GamersHeroes Wednesday, January 17, 2024 3:54 PM As players return to The Gold Saucer in the upcoming Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Square Enix announced that a limited Glitter Globe of this locale will be available. The post Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Gold Saucer Glitter Globe Announced appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, January 17, 2024 11:18 AM Wanderers will be able to unravel the secrets of Aquaville's ruins with the new version 3.6 Beyond Horizons update for Level Infinite and Hotta Studios' Tower of Fantasy on January 30. The post Tower of Fantasy Version 3.6 Beyond Horizons Update Coming January 30 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Wednesday, January 17, 2024 3:00 PM  Updated 1/12: The MCU shows no signs of getting any smaller, does it? And now that Echo is here, it's time to see where it sits in our ranking, from worst to best, of the whopping 26 Marvel shows that have premiered since 2013. Prepare for some ambitious Netflix fare, sturdy star vehicles, head trips like Legion, and—h… |
Kotaku Wednesday, January 17, 2024 2:00 PM  The developers behind PalWorld—which folks online often refer to as "Pokémon with guns"—understand that people might be suspicious of this unorthodox survival game, so they've tried to assure folks it's not a "scam" on Steam. |
Kotaku Wednesday, January 17, 2024 1:30 PM Do you want a slim PlayStation 5? How about one that's so thin it could easily slide into your backpack's laptop sleeve? That's what one DIYer managed to do with his base PS5, again showing up Sony, which still lags behind in the burgeoning, ultra-mobile handheld console market. |
Kotaku Wednesday, January 17, 2024 1:15 PM  An Amazon Prime TV show based on the post-apocalyptic Fallout games was originally announced in 2020. Coming from the creative team behind HBO's Westworld, Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan, little more was heard until 2022 when casting and filming information began to trickle through. With the show due to start streaming… |
Kotaku Wednesday, January 17, 2024 1:00 PM  Within the last few years, video game industry layoffs have unfortunately become more commonplace. In 2023, we saw near-weekly layoffs across the entire industry. When the dust had settled, at least 6,000 jobs across publishers, developers, and other video game-related companies had happened. Sadly, it appears 2024… |
Kotaku Wednesday, January 17, 2024 12:15 PM  Earlier this month, we asked you, dear readers, what you wanted to see in the newly announced The Mandalorian and Grogu movie based on the Disney+ series created by Jon Favreau. The answers were pretty varied, but we discovered two commonalities across most responses: readers want the film to be totally disconnected… |
Kotaku Wednesday, January 17, 2024 11:30 AM  Cody Christian, the voice of Cloud Strife in the Final Fantasy VII Remake, has some bold (but reasonable) feelings on how shippers direct conversations in fandom toward romantic interpretations. Anyone who is even tangentially aware of Final Fantasy VII knows that there's a decades-long shipping war between fans who… |
Kotaku Wednesday, January 17, 2024 11:00 AM  On January 16, hours before Starfield's massive update was scheduled to go live in beta form on Steam, developer Bethesda Game Studios announced its delay. The team said it still plans to drop the patch sometime this week, but until it can iron out a newly discovered (and unnamed) issue, we'll have to wait for those… |
Kotaku Wednesday, January 17, 2024 10:30 AM  The Last of Us Part II Remastered is pretty much a "Director's Cut" of the 2020 PlayStation 4 game, and while some of its additions and special features are questionable (like the Roguelike mode), one of the more interesting inclusions is three playable lost levels that were cut from the final game. |
Kotaku Wednesday, January 17, 2024 10:15 AM  The Last of Us's executive producer, Craig Mazin, has confirmed there are no plans for a Bill and Frank spin-off. Nick Offerman (Bill) mentioned at the Creative Arts Emmys on January 6 that the showrunners had pitched a prequel series to HBO based on the enormously loved characters, but apparently it was all just a… |
Kotaku Wednesday, January 17, 2024 9:45 AM  Cities: Skylines 2 launched on October 24 in a not-so-great state. As a result, the studio behind the game, Colossal Order, received plenty of criticism over its state upon release. However, according to the studio's CEO Mariina Hallikainen, since Skylines 2's launch, the devs have noticed a "growing" level of… |
Kotaku Wednesday, January 17, 2024 9:15 AM  Final Fantasy VII Rebirth seems poised to dive Buster Sword-first right into stories about the multiverse. And rather than chasing tired trends like the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Square Enix's three-game retelling of FF7 may come closer to one of the most influential comic storylines of the last century: Crisis on… |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 17, 2024 3:57 PM  Phasmophobia was probably the first co-op horror game experience I ever really put a good few hours into, and anyone who has played it will understand why. Kinetic Games' spooktacular paranormal adventure is unique to say the least, allowing players to group up and tackle a variety of supernatural beings. Following its massive Ascension update a few months back though, many fans have awaited news of any changes or fixes. Now, we finally have our first look at the developer's plans. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games on PC, Best VR games, Best ghost games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 17, 2024 3:47 PM  When is the next Destiny 2 season? Our band of Guardians has been through a lot recently; the Traveler has been entered by the Witness despite our best efforts to save it, Savathun came back and died again, not to mention the fact that everywhere we go, hordes of enemies seem to want to rip us limb from limb. Couple that with an uncooperative Ahamkara, and we're up against it right now. In an attempt to gear up for the new Destiny 2 season, we have guides on the best Destiny 2 classes and the best Destiny 2 builds, so no matter what you do, you'll crush it. With a new season comes new activities, a lovely chunk of story, and, with any luck, some new weapons we can play with. Here's everything we know about what comes after Destiny 2 Season of the Wish. Continue reading Destiny 2 new season release date, seasonal activity, latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 Lightfall review, Destiny 2 builds |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 17, 2024 1:40 PM  The Finals just got a new update, and it's a pretty big deal. The patch adds an entirely new game mode for a limited time only, shaking Bank It up a bit for the time