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PCGamesN Thursday, February 1, 2024 7:46 AM
     Asus' new RTX 4080 Super card is ultra quiet, but looks like this

If you love gaming with all the settings maxed out, but hate your PC sounding like it has a jet engine inside it, then this new super quiet Asus graphics card based on the latest Nvidia GPU has your wallet in its sights. Built in collaboration with cooling specialist Noctua, and based on the latest Nvidia high-end GPU, the new Asus GeForce RTX 4080 Super 16GB GDDR6X Noctua OC Edition is described by its maker as "the quietest air-cooled graphics card in its class."

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PCGamesN Thursday, February 1, 2024 7:33 AM
     These next-gen Intel CPUs won't need a new motherboard

We thought that Intel's latest 14th gen CPUs would be the last ones to use the Intel LGA1700 socket, but it looks as though this veteran motherboard platform is getting a new lease of life, thanks to a new lineup of CPUs that Intel apparently has in the works. According to the rumor grapevine, a new range of processors, codenamed Intel Bartlett Lake, is on the way, and they will work on old LGA1700 motherboards.

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PCGamesN Thursday, February 1, 2024 7:24 AM
     The best war games on PC

Which are the best war games on PC? It's a tricky question to answer since war is sort of the default here in the world of PC gaming. It never changes, whether you're re-fighting WW2 or blowing planes out of the sky in Battlefield. We've chosen some highlights from quality war games on PC for your perusal, from calmer free-to-play options to serious strategy games that cover some of history's most serious conflicts.

This is a living list, and we're always adding new games, so make sure you check back regularly. The free PC games are up top by default, so if you're looking for something to play with zero financial commitment, that's where to look.

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PCGamesN Thursday, February 1, 2024 7:05 AM
     Genshin Impact events – all current and upcoming events

What are the current and upcoming Genshin Impact events? A new version of Genshin Impact arrives every six weeks, complete with new characters, quests, and events. It's difficult to keep track of which events are currently running and if there are any new ones coming soon, so here's a schedule for all current and upcoming Genshin Impact events.

There are usually a number of Genshin Impact events running simultaneously, and they aren't just in-game events. HoYoverse often launches a web event every update, which gives players a chance to learn about the latest Genshin Impact characters through an interactive story told through a web browser. Similar to some of the best RPG games, the rewards for completing events in Genshin Impact range from in-game items like primogems and mora, to real life prizes like mouse mats and plushies.

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PCGamesN Thursday, February 1, 2024 7:01 AM
     The ultimate Blox Fruits guide

Should you pick pirates or marines in Blox Fruits? Wanting to get stuck into one of the biggest Roblox games around? Even if you're not necessarily a One Piece fan, our ultimate Blox Fruits guide can help you make quick sense of the open-world adventure that boasts concurrent users than even some of the biggest MMOs out there. Centered around power-imbuing snacks known as devil fruits, the core gameplay loop revolves around grinding levels via various quests, earning cash for your efforts, and using your spoils and expertise to venture further across the sea, fighting tougher targets to power up even further.

Before we get into the weeds of Blox Fruits 101, there's no better time to draw attention to a bunch of other top-tier Roblox games worthy of your attention. If you're getting a kick out of Blox Fruits, we can only assume you'll like other anime-inspired Roblox adventures too. And to get you firing on all cylinders with those, we have the latest lists of Anime Champions Simulator codesAnime Adventures codes, and Project Slayers codes for you to use. We've also got an in-depth Blox Fruits tier list for the current meta.

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PCGamesN Thursday, February 1, 2024 6:42 AM
     Win an RTX 4080 Super PC in this worldwide Nvidia giveaway

Don't miss out on this chance to win an Nvidia RTX 4080 Super gaming PC, courtesy of Nvidia and Origin PC. This worldwide giveaway is open to anyone and will result in one lucky winner receiving a complete gaming PC packed with high-end hardware.

