GamersHeroes Wednesday, December 20, 2023 1:51 PM The world of Marius' pirate action RPG Corsairs Legacy will come out in Steam Early Access in January next year. The post Pirate Action RPG Corsairs Legacy Launching in Early Access January 2024 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, December 20, 2023 1:26 PM Take a deeper look into Rocksteady Studios' Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League with the second episode of WB Games and DC's video series. The post Suicide Squad Insider 02 Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, December 20, 2023 1:09 PM A large batch of spotlight videos for Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and SEGA's Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth are now available on the official SEGA YouTube channel. The post Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Character Spotlight Videos Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, December 20, 2023 11:59 AM The next character for Arika and Bandai Namco's TEKKEN 8, the Desert Falcon Shaheen is the latest character to take the spotlight. The post TEKKEN 8 Shaheen Character Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, December 20, 2023 9:46 AM A live orchestral performance, the Elden Ring Symphonic Adventure will make its way to the Royal Albert Hall in London on April 28, 2024. The post Elden Ring Symphonic Adventure Coming April 28 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Wednesday, December 20, 2023 1:45 PM  Insomniac Games quickly established itself as one of the most prolific studios within PlayStation after Sony acquired it for what seems like a bargain at $229 million four years ago. 2020's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, 2021's Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and this year's Spider-Man 2 showed that the studio could keep… |
Kotaku Wednesday, December 20, 2023 1:30 PM  We knew that Activision Blizzard's longtime CEO, Bobby Kotick, would be stepping down at the end of this year following Microsoft's historic acquisition of his company—but we didn't know that he'd officially leave on the last workday of 2023, technically two days before the end of the year. This tidbit was one of… |
Kotaku Wednesday, December 20, 2023 1:21 PM  A slick new VR headset, a "slim" console refresh, tons of flashy new accessories, and multiple exclusives, including the fastest selling PlayStation game ever, Spider-Man 2. The PlayStation 5 made big moves in 2023. So why does it feel like the console spent most of it resting on its laurels while flailing for a new… |
Kotaku Wednesday, December 20, 2023 1:10 PM  Eager to show off just just how much time you spend playing video games? If you use Steam, then you might already know that Valve compiles everyone's many hours spent in digital realms into a "Steam Year in Review," which breaks down how many games you've played, the percentage of your top games, and other cool stats… |
Kotaku Wednesday, December 20, 2023 11:00 AM  You thought we were done with The Day Before shenanigans? Think again. Currently, Steam keys for the troubled zombie game are being listed on unauthorized third-party key reseller sites for more than $300. Suffice it to say, you should not spend this much money on this game (or maybe any game?). |
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Kotaku Wednesday, December 20, 2023 9:15 AM  2023 is nearly a wrap. As we close the books on what was an outstanding year of video games, we also note that 2023 was a year rife with something else: leaked information about video games. Oftentimes very big leaks. This year was lousy with them. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 20, 2023 12:08 PM  Monster Train is one of my favorite roguelike deck builders, with some really clever design backed up by a strong art style and soundtrack. An 'overwhelmingly positive' 96% Steam rating shows that feeling is held among its community as well, so it's safe to say that I'm not alone in keeping a close eye on developer Shiny Shoe's new co-op roguelike and tactical RPG, Inkbound. To round out the year, the team launches its roadmap for the run-up to the game's full Steam release, along with its latest early access update. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best co-op games, Best roguelike games, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 20, 2023 11:47 AM  The AOKZOE A2 - on paper - has more power to play with than the Steam Deck OLED. However, it might struggle to get anywhere near the popular handheld when it comes to display quality and general optimization. We reviewed the Steam Deck OLED and it's among the best PC gaming handhelds, in part due to it being a considerable upgrade on the original model and should be considered the go-to if you're looking to take your Steam library on the move. The Asus ROG Ally and Legion Go are also the targets for the AOKZOE A2 given the price and spec similarity that is present. Continue reading Aokzoe A2 takes aim at Legion Go for premium Steam Deck alternative MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 20, 2023 12:36 PM  PAYDAY 3 has just had a massive update, packed with freebies, fixes, and new features. Changes have been made to the overall balance of the game, as well as to skills, weapons, enemies, and some more general quality-of-life fixes that round off the 1.1.0 update. Continue reading PAYDAY 3 gets a host of massive updates alongside Syntax Error DLC MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best co-op games on PC, The best crime games on PC, The best FPS games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 20, 2023 11:31 AM  One of the greatest Fallout, Skyrim, and Elder Scrolls players of all time, renowned for his challenge run videos on YouTube, Joseph Wilson, better known as 'Mitten Squad,' recently died at the age of 27. Beloved by Bethesda fans owing to his sardonic humor and imaginative challenges ("Can you beat Fallout New Vegas without a Pip Boy?") Wilson accrued more than 1.4 million subscribers on his YouTube channel. Now, Mitten Squad fans are asking Bethesda to add the RPG legend to Fallout 5. In less than one day, the petition for the Starfield maker has almost reached 1,000 signatures. Continue reading Fallout fans