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Kotaku Wednesday, June 19, 2024 9:30 AM
    

If you wanna know what games are coming up next on PlayStation, you just need to ask the Taiwanese ratings board. That's Gemastu's brilliant trick, that allowed the site to correctly predict the arrival of Octopath Traveler last week, and now suggests subscribers to PlayStation Plus are about to finally be reunited…

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 19, 2024 9:57 AM
     The 27 best Minecraft texture packs June 2024

What are the best Minecraft texture packs? These colorful and game-altering texture packs can make your world a completely new experience. Of course, Minecraft's low-fi charm is part of the draw, but texture packs range from subtle changes to an all-over reskin, so you can choose just how much you want to leave vanilla Minecraft behind. We've scoured and tried a bunch of different packs to be able to recommend the very best.

Just like the best Minecraft mods and shaders, texture packs can help give an entirely new feel to one of the best PC games of the last decade, and it's just one of many ways of keeping the sandbox game feeling fresh after all these years. While some mods can alter Minecraft gameplay, and shaders change the quality and style of the graphics, texture packs allow you to add a new skin to existing blocks. Included in our list of the best Minecraft texture packs are realistic blocks, cartoonish overhauls, and cute changes to the way Minecraft mobs look.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 19, 2024 9:43 AM
     Fractal just made the classiest mini PC case I've seen

Fractal Design has been hitting it out of the park with its PC case designs recently, with its wooden-accented North, Terra, and Era all wowing us with their classy looks. Now Fractal has seemingly done it again with the launch of the new Fractal Mood, which swaps wooden accents for a gentle fabric-covered exterior that looks quite simply stunning.

This tiny mini-ITX Fractal case has a footprint of just 212 x 212mm, making it among the smallest contenders for a spot on our best PC case guide, at least in terms of the desk space it takes up. The case rises to 453mm tall, making it reminiscent of the Corsair One series of PCs and, of course, the cylindrical Mac Pro, as well as several other small and tall-style cases. However, the Mood has to be among the classiest-looking yet of this type.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 19, 2024 9:44 AM
     Best action-adventure games on PC 2024

What are the best action-adventure games on PC? These games have been capturing the thrill of an expedition ever since Indiana Jones swung across a chasm with his trusty whip to retrieve an idol from a booby-trapped tomb. The PC boasts some true classics of the genre, from classic tomb raiding to games with enough exploration to fill an entire sandbox - not the one in your backyard.

This list has some of the best PC games ever made, action-adventure or otherwise, including several titles that changed the gaming industry. The original Uncharted trilogy isn't here, as emulation or PlayStation Now doesn't count, but we'd happily change our minds if it ever came to PC. Here's the definitive list of the best action-adventure games.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 19, 2024 9:13 AM
     WWE 2K24 codes June 2024 - all locker codes

June 19, 2024: We searched for new WWE 2K24 codes.

What are the new WWE 2K24 locker codes? One of the many modes in WWE's latest wrestling game is the returning MyFaction mode. For those who don't know, this is a variant on the premium mode from other 2K sports games, where the aim is to build a faction of wrestlers to take on online challenges against AI or matches against other player-controlled teams.

These WWE 2K24 locker codes are specifically for the MyFaction mode, so if you're looking for other WWE 2K24 unlockables, then we have a separate guide to help you get all the Wrestlemania arenas and MyRise unlockables, as well as the ability to play as all the WWE Legends. Instead, these WWE 2K24 codes work similarly to the NBA 2K24 locker codes, which tend to come and go quickly. If you don't want to miss out, particularly if you have read our WWE 2K24 review, you can check out the newest ones below.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 19, 2024 8:01 AM
     Stalker 2 release date, gameplay, trailers, and latest news

When is the Stalker 2 release date? The long-awaited sequel was first announced during the Xbox and Bethesda Games E3 2021 showcase, with developer GSC Game World also revealing a trailer replete with gameplay and story details. The game's official title is Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, following from Shadow of Chornobyl and Call of Pripyat.

