Kotaku Friday, February 23, 2024 11:45 AM  If you want to understand how the Final Fantasy VII universe got to where it is today, then you need not look any further than Advent Children. The 2005 animated movie that acts as a sequel to the original 1997 title is something of a flashpoint for the beloved characters. Advent Children paved the way for the… |
Kotaku Friday, February 23, 2024 11:30 AM  It hasn't even been a month since its release, but publisher Warner Bros. Games is disappointed in its live-service shooter Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. With barely 1,000 people playing the gameon Steam, the company has flat-out stated that Suicide Squad completely missed its purported expectations. |
Kotaku Friday, February 23, 2024 11:15 AM  Lady Gaga dropped into Fortnite Festival season 2 just a few days ago, and she's already shaking up the battle royale—not only with her themed cosmetics, but also with her actual presence. Yes, it appears that Lady Gaga—the woman who once asked "what is fortnight?"—is playing Fortnite. And she's not the only pop girly… |
Kotaku Friday, February 23, 2024 11:00 AM  Let me be upfront: no, you're not the only person trying and failing to spread democracy in Helldivers 2 this week. |
Kotaku Friday, February 23, 2024 10:45 AM  Nightingale, a new co-operative survival game developed by Inflexion Games and led by former BioWare boss Aaryn Flynn, released in Early Access on February 20 and required an always-online connection from players even when taking on the game solo. Now, only two days later, the game is walking back its online-only… |
Kotaku Friday, February 23, 2024 10:30 AM  In the summer of 2020, as America tried to reckon with its institutionalized racism, the Black Lives Matter movement prompted video game studios to issue pro-BLM statements, donate to Black-centered charities, and promise to elevate Black voices. Several years later, it's not all that clear if some (or any) studios fol… |
Kotaku Friday, February 23, 2024 10:00 AM  This year, I returned to Liyue Harbor to find paper kites flying alongside strings of vermillion lanterns. I couldn't help but reminisce on the first time I wandered these docks, grinding through mini-games and coaxing a certain antisocial mask-wearing warrior into the city. Like Genshin Impact's protagonist, the… |
Kotaku Friday, February 23, 2024 9:15 AM  When you hear about accessibility, what do you think of? When you play a Souls-like game, what do you think of? If both of those answers are about difficulty, you're partially correct. But not in the way you think. |
PCGamesN Friday, February 23, 2024 11:57 AM  What are the best Solium Infernum Rituals? Solium Infernum is, on the surface, a complicated game to get into. You can, actually, get through and win a game without delving into half of Solium's incredible mechanics, but once you want to develop even more diabolical plans, there is plenty to use to your advantage. Among those mechanics are Solium Infernum Rituals, dark spells which can be cast to negatively impact your closest opponent or give your own Legions a boost in battle. Each of the Solium Infernum Archfiends starts with certain Rituals, and can learn and unlock more, so knowing which are the best to work towards in the political game can help give you a head start toward your next devilish scheme. Continue reading The best Solium Infernum Rituals and how to use them MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best strategy games, Best RTS games, Best upcoming games |
PCGamesN Friday, February 23, 2024 11:42 AM  February 23, 2024: We've added the three newest Reverse 1999 codes. What are the new Reverse 1999 codes? If you're just making a start in Bluepoch's strategic RPG, you're probably burning through essential resources at a worrying rate. It can be tough going in the early game while you're still finding your feet, so we've compiled all the active Reverse 1999 codes you could need for free clear drops, dust, and much more. Reverse 1999 is another anime gacha game available on mobile and PC, joining the likes of Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail in the competitive genre. If you're torn between playing them all, we've got Genshin Impact codes and Honkai Star Rail codes as well, but this guide has all the latest Reverse 1999 codes for your alt-history 20th-century Timekeeper needs. Codes aren't enough to get you through those tricky battles though, so be sure to check out our Reverse 1999 tier list featuring the best characters. Continue reading Reverse 1999 codes February 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Reverse 1999 codes, Reverse 1999 tier list, Best anime games |
