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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 28, 2023 7:45 AM
     Bethesda is now tailoring replies to negative Starfield Steam reviews

While Starfield was easily one of the most hyped releases of 2023, Bethesda's space epic failed to really move the needle for a lot of players. Overshadowed by the mammoth success of Baldur's Gate 3, the gigantic interstellar adventure left players largely feeling a little 'meh.' Currently sitting at 'mixed' on Steam, averaging around 6/10, Bethesda has taken to the forums to respond directly to negative reviews which, in all honesty, just feels a bit weird.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 28, 2023 7:31 AM
     Star Citizen just set a staggering new funding record

Star Citizen is seriously picking up pace. First, we had the huge announcement and new trailers for Squadron 42, the Star Citizen single-player component starring Mark Hamill and Gary Oldman. Then came an extensive free-to-play period, to celebrate the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo (IAE) 2953 - as a matter of fact, Star Citizen is still free to play right now. But this is perhaps the biggest win for Star Citizen of all recently, as the gigantic space sim from Cloud Imperium sets a whole-new funding record, pulling in more than $3 million of crowdfunding donations in just one day.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 28, 2023 7:17 AM
     Suicide Squad's new Captain Boomerang trailer is low on boomerangs

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League League's latest character video shines a light on antipodean villain and co-protagonist Captain Boomerang. But this new trailer for the subservsive superhero sim, from Batman Arkham series dev Rocksteady, is disappointingly short on actual boomerangs.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 28, 2023 6:47 AM
     The 16 best Baldur's Gate 3 mods

What are the best Baldur's Gate 3 mods? The modding community working on Larian games has a storied history when it comes to DOS and Baldur's Gate, and the BG3 community is no different thanks to official mod support for the DnD game. We've delved into the BG3 mods that are available to add even more to the already massively entertaining game to find the very best ones.

As we tell you in our Baldur's Gate 3 review, the RPG game is filled with interesting and unique experiences, including hours of content that most players will likely never see, which includes most of the Baldur's Gate 3 endings. Somehow, though, the modding community has still found gaps worth filling in Baldur's Gate 3.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 28, 2023 6:23 AM
     Silent Hill Ascension boss insists that it's not written by an AI

Silent Hill Ascension, the interactive series based on Konami's legendary horror games, is not written by an AI, co-creator Jacob Navok says. Some viewers of the show claim that the dialogue in SH Ascension sounds like it is AI generated, and point to previous comments from Navok, as well as other members of Genvid, the company behind Silent Hill Ascension, as evidence that the show is written using artificial intelligence. Navok reaffirms that this is not the case, saying that such claims are a "veiled insult" to the show's actual writers. It comes as Bloober Team shares an update on Silent Hill 2 Remake, and we await Silent Hill Townfall and Silent Hill F.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 28, 2023 6:20 AM
     Blizzard allegedly surveyed Diablo 4 players about a $100 expansion

Diablo 4 has its fair share of microtransactions and other paid elements, but according to an allegedly leaked survey, Activision Blizzard is giving serious consideration to charging $100 for expansions.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 28, 2023 6:31 AM
     All Starfield console commands and cheats

What are the Starfield console commands and cheats? We've all been guilty of it; you get to the shop and see the perfect piece of kit for your spacefarer - an absurdly large rifle that runs on the power of friendship - which can destroy entire solar systems in the blink of an eye. But what's that? You're short on credits. Typical. Nothing a quick console command can't solve, though.

As mentioned in our Starfield review, this is one huge game. While it's always advised to play games like Starfield without these advantages the first time around, we won't judge if you want to use these console commands to instantly get the best Starfield weapons or shower your Starfield companions with your ill-gotten riches. Before you venture too far ahead, be warned that one of these commands reveals some late-game story information. Now, here's everything you need to know about Starfield cheats, every Starfield console command, and what they do.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 28, 2023 6:08 AM
     Football Manager 2024 release date, early access, and more

When is the Football Manager 2024 release date? It's fair to say that Football Manager 2023 wasn't exactly what fans wanted from Sports Interactive. While FM23 has been touted by the devs as their most-played game of all time, the Football Manager community was disappointed by the lack of communication from the developers. In a surprising turn of events, SI has announced its plans for FM24 and FM25 to keep the game's biggest fans in the loop.

