GamersHeroes Wednesday, February 21, 2024 1:04 PM Singularity 6's free-to-play cozy community sim MMO Palia is set to release for the PC via Steam on March 25. The post Palia Coming to Steam on March 25 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, February 21, 2024 12:51 PM Developed by a team of passionate Action RPG enthusiasts, Eleventh Hour Games' multiplayer ARPG Last Epoch 1.0 is now available. The post Multiplayer ARPG Last Epoch 1.0 Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, February 21, 2024 12:27 PM The first large-scale multiplayer-focused adventure based on the Sword Art Online series, Bandai Namco announced that Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream will be released this year. The post Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream Launching This Year appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:34 AM Making its debut earlier today, the first trailer for FromSoftware and Bandai Namco's ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree has been released. The post Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Gameplay Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:46 AM Catch up on the highlights of the February 2024 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase with our recap post - no multi-page clickthrough required. The post The Biggest Announcements from the February 2024 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, February 21, 2024 9:38 AM Vigilantes were all the rage back in the 70s - just ask Clint Eastwood or Charles Bronson. In a true love letter to days gone by, Monster Bath Games is bringing this rockin' sockin' action to gaming with Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition. Taking cues from all-time greats, do these pixelated warriors make your day? The post Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition Review appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Wednesday, February 21, 2024 3:00 PM  Superhero movies are in a weird place right now, especially at Marvel's house of ideas. Even as recent films struggle to land with audiences like the surefire hits of old, the studio is ready to look ahead with the heightened interest in what's on the horizon. But part of that horizon includes navigating the murky… |
Kotaku Wednesday, February 21, 2024 2:50 PM  FromSoftware showed us what's been cooking in the Elden Ring oven, and the results have undoubtedly made Soulslike fans salivate. (I'm Soulslike fans.) The studio unveiled the first trailer for its hotly anticipated DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, and now that we know it arrives on June 21, it's a good time to round up… |
Kotaku Wednesday, February 21, 2024 2:00 PM  Dune: Part Two is more than a mere sequel. It's a continuation, culmination, and ultimately a fantastic elevation of everything you already loved about director Denis Villeneuve's 2021 film Dune: Part One. That film ended with Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) embracing a new way of life after almost everyone he loved… |
Kotaku Wednesday, February 21, 2024 1:15 PM  Do you know why Army of Darkness rules? Chief among the countless reasons I can think of is that Ash retains his boomstick even though he's been displaced out of time. Everyone around him is doing battle against the forces of evil with swords and bows, while he's lighting demons up with his shotgun. I love baffling… |
Kotaku Wednesday, February 21, 2024 1:00 PM  After over a decade of waiting, Xbox players can finally play the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV. The game was previously only available on PC and PlayStation, but starting today Xbox gamers can take part in an open beta. If you have never tried out Final Fantasy 14 then you will be able to make an… |
Kotaku Wednesday, February 21, 2024 12:45 PM  2013 was a great year for games, with groundbreaking titles that pushed the medium forward and helped define an era. There was the post-apocalyptic narrative adventure The Last of Us, which spawned a huge sequel and a hit TV show. There were exciting sequels, like the pirate RPG Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, and… |
Kotaku Wednesday, February 21, 2024 12:30 PM  Two incredibly popular Star Wars games— 2004's Battlefront and 2005's Battlefront II—are coming back in a new classic collection that will bring 64-player online action to consoles for the first time as well as other new features and bonus content, too. And you won't have to wait long as these classic Star Wars… |
Kotaku Wednesday, February 21, 2024 12:20 PM  It looks like Hi-Fi Rush, long-rumored to be coming to other platforms besides Xbox and PC, will finally make that leap next month based on a leaked trailer from Bethesda. |
Kotaku Wednesday, February 21, 2024 12:15 PM  During today's Nintendo Partner Showcase, which confirmed that former Xbox exclusives Grounded and Pentiment will launch on the Switch this year, the company also announced that five Rare classics are downloadable right now for folks with an active Nintendo Switch Online membership. It's a blast from the past, y'all,… |
Kotaku Wednesday, February 21, 2024 12:02 PM  I've been thinking a lot about how great actors end up in bad movies. Maybe it was prompted by Madame Web somehow trapping Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney, but it's always sad seeing someone whose craft you admire working with bad material. Anyway, the first Borderlands live-action movie trailer is out today, and it… |
Kotaku Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:30 AM  The PlayStation Pulse Elite doesn't look like any headset I've ever owned before, and I've owned tons. The $150 wireless headset has a '60s-esque "vision of the future" vibe that stands out from a sea of black-and-neon designs and blinking LEDs. Its architectural shape and sleek simplicity means it's even visually… |
Kotaku Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:50 AM  FromSoftware's award-winning RPG Elden Ring showed off its upcoming and long-awaited Shadow Of The Erdtree DLC today with a bombastic trailer that gave us an idea of what to expect when it drops later this year. Get ready, Tarnished, because things are going to get wild. |
Kotaku Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:45 AM  Nintendo Directs are often different across different regions. The order of games presented may be a bit rearranged, or there may even be wholly different titles announced in one region than another. Today's Partner Showcase may have featured the single biggest such discrepancy of all time. Why? Because we did it,… |
Kotaku Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:30 AM  Nintendo held its first Direct showcase of the year, and it was dedicated to third-party games coming to the Switch in 2024. This 23-minute showcase saw Xbox Studios finally announce which of their games are coming to the competing platform after weeks of rumors and speculation. But we also got some other,… |
Kotaku Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:00 AM  Nintendo has just sprung a Nintendo Direct on everybody, but this one was a little different from the usual first-party fare. The latest Direct aired on February 21 at 6:00 a.m. PT / 9:00 a.m. ET. Unlike most Nintendo reveal events, this Partner Direct is a pre-recorded video focused on third-party titles, rather… |
Kotaku Wednesday, February 21, 2024 9:50 AM  Unicorn Overlord, the upcoming tactics RPG from developer Vanillaware, has a demo available right now on Nintendo Switch. The announcement came during today's short Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase. Like other Nintendo Switch demos, players will be able to get a jump start on the game's opening hours ahead of its Marc… |
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Kotaku Wednesday, February 21, 2024 9:35 AM  Little Monsters, rise up—Lady Gaga is coming to Fortnite. On February 20, the pop superstar-turned-actor shared a smoky, mysterious picture to X (formerly Twitter) that appears to show her Fortnite character model. The image is accompanied by one word that's also a nod to a five-year-old meme: "*fortnite." The post… |
