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PCGamesN Saturday, December 23, 2023 3:19 PM
     Free Monopoly Go dice links December 2023

December 23, 2023: We've added three 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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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, December 23, 2023 5:00 PM
     Steam Servers Featured ImageWith all the money spent on gifts and Christmas paraphernalia, why won't you try Steam games that will cost you absolutely nothing? Here are 10 of the best free Steam games you can play today. Of course, this is all subjective, so don't pick up the pitchforks just yet. Apex Legends Image: Respawn Entertainment Let's start strong with one of the most popular games today. Apex Legends needs no introduction, it is that popular. You get to choose a Legend and make the best out of its abilities to win matches. Whether you choose to play in Battle Royale or Arenas, the amount of action you get to see in each round is beyond astonishing. Also, if you are a fan of the Titanfall series, then you will see some cameos or even enjoy fully-fledged Legends to play. Lastly, the care that the devs have given this game all the way to season 19 is admirable, making it a perfect nominee for Ongoing Game for the 2023 The Game Awards. Counter-Strik...

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Kotaku Saturday, December 23, 2023 11:00 AM
    

At one moment in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, characters are running through a mutated jungle, chased by lion-sized cockroaches while avoiding violent, human-eating plants. In another moment, multiple characters are standing around, their hair flowing wildly, delivering wooden dialogue that's almost as painful for…

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Kotaku Saturday, December 23, 2023 10:00 AM
    

As the air turns increasingly cold and families gather to celebrate the holidays, it's time to get comfy and reminisce about the year that was. 2023 had more than its fair share of highs and lows, so join us for one last look back as we remember our favorite games, as well as the most crushing disappointments and the…

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 23, 2023 1:47 PM
     Fallout 3, with all its DLC, is free to keep forever if you're fast

Fallout 3, Bethesda's modern-classic open-world RPG, is free to download and keep, including all of its DLC, for a limited time only. Yes, it's an absolute steal - and yes, you'll need to act fast if you want to grab it before it's gone for good.

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 23, 2023 1:11 PM
     All Monopoly Go events, dates, and rewards

What is the next Monopoly Go event? With so many limited-time events in Monopoly Go, it can be hard to keep track of the rewards you can get your hands on. Monopoly Go events can last anywhere from a few hours to a week, so bookmark this page as we'll keep it regularly updated with the next events and their start and end dates.

Monopoly Go is the latest online board game sweeping the globe, but completing all of these events won't be easy without some Monopoly Go free dice links, so check out our daily updated guide for some freebies and rewards before you get started.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Free PC games, Monopoly Go dice

PCGamesN Saturday, December 23, 2023 1:07 PM
     Death Ball codes December 2023

December 23, 2023: There's a new Death Ball code in for UPD 1.7.

What are the new Death Ball codes? If you're looking for some free gems to afford the anime-inspired skin of your dreams or the best blades and skills you need to keep up with the competition, then you've come to the right place as we're here with some codes to help you win a round of Death Ball.

Of course, this is a very similar game to one of the most popular Roblox experiences out there, but with an anime twist. Incidentally, we have all the latest freebies in one place if you're looking for the latest Blade Ball codes, and if you prefer anime gems, these some Haze Piece codes, Fruits Battlegrounds codes, or Anime Champions Simulator codes will get you free stuff there too.

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 23, 2023 12:00 PM
     Zenless Zone Zero solves Genshin Impact's biggest problem

So, here's the thing. HoYoverse has a problem. A big one. You want to know what the problem is? Well, it's really very simple. Or perhaps it isn't. See, the dialogue structure of both Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail is a little bit like a loaf of bread. You've got the key ingredients – the characters, the plot, the harmless in-jokes – all kneaded together into a substantive yet malleable dough that's then left to rise. And rise. And rise. You might be tempted to poke at it, right? Maybe just a little. Just to get it to hurry up and get to the point. But then there's just so much standing around involved that you lose motivation. You might even be tempted to walk away before the proof is done. Mmm, bread.

Are you bored yet?

