PCGamesN Tuesday, February 6, 2024 7:45 AM  As someone who has whiled away many hours in Iron Forge's classic MOBA Smite, Smite 2 certainly has my attention. Having come out swinging earlier this year, we haven't heard too much since - understandable, the game is very much still in its pre-alpha form. So, imagine my face when I discovered Vellum, a new roguelike multiplayer that channels the third-person perspective of Smite, and the upgrade pathways of Slay the Spire. Safe to say the wait for Smite 2 doesn't feel as long anymore. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best co-op games, Best roguelikes, Best fantasy games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 6, 2024 7:56 AM  The best office chairs can save your posture and make life more comfortable when you're working or playing. If you sit down for a larger part of the day and need the right chair to help your health, we're trying and testing the myriad options to help you find the right one. The best gaming chairs often have a very specific look, so this list is home to some more subtle designs. We chose the best office chairs in this guide for their comfort levels, support, and design. The Herman Miller Embody is undoubtedly the best premium choice, thanks to the company's years of research. But affordable options like the Vertagear PL1000 will serve your spine well, too. When choosing the best office chair for gaming, work out what your usage is in terms of hours, how much you want to spend, and your physical dimensions (there's no benefit to being too small or big in an office chair). Then, take a seat and look through these options... Continue reading Best office chairs in 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 6, 2024 7:20 AM  I'm not normally given easily to nostalgia, and I'm unlikely to be seduced by a game just because it looks and sounds like something I played back in the day. But my word, do I long for the return of classic Command and Conquer. The GDI versus NOD. Live-action cutscenes. That Frank Klepacki score. Red Alert and Tiberian Dawn are two of the best, if not the best, RTS games of all time, made only better by the fantastic C and C Remastered back in 2020. Command and Conquer might be in hibernation for now, but a new RTS, available to play right this second thanks to a demo at Steam Next Fest, feels like a perfect replacement. Created by the team responsible for Command and Conquer Remastered, as well as Star Wars: Empire at War, this is the retro real-time strategy game we all need. Continue reading Command and Conquer Remastered dev has a new RTS game, playable now MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RTS games, Best strategy games, Best 4X games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 6, 2024 7:15 AM  What are the best FPS games on PC? From the classic physics chaos of Half-Life 2 to Halo Infinite's beautifully rendered worlds, these are the finest FPS games. For more than two decades, FPS games have been the driving force of the PC games industry. They've let us travel from the depths of Hell in Doom to the outer reaches of space in Titanfall 2. Others have taken us on a detour through the likes of Half-Life 2's zombie-infested Ravenholm, while some have embraced futuristic cities. Some of these games are old, others are new, and all are great. Wolfenstein 2's amazing campaign; Rainbow Six Siege's tight tactical multiplayer; Overwatch 2 and its vast array of amazing heroes. No matter what sort of virtual gunplay you're after, the following titles will satisfy your itchy trigger finger. So crack those knuckles, and make every shot count. These aren't only the best FPS games, some of these entries are included in our best PC games too. Continue reading The best FPS games on PC 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Titanfall 2 class guide, Titanfall 2 PC port review, Titanfall 2 campaign review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 6, 2024 7:03 AM  What is the Olympic Exclusion Zone in Pacific Drive? If you're excited to jump into this driving-survival game, you might want to know what you're actually surviving. The Olympic Exclusion Zone isn't your average enemy, it's an entire area filled with the horrors of government experiments, so here's what to expect. The Olympic Exclusion Zone is the main area in Pacific Drive you need to survive and escape from, set in a reimagining of the Pacific Northwest. As you search for a way out, you'll run into all sorts of peculiar happenings and supernatural entities due to intense radiation and a dangerous hangover from government experiments. Now the Pacific Drive release date isn't far off, here's what you'll find in the Olympic Exclusion Zone. Continue reading What is the Olympic Exclusion Zone in Pacific Drive? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Pacific Drive preview, Best survival games, Pacific Drive release date |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 6, 2024 6:57 AM  Crucial has a super-fast SSD in the works that will offer the fastest speeds we've ever seen from an M.2 drive, according to the latest leak. The new Crucial T705 is reportedly so fast that it must be close to maxing out the realistic bandwidth of the 4x PCIe 5 interface, and there's also apparently a limited edition of the drive with a white heatsink. Continue reading Crucial is reportedly cooking up the fastest ever PC SSD MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Crucial MX500 review, Best SSDs for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 6, 2024 6:54 AM  As the number of PC games sporting high dynamic range (HDR) continues to grow, there are countless examples that will likely never graduate from their SDR limitations. Windows AutoHDR has helped to plug the gap, but a new Nvidia RTX mod could see even more, even older, titles receive an HDR makeover. Continue reading Give your classic games an HDR makeover with this Nvidia RTX mod MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GeForce RTX 4070 Super review, DLSS explained, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 6, 2024 6:49 AM  Only yesterday Asus updated its warranty T&Cs to include two years of cover for OLED gaming monitor burn-in, having previously not included this sort of cover on its displays. Well, now MSI has seen that move and raised Asus a whole extra year, slapping a three-year burn-in cover warranty on its latest OLED displays. Despite having some of the characteristics that would make them worthy of listings on our best gaming monitor guide, OLED gaming monitors have long had (and still have) one glaring problem, which is that they can suffer from burn-in. As such, both Asus and MSI joining the likes of LG and Samsung in offering two or three years of cover against this issue is a very welcome development. Continue reading MSI ups the ante on Asus with its OLED gaming monitor offering MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Asus ROG Swift PG27UQ review, Asus ROG Raikiri review, Best gaming motherboard |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 6, 2024 6:54 AM  What's on sale in the League of Legends Mythic shop? New skins for LoL are released all the time, with a new event arriving on the Rift every few weeks, but what happens if you missed the boat with that awesome KD/A Evelynn skin, or if you've seen a Hextech skin in a game of Summoner's and want to bag it for yourself? The Mythic shop is a special storefront in the free PC game that stocks rare skins, wards, chromas, and essence. These cosmetic items aren't available for real-world money, either, as they can only be purchased with Mythic Essence, so no more worrying about how much you've spent in League of Legends. The stock held in this store is rotated regularly, with some skins becoming unavailable for months, so it's best to keep up to date on what's on sale in the League of Legends Mythic store. Continue reading League of Legends Mythic shop February – what's on sale? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: League of Legends ranks explained, League of Legends patch 14.2, League of Legends tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 6, 2024 6:51 AM  Which League of Legends skins are currently on sale in the store? LoL is a free-to-play game in the truest sense - you can enjoy everything the MOBA has to offer for absolutely nothing. Now if you were to ask a seasoned League player if that were true, they'd probably have to stifle a few tears as they check how much their bank account has suffered buying skins since they started battling on the Rift. Riot rotates a series of skins in the store, with the savviest of us holding out until the cosmetic they want ends up in the discount section store or even the League of Legends Mythic shop. The shiny new cosmetics are only available briefly, so make sure you act fast if you want to snag the new hotness. Here is every League of Legends skin on sale right now if you want to know what's in the store without booting up the client. Continue reading Which League of Legends skins are currently on sale? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: League of Legends ranks explained, League of Legends patch 14.2, League of Legends tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 6, 2024 6:39 AM  Windows 10 and 11 are fast becoming the only operating systems that support gaming, and Rockstar is the latest developer to drop support for older versions. This has all come about because Microsoft has stopped providing security updates for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1, leaving them vulnerable and open to attacks. Steam recently pulled support for every Windows OS below 10, meaning some of the best PC games can now only be played on the most recent Microsoft operating systems. This move appears to be the catalyst for many other game publishers, such as Rockstar, also ending support. Continue reading Rockstar ditches Windows 7 and 8, forces players to update OS MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 5 RP servers, GTA 6 release date estimate, GTA 5 cheats |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 6, 2024 6:29 AM  What is the Elden Ring DLC release date? Fans have been anticipating the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree release date ever since they sat upon the throne and became the Elden Lord. While you could spend hundreds of hours playing Elden Ring, the most hardcore players have spent several months clamoring for an expansion. As one of the best PC games, the Elden Ring community has been waiting for this eventful day for some time. From Software, the developers behind the RPG game, had an opportunity to reveal the DLC at The Game Awards 2022 when they won the coveted Game of the Year award. Elden Ring is approaching its second birthday in 2024 - could this be the right time to launch a trailer for the upcoming expansion? Here's everything you need to know about the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree release date, including what it might be about, and when you can expect to play it. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, The best Elden Ring classes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 6, 2024 6:11 AM  Is Skull and Bones on Game Pass? Everyone we speak to seems to be fairly excited to jump into Skull and Bones; Black Flag-esque ship combat, beautiful visuals… peg legs, it's got a bit of everything, just as long as your everything revolves around naval combat and singing sea shanties. The Skull and Bones release date is rapidly approaching, and a Skull and Bones open beta is happening too, so if you want to give the pirate game a go before you commit to a purchase, there's time. For those Game Pass subscribers amongst us, here's whether you'll get Skull and Bones as part of your service. Continue reading Is Skull and Bones on Game Pass? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best pirate games, Skull and Bones release date, Skull and Bones system requirements |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 6, 2024 6:10 AM  Oh Diablo 4 Season 3, how I wanted to be excited about you. While it was always going to be hard to follow Season 2's vampiric mechanics, the Season of the Construct has struggled to move the needle at all, with its trap-focused additions and spidery companion failing to enthral me. As a result, I've found myself at a little bit of a loss, craving something hacky and slashy to fill the void. Thankfully, new Steam roguelike Lysfanga The Time Shift Warrior has stepped in. Continue reading New Hades like Steam game is the perfect answer to Diablo 4 Season 3 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best indie games, Best roguelikes, Games like Diablo |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 6, 2024 6:08 AM  What are the best Minecraft skins? We've scoured the internet and tried on some of the coolest Minecraft skins out there to save you the trouble, whether you want to look like your favorite animal, superhero, or anime character. Of course, you can always choose a default Minecraft skin. There are seven more characters to choose from now on top of the original Steve and Alex: Noor, Sunny, Ari, Zuri, Makena, Kai, and Efe. That said, if you'd rather rock a more unique and ultra-cute Minecraft skin instead, we'd recommend a custom fit. With an abundance of cool skins to choose from, however, it can be hard to find the best ones on your own, so here are some of the best Minecraft skins available to download right now on NameMC. Continue reading The 86 best Minecraft skins 2024 – cute and cool skins to use MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 6, 2024 6:41 AM  What is the current and next Honkai Star Rail banner? If you're looking to acquire the best five-star characters for your team, then wishing on banners is your best bet. Banners rotate on a regular basis, so it can be difficult to decide whether to go all-in on the current banner or wait for the next one. Our banner schedule includes everyone you can pull during phase two of the 2.0 update, as well as a list of upcoming characters that are set to appear in later updates. The Honkai Star Rail banner system almost entirely relies upon the luck of the draw, where you can trade in your hard-earned Star Rail passes for the opportunity to pull the best Honkai Star Rail characters. If you're new to HoYoverse's gacha-driven free PC games, our crash course to Honkai Star Rail Warps is invaluable for understanding banners and how they work, as well as the latest Honkai Star Rail codes to redeem currency. Now that we've got you up to speed, here's the lowdown for the current and next banner in Honkai Star Rail updates. Continue reading Honkai Star Rail current banner, next banner, and 2.1 banners MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Honkai Star Rail review, Honkai Star Rail codes, Honkai Star Rail tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 6, 2024 6:14 AM  When is the Dragon Age 4 release date? Dragon Age 4 is real and in production at BioWare but where will the story go next? And which of our favorite characters will return? Bioware has officially announced the title, Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, and it already looks set to make our lists of the best PC games and best RPG games. So far, we've had a cryptic teaser trailer about Dreadwolf, suggestions of potential multiplayer, and heaps of clues to its story courtesy of various interviews and tweets with developers and writers who have worked on previous Dragon Age games. BioWare has also teased more about the eponymous Dread Wolf's part to play: "Solas, the Dread Wolf. Some say he might be an ancient elven god, but some say not. Others say a betrayer of his people…or a savior who now seeks to rescue them at the cost of your world." Continue reading Dragon Age 4 Dreadwolf release date estimate and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Dragon Age 4 characters, Dragon Age 4 release date rumours |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 6, 2024 5:45 AM  The Elden Ring DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, may well be getting closer to launch - or at least a reveal - based on From Software's recent round of Steam updates. But now, it seems like a totally new Elden Ring game, separate from anything