Kotaku Wednesday, February 21, 2024 9:15 AM  Nintendo is the undisputed heavyweight champion of video game heroes. Their pantheon of premier protagonists—Mario, Link, Samus—contains some of the most recognizable characters in all of media. Though the gameplay gimmicks and boss fights might differ, their pure-hearted nature in the face of overwhelming odds unites… |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 21, 2024 2:45 PM  One of the Nintendo Switch's best JRPG games is coming to multiple platforms including PC with the announcement of Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance. In this rejigged version of SMT5, players get to check out a brand new post-apocalyptic storyline and venture back out into Tokyo's streets. Vengeance features new locations, demons, and player choices, so even seasoned fans are in for a new experience. Continue reading One of the best RPGs on Nintendo Switch is coming to PC |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 21, 2024 1:50 PM  Dying Light 2's Firearms update is the most substantial Dying Light 2 expansion yet, adding guns to the game. The new Reloaded Edition, dropping alongside it, also includes co-op survivor missions, board quests, and several visual enhancements to make this weekend's free to play event a no-brainer. Continue reading Bloodthirsy zombie game Dying Light 2 is free to play this weekend MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dying Light 2 review, Dying Light 2 factions, Best zombie games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 21, 2024 1:20 PM  Since the inception of videogames, there's been an ongoing pursuit to forge a genuine and long-lasting emotional bond between player and character. While the likes of The Last of Us and God of War chase the prestige TV script format, the search for a depth of meaning in mechanics has been undertaken elsewhere, most notably in Ico and Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. These ongoing efforts have been met with varying degrees of success, but Pacific Drive opts to replicate a deeper, far more powerful connection: the symbiotic relationship between a driver and their car. Continue reading Pacific Drive review – an essential driving sim for roguelike fans MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Pacific Drive preview, Best survival games, Pacific Drive release date |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 21, 2024 1:08 PM  Singularity 6's beloved free-to-play community simulator, Palia, launches on Steam on Monday, March 25, 2024, and we can hardly wait to dive back into one of 2023's best cozy games. Continue reading Palia, one of 2023's big cozy games, is coming to Steam MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Palia fishing locations, Best Palia mods, Best simulation games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 21, 2024 12:40 PM  The AMD FSR 3 Starfield update is finally live in-game, and it also brings Intel's XeSS as an added bonus. Despite being an AMD partner game, its most advanced frame generation and upscaling tech had been absent from the Bethesda space opera until it was added to the most recent Steam beta. While Starfield has struggled to gain a reputation as one of the best RPGs on PC, it has plenty of time to change opinions with strong post-launch support, and the addition of AMD FSR 3 will go a long way to wooing some PC players. Continue reading AMD FSR 3 is now officially in Starfield, so let that frame rate fly MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 21, 2024 12:35 PM  Want to see all the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree editions? We've waited for over a year for more news about the Elden Ring expansion, and now Bandai Namco has given us our first real look at what's coming to The Lands Between later this year. More importantly, we now know there are multiple Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree editions available, including an Elden Ring Collector's Edition featuring a statue of Messmer the Impaler. It's been a long time since we last booted up the RPG game, but with the Elden Ring DLC release date now set, we're only months away from heading toward the Erdtree once again. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, The best Elden Ring classes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 21, 2024 12:34 PM  Is there a Last Epoch offline mode? One major complaint that fans of recent Diablo games or similar ARPGs have had is that there are times when the game simply won't let them play. This could be for a magnitude of differing reasons, from server overload to scheduled maintenance. No matter what's happening, though, that doesn't stop it being frustrating. Playing Last Epoch offline should allow players to bypass any worries of disconnection at a pivotal moment. It can be really annoying to be booted unceremoniously from a dungeon while gathering the last affixes for Last Epoch crafting to make the best gear or leveling up their Last Epoch classes to the point of learning a new skill. Below is everything you need to know, including any particular caveats you should be aware of before creating your character. Continue reading Can you play Last Epoch offline? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Best games like Diablo, System requirements |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 21, 2024 12:38 PM  We've seen a lot of the Valheim Ashlands and the dangers that await us there, so it's about time developer Iron Gate furnished us with some ways to tackle these troubles. Fortunately, they've done just that with a look at a new Valheim weapon crafting system set to be introduced as part of the next biome for the Viking survival game. Senior developer Jonathan Smårs, lead artist Robin Eyre, and community manager Josefin Berntsson share some new information about how we'll be defending ourselves in the team's latest 'walk and talk' video. Continue reading Valheim Ashlands update introduces new weapon crafting gems MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games , Best Valheim mods, Valheim console commands and cheats |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 21, 2024 12:22 PM  Star Wars Battlefront 1 and 2 are coming to PC at long last. Confirmed at Nintendo Direct on Wednesday, February 21, the classic games set in a galaxy far, far, away, are being revived for a new generation of rebels and stormtroopers. Continue reading The best Star Wars games are finally coming to PC MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best Star Wars games, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:48 AM  The Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree trailer was jam-packed. There's so much lore to parse over, features to theorize about, and brief glimpses of weapons and mechanics to gawk at while we wait for the June 21 launch date. So I've decided to do a deep dive and pull out some of the details you might have missed, and attempt to explain what they could mean for the Elden Ring DLC when it drops later this year. Continue reading Five secrets from the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree trailer MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, The best Elden Ring classes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:34 AM  February 21, 2024: We checked for new NBA2K24 codes to add to our list. What are the active NBA 2k24 codes? Every new game in the 2K sports series has a selection of freebies given away, and the latest in 2K's basketball games is no exception. There are plenty of NBA 2K24 locker codes to redeem for new player cards, XP boosts, and MyPlayer gear, among others. However, you'll need to be quick in order to snag them for yourself. This is because many of the early NBA 2k24 codes are exclusive to relatively small thresholds of players. Some freebies in this series of sports games come and go like whispers in the wind, so you need to act fast. However, we're now starting to get some freebies that are sticking around for longer, so we've gathered these NBA 2k24 locker codes to give you a little boost. Continue reading NBA 2K24 codes February 2024 – all locker codes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:52 AM  Where is the Sons of the Forest Modern Axe? The useful tool might be cumbersome and slower to wield, but it does much more damage than your starter axe, so you can chop down trees and build a sturdy base as soon as you find it. The Sons of the Forest Modern Axe location contains one of the more useful tools in Endnight's survival horror game – not only is it necessary for base building, but it also doubles as a Sons of the Forest weapon. Thankfully, it isn't hidden away in a cave or a dig site, instead just lying out in the open. So, unlike locating the elusive Sons of the Forest shovel, the only difficulty in finding it is knowing where to go on the large Sons of the Forest map. Continue reading Sons of the Forest Modern Axe location MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Sons of the Forest system requirements, Sons of the Forest early access review, Best Sons of the Forest base locations |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:24 AM  What are the Sons of the Forest cheats? Although using cheats and console commands might feel like a pointless way to cheese your way through the horror game, they would certainly make a second playthrough with friends a lot more fun, and they can be used to help you out in a pinch - or rather, in a dark, cannibal-infested cave. There were plenty of The Forest cheats and console commands - the predecessor to Sons of the Forest - with all sorts of effects, including invincibility, free items, killing enemies, and more. With the Sons of the Forest release date finally here and the early access game in our hands, does the new horror game have its methods of giving you a leg up? Here's everything you need to know about Sons of the Forest cheats and console commands. Continue reading Sons of the Forest cheats and console commands MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Sons of the Forest system requirements, Sons of the Forest early access review, Best Sons of the Forest base locations |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:57 AM  Do Sons of the Forest trees grow back? It may seem like a silly question, but you're in a forest surrounded by trees, right? But wood is an essential resource in building a sturdy, cannibal-safe base, as well as lighting fires and crafting recipes, so you'll need plenty of it. The best location to focus your Sons of the Forest building and set up camp is somewhere surrounded by trees, both for cover and resources. Preferably, you also want to find somewhere with rivers and streams around you, making it easier to get water in Sons of the Forest and keep your stamina up for carrying all those logs. But whether you build among the trees or out in the open in the crafting game, you might still find yourself running out of building materials. So, do Sons of the Forest trees grow back? Continue reading Do Sons of the Forest trees grow back? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Sons of the Forest system requirements, Sons of the Forest early access review, Best Sons of the Forest base locations |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 21, 2024 12:17 PM  What is the Elden Ring DLC release date? Fans had been anticipating the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree release date 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 it turns out, we don't have all that long to wait for the expansion to one of the best PC games, as the Elden Ring DLC release date has been announced. 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. Here's everything you need to know about the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree release date, what the DLC will be about, and details of the many new bosses revealed. Continue reading Elden Ring DLC release date – latest on Shadow of the Erdtree MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, The best Elden Ring classes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:00 AM  How do you solve a Nightingale Puzzle Core? Nightingale's varied realms are full of secrets, and just some of those come in the form of Puzzle Cores. These small, crystal like items appear in the world with a Hope Echo above them, but may require some work before revealing themselves to you. As you explore the crafting game using Nightingale Realm Cards, you will uncover more and more magical places, each with their own stories to find. If you want to make sure you don't miss a thing, get more eyes on the ground with Nightingale multiplayer, and you and your friends should have no problem locating the puzzles and Puzzle Cores around you. Once you do, here's some help in solving them. Continue reading What is a Nightingale Puzzle Core? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games on PC, Best crafting games on PC, Best fantasy games on PC |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:11 AM  Is Sons of the Forest crossplay? If you're excited to play The Forest 2 multiplayer with your console brethren, the answer may disappoint you for now. That's not to say it'll stay that way though, since the game is initially launching in early access, with more features and mechanics to be added in the future. Before we dive into Sons of the Forest crossplay, it's worth mentioning that Sons of the Forest multiplayer is available in the horror game, and you can play with up to seven friends - or strangers - by hosting or joining a server. However, what about if your friends aren't on PC, and want to play Sons of the Forest on PlayStation or Xbox consoles? Well, then you need Sons of the Forest crossplay. Continue reading Does Sons of the Forest have crossplay? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Sons of the Forest system requirements, Sons of the Forest early access review, Best Sons of the Forest base locations |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:58 AM  There is an unavoidable trend with gaming mice right now that lighter is better, but it's ultimately something that comes down to personal preference. The Logitech G903 comes in at 107g, with the potential to increase this to 117g, but it still has all the other features you'd expect from a top gaming mouse, and it's 40% off right now on Amazon. Many of the best gaming mice are on the sub-70g level, with the likes of the HyperX Pulsefire Haste weighing just 59g, but our list includes its fair share of chunky options too. That includes the Logitech G903 which we identify as the best left-handed mouse, but in truth, its ambidextrous design makes it great for anyone to use. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Logitech G Pro Superlight 2, Logitech G Pro X TKL Lightspeed review, Best gaming mouse |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:47 AM  What are stone blocks used for in Nightingale? For the most part, you'll need stone blocks to create more durable structures when you first begin your adventure as a Realmwalker. As a crafting heavy survival game, this is absolutely integral to your survival before you begin to make stronger structures and more threatening weapons. But where to get them? Resources in Nightingale don't exactly glow with effervescent light like in some other games in the genre. Do you have other questions about Nightingale? We've got answers, from how to get Nightingale Essence Dust to how to beat all Nightingale Apex Creatures. It's a complicated game in a complicated genre with an overwhelming amount of tutorial textboxes to read through, so no judgment if you have questions. For more on stone blocks, read on. Continue reading How to get Nightingale Stone Blocks MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games on PC, Best crafting games on PC, Best fantasy games on PC |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:04 AM  Can Kelvin die in Sons of the Forest? That's the question you probably ask yourself if you decide to help him and dust the debris from your concussed companion. His ear is dribbling with blood, and his spaced look indicates that he's disorientated. However, all is not lost as you can get him to follow instructions, so long as you write them on a little piece of paper. There are advantages to keeping Kelvin alive in the survival game, and morally speaking, it's probably the best decision to do so. Kelvin is not the only companion who can accompany you in Sons of the Forest, either; you can also recruit Virginia to help you survive the cannibal-infested island, though you'll need a more delicate approach. Regardless, to those asking if Kelvin can die in Sons of the Forest, here is everything we know about our injured colleague. Continue reading Can Kelvin die in Sons of the Forest? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Sons of the Forest system requirements, Sons of the Forest early access review, Best Sons of the Forest base locations |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:56 AM  How do you use the Sons of the Forest turtle shell? Killing a turtle is one of many ways of getting meat, one of the best food sources for survival, but is there anything you can use a turtle shell for in Sons of the Forest? If you find yourself struggling to survive, even with our Sons of the Forest tips and tricks, it's important to remember the basics; food and water. Knowing how to find water and a good source of grub is essential to keeping your stamina up, and turtles are just one of the many food sources in the survival horror game - and among the easiest to kill thanks to their inability to run away. So if you'd rather not turn to cannibalism just yet, head to the beach for some meat and a Sons of the Forest turtle shell. Continue reading How to use a Sons of the Forest turtle shell MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Sons of the Forest system requirements, Sons of the Forest early access review, Best Sons of the Forest base locations |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:14 AM  Our first look trailer at the Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree is finally here, after months of over-analyzing just one piece of concept art and wondering what FromSoftware has in store, and it looks absolutely phenomenal. With more areas to explore, bosses to fight, and lore to get lost in, 2024's best DLC just got its biggest contender. Continue reading Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree trailer finally gives us a date MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, The best Elden Ring classes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:07 AM  What is the best curved monitor for gaming? When you want total immersion in a computer game, it's hard to stress just how much curves matter. We've picked a selection sweeping screens that reside rightfully in the sweet spot for every type of gamer, whether you're after a big-screen experience or a budget panel. Why buy a curved monitor? Humans see in 3D, taking in length, height, and depth, and even the best gaming monitors (being 2D) don't quite play to the powers of our ocular perception. This leads to a lack of immersion and, sometimes, achy eyestrain that