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Kotaku Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:21 AM
    

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 Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:15 AM
    

You don't have to have ever played Magic: The Gathering to be familiar with its mythical Black Lotus: a powerful card from the game's first set that now routinely fetches eye-popping amounts in the collectible market. But no Black Lotus, no matter how pristine or rare, has ever sold for $3 million. It's such a…

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Kotaku Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:15 AM
    

Hades 2 is now available in Early Access on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store and let me tell you folks, it's great to be back in Hell. The highly anticipated title is just as fun as the first game—maybe even more so—and it has an intriguing story that I can't wait to unravel during its Early Access period. It's…

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Kotaku Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:00 AM
    

Playing retro-inspired games is like returning to a beloved theme park as an adult. Instinctively knowing where to go first, remembering what it was like to be there as a child —it plays to a very specific kind of nostalgia. Retro-inspired games often include familiar mechanics, recognizable art styles, and tropes of…

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PCGamesN Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:28 AM
     The 47 best Minecraft mods May 2024

What are the best Minecraft mods in 2024? Every game of vanilla Minecraft can vary quite dramatically, and the best Minecraft mods go one step further to provide an entirely new experience. Whether you love creative building, terrifying survival, or speedrunning the story, we've got the mod for you below. We've included interface mods and tools to make things easier, too.

All the Minecraft mods below are divided into sections, depending on what you want to do with the sandbox game – from simple utility changes to deep world mods you can get lost in for months. If you like to browse, the CurseForge Minecraft game mods hub has a whole section dedicated to the best Minecraft mods and add-ons - as well as equivalents for many of the other best PC games right now.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:22 AM
     Ex Blizzard boss urges fans to stop taking

2024 continues to be a tough year for game developers. This year has already seen as many layoffs as 2023 and we're not even halfway through. It was reported yesterday, Tuesday May 7, 2024, that Xbox had closed four Bethesda studios: Akrane Austin, Tango Gameworks, Alpha Dog Games, and Roundhouse Studios. Ex-Blizzard boss Mike Ybarra has reminded people that these decisions hurt Xbox head Phil Spencer "as much as anyone else." Developers have responded.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:08 AM
     Intel is abandoning high clock speeds on new CPUs, according to leak

The fastest CPU in the forthcoming Intel Arrow Lake desktop lineup will reportedly have a much slower clock speed than its current flagship 14th gen chips, with a potential drop of 700-900MHz. If this latest leak is true, it looks as though Intel may have learned its lesson about clocking its CPUs within an inch of their lives, and will be playing it safer with its new Core Ultra desktop CPUs.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:06 AM
     Is Roblox shutting down in 2024?

Is Roblox shutting down? There always seems to be a rumor that Roblox is going to shut down. Let's get one thing clear early on: anyone who tells you that Roblox is shutting down is incorrect. Roblox Corporation has tweeted confirmation that the game isn't going anywhere, so you can relax and get back to playing your favorite games.

However, if you are curious to know where this rumor originated and how it got so big, we've done a little digging to uncover one of the sources of the speculation. With Roblox achieving a lifetime revenue of over $1 billion and over $70 million in payouts to creators, it would seem utterly ludicrous for the game to shut down. While the game is still up and running, check out some of the best Roblox games and our Anime Champions codes, Blox Fruits codes, and Project Slayers codes guides to snag yourself some freebies.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, May 8, 2024 8:50 AM
     Amazing roguelike with 95% rating somehow has fewer than 300 players

What makes a great roguelike? Difficulty is one thing. You want every run, every death, and every victory to feel like they mean something. Variety is important, too. Builds should be extensive and customizable, mobs and upgrades should change on each attempt, and if there's a range of fresh environments and types of dungeons, that's a huge bonus. FTL, Dead Cells, and of course Hades 2 typify the best of the genre, but another amazing roguelike has just hit 1.0, and is even playable, start to finish, completely free. It has outstanding reviews - but somehow fewer than 300 players.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, May 8, 2024 8:00 AM
     Realistic FPS rivaling Gray Zone Warfare and Tarkov launches new beta

For years, if you wanted a tactics-driven, realistic FPS game to play with friends, Escape From Tarkov was the obvious first choice. But the controversy around the Unheard Edition has dealt a blow to Battlestate and EFT's reputation - a new contender, Gray Zone Warfare, has swiftly capitalized, accruing a sizable player base on Steam and increasingly strong reviews. But a third rival also has its eye on the tactical shooter throne. Taking on Tarkov and grappling with Gray Zone, this high-stakes FPS has just launched a new beta.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, May 8, 2024 8:01 AM
     Best CS2 crosshair codes list used by Counter-Strike 2 pros

What are the best CS2 crosshairs? Choosing the perfect crosshair to suit your playstyle is no easy task. If you pick a large crosshair, you could end up blocking potential targets from your sightline. Too small and you might not be able to hit your targets from a distance.