announced or revealed so far, is also in the works. Sources at Tencent say the publisher and developer has acquired the rights to create an Elden Ring game and dedicated a small team to develop a prototype. Supposedly modeled after HoYoverse hit Genshin Impact, the new Elden Ring sounds very different to the 2022 original. Nevertheless, it seems possible that the series has scope to grow beyond Shadow of the Erdtree. Continue reading A new Elden Ring game is coming, and it's not Shadow of the Erdtree MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, The best Elden Ring classes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 6, 2024 5:19 AM  Cities Skylines 2 has faced a difficult first six months. At launch, the city building sequel was criticized owing to a range of performance issues, particularly related to long loading times, stuttering, and texture detail. Since then, developer Colossal Order has worked tirelessly to deliver patches that not only remedy technical troubles, but also adjust various aspects of CS2's gameplay and simulation. Compared to the original Cities Skylines, the Cities Skylines 2 Steam player count is low - as of this writing, CS1 has more than 8,000 active players, while the sequel has 4,700. With official modding tools expected in the near future, there is a way back for Cities Skylines 2. But Paradox, the publisher behind CS2, and developer of Stellaris and Crusader Kings, says the game "can and must do better." MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Cities Skylines 2 review, Cities Skylines 2 roads, Cities Skylines 2 maps |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 6, 2024 5:19 AM  How do CS2 skins work? CS2 skins alter the appearance of weapons, gloves, and knives, giving players the chance to show off their library of digital assets. Returning Counter-Strike players were worried that their CSGO skins weren't going to transfer over to CS2, but Valve quelled any fears when it officially announced the game in March 2023. Owning Counter-Strike 2 skins isn't just about making a fashion statement. It's about putting your mark on your implements of death. It's about showing off your expertise, and, occasionally, selling on for a decent profit - maybe just wait for the skin prices to calm down a little before you decide on investing too much. Now that the Counter-Strike 2 release date is finally here, this is everything you need to know about CS2 skins before you jump in. Continue reading CS2 skins explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: CS2 crosshair, CS2 review, CS2 skins |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 6, 2024 5:14 AM  What are the best Minecraft castle ideas? Minecraft's sprawling, procedurally generated landscapes lend themselves perfectly to the majesty of a castle build, be it in the snow, lush green mountains, or stony peaks. If you're desperate to build your own castle but need some inspiration for its design, these blueprints, tutorials, and ideas are simple to download, easy to follow, and perfect for triggering inspiration. So you've outgrown your Minecraft house, want something bigger, grander - and more 'olde world' than a fancy mansion. Some of these incredible Minecraft castle ideas should spark your creativity then, and range from mini fortresses to large, Victorian-style manors. There should be something here for every difficulty level, and most of these Minecraft designs fit into any of your favorite Minecraft biomes, too, but of course some look better in a specific setting. Continue reading Minecraft castle ideas – 13 cool castles for 1.20 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 6, 2024 5:23 AM  Who are the Honkai Star Rail characters? Following in the footsteps of Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail includes an ever-expanding roster of characters. From bubbly extroverts to brooders with a dark past, there's no end to the number of fan favorites we can expect to encounter on our Trailblazing expedition. Thankfully, we've collated them all into one handy guide, so you can keep track of who they are and how they appear in the story. Most of the characters in Honkai Star Rail are available to pull from banners right now, though the free PC game also has a variety of upcoming characters scheduled to appear as well. Some of them will achieve greatness at the top of the Honkai Star Rail tier list, while others will still win plenty of fans thanks to their great personality. Either way, we highly recommend farming Stellar Jade and redeeming the latest Honkai Star Rail codes if you plan to pull them all. Continue reading All new and upcoming Honkai Star Rail characters MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Honkai Star Rail review, Honkai Star Rail codes, Honkai Star Rail tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 6, 2024 5:40 AM  February 6, 2024: We added the Honkai Star Rail codes following the 'It's Always Night in Penacony' livestream 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. Continue reading Honkai Star Rail codes February 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Honkai Star Rail review, Honkai Star Rail codes, Honkai Star Rail tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 6, 2024 4:27 AM  February 6, 2024 New code added to celebrate Brazil and the Carnival! What are the new DBD codes? These freebie-granting DBD rewards can actually be quite hard to keep up with since they arrive