could seriously curtail your punchy fun time with the best PC games. The best curved gaming monitors use three dimensions to create a viewing experience that's much more comfortable and also generates less distortion by aiming all their light directly at the player and not haphazardly at and past them. We've listed the concave curvature of each model in this guide, labeled with an 'R' for 'radius', to help you compare them. Generally, the lower the 'R' number, the better. Science tells us that panels with a concave curvature of 1000R are as close to 'eyesight perfect' as they get; but other industry standards that open up further to 1500R, and 1800R are still much more immersive than basic flat monitors. Continue reading Best curved gaming monitors 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:55 AM  Where are the Sons of the Forest keycards? The keycards in Sons of the Forest have an important function; each opens a door in the twisting, interlocking cave systems beneath your feet. You might be surprised to discover that the hidden keycard locations are more obvious to you than you'd imagine, but that doesn't mean you aren't going to run up against some mutant-shaped trouble on your way. While the natural terrain surrounding you in Endnight's horror game might fool you, hidden away in the dark and terrifying caves are various man-made and industrial bunkers, filled with corpses, bones, resources, and all manner of Sons of the Forest mutants. While you can stay alive and have a perfectly nice time just foraging for berries and vibing in the survival game, you need to find other items - including the all-important keycards - to complete your story. Here's where to find, and, more importantly, how to get, all three Sons of the Forest keycards. Continue reading Sons of the Forest keycard locations MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Sons of the Forest system requirements, Sons of the Forest early access review, Best Sons of the Forest base locations |
PCGamesN Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:28 AM  What are the best GTA 5 mods? There's no need to trundle through mod databases for dodgy links and unclear mod descriptions as we've done the legwork for you, hunting down the best and most popular GTA 5 mods for your enjoyment. After a decade as one of the best PC games, the Grand Theft Auto 5 mod scene is more than just a few cheats and trainers - it's rife with incredible additions, useful tweaks, and big transformations. If you're considering adding a few little non-developer-approved improvements, take your pick from our list of the best available. Alternatively, if you're looking to spice things up in multiplayer, head over to our GTA RP server guide, apply to join a roleplay server as an NPC, and live out your dreams of roaming the streets as a vigilante grandma... or whatever. Continue reading The 45 best GTA 5 mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 5 RP servers, GTA 6 release date estimate, GTA 5 cheats |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 21, 2024 3:10 PM  Last time, during our special Valentine's Day experiment, you decided that Doomguy's pet rabbit, Daisy is better than health pick-ups looking like cartoon hearts. This one was decided by a Brexit-narrow margin, which shows me two things: 1) every vote counts; 2) love truly grows stronger once someone is gone (RIP Daisy). This week, I need you to decide between cheery chat and couturial challenges. What's better: characters making 'bdbdbdbdbdi' noises while talking in text or cosmetics unlocked by challenges? |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 21, 2024 2:18 PM  The 3D sequel to Prison Architect has failed to impress the parole board it seems, as it'll need to spend a little more time behind bars. After being revealed with a March 26th release date earlier this year, developers Double Eleven and publishers Paradox Interactive have announced that Prison Architect 2 will now launch in early May after being delayed by over a month. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 21, 2024 1:50 PM  Find room to squeeze one more nail into the coffin scrawled with "Hopes for Bloodborne on PC", as the head of developers FromSoftware has suggested that a Bloodborne remake might need to wait on another generation of console hardware. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 21, 2024 1:17 PM  If you enjoyed the challenge of being sliced into ribbons by infamously difficult boss Malenia in Elden Ring, good news: upcoming expansion Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree will have an encounter that's just as hard, according to Souls mastermind Hidetaka Miyazaki. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 21, 2024 12:48 PM  I've been looking back over my news pieces about artificial intelligence tools, generative image software and/or large language models and reflecting that what I really distrust about "AI" is the fact that AI is "the future". Saying that X thing is the future is de rigueur for technology marketing. It's something you hear repeatedly from videogames companies in particular, with their sequels and console generations and other chronological fixtures that form an endless staircase towards The New. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 21, 2024 12:41 PM  The original Monster Hunter Stories, the turn-based take on the long-running hack-and-craft series, will finally see a release on PC this summer in the form of an upcoming remaster. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:01 AM  Rise, Tarnished! Actually stay sitting down, because it's time to watch and think about the first trailer for Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree, which confirms that the Elden Ring DLC expansion will focus on Miquella, a rather tragic demigod character from the main game. Find the full video again below, together with my thoughts on just what the heck it all means. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:59 AM  Last Epoch is, as has been observed many times, a kind of middle-ground ARPG. You hold down a button to evaporate hordes of enemies from a top down isometric perspective, but, in a step further than Diablo 4, it has more in-depth, any-time crafting for entry level percentage perverts to eke out incremental slivers of health regen vs. damage. At the same time, it's less complex than Path Of Exile, which is where advanced percentage perverts go when they die. Last Epoch has been in early access for a while now, so there's a decent chance that you already know what you think of it now it's in 1.0. If you haven't yet dipped your toe in, then I can tell you it's very decent. It makes building an extremely overpowered mega-wizard very easy, and I liked it better than Diablo IV, I think. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:16 AM  Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree will release on 21st June 2024, From Software and Bandai Namco have announced alongside the Elden Ring DLC expansion's first proper reveal trailer, which you can watch below. It's going to be a fine old summer for returning Tarnished and enjoyers of open world RPGs at large. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:00 AM  As promised last month, a new thing we're doing for RPS Game Club this year is asking you, our dear readers, what you think of each month's game pick in dedicated posts like this. Not just to foster some good old fashioned discussion among your good selves in the comments, but also as a way for those who aren't able to join us for the end-of-month liveblog session to still take part in what everyone has to say about it. We'll also try and stuff as many of your thoughts and observations into the liveblog discussion proper, too, to try and make it feel as communal as possible (and not just us waffling on about it for a full hour). So, folks, tell us what you think about the excellent Cobalt Core below. What you like, dislike, your favourite moments (or your most hated moments)... Anything goes. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, February 21, 2024 9:12 AM  Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, Microsoft are bringing Maneater back to Game Pass. Yesterday they unveiled the next batches of Game Pass additions and two are returnees, with the delightful fighty platformer Indivisible accompanying brutal shark 'em up Maneater. What's more important is that it's adding the game with the cutest little Nurglings, grimdark retro-styled FPS Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. The rhetoric of 'purging xenos and heretics' surely doesn't apply to these darling babies. Read on for all the games coming to (and going from) Game Pass over the next few weeks. |
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Siliconera Wednesday, February 21, 2024 4:00 PM
It's been a while, but the Final Fantasy XV A Nocturne of Heroes event will return to Final Fantasy XIV, giving FFXIV players access to the FFXV Regalia Type-G mount, Noctis-themed equipment, and other items again. When it returns on February 28, 2024, it will mark the third time the event appeared in the game.
