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Kotaku Tuesday, February 14, 2023 8:35 PM
    

Back in 1999, around the time of the release of the original Super Smash Bros. on the N64, Nintendo had a big idea. To help promote the game they would go to Vegas, set up a wrestling ring, get a bunch of actors to wear Nintendo character costumes and have them go at it.

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Kotaku Tuesday, February 14, 2023 7:50 PM
    

While the worst of the pandemic is clearly over, a few years of getting people to work from home has shown that a lot of folks are happier, and even work better, if they get to do it where they live. So decisions to force employees back into the office are understandably going to be met with resistance across the…

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Kotaku Tuesday, February 14, 2023 6:00 PM
    

All patched up some two years post-release, Cyberpunk 2077 is actually a pretty good video game now. As a result, many players finally decided to dive in and give it a shot, and the excellent Netflix anime Edgerunners certainly helped, too.

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Kotaku Tuesday, February 14, 2023 5:35 PM
    

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Kotaku Tuesday, February 14, 2023 5:10 PM
    

You think Dragon Ball is just an action shonen series? You fools. You heathens. Allow me to enlighten you, to expand your mind to galactic proportions through a long series of hyper fixations that reveal what many overlook about Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball—that it's secretly great at romance.

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Kotaku Tuesday, February 14, 2023 4:52 PM
    

Seasonal endings have tended to be anti-climactic in Destiny 2. That was not the case with Season of the Seraph, which just added a new season finale mission that's the best the loot shooter's had since it pivoted from DLC expansions to quarterly updates. The mission itself is cinematic and challenging, while the…

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Kotaku Tuesday, February 14, 2023 4:15 PM
    

God of War Ragnarök is a good game that tells a story of how people can change their fates and take control of their own lives. However, in the very early days of its development, a possible story was pitched for the PlayStation-exclusive sequel that went a different direction and involved death, loss, redemption, and…

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Kotaku Tuesday, February 14, 2023 3:55 PM
    

Sex in ancient caves, gods that turn the women they desire into frost-white cows—civilization has been making the most uncanny situations horny since the beginning, and in our digital age, we've extended that talent to sliding into DMs, Tinder, and video game romance. But while messaging and endless swiping come with…

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Kotaku Tuesday, February 14, 2023 3:40 PM
    

At long last, the labiagate saga can come to a close. CD Projekt Red has confirmed to Kotaku that the realistically modeled vaginas that were recently found in the celebrated open-world RPG came from a mod…but not the one you might expect.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 5:34 PM
     Valorant players don't need help against high-ping, they need servers

Valorant is a game that requires sheer skill, one of the best gaming PCs, and a stable ping. Good luck staying in Silver for months if you don't have at least one of the three. But determined fans of Riot's FPS game hit Immortal daily with high ping, poor setups, and unexpected delays. As if playing Valorant on 200ms wasn't already a pain, Riot is now sidelining an underrepresented region for something they have no control over. 

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Valorant Night Market dates, Valorant ranks order, distribution, and ranking system explained, Valorant crosshair codes

PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 5:14 PM
     Gotham Knights patch fixes crashes and boosts performance

If you've been patiently waiting for an update for Gotham Knights, we have good news: an update has indeed arrived, and it includes a healthy list of improvements and fixes for the superhero game. For the PC version, this patch should improve performance, stability, and graphical fidelity in some key areas, and it makes some nice UI and input tweaks as well.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Gotham Knights abilities, How long is Gotham Knights?, Gotham Knights mods

PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 4:04 PM
     Sins of a Solar Empire 2 multiplayer has arrived in early access

A new stage of the Sins of a Solar Empire 2 technical preview has arrived, and that means the sci-fi 4X game now has multiplayer. Players can now jump into existing multiplayer games and take over for an AI faction, or for a player who has to leave. The latest update makes additional changes too, such as updates to ship models and textures and a refresh for the research tree.


PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 7:37 PM
     Destiny 2 season 19 finale mission is a heartbreaking farewell

The Destiny 2 season 19 finale launched today, creating an emotional turning point in a storyline that drew together throughlines dating back as far as the original Destiny to culminate in one of the most memorable quests in the game's history. The finale, ominously titled Final Dawn, brings together the stories of humanity, the Eliksni, and the Awoken in a fight against time to face forces led by Eramis, an Eliksni leader who holds a vendetta against the Traveler for leaving her people when they needed it the most. Eramis is also the primary villain in Destiny 2 Beyond Light and is now working alongside The Witness, a many-faced creature players first saw at the finale of The Witch Queen campaign in the popular FPS game.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 exotics, Destiny 2 builds

PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 7:31 PM
     Destiny 2 Nightfall weapons – what is the Nightfall weapon this week?

Want to know what this week's Destiny 2 Nightfall weapon is? Each week you've got a chance at a different weapon for completing Nightfall Strikes, and ever since Season of the Lost, fan-favourite legacy weapons from the original Destiny has been added to the rotation. New seasons often introduce new weapons into the rotation, so it's more important than ever to know in advance the Nightfall weapon schedule.

Nightfall: The Ordeal is a playlist available in the Vanguard menu, alongside the basic Strike playlist in the free PC game. Each week, a different Strike is chosen as the Nightfall, and offered in five escalating difficulties, with harder enemies, challenging modifiers, and enemy power levels cranking up. The coveted Nightfall weapons have a chance to drop from any Nightfall Strike difficulty, but it's far more likely at higher levels, which is something you'll want to maximise your chances for with the Destiny 2 Lightfall release date on the horizon. Your best bet for farming each week's Nightfall weapon is to set the Strike to Master difficulty. You should also note that there's no automatic matchmaking above Hero difficulty, however, so you'll need to get a squad together.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 exotics, Destiny 2 builds

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 14, 2023 6:39 PM
    

I kind of hate mechanical hard drives these days. Yes, they're cheap per gigabyte, yes they're fairly reliable, yes they're absolutely the way to go if you need to store a lot of data and don't care how long it takes to access it. But. But. These drives are hard to go back to after you're used to SSDs, with their near-instant access times, completely silent operation, resistance to shocks, drops and magnets and of course their overall SPEED.