PCGamesN Friday, February 23, 2024 11:44 AM  How do you reset the Steam Deck? There are many technical reasons why it may be necessary to reset your Steam Deck, or perhaps you just crave a fresh start rather than cherry-picking through your library of games for ways to make space. Regardless, the reset process is simple, and we're going to take you through how to do it. Resetting your Steam Deck should be done with care because despite being simple, the last thing you want to do is mistakenly leave one of the best handheld gaming PCs as nothing more than an expensive paperweight. Continue reading How to reset the Steam Deck MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, February 23, 2024 11:30 AM  Want to get the best Star Citizen ship for free? The Idris-M frigate is one of the most imposing capital ships to grace the vast space game, and developers Cloud Imperium Games and Roberts Space Industries are giving players a chance to snag their very own ship for free. But to have a chance at winning one, you'll first need to steal it - from the game's developers. With ship prices going as high as $1,000 and above, that's an opportunity you won't want to pass up on. Continue reading If you want the best Star Citizen ship, just steal it from the devs MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best simulation games, Best multiplayer games, Best space games |
PCGamesN Friday, February 23, 2024 11:25 AM  What are the Sons of the Forest system requirements? Now free from the shackles of early access, Sons of the Forest is available as a full release, although we're certain that plenty more updates will arrive over time. That being said, can your gaming rig handle the horror that awaits? Continue reading Sons of the Forest system requirements MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, February 23, 2024 11:00 AM  Why have a massive closed box on your desk, when you could have an elegantly minimal open air PC case such as this one? This mini-ITX frame case, made from laser-cut aluminium by Jerome Kelty, still enables you to use a full-size graphics card and ATX power supply. Thanks to our rapidly growing PC building Facebook page, we've seen many custom gaming PCs, from mods based on existing case designs to scratch PC builds. You can even submit yours for consideration right here. Here we chat to Jerome about how he made this incredible open air PC. Continue reading This open-air mini-ITX gaming PC takes minimalism to the next level MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, February 23, 2024 11:30 AM  What are the best PC joysticks? There are countless options to choose from, all designed to give you a greater level of control and precision in flight sims, fighting games, and other genres. Not only can they help to make your gaming experiences more immersive, but they can even offer a competitive edge. You'll still want the best gaming mouse and best gaming keyboard for navigating menus, but the experience and immersion of flying are truly elevated when paired with a good joystick or HOTAS (hands-on throttle-and-stick) setup. Of course, commercial flights are just one use - you could use a joystick for shooting down hostiles from your starfighter in Star Wars Squadrons, so picking up a dedicated joystick rather than using the best PC controller is a great way to improve your accuracy and immersion. A simple all-in-one HOTAS controller combines both the throttle and the flight stick, while a dedicated flight wheel with multiple instrument panels and a triplet of the best gaming monitors can create the ultimate flight simulator setup. The amount of cash you're spending on a flight sim setup can vary massively, so to ensure you've got all of the options we've rounded up the best pick for every price point and use. Continue reading Best PC joysticks in 2024: fly high with our top picks MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, February 23, 2024 11:32 AM  When is GTA 6 coming out? Given how many years it takes to create open worlds of the same caliber as GTA 5, it's no surprise that Rockstar Games has already spent years developing GTA 6. However, like most developers, Rockstar prefers to keep its secrets close to its chest until they're close to the end of development - and recent reports suggest that the release date is sooner than you might think. The Grand Theft Auto 6 release date has certainly been a long time coming. Early gameplay leaks of GTA 6 surfaced online last year, along with lines of source code and development footage for the open-world game. There's been plenty of rumors and speculation surrounding the release date since then, but you can catch up with all the confirmed details surrounding the story and setting in the GTA 6 trailer right here on PCGamesN. Here's all the latest on the GTA 6 release date, news, and gameplay. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 6 release date, Best open-world games, GTA 5 cheats |
