris, and Endless Legend. Dune: Spice Wars blends real-time elements with the traditional 4X format, as you choose a faction, explore the spice-laden lands of Arrakis, expand and establish cities and outposts, exploit the resources at your disposal, and of course eliminate your enemies, and it's about to release on Steam in its 1.0 form. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, September 13, 2023 10:29 AM  Which are the best war games on PC? It's a tricky question to answer since war is sort of the default here in the world of PC gaming. It never changes, whether you're re-fighting WW2 or blowing planes out of the sky in Battlefield. We've chosen some highlights from quality war games on PC for your perusal, from calmer free-to-play options to serious strategy games that cover some of history's most serious conflicts. This is a living list, and we're always adding new games in and out, so make sure you check back regularly. The free PC games are up top by default, so if you're looking for something to play with zero financial commitment, that's where to look. Continue reading The best war games on PC MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Play Enlisted for free, The best free PC games , The best WW2 PC games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, September 13, 2023 9:05 AM  When is the MW2 season 6 release date? Hurry up and claim all your battle pass rewards and weapons from MW2 season 5, because season 6 is coming up fast, the last season before Modern Warfare and Warzone move on to pastures new. Modern Warfare 2 seasons so far have lasted varied lengths, starting longer at around three months while more recent seasons have lasted only six weeks. That said, MW2 season 6 is fairly easy to predict, as it will likely come to an end around the time Modern Warfare 3 season 1 begins. That's a way off though, so here's what you want to know about Modern Warfare 2 season 6, the new maps, new MW2 battle pass rewards, and more. Continue reading Modern Warfare 2 Season 6 release date speculation MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Best loadouts in Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 2 maps |
PCGamesN Wednesday, September 13, 2023 7:30 AM  The Lost Ark September Update is here, and it's time to 'Jump to the Endgame.' The latest Lost Ark patch notes for the Amazon Games and Smilegate action MMORPG add some pretty interesting details, including a new dino-themed battle royale mode, a way to reroll your unwanted cosmetic skins, new jump-start servers, and events including the seasonal Arktoberfest for the free game. Continue reading Lost Ark patch notes add dinosaur battle royale and skin rerolling MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPG – top MMOs you should play, Lost Ark class tier list, All Lost Ark Mokoko Seeds locations |
PCGamesN Wednesday, September 13, 2023 7:27 AM  Finally, Lord of the Rings comes to Baldur's Gate 3 as you can wield the overpowered Andúril sword used by Aragorn and iconic One Ring in the RPG game. This is a Baldur's Gate 3 mod for the ages, and one that'll not only make your next playthrough a cakewalk but also see all the Middle-earth lore of both items integrated into Baldur's Gate 3 as different mechanics. Continue reading Baldur's Gate 3 gets OP Lord of the Rings weapons you need to use MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 quests, Baldur's Gate 3 review, Baldur's Gate 3 class |
PCGamesN Wednesday, September 13, 2023 7:30 AM  When was the Watch Dogs Legion multiplayer release date? If you're keen to jump into Ubisoft's open-world sequel with pals, we've got all the details you need to get up to speed with the online mode, including Ubisoft's plans now that support on the game has officially ended. Watch Dogs Legion multiplayer came as part of a free update featuring new missions and dynamic events designed for co-op play. You can take on the sprawling London streets in seamless co-op or test your communication skills with Leader of the Pack, an online tactical ops mission for those after a real challenge. Alternatively, you can construct a deadly spiderbot and send it into a free-for-all deathmatch in Spider-Bot Arena, or engage in an online game of cat-and-mouse with Invasion mode. Here's everything you need to know about Watch Dogs Legion multiplayer. Continue reading Watch Dogs Legion multiplayer release date MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Watch Dogs Legion review, Watch Dogs Legion release date, Best sandbox games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, September 13, 2023 7:00 AM  September 13, 2023: We checked for new Ro Ghoul codes and update our list. 