pretty regularly, which is no bad thing. We're never going to complain about in-game giveaways, and Dead by Daylight codes can give you anything from outfits to charms, and even Bloodpoints and Iridescent Shards. Whether you want your favorite DBD killers to get a stylish new look, or you want to add to your survivors' wardrobes, be sure to redeem the codes below before it's too late. There may also be codes for Dead by Daylight Bloodpoints, Rift Fragments, and charms, so there are plenty of goodies to be had. Some of these Dead by Daylight codes are ongoing though, so you may have snapped them up already. Continue reading DBD codes February 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: DBD killer tier list, Best horror games, DBD codes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 6, 2024 4:26 AM  February 6, 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. Continue reading Free Monopoly Go dice links February 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Free PC games, Monopoly Go dice |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 6, 2024 8:00 AM  According to Steam, I've spent about 2000 hours playing factory games. Terms like throughput, modularity, and automation are like dog-whistles to me, so when I heard that Shapez 2 was getting a demo for Steam Next Fest this month, I knew my weekend plans were instantly sorted. Well, here we are in the new week. I've finished the Shapez 2 demo twice and logged 10 hours into the game. I see conveyor belts of circles and squares behind my eyelids and the reward system of my brain has been well and truly hijacked. The only way I can continue to do my job effectively is by making my job be about Shapez 2. So here I am. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 6, 2024 7:17 AM  In 2021 I went through a bit of a rally phase with WRC 9, as I discovered the joys of watching people play rally games beautifully. And as much as I enjoyed my brief stints with those semi-realistic rally games, I've since longed for more of a blend between a rally-er and a colourful arcade jaunt. For those seeking a similar swinging-the-back-out experience, I'd recommend giving #Drive Rally's demo a go. It might not be as colourful as I'd like, but it's got lovely, errr, dirt feel? |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 6, 2024 7:12 AM  Action-RPG colossus Elden Ring is reportedly getting a free-to-play mobile adaptation with in-app purchases, which takes inspiration from miHoYo's Genshin Impact. It's being published by Tencent, who apparently acquired the licensing rights to Elden Ring back in 2022 and put a few dozen people to work on a prototype, even as the company acquired a 16% stake in Elden Ring developer From Software. All that's according to Reuters, who cite three sources "familiar with the matter". I realise that "free-to-play mobile version of Elden Ring with in-app purchases" is a phrase tailormade to give certain players hives and/or cause the speaker to be struck by lightning, but much as I can't help looking over cliff edges, I do find the idea fascinating. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 6, 2024 5:36 AM  If you've been dreaming of a hyper-agile FPS set on the sky islands from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Echo Point Nova could be your jam. It casts you as a space pilot who crashlands on a floating archipelago planet during a research expedition. I'm not sure what you're researching, exactly, but going by your character's loadout, it's the Science of Sick Moves. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 6, 2024 5:07 AM  The latest haul of Steam Next Fest demos is so vast that I initially missed Tribes 3: Rivals, a game I've been cautiously coveting, among them. While this high-speed FPS has been playable in a number of semi-open alpha tests already, trying it out is now as easy as sliding into its Steam page and hitting the big green demo download button. The demo launch is accompanied by a shiny new trailer, showing more of Rivals' skiing shenanigans, aurally satisfying airshots, and flag-throwing tricks that I will never, ever be able to successfully pull off in a real match. Also, a confirmation that it's launching into early access, though there's no date beyond "soon." |
Gamer Empire Tuesday, February 6, 2024 4:40 AM Unfortunately, since Germany is the main antagonist of Hearts of Iron 4, it will have to face all the great powers of the world at once and try to actually win somehow. Most players think that strategies are enough to win everything. However, if you have only bad divisions, it's impossible to beat any country's […] |
Gamer Empire Tuesday, February 6, 2024 3:32 AM Farming in Old School RuneScape is one of the most relaxing and peaceful skills to train. While the mechanics can be a bit confusing for those just starting off, Farming is trained passively in the background while you go off on other adventures around Gielinor. Recommended Read: How Does Farming Work in OSRS? But what […] |
Pivotal Gamers Tuesday, February 6, 2024 3:22 AM Hello fellow gamers. Giveaway Of The Day holds a new giveaway for Falco Drift Police. Let's hear them out. Falco Drift Police is available as a Giveaway of the day!You have limited time to download, install and register it. A few words about Falco Drift Police Falco Drift Police is an exciting drift game in which you need to escape from the police in a supercar. The top-down perspective allo... |