PCGamesN Friday, February 23, 2024 10:46 AM  What are the best Last Epoch builds? Choosing your class is just one of the many decisions you will make while building your character. Do you specialize in melee combat? Should I look into having many minions fight alongside me? Which flavor of magic is the most destructive? These are tough questions that the game makes you answer sooner than you think. If you're starting out in Last Epoch, you're probably not thinking too hard about which of the three masteries for each of the Last Epoch classes is best for you. However, you will need to commit to one of them a few hours into the RPG game campaign, so to help you make your decision, we've picked out the five best Last Epoch builds, one for every class, and everything you need to spec into. We'll even throw in some codes for Last Epoch loot filters to help you grab the essentials. Continue reading Best Last Epoch builds MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Best games like Diablo, System requirements |
PCGamesN Friday, February 23, 2024 10:31 AM  What are the best Last Epoch classes? Having spent a fair few hours with each Last Epoch class, we have a reasonably good idea of which one you should pick up for your first run through the campaign. While the masteries for each one are a chance to pivot to an entirely new playstyle, the chances are that you want to know where best to start. Defining which Last Epoch classes are the best for specific roles, such as endgame spelunking through dungeons, PvP duels, or wiping out tough bosses with ease, is tricky as everyone's just as capable, thanks to the masteries. A lot of the time, though, you'll need to rely on your chosen specialism and build as a whole. One way to do that is by checking our Last Epoch crafting guide for tips on affixes, glyphs, and runes. Read on if you're just starting the RPG game and want to know who to choose. Continue reading Last Epoch class tier list – all classes ranked MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Best games like Diablo, System requirements |
PCGamesN Friday, February 23, 2024 10:09 AM  Intel's forthcoming flagship CPU is only going to be available in very limited quantities, according to the latest rumors. The Intel Core i9-14900KS is currently one of the worst kept secrets in the industry, with several recent leaks apparently revealing its price and clock speed, as well as its power draw. Continue reading There "won't be many" Intel Core i9-14900KS CPUs MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Core i5 14600K review, Best gaming CPU, Core i9 14900K review |
PCGamesN Friday, February 23, 2024 10:11 AM  Sending an adorable robed character on another journey in Dicefolk, I'm filled with excitement about the potential new monsters, known here as Chimeras, I'm about to encounter when I suddenly realize it's 3am. At this point, I've been playing Leap Game Studios and Tiny Ghoul's new roguelike for six hours straight. Continue reading Slay the Spire and Palworld collide in this excellent new roguelike MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Roguelike games, Upcoming games, Best PC games |
PCGamesN Friday, February 23, 2024 9:58 AM  What are the best Solium Infernum Relics? As with most RTS games, the road to victory in Solium Infernum is heavily based on the strength of your game plan. Set in the depths of Hell, the road to victory in Solium Infernum is also influenced, then, by just how scheming and conniving you can be - but a little help from some outside factors never hurt anybody, right? Solium Infernum Relics are items that grant a specific buff to the character holding them, and are locked in at the very start of the strategy game, the same time as you select your Archfiend. Each Solium Infernum Archfiend is automatically equipped with Relics that suit them, but you can change this to match your own playstyle. Choosing something entirely out of character for your Archfiend may even help lull your foes into a false sense of security - Solium Infernum is a game of deception, after all. Continue reading The best Solium Infernum Relics MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best strategy games, Best RTS games, Best upcoming games |