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 23, 2023 10:31 AM
     New Baldur's Gate 3 mod brings Critical Role's Blood Magic to Faerûn

Faithful modders have brought a small piece of Critical Role's Tal'Dorei campaign setting into Baldur's Gate 3, with creator SkyeBorne (commissioned by user Shayedd) bringing us the Blood Magic Subclass mod for use by the Wizard class.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 builds, BG3 mods, Baldur's Gate 3 classes

PCGamesN Saturday, December 23, 2023 1:53 PM
     Starfield, Skyrim, and modern RPGs owe it all to a single '90s gem

25 years ago, Looking Glass Studios released Thief: The Dark Project, and thus was born the grandparent of modern stealth games. Thief perfected the genre alongside Metal Gear Solid, but whereas MGS popularized third-person, spectacle-driven espionage (and increasingly unhinged Kojima narratives), Thief took a darker, more intimate dive into the hearts of its players. And though the series has been slumbering for years, it continues to resonate, with a thriving mod community and a generation of game designers weaned on its iconic vibes.

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 23, 2023 10:30 AM
     Baldur's Gate 3 players are tired of getting 'boned' by a lack of loot

The size of Baldur's Gate 3 is insurmountable, pure and simple. To experience everything the game has to offer takes multiple playthroughs, hundreds of hours of playtime and in-depth knowledge of every obscure mechanic and hidden interaction. Which is why you can be forgiven for wanting to open up every single container in the game to check for yummy loot.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 builds, BG3 mods, Baldur's Gate 3 classes

PCGamesN Saturday, December 23, 2023 8:11 AM
     Car Dealership Tycoon codes December 2023

December 23, 2023: A new Car Dealership Tycoon code is in for the Christmas Week 2 update.

What are the new Car Dealership Tycoon codes? Alongside the obbies, murder mysteries, and shooters, Roblox is filled to the brim with any life simulator you could imagine, allowing you to live out your wildest dreams. If you've always wanted to run your own car dealership, test drive the fastest sports cars, and rake in that cash, then Foxzie's Car Dealership Tycoon lets you do just that.

As with any new business, you need money to get off the ground. Sure, Car Dealership Tycoon hands out easy money, as you can earn it by simply driving around the Roblox experience, but you'll be driving for a while before you can add that new floor to the showroom. If you're a little light on customers, why not take a break from running your business with Anime Champions Simulator codes, Southwest Florida codes, and Blox Fruits codes instead?

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 23, 2023 10:36 AM
     Monster Hunter World currently rivals Modern Warfare 3's player count

For the first time since the game's final update back in October 2020, Monster Hunter World's concurrent player count has broken the 100,000 mark on Steam. To put that figure into context, Monster Hunter World currently, at the time of writing, sits at the 14th most played game on the platform, and is jostling for the 13 spot, which is currently occupied by the Steam version of Call of Duty, home to Modern Warfare III, Modern Warfare II, and Warzone.

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 23, 2023 8:10 AM
     11 perfect games to play over Christmas

Looking for the perfect games to play over Christmas? We've got you. With all the free time the holiday season can sometimes offer, it's the best time to start dealing with the pile of shame that is your gaming backlog. Even if you've managed to avoid this year's numerous Steam sales, there's a high chance you have a bunch of unplayed or unfinished games you're itching to tick off your list before the new year—and we're going to highlight the best ones to finally unwrap and wrap up.

The pile of shame grows ever more insurmountable each year: saddled by the insufferable need to eat, sleep, and work. Promising games inevitably slip by the wayside. As games get longer and more become fully-fledged 'services', we're encouraged to play fewer games, but each of them for longer. Nobody tells us where the extra hours are supposed to come from. Each year, we can pretend to our royally soused selves that we can conquer that heap of games. The key to doing so? Deciding where to start.

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 23, 2023 10:19 AM
     One of Minecraft's best mods has been updated for modern versions

The Aether, one of Minecraft's most impressive historic mods, has been updated and fully remastered for modern Minecraft versions. The mod's development team announced the release by launching a trailer reminiscent of classic Minecraft feature updates on YouTube.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods

PCGamesN Saturday, December 23, 2023 10:19 AM
     Festive Ark: Survival Ascended event brings cheeky Grinch-themed dino

The controversial dinosaur-taming remaster Ark: Survival Ascended has launched its seasonal holiday event, Winter Wonderland, and alongside its usual bounty of reskinned dinos, festive outfits and unique craftable recipes brings us a toothy, Santa-hat wearing take on Whoville's own Grinch.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best dinosaur games, Best co-op games

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, December 23, 2023 8:00 AM
    

Christmas is a time for joy and togetherness, yes, but also lends itself to strange spirits, sacrifice, and Old Gods. So if you want the world to still be here in time for you to open your presents and stuff your face with turkey and potatoes, you're going to have to climb that scary lighthouse and open the Advent Calendar door at the top.