Stalker 2 is an RPG game set in the Chornobyl exclusion zone, where monsters run riot, and humans can be friends and foes alike. You'll have to find a way to survive the dangers lurking in this area while unraveling its mysteries. The scope for Stalker 2 looks enormous, and early gameplay footage suggests it's got the potential to be one of the best PC games once it's finally released.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 19, 2024 9:17 AM
     22 Minecraft build ideas for 1.21

What are some cool Minecraft build ideas? The sandbox game remains one of the best of all time over a decade on from its release, but such a long time in one game means you might be running out of ideas. We've been there: you've already built a city, a castle, or even a Wild West outpost, so what's next?

Luckily, there are plenty of unique builds, farms, and creations out there to inspire your next Minecraft project. Unlike our favorite Minecraft house ideas or Minecraft castles, for example, this list is more varied, and contains plenty of inspiration. From a stylish Minecraft Nether Portal to automated farms, from massive decorative builds to homely aquariums, these ideas can be copied directly or simply used to inspire your future Minecraft builds.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 19, 2024 7:48 AM
     This LG 240Hz OLED gaming monitor now costs just $597, if you're quick

OLED gaming monitors are now starting to become affordable to mere mortals, and we love to see it. This limited-time OLED gaming monitor deal on Amazon enables you to pick up a 27-inch LG Ultragear 27GR95QE for just $596.99, which is an incredible price for the tech on offer. Not only does this monitor have an OLED panel, but it also has a 240Hz refresh rate, and it's great for gaming.

In our LG Ultragear 27GR95QE review, we praised this monitor's gaming performance, describing the 240Hz OLED panel's responsiveness as "essentially flawlessly fast," adding that it "just doesn't let you down in the heat of battle." This secured it a place on our best gaming monitor guide as our favorite esports monitor, and that was at this LG screen's usual MSRP of $750.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 19, 2024 7:34 AM
     The best FPS games on PC 2024

What are the best FPS games on PC? From the classic physics chaos of Half-Life 2 to Halo Infinite's beautifully rendered worlds, these are the finest FPS games. For more than two decades, FPS games have been the driving force of the PC games industry. They've let us travel from the depths of Hell in Doom to the outer reaches of space in Titanfall 2. Others have taken us on a detour through the likes of Half-Life 2's zombie-infested Ravenholm, while some have embraced futuristic cities.

Some of these games are old, others are new, and all are great. Warhammer 40K: Boltgun and its '90s-boomer-shooter-inspired graphics; Rainbow Six Siege's tight tactical multiplayer; Overwatch 2 and its vast array of amazing heroes. No matter what sort of virtual gunplay you're after, whether you want multiplayer games, war games, or something altogether different, the following titles will satisfy your itchy trigger finger. So crack those knuckles, and make every shot count. These aren't only the best FPS games, some of these entries are included in our best PC games too.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 19, 2024 7:29 AM
     FF14 Dawntrail release date, trailers, story, and more

When is the FF14 Dawntrail release date? FF14 7.0 will be the fifth major expansion for Final Fantasy 14 since its relaunch as A Realm Reborn. The critically acclaimed MMORPG delivers one of the most richly designed worlds to explore, telling finely crafted, character-led stories that can bring you to joy or devastation. While it's great with friends or other players online, FF14 can be played entirely solo as well, letting you enjoy it however you like.

FFXIV Dawntrail is the upcoming expansion for this hugely successful MMORPG. Unlike most of the other entries in Square Enix's Final Fantasy series, which are predominantly single-player RPG gamesFF14 is an online multiplayer world frequented by millions of players and has been growing since its relaunch in 2013. Here's a first look at Dawntrail, including its setting and story, new in-game jobs, the graphics update, and the FF14 Dawntrail release date.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 19, 2024 7:24 AM
     Blox Fruits update - update 24 release date news

When is the new Blox Fruit update? Whether you're waiting for the right moment to start or need some new content to conquer, it can be hard to understand when a new Blox Fruits patch is on the horizon. This large-scale Roblox MMORPG, unofficially based on the famous One Piece franchise, has welcomed pirates and marines alike for years and is showing no signs of slowing down. Time your sessions around updates, and you're more likely to score some helpful freebies to boost you on your way to the top.