In our RTX 4080 Super review that went up just yesterday we found the new Nvidia GPU delivered excellent overall performance in all resolutions up to and including 4K, and with ray tracing enabled too. Its price drop compared to the original RTX 4080 also makes it the new best graphics card in the ~$,1000 price bracket.

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PCGamesN Thursday, February 1, 2024 6:42 AM
     The best anime games on PC 2024

What are the best anime games for PC? As wildly varied as the Japanese film, television, and manga from which they are inspired, anime art styles are everywhere in games. Whether you fancy being trapped in a school with a sadistic remote-controlled bear, defending yourself from gargantuan humanoid monsters, or joining a book club with a dark side, we've got plenty of anime games to choose from in 2023.  

We've got everything from the biggest anime games based on Japan's hottest export shows from the finest JRPG games to MMOs influenced by its signature style. Dragon Ball, Attack on Titan, and Naruto are all present and correct, plus a few other gems you may not have heard of before. If you're an anime fan, consider these entries as some of the best PC games available on the platform. Let's go.

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PCGamesN Thursday, February 1, 2024 6:41 AM
     Games like Animal Crossing on PC

Looking for some good games like Animal Crossing on PC? Well, wish granted below. Nintendo finally gave Animal Crossing fans what they wanted when it released the next entry in the fantastic village simulation series. Now here we are a few years later, still basking in the aftermath of one of Nintendo's most successful launches. A Nintendo Switch isn't cheap, though. Especially if all you're interested in is Animal Crossing.

Fortunately for PC players, the best games on Animal Crossing don't just appear on the Switch. Grab your shovel for fossil hunting, a net to catch those bugs catching, and a creative attitude for interior decorating, because these are the best PC games when it comes to recreating Animal Crossing's unique approach to relaxation.

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PCGamesN Thursday, February 1, 2024 6:50 AM
     Best MW3 loadouts for the current meta

What are the best MW3 loadouts? You can have all the skill in the world, but if your guns and equipment let you down at the most vital moment of a match, you'll be left ruing another loss. We've tested and listed out the best Modern Warfare 3 loadouts so you can go into every game primed and ready to win.

With the next Modern Warfare 3 season right around the corner, it's like you've been playing a while and already have your favorite MW3 guns picked out. The meta changes so quickly, though, and if you don't keep up then you'll be left in the dust. Whether you opt for a mobile SMG class or prefer to take out your opponents from range with a powerful assault rifle, we have the best MW3 loadouts here.

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PCGamesN Thursday, February 1, 2024 6:32 AM
     Project L release date estimate and latest news

When is the Project L release date? If you ever wondered what an all-out League of Legends champion brawl would look like, you're about to find out. Project L is the work-in-progress title of an upcoming 2D fighting game featuring the likes of Ahri, Darius, and Jinx. In the developer's words, you'll be able to "walk, run, dash, chain dash, jump, long jump, and super jump," your way to victory. Lots of jumping.

If you can't wait to learn more about this League of Legends fighting game, here's everything we know about the Project L release date so far. From trailers and gameplay to the champion roster, assist and tag system, netcode, and more.


PCGamesN Thursday, February 1, 2024 6:06 AM
     The best relaxing games 2024

What are the best relaxing games? Sometimes, we don't always want to end a long, busy day being taken out by sweaty teenagers in Warzone 2 or being scared silly by the jump scare horrors of Amnesia: The Bunker. Instead, there are times when all we want to do is nestle into our cozy gaming thrones with a cup of tea and a nice chill game to help us forget our stresses and strains.

If you fancy a break from the more anxiety-inducing games in your library and on our list of the best PC games right now, melt into one of the calming games on this list. With our selection of puzzle games, adventure games, and more, you'll dive into the deep blue ocean of Abzu, experience the therapeutic satisfaction of really cleaning something in Powerwash Simulator, or even relax with friends in Tetris Effect. Let's just say that we've got all bases covered when it comes to the kind of relaxing games you should try.