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 September 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, September 13, 2023 6:54 AM  September 13, 2023: We compiled a list of the currently active SkibiVerse codes. What are the new SkibiVerse codes? We've compiled a regularly updated list of all SkibiVerse codes to redeem in-game freebies like XP boosts, new characters, and free goodies for your adventures. Do you want to be ahead of the competition before the new game modes get added? We've got you covered. SkibiVerse has been around on Roblox only a few days, but already has over a million new players. It can be challenging to find codes for a game in its infancy, but much like our regularly updated lists of Anime Adventures codes, Blox Fruits codes, and All Star Tower Defense codes, we've got the most extensive list you'll find online. Continue reading SkibiVerse codes September 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, September 13, 2023 12:00 PM  You can't fault the pitch. In Gunbrella you're a sort of cowboy dude with a shotgun that's also an umbrella. You use the umbrella to deflect enemy projectiles, block attacks, fly up into the air like a furious Mary Poppins and zoom along ziplines. You use the shotgun, as you might reasonably expect, to do the majority of your big murdering. Gunbrella is a classic 2D platform shooter in the style of a steampunk western. It's like Deadwood crossed with Singin' In The Rain, if Gene Kelly ever used his umbrella to blow holes through anyone who didn't sufficiently praise his tap dancing. Some light exploration bits have you travelling by train from frontier towns to mining villages, much of them decorated with giant spinning cogs – so you know it's steampunk – and populated by a small cast of quest-giving locals, pill-dispensing shopkeepers and monologuing villains. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, September 13, 2023 12:00 PM  There's something that feels oddly momentous about sending one of Dune: Spice Wars' harvesters to get to work worm-dodging while hoovering up MSG (magical space glitter). It was, after all, Dune II's implementation of these trucks that are largely responsible for the shape of the entire RTS genre. I've mused before that if you count Alien as something that wouldn't exist without Dune, along with the effects the RTS had on esports, it's wild to consider how different gaming could have been if Frank Herbert hadn't visited Florence in 1957 to chronicle a natural phenomenon. It's one heck of a butterfly effect, which is fitting, because Spice Wars itself can often feel like a creative exploration of how integral butterfly effects are to grand strategy rulesets. Forget those harvesters for a moment, because this dry but undeniably captivating 4X is all about the steamroll. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, September 13, 2023 11:15 AM  One of my favourite TV shows is The Rookie, because you never have any idea what could happen next. No episode can go more than five minutes without some kind of twist, often with no relation to anything that has happened up until that point. Like, you think the stand-off between criminals and their victims in a courthouse nuclear bunker has been resolved, but it turns out that while the camera was off him, a lawyer got stabbed by someone else. Hauma is bringing that kind of energy to the visual novel space. You play as Judith, a former detective and champion boxer who's wrapped up in solving the case her grandfather was working on before he died. On its face, Hauma is therefore a detective game in a pretty cool 2D comic book-style, with a slightly worse version of the Frogwares Sherlock Holmes mind palace as your inventory of clues, which you combine to logic your way through puzzles. But at the point where you're in a tunnel under the ruins of a Nazi temple in Munich, having discovered that the MacGuffin is a shin bone carved with the recipe for an eternal life drink (which was stolen by some nuns and taken to Bavaria, and then the nuns all got pregnant I guess?) - and, secondly, having recently survived a massive explosion at an Oktoberfest beer tent - you kind of think, well, things have gotten quite out of hand, haven't they? |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, September 13, 2023 10:00 AM  Cor, has it really been almost half a year since we've done one of these? Apologies, readers. I honestly don't know where the time goes. It's probably because we're spending too much time with our favourite guilty pleasure games, which is the subject of this latest Ask RPS column. The question comes courtesy of ronzilla, who asked: What were your favourite guilty pleasure games of 2022? As in, I play this all the time and I'm semi-embarrassed to admit it? A good question! In canvassing the wider RPS Treehouse for their responses, it quickly became clear that most of our guilty pleasure games extend way beyond the bounds of just the year 2022, so we've answered a bit more broadly than the original question perhaps intended. Still, hopefully there are still some entertaining answers in here nonetheless. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, September 13, 2023 5:21 AM  Several game developers have called on their players to protest Unity's recently announced new pricing structure, under which developers who reach a certain threshold of revenue or game installations will be charged every time somebody installs their game. A few teams have also announced plans to dump Unity and move their projects to other game engines, such as Godot or Unreal. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, September 13, 2023 5:00 AM  The internet isn't fun anymore. Actually, that statement isn't severe enough to reflect how bad the internet is these days, so let me try that again: being online in 2023 is a fucking nightmare. There are only three websites. They are all designed to make you angry because it's the most profitable emotion. Your aunt was indoctrinated into fascism by a page called "This country used to have real bin men" after she liked a meme about glass milk bottles in 2012. Every boy you went to school with has a podcast about football now. Your Mam once warned you about spending too much time on the computer but now spends eight hours a day playing Hay Day on her phone. AI was meant to let us lie in fields and read books, but instead it's being used to show you what Breaking Bad would have looked like as an anime. But it didn't used to be like this! Obviously I don't need to remind our regular readers about the glory days of the information superhighway because some of you are old enough to be my Dad (and I'm thirty-one) but just in case a member of Gen Z has stumbled upon this article by accident: the internet used to be fun. Like, really fun, and Hypnospace Outlaw is living proof of it. |
Siliconera Wednesday, September 13, 2023 11:30 AM
Nintendo released new patch notes for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 2.1.1. They address some issues regarding the gameplay of the Stalker class, and audio issues for players that do not have the Expansion Pass. The patch appeared on the evening of September 12, 2023. The new Xenoblade Chronicles 3 patch focuses on tuning the Staying Power Art of the Stalker class. Staying Power deploys a Field of Effect that grants the Art Follow-Up buff to members of the party. Art Follow-Up deals damage equal to 2 times the attack stat of the character who set the Field. Previously, when using Fusion Arts within the Field would cause the Follow-Up Attack damage to be dealt to members of the party. The patch has fixed this and now the ability works as intended. Additionally, the patch fixes an issue for players that did not own the Expansion Pass where the Special Hero BGM, Audio environment in Audio Setting, and Notifications would not display in the menus. Here are the full Xenoblade Chronicles 3 patch notes for 2.1.1.
The previous Ver. 2.1.0 patch appeared on July 19, 2023, and it added compatibility with the new Pyra and Mythra amiibo figures, allowing for the Swordfighter class to equip the Pyra and Mythra Aegis swords as a skin replacing the default sword. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is available for the Nintendo Switch. Future Redeemed is a DLC expansion for the game, and it appeared with Wave 4 of the Expansion Pass DLC. The post Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Patch Notes for 2.1.1 Mention Gameplay and Audio Fixes appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, September 13, 2023 11:01 AM
Rain falls against cobblestone, dull yellow lights penetrating through the gloom that has settled over a once opulent city. Puppets made of steel wander the streets in vague patterns, circling rooms filled with the bodies of the humans that occupied these buildings. Their eyes glow red, a color of recognition and warning as they stumble towards you. This is far from the Pinocchio fairytale Lies of P draws inspiration from, but it makes for a compelling setting as it pulls various themes and narrative threads from the popular fable. While the game attempts to spin its own yarn, drawing from FromSoftware's catalogue of games in some bid to replicate their tried and true style of action RPG, Lies of P tries and sometimes succeeds at what it sets out to do. While it may not hit every mark, it's a show in what can happen with an ambitious developer takes enough creative liberties with an established IP to make it interesting. Lies of P is a great demonstration of how game developers can use a public domain IP to create something unique, unlike previous attempts to capitalize on other