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Kotaku Monday, October 23, 2023 9:00 AM  This story is part of our new Future of Gaming series, a three-site look at gaming's most pioneering technologies, players, and makers. |
PCGamesN Monday, October 23, 2023 9:25 AM  When is the RoboCop Rogue City release date? While the RoboCop franchise is no stranger to game tie-ins, they were all basic run-and-gun shooters of varying quality. Rogue City is more than that: an exploration of the dilapidated drug-fueled future city of Old Detroit through the lens of the 1980s, where corporate entities try to solve crime with experimental technology, with varying degrees of success. As technology in the real world evolves, more complex games are commonplace, and RoboCop Rogue City seemingly attempts to do what was impossible during the late 1980s. This police game has players assume control of RoboCop, either enforcing the law to the letter or gaining the public's trust. It even shares similarities to RPG games, such as Fallout with its morality system. Here's everything we know about the RoboCop Rogue City release date, including every trailer released and a breakdown of the gameplay we've seen. Continue reading RoboCop Rogue City release date, trailers, and gameplay |
PCGamesN Monday, October 23, 2023 8:14 AM  Between Diablo 4, Path of Exile, and dozens more, the entire ARPG genre is looking pretty healthy right now. But a new rival, created by a team that met via Reddit and works very closely with its community, is about to shake things up, as it confirms a date for the release of its full, 1.0 version. Last Epoch promises more unique items, more character classes, and better crafting than Blizzard's stellar, Sanctuary-set sequel, and is set to take on the very best in action role-playing games with its focus on fan-led development. Diablo 4 and Path of Exile have some stiff competition - the full launch of Last Epoch is coming soon. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Best games like Diablo, Best fantasy games |
PCGamesN Monday, October 23, 2023 8:11 AM  What are the latest Valorant skins? It can be hard to keep track of all the weapon skins available, but we've gone through them all to provide the ultimate guide to every single one in the game right now. When Valorant was Project: A and little was known about the game, Riot made one thing clear - it would be a game for skin collectors. Since 2020, the game developer has actively been churning out virtual cosmetics for one of the best PC games, and in 2023, Valorant has at least ten skins for every single weapon. But who's keeping count? Well, we are. If you are looking to plan your next Valorant purchase or prepare for the next Valorant Night Market, then keep reading. Here's everything you need to know about the skins in Riot's FPS game. Continue reading All Valorant skins, bundles, tiers, and prices MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Valorant Night Market dates, Valorant ranks, Valorant crosshair codes |
PCGamesN Monday, October 23, 2023 8:06 AM  Blizzard Entertainment president Mike Ybarra issues a response, albeit a brief one, to the idea of a Diablo 4 and Final Fantasy XIV crossover from the latter's director, Naoki 'Yoshi-P' Yoshida. With FFXIV Fan Fest London taking place over the weekend, Yoshida expressed interest in a Diablo 4 crossover with the MMO, but was unsure of how it would work. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best MMOs, FFXIV Island Sanctuary guide, FFXIV Island Sanctuary animals list |
PCGamesN Monday, October 23, 2023 7:45 AM  Developer Remedy has finally officially released the official system requirements for Alan Wake 2, just ahead of its upcoming release. To a lot of people's horror, the highly-anticipated sequel has some of the most demanding PC specs, and the use of DLSS and FSR2 are a necessity if you want to unlock the mysteries of Bright Falls without issue. Continue reading Alan Wake 2 PC specs demand DLSS or FSR 2 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, October 23, 2023 7:43 AM  What is the best MW3 BAS B loadout? While they don't offer much in terms of mobility, battle rifles like the BAS B are hard-hitting weapons that can wipe the floor with entire squads - just as long as your positioning and tactical awareness are on point. We have created a BAS B loadout that plays to the battle rifle's strengths: range and accuracy. With the MW3 release date approaching fast, there isn't much time to nail down your starting MW3 loadouts. You'll want to begin your multiplayer career in the strongest way possible, and there aren't many MW3 guns better than our Modern Warfare 3 BAS B loadout. Here's our best BAS B loadout, including the best attachments, class setup, and suggestions for a strong secondary so you won't be caught short. Continue reading Best MW3 BAS B loadout and class setup MORE FROM PCGAMESN: MW3 guns, MW3 release date, MW3 loadouts |
