Kotaku Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:21 AM  Nintendo led another 40-minute Direct on September 14, and there were tons of Mario games and some surprising announcements. There was, sadly, no Switch 2, or the Tomodachi Life Switch port some passionate people on Change.org have been hoping and dreaming about, but it's OK. You can hope and dream in your sleep. |
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Kotaku Thursday, September 14, 2023 10:57 AM  During today's Nintendo Direct presentation, the company revealed that the classic high-speed futuristic racer F-Zero will make a return as a...battle royale speedster. |
Kotaku Thursday, September 14, 2023 10:50 AM  Nintendo just wrapped up its latest Nintendo Direct, and it closed the show with a banger of an announcement: Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door is getting a remake for Switch in 2024. |
Kotaku Thursday, September 14, 2023 10:28 AM  Previously only briefly teased without any concrete details, Nintendo has now done a full reveal for its upcoming game starring the one-and-only Princess Peach. Making its full debut during the September 14 Nintendo Direct, Princess Peach: Showtime! involves the iconic princess changing her outfits Sailor Moon-style,… |
Kotaku Thursday, September 14, 2023 9:15 AM  As the daughter of a photographer, I developed a love for the artform from a young age. But despite taking an inspiring film photography class in college and having access to great photo equipment, I rarely have time to pursue this interest. And though I've rarely used the "photo mode" features in other games, somehow … |
PCGamesN Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:40 AM  Dark and Darker update 12 has arrived for Ironmace's old-school dungeon-crawling RPG game. The extraction-style PvPvE game has found itself a dedicated audience despite the fact that you still can't find Dark and Darker on Steam at the time of writing. For those of you still eagerly spending time with the early access build, we've got the latest set of Dark and Darker patch notes for you as its newest update rolls out. Continue reading Dark and Darker update buffs Wizards and adds low level matchmaking MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dark and Darker release date, Dark and Darker system requirements, Dark and Darker classes guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:19 AM  It's not easy being a survivor in Dead by Daylight. Sometimes you're dodging hatchets, other times you're having vials of toxic gas lobbed at you by a huge clown - you never really catch a break in the horror game, do you? Add face-camping into the mix and the whole thing gets even messier - but, as we know, the DBD dev team is hard at work devising a counter, and new details imply that it just might be a second-phase chance to unhook. Continue reading DBD self unhook changes might let you off the hook in phase two MORE FROM PCGAMESN: DBD killer tier list, Best horror games, DBD codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:24 AM  What are the Starfield creatures? One of the more terrifying prospects of landing on a Starfield planet is the fear of running into the unknown. We can handle space pirates and mercenaries just fine, but the idea of being tracked down by a bloodthirsty beast roaming on a desolate planet sounds like a nightmare. From the gameplay we've seen so far, many of the creatures in Starfield appear peaceful. If you aren't actively provoking them, they should leave you alone. With the right set of Starfield skills, you can use any lurking creatures to attack hostile enemies, allowing you to avoid any combat. . Here's everything we know about the Starfield creatures right now, including where you can find them and what you can do with them. Continue reading All Starfield creatures – monster and fauna list MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield review, Starfield companions, Starfield traits |
PCGamesN Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:06 AM  If you love free PC games, and you think you've got a cool head under pressure, then 911 Operator is here to test your mettle. The stressful strategy game places you in the shoes of an emergency service operator, tasking you with responding to calls for firefighters, police, and ambulances and dispatching your crews appropriately and efficiently. 911 Operator aims to capture one of the world's most high-stakes jobs, and it can be yours for free if you're quick. Continue reading Free PC game – avert disaster in this high-stakes strategy game MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best simulation games, Best strategy games, Best management games |
PCGamesN Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:00 AM  Ridge Racer is the one that sticks in my mind. Fast, fluid, and leaping off the screen with primary colors and raw energy, back in 1995 (I played the late-arriving PlayStation port) it felt unlike anything I'd seen before. Burnout came later. In the wake of Gran Turismo, which brought an incredible and more serious depth to the racing game, Burnout felt like the revival of Outrun - you just put the pedal down, take in the music and the atmosphere, and try not to crash. I miss the simplicity, the vibrancy, and the high-speed joy of '90s racing sims. So it's a good job Horizon Chase 2, one of the best racers of the past five years and homage to the genre's greatest age, is finally on PC via Epic Games. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best racing games, Best sports games, Best old games |
PCGamesN Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:10 AM  What is the best Baldur's Gate 3 Barbarian build? Our guide has got that covered. We focus on the Barbarian's unique features and look at its two subclasses, Berserker and Wildheart. We'll also look at the ideal selections when it comes to races, abilities, and backgrounds. The Baldur's Gate 3 Barb utilizes Rage to boost offense and defense and is - quite literally - one of the strongest Baldur's Gate 3 classes. When considering the best BG3 Barbarian build, we've selected the best equipment and subclass to choose, as well as which of the BG3 races is the best fit, so read on for our advice on making the strongest Barb possible. Continue reading Best Baldur's Gate 3 Barbarian build MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 quests, Baldur's Gate 3 review, Baldur's Gate 3 class |
