Kotaku Friday, July 5, 2024 11:15 AM  If Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's first patch was meant to make the DLC easier, this second one is out for blood again. Effectively, patch 1.12.3 issues a host of balance changes that weaken a bunch of Shadow of the Erdtree's new weapons and Ash of War skills, including a popular build that players were using to… |
Kotaku Friday, July 5, 2024 11:00 AM  Nearly six years after it launched, Nintendo Switch Online is still getting new NES classics added to its on-demand subscription service. Nintendo announced seven more games are now available to play. The esoteric bunch, which includes Mach Rider and The Mystery of Atlantis, means almost every first-party game every… |
Kotaku Friday, July 5, 2024 10:40 AM  It's normal for an MMO's peaks and valleys in player counts to correlate with expansion releases and the fallow years in between. So it isn't surprising that Dawntrail, the new expansion to Final Fantasy 14, has brought up the player numbers for Square Enix's decade-old MMO. However, despite mixed reactions from… |
Kotaku Friday, July 5, 2024 10:30 AM  Summer Games Done Quick is typically a beacon for good things. Every year, players break good games and perform wild acts of digital acrobatics as they do speedruns for a good cause. And the best good thing was the goodest of good boys Peanut Butter, a four-year-old Shiba Inu, hitting a home run in Ken Griffey Jr.… |
Kotaku Friday, July 5, 2024 9:30 AM  The poor Wii U. That inexplicable console that was simultaneously too confusing to be useful, but too unexceptional to be inspiring. Meaninglessly carrying the weight of the name of the phenomenal success of the Nintendo Wii, it was—by most metrics—a rare miss and a colossal flop. And now you can't even get it fixed. |
PCGamesN Friday, July 5, 2024 11:27 AM  Shadow of the Erdtree has been out for a couple of weeks now, and while some of us (read: me) are still struggling through it, others have powered through and are twiddling their thumbs, waiting for the next challenge Elden Ring has to offer. While developer FromSoftware has said no more DLC will be coming, a new mod looks like it will overhaul the game to such a degree it may as well be a sequel. Continue reading New Elden Ring mod turns it into a super tough DnD style RPG MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, Elden Ring weapons |
PCGamesN Friday, July 5, 2024 11:15 AM  When it comes to sandbox automation games, Factorio has long been the go-to for that ultimate sense of intricate design, offering a wealth of tools to build out vast industrial complexes, suck up every natural resource in sight, and ultimately launch rockets into space. Now, after much waiting, developer Wube Software finally tells us when we'll be able to continue our journey, as the Factorio Space Age DLC lets us head out across multiple planets. Continue reading Immersive automation sandbox game Factorio dates sequel-sized DLC |
PCGamesN Friday, July 5, 2024 11:02 AM  They call it Satisfactory for a good reason. The factory and automation builder is one of the most satisfying PC games I've played. Nothing quite beats the feeling of looking out over your whirring industrial sprawl, knowing you've put it all together yourself. Offering a more approachable entry point to the genre than the likes of Factorio, Coffee Stain's excellent open-world sandbox game is finally ready for full release, and there's even a special addition coming to celebrate its 1.0 launch on Steam and the Epic Games Store. Continue reading Satisfactory 1.0 now has a date and a surprising new feature MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best building games, Best indie games, Best open-world games |
PCGamesN Friday, July 5, 2024 10:59 AM  What are the best games on Game Pass right now? Trawling through more than 450 games in your Game Pass subscription can feel overwhelming. Game Pass is a great deal, with hundreds of games at your fingertips for a fairly low monthly cost, but, if you're anything like us, you might get lost in the choice and wind up not playing anything. Thankfully, we're here to help you discover some of the shiniest Game Pass gems. If you're unsure and want to try something new, we've picked some of the best Game Pass games the subscription service has to offer. Whether you're looking for horror games, farming games, or short, easy-to-complete story games, we've got them all here. Continue reading The best games on Game Pass July 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Friday, July 5, 2024 10:46 AM  What's better than buying a Steam Deck OLED? Winning a free one, of course! Team17 is celebrating the upcoming launch of its terrifying new WWII horror game, Conscript, on July 23, and it's marking this momentous occasion by giving away a 1TB Steam Deck OLED, some cool HyperX gaming gear, and some copies of the game. The Steam Deck OLED might not eclipse its competitors in terms of raw gaming power, but it's still easily one of the best handheld gaming PCs in large part thanks to its simplicity and direct integration with Valve's platform. Continue reading Win a 1TB Steam Deck OLED and HyperX gaming gear bundle MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, July 5, 2024 10:22 AM  Is FF14 down? If you can't log on to FF14 or access your character, it might be due to ongoing maintenance or server issues. 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. Continue reading FF14 server status and maintenance times - is FFXIV down? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best MMOs, FF14 Dawntrail release date, FF14 Island Sanctuary guide |