PCGamesN Friday, February 23, 2024 10:34 AM  How do you stream games on Steam Deck using Remote Play? Regardless of its ability to play some of the latest and greatest PC games, the Steam Deck does have its limits. This is where the versatility of Valve's pocket powerhouse comes in and Remote Play can take your gaming to the next level. Even though Valve's Steam Deck is one of the best handheld gaming PCs and powerful enough to play some of the best PC games, sometimes you may want to utilize the power of your desktop PC instead to push the device even further. That's where Steam Deck Remote Play comes in. Continue reading How to set up Steam Deck Remote Play to stream your PC games MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, February 23, 2024 9:04 AM  Mark your calendars, as it appears official details on the next gen AMD Zen 5 CPU range will be shared by the company itself this summer at Computex 2024. Mirroring her efforts two years ago, CEO Dr Lisa Su is set to take the stage at the convention once again and deliver the opening keynote of the show. Continue reading AMD looks set to reveal Zen 5 CPUs at Computex 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review |
PCGamesN Friday, February 23, 2024 9:03 AM  How do you get to Steam Deck Desktop mode? While the Steam Deck is primarily a gaming device, it can do so much more if you step outside the safety zone of SteamOS. The Linux-based operating system is simple to navigate, and getting to it is easy. Entering Steam Deck Desktop mode grants you access to applications like web browsers as well as to the device's file system, but it's also a necessary step to install Battle.net on Steam Deck and other storefronts. So, whether you're looking to take a break from playing the best Steam Deck games or do some tinkering, it's something every owner of the best handheld gaming PC should know how to access. Continue reading How to get to Steam Deck Desktop mode MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, February 23, 2024 8:08 AM  When it comes to 4X strategy games, Civilization 6 is the undisputed king of the castle. While there's a lot of fantastic options out there, such as Age of Wonders 4, Endless Legend, and the newly released Solium Infernum, Civ 6 remains a must-play for pretty much any strategy fan with a PC to hand. The good news is that the all-conquering Firaxis game is currently available to play as a free Steam game for the weekend, including both of its expansions, and it's yours at a massive discount in a Steam sale if you enjoy yourself. Continue reading Steam's 4X strategy game champion goes free, but just for a few days MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best Civ 6 mods, The best Civ 6 civs, Play Civilization VI |
PCGamesN Friday, February 23, 2024 7:46 AM  In what's set to be a ground-breaking move, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has revealed that he wants Intel's chip making "crown jewels" to be open to everyone. That not only means Intel foundries would be available to key allies of Intel, such as Microsoft, but also competitive rivals such as Nvidia and AMD. Continue reading Future AMD CPUs and Nvidia GPUs could be made by Intel MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review |
PCGamesN Friday, February 23, 2024 7:37 AM  How do you use the Steam Deck keyboard in desktop mode? The Steam Deck is a giant within the handheld gaming PC market, with both the LCD and OLED models being among the easiest to use and best for performance. It can get tricky, however, when navigating the Linux-based operating system without utilizing the built-in keyboard. Whether you're searching for the best Steam Deck games or need to quickly enter a password, being able to use a virtual keyboard is incredibly helpful for a multitude of situations. Not to leave you in the dark, Valve has integrated this handy virtual keyboard into the Steam Deck, and you can pull it up with just the press of a couple of buttons. Continue reading How to use the Steam Deck keyboard in desktop mode MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, February 23, 2024 7:22 AM  Last Epoch referrals have been turned off as indie developer Eleventh Hour Games works to put out fires following a busy launch. The promising new ARPG is already blowing up on Steam as players flock in amid a quiet Diablo 4 Season 3, yet unfortunately this has led to backend server and connection issues meaning many are unable to play online. Now, EHG is disabling the Last Epoch refer-a-friend program, but it's actually good news for players as the team hands out bee pets to everyone. Continue reading Last Epoch referrals are disabled, but it's good news for everyone MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Best games like Diablo, System requirements |
PCGamesN Friday, February 23, 2024 7:21 AM  Project L. It feels like we've been waiting on Riot's League of Legends fighting game for years, pouring over any new information that slipped through the cracks, hoping and praying that we'd catch a glimpse of what's on the horizon. On February 22, 2024, Riot finally revealed the brawler's official name, 2XKO, and now that everything's out in the open, the Project L beta sign ups have just kicked off, too. Continue reading After 4 years, the Project L beta sign ups are finally live MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best fighting games, LoL tier list , 2XKO characters |