PCGamesN Thursday, September 14, 2023 10:47 AM  What are the best Roblox games? Games aren't just better than ever for kids; the means of creating them are, too. The best example of that is Roblox: a massively multiplayer online game creation platform, and since it is so easy to make something fun, there are millions of Roblox games to enjoy. User-generated creations allow you to weather the existential threat of a natural disaster, try your hand as a pizza maker, and take a break from it all with a spot of peaceful scuba diving. From sims to RPGs and adventure titles, we've highlighted the best Roblox games to enjoy, with over 100 million other pals in online games. Think of it like Minecraft and LittleBigPlanet smooshed together and forged into an entire platform to create one of the best free PC games available. Below you can find the best Roblox games and more about this exciting platform. If you're looking for some Roblox freebies, you can check these guides for working, new Skibiverse codes, and Fruit Battlegrounds codes to gain an advantage in your games. Continue reading The best Roblox games in 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, September 14, 2023 10:34 AM  What is the Diablo 3 Season 29 start time? Diablo 3's final season is upon us, and if you're looking for something to do during the Diablo 4 downtime, or want to join in on the last hurrah for Blizzard's decade-old PC ARPG, then we've got everything you need to know about what you can expect from this last season, which promises to answer nearly every popular fan request. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 3 builds, Diablo 3 Necromancer skills, Best games like Diablo |
PCGamesN Thursday, September 14, 2023 10:20 AM  How do you unlock secret characters in Vampire Survivors? When you start your first run, you only have a handful of characters and a few weapons available. However, on each playthrough, more items, weapons, and characters are unlocked for you to use in future attempts. Later, you can also find Arcana to give your weapons unique bonuses to annihilate your foes. You can unlock secret Vampire Survivors characters by meeting requirements, such as leveling up your gear to a certain threshold, finding items in a level, or slaying a quota of monsters. These items are vital to use Vampire Survivor weapon evolutions to maximize a weapon's damage output for the best Vampire Survivors build. We also have Vampire Survivors cheats you can type in to get another hidden vampire slayer, steps to access other secret characters, and every unlock for the new Legacy of Moonspell and Tides of Foscari DLC packs. Continue reading How to unlock secret characters in Vampire Survivors MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best Vampire Survivors power ups, Vampire Survivors weapon evolution guide, The best Vampire Survivors build |
PCGamesN Thursday, September 14, 2023 10:09 AM  How do you unlock and perform Mortal Kombat 1 fatalities? In a rather annoying move, each character only has access to one of their fatalities by default. To get the rest of the MK1 fatalities, you'll need to go through one of the many game modes to unlock them, and then you need to equip them in the customize mode. So yes, if you want to perform the most disgusting finishing moves in Mortal Kombat 1, you'll first need to explore the fighting game's Invasions Mode and achieve certain missions. When you're done with that, you'll equip them via the Mortal Kombat 1 gear system, of which you can equip up to four of them. If you're looking for all the Mortal Kombat 1 Brutalities, they're on a separate list, as there are so many of them to find. So here is how you unlock all Mortal Kombat 1 fatalities and the inputs to perform them. Continue reading Mortal Kombat 1 Fatalities – how to unlock and perform MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Mortal Kombat 1 characters, Mortal Kombat 1 release date, Mortal Kombat 1 system requirements |
PCGamesN Thursday, September 14, 2023 10:03 AM  Is The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Steam Deck compatible? Those looking for their next horror fix on the Steam Deck might have to look elsewhere, as although The Texas Chain Saw Massacre runs on the Steam Deck, its performance will leave you hungry for a more optimized experience. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre system requirements ask for 30GB of install space, which isn't as a lot compared to some of the best Steam Deck games, but it's still a big chunk of your handheld's storage. Check out the best microSD for Steam Deck to make extra room, and if you're still dining out on the 64GB model of the PC gaming handheld. Continue reading Is The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Steam Deck compatible? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, September 14, 2023 9:59 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 and getting into more than a few scrapes. Continue reading Starfield VASCO companion guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield review, Starfield companions, Starfield traits |
PCGamesN Thursday, September 14, 2023 9:48 AM  The Cities Skylines 2 base includes an enormous amount of additional features, quality-of-life changes, and vital tools incorporated from mods. Between the new roads and traffic systems, seasonal weather, disasters, a much more detailed economy, and tons more, Cities Skylines 2 seemingly launches with almost everything we might have wanted in a sequel. But with the Cities Skylines 2 release date almost upon us, city building game developer Colossal Order confirms that one very useful feature will be absent. If you're trying to measure and specify a construction on multiple levels, in CS2, it might be a little tricky. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Cities Skylines 2 release date, Cities Skylines 2 system requirements, Cities Skylines 2 maps |