PCGamesN Friday, July 5, 2024 9:41 AM  What are the best 7 Days to Die mods? 7 Days to Die first hit Steam's Early Access program in the dying days of the zombie game boom back in 2013. Many years later, it's one of the few games zombie survival mashups that's still popular, and PC players have kept the game fresh with new content and tweaks in the form of 7 Days to Die mods. Inventive new 7 Days to Die mods continue to flood in thick and fast from the community, and they're showing no signs of slowing down. 7 Days to Die interweaves crafting, exploring, building, surviving, and fighting, whether it be against other players or zombie hordes. We've curated this list of 7 Days to Die mods to amplify your survival game experience against everything you'll face in the brutal apocalyptic world of Navezgane, whether that's sprucing up some spruces or overhauling the way food works. Continue reading The best 7 Days to Die mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: 7 Days to Die System Requirements, 7 Days to Die mods, Best zombie games |
PCGamesN Friday, July 5, 2024 9:38 AM  I love a good city-building game, but I often get a bit overwhelmed with the sheer amount going on. People to please, resources to gather, politics to consider, sometimes even enemies to fight — the likes of Cities Skylines 2 and Frostpunk slowly take their toll. That's why Dawnfolk feels like such a welcome alternative. It's got a fantastic new demo, and it reminds me of the base building parts of superlative roguelike Loop Hero: dark but cozy. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best city building games, Best indie games, Best PC games |
PCGamesN Friday, July 5, 2024 9:32 AM  It's fair to say that power supplies don't usually generate much buzz, with one black metal box usually being much like another, but Lian Li has just pulled a rabbit out of the hat with its latest PSU design. The new range of Lian Li Edge PSUs not only has a completely different shape from your usual PSU, but also brings some intriguing new features to the PC. This new PSU design takes the modular socket format used by many of the best power supplies right now, but gives it a big twist. Lian Li has made its new power supplies L-shaped, with the bottom of the L now housing all those sockets for modular cables, so they point upwards rather than outwards. Continue reading Lian Li just revolutionized PC PSU design, and we're here for it MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, July 5, 2024 9:11 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 July 2024 and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, July 5, 2024 9:34 AM  What are the new Black Desert Online codes? Since its graphical overhaul, BDO has seen a new lease of life. Not only does it have one of the best character creators for an MMO, its fantasy world is a thrill to explore, and it's full of complex mechanics for combat, trading, and diplomacy. This can be intimidating for new players, but there's a way to get a head start. If you want helpful rewards for Black Desert Online, one of the longest-running MMO games, then you've come to the right place. These BDO codes give rewards such as Memory Fragments, Cron Stones, Enhancement Kits, and more. All of these items are handy for your next session, so we've also detailed ways you can redeem them without being logged into the game. Continue reading BDO codes July 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Desert Online guide |
PCGamesN Friday, July 5, 2024 9:14 AM  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. Continue reading All new and upcoming Honkai Star Rail characters MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Honkai Star Rail review, Honkai Star Rail codes, Honkai Star Rail tier list |
PCGamesN Friday, July 5, 2024 8:45 AM  What is the Genshin Impact 4.8 release date? This is one of the smallest updates we've seen, but with Zenless Zone Zero on the way and a bigger update on the horizon for Genshin Impact, hopefully there's enough to tide us over until the new region arrives. Here's everything you can expect from the next Genshin Impact update, including the release date, livestream times, and more on the upcoming five star Dendro character, Emilie, as well as the events coming to the 4.8 update. Also be sure to keep an eye on new 4.8 Genshin Impact codes for the anime game. Continue reading Genshin Impact 4.8 release date, livestream, characters, and events MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Friday, July 5, 2024 8:44 AM  When is the Genshin Impact Emilie banner release date? The five-star Dendro character has officially been announced by Hoyoverse, and she's going to arrive on the second batch of banners in the new update. Emilie is one of the new and upcoming Genshin Impact characters, and she's the only new character arriving on the next Genshin Impact banner. She is a renowned perfumer from Fontaine and uses a polearm in battle as well as using scents and smells against enemies. We've got a close look at Emilie's abilities thanks to the recent Genshin Impact livestream, so you can start planning the best Genshin Impact builds ahead of time. Continue reading Genshin Impact Emilie banner and abilities MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Friday, July 5, 2024 8:36 AM  What are the new Genshin Impact codes? Gathering Primogems and Mora in Genshin Impact can be quite