petition Bethesda to put Mitten Squad in Fallout 5 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Fallout New Vegas mods, Fallout 5 release date, Best RPG games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 20, 2023 11:47 AM  When is the Zenless Zone Zero release date? HoYoverse, the developers behind anime game juggernaut Genshin Impact, has a new gacha game to add to their stable. Described as an urban fantasy action RPG, Zenless Zone Zero follows the events and citizens of New Eridu, "the last shelter for urban civilisation." In typical HoYoverse fashion, Zenless Zone Zero boasts an extensive character roster that's in service to both its story and Zenless Zone Zero banners. ZZZ's cyberpunk city imbues the RPG with a sci-fi tone, though its fast-paced combat is more in line with Genshin Impact than Honkai Star Rail. There's already plenty to chew through ahead of the Zenless Zone Zero release date - not only do we have gameplay trailers, but our time in the Zenless Zone Zero beta can give you an early preview of what to expect at launch and beyond. Continue reading Zenless Zone Zero release date estimate, trailers, and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Zenless Zone Zero release date, Zenless Zone Zero codes, Zenless Zone Zero banners |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 20, 2023 11:36 AM  When is the Palworld release date? The monster-taming genre might have been popularized on Nintendo handhelds and retro home consoles, but it's enjoyed growing popularity on PC in recent years thanks to the likes of Temtem, Coromon, and Cassette Beasts. Palworld is the latest addition to this beloved niche, and it might be the strangest one yet. Palworld is, in short, Pokémon with guns. Sure, you can be the very best, like no one ever was – but in this iteration of the creature collector, you can enforce that title with an assault rifle. If that sounds bizarre, wait until you see the assembly lines. If you're ready to get stuck into an RPG that embraces surrealism and satire with all the staple hallmarks of quintessential Pokémon PC games, then be sure to mark the Palworld release date on your calendar. Continue reading Palworld release date window, trailers, gameplay, and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Pokémon games for PC, Best open-world games, Upcoming PC games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 20, 2023 11:00 AM  When is the Visions of Mana release date? The first game in the Mana series in over 15 years was finally announced at The Game Awards 2023 by Square Enix, so when can we expect to jump in? Visions of Mana will return to its action-RPG roots for what has been described as "an expansive, vibrant adventure across a semi-open field." We'll be taking on the role of Val, "a curious and carefree young man who lives in the Fire Village of Tianeea." Here's everything we know so far about this anime game. Continue reading Visions of Mana release date estimate, trailers, and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best RPG games, The best action-adventure games, The best anime games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 20, 2023 10:57 AM  When is the next Destiny 2 season? Our band of Guardians has been through a lot recently; the Traveler has been entered by the Witness despite our best efforts to save it, Savathun came back, and died again, not to mention the fact that everywhere we go hordes of enemies seem to want to rip us limb from limb. Couple that with an uncooperative Ahamkara, and we're up against it right now. . In an attempt to gear up for the new Destiny 2 season, we have guides on the best Destiny 2 classes, and the best Destiny 2 builds, so no matter what you do, you'll crush it. With a new season comes new activities, a lovely chunk of story, and with any luck, some new weapons we can play with. Here's everything we know about what comes after Destiny 2 Season of the Wish. Continue reading Destiny 2 new season release date, seasonal activity, latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 Lightfall review, Destiny 2 builds |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 20, 2023 11:05 AM  When is The First Descendant release date? A new looter shooter from Nexon is on its way, and if its popularity during the first hours of its crossplay open beta test is anything to go by, it appears Nexon has struck gold once again. In The First Descendant, you pick one of a range of futuristic Descendants to tackle a series of brutal enemies. Even though The First Descendant characters do have abilities of their own, this is a looter shooter, so there are randomly generated weapons to level the playing field as well. Read on for more news of the action game including its speculative full release date. Continue reading The First Descendant release date window, open beta, and more MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The First Descendant system requirements, The First Descendant release date, Best free games on PC |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 20, 2023 11:12 AM  What are the best Minecraft maps? Minecraft is the inventor's paradise, but, of course, it is also the connoisseur's nightmare. Thanks to the huge number of user-created Minecraft maps out there, it's almost impossible to find the finest creations around. Who has time these days to sift through hundreds of Minecraft maps, devour them with their digital senses, and come to a conclusion on which ones are worth your time? Well, us. We have the time. We have scoured forums, marathoned YouTube videos, and sampled more of the best Minecraft maps than we can count on to bring you the definitive list. To find the very best, we have whittled down the finest user-created environments and placed them into their very own category. Whether you fancy a Minecraft dropper map to plunge through or a Minecraft city map in which to live out your Minecraft life game fantasies, we have everything you need to get the most out of Minecraft maps. Continue reading The best Minecraft maps MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 20, 2023 10:44 AM  How do you get the Wish Keeper bow in Destiny 2? Here is a complete guide to the new Exotic mission that rewards it. Unlike most other Exotic missions added to Destiny 2 in the past, this one doesn't have a puzzle or a secret mechanic to unlock it. If you are caught up with the seasonal story, all you need to do is talk to Crow in the Helm and you'll be finally prompted to start the new Starcrossed Exotic mission. You'll be able to go in solo or with a squad of three, but if you can't find two friends available to jump in, try the new Fireteam Finder. There's also a Legend difficulty at 1830 which is worth doing if you're looking to complete the seal for this season. This is the first Destiny 2 Exotic mission to fully tie into the seasonal story and brings with it some exciting lore, so let's dive in. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 Lightfall review, Destiny 2 builds |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 20, 2023 10:26 AM  Tails of Iron is a very strong contender for 'the best soulslike indie game I've played that isn't Hollow Knight,' a category with more top-notch entries in it than you might expect. Featuring the iconic voice of The Witcher 3's Geralt of Rivia, Doug Cockle, and putting you in the shoes of noble rat Redgi in his quest against the ruthless Frog Clan, this wonderful action-adventure game just got a big, free DLC add-on. Out now on Steam, Tails of Iron: Bright Fir Forest is a perfect reason to revisit the 9/10 RPG while we wait for Team Cherry's Hollow Knight Silksong and FromSoftware's Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Continue reading Gorgeous soulslike indie game Tails of Iron gets huge, free new DLC MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best rat games on PC, The best RPG games on PC, The best games like Dark Souls on PC |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 20, 2023 10:25 AM  The director of Remnant 2 is interested in doing something similar to the first Remnant's Survival Mode, although they've made it clear that this isn't a concrete plan right now, instead offering up an 'unofficial' explanation to what they hope developer Gunfire Games can do in the future. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Remnant 2 archetypes, Remnant 2 review, Remnant 2 bosses |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 20, 2023 9:50 AM  What are the best JRPGs? JRPGs are a very different beast from Western RPGs, and the genre has significantly evolved since the early days of both the classic NES-era Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy games. The very best JRPGs range from vast open-world adventures to more refined turn-based combat as seen in tactical RPGs. Some JRPGs do away with traditional fantasy in favor of a more realistic setting; others focus on adding to the game's overall package to flesh out the world. Either way, the best JRPGs bring a different flavor than what you can expect from the best RPGs in the West and could be considered some of the best PC games to fans of the genre. Continue reading The best JRPGs on PC 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 20, 2023 9:56 AM  What is the best The Finals build? 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 Finals 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 builds. Continue reading Best The Finals build – best Light, Medium, and Heavy loadouts MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The Finals settings, The Finals servers, The Finals classes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 20, 2023 9:47 AM  December 20, 2023: We added a new Reverse 1999 code. What are the new Reverse 1999 codes? If you're just making a start in Bluepoch's strategic RPG, you're probably burning through essential resources at a worrying rate. It can be tough going in the early game while you're still finding your feet, so we've compiled all the active Reverse 1999 codes you could need for free clear drops, dust, and much more. Reverse 1999 is another anime gacha game available on mobile and PC, joining the likes of Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail in the competitive genre. If you're torn between playing them all, we've got Genshin Impact codes and Honkai Star Rail codes as well, but this guide has all the latest Reverse 1999 codes for your alt-history 20th-century Timekeeper needs. Codes aren't enough to get you through those tricky battles though, so be sure to check out our Reverse 1999 tier list featuring the best characters. Continue reading Reverse 1999 codes December 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Reverse 1999 codes, Reverse 1999 tier list, Best anime games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 20, 2023 9:47 AM  December 20, 2023: We've added two new Monopoly Go dice links to our list. How can I get Monopoly Go free 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. Now, let's run down all the currently active Monopoly Go free dice links for today. Continue reading Free Monopoly Go dice links December 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Free PC games, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 20, 2023 9:28 AM  December 20, 2023: We added three new NBA2k24 locker codes. 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 December 2023 – all locker codes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 20, 2023 9:16 AM  What are the best Rimworld mods? There are plenty of Rimworld mods out there to add extras and quality-of-life tweaks to your playthroughs, ranging from basic improvements to brand-new mechanics. With such a vibrant modding community at your fingertips, you might be a little lost on where to start – so we've picked out the very best of the bunch just for you. What's more, the vast majority of these Rimworld mods are available from the Steam Workshop, so they can be installed with the simple click of a button. Rimworld is a colony management game with a very simple premise: you must ensure the survival of a ragtag bunch of colonists, each with their own randomly generated skills, backstories, and idiosyncrasies. Depending on the AI storyteller settings, your experience might fall anywhere between a 'wholesome farming game' and a 'relentless cascade of disaster'. If you're ready to move on from the horrors that have befallen your colonies during the mod-free experience of Rimworld, then our collection of the best Rimworld mods is for