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Kotaku Tuesday, May 7, 2024 1:50 PM
    

On May 7, Xbox announced that it was closing four studios: Arkane Austin (Redfall), Tango Gameworks (Hi-Fi Rush), Alpha Dog Games (Mighty Doom), and support studio Roundhouse Games. The news is yet another example of Xbox—which has spent billions buying up studios—cutting costs, laying people off, and rearranging…

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Kotaku Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:58 PM
    

One of the worst years for cancellations, cuts, and closures in the history of the video game industry has just claimed its next victims, including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks. Developers and fans alike are in disbelief. "Great teams are sunsetting before our eyes again, and it's a fucking gut stab," wrote Dinga…

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Kotaku Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:44 PM
    

Today, May 7, Xbox announced it's shutting down three studios and merging another. This includes Redfall developer Arkane Austin and Mobile Doom studio Alpha Dog Games, while Roundhouse Games is being absorbed into Elder Scrolls Online developer ZeniMax Online Studios. But perhaps most shocking of all is the closure…

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Kotaku Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:10 PM
    

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Kotaku Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:01 PM
    

Co-op shooter Helldivers 2 was enjoying tons of success in the months since its February launch. Then, a few days ago, Sony announced that PC players had to link (or create) a PlayStation Network account to continue playing the game. This enraged fans who have been playing for months, resulting in a massive…

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Kotaku Tuesday, May 7, 2024 10:55 AM
    

One of 2023's most criminally underrated games is getting a second chance. Master Detective Archives: Rain Code is Spike Chunsoft's spiritual successor to its beloved murder mystery series Danganropa. It launched on Switch to decent reception last year, but several reviewers noted some technical trouble on Nintendo's…

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Kotaku Tuesday, May 7, 2024 10:35 AM
    

After a short technical test, Supergiant Games started this week with a bang by releasing Hades II into Early Access. The sequel to the studio's 2020 action roguelite has been eagerly awaited by fans of the original, but it turns out the audience for Hades 2 is much bigger than anybody was expecting. Not even 24 hours…

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Kotaku Tuesday, May 7, 2024 10:15 AM
    

Money is imaginary, and yet we imagine the worst possible version. As we all agree to pretend that swapping numbers on a computer, or paper and metal in person, makes sense as a transaction for goods, we also for some reason pretend that said goods get more expensive. As a result of this, Games Workshop is putting its…

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Kotaku Tuesday, May 7, 2024 10:00 AM
    

Just days after Redfall's one-year anniversary, Microsoft has announced it's shutting down the studio behind it, Arkane Austin, and ending all further development on the vampire shooter. That includes its promised Hero DLC which some fans already paid for in the $100 Bite Back edition of the Xbox console exclusive.

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Kotaku Tuesday, May 7, 2024 9:51 AM
    

Xbox is shutting down four studios in its first-party stable, specifically ones that fall under the Bethesda/ZeniMax umbrella. The brutal cuts will affect Redfall developer Arkane Austin, Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks, and Mobile Doom developer Alpha Dog Games. ZeniMax subsidiary Roundhouse Games will be…

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Kotaku Tuesday, May 7, 2024 9:30 AM
    

Hades 2, surprise-released into Early Access May 6, has no shortage of challenges. Even with the help of the mighty Olympians and a strike of luck with loot during runs, bosses are likely to put a stop to your ventures until you've familiarized yourself with their attacks.

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Kotaku Tuesday, May 7, 2024 9:15 AM
    

It is prime time to be a hater right now. The Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef has been a spectacle to watch unfold over the past few days. Lamar is dropping some of the harshest disses of his career, while Drake says "nuh uh" over a beat. I finally understand why Ancient Rome held gladiator fights.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, May 7, 2024 1:49 PM
     When is V Rising coming out? PC release times

When is V Rising coming out? After a long period in early access it's time for night to fall and vampires to rise, with the full launch for V Rising coming very soon. If you've been lurking in your coffin, waiting for the game to leap out of early access, now's the time to ready your fangs and gather your cloak as you join the game in version 1.0.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, May 7, 2024 1:33 PM
     Black Myth Wukong release date, trailers, gameplay, and latest news

When is the Black Myth Wukong release date? Journey to the West is a classic 16th-century Chinese novel that has been adapted into many video games over the years. This soulslike is the latest one, and while the monkey, known only as the "Destined One", certainly resembles Sun Wukong from the book, this trickster warrior has some transformation abilities up his sleeve.

While many other soulslike games are now available, Black Myth Wukong has been in active development for quite some time, but we only saw a significant update appear annually. This RPG game has a few hidden details in the gameplay footage, so we'll go over the story and characters, techniques that the Destined One can use, and more.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, May 7, 2024 1:32 PM
     Hades 2 Arcana Cards explained

What are the Hades 2 Arcana Cards? The Hades 2 early access is now out, giving fans a sneak peek of their favorite roguelike as it returns for a daring sequel. One of the new mechanics are the Arcana Cards, a special set of cards that contain power ups capable of turning Melinoë into a killing machine.

We still don't know how far away the Hades 2 release date is just yet, we have seen plenty about the roguelike game to help you get the best Hades 2 build. We've also found most of the Hades 2 Boons and Hades 2 Keepsakes so you see what the best ones are to match with this new mechanic. Here's what the Hades 2 Arcana Cards do and how you can use them to power up Melinoë.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, May 7, 2024 1:11 PM
     93% rated survival game blows up on Steam thanks to huge discount

There are a handful of very big names in the survival game genre: Rust, Minecraft, DayZ, Subnautica, and, more recently, Palworld, Enshrouded, and Sons of the Forest. There's also Raft, which has plenty in common with the games listed above, and has continued to attract interest over the years since it was in and out of Steam Early Access thanks to its aquatic setting, multiplayer features, and narrative. Recently, its already healthy player numbers have shot up even further, too, as the result of it receiving a hefty limited time discount on Steam.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, May 7, 2024 1:08 PM
     Elite Dangerous launches new ship but only on real money store