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PCGamesN Thursday, February 1, 2024 6:21 AM
     The best games like Stardew Valley 2024

What are the best games like Stardew Valley? We can't think of much more enticing than the idea of leaving the world of work and offices behind and moving out to the country to do something simpler and more rewarding. This escapism is one of the things that makes Stardew Valley such an extraordinarily enjoyable game, so we've found some alternatives that are equally as indulgent.

Possibly one of the best PC games of recent years for it's cute combination of romance, relaxation, and retail, you'd be forgiven for wanting more games like Stardew Valley. There are different aspects to the games below, so none are direct clones. Some are among the best management games, while others might be more focused on farming. They all have something in common with Stardew Valley, though, so you'll enjoy at least one or two.

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PCGamesN Thursday, February 1, 2024 6:15 AM
     Devil May Cry games pulled from Steam by Capcom

Two Devil May Cry games are gone from Steam, as Capcom removes their original versions from sale for what appears to be forever. We're still waiting on Devil May Cry 6, and it's almost five years since DMC 5, but the action horror series that gave us gray-haired demon slayer Dante remains just as beloved as ever, and we can't wait to spin up Ebony and Ivory again for another outing. If you wanted to play the original release versions of Devil May Cry 3 or DMC 4 however, you're out of luck, as they've been summarily delisted.

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PCGamesN Thursday, February 1, 2024 5:51 AM
     Best farming games on PC 2024

What are the best farming games on PC? There's something about the repetitive nature of tilling and planting a field. Witnessing the slow payoff of your crops growing makes you feel in tune with nature - even if you are still sitting in front of your computer screen. The best farming games on PC can vary a lot in genre and gameplay, but all eventually come down to getting your hands dirty.

Some of the best PC games that include farming are meant to be experienced alone and focus on the relationships between your protagonist and a cast of local characters. Others, like multiplayer games Staxel and Farm Together, are all about building something with friends and the fun of creating something together that's more than a prewritten story, so the genre is still full of variation. Whether they're cute and casual town games like Stardew Valley or more realistic business ventures like the Farming Simulator series, we've found a mix of the best farming games that should hit every quadrant of the agricultural games graph.

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PCGamesN Thursday, February 1, 2024 5:40 AM
     Palworld has more players on Game Pass than Singapore has people

Palworld is the 2024 behemoth that no one saw coming. It was a giggle - Pokemon with guns (lol), nothing more, nothing less. Well, it's quite significantly more. Palworld has dominated Steam, beating out Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring, and even Counter-Strike 2, and now it's taken over Xbox Game Pass, too, becoming the biggest third-party game the platform has ever seen.

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PCGamesN Thursday, February 1, 2024 5:55 AM
     Dragon's Dogma 2 release date, trailers, gameplay, story

When is the Dragon's Dogma 2 release date? If you thought Dragon's Dogma 2 was never going to happen, you were wrong. Not only has Dragon's Dogma 2 been officially confirmed, but there's already a trailer out there showing off the pawn system, a new Beastren race, new vocations, and a good old heart-stealing dragon.

Dragon's Dogma 2 is the long-awaited sequel to the original RPG game Dragon's Dogma released in 2012. Despite strong sales of the expansion pack, Dark Arisen, and several rereleases, it took Capcom ten years to confirm a follow-up sequel. Hideaki Itsuno, the original game's director, makes his return to the series after working as the director on Devil May Cry 5. Here's all the information on the Dragon's Dogma 2 release date, gameplay, and the story we've got so far.

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PCGamesN Thursday, February 1, 2024 5:31 AM
     Roblox music codes February 2024 – the best song IDs

February 1, 2024 We checked that the best Roblox music codes were valid.

What are the latest Roblox music codes? Thousands of popular songs are available to listen to in Roblox simply by entering music ID codes into your boombox or the radio. You can even play your favorite TikTok songs in games with your friends using song IDs.