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Siliconera Saturday, December 23, 2023 12:00 PM
    

Do-Over Damsel Manga 2 Helps Establish Characters Like Jill and Hadis

Stories take time to breathe, especially when you have a manga series that will span multiple volumes. This means in the case of the second volume of the the The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor manga, it really gets into developing characters like Jill and Hadis further.

We had a general sense of who both of these characters are in the first volume of The Do-Over Damsel. At least, we did for their older selves. Much of the first volume is a frenzy of activity. We learn about Jill's fate at the hands of her villainous prince fiance. We discover she's been sent back in time to the night she would have gotten engaged to him, at which point she proposes to the first man she meets: the Dragon Emperor Hadis that is cursed. He was a terrifying, deadly individual in her original life, but seems to be a genuinely good, mysterious figure who cares about her here.

The two are separated as the events of the first volume begin. An alleged invasion means the Marquess of Beilburg's daughter Sphere, who was also originally considered a candidate to marry Hadis, is kidnapped, and Jill is in disguise alongside them. It's then that we get to see the intelligence, military expertise, and magical abilities of Jill. She knows what could happen here. Namely, a Murder-Suicide of Beilburg led to disasters in her first timeline. So throughout this latest installment, we're seeing her plotting. 

At the same time, Hadis remains a focal point in spite of the action being more focused on Jill and Sphere. We learn more about his past, and how he was mistreated and considered a pariah. It makes his sudden attachment to Jill and delight over her actually showing concern and care for him much more understandable. There is a moment when Rave is reporting to Hadis the state of events and how Jill is doing. He's genuinely proud, brings up how things may be solved without a "reign of terror," and brings up how Jill "might actually make you happy." Hadis' reactions to these statements and insights melted my heart a bit. 

However, while we are seeing his softer side and trust in Jill, there are also some moments that sow seeds. We see reactions to certain situations and people with him, especially ones who might mean Jill harm, that show exactly why he was so feared in the original timeline. It almost seems to suggest how close things could still be to going wrong and not changing in the way Jill wants, which makes you want to keep reading to find out how things go.

Though, to be fair, most of my favorite parts happened after the halfway point of this volume. We get to see some quieter moments between Hadis and Jill, which is appreciated. It helps really emphasize that he has goodness inside of him, and makes it even more curious how he got so crazed in the original timeline. Volume 2 of The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor also gives us a chance to see more of supporting characters Camila and Zeke throughout, Jill's new knights and former associates from the original timeline who are now dedicated to her and her causes. 

Again, the second volume of theThe Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor manga setting things up to make someone want to learn and see more of its characters and world. We really get to see both Jill and Hadis especially stand out more here, with her showing more of her military expertise and strength and him displaying both the calm and uneasy sides of his personality. It's a fascinating way to lead further into the story.

Volume 2 of The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor is available now, and Yen Press will release volume 3 on April 16, 2024.

The post Do-Over Damsel Manga Volume 2 Helps Establish Characters Like Jill and Hadis appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Saturday, December 23, 2023 9:00 AM
    

Tekken Kazuya and Heihachi Game Dimension Figures Make a Good Pair

Bandai Namco has many figure lines, with some being more affordable than others. The Tekken Game Dimension Kazuya and Heihachi figures are two of them, both coming in at under $30 and, while they aren't as involved as an SH Figuarts, they're a fun decoration to put on a shelf.

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First, I genuinely appreciate the packaging for the Kazuya and Heihachi Tekken Game Dimension figures and wish I could have left them in it for display purposes. They're set up as such that they look really good next to each other. Instead of being flat in the boxes, they're packed in poses that make it look like they're facing off against one another. It's a really fun touch, and I appreciate when companies do that in case someone does want to keep them sealed away. Another fun nod is the fact that the back seems to be teasing at least another two figures in the line, as there are two more locked character portraits. There is also room for two more after that, though those frames fade away and there are no locks. Though at this point, we already know Jin and King are part of the collection.

