GamersHeroes Monday, June 3, 2024 10:45 AM A veritable expert when it comes to fighting games, Mark Julio (MarkMan) has made - and continues to make - a huge impact on the fighting game community (FGC). Gamers Heroes was honored to speak with this legend at the recent FanimeCon 2024 event in San Jose, picking his brain on everything from EVO Moment 37 to the best way to join the fighting game community. The post Mark Julio "MarkMan" Interview: FGC Legend Talks EVO appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Monday, June 3, 2024 11:28 AM  Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse is probably one of the most-anticipated movies in superhero films right now. After the incredible Into the Spider-Verse and its equally great sequel Across the Spider-Verse were praised for their stunning, eclectic animation, fans are looking forward to the third and final film in… |
Kotaku Monday, June 3, 2024 10:45 AM  Helldivers 2 players have been having a rough go of it lately, falling short of a few major orders, but things look to be swinging back in their favor. This past weekend, the community managed to rally despite the innumerable odds against them and completed a major order. Their reward? An ominous black hole where a… |
Kotaku Monday, June 3, 2024 10:32 AM  Keith "Roaring Kitty" Gill returned to Twitter last month and sent GameStop's stock price on its biggest roller coaster ride in years, and all with a mere series of random meme montages. Now he's posted what might be a glimpse of his portfolio, including 5 million shares of GME, and the stock is spiking once again in… |
Kotaku Monday, June 3, 2024 10:15 AM  While nearly every movie from Sony's attempts to create live-action Spider-Man universe has struggled at the box office (but garnered irony-laden cult status like Morbius and Madame Web), the Venom movies were box office successes. Whether it's because the titular character remains a beloved, recognizable face in the S… |
Kotaku Monday, June 3, 2024 9:40 AM  "Hey everyone," says Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian in a breezy update on Steam, "We come bringing news of Patch 7!" But it's more than a pile of bug-fixes: the headline here is the forthcoming official release of what they call "an officially sanctioned toolkit" that'll allow fully supported modding of the 2023… |
Kotaku Monday, June 3, 2024 8:54 AM  The PlayStation 5 never officially got a price drop, but Sony continues to discount the console so aggressively that it's basically the same thing. As part of its annual Days of Play sale event, the company's taking $50 off the regular price of PS5s. Recent exclusives like Spider-Man 2 and Rise of the Ronin are also… |
PCGamesN Monday, June 3, 2024 11:44 AM  What are the best free PC games? Whether you're broke or just frugal, free is a price point that appeals to everybody's purse. No matter your genre of choice, it turns out that zero can buy you quite a lot in the F2P game world, and even beloved classics are available at the steepest possible discount. We've collated the top free games on PC that are guaranteed to deliver a near-endless stream of complementary entertainment. All you need to spend is your time. From cultural landmarks like Fortnite to all-time greats like Team Fortress 2, some entries on this list can easily make our list of the best PC games of all time. In no particular order, here are the best free games on PC. Continue reading The best free PC games MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Monday, June 3, 2024 11:13 AM  What are the best strategy games on PC? Turn-based or real-time, grand strategy or tactical RPGs, there are many sub-genres within the strategy game umbrella. For example, in one game, you can command an entire fleet in space, while in another, you bark orders to soldiers fighting on a battlefield as magic flies through the air. Since there are so many different types of games out there, we'll keep this list of the best strategy games on PC as broad as possible - similar to our roster of the best building games. So join us as we explore a curated collection of the genre's greatest hits, from newcomers to classics. Continue reading Best strategy games on PC 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Crusader Kings 3 DLC guide, Best Crusader Kings 3 mods, Crusader Kings 3 review |
PCGamesN Monday, June 3, 2024 10:58 AM  Right, who doesn't love a good free Steam demo? What about when the game takes inspiration from the likes of Hades, Doom, and Diablo to create a devilishly vibrant universe that begs you to explore it? That's the best way I can describe Kill Knight, a new hack-and-slash twin-stick shooter that now has a new limited-time demo you simply need to try yourself. Continue reading Doom reimagined as a top-down bullet hell shooter you can try now |
