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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 7:44 AM
     Top XCOM and Baldur's Gate 3 style tactical RPG is getting a sequel

Looking for that next hit after Baldur's Gate 3? Tactical RPG King Arthur: Knight's Tale, which blends the fantasy realms of Arthurian legend with a mix of XCOM style turn-based combat and the character-led party RPG systems of BG3 and Dragon Age, is about to get a new standalone sequel. Originally teased as a potential expansion, King Arthur: Legion 9 has now been expanded into a fully fledged sequel, and it's arriving on Steam very soon.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 7:38 AM
     Intel XeSS performance gets a big boost, but there's a bigger catch

Intel XeSS is often an afterthought when it comes to upscaling tech, with Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR leading the way, but Intel is clearly still working on its resolution upscaling tech. The company has just released XeSS update 1.3, which on the surface looks like it boosts performance by up to 20fps over the previous version, but there's a big catch.

In benchmarks provided by Intel, the company has tested the new XeSS 1.3 update on the Core Ultra 7 155H and Arc A750. This is notable, because the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H powers the MSI Claw, which is currently facing major criticism for its poor gaming performance.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 7:35 AM
     The Sinking City meets Dishonored in new Lovecraftian horror game

Announced yesterday during Steam's Lovecraftian Days event, Stygian: Outer Gods looks to be taking the Lovecraftian mythos very seriously, dropping players into the heart of the storm with only a single gun to protect them from the Eldritch monsters that await.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 7:34 AM
     Disney's Steam Deck controlled droids are coming back to Galaxy's Edge

Disney using Steam Decks to control its Star Wars droids just makes sense. Back in October 2023, a candid video clip revealed cast members using Valve's handheld gaming PCs to control droids in the wild. Now, these droids are set to make a return with the Steam Decks still serving as their primary controller.

It makes sense that the best handheld gaming PC and its Linux-based operating system have found homes outside of gaming. The Steam Deck can be utilized in so many different ways that it's akin to how the Microsoft Kinect was initially touted as much more than just a camera.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 7:25 AM
     All Monopoly Go events, tournaments, dates, and rewards

What is the next Monopoly Go event? With so many limited-time events in Monopoly Go, it can be hard to keep track of the rewards you can get your hands on. Monopoly Go events can last anywhere from a few hours to a week, so bookmark this page as we'll keep it regularly updated with the next events and their start and end dates.

Monopoly Go is the latest online board game sweeping the globe, but completing all of these events won't be easy without some Monopoly Go free dice links, so check out our daily updated guide for some freebies and rewards before you get started on the next Monopoly Go tournament.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 7:24 AM
     The best flying and plane games on PC 2024

What are the best plane games on PC? It's a pretty broad topic, so if you're looking for a list of top airplane sims you may struggle to pick any single one out. The airplane games genre encompasses everything from complex flight simulators and meticulously detailed military facsimiles to arcade jet fighter games and relaxing wingsuit sims.

To help you organize your thoughts and pick out something that suits your tastes, we've assembled a list of some of the best plane games on PC in 2022, with a representative from all of the different niches, even a fair few that are free PC games. So whether you want to soar gracefully through the air for hours on end, settle down for a cozy evening of piloting a jumbo jet from New York to Las Vegas, or want a grizzly WW2 dogfight, there's something for everyone. As with many simulation-based genres - we're looking at you submarine games - a lot of the classics can be tricky to get hold of and run on modern PCs, so we've tried to keep the majority of our entries recent for ease of access.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 7:19 AM
     Dead by Daylight's least popular killer is now totally OP

Since the dawn of Dead by Daylight, there's only ever been one killer who's truly scared me: The Nurse. That ominous screeching, the appearing out of nowhere: Sally Smithson is a force to be reckoned with, and one that I still haven't quite managed to figure out. But there's a change in The Fog; a new killer has emerged as top dog - and it's the horror game's least-played menace.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 7:01 AM
     The best superhero games on PC

What are the best superhero games on PC? After all, the world has comic book fever. Look around and you'll see it: it's all BIFF this and POW that, as they fight for superhero supremacy. People with towels pegged to their shoulders dive into stores, searching with non-X-ray-vision for the best DC games, while those swinging a red, white, and blue painted bin lid peruse the internet for lists of the best Marvel games.