Years after starting playing, I've still never been able to afford an Anaconda. Despite making the pilgrimage to Hutton Orbital, the colossal ship continues to elude me. No matter how much Elite Dangerous I play, I never seem to come closer to my goal but I have to remember that it's alright, there are plenty of other ships for me to pick from on my journey to the top. That selection just became a little larger, but there's a catch.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:37 PM
     Feverish and gloopy survival horror FPS game gets release date

So many games are filled with goo. From healing goo to goo you shouldn't step in, it's rare to find a game that doesn't contain a kind of goo. Even lava's goo, if you think about it. In Serum, an upcoming survival horror FPS, goo forms the soggy backbone upon which your entire survival rests upon. Following on from a successful playtest, Serum has set an early access release date and you won't have to wait long.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:34 PM
     Razer just made the Meta Quest 3 comfortable and stylish in one go

Razer is stepping back into the world of virtual reality with its new Meta Quest 3 facial interface and head strap. Codesigned with ResMed technology once again, this accessory is built with comfort in mind and follows the award-winning standard set by its Quest 2 iteration.

Despite being one of the best VR headsets, the Meta Quest 3 is not a comfortable headset to wear until you change the default strap. I highlighted this in my Meta Quest 3 review and personally swapped my head strap out less than a month after the headset was released. Razer has a history with the Quest headsets too, so it's great to see it return to the market with another innovative design.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, May 7, 2024 1:14 PM
     The best Hades 2 boons

What are the best Hades 2 boons? Much of Hades 2 is a mystery, but what we do know is that Melinoë has quite a task ahead of her. Not only does she plan on going toe-to-toe with the god of time, Chronos, but she has to contend with countless minions and the occasional big bad along the way.

The Hades 2 early access gives us a tantalizing look at the roguelike game, allowing us to test out new Hades 2 builds, introduce ourselves to the new, and returning, cast of Hades 2 gods, and most importantly, hand out gifts like candy. We have played as much Hades 2 as humanely possible, and have figured out the best boons so you can dominate the underworld.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:29 PM
     Big 500-hour survival game finally sets release date, and it's soon

If you're looking for your next favorite survival game, we finally know the Soulmask release date. Launching in Steam Early Access in just a few weeks, you'll have full control of your NPCs while also being able to automate their day-to-day lives using the eponymous soulmasks to your advantage. The free demo is also running for a few more days, and you'll be rewarded during the full launch for playing, so there's no better time to give the game a try.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:28 PM
     The realistic new FPS blowing up on Steam just got even better

Gray Zone Warfare has performed exceedingly well since it launched on Steam, but it hasn't come out without its share of problems. Since its launch, the game — a new spin on Arma 3, Ready or Not, and Insurgency: Sandstorm's tactical FPS formula — has been plagued by a number of bugs, including a pretty substantial one that's seen player avatars quite literally losing their heads after hopping in and out of a server. Fortunately, creator Madfinger Games has been quick to address issues like these, with the latest essential patch coming in today's hotfix.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:29 PM
     The best Cyberpunk 2077 mods

What are the best Cyberpunk 2077 mods? CD Projekt Red released its own REDmod tools for free, allowing everyone to install Cyberpunk 2077 mods through a dedicated client they can download from Steam or GOG.

This release comes as we also see Cyberpunk 2077 mods that alter the range of facial features, change your looks in small ways after character creation, and even access stuff we were never meant to see. That last one's important as it adds new functionality to the cyberpunk game. What starts with a shove one day could evolve into giving your character superpowers.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:26 PM
     Genshin Impact Sigewinne banner and abilities

When is the Sigewinne banner release date? This Hydro bow user hails from Fontaine and is a five-star character and the Head Nurse from the Fortress of Meropide. From what we've see so far, it looks like Sigewinne is set to be a healer/DPS hybrid, here's everything we know about her abilities.

Sigewinne should arrive alongside Sethos and the other five-star character, Clorinde in either the first or second phase of the next Genshin Impact update. She has already been officially announced, so it's likely we'll see more from the character in the upcoming livestream for the Genshin Impact 4.7 update.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:33 PM
     Get $100 off this Alienware OLED gaming monitor, if you're quick

We are well and truly entering the OLED era of displays, and this Alienware gaming monitor deal presents great value for an upgrade if you're ready to leave LCD and LED panels in the past.

Alienware is known for its premium gaming gear, and the AW3423DW is no exception. This specific model, the DWF, has a 165Hz refresh rate, a speedy 0.1ms response time, and an ultrawide 3,440 x 1,440 maximum resolution. On paper, this makes it one of the best curved gaming monitors that your money can buy. Better still, you can currently get $100 off the price at Best Buy, but only if you're quick.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:23 PM
     Genshin Impact new characters in the 4.6 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 Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:15 PM
     Steam's biggest sci-fi strategy game finally drops new machine DLC

The next big DLC from masterful 4X strategy developer Paradox Interactive is finally here, as Stellaris The Machine Age brings a new robot empire, another endgame crisis, and a slate of new origins to the sci-fi grand strategy game. Out now, you can expect a whole host of premium content alongside a free update, both of which offer up a plethora of new ways to play.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:16 PM
     The best Roblox games in 2024

What are the best Roblox games? Games aren't just better than ever for kids; the means of creating them are, too. The best example of that is Roblox: a massively multiplayer online game creation platform, and since it's so easy to make something fun, there are millions of Roblox games to enjoy. User-generated creations allow you to weather the existential threat of a natural disaster, try your hand as a pizza maker, and take a break from it all with a spot of peaceful scuba diving.