So when I had the chance, I bought the biggest SSD I could afford, a 4TB model at the time, and copied literally every bit of data from the four or five 1TB or smaller hard drives that I'd bought over the years and stuck into my increasingly full PC tower. It was expensive, and it took ages to copy everything across, but as soon as I turned my computer on for the first time and I didn't have to listen to the clicks and whirs of a mechanical drive, I was completely convinced I'd made the right call to ditch spinning rust.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 14, 2023 5:29 PM
    

Guild Wars 2 is over ten years old now, and last year it brought its long-running storyline to a close with its third expansion. Now its developers say they want to release smaller and cheaper expansions more regularly, with quarterly updates filling the gaps in between.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 14, 2023 4:47 PM
    

Terra Nil is terraforming sim, in which you land on a barren wasteland, construct machines for restoring it to a lush, green wilderness, and then pack up your toys and leave. It's one of the games I'm most looking forward to in 2023, and its latest trailer just cements that. It's three-minutes-long, has no music, and simply lets you revel in the "satisfaction in reclamation".

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 14, 2023 4:28 PM
    

Far Cry 6 sounded like more of the same when it released in 2021, and for the first time that's not what I wanted. Maybe this weekend is when I once again pick up my bow and arrow, however, as Ubisoft are running a free weekend.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 14, 2023 4:06 PM
    

Mojang have spent the week revealing new details of Minecraft's 1.20 update, including two of the things pictured above: the new Sniffer mob, which won a public vote to be included in the game; and the less expected new cherry blossom biome. Both seem adorable.

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Twinfinite Tuesday, February 14, 2023 7:28 PM
     It sure ant their best.

Twinfinite Tuesday, February 14, 2023 6:14 PM
     Everyone disliked that.

Twinfinite Tuesday, February 14, 2023 5:42 PM
     The end is just the beginning.

Twinfinite Tuesday, February 14, 2023 5:00 PM
     Delays aside, a patch is always great news.

Siliconera Tuesday, February 14, 2023 9:00 PM
    

Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side 4th Heart Sales Pass 150,000

Konami took Valentine's Day as an opportunity to share updated sales figures for Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side 4th Heart, the latest Switch entry in the otome dating sim series. It passed 150,000 units sold in Japan. The game is only available in Japan. The company didn't offer any additional insights about sales figures regarding its DLC.

Here's the official announcement on Twitter. It also included new art of Ryota Kazama, one of the love interests in this installment.

Like other installments in the series, Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side 4th Heart follows a young woman as she goes through high school. You decide on which classes she takes, interests she pursues, and jobs she does. You also determine how she dresses on dates and at special events. As she goes about her high school life, she gets to know various love interests over the three years. She can then end up in a relationship with one of them. This installment is notable for callbacks to past entries, with love interest Inori Himuro related to teacher Reiichi Himuro and the twin friends Hikaru and Michiru Hanatsubaki related to series fashion icon Goro Hanatsubaki.

Unlike past entries, it is the first to offer DLC love interests. People can pay ¥1,980 for these extra romance options. These include Isao Onari and Tomoe Yukimichi.

Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side 4th Heart is available on the Nintendo Switch in Japan.

The post Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side 4th Heart Sales Pass 150,000 appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, February 14, 2023 8:00 PM
    

FFVII Remake Valentine's Day

To celebrate Valentine's Day, the FFVII Remake official twitter account shared the Honeybee Inn theme song, titled "An Unforgettable Night." The original song was composed by Nobuo Uematsu for Final Fantasy VII, and the Remake, version was arranged by Kengo Tokusashi and Mitsuto Suzuki.

The tweet is written in Japanese, and its translation reads as follows:

"Happy Valentine's Day! This year, why don't you come spend a night as sweet and tender as chocolate at the Honeybee Inn? If you wish to enjoy a beauty born only from chaos, and impossible to see above the plate, please be sure to make a visit to the Honeybee Inn."

https://twitter.com/FFVIIR_CLOUD/status/1625419582025392128

In FFVII Remake, the Honeybee Inn is a members-only nightclub located in Wall Market and owned by the eccentric and flamboyant Andrea Rhodea, a new character introduced in the remake. Cloud and Aerith visit the locale during Chapter 9, in order for Cloud to receive a makeover, which will allow him to qualify and go to Don Corneo's audition to rescue his friend Tifa.

The FFVII Remake Twitter account recently shared the Japanese and Global versions of the Happy Turtle Jingle, a song exclusive to Episode Intermission.

Final Fantasy VII Remake is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC. Episode Intermission is an extra episode exclusive to the PS5 and PC versions, and it stars Yuffie as its protagonist.

The post Celebrate Valentine's Day at FFVII Remake's Honeybee Inn appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, February 14, 2023 7:00 PM
    

Good Smile Company is now accepting pre-orders for the Nendoroid of My Hero Academia's hero Hawks. The Wing Hero comes with three faceplates, his dual feather blades, and a SLASH! text plate, as well as a translucent stand and other optional parts to support more dynamic poses. This figure wears his hero outfit consisting of a bodysuit under a warm jacket and baggy pants for high-altitude flying. He stands approximately 100mm and will cost $63.99, with shipping expected to begin in November for North American customers.

Hawks' Nendoroid was shown off at Wonhobby 36 in February 2023 alongside an update for his Pop Up Parade figure that is yet to be released. You can find the announcement tweet with more images below:
[embed]https://twitter.com/GoodSmile_US/status/1625332780417576962?s=20[/embed]

Hawks is a speed-focused hero who currently holds the position of No 2 rank hero in the world of My Hero Academia. He stands against villains like Himiko Toga, whose Nendoroid is set for a rerun in August 2023.

The Hawks Nendoroid is immediately available to pre-order from the Good Smile Website until 12:00 JST on March 30th 2023. It will cost $63.99/¥8,500. It aims to ship in November for North America and in September for Japan. There is currently no release date for Hawks' Pop Up Parade figure.