PCGamesN Thursday, September 14, 2023 9:47 AM  What are the EA Sports FC 24 system requirements? Playing EA's headline soccer games on PC has always felt a little strange, but since cross play was introduced, it's become a viable option for fans. The lack of a unified Ultimate Team market still hurts the football sim, but PC players will be keen to show EA that it's a change worth making for next year. Continue reading EA Sports FC 24 system requirements MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, September 14, 2023 9:39 AM  Is Mortal Kombat 1 Steam Deck compatible? Playing Mortal Kombat 1 on the Steam Deck shouldn't be a brutal experience, but the latest entry to the iconic fighting game franchise by NetherRealm Studios hasn't yet been rated by Valve. As it stands, your fatalities may be better off kept to your gaming PC, once Mortal Kombat 1 launches. The Mortal Kombat 1 system requirements demand a toasty 100GB of storage space before you can start testing your might against the latest roster of fighters. We recommend picking up one of the best microSD cards for Steam Deck, especially if you own the 64GB version of the Valve handheld and need that precious extra space for game installs. Continue reading Is Mortal Kombat 1 Steam Deck compatible? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, September 14, 2023 9:48 AM  How does Baldur's Gate 3 romance work? Love is in the air in BG3, and you can spend a lot of time romancing your companions and some NPCs, too. Every character you can seduce in Baldur's Gate 3 is different, and you'll have to get to know them and understand what they like and dislike if you're hoping to build a relationship. Here's what you'll need to do to quite literally charm the pants off of every character. As we've explained in our Baldur's Gate 3 review, we love BG3, especially knowing that Halsin will open up all kinds of doors if you're into bears, and all bear-love-related experiences. We'll let you decide if this makes the Druid the best BG3 class. Whichever of the classes or BG3 races you choose though, you of course don't have to become romantically involved with anyone. If one of the BG3 companions does take your fancy though, here's everything you need to know about Baldur's Gate 3 romance and sex. Continue reading Baldur's Gate 3 romance and sex explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 quests, Baldur's Gate 3 review, Baldur's Gate 3 class |
PCGamesN Thursday, September 14, 2023 9:24 AM  Who is Astarion in Baldur's Gate 3? Our comprehensive guide on this handsome High Elf with a blood-suckingly dark past will ensure he pulls his weight on your BG3 adventure. As a Rogue, Astarion has plenty of options for sneaking around the battlefield, sneak-striking bandits and spiders with daggers, shortswords, bows, and even magic if you so choose. Be sure to check out our Baldur's Gate 3 review for our thoughts about all playable Baldur's Gate 3 classes. Having a comprehensive knowledge of all the BG3 companions will make sure Baldur's Gate 3's deep, strategic D&D combat doesn't run away from you like a cowardly goblin. Continue reading Baldur's Gate 3 Astarion companion guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 quests, Baldur's Gate 3 review, Baldur's Gate 3 class |
PCGamesN Thursday, September 14, 2023 7:51 AM  The importance of a great PC gaming headset can never be understated, and SteelSeries is known for capturing exactly what every PC gaming setup needs - a sleek design, great audio quality, and the righr color to match the rest of your gear. To that end, SteelSeries has just answered the prayers of gamers looking for a white gaming headset, with the announcement of its SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 White collection. Continue reading SteelSeries announces white Arctis Nova 7 gaming headsets MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, September 14, 2023 7:48 AM  Drop has revamped its own-brand mechanical keyboard collection with the Drop Shift, Alt, and Ctrl V2 gaming keyboards. The new-and-improved keyboards, released after Drop's acquisition by Corsair, enjoy a range of upgrades over their predecessors, and Drop will be hoping they warrant a mention in best gaming keyboard lists, competing against big hitters such as Razer and HyperX. Continue reading Drop levels up gaming keyboards with customization upgrades MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Corsair HS70 headset review, Corsair K70 RGB Mk2 review, Best gaming keyboard |
PCGamesN Thursday, September 14, 2023 7:57 AM  What are the best plane games on PC? It's a pretty broad topic, so if you're looking for a list of top airplane sims you may struggle to pick any single one out. The airplane games genre encompasses everything from complex flight simulators and meticulously detailed military facsimiles to arcade jet fighter games and relaxing wingsuit sims. To help you organize your thoughts and pick out something that suits your tastes, we've assembled a list of some of the best plane games on PC in 2022, with a representative from all of the different niches, even a fair few that are free PC games. So whether you want to soar gracefully through the air for hours on end, settle down for a cozy evening of piloting a jumbo jet from New York to Las Vegas, or want a grizzly WW2 dogfight, there's something for everyone. As with many simulation-based genres - we're looking at you submarine games - a lot of the classics can be tricky to get hold of and run on modern PCs, so we've tried to keep the majority of our entries recent for ease of access. Continue reading The best flying and plane games on PC 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best free Steam games, Tank games, Best WW2 games |
PCGamesN Thursday, September 14, 2023 7:56 AM  What are the best Minecraft mods in 2023? Every game of vanilla Minecraft might already be very different, but the best Minecraft mods go one step further to provide an entirely new experience over a decade into the game's lifespan. Whether you love creative building, terrifying survival, or speedrunning the story, there's sure to be a mod for you. From interface changes, to tools to aid your hours of exploration, and even new mobs, you have the option to make Mojang's classic even better on PC. The following list compiles some of the best Minecraft mods out there right now. All are divided into sections, depending on what you want to do with the sandbox game – from simple utility changes to deep, intricate Minecraft mods you can get lost in for months. If you like to browse, the Minecraft CurseForge game mods hub has a whole section dedicated to the best Minecraft mods and add-ons - as well as equivalents for many of the other best PC games right now. Continue reading The 32 best Minecraft mods 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Thursday, September 14, 2023 7:28 AM  How does Dead by Daylight ranking work? Ranks in Dead by Daylight were replaced some time ago by a Grading system. These DBD grades have no bearing on your matchmaking rating (MMR) and are simply a way to keep track of your own progress. Your DBD rank is shown by a colored icon in the top right hand corner of your in-game screen, but might not mean much to you from the icon alone. If you're wondering what the point is, well, we can't blame you. That said, there is a hefty Bloodpoint reward during each Dead by Daylight grade reset depending on which level you reach. Of course, there are often other ways to get extra BP, too, including with DBD codes and Prime Gaming, so you always have a plenty to hand to level up your DBD killers and survivors. If you still want to know more about your DBD rank, the grading reset, and what the rewards are, then read on. Continue reading DBD ranks explained – All Dead by Daylight grades MORE FROM PCGAMESN: DBD killer tier list, Best horror games, DBD codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, September 14, 2023 7:19 AM  Minecraft has it all. From colorful biomes, endless creativity, and loveable (and not so loveable) mobs, the Mojang building game remains an entire world unto itself, one of the greatest phenomena in all of videogaming. But without the best Minecraft servers, it's just not the same. Mineplex, a long-time fan favorite, was once believed to be dead and gone forever. But now, one of the greatest player spaces in all Minecraft history is making a comeback, and drops a huge tease ahead of something very, very intriguing. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Thursday, September 14, 2023 7:18 AM  How do you unlock Havik in Mortal Kombat 1? As one of the more surprising returning characters from past Mortal Kombat games, Havik first appeared in Mortal Kombat Deception and mostly plays a minor part in this game's story mode. His unique fighting style sees him use his various body parts as weapons to bludgeon his enemies to death. So, if you want to unlock Havik in Mortal Kombat 1 and fight against the rest of the Mortal Kombat 1 characters, then we have the answer for how to get him onto your roster. Of course, Havik is not the only unlockable character in the latest MK fighting game, as several Mortal Kombat 1 Kameo characters require you to unlock them first. For now, though, here is how you can unlock Havik in MK1 and complete the main roster. Continue reading How to unlock Havik in Mortal Kombat 1 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Mortal Kombat 1 characters, Mortal Kombat 1 release date, Mortal Kombat 1 system requirements |
PCGamesN Thursday, September 14, 2023 7:24 AM  What are the best platform games on PC? Back in the '90s and early '00s, there were countless platformers for console gamers, while the PC had a reputation as a sort of wasteland for this one particular genre. Thankfully, this stigma has lessened since the days of Commander Keen, and we owe that in large part to the explosion of indies that have flooded onto digital platforms over the past decade, meaning our fair platform is now bursting at the seams with solid platform games. The best platform games have garnered a reputation as requiring mechanical mastery and sublime timing to get into, but developers continue to push the genre forward by introducing gameplay elements from puzzle games and metroidvanias. Platforming can also be a staple mechanic in some of the best story games, as demonstrated in releases like Celeste and Ori and the Blind Forest. Here are the best platform games you can play on your PC right now, which can also extend to the best indie games around. Continue reading The best platform games on PC 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Celeste: a platformer about anxiety, The best PC games of 2018: Celeste, PCGN Awards 2018 |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:35 AM  There comes a point in every diary playthrough when the Comet of Invention meets the Cowpat of Diminishing Returns, when the Foot of Unbridled Agency meets the Covert Hedgehog of Limited Design, when Fucking Around meets Finding Not Much Out. I fear we are reaching that point with the life and times of Mary Read, my Starfield character and nowadays quite accomplished space pirate, who has sworn never to land on a planet ever again. Immediately after conquering the Chimera in Part 2 of the Starfield No-Planet Run, I commandeered a UC Longsword II on the other side of the same system. The Longsword has proven a predator without equal, charging straight through opposing craft even when they've got several levels on me, its unforgiving autocannons forming the dominant bassline of every encounter. Frankly, it's getting repetitive, and while the obvious remedy is to plunge cackling and crying into a star system with an AI threat level in the high double digits, I doubt that will really alter the rhythms of Starfield's ship combat - it'll just mean I have to do some grinding. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:04 AM  I didn't sleep a lot at the weekend and nothing interesting happened during the week (please bear in mind that we recorded this episode of The Electronic Wireless Show podcast before Unity made any announcements) so we decided to look at how Starfield is doing post-launch. Plus, Nate has been playing Baldur's Gate 3 and has thoughts about it, so that's double SEO juice for this episode. There's double beans metaphors this week, and James talks about the latest Steam Decklike, the Lenovo Legion go, which is like if a portable PC made love to a Switch, kind of. Some fun recommendations this week, too, especially if you like cathedrals. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, September 14, 2023 10:00 AM  Longtime readers will know that I really appreciate a good kick in a vide-oh my god I've been working here that long. Anyway, I like a kick, and I like a game that manages to actually be funny, and I have been playing Deathbulge: Battle Of The Bands. You do the math(s). I actually wrote about Deathbulge in a round up of best demos in a Steam Next Fest back in 2020, at which time I enjoyed the RPG antics of a band entering a cursed Battle Of The Bands competition and finding out that it's a fight to the death. The full thing came out a month ago without my noticing, and got past the endpoint of the demo. It's fun! I'm enjoying the combat, which is both real-time and turn-based, and has some surprisingly deep tactics attached to it. But more importantly, the full Deathbulge game starts in a town where you enter houses by kicking doors in. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, September 14, 2023 6:48 AM  When the Lenovo Legion Go revealed itself, I was unconvinced by its portability credentials but enticed by the wireless mouse transmogrification of its detachable, Nintendo Switch-like controllers. A sparkling sliver of Swiss Army handheld design, providing a familiar taste of desktop play that the Steam Deck or Asus ROG Ally could never achieve without a USB dock. Turns out, now that I've tried the Legion Go for myself, I was worried about the wrong thing. It's nowhere near as heavy or cumbersome as it looks, and while the breakaway controls remain an exciting prospect, they also risk introducing an acute pain point. At the very least, the model I tested proved highly vulnerable to lead-handed RPS hardware editors, because I left the building very much with the impression that I'd broken it. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, September 14, 2023 6:30 AM  As gaming at large gorges itself on a feast of fantastic titles, PCVR crawls beneath the table licking up the crumbs. There are tasty treats simmering in the kitchen, like the remake of The 7th Guest and sequels to I Expect You To Die and Arizona Sunshine, but right now all the fine dining is happening on Quest and PSVR2, covering which would involve running my thumb under RPS' hermetic PC seal. In my desperation, I've turned to golf, something I would never consider under normal circumstances. I feel about golf the same way I feel about the UK Conservative party, insofar as both occupy space that would be better filled with trees. But I haven't gone totally tartan slacks. We're only entering the realm of minigolf, which I am more positively inclined toward. It lacks the pretensions and exclusionary nature of its bigger, paunchier cousin. Anybody can rock up to a minigolf course with a putter and nobody will sneer at you for being shit at it. It's also small and inherently naff, traits I can likewise relate to. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, September 14, 2023 5:46 AM  After a couple of days of furious game developer reactions, game engine company Unity have backtracked a teensy bit on their plan to charge developers who meet certain revenue and copies-sold thresholds a "runtime fee" for every installation of their game. The company will only make developers pay extra for the first installation of a game on a new device - so no fees for reinstallations, in theory, and no prospect of spiteful players "install bombing" games to drive up costs for their creators. However, the company haven't stated how or indeed, if they can distinguish legitimate from illegitimate installations in advance, seemingly because their method for tracking installations is based on "estimates" using a proprietary data-gathering system, which they aren't able to discuss in depth. |
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Siliconera Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:50 AM
During the Japanese broadcast of the September 2023 Nintendo Direct, Spike Chunsoft revealed Shiren the Wanderer 6. It is a new main game in the long-running Mystery Dungeon series. The new entry will lead Shiren to explore the new location of Toguro Island. The game will appear in Japan on January 25, 2024. There's no word on a worldwide release yet. The Japanese title of the game is Furai no Shiren Toguro-jima Tanken Roku, which translates to Shiren the Wanderer: Toguro Island Exploration Record. The new title brings back classic Mystery Dungeon action, in which players traverse countless floors filled with dangerous enemies and treasure. If players are defeated during their adventures, they lose their money and objects and have to start back at level 1. You can check out the announcement for the new Shiren the Wanderer title at minute 1:11:41 in the Japanese Nintendo Direct here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GtVjxdKM04&t=4301s The previous fifth entry in the series is Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate, which originally released in 2010 for the Nintendo DS, and received PS Vita ports in 2015 in Japan, and 2016 overseas. The game can currently be played on Nintendo Switch and PC, as well as mobile devices. Shiren the Wanderer 6 will release for the Nintendo Switch on January 25, 2024 in Japan. At the time of writing, there is no information on an overseas release date. The post Shiren the Wanderer 6 Announced in Japanese Nintendo Direct appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:40 AM
The Japanese edition of September 2023 Nintendo Direct revealed a new Crayon Shin-chan game will be released on the Switch. The game will be known in Japanese as Crayon Shin-chan: Sumi no Machi no Shiro. We can translate the subtitle to Shiro of the Charcoal Town. Shin-chan's pet dog Shiro will be the key character in this game, as it will lead its master to ride a mysterious train that stops in a steampunk-themed coal mine town. The game will then task the player to guide Shin-chan in navigating the town and help its facility owners improve their businesses while carefully monitoring a suspicious group plotting around the town. Shin-chan will also be able to return to his family who are staying in the village near his father's hometown during the adventure. He can also do activities like fishing and bug-catching in the village. Nintendo has extracted the reveal segment of Crayon Shin-Chan: Sumi no Machi no Shiro from the Direct and placed it in its own video, available right below. [tnm_video layout="mnmd-post-media"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnAY1CQ6Yoc[/tnm_video] Sumi no Machi no Shiro will be the second Crayon Shin-Chan game to come from Neos. It had previously released Shin-chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation. Although initially revealed exclusively in Japan, it eventually released the game worldwide for not only Switch but also PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam. Crayon Shin-chan: Sumi no Machi no Shiro will be available for Nintendo Switch in the Winter 2023 window, which falls between December 2023 and February 2024. The post Shin-chan: Sumi no Machi no Shiro Will Arrive on Switch this Winter appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:30 AM
We got an even better look at the HD remaster of Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon at the September 2023 Nintendo Direct. Up to four players can play online together in multiplayer mode. Luigi's Mansion 2 HD will be available on the Nintendo Switch in Summer 2024. You can view the full trailer on YouTube below: [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIP2_LJdi0I[/embed] Luigi's Mansion 2 was originally released on the Nintendo 3DS in 2013. It now makes a return with this HD remaster ten years later. Luigi's Mansion 2 HD will be available to play on the Nintendo Switch in Summer 2024. The post Get a Better Look at Luigi's Mansion 2 HD for the Switch appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:20 AM