PCGamesN Monday, June 3, 2024 10:57 AM  When is the Dragon Ball Sparking Zero release date? While its subtitle may be unfamiliar to Western audiences, Sparking Zero is the long-awaited Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 4. After a 16-year hiatus, publisher Bandai Namco has drafted in Spike Chunsoft – the original studio at the helm of Budokai Tenkaichi – to ensure Sparking Zero remains an authentic Dragon Ball experience for fans and newcomers alike, and we've got all the latest surrounding its release date. Dragon Ball Sparking Zero ushers the popular 3D arena brawler onto current-gen platforms, and we expect it to take advantage of all the latest tech to ensure the fighting game looks and feels as smooth as ever. Aside from the core gameplay mechanics that define the Budokai Tenkaichi series, Sparking Zero is also set to include "genre-defining features" to create "one of the most immersive anime game experiences of all time" according to Bandai Namco CEO Arnaud Muller. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Dragon Ball Sparking Zero release date. Continue reading Dragon Ball Sparking Zero release date estimate and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best fighting games, Best multiplayer games, Best anime games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 3, 2024 10:46 AM  I think this could be the start of the big Cities Skylines 2 comeback. If the city building sequel has failed to inspire its most devout fans since launch, owing to problems with difficulty, in-game production, building demands, and other finer points of the overall simulation, Colossal Order is about to transform the entire Cities Skylines 2 economy and in the process rebalance the game entirely. The 'Economy 2.0' update is going to be gigantic, and based on new details from CO, seemingly addresses some of our deepest concerns. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Cities Skylines 2 review, Cities Skylines 2 roads, Cities Skylines 2 maps |
PCGamesN Monday, June 3, 2024 10:46 AM  What are the best CS2 guns? There are over 20 different weapons to pick from in Counter-Strike 2, but there are a few guns in there that you can certainly avoid. From pistols to assault rifles, there are certain factors you need to think about before you spend your hard-earned cash. It's not always about picking the best gun you can afford at that moment, you also need to think about how much cash your team has. Counter-Strike 2 is different from a lot of popular FPS games whereby your weapons must be purchased each round. The only two CS2 guns you always have access to are the starting pistol and knife; everything else must be purchased from the in-game store or looted from a dead player. Once you've picked out your CS2 crosshair codes and sorted out your CS2 binds, it's time to think about the best CS2 guns and when you should consider buying them. Continue reading Best CS2 weapons and guns MORE FROM PCGAMESN: CS2 crosshair, CS2 review, CS2 skins |
PCGamesN Monday, June 3, 2024 11:05 AM  What are the best space games on PC in 2024? Featuring the biggest Steam games, like Kerbal Space Program, and the best free games, such as Eve Online, these are the most sensational space epics around. With so many options, trying to pick out the best intergalactic adventures is a galaxy-sized question. Developers have been churning out space adventures since the '70s, and with everyone getting excited about Jupiter and with Kickstarter and crowdfunding allowing studios to strike out alone, we're currently just a teensy bit obsessed with what's beyond our little blue and green marble. While we wait for E.T. to return our numerous missed calls, let's kill time by playing some amazing space games in some of the best games on PC. Continue reading The best space games on PC 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Play Star Trek Online for free, Free MMO list, STO Deep Space Nine |
PCGamesN Monday, June 3, 2024 10:40 AM  What are the best Baldur's Gate 3 mods? The modding community working on Larian games has a storied history when it comes to DOS and Baldur's Gate, and the BG3 community is no different thanks to official mod support for the DnD game. We've delved into the BG3 mods that are available to add even more to the already massively entertaining game to find the very best ones. As we tell you in our Baldur's Gate 3 review, the RPG game is filled with interesting and unique experiences, including hours of content that most players will likely never see, which includes most of the Baldur's Gate 3 endings. Somehow, though, the modding community has still found gaps worth filling in Baldur's Gate 3 to improve your experience. Continue reading The 23 best Baldur's Gate 3 mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 builds, BG3 mods, Baldur's Gate 3 classes |