The main thing to remember is that you're going to want to spend some time testing out each type of crosshair. Fortunately, Deathmatch has been revamped in Counter-Strike 2, so there will be no shortage of targets for you to gun down. Picking the best crosshair and using the best CS2 binds should help you on your quest to earn the highest CS2 ranks and rating. Here are all the best CS2 crosshair codes in 2024.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, May 8, 2024 7:54 AM
     Best Marvel Snap decks May 2024

What are the best Marvel Snap decks? The Marvel Snap A Blink in Time season is here, bringing with it new cards including Sasquatch and Nocturne, new variants, and more. If you're wondering which existing decks they fit with, or which new meta decks they might create - as well as the best decks for Marvel Snaps Conquests - you're in the right place.

The Marvel Snap meta is constantly changing, but whether you're a well-traveled veteran well into series four or five, you're still unlocking some deck staples in series three, or you're still in the early days getting to grips with how all the cards interact with one another in one of the best card games on PC, we're here to help. We have a list of all the best decks in the Marvel Snap meta at the moment, followed by the best beginner decks for new players.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, May 8, 2024 7:55 AM
     Solo Leveling Arise codes May 2024

May 8, 2024: We added new Solo Leveling: Arise codes to our list and checked for expired codes.

What are the new Solo Leveling Arise codes? We've got all that and more. Beyond just a handy, updated, and tested list of new and working codes for the Netmarble RPG, we'll also go over how to redeem them in-game, how to get more, and when new codes are likely to drop.

And for even more on this new cross-platform action game, check out our Solo Leveling Arise tier list. Alongside the Solo Leveling Arise reroll guide, it's everything you'll need to get started, scout out the best characters in the game from the get-go, and do it all over again if luck isn't on your side. Why waste time grinding for characters in Solo Leveling Arise when you can just restart until you get them?

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PCGamesN Wednesday, May 8, 2024 8:02 AM
     Smite 2 release date estimate, beta, and latest news

What is the best Smite 2 release date estimate? There has been some confusion around the upcoming Smite sequel, following a closed alpha period in May 2024 and an apparent release date reveal on Steam, so we clear this up below.

As one of the greatest MOBA games of all time, Smite gives you a choice of over 100 legendary Gods to pilot in a colorful and chaotic arena battle. Smite 2 takes this one step further, keeping the beloved gameplay and characters of the first game, and adding improved graphics, animations, and more. See what we thought of the sequel in our Smite 2 preview if you're still not convinced there's room for a Smite 2 at all, or keep reading to find out more about the Smite 2 closed beta, open beta, and full release date.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, May 8, 2024 7:48 AM
     Following Hades 2, the original might just hit a huge new milestone

Hades is yet another fantastic game in the Supergiant catalog. While it's been reported Hades 2 has launched with more to do than even the final build of Hades, it clearly isn't enough, as the original has hit number ten in Steam's top-sellers list.

 

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PCGamesN Wednesday, May 8, 2024 7:45 AM
     Huge Last Epoch roadmap finally details the next four seasons

The massive Last Epoch roadmap is finally here, as the Diablo 4 and Path of Exile ARPG rival outlines the future of the game. With transmog and dyes, a plethora of endgame content, some entirely new mechanics, and plenty more gear to unlock, Eleventh Hour Games has a lot on the way. Community feedback is also going to be a key aspect of this roadmap, so EHG wants you to get involved with a poll and let the team know about each Cycle as they arrive.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Last Epoch review, Last Epoch builds, Last Epoch tier list

PCGamesN Wednesday, May 8, 2024 7:35 AM
     Where to get Bronze in Hades 2

Where do you find Bronze in Hades 2? This essential upgrade material will need to be hunted down if you want to craft the Rod of Fishing and start dredging up creatures from the environment's watery areas. You'll need to head to the surface for this material, but where exactly can it be found?

There are many Hades 2 incantations that also call for Bronze, but it takes a few hours of gameplay to unlock the warped gate and head for Olympus. We've found the most reliable areas to mine Bronze in Hades 2 and detailed them below, as well as what the material can be used for.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, May 8, 2024 7:02 AM
     This AMD Threadripper gaming PC is an absolute monster

If you think a 360mm AIO liquid cooler has loads of cooling power, then wait until you see the monstrous cooling abilities of this water-cooled Threadripper gaming PC build. This monster Threadripper PC, which owner Sam Liggat calls The Silent Storm, features loads of freehand tubing bends across two loops, attached to two colossal 560mm radiators.

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. Now let's chat to Sam about how he made this hard tube water-cooled PC build.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, May 8, 2024 6:48 AM
     Where to get Thalamus in Hades 2

Where will you find Thalamus in Hades 2? Thalamus is tough to come by, but it's a vital resource for staying alive in the later stages of the game, as you need to use it for an incantation to breathe on the surface.

Unlike finding Myrtle in Hades 2, Thalamus has a few stages before you can use it, including unlocking harvesting tools at the Silver Pool and using a Hades 2 incantation to plant Origin Seeds. You won't, however, need Thalamus until the later stages of Hades 2, and so far it's only required to perform one incantation at Hecate's cauldron.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, May 8, 2024 6:38 AM
     All Infinite Craft recipes and combos list

What are all the Neal Fun Infinite Craft recipes and combos? We've been addictively playing this since we learned about it, and as a result, we've got hundreds of combinations and recipes now known. Here's our guide on all of them, as well as the obscure suggestions like how to get Minecraft in Infinite Craft, and even Taylor Swift.

Infinite Craft is a browser game that's recently been taking the web by storm, with endless possibilities and some that'll give you quite a giggle. Think of it as a puzzle game by ways of god; it's a great game to open if you want to while away an hour or two figuring out all of the combinations.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, May 8, 2024 6:27 AM
     AMD's new Ryzen CPU name just leaked, and it's not what you expect

Asus has inadvertently leaked the name of a brand new AMD CPU, which shows the processor maker taking a very different approach to the names of its chips. If the listing is accurate, it looks as though there's a new range of AMD Ryzen AI CPUs on the way shortly, with AMD seemingly capitalizing on its neural processing hardware in its forthcoming battle against Intel.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, May 8, 2024 6:25 AM
     FF14's most cursed outfit arrives to honor the father of Final Fantasy

After months of waiting, we're finally getting the delightfully nightmarish Final Fantasy 14 full-body kappa suit. Originally requested by the father of Final Fantasy Hironobu Sakaguchi, who even wore a real-life version of the suit on stage at this year's Tokyo Fanfest, the new costume is arriving in the MMO as part of the upcoming 'Make It Rain Campaign' event. Does it look incredibly stupid? Yes. Will it give me nightmares? Yes. Will I be wearing it any chance I get, though? Also yes.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, May 8, 2024 5:51 AM
     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 Wednesday, May 8, 2024 6:21 AM
     The best Terraria mods 2024

What are the best Terraria mods? Whether you're new to Terraria and want to tweak the experience slightly, or you've got years of experience and need a new challenge, these Terraria mods range from complete overhauls to minor improvements on existing content.

One of the best crafting games available, Terraria has a lot of content to sink your pickaxe into. These Terraria mods add even more possibilities, including beefier boss battles, new biomes to explore, and fresh items to tinker with, that allow Terraria to go toe-to-toe with the best PC games today. With those, plus some subtler mods, listed below, there's sure to be something to give your Terraria experience a boost.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, May 8, 2024 5:44 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 Wednesday, May 8, 2024 5:44 AM
     The most overlooked RPG of the year is now available to try for free

Between Helldivers 2, the 1.0 launch of Last Epoch, and the monumental Balatro, February was a pretty packed month for great new games. There are only so many hours in the day, so it's little wonder one of the year's most compelling new RPGs went under the radar. It has a rave reception on Steam. Our review was similarly enthusiastic. But this fantasy adventure, which feels like a mix of God of War, The Witcher 3, and Death Stranding, peaked at fewer than 4,000 players. It deserves more attention. Fortunately, you can now try it for the low price of absolutely nothing.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, May 8, 2024 5:23 AM
     What is the current and next Genshin Impact banner?

Genshin Impact banners rotate every few weeks on a precise schedule, and we always know what to expect thanks to regular updates from HoYoverse. The developer of the anime game always keeps its fans in the loop with regular livestreams and social media updates, so you can plan in advance where you want to spend your hard-earned primogems.

With a two to three-week turnaround for banners, the roster of Genshin Impact characters is always changing, and the free PC game regularly introduces two new characters to wish for. Every limited-time character banner - or event wish - contains a five-star character and three four-star characters with increased drop rates. There's also a Genshin Impact weapon banner, which runs alongside each character banner and changes weapons every update.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide

PCGamesN Wednesday, May 8, 2024 5:20 AM
     Free Monopoly Go dice links May 2024

May 8, 2024: We've added new Monopoly Go dice links to our list.

How can I get Monopoly Go free dice links? The household favorite board game has been reimagined as a free-to-play application on smartphones, allowing everyone to experience the thrills of Monopoly on practically any device. Everything that makes the board game special is here in Monopoly Go, so you'll be collecting properties and building hotels as you go around the board, and there are a variety of multiplayer minigames to get through along the way.

You're going to need to get your hands on Monopoly Go dice rolls, but they are difficult to come by no matter how far you are into the board game. There are ways to earn additional dice rolls, including logging into the game every day to collect daily bonuses, progressing further in the game, and inviting friends to try Monopoly Go. While you can also spend real money to unlock more dice rolls, you may want to give our list of Monopoly Go dice links a try instead. Take a look at all the currently active Monopoly Go free dice links for today.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, May 8, 2024 5:40 AM
     LoL tier list patch 14.9 – top, jungle, mid, ADC and support champions

What are the best League of Legends champions right now? Metas change, the LoL tier list will fluctuate, and it could be that your favorite champion might not be in a great place right now. While you can win games and climb the ranked ladder with nearly anyone in the lower ranks, the changes that come via champion and item balancing can tip the scales enough that some picks are almost mandatory, regardless of which rank you play.

We've studied the latest LoL patch notes and found the strongest champions in League of Legends right now. These picks will give you the best chance to climb the solo queue ranks in the free PC game, whether it's due to a buff, kit, or item change. If you want to play something other than what's on this list, keep these champions in mind for your ban, as they all have the potential to go on and dominate Summoner's Rift.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:30 AM
    

As I write this, Gray Zone Warfare is sat at fourth place in Steam's top sellers list. I've seen loads of vids from big FPS YouTubers pivoting to it as the next big thing, especially for the Escape From Tarkov-likers. So I gave it a whirl, both as someone who wanted to see what these more hardcore extraction shooters were like and to play a video game that worked. Unfortunately for me, the game barely functions on my rig to the point where it hurts my poor eyes.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:00 AM
    

Tangle Tower was a weird and cute point and click murder mystery set in a big weird tower full of colourful characters, so what better way for the devs to fill time before the sequel comes out than by making a creepy retro survival horror set in a regional theme park? Crow Country is like if Resident Evil was made out of Duplo: more chunky, less threatening, and easier than playing with a fully motorised K'Nex ferris wheel, but darn it, it's still a good time.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, May 8, 2024 7:43 AM
    

Even as Nic spent this morning writing lovingly about frogs, I was watching trailers of frogs disintegrating beneath an unstoppable ant tsunami. The game in question is Empires Of The Undergrowth, an RTS from developers Slug Disco and Manor Lords publisher Hooded Horse. The 1.0 version launches on June 7th, after almost eight years in early access during which Empires Of The Undergrowth has accumulated positive user reviews with truly antlike meticulousness. Here's the release date trailer, which you should not watch if you dislike seeing various larger insects and small animals getting eaten alive by ants.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, May 8, 2024 6:38 AM
    

Fans of Helldivers 2 have started a petition asking developers Arrowhead to reinstate a fired employee in charge of community management. The employee, "Spitz", was let go following the fiasco in which Sony told PC players they would need to link their Steam and PlayStation Network accounts to continue playing the shooter. Sony and Arrowhead changed their mind about that after player backlash in the form of 100,000+ negative reviews on Steam. The kicker? Community manager "Spitz" was low-key encouraging players to continue the review bombing. This doesn't seem to have gone down well internally.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, May 8, 2024 6:30 AM
    

Excessively brilliant fantasy RPG Wildermyth is getting a new DLC pack which both embraces the fad for adding roguelike modes to games, and tugs against it in the shape of what the developers are calling "our most extensively written campaign, by far". The pack is called Omenroad, and if nothing else, it's an opportunity to remind you that if you like campfire yarns and droll webcomics and haven't played Wildermyth then you should get that seen to immediately.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, May 8, 2024 6:25 AM
    

As Destiny 2's The Final Shape expansion hovers ever closer like someone gently nudged an absurdly large dodecahedron towards us in zero gravity, Bungie have gone and made three expansions free until June 3rd. For about a month, all players now have access to The Witch Queen, Beyond Light, and Shadowkeep along with the past four seasons of quests and things. Hey, that's pretty cool.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, May 8, 2024 5:47 AM
    

Vampire shooter Redfall was to receive an offline mode via update this very month before Microsoft staked creators Arkane Austin, according to a report. To spell it out, the cancellation of the offline functionality means that Redfall will now be officially playable for only as long as Microsoft run the servers. Another win for videogame preservation!

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, May 8, 2024 5:39 AM
    

Brain ostensibly useful. But sometimes, brain not good, and brain want activity where not required. Therefore: Frogs. Fortunately, frogs both bound and abound in Croakoloco, an idle management game where you make the mossy climb from singular frog ownership to a sprawling empire of hopping green slime nuggets. As I type, they hop freely in a minimised window, earning me the passive income promised by unscrupulous internet gurus who each possessed not a jot of the charisma and sheer radiant power emitted by a single resident of my frog kingdom.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, May 8, 2024 3:56 AM
    

You know what will really set off your soft furnishings and put further strain on your relationship when you're already worried your girlfriend is more angry about you leaving crumbs around the toaster than she would be if all were well? A 10-foot-tall statue of a video game character to cram in the corner of your living room! To celebrate the impending release of massive gloomy RPG DLC Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree, Bamco are running a competition for players to edit together a cool trailer. Best trailer overall wins Big Messmer - the lad in the header image up there. I'm sure he'll make a great home for many happy spiders and their cobwebs.

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Twinfinite Wednesday, May 8, 2024 5:27 AM
    
Freebies? Don't mind if I do.

Twinfinite Wednesday, May 8, 2024 5:05 AM
    
Can you rig RNG into your favor with these?

Siliconera Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:30 AM
    

Armored Core VI 6 Steel Haze model kit by Kotobukiya

Kotobukiya revealed its first Armored Core 6 model kit, and it will be based on V.IV Rusty's Schneider Nachtreiher/40E Steel Haze. The company showcased an unpainted prototype of the kit at the 62nd Shizuoka Hobby Show, and it also published images on its website so that people worldwide can see it too.

Details about the new model kit are still sparse as of this prototype reveal. While most prior series model kits like Nineball Seraph and Noblesse Oblige share the same 1/72 scale and thus support interchangeable parts, Kotobukiya has yet to confirm the scale for its upcoming Armored Core 6 kits. The company has not announced a release window for this Steel Haze model kit either.

Here are some of the sample images of the model kit's unpainted prototype:

This revelation will put Kotobukiya in direct competition with Bandai Spirits. The former had earlier revealed that it will also sell a Steel Haze model kit under the 30 Minutes Missions brand. In addition, Bandai Spirits will simultaneously release another kit based on Raven's Nightfall in September 2024.

Kotobukiya's model kit of the Schneider Nachtreiher/40E Steel Haze will be available worldwide. It will be based on V.IV Rusty's AC unit that appeared in Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon. The mech action game is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.

The post Kotobukiya Reveals Armored Core 6 Steel Haze Model Kit appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:00 AM
    

MAPPA announced another run of the collaboration merchandise between the TV anime Chainsaw Man and the street brand Peace and After. This collection, which was only available to pre-order in 2023, is a collection that mixes the unique characters of Chainsaw Man with this brand's street aesthetic for things like shirts and hoodies.

The lineup includes 11 items, including a phone case with a pixelated rendition of Power and Nyako, and a sweatshirt depicting the obscure but beloved sea cucumber devil from Power's debut episode.

The following is a list of the returning items in the collection, along with their prices in Japanese yen (tax included). They will only be available on Japan, so a proxy service may be needed to order and get them in other regions.

  • Chainsaw Man football shirt - ¥10,780 
  • Chainsaw Man hoodie - ¥16,500
  • Ghost Devil football shirt - ¥10,780
  • Ghost Devil hoodie - ¥16,500
  • Katana Man football shirt - ¥10,780
  • Katana Man hoodie - ¥16,500
  • Leech Devil t-shirt - ¥7,700
  • Sea Cucumber Devil sweatshirt - ¥15,400 
  • Various iPhone cases featuring characters from the series - ¥6,600

The collection will be on sale again at official Peace and After stores and their online shop starting on May 11, 2024. Viz Media handled the manga releases in English. The anime series is streaming now on Crunchyroll. An escape room also appeared in Japan.

The post Chainsaw Man x Peace and After Shirts and Hoodies Back on Sale appeared first on Siliconera.


PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:55 AM
     V Rising Relocate CastleMany V Rising fans will want to play the game on the Steam Deck to take their thirst for blood on the road. Here is how V Rising performs on Steam Deck. What is V Rising's Steam Deck Compatibility rating? Answered On the Steam Deck, V Rising has a Playable Compatibility rating, meaning that the game can be played on the Steam Deck, although it may not be fully optimized for the best performance. Luckily, relocating your base is easier than ever, even with the Steam Deck. The things that keep V Rising from being Verified are as follows: The game may sometimes shows mouse and keyboard controls and icons. Some in-game text may be small and difficult to read. This makes V Rising not fully verified, although it certainly is playable. Until these issues are addressed, the game won't be fully Verified. It's unclear how important this task is to Stunlock Games, although I imagine they'll iron out these issues before long. If you don't want t...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:49 AM
     V Rising LongbowThe Longbow is added to V Rising with the 1.0 update and gives us another ranged weapon option besides the Crossbow. In this guide, you'll learn exactly where to get the Longbow in V Rising. V Rising Longbow: How to unlock it To get the Longbow in V Rising, you need to defeat Lidia the Chaos Archer, a level 30 boss. Screenshot: PC Invasion You'll be rewarded with the Longbow after defeating Lidia the Chaos Archer. If you're familiar, you can carry on without a hitch. However, if you need a refresher, or are a new player, then you'll need to know how to defeat her. How to defeat Lidia the Chaos Archer in V Rising Lidia the Chaos Archer is a roaming boss who will travel the roads of Vardoran in the Farbane Woods. She won't walk around all the wood, but a large area primarily below the Forgotten Cemetery. If you want help, then you can select the boss in your V Blood Menu to highlight a path. However, as she roams around, it would be reco...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, May 8, 2024 8:53 AM
     How To Relocate Base In V RisingMoving your base is something V Rising players wanted the moment the game entered early access. Thanks to V Rising 1.0, you can finally relocate your castle without deleting everything — here's how to do it. How to move your base in V Rising Screenshot: PC Invasion Instead of having to dismantle and scrap everything in your base to move it to a different location, you can easily move your base in V Rising by having 100 Blood Essence and working your way through the relocation process. Relocating your castle in V Rising is a bit of a process, but it's not too challenging. To make it easy for you, here's the step-by-step process of how to move your base in V Rising: Select the Castle Relocation Heart option next to the Castle Heart option in the build menu. This requires 100 Blood Essence. Place your Castle Relocation Heart in the location where you want your base to move to. Interact with the Castle Relocation Heart and select Connect a Castle H...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, May 8, 2024 8:21 AM
     V Rising Simon BelmontSimon Belmont, the original protagonist for Castlevania 1 and 2, is a boss in V Rising. In this guide, you'll learn where to find Simon Belmont in V Rising, how to beat him, and how to unlock the Whip weapon. Where to find Simon Belmont in V Rising Screenshot: PC Invasion In V Rising, Simon Belmont is found in the Harpy Nest which is in the south of Silverlight. I've also seen him patroling the roads in Farbane Woods, so he is a roaming boss. He'll attack on sight and, this happened to me, he will chase you if you try to run away during the fight. Needless to say, so make sure you're ready. While you're out and about looking for and preparing to fight Simon Belmont, you might want to prep for the Silverlight Hills boss. It's a tough area with an even tougher boss, but the rewards are worth it. You're already in that area; might as well make the most of it. How to beat Simon Belmont in V Rising Screenshot: PC Invasion Simon ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, May 8, 2024 7:47 AM
     V Rising Spider FormSpider Form in V Rising is great for sneaking past and running away from enemies. If you want to get the Spider Form in V Rising because you love sneaking into enemy bases or just want to be safe when going AFK, here's what you need to know. V Rising: How to get Spider Form To unlock the Spider Form in V Rising, you need to defeat Ungora the Spider Queen. She's a level 63 boss, so you won't be getting Spider Form in the early game. While using horses to get around in V Rising is great, there's something special about skittering around in Spider Form and burrowing in the ground when enemies come your way. Here are all the Spider Form abilities in V Rising: Burrow – Burrow in the ground to avoid enemy detection and sun damage. You can't move while burrowed. Where to find Ungora the Spider Queen in V Rising: Location, explained Screenshot: PC Invasion As you can expect, Ungora the Spider Queen in V Rising is found in the Spider Cave i...

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