the grind. Fortunately, developer Hoyoverse occasionally sends out free gifts in the form of Genshin redeem codes. Most codes only work for a limited time, so it's best to redeem them as soon as possible to avoid missing out. Genshin Impact codes are released periodically, frequently appearing in Hoyoverse special programs: regular video updates detailing future updates to the free PC game. They can also drop to celebrate milestones or to coincide with new Genshin Impact events. You can find all the active Genshin codes for July 2024 below, and we also detail what they get you, how to redeem them, and where you can look for more. Continue reading Genshin Impact codes for July 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Friday, July 5, 2024 8:34 AM  What are the current and upcoming Genshin Impact events? A new version of Genshin Impact arrives every six weeks, complete with new characters, quests, and events. It's difficult to keep track of which events are currently running and if there are any new ones coming soon, so here's a schedule for all current and upcoming Genshin Impact events. There are usually a number of Genshin Impact events running simultaneously, and they aren't just in-game events. HoYoverse often launches a web event every update, which gives players a chance to learn about the latest Genshin Impact characters through an interactive story told through a web browser. Similar to some of the best RPG games, the rewards for completing events in Genshin Impact range from in-game items like primogems and mora, to real life prizes like mouse mats and plushies. Continue reading Genshin Impact events - all current and upcoming events MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Friday, July 5, 2024 8:28 AM  Genshin Impact banners rotate every few weeks on a precise schedule, and we always know what to expect thanks to regular updates from HoYoverse. The developer of the anime game always keeps its fans in the loop with regular livestreams and social media updates, so you can plan in advance where you want to spend your hard-earned primogems. With a two to three-week turnaround for banners, the roster of Genshin Impact characters is always changing, and the free PC game regularly introduces two new characters to wish for. Every limited-time character banner - or event wish - contains a five-star character and three four-star characters with increased drop rates. There's also a Genshin Impact weapon banner, which runs alongside each character banner and changes weapons every update. Continue reading What is the current and next Genshin Impact banner? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Friday, July 5, 2024 8:02 AM  July 5, 2024: We've looked through the hive and found one new Bee Swarm Simulator code. What are the active Bee Swarm Simulator codes? Whether you're in the market for some free items to help you get started farming honey, or you need that extra boost to your bee's effectiveness at collecting pollen, there's no quicker way to get your hive started than to redeem a whole bunch of codes. However, it's not always easy to know where to find ones that work. So, if you want to give your little pollinators a helping hand, we have many tried and tested active Bee Swarm Simulator codes to redeem that give you valuable free items and boosts. We also have freebies for other popular Roblox games, including Blade Ball codes, Blox Fruits codes, and Murder Mystery 2 codes to help you get ahead. Continue reading Bee Swarm Simulator codes July 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, July 5, 2024 8:02 AM  What are the best Fallout New Vegas mods? Despite being over a decade old, Fallout New Vegas enjoys a thriving modding scene that has stood the test of time. In the 12 or so years since we first took our first step in the Mojave Wasteland, some talented people have been tinkering with it until it becomes an entirely different beast. There are years of mods to sift through, but we've managed to round up our favorites; the best mods that Fallout New Vegas has to offer, and popped them into this useful little list. Some add new textures to the RPG game, while others add new quests or even entirely new campaigns. Continue reading The best Fallout New Vegas mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Fallout New Vegas mods, Fallout 5 release date, Best RPG games |
PCGamesN Friday, July 5, 2024 7:52 AM  How do you increase your ZZZ Inter-Knot level? Zenless Zone Zero is a more technologically advanced world than that of other Hoyoverse games like Genshin Impact, as you, a Proxy, spend your time locked into a computer system remotely controlling bunny-like bots. It's unsurprising, then, that your progress is marked through your Inter-Knot level as you complete tasks for others in New Eridu - all while keeping your identity a secret. Part of your challenge as you progress through Zenless Zone Zero is, simply, to increase you Inter-Knot level, and even one of the early game quests is based solely on this. Add to this the fact that you can earn valuable rewards for leveling up, including ZZZ Polychrome and other currencies for drawing Zenless Zone Zero banners, and we're sure you want to level up fast. Here are some of the best ways to increase your Inter-Knot level in Zenless Zone Zero - and it's not as simple as sharing a selfie. Continue reading How to increase ZZZ Inter-Knot level fast MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Zenless Zone Zero review, Zenless Zone Zero codes, Zenless Zone Zero banners |