you. Continue reading The best Rimworld mods 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best Rimworld mods, The best games like Rimworld and Dwarf Fortress, RimWorld multiplayer guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 20, 2023 8:08 AM  The Finals patch notes 1.4.0 are here, and developer Embark Studios has the holiday gift we've all been waiting for. That's right, the somewhat confusingly numbered The Finals patch 5 finally brings us the much-requested heavy nerf, along with several other balance changes for the hottest new free Steam game right now. There's also a free holiday gift up for grabs, and a festive overhaul to the FPS game's Monaco map, so let's dig into all the details in The Finals 1.4.0. Continue reading The Finals patch notes 1.4.0 bring the holiday gifts we all wanted MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The Finals settings, The Finals servers, The Finals classes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 20, 2023 8:00 AM  What are the best vampire games on PC? Being able to jump really high, tear regular humans to shreds, use creepy magic powers, and replenish health by feasting on your enemies - this should be a staple of all PC games, to be honest. It's all Christopher Lee's fault. Despite the best efforts of Bram Stoker, Max Schreck, and Stephenie Meyer in trying to make them look bad - everyone wants to be a vampire. We'll be charting a course across aplenty of genres and decades to deliver our picks of the best vampire games. So whether you prefer the power fantasy, roleplaying potential, or moral implications of being a vampire, we've got something to suit all tastes. Continue reading The best vampire games on PC 2023 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: V Rising server settings, V Rising tips, The best V Rising base locations |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 20, 2023 7:44 AM  Almost seven years after its last major update, Geometry Dash 2.2 has released, seeing the game have an astronomical spike in players on Steam and hit a new concurrent player peak, as loads of free levels, modes, and more arrive for the music platforming game. Players are coming back in droves to Geometry Dash, making it feel like 2013 all over again. Continue reading Geometry Dash update seven years in the making smashes Steam records |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 20, 2023 11:22 AM  What is the Star Wars Outlaws release date? Ubisoft is dipping its toe into the galaxy far, far away, and recently gave us a glimpse of everything we can expect from its upcoming Star Wars game. Massive Entertainment, the team behind The Division series and the Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora game, has been working on Star Wars Outlaws since 2021. In classic Ubisoft style, Star Wars Outlaws will be an open-world game, with action-adventure elements and a single-player experience. The story itself takes place between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, and centers around Kay Vess and her companion, Nix, as they take on a huge heist in the galaxy. Continue reading Star Wars Outlaws release date estimate, trailers, and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Star Wars games, Star Wars Outlaws release date, Best open-world games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 20, 2023 7:22 AM  After AMD released the FSR 3 source code, it was only a matter of time before modders got to work. The first major release on the back of this comes from Nukem9. They have created a mode that allows for FSR 3 to be implemented into any game that already offers DLSS 3 Frame Generation. Nvidia's DLSS 3 tech is tied to its best graphics card-topping RTX 40-series GPUs while AMD's FSR 3 is not bound by such restrictions. The primary benefit of this FSR 3 mod is that it now allows Nvidia RTX users who don't own a 40-series card, to experience a boost to their frames. Continue reading New FSR 3 mod brings AMD frame generation to all DLSS 3 games MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review |
PCGamesN Wednesday, December 20, 2023 9:22 AM  What are Minecraft villages? Villages in Minecraft are one of the best resources throughout your survival experience, helping you stock up in the early game, and useful for trading for rarer items as you progress. Villages can be found in most Minecraft biomes, and contain a number of chests and other useful items that can be looted to help you on your way, such as armor, crafting tables, and blast furnaces. The sooner you locate a village into your first days in the Minecraft overworld, the better your chances of survival in one of the best PC games of all time. Here's everything you need to know about Minecraft villages, villager houses, loot, breeding villagers, and building a custom town. Continue reading Minecraft village guide – how to find them and make your own MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 20, 2023 1:44 PM  The reboot of noughties gem Jet Set Radio teased with ruthless efficiency during The Game Awards has had a smidge of new information revealed. For being such a small detail, though, it's a very intriguing - if perhaps a tad predictable - one indeed. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 20, 2023 1:06 PM  Bloober Team, developers of Layers of Fear, The Medium and the upcoming Silent Hill 2 remake, have added another notable name to their plans for the next few years. The horror-focused studio is working with the creators of zombie comic book-turned-TV show The Walking Dead on a new video game adaptation. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 20, 2023 12:33 PM  Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has found time to add one more delay to the game's multi-year wait on a release. This one is at least a lot shorter than its previous slides, and will only affect a single storefront: the Epic Games Store. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 20, 2023 12:08 PM  Embark Studios have released The Finals update 1.4.0, a mixture of balance tweaks, quality-of-life improvements and crash fixes which is going down like the proverbial lead balloon among fans of the free-to-play shooter's Heavy class. I'm definitely here for the crash fixes - I can't get The Finals to run for longer than five minutes, which is a shame, because as Graham tells it, this is the most exciting new multiplayer FPS in years. Specifically, it sounds like a blend of Battlefield and Rainbow Six: Siege with a smashable toytown aesthetic. But enough about me and my computer's refusal to let me have fun. What's going on with those Heavies, then? |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 20, 2023 11:03 AM  My Steam Wrapped listed Baldur's Gate 3 and Vampire Survivors as my top two games of 2023. If Epic Games and my Switch were involved, Fortnite and Persona 5 Royal would've absolutely been included in the lineup, too. Motivation has lain mostly in co-op capers with friends, hangs with virtual pals, or in the battle royale-verse. Otherwise, nothing has truly given me the itch. But I think 2024 could be a big one for me. Not only are a number of upcoming RPGs right up my alley, they align with new and existing motivations: hangs with pals and Japanese language learning. For the first time, I'm excited to embrace the grind both in-game and outside of it. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 20, 2023 10:50 AM  My Remnant 2 character is dangerously close to joining the vast pantheon of characters I've left in limbo, just after completing the tutorial - a race of outcasts we might call the Abandonians, kicking their heels at campfires and savepoints, while I drift guiltily back to older games I've already completed several times over. It's not that I dislike Gunfire's sci-fantasy co-op shooter - the multiple-dimension premise is pleasantly loopy, and I like the variety of procgen landscapes. There just aren't enough hours in the day, not when I'm replaying Into The Breach for the 14th time. Still, perhaps the introduction of a new mode built for quickfix, story-free sessions could persuade me to give 2023's 24th best game another whirl? |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 20, 2023 10:02 AM  Last time, in celebration of Doom's 30th birthday, you decided that Doom 2's super shotgun is better than Doom's shotgun (57% vs 43%, statheads). An intellectual brawl between two absolute titans. Whoever won, we'd lose. But whoever won, we won. This week, the calendar also dictates our subject. This being Christmastime, I need to know: what's better, giving items to other players or throwing grenades back? |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 20, 2023 8:00 AM  Interesting. This door on the Advent Calendar has an instruction scrawled on it in blood: TURN THE DOOR KNOB. There's a remote recorder on the floor there, and if you press play a voice, coughing itself to death, says "You have to turn the door knob!". After a few minutes standing there, you think to yourself, "Maybe I should try turning the door knob?" |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, December 20, 2023 7:37 AM  I was in two minds about whether to write this up, because it is a teensy bit NSFW, but I take solace in the thought that my ideas of NSFW content aren't so much "tame" as "selectively bred to the point that I can only perceive the colour beige", and besides which, I haven't played an outright body horror-themed bullet hell/danmaku shooter before. The two genres aren't worlds apart - R-Type's bosses, for example, are very Gigery, but they're nothing like as icky as the creatures you face in Angel At Dusk, in which every projectile appears to be some species of maggot, and your ship is a sort of evolving flesh-moth faerie reminiscent of China Mieville's Perdido Street Station. Perhaps I can interest you in the demo? |
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Two Pokemon Scarlet and Violet bugs involving leveling up the Pokemon Inkay and crafting the TM 223 Metal Sound will be fixed soon. Nintendo and Game Freak acknowledge these bugs, and confirmed that Ver. 3.0.1 will fix the issues, and is scheduled to release after late January 2024.
The Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Inkay bug appears when using Rare Candy or Experience Candy to level up the Pokemon when it is under level 30. After the level up message appears, there is a chance that button inputs won't register and players will be effectively soft locked. This issue can be avoided by not using leveling items before Inkay reaches level 30 until the patch arrives.
Meanwhile, the bug involving the TM 223 Metal Sound affects its crafting materials. At the time of writing, one of the components used to create TM 223 is only available from Shieldon, which is exclusive to Pokemon Violet. As a response to this issue, Game Freak announced that it will give away TM 223 as a Mystery Gift in both Pokemon Scarlet and Violet until the release of patch Ver. 3.0.1.
The bugs appeared on Ver. 3.0.0 of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet with the release of the The Indigo Disk DLC on December 14, 2023.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are immediately available on the Nintendo Switch, and so are the The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk DLC expansions.
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Siliconera Wednesday, December 20, 2023 1:00 PM
Square Enix often shares certain FFVII Remake tracks around appropriate themed times, and ahead of Christmas it shared the song "Midnight Rendezvous." This was a piece composer Misuto Suzuki created for the game, and it used the holiday season as an inspiration.
The image accompanying this song is taken from the moment when it happened in FFVII Remake. As part of the story, Aerith offers to guide Cloud at night back to the Sector 7 Slums. When the two reunite at night under the stars, this track begins playing. In Final Fantasy VII Remake Material Ultimania, Suzuki even noted that the goal was to make it feel like Christmas with the "sparkling sequences" and "warm pads." The composer also said the idea of "walking through town around Christmastime" was designed to be part of its ambiance. (As a note, that book going into the making of the game is available worldwide at places like Amazon, Crunchyroll, and Target.)
Here's the clip from the FFVII Remake track "Midnight Rendezvous." It's only 1:20 long. The full track is available via services like Spotify and is over three minutes long.