being. Embark Studios' massive update also brings changes to abilities, gadgets, maps, weapons, and more, changing up the shooter's meta with tweaks affecting the game's three classes. Whether you've been itching for better balancing or a fresh solo mode to hop into, The Finals' update 1.5.0 may just pull you back in-game. Continue reading The Finals gets new limited time game mode, an "experimental twist" MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The Finals settings, The Finals servers, The Finals classes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 17, 2024 12:42 PM  Samsung has knocked off $200 from the price of its G95C 49-inch gaming monitor on Amazon, making for a 15% saving on the display's original price. Normally retailing for $1,299, the mammoth monitor is currently just $1,099. The new Samsung monitor deal gets you a huge screen with an equally massive 5,120 x 1,440 resolution - that's a 32:9 aspect ratio - for a screen that's the same size as two 27-inch 1440p panels sat next to each other. What's more, the panel has a ludicrous 240Hz refresh rate and a nippy 1ms response time. Continue reading Save $200 on this massive 49-inch, 240Hz Samsung gaming monitor MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Samsung 970 EVO 1TB review, Best SSD for gaming, Best gaming monitor |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 17, 2024 12:10 PM  The Palworld early access release date is just a couple of days away and we can't wait to try out the new pal-catching, pal-blasting, pal-punching extravaganza. However, if you're after the best performance and you own an Nvidia graphics card - or laptop with an Nvidia GPU - be sure to grab this latest Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 546.65 download before you begin playing. The new Nvidia "Game Ready" driver brings with it official support for Palworld, including the ability to use DLSS 2 to boost your frame rate. Also, for those thinking of buying one of the best graphics card to go with the game, the driver also adds official support for the brand-new RTX 4070 Super GPU too. Continue reading Boost your Palworld fps with this new Nvidia driver download MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GeForce RTX 4070 Super review, DLSS explained, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 17, 2024 12:09 PM  What are the best Marvel Snap decks? Two weeks into the Planet Hulk season in January 2024 and Miek has just landed, another asset for the Discard archetype, alongside Hercules for Move, Skaar for any deck that utilises high-power cards, and Caiera for the Thanos/Blob deck that is everywhere you look right now. And we have a collection of the best deck lists overall in the meta at the moment. The Marvel Snap meta is constantly changing but whether you're a well-travelled veteran well into series four or five, you're still unlocking some deck staples in series three, or you're still in the early days getting to grips with how all the cards interact with one another in one of the best card games on PC, we're here to help. We have a list of all the best decks in the Marvel Snap meta at the moment, followed by the best beginner decks for all you newbies. Continue reading Best Marvel Snap decks January 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Marvel Snap decks, Next Marvel Snap season release date, Marvel Snap Silver Surfer deck |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 17, 2024 12:00 PM  Ever wondered what Yordles get up to in their free time? Before now, I'm not sure I have, but that's what Bandle Tale: A League of Legends story is all about. Thrusting you into the heart of the Yordle haven of Bandle City, Riot Forge and Lazy Bear Games' cutesy RPG finally has a release date - and it's just around the corner. Continue reading League of Legends' Stardew Valley spinoff finally gets release date MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best crafting games, Best farming games, Best RPG games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 17, 2024 12:19 PM  Escape from Tarkov: Arena developer Battlestate has announced that it's finished with its invite-only closed beta testing and that it's now open to everyone. The snag is that whether you're an existing Escape from Tarkov player or not, you'll have to pay for access. Continue reading Escape from Tarkov Arena is now open, but there's a catch MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 17, 2024 11:57 AM  Starfield. Baldur's Gate 3. Diablo 4. 2023 was certainly a busy year, and I'd imagine everyone's 'to-play' lists are still pretty long right now. But what if I told you that one of the best FPS games of the last decade, and in fact the best FPS since the mighty Doom 2016, was available right now, having launched last June? What if I told you it felt like a modern, hyper-slick version of FEAR, complete with dual wielding, slow motion, and veritable reservoirs of blood? And what if I told you it was on sale for $20? Sounds like the kind of game that everyone should be raving about. But one of the best shooters in recent memory somehow has almost no players on Steam. Continue reading The best FPS game in years launched in 2023, but nobody played it MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games, Best FPS games, Best PC Classics |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 17, 2024 11:34 AM  What is the Poppy Playtime Chapter 3 release date? Chapter 2: Fly in a Web was the last instalment of Poppy Playtime, and left us both relieved to have avoided Mommy Long Legs and excited for what might come next. The Poppy Playtime games are an interesting mix of horror micro-scenarios, with the overall narrative being punctuated by several terrifying mini-games. The second chapter of Poppy Playtime tasked the player with a few rounds of whack-a-mole, red light green light, and a really twisted game of Simon Says. What will the next chapter of the indie game involve, and more importantly, what is the Poppy Playtime Chapter 3 release date? Continue reading Poppy Playtime Chapter 3 release date window, trailers, and story MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Horror games, Poppy Playtime Chapter 3 release date, Puzzle games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 17, 2024 11:24 AM  When is the Big Walk release date? Developed by the creators of Untitled Goose Game, Big Walk takes you and your friends on a journey as you walk through the Australian bushland. Unlike Untitled Goose Game where your primary role was to terrorize everyone around you, Big Walk encourages you to work with your mates as you solve puzzles, discover new areas, and enjoy your time on the island. This is House House's first big-budget game since Untitled Goose Game became a smash hit, prompting the developers to create a 3D game for the first time. Big