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PCGamesN Wednesday, January 10, 2024 7:56 AM
     This one in a million Nvidia RTX 4080 Super could be yours for free

The recent reveal of the Nvidia RTX 4080 Super was a welcome surprise, especially given its more appealing price point and improved performance over the base RTX 4080. Now, you can win this unique signed GPU in a giveaway simply by responding to a post on Twitter (X).

Early signs suggest that the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super will easily fit in among the best graphics cards, and it's launching at a lower price point ($999) than the card it is replacing ($1,199).

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PCGamesN Wednesday, January 10, 2024 7:32 AM
     ROG NUC specs prove Asus isn't messing around with its mini PCs

Following its takeover of Intel's 'Next Unit Computing' (NUC) business last year, Asus has wasted no time in putting together a gaming spin on the mini PC design. Now, the company has unveiled what specs the ROG NUC will pack, what's upgradeable, and how much it'll cost.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, January 10, 2024 7:31 AM
     Two leading Paradox grand strategy games get sudden price hike

Paradox is unquestionably the master of grand strategy games, with Europa Universalis 4, Hearts of Iron 4, Crusader Kings 3, Stellaris, Victoria 3 and Age of Wonders 4 among its roster of historical and fantastical epics. With so much downloadable add-on content available for many of these, one of the most popular offerings for both EU4 and HoI4 are their subscription services, which give you access to all of their current and future expansion packs, immersion packs, and content packs without having to buy them all. Unfortunately, if this is your preferred way to pay for these games, you're about to face a hefty price hike.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, January 10, 2024 7:15 AM
     Brutal, realistic survival game Road to Vostok has a new demo, kind of

Road to Vostok is a seriously impressive-looking survival game. Borrowing from Stalker, Fallout, and the mainstays of cruel wasteland gameplay, it's the opus of a single developer, the pseudonymous 'Antti,' and mixes sharp visuals, heavy gun mechanics, and rugged environments for what looks like an essential upcoming FPS. Tense, brutal, and realistic, a new Road to Vostok demo is available to play right now - or at least there's a new and improved version of Road to Vostok's demo, and you can get it today.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, January 10, 2024 7:01 AM
     Roblox promo codes January 2024

January 10, 2024: Checked the validity of current promo codes and looked for new ones.

What are the new Roblox promo codes? Whether you're after new cosmetic pets, clothes, or accessories, promo codes are the easiest way to keep your avatar looking fresh. New Roblox codes constantly appear in events and giveaways, and our up-to-date list of valid codes is the best way to find out what's currently available to redeem. However, these codes won't hang around forever, so be sure to check back regularly to redeem new codes before they expire.

Unlike codes for specific Roblox games – such as Blox Fruit codes, Anime Champions Simulator codes, and Project Polaro codes – promo codes unlock free items you can show off to your friends across all Roblox communities. While Roblox music codes unlock universal tracks for your boombox, promo codes exclusively consist of cosmetic items. So, if you're looking to scoop up shiny new goodies without spending any Robux, here are all the Roblox codes you can redeem for January 2024.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, January 10, 2024 7:55 AM
     New WoW Classic character finder is perfect for Season of Discovery

It's a whole new day in Azeroth, as phase two of WoW Classic Season of Discovery has arrived. As players fuse together various different specs to create weird and wonderful Frankenstein combinations that shouldn't work, but do, you've probably seen something that has absolutely blown your mind. Whether it's a fellow raider, or just someone out in the world one-shotting things as a Warrior DPS, you can use this new character finder to look them up and take a look at their gear.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, January 10, 2024 6:41 AM
     Videogame voice actors say

Videogame voice actors are coming out in protest of SAG-AFTRA's new AI voice agreement that the union claims is "fair" and "ethical," months after the colossal 2023 actors strike ended that saw issues over AI as one of the primary concerns from across all forms of entertainment. Many high-profile videogame actors from games like Starfield and Red Dead Redemption 2 are saying they, nor anyone they know, was broached about the agreement despite SAG-AFTRA claims that it was "approved by affected members of the union's voiceover performer community."