As this is a returning event, people may have already started or completed everything. If you already did it, you can find everything in Seasonal Event Replay. If you haven't, you can pick up where you left off. To start A Nocturne of Heroes, you need to head to Ul'dah, Steps of Nald, at X: 8.5, Y: 9.7. There you'll find Kipih Jakkya, if you never began the questline and meet requirements. You need to have beaten the 2.0 quest "The Ultimate Weapon" and hit level 50 with your character if you want to begin. Doing so will start a quest called "The Man in Black," and completing that will lead into the follow-up quests "In the Dark of Night" and "Messenger of the Winds."
Lots of crossover items and rewards are coming up with it, and here's the list of things you can get:
Also, here's the original 2019 trailer from the first run of the event:
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Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC, Final Fantasy XV is on the PS4, Xbox One, and PC, and the FFXIV FFXV crossover will run February 28, 2024 to March 13, 2024.
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Siliconera Wednesday, February 21, 2024 3:30 PM
Atlus released a special program spotlight for Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance sharing details about the new story added to the game. Players will be able to choose between the original route or the new route from the beginning of the game.
The Canon of Creation route follows the same story told in the original SMT V. Meanwhile, the Canon of Vengeance route is the new story being added to Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance. Both routes follow roughly the same story up until the middle stages of the plot, at which point Canon of Vengeance will offer significant changes.
Some new additions unique to Canon of Vengeance include 4 new female demons named the Qadištu, the Goddesses of Vengeance. Lilith is the leader of the group, and she seems to have her own agenda set for the Nahobino. Yoko Hiromine is a new character that meets the Nahobino and joins him in his travels while wandering Da'at.
SMT V and SMT V: Vengeance Director Shigeo Komori said that Vengeance was developed as a response to all the ideas the developers couldn't include in the original game. The new storyline of Vengeance will explore the relationship between the Snake God (Qadištu) and the Bull God (Nahobino,) as well as the relationship between those who win and those who are defeated. While SMT V was a story about the Bull God creating a new world, the Canon of Vengeance is structured from the perspective of the Snake God as a tale of revenge by the oppressed.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance will come to the Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC on June 21, 2024. The original game is immediately available on the Nintendo Switch worldwide.
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Siliconera Wednesday, February 21, 2024 3:00 PM
Between its haunting and beautiful art, intriguing story, and easy play style, I'm honestly surprised that I didn't know about the Spirit Hunter series until the recent English release of Death Mark II. Though not very long, the tight pacing and collection of scares make for a satisfying experience.
The story of Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II follows protagonist Kazuo Yashiki. He is a specialist when it comes to dealing with hauntings. The headmaster of the esteemed Konoehara Academy hires him to investigate recurring rumors about a ghost called The Departed. The Departed leaves notices around the school, warning students that a spirit will target them. Those notices usually come true, with the warned student disappearing the next day. Yashiki, along with some of the student body and his Mark Bearer friends from the previous games, investigate these spirits. But just as he is pursuing The Departed, so too is The Departed pursuing him.
While this is a direct sequel to the previous games in the series, I never felt lost while playing it. It explains past events and characters in a concise way, giving me enough information without bogging down the pacing. Since most of the game is a visual novel, with side-scrolling adventure elements when exploring, the plot is more important than the actual gameplay. Fortunately, the story is fairly interesting. All of the ghosts that The Departed warns about are based off of famous Japanese folk tales. For example, we've got Hanako-san and Kokkuri-san. I personally really liked that! I enjoyed seeing how the game puts its own spin on these stories and breathes new life into them.
When I say that Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II breathes new life into these classic horror stories, I mean it in multiple ways. For example, the first case focusing on Hanako-san really humanizes her. Who was Hanako, and why did she hate the world enough to linger as a spirit? Hanako-san is so ingrained in Japanese culture that most people likely aren't scared of her. In Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II, though, Hanako-san isn't just a girl in a toilet who'll drag you down to hell, or make a lizard eat you. You find one of her victims in the toilet who died after Hanako made rubber hoses sprout from his eyes, pushing out his eyeballs (which you can still see clinging via the optic nerve).
Now, I've read and written my fair share of horror stories with that level of body horror. It's one thing to read about it and imagine it in your head. It's a whole other thing to see that image rendered with loving care on your Switch. I was really surprised! I had been under the impression that games on Nintendo devices are usually fairly family-friendly. Because of that preconception, you can imagine my surprise when I saw just how disgusting the bodies in this game look.
The art for the game is really something, between the beautiful shading and how visceral it is. The artist went hard on depicting the gruesome deaths, making you feel sorry for the victims even if some of them really deserved it. The balance of gore to body horror is fantastic. There isn't a lot of blood, which could serve to censor the injuries. The art explains this way with items stuck inside the victims to staunch the flow of it. As someone who does enjoy body horror and guro, I found this balance to be artistic and I genuinely enjoyed feeling the initial rush of disgust. If you're not someone who enjoys gore or body horror you can turn off a lot of the gore and jump scares from the settings. I myself turned off the jump scares because I'm not a fan of them.
While Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II was a great experience overall, I have to say that the exploration for the game sometimes was lacking. The environments aren't too interesting to look at, which can make exploration a slog. I do have to say that I appreciate how the game lets you teleport back to the infirmary. That's where you save or switch companions. I highly recommend going back every time you make progress! This is so that you don't have to backtrack too much if you need to switch companions for a Suspensive Act. As well, for all I praised the story, I noticed that it dips in quality later on. The beginning chapters were just too strong. Part of this comes from pacing. It definitely feels like it should be a longer game and that they had to cut some stuff out.
Over the course of seven chapters, Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II spins a terrifying and intriguing yarn that leaves you wanting more. Even if you use its accessibility features to remove the gore or jump scare, it remains a suspenseful read. As a new fan of the series, I'd love to go back and see Yashiki and the other Mark Bearers' previous adventures as I wait for the next installment.
Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Windows PC, and NIntendo Switch.
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Siliconera Wednesday, February 21, 2024 2:35 PM
Atlus detailed some of the new gameplay mechanics present in the upcoming Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance in a special program spotlight. Atlus confirmed the inclusion of a new Da'at, as well as a new dungeon, new sub-quests, and quality-of-life changes.
One of the new gameplay elements included in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is the addition of unique skills for each demon in the party. They will take a different slot from other skill, and the new skill will emphasize and differentiate the unique characteristics and playstyles of each demon, similar to the Persona Traits added in Persona 5 Royal.
The Nahobiho is a new Frost-type demon based on the appearance of the Nahobino. Nahobiho can use an Ice elemental version of the Wrath Tempest skill, exclusive to the Nahobino in the original SMTV. Nahobiho is one of the 40 new demons that will be added to the game. Players will also be able to interact with demons in their party.