stories like Robin Hood or King Arthur to little effect. Because it is fairly loose with the source material, it feels more or less like a narrative that draws inspiration from Pinocchio, but creates something that is still fundamentally itself. You have the hallmarks of Gepetto the Puppet Maker, but his role is recontextualized in a world where the significance of his craft bears an entirely different light. Instead of a man who so desperately wanted to create a son of his very own, he is complicit in the tumultuous puppet uprising in Krat due to the very nature of his craft. That said, the narrative of Lies of P falls somewhat flat. Due to a lackluster localization, with a lot of the game's flavor text suffering from numerous grammatical errors. It feels Neowiz wants to offer the trappings of an evocative, gothic horror title, but it doesn't quite stick the landing. Outside of the sometimes spotty localization, voice acting for its rather small cast of characters varies. Some performances feel strong for what the game is trying to evoke, while others feel like the direction for the actor was simply to speak into the microphone with the intention to appear mysterious. So while Lies of P has a lot of promise, the narrative often falls short. However, the game is gorgeous. The visuals are extremely polished. The environments are absolutely stunning regardless of where you are, be it blood filled sewers, the melancholy city of Krat that seems to be stuck in perpetual rainfall, and beautifully detailed buildings that are inspired by 18th century European architecture. Light reflects from puddles in the streets, and you can see individual water droplets splash against the cobblestone. Fire is vibrant, and the light fixtures have a warm, incandescent glow. It's clear that a lot of work was put into the various environments, and it pays off. The atmosphere in the game is great, and outside of it feeling derivative of FromSoftware's Bloodborne, the art direction is inspiring. But this is probably one of the best parts of Lies of P, outside of its character animations. [caption id="attachment_984252" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Outside of some that feely wholly ripped from the aforementioned Bloodborne, the flourishes our little Pinocchio makes with his weapons are impressive. Each animation has its own kind of weight to distinguish between weapon types, which branches out not just in how heavy a weapon is, but also what kind of damage it does. For example, Pinocchio's strikes are far faster and have a baked-in backstep when you are using the Wintry Rapier's Blade and Handle. But the Greatsword of Fate has a much larger blade and its swings are wider, having a much larger hitbox and dealing more damage at the cost of quicker stabs. You also have to sharpen your weapon intermittently through the use of your prosthetic arm, which has a nice animation, but sometimes breaks up the flow of combat. There are also at least a dozen different weapon combinations to facilitate different styles of gameplay, with customization options for mixing and matching these weapons appearing fairly early on — though Lies of P will generally facilitate one of two. These being focused on the guard, and perfect guard, mechanic or dodging. I found dodging attacks to be extremely ineffective by comparison to guarding. Dodges feel heavy, and ineffective by comparison to guarding, and sometimes the window of invulnerability feels a bit too short to really facilitate riskier playstyles. Yes, you can absolutely play the game without guarding, but it isn't advised. Guarding not only allows you to take reduced damage, but if you strike immediately after guarding, you can recover any health that might have been chipped away with an attack if you strike fast enough. However, perfect guards are what the game is focused around since a majority of enemies in the game will perform successive follow-up attacks that feel built around guarding, and not dodging. Enemies in Lies of P will glow red when they are performing a Fury Attack, which means that their attack can be stopped with a perfect guard. These attacks also deal more damage than normal attacks, and in some cases in the late game will kill you with a single hit if you haven't increased your Vitality stat — which I avoided doing at all costs, because that's just how I play these games. What makes perfect guarding so strong, outside of not taking any damage when one is performed, is that successive perfect guards will open up an enemy to being staggered. The health bar of an enemy, or boss, will have a thick white outline when they can be staggered with a charged attack, which can then be chased with a stronger follow-up attack. Ideally, encounters are based around guarding and boss fights are