FM24 is said to be the "last of its kind", with the studio manager of SI referring to the strategy game as "the most complete version of Football Manager to date". Here's what you need to know about the Football Manager 2024 release date, including early access, transferable saves, and more.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 28, 2023 6:16 AM
     League of Legends Season 14 release date estimate and latest news

When is the League of Legends Season 14 release date? League of Legends has a legacy like no other, and as we approach Season 14, Riot Games gave us a sneak peek into what the new season will look like, and it does not disappoint.

Whether you're a die-hard League of Legends fan or have a passing fancy for MOBAs, a new season always brings something to be excited for, whether you're poring over the best LoL champions for beginners, or are a seasoned pro. Season 14 is no different. With Summoner's Rift getting a rebalance, Baron making itself at home, and items getting a full rework, there is plenty to get your teeth into this season.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 28, 2023 6:19 AM
     Lethal Company system requirements

What are the Lethal Company system requirements? Who would have thought being made to collect scrap on abandoned moons would be so much fun? Lethal Company is the latest indie hit to send the PC gaming community crazy, and you'll be glad to know it won't take a futuristic gaming PC to run it.

Following in the footsteps of Dead by Daylight and Phasmophobia, Lethal Company has put gamers on notice with its dystopian feel and horror elements. It's already proving to be a great party game to play with friends, and with a few more updates it could be considered one of the best horror games on PC.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 28, 2023 5:54 AM
     League of Legends' new Winterblessed event pass is this year's worst

The upcoming League of Legends Winterblessed event pass has been datamined ahead of time, and eagle-eyed fans have noticed that several high-stakes rewards have been switched out for relatively uninspiring banners.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 28, 2023 5:31 AM
     The best Razer laptops for gaming in 2023

There's a good reason that the best Razer laptops are coveted by so many gamers and creators. Razer has been known for its high-quality, premium machines for almost two decades now, and has elevated the gaming laptop space into something arguably more grown-up. Read on to see what our PCGamesN experts recommend.

Razer's thin and light laptops are some of the best gaming laptops available, bristling with high-end components ranging from the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060, up to the beastly Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics cards in the Razer Blade 18.

With 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18-inch models on offer, there are plenty of excellent Razer laptops to choose from, and we're here to point you in the right direction. We've collated a list of the best Razer laptops for gaming with options for everyone, be it for esports aficionados, ray-tracing fanatics, those needing the most portable solution or players someone after the best value option.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 28, 2023 5:37 AM
     Best games like Minecraft 2023

What are the best games like Minecraft? Way back in 2010, a little game called Minecraft proved to be a revelation in video games, inspiring a whole generation of players and developers in the process. It's a blocky, sandbox world that essentially lets us create anything we like and share it with our friends. The cultural phenomenon sold millions of copies before Microsoft acquired developer Mojang Studios in 2014.

There's been a plethora of Minecraft clones over the years, doing their best to match one of the best PC games of all time, but few have really delivered the whole package like Minecraft does. Sometimes, though, you may only want part of the Minecraft experience, augmented with other aspects that make the Minecraft-like unique. That's where this guide to the best games like Minecraft comes in. All the games on this list are similar to Minecraft in some fashion, be they crafting games, building games, adventure games, or an altogether different part of what makes Minecraft our favorite blocky game.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 28, 2023 6:23 AM
     These are the best gaming laptop deals still live after Cyber Monday

The best Cyber Monday laptop deals are officially over, but some retailers are keeping up the discounts. We've seen Amazon convert its Black Friday discounts to Holiday savings, while Best Buy has a deal a day until December 17. At Lenovo, a dedicated Cyber Week is offering up to 77% off select laptops.

The best gaming laptop for you isn't necessarily the most expensive on the market. Whether you want a budget gaming laptop or a top-end Alienware gaming laptop, you'll find reductions below.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 28, 2023 5:44 AM
     Best budget gaming laptop 2023

The best cheap gaming laptops offer an ideal balance of performance and price, in a portable package that lets you game away from home. But with so many budget gaming laptops under $1,000 now on the market, how do you know which ones are any good? Well, we've tried and tested them for you, looking at graphics card and CPU speed, screen quality, and battery life. The products on this list aren't necessarily the best gaming laptops ever, but they're solid performers for the money you'll pay.