PCGamesN Monday, June 3, 2024 10:06 AM  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. Continue reading The 49 best Minecraft mods June 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Monday, June 3, 2024 10:07 AM  What are the best police games? We have all briefly considered life as a super sleuth or detective. Whether drawn in by the position of authority, the puzzling casework, or even the hard-drinking, police games tend to deliver plenty of action and intrigue. However, unlike many of the best PC games, cops aren't all gunslingers in John Woo-esque shootouts or chasing criminals in high-speed car chases. The best police games often see you digging through crime scenes for evidence and carrying out routine procedures rather than pursuing perps with your gun drawn. If you're looking for Sherlock and the other gifted PC game sleuths, check out our best detective games list. Continue reading Best police games on PC 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ready Or Not system requirements, Best FPS games on PC, Best Co-Op games on PC |
PCGamesN Monday, June 3, 2024 10:00 AM  Doom. Civilization. Fallout. Counter-Strike. These games, and dozens of others, form the very foundations on which PC gaming stands as a platform. For the most part, PC's greatest series continue to this day, but some of the defining games have fallen into history. After more than 25 years, one of the most influential series of all time is about to make a return, thanks to a huge new remake that revitalizes a groundbreaking classic for the 21st century. And it's arriving really, really soon. Continue reading After 25 years, monumental PC classic gets a full remake, out soon MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best old games, Best puzzle games, Best PC games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 3, 2024 10:01 AM  What are the best multiplayer games on PC? Intricate gameplay and glistening visuals only go so far; humans often provide the biggest surprises with schemes that transform even the most average game into an unforgettable experience you'll be talking about until the end of time. Fast and frantic or tense and calculated, the best multiplayer games come in all shapes and sizes. Whether it's vying for control of the payload in an FPS game or fighting for survival in a co-op game with your friends, these experiences wouldn't be the same without a bunch of real people. We've curated a list of the best PC games with multiplayer functionality so you can go around killing, maiming, or, occasionally, helping random people on the internet. Continue reading 29 of the best multiplayer games to play in 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Apex Legends characters guide, Apex Legends skins, Apex Legends tier list |
PCGamesN Monday, June 3, 2024 10:20 AM  How do you use The Sims 4 cheats on PC? Whether you're after that all-important Sims 4 money cheat for some extra Simoleans, we've listed heaps of handy shortcuts to make the lives of your virtual family more manageable. In this guide, we'll let you know all of the Sims 4 cheats, and more importantly, how to use them. Cheats are by no means new to The Sims 4, and EA even actively encourages their use. Still, it can be hard to keep track of every Sims cheat, so we've put them all in one handy place. It's perfect if you've never played past entries in one of the best PC games, or are wondering if all those old cheats still work in the latest iteration. Continue reading All The Sims 4 cheats for money, relationships, skills, and more MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Sims 4 mods, Best Sims 4 sex mods, The Sims 4 cheats |
PCGamesN Monday, June 3, 2024 10:37 AM  How do you unlock MW3 aftermarket parts? A new feature for Modern Warfare 3 aftermarket parts are modifications to your weapons that change how they function in some way. The primary focus of riddling your enemies with holes stays the same, but with aftermarket parts, you can alter how they do it, often in quite a dramatic fashion. Modern Warfare 3 season 4 is here, and the previous season brought us several stand-out aftermarket parts that made our best MW3 loadouts even better. Here are all the new Modern Warfare 3 aftermarket parts and what they do. Continue reading All new MW3 aftermarket parts in Season 4 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: MW3 review, MW3 zombies, MW3 guns |
PCGamesN Monday, June 3, 2024 9:00 AM  Okay, let's talk serious PC gaming favorites, the retro and contemporary classics that have made our beloved platform into what it is today. Runescape, lovingly relaunched as Old School Runescape, definitely belongs in the annals of PC history. Likewise, Left 4 Dead and, more recently, DayZ - if zombies and survival are two of gaming's most popular tropes, DayZ is the game that combines them most effectively. Now let's take all three of these games and mix them together. From the makers of pioneering '90s MMORPG Tibia, this is like a new Runescape game with zombies and guns instead of goblins and spells. Continue reading Legendary MMORPG dev's new game is like Runescape with zombies MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPGs, Best zombie games, Best survival games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 3, 2024 8:05 AM  SteelSeries has built up quite the reputation in the headset market over the years and while its premium offerings are where you will find the best overall experience, the revised Arctis Nova 5 Wireless is a surprise package that won't break the bank. This new headset takes the focus away from being a plug-and-play device, instead releasing alongside a companion app, packed full of over 100 game-specific sound profiles. The SteelSeries Nova 5 has all the makings of one of the best wireless gaming headsets and is priced just right for where the market is at the moment. However, every time it does something great, like the pre-baked sound profiles, there's a contradicting niggle that stops it from feeling like the total package, such as only being able to edit these profiles on PC. Continue reading SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless review: a new mid-tier contender MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, June 3, 2024 8:01 AM  The long-awaited Baldur's Gate 3 mod support is finally almost here, as Larian outlines when we can expect it, what it will offer, and how the future of BG3 is looking as it moves on to whatever is next. Whether you want to make Karlach blue, take away Gale's beard (please don't), or add nuclear arms to The Forgotten Realms, the possibilities for what modders can do in Larian's RPG are about to expand tenfold. Continue reading Official Baldur's Gate 3 mod support is finally arriving really soon MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 builds, BG3 mods, Baldur's Gate 3 classes |
PCGamesN Monday, June 3, 2024 7:58 AM  A new MSI Claw has been leaked, named the Claw 8 AI+, alongside a Fallout-branded version of the current A1M model. This new handheld is set to be the first Intel Lunar Lake handheld and MSI hopes it will improve on the company's poorly optimized predecessor. The original MSI Claw didn't come close to featuring on our list of the best handheld gaming PCs due to basic gaming performance issues. However, the new MSI Claw 8 AI+ is set to be among the early adopters of Intel's Core Ultra 200 chips and Battlemage GPU architecture meaning it could make a huge statement if this technology lives up to the hype. Continue reading MSI is already planning to release a new Claw gaming handheld MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Core i5 14600K review, Best gaming CPU, Core i9 14900K review |
PCGamesN Monday, June 3, 2024 7:49 AM  Where can you get free Steam keys? Everybody loves getting things for free, and we at PCGamesN are the last people to fly in the face of that tradition. Let's get one thing straight. By free Steam keys, we don't mean free games on Steam, as that's a whole different list. No, we mean keys for Steam games you'd otherwise have to pay for. This can mean DLC for existing games you may own already (including free ones) or older games given away to promote a newsletter or a service. If you're looking for free PC games, there are some great titles you should check out there. However, if you want to get some incredible indie games or, if you're particularly lucky, some of the best PC games of all time, then check out the list below. Many of these links and promotions are external, which we take no responsibility for. However, at the top of this list, we'll always have any currently running giveaway or competition right here on PCGamesN. Continue reading Free Steam keys June 2024 and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, June 3, 2024 7:47 AM  Asus has revealed three powerful new gaming laptops at Computex; the ROG Zephyrus G16 and the TUF A14 and 16. Each of these new laptops uses AMD's new AI CPUs alongside Nvidia laptop GPUs, making for a best-of-both-worlds design purpose-built for the best gaming performance possible. On paper, these new portable powerhouses can claim to be among the best gaming laptops at various prices, but it's the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 that leads the pack on performance and design based on our early hands-on impressions from Computex so far. Continue reading AMD and Nvidia combine forces in new Asus gaming laptop range MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Asus ROG Swift PG27UQ review, Asus ROG Raikiri review, Best gaming motherboard |
PCGamesN Monday, June 3, 2024 7:48 AM  What are the upcoming Game Pass games on PC? New titles constantly appear on the platform, and as more developers jump on board with Microsoft's subscription service, it can be easy to lose track of the best of the bunch. Thankfully, our complete list of games coming to Game Pass charts new releases in 2024, so you can play your most anticipated PC games on day one without spending a cent more than your subscription fee. Game Pass on PC presents an excellent opportunity to take the best PC games for a spin without worrying about triple-A price tags. Equally, you can take a chance on the most experimental and unorthodox indie games that might otherwise go overlooked on other platforms. Whether you're a fan of fast-paced FPS games, spine-chilling horror games, or immersive RPGs, the best way to keep up to date with all your favorite upcoming PC Game Pass games is right here on PCGamesN. Continue reading Games coming to Game Pass in June 2024 and beyond MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hellblade 2 review, Hellblade 2 lore stone locations, Hellblade 2 face locations |
PCGamesN Monday, June 3, 2024 7:42 AM  Gigabyte is taking the whole "every PC can do AI" concept to a new level with the new Gigabyte AI TOP components and software. These components are aimed at making it easy for those who can't afford high-end server-grade hardware to build a high-performance AI training PC, with them based on regular consumer products but optimized for heavy-duty training tasks. While these new Gigabyte parts are unlikely to jump to the tops of our guides for things like the best graphics card - as those guides are aimed at being the best products for gaming, not AI - they could well be the sort of thing you might want to seek out if you're looking to get into AI in a bigger way but are on a limited budget. Continue reading Gigabyte just made it easy to build your own AI modelling machine MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Gigabyte Aero 15 laptop review, Gigabyte Aorus X470 Gaming 7 WiFi review, Best AMD gaming motherboard |
PCGamesN Monday, June 3, 2024 7:59 AM  What are the best Minecraft seeds for 1.20 and 1.21? In essence, seeds are codes that Minecraft uses to generate worlds for you. With the right seed, you can live your every fantasy in this amazing game, like easy-access strongholds for speedrunning, beautiful landscapes for building, or rare structures for looting. Given the infinite nature of Minecraft seeds, we've scoured the internet and tested out own to find the coolest and most demanded seeds. You can leave your world generation completely up to fate, but if you're unlucky, you could spend hours looking for a Minecraft village, an ancient city, desert temples, or whatever else you want to experience in the sandbox game. So that you don't waste time exploring a bad seed, keep reading our comprehensive list of 39 cool Minecraft seeds, or use the handy jumplinks to find the specific experience you're looking for. Unless otherwise stated, these seeds work for Minecraft Java version 1.20, the latest version of the game, so make sure your Minecraft launcher is set up for version 1.20 before heading into the game, or you may get different results. You will use these seeds in Bedrock edition thanks to parity, but some structures may differ. Continue reading The 39 best Minecraft seeds for 1.20 June 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Monday, June 3, 2024 7:39 AM  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. You'll want to test each crosshair type to see what works best for you. 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. Continue reading Best CS2 crosshair codes list used by Counter-Strike 2 pros MORE FROM PCGAMESN: CS2 crosshair, CS2 review, CS2 skins |
PCGamesN Monday, June 3, 2024 8:16 AM  What are the best survival games? The Steam charts are filled with all kinds of examples, including classic survival horror games and new hardcore survival sims. To help any bewildered adventurers, we've gathered together the best survival games to help you pick and choose which emergent stories and unexpected adventures to undertake. If you've got the grit to outlast the likes of the terrifying The Long Dark or the underwater wonder of Subnautica, our picks will help steer you toward the (not so) safe pastures of the best PC games that call for you to fight for your life. Whether you like surviving the horrors of war or you're into the new breed of hunger and disease management games, get ready to endure agony and plenty of pain in these scintillating survival games. Continue reading The best survival games on PC 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 3, 2024 10:55 AM  In EA's Desert Strike - released way back in the dim salvages of 1992 - you are a helicopter pilot scooting around a Sylvester Stallone reinvention of Iraq, shooting down tanks and fighters with guns and missiles while rescuing VIPs and fretting constantly about your wafer-thin armour and espresso-sized fuel reserves. It was a no-frills piece of Gulf War fanfic, complete with George Bush ending cameo, and a well-made shooter that used to drive me nuts on Sega Mega Drive. Megacopter: Blades Of The Goddess is Desert Strike, but heavily Blood-Dragonified and with a big dollop of Airwolf to boot. Here, the enemy troops are naughty Reptoid aliens, the writing is scattershot-satirical (upgrades are bought with pizza tokens) and your helicopter houses the soul of a blood-drinking "AZ-TECH" goddess. Is it a nuanced parody of the Strike series? It doesn't feel like it. Did I enjoy the demo? Yes. Does it have a crawling tentacle boss called Queen Oildusa? Also yes, and will you please stop asking questions so I can write the rest of this article. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 3, 2024 9:46 AM  Since the death of E3, June has descended into a chaotic clusterfunk of trailers, broadcasts, announcements, and a generalised frenzy of publicity-seeking barking noises. Summer Game Fest has emerged as a hub for a lot of developers seeking eyes. The 2-hour show hosted by marketing man Geoff Keighley will be broadcasting on Friday, blasting you in the ocular nerves with, probably, a lot of games. However, most of these games will not be brand new, exciting reveals, said Keighley himself in a fresh Twitch Q & A. "There will be, definitely, new announcements," he said, "but the show is largely focused on, I think, existing games that have new updates for fans." He's mentioning this ahead of time, he said, to set expectations. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 3, 2024 8:07 AM  I'm sure you could fill a bottomless pit with the things Larian decided not to add to Baldur's Gate 3. One of those things was, in fact, a bottomless pit. Not just a bottomless pit, but a conveniently portable, Looney Tunes-esque hole into which you could seemingly chuck everything from items and equipment to characters. Speaking to me during the same interview in which they discussed long-abandoned plans for bringing back Baldur's Gate 1's Candlekeep, Larian CEO Swen Vincke and Baldur's Gate 3 lead writer Adam Smith (RPS in peace) touched on the subject with tantalising brevity. Argh, if only I hadn't had to run off and catch a taxi, I'd still be there now, discussing the many applications of a portable hole. Bypassing carrying capacity limits would just be the start of it. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 3, 2024 7:14 AM  If you love cosy games where the biggest challenge is choosing between which farm utensil to place next to your barn doors, then Tiny Glade may be just the game for you. It's a creative building game like The Sims 4 but with none of the fuss of actually controlling lives - and no quests, combat or arbitrary challenges of any kind. Instead, Tiny Glade simply offers a meadow and tools with which to build. The vibe of the game is cottage-core at its finest, with enough whimsigoth finery that you'll soon lament that you can't actually live inside your glorious creations. I've played the charming demo as part of Steam Next Fest, and you'll find some thoughts from my time with it below. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 3, 2024 6:22 AM  A DIY engineer has created a realistic tank simulator that puts the average haptic controller to shame. The mechanical monster is jury-rigged to the top of an office desk and must be reloaded with a new shell after every shot. The recoil is terrifying. It's operated by three people: one person drives the tank with a steering wheel and levers, another uses cranks to aim the gun barrel, and a third reloads the shells that eject automatically from the chamber after every desk-lifting blast. The "shells" in question are 2-litre bottles of fizzy drink, and the crew has set up a whole rack of these bottles for panicked reloading. If you are the kind of person who yearns for the immersion of the legendary Steel Battalion controller then you will get a definite buzz from watching the death machine in action below. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 3, 2024 6:07 AM .jpg?width=1920&height=1920&fit=bounds&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp) This week is the week of Summer Game Fest 2024. Ah, SGF! The Geoffers, as they call it down Los Angeles way. The Not-E3s. The Midsomer Keighleys. Jumping G.K's Game-a-Palooza. The AAAArghs. The Second Fall Of Babel. Trailarmageddon. The Sparkling Stink. SGF is sort of already in motion - last week, Sony kicked off the proceedings with their latest State of Play showcase, but you can expect the majority of new videogame announcements from Friday 7th June with the Summer Game Fest 2024 Opening Showcase, a two-hour livestreamed event which starts at 10pm UK, 5pm ET and 2pm PT. I'll be out there covering the whole sorry affair in LA from Thursday to Monday while the remainder of Rock Paper Shotgun hold the fort on London time. |
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Siliconera Monday, June 3, 2024 12:00 PM
Capcom revealed profiles for some of the upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds characters. In particular, Alma the handler and Gemma the smithy were introduced.
Alma is basically the Guild Receptionist character for Monster Hunter Wilds. So she's the equivalent of Handler in Monster Hunter: World or Chichae in Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak. As noted in the social media reveal, she won't just remain at the hub. She'll actually join you when you adventure.
Here's the official announcement going over Alma and showing her art:
As for Gemma, she won't be heading out on adventures. She is our Research Commission Smithy blacksmith. Players will need to bring monster parts to her to craft and upgrade equipment.
Here's her official reveal:
In addition to these two Monster Hunter Wilds profiles for characters, Capcom recently shared a peek at this installment's Felyne model. It showed the cat-like character all dressed up, wielding a hammer and fishing pole, and ready to travel.
We got a better look at Monster Hunter Wilds recently. The first gameplay trailer appeared at the May 2024 State of Play.
Monster Hunter Wilds will come to the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC via Steam in 2025.
The post Monster Hunter Wilds Handler and Smithy Characters Revealed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, June 3, 2024 11:30 AM
Every year, Nintendo holds a nationwide tour in the US that involves an array of Switch game demo stations, and the 2024 Play Nintendo installment begins on June 13, 2024. The first stop will be Salt Lake City, Utah, and the official website is live for people who want to check in on the events.
As usual, this is a free event. It also tends to be held at malls. People can visit, test out Switch game demos, take photos with standees and occasionally characters, and typically pick up brochures or freebies. This year, visiting event stations can net people bracelets or a two-week trial of Nintendo Switch Online.
Nintendo already shared an initial list of games that will be available to test at each stop. All of them, aside from Luigi's Mansion 2 HD and Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, are immediately available.
Here's the full list of locations where the Play Nintendo Tour 2024 will visit and show off existing Switch games.
Play Nintendo Tour 2024 starts on June 13, 2024 in Sandy, Utah.
The post 2024 Play Nintendo Switch Game Tour Starts in June appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, June 3, 2024 11:00 AM
Developer HoYoverse announced that Version 2.3 of Honkai: Star Rail will be previewed during a Special Program that will air on June 7, 2024. at 4:30am PT/7:30am ET The stream will give us a glimpse of the new story missions and events, as well as upcoming characters Jade and Firefly, on YouTube and Twitch.
The stream also gives us what is likely the title of the Version 2.3 patch, "Farewell Penacony." Owlbert is once again set to present, and it seems he will be joined by the voice actors for Acheron and upcoming characters Jade and Firefly, who are expected to become available in after the update. A new set of Trailblaze missions will be previewed, which will wrap up the storyline of the Penacony area and perhaps reveal the next destination for the Astral Express. Beyond that, we can also expect the reveal of some new events and, of course, the all-important codes for free Stellar Jades for use in the game's gacha.
You can find the stream itself here:
HoYoverse also recently shared a new calendar wallpaper for the month of June, featuring Star Rail characters Himeko and Pom-Pom. Meanwhile, Good Smile Company revealed a new Nendoroid of character Dan Heng wearing his modern outfit previously seen in promo material.
The Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.3 Special Program will air on Friday June 7, 2024. The game itself is readily available on PC, PS4, PS5, and mobile devices.
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Siliconera Monday, June 3, 2024 10:30 AM
Larian Studios already announced official modding support for Baldur's Gate 3, but now the mod support closed alpha is about to begin. The developer noted on Steam that some modders were invited to take part in this phase to offer feedback and test things out, ahead of a wider closed beta.
An expected timeline for the Patch 7 testing appeared alongside the announcement. First, only modders Larian selected are currently testing out the Baldur's Gate 3 tools at the moment. The goal is for them to adapt mods they already made. In July 2024, 1,000 more people can register for a closed beta. This won't be limited to mod creators. Anyone can play and test the mods people make. Then in September 2024, Patch 7 will finally launch.
While there is progress on the official Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 7 modding support, Larian did experience another Deluxe Edition delay. The developer noted the North American PS5 copies got bumped back again. The new expected release for that collector's edition is now July 2024, even though people in other regions got their copies.
Baldur's Gate 3 is available for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the mod support closed alpha is now live ahead of a July 2024 closed beta.
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Siliconera Monday, June 3, 2024 10:00 AM
Square Enix announced yet another Final Fantasy XIV Letter from the Producer Live showcase that falls ahead of FFXIV Dawntrail and after Summer Game Fest 2024. It will air on June 14, 2024, at 4am PT/7am ET/1pm CET on Niconico, Twitch, and YouTube.
There are a few notable things about this particular broadcast. First, this won't be one of the showcases where the only English appears on slides during the Power Point-style presentation during the stream. There will be an interpreter going over what Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida is saying about the game. Second, it will go over both the 7.0 Dawntrail updates and other additions and changes coming up.
Ahead of this latest FFXIV Dawntrail Letter from the Producer Live and Summer Game Fest 2024, Square Enix did release something else for people to prepare. The updated Benchmark Tool for the expansion is now live. As promised, it went out after some additional testing and features improved lighting and more accurate performance.
Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, the Dawntrail expansion debuts on July 2, 2024, and the updated Benchmark tool is live now. The FFXIV Dawntrail Letter from the Producer Live appears after Summer Game Fest on June 14, 2024.
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Siliconera Monday, June 3, 2024 9:30 AM
Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for the Gundam collaboration in Call of Duty. The trailer is under a minute long and it shows off the various Gundams you'll be able to play as. [Thanks, Gundam Info!]
You can watch the trailer here:
In the trailer, we can see the Gundam, the Aerial, and the Char Zaku II. Each pack include the mobile suits wielding weapons familiar with fans of their respective shows, along with charms and stickers. It seems that they chose two of the more recognizable Gundams (as the original Gundam and Char's Zaku II were from the original series) and one from the newest one. The latest mainline entry in the Gundam anime series was The Witch From Mercury, with Aerial serving as protagonist Suletta's machine.
Here's when each Tracer Pack will be available, as well as how long you'll have to get them:
There will also be a Mobile Suit Gundam Legends event from June 6 to June 20, 2024. During this time, you can get Gundam-themed rewards. Those with the above Gundam skins will also have additional bonuses.
The Gundam collaboration will be in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, Call of Duty: Warzone, and Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile. The event will run from June 2 to September 4, 2024. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and WIndows PC. Call of Duty: Warzone is readily available on the PS4, Windows PC, and Xbox One, with the mobile version on Android and iOS devices.
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Siliconera Monday, June 3, 2024 9:00 AM
HoYoVerse has uploaded a new Character Demo for Sethos, who will be a new 4-star in Genshin Impact. Sethos will be a 4-star Electro Bow character.
You can watch the trailer here:
It's also available in Mandarin Chinese, Korean, and Japanese.
Like most Genshin Impact Character Demo trailer, the one for Sethos focuses on his animations in battle. While only Faruzan makes a physical cameo appearance, the trailer also includes voice lines from characters like Tighnari and Wanderer as they tell the player about Sethos. We can also see in Sethos's trailer how his Charged ATK can pierce through enemies, meaning if several of them are standing in a line, you can hit all of them with a single attack. This is a new mechanic for certain characters. Clorinde, a 5-star character who'll also make her playable debut in Genshin Impact Version 4.7, is capable of the same thing.
Those who have played the second character quest for Cyno should already be familiar with Sethos. He is the leader of the Temple of Silence and was once the vessel of Hermanubis. In battle, he works well with sub-DPS or support characters who can help him cause Electro Elemental Reactions, including Electro Swirl. His Burst works similar to Cyno's in that it converts all of his attacks into Electro DMG, which scales off his Elemental Mastery.
Genshin Impact is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Windows PC, and mobile devices. Sethos will appear in the first half of Version 4.7 alongside Clorinde and Alhaitham. This update will go live on June 5, 2024.
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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, June 3, 2024 11:23 AM  If you're trying to 100% your trophies in Wuthering Waves, you'll need to check out this quest guide to "A True Arena Champion." Finding and completing this quest earns you the "A Desperate Gamble" trophy. "A True Arena Champion" quest guide in Wuthering Waves Many players know the A Desperate Gamble trophy to have a description telling you to complete "The Hidden Truth", but this was written incorrectly and now the description accurately tells you to complete A True Arena Champion. You'll be able to discover this quest by heading to the small island right above Remnant Residence, which is just south of Wuming Bay. Screenshot: PC Invasion Head here, and you'll meet an Exile struggling against some Tacet Discords. Save the Exile and speak to him to unlock A True Arena Champion. After unlocking it the quest marker will guide you toward the Exile camp where Zeyuan is, the Exile you just saved. First tr... |
WGB Monday, June 3, 2024 11:41 AM An official PC adapter for the PS VR2 will let users hook their headset up to a PC in order to access Steam VR titles. |