significantly easier if you watch their attack pattern, guard, stagger, and perform your follow-up attack. This is basically the core gameplay loop. It isn't a terrible one, but Lies of P lacks the tightness of the games it's so obviously trying to emulate, which can make it feel frustrating or sometimes unfair. [caption id="attachment_984253" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Similar to other FromSoftware games, Lies of P features the exact same check-point system through finding Stargazers, which are the game's bonfires or lamps. It also functions on the same kind of healing system, but this game actually allows you to replenish one of your Pulse Cells by successively attacking enemies. This makes boss fights a little more lenient by comparison, because if you play it safe, you can replenish a Pulse Cell for an extra emergency heal. It also has the exact same level up system as FromSoftware titles, with you needing to kill enemies and bosses to obtain Ergo to use at Stargazers to increase your stats. These include Vitality, Vigor, Capacity, Motivity, Technique, and Advance. The game doesn't do a great job explaining these to you, and you more or less need to figure out what these stats do on your own by fiddling around. A lot of Neowiz's title feels built around experimentation, even if it more or less wants you to take the same path based on its reliance on the guard system. In terms of accessibility, Lies of P does allow you remap both controller and keyboard controls, and does have a subtitle option. However, that is effectively the extent of it. That said, in terms of performance, it is great. I had no issues whatsoever, running on the "best" settings, with the game never stuttering or crashing. Lies of P is a game that draws inspiration from a handful of things that have remained within the popular consciousness for good reason, and at the very least attempts to set out and build upon the foundations set by those inspirations. And while it will more than likely please those looking to scratch the itch Bloodborne left behind, its lackluster localization and generally narrow playstyle may leave some wanting. Especially after the release of Armored Core VI, which is hard to hold a candle to by comparison. That said it's a game that has a lot of ideas, some that manage to hit and others that sort of slide off. Ultimately, Lies of P is an interesting spin on an age-old fairy tale and attempts to fill the hole Bloodborne left behind, and it really tries its best to do so. Lies of P will release on September 19, 2023 for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC. 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Siliconera Wednesday, September 13, 2023 10:30 AM
To go along with the new Beach Festival Fun event in Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis, there's a new banner. By pulling on it, people can get special looks and equipment for Tifa and Red XIII. However, another item tied to it is an animated in-game wallpaper for Lifeguard Tifa. For people who aren't playing, Square Enix shared a new Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis Lifeguard Tifa wallpaper video to watch. First, here's the Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis Lifeguard Tifa wallpaper video. It features her sitting on the beach in her new attire. While this is an animated wallpaper, the motions are very minimal and mainly apply to her hair, arm, and upper body. The announcement also notes it is acquired via the banner, just like the outfit.
There's also a new showcase video that looks at Tifa in-battle when she's using the new equipment. It is quite brief and shows her using the Lifeguard Wraps weapon's Healing Waves C. Ability that heals the entire party. Her group is facing a Watermelon Tonberry, a new type of enemy, in this teaser.
Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis is available for mobile devices, and the Beach Festival Fun event and banner is now live in the game. The post Watch the Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis Lifeguard Tifa Wallpaper appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, September 13, 2023 10:04 AM
Nintendo announced that, as expected, a Nintendo Direct will appear on September 14, 2023 ahead of the Tokyo Game Show. It will focus on Nintendo Switch games. People can tune in at 7am PT/10am ET/4pm CET. It is also only covering Winter 2023 games and will air worldwide, with the European and Japanese branches also mentioning it. Here's the official announcement. It also confirmed that it will be 40 minutes long. While there are rumors that a Switch successor is on the way, with some suggesting it was discussed behind closed doors at gamescom 2023, it is uncertain if it could come up during this presentation.
