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Kotaku Thursday, December 28, 2023 9:15 AM
    

2023 was yet another solid year for fans of shooty-shooty-bang-bang video games. While the Golden Era of shooters might be slowing down as the year wraps up, we still got some dang good ones, both in first-person and third-person variants, over these past 12 months.

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PCGamesN Thursday, December 28, 2023 9:00 AM
     Cozy games like Coral Island and Stardew Valley just make me lonely

As I spent my 30th day in a row, using all of my energy underwater, slowly scraping tons of toxic trash out of the ocean in Coral Island, I realized how lonely I was in this small world. Slice-of-life farming-style games have grown steadily in popularity over the years, and most of them revolve around restoring a farm and helping a town, but in many cases they fail to capture the feeling of a community.

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PCGamesN Thursday, December 28, 2023 8:44 AM
     Sega shows off Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth's silly Pokémon parody

With Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth less than a month away from release, Sega has released new screenshots of its Sujimon in-game activity. A gloriously tongue-in-cheek parody of Pokémon, it's every bit as ridiculous as you could hope for.

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PCGamesN Thursday, December 28, 2023 7:28 AM
     Maono DM30 RGB review – A budget-friendly gem of a mic

Some audiophiles will have you believe that all the best gaming microphones have hefty price tags to match, but sticking purely to the most expensive brands means you can miss out on the opportunity to get your hands on some hidden games, like the Maono DM30 RGB gaming microphone.

The Maono DM30 RGB gaming microphone may not be from as recognizable a brand as the big tech giants we're used to writing about, but that hasn't stopped it from easily earning an accolade as one of the best budget gaming microphones we've used. During CES 2023, the Maono DM30 RGB received the prestige of being listed as an 'Innovation Award Honoree', being listed among products from the likes of Asus, Canon, and Alienware, so we aren't the only ones who think this microphone is worth the attention.

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PCGamesN Thursday, December 28, 2023 7:04 AM
     This 9/10 Star Wars space sim is just $2 in the Steam Winter Sale

The Jedi might seem cool, but Star Wars' real badasses are the pilots who take to space without any fancy-schmancy Force powers. That's the position Star Wars: Squadrons puts you in, fighting for both the Empire and the Rebellion. And, as part of Steam's Winter Sale, you can snap up this 9/10 game for a ridiculous $2.

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PCGamesN Thursday, December 28, 2023 6:01 AM
     Stardew Valley meets Genshin Impact in this shapeshifting farming sim

Tales of Seikyu, an upcoming farming sim set for a 2024 release, looks like an anime-styled mash-up of Stardew Valley and Genshin Impact. But, as revealed by its announcement trailer, your day-to-day farming life involves a surprising amount of shapeshifting.

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PCGamesN Thursday, December 28, 2023 5:00 AM
     From The Witcher to Diablo, all the best RPGs feature cannibals

If you're looking for the best cannibals in games, we're here to sate your curiosity. They say you are what you eat, and whether it's the irradiated Wasteland or the murky depths of Fallen London, if you're playing an RPG it's only a matter of time until you encounter a cannibal or two. These outcasts eschew regular society in favor of indulging in their favorite vice.

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PCGamesN Thursday, December 28, 2023 4:25 AM
     Free Monopoly Go dice links December 2023

December 28, 2023: We've added 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.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, December 28, 2023 7:00 AM
    

I didn't have much time to play new games this year, honestly. Prior to joining the RPS Treehouse in late October, I spent much of the year organising a massive international move with my family from the US to the UK, which meant that many of 2023's fresh releases - aside from the few that I've highlighted in this year's advent calendar - remained in the unplayed depths of my Steam list. Now that it's December and life has settled somewhat, I had to wrack my brain to come up with three entries for this Selection Box. After much deliberation, I realised that there were a few indie gems that I managed to crack open amidst all the chaos of arranging 60+ boxes for shipment across the Atlantic.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, December 28, 2023 5:00 AM
    

Promise you won't tell the other children, but the RPS staff are actually complex magical spells cast by the Sugar Plum Fairy, as part of an age old pact with the ents of the forest where the RPS treehouse was built hundreds of years ago. Each year the Sugar Plum Fairy has to collect more wishes to power the spells every year (you can help to make the spells more powerful by joining the RPS supporter program). While she's out wish-hunting, here are some Christmas Crackers to distract you.

Time to enjoy your lovely joke!

Q: What d'you call it when you need the loo, but incorrectly assume you can hold it?

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Twinfinite Thursday, December 28, 2023 9:00 AM
    
Which console did it best?

Twinfinite Thursday, December 28, 2023 9:00 AM
    
Which game was the best at allowing us to step into new worlds?

Twinfinite Thursday, December 28, 2023 6:47 AM
    
Other titles with choices, coming-of-age stories, and west coast vibes.

Siliconera Thursday, December 28, 2023 9:00 AM
    

Pokemon Games We Want to See in 2024

The Pokemon series experienced a decent, but modest, year in 2023 with Scarlet and Violet and their DLC, some events, Pokemon Sleep, Detective Pikachu Returns, and updates for existing titles. As we look ahead to the future, here are the Pokemon games from new titles to ports to remakes we hope to see this year in 2024.