PCGamesN Monday, October 23, 2023 7:30 AM  What are the best Minecraft house builds? Here, you'll find some cool house ideas to help you structure your next creation. There are so many themes and materials at your disposal, so we've dug deep into the Minecraft house designs available to set you on your way to creating your dream home. Whether you're an adventurer, builder, or redstone engineer when playing one of the best PC games of the decade, you still want a nice cozy home to go back to at the end of a busy day. And while constructing your perfect Minecraft house is a time-consuming venture, nothing beats that feeling you get when you gaze out the window from the confines of your cozy cabin, hilltop hideout, or towering treehouse in the building game. Whether or not you boost the look of your builds with Minecraft texture packs or Minecraft shaders, these house ideas will look stylish in any world. Continue reading Minecraft houses – 46 cool house ideas for your next build MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Monday, October 23, 2023 7:25 AM  Outbyte Driver Updater is a piece of software you can use to ensure that all your drivers are up to date. This is particularly important over long periods of time. If you have older devices that have become slower and slower as the years go by, outdated drivers could be a significant contributing factor. Just as a gaming VPN can help to improve your performance by reducing throttling from your internet service provider (ISP) and the best antivirus will stop your PC from becoming a virus-riddled husk, a driver updater can help to make sure your computer is running as smoothly as possibly. It does this by automatically finding you the officially recommended driver updates and notifying you when they become available. Continue reading Outbyte Driver Updater – what you need to know |
PCGamesN Monday, October 23, 2023 7:04 AM  The Cities Skylines 2 download size is bigger than Paradox previously said, with the new city builder and sequel to the original Cities Skylines set to occupy more than 50 GB of your hard drive. Although Game Pass subscribers can download the initial portion of Cities Skylines 2, Paradox has also said that a full Cities Skylines 2 preload will not be possible, as our own CS2 review outlines several technical issues with the new city builder. Continue reading The Cities Skylines 2 download size is even bigger than we thought MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Cities Skylines 2 review, Cities Skylines 2 system requirements, Cities Skylines 2 maps |
PCGamesN Monday, October 23, 2023 8:57 AM  New leaks are arriving to firm up details about what the rumored Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super is going to look like. The latest leak suggests the upcoming card will get an additional 4GB of video memory, compared to the existing version's 16GB of GDDR6X. Continue reading Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super rumor points to VRAM upgrade MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GeForce RTX 4060 review, DLSS explained, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Monday, October 23, 2023 6:34 AM  Hotline Miami is one of the most brutal and best-sounding indie games ever made. The techno and vaporwave aesthetic melds with quick top-down violence to create something people still play to this day, and you can grab it for $2 on Steam. If you're one of the people with a Steam Deck, Hotline Miami - and the sequel - are games you don't want to miss. Continue reading 2012's best indie game is yours for a measly $2, and it rocks |
PCGamesN Monday, October 23, 2023 5:59 AM  Lords of the Fallen patch v.1.1.224 continues Hexworks' mission to revamp the new soulslike, further cementing that by the time the team is done, we'll be looking at a completely different game. Between some sizable changes to the New Game Plus mode that sets it apart from the genre-defining Dark Souls and welcome improvements to enemy leashing, LOTF is getting better all the time. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Lords of the Fallen bosses, Lords of the Fallen review, Lords of the Fallen classes |