We will see a mix of both new games and likely updates on ones we know about from both Nintendo and third-party partners. For example, we could learn more about the Super Mario RPG remake appearing later in 2023. There are a number of upcoming games with 2023 release windows we don't know much about yet too. For example, Level-5 is working on Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time and Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road and said both will appear sometime this year. The TGS 2023 Nintendo Direct will be held on September 14, 2023 at at 7am PT/10am ET/4pm CET. Tokyo Game Show will be held September 21-24, 2023. The post September 2023 Nintendo Direct Set Appears This Week Ahead of TGS appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, September 13, 2023 10:00 AM
HoYoVerse announced the next Genshin Impact Special Program for the 4.1 update. It will air this Friday on September 15, 2023. People will be able to tune in on Twitch at 4:30am PT/7:30am ET/1:30pm CET. Following the broadcast, it will also air on YouTube. We do already have some idea of what to expect from the new Special Program. For example, HoYoVerse already teased that Wriothesley and Neuvillette would join the cast of playable Genshin Impact characters in this next update. New events will be discussed as well. We could also hear about possible story updates. Also, there will be codes for free Primogems for folks to redeem in-game. As for the 4.0 update, that was one of the biggest recent ones. It brought the Fontaine region to Genshin Impact, as well as a whole new storyline set there. It also added three new playable characters. One was the five-star Lyney, and he was accompanied by his four-star siblings Lynette and Freminet. People are also able to earn a Lynette for free by playing through the game. Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC, and the Special Program for 4.1 airs on September 15, 2023 at 4:30am PT/7:30am ET/1:30pm CET. The post 4.1 Genshin Impact Special Program Airs This Week appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, September 13, 2023 9:30 AM
Vogue Japan, in collaboration Square Enix, is going to release a new line of Final Fantasy XIV t-shirts, hoodies, and tote bags to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the release of A Realm Reborn. The apparel designs feature the Vogue logo on the front, and several popular characters from the game appearing from within the word FFXIV written in the Vogue font on the back. [Thanks, Dengeki Online!] The designs were created between Vogue Japan and the FFXIV development team. Additionally, a QR code is engraved on the back, and using it alongside the Instagram or Facebook Augmented Reality filter will allow people to experience the popular characters in AR for a limited time. Here is a list of the full lineup of Final Fantasy XIV Vogue T-shirts, hoodies, and other merchandise coming to Japan, as well as the prices:
You can also take a better look at the items here: [gallery columns="5" size="medium" ids="984302,984303,984304,984305,984306" link="file"] The clothes will be available between September 28, 2023 and October 2, 2023 from the Isetan Shinjuku Store at the Isetan – A Decade's Journey exhibition. They will also be available for purchase online from the Vogue Collection website starting on October 3, 2023. Vogue and Square Enix recently collaborated on an in-game fashion contest in Final Fantasy XIV where players could upload photos of their characters wearing fashion inspired by the theme of "future adventures". The event ran from August 18, 2023 to September 3, 2023. The new Vogue Japan x Final Fantasy XIV apparel collaboration will be available from October 3, 2023 on the Japanese Vogue Collection online storefront. The post Vogue Japan x Final Fantasy XIV T-Shirts and Hoodies Appear appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, September 13, 2023 9:00 AM
Super Groupies is once again collaborating with Sega and RGG Studio on a collection of Like a Dragon themed accessories and apparel based on the Yakuza series. You can get items that use the motifs and color schemes of Kiryu, Majima, Kasuga, Goromi, and Ono Michio. Super Groupies does offer international shipping, so you can purchase directly from the site without having to find a proxy service first. The items and prices for the Like a Dragon collection of Yakuza merchandise from SuperGroupies are:
[gallery columns="8" link="file" ids="984223,984222,984221,984220,984219,984218,984217,984216,984215,984214,984213,984212,984211,984210,984209,984208"] All of the items use the same design notion where the outside is the same color of the character's shirt and the inside uses the same pattern as their tattoos. There are also lots of different Easter eggs hidden on the items. For example, you can find "Baka Mitai" and the lyrics to it inside of Kiryu's bag. Majima's watch also has the hannya mask half-hidden on the face watch to signify how he hid his wilder side when he worked at the cabaret clubs. The Super Groupies Like A Dragon items are open for pre-order until October 2, 2023. The post Super Groupies Like a Dragon Items Hide Yakuza Easter Eggs appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, September 13, 2023 11:54 AM  Like other RPGs, Starfield also features many achievements players can earn by completing certain milestones or objectives. Starfield is by far the largest game released by Bethesda. No matter how many games someone has completed, completing Starfield is not an easy task to do. The game requires players to travel through hundreds of planets, making the overall content size quite big. However, Bethesda never fails to reward players for their hard work. In Starfield, you can earn 50 achievements by completing 50 different tasks throughout your journey in the game. So, if you are a completionist, this guide will provide you with a complete list of all the achievements of Starfield, along with how to complete them. List of all achievements in Starfield There are 50 total achievements you can complete in Starfield. Most of these achievements can be completed just by following the game's storyline. However, you might also need to take on some extra tasks to unlock a few... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, September 13, 2023 11:45 AM  The Teal Mask DLC is upon us, allowing Trainers to catch many new Pokemon. There's a mix of new and returning creatures in the Kitakami Pokedex. For those Bug enthusiasts among you, one that you'll absolutely want to add to your collection is Yanmega. This slick-looking Dragonfly Pokemon is one of the coolest Bug types in the series. This is how to get Yanmega in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Teal Mask. How to get Yanmega in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Teal Mask Yanmega is the evolved form of Yanma and has a rather unusual requirement. For Yanma to evolve, it must know the move, Ancient Power. Fortunately, Yanma learns this attack naturally at Level 34. With this move in the list, Yanma will evolve into Yanmega when it levels up next. On your journey, you'll likely find Yanma well above Level 34, and they don't all know Ancient Power. If you catch one that doesn't have the attack, fear not, as there's a way around that. Check out the ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, September 13, 2023 11:44 AM  Starfield is more than just shooting your way through the Wild West of space like a hooligan. Sometime's you need to settle it right down and get your romance on. Starfield offers a number of romance options throughout the game, giving you a more immersive and rounded experience in the space RPG. In total, there are 4 companions you can eventually marry if you play your cards right. Here is who you can marry in Starfield and how to go about it. Marry Sarah Morgan Image via PC Invasion Empathetic, law-abiding, and fair pretty much sums up this early-game character. She will be with you from almost the beginning of the game and isn't too tough to marry. You simply need to progress far enough along with her to unlock her In Memoriam storyline quest. By abiding by the law, behaving with kindness, and not killing the innocent, you will quickly find yourself in her good books. Once you have done this and completed her storyline, you can marry Sarah in Starfield. ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, September 13, 2023 11:33 AM  The High Price to Pay mission in Starfield requires you to defend the Lodge or go to the Eye. Unlike many other missions in Starfield your decision to defend the Lodge or go to the Eye has major consequences. Here is what happens if you go to the Eye or the Lodge in Starfield. Note: Before you read on, check out our guide on the best companions in Starfield. The Lodge or the Eye in Starfield, explained Whether you choose the Lodge or the Eye, one of the four main companions will permanently die. There is no way to avoid it — either Barrett, Andreja, Sam, or Sarah will die in The High Price to Pay quest decision and it's based on whether you stay to defend the Lodge or go to the Eye. I highly recommend quicksaving the moment the Lodge and the Eye decision is given to you. If you do that, you'll be able to see which two characters die based on whether you stay at the Lodge or go to the Eye. While it may appear like the companion that dies is c... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, September 13, 2023 11:30 AM  Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are massive games that you can spend many hours trying to become the very best that no-one ever was. From battling Pokémon to customizing your character, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet offer a lot of options for you to do while you're searching for your very own treasure. One of the things you will be doing over the course of the game is finding new TMs for your Pokémon to learn. After you find TMs, you can then craft them at nearby Pokémon Centers by using the Technical Machine Machine. Finding moves that singular Pokémon can learn is a little difficult if you don't filter the TMs by learnable moves. Here's our guide on how to filter TMs in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. How to filter TMs in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet The first thing you need to do to be able to filter TMs in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is head to your nearest Pokémon Center stand. Once you're here, walk up to the Technical Machine Machine, and select the option that says "I want... |