PCGamesN Friday, February 23, 2024 7:23 AM  Want to know about new Genshin Impact characters? During each new update, there's usually at least one banner with a minimum of one brand-new character. The banners feature characters with increased drop rates, including one five-star character and three four-star characters. While we know which characters are likely to appear on the next Genshin Impact banners, the characters featured in this guide might not be playable right now but they can be found in Genshin Impact. We've also included some characters who are rumored to join the free PC game down the line but may not have an in-game model just yet. While none of this information is official until Hoyoverse says otherwise, here's a round-up of all of the current rumors and speculation. Continue reading Genshin Impact new characters in the 4.4 update and beyond MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Friday, February 23, 2024 7:08 AM  What are the best indie games? The great indie boom triggered by digital distribution a decade ago turned out to be more of a Big Bang, firing small-team development into a plethora of directions that now defy simple categorisation. The sheer volume is intimidating, so we have plenty to choose from when compiling our list of the best indie games. Perhaps too much. But we should take stock, from time to time, to appreciate everything publisher-less development has given us. Some of the games listed below were built in a weekend by first-time coders, while others were crafted by former triple-A creators who've instilled their independent work with the same technical standards. They barely have anything in common but a healthy dose of idiosyncrasy and ideas that make Steam worth spelunking and make our list of the best PC games. Continue reading The best indie games on PC 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Disco Elysium review, Best RPGs on PC, The best PC games |
PCGamesN Friday, February 23, 2024 6:51 AM  How do you improve the Steam Deck download speeds? If you're sick of slow game downloads, a fan of the Steam Deck has some advice on how to fix this issue on Valve's portable. Don't let the tech jargon put you off, either, as it doesn't take a tech whizz to follow these six simple steps. Despite being one of the best handheld gaming PCs, the Steam Deck can often struggle with download speeds. The Steam Deck OLED largely fixed this problem with the addition of WiFi 6E, but for LCD models, we've got a fix to get your games playable sooner. Continue reading Fix your Steam Deck download speeds with these six steps MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, February 23, 2024 7:31 AM  February 23, 2024: We've added new codes 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 Friday, February 23, 2024 11:13 AM  I know this sort of thing has been said before around these parts, but in scanning through the endless reams of Steam Next Fest demos earlier this month and trying to work out what these games are and whether they're worth downloading, I truly believe it's a sentiment that's worth repeating. When I first saw the name C.A.R.D.S RPG: The Misty Battlefield appear on the Next Fest landing page, I instantly thought, 'Yes, here we go, now we're talking'. Well, my first thought was actually, 'Gee, if only there was an easy way to know what this game's about based on just the title alone,' but that's just me being facetious. Ultimately, I have a lot of respect for this kind of naming convention, and the fact it's also being made by the Octopath Traveler developers Acquire is really just the icing on the cake. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, February 23, 2024 10:31 AM  What happens when you combine two great puzzle games? You get one puzzle game which makes me, an accredited professional fool, feel dizzy with noncomprehension. That game is Sokobond Express, which launched yesterday and combines the atom-shoving chemistry of Sokobond with the route-planning puzzling of Cosmic Express. So you have to draw paths around a grid to gather atoms to correctly build a desired molecule. That's all. Just molecular chemistry and pathing, at the same time. Oh, my poor foolish head. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, February 23, 2024 10:30 AM  I'm not sure exactly what I was expecting from Graven, but it still feels like it wasn't quite what I expected. That's both good and bad. It has the look of a 90s throwback FPS, the cool atmosphere and action RPG (barely RPG, really, restricted to which weapons you upgrade) combat of something from the 2000s like Rune or Dark Messiah, with a hint of a modern immersive sim. There is, I think, a better game to be made with those parts in a different arrangement. This one is only kinda good. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, February 23, 2024 10:29 AM  This week's Nintendo Direct was stuffed full of games that will also be making their way to PC over the next few months, but the one I haven't been able to stop thinking about is the newly-announced Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure. It's the debut game from a team of indie devs that include Braid artist David Hellman, Carto writer Nick Suttner and Ethereal designer Nicolás Recabarren, and they've also partnered with composer Tomás Batista, who did the music for both Ethereal and Martian colony builder Per Aspera. It's a pretty stacked line-up as these things go, but it's Arranger's world of constantly shifting sliding tiles that's really piqued my curiosity. Come and watch the lovely announcement trailer below and see what I mean. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, February 23, 2024 10:03 AM  Credit to Nightingale, I've been enjoying the early access form of Inflexion's gaslamp fantasy survival crafter a fair bit more than I did its older stress test build. The UI is cleaner and tighter, and I've had more space to explore (and enjoy) the mysterious nooks of its magic 'n' moustaches world. There's potential here, but it's very much the raw kind, especially when performance needs as much work as it does. Besides relying on upscalers like DLSS for truly smooth running, Nightingale currently has a serious stuttering problem, and bumping into an ugly graphical artefact or even a hard crash is worryingly common. I've pulled together an optimised settings guide (down below) so that you don't need to drop the visual quality lower than is strictly necessary, but do keep in mind that this is early access with emphasis on the early. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, February 23, 2024 7:57 AM  Yesterday I was off sick with a fever and, as I often do when I'm laid up ill, immediately set out to consume the most nihilistic and depressing entertainment media I could find. On the film front, I watched Session 9, in which some men hired to remove asbestos from a collapsing 19th century asylum do not have a very nice time. On the game front, I played The Tribe Must Survive, a colony management sim from Walking Tree Games GmbH and Starbreeze Publishing, which is now available in early access. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, February 23, 2024 7:07 AM  After launching Nightingale into early access on Tuesday, developers Inflexion Games (led by former BioWare CEO Aaryn Flynn) have quickly realised a big miscalculation: lots of players want an offline mode. The gaslamp fantasy survival game requires you be online even if you want to play by yourself, which dovetailed poorly with server issues at launch to frustrate folks. Inflexion say that early in development they needed to make a choice between focusing on co-op or offline first, and now think they made the wrong call. They plan to remedy this, but it's not yet clear when they'll actually add an offline mode. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, February 23, 2024 6:13 AM  From Software president Hidetaka Miyazaki has acknowledged that members of the Dark Souls studio had misgivings about Elden Ring's shift to a full-blown open world format, while qualifying that Elden Ring's vision for an open world was never "traditional". Rather, Elden Ring is an "open world" game in the same way that Dark Souls is a "hard" game, Miyazaki feels. Confused? Well, this is the godfather of the notoriously unforthcoming Souls series we're talking about. I've never interviewed the guy, but I suspect he composes his responses using the game's soapstone messaging system. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, February 23, 2024 6:01 AM  Sons Of The Forest launches out of early access and into 1.0 today, bringing with it a whole host of tweaks and improvements. Most notably, there's a new ending, new mutants, new points of interest, proximity chat, a creative mode, and new uses for the game's mysterious artifacts. The rest of the changelog is an exhausting list of bullet points with the occasional hidden gem, like the introduction of raccoons and golf cart radio stations to give your drives some added pizazz. |
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Siliconera Friday, February 23, 2024 12:00 PM
Them's Fightin' Herds support finally ended with the release of new DLC characters Baihe and Nidra, but it seems both are broken at launch.As the Mane6 team was fired by Maximum Entertainment, formerly known as Modus Games, it is unknown if there will be patches to fix the issues.
People are reporting two major issues with the two new Them's Fightin' Herds DLC Baihe and Nidra. If a player uses Baihe to trap another fighter in a corner, an infinite combo can be triggered.
