PCGamesN Monday, May 27, 2024 1:14 PM  Len's Island draws from a large number of influences. It's an open world dungeon crawler, with shades of Diablo 4 and Hades in its combat and exploration. It's also a farming, crafting, survival, and building game that draws on the design lessons of everything from Stardew Valley and Rust to Palworld and Terraria. The game's been available in Early Access since November 2021, garnering an 86% or Very Positive user rating over that time and steadily moving toward its final version's launch. Now, with its huge new Frozen Lands update, that time is drawing nearer, and there's plenty to check out while waiting. Continue reading Diablo influenced farming and building game gets huge new update MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Upcoming PC games, Best farming games, Best PC games |
PCGamesN Monday, May 27, 2024 12:07 PM  Mirthwood looks like it could be the next big hit on Steam. Inspired as much by life sims like Rimworld, Stardew Valley, and The Sims as it is fantasy RPG games like Skyrim and Fable, the debut project from Bad Ridge Games seems to offer a lot of what audiences like most right now: crafting, building, exploration, combat, and character based choices, all presented in a pleasant, immediately attractive visual style. Now, with today's news that Mirthwood has just launched its first demo on Steam, players are finally able to get their hands on the project for the first time and see how its many systems work for themselves. Continue reading Skyrim meets Rimworld in new fantasy life sim you can try right now MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best indie games, Best RPG games, Best life games |
PCGamesN Monday, May 27, 2024 11:50 AM  Rainbow Six Siege has been one of Ubisoft's most significant titles for nearly a decade now. The first-person shooter has been the platform for tons of innovation in the online shooter drama for casual players and the competitive scene and has thrived for years now. Despite this, the developers at Ubisoft couldn't pull a fast one over their fanbase's heads with the new battlepass membership system that was announced with the reveal of Operation New Blood. Continue reading Rainbow Six Siege players blast new membership announcement MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best Rainbow Six Siege operators, Play Rainbow Six Siege |
PCGamesN Monday, May 27, 2024 11:07 AM  Visual fidelity isn't always the most important part of a FromSoftware project. Games like Elden Ring, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, and Dark Souls thrive on strong art direction and the atmosphere that defines their environments, though, and anything that helps players get the most out of those design elements is worth highlighting. This makes the news of a Dark Souls remaster mod, itself based on the official Dark Souls Remastered launch from several years ago, worth paying attention to — especially since the changes it brings to the FromSoft classic are so sweeping and available to check out entirely for free. Continue reading Dark Souls Remastered just got remastered again with a new free mod MORE FROM PCGAMESN: best RPG games, Dark Souls PC servers back online, best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Monday, May 27, 2024 11:00 AM  Not so long ago, I reviewed The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, an asymmetrical multiplayer from one of the co-creators of Friday the 13th The Game that seemed set to fill the gap left by the dead Jason Vorhees tie-in. Now I want to tell you about Killer Klowns from Outer Space, another asymmetrical multiplayer from one of the co-creators of Friday the 13th The Game that looks set to fill the gap left by the dead Jason Vorhees tie-in - and this one is what we've been waiting for. Continue reading Killer Klowns from Outer Space review - a true DBD rival MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Horror games, Killer Klowns from Outer Space release date, Multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Monday, May 27, 2024 11:00 AM  Songs of Conquest has been heralded by hardcore strategy game fans since it launched on Steam just one week ago. The game, developed by Lavapoint and published by Coffee Stain Publishing, is such a success off the bat that the game's post-release content roadmap has already been revealed, giving players a look at what's to come for the next year-plus, including two new factions as well as multiple DLC packs. Continue reading Songs of Conquest expansion announced along with two new factions |
PCGamesN Monday, May 27, 2024 11:00 AM  How does KKfOS proximity chat work? Killer Klowns from Outer Space is a unique asymmetrical multiplayer game in that there are a total of ten players per match: three Killer Klowns and seven Humans. These huge lobby sizes make co-operation all the more important. In any multiplayer game, the key to success is working with other players. At first, it can be quite hard to understand how to do this in Killer Klowns from Outer Space, as you might see the names of other team players popping up on your screen. If you're wondering why, and how this affects your ability to make it out of KKfOS exits alive, or take down Humans with the element of surprise, here's how KKfOS voice chat works. Continue reading How Killer Klowns from Outer Space voice chat works MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Horror games, Killer Klowns from Outer Space release date, Multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Monday, May 27, 2024 11:00 AM  How do you play Killer Klowns from Outer Space? Illfonic's asymmetrical multiplayer game is a gaudy and camp blast back to the '80s. Think big hair, neon colors, and cheesy voice lines. What could be better? We've spent hours with the horror game, getting to grips with the KKfOS exits, maps, and items, and we have a few tips we wish we'd known when we first started playing Killer Klowns from Outer Space. Despite our glowing KKfOS review, we do acknowledge that some things aren't explained too well in-game, so hopefully these KKfOS tips can help you win, whichever team you're on. Continue reading How to play Killer Klowns from Outer Space - tips for each team MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Horror games, Killer Klowns from Outer Space release date, Multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Monday, May 27, 2024 11:00 AM  The story of the 3dfx Voodoo 3D is a classic case of being the right company with the right tech at the right time. 3dfx launched its revolutionary Voodoo Graphics chipset just as fully polygonal 3D graphics hit the mainstream and PC gamers wanted an easy and accessible way to get them. In late 1996, Quake and Tomb Raider had just been released, the Nintendo 64 was out in Japan and North America, and the Sony PlayStation and Sega Saturn were still in their first year. Reliant purely on CPU horsepower, and with little in the way of dedicated 3D hardware on even the best graphics cards to back it up, the PC was beginning to lose its place as the king of gaming platforms. Continue reading 3dfx Voodoo - the graphics card that revolutionized PC gaming MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, May 27, 2024 10:10 AM  It's hard to exactly nail down a clear comparison of what Moonstone Island is. The indie title clearly draws massive inspiration from Stardew Valley in its farming mechanics and visual design, but Moonstone introduces so many varied gameplay mechanics that it's almost developing a blended genre all on its own. Now might be the best time to dip your toes in island water because the game is on sale for just a limited time. Continue reading Hit Stardew Valley-like deck builder on 30% Steam sale MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best farming games, Best indie games, Games like Stardew Valley |
PCGamesN Monday, May 27, 2024 10:00 AM  At first glance, this open-air rig looks like a wood PC build, but behind the wood paneling is a custom metal chassis, which PC modder Axel Lindmarker made from scratch, before adding the gorgeous wooden panels on the sides. This mini-ITX PC doesn't compromise on spec either, featuring a 16-core CPU, a GeForce RTX 3080 and a full water-cooling system. 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 talk to Axel about his custom wood and metal PC case, which he calls Tilia. Continue reading This wood panel mini gaming PC hides an RTX 3080 in plain sight MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, May 27, 2024 9:27 AM  Ornn is one of the most dynamic champions in all of League of Legends. Since the Freljordian demi-god first hit Summoner's Rift in 2017, he's developed a solid player base who enjoy his sturdiness in the top lane and his ability to disrupt team fights with his powerful range of abilities. One of the more unique aspects of Ornn is one of his passive abilities, Master Craftsman, allowing him to upgrade his and his teammates' legendary items upon hitting level 13. Now, developer Riot Games are changing up specifically how this passive ability works. Continue reading League of Legends devs reveal Ornn passive rework for patch 14.11 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: League of Legends ranks explained, League of Legends patch 14.10, League of Legends tier list |
PCGamesN Monday, May 27, 2024 9:00 AM  Frostpunk 2 has a knack for creating stories from your mistakes, and you'll make a lot of them during your time as Steward. It doesn't matter how pure of heart you are, or how well-intentioned your motives - not everyone will make it out of the frozen wasteland alive. I recently had the chance to visit 11-Bit Studios in Poland to try out the Frostpunk 2 story mode, and to ask co-game director Łukasz Juszczyk a few questions about how the team organizes what I assume is their giant box of 'really horrible events to ruin a player's day.' MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best city-building games, Best survival games, Upcoming PC games |
PCGamesN Monday, May 27, 2024 8:32 AM  Monster-collecting games were popular even before Pokemon exploded in popularity in the 1990s. However, it is impossible to tell the story of the genre without mentioning Nintendo's mega-franchise, as it has grown to be one of the biggest IPs in gaming and entertainment. Despite Pokemon's success, the franchise has not changed much over the years or taken many risks storytelling-wise, electing to stick to the formula that's been its bedrock since the days of the original GameBoy. Cassette Beasts is an indie title that looks to provide Pokemon fans who've grown up a bit and are ready for a more mature story and characters. Continue reading Pokemon-like indie monster collector on Steam sale |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, May 27, 2024 1:47 PM  The next Doom game - the first new instalment in over four years, after Doom Eternal - is reportedly taking a leaf out of Evil Dead: Army of Darkness' necronomicon by transporting the Doom Slayer back to a medieval world to presumably battle hellspawn. According to a new report, it's subtitled The Dark Ages and we'll get an official reveal next week. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, May 27, 2024 1:14 PM  The director of Baldur's Gate 3 and CEO of developers Larian has revealed that the studio experienced crunch in order to get the sprawling Dungeons & Dragons CRPG finished. While Swen Vincke admitted that "it would be a lie to say that we didn't [crunch]", he insisted that it was less than on past Larian games such as Divinity, staff were paid for the overtime and it seemingly didn't go as far as working late nights or weekends (for the most part, anyway). |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, May 27, 2024 12:42 PM  The sheer number and scale of video games released nowadays means that the infamous Steam backlog is better-fed than ever, gorging on half-played hundred-hour RPGs, never-touched indies amassed during summer sales and "I'll get to it one day" PC pipe dreams. If you were hoping to task your descendants with continuing your quest to get all 1,700-plus achievements in Tales of Maj'Eyal or maintain your ranked leaderboard position in Dota 2, bad news: it turns out that you can't pass on your Steam library after you die. |
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Siliconera Monday, May 27, 2024 1:30 PM
Square Enix has revealed new customizable silver rings modeled after Erdrick (also known in Japan as Roto) from the Dragon Quest series. People can head to the Semi-Order Made Accessory page on Square Enix's Japanese e-Store to place their orders.
The ring's price will vary depending on whether the buyer wants to have it coated in a different color or not. The regular silver ring will cost 27,500 yen (~$175). A pink gold coating will raise the price to 30,800 yen (~$196). The gold-coated ring will cost the most at 33,000 yen (~$210).
Square Enix will also let buyers customize the rings with their own eight-character texts. The company will accept uppercase alphabet letters, numbers, and the symbols "." (dot), "/" (slash), and "&" (ampersand). It will also allow single spaces to separate the texts.
In addition, buyers can further personalize the rings by choosing one for each of the following icon phrases and birthstones:
The Dragon Quest rings complete the lineup for Square Enix's three major franchises in its Semi-Order Made Accessory collection. The company has previously revealed Final Fantasy VII Remake-themed rings and bangles with Materia jewel options that will return in August 2024. It is also still accepting pre-orders for customizable Kingdom Hearts necklaces and rings that will appear in September 2024.
The Dragon Quest Erdrick-themed silver rings will be available in Japan on November 23, 2024.
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Siliconera Monday, May 27, 2024 12:00 PM
Mieruko-chan is an interesting sort of manga series, as the mainline volumes can sometimes feel like they have slice of life elements or you could sometimes jump in at any time. (Not to mention we also get things like the Mieruko-chan Official Comic Anthology.) But as the series has gone on, we start to see more threads come together and things build up due to new relationships, leading to some truly compelling mysteries as Miko Yotsuba deals with things. With the ninth volume of Mieruko-chan, we're really learning more about what's going on with Michiru Ichijou.
Editor's note: There will be spoilers for the events of volume 8 of the Mieruko-chan manga, as well as light references to events in volume 9.
Michiru, a teenage model, joined Miko's class ahead of volume 9. While everyone is enamored with her beauty, Miko seems to be the only one who notices something is wrong. Her entire head is obscured by some black, formless, huge face with black tendrils coming off of it. As a result, she's also able to notice that Michiru's behavior is a bit off. Rom tasked Miko with getting pictures of Michiru to do further investigations, though Michiru's sister/manager Yoh insisted it wasn't possible.
While previously, we've mainly seen Michiru from the outside in the manga, Mieruko-chan volume 9 gives us the first chance to really see what's happening in the model's personal life. Frankly, it's just as shocking as the revelations we've seen regarding her Spirit Form. This entry begins with a shock showing exactly how close Yoh is to her younger sister/employer. The degree of control and helicopter nature is concerning. So much so that I felt the coldness of the model in past chapters might be a reaction or even trauma response due to the overbearing control over her life. It even makes me wonder if, rather than a potential villain, she's someone who's become susceptible to or has her supernatural secret due to being a victim.
It's such that when we see her confide in her pet and the obsession with Miko, it feels like a learned reaction to being exposed to Yoh for so long. How can someone know how healthy relationships work when they don't have good role models and they aren't allowed opportunities to socialize. Of course that kind of obsessive behavior directed at someone, as well as not being allowed to do things on one's own, will result in them being awkward or behaving poorly.
But the insights don't just involve us learning more about Michiru and making the mystery around her behavior more compelling. We're also getting new insights into her spirit form and capabilities due to Miko's increased interactions with her. We see them together both at school and at Miko's home with Hana and Yuria for a study session. This means we see how other spirits respond to her and her potential powers. The insights especially from gleaned from the moments there make what's happening to this young woman more curious.
Of course, the thing that really caps things off is how the ninth volume of the Mieruko-chan manga ends with this incredible cliffhanger surrounding Michiru. We've spent a whole volume learning more about what her life is like, as well as seeing new interactions with Miko that hint at her capabilities. Then, it closes with a situation that promises even more revelations, and perhaps even danger. It's like we're so close to some truths, but at the same time Miko and maybe even Michiru might be in danger.
Volume 9 of the Mieruko-chan manga is available now, and there's no English release date for the volume 10 yet.
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Siliconera Monday, May 27, 2024 10:30 AM
Bandai Namco has published a new Tekken 8 gameplay trailer starring the upcoming DLC character Lidia Sobieska. The company will add her to the game's roster in Summer 2024.
Lidia was the 18th and final DLC character in Tekken 7, but Bandai Namco will add her earlier in Tekken 8 as the second post-launch fighter after Eddy Gordo. The company first revealed her inclusion via the Season 1 trailer that went live in late April 2024. However, that trailer barely provided any details on her background and actions.
The new trailer confirms that with the title "The Warrior Prime Minister," Lidia is still the leader of the Republic of Poland in the Tekken universe. The Polish karate practitioner will also have special intro conversations with Jin Kazama and Reina. However, this trailer still does not confirm her release date beyond the previously known Summer 2024 window.
The Tekken 8 gameplay trailer featuring Lidia Sobieska is also available to watch right below:
In addition, Bandai Namco has launched a fanart campaign to mark the Tekken series' 30th anniversary. People who have an X account can join by following either the @TEKKEN or @TEKKEN_Project account and sharing their own illustrations with the #TEKKEN30th hashtag. After closing submissions on October 31, 2024, Bandai Namco will choose the winning art that it will feature in future official streams or even in-game content updates.
Tekken 8 is readily available worldwide on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Lidia Sobieska will appear as the second post-launch DLC character in Summer 2024. The Tekken 8 fanart campaign is also ongoing until October 31, 2024.
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Siliconera Monday, May 27, 2024 9:00 AM
Android and iOS storefronts offer an incredible selection of games you can play on your smartphone or tablet right now, including some solid free JRPGs. However, if you want the best paid mobile JRPGs that you pay for once and never have to worry about ads or anything like that, these are the games you should check out.
Best Paid Mobile JRPG for Retro Fans: Final Fantasy VI
The entire lineup of Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters are available on mobile for a premium price, much like their console and PC counterparts. While you could certainly pick up all of them, Final Fantasy VI is a true classic. The stunning and timeless SNES art is fantastic alongside the beautiful world to explore.
If this isn't enough for you, I also suggest other classic JRPG remasters like Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy Tactics, and Final Fantasy IV 3D.
Best Mobile-Exclusive JRPG: Chaos Rings 3
While there are classics on Android and iOS, mobile also has its own set of exclusive games. One of the best is Chaos Rings 3 from Square Enix. Unfortunately, the first two games are unavailable at this time. However, the third title works well enough on its own. It features a Sora-like main character and several colorful worlds to explore. Its graphics might be simplistic, but the detailed characters and fun story make it worth a look.
Best Mobile JRPG for Console Fans: Dragon Quest VIII
While plenty of paid mobile JRPGs exist on Android and iOS, few have the console-level of 3D. If you want something with a bit more polygons but not sacrificing quality in the process, check out this port of Dragon Quest VIII. It arguably looks better than the 3DS port and even original PS2 version.
The only downside may be the touch-only controls. Fortunately, the massive world feels solid to explore with even just one hand. It all works so seamlessly you might forget you aren't using a controller.
Best Paid Mobile JRPG for iOS: Fantasian
iOS has one of the best paid mobile JRPGs of all time available exclusively on it (for now). Fantasian is unique in you can't purchase the game at this time. Instead, you need to be a subscriber to Apple Arcade. This is one of the strongest games from Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi outside of his work at Square Enix.
It is a full-fledged JRPG with a beautiful world, memorable characters, and a fascinating hand-crafted diorama art style you just have to experience. Plus, it even has controller support for those who prefer a traditional control scheme.
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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, May 27, 2024 1:36 PM  Don't worry, the Sundial will not break if you treat it kindly. Here is how to unlock the Sundial and answer all its puzzle questions in Wuthering Waves. Wuthering Waves: How to unlock the Sundial The Sundial is the final relic we uncover in our travels across Wuthering Waves and while you have it in your inventory, you cannot unlock it right away. This takes place during the Clashing Blades main quest which makes up Act 4 of the first Chapter in the game. You can trigger this quest once you get to Union Level 14 – although it unlocks after Ominous Star – and interact with Yangyang and Chixia outside of Huaxu Academy. Screenshot: PC Invasion Once you speak to them, you will trigger the puzzle for the Sundial which has you select the correct answer to two statements so that you can rotate the Sundial accordingly. Here are both of these answers: StatementAnswerSymbols on the larger disk represent time, and we need to align the correct symbol with this poi... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, May 27, 2024 1:18 PM  Finding all the Tix in Clip It for the Roblox Classic event takes a little time and some know-how. However, with this guide, you'll fly through the challenge in no time. Where to find the Tix in Clip It Pop into the game for these Tix, and check the guide for all their various locations. Once you have these, check out all the hidden surprises in Roblox Classic. Tix #1 (Crossroads) The first Tix you can collect in Clip It can be found by heading to Crossroads in the Classic tab. From here, immediately turn right from the spawn point and head up the white ladder at the end of the pathway. Once you get to the top, jump up the block in front of you to grab the first Tix. Tix #2 (Crossroads) From the location of the first Tix in Clip It, you should be able to see a teleporter just below you in the green area. Use it to be teleported to a tower. Here you need to drop down the ladder and use the teleporter you're dropped beside. This one will transport you to the... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, May 27, 2024 1:09 PM  If you're looking to craft some nice weapons in Wuthering Waves, you'll need to know where to find and farm Scarletthorn. This is a red ore that is required to craft certain weapons, so here's where to find it. Wuthering Waves: Best farming routes for Scarletthorn When searching for Scarletthorn, you'll want to look for the rock with a light-pink ore. There are a few great farming routes to gather Scarletthorn so you can craft some decent weapons. Here's where you can find and farm Scarletthorn in Wuthering Waves. Screenshot: PC Invasion (via WuWa interactive map) Whining Aix's Mire Head southeast of Huanglong and you'll eventually find Whining Aix's Mire. If you trek along the northern and southern edges of this island you'll spot these two Scarletthorn farming routes. You should find around 13 ore spots near the top, and at the southern route, there are around 14. These spots are great since there are a few ore s... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, May 27, 2024 12:39 PM  Peelosopher Bananocrates is the wise counterpart to Peely, a beloved Fortnite character that now has many variations. It turns out Bananocrates does in fact have wise words for those enlightened enough to listen. How to understand Peelosopher Bananocrates in Fortnite Despite the current Fortnite season being about chaos, havoc, and wrecking things, Peelosopher Bananocrates steps in to preserve and share knowledge and wisdom. His insights are more powerful than any Power Armor. When approaching Peelosopher Bananocrates in Fortnite, you'll likely only hear a series of "Nana," which doesn't exactly sound very… wise. Now this on its own would be a fine joke – but the real punchline comes when you approach him as a Peely variant. This is hilarious: visiting Peelosopher Bananocrates as a banana byu/Arginnon inFortNiteBR Clearly, it's not Peelosopher Bananocrates that was the blubbering fool – but us! Bananocrates has a full d... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, May 27, 2024 11:52 AM  This sisters' magazine surely has a lot of varied content in its pages. Here are all the answers for the Journal of Jinzhou Vol. 2 side quest in Wuthering Waves. How to complete Journal of Jinzhou Vol. 2 quest in Wuthering Waves As the name of this side quest will suggest, Journal of Jinzhoy Vol. 2 is the second part of an ongoing side questline that involves you answering the correct questions asked by Yingzhu and Xingzhu. To unlock this quest you will need to complete Journal of Jinzhou Vol. 1 first and then wait 24 real-time hours – no, waiting in-game won't do anything. You can find Yingzhu and Xingzhu on the east side of Jinzhou city right outside Huaxy Academy. Screenshot: PC Invasion What will differentiate this volume of the Journal of Jinzhou quests from the previous one is that the questions you get will vary depending on which sister you interact with. Yingzhu has a pool of two questions from which to pick one randomly while Xingzhu only has one... |
MonsterVine Monday, May 27, 2024 9:00 AM I do not have kids but I am an old enough man to be A Dad, which is to say I spent a substantial part of this weekend waking up at 6am, singing a little song about "going to the hardware store," dealing with A Project that spiraled out of control, going to two different […] |