From sims and RPGs to tower defense and adventure titles, we've highlighted the best Roblox games to enjoy with over 100 million other pals in online games. Think of it like Minecraft and LittleBigPlanet smooshed together and forged into an entire platform to create one of the best free PC games available. Below, you can find the best Roblox games and more about this exciting platform. If you're looking for some Roblox freebies, you can check these guides for working, new Skibiverse codes, and Fruit Battlegrounds codes to gain an advantage in your games.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, May 7, 2024 11:55 AM
     Clicker Mining Simulator codes May 2024

May 7, 2024: It's been a quiet old time, but we're looking for new Clicker Mining Simulator codes for the Mine restrictions lift.

What are the new Clicker Mining Simulator codes? The digging simulator tasks you with mining your way through a quarry, discovering treasures, gathering gems, opening chests, and upgrading your equipment along the way. Each new section of the earth comes with its own mining challenges, tougher ground that requires better tools and more power to break.

The Roblox game has a healthy following; players with staggering amounts of power behind each swing; players that have seen things you wouldn't believe. A slow start in the free PC game quickly develops into a mining flurry, with each swing of your pickaxe improving your strength, enabling you to forge on ever deeper. Below are the latest Clicker Mining Simulator codes to help you with your underground adventures.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, May 7, 2024 11:51 AM
     Brookhaven codes May 2024

May 7, 2024: We've added a classic song as a Brookhaven code this week.

What are the new Brookhaven codes? Brookhaven is one of the most popular sandbox games on the Roblox platform, allowing you to meet up with friends and explore the town's bustling streets and sleepy suburbs. Our Brookhaven codes can put a little pep in your step as you act out different scenarios with some free music for your portable speakers.

Brookhaven offers a ton of freedom, so there are no pesky limitations to sidestep – you can snap up new houses and tear up the tarmac with various cars and bikes. Our Brookhaven codes grant you access to a whole playlist of popular tunes to serve as your soundtrack while you're at it. We've also got Doors codes, King Legacy codes, and Anime Adventures codes if you're searching for all the best goodies available across the Roblox platform.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, May 7, 2024 11:38 AM
     Blade Ball codes May 2024 – free skins and spins

May 7, 2024: We've had another look around for fresh, new Blade Ball codes.

What are the new Blade Ball codes? Those who want to stand out while playing this dodgeball game can splash out on new weapons, skills, and even explosive effects. To get them, though, you need coins, and there are ways to instantly get a small amount of coins to roll the dice while getting a chance to open crates and maybe pull a rare sword skin. 

There are other similar games on the Roblox platform, so be sure to get all the latest Arm Wrestle Simulator codes to get yourself ripped or learn the secret of Berry Avenue codes if you'd rather live a calmer virtual life. Here are all the latest Blade Ball codes, how to enter them, and where to find more.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, May 7, 2024 11:37 AM
     Berry Avenue codes May 2024

May 7, 2024: Get that GAP look with this light denim jacket for Berry Avenue.

What are the new Berry Avenue codes? Rather than being a conventional Roblox game that uses tower defense, RPG, or shooting game-style mechanics, Berry Avenue is a playground where you can buy a house, work a job, or drive around without a care in the world looking fabulous.

However, you may have noticed that everyone else looks much more stylish than most Roblox experiences. Is this because of the time they spent playing the roleplay sandbox game or perhaps linked to how much they paid in real-world money? While you're here, you should know that we also keep lists of Blox Fruits codes, King Legacy codes, and Anime Adventures codes to get you some free items and rolls for those games.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, May 7, 2024 11:35 AM
     Arsenal codes May 2024

May 7, 2024: We're back to looking around for new Arsenal codes.

How do you get Arsenal codes? The Roblox-based shooter has proven itself to be quite the popular experience, with teams taking shots at each other with machine guns, bazookas, and even flinging magic spells from books.

Take your gaming experience to the next level by redeeming Arsenal codes to gain exclusive skins and announcer voices. There are other Roblox shooting games out there, all with their own unlocks, so make sure you check out the best Da Hood codes for more. If you want to try something completely different like racing motorbikes, there are also Motorcycle Mayhem codes to redeem.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, May 7, 2024 11:34 AM
     Arm Wrestle Simulator codes May 2024

May 7, 2024: A new AWS update means a new AWS code.

What are the new Arm Wrestle Simulator codes? This popular Roblox experience channels the simulator games of the past few years, rewarding your strenuous clicks with rapidly multiplying strength. Arm Wrestle codes can speed up the process exponentially, earning you the gains you need to bend everyone's elbows and slam even the beefiest of opponent's forearms onto the table.

As we've already alluded to, Arm Wrestle Simulator takes the ideas of many other popular Roblox games to create one centered around a less violent form of settling your differences, without resorting to a boring game of rock, paper, scissors. For further freebies in other action-packed Roblox releases, be sure to grab the latest Blox Fruits codes, King Legacy codes, and Fruit Battlegrounds codes before they're gone.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, May 7, 2024 11:53 AM
     Car Dealership Tycoon codes May 2024

May 7, 2024: A new update is being teased for this weekend, which coincides with the game's 6th anniversary. We're keeping our eyes peeled for new Car Dealership Tycoon codes.

What are the new Car Dealership Tycoon codes? Alongside the obbies, murder mysteries, and shooters, Roblox is filled with every life simulator you could imagine, allowing you to live out your wildest dreams. If you've always wanted to run your own car dealership, test drive the fastest sports cars, and rake in that cash, then Foxzie's Car Dealership Tycoon is for you.

As with any new business, you need money to get off the ground. Sure, Car Dealership Tycoon hands out easy money, as you can earn it by simply driving around the Roblox experience, but you'll be driving for a while before you can add that new floor to the showroom. If you're a little light on customers, why not take a break from running your business with Anime Champions Simulator codes, Southwest Florida codes, and Blox Fruits codes instead?

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PCGamesN Tuesday, May 7, 2024 11:26 AM
     The 92 best Minecraft skins 2024 – cute and cool skins to use

What are the best Minecraft skins? There are countless Minecraft skins available online now, as imaginative creators have spent years building an extensive library of avatar customizations for the sandbox game. With OCs, Disney characters, superheroes, celebrities, cartoon characters, and even memes now available for your Minecraft skin the choice can be overwhelming, but we've gone through them all to find the best.

Of course, you can always choose a default Minecraft skin with nine canonical characters in total, including the original Steve. That said, if you'd rather rock a more unique Minecraft skin instead, we recommend one of the custom fits below. You can even build from one of these options or create your own from scratch with our instructions at the bottom. If that's a little too much effort though, find out how to change your Minecraft skin, then pick from these free NameMC Minecraft skins.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, May 7, 2024 11:25 AM
     When is the next Steam sale?

When is the next Steam sale? It feels like one Steam sale has just ended when the next one begins, but with some events offering better discounts than others and genre-specific sales, it's a good idea to keep these dates to hand.

Fortunately, Valve has released the entire Steam sale dates that are happening soon, thus enabling you to plan your wishlist. Whether you're looking for new PC games to sink your teeth into or simply the best PC games of all time, there's something for everyone on Steam. Smaller publisher sales can introduce you to new favorites if you get to the bargains in time, while seasonal sales are much bigger and last one to two weeks, with more games, DLC, and bundles available with chunkier discounts.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, May 7, 2024 11:02 AM
    

Microsoft are shutting down multiple game studios including Redfall developers Arkane Austin and the creators of Hi-Fi Rush, Tango Gameworks. The news was delivered via an email to staff from Xbox boss Matt Booty which has since been seen by IGN. Booty calls the decision a "consolidation of our Bethesda studio teams, so that we can invest more deeply in our portfolio of games and new IP."

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, May 7, 2024 11:00 AM
    

Upon learning of the existence of asymmetrical multiplayer horror Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game, from Friday the 13th and Predator Hunting Grounds' Illfonic and Teravision Games, you'd be forgiven for having, well, questions. The first of which, understandably if you don't happen to carry a burning penchant for cultishly adored but undeniably niche 80's schlock, is simple: Why? First, why get invested in another asymmetrical multiplayer game from a studio that has a bit of a history with limited shelf lives? And why, of all the licenses, have they chosen one so relatively forgotten, at least in comparison to Predator, Ghostbusters, and Friday the 13th?

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, May 7, 2024 10:59 AM
    

You won't be surprised to know that after two years in early access, V Rising's 1.0 launch hasn't seen Stunlock Studios drastically change the V for "Vampire" to V for "Venetian Blinds" or "Vienna Sausage". From a top-down view, you still play as a newly awakened vampire on PVE, PVP, or private servers, and you're still tasked with becoming the most powerful bloodsucker around. It has, however, streamlined some things and added in an endgame zone. All of this combines to form a survival game that was great back then and is even better now, with thrilling MOBA-esque fights and little in the way of faff.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, May 7, 2024 10:01 AM
    

Hardcore tactical FPS Gray Zone Warfare is proving to be yet another of 2024's unexpected successes, shifting over half a million copies when it launched into early access last week. Unfortunately, in its attempt to eat Escape from Tarkov's lunch – a timely one, given that game's self-inflicted DLC misery – it's currently choking on the wishbone of some truly dire performance issues. Even players with tip-top graphics cards are seeing heavy stuttering while out in the field, and none of the updates released thus far, including today's Hotfix #3, have done much to soothe it.

Said hotfix does include some fixes for other widespread problems, including a second attempt at preventing players from becoming headless when rejoining a server (an amusing though resilient glitch, given a previous hotfix had also tried to nix it). But having played a bit of this third patch on a usually reliable RTX 4060, there's clearly an awful lot of work left to do before Gray Zone Warfare performs acceptably.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, May 7, 2024 10:00 AM
    

A little while back we were graced by 25-minutes of Metaphor: ReFantazio footage, from which I gleaned some chunks of info. Honestly, a new press release doesn't unveil a whole lot of hotness we didn't catch a glimpse of before, but it does give us a better idea of how the battle system works in Atlus's upcoming JRPG.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, May 7, 2024 9:24 AM
    

A bunch of us at RPS have been blattering our way through the underworld of Hades 2, which came out in early access yesterday. Naturally, our favourite gods and goddesses are emerging from our evenings of hacking and/or slashing. For me, Nemesis provides a lot of chuckles. Not because she's bright and jokey (she is frownier than a wet bulldog). But because she's determined to put the player in their place and to beat you at your own roguelike. Narratively, she fulfills a role similar to Meg in the first Hades, that of closest frenemy. But in gameplay terms, Nemesis won't stoop to something as trite as a boss battle. Oh no. She's out to mess with your build.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, May 7, 2024 7:15 AM
    

I'm not sure how to classify Leila, a hand drawn, sort of point and click, sort of puzzle adventure out this summer. I'd say it's maybe a Gorogoa-like, but the demo is also a series of little vignettes that sort of reminded me of Edith Finch, but way less in depth. It's about a middle aged woman navigating her past and present by taking a closer at her mind, which means sorting through a load of magical realist meldings of memories. It's very pretty, and I liked the demo a lot.

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Look forward to a bloody good time

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Don't tell me I have to grind absolutely everything from scratch.

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Hunter x Codes

Twinfinite Tuesday, May 7, 2024 6:02 AM
    
Always tip your landlord.

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It's raining cash!

Siliconera Tuesday, May 7, 2024 2:00 PM
    

Memories Off Sousou -Not Always True- characters include Sae Sunomiya

Mages has revealed the main characters for Memories Off Sousou: Not Always True. The new title will appear as the ninth mainline entry to the long-running visual novel series.

The player will assume the role of Itsuki Kusumegi. The second-grade high school student is already assigned an unknown fiancee by his parents. The storyline will have a specific focus on Sae Sunomiya, a part-time worker at the Ressac restaurant and cafe who also attends the same school in the third grade. However, the story's early parts will have Sae harboring a negative impression of Itsuki due to a terrible first encounter at the restaurant.