Walk may still be an indie game at heart, however, nothing is stopping it from becoming one of the best upcoming games in 2025. Continue reading Big Walk release date estimate, trailers, gameplay, and latest news |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 17, 2024 11:11 AM  Portal fans were eating well for a while. The first game, which introduced portals as a puzzle-solving concept, launched in 2007 to much acclaim and was followed three years later by the equally beloved Portal 2. This expansive sequel added a lengthy co-op mode, new mechanics, and an intriguing continuation of the Aperture Science mystery. Aside from the very brief Peer Review co-op DLC, the excellent Bridge Constructor Portal, and appearances in the likes of Aperture Desk Job for the Steam Deck, there has been little else Portal-wise for us to feast on. Continue reading Portal Revolution is so good it makes me miss the old Valve MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best old games, Best FPS games, Best co-op games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 17, 2024 11:04 AM  What are the latest Valorant skins? It can be hard to keep track of all the available weapon skins, but we've gone through them all to provide the ultimate guide to every single one in the game. When Valorant was Project: A and little was known about the game, Riot made one thing clear - it would be a game for skin collectors. Since 2020, the game developer has actively been churning out virtual cosmetics for one of the best PC games, and in 2024, Valorant will have at least ten skins for every single weapon. But who's keeping count? Well, we are. If you're looking to plan your next Valorant purchase or prepare for the next Valorant Night Market, then keep reading. Continue reading All Valorant skins, bundles, tiers, and prices MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Valorant Night Market dates, Valorant ranks, Valorant crosshair codes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 17, 2024 11:15 AM  Which is the best capture card for PC gamers? Grabbing the right capture card is the best way to ensure a quality live stream, as it translates gameplay into a language better suited for Twitch and YouTube. While the best graphics cards from Nvidia and AMD can record your PC's gameplay directly, these methods sometimes come with a performance tax that lowers your game's frame rate and makes your stream stutter. Using one of the best capture cards lowers the overhead on your hardware and helps you boost fps. It's also the only way you'll get all the benefits of the best gaming PC when live-streaming from consoles - but choosing the right one can be difficult, and that's why we have these recommendations for you. Continue reading The best capture cards for PC gamers in 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 17, 2024 10:58 AM  Got a kick out of Cocoon? Wrapped Elden Ring and looking to see what else Bandai Namco has in its sprawling catalog? Well, there's a puzzler you should be playing, We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie. And, thanks to Fanatical's Bandai Namco sale, you can snap it up for less than $9. Continue reading Sorry Elden Ring, the secret best Bandai Namco game is now under $10 |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 17, 2024 10:43 AM  Asus has just unveiled the Asus GeForce RTX 4060 LP BRK, a new low-profile version of the Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU that is just half the height of normal cards and uses three teeny tiny fans. This should make it an ideal option for those building a really compact mini PC but who don't want to compromise too much on GPU power. The new small form factor Nvidia graphics card is the same RTX 4060 we all know and are fairly ambivalent about - it's not exactly the most exciting in terms of performance or value - but instead of the usual full-height (or taller) card with generally a pair of 80-90mm fans, this card is nearly half the height. This of course makes it ideal for a mini PC. Continue reading Nvidia and Asus just made the ideal mini PC graphics card MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Asus ROG Swift PG27UQ review, Asus ROG Raikiri review, Best gaming motherboard |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 17, 2024 10:13 AM  Although it's almost three decades since the 1996 launch of the original Quake, the defining id Software FPS - like its older sibling Doom - is still alive, kicking, and just as wonderful as ever. The recent boomer shooter renaissance, heralded by the likes of Dusk and Turbo Overkill, has helped propel Quake back into the limelight - if you're a barnacled PC gaming veteran, this is a great time for shooters, as the nostalgia for Half-Life, Duke Nukem, and Unreal hits fever pitch. And now, following the surprise re-release of Quake 2 last year, the original icon has a whole-new campaign mode, officially sanctioned by Bethesda and serving as a prequel to another '90s shooter. Continue reading Quake just got a whole-new campaign, officially endorsed by Bethesda MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games on PC, Best old games, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 17, 2024 10:00 AM  Even as a newer fan, I'm all too familiar with the FF14 low poly grapes. An enduring meme after Endwalker dropped in 2021, Square Enix might have 'fixed' (the term being purely subjective here) how the infamous purple grapes looked, but the team behind Final Fantasy 14 have also been really good sports about understanding the communities love for the block of fruit. Come patch FF14 6.55, you can get them in yet another form: a lamppost. Continue reading FF14's low-poly grapes are back with a twist in patch 6.55 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best MMOs, FF14 Dawntrail release date, FF14 Island Sanctuary guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 17, 2024 11:51 AM  When is the Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 release date? Well, that's a question we've been asking for a long, long time. As the next instalment in Seattle's ongoing saga of strife and exsanguination gets a new developer and release window, there's a lot to get excited about. Arise Kindred, there's blood to be spilled and a power vacuum that's in desperate need of filling. After all, we've been looking for a good vampire game to sink our teeth into for some time, hoping and praying (maybe not the last one) for any word on Paradox's Vampire the Masquerade Bloodlines 2, the sequel to White Wolf's iconic 2004 VTM RPG. The game has been passed between two different developers, but it looks like we finally have something a little more concrete to go on - and a release window, too. Continue reading Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 release date window, latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Bloodlines 2 gameplay, Vampire the Masquerade Bloodlines 2 release date, Pre-order Bloodlines 2 |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 17, 2024 9:33 AM  When does Diablo 4 Season 3 start? A much-loved feature from Diablo 3 makes its return in D4 with the (re)introduction of seasons, adding everything from new questlines to items, gameplay mechanics, and more. Expanding on the rich, gothic world of Sanctuary, Blizzard makes sure players have plenty to sink their teeth into, whether you're a fresh-faced player taking their first steps into Sanctuary, or a grizzled veteran of the Burning Hells. Diablo 4 Season 3, the Season of the Constuct, is right around the corner as we wrap up the Season of Blood and the first seasonal endgame event, the Abattoir of Zir. Whether you're a level 100 player who's been around since the Diablo 4 release date, or are considering jumping into the game now, there's no better time than to start than at the beginning of a new Diablo 4 season, with a bunch of new mechanics and items available with each one. Continue reading Diablo 4 Season 3 – Season of the Construct release date MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4 review, Diablo 4 classes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 17, 2024 9:13 AM  Terraria, at least above ground, is the epitome of PC gaming peacefulness. The sun shines. The plants grow. The goal, essentially, is to build for yourself the most serene, rural life possible, albeit occasionally disturbed by nightmarish Lovecraftian demons. But let's take that tranquil, typical Terraria existence and add a little chaos. Inspired by the slapstick, physics-based comedy of building and strategy sim Kerbal Space Program, a new, cozy farming game, available on Steam, feels like Terraria and Stardew Valley, except sometimes the crops explode. This is Southfield, a colony and management game where the gravitational rules of the universe are out to get you. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best farming games, Best building games, Best management games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 17, 2024 9:20 AM  Alone in the Dark is the third time the series has been rebooted, but this latest entry hasn't forgotten its roots. You can get your hands on a skin pack that will turn your characters into their original, angular incarnations. And, as revealed by a recent trailer, it looks amazing. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, January 17, 2024 9:03 AM  When is the Palworld release date? The monster-taming genre might have been popularized on Nintendo handhelds and retro home consoles, but it's enjoyed growing popularity on PC in recent years thanks to the likes of Temtem, Coromon, and Cassette Beasts. Palworld is the latest addition to this beloved niche, and it might be the strangest one yet. Palworld is, in short, Pokémon with guns. Sure, you can be the very best, like no one ever was – but in this iteration of the creature collector, you can enforce that title with an assault rifle. If that sounds bizarre, wait until you see the assembly lines. If you're ready to get stuck into an RPG that embraces surrealism and satire with all the staple hallmarks of quintessential Pokémon PC games, then be sure to mark the Palworld release date on your calendar. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Palworld pals, Palworld starter, Palworld system requirements |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 17, 2024 2:28 PM  The meme that willed itself into existence, Cult of the Lamb's 'sex update', is upon us. The roguelite cultist sim's Sins of the Flesh update is live now, bringing a whole bunch of new items, systems and other additions, as well as its promised woo-hooing. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 17, 2024 2:02 PM  Destructive game-show shooter The Finals has received its biggest update yet. Patch 1.5 arrives with a litany of bug fixes, balance changes and more, along with the introduction of a brand new mode - the game's first time-limited variant, as well as its first mode for solo players. |
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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 17, 2024 1:14 PM  Larian CEO Swen Vincke has been reading Ubisoft director of subscriptions Philippe Tremblay's thoughts from yesterday about how players need to "get comfortable" with renting their games as a package, rather than "having and owning" an individual copy. His broad takeaway is: that ain't it, chief. In a social media thread today, Vincke wrote that "it's going to be a lot harder to get good content if subscription becomes the dominant model and a select group gets to decide what goes to market and what not". He feels that "direct from developer to players is the way". As such you shouldn't expect Baldur's Gate 3, Divinity: Original Sin 2 or any other Larian RPGs to join the Game Pass bandwagon anytime soon. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 17, 2024 1:10 PM  A new farming game is planting the seeds of recent PC hits like Stardew Valley, Human: Fall Flat, Satisfactory and, yes, Minecraft and hoping to have them grow into an entertaining co-op offering that's as cozy as it is chaotic. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 17, 2024 12:29 PM  Last time, you decided that Planescape: Torment's Litany Of Curses is better than Half-Life's Snarks. I hadn't that expected that snark-off to be so one-sided but Morte's cussing taunt took 80% of the votes. You have to forgive Snarks for snapping at your finger one day, Gordon, they're just little critters. Onwards! This week, I ask you to choose between nostalgia and new styles, ya? What's better: playing on an old patch, or asymmetrical outfits? |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 17, 2024 12:00 PM  When cute crafting RPG Bandle Tale: A League Of Legends Story was first announced at the end of last year, I don't think I really appreciated the fact it was going to be the next game from the devs behind mortuary farming-me-do Graveyard Keeper. I keep turning this fact over in my head as I watch Lazy Bear Games' associate producer Vlada Redko play a portion of Bandle Tale over Discord for me, with creative director Nikita Kulaga and Riot Forge's creative director Rowan Parker telling me about what's happening onscreen in front of me. As Redko explores the whimsical, knitting-themed city of Bandle as one of League Of Legends' tiny fluffy Yordle creatures, it is, to put it lightly, quite the tonal shift from their previous work. But don't let its cute looks fool you. This is a crafting RPG with a ferociously long set of skill trees to master, with 40-60 hours' worth of new abilities to learn, objects to construct, errands to run, friends to enlist and - crucially - parties to throw. For in the Bandle woods of Runeterra, life's problems are solved by having a good old fashioned boogie, including the rather urgent issue of fixing the world's portal network, which has collapsed in a mysterious accident. It may have a softer, fluffier-looking surface than Graveyard Keeper, but underneath it looks as though there's just as much to dig into here, so here's what I've learned so far ahead of its release on February 21st. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 17, 2024 11:37 AM  Take the little boy with lancing white eyes from Playdead's Limbo, ruthlessly clone him a few dozen times (an extremely Playdead thing to do) and herd all the clones into a world redolent of Klei's Don't Starve, and you have something like The Tribe Must Survive. Developed by apparent Macbeth fans Walking Tree Games GmbH, and published by Starbreeze, it's a heavily horror-themed tribe management sim with a roguelike campaign loop, set in what the developers are calling the "Lovecraftian Stone Age", with flagrant disregard for my nerves. Does the Lovecraftian Stone Age feature any actual walking trees? We'll find out on February 22nd, when the game launches into early access. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 17, 2024 10:29 AM  I enjoy Games Done Quick, an organisation that raises money for charity (this year is the Prevent Cancer Foundation) by playing games at peak efficiency. If you've never watched it before, I recommend loading up the Twitch stream at about 1am and sort of gently dissociating while someone plays an 80s NES game you've never heard of. Speaking of, one of the headline acts for this year's stream - which is running through to this Sunday 21st - was Peanut Butter, a shiba inu trained to press buttons on command, "playing" a NES game that came out in 1985. Although Peanut Butter obeyed his training, some technical issues colluded to snatch a world best time from him - but he raised many thousands of dollars, so good for him. Peanut Butter is the latest high tide line in the efforts to put more weird and difficult hurdles between you and the controls of games when speedrunning or streaming them. And I must ask: where next? A cat? A snapping turtle biting pressure sensors? A Grey parrot to play a game without any input from you at all? Where will this madness end!? |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 17, 2024 10:17 AM  What's the most 90s way you can market your retro-styled prequel to a 90s mech shooter? Other than an Acclaim-style stunt where you offer people £500 to tattoo their baby's face with the game logo, I'd say perhaps releasing a Quake mod. So here's Episode Enyo, a prequel to upcoming "biopunk" hack 'n' slasher Slave Zero X, now available as a Bethesda-approved free add-on inside Quake. |
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Siliconera Wednesday, January 17, 2024 3:00 PM
Now that Hololive terminated the contract of Yozora Mel, that also means that merchandise for the Vtuber will become limited edition items. The official store will stop selling items on January 31, 2024, and other items from other vendors will likely stop appearing be be discontinued. It's one of those situations where it is best to know what's out there before it becomes impossible to find.
Maybe Check for Yozora Mel Birthday Merchandise?
Whenever a Hololive or Holostars Vtuber celebrates their "birthday," the company sells official merchandise based on them. This is the case for Mel. There were some really cute items in past collections! Mainly because some were sort of practical. The 2022 collection included an Underworld Banquet wine glass and a Mel's Grimoire card holder. Meanwhile, the 2023 collection included a really cool cap with pin that resembles her own. Note that if you ordered the 2023 birthday merchandise, you will still get it between April 2024 and May 2024. However, Hololive is accepting cancellations of it due to the current circumstances.
There's a Yozora Mel Figure!
Despite being a rather established Hololive Japan first generation Vtuber, the array of merchandise doesn't include many official Yozora Mel figures. One of the few items was a Hololive If Relax Time figure by Banpresto. It was a budget-style item that usually cost between $25 and $30 when it released in April 2023, so maybe you could still find it at a relatively affordable price?
Who Knows the Fate of the Yozora Mel Nendoroid
Honestly, who knows what's going to happen with this. One of the last times we saw it was at the Hololive Super Expo 2023 back in March 2023. It only appeared as an unpainted prototype back then. We'll probably get an update on this figure's situation at WonFes 2024 Winter on February 11, 2024. Considering the Uruha Rushia Nendoroid and figma figures were discontinued after her termination, we may never actually end up seeing this piece of Yozora Mel merchandise.
Don't Forget the Yozora Mel Album
Yes, Mel released some music! She had an eight-track album of original songs. Considering what's happened, it might be wise to buy Twinkle Star Magic in the event it is delisted. It costs $12.90 on iTunes and via other storefronts. In the case of other albums that also feature her as a performer, those will still be sold, so you won't have to rush to pick up something like the Hololive x HoneyWorks Holohoneygaoka High School album.
Keep Listening to Yozora Mel with Voice Packs
There aren't many Yozora Mel voice packs still available. But before those get pulled, it might be fun to buy one or two if you're fluent. There are $7 New Year's Holiday Date ones, with one "closing off 2023" and the other "welcoming 2024." She also has $7 Japanese and English Starting Voice packs.
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Siliconera Wednesday, January 17, 2024 2:40 PM
Riot and Lazy Bear Games announced the Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story release date now that pre-orders are open. It will show up on February 21, 2024, and standard, deluxe, and collector's editions are available.
The base version of the game will be $24.99. That only includes the RPG with crafting elements. If purchased ahead of launch, it also includes the Bandle Scout Hat, Bandle Scout Poro, Evergreen Cottage, and a Yordle recipe for free. If you get the $29.99 deluxe edition, it adds a Backpack House skin pack, Particle Effects Trails pack, Poro Pet skin pack, and the Secret Menu pack.
The collector's edition is a bigger bundle with physical merchandise. That starts with the deluxe version of the game with pre-order DLC. People also get five Champion figures, Lulu and Rumble wood pins, stickers of characters from the game, an art book, a notebook, and a diorama of the Bandle Center you can build to display the figures. It costs $149.99 through Riot direct, and people can choose if it is the Switch or PC via Steam, GOG, or Epic version.