The post My Hero Academia Hawks Nendoroid Comes Bearing Feather Blades appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, February 14, 2023 6:00 PM
    

GameStop Showed Its Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Pre-order Bonus

GameStop revealed its The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom pre-order bonus, and it will be a decorative item. People who purchase the game will also get a wooden plaque. This will include imagery also seen in the game. However, the product page also noted that this is a limited item available while supplies last, so if demand is high enough someone might not get the item.

Here's a closer look at the GameStop The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom pre-order bonus. It appears on both the standard and collector's edition listings. However, the latter is sold out as of February 14, 2023. That limited edition version of the game also included a poster, art book, pins, and steelbook case.
GameStop Showed Its Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Pre-order Bonus

As a reminder, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a Switch game that is more expensive than usual. Rather than $59.99, it costs $69.99. However, Nintendo established that this is not the new standard price for a Switch game. Rather, it is the exception to the rule.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will come to the Switch on May 12, 2023. The GameStop Tears of the Kingdom pre-order bonus plaque will be available to pick up when someone gets their copy of the game.

The post GameStop Showed Its Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Pre-order Bonus appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, February 14, 2023 5:00 PM
    

Good Smile Company opened up preorders for the Pop Up Parade figure of Mikan Tsumiki from Danganronpa 1 & 2 Reload. The figure was previously shown off as a painted prototype at Wonhobby 36 in February 2023, with the original announcement being back in November 2022.

The figure stands approximately 165 mm tall and comes wearing her Ultimate Nurse outfit, with bandages covering her left arm and right leg. Her messy hair and worried expression convey her clumsy personality. The figure comes with a stand and a bonus postcard as a bonus as well.

You can get a better look at the figure below:

[embed]https://twitter.com/GoodSmile_US/status/1625330507264163842?s=20[/embed]

Previous Danganronpa students to get Pop Up Parade figures include Danganronpa 1's Junko Enoshima as well as Nagito Komaeda, who featured in Danganronpa 2 alongside Mikan. You can find our round up of all the figures or nendoroids announced at Wonhobby 36 over here.

Pre-orders for the Pop Up Parade Mikan Tsumiki figure are immediately available until 12:00 JST on March 16, 2023 on the Good Smile Company website. They cost $35.99/¥4,800 and will ship in July 2023 for Japan or September 2023 for North America.

Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair is available worldwide on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, Vita and some mobile platforms. It is also available as part of Danganronpa 1 & 2 Reload on Playstation 4 and 5.

The post Danganronpa 2 Mikan Tsumiki Pop Up Parade Figure Pre-orders Open appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, February 14, 2023 4:30 PM
    

Splatoon 3 DLC Spyke

Nintendo revealed the return of Spyke in the Splatoon 3 Inkopolis DLC. He's the latest character Nintendo provided new screenshots and details on within the returning hub area. He will act as a shop for players to modify their gear's abilities.

Spyke was originally seen in the first Splatoon on Wii U, where he operated a shady back alley business. He could help players customize their gear by adding additional ability slots and re-rolling the gear's secondary abilities. He could also be called on to order gear that could be seen worn by other players in the Inkopolis plaza. Most of these services used Super Sea Snails, a currency typically earned from Splatfests.

https://twitter.com/SplatoonNA/status/1625510236864782337

Spyke was replaced in Splatoon 2 with a younger sea urchin character named Murch who ran similar services. These services have been expanded, allowing players to craft specific abilities they want instead of gambling on a reroll. According to Nintendo's latest screenshots, Spyke gained these extra services from Murch, as he uses the same menu as his Splatsville equivalent.

Spyke's reveal comes after previous reveals of the DLC's shopkeepers, including some familiar faces and newcomers.

Splatoon 3 is available now for Nintendo Switch, and the DLC is set to release in Spring 2023.

The post Splatoon 3 DLC Sees Return of Spyke appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, February 14, 2023 4:00 PM
    

Masahiro Sakurai talks Meteos development

Masahiro Sakurai talked about his time working on Meteos, providing background information on its development. Released on his YouTube channel, Sakurai's video sees him cover the origins of the game, early concepts and his thoughts on the final product.

The video is the latest in Sakurai's Game Concepts series, where he looks back on the development of his previous titles including the Kirby and Smash Bros franchises. This latest episode represents the first time the series has strayed from his more famous works.

Meteos was a puzzle game released in 2005 for the Nintendo DS, produced by Tetsuya Mizuguchi of Q Entertainment, who personally approached Sakurai to design a falling block game. In his video, Sakurai described how he viewed this request as a challenge due to his poor skills at the genre, and shared a rough concept made in PowerPoint showing his desire to have blocks take off like rockets when matched correctly.

Sakurai's video also went into further depth regarding his regrets on balancing the final product, but also how pleased he was with how the different planets offered up unique challenges for the player. His next video in the series will talk about an obscure LCD game he worked on, Sodatete: Kouchuu Ouja Mushiking.

The full video can be seen here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snHecpmPeJs

Meteos is available for the Nintendo DS.

The post Masahiro Sakurai Talks Meteos Development in Latest Video appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, February 14, 2023 3:30 PM
    

lies of p trailer

A new gameplay trailer for Lies of P appeared on IGN's Twitter account. At around two minutes long, it gives an overview not only of the game's worldview, but also of Pinocchio traversing through its environments. Lies of P is an action adventure game in the vein of Dark Souls, drawing inspiration not only from the story of Pinocchio, but also the Belle Epoque era of French history.

You can watch the trailer for Lies of P here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yDx7Px6yMU

The trailer does not really give any concrete information on the plot. NEOWIZ West did post a story trailer for Lies of P about a year ago that gives more detail on what to expect. Since the game will be a souls-like, it will likely focus on dodging and blocking rather than a hack-n-slash combat system.