Some of the quality-of-life changes being added to Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance include the following:
Additionally, Atlus confirmed that The Return of the True Demon, The Doctor's Last Wish, The Rage of a Queen, and A Goddess in Training DLCs are all included from the beginning as part of Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance. The Mitama DLC will remain paid content, and two new demons will be added as paid DLC. These are Dagda from SMT IV: Apocalypse, and the brand-new demon Konohana Sakuya.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance will come to the Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC on June 21, 2024. The original game is immediately available on the Nintendo Switch worldwide.
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Siliconera Wednesday, February 21, 2024 2:00 PM
The Silent Hill Twitter account has revealed that the official name for the monster in Silent Hill: The Short Message is Sakura Head. It decided on the name through popular vote.
The name of Sakura Head comes from the Silent Hill: The Short Message monster's design. Konami held a Twitter poll to let fans decide on the name. Other options included Cherry Blossom Monster and Sakura Body. The reason that Konami held a poll rather than making it open response likely was to prevent users from submitting inappropriate names or jokes.
Masahiro Ito, the monster designer for Silent Hill: The Short Message, had also retweeted the poll in question. He asked what players thought Anita, the protagonist, would name the monster. This follows the naming convention of Pyramid Head, whose official name is actually Red Pyramid Thing because that's what James called it during his first encounter with the creature in Silent Hill 2. So the reason that Sakura Head's name is that is because that's apparently how Anita refers to the thing in her head.
Silent Hill: The Short Message came out for free on the PS5 after the January 2024 State of Play showcase. It follows Anita, who is searching for clues about her missing friend, Maya, in an abandoned apartment complex. While there, she has to face her traumas and past, all while a sakura-headed monster chases her around. You can read our review of it here.
Silent Hill: The Short Message is free-to-play on the PS5.
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Siliconera Wednesday, February 21, 2024 1:00 PM
Bandai Namco has announced that sales for Tales of Arise have passed 3 million copies. There is a new visual to commemorate this milestone, with all the party members (including Nazamil) thanking the player.
The art has a light, pastel aesthetic and shows "3M copies sold. Thank you!" at the bottom. It shows all of the main playable characters, including Alphen without his mask. Nazamil is at the back between Dohalim and Rinwell. She is a major character who appeared in the Beyond the Dawn postgame DLC.
Bandai Namco reached this sales milestone for Tales of Arise in the span of about 3 years. The game first came out in early September 2021 and it was a worldwide release. It reached 1.5 million sales in October 2021, about 48 days after its initial September 10, 2021 release. Then, less than a year later in April 2022, Bandai Namco announced that the game sold 2 million copies. We can see that sales significantly slowed down in between 2022 and 2024, even though the DLC for the game came out in November 2023.
Nonetheless, Tales of Arise is still the best-selling Tales game. It beat out Tales of Symphonia, which has 2.4 million sales, and Tales of Vesperia, which has 2.37 million sales. These numbers are from 2021.
Tales of Arise is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Windows PC, Xbox Series X, and Xbox One.
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Siliconera Wednesday, February 21, 2024 12:30 PM
In a new IGN interview with Elden Ring Director Hidetaka Miyazaki, he detailed some elements of the new Shadow of the Erdtree DLC map and area that will appear in the game in June 2024. It will be a new space about the same size as Limgrave. [Thanks, IGN!]
Here is the exact statement Miyazaki provided when discussing what The Land of Shadow will involve in Elden Ring:
He also noted that Queen Marika and Miquella's visits to the Land of Shadow will also affect and shape players' adventure in the DLC. He noted small, medium, and large "legacy dungeons" will appear on the open world map, much like in the base game.
To help provide some additional context for about how big the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC map may be, I highlighted the Limgrave area of Elden Ring in this screenshot taken from the MapGenie.io interactive map for the game.
Elden Ring is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC expansion will arrive on June 21, 2024.
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Siliconera Wednesday, February 21, 2024 12:00 PM
Build-a-Bear has started selling a giant Charizard plush, which will come with its own accessories. There is a limit of five bundles per guest.
There are some restrictions on the jumbo Build-a-Bear Charizard. It will come pre-stuffed and you cannot adjust the stuffing, nor can you place sound or scent inside of the toy. Since you can only purchase the jumbo bundle online, you have to also get the accessories, even if you don't plan on putting them on your Charizard. As well, because of the size of the toy, you will have to pay a surcharge on shipping.
The Charizard bundle costs $115, and it'll come with the Charizard toy, a hat, and a scarf. The hat resembles a trapper hat, and the scarf is a long red one. So if you're worried about your Charizard getting cold, you'll be able to bundle it up. Technically speaking, you can also use other Build-A-Bear accessories to dress up your toy.
Charizard is not the first Pokemon that Build-a-Bear has released as a bundle. The company usually releases Pokemon that are popular or classically cute. Previous Pokemon plushes you could get include ones of Teddiursa, Sylveon, and Sprigatito.
The Charizard bundle from Build-A-Bear is an online exclusive, and you can get it via the company's website.
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Siliconera Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:40 AM
The former Apple Arcade exclusive Game Freak game Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On is now available on the Nintendo Switch. Both the full game and the demo are live on the eShop.
Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On showed up at the 17:27 mark of the February 2024 Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase. New gameplay footage appeared showing how the title looks on the system. As a reminder, while this is a horse racing sim, it doesn't proceed as someone expects. Rather than racing traditionally, people play through hands of Solitaire during a race. How well you do in each hand helps determine the horse's performance. As you continue to do well, you can unlock new races and breed horses.
Here's the full Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase for February 2024.
This is the sequel to a Nintendo 3DS exclusive Game Freak game. Pocket Card Jockey was an eShop exclusive on the system. The general gameplay loop was pretty identical.
Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On and its demo are now available on the Nintendo Switch, with the game costing $15 if you decide to go with the full title. The game is also available on Apple iOS devices via Apple Arcade. A subscription for that costs $6.99 per month.
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Siliconera Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:23 AM
The Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knightssequel Ender Magnolia: Bloom ended up being among the games announced at the February 2024 Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase. It will come to the Nintendo Switch in 2024.
Like the original Ender Lilies, this is a side-scrolling, 2D game with Metroidvania and Dark Souls sorts of elements. As with the first game, the heroine doesn't actually fight. Like Lily, Lilac purifies people and the world around her. She'll go through the Land of Fumes and, as in the original game, bringing allies over to her side after defeating bosses. As she goes through the corrupted land, she'll bring peace to it and people, while also learning who she is.
You can see the first trailer for the game at the 1:38 mark of the showcase video below:
Here are the first five screenshots from the sequel.
Ender Magnolia: Bloom will come to the Nintendo Switch sometime in 2024. Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights is available on the Switch, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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Siliconera Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:10 AM
As part of the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase on February 21, 2024, the Suika Game Multiplayer Mode Expansion Pack DLC debuted. This allows people access to two-player multiplayer, as well as two additional modes.