Itsuki's childhood friend Nene Amaha will support him in building a relationship with Sae, although she also harbors feelings towards the protagonist. Other heroine candidates will include fellow light novel enthusiast Kazune Kitakata, the delinquent senior Setsuka Nakamori, and the half-German soccer player Marie Akira Forster.

Memories Off Sousou will also have several other supporting characters. The list includes Itsuki's best friend Arata Otani, the class teacher Tsubame Minami, the Ressac restaurant's chief trainer Shin Inaho, and Marie's teammate Hikari Kurauchi.

Here is a gallery showing the official art for all of the characters:

Mages will release the new ninth mainline entry to the visual novel series simultaneously on the PS4, Switch, and PC. The company had previously brought all prior mainline entries to the same platforms. That means when Sousou has come out, every mainline Memories Off entry will be available on those platforms.

Memories Off Sousou: Not Always True will be available for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam in 2024.

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Siliconera Tuesday, May 7, 2024 1:30 PM
    

Honkai: Star Rail Discord Mimo Bot Can Now Invade Your Servers

HoYoVerse announced that its Honkai: Star Rail Mimo bot for Discord servers is now live. However, due to demand, we may also see issues when attempting to actually use it.

How it works is that once Mimo Bot is invited to a Discord server, people could link their Honkai: Star Rail account via HoYoLab and share data from the game with those in the channel. Its tutorial can be started with r/Tutorial. You can share character build pages and Battle Record details with the /Character command. If you're trying to make it easy to find more friends to add to your list in-game, you can enter /hsr-profile to display your name and UID. If you don't feel you need or want to be connected to Mimo Bot after that, then enter /unlink-hsr to disconnect from it. 

HoYoVerse also shared some screenshots of how the Honkai: Star Rail Mimo Bot looks when implemented in a Discord server, so we have an idea of what to expect when we use it.

Honkai: Star Rail is available for the PS5, PC, and mobile devices. Its 2.2 update arrives on May 8, 2024. When it does, Robin and Topaz will be the first banners available and the new Trailblaze Missions will wrap up the Penacony storyline.

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Siliconera Tuesday, May 7, 2024 1:00 PM
    

FFXIV Preferred and Congested Worlds Change

Square Enix issued an update on the status of both preferred and congested worlds for FFXIV. While the Server Status site offers on-the-fly updates, this is the developer's official status update for every region.

There are now 10 preferred worlds for FFXIV. They are split between the Japanese and European Data centers. For those in Japan, Atomos, Durandal, Garuda, Ridill, Yojimbo, and Zeromus are recommended. In Europe, suggested ones are Alpha, Omega, Raiden, and Spriggan.

Meanwhile, all of the congested FFXIV worlds are on the North American Data Centers. Square Enix added Adamantoise, Midgardsormr, and Siren to the list. 

The update also went over some worlds that are now considered "standard" ones, which means they aren't recommended for moves or a part of the balancing incentive process, but also aren't considered overly congested destinations at this time. 

These are the following worlds, with their Data Center mentioned after their names:

  • Aegis (Japan)
  • Belias (Japan)
  • Cactaur (North America)
  • Carbuncle (Japan)
  • Faerie (North America)
  • Jenova (North America)
  • Kujata (Japan)
  • Louisoix (Europe)
  • Phantom (Europe)
  • Sargatanas (North America)
  • Unicorn (Japan)

We could see the preferred and congested FFXIV worlds change again soon, as a new Data Center is about to open in Europe. That will be the Shadow Data Center. At the moment, only three worlds are confirmed for it. Those will be Innocence, Pixie, and Titania. People can actually see them in-game now, but we can't move to them just yet.

Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the Dawntrail expansion will arrive on July 2, 2024

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Siliconera Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:30 PM
    

Tears of the Kingdom Sales

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom eached 20 million sales, Nintendo announced. This makes it the ninth best-selling Switch game since the console's release.

Nintendo made the announcement as part of their latest financial results. Tears of the Kingdom was the best-selling first-party Nintendo game released in 2023. Super Mario Bros Wonder and Pikmin 4 also sold well, sitting at 13 million and 3 million copies respectively. Overall, 20 first-party titles crossed 1 million sales within the last financial year.

The success of The Super Mario Bros Movie also led to increased sales for the Mario series across the board. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe did especially well, selling 8 million units within the past financial year. It remains the best-selling Switch game, with total sales of 61 million.

According to Nintendo, here are the current best-selling Switch games to date, with The Legend of Zelda sales for two titles covered in the list:

  1. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 61.97 million
  2. Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 45.36 million
  3. Super Smash Bros Ultimate – 34.22 million
  4. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – 31.85 million
  5. Super Mario Odyssey – 27.96 million
  6. Pokemon Sword and Shield – 26.27 million
  7. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet – 24.92 million
  8. Super Mario Party – 20.66 million
  9. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – 20.61 million
  10. New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe – 17.45 million

Overall, Nintendo made 490 billion in net profit during the past financial year, an increase of 13 percent on the previous year. However, Switch sales have declined slightly, dropping from 17 million units sold in 2022/2023 to 15 million. However, Nintendo have confirmed that a successor to the Switch will be revealed within the current financial year.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is out now for Nintendo Switch.

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Siliconera Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:00 PM
    

V Rising finally left early access on the PC, with Stunlock Studios sharing its complete 1.0 form. I am the type of person who doesn't usually check out a game in early access, so I was looking forward to seeing what the hype was about with the full release. I can safely say now is the time to check out V Rising and take in fully everything it does right and wrong

The core idea of V Rising is that it is a persistent, online, survival crafting game, much like in the vein of titles like ARK, Minecraft, or Rust. The key difference, however, comes from the style. It focuses on vampires, letting the player awaken as this immortal being and then centering every aspect of the survival experience around your undead nature.

Screenshot by Siliconera

It all starts with the combat, which features a fascinating isometric view like Diablo to it. The player equips a main weapon to hack and slash away at opponents with a basic attack. But there are also skills players can use every few seconds, such as dashing forward instantly to dodge attacks or powerful AOE moves.