In Lies of P, you play as Pinocchio, and you must fight through the violent city of Krat in order to find Geppetto. Since Pinocchio is a puppet just like in the original fairy tale, he will likely be able to upgrade his body to learn new skills or use new weapons. In the trailer, Pinocchio fires a beam from his left hand.

Lies of P is in development for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and Windows PC, and it will come out in 2023. More information on it will come out during IGN FanFest, which will be on February 17-18, 2023.

The post Lies of P Gameplay Trailer Shows Off Pinocchio's Moves appeared first on Siliconera.


PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, February 14, 2023 8:35 PM
     Hogwarts Legacy How To Upgrade The Vivarium Unlock More Biomes Featured ImageAfter playing a while you gain access to the Vivarium in Hogwarts Legacy, allowing you to store and manage beasts from across the game world. However, it does seem a bit limited, right? The biome you unlock, a gorgeous grassy field, can only contain 12 beasts at a time. With so many out there, it's tough to pick and choose. But, really, you don't have to. There is more to the Vivarium, and this guide will explain. Here's how you can upgrade the Vivarium and unlock more biomes in Hogwarts Legacy. Note: For more information, check out our Hogwarts Legacy guides and features hub. Hogwarts Legacy: How to upgrade the Vivarium and unlock more biomes You gain access to the Vivarium after making some progress in the campaign. Once you complete the quest, 'The Elf, The Nab-Sack, and The Loom,' you'll gain your first Vivarium biome. But you can upgrade your Vivarium and get new biomes in Hogwarts Legacy by continuing on in your journey. Once you finish up wit...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, February 14, 2023 7:08 PM
     Hogwarts Legacy Patch Dragon EncounterAvalanche Software has announced a new patch for its high-selling Harry Potter-themed RPG Hogwarts Legacy. This patch aims to address several bugs in addition to improving the game's performance and stability. It also implements a few improvements in regard to online connectivity. As of right now, this patch applies exclusively to the PC and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game. According to Chandler Wood, the community manager at Avalanche Software, the developers will try and add the patch to the PlayStation 5 version later this week. You can find the entire list of patch notes here. A little over half of the changes included in the patch apply to both PC and Xbox Series X/S. The main online-related fix addresses "issues with achievement data being properly pushed to Wizarding World portal after linking." As for the gameplay-related fixes, one important change makes it so that receiving mail will always activate the mission associated with it as intended. Another f...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, February 14, 2023 6:53 PM
     Hogwarts Legacy How To Solve The Keenbridge Merlin Trial Featured ImageAmong the many activities you can experience in Hogwarts Legacy, the Merlin Trials are likely the most important to complete. Doing so will increase your inventory space, and that's especially useful when playing a game filled with cosmetics to pick up. But some of the trials can be real head-scratchers. One of the earliest you find can certainly take a bit of thought. Here is our guide on how to solve the Keenbridge Merlin Trial in Hogwarts Legacy. Note: For more information, check out our Hogwarts Legacy guides and features hub. Hogwarts Legacy: How to solve the Keenbridge Merlin Trial I imagine that the Keenbridge Merlin Trial has stumped many Hogwarts Legacy players for a particular reason: they don't have the right tools for the job. As you make your way through the story, you unlock more and more spells. Some are offensive spells, while others let you manipulate objects in the world around you. This Merlin Trial requires that you know some later spells, leaving player...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, February 14, 2023 5:36 PM
     Hogwarts Legacy Where To Find All The Astronomy Tables Featured ImageAs you make your way through Hogwarts Legacy, you find yourself taking many of its fine wizarding classes. Around the midgame, you finally get a chance to check out the Astronomy Class, where young witches and wizards gaze upward at the stars. On completion of your first class, you're given a telescope of your own. This is the start of your next collect-a-thon side quest, which has you scouring the landscape for places to peer at the sky. Here is where to find all the Astronomy Tables in Hogwarts Legacy. Note: For more information, check out our Hogwarts Legacy guides and features hub. Hogwarts Legacy: Where to find all Astronomy Tables Your first Astronomy Table in Hogwarts Legacy is completed during the class. Afterward, you're free to track down all the tables in both the north and south parts of the map. You can see them on the map or while traveling as icons with a crescent moon and two small stars. There are 15 Astronomy Tables in total. Completing each set of five wi...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, February 14, 2023 4:45 PM
     Minecraft Cherry Blossom Biome update 1.20 featured imageIt's time to get cozy with Minecraft. Today developer Mojang announced that cherry blossoms will be coming as part of the next big Minecraft update – 1.20. The new cherry blossom biome will bring many new blocks to the game, and have mobs be more likely to spawn there. Minecraft cherry blossom biome includes new crafting options The cherry blossom biome, which will be coming to Minecraft in its 1.20 update sometime later this year, will include the beautiful pink tree itself. Cherry blossoms have been a long-missing tree in Minecraft, which has led to modders adding it in themselves. The cherry blossom biome will attract certain mobs such as pigs, sheep, and bees. It will also have a very colorful look with the new trees creating pink forests throughout the biome.  You'll be able to break the cherry blossom tree down into its own new crafting material, which sports its own pink look. You can also craft one of the other new additions, a hanging sign, out of the new tree.  Im...

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, February 14, 2023 8:37 PM
     Elden Ring was one of the biggest games to come out last year, and it even got to win Game of the Year at the Game Awards, beating out titles like God of War Ragnarok and Horizon Forbidden West. However, it looks like the game has found a serious contender this year. As reported by […]

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, February 14, 2023 4:34 PM
    

Specific details for the patch have yet to be revealed.

The post Hogwarts Legacy Will Receive a Patch for PC and Xbox Soon appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.


Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, February 14, 2023 3:16 PM
    

The trailer shows off the game's many core gameplay elements

The post Lies of P Gets New Gameplay Trailer appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Feb 14, 16:00


Kotaku Tuesday, February 14, 2023 3:55 PM
    

Sex in ancient caves, gods that turn the women they desire into frost-white cows—civilization has been making the most uncanny situations horny since the beginning, and in our digital age, we've extended that talent to sliding into DMs, Tinder, and video game romance. But while messaging and endless swiping come with…

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Kotaku Tuesday, February 14, 2023 3:40 PM
    

At long last, the labiagate saga can come to a close. CD Projekt Red has confirmed to Kotaku that the realistically modeled vaginas that were recently found in the celebrated open-world RPG came from a mod…but not the one you might expect.