While Square Enix is mostly sharing tidbits and insights from FFVII Rebirth online now, insights from FFVII Remake still come up sometimes. For example, earlier in December 2023 the company offered a look at concept art for other outfits Tifa might have worn as a child.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will come to the PS5 on February 29, 2024, with the console exclusivity arrangement ending on May 29, 2024. FFVII Remake is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC. FFVII Ever Crisis is available now on both the PC and mobile devices.
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Siliconera Wednesday, December 20, 2023 12:30 PM
HoYoVerse has been sharing updates on Zenless Zone Zero closed beta stats during the trial, and the latest go over battles, attacks, and Golden Bangboos. For example, over 2.6 million battles were fought, 17.8 million Special Attacks were used, and 2,804 Golden Bangboo were found as of December 13, 2023.
Here's a list of all of the newly recorded Zenless Zone Zero stats. Again, all of this covers all activities up through December 13, 2023.
And here's the gallery of infographics HoYoVerse released sharing the data.
This is the second time the developer shared data. In the first Zenless Zone Zero closed beta test stats announcement, it went over Dennies earned, Gear Coins earned, and around what times of day people were playing.
Zenless Zone Zero will come to the PS5, PC, and mobile devices in 2024. There's no set release date for it yet.
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Siliconera Wednesday, December 20, 2023 12:00 PM
Tekken 7's Shaheen will return for Tekken 8, and there's a new trailer from Bandai Namco showing him off. The video focuses on his new entrance and some of his moveset.
As a reminder, Shaheen only just debuted in the last major entry. He's dubbed the Desert Falcon and is fighting against Mishima due to what the company did to his friend Salim. This new trailer even features him facing Kazuya and asking him about what happened when his friend died before facing him. In the last game, he used martial arts, and we see him use a number of kicks in the latest footage.
Lots of Tekken 8 videos focusing on characters appeared ahead of the new Shaheen trailer. Here are some of the past ones, in case you missed them.
Tekken 8 will come to the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on January 26, 2024, and a demo is now available to try out.
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Siliconera Wednesday, December 20, 2023 11:00 AM
A new hoodie inspired by Handler Walter from Armored Core 6 will appear in Japan. Mamegyorai has opened pre-orders for a Frost hoodie based on the character under its TorchTorch brand. The item will be available at 13,200 yen (~$96.23).
The hoodie will be available in five sizes: S, M, L, XL, and XXL—based on Japanese sizing standards. A side of the pocket will feature the English quote "621... I'll give you a reason to exist." The center of the hoodie will have Handler Walter's emblem intentionally made with cracked ink to depict his personality.
The hoodie will also be available to ship internationally via Buyee. However, as of the reveal on December 20, 2023, it lists all five hoodie sizes as "sold out."
Many other merchandise based on Armored Core VI have been revealed in recent months. Bandai Spirits revealed a Robot Spirits action figure of Ayre's IB-07: Sol 664 at Tamashii Nation in November 2023. Kotobukiya, which has been re-releasing its legacy Armored Core model kits including Nineball Seraph, also confirmed plans to release new kits based on the series' latest entry in 2024.
The Armored Core 6 hoodie will be available in February 2024. It is modeled after Handler Walter, a key character who guides the protagonist C4-621 in the video game. Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is immediately available worldwide on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC.
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Siliconera Wednesday, December 20, 2023 10:30 AM
HoYoVerse announced a new Genshin Impact Sanxingdui Museum web event with Zhongli called Ancient Treasures Unearthed. Between December 20, 2023 and January 2, 2024, people can play to earn various rewards.
To take part in the event, you'll need to go to the official site for it. After logging in, provided you reached Adventurer Rank 10 in Genshin Impact, you'll be able to listen to Iron Tongue Tian stories with Zhongli. Your goal will be to look at the four relics that will come up. Once you pair them with the stories tied to them, you'll complete the activity.
As for what you can get, there are three in-game items and one reward for customization. By finishing the event, you'll get 3 Adventurer's Experience books for characters, 40 Primogems, and 20,000 Mora. People will also be able to get an event wallpaper based on the designs. However, you do need to "share" the event in order to get the items. The wallpaper can be downloaded right away, but you'll need to log into the game to claim the rewards from your inbox.
This is the second recent web event for Genshin Impact. One appeared ahead of Navia's debut and involved making macarons.
Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the Sanxingdui Museum Ancient Treasures Unearthed event runs until January 2, 2024.
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Siliconera Wednesday, December 20, 2023 10:00 AM
Square Enix offered an update on the FFVII Ever Crisis events road map for the rest of December 2023 and January 2024. Things kick off with a boss rush on December 21, 2023.
Here's the full list of everything people can expect in the game over the next few weeks:
Here's the full trailer from social media that goes over the upcoming FFVII Ever Crisis events:
And here's the image of the FFVII Ever Crisis December 2023 and January 2024 roadmap.
Right now, two of the most recent additions were holiday banners that featured equipment for Zack and Aerith.
Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis is available for PCs and mobile devices.