So, how do you play music in Roblox? The method varies depending on which game you want to blast your tunes in. Some games allow free access to the boombox - equip and press it to bring up a text box to enter a song ID code. Catalog Heaven is a great place to test the Roblox music codes you find, as it allows you to equip any boombox in the shop and try it out.

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PCGamesN Thursday, February 1, 2024 5:26 AM
     Genshin Impact codes for February 2024

What are the new Genshin Impact codes? Gathering Primogems and Mora in Genshin Impact can be quite the grind. Fortunately, developer Hoyoverse occasionally sends out free gifts in the form of Genshin redeem codes. Most codes only work for a limited time, so it's a great idea to redeem them as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

Genshin Impact codes are released periodically, frequently appearing in Hoyoverse's special programs, revealing information about future updates to the free PC game. They can also drop to celebrate milestones or to coincide with new Genshin Impact events.  You can find all the active Genshin codes for February 2024 below, and we'll also detail what they get you, explain how to redeem them, and fill you in on where to look for more.

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PCGamesN Thursday, February 1, 2024 5:34 AM
     Best browser games 2024

What are the best browser games? Modern computers are so powerful that you don't need a beefy rig to play great games. As long as you have access to a stable internet connection, there's a massive library of games that can be played from the comfort of your web browser.

It can be difficult to coordinate with several friends to find a game that everyone owns. Gone are the days of worrying about your friend's empty Steam library and their low specced PCs - instead you can simply send them a link to these top browser games and start playing right away as they're all free PC games. Whether you're looking for something to play for a few minutes before your lunch break ends, or you want a game to sink your teeth into after work, we've got you covered. Our list of the best browser games contains a mix of genres to ensure there's something for everyone.

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PCGamesN Thursday, February 1, 2024 5:31 AM
     Judas release date window, trailers, gameplay, and latest news

When is the Judas release date? The hivemind at PCGN is a huge fan of BioShock and BioShock Infinite. We got to explore a dystopian world filled with ambitious technology, cool abilities, and top-notch storytelling. So naturally, when Judas was revealed in December last year - complete with its System Shock-like vibes - it grabbed our attention.

If you're in the dark about why we're so excited, Judas is an upcoming FPS game by Ghost Story Games, a studio led by Ken Levine and other former Irrational Games developers - yes, the same people behind BioShock. Like those earlier games, Judas will be a single-player story game, but one set in a futuristic sci-fi universe in a similar vein as BioShock's predecessor. While it's still a way off, we can shed some light on what to expect with the upcoming Judas release date, as well as the gameplay and story.

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PCGamesN Thursday, February 1, 2024 5:16 AM
     Honkai Star Rail codes February 2024

February 1, 2024: We searched for new Honkai Star Rail codes following the 2.0 reveal live stream and removed any expired.

What are the new Honkai Star Rail codes? If you're just starting your adventure through developer HoYoverse's anime epic, you might be wondering if there are any freebies to give you a headstart. Thankfully, HoYoverse has delivered, and we've got the complete list of active Honkai Star Rail codes for you to redeem.

Honkai Star Rail codes are released periodically and typically appear in promotional livestreams ahead of major updates. These codes can net you some high-value currency, including Honkai Star Rail Stellar Jade, which you can use to pull the best characters from Honkai Star Rail banners. To save you time, we've collated all the latest HSR codes and how to redeem them in Honkai Star Rail, so be sure to check back regularly before they expire.

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PCGamesN Thursday, February 1, 2024 4:51 AM
     Best Pals for Farming in Palworld

What are the best Pals for farming in Palworld? The ranch is one of the first things you'll unlock in Palworld, and it's worth gathering the resources you need to build it in your base quickly, as it's a great way to get extra resources to craft items.

You unlock the ranch at level 5 by using Palworld technology points in the Technology Tree. It costs 50 wood, 50 stone, and 50 fiber to build a ranch in Palworld so while it takes a while to craft, it's definitely worth it. You can get some early Pals in the starting area to work in there, indicated by the fence symbol in the Paldeck.