During the September 2023 Nintendo Direct, it was revealed that Another Code Recollection will be releasing on the Nintendo Switch on January 19, 2024. Known previously as Trace Memories in North America, Another Code was developed by Cing and first released on the Nintendo DS back in 2005. This remake will include a full remake of the Another Code and its sequel Another Code; R - A Journey into Lost Memories. The sequel released on the Nintendo Wii in 2009. This will be the first time the second game will be playable in North America. Another Code Recollection will feature brand new visuals, animations, and voice over work. [embed]https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/1702324528565928039[/embed] Another Code Recollection will release on Nintendo Switch on January 19, 2024. The post Another Code Recollection Revealed, Releasing January 2024 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:15 AM
The first three Tomb Raider games will be released as a remastered collection for Nintendo Switch. The collection was revealed as part of the September 2023 Nintendo Direct. It will be released on February 14, 2024, which is also Lara Croft's birthday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk55TwWYTFg The new Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered collection includes the first three games in the series, originally developed by Core Design. Each of the games has been given a visual overhaul, with new models to fit the HD look. However, the original polygonal PS1 look is also available as an option. The trailer shows off the new Lara Croft model, as well as glimpses of the Lost Valley from Tomb Raider, Venice and The Great Wall from Tomb Raider 2 and a brief look at Nevada and India from Tomb Raider 3. This isn't the first time the Tomb Raider series has appeared on the Switch. The Lara Croft co-op games were previously ported earlier in 2023. Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered will be released on Nintendo Switch on February 14, 2024. It is unknown if it will be released for other platforms. The post Tomb Raider Remastered Collection Announced for Nintendo Switch appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:10 AM
More details about the previously teased Princess Peach game surfaced during todays Nintendo Direct, including that it will be titled Princess Peach: Showtime. The game will feature multiple costumes with unique abilities for Peach to change into and is now set to launch on March 22, 2024. The trailer shows off several of the available outfits for peach, including Detective Peach, Patissier Peach, Kung Fu Peach, and a musketeer-inspired Swordfighter Peach. Each has their own abilities, from cutting vines with a sword to jumping across platforms or baking cakes. Peach will be using these powers to fight off Grape and the Sour Bunch as they attempt to take over several events like a theatre show, museum exhibition and sweets festival. The main mechanics appear to feature puzzles and light combat with the game using an array of camera angles to make the stages stand out. You can watch the full trailer below: [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfj6ZEpf78g[/embed] Other games announced at the Direct include a Spy X Family game and a remake of Super Mario RPG. Princess Peach: Showtime will launch for Nintendo Switch on March 22, 2024. Her last major, solo adventure was Super Princess Peach for the Nintendo DS, which released back in 2005. The post Princess Peach: Showtime Trailer Features Costumes Galore appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:05 AM
Nintendo revealed the Super Smash Bros Ultimate brand new amiibo figure of Sora from Kingdom Hearts. Sora is seemingly the final amiibo for the massive crossover Nintendo game, completing the collection of figures. This was announced in the Nintendo Direct alongside release dates for Noah and Mio figures. The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Sora figure has a current release window of 2024. No specific release date is available at this time. When the amiibo figure comes out, it will complete the collection as the last fighter from the DLC Fighter Pack. [caption id="attachment_984702" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] In addition to Sora's figure announcement in the Nintendo Direct, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 amiibo figures now have a release date. Both Noah and Mio, the two lead protagonists from the latest MonolithSoft RPG, will release on January 19, 2024. It is likely that Sora will come out sometime after those two given the lack of a release date. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is available for Nintendo Switch. The Sora amiibo releases sometime in 2024. The post Super Smash Bros Ultimate Sora amiibo Completes the Collection appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:00 AM
During the September 2023 Nintendo Direct, it was revealed that the Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes release date is April 23, 2024. After the presentation, 505 Games confirmed this is the release date for all platforms as well. The game had previously been delayed back in July 2023, due to quality control issues that developer Rabbit and Bear Studios wished to fix. The game was previously scheduled to release in 2023. Here is the official Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes trailer that appeared during the Nintendo Direct. The actual April 2024 date appeared at the very end of the video. Rabbit and Bear Studios recently confirmed that Hundred Heroes will include English and Japanese dual audio options. Players will be able to change the audio at any time. Rising, another game in the series, is currently available to play on consoles and PC. The Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes release date is April 23, 2024. We will be able to find the spiritual successor to the Suikoden The post Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Release Date Revealed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, September 14, 2023 10:55 AM
During the latest September 2023 Nintendo Direct presentation, Vanillaware and Atlus announced a new game called Unicorn Overlord. The title will be a new strategy RPG, and there will be up to 60 playable characters in it. This new title will combine overworld exploration and a turn-based strategy battle system, featuring the emblematic art style employed by Vanillaware. You can take a look at the reveal trailer for the new Vanillaware and Atlus game unveiled during the Nintendo Direct presentation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9MRbg7MqCw Vanillaware is an experienced studio with years of experience developing a variety of RPGs with their characteristic art style. Their most recent titles include SRPG 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and GrimGrimoire OnceMore. Unicorn Overlord is currently in development for the Nintendo Switch and it will release on March 8, 2024. The post Unicorn Overlord Is a New Vanillaware and Atlus Game appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, September 14, 2023 10:50 AM
F-Zero 99, a new Switch game in the F-Zero series, was revealed during the September 2023 Nintendo Direct. It will be a multiplayer racing game. It will be available to download for free download later for members of the Nintendo Switch Online subscription. It has been 19 years since the release of the last game in the F-Zero franchise, F-Zero Climax. After its exclusive Japanese release in 2004, the series went on hiatus. Now, it makes a return with F-Zero 99. You can view the full new trailer below: [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haoiSDKghLE[/embed] F-Zero 99, the newest Switch game in the F-Zero series, was announced during the Nintendo Direct today. It is available for free download later today on the Nintendo Switch. You must be subscribed to Nintendo Switch Online to play. The post F-Zero 99 Switch Game Available Today appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, September 14, 2023 10:44 AM
Nintendo confirmed a Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Switch port during the September 2023 Nintendo Direct. It will show up in 2024. This will be a remaster. Nintendo confirmed there will be graphical updates for this release. Here's the first trailer for the rerelease: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door will come to the Nintendo Switch in 2024. It originally appeared on the GameCube. The post Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Switch Announced appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, September 14, 2023 10:34 AM
A rerelease of a classic Mario game featuring Donkey Kong was announced during today's Nintendo Direct. Mario vs Donkey Kong will be back on the Switch. The game is a puzzle platformer with local co-op functionality and is expected to launch on February 16, 2024 for Nintendo Switch. The trailer sets up the story as Donkey Kong steals mini-Mario figurines from a factory, and now Mario has to stop him. The gameplay is set to be focused around puzzles as well as platforming, with buttons, keys and other contraptions populating the levels. The trailer shows an example where Mario moves a clockwork monkey-type enemy to a lower platform so he can use its tail to move across a gap and retrieve a key. There will also be local co-op functionality, with a second player taking on the role of Toad. You can watch the full trailer below: [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sPwqplxHXc[/embed] Other games announced at the Nintendo Direct include a Spy X Family game and a remake of Super Mario RPG. Mario vs Donkey Kong is set to release on February 16 , 2024 for Nintendo Switch. Pre-orders are set to open later today. It originally appeared on the GBA. The post Mario vs Donkey Kong Reignites an Old Rivalry on Switch appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, September 14, 2023 10:28 AM
During the September 2023 Nintendo Direct, Square Enix revealed a new SaGa series game called SaGa Emerald Beyond. It will appear in 2024. There are going to be six playable characters, and as you go through each one's stories the decisions you make could change how their adventure goes. This announcement comes after Square Enix hinted that there could be more entries in the SaGa series on the way, with new entries in development. After the Direct, Square Enix announced it will come to the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices too. The first trailer revealed the following playable characters who we'll follow through the RPG.
This installment will feature timeline battles with turn-based combat. People can use special techniques to control the orders of character and enemy actions. It will also be possible to also pull off team combo attacks. Here's the first trailer for the new game. It shows off some of the new characters, some story segments, and the new battle system. SaGa Emerald Beyond is in development and will head to the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices sometime in 2024. There's no exact release date for the upcoming RPG yet yet. The post New SaGa Game Is SaGa Emerald Beyond appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, September 14, 2023 10:23 AM
Nintendo revealed the first details about the Splatoon 3 Side Order DLC at the September 2023 Direct. Similar to Splatoon 2's Octo Expansion, the new expansion will feature new features not found in the original game. A release window of Spring 2024 was also confirmed. https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/1702322612209356938 In the trailer, Side Order will star an Octoling (presumably Agent 8 from the Octo Expansion) set in a mysterious tower known as the Spire of Order. Inside is a desaturated world where you can take on challenges across a series of floors reached by an elevator. Completing challenges unlocks upgrades for your character as you progress. Nintendo has confirmed that the expansion is designed to be replayed, suggesting this may be a roguelike. In the Side Order DLC, your character will be accompanied by a character named Acht. They appear to be one of the enemy Octolings from previous Splatoon campaigns, now turned good. Side Order will be Wave 2 of the Splatoon 3 DLC, following the release of the Inkopolis expansion in Wave 1. Splatoon 3 is out now for Nintendo Switch. The Side Order DLC expansion will be released in Spring 2024. The post Splatoon 3 Side Order DLC is Set in a Mysterious Tower appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, September 14, 2023 10:19 AM
During today's Nintendo Direct, we saw a new trailer for the remake of Super Mario RPG. We got a closer look at how the game has been reborn in this new remake. The Super Mario RPG remake is scheduled to be released on November 17, 2023. It will be available on the Nintendo Switch. Pre-orders are available now on the Nintendo e-shop. It has been 27 years since the release of the original Super Mario RPG on March 9, 1996. It was the first time ever that Mario explored the RPG genre. Here's a look at the new trailer for Super Mario RPG. A new trailer for the Super Mario RPG remake was revealed during the Nintendo Direct today. The Super Mario RPG remake will be released on November 17, 2023 for the Nintendo Switch. You can pre-order the game now on the Nintendo e-shop. The post New Super Mario RPG Trailer Revealed at Nintendo Direct appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:57 AM  Upon reaching the Adamantine Forge in Baldur's Gate 3, it can be confusing figuring out how it works. And, once you get the Forge to work, you immediately need to fight Grym, who is a really hard boss. There are certain strategies to this fight that many players don't even know about. Here is how to use the Forge and defeat Grym in Baldur's Gate 3. How to use the Forge in Baldur's Gate 3 Screenshot: PC Invasion After traversing through the Grymforge and Ancient Forge regions in Baldur's Gate 3, you'll finally find the Adamantine Forge which allows you to create some of the best weapons and armor in the game. As you explore the areas before the Adamantine Forge, look for Moulds and Mithral, like this Splint Mould, as they will be found here and there. I found Mithral directly north of the Adamantine Forge after cracking open the large blue stone. You'll be ambushed by a bunch of Magma Mephits, so watch out for that. They are pretty... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:53 AM  Space battles can get overly dangerous and hard. Purchasing the best ship parts in the galaxy is only the first step to success: you also need to be strategic. Some would argue that a great offense is a great defense, especially if your defensive strategy is, well, more weapons. Protect your ship from any enemy threats. Here is how to get and use Ship Turrets in Starfield. Where to get Ship Turrets in Starfield Image: PC Invasion To get Ship Turrets in Starfield you will have to interact with the various ship vendors you will find across the different cities in the galaxy. If you are just starting your space adventure, the very first one you will meet is the ship technician in New Atlantis. He will have more common ship parts and modules, but you will find some Ship Turrets that will help you during your space encounters. All you have to do is access the Ship Builder and add a new part to your ship. Select the Weapons tab and locate the weapons with the "Turret"... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:52 AM  HoYoverse has released yet another web event for Genshin Impact called "Overture of Wandering Notes." The event is planned ahead of the grand Genshin Impact Live Concert, which is coming up in October 2023 and will continue until January 2024. The event will be active for the players from September 12 to October 19 and will mainly focus on creating hype for the upcoming concert. Players can earn 40 Primogems for free by answering simple questions in the event. In this guide, we will provide all the information you need to know about the latest web event. Overture of Wandering Notes web event details The Overture of Wandering Notes web event will be active from September 12, 2023, to October 19, 2023. Players interested in participating in the event must have a minimum Adventure Rank of 10. You can sign up for the event from the official HoYoverse website. Before starting the event, make sure to log in with the Genshin Impact ID in which you want to receive the rewards. ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:48 AM  Starfield is a much more grounded experience than games like Mass Effect. Meaning, the story is somewhat realistic and you won't be interacting with aliens as much. However, the one aspect both of these games share is that you can acquire supernatural abilities. Yes, you can get powers in Starfield that can enhance many mechanics such as combat. Upon getting my first power, I was hit with a wave of excitement because now gameplay has a new element. Things can get a little more interesting. Since this component in Starfield is poorly explained, this guide will show you how to get powers. Starfield: How to get powers. There are a ton of powers to collect in the game. Depending on how you're playing, you may want to check out this guide on the best powers in Starfield. Getting your first power is easy since it's part of the main story mission "Into the Unknown". Here you'll be required to go to a temple on a remote planet, and while inside the structure, hit the light bub... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:39 AM  There are dozens, upon dozens of different types of resources available in Starfield. Whether you look for them on planets or moons, they're quite plentiful. You just need to know where to look, and how to harvest or extract them. One of the most useful resources is Iron, but where can you find Iron in Starfield? Let's dive into some Iron hotspots below. Starfield: Where to get Iron (Fe) Although some vendors can sell resources like Iron, the best way to obtain them is by exploring planets and moons themselves. Iron is most commonly available on moons than planets. Before you land on one, you have to check if it even contains the resource you need. If you're having trouble locating Iron, here's a list of some planets and moons that contain Iron, and where you can find them in Starfield. Related: Where to get Aluminum in Starfield Screenshot: PC Invasion Narion system Andraphon: Moon orbiting Sumati Kreet: Moon orbiting Anselon Podius: ... |
Gamer Empire Thursday, September 14, 2023 7:32 AM Nightmare Werepig is one of the newest bosses added to Don't Starve Together, along with other nightmare items and the new skill tree mechanic. While this boss seems neutral at first glance, you may struggle to fight it unprepared. Recommended Read: Which Character Is the Best in DST? This guide will show you how to […] |
Gamer Empire Thursday, September 14, 2023 4:57 AM Soloing in FFXIV refers to doing duties alone that are meant for full parties. At level 90, it is possible to solo the majority of the game's content. Of course, there are exceptions, even at low-level content. But with the right job, gear, and mindset, you may surprise yourself. Recommended Read: Where to Turn in […] |
Gamer Empire Thursday, September 14, 2023 4:35 AM Magic is arguably the most useful and versatile skill in all of Old School RuneScape. OSRS players are constantly searching for the most efficient ways to train their Magic level, using methods that vary from intense to completely AFK. Recommended Read: How to Get to Kourend in Old School RuneScape Splashing is a relaxing method […] |
Gamer Empire Thursday, September 14, 2023 4:07 AM Since the release of Great Kourend in 2016, players have relied on this kingdom for its excellent skilling locations, dungeons, bosses, and even the introduction of the first raid: the Chambers of Xeric. With the kingdom itself jam-packed full of content, players are constantly asking what the best way to travel here is. Recommended Read: […] |
WGB, Home of AWESOME Reviews Thursday, September 14, 2023 11:37 AM During today's Nintendo Direct a rather nice surprise popped up: a remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year door will launch on the Nintendo Switch in 2024. |
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