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PCGamesN Monday, December 4, 2023 7:22 AM
    

When you think about the history of PC gaming - the shooters, RPGs, and immersive sims that made our beloved platform into what it is today - several names spring to mind. Age of Empires. Half-Life. The Sims. Counter-Strike. Command and Conquer. And of course, Deus Ex. The defining sci-fi saga originally from Ion Storm hasn't seen a mainline release since Deus Ex Mankind Divided back in 2016. Before that, Human Revolution soft rebooted the whole series, and set a fresh standard for both stealth gameplay and videogame drama infused with real-world issues. As 2023 draws to a close, the time for a new Deus Ex game feels nigh - and Elias Toufexis, the star behind Adam Jensen and Starfield's intergalactic cowboy Sam Coe, agrees.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 4, 2023 7:14 AM
    

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 Monday, December 4, 2023 7:03 AM
    

Xbox and Bethesda want Starfield to be the longstanding hit Skyrim has been, but right now I'm unsure if they can pull it off. Well, head of Xbox Phil Spencer says as much at CCXP 2023, comparing the longevity of Skyrim to the plans Bethesda currently has for Starfield.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 4, 2023 6:42 AM
    

What is the best ZZZ Nicole build? Nicole is the bubbly, pink-haired leader of the Cunning Hares, who kickstarts our Zenless Zone Zero adventure with her sharp eye and quick thinking. These aren't her only skills though, as she makes an fiery addition to any squad.

If you want to add Nicole to your ZZZ team comp, you need the best build for the wily leader, capitalizing on her Zenless Zone Zero Ether Attribute, talents, and base skills. We've been playing a lot with Nicole in the Zenless Zone Zero beta, and she's one of our go-to Agents, so here's the best Nicole build right now. Just keep in mind that it could change when the ZZZ release date arrives, but we'll update our guide when that rolls around.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 4, 2023 7:51 AM
    

What are the best The Finals loadouts? Embark Studio's competitive FPS marries Rainbow Six-style teamwork with Team Fortress 2 mayhem. You and your squad must destroy, zip, and shoot your way through each map to bank as much cash as you can and be crowned the victor. That's the goal, mind; there is a lot of work to be put in before you'll be close to victory.

The multiplayer game has many options for players to mull over before they step foot in the arena. Choosing the right The Finals class and The Finals weapon to suit how you play is vital if you want to achieve success. Team build is also important, as you usually want to find a balance between support, damage, and sheer destruction. Here are the best The Finals loadouts.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 4, 2023 6:32 AM
    

Is Remnant 2 on Game Pass? If you're wondering whether the soulslike is coming to the Xbox subscription service later this month, you've come to the right place.

If you're unsure about forking out the full amount for Remnant 2, Game Pass is your next bet. In Remnant 2, you choose your preferred archetype and kit yourself out with the best Remnant 2 weapons and Remnant 2 mods to go up against deadly creatures and god-like Remnant 2 bosses in this battle against evil to stop a dark force from destroying reality. You can also bring up to two other players with you in Remnant 2 co-op. That, then, begs the question whether Remnant 2 is on Game Pass.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 4, 2023 7:15 AM
    

When is the Nightingale release date? Nightingale is an upcoming open-world survival game from Inflexion Games, and like similar games in its genre, there's plenty of gathering and building. What sets Nightingale apart is the Victorian-inspired assortment of procedurally generated magical realms and its roguelite card system, supported by a post-apocalyptic origin story set in a parallel universe.

Although Nightingale's early access release has been delayed, a new release date was confirmed. Meanwhile, the developers have been generous in their information supply, providing us with many blog posts and videos on the game's progress and even the Nightingale system requirements. There's so much to learn about the Victorian survival game, so here's an overview of everything we know about Nightingale, including the latest details for the upcoming playtest.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 4, 2023 5:47 AM
    

Ed Boon confirms the much-anticipated Mortal Kombat 1 story DLC is on the way while teasing something big to follow from it. With the end of MK1 clearly setting up for another story to be told, it's great to get confirmation that we'll be seeing something, likely in 2024, to tie together the narrative.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 4, 2023 5:45 AM
    

The first ever GTA 6 trailer is finally about to land, revealing, at last, the sandbox sequel to Grand Theft Auto 5 that we've all been waiting for the best part of a decade for. Since GTA Online hit stride, and especially after Red Dead Redemption 2, we've all wanted to see what Rockstar would do next, and now it seems like our biggest hopes are confirmed, as the first Grand Theft Auto 6 teaser image seemingly confirms a return to Vice City. However, a closer look at some GTA 5 updates from the past few months confirms something equally as enticing - the GTA 6 trailer has been hiding in plain sight all this time, and maybe, just maybe, has the full launch date.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 4, 2023 6:09 AM
    

What is the best Destiny 2 Titan build? Season of the Wish has just landed in Destiny 2 and already the punchy-bros community (also known as Titans) has found crazy damage builds to inflict huge damage to enemies with a single shoulder charge. Before getting in on the new Titan chaos and a well-curated build for every subclass, it's worth taking a look at the most prominent artifact mods that this season has introduced, which gives us the clear conclusion that Solar is overpowered in Season of the Wish, and using it as a subclass or equipping Solar weapons is essential to your damage output.