Before this feature spirals off into an inescapable whole of comic references, here is our list of the best superhero games you can play on PC, including two of the best Batman games. That should be enough super-powered goodness to keep you happy until the next blockbuster lands. And the best PC games are super in their own right, too.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 6:45 AM
     Visions of Mana release date window, trailers, and latest news

When is the Visions of Mana release date? The first game in the Mana series in over 15 years was finally announced at The Game Awards 2023 by Square Enix, with more details about the game arriving during a surprise guest spot in the Xbox Developer Direct 2024 in January. So when can we expect to jump in?

Visions of Mana will return to its action-RPG roots for what has been described as "an expansive, vibrant adventure across a semi-open field." We'll be taking on the role of Val, "a curious and carefree young man who lives in the Fire Village of Tianeea." Here's everything we know so far about this anime game.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 6:36 AM
     Asus TUF Gaming X670E-Plus WiFi review

Asus' TUF-branded motherboards used to represent the company's value-focused range, but with a price over $300, you would have a tough time describing the TUF Gaming X670E-Plus WiFi as cheap. This Socket AM5 motherboard also costs around $60 more than the Z690-based equivalent, which benefits from also having DDR4 memory support, whereas using any AMD Socket AM5 motherboard requires you to buy new DDR5 memory.

At Custom PC, we've been reviewing and overclocking the latest motherboards since we first launched in 2003, so we know exactly what to look for in terms of layout, features, performance, and overclocking abilities.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 6:29 AM
     Diablo 4 Season 4 transforms leveling with its new Helltide rework

The Diablo 4 Season 4 PTR is currently ongoing, giving us an early look at the extensive overhaul we're going to get as part of the Blizzard RPG's next season. With a complete rework to the way items are designed, a new crafting system, and a complete balance overhaul, we're already looking at the biggest update for Diablo 4 since launch even before the reveal of the Season 4 theme. One of the most welcome changes, however, is a change to the Helltide system that has completely freshened up one of the more stale parts of the game.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 6:25 AM
     Star Wars Battlefront 2 servers get Titanfall 2 style glow-up

Although Star Wars Battlefront 2 is no longer the juggernaut of the FPS scene that it once was, a group of dedicated fans are looking to keep it alive in their own way.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 7:08 AM
     The best websites for custom PC builds

What are the best websites for custom PC builds? The answer to that question will vary depending on where you are in the world. To help make things easier for you, we've broken our recommendations into US, UK, and European regions.

When it comes to which PC you use for gaming and leisure, there's no definitive 'best' option, but we can certainly recommend the best websites for custom PC builds (like Chillblast, and Newegg). Every PC owner has their own unique needs for their computer, and by opting to build a gaming PC, you can ensure that you get one that's specifically optimized for the things you want to use it for.

We've used all of the following websites for PC parts and have shared our findings on their stock availability, shipping options, customer service, and more.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 5:59 AM
     Genshin Impact new characters in the 4.5 update and beyond

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.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 5:51 AM
     Cities Skylines mods – the best mods and maps

What are the best Cities Skylines mods? Colossal Order's city builder is a prospective civil engineer's dream come true. It's been a staple of the genre for many years, and the modding community has flourished in that time. Today, thousands of Cities Skylines mods are available on the game's Steam Workshop page, making it understandably daunting to find the best ones.

Luckily, you have us. We've handpicked a suite of the best Cities Skylines mods that are guaranteed to breathe new life into the building game. Whether you're a casual builder or a hardcore city planner, you're sure to find something to tickle your fancy, so without further ado, here are the best mods for Cities Skylines.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 5:42 AM
     Skate 4 release date estimate, gameplay, and all the latest news

When is the Skate 4 release date? While we've seen plenty of early footage of Skate 4 already, EA's upcoming Skate revival is a rare case of a triple-A studio showing off very early in-development footage of a game. Though we've seen plenty of Skate 4, we can also clearly see it's not ready yet. It's already been over a decade since the last Skate game, so we can hold on a little longer.