And if we just so happen to be in a bit of a Blox Fruits content drought with nothing new expected for a little while, there's still plenty more to play across the Roblox platform. For a familiar experience, King Legacy codes are always available to use. If you just like anime in general, Anime Champions Simulator codes are worth checking out and Anime Adventures codes can offer another convincing MMO experience for you to lose many more hours in this popular experience.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 19, 2024 7:19 AM
     Best Marvel Snap decks June 2024

What are the best Marvel Snap decks? The latest season of Marvel Snap is here, introducing new cards, variants, and much more to help spruce up the meta. If you're wondering which existing decks these new cards fit with, or which new meta decks they might create, you're in the right place.

The Marvel Snap meta is constantly changing. Whether you're a grizzled veteran well into series four or five, you're still unlocking deck staples or you're getting to grips with how all the cards interact 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 currently, followed by the best beginner decks for new players.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 19, 2024 7:16 AM
     All new and upcoming Honkai Star Rail characters

Who are the new Honkai Star Rail characters? Following in the footsteps of Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail includes an ever-expanding roster of characters. From bubbly extroverts to brooders with a dark past, there's no end to the number of fan favorites we can expect to encounter on our Trailblazing expedition. Thankfully, we've collated them all into one handy guide, so you can keep track of who they are and how they appear in the story.

Most of the characters in Honkai Star Rail are available to pull from HSR banners, though the free PC game also has various upcoming characters scheduled to appear as well. Some of them will achieve greatness at the top of our Honkai Star Rail tier list, while others will still win plenty of fans thanks to their glowing personality. Either way, we highly recommend picking up free Honkai Star Rail Stellar Jade and redeeming the latest Honkai Star Rail codes if you plan to pull them all.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 19, 2024 7:10 AM
     MMO Pax Dei criticized for $100 launch edition and early access woes

New MMORPG Pax Dei is off to a rough start on Steam. Players aren't happy about the overall pricing, state of the game, and a plethora of bugs and glitches impeding the experience. Developer Mainframe Industries has already issued a few fixes though, and the team is aware of more problems that it plans to get rid of in the near future.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 19, 2024 7:09 AM
     Free Total War Warhammer 3 legendary hero Karanak arrives very soon

The latest free Total War Warhammer 3 legendary hero is almost here. With the Creative Assembly strategy game finally finding its footing again with the TWW3 Thrones of Decay DLC after a year of fumbles, things are looking up for one of the best Warhammer games around. The new addition is the best boy of Chaos God Khorne, and he's one pup you probably won't want to pet.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 19, 2024 7:07 AM
     FF14 server status and maintenance times - is FFXIV down?

Is FF14 down? It might be because of ongoing maintenance or server issues if you can't log on to FF14 or access your character. Before worrying about any problems with your game, you'll want to check the FF14 server status and currently scheduled maintenance times below to see if the MMO is offline.

If you can't log into FF14, it's typically because of planned maintenance. The critically acclaimed MMORPG occasionally schedules downtime to implement patches, updates, and other hotfixes or to perform maintenance on the game's servers. Developer Square Enix usually announces these well ahead of time, so be sure to read on and see when future maintenance times are planned.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 19, 2024 7:08 AM
     Tower of Fantasy codes June 2024

19/06/2024 We searched for new codes, and checked that the current ones were still active.

What are the new Tower of Fantasy codes? If you're a fan of popular gacha games such as Genshin Impact, you've likely already heard of Tower of Fantasy. Much like the game that inspired it, Tower of Fantasy has plenty of freebies if you know where to look, and we've got a full list of valid Tower of Fantasy codes just waiting to be redeemed.

In addition to the current list of codes available, there is a Tower of Fantasy battle pass that you can complete via weekly tasks that unlock merit points. You can also get freebies by claiming level packs, which contain upgrades for the best Tower of Fantasy characters on our Tower of Fantasy tier list. However, if you want to get new items in Tower of Fantasy in a matter of seconds, here are all the latest Tower of Fantasy codes and how to redeem them.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 19, 2024 7:03 AM
     Best Helldivers 2 weapons and how to unlock

What are the best Helldivers 2 weapons? Helldivers 2 has hit the ground running and quickly become everyone's favorite squad-based shooter. Whether it's your first time in a Hellpod or you're a veteran of Malevelon Creek, any time spent in this game is both chaotic and memorable.

Even after weeks and months of nonstop war, Helldivers 2 shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon and has undoubtedly left its mark on the multiplayer game sphere. But as you push further into enemy territory in the name of managed democracy and encounter greater foes, we have you covered with our curated list of weapons that we think will give you the edge, no matter what front you're fighting on.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 19, 2024 7:16 AM
     Best PC fans in 2024

Getting the best PC fans might be the last thing on your mind after sinking hundreds or even thousands into your setup, but don't underestimate how important it is to keep your gaming PC cool. If even a single component overheats, it throws the whole rig into disarray and can result in a janky frame rate or even a system-wide shutdown.

You can't just chuck any old blowers in your case, either, as even the best gaming PC falters without the right PC fans in all the correct places. It's difficult to go wrong with premium brands like Noctua, Be Quiet, Cooler Master, or Thermaltake, but you'll first need to check whether they'll fit in your PC case, you want the coolest or most silent system possible, and what kind of fans you need as airflow models are different from the static pressure fans you need for the best AIO cooler.

Once you're sure everything's compatible, you'll need to consider the amount of air your case takes in versus how much it exhausts. Ideally, you'll want either the same amount or more air coming into your case, but we'll run through everything you need to know throughout this guide. The best PC fans on our list can stop thermal throttling and help boost fps, so that you can play your favorite PC games without a hitch - you don't want to sleep on this.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 19, 2024 6:58 AM
     Honkai Star Rail current banner, next banner, and 2.3 banners

What is the current and next Honkai Star Rail banner? If you're looking to acquire the best five-star characters for your team, then wishing on banners is your best bet. HSR banners rotate on a regular basis, so it can be difficult to decide whether to go all-in on the current banner or wait for the next one. Our banner schedule includes everyone you can pull during the 2.2 update, as well as the banner due in the next update.

The Honkai Star Rail banner system allows you to trade in your hard-earned Star Rail passes for the opportunity to pull the best Honkai Star Rail characters. If you're new to HoYoverse's gacha-driven free PC games, our crash course to Honkai Star Rail Warps is invaluable for understanding banners and how they work, as well as the latest Honkai Star Rail codes to redeem currency. Now that we've got you up to speed, here's the lowdown for the current and next banner in Honkai Star Rail.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 19, 2024 6:45 AM
     Free Monopoly Go dice links June 2024

June 19, 2024: We've added four new Monopoly Go dice links for free dice rolls.

How can I get Monopoly Go free dice links? The household favorite board game has been reimagined as a free-to-play app 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 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, especially if you're waiting for the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event. Take a look at all the currently active Monopoly Go free dice links for today.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 19, 2024 6:41 AM
     Black Ops 6 Prestige explained

What is the Black Ops 6 Prestige system? Getting the psychological edge over your opponents in Call of Duty can go a long way in winning a multiplayer match. Sure, your aim, loadouts, and general skill are huge factors in securing victory, but if you can put your enemies on the back foot before a single shot has been fired, you're in a great spot to dominate. Your Black Ops 6 Prestige level shows the world that you're experienced and bloodthirsty.

The Black Ops 6 release date isn't until later this year, but we know plenty about the upcoming FPS game thanks to the Call of Duty Direct presentation. One big piece of news, especially for long-time fans, is that the Black Op 6 Prestige system will revert to a classic state, no longer tied to live service seasons.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 19, 2024 6:19 AM
     Things to do in Destiny 2 before you play The Final Shape

What do I need to do before playing The Final Shape? If you're yet to get your hands on the The Final Shape Destiny 2 DLC, or you want to make sure you've done everything in the lead up to the story's conclusion, here's everything you need to know.

We've got the tips for getting your Guardian to be seen in their full glory in Destiny 2 The Final Shape cutscenes, as well as other great tips for getting up to scratch before you unravel the story. So here's your full list of things to do before diving into the space game's latest and final expansion.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 19, 2024 6:17 AM
     New fast-paced, StarCraft inspired RTS game Battle Aces sets beta date

If, like me, there's a hole in your heart where StarCraft 3 or a new Command and Conquer game should be, one rapid new RTS game is about to jump in with a playtest you can join. Battle Aces puts a bitesize spin on the format, designed to strip out the fluff and busywork in favor of perfectly sized strategy game chunks. With sign-ups live now, you can already register your interest ahead of the imminent Battle Aces closed beta test.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 19, 2024 6:11 AM
     Destiny 2 The Final Shape guide

What is Destiny 2 The Final Shape? The Destiny 2 DLC is Bungie's final instalment in the Light and Dark saga - and boy, is it a banger. Note that you absolutely, definitely, 100% should not read much further down the page if you're trying to avoid massive spoilers around the story of Destiny 2 so far.

After the release was delayed into the summer of 2024, Destiny 2 players are now finally enjoying the cinematic FPS game DLC, and exploring everything the new expansion and seasonal content has to offer. If you're thinking about getting in on the action yourself, or already are and need some helpful guides to the MMO game, here's everything you need to know about Destiny 2 The Final Shape all in one place.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, June 19, 2024 5:49 AM
     When is the next Steam sale?

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

Fortunately, we've got a complete list of all the Steam sale dates coming up, so you can make a dent in your wishlist without breaking the bank. Whether you're looking for new PC games to sink your teeth into or simply the best PC games of all time, there's something for everyone on Steam. Smaller publisher sales can introduce you to new favorites if you get to the bargains in time, while seasonal sales can weeks, with more games, DLC, and bundles available at chunkier discounts.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, June 19, 2024 9:06 AM
    

Tales Of The Shire unfolds in a world without shadow. There are shadows, technically, but they're so mellow and fuzzy they might as well be stray pools of sunlight that have forgotten to glow. In this latest chunk of Lord Of The Rings memorabilia from developers Wētā Workshop and publisher Private Division, you are a custom-created hobbit who has just taken up residence in the charming Tellytubby town of Bywater, there to spend your days foraging, fishing, feasting and fraternizing with your fellow halfings, all of whom wear expressions of rosy-cheeked humour so intense in their winsome affability that your own face soon forms a merry rictus in response - like that terrible smile from Disco Elysium, but cosy. Oh god, no. Oh god, get it off me.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, June 19, 2024 8:57 AM
    

Like many I'm sure, I have extremely fond memories of the original Fallout games, 2 especially. I bought my first laptop for uni, barely suitable for much except typing long literature essays in which I'd complete assignments using my favorite university trick of writing "ah, but to answer this question, we must first explore (whatever I actually wanted to write an essay about.)" Faltering, bricky turnip that it was, I still had some of my favourite gaming memories on that thing, mainly around aging RPGs: Baldur's Gate 2, Planescape: Torment, and the old Fallouts.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, June 19, 2024 6:37 AM
    

When I wrote our Still Wakes The Deep review I mentioned the true-to-life Scottish slang used by the oil rig workers of this North Sea horror. It was wonderful, but all these slang terms were being translated in the subtitles for some reason. "Gobshite" became "bastard". The "polis" were localised as the "police". And every "yersel" sneering out of the machismo-ridden workers became "yourself". Well, turns out that's the result of the game defaulting to "International English" for its captions. But if you want to immerse yourself in Scottish vernacular as deeply as protagonist Caz McCleary immerses himself in hazardous chemical spills, good news. There's another option, says one of the game's developers.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, June 19, 2024 6:23 AM
    

Revealed at yesterday's Nintendo Direct stream - but absolutely coming to PC because there's a Steam page for it - The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy seems like a mash-up of visual novel and Fire Emblem-y RPG battles on grids. And it's by the folks behind Danganronpa and Zero Escape, which means there will be lots of consequences and decisions that lead to copious amounts of despair, no matter how you finish the game apparently. If there's one thing that really gets me going, it's a game devoid of happiness and cheer.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, June 19, 2024 6:21 AM
    

There is very little in this world that would get between me and playing an RPG made by Final Fantasy dad Hironobu Sakaguchi, double for one with a soundtrack composed by Nobuo Uematsu. Unless, of course, that game was exclusive to Apple Arcade, which Fantasian has been since its 2021 release. I will not speak poorly of Apple, for I already have several other cults out for my blood. Instead, I'll simply celebrate the fact that, as per Tuesday's Nintendo DIrect, the game that Sakaguchi developed "thinking it could be [his] final game before retiring" is coming to PC later this year, in 'Neo Dimension' form. Have a trailer.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, June 19, 2024 6:07 AM
    

Japanese role-playing game enthusiasts are eating good this week, as Square Enix announce a 3D remake for 1993's Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge Of The Seven. It's a high fantasy RPG in which you must shore up an empire and defend it from generation to generation against a group of legendary adventurers, who were trapped in another dimension many moons ago and are positively livid that people don't talk about their sacrifices enough. It's out 24th October 2024, and springs from the turbulent brains of the team behind 2020's Trials of Mana remake, which was well-received. I've got a trailer's worth of rabble-rousing orchestral music and sparkly tag-team finishers below.

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Key Art for The Final Shape Showing Guardians under the gaze of the Witness

On June 8, 2024, the Destiny 2's Salvation's Edge raid, the newest end-game challenge, was completed for the first time after over 19 hours. The team that crossed the finish line first wasn't one of the front runners or career raiders. Instead, it was Clan Parabellum, a group of six players who had been trying to reach World's First and only ever came close during the past two and a half years of Destiny.

The frontrunners, streaming their attempts live on Twitch, wound up taking precautions to prevent others from taking their methods to heart. They blacked out their screen, muted all their audio, and. blurred their text-chats and buff indicators. They did anything to keep their lead. It didn't matter. In the end, Clan Parabellum, a group who wasn't even featured on the official raid race stream, was the one who took the first clear. They hadn't even been streaming on Twitch at all.

This victory feels intensely in line with the entire themes of The Final Shape, Destiny 2's latest expansion and the culmination of the ten-year-long saga. In triumphing through frustration, exhaustion, and the dangers that The Witness, the antagonist of the entire saga, threw at them, Parabellum's six-man crew showcased the things that make Destiny 2 unlike many other multiplayer looter-shooter RPGs. The new raid featured intense mechanical complexity, for one. The fourth stage of the raid, Verity, kept many teams stuck for almost eight hours, and others far beyond the World's First clear. It focused on symbol memorization, positional precision, and clear communication between team members. All this happened while fending off hordes of dangerously strong flying bats with guns. 

Contest-mode Destiny raids are always fraught with doom. Stress is high, enemies are hurting you way harder than they normally would outside of the highest difficulty challenges, and the limited team revives in this engagement make the smallest mistake costly. This one, the longest raid race in Destiny history at 19 hours, was nothing short of grueling.

Player Guardian Wandering through rows of red stone veiled statues
Screenshot by Siliconera

Destiny is full of outsized heroes. The Awoken Queen, Mara Sov, Savathûn the Hive God of Lies, and Cayde-6 the Gone-but-not-forgotten Gunslinger, all factor into major world-changing events in the game's narrative. Similarly, certain figures in Destiny's real world community have made their names by doing challenging activities.

Datto, one of the frontrunners of the race, makes in depth guides for raids like Salvation's Edge. Esoterickk, another contender, is famous for his solo completions of endgame activities and helping people figure out how to follow in his footsteps. Saltagreppo, the person who's team was in the lead for the majority of the event, is a three-time World's First Raid champion, belts from the dev team proudly displayed in the room he streams in. 

Image of the World First Champion Belt for the Salvation's Edge Raid
Image via Bungie

But Destiny 2, its world, and its gameplay, are about something smaller. It's about groups of friends coming together and, through teamwork, coordination, and focus even when things are getting tough, defying the odds and coming out the other end. The lore is peppered with this and the game is designed around it. 

In the interview segment in the most recent This Week at Bungie entry, folks from Parabellum talked about their favorite parts. They talked about coining the mechanic "Anime Eyes" the moment the Verity encounter made sense to them, and the good feeling and outpouring of support and excitement from the Destiny community. For it to happen in this raid, the completion of which unlocked a new 12-player mission to close out this saga of Destiny history, seems like a triumph out of a fable. Against the odds and racing against time, six teammates and their friends cracked a puzzle that stumped the very best. They flung themselves forward and seized their opportunity and now are immortalized parts of Destiny legend. 

The Guardian and Ghost at rest, watching the Aurora spilling from the Traveler
Screenshot by Siliconera

No one could have seen it coming, but that's the beauty of it. After all, Guardians make their own fate.

Destiny 2 is available on the Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC

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