PCGamesN Friday, July 5, 2024 7:59 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 48 best Minecraft mods July 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Friday, July 5, 2024 7:46 AM  If you're on the hunt for a great gaming keyboard deal, we've found the perfect one on Amazon, but it won't be around for long. The Corsair K70 Pro Mini is discounted by $60 right now, enabling you to pick up a great 60% keyboard with wireless modes, hot-swappable switches, and a durable aluminum frame, for a generous price. In our Corsair K70 Pro Mini review, we identified its price as being on the high side, so this $60 saving takes care of our biggest issue with the board. Looking past the cost, every other aspect of the Corsair K70 Pro Mini makes it one of the best gaming keyboards. This is a testament to its design, given it's almost two years old and is still head and shoulders above some of its closest rivals. Continue reading Save $60 on this tiny wireless Corsair gaming keyboard MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Corsair HS80 Max headset review, Corsair M75 Air mouse review, Best gaming keyboard |
PCGamesN Friday, July 5, 2024 7:47 AM  July 5, 2024: We have added two new AUT codes. What are the new AUT codes? If you're trying to get ahead of the competition in A Universal Time, we've collated all the latest codes for free skin crates. We'll also run you through exactly how to redeem all the active A Universal Time codes and where you can find more for the action-packed, anime-themed hit. A Universal Time has been around for a while, but it's erupted in popularity recently following a major update. If you're searching high and low for further Roblox freebies, we also keep regularly updated lists of Blox Fruits codes, Project Slayers codes, and even Anime Adventures codes. Now, let's run through all the A Universal Time codes and the rewards they'll net you. Continue reading AUT codes July 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, July 5, 2024 7:37 AM  July 5, 2024: Two Arsenal codes have been found while five previously working codes have expired. How do you get Arsenal codes? The Roblox-based shooter has proven itself to be quite the popular experience, with teams taking shots at each other with machine guns, bazookas, and even flinging magic spells from books. Take your gaming experience to the next level by redeeming Arsenal codes to gain exclusive skins and announcer voices. There are other Roblox shooting games out there, all with their own unlocks, so make sure you check out the best Da Hood codes for more. If you want to try something completely different like racing motorbikes, there are also Motorcycle Mayhem codes to redeem. Continue reading Arsenal codes July 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, July 5, 2024 7:27 AM  July 5, 2024: Five new Anime Last Stand codes have been added. What are the newest Anime Last Stand codes? Plenty of anime-inspired tower defense games are available on the Roblox platform, and Anime Last Stand is the latest to emerge from its testing phase. You can now collect your favorite anime heroes and villains to guard your base, but you'll need a stash of emeralds to afford them. Luckily, even if you're starting this Roblox experience, there are plenty of Anime Last Stand codes to grab tons of free emeralds and rerolls. While you're here, other tower defense games are available, and you can get free stuff for them with Tower Defense X codes and All Star Tower Defense codes, or perhaps Blox Fruits codes or Project Slayers codes for something different. Continue reading Anime Last Stand codes July 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, July 5, 2024 12:00 PM  It's Sokoban! A game whose name I recognise as shorthand for this type of puzzle, and yet have never seen. It's also a genre I'm not overly fond of, preferring puzzles I can sometimes get through by intuition (Spring Falls), brute force (every switch-the-lights puzzle ever), or entering chaos mode (real life). But I like Isles of Sea and Sky. From starting it almost on a whim, I was playing and figuring things out with zero fuss and no overt tutorialising pretty much immediately, and from there suddenly found that several hours had breezed by without frustration or boredom. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, July 5, 2024 11:58 AM  In Zenless Zone Zero, the free-to-play follow-up to Genshin Impact, your character steps out into the city hub and announces their daily ritual - to visit the scratchcard stand. This is on-brand. But, oh no, a wink to real life gambling could be interpreted as a transparent acknowledgement of the gacha genre's psychological claw machine, which is maybe why the developers decided the scratchcard stall should have a sole employee: a very cute dog. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, July 5, 2024 11:49 AM  We never covered the original Nocturnal, an "intense 3-hour-long action-platformer" from Sunnyside Games, but the Steam user reception seems very positive for a pay-upfront game that actively describes itself as three hours long, and the just-announced sequel seems excellently awash with fire, darkness and death. It's a "fast-paced, juggle-based" 2D metroidvania that stands apart for a couple of reasons. Firstly, your character's magic sword is also your means of illumination, and the levels are gloomy. And secondly, the whole "juggle-based" thing. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, July 5, 2024 11:37 AM  Early 2022 was a glorious time to be on Twitter. I mean, obviously it wasn't, but it was still named Twitter. That's something, right? May accelerated absurdity re-contextualise all your hells as, like, still hells but with air conditioning. It was February that year when Gearbox writer Sam Winkler done a funny tweet about Dark Souls. Here's the tweet: |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, July 5, 2024 11:00 AM  The space industrialism of Satisfactory is distinct from other efficiency sims about making endless conveyor belts in two important ways. One: it's a mash-up with the first-person survival genre that sees you stranded on an alien planet, a la Subnautica. Two: there is a dedicated coffee cup item from which you can leisurely sip. It's been in early access since 2019 and, hey, it's rather good. We knew developers Coffee Stain were planning a 1.0 release this year. But more concrete details from management have finally trickled down to the little guy. Version 1.0 will hit stores on September 10th, they say. The complete version will include flushable toilets, a "much sought after addition to the game", we're told. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, July 5, 2024 10:05 AM  Capcom have announced that there will be no further new live service content seasons for Exoprimal, the rad dino-slaying co-op shooter which everybody adored except for stinky RPS reviewer Edders, who branded it "dull repetition for most" and castigated the game for its "baffling disrespect for one's time". Are you reading this, Edders? Look what you did. Look what you did. I hope a massive planet-extinguishing asteroid flies out of nowhere and lands in your tea, you Triassic tryhard, you blundering diplodocus. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, July 5, 2024 10:00 AM  I'm not sure if this applies in other countries, but in England we have this thing where you'll stroll down some random suburban street without a care in the world, and stumble on a house that has been absolutely overrun by garden gnomes. A house on which garden gnomes have either settled, like the avian hoodlums in Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds, or from which they have erupted, like the malignant mushrooms of Annihilation. A hundred clay and plaster eyes catch yours, unblinking; a hundred figures seemingly freeze in the act of pushing a toy wheelbarrow or smoking a pipe. The tune you were whistling dies in your throat as you hurry past into the reassuring shadow of the relatively gnomeless bungalows to either side. Gardening sim Horticular is like that, but with an even greater sense of contrast, because it asks you to resettle a desolate planet. There is no generic urban scenery to hurry onto, here. There is only bare, cracked earth. And the gnomes. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, July 5, 2024 9:22 AM  They get knocked down, but they get up again, and you're apparently never going to keep Eve Online studio CCP Games from trying to make an FPS set in the universe of their Excel(lent?) MMO happen. EVE Vanguard - the studio's admirable fourth crack at it - was announced last September. Since then, it's had several open betas and, according to a new and rather vague roadmap, should release sometime post this coming November. Here's said infographic - more pork scratching-stained napkin scrawl than sat-nav. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, July 5, 2024 7:02 AM  Elden Ring's got another patch out and it's tinkered with Shadow Of The Erdtree weapons, fixed some bugs, and still not done anything about the game's performance issues. That perfume bottle and lightning combo? Binned off. Everyone's favourite summon Blackknife Tiche? She's seen a certain health-regen bug fixed, so everyone's not being duped into thinking she's been heavily nerfed since the Shadow Lands sprung forth. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, July 5, 2024 6:52 AM  Obsidian have spent a lot of time tuning up Avowed's combat in response to negative reactions to the new action-RPG's initial reveal footage at an Xbox developer direct, with gameplay director Gabe Paramo conceding that the team could have oiled the hinges and buffed the contacts a little more before showing the game off. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, July 5, 2024 5:59 AM  Dagon: by H. P. Lovecraft developers Bit Golem announced this week that they've raised 200,000 złoty (around $50,000) towards humanitarian aid charities aiding Ukranians, including the Polish Red Cross, Save the Children, and Voices Of Children. Dagon itself is a free game, but has several pieces of paid DLC, all of which are currently on sale. |
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Square Enix and FFXIV Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida announced free game time will be doled out to all players as a result of Dawntrail bugs and issues. Depending on the platform, people will get between two and ten extra days added to their subscription starting on July 10, 2024.
The difference in free FFXIV game time due to Dawntrail varies based on platform. People who play on the PS4, PS5, or PC will only get two extra days. This is essentially compensation for congestion issues. Part of it is to also make up for the issue that kept some PS4 and PS5 people from being able to log in or play. Someone needs to own the full version and have it registered to their account and have an active subscription that was live on July 4, 2024.