The first Skate was among the most innovative skateboard games around, from its analog control scheme and semi open-world game structure to its more realistic, less edgy representation of the skating scene. The development team behind Skate 3 was disbanded after its release in 2010, and the series' community has been consistently bombarding EA message boards with questions about the series and its potential return ever since. Now, the team is very open about the development process for Skate 4, so here's what we know so far.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 7:26 AM
     Two brilliant action RPGs are free to keep right now, but move fast

The Epic Games Store has carved out an impressive niche for itself: it somehow always manages to be offering a game you've always thought about playing, completely for free. This week, those games include the Thief reboot and The Outer Worlds.


PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 5:11 AM
     The best Valheim servers 2024

What are the best Valheim servers to join in 2024? We've scoured the internet looking for the top Valheim servers and server groups to cater to all experiences, whether you're looking for a stable and supported vanilla experience like the excellent and populous Jotunheim, some modded PvE, dedicated PvP dueling arenas, or just a place to build peacefully.

Valheim is one of the best sandbox games and survival games on PC. After an unusually full-featured early access launch in February 2021, it became an almost overnight success, offering the compelling premise of a deadly quest through a new realm of the Norse afterlife rendered in a uniquely beautiful art style, plus survival and building mechanics with great Valheim mods options. It's the perfect game to play in a persistent online community, but in all such games, everyone's preferences are a little different. Navigating the resulting landscape can be confusing, and that's where we come in. Read on for our list of some of the best and most populated Valheim community servers and a breakdown of exactly what they offer to the discerning player.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 5:10 AM
     Anime Last Stand codes April 2024

April 5, 2024: We have added one more Anime Last Stand code.

What are the newest Anime Last Stand codes? Plenty of anime-inspired tower defense games are available on the Roblox platform, and Anime Last Stand is the latest to emerge from its testing phase. You can now collect your favourite anime heroes and villains to guard your base, but you'll need a stash of emeralds to afford them.

Luckily, even if you're starting this Roblox experience, there are plenty of Anime Last Stand codes to grab tons of free emeralds and rerolls. While you're here, other tower defense games are available, and you can get free stuff for them with Tower Defense X codes and All Star Tower Defense codes, or perhaps Blox Fruits codes or Project Slayers codes for something different.

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PCGamesN Friday, April 5, 2024 5:05 AM
     Genshin Impact maintenance time and rewards

Want to know about the Genshin Impact maintenance schedule? Before every major Genshin Impact update, Hoyoverse takes the popular anime game down for maintenance, which tends to last a few hours while the team applies all of the new content.

These major patches bring everything, from all-new Genshin Impact banners and Genshin Impact events to completely new regions, like Inazuma or Sumeru. Just like some of the best new MMOs, the Genshin Impact maintenance period happens at the same time for everyone across the globe. We'll keep this guide updated with the latest information on any planned maintenance, as well as when we expect the game servers to come back online in one of the best PC games for lovers of evolving single-player experience.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, April 5, 2024 7:06 AM
    

As World Of Warcraft Classic - an MMORPG that is, confusingly, a new version of the old version of World Of Warcraft - enters phase 3 of its Season Of Discovery, PCGamer has an interview with some of the devs where they talk about the decision to not run Player Test Realms - servers where they roll out the new content to smaller numbers of players to road test it. This means that when they launch new stuff for Seasons Of Discovery it'll probably break more often, but it means players get to discover brand new things together. Which is great! And the developers think it's good too.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, April 5, 2024 6:52 AM
    

The long-serving top producer of legendary RPG series Dragon Quest has stepped down from the role, according to sources that spoke to RPS Maw tribute site Bloomberg. Yu Miyake, who has been involved with numerous DQ games since he joined Enix in 1989 as marketer on DQ books, is moving on to head up Square Enix's mobile games.