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PCGamesN Wednesday, January 10, 2024 6:41 AM
     Asus and MSI look to outmuscle Razer with new 8KHz polling mice

Up until now, Razer was the only brand with wireless 8KHz gaming mice on the market, enabled through a special Hyperspeed dongle and software update released late last year. At CES 2024, multiple brands are now releasing high polling rate mice, but should this factor into what mouse you buy?

We reviewed the Razer Viper V3 Hyperspeed just after its 8KHz polling rate was enabled, and found it to be one of the best gaming mouse choices on the market as a result. In reality, the polling rate played a very small part in my overall enjoyment of the Viper V3, and that's simply because polling rates are not the game-changers they're advertised to be, yet. MSI, Cherry, and Asus ROG are now all throwing their 8KHz mice into battle, which still makes for some difficult decisions ahead.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, January 10, 2024 6:40 AM
     What is the current and next Genshin Impact banner?

Genshin Impact banners rotate every few weeks on a precise schedule, and we always know what to expect thanks to regular updates from Hoyoverse. The developer of the anime game always keeps its fans in the loop with regular Twitter posts and live streams, so you can plan where you want to spend your hard-earned primogems.

With a two to three-week turnaround for banners, the roster of Genshin Impact characters is always changing, and the free PC game regularly introduces two new characters to wish for. Every limited-time character banner - or event wish - contains a five-star character and three four-star characters with increased drop rates. There's also a Genshin Impact weapon banner, which runs alongside each character banner and changes weapons every update.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, January 10, 2024 6:35 AM
     Tower of Fantasy codes January 2024

What are the new Tower of Fantasy codes? If you're a fan of popular gacha games such as Genshin Impact, you've likely already heard of Tower of Fantasy. Much like the game that inspired it, Tower of Fantasy has plenty of freebies if you know where to look, and we've got a full list of valid Tower of Fantasy codes just waiting to be redeemed.

In addition to the current list of codes available, there is a Tower of Fantasy battle pass that you can complete via weekly tasks that unlock merit points. You can also get freebies by claiming level packs, which contain upgrades for the best Tower of Fantasy characters on our Tower of Fantasy tier list. However, if you want to get new items in Tower of Fantasy in a matter of seconds, here are all the latest Tower of Fantasy codes and how to redeem them.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, January 10, 2024 6:22 AM
     Steam wants you to report

With Steam home to an ever-increasing number of PC games, its developer Valve, also behind many of its most iconic games including Counter-Strike 2, Half-Life, Team Fortress 2, Dota 2, and Portal, is refining how it approaches the use of AI content on Steam. In a new update, Valve announces it is "making changes to how we handle games that use AI technology," which it says "will enable us to release the vast majority of games that use it." However, it asks you, the players, to keep a sharp eye out for any potential infringements.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, January 10, 2024 6:17 AM
     Minecraft commands and cheats

What are the best Minecraft console commands? There are many ways to play Minecraft, from the pure survival aspect of reaching the end to building mind-blowing projects in creative mode. Using console commands in a survival world is somewhere between the two, and we've been testing out all the best Minecraft cheats to help you along the way.

Minecraft console commands are wonderfully simple to use, and you can use them to give yourself Minecraft diamonds and other items, summon Minecraft mobs, locate rare structures like Minecraft ancient cities, and so much more. Remember that you won't earn achievements with cheats turned on, and turning them back off won't help, but if you want all the fun of survival Minecraft without the struggle, then this guide to Minecraft cheats is for you.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, January 10, 2024 6:06 AM
     The MSI Claw price creates a headache for the ROG Ally and Legion Go

While we don't yet have benchmarks for the MSI Claw A1M, on paper, it appears to offer double the power of the Legion Go, ROG Ally, and Steam Deck. Taking this into account, and the fact it's the first Intel Core Ultra handheld to hit the market, an original price point may have been up for discussion. Instead, the MSI Claw falls into the safety of $699.99, the same as the Go and Ally, but more expensive than the Steam Deck OLED.