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Kotaku Tuesday, February 14, 2023 1:50 PM
    

There's a new Tomb Raider game out today, and I'm not talking about the one from Amazon. Instead, Tomb Raider Reloaded is the latest attempt to bring the franchise to mobile phones. And this time around, Lara Croft finds herself in a roguelike dungeon-crawling adventure with smart controls, fun combat, and some…

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Kotaku Tuesday, February 14, 2023 1:20 PM
    

It's 2023, and FPS gaming hasn't really improved for anyone who sounds like a woman over voice chat. No matter how skilled they are, it seems inevitable that some fuckwad is going to tell the player to make a sandwich. One female Call of Duty streamer decided to respond to shitty opponents by stepping away from her…

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Kotaku Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:41 PM
    

For many, a date night with your partner might mean dinner, a movie, or watching the sunset. Something out of a romantic comedy from 2005. Here at Kotaku, it means gaming on the couch together (and sometimes those other things, but mostly gaming on the couch).

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Kotaku Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:15 PM
    

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is about a distant planet ravaged by war as factions fight for control of a dangerous new energy source. Fans of the upcoming FromSoftware game are currently engaged in a war of their own on the mech fighter's Steam page, trying to tag the game as sexy and cute. The developers aren't…

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Kotaku Tuesday, February 14, 2023 10:48 AM
    

The actress behind The Last of Us TV show's Ellie has no time for the internet's bullshit. Asked about a vocal minority of fans who take issue with the existence of gay and transgender character arcs in both TLoU Part II (the game) and the ongoing HBO adaptation, Bella Ramsey said, "they're gonna have to get used to…

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Kotaku Tuesday, February 14, 2023 9:30 AM
    

Since the Dragon Age series takes place in different places and times within BioWare's fantasy universe, we have had the opportunity to hop around the universe and kiss men from different eras of the, well, Dragon Age. But while we may love our video game love interests, perhaps it's worth reflecting on whether or not…

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 3:33 PM
     Destiny 2 season 19 finale mission is a heartbreaking farewell

The Destiny 2 season 19 finale launched today, creating an emotional turning point in a storyline that drew together throughlines dating back as far as the original Destiny to culminate in one of the most memorable missions in the game's history. The finale, ominously titled Final Dawn, brings together the stories of humanity, the Eliksni, and the Awoken in a fight against time to face forces led by Eramis, an Eliksni leader who holds a vendetta against the Traveler for leaving her people when they needed it the most. Eramis is also the primary villain in Destiny 2 Beyond Light and is now working alongside The Witness, a many-faced creature players first saw at the finale of The Witch Queen campaign in the popular FPS game.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 exotics, Destiny 2 builds

PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 2:47 PM
     Warhammer 40k Darktide loot is getting overhauled in the next patch

Loot in Warhammer 40k Darktide should soon be easier to get your grubby reject mitts on, according to a recent dev blog. The developers of the sci-fi co-op game say they've been working on a variety of changes to the core system by which players earn new gear, and while some of the tweaks are pretty significant, players are still concerned about elements that are remaining largely untouched.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Darktide weapons, Darktide classes, Is Darktide crossplay available?

PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:41 PM
     All Hogwarts Legacy Infamous Foes locations

Tracking down the Hogwarts Legacy Infamous Foes is one of many challenges you can complete in the open-world game, though they won't appear at first. Instead, you'll need to fly your broom or mount of choice reasonably close to each of their locations, indicated by a skull marker. This will remain on the in-game map, so don't fret too much about forgetting where they are once you've found them.

Defeating Hogwarts Legacy Infamous Foes in combat will get you points towards completing your Hogwarts Legacy challenges and some valuable loot to equip or sell for more Hogwarts Legacy money. Be careful, though, as they're significantly more brutal than the regular foes, with a few easily reaching the Hogwarts Legacy max level. There are a total of 21 Infamous Foes in Hogwarts Legacy and around half of them are found in the open Hogwarts Legacy map, while the other half are in side quests that the RPG game offers. Note that you need to know how to unlock Hogwarts Legacy doors with Alohomora via finding the Demiguise Statues in order to take all of them on.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:40 PM
     Wild Hearts won't have microtransactions or paid DLC

Koei Tecmo's upcoming game about hunting enormous monsters, Wild Hearts, will not have microtransactions or any paid add-on content post-launch, the developers have reaffirmed in an online question and answer session. Wild Hearts appears to be taking an slightly different approach to games like Monster Hunter, with no costumes or other add-on cosmetics to purchase separately.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:33 PM
     Minecraft archeology system explained

The Minecraft archeology system was an exciting new mechanic first announced as part of the massive, but controversial, Caves and Cliffs update. A number of announcements made at the same time were eventually shelved, including bundles and archeology, while The Warden and its Deep Dark biome were delayed as part of the update being split in two. This was no bad thing, as it was due to so much more content being added than originally planned, and now, the archeology system is officially back in business.

Thanks to the delays, changes, and disappointments of previous updates, Minecraft 1.20 is evolving a little differently, with no features being revealed until they are definite, and no official name. Both the community and development are shaping the update organically ahead of its full rollout. The latest reveal confirms that archeology is now officially one of the features coming with the Minecraft 1.20 release date, as confirmed by Mojang Studios. To refresh your memory on the mechanic, here's everything we know about the Minecraft archeology update.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:22 PM
     How to beat the Hogwarts Legacy Pensieve Guardian and destroy the orb

You're going to run into the Hogwarts Legacy Pensieve Guardian several times, so it's important to come into this boss fight prepared with a strategy on how to beat it and destroy the orb. The combat skills you've learnt so far won't help you against the Pensieve Guardian, the largest and most powerful enemy in the game so far.