Furthermore, the players is also able to suck the blood of just about anyone in combat once their health gets low enough. This ability, in turn, connects to the overarching progression of the game and the vampire powers you can unlock. If you consume the blood of an animal, for instance, your vampire will start to develop more beastly abilities. This also goes for various types of humans and other beings.

These interconnecting systems provide a ton of depth and customization in V Rising, letting players craft their own unique kind of vampire, which I adore. That said, the game employs a less traditional leveling system. Instead of the usual approach, where you level up with XP, it focuses on the armor the player wears. The better armor someone has, the better overall "level" they have in combat. This makes gathering and crafting items essential in V Rising, rather than an afterthought. The basic materials, like wood and stone, allow the player to make basic armor and build as well.

Image via Stunlock Studios

Materials aren't just there to make weapons and armor; they also exist to build a home. Every player in a server can claim a plot of land for their own. The world is pretty massive, leaving plenty of space for anywhere from 40 to a couple hundred players in a server. You are able to build freely throughout your chosen plot. You can opt for a humble abode with just a coffin to sleep away the deadly daytime, or an extravagant castle that Dracula would be proud of.

There is so much depth when it comes to the number of housing items, furniture, and walls that I honestly spent most of my time doing developing my homestead. While the combat and world are fun, the building and crafting were most enjoyable. I appreciated consistently progressing through the quests to unlock more and more decorations to deck out my undead kingdom. You can get really in the weeds with this system. There are some excellent late game offerings in the castle as well, such as NPC servants to guard the place. After all, some of the servers offer PVP for those who prefer that style of play.

Screenshot by Siliconera

As a result of there being a much larger world in V Rising 1.0, there is plenty for even diehard early access players to check out. Above all else, there is a wealth of new endgame content. One of the new areas, is called Mortium and is home to none other than the vampire king Dracula. The entire realm is one massive dungeon in a way, with things like generals and new powers, to unlock. It is a true test of the player's strength and one of the key reasons why now is the right time to play V Rising.

While I am happy with the current state of V Rising, there are elements I do wish the experience had. For instance, there is a hefty lack of story. Sure, there are constantly quests to do to unlock stuff, but they lack writing, dialogue, and a narrative motivation. In addition, there's a lack of NPCs and traders in the world. The game's backstory mentions this lost vampire civilization, but why not have at least one hub town for vampires? There are cities, sure, but they simply act as places to hunt down humans to stave hunger. Fortunately, the multiplayer interactions with others via vampire clans and the like somewhat make up for this.

V Rising Review Steam Deck
Image via Stunlock Studios

On another note, I played this game on Steam Deck. It ran pretty well with a decent frame rate and very little fluctuation. That said, I had problems at first getting the official controller function to work. It didn't automatically recognize the Steam Deck's controller functionality, so I had to do some digging to make it work. And when I did, I found the controller option could use some work. The buttons are very confusing. I still found myself forgetting which button opened what menu a dozen hours in. So, something to watch out for if you play V Rising on controller or PS5.

Overall, though, V Rising felt like an enjoyable survival crafting experience on controller once I got into the groove of it. Its fascinating blend of Diablo style action-RPG elements with deep progression, crafting, and building all work in tandem. While the world often feels empty at times due to the lack of NPCs to talk to, whether playing alone or with others, and there is no meaningful story of note, its gameplay hooks and vampire theme make this worth a look in its long-awaited 1.0 release.

V Rising is now available out of early access for PC via Steam. It will release for PS5 later this year in 2024.

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Siliconera Tuesday, May 7, 2024 11:30 AM
    

Dance Dance Revolution World

Konami Amusement announced that it will release Dance Dance Revolution World, a brand-new entry to the arcade dancing rhythm game series, though the company has yet to reveal the new entry's launch window and new features. However, it did reveal Emi and Rage as the cover characters in World's new visual.

Konami will gradually replace the existing Dance Dance Revolution A3 cabinets with World once it has released the new version. The subtitle will also mark a new departure from the Dance Dance Revolution A subseries, which began in 2016. Konami subsequently released Dance Dance Revolution A20 in 2019, A20 Plus in 2020, and A3 in 2022. Dance Dance Revolution A3 was also noted for its addition of "Megalovania" from Toby Fox's Undertale.

The Dance Dance Revolution series has seen a recent upsurge in activity ever since Konami celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2023. The company is also working with Zuiki to produce Dance Dance Revolution Classic Mini. Initially available to crowdfunding backers, the companies will release the miniature emulator console to the public in late September 2024.

Dance Dance Revolution World will be available for arcades. Konami has yet to provide a launch window for the new entry as of this announcement.

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Siliconera Tuesday, May 7, 2024 11:00 AM
    

Honkai: Star Rail Robin Music Video Features Song From the Game

HoYoVerse shared a new Honkai: Star Rail music video for the Robin song "Sway to My Beat." The track, or at least its chorus, should soon sound familiar to players, as it is the music that appears when Robin "performs" in-game.

The track is called "Sway to My Beat." It's an over two minute song from the new five-star Harmony character in Honkai: Star Rail, as performed by her singing voice actress Chevy. We get to watch as she walks through Penacony, with notable appearances from the Golden Hour area and some of the Origami Birds. We'll get to hear this song frequently once she becomes a playable character.

Here's the full "Sway to My Beat" Robin music video for Honkai: Star Rail

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbPtrnmGlZ8&ab_channel=Honkai%3AStarRail

HoYoVerse shared a lot of insight into Robin ahead of her Honkai: Star Rail debut. For example, one animated video showed her and her brother Sunday as children. Another looked at her moveset and gameplay.

Honkai: Star Rail is available on the PS5, PC, and mobile devices. Robin will join the cast alongside Topaz's return as part of the May 8, 2024 2.2 update. That's also when we'll see the climax and conclusion to the Penacony Trailblaze Missions.