In terms of the multiplayer, it is currently only for local players. Aladdin X did note on the eShop store page that online multiplayer is in development and will be added as a free update for the DLC.
As for the new modes, they apply to the multiplayer mode. In Attack Mode, every five matches, you'll get the ability to send a fruit to the opponent's side by pressing Y. It will drop down and potentially mess up their plans. In Time Limit, you have five minutes to play. The person with the highest score will win.
You can see how the new modes look and multiplayer works at the 16:12 mark of the showcase video below.
The Suika Game Multiplayer Mode DLC alone is $2.25, and the base game is $2.99. If someone buys a bundle with the two together, it costs $5.24.
Suika Game is available on the Nintendo Switch and iOS devices. The multiplayer DLC is out on the Switch now, with online support planned.
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Siliconera Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:00 AM
Nintendo held its first 2024 Direct simultaneously worldwide on February 21, 2024. The company published separate videos dedicated to audiences in each country and region, including Japan. The Japanese Nintendo Direct has been known to feature several titles exclusive to the country, and the February 2024 release is no different, so here are all the Switch games in it.
One of the main highlights of the Japanese show is a remake of Hokkaido Rensa Satsujin: Okhotsk ni Kiyu (Hokkaido Serial Murder: Gone in Okhotsk). This title is an investigative visual novel written by Yuji Horii, who also previously made The Portopia Serial Murder Case before he became famous with Dragon Quest. The game originally came out for PC-6001 and PC-8801 in 1984, before it found its way to the Family Computer (NES) in 1987. G-Mode will release the new remake in Summer 2024, which will feature fully detailed character and background illustrations with Japanese voiceovers. Yuji Horii will also return to supervise a brand-new continuation story taking place in 2024.
The Japanese Direct also newly revealed FuRyu's new action game Reynatis and Genius Sorority's The New Denpa Men RPG Free, the latter of which will be available as a free-to-play game. It also exclusively featured titles like Koei Tecmo's horse racing simulation game Winning Post 10 2024 and an expansion to Square Enix's online game Dragon Quest X.
Here is the complete list of all the Switch games featured in the February 2024 Japanese Nintendo Direct, along with their publishers and the release dates or windows revealed in the program:
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Siliconera Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:35 AM
During the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase for February 2024, Level-5 announced that the Switch game Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is delayed again and offered a new release date. This time, it is moving from a Summer 2024 launch window to a launch on October 10, 2024.
The announcement was accompanied by a new trailer. That focused on gameplay. It began by showing the players' arrival on the back of a dragon in a new world. Once there, you get to explore the island. It shows the different lives people can take to perform job tasks, showed the minigames that allow you to craft, and shows what it is like to fight monsters and collect materials. Four-player multiplayer is also highlighted.
You can see the Fantasy Life i new Switch game trailer at the 12:48 mark of the showcase video below:
Back when Level-5 announced this new Fantasy Life game, it suggested it and many other titles would appear in 2023. The delay report first showed up in November 2023. Then at the end of 2023, a Summer 2024 launch window was confirmed. Developer Keiji Inafune even said it would be out then, before this latest reveal.
The new Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Nintendo Switch release date is October 10, 2024, following it being delayed out of Summer 2024.
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Siliconera Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:15 AM
Five Rare NES, SNES, and N64 games will join Nintendo Switch Online for subscribers, with Killer Instinct and Battletoads in Battlemaniacs leading the charge. Four games from the developer are available to everyone with any account, while the N64 game Blast Corps requires the Expansion Pack membership.
Snake Rattle 'n' Roll appeared on the NES in North America and Europe. It is an isometric action game that involves snakes eating circular pellets so they become heavy enough to exit the level, all while dodging hazards and enemies.
Likewise, R.C. Pro-Am was exclusive to North America and Europe originally. It featured an array of tracks and, again, an isometric viewpoint. Players would control R.C. cars and collect upgrades to improve their performance as they'd race.
Killer Instinct is the first entry in the Rare series of fighting games. It features an array of different kinds of fighters, with detailed designs and backgrounds. It was known for its various combos, as well as the ability to perform an Ultra Combo or break out of an opponent's assault with a Combo Breaker.
Battletoads in Battlemaniacs is a beat'em up that appeared worldwide. You can only be Pimple or Rash, with Zitz not present. Players go through stages to defeat enemies in the Gamescape to defeat the Dark Queen again.
Finally, Blast Corps is an action game that offers an isometric sort of overhead view. Your goal is to clear the way for a nuclear missile carrier, which means destroying items and solving puzzles as you clear the way.
Here's the full Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase that shows the titles. They appear at the 19:20 mark.
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Siliconera Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:10 AM
FromSoftware shared the first trailer for the Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree and revealed its release date. The new DLC expansion will be available on June 21, 2024.
The trailer starts with a cloaked figure arriving at the Mohgwyn Dynasty Mausoleum, where Mohg, Lord of Blood keeps a cocoon with the Empyrean Miquella residing in it. As many fans suspected, the DLC seems to heavily focus on Miquella and what happened to the demigod.
The new footage shows not only new areas of the game, but also seems to tease that returning areas might see significant changes due to the events of the DLC. New weapons, Ashes of War, NPC characters, and plenty of other content will be added.
You can check out the trailer for the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC expansion below. The trailer starts at the 28:58 mark.
FromSoftware reported in November 2023 that development of the DLC is progressing adequately. The company also mentioned that the release of the Elden Ring DLC is still some ways off. The company announced that they started development on the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC back in February 2023.
The release date for the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC expansion is June 21, 2024. Elden Ring is immediately available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC via Steam.