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PCGamesN Thursday, February 1, 2024 7:28 AM
     Free Monopoly Go dice links February 2024

February 1, 2024: We've added new entries to our list of free dice links.

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 Thursday, February 1, 2024 5:34 AM
     Every Granblue Fantasy Relink Slime location

How do you find the location of every Slime in Granblue Fantasy Relink? Whether you're looking to strike it rich, earn a neat new trophy, or just can't continue without clearing every collectable out there, finding these jar-hugging blobby globs can be a chore. With so many to find, it makes sense to clear the story first and use Chapter Select to grab what you missed. That's where this location list comes in.

Deep into Granblue Fantasy Relink right now? You might want to know how to get more Griffin Feathers if you're struggling with a particular boss. They're essential for some tasty upgrades. And if you're just on the warpath for collectables, we've listed the Wee Pincer locations and how to get the Silver, Gold, and Whitewing keys to open the chests in Folca and  Seedhollow.

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PCGamesN Thursday, February 1, 2024 7:14 AM
     Best laptop games 2024

What are the best laptop games? PC gaming isn't always done at a desk, reclining languorously on an ergonomic leather throne, gazing upon a gaming monitor the size of your front window as hundreds of snazzy LEDs light up your peripheral vision. As anyone who has attended a LAN can attest, hauling your heavy box of tricks around is not for the faint of heart (or arm, or back) and so you might be feeling resigned to taking a break from gaming in the event life takes you on a trip away from home.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 1, 2024 7:01 AM
    

RPS Game Club is back in action for 2024 today, and our first pick of the year is the exceedingly good Cobalt Core, a spaceship roguelike deckbuilder where you're slipping and sliding out the way of incoming missiles to get to the bottom of why you and the rest of your animal pals seem to be stuck in a pesky timeloop. I had an absolute blast with it when it came out at the end of last year, and really, this is just the perfect excuse to shove it back in front of your faces again.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 1, 2024 6:31 AM
    

Palworld, the survival game filled with legally distinct Pokémon and numerous Glock-19s, has received its first major patch. Straight off the production line are fixes to crashes, as well as enemy pals getting stuck in walls. And if you've been plagued by other players stealing your flock, then worry no longer, as pal spheres chucked at your low-HP pals won't capture them anymore. Breeding also becomes easier, with the removal of some annoying flourishes. There's a lot more and it gets progressively sillier.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 1, 2024 5:47 AM
    

Sega of America will lay off 61 people in March, according to the state of California and the Sega of America AEGIS union. The layoffs are allegedly aimed at the company's QA and localisation departments, and represent around 13% of Sega of America's workforce.

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Twinfinite Thursday, February 1, 2024 6:00 AM
    
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Gamer Empire Thursday, February 1, 2024 7:47 AM
     With the addition of the 1.11 Barbarossa update to Hearts of Iron 4, Paradox has changed how the game will work forever. When HOI4 first came out, Supply wasn't really a thing many thought about. However, with the addition of Supply Hubs and Railways, the mechanics of the game have changed forever. Nobody can just […]

Gamer Empire Thursday, February 1, 2024 7:19 AM
     Since Hearts of Iron 4 revolves around the Second World War, the most efficient battalion and division players can use to defeat their enemies are Tanks. From Light Tanks to Super Heavy Tanks, there are many types of armored vehicles that players can design and use in HOI4. And, due to the ability to design […]

Pivotal Gamers Thursday, February 1, 2024 3:22 AM
     What's up all? We have another excellent giveaway from Giveaway Of The Day for Forgotten Monsters. Let's hear them out. Forgotten Monsters is available as a Giveaway of the day!You have limited time to download, install and register it. A few words about Forgotten Monsters In this game you have to shoot crowds of monsters who will try with all their might to destroy you. They are ruthl...