Here's how that looks:
And here's the latest Bandle Tale trailer:
As a reminder, other League of Legends spin-off games include The Mageseeker and Convergence.
The Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story release date is February 21, 2024. It will appear on the Nintendo Switch and PC.
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Siliconera Wednesday, January 17, 2024 2:00 PM
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown will be coming to the Nintendo Switch, Bandai Namco confirmed. The Switch version of the game will release on July 11, 2024 and contain most of the original DLC.
Ace Combat 7 originally released in 2019 for PS4, Xbox One and PC. Players took on the role of a fighter pilot for the Osean Federation as they battled the Kingdom of Erusea. The Switch version is set to include all the original features of the other versions of the game, including the multiplayer combat modes for 2-8 players. As well as a new trailer for the game, Bandai Namco also released a comparison video, showing the visuals of the Switch version next to the PS4 equivalent. Performance between the two versions appears to be similar, although the Switch visuals are a little downgraded from the original release. The Switch version will release exclusively as a digital title.
The Switch version of Ace Combat 7 will include all DLC released with the game's Season Pass on other systems. This includes a selection of new plane sets and three single player missions: "Unexpected Visitor", "Anchorhead Raid" and "Ten Million Relief Plan". Two additional aircraft and a music player will also be included. Bandai Namco stated that additional DLC that isn't included will be released at a later date. It's unknown if this will include the Top Gun collaboration.
The release of Ace Combat 7 on Switch is the first Nintendo release in the series since 2011. The previous game was Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy for the 3DS, which was a remake of Ace Combat 2. Ace Combat 7 has been a success on other systems, selling a total of 5 million copies.
The Switch version of Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown will release on July 11, 2024. It's available now for PS4, Xbox One and PC.
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Siliconera Wednesday, January 17, 2024 1:00 PM
A new in-depth trailer for Dr Ratio has been released for Honkai: Star Rail. In the "With Knowledge Comes Pride" trailer, Owlbert and Screwllum discuss exactly what the new character is capable of.
Dr Ratio is an Imaginary damage character on the Path of The Hunt. For his Basic ATK, Mind is Might, he will hit an enemy with his book, causing Imaginary damage. His Skill is Intellectual Midwifery, where he throws a stick of chalk at his enemy and does some calculations. He will also boost his Crit Rate and damage based on how many debuffs the enemy has on them.
Debuffs are also key to Dr Ratio's Talent, which uses a calculation based on number of debuffs to determine whether or not he does a follow-up attack. The more debuffs on a target attacked by a party member, the more likely Dr Ratio will throw a larger piece of chalk at them. He can even follow up his own attacks with this move. A percentage above an enemy's head indicates the chance of him performing the move. His Ultimate, Syllogistic Paradox, also triggers an effect called Wise Man's Folly, which increases this chance to 100%.
Outside of battle, his Technique is Mold of Idolatry. This summons a statue of himself which distracts enemies, lowering their speed once battle is triggered.
Dr Ratio is the star of the latest Honkai: Star Rail banner. However, players do not need to spend much time trying to get him, as he is also dropping into every player's mailbox for the duration of his event. Simply access the in-game mail, and he can be added to your team.
Honkai: Star Rail is out now for PC, PS5 and mobile devices. Dr Ratio is available now through the in-game mail system and the current Panta Rhei banner.
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Siliconera Wednesday, January 17, 2024 12:30 PM
Behaviour Interactive released a new trailer showcasing Alan Wake in Dead by Daylight. This is a more informative video going over his perks and how they affect gameplay.
After introducing Alan Wake, the video focuses on how each perk works. It starts with Champion of Light at the 54 second mark. His speed increases when he uses the flashlight to blind a killer. Boon: Illumination comes up at the 1:06 mark and shows how he can make a totem that helps him see where chests and generators are on the map. Finally, his Deadline perk appears at the 1:32 point. When he heals or repairs, Skill Checks come up more often so he can accomplish tasks faster.
Here's the full Alan Wake spotlight trailer.
We've seen a number of other notable characters from other franchises join the Dead by Daylight cast over the last few months. For example, Nicolas Cage appeared as a Survivor starting in July 2023. He was followed by Ellen Ripley and the Xenomorph from Aliens in August 2023. After that, Chucky showed up as a killer in November 2023.
Dead by Daylight is available on the PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, and mobile devices, and Alan Wake joins the game on January 30, 2024.
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Siliconera Wednesday, January 17, 2024 12:00 PM
Yet another new Tekken 8 character trailer is live, with the new one showing off Lee Chaolan gameplay. The Violet Systems head is yet again appearing in this installment.
Lee is a Tekken series staple. He's been around since the first game. As a member of the Mishima family, he uses their style of fighting. After his introduction, his video shows him fighting Nina Williams. However, the second half pits him against Kazuya Mishima.
Here's the full Tekken 8 Lee Chaolan trailer.
As usual, for those catching up you can see past Tekken 8 character trailers showcasing fighter gameplay below.
While there's no trailer for him yet, we do know of another upcoming character for the game. Eddy Gordo will return. He'll show up as the first DLC fighter in Season 1. We'll see him in Spring 2024.
Tekken 8 will be released on January 26, 2024 for the PS5, PC and Xbox Series X/S.
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Siliconera Wednesday, January 17, 2024 11:30 AM
Ahead of the Shadowverse: Evolve Flame of Lævateinn booster set, a video showcasing the Nijisanji Vtuber Millie Parfait cards appeared. They'll show up in-game on February 2, 2024.