Cheap gaming laptops are usually built with lower-end components and cost-saving materials, but there can still be well-made models that give you the performance you need. Particularly if you're into more esports-focused titles, such as CS2 and Valorant, the lower graphics requirement of those games means you can grab a bargain laptop and not compromise on your gaming performance.

Meanwhile, if you like to work remotely, disabling the second GPU and using the CPUs integrated graphics can often see you through the day with the laptop barely sipping power away from the battery, but you can always turn it back on for heavier workloads.

At this price range, you'll want to be careful with balancing cheaper components with longevity – often, it can be better to opt for an older but higher-spec laptop. Below, we have a selection of recommendations for the best cheap gaming laptop under $1000 (around £1000).

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 28, 2023 5:20 AM
     The best building games on PC 2023

What are the best building games on PC? Building games are a great way to indulge some architectural creativity, but there are so many great building games on PC to choose from. Thankfully, we have the brick and mortar necessary to put together a list of the best building games on PC with the strongest of foundations.

From compulsive free PC games to fully-fledged triple-A titles, the best PC games incorporating free-range building allow us to stake our claim on another world and bend it to our will. Whether you need a base to defend against oncoming dinosaurs in Ark: Survival Evolved or are scrabbling together rusted scrap in post-apocalypse games like Fallout 4, there are nearly as many reasons to build as there are building games. Whatever kind of building game you're after, we've got the right set of blueprints for you here.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 28, 2023 4:58 AM
     When does Chucky come to Dead by Daylight – Chapter 30 release time

When is the next Dead by Daylight update? Seven years into the life of the popular asymmetrical horror game, many of our horror favorites have been engulfed by The Fog, from Michael Myers and Ghostface, to Silent Hill's Cheryl Mason and even Nic Cage. So who's next to walk into DBD's realms?

With around four new chapters a year, it's a wonder the team at Behaviour are able to come up with new perks and powers for the new DBD killers and survivors. Somehow they do, and the 2023 Dead by Daylight roadmap confirms a total of nine new characters for year eight, including the original killer The Singularity, shock survivor Nic Cage, and the tiny killers coming in Chapter 30. Once you've taken a look at what to expect from the next DBD update release date, make sure you've redeemed the latest DBD codes for Bloodpoints and cosmetics.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 28, 2023 7:54 AM
    

Bethesda's heaping plateful of space-spaghetti Starfield presently rejoices in the status of a Mixed Steam user review rating, with over 80,000 such reviews posted to date. Bethesda High Command are clearly displeased with this, and several unnamed but platform-verified developers have begun replying to and rebutting individual Steam reviewers, giving apparent priority to complaints about the game's loading breaks during fast travel and when moving between maps.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 28, 2023 5:17 AM
    

Baldur's Gate 3's next update, Patch 5, will address various performance issues caused by the bountiful fantasy RPG's previous patch. The source of the lag? No, it's got nothing to do with teeth. According to Larian, the slowdowns are actually connected to the game's understanding of crime and morality: Patch 4 left it unable to "forget" player thefts and acts of vandalism that haven't been detected by NPCs, meaning that BG3 players who break the rules often and get away with it have been saddling their simulations with unfinished tasks. That's right, the game's latest technical crisis is in fact a crisis of conscience. Oh the humanity!

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Twinfinite Tuesday, November 28, 2023 6:31 AM
    
Urban punk fantasy.

Twinfinite Tuesday, November 28, 2023 6:12 AM
    
Warning! Do not play while eating.

Gamer Empire Tuesday, November 28, 2023 5:35 AM
     Feathers are one of the most useful commodities in Old School RuneScape, being a core component for the Fletching and Fishing skill. They can be used to create arrows to train Fletching, as a lure for Fishing, or even as a collection item stack for wealthy players who have too much gp (believe it or […]

Gamer Empire Tuesday, November 28, 2023 5:22 AM
     The easiest skill in Old School RuneScape to train to 99, Cooking is one of those skills that everybody loves. It has great experience rates, can be profitable while cooking certain types of food, and is overall relaxing. Cooking is also one of the most common skills players reach 99 first, which can be noticeably […]