Pokemon Games We Want to See in 2024 Emerald
Screenshot by Siliconera

Pokemon Games We Want in 2024: Gens 1-3

With the Game Boy and Game Boy Advance Nintendo Switch Online libraries available, it is high time for the first three generations of Pokemon games to be available on Switch. The first two generations came out on 3DS, so it is time for their arrival on Switch alongside Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald.

Alternatively, if The Pokemon Company wants extra cash, they can sell them separately in the eShop. Regardless, this feels like such an easy win for everyone from the players to the company. Plus, giving these retro titles modern compatibility with Pokemon Home would be phenomenal.

Pokemon Games We Want to See in 2024 Mystery Dungeon
Image via The Pokemon Company

A New Mystery Dungeon

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX did decently well on Switch. It amassed at least two million copies sold and may have even claimed the number one spot in the spin-off series. However, it's a remake. The last time players saw a new game in the series was Super Mystery Dungeon for 3DS in 2015. A new entry with excellent graphics and the largest roster up to at least Gen 8 or possibly even Gen 9 would be fantastic.

Pokemon Games We Want to See in 2024 XD Gale of Darkness
Screenshot by Siliconera

Remasters Like Pokemon Conquest

Remasters feel like another easy way to keep the series alive in 2024 and still be successful. There are a few games I'd like to see get a second lease on life, such as Pokemon Conquest. It plays super well for a tactical RPG but the dated DS graphics hurt it. XD Gale of Darkness is basically like a home console RPG so it would be nice to return to the Orre region.

Pokemon Games We Want to See in 2024 Pokken Tournament
Image via The Pokemon Company

Pokken Tournament 2

Pokken Tournament feels like such a smooth and gorgeous Pokemon fighting game from Bandai Namco. With series like Super Smash Bros. seemingly on hiatus for now, this feels like the right time for a sequel. The original came out in arcades in 2015, for Wii U in 2016, and Switch in 2017. 2024 feels like the right year for a Pokken Tournament 2 with a better story mode and loads of new Pokemon from the last few generations.

Pokemon Games We Want to See in 2024 Black & White 3
Screenshot by Siliconera

Pokemon Black 3 & White 3

Given the usual development cycle of new Pokemon generations, it seems Generation 10 is a couple of years away. That said, a new core title or remake could make up for this gap in 2024. Gen 4 remakes are already here, so it makes sense to shift to Gen 5. Black & White remakes could work, but I'd like to see Game Freak try something surprising again.

Just like Black 2 & White 2 surprised us in 2012, it would be nice to see a third set of games set many years later. It could distance itself enough from the previous two games to welcome newcomers, while still having some familiar faces show up in the Unova region for existing Gen 5 lovers. The Indigo Disk DLC even seems to hint at something Gen 5 in the near future with its location in the Unova region itself and characters like Lacey.

The post Pokemon Games We Want to See in 2024 appeared first on Siliconera.


PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, December 28, 2023 9:00 AM
     How Many Endings Are There In Baldurs Gate 3 AnsweredHave you already completed a Baldur's Gate 3 game and want another go? Here are my recommended top things to do during your next Baldur's Gate 3 playthrough. Each playthrough is different, but there are so many ways to change the game that it feels like a completely new experience. Here are some things you should try out. Baldur's Gate 3: 7 things to try during your next playthrough Screenshot: Larian Studios Play the Dark Urge Origin The Dark Urge Origin character feels like an entirely different story. I'd even go so far as to say it's the proper way to play Baldur's Gate 3. This Origin has your character forget everything about their past, but they have a continuous urge to do bad things. You don't have to go the evil route during this playthrough, but it makes for some gory and consequential decisions. From Act 1 to Act 3, the personal story you go through affects the world around you in numerous ...

Gamer Empire Thursday, December 28, 2023 4:27 AM
     Mounts are an amazing way to speed up your travel time in FFXIV. Once you can fly in FFXIV, things go even faster. But before you can unlock your favorite mount, you have to unlock the ability to use mounts. Recommended Read: How to Check Your Ping in Final Fantasy XIV You can get your […]

Gamer Empire Thursday, December 28, 2023 4:06 AM
     Stargate SG1 fans rejoice, as your favorite plot device is present in your favorite space 4X. Wormholes allow your ships to travel across the galaxy in an instant, independent of the hyper-lane network. Finding a wormhole is only the first part. Knowing how to explore a wormhole in Stellaris involves researching technology and sending your […]

Pivotal Gamers Thursday, December 28, 2023 3:01 AM
     What's up all? Giveaway Of The Day is giving you the chance to win on Falco Tanks. Let's hear them out. Falco Tanks is available as a Giveaway of the day!You have limited time to download, install and register it. A few words about Falco Tanks Enemies are advancing from all sides, and your tank has treacherously stalled. All that remains to be done is to try to survive as long as possi...

MonsterVine Thursday, December 28, 2023 9:00 AM
     The internet may be full of communists today, but the Russian Revolution was not what the kids call a good time. The Bolsheviks eventually won, but there were a lot of other factions. You had your White Russians (distinct from what The Dude drinks), you had the Allies intervening to try and stop the communists, […]