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Siliconera Tuesday, May 7, 2024 10:46 AM
    

Arkane Austin Tango Gameworks Closed

Microsoft announced it closed several studios under its Bethesda and Zenimax branches, including Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin. Some of the affected developers will be let go, while others will be folded into other teams in order to "[prioritize] high impact titles" (Thanks, IGN and @Jasonschreier!)

Arkane Austin's most recent title was the vampire-themed multiplayer shooter Redfall that released to widespread disappointment, but the studio was perhaps better known for 2017's sci-fi immersive sim Prey. Redfall itself will no longer be updated, but will remain online. Players who purchased battle passes or premium editions will be eligible to receive remuneration.

On Twitter, Arkane Lyon Co-Creative Director Dinga Bakaba lamented to closure of his studio's sister team and criticized the excutive decision-makers behind it.

Permission to be human : to any executive reading this, friendly reminder that video games are an entertainment/cultural industry, and your business as a corporation is to take care of your artists/entertainers and help them create value for you.

Dinga Bakaba, Arkane Lyon Studio/Co-Creative Director

Tango, meanwhile, produced games like The Evil Within series and Ghostwire: Tokyo before "shadow dropping" Hi-Fi Rush in 2023. Other studios to close include the mobile-focused Alpha Dog Games and Roundhouse Games, the latter of which will have its staff folded into the Elder Scrolls: Online development team.

You can find Tango Gameworks' official announcement embedded below:

https://twitter.com/TangoGameworks/status/1787837929332601189

Microsoft also recently announced an upcoming patch for Starfield, set to release on May 15, 2024. Meanwhile back in March, Blizzard's Diablo 4 became the first of the studio's games to join the Xbox Game Pass library.

Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin have been closed down by Microsoft. Both Hi-Fi Rush and Redfall will continue to be available but will not receive any further updates.

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Siliconera Tuesday, May 7, 2024 10:00 AM
    

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom In Concert cinema orchestra

Sunrise revealed that it will hold an orchestra concert themed after Gundam SEED Freedom called Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom In Concert. It will take place in Yokohama, Japan, on July 6, 2024, and the concert will run twice at 12:30 JST and 17:30 JST on the same day.

Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra will perform orchestral renditions of the movie's tracks, and footage from the movie will also be played simultaneously. The Gundam SEED series composer Toshihiko Sahashi will re-arrange the tracks on his own. Takanori "T.M. Revolution" Nishikawa and Lacus Clyne's voice actress Rie Tanaka will also sing in the concert. Meanwhile, the series director Mitsuo Fukuda will appear in a talk show with Toshihiko Sahashi.

Tickets for the concert will range from 11,000 yen (~$71.20) to 12,000 yen (~$77.70). Gundam Fanclub premium members can immediately join the lottery to earn the chance to purchase early bird tickets, which Sunrise will close on May 19, 2024. Public lotteries for the tickets will be available later from May 18, 2024, to June 2, 2024.

The concert will be primarily based on the movie, which is still available in theaters across Japan until May 23, 2024. Bandai Namco is also gradually bringing Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom to theaters in other countries worldwide. Sunrise also revealed that the movie has grossed over 4.52 billion yen—or around $2.877 million—as of May 1, 2024.

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom In Concert will take place at Pacifico Yokohama on Saturday, July 6, 2024.

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Siliconera Tuesday, May 7, 2024 9:30 AM
    

Pikachu plushes on Pokemon room in Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach

The Pokemon-themed rooms in Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach are still available throughout 2024, and more travel agencies offer tour packages that let people stay there. The Japanese international travel reservation app NEWT has launched the first tour packages featuring those special hotel rooms for residents of Japan.

NEWT has also shared an image showing the bonus items that people can get for staying in the rooms. In addition to a tumbler and purse with unique Pokemon designs, they will also receive two starter decks from the Indonesian language version of the Pokemon Trading Card Game.

Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach Pokemon room bonuses
Image courtesy of Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach

People who apply for these tour packages will also get more amenities. The agency's staff will provide taxis to transport the visitors from Ngurah Rai Airport to Hotel Nikko and vice versa. It will also provide a 6,000 yen cashback in NEWT Points to cover the passport acquisition cost for families who have a child aged under 12.

Here are the details of the tour packages that NEWT offers to Japanese residents:

  1. Direct flight with Garuda Indonesia from Narita Airport (Tokyo) - 4~6 days stay between May 31, 2024, and September 30, 2024 - starting from ¥146,800 (~$950)
  2. Connecting flights with Malaysia Airlines from Narita Airport (Tokyo) - 5~8 days stay between May 30, 2024, and September 29, 2024 - starting from ¥84,900 (~$550)
  3. Connecting flights with Singapore Airlines from Kansai Airport (Osaka) - 4~7 days stay between May 31, 2024, and September 30, 2024 - starting from ¥114,700 (~$740)

The rooms themed after the popular video game franchise have been available in Bali since mid-February 2024. Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach set up the rooms as part of a major Pokemon promotional event in Indonesia. Pikachu's Indonesia Journey event launched in Bali in March 2024. The Pokemon Company will also hold a new event in Surabaya, the capital city of East Java province, on May 10-19, 2024.

The Pokemon-themed rooms in Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach are still available until December 31, 2024.

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Siliconera Tuesday, May 7, 2024 9:00 AM
    

Nintendo Switch - successor console will be revealed by March 2025

Nintendo's Shuntaro Furukawa revealed that the company will reveal a new console that acts as the successor to Nintendo Switch within "this fiscal year." The company's president made the announcement during the fiscal year that started in April 2024, therefore it is expected to stage the actual reveal by the end of the fiscal year in March 2025.

The new console reveal will not be held soon after Furukawa's announcement, though. In the same tweet made on Nintendo's official corporate X account, the president also confirmed that the company will hold a new Nintendo Direct in June 2024. However, this program will not feature the new successor console. Nintendo will only showcase new games that will appear on the Switch in the latter half of 2024 during the June Direct.