Shadowking58 showed a video highlighting the Baihe infinite on social media.
Ferns and Poco also took to social media to share videos of the Nidra attack that can freeze the opposing character and Baihe infinite.
Baihe and Nidra are the last Season 1 Pass characters alongside Stronghoof and Texas. The pass is $19.99, but each one can be purchased separately for $4.99.
Here are the Baihe screenshots:
And here are the three Nidra ones:
Them's Fightin' Herds is available on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.
The post Them's Fightin' Herds Final DLC Characters Break the Game appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, February 23, 2024 11:00 AM
Microsoft announced a new contest that will net one person a custom Palworld Xbox Series S with matching controllers. The contest kicked off on the social media network X, formerly known as Twitter, on February 23, 2024.
It is fairly easy for people in applicable countries who are 18 or older. All you need to do is log into Twitter and retweet the official tweet, which you can see below, with the #PalworldXboxSweepstakes hashtag. Your account must be public and not private, or else your entry won't count. People have until March 17, 2024 to enter once. Microsoft noted it expects to notify the single winner about two weeks after the contest ends. This means the person who gets the system should know by March 31, 2024.
Microsoft noted it expects to notify the single winner about two weeks after the contest ends. This means the person who gets the system should know by March 31, 2024.
The console itself features multiple Pals from Palworld on it. The controllers are more specialized. Each one has one Pal on it and a matching color. So there's a blue Pengullet controller, a green Mammorest one, a pink Cattiva controller, and a yellow Grizzbolt variant.
This contest begins just after the game has been available for a month. When it hit that milestone, Pocketpair offered an update on sales figures. It noted that 10 million people are playing the game on Xbox consoles. When it comes to PCs, 15 million people play there.
Palworld is in early access on the Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.
The post Custom Palworld Xbox Series S and Controllers Are Contest Prizes appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, February 23, 2024 10:00 AM
A Walmart product listing for a Dragonite Pokemon Squishmallow plush appeared online. It is unavailable to buy, but includes screenshots and details about pricing. [Thanks, Mzumwalde23 and Britzaaaa on Reddit!]
When the Dragonite does appear, it will apparently cost $14.97 for the 10 inch size. This is in line with Walmart's pricing for this line and size. (The Clefairy and Piplup ones there cost about the same amount.) The initial photos also show it will have the character's distinctive antennae, wings, and tail.
Here are the first photos.
It's important to note that these plush tend to debut in the Pokemon Center first at a larger size. Those ones also have a special patch on the back and tag.
It isn't uncommon for Dragonite to show up as a plush for Pokemon lines. For example, Build-a-Bear offered one back in December 2020. That one was notable, as it was larger than the typical Build-a-Bear Pokemon stuffed toy.
There have been quite a few Pokemon Squishmallow toys so far. Things started with Pikachu and Gengar. Togepi and Snorlax showed up after that. Piplup and a Pikachu variant followed. The most recent ones that appeared at the end of 2023 were Clefairy and Teddiursa plush.
There's no release window or official announcement for the Dragonite Pokemon Squishmallow just yet.