The change comes as part of shake-ups at Squeenix under new President and blockchain enjoyer Takashi Kiryu, who Bloomberg point out has committed to reverse SE's flagging sales of both big releases (like Final Fantasy 16) and mobile titles (like Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis), possibly so he can profit handsomely enough to construct himself an arm-mounted Australian Shepherd launcher (like Final Fantasy 8.)

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, April 5, 2024 6:35 AM
    

A big 'ol patch is coming to the System Shock remake next Thursday, headlined by "[reworking] the entire final fight with new mechanics and a unique flow" and adding a female character option for our hacker. Update 1.2 will also tweak and fix and fiddle with heaps of other things. Our System Shock review called it "a breathtakingly beautiful and astonishingly faithful remake that proves the enduring power of Looking Glass design" when it launched last year, though I would say System Shock's final battle is one of the most dated parts, so I'm curious to see the new form.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, April 5, 2024 5:49 AM
    

Thrones of Decay, the upcoming expansion for strategy game Total War: Warhammer 3, will now be available to purchase as either three separate faction packs, or as a bundle at a discount. So, if you don't fancy shelling out the full £19.10 for all three factions, you can grab new bits for either Nurgle, the Empire, or the Dwarfs for £7.49. If you do buy just one to start off with - say, to get a feel for the quality of Thrones of Decay as a package - you'll get a 15% discount on the remaining two packs in the future.

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Interested to see what Alchemist you might be?

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, April 5, 2024 12:51 AM
     Palworld Training Manual Featured ImageIf there is something I enjoy seeing, that is my Pals leveling passively while I explore the world. Well, now you can even do so without breaking a sweat and saving you the trip. Sort of. Here is how to get Training Manuals in Palworld. Palworld: How to get Training Manuals Training Manuals may not make you or your Pals into martial arts experts or masters, but what they will do is help your Pals level up. Once one of your Pals reads one of these manuals, then it will receive a substantial amount of XP. This will be significantly helpful if you need to level up a new Pal up to the level of the rest in your party. Good news; getting Training Manuals is not that difficult! Well, of course, that depends on your current level. You see, getting Training Manuals will require you to open up treasure chests in either Dungeons or at the Wildlife Sanctuaries all across Palpagos Islands. Once you collect your Training Manuals, head to your inventory, interact with them, and then s...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, April 5, 2024 12:26 AM
     Palworld Multiclimate Undershirt Featured ImageThe variety of biomes in Palworld will ultimately require you to get both Heat Resistant and Cold Resistant armour to prevent you from melting or freezing yourself to death, respectively. However, with the new update currently live in Palworld, Pocketpair has now introduced a practical solution to this weight capacity problem. Here is how to get the Multiclimate Undershirt armour in Palworld. Palworld: How to get the Multiclimate Undershirt armour Getting the Multiclimate Undershirt armour in Palworld is the best example of "easier said than done." You see, instead of purchasing the Technology at the Technology tab and crafting the armour with the rarest resources to collect, the Multiclimate Undershirt is a reward for defeating a Pal in the game. Sounds like a great deal, right? Not actually, because said bail is the newly introduced Raid Boss, Bellanoir. Screenshot: Pocketpair Not only is the actual fight a pain in the you know what, but you need to significan...

Gamer Empire Friday, April 5, 2024 4:18 AM
     Gold makes the world go round! Especially in Old School RuneScape, gold is prevalent in progressing your account and getting the best gear you can. While getting gold can be as simple as collecting a mass amount of a specific item and selling it, it can sometimes be a chore. Recommended Read: How to Move […]

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Pivotal Gamers Friday, April 5, 2024 4:05 AM
     What's up all? Giveaway Of The Day is giving all the chance to win on Quick Pieces. This is what they say. Quick Pieces is available as a Giveaway of the day!You have limited time to download, install and register it. A few words about Quick Pieces Quick Pieces is a puzzle game that is suitable for both children and adults. With its help, you can train your memory and logic, as well as devel...