Our Hogwarts Legacy tips guide features helpful combat advice which should help you avoid taking damage. If you aren't confident in your fighting abilities, you can always rely on the power of Hogwarts Legacy potions to bail you out of trouble. So if you're struggling to destroy the Pensieve Guardian orb in Hogwarts Legacy or beat this tough boss in general, here's what you need to know.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:17 PM
     Is Quidditch in Hogwarts Legacy?

Is Quidditch in Hogwarts Legacy? The Quidditch World Cup game released back in 2003 remains a fan favourite, so if the sport fits within the timeline of Hogwarts Legacy, its inclusion seems like a no-brainer.

We know that Hogwarts Legacy is based in the 1800s - long before the events of Harry Potter. Many well-known features remain though, such as Hogwarts Legacy Floo Flames and the Hogwarts Legacy common rooms, so where does this leave Quidditch? From Harry Potter lore, we know that the earlier incarnations of the game were recorded as far back as the 11th century, with other broomstick games dated even further back than that. So, while it would technically fit into the story of the RPG game, Warner Bros has confirmed that Quidditch is not playable in Hogwarts Legacy right now.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:17 PM
     How to make money in Hogwarts Legacy

Want to know how to make money in Hogwarts Legacy? If you explore every nook and cranny of a dungeon, you may find a few gold coins scattered around, but it's not really the most efficient way to make galleons, the currency of the wizarding world.

Money is handy for many things in Hogwarts Legacy, but you'll need a tidy sum to buy every possible upgrade. In addition, you can purchase recipes for items to conjure up in the Room of Requirement, brew new Hogwarts Legacy potions, or seeds to grow plants such as the Mandrake. These are a few get-rich schemes to make Hogwarts Legacy money in no time at all.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:07 PM
     Genshin Impact lets a dog enter its combat tournament, for some reason

The Genshin Impact Warrior's Spirit event is a combat tournament that reveals a new opponent each day, but none of us were expecting to fight a dog on day four. And this isn't just any dog - Taroumaru is somehow the owner of Komore Teahouse in Inazuma. He also used to serve the Shuumatsuban, which is essentially the ninja division of the Yashiro Commission. Yes, Taroumaru is a ninja dog and this anime game forces you to fight him in one-on-one combat.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:06 PM
     Hogwarts Legacy Shrivelfig fruit and seeds location

Hogwarts Legacy Shrivelfig fruit sounds pretty tasty, but while you can't consume it raw, you do need it to make Thunderbrew potion, which damages opponents with a storm. Ok, maybe we wouldn't want to eat it.

You first come across Shrivelfig fruit during one of Professor Sharp's assignments. The Hogwarts Legacy potions professor will task you with making Thunderbrew, and will reward you with the Diffindo spell, so of course you need to locate the necessary ingredients. As with other plants and fruits in Hogwarts Legacy, there's a specific Hogsmeade shopkeeper who can help you out, or you can grow your own Shrivelfig in the Hogwarts Legacy Room of Requirement. Here's everything you need to know about finding, buying, or growing Hogwarts Legacy Shrivelfig fruit.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:09 PM
     Hogwarts Legacy max level cap explained

Want to know what the Hogwarts Legacy max level cap is? As a fledgling wizard or witch, there's only so much you can learn in a single year, even if you are catching up on the curriculum by cramming in extra assignments. Most RPGs, such as this one, have a maximum level you can reach to prevent you from becoming overpowered, and Hogwarts Legacy is no exception.

The main thing with the Hogwarts Legacy max level cap is that unwise decisions with every level up will have consequences. If you want to improve your Hogwarts Legacy spells or the potency of your Hogwarts Legacy potions, then you need to invest in them with talent points. The other area of the open-world game to keep an eye on is the enemy level caps in the regions of the Hogwarts Legacy map outside of school grounds.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 11:48 AM
     Fortnite Most Wanted quests, rewards, and how to earn infamy

Looking for the Fortnite Most Wanted quests and rewards? This new type of challenge earns you infamy in Fortnite, a currency that you can spend to purchase rewards including the Gold Blooded Ace Outfit. The event runs until February 28, with new quests released every two days.

There are five sets of Most Wanted quests released over the event period in the battle royale game; you'll need to complete one quest set in order to unlock the next one, but by completing all five, you're rewarded with Fortnite Cold Blooded Medallions. These medallions can be used to get the Solid Skull Back Bling - which has its own set of separate Solid Skull Quests in the free PC game.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:17 PM
     Atomic Heart composer Mick Gordon donating earnings to Ukraine

Doom and Wolfenstein composer Mick Gordon has announced that he will be donating his "fee" from work on the upcoming Atomic Heart to the Ukraine Crisis Appeal, with the FPS game set to come to PC Game Pass and Steam later this month.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 11:44 AM
     Bizarre Atomic Heart trailer stars The Boys' most infamous villain

There's a new and kind of weird Atomic Heart trailer, starring none other than Jensen Ackles, best known for his roles in Supernatural and as the evil superhero Soldier Boy in Amazon's The Boys. As the FPS game prepares to hit Steam, and we approach the Atomic Heart release date, it seems developer Mundfish has one final, strange surprise up its sleeve.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 11:57 AM
     The best flying and plane games on PC 2023

Scanning the horizon for a list of the best plane games on PC? It's a pretty broad topic, so if you're looking for a list of top airplane sims you may struggle to pick any single one out. The airplane games genre encompasses everything from complex flight simulators and meticulously detailed military facsimiles to arcade jet fighter games and relaxing wingsuit sims.