PCGamesN Monday, October 23, 2023 5:54 AM  Is Alan Wake 2 Steam Deck compatible? Playing Alan Wake 2 on the Steam Deck won't strike fear in you, however, the long-awaited horror sequel won't be available on the Steam platform. You may be in for more of a terrifying experience while unlocking the mysteries of Bright Falls than expected, however, as Alan Wake 2 is set to be a highly graphically intensive game, which could push the Steam Deck to its limits. The Alan Wake 2 system requirements have only just been announced, but it's likely that this graphically intensive horror sequel will require a scary amount of your Steam Deck's storage space. Picking up one of the best microSD cards for Steam Deck will ensure your handheld will be prepared for whatever the install size demands, especially if you have the 64GB version of the PC gaming handheld. Continue reading Is Alan Wake 2 Steam Deck compatible? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, October 23, 2023 5:50 AM  What are the Alan Wake 2 system requirements? It's been 13 years since we first ventured to Bright Falls and joined Alan Wake on his quest in the darkness. All these years later, we're finally ready to see what the next chapter in his story is, and if you want to experience it with the highest settings, you're going to need some serious hardware upgrades. Continue reading Alan Wake 2 system requirements MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, October 23, 2023 5:41 AM  The Star Citizen Squadron 42 campaign mode has been a long, long time coming. First announced as part of the Star Citizen Kickstarter, all the way back in 2012, it was briefly expected to arrive in 2016, before Cloud Imperium and Roberts Space Industries confirmed the release date was postponed. Fronted by Star Wars' Mark Hamill, as well as Gillian Anderson, Lord of the Rings' Andy Serkis, and Gary Oldman, Star Citizen Squadron 42 is now "feature complete," with a huge new trailer at CitizenCon revealing much more about one of the world's most mysterious and sought-after new games. Continue reading Star Citizen Squadron 42 is nearly finished, gets huge new trailer MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best simulation games, Best multiplayer games, Best space games |
PCGamesN Monday, October 23, 2023 6:00 AM  If you're looking for the best Black Friday CPU cooler deals in 2023, you've come to the right place. As the deals start to pile up, we'll be keeping an eye on things so that we can point you towards the most appealing discounts, and upgrade your gaming PC for less. Continue reading Best Black Friday CPU cooler deals 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, October 23, 2023 6:00 AM  I've been a remote worker in the cybersecurity industry since December 2019, working ungodly amounts of time on both sides of the Atlantic from a battery of various office chairs. The sound of dry spaghetti snapping? Oh, that's just me standing up after a day of work. Fast forward to around three weeks ago when I was asked to review the Flexispot C7 ergonomic office chair. Promising both lumbar relief and comfort at a solid price point, I put it through the proverbial wringer with endless Microsoft Teams calls, PowerPoint marathons, and some late-night creative writing sessions. Honestly, with a fairly sizable dataset at this point in my career, the FlexiSpot C7 isn't just another seat. It's genuinely been a bona fide game-changer in my quest to find a chair that I can throw long work days at, without getting up with a back so tight it hurts to walk around sometimes. If you're also in the market for some swivel-based sedentary real estate, lists of the best office chairs and best gaming chairs should be your next port of call. After the lion's share of a month testing it, I can attest that the FlexiSpot C7 deserves a spot on both. Continue reading FlexiSpot C7 Ergonomic office chair review MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, October 23, 2023 4:52 AM  October 23, 2023: We added new Anime Champions Simulator codes to our list. What are the latest Anime Champions Simulator codes? If you're new to this Roblox experience, you will want some bonus resources to give you a headstart. This includes diamonds, tokens, medals, and boosts to bolster your team and get them fighting more formidable opponents sooner. So, if you want some up-to-date Anime Champions codes, we have a list of all the free stuff you can get right now. Alternatively, there are plenty of other anime Roblox games worthy of your attention that have their own set of codes, such as Blox Fruits codes, Fruit Battlegrounds codes, and Blade Ball codes which is currently the hottest game on the platform. Continue reading Anime Champions Simulator codes October 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Monday, October 23, 2023 4:50 AM  What is the best Lockwood 300 loadout? This powerful shotgun has been compared to the 725 from the 2019 Modern Warfare, so does it live up to the hype? If built properly, the Lockwood 300 can do some real damage, capable of a one-shot kill; here's how to create the ideal setup. Whether you're looking to dominate the multiplayer game, or if you're looking for a deadly secondary in the battle royale, you can't go wrong with the Lockwood 300 by your side. With the ability to down a player in your back pocket, people will think twice about pushing your position again. Continue reading Best Lockwood 300 loadout MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Best loadouts in Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 2 maps |
PCGamesN Monday, October 23, 2023 6:39 AM  Are you looking for the best office chair to save your posture and make life more comfortable? As a man who drives a desk far more than I should, I've sorted through the myriad options out there to help you find the best chair for your body type at a range of prices. Whether you're sitting down to work hard or play the best PC games, comfort is always the name of the game. The best gaming chairs often have a very specific look, so this list is home to some more subtle designs. Of course, office and gaming chairs do have more crossover nowadays, so some options that could feasibly be both. I chose the best office chairs in this guide for their comfort levels, support, and design. The Herman Miller Embody is undoubtedly the best premium choice, thanks to the company's years of research. But affordable options like the Vertagear PL1000 will serve your spine well, too. When choosing the best office chair for gaming, work out what your usage is in terms of hours, how much you want to spend, and your own physical dimensions (there's no benefit to being too small or big in an office chair). Then, take a seat and look through these options... Continue reading Best Office Chairs in 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, October 23, 2023 8:30 AM  Everybody knows some version of the story around Final Fantasy XIV: it came out, it wasn't very good, it was remade as A Realm Reborn, and now it's beloved. Over the decade since A Realm Reborn's release, its reputation has grown with every single expansion. FFXIV's producer and director Naoki Yoshida (more commonly known as Yoshi P) is now so synonymous with the game that it's easy to forget he was only brought onto the project in 2010 - after XIV had been released, to overwhelmingly negative reviews. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, October 23, 2023 8:12 AM  Every weekend, indie devs show off current work on Twitter's #screenshotsaturday tag. And every Monday, I bring you a selection of these snaps and clips. This week, my eye has been caught by Moebius-styled violence, a big bat, a Devil Daggers demake, a miniature mech, and heaps more. Check out all these attractive and interesting indie games! |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, October 23, 2023 7:52 AM  2023's mass eradication of the games industry continues with reports of layoffs at Sony Interactive Entertainment and PlayStation Studios. It's unclear how extensive these losses are - Sony have yet to provide comment, at the time of writing - but they appear to include staff at PlayStation's Visual Arts studio, based in San Diego, which supports developers like The Last of Us creators Naughty Dog and Spider-Man 2 creators Insomniac. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, October 23, 2023 6:28 AM Space sim Squadron 42 is "feature-complete" and gunning for Starfield's lunch with massive new video  It's been 11 long years since the unveiling of Squadron 42, Star Citizen's singleplayer campaign, seven years since developer Cloud Imperium Games broke Squadron 42 off into a standalone purchase, five years since Crytek took them to court for allegedly breaching their CryEngine license, three years since Crytek and Cloud Imperium settled that lawsuit, and three years since director Chris Roberts sought to justify the game's long development time to Kickstarter backers, declaring that "it would be doing a huge disservice to everyone working really hard on the project and all of you that are looking forward to it to deliver something that isn't great." Well, all that waiting has finally paid off, as Squadron 42 is now officially... "feature-complete" and "into the polishing phase", meaning that the Wing Commander-inspired space sim is almost guaranteed to release before the death of our sun. Cloud Imperium have released a new trailer walkthrough to celebrate, which does admittedly look spaceworthy. It's a whistle-stop tour of Squadron 42 gameplay and story materials - from dogfights in asteroid belts that use a new precision targeting feature, through "OMG my CO is Gillian Anderson" cinematics, to physics-based puzzling malarkey involving a Half-Life Gravity Gun-adjacent gizmo. If I were, say, Starfield developer Bethesda, I'd be particularly worried about those planetary surface flyovers. Mind you, by the time Squadron 42 launches we'll probably be playing Starfield 2. I kid, Roberts, I kid! |
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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, October 23, 2023 9:00 AM  Roblox is known for the near unlimited creative potential that it gives players and developers. Some games allow you to explore a wonderful or exciting world, with secrets or merely beautiful sights. If you want to embark on your next adventure, then pick one (or all!) of the games on this curated list of the best adventure games on Roblox. The best adventure games on Roblox Fishing Simulator Image via Cloud Entertainment Fishing Simulator is more than simply a fishing game. On your quest to get fish, you'll be sailing and traveling to exotic and beautiful islands that are teaming with fish. Yes, you will then be fishing for a while, but the sights and places you'll go will make you feel like you're exploring a set of uncharted islands. Having to sail to these islands increase the excitement as you see your target island loom into view. A beautiful game with lots of islands to explore, Fishing Simulator will surely feed that craving. ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, October 23, 2023 7:20 AM  Lords of the Fallen allows players to create the character they want through the versatility of their classes and stat building. If you chose to play as the strong and stalwart Udirangr Warwolf, then you'll need to be careful how you go about his build in the early game. A glass cannon, here is the best starting build for Udirangr Warwolf in Lords of the Fallen. Best starting weapons for Udirangr Warwolf Class in LOTF Udirangr Warwolf can be best described as a glass cannon. This means that he can deal heavy damage, but isn't the best equipped to take it. You can iron this out later in the game, but must lean into it for the early game. You won't find a better weapon soon into your journey, but can find an better, more suitable weapon for your build in the Forsaken Fen. Screenshot: PC Invasion You will find a grand sword and a grand axe, which are huge weapons that require a lot of strength to wield. They have great reach and deal... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, October 23, 2023 6:51 AM  One of the most anticipated features introduced in Season 2 of Diablo 4 is its new suite of endgame bosses. These give dedicated players an outlet to test their high-level builds against, as well as an efficient means of farming powerful Unique gear that was hard to come by previously. The first of these fresh horrors that you're likely to encounter is the Echo of Varshan, a new-and-improved form of the final boss of Season 1, the Season of the Malignant. While he's easier than the other new endgame bosses, he's still tougher than most of what you'll face in regular play by a fair margin, so if you're struggling then read on to learn how to defeat Echo of Varshan in Diablo 4 Season 2. How to summon Echo of Varshan in Diablo 4 Season 2 Echo of Varshan takes the Ikea approach to boss design, in that you need to assemble him yourself. Before you can face him, you'll need to collect all of his body parts and bring them together in a new cave underneath the... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, October 23, 2023 5:30 AM  Diablo 4 Season 2 introduced a new big bad into the world of Sanctuary: the ancient vampire Lord Zir. From his domain in the City of the Ancients he spread his metaphorical wings, blanketing all the land in the darkness of his vampiric hordes. But no more. In the quest A Serpent Cornered, you finally have the chance to take Lord Zir on, and put an end to his reign of terror once and for all. It certainly won't be easy, but the rewards for doing so, not to mention the sweet sense of satisfaction, are well worth it. If you're up for the challenge, then read on to learn how to complete A Serpent Cornered and defeat Lord Zir in Diablo 4 Season 2. How to finish A Serpent Cornered and defeat the Lord Zir Boss in Diablo 4 Season 2 Preparation Before you rush head-first into Lord Zir's lair, you should be sure to heed the words of the Scout motto: Be Prepared. While this is a seasonal story quest, and therefore not overly difficult as far as Diablo 4 content goes... |
Gamer Empire Monday, October 23, 2023 5:07 AM In Stellaris, the prelude to a large-scale land invasion is often an orbital bombardment campaign. This involves your space-borne fleets bombing a defenseless planet, sometimes to smithereens. Orbital bombardment comes in a wide variety of flavors, depending on your empire's war policy and ethics. Recommended Read: What Is the Best Planet Type in Stellaris? Knowing […] |
Gamer Empire Monday, October 23, 2023 4:09 AM Fire Emblem Engage has a total of twenty-six Chapters to play through during your completion of the main story mode. However, once you've reached the endgame and completed your final fight, you may be feeling a little lost in regards to what to do next or what you're even capable of doing during the post-game. […] |