Gamer Empire Wednesday, September 13, 2023 11:15 AM There are a lot of villagers in Stardew Valley that you can befriend if you spend the necessary time talking to them and getting to know them. Some of these villagers are more interesting than others, as you can romance them. Romanceable characters are the bread and butter of Stardew Valley, as you go looking […] |
Gamer Empire Wednesday, September 13, 2023 10:22 AM Money makes the world go round! And it's the same case in Old School RuneScape. The citizens of OSRS will do anything to get a wealthy amount of gp, from endless skilling and grinding bosses to even scamming other players! Recommended Read: Where to Buy Runes in Old School RuneScape But did you know that […] |
Gamer Empire Wednesday, September 13, 2023 8:54 AM Runes in Old School RuneScape aren't just vital but a requirement for training your Magic level. From simple teleports to high-damage combat spells, runes are required for any Mage's setup. Despite the need, runes can naturally be tough to come by. Other than buying from the Grand Exchange (which for Ironman accounts is completely unavailable), […] |
Gamer Empire Wednesday, September 13, 2023 8:35 AM Probably the most annoying aspect of the early game in Stardew Valley is the limited Backpack space. With just a line of 12 slots, you are limited to carrying only the bare minimum with you on your adventures. Considering that you have at least 5 tools that you will likely want with you at all […] |
Gamer Empire Wednesday, September 13, 2023 7:27 AM As you try to complete the Bundles in the Community Center, you might occasionally realize that you have to get an item that you didn't even know existed. The Fiddlehead Fern is one of the more unique items in Stardew Valley, as you won't really have a chance to find it if you don't know […] |
Gamer Empire Wednesday, September 13, 2023 7:16 AM Animals in Stardew Valley can get you a lot of interesting products that you can sell for an amazing price or use to make artisan goods. Ducks and Rabbits are some of the animals in Stardew Valley that will usually give you either Eggs or Wool but will surprise you occasionally with Rabbit's Feet and […] |
Gamer Empire Wednesday, September 13, 2023 7:06 AM The only way you can befriend a character fast in Stardew Valley is by giving them gifts. The more gifts you give someone, the more friendship points you will get with them. Relationships in Stardew Valley are defined by hearts, which visually show your total friendship points. You can have any number of hearts from […] |
Gamer Empire Wednesday, September 13, 2023 5:10 AM The only way you can befriend a character fast in Stardew Valley is by giving them gifts. The more gifts you give someone, the more friendship points you will get with them. Relationships in Stardew Valley are defined by hearts, which visually show your total friendship points. You can have any number of hearts from […] |
Gamer Empire Wednesday, September 13, 2023 4:40 AM It can be assumed that there is no harder challenge in Hearts of Iron 4 for newer players than leading the Soviet Union to victory against the Germans. Though there are smaller countries around Europe that won't last a day against this aggressor, having to take care of so many territories can be an amazing […] |
Gamer Empire Wednesday, September 13, 2023 4:22 AM In Project Zomboid, the generator is a must-have tool for prolonged survival. The generator serves like a mini power plant, supplying electricity to maintain the proper functioning of your base or structure. To make the most of it, let's learn how to connect the generator, where you should put it, how long it will last, […] |
WGB, Home of AWESOME Reviews Wednesday, September 13, 2023 9:49 AM Games with Gold will be officially replaced tomorrow (September 14th) by Microsoft's new service, Game Pass Core. If you are currently a Games with Gold member your subscription will be automatically moved over and the price will continue to be £7 per month. |
WGB, Home of AWESOME Reviews Wednesday, September 13, 2023 8:55 AM It can often be hard to see exactly how much exclusive games can influence the sales of consoles, but the launch of Starfield has provided some new information, according to a report by GameIndustry.biz. |