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A good way to think of this Game Dimensions line is to compare them to the Bandai Anime Heroes one. There's a little more to them, but they're still rather basic. You get one extra pair of hands, yes. There are also effect parts for each ones to simulate attacks and a stand with the words "Round 1" or "Ready." Over 20 points of articulation are present on each character as well. (The knees consist of two joints, for example, and However, there are no additional face plates. 

The thing is that both the Kazuya and Heihachi figures are much easier to pose than, say, the Anime Heroes Bleach Ichigo and Renji ones I looked at in the past. Rather than unrestricted movement at joints, things clickinto place in a very satisfying way. It secures a pose, ensuring it is held exactly in the way you want it. This also means you can better tweak and adjust to get the correct positioning for displaying. To be honest, I preferred it to the articulation in the figmas or Sousai Shoujo Teien model kits I've built, since it felt hardier, more precise, and like I could still do a lot within its limitations. 

The build quality extended to the hands too. It's very easy to pop off Heihachi or Kazuya's hands to replace them for a different pose. Also, the paint quality on them is better than I expected for a figure of this type. It made me less apprehensive about messing around with the character to adjust the poses. I will say that I preferred Kazuya due to the ease of movement around him. Heihachi is still fun, but his rubberized top can get a bit in the way of some actions. It's definitely soft and the nature of the joints mean he will hold a pose just as well after being clicked into place, but it does get in the way of certain positions.

I was really pleased to see just how fun the Kazuya and Heihachi Tekken Game Dimension figures are. It's always nice to see something coming in at under $50 that still looks good and poses well. Especially since the general quality feels and holds a lot better than Bandai Namco's Anime Heroes collection. 

The Tekken Game Dimension Kazuya and Heihachi figures are available now and tend to cost $26.99 each from places like Amazon. Tekken 8 will come to the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on January 26, 2024, and an offline demo is available.

The post Tekken Kazuya and Heihachi Game Dimension Figures Make a Good Pair appeared first on Siliconera.


PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, December 23, 2023 1:31 PM
     Reindeer Gallop In Monopoly GoReindeer Gallop is live in Monopoly GO, replacing the Santa's Sprint tournament. Let's go over all the rewards to earn! How does the Reindeer Gallop tournament work in Monopoly GO? Reindeer Gallop is a tournament in Monopoly GO. Once you've hit five points, you'll be drafted into a tournament with 49 other players, where each of you will fight to get as many points as you can. Once the tournament is over, you'll get the rewards listed for your place. So you'll need to get as many as you can to get the highest possible place. To earn points in the Reindeer Gallop tournament, you'll need to land on a Railway Tile and perform one of the following actions: Blocked Shutdown = 2 points. Successful Shutdown = 4 points. Small Heist = 4 points. Large Heist = 6 points. Bankrupt! = 8 points. The points you earn here will be multiplied by your dice multiplier, so you'll need to be rolling high to...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, December 23, 2023 12:00 PM
     Best Indie Horror Games Lethal CompanyAfter the hit indie game success from Lethal Company, you probably want to know the 10 best horror games just like it. I've collected a list of games that include co-op multiplayer fun in horror settings. You should find at least a few games on this list that you and your friends want to try out. 10 Best indie co-op horror games like Lethal Company Screenshot: Straight Back Games Devour For just around $5, you and three of your friends can attempt to survive this horror survival nightmare. I've played Devour with my friends and found it to be quite frightening. It's probably the most similar to Lethal Company as it's cheap, scary, and multiplayer-friendly. You're tasked with working together to stop possessed cultists in multiple challenging maps. Just like Lethal Company, there's a ton of replayability since items and ritual objects spawn at random locations. Screenshot: Fancy Games Esca...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, December 23, 2023 9:00 AM
     Best Destiny 2 ExpansionsWelcome to the purely subjective game of what is the best Destiny 2 expansion. I'm going to rank all the Destiny 2 expansions from best to worst and you'll agree or disagree. Let's get into it! All Destiny 2 expansions ranked best to worst To clear the air, I'll start by stating my bias, because we all have one. I played Destiny 1 and Destiny 2 what felt like lifetimes ago, bounced off, and came back with The Witch Queen. Since then, I've played Beyond Light and Lightfall. I've yet to play Forsaken and Shadowkeep, but this list will consist of my personal preference mixed with community consensus so you get the most accurate representation of where each Destiny 2 expansion lies. Related: Best Exotic Weapons in Destiny 2 This list contains only the major expansions in Destiny 2 as those are the only ones currently available. The Witch Queen Forsaken Lightfall Beyond Light Bungie 30th Anniversary P...

Gamer Empire Saturday, December 23, 2023 10:52 AM
     If you've run out of space for new Loadouts in Destiny 2, you will need to know how to delete the ones that you no longer use. This is a simple process that we will cover shortly today. Recommended Read: How to Add and Play With Friends in Destiny 2 To delete Loadouts in Destiny […]

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, December 23, 2023 11:22 AM
    

The game is currently available on other consoles and PC.

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 23, 2023 7:13 AM
     Monster Hunter World currently rivals Modern Warfare 3's player count

For the first time since the game's final update back in October 2020, Monster Hunter World's 24-hour player count has broken the 100,000 mark on Steam. To put that figure into context, Monster Hunter World currently, at time writing, sits at the 14th most played game on the platform, and is jostling for the 13 spot, which is currently occupied by the Steam version of Call of Duty, home to Modern Warfare III, Modern Warfare II, and Warzone.

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 23, 2023 6:38 AM
     Anime Souls Simulator X codes December 2023

December 23, 2023: A couple new Anime Souls Simulator X codes have arrived.

What are the new Anime Souls Simulator X codes? Anime Souls Simulator X, a sequel to the game without the X, tasks you with building your own army of powerful heroes and imbuing their weapons with souls to take on fearsome bosses. If the road to greatness is a little too long when first starting, you'll be happy to hear that we've tracked down the latest Anime Souls Simulator X codes to help you grow in power faster than ever.

Our list of up-to-date Anime Souls Simulator X codes delivers a treasure trove of free items straight to your inventory and various rolls and spins to help you swap out your weaker heroes. If you're partial to anime and manga-inspired games across the Roblox platform, we've also got the latest Anime Adventure codes, Slayers Unleashed codes, and even Ro Ghoul codes to help you stay one step ahead of your fellow Robloxians.

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 23, 2023 6:36 AM
     All Monopoly Go Sleigh Race rewards

December 23, 2023: Only a few hours remain for the Monopoly Go Sleigh Race event. Grab the rewards while you can!

What are the Monopoly Go Sleigh Race rewards? Yet another festive-themed event has kicked in. And like the rest, it's available for a limited time only, spurring you into a dice-driven panic to gather up all the valuable dice rolls, cash, sticker packs, and bonus triggers you can grab before runs out. To help you make the most of it, we've stuffed the available rewards into an easy-to-read table down below. That way you'll know if it's worth your hard-earned rolls.

Speeding through the Monopoly Go Sleigh Race event is made much easier with the latest Monopoly Go dice links. They're great for getting you the free spins you need to keep playing. You can use them immediately, or save them for a current or upcoming Monopoly Go event that might just get you the specific rewards you need to unlock even more spins or boards.

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 23, 2023 6:09 AM
     One of Minecraft's best mods has been updated for modern versions

The Aether, one of Minecraft's most impressive historic mods, has been updated and fully remastered for modern Minecraft versions. The mod's development team announced the release by launching a trailer reminiscent of classic Minecraft feature updates on YouTube.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods

PCGamesN Saturday, December 23, 2023 5:43 AM
     Free Monopoly Go dice links December 2023

December 23, 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.

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 23, 2023 5:00 AM
     Diablo 4 is perfect, so why am I playing Diablo 3 again?

What did you want from Diablo 4? Blizzard's long-awaited sequel was the product of a lengthy, arduous development cycle, during which fans of the series speculated endlessly on what the final product might look like, and how it might measure up to the eventual quality of Diablo 3 and, of course, the iconic Diablo 2.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4 review, Diablo 4 classes

PCGamesN Saturday, December 23, 2023 5:56 AM
     Festive Ark: Survival Ascended event brings cheeky Grinch-themed dino

The controversial dinosaur-taming remaster Ark: Survival Ascended has launched its seasonal holiday event, Winter Wonderland, and alongside its usual bounty of reskinned dinos, festive outfits and unique craftable recipes brings us a toothy, Santa-hat wearing take on Whoville's own Grinch.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best dinosaur games, Best co-op games

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, December 23, 2023 8:00 AM
    

Christmas is a time for joy and togetherness, yes, but also lends itself to strange spirits, sacrifice, and Old Gods. So if you want the world to still be here in time for you to open your presents and stuff your face with turkey and potatoes, you're going to have to climb that scary lighthouse and open the Advent Calendar door at the top.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, December 23, 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's Idris Elba's favourite drink?

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, December 23, 2023 3:00 AM
    

We made it! The winter solstice has passed and the days are growing longer. To celebrate this (plus some other, non-astronomical events), we're taking a week off! I imagine many of you will too. Oh how happy we'll all be, gathering at the window with our loved ones to count aloud the extra seconds of each day! This novelty will wear off in a week or so once we realise longer days don't mean warmer days, so we here at RPS will return on Tuesday the second of January. We have a few more bits and pieces still to come this year, mind. Expect more of our favourite games and—I'm very sorry—Christmas cracker jokes. Before I send you away, please, do tell us all: what are you playing this holiday?

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, December 23, 2023 6:19 AM
     Swing In Geometry DashIn Geometry Dash, there is a new vehicle in town: Swing. It certainly took me some attempts to get the hang of how it works when I was surprised by it in the new level, Dash. Here's all you need to know about it. How does Swing work in Geometry Dash? The Swing in Geometry Dash was debuted in the latest level, aptly named Dash. It'll be sprung upon you, and you'll be forced to fend for yourself as you figure out how it operates. The Swing is best described as a fusion between the Ship and the Wave, in how it behaves and how you operate it. When becoming the Swing, you'll start to arc upwards. Upon "jumping", you'll start to arc downwards. Almost as if some sort of balloon, you'll need to time your taps perfectly for the Swing to bloat up and down past obstacles. So, like the wave, it'll travel in one direction indefinitely until you interact with it, but like the Ship, you'll have to acco...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, December 23, 2023 5:47 AM
     Cursed Thorn In Geometry DashWhen you get to the end of the final stage of the first floor of The Tower in Geometry Dash, you'll be greeted by the Cursed Thorn, a rather difficult and tricky boss. Here's how to emerge from the stage victorious. The Cursed Thorn attacks in Geometry Dash If you want to get past the Cursed Thorn in Geometry Dash, then you'll need to know the best ways to avoid each of its attacks. New attacks will be added to its arsenal as you deal more damage to it, so it may take some attempts to get the hang of avoiding certain attacks. The first and constant attack that the Cursed Thorn will be throwing at you is a fireball. These will get quicker as you progress through the fight. Thankfully, they don't home in on you and will travel in a straight line. When fire collects at its mouth, stay still, as you'll then be able to accurately tell exactly where the fireball will land. Then simply move to the side. This will become more ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, December 23, 2023 4:56 AM
     Pokemon Scarlet And Violet Indigo Disk Moltres CloseupIf you have Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and its DLC, playing through The Indigo Disk earns you potential access to a bunch of legendary Pokémon. One of the most difficult ones to find is Moltres, so this guide covers where you can unlock that legendary monster. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet – Location to unlock Moltres Moltres is a powerful flying Pokémon, and you'll definitely want it in your lineup. You can find Moltres in the Asado Desert, near western Paldea. Note that in order to capture Moltres, you need the Moltres Treat item. Related: Rewards for Completing Blueberry Pokedex in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Screenshot: PC Invasion Moltres appears along a cliff near the northern portion of the Asado Desert. Look in the area indicated in the above map screenshot. You'll need to climb to high ground to find it, and it may be joined by a bunch of weaker varieties of Pokémon. Requirements to unlock Moltres A...

Pivotal Gamers Saturday, December 23, 2023 3:01 AM
     Hello all. Giveaway Of The Day holds a new giveaway for Christmas Patchwork Frozen. Their message follows. Christmas Patchwork Frozen is available as a Giveaway of the day!You have limited time to download, install and register it. A few words about Christmas Patchwork Frozen Down the rabbit hole with Alice's Patchwork! http://cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/256793429/movie480_vp9.webm...

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PCGamesN Friday, December 22, 2023 7:16 PM
     Baldur's Gate 3 and Starfield are two of 2023's longest games

Baldur's Gate 3 is unsurprisingly one of this year's longest games. You can spend hours upon hours in the character creation alone, let alone in the first act or the entire game itself. The multi-crowned GOTY has story galore to offer, with countless nooks and crannies available to explore as well. It isn't the only lengthy 2023 experience though, with other massive entries topping the list alongside Larian Studios' stellar RPG, including Betehsda's own Starfield.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield mods, Starfield outposts, Starfield traits

PCGamesN Friday, December 22, 2023 7:14 PM
     Are The Finals servers down? Current status and maintenance

Are The Finals servers down? As countless 'Contestants' swarm to The Finals all hoping to reach the finals of this fictional game show, there could be some chaos on the game's servers, alongside the chaos of the gameplay itself.

The Finals has cemented itself as one of the best new FPS games around thanks to its unique blend of a Fortnite-like aesthetic, frenzied gameplay, and Valorant-style combat. When The Finals release date hit during The Game Awards 2023, it was met with an unexpected influx of players wanting to get in on the action of its unrivaled multiplayer experience. The contestant numbers are still overwhelming, so you might need to know The Finals server status details right now, and how to fix The Finals login errors.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The Finals settings, The Finals servers, The Finals classes

Siliconera Friday, December 22, 2023 11:30 PM
    

frieren second cour

A key visual for Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Part 2 has come out, showing the main cast of characters. It'll start from January 5, 2024. [Thanks, AnimeTV!]

The second cour of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End will cover the First Class Mage Exam Arc. Episodes will air on Friday nights, and the cour will run until March 2024. There is also a new trailer for the arc, which you can watch on TOHO Animation's YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEOyEtArBI8

Frieren and her entourage will meet several new faces in Auberst, which is where they must take the First Class Mage Exam. The full list of new characters, as well as the cast, are:

  • Denken: Jiro Saito (Zash in Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry)
  • Ehre: Kanae Ito (Yui in Sword Art Online)
  • Genau: Tarasuke Shingaki (Kariya in Fate/Zero)
  • Kanne: Azumi Waki (Charlotte in Genshin Impact)
  • Land: Shouhei Komatsu (Hizen Tadahiro in Touken Ranbu)
  • Laufen: Shizuka Ishigami (Benten in Urusei Yatsura)
  • Lawine: Sayumi Suzushiro (Nijika in Bocchi the Rock)
  • Richter: Eiji Hanawa (Connor in Detroit: Become Human)
  • Sense: Haruka Terui (Yuna in Yuki Yuna is a Hero)
  • Ubel: Ikumi Hasegawa (Arcueid in Tsukihime -A piece of blue glass moon-)
  • Wirbel: Kisho Taniyama (Jean in Attack on Titan)

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is a story about the titular character, an Elven mage from a group of adventurers who saved the world. Himmel, a human hero, dies after Frieren returns from a fifty-year-long journey around the world to study magic, and Frieren regrets not taking the time to learn more about Himmel when he is still alive. With Fern, an orphan girl her former comrade adopted, Frieren goes on a journey in order to see Himmel's soul and bid a proper farewell.

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is readily available on Crunchyroll, and the second cour will return on January 5, 2024.

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Siliconera Friday, December 22, 2023 10:30 PM
    

falcom games

In an investor presentation on December 22, 2023, Falcom revealed a line-up of games that are currently in development. It also stated that it will focus on releasing games for the PS4, PS5, and Windows PC. [Thanks, Nikkei!]

Aside from developing games for the above three consoles, Falcom also plans to focus on music, releasing CDs and albums within Japan. It will also grow its existing IPs through merchandise, novels, international releases, digital versions, and mobile apps. At present, Falcom releases about two to three new titles per year. However, it wants to increase its output. Within three years, it hopes to start releasing four to five titles per year.

Upcoming games from Falcom include:

  • The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki - Farewell, O Zemuria (TBD) - 2024
  • The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak (Switch) - February 15, 2024
  • Unannounced action RPG (TBD) - In Development
  • Unannounced game (TBD) - In Development
  • Unannounced ported title (PS4, PS5) - In Development
  • Unannounced Switch game - In Development
  • Unannounced Trails series (TBD) - In Development

Currently, Falcom's two prominent series are the Trails and Ys games. It hopes to create a new IP in the near future though. According to the report it gave investors, while there are many long-time fans of the series, it cannot guarantee that they won't lose interest. This is part of why Falcom wants to expand its library of IPs.

More information on the unannounced Falcom games should come out in the near future. So far, the only new game with a set release date in the presentation is The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak.

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