As expected, Millie Parfait herself hosts the Shadowverse: Evolve trailer looking at her cards. She goes over each one, showing how they work in the game and the art on them. She starts with the "It's a Sweet Buffet" one-cost card, which gives the leader +3 defense. After that, the six-cost card Witch of Calamity, Millie Parfait appears in the video. It has Earth Rite and Magic Sediment effects. A "signed" version of that card with different art will also be available. After that, Millie showed some of her cards. Some leader and token cards of her will appear.
Here's the full video. After the one minute mark, she goes over the expansion in general. She also recommended including her cards in an Earth Rite Runecraft deck.
In case you missed it, there's also a more general trailer for this latest booster set. It showcases some of the other cards that will appear.
The Shadowverse: Evolve trading card game first released in English in 2023, and the Flame of Lævateinn booster set with Nijisanji cards will appear on February 2, 2024. The mobile game is immediately available as well.
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Siliconera Wednesday, January 17, 2024 11:00 AM
A collaboration event with Genshin Impact has started at the Skytree in Japan. It'll run until March 6, 2024. [Thanks, Game Watch!]
During the above period of time, you'll be able to take pictures with standees of Genshin Impact characters at the Skytree. There will also be limited menu items to eat and merchandise to purchase. Key visuals from the game will be in the shuttle elevators, splash art and character descriptions will be in the hallways, and a slime paradise will be on the 450th floor to take a picture with.
As well, on weekends, the Skytree will change colors from late afternoon to midnight. It'll shuffle through eight different colors every two minutes, with each color corresponding to a particular character. The characters are:
At the cafe, you'll be able to get drinks inspired by Tartaglia, Yae Miko, and Charlotte. You can also order a latte with a random latte art of the above characters and the Skytree. Like with most collaboration cafes, you'll be get a free, random coaster for every purchase you make. Finally, here is the list of Genshin Impact merchandise you'll be able to purchase from the Skytree shop on the 345th floor:
For reference, flake stickers are stickers that are individually inside of a bag. This makes them easy to share with friends. Magic clear folders have a design that change depending on how the light hits it.
Genshin Impact is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Windows PC, and mobile devices.
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Siliconera Wednesday, January 17, 2024 10:30 AM
XSEED and Syn Sophia announced the new Fashion Dreamer update that increases the wardrobe size, adds a New Year's Dramatic Fair, and brings in new patterns is now live. Patching the game to 1.3.0 makes it all accessible.
With the Dramatic Fair, the idea is to show off sophisticated fashions. These include patterns for clothing items to create, hairstyles, and accessories for photos. To earn them, you need to complete quests at each tier to unlock them. Those will only be available until February 6, 2024.
As for the new additions, XSEED went over an array of things that are available permanently as a result of the patch. Here's a list of some of the changes.
Here's the latest trailer, which shows off some of the new Fashion Dreamer Dramatic Limited Time Fair items and patch features.
As a reminder, in December 2023 a Fantasy Limited Time Fair appeared. That added fairy-themed items to the game.
Fashion Dreamer is available for the Nintendo Switch, and update 1.3.0 is live now. Its Dramatic Limited Time Fair runs until February 6, 2024.
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Siliconera Wednesday, January 17, 2024 10:00 AM
There will be a Square Enix Members FFVII Rebirth Glitter Globe snow globe that shows the Gold Saucer. While a trailer is available showing it off however, it isn't appearing at the rewards site just yet.
The FFVII Rebirth Glitter Globe snow globe is the size of a standard snow globe, with glitter flakes around it that fall when swirled. In the center is the Gold Saucer from the remake, rendered entirely in white and gold. The base of the globe is black with the game's logo in white on it.
Here's the official trailer, which also shows the size of the decoration.
How the Square Enix Members program works is buying items from the company's store or performing certain actions that don't involve transactions earn you points that are good for a year. You can then use those on an array of physical rewards. Some of the cheapest items include a 30 point FFVII Remake lanyard or a 30 point Kingdom Hearts III light-up Heartless keychain. As of January 17, 2024, the most expensive reward is a Square Enix Rewards-branded wired, over-ear headset for 1,600 points.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will come to the PS5 on February 29, 2024, with the exclusivity arrangement ending on May 29, 2024. FFVII Remake is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC, and FFVII Ever Crisis is available on the PC and mobile devices.
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Siliconera Wednesday, January 17, 2024 9:30 AM
HoYoVerse announced the Genshin Impact Special Program for update 4.4 will appear on January 19, 2024. It will be held at 5am PT/8am ET/2pm CET.
As usual, the Special Program will first air on Twitch. The upload will show up on YouTube about an hour later. It will include redemption codes for Primogems and other in-game items, as usual.
While much of the story has focused on Fontaine in-game as of late, we'll see a return to Liyue in 4.4. Ahead of the update's launch, HoYoVerse revealed two of the new characters. One is Cloud Retainer's human form, which is known as Xianyun. The other is a character named Gaming. Xianyun is expected to be a five-star, while it seems Gaming may be the new four-star.
As a reminder, the 4.3 update also introduced two new units. One is Navia, who is a Geo five-star that wields a claymore. The other was the four-star Pyro character Chevreuse, who wields a polearm. It also added some new events, including one that involved an appearance by Ayaka.
Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the Special Program for 4.4 airs at 5am PT/8am ET/2pm CET on January 19, 2024.