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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, February 23, 2024 11:50 AM  One of many Unique items in Last Epoch is the Siphon of Anguish, but how can you get this Ring? Based on the Gold Ring, the Siphon of Anguish can increase Elemental Resistance, Movement Speed, and more. Here's how to collect it for yourself. Last Epoch: How to get Siphon of Anguish With a requirement of level 55, how you can get the Siphon of Anguish Unique in Last Epoch is from The Shade of Orobyss. This enemy has a decent chance of dropping this Unique Ring, and you can find them in the Monolith of Fate. The Shade is a strong enemy you can find in this endgame area for Last Epoch, and it's a type of dungeon you can run multiple times for the chances of gaining exceptional loot. You'll specifically find The Shade at Echo of A World nodes. Screenshot: Eleventh Hour Games In the Monolith of Fate, you can complete nodes for rewards. Defeating The Shade can be difficult, as it has one of five possible forms. It'll have Void attacks, as well as abilit... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, February 23, 2024 11:43 AM  A new error has surprised Call of Duty players today, but it is far from new. Here is how to fix the "Failed to request daily login" Minot Hawthorne bug in Modern Warfare 3. What is the Minot Hawthorne bug in Modern Warfare 3? The Minot Hawthorne bug is back to terrorize Call of Duty players, but now that it has happened amid Season 2, many suffer the same as beta players did back in the day. This error reads "Failed to request daily login" and it affects quite a lot of things. Many players report that this error pops out whenever they attempt to matchmake in Multiplayer, access a Zombies run, or even try to play a round of Battle Royale. In my case, it appeared when I attempted to play Zombies mode. This suggests there is an issue with the servers, therefore affecting all types of online functionality. However, it is particularly worrisome that this also affects player ranks by completely resetting them back to level 1. As reported back in the day, th... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, February 23, 2024 11:39 AM  Leave it to Call of Duty to somehow please people even when their game is on fire. While the current state of MW3 might be concerning, other players have found an interesting attachment to the main problem. So let's take a look at how Modern Warfare 3's rank reset completely broke SBMM. Easier matches thanks to Modern Warfare 3's broken SBMM Image: Sledgehammer Games It's been reported that players entering MW3 early on Friday ran into some interesting rank reset problems. And while developers are probably working on a way to get everyone's rank progress back, there is a silver lining to this. Call of Duty news accounts on X (formerly Twitter) such as CharlieIntel report that Skill Based Matchmaking (SBMM) is experiencing problems along with the server issues. With the servers currently broken in Call of Duty across MW3 MP and Warzone, it does appear that SBMM is also not working properly – and matchmaking is much more relaxed and easie... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, February 23, 2024 11:27 AM  In Sons of the Forest, if you know where to look, you'll find tactical soldiers holding red flares. What are these stranded soldiers for, is there any way to save them, and how do I find more in Sons of the Forest? Sons of the Forest: How to find red flare soldiers With 1.0, red flare soldiers are spread all over the Sons of the Forest island. As their name suggests, you can find these stranded soldiers easily by looking for red smoke. I found dense red smoke as I walked around the forest and as I got close, it turned into a stream of red smoke coming from a stranded soldier. Related: How to fix low framerate and stuttering on PC in Sons of The Forest The red flare soldiers mark important locations in Sons of the Forest which makes getting what you need and progressing the story easier. While you can find red flare soldiers all over the island, I found red soldiers easily by following the purple exclamation marks on my map. How to help the Sons of the Forest red fl... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, February 23, 2024 11:10 AM  Helldivers 2 has had its fair share of issues since launch, such as matchmaking, server capacity, disconnections, etc. One of the most recent problems is that players are losing Super Credits after purchasing them from the store. If this has happened to you, don't stress too much; there are potential fixes. Here is how to fix Super Credits disappearing in Helldivers 2. Super Credits disappearing in Helldivers 2 potential fixes Screenshot: PC Invasion The worst thing to happen is to spend real-world money just for you not to get the product you paid for. Unfortunately, this has been happening to players who spend hard-earned cash on Super Credits just for them to vanish. Below we outline potential fixes to this issue. Check for payment confirmation The first step is to double-check that the payment went through by checking your bank statement and looking for a payment confirmation in your email. Due to the ongoing server issues of Helldivers 2, it is very likely ... |
WGB Friday, February 23, 2024 8:43 AM Ahead of what will probably be another busy weekend, Helldivers 2 has had its player cap raised from 450,000 to 700,000. Game director Johan Pilestedt sent out a Tweet with the good news: "I have one final update for tonight. We have updated the max CCU cap to 700,000." Friends of @helldivers2, I have one final... |