To help you organise your thoughts and pick out something that suits your tastes, we've assembled a list of some of the best plane games on PC in 2022, with a representative from all of the different niches, even a fair few that are free PC games. So whether you want to soar gracefully through the air for hours on end, settle down for a cosy evening of piloting a jumbo jet from New York to Las Vegas, or want a grizzly WW2 dogfight, there's something for everyone. As with many simulation-based genres - we're looking at you submarine games - a lot of the classics can be tricky to get hold of and run on modern PCs, so we've tried to keep the majority of our entries recent for ease of access.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 11:54 AM
     Best browser games 2023

Hunting for the best browser games? Modern computers are so powerful that you don't need a beefy rig to play great games. As long as you have access to a stable internet connection, there's a massive library of games that can be played from the comfort of your web browser, and what's more, every game on this list is free.

It can be difficult to coordinate with several friends to find a game that everyone owns. Gone are the days of worrying about your friend's empty Steam library and their low specced PCs - instead you can simply send them a link to these top browser games and start playing right away.

Whether you're looking for something to play for a few minutes before your lunch break ends, or you want a game to sink your teeth into after work, we've got you covered. Our list of the best browser games contains a mix of genres to ensure there's something for everyone. With all of that said, here are the best browser games.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 11:43 AM
     Apex Legends pick rates in season 15

Knowing the Apex Legends pick rates can tell you at a glance which legends are a must-play, and which have been put firmly in the ground by nerfs. Pick rates are determined by the percentage of players who choose a legend in any of the competitive modes in Apex Legends.

The Apex Legends pick rates can change dramatically with each patch, as legends get their abilities buffed and nerfed in the FPS game. Wraith, for example, was notoriously overpowered in years gone by but took a nosedive in playtime when her abilities got decimated by a nerf. She has recently clawed her way back into the second spot, with players finding a decent use case for her niche kit in the free PC game.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:01 PM
     The best games like Sims 4

Looking for games like Sims? If you're fed up with setting your Sims on fire, watching them struggle to control their own bladder, or seeing them wash their dinner plate in the bathroom sink, then these games are very similar to The Sims, but offer a nice alternative to EA's Truman Show simulator.

You may be able to download The Sims 4 for free these days, but sometimes it's fun to try something different. From farming, building, and property management, these are the best games like The Sims on PC to tide you over until the Sims 5 release date or a Project Rene beta rolls around.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:00 PM
     The best adventure games on PC 2023

What are the best adventure games? From 1976's text-based Adventure – that gave the genre its name – through the point-and-click golden age of the '90s and up to more modern fare, few genres have endured quite so well as the adventure game. That multi-decade lifespan has produced some of the most astounding titles, so it is certainly a struggle to narrow down a list of the best adventure games.

Adventure games have prospered thanks to a focus on story and character. That, and a few tricky brain teasers, as opposed to violence, set the genre apart. Characters usually get by through talking or thinking instead of resorting to fighting – though, Full Throttle protagonist Ben might have a few things to say about that. These games are absolute classics and make up some of the best PC games ever made.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 11:14 AM
     Wanted Dead reviews hack up the soulslike, and it's a massacre

The Wanted Dead reviews are in, and despite it's PS2-style graphics and hack and slash RPG combat, Soleil's neon-bathed Hong Kong is plagued by errors and simply isn't long enough to keep players intrigued.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 11:33 AM
     Apex Legends season 16 release date, release time and new event

It isn't long now until the Apex Legends season 16 release date, with Eclipse still in full swing, but we have a fair idea of when the next season will begin, and what the theme will be. As with any new Apex Legends season, we're usually guaranteed a new legend, a new map - or variation on a map - and a bunch of new cosmetics.

Apex Legends season 15 Eclipse began on November 1, and with it came a new defensive legend, Catalyst, a new map, Broken Moon, and the ability to gift cosmetic items to your friends in the free PC game. It was a sizable update to the battle royale game, giving players plenty of content to sink their teeth into, but when can we expect the next season of Apex Legends?

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 11:57 AM
     The best single-player MMOs 2023

Looking for the best single-player MMOs? There's a lot to like about MMOs: the humongous new worlds, the compulsive clicking, the leveling that never really ends. Everything but the people milling around in them, really. These are the best single-player MMOs to play if you want something massive and online without committing to the multiplayer part.

From the best MMOs like The Elder Scrolls Online, which promises the atmosphere of Skyrim with an internet connection, to a galaxy far, far away, the best single-player MMOs take many different forms. Here are the loneliest MMOs out there, offering all the fun of a large shared digital world, without the need for having to interact with anyone - a win-win situation.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 10:49 AM
     How to fill Hogwarts Legacy empty paintings with Lumos moths

Wondering where the Hogwarts Legacy empty paintings are? During your first year at the famed School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, you'll get the chance to make friends with your fellow students. One of them is Lenora Everleigh, a Hufflepuff student who you can find next to a seemingly blank painting. However, she believes there is more to it than meets the eye.

After completing her quest, you're free to find more Hogwarts Legacy empty paintings and their corresponding Lumos Moths across the Hogwarts campus and some of the other locations in this massive open-world game. Each one you locate gives you more experience and progress towards the Hogwarts Legacy challenges. Luckily, completing the side quest for Lenora is simple, and learning to find the Lumos Moths will put you in good stead to complete more of these paintings when you discover them.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 10:48 AM
     Genshin Impact codes February 2023 – redeem free primogems

Looking for Genshin Impact codes? Gathering currency in Genshin Impact can be quite the grind - while you can earn Mora and Primogems by completing quests such as daily commissions, an injection of extra funds will always be gratefully received. Fortunately, the developers occasionally send out free gifts in the form of Genshin Impact codes that can be redeemed online. Most codes also only work for a limited time - so it's a good idea to redeem them as soon as possible in case you miss out. Codes can only be redeemed once per account.

Genshin Impact codes are released periodically, frequently appearing in Hoyoverse's special programs that reveal information about future updates coming to the free PC game soon, but also to celebrate milestones or to coincide with new Genshin Impact events.  Here are all the current Genshin Impact codes for February 2023, and how to redeem them.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 10:58 AM
     The best parkour games on PC 2023

Looking for the best parkour games on PC? Walls suck. Sorry, we said it, walls are the worst. We would far prefer a world where we could just walk straight to our destination without having to navigate around buildings and houses. There are plenty of action-adventure games that agree with us, with many modern games allowing the player to traverse the world by scaling sheds, clambering over condos, and aggressively ascending architecture whenever it dares to get in our way.