People playing on an Xbox Series X who own the full game and were subscribed as of July 4, 2024 will get 10 days of FFXIV free game time following the Dawntrail problems. This is because they are entitled to the two days everyone will get for the above congestion issues. However, since the MMORPG is freezing on this console, anyone playing on this platform who meets the requirements gets an additional eight days.
This is just one measure to help address feedback and make up for FFXIV and Dawntrail bugs and issues. Another involves a series of job adjustments. Between 7.01 and 7.05, people will see changes made to classes like the Astrologian, Black Mage, Monk, Pictomancer, and Viper.
Final Fantasy XIV and its Dawntrail expansion are available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
The post Free FFXIV Free Game Time Being Distributed Due to Dawntrail Bugs appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, July 5, 2024 11:00 AM
Developer HoYoverse shared the 4.8 Genshin Impact release date and released two new trailers previewing the upcoming nation of Natlan, as well as content coming in the July 17, 2024 update. Natlan appears to be inspired by South American and Indigenous Australian cultural motifs, while 4.8 will see players enter the toy-themed dreamworld of Simulanka.
The trailer for Natlan shows a new, possibly Geo element, character being chased by bandits through the map. Along the way, she encounters two other characters, one who is likely of the Hydro element and rides a shark and another who could be an Anemo or possibly Dendro unit.
The trailer for the Genshin Impact 4.8 update, on the other hand, shows off the previously teased Fontaine perfumer Emilie and the environment of Simulanka, which is planned to be a time-limited map. Kirara and Nilou are also set to get new outfits in the update, which is titled "Summertide Scales and Tales." Kirara's will be available to earn for free while Nilou's will be paid.
You can watch the Genshin Impact preview trailer for Natlan here:
And the trailer for Version 4.8 below:
In June 2024, a trailer for new character Sigewinne appeared ahead of her debut in Genshin Impact itself. Pre-orders also became available for a new figure of Hu Tao.
There is currently no release date for the 5.0 Natlan update in Genshin Impact, but version 4.8 will arrive on July 17, 2024. The game itself is readily available on the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices.
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Siliconera Friday, July 5, 2024 10:30 AM
The follow up to the Trigun Stampede anime won't be a second cour, as Studio Orange revealed Trigun Stargaze at Anime Expo 2024. It will continue the story following the cliffhanger that appeared in "High Noon at July" in 2023.
Here's the teaser for the new anime. It only shows the logo for the next show.
To celebrate the announcement, Studio Orange released three pieces of Trigun official art of Vash, Wolfwood, and Knives. All three are High Noon at July images of the characters. Here's how those designs look:
In addition to the new Trigun Stargaze anime art, Studio Orange also shared more insight into the series' lore. At Anime Expo 2024, Takehiko Okishi and Yoshihisa Ueda shared insights into how Plants work in the series. Plants are what people on Gunsmoke use to survive and get energy.
Ahead of that, people will be able to catch up on the series with physical copies. Crunchyroll announced it will begin selling the Blu-ray and DVD packaged version on September 10, 2024. Pre-orders are already open.
The Trigun Stampede anime will be on Blu-ray and DVD on September 10, 2024. It is streaming on Crunchyroll now, and the Trigun Stargaze anime will air there in 2025. The original anime based on the series is also streaming on the service. Dark Horse Comics handles the manga outside Japan.
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Siliconera Friday, July 5, 2024 10:00 AM
HoYoVerse revealed that it will produce and sell a new game controller inspired by Firefly from Honkai: Star Rail. The company will open its pre-order window in China on July 10, 2024. The item will also be available for pre-orders in Japan via Fantasy Village, which has a WorldShopping widget to support international shipments. [Thanks, Genshin Goods!]
This controller is being made similar to Xbox controllers' button and stick layouts. However, miHoYo noted that this controller is intended for PCs and mobile devices. The user will be able to connect the controller wirelessly via Bluetooth.
miHoYo will offer the controller in two different sets. Set A will come with a storage pouch and a metal badge of Firefly's armor SAM at 769 yuan / 24,500 yen ($105.80~$152.25), while Set B will add a charging dock for a grand total of 869 yuan / 26,500 yen ($119.55~$164.70).
This will be the second game controller based on characters from miHoYo's games that it will produce. The company has previously revealed a similar controller modeled after Genshin Impact's Yae Miko. The latter has been available for pre-orders since June 2024, and Fantasy Village has both the standalone and set editions available for worldwide shