GamersHeroes Thursday, November 23, 2023 1:03 PM Not only can players get themselves a free Turkey Mask for playing Rockstar Games' GTA Online this week, they'll also be able to take advantage of a number of Black Friday discounts. The post Free Turkey Mask and Black Friday Discounts This Week in GTA Online appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, November 23, 2023 12:51 PM Arguably one of the most popular genres in gaming and 2023 saw some of the highest-rated releases in a decade. This Best Christmas Gifts For Gamers 2023 article covers the incredible RPG video games we've played this year, the perfect gift. The post Best Christmas Gifts For Gamers 2023 – RPG Video Games appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Thursday, November 23, 2023 1:30 PM  We bet you'd forgotten about sort-of-Intellivision's disastrous attempted console, the Amico. Revealed in 2020 as this super-cheap, super-exclusive, family-friendly gaming machine, replete with exclusive $8 games, the following years saw the business go through clusterfuck after clusterfuck. And yet it seems it's… |
Kotaku Thursday, November 23, 2023 12:00 PM  When over 50 indie games come out a day on Steam alone, it can feel impossible to keep up with what's worth playing. One of the best techniques is to curate a wishlist, meaning games that deserve attention float to the surface on release. And that's where we can help: here are ten games you've likely never heard of,… |
Kotaku Thursday, November 23, 2023 10:30 AM  Former Rockstar North developer Obbe Vermeij had been enjoying a few weeks of sharing some decades-old tales. Reminiscing on his many days with the GTA developer, Vermeij took to his personal blog to recall revealing inside stories behind games like San Andreas and Vice City, and everyone was having a good time. Until… |
Kotaku Thursday, November 23, 2023 9:00 AM  While we're all waiting on tenterhooks to learn when Naughty Dog will be announcing a re-remaster for the just revealed remaster of The Last Of Us Part II, in the meantime we shall make do with more news from this first reworking of 2020's horror sequel: Three "lost levels" are to be added to the game, and one of them… |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 23, 2023 1:57 PM  Dead by Daylight is bringing even more of our favorite cult horror film icons to its beloved cast of killers, with Behaviour Interactive gearing up to add the world's freakiest doll to the roster. Chapter 30 and its biggest feature, Chucky, aren't quite here just yet, but players have been slicing and dicing their way through survivors as the red-haired porcelain boy in a Public Test Build. In preparation for Chucky's full release, the DBD developer has taken feedback into account and is making changes. Continue reading Dead by Daylight's most OP killer gets nerfed ahead of update MORE FROM PCGAMESN: DBD killer tier list, Best horror games, DBD codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 23, 2023 12:50 PM  City builders such as Cities Skylines 2 and Frostpunk demand you to manage the intricacies of managing a city down to the minute details - organizing resources, production, and infrastructure to keep things flowing smoothly. Grand strategy games like Hearts of Iron and Crusader Kings, meanwhile, operate at a vast scale, demanding you oversee entire regions and continents as you push your nation and its forces across the map to secure your lands. Bring them together and you have Kaiserpunk, an ambitious combination of the two genres, set in an alternate history 20th century, and coming to Steam in 2024. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best city building games, Best management games, Best grand strategy games |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 23, 2023 12:46 PM  Ever wondered what it would be like if the Sims packed up and decided to settle on a new planet? How about Stardew Valley but sci-fi? Seed aims to answer these questions and more with its society-building gameplay and neat genre mashups. This one sees you managing space colonists tasked with setting up life on a new planet 1,000 years after Earth's demise. The individual colonists are controlled by AI, but you are the lone master of their collective actions, deciding which tasks to prioritize in their quest to build a new home among the stars. Continue reading Huge new MMO is Sims 4, Stardew Valley, and Star Citizen all in one |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 23, 2023 12:30 PM  What are all the Lethal Company monsters? Lethal Company is a survival game in which you must explore abandoned outposts across various moons, claiming any valuable loot and selling it for profit. Fail to meet your profit goal and you're fired. It would be a pretty sweet gig, if not for the terrifying monsters waiting around every corner. If you want to know more about the lifeforms you'll meet in Lethal Company, you can scan them from a fairly safe distance and read up on them back at your ship. That said, you have to come into close contact with them to do that, which could be deadly. To prepare you for the terrifying creatures found in the space game, here is a list of all the Lethal Company monsters that can be added to your bestiary. Continue reading All Lethal Company monsters and creatures and how to survive them MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best co-op games, Best horror games, Best indie games |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 23, 2023 12:40 PM  To save you the hassle of hunting down the best Black Friday gaming headset deals in 2023, we've created this guide. We'll find the best bargains from across the internet and then gather them all together here on this page so that you can find the very best way to spend your money. Wrapping the best gaming headset around your ears is just as important as a quality mouse or keyboard in your setup. It allows you to communicate clearly with teammates, hear enemy footsteps across the map, and just listen to music at night without upsetting the rest of your house. With options from popular brands such as Corsair, HyperX, Logitech, and Razer getting in on the Black Friday action, it's a fantastic time for anybody who's in the market for a new gaming headset. Continue reading Best Black Friday gaming headset deals in 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 23, 2023 12:27 PM  Looking for a Genshin Impact tier list? There are currently 74 Genshin Impact characters available, so there's no shortage of candidates for your dream team. But with so many different weapons, elementals, talents, ascension bonuses, and constellation upgrades, finding your favorites can be challenging. Don't let the placement of the characters on our Genshin Impact tier list deter you from pulling on the next character banner. While base stats and elemental abilities are important, the value of a character also depends on personal playstyle, available weapons and artifacts, and team composition. It doesn't matter if your favorite Genshin Impact character is on one of the lower tiers; you can still make it work with our recommended Genshin Impact builds. Being on a lower tier in the free PC game means that there are better alternatives, or the character needs a very specific build or team to shine. We've spent hundreds of hours trying different variations of teams in Spiral Abyss to establish who the best characters are in Genshin Impact. Continue reading Genshin Impact tier list November 2023: the best characters in 4.2 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 23, 2023 12:21 PM  November 23, 2023 We checked that the best Roblox music codes were valid. What are the latest Roblox music codes? There are thousands of popular songs available to listen to in Roblox, simply by entering music ID codes into your boombox or the radio. Using song IDs, you can play your favorite TikTok songs in games with your friends. So how do you play music in Roblox? The method varies depending on which game you want to blast your tunes in. Some games allow you free access to the boombox - simply equip and press it to bring up a text box in which you can enter a song ID code. Catalog Heaven is a great place to test the Roblox music codes you find, as it allows you to equip any boombox in the shop and try it out. In most games, however, you'll need to use the radio to play music. This is usually part of a paid Game Pass - the price of a Game Pass is set by each game developer individually. Once you have access to the radio, you can use it in the same way as the boombox - simply enter the song ID code and press play. Occasionally, tracks are taken down by Roblox, so if a code stops working, you'll have to look for a replacement. Here are the best radio music codes in Roblox that work in November 2023. Continue reading Roblox music codes November 2023 – the best song IDs MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 23, 2023 12:20 PM  The Battlefield V Steam player count is suddenly up by more than 200%, as the 2020 FPS game overtakes its series successor Battlefield 2042 based on recent figures. The WW2 game and multiplayer shooter has likely benefited from a recent sale, pulling in tens of thousands more players in the last few days. At the same time, year-on-year averages show that Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is struggling to compare to last year's CoD MW2, at least on Valve's PC gaming platform. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Battlefield 5 weapons, WW2 games, Tank games |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 23, 2023 12:18 PM  What are the new Genshin Impact codes? Gathering currency in Genshin Impact can be quite the grind. While you can earn Mora and Primogems by completing quests such as daily commissions, an injection of extra funds will always be gratefully received. Fortunately, developer Hoyoverse occasionally sends out free gifts in the form of a Genshin redeem code. Most codes only work for a limited time - and they grant essential goodies like free Primogems and Mora - so it's a great idea to redeem them as soon as possible to avoid missing out. Genshin Impact codes are released periodically, frequently appearing in Hoyoverse's special programs, revealing information about future updates to the free PC game. They can also drop to celebrate milestones or to coincide with new Genshin Impact events. You can find all the active Genshin codes for November 2023 below, and we'll also detail what they get you, explain how to redeem them, and fill you in on where to look for more. Continue reading Genshin Impact codes November 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 23, 2023 12:23 PM  Tempting as individual components are, their combined allure in a prebuild cannot be overstated. A powerful and prime example of this is the Alienware Aurora 15. While this gaming PC is enticing on a normal day, it's all the more so this Black Friday, thanks to a $500 discount courtesy of Best Buy. Continue reading Save $500 on this Alienware gaming PC with an RTX 4070 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GeForce RTX 4060 review, DLSS explained, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 23, 2023 12:20 PM  November 23, 2023: Added a new NBA2k23 locker code. What are the active NBA 2k24 codes? Every new game in the 2K sports series has a selection of freebies given away, and the latest in 2K's basketball games is no exception. There are plenty of NBA 2K24 locker codes to redeem for new player cards, XP boosts, and MyPlayer gear, among others. However, you'll need to quickly snag them for yourself. This is because many of the early NBA 2k24 codes are exclusive to relatively small thresholds of players. Some freebies in this series of sports games come and go like whispers in the wind, so you need to act fast. However, we're now starting to get some freebies that are sticking around for longer, so we've gathered these NBA 2k24 locker codes to hopefully give you a little boost. Continue reading NBA 2K24 codes November 2023 – all locker codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 23, 2023 12:13 PM  When is the Persona 3 Reload release date? While Persona is a spinoff of the Shin Megami Tensei games that's over 25 years old, it's the third game that put Atlus's RPG series on the map. Its social life mechanics were the new unique hook, providing a palette-cleanser from its relentless turn-based RPG fights and procedurally generated dungeons. Now, a remake is on the horizon, updating the visuals and style to resemble the more recent Persona 5. This time around, however, Persona 3 Reload is coming to PC, giving the full and uncompromised experience of the original RPG game for the first time. While we've seen plenty of the remake since its first reveal, here is when the P3 Reload release date is, every trailer and updates to the gameplay, and news about any previously available expansion features. Continue reading Persona 3 Reload release date, trailers, and gameplay MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Best anime games, Persona 3 Steam Deck |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 23, 2023 12:06 PM  How do you disable Lethal Company turrets? Sentries can make mincemeat out of your squad in a matter of seconds, leaving you a day late and a dollar short. While it is possible to run past them, it's a risky strategy that doesn't always pay off – especially when you don't know what you're running towards. So, what's the alternative? Thankfully, there are two major strategies you can use to temporarily turn off turrets in Lethal Company, though both will require a little coordination with your Lethal Company crew. However, with good communication and a few keystrokes, you can comfortably reduce the threat level of turrets in the indie game to that of a Lethal Company Manticoil – at least for a short duration. Here's how to disable turrets and survive in Lethal Company. Continue reading How to disable turrets in Lethal Company MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best co-op games, Best horror games, Best indie games |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 23, 2023 11:58 AM  It may be the time for deals with Black Friday bringing prices down everywhere you look, but AMD is teaming up with Starfield once again for another huge giveaway. This time you can win the Limited Edition AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX and Ryzen 7 7800X3D, a surefire upgrade to any gaming PC. We consider the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX to be among the best graphics cards you can buy right now. The same goes for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D being one of the best gaming CPUs, meaning there's no reason you shouldn't enter this competition. Continue reading AMD and Starfield team up for huge Limited Edition giveaway MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 23, 2023 12:11 PM  What is the best MW3 Holger 26 loadout? Most Call of Duty players tend to pick assault rifles as their go-to weapons, however, there are plenty of other guns like the Holger 26 that can be devasting when combined with the right attachments. By building the Holger 26 with lighter parts, you can still use large magazines without introducing any additional bulk to your weapon. A lot of people tend to ignore Modern Warfare 3 LMGs when thinking about the best MW3 guns, but the best Holger 26 loadout will make you reconsider what your favorite weapon is. The Modern Warfare 3 release date is finally here, and we have the best Holger 26 loadout so you can decimate your foes from the off. Continue reading Best MW3 Holger 26 loadout MORE FROM PCGAMESN: MW3 review, MW3 zombies, MW3 guns |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 23, 2023 12:06 PM  What is the best MW3 Renetti loadout? The Renetti is a semi-automatic pistol - reasonably unremarkable, if slightly above average when compared to the other sidearms. In Modern Warfare 3 however, we can take this secondary weapon and convert it into a gun that can dominate all on its own. The Modern Warfare 3 release date has arrived, so it's time to nail down your starting weapon from the best MW3 guns. While the Renetti may not find a place as your primary weapon, it pairs wonderfully with longer-range options like the best MW3 MTZ 556 loadout - having a weapon to cover every potential engagement is key if you want to dominate matches. Continue reading Best MW3 Renetti loadout and class setup MORE FROM PCGAMESN: MW3 review, MW3 zombies, MW3 guns |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 23, 2023 12:03 PM  What are the best tower defense games on PC? For a time, the humble tower defense was one of the most popular genres out there. They may appear to be simple strategy games for more casual players, but fans would call them accessible tactical titles that require sharp reflexes, a sharper mind, and quick improvisation. The approachability of tower defense games stems from how deceptively straightforward they are - at least to begin with. A horde of enemies comes from specific directions across a small arena, and the player has to improvise a set of appropriate defenses - using scant resources - to deal with them. Enemies become tougher and more numerous as the game progresses, but the player gets access to better equipment to deal with them too. While the genre often veers towards smartphone and tablet gaming, there are still many fantastic tower defense games on PC right now, with many of them actually being free PC games. Here's the best of the best. Continue reading The 12 best tower defense games on PC in 2023 |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 23, 2023 11:55 AM  What is the best MW3 Cor 45 loadout? This pistol appeared at first glance to be locked during the Modern Warfare 3 beta, but we've discovered a handy little trick so you can equip and use it to double-tap opponents. With the Modern Warfare 3 release date finally upon us, we've uncovered the best MW3 loadouts for the current meta. With the Modern Warfare 3 Cor 45, we've been two-shotting enemies much to their surprise - and ours. Continue reading Best MW3 Cor 45 loadout and class setup MORE FROM PCGAMESN: MW3 review, MW3 zombies, MW3 guns |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 23, 2023 11:52 AM  What is the best MW3 KV Inhibitor loadout? You need the best guns at your disposal when you dive into Modern Warfare 3 matches, as the slower TTK speed helps make this one of the most competitive instalments yet. We've gone through every gun in the game and found the best loadout for each one, simply find the ones that match your play style. We've built out the best MW3 longbow loadout to take out opponents from across the map, but if you want to quick scope at a shorter distance, then you should consider this Modern Warfare 3 KV Inhibitor loadout which prioritizes speed. We've all been there, running around MW3 maps with a sniper rifle out, just to get downed by the enemy's AR before you can even think about getting them in your sights. While you can try and shoot from the hip, this speedy ADS sniper build can turn the tables on your Modern Warfare 3 foes. Continue reading Best MW3 KV Inhibitor loadout and class setup MORE FROM PCGAMESN: MW3 review, MW3 zombies, MW3 guns |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 23, 2023 11:49 AM  What is the best MW3 Longbow loadout? For the best sniper rifle in Modern Warfare 2, you want something that you can use to take down enemies from across the map. While it might take some practice depending on your aim, this MW3 Longbow loadout can destroy enemies at massive range with just one chest or headshot and is up there with the best sniper rifles in the game. Now Modern Warfare 3 is finally here, it's time to start thinking about your best MW3 loadouts and, as part of that, the best MW3 guns. Not only is a sniper-SMG loadout an absolute must-have in almost any of the MW3 game modes, this incredible Modern Warfare 3 longbow loadout can also be used at mid-range for instant downs. Continue reading Best MW3 Longbow loadout and class setup MORE FROM PCGAMESN: MW3 review, MW3 zombies, MW3 guns |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 23, 2023 11:44 AM  What is the best MW3 MCW 6.8 loadout? The gunsmith system from Modern Warfare 2 makes its way to MW3, giving players a range of attachments to design the weapon of their dreams. Marksman rifles are the most customizable weapons in the Call of Duty series, turning a long-range rifle into a weapon designed for close-range combat. Our Modern Warfare 3 MCW 6.8 loadout takes the marksman rifle and transforms it into an assault rifle. We also have the best MCW loadout which genuinely is one of the best assault rifles in the game, but the MCW 6.8 gives you a harder-hitting weapon in a familiar body. Without these specific attachments, the MCW 6.8 wouldn't crack our list of the best MW3 guns. Give this heavily customized MCW 6.8 a try to destroy enemies on the battlefield. Continue reading Best MW3 MCW 6.8 loadout MORE FROM PCGAMESN: MW3 review, MW3 zombies, MW3 guns |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 23, 2023 11:43 AM  What is the best MW3 MTZ Interceptor loadout? The MTZ Interceptor is a marksman rifle that excels in mid-to-long-range firefights, capable of eliminating enemies with a single shot. Our best MTZ Interceptor loadout concentrates on reducing gun kick, further increasing the effective range, and giving you a large magazine capacity. The Modern Warfare 3 release date is here, and there's no better time to figure out what your favorite MW3 gun is. The marksman rifle class fills an interesting niche within the multiplayer realm; their slow rate of fire doesn't cope well with close-range encounters, but the staggering power of each semi-automatic shot can dominate the mid-range. Pair our Modern Warfare 3 MTZ Interceptor loadout with one of the best MW3 SMGs and you'll be unstoppable. Continue reading Best MW3 MTZ Interceptor Loadout and class setup MORE FROM PCGAMESN: MW3 review, MW3 zombies, MW3 guns |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 23, 2023 11:38 AM  What is the best MW3 MTZ 762 loadout? Battle rifles are an interesting class of weapon in Modern Warfare 3; their slow rate of fire when compared to the assault rifle class means that they can be an unforgiving weapon for the novice, but if you manage to find the weapon setup that fits for you, these guns can dominate. The Modern Warfare 3 release date is finally here. One of the most devastating Modern Warfare 3 weapons we have used is the MTZ 762, and with this Modern Warfare MTZ 762 setup, we were able to take players down almost instantaneously - no matter the range. Continue reading Best MW3 MTZ 762 loadout and class setup MORE FROM PCGAMESN: MW3 review, MW3 zombies, MW3 guns |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 23, 2023 11:35 AM  What is the MW3 best 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 finally here, there isn't a better 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 review, MW3 zombies, MW3 guns |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 23, 2023 11:34 AM  What is the best MW3 Rival 9 loadout? Taking an SMG into battle as your primary weapon is a statement, it tells your opponents that you're going to push the pace of the fights, that you're going to get in their face, and that you're going to be relentless. The Rival 9 is a compact Modern Warfare 3 SMG that will see you run rings around your enemies. The Modern Warfare 3 release date is here, and with it comes a host of new MW3 guns and a bunch of classic MW3 maps. One of these new guns is the Rival 9, an all-rounder when it comes to the SMG category, the Rival 9 sits in the middle for nearly every attribute, which makes it an excellent choice if you plan on engaging the enemy in a multitude of scenarios. Continue reading Best MW3 Rival 9 loadout and class setup MORE FROM PCGAMESN: MW3 review, MW3 zombies, MW3 guns |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 23, 2023 1:50 PM  VR might not have revolutionised the games industry as its early advocates predicted, but it has spawned a whole new way of playing games, which is arguably far more interesting. We've reached the point where if you don't own a VR headset, you're missing out on some genuinely fantastic titles, from stone cold masterpieces like Half-Life: Alyx, to exciting experiments like The Last Clockwinder and the 7th Guest. Luckily, you can get one of the best VR headsets around for a heavy discount this Black Friday, and you'll also get some Amazon credit on top. Bargain! |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 23, 2023 12:21 PM  Intel CPUs have disappointed twice this year, first with the why-even-bother Raptor Lake Refresh generation and now with a notable lack of decent Black Friday deals. There's a small handful of 13th-gen chips at good prices, but nothing on par with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X or Ryzen 7800X3D that Will highlighted earlier this week. I have, however, spotted a surprise £20 discount on the Intel Core i7-14700K, which just happens to be the only CPU in the new 14th-gen lineup that actually is worth buying. And so, just as it carried the Raptor Lake Refresh launch, so too must it redeem Intel's Black Friday showing. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 23, 2023 12:17 PM  Lethal Company - the game in which you exit a dropship, enter an abandoned factory, pick up exactly one (1) piece of salvage, and are immediately eaten by something made entirely of teeth - is getting a VR mod. Created by DaXcess and rodabafilms, it will surely only make life more oppressive for people deserted by their co-op buddies and left to fend off giant spiders with a shovel, not that I'd know what that's like. Here's some test footage. Don't worry, the player makes it all the way to the end intact. No jump scares, I promise! |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 23, 2023 12:16 PM  This year's Call Of Duty entry is Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, but it's actually the second Modern Warfare 3 because the first Modern Warfare 3 came out in 2011. In my multiplayer review, I say that it preys on nostalgia, because it does! The game's multiplayer schtick is all about bringing back classic maps to act as a smokescreen for a lack of direction. At least, that's what I think. I find all this nostalgia stuff interesting, mainly because it's coincided with three other events in my own personal timeline (Chapter 29 Season 11, you could say): A League Of Legends pro-player called Faker, the resurgence of a badminton star, and Fortnite's own OG event. The thing that separates them all from COD? A plan. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 23, 2023 11:12 AM  I was just pondering writing something about Subnautica, inspired by revelations that there's a new Subnautica project on the boil, and along comes the decidedly Subnautica-esque Honeycomb: The World Beyond with a trailer. Developed by Polish team Frozen Way, whose other projects include, erm, Hairdresser Simulator, it casts you as Hennessy, a human xenobiologist who is starting afresh on the alien planet of Sota7. As in Unknown Worlds' survival sim, you'll search various biomes for resources, build solar-powered habitats on stilts with nice, wide windows, and gradually amass a database of local animals and plants. Unlike in Subnautica, you won't be constantly at risk of suffocation. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 23, 2023 10:33 AM  Both the Steam Deck and Steam Deck OLED come bundled with cases – new and improved ones, if you get a 1TB OLED – so it wouldn't initially make sense to invest in a third-party one. But Steam Deck accessories can take many forms, and I've been particularly convinced by the case style that combines a space-saving protective skin with a tougher removeable cover. Since the Dbrand Project Killswitch isn't playing Black Friday ball, it falls to my other favourite, JSAUX's ModCase, to provide the bargains. It works thusly: instead of taking your Steam Deck in and out of a zip-up sarcophagus every time you want to play it on the move, you simply leave the handheld wrapped in the ModCase's snug, rubbery skin, simultaneously protecting it and adding grip as you hold it. The front cover simply snaps on and off as needed. It's a lighter, more compact alternative to a full case that, I can say from experience, absolutely shields the precious Deck effectively enough for everyday bag duty. As the name suggests, it's modular as well, so you can mount other accessories (like kickstands, power banks and even a secondary cooling fan) to the back of the skin. Just want the case? No bother, that's down from $30 from $26. There's no UK version of the JSAUX store, unfortunately, though JSAUX ships internationally. Just click through the link below, and select which kit you'd like. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 23, 2023 9:14 AM  I know this is the second Crucial P5 Plus deal we've posted about in two days, but hey, it's Black Friday week. 'Tis the season. Besides, this time there's something for us Britain-dwelling lot as well, as the 2TB P5 Plus's price has been slashed 60% to £88 on Amazon UK – the lowest it's ever been. This is, to be clear, an almost mystifyingly small amount of money for a 2TB NVMe SSD that's also capable of real high-end transfer speeds and game load times. Maybe not to the standards of its successor, the Crucial T500, but this is still a competitively quick-acting drive with oodles of space for game installations. The same goes for its heatsink-equipped edition, which also happens to be on sale in the US at $88, making it (currently) cheaper than the non-heatsink 2TB model. Good deals all round, then – told you 'twas the season. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 23, 2023 8:00 AM  Made by solo dev Andy Brophy, Knuckle Sandwich is a turn-based RPG that's about guiding a bloke through an island paradise and eventually uncovering some weird mystery. Its main hook? Turn-based battles are filled with WarioWare-style minigames, many of which are unique to the kooky residents or rats you come up against. Unfortunately, I'd say its main hook is actually its most painful barb, and one you're barely able to extract by flicking some switches in the settings menu. A shame then, as exploring its strange world and absorbing its bonkers story beats is a wonderful thing marred by dire fights. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:43 AM  If rumour speak true, the next Call of Duty game will be another entry in the Black Ops series. It'll also, allegedly, take place during the first Gulf War across 1990 and 1991, in which a US-led coalition of countries including the UK, Saudi Arabia and Egypt invaded Iraq in response to the Saddam Hussein government's conquest of Kuwait. |
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Dear Daniel is a scourge upon this planet. Okay. Maybe that is a bit harsh. He's a cash-in character, but perhaps more of a forgettable annoyance in our everyday life. Would that we could say the same for Hello Kitty Island Adventure, a game in which Dear Daniel is not only the worst Visitor, but a blight upon anyone attempting to get specific characters to stop by and stay forever.
I'm not going to be mean and make this about looks, even though I'm not a fan of Dear Daniel's design. (A few strands of hair on his forehead to differentiate him is quite lazy.) This is about his nature. The character is part of the Visitor tutorial in the game. This means his requirements to occupy a cabin are easy to clear. It needs to be in the Seaside Resort area, as that is where Hello Kitty lives, and it needs to have three pieces of furniture. Simple!
Also, frustrating! Most other Visitors require specific pieces of furniture from certain types, and often at least three pieces. Because Dear Daniel will set up shop — for multiple days without asking which is very rude — in any cabin in that area that even vaguely fits his requirements, it can lock you out of getting other people to visit. The place you might have specifically prepared for them will have this basic cat squatting in it!
The solution to dealing with it? Let him have the place, which is the worst. The game features a mechanic that has Visitors ask to become a permanent resident if you complete their brief side quests, chat them up, and ensure they have a cabin that suits their needs. So that means giving up a house you might live and actually… sigh… making this unwanted feline feel at home so you can at least lock him down and keep track of him.
Personally, I took all of the furniture out of his cabin once he did move in for good. That's what you get, Dear Daniel! An empty house with no furniture and a cold, hard floor!
Even his daily reward is incredibly generic. A Mama's Apple Pie? Come on! Mimmy gives us the same thing as Dear Daniel in Hello Kitty Island Adventure and has the decency to only move into cabins with Hello Kitty furniture. Even Hello Kitty herself only considers that a two heart gift!
The reason why I'm starting to get a little more frustrated by Dear Daniel than usual is because he is occupying what is turning into prime real estate. It wasn't so bad when we only had the Hello Kitty related Visitors Mimmy and him in Hello Kitty Island Adventures. When Pam and Tam showed up for Tuxedosam, it was manageable too because there are plenty of Seaside Resort homes for them to use. But now we have My Melody's Mama, Papa, Grandma, and Grandpa who all must have homes prepared for them in that location, and there are only eight cabins total around there.
At least when Dear Daniel is moved into a Hello Kitty Island Adventure home and is settled, you don't have to worry about him being the worst Visitor anymore. He's then just a resident you can ignore, unless you absolutely need a Mama's Apple Pie for something. But if we do get some more cool characters who need to be in Seaside Resort, know that he'll be the first evicted and the nightmare of wondering when he'll show up and steal someone's spot will begin anew.
However, at least we can take solace in knowing that with enough effort, we can fill the Seaside Resort cabins with enough other, good permanent Visitors and ensure Dear Daniel will never darken our Hello Kitty Island Adventure doors again.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is available on Apple devices and Macs for Apple Arcade subscribers.
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