Freerunning across a map, soaring over walls, and throwing in some neat-looking twirls and flips in a virtual space is what we're all about. Some of these parkour games also happen to be some of the best PC games you can play right now. The art of movement can span many genres, from FPS games to action-adventure games, here are the best parkour games on PC.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 14, 2023 1:00 PM
    

I've said it before and I'll say it again: if there's a cute animal game that looks like it's going to make me cry, then sign me up, I'm ready to go. In fairness, though, co-op adventure Blanc looks like it's going to be a lot lighter than games like Endling: Extinction is Forever and the notoriously upsetting Shelter series at first glance, but I've learned to never let my guard down around these kinds of games. Those cute art styles are almost always a front for a brutal sneak attack on your emotions.

Blanc is very much aiming for your heartstrings with its adorable animal duo and picturesque snowy landscapes. The first half teases massive potential for a cutesy story with fun puzzle antics, but the game is majorly let down by a repetitive and often frustrating second half and lacklustre ending. After the promise of a warm, cosy adventure, I watched the end credits roll and couldn't help feeling like I'd been left out in the cold.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:04 PM
    

I am loving all the magical witchy games we've been covering for RPS Magic Week, but I wanna learn how to actually be a witch, you know? I wanna learn the witchy ways, and not just from some not-so-well informed TikToks.

Thankfully, So May It Be has been my gateway to Witchcraft 101. It's a sapphic dating sim about a bunch of witches just hanging out doing witchy things. You're part of a small coven with your three friends, and you all meet online every night to chat about school, shitty part-time jobs, and of course, witchcraft. At the end of each evening, you can privately ask one of your friends to hang out the next day 1 on 1, getting to know them better and just doing cool witch shit.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 14, 2023 11:55 AM
    

The upcoming theme park management sim Park Beyond gave us a lovely Valentine's Day-themed trailer, except, wait a second, this isn't lovely at all, Oh God. I'm sure Park Beyond will be a wholesome bit of fun - creating outlandish rollercoasters and managing the nuts & bolts of a made-up business is always a good time. But, good grief, there's something seriously disturbing about its latest trailer.

Lay your eyes on it here, if you dare:

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 14, 2023 11:17 AM
    

It's been five whole years since the Firewatch devs announced their tomb-raiding adventure, In The Valley Of Gods, and in that time the idea of the game itself has fossilised. The first-person archaeology game was put on hold in 2019 after Valve acquired Campo Santo and had them support other Valve projects like Half-Life: Alyx. Now Campo's in-limbo game has a December 2029 listing on Steam, which almost certainly means nothing, but it's fun to dust off some memories.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 14, 2023 9:50 AM
    

Overwatch 2's third season is well underway, adding more of the usual maps, modes, and cosmetics. The big surprise this season is the Valentine's themed Loverwatch, a non-canon text adventure that allows you to court either Mercy or Genji. Naturally, I chose to date Genji (described as Overwatch's "bad boy"), and the results were surprising. It's cringe-y and occasionally grating, but it's also surprisingly charming and stuffed with referential humour that OW fans will surely love.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 14, 2023 9:40 AM
    

Most great platforming games dabble with gravity at some point. It's one of those classic, age-old moments where you're suddenly walking on the ceilings and jumping over gaps upside down to further test your skill and overall dexterity. Gravity Castle, on the other hand, has seemingly made it its entire premise, making for a brilliant Next Fest demo that's still available to download on Steam right now. It also looks absolutely gorgeous, channelling Ico and the rest of Fumito Ueda's oeuvre in all the right ways.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 14, 2023 9:12 AM
    

I've never met a deck I didn't want to build, but I don't think I've met deck-building in a shoot 'em up before. That's the offer of Dire Decks, a cute little arcade shmup which you can play for free right now in your browser on Itch.io. As you face down endless enemies, you draw and play cards representing individual attacks and power-ups, drafting new and more powerful cards as you level up. I dig it! In another time, this might have been a wee hit Flash game on Newgrounds.

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Twinfinite Tuesday, February 14, 2023 1:14 PM
     AFC Richmond is coming back soon! 

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     How did a game with no words and no colors make me cry?

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     La Vie En Rose.

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     The Conqueror has finally come to conquer

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     Deadpool 3 is getting into shape.

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     Get involved in the half-anniversary celebrations!

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     Five episodes in, Bella Ramsey is showing why she earned the role of Ellie.

Twinfinite Tuesday, February 14, 2023 9:01 AM
     Some much-needed balancing changes are the focus of today's Valorant Patch 6.03.

Siliconera Tuesday, February 14, 2023 3:30 PM
    

lies of p trailer

A new gameplay trailer for Lies of P appeared on IGN's Twitter account. At around two minutes long, it gives an overview not only of the game's worldview, but also of Pinocchio traversing through its environments. Lies of P is an action adventure game in the vein of Dark Souls, drawing inspiration not only from the story of Pinocchio, but also the Belle Epoque era of French history.

You can watch the trailer for Lies of P here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yDx7Px6yMU

The trailer does not really give any concrete information on the plot. NEOWIZ West did post a story trailer for Lies of P about a year ago that gives more detail on what to expect. Since the game will be a souls-like, it will likely focus on dodging and blocking rather than a hack-n-slash combat system.

In Lies of P, you play as Pinocchio, and you must fight through the violent city of Krat in order to find Geppetto. Since Pinocchio is a puppet just like in the original fairy tale, he will likely be able to upgrade his body to learn new skills or use new weapons. In the trailer, Pinocchio fires a beam from his left hand.

Lies of P is in development for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and Windows PC, and it will come out in 2023. More information on it will come out during IGN FanFest, which will be on February 17-18, 2023.

The post Lies of P Gameplay Trailer Shows Off Pinocchio's Moves appeared first on Siliconera.