Arc, Void, Strand and Stasis lovers fear not, though. There are plenty of ways to enjoy your favorite set of punch-related tools in Destiny 2 and in this guide to the best builds for Titans in Season of the Wish, we're going to give you one for each subclass with mods, weapons, exotic armor and strategies to get the most out of all those crayons. If you're looking for information on the Season of the Wish, our guide has everything you need, or if you're still stuck in last season's content, we've got the Destiny 2 Imbaru Engine solutions so you can learn the lore behind the final wish.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 4, 2023 5:14 AM
    

What is the best MW3 SVA 545 loadout? There are so many assault rifles to choose from in Modern Warfare 3, and each has its ideal use. The SVA 545 is a slightly heavier alternative, although it has a very interesting burst mechanic that can help you rack up quick kills if your accuracy is on point.

The Modern Warfare 3 release date is finally here, and we've built our list of the best MW3 loadouts so you can dominate the multiplayer mode from the off. While a lot of people are leaning on the best MW3 MTZ 556 loadout, some are finding more joy with the SVA 545 and its ability to get multiple shots on a target in an instant.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 4, 2023 5:02 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 - 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.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 4, 2023 4:06 AM
    

December 3, 2023: We added three new Monopoly Go dice links to our list.

How can I get free Monopoly Go dice links? The classic board game has made its way to a free-to-play format, and you'll be doing laps of the board collecting houses and hotels and completing a variety of multiplayer minigames along the way.

You can't get far in Monopoly Go without dice rolls, which you'll have a limited amount of to begin with. To earn more dice rolls you'll need to log in daily to collect bonuses, invite your friends to the game, or progress further. If you don't want to spend your hard-earned money on more dice, you can use dice links for the board game instead.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 4, 2023 5:30 AM
    

Astroneer never fails to put a smile on my face, and that's only enhanced by the arrival of the holiday season. The delightful base-building adventure nails that feeling of space exploration and adventure of games like No Man's Sky and Starfield with a more careful, crafted sense of progression and tech upgrades in the vein of Factorio, Terraria, or Satisfactory. Played by yourself or together with friends as a co-op game, I'll take any excuse to go back to Astroneer, and the Project Cheer delivery event is just such a reason.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 4, 2023 7:00 AM
    

Fae Farm and Dauntless developers Phoenix Labs have cut 34 jobs following an internal review. It's a sad end to a busy year for the Canadian studio, who bought their independence back from previous owner Garena in February, and laid off 9 per cent of their workforce in May.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 4, 2023 6:40 AM
    

Have you ever felt like you're at least ten years too old to be playing certain video games? Whether it's the humour falling flat, or just the general hyperactivity of its main cast being a bit too much, there are some games out there that you can't help but bounce off. Hard. Alas, in the case of In Stars And Time, I've been thrown from its time-looping RPG trampoline with such violence that I now can't even look at it without breaking out into a sweat.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 4, 2023 3:38 AM
    

This week is the week of The Games Awards, aka Geoffest, aka the Ke3ghleys - an absolute banquet of trailers, release dates and game announcements for the Maw. There are a few reveals in the offing. Some, we already know about, and may even have written up in advance; others, we'll learn about together with your good selves when the livestream begins at 4.30pm Los Angeles time on 7th December, which equates to 12.30am on 8th December (ouch) in the UK. There's the trifling matter of the first GTA 6 trailer on 5th December, too.

Some games out this week that we're keeping in the corner of our eye, in case they turn on us: A Highland Song (5th Dec), Blood West (5th Dec), Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader (7th Dec), Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (7th Dec).

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, December 4, 2023 6:07 AM
     All Ark Survival Evolved To Ascend DifferencesArk Survival Ascended has a variety of settings for you to optimise your experience. For single players, the world is fully yours to enjoy, so let's make sure you've got the right settings. The best settings for single player in Ark Survival Ascended The default settings for Ark Survival Ascended are fine tuned for servers, where the time ticks even when you're not playing. For single players, where the time stops when you're offline, you may find the game more challenging or less accessible. Many players advise changing the settings in single player for a more user-friendly experience. A lot of these setting changes focus on increasing certain speeds. Don't feel like you're cheating, as the default speed didn't really have single player games in mind. Also, know that players have different preferences, so use this as a benchmark for you to go off and perform your own tweaks and changes to make your experie...
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, December 4, 2023 4:13 AM
     Snowman In Monopoly Go (1)Monopoly GO has re-released Snowy Creations as a tournament, with the same rewards as before. Where will you get this time? How does Snowy Creations Work in Monopoly GO? Snowy Creations is a tournament in Monopoly GO. For those joining us just in time for the festive season, tournaments are a tough competition that pits you against other active players. You'll need to earn 5 points to enter, and you'll be put in a group with 49 other active players. Snowy Creations will last until the 3rd of December, so you'll have precious little time to get as high a score as you can. Your rewards are dependent on your position when the tournament ends. To get points, land on a Railway Tile and perform the following actions: Blocked Shutdown = 2 points. Successful Shutdown = 4 points. Small Heist = 4 points. Large Heist = 6 points. Bankrupt! = 8 points. Mega Heist = 12 points. Your current dice multiplier will also multip...