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Siliconera Wednesday, December 20, 2023 9:25 AM
Nintendo announced there will be a Pokemon Scarlet and Violet epilogue called The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. This will launch on January 11, 2024, and someone needs to own the base game and expansion pass.
Editor's note: There will be some spoilers for the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ending below.
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero trailer appeared to offer a hint as to what to expect. At the end of the base game, players were able to go to Area Zero with Arven, Nemona, and Penny to explore and close out all the stories together. For this next tale, the trailer starts with the player at home with their mother. She brings up how there will be one more adventure for everyone. From there, it pans in on Kitakami. It's at the spot where the player goes on the combined trip with the Blueberry Academy students during The Teal Mask. However, this time the avatar is there alongside Arven, Nemona, and Penny.
No dialogue is shown after this point, so we don't know why the four students from the academy are there together. However, Arven and Penny both appear to be pointing at something airborne at one moment. At the very end of the trailer, it teases a specific item that seems to be the Mythical Pecha Berry connected to a new Pokemon.
Here's the full trailer for the new Pokemon Scarlet and Violet epilogue. It closes out by saying it will be available on January 11, 2024 at 14:00 UTC. That would be about 6am PT/9am ET/4pm CEST. It also clarifies you need to finish the main game and its postgame, as well as The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk stories.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is available for the Nintendo Switch, as is its Teal Mask and Indigo Disk DLC, and The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero epilogue will come to the game on January 11, 2024 is someone owns the game and expansion.
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Siliconera Wednesday, December 20, 2023 9:00 AM
Crim's Sawaki Takeyasu announced the release date for the Nintendo Switch version of El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron. The new port will be available on April 28, 2024.
The Switch port will have HD Remaster on its subtitle, as it will be a direct port from the 2021 PC version. The developers declared that the Switch version will have Full HD resolution and 60fps frame rate just like the PC release.
All copies of the Switch version—including digital releases—will come with an art book and the "Lucifer's Fall - Chronicles of Ceta" novel. Rainy Frog will publish the physical copies. Crim is also preparing limited Dramatic Edition packages that add a drama sound CD telling the fall of Lucifer and its script book with brand-new illustrations. A set of six postcards will also be available exclusively from the company's web store.
Pre-orders for the regular and limited physical releases will open in Japan on December 21, 2023. Crim is also working to open digital pre-orders on January 11, 2024, as the date January 11 also contains a reference to "Ichiban ii" in one of Enoch's famous quotes, "I'll take the best you have."
The major announcement video for the Switch port of El Shaddai is available to watch right below via Crim's YouTube channel:
El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron originally came out for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2011. Ten years later in September 2021, Sawaki Takeyasu's company Crim released an HD remaster of the game for PCs via Steam. Shortly afterward, Takeyasu recruited more staff to port the PC remaster to Nintendo Switch. The team eventually confirmed the port's development in April 2022, although it last provided an update in October 2022.
The Nintendo Switch version of El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron HD Remaster will be available on April 28, 2024. The game is also available immediately on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.
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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, December 20, 2023 1:48 PM  Like most online games, Grand Theft Auto Online has daily and weekly reset timers that dictate when new challenges are released and how often certain activities can be performed. If you want to be an efficient criminal, you'll need to know when these times are. When is the GTA Online Weekly Reset? Grand Theft Auto Online's weekly reset happens every Thursday at 2 AM PT/5 AM ET. The timing can vary slightly based on Rockstar's update schedule and server issues, but generally, the game's weekly objectives and businesses will reset early in the morning every Thursday. Every Thursday, you can look forward to a new suite of weekly challenges and discounts and select vehicles. Each week also features a new Podium Vehicle at the Diamond Casino and a new Prize Ride at the LS Car Meet, plus a selection of new Test Rides. The cars for sale at dealerships like Luxury Autos and Deluxe Motorsports will also rotate every Thursday, and next-gen players on... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, December 20, 2023 1:45 PM  Weekly Fortnite quests usually aren't too challenging, but sometimes they can be just annoying enough to need a guide. This quest, which requires you to search cash registers and safes, is one of those. Best Cash Register and Safe Locations in Fortnite Chapter 5 To complete this quest, all you have to do is search five different cash registers or safes. Safes are way less common than cash registers, so most people will want to find the former rather than the latter to knock this quest out quickly. You've no doubt come across a ton of cash registers during your Fortnite matches over the years, but now that you're required to find some, your mind may draw a blank when it comes to locations. Sure, they're usually found in stores and shops, but where on the map is the best place to look? The Chapter 5 map is still so new, too, so you may not be familiar with every POI yet to make things worse. Related: Best settings for Fortnit... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, December 20, 2023 1:44 PM  Let's uncover every secret and solve the mystery that lies before us. Here are all the answers for Holiday Express Chapter 2 in Cookie Run Kingdom. Cookie Run Kingdom: All answers for Holiday Express Chapter 2 While a gacha RPG features luck and skill as their main sources of progress, from time to time a little bit of deduction is necessary to solve situations and, of course, mysteries. That is what the Holiday Express event is all about in Cookie Run Kingdom, and this time we will focus on every single correct answer you must choose during Chapter 2 of Holiday Express. Take notes and uncover the mystery! SceneQuestionAnswer2-2What are the two objects that indicate the time of the incident?Evidence #1: A clock next to Old Jolly. The time is topped around 00:20.Evidence #3: Sugar Granules next to Old Jolly have hardened and faded.2-2What about the two objects allows us to reach such a conclusion?Evidence #1: A clock next to Old Jolly. The time is topped arou... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, December 20, 2023 1:31 PM  Pokemon GO is a mobile Pokémon spin-off where you can collect numerous Pokémon in the real world. Many mechanics carry over from the mainline games, like evolution and trading. However, Generation 4 has unique evolution methods that cannot be replicated in Pokémon GO and require Sinnoh Stones. Here's how to get a Sinnoh Stone in Pokemon GO. How to get a Sinnoh Stone in Pokémon GO Image: Niantic There are numerous ways to get a Sinnoh Stone in Pokémon GO. Field Research After completing 7 Field Research tasks, you'll earn a Research Breakthrough. In your Research Breakthrough, you can obtain several rewards, including a Sinnoh Stone. Unfortunately, the Sinnoh Stone isn't a guaranteed drop, and only your first Field Research task per day counts toward the quota. Related: Pokemon GO Eeveelution guide: How to get all Eevee evolutions Team Rocket Leader Battles You can get a Sinnoh Stone by defeating ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, December 20, 2023 1:29 PM  The Jingle Jam tournament is running yet again in Monopoly GO, although this is the most exciting event we've had so far in the Heartfelt Holidays season! Jingle Jam started on the 20th of December at 13:00 ET. It is absolutely brimming with awesome rewards – so the competition will be super tight! It's been rerun a few times now, but not with this many rewards. Also, this event has double heist points, so I hope you're in a thieving mood. All Placement Rewards for Jingle Jam in Monopoly GO Below are the rewards for the Jingle Jam tournament in Monopoly GO. Note that the cash prizes will be different for every player, so I can't assign a value. It does increase as the places go up, however. You'll notice that the rewards here are huge, so you'd better get the top spots! PlaceRewards1st2,500 Free Rolls, Cash, and a Galaxy Sticker Pack2nd1,200 Free Rolls, Cash, and a Galaxy Sticker Pack3rd800 Free Rolls, Cash... |
Gamer Empire Wednesday, December 20, 2023 11:22 AM In Raft, apart from collecting a vast amount of trash in the ocean and expanding foundations, you have to pay attention to a hungry creature always lurking under the sea, waiting for an opportunity to eat your raft. Keeping your raft intact is quite a challenge. Therefore, learning how to repair it for emergency situations […] |
Gamer Empire Wednesday, December 20, 2023 9:05 AM In Raft, Rocks (or Stones) are a basic resource that can be found in various ways. While some methods rely on luck and require you to pick up other objects, there are two methods to pick up Rocks directly in the game. Recommended Read: How to Get Stone in Raft In this guide, we'll show […] |
WGB, Home of AWESOME Reviews Wednesday, December 20, 2023 12:15 PM Virtual reality gaming is often said to be lacking big games that can draw in the general public, with even the likes of Half-Life: Alyx struggling to really boost the number of headsets being sold. Sanzaru Games seems to have taken this to heart, however, dropping the fourth highest-rated game of 2023 in the last half of December. |
WGB, Home of AWESOME Reviews Wednesday, December 20, 2023 9:52 AM Christmas is just around the corner and then we'll be rolling into a whole new year. We've been rather blessed to have heaps of high-quality games across 2023, but by comparison January 2024 is going to be rather quiet. |
WGB, Home of AWESOME Reviews Wednesday, December 20, 2023 8:41 AM Developer Rocksteady announced today that Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has been delayed yet again, but this time only on the the Epic Store. While the Xbox Series S/X, PlayStation 5 and Steam versions will still launch on February 2, 2024, the Epic Store version has been pushed back until March 5. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, December 20, 2023 1:32 PM A similar trailer for the character Yoshimitsu was recently released. The post Tekken 8 Reveals New Shaheen Gameplay Trailer appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, December 20, 2023 1:24 PM Several other executives are leaving the company. The post Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick Will Leave The Company on December 29 appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, December 20, 2023 12:54 PM Sony announced the PlayStation 5 had sold over 40 million units back in July. The post PlayStation 5 Sales Have Surpassed 50 Million Units appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, December 20, 2023 12:33 PM Lots of content in the future. The post Future Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Content Has Been Leaked appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Level Up Wednesday, December 20, 2023 12:36 PM Following its launch last year, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet has received <a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/pokemon-presents/2023/02/27/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-dlc-the-hidden-treasure-of-area-zero-arrives">two DLCs</a> as part of… |
Level Up Wednesday, December 20, 2023 11:14 AM Sony has announced that the PlayStation 5 has hit a sales milestone of over 50… |