Time - and rigorous testing - will tell whether or not the MSI Claw A1M can compete as one of the best handheld gaming PCs, but it's off to a strong start. Despite not matching the screen quality of the Steam Deck OLED, it can beat it for power, if the specs perform as advertised.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, January 10, 2024 6:03 AM
     Amnesia The Bunker just got way, way scarier

Amnesia The Bunker is terrifying already. It's not just the hulking, snarling monstrosity pursuing you through the eponymous World War I dugout. It's the sounds overhead, the flickering lights, the constant, encroaching dread and claustrophobia. I don't think I've ever played a game that so effectively makes you feel totally, paralyzingly alone. 2023 was a bumper year for survival horror games, thanks to Resident Evil 4 Remake, Dead Space Remake, and Alan Wake 2. But Amnesia The Bunker was the most frightening of them all - and it's just got way, way scarier, thanks to a transformative new mod that even has the blessing of the game's creative director.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, January 10, 2024 6:06 AM
     Apex Legends tier list Season 19 – best Legends ranked

Looking for an Apex Legends tier list? Each Legend has its own set of skills, playstyle, and personality, with plenty of choice for every type of player. With over 20 characters to pick from, you have options to pick between aggressive, defensive, or offensive Legends to build the perfect team.

Your ideal Apex Legends pick could depend on your strengths and weaknesses; experience, game sense, movement skills, and aim all factor in, as does your squad composition and whether you're playing with friends or a team of strangers. That said, although all the characters are relatively balanced, some Legends have pulled away from the pack due to their powerful abilities, and some are more niche, as you can see if you look at the pick rates. Our Apex Legends tier list aims to give you a quick look at the current Legend meta in one of the best free PC games out there.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, January 10, 2024 6:42 AM
     The best grand strategy games on PC 2024

What are the best grand strategy games on PC? These sprawling strategic experiences that typically encompass long periods of history, including many intricate layers that players need to contend with. It's not just about winning that war or setting up this encampment; you've got to develop infrastructure, set policy, and manage internal dynamics over the long term.

As the ideal platform for the genre, the best grand strategy games comfortably stand shoulder to shoulder with the best PC games. They often overlap with other genres within strategy games as a whole, especially 4X games, but a key difference can be in framing. Our list of the best grand strategy games includes entries that value economic management alongside map exploration, from the historical to the fantastical.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, January 10, 2024 5:40 AM
     Is Roblox shutting down in 2024?

Is Roblox shutting down? There always seems to be a rumor that Roblox is going to shut down. Let's get one thing clear early on: anyone who tells you that Roblox is shutting down is incorrect. Roblox Corporation has tweeted confirmation that the game isn't going anywhere, so you can relax and get back to playing your favorite games.

However, if you are curious to know where this rumor originated and how it got so big, we've done a little digging to uncover one of the sources of the speculation. With Roblox achieving a lifetime revenue of over $1 billion and over $70 million in payouts to creators, it would seem utterly ludicrous for the game to shut down. While the game is still up and running, check out some of the best Roblox games and our Anime Champions codes, Blox Fruits codes, and Project Slayers codes guides to snag yourself some freebies.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, January 10, 2024 6:51 AM
     Best microSD card for Steam Deck 2024

Getting the best microSD card for Steam Deck is a quick and easy way to expand the storage of your handheld beyond its internal SSD. More space is almost always better when it comes to storing the best Steam Deck games. After all, even the 512GB version will only just fit Call of Duty: Warzone, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Assassin's Creed: Valhalla before filling up.

Whether you have the Steam Deck OLED or the original Steam Deck LCD model, an affordable microSD card is probably one of the best Steam Deck accessories you can buy. It allows you to add more storage instantly, although if you're using one of the best Steam Deck cases, you might need to remove it first.

All of them are microSDXC with a UHS-I interface, making them compatible with both Steam Deck models. Most cards start at 32GB and max out at 1 TB, but we recommend investing in at least 512GB capacity so that you don't fill them up too quickly. Using the memory card slot of your handheld gaming PC couldn't be simpler. To help you expand your on-the-go Steam library, we've tried and tested the best microSD cards for Steam Deck in 2024.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, January 10, 2024 5:28 AM
     Skate 4 release date speculation, gameplay, and all the latest news

When is the Skate 4 release date? While we've seen plenty of early footage of Skate 4 already, EA's upcoming Skate revival is a rare case of a triple-A studio showing off very early in-development footage of a game. Though we've seen plenty of Skate 4, we can also clearly see it's not ready yet. It's already been over a decade since the last Skate game, so we can hold on a little longer.