Furukawa added that nine years have passed since Nintendo formally acknowledged the presence of Nintendo Switch in March 2015. The console was previously only known by its codename "NX." After confirming "Switch" as the console's formal name, Nintendo released it worldwide in March 2017.

Shuntaro Furukawa posted the announcement tweets in both Japanese and English. The tweets are also available to view right below:

https://twitter.com/nintendocoltd/status/1787736518762881197

Nintendo will reveal the new successor console to the Nintendo Switch within the fiscal year that ends in March 2025.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, May 7, 2024 1:47 PM
     All Keepsakes In Hades 2, Ranked Best To Worst (2)Keepsakes can make or break a run in Hades 2, so it is important to know which are the best and which are the worst ranked. Investing time into them only improves them, so here are the ones I think you should go in on. Hades 2 Keepsakes, ranked This is, in my opinion, the best to the worst of the Keepsakes in Hades 2 ranked. However, everyone's playstyle differs, so if you disagree, sue me. As I discover more Keepsakes in Hades 2, I'll continue to add them. After all, the game is still in early access, there could always be more to come. However, here all 27 of the current Keepsakes in Hades 2 ranked. Screenshot: PC Invasion Luckier Tooth (Schelemeus) – When you run out of health, automatically restore 51 health once. Silver Wheel (Hecate) – After you use magick, restore it over 3 seconds, up to a total of 1,000 magick for the run. Aromatic Phial (Narcissus) – Fountains restore +20% health. The next one turns one of your common boons ra...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, May 7, 2024 1:35 PM
     All ways to heal and regain mana in Hades 2You're going to take a beating in Hades 2 no matter how well you play. However, thankfully, there are plenty of ways to heal and regain Mana during your various Hades 2 runs. How to heal in Hades 2 There are a number of ways to heal in Hades 2, but some are more reliable than others. Some can be acquired before you enter, and other will have to be picked up along the way. A number of these will both heal and regain mana in Hades 2, so go for the double if possible. Screenshot: PC Invasion Pre-game healing If you're struggling a bit with health in Hades 2, you should equip a few items before you head into battle. These will boost your health as you play, either at the end of each encounter or when you drop to zero. Aracana—The handy cards can provide a huge boost to your health in the game. By equipping cards such as The Centaur, you will receive a boost to Health and Mana every five turns. Cards like The Titan will just give you an overall boost to hea...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:39 PM
     Top Hades 2 BuildsIf you're looking for the best build to take you to the final boss in Hades 2, you've come to the right place. Here are the top 5 Hades 2 builds according to us at PC Invasion, as well as the internet. 5 best Hades 2 builds Moonstone Axe high-damage buildWitch's Staff stat-regenerating buildSister Blades fast-attacking buildWitch's Staff fire elemental buildWitch's Staff AoE build Moonstone Axe high-damage build According to the streamer Syrobe, this is one of the most OP Hades 2 builds as it got him all the way to the final boss Chronos. Using the Moonstone Axe, Syrobe created a high-damage fast-attacking build. Here's how it's recreated: Aphrodite Boons Glamour Gain (LV. 2): In each Encounter, one foe is always Weak. You gradually restore Magick near Weak foes. Sweet Surrender: Weak-afflicted foes take more damage. Healthy Rebound: Whenever you exit a Location, restore 100% Life if you have not lost too much. Posei...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:20 PM
     Sheep Hades 2In Hades 2, the Hecate fight at the end of Erebus isn't too bad, but one thing that will trip up even veteran players is the sheep curse projectile. Here's how you can avoid this sheep attack in the Hades 2 Hecate boss fight. Can you avoid the sheep curse in Hecate's fight in Hades 2? Hecate fights relatively fairly for the entire duration of her fight. At least until it comes down to the blasted sheep curse. When she's on the final third portion of her health, she will center herself in the middle and spawn her Witches, like before. Only this time, a fast prismatic orb will be fired, and if it hits you, you'll be turned into a sheep for what feels like an eternity. As a sheep, you are slow and defenseless, and could easily die as a result. Screenshot: PC Invasion However, it is possible to avoid the curse projectile, and there are a couple of ways to do it. Hecate's sheep curse projectile is very quick and follows you around. Ho...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:14 PM
     How To Plant All Seeds In Hades 2 Featured ImageThere are a lot of benefits the hub world of Hades 2 offers. The Crossroads are available to Melinoe for a variety of uses, and much like her mother, she is a horticulturist. So let's defy time and figure out how to plant all seeds in Hades 2. Hades 2 — Where to plant all seeds Image: Supergiant Games If you've kept up with the story from Hades to Hades 2, you'll know that Melinoe's mother, Persephone, is a talented gardener. As such, it makes sense that Melinoe has a green hand when it comes to plants. There are even places in The Crossroads that allow you to plant seeds and harvest some unique greenery. But to start farming for some plants, you'll need to cast the Flourishing Soil Incantation. You'll be able to grab this Incantation early on, and it only costs one Moly flower. Performing the spell gives you two plots of soil to plant seeds in, and you have the chance to grab two more plots for a total of four. Planting seeds is th...

WGB Tuesday, May 7, 2024 1:38 PM
     Microsoft has shut down Tango Gameworks, Arkane Austin and Alpha Dog Games.

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     Remedy Entertainment cancels Project Kestrel to focus on other games in its portfolio, including the Max Payne remake and Control 2. Initially codenamed Vanguard, the game was set to be a free-to-play title before a reboot. The decision to cancel suggests it did not meet expectations despite early promise and Tencent co-financing.

WGB Tuesday, May 7, 2024 7:46 AM
     During the latest Nintendo financial earnings report, Nintendo has claimed the Switch will become their best-selling hardware to date.

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Level Up Tuesday, May 7, 2024 8:14 AM
     Nintendo has <a href="//www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2024/240507_3e.pdf">revealed</a> the Switch has surpassed 140 million units sold, further securing its…