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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, January 17, 2024 3:40 PM  The first buzz I heard about the new "sex update" in Cult of the Lamb was the Maid Dress. If the first thing you want to accomplish in Cult of the Lamb Sins of the Flesh is how to unlock and craft the Maid Outfit, then you're in the right place. Cult of the Lamb: How to get the Maid Outfit Surprisingly, the Maid Dress is challenging to know how to unlock and even harder to actually unlock. You get the Maid Outfit by cleaning up poop and throw up in Cult of the Lamb. On Reddit, I found that people needed to clean around 100 times to get the Maid Dress, so keep up the good work and you'll get it eventually. Related: How to build a Mating Tent in Cult of the Lamb And why aren't you in uniform!? I needed everyone to see this amazing SpongeBob-inspired gif made by o0Xochitlsketches0o on YouTube. Thank me later, when you unlock the Maid Outfit. Clean up poop and throw up To make this go quicker, I hi... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, January 17, 2024 3:39 PM  Nothing like a "magic potion" that gives you super-powered abilities to destroy enemy Operators. Oh well. Here is everything you need to know about the Supe'd Up mode in Modern Warfare 3. How to play Supe'd Up mode in Modern Warfare 3 With The Boys invading Call of Duty once again – this time in Modern Warfare 3 – there is a new Multiplayer mode called Supe'd Up available for all CoD players to enjoy and to use as an excuse to, once again, express their frustrations with their controllers. This is basically a Kill Confirmed mode in the sense that you will kill enemy Operators and they will drop a dog tag. However, instead of the classic dog tag, enemy Operators will drop a vial of the infamous Temp V. Thankfully this will not cause any black ooze seeping out of your ears, irreparable brain damage, or death. Image: Sledgehammer Games Instead, just like in the series, once you pick up the Temp V, you will rec... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, January 17, 2024 3:01 PM  Anyone interested in purchasing Persona 3 Reload on Steam who owns a Steam Deck is probably wondering how compatible the game is with Valve's handheld device. I'm in the same boat and would prefer to play Persona 3 in its intended portable way. I'll explain whether or not you can play this new Persona game on your Steam Deck. Persona 3 Reload: Is it Verified on the Steam Deck? Persona fans rejoice! The good news is that Persona 3 Reload is compatible with the Steam Deck. Better yet, it'll be Verified by launch day, which is on February 2. Back in October, this Twitter/X user discovered that the Steam Deck compatibility was verified for Persona 3 Reload. steam deck compatibility was verified for p3r https://t.co/o6IvjbjGO6 pic.twitter.com/W375qjdYCM— Pan-hime – regularpanhime.bsky.social (@regularpanties) October 12, 2023 Verified is the highest level a game can have on the Steam Deck, otherwise they can be P... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, January 17, 2024 2:57 PM  The Season One Reloaded update has added an all-new SMG called the HRM-9 to Call of Duty: Warzone and it's becoming a fast favorite among Warzone's more aggressive players. This small submachine gun is highly competitive with the weapons in its class, and the right build makes it even better. Best HRM-9 Warzone Attachments Image: PC Invasion Since the HRM-9 already boasts exceptional mobility and handling, the best attachments for it will smoothen its recoil pattern and make it easier to control at longer distances. Optic: Slate Reflector Rear Grip: PCS-90 Assault Grip Magazine: 50 Round Drum Muzzle: JAK BFB Barrel: Princeps Long Barrel The real highlight of this attachment setup for the HRM-9 is the JAK BFB Muzzle, which grants it exceptional vertical and horizontal recoil control as well as gun kick control. This comes at the cost of mobility, but it's not nearly large enough of a penalty to hinder the HRM-9. Th... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, January 17, 2024 2:55 PM  Now that she has left the Seven and committed to fighting the evil supes, she is here to do just that. With guns. Here is how to get Starlight Operator skin in Modern Warfare 3. Modern Warfare 3: How to get Starlight Operator skin If you are a huge The Boys fan as well as a Modern Warfare 3 hardcore player – or maybe you are just a decent admirer of both franchises – then the release of Season 1 Reloaded might just be the greatest day ever. You see, not only are we getting a The Boys-themed event and even a Multiplayer match mode, but also a good selection of The Boys character Operator bundles such as for A-Train and Firecracker. However, we have also received one new Operator skin for one of the show's most interesting and famous characters: Starlight. To get the Starlight Operator skin in Modern Warfare 3 you will have to spend 2,400 COD Points by purchasing it, which is about $19.99. Its particular bundle is filled with a lot of items and th... |
Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Wednesday, January 17, 2024 12:24 PM  FryxGames has initiated a Kickstarter campaign for their latest creation, "Fate: Defenders of Grimheim," a cooperative adventure board game set in the realm of Norse mythology. The project, with an initial goal of $10,870, has surpassed expectations, currently standing at $33,360, backed by 336 supporters. The campaign, which concludes on February 2, beckons players to … |
Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Wednesday, January 17, 2024 12:18 PM  Green Ronin Publishing has released its latest addition to The Expanse RPG series with "Trades of the Expanse: Journalist." This exciting supplement delves into the intriguing world of journalists within the vast and complex galaxy of The Expanse, offering players, groups, and game masters (GMs) a wealth of new material to explore. The Life of … |
Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Wednesday, January 17, 2024 11:56 AM  The Kickstarter campaign for "Spire's End: Rangitaki" has surpassed its initial funding goal, amassing an impressive US$ 89,894 from 1,872 backers with 29 days still to go. The game, a solo choose-your-path card game designed as a stand-alone adventure, has captured the interest of tabletop gaming enthusiasts worldwide. Rangitaki's Unique Adventure Rangitaki, the central character … |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, January 17, 2024 3:36 PM The game will launch for Xbox Series X/S and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store The post Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 May Launch Earlier Than Expected appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
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