The first Skate was among the most innovative skateboard games around, from its analog control scheme and semi open-world game structure to its more realistic, less edgy representation of the skating scene. The development team behind Skate 3 was disbanded after its release in 2010, and the series' community has been consistently bombarding EA message boards with questions about the series and its potential return ever since. Now, the team is very open about the development process for Skate 4, so here's what we know so far.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, January 10, 2024 5:07 AM
     Best The Finals weapons and guns, ranked

What are the best The Finals weapons? Grab the cash, bank the cash, and get out of Dodge - that's the plan. A lot easier said than done, though, especially when you factor in the other squads trying to do the same. While your objective in The Finals may be centered around banking money, there is always the inevitable threat of a fight, and when it does kick off, it pays to know the best The Finals weapons so you always come out on top.

In The Finals, there are a few different plays to achieve complete dominance: prioritize taking out the opposite team, head straight for the cash, or just utterly destroy the paths and buildings around the vault. One thing that you'll always need to succeed, though, is a powerful weapon or two. From our experience playing the FPS game, we have compiled a list of the best weapons, a lot of which find themselves in our best The Finals loadouts guide.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, January 10, 2024 5:55 AM
     All Monopoly Go events, tournaments, 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 on the next Monopoly Go tournament.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, January 10, 2024 4:56 AM
     Free Monopoly Go dice links January 2024

January 10, 2024: Two new codes have been added today.

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 Wednesday, January 10, 2024 4:30 AM
     The Finals is 'too much' for Call of Duty players, says ex-esports pro

 The Finals has taken the gaming community by storm, hitting ten million players two weeks after it launched. But if you're about to jump ship from Call of Duty, you might want to think twice, according to an esports pro who suggests it's "too much for the 'COD brain'".

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 10, 2024 5:53 AM
    

Little-known indie platform holder Valve have announced a new policy for Steam releases that make use of "AI" technology. To boil it down, developers will now have to disclose how they're using AI tools on Steam pages, including what "guardrails" they're putting in place for live-generated stuff that might be illegal or infringe on copyright. Valve are also introducing a new player reporting system for breaches. The company say these adjustments "will enable us to release the vast majority of games that use AI", with the exception of Adult Only Sexual content that is generated live.

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Gamer Empire Wednesday, January 10, 2024 5:19 AM
     Sand is one of the items you need to craft Wet Bricks – one of the most important items to progress in Raft. Sand can also be smelted into Glass, which is essential for unlocking many useful recipes, including the Advanced Purifier for clean water. Recommended Read: How to Use the Cooking Pot in Raft […]

Gamer Empire Wednesday, January 10, 2024 4:12 AM
     Fishing is a staple for any MMO and is a favorite among many players. With Destiny 2 having added fishing to its roster of activities, players will need to know how to unlock the Fishing Tackle before they can get started. This guide will quickly go over how to unlock your Fishing Tackle so you […]

Gamer Empire Wednesday, January 10, 2024 3:49 AM
     There is always something new to do in Destiny 2, whether you are a free-to-play player or someone who owns all of the Expansions. Newer players will want to know whether or not they are required to own all of the Expansions and DLC to enjoy the game. Recommended Read: Can You Play Without PlayStation […]

Gamer Empire Wednesday, January 10, 2024 3:40 AM
     If you are interested in trying out Destiny 2 but don't have a PlayStation Plus subscription, you've come to the right place. This guide will help you understand what parts of the game are available to you as a free-to-play PlayStation player. Recommended Read: How to Equip Titles in Destiny 2 You can play any […]

Pivotal Gamers Wednesday, January 10, 2024 3:09 AM
     What's up folks? Giveaway Of The Day holds a new giveaway for Dino Platformer. Let's hear them out. Dino Platformer is available as a Giveaway of the day!You have limited time to download, install and register it. A few words about Dino Platformer Welcome to the exciting world of Dino Platformer, where you'll embark on a stunning adventure inspired by the legendary Chrome Dino! I...