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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, February 21, 2024 3:59 PM  The Tarnished Key is a valuable item in Remnant 2 that opens a locked door, leading to the powerful Matriarch's Insignia amulet. If you need help locating the Tarnished Key, this guide will give you a step-by-step on how to find it. Where to find the Tarnished Key in Remnant 2 Screenshot: PC Invasion Remnant 2 players can find the Tarnished Key in The Widow's Court area of the Yaesha biome. From the checkpoint crystal at the start of The Widow's Court, head to the left side of the map and make your way downward until you reach a body of water with a waterfall. Screenshot: PC Invasion Behind the waterfall, you will find the Tarnished Key sitting on the rock. In the image below, you can see the exact location of the Tarnished Key in Remnant 2. Screenshot: PC Invasion How to use the Tarnished Key in Remnant 2 After acquiring the Tarnished Key, return to the starting area near the checkpoint crystal. In the center of the map, there is a path leadin... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, February 21, 2024 3:40 PM  No one likes jumping into a game you're excited to play and getting a connection error. If you're experiencing a login failed network error in Nightingale, we can help figure out how to fix it. Since the game has recently launched in Early Access, you're bound to experience errors along the way. Here are some possible solutions. How to fix login failed network error in Nightingale Since Nightingale is an online-only game, network issues will be common. Here are some methods you can try to mitigate these problems. Screenshot: Inflexion Games Check your internet connection Nightingale warns players to have a stable internet connection to be able to play. If you've noticed recently that your internet has been pretty bad, you should check your internet connection and speed. Perhaps you need to restart your router or move your PC closer to it. Nevertheless, verifying your network connection can help figure out what the root cause of this problem ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, February 21, 2024 3:14 PM  There are many wondrous secrets to be discovered in Nightingale, and the Bastille of Intellect is one of them. A curious structure with something interesting gleaming behind the gates — here's how to crack the puzzle. The Bastille of Intellect puzzle in Nightingale The Bastille of Intellect in Nightingale is a structure with Puzzle Pieces outside of it. Trapped behind the gates is a treasure for only those who pay attention. These structures will be marked on your map with a puzzle piece and will remain running until you complete them and claim the rewards. Three blue pyramid structures will blaze blue next to a very strange structure afront the gates. To solve this puzzle, you need to activate the Blue Puzzle Pieces in a certain order. Screenshot: PC Invasion When approaching this structure, be careful! In two of the Bastille of Intellects, I was assaulted by enemies. They're simple enough to dispatch, but they're a threat nonetheless. They may a... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, February 21, 2024 3:11 PM  A loot filter system seems like a no-brainer for games in the ARPG category. Since most leveling up is by grinding and finding loot, you'll be overburdened by gear you don't need. With the addition of offline play and many other smart mechanics, Last Epoch has the potential to stand on its own. You came to the right place to learn how to create and import a loot filter in Last Epoch. Last Epoch: How to create and import a loot filter This is something I would suggest you do as you get into the higher levels. There would be more common items that can clutter the screen, so when you filter them out, you could potentially get exactly what you want. To create a loot filter and press Shit + F, which opens up the main filter menu. From there, press click the Create Filter button. You'll get the option of what icons and colors will appear by pressing on the ones you don't want. In the same menu, you can also label it and a description. Screenshot: PC Inva... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, February 21, 2024 3:10 PM  Final Fantasy VII Rebirth tells the next part of one of the industry's most beloved stories, and Square Enix has released multiple chunks of tasty demo content to get players pumped for the full experience. But how long is the new Junon demo update? How long is the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's demo update? The first part of the FF7 Rebirth demo, released initially, was titled Fall of a Hero in Nibelheim. While some people estimated it would take players around three hours to experience everything, quite a few players seem to have found they could explore everything that interested them in as little as two hours. By offering access to a much larger area, the Junon demo update promises several hours of additional content. When you first load the demo with the February 21 free update applied, you'll see a few options. If you haven't already cleared Fall of a Hero in Nibelheim, you'll need to start there. Progress upon completing the Nibelheim part of th... |
Gamer Empire Wednesday, February 21, 2024 1:39 PM Wool is a resource you can obtain from the Llama – a tameable animal in Raft. Besides being needed for many useful armor and backpack recipes, Wool is also one of the best raw resources for the Recycler to make Trash Cubes, as its value is 15 times better than Plastic or Palm Leaves. Recommended […] |
Gamer Empire Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:53 AM Heavy weapons are powerhouses that every Destiny 2 player should be taking advantage of to make their play session much easier on themselves. In this guide, we will go over some of the best Heavy weapons from each weapon archetype to help you find one that suits your Loadout. Recommended Read: Do Dungeons Have Checkpoints […] |
Gamer Empire Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:25 AM There are a lot of activities to do in Destiny 2. Some players don't have enough time to complete every activity they begin. This is where checkpoints come in. If you are curious as to whether or not Dungeons in Destiny 2 have checkpoints, this is the guide for you. Recommended Read: How to Increase […] |
Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Wednesday, February 21, 2024 3:35 PM  In an exciting announcement for fans of historical wargaming, the much-anticipated return of the Forgotten & Glorious miniature range has been officially confirmed, with a planned release this March. The American Civil War series, a cherished collection among enthusiasts, has been under the careful stewardship of Warlord Games following the original company's closure. After a … |
Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Wednesday, February 21, 2024 3:32 PM  Renegade Game Studios has just announced an exciting opportunity for board game enthusiasts to dive back into history with the launch of pre-orders for "Ezra and Nehemiah", the newest creation from the acclaimed minds at Garphill Games. This latest venture invites players to immerse themselves in the ancient city of Jerusalem, offering a unique blend … |
Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Wednesday, February 21, 2024 3:13 PM  In a recent collaboration, Q WORKSHOP and Paizo have introduced an exciting addition to the world of tabletop gaming with three new Pathfinder Dice Set lineups. These sets are not just tools of the trade for gamers; they are a gateway to enhancing the adventure on the tabletop, bringing a new level of immersion to … |
Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Wednesday, February 21, 2024 3:07 PM  Glass Cannon Unplugged, known for creating Frostpunk: The Board Game and Apex LegendsTM: The Board Game, in collaboration with Techland, is gearing up to launch a Kickstarter campaign for Dying Light: The Board Game. This new venture brings the popular parkour-survival video game to the tabletop, offering fans a chance to support the project starting … |
WGB Wednesday, February 21, 2024 1:47 PM Former Xbox exclusives Hi-Fi Rush, Sea of Thieves, Pentiment and Grounded will all be going multiplatform over the next two months, Microsoft has officially confirmed. |
WGB Wednesday, February 21, 2024 9:13 AM Nintendo opened up today's Nintendo Partner Direct by announcing the formerly Xbox (and PC) exclusives Grounded and Pentiment are coming to Nintendo Switch. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, February 21, 2024 2:30 PM It will also improve visual fidelity in Performance Mode. The post Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 'Dawn of a New Era' Demo Update Coming Today appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, February 21, 2024 2:04 PM A PlayStation 5 announcement trailer was also released. The post Hi-Fi RUSH Officially Announced For PlayStation 5 appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, February 21, 2024 1:45 PM It will be an enhanced version of Shin Megami Tensei V. The post Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Officially Announced For PC and Consoles appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, February 21, 2024 1:26 PM The trailer showcases several details. The post Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Gets New Trailer, Launches in June appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
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Level Up Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:22 AM Following today's Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, many were surprised the heavily rumored Hi-Fi Rush was… |
Level Up Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:14 AM Today's Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase has come and gone, and the presentation revealed a number… |
Level Up Wednesday, February 21, 2024 9:59 AM During today's Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, we learned <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="13d6f4e2-aea0-4281-9a89-5c17af14d8c3" href="https://www.gameinformer.com/nintendo-direct/2024/02/21/grounded-arrives-on-switch-in-april">Grounded is coming… |
Level Up Wednesday, February 21, 2024 9:41 AM Sega has revealed an all-new entry in the Super Monkey Ball franchise. Super Monkey Ball… |
Level Up Wednesday, February 21, 2024 9:33 AM Penny's Big Breakaway, a throwback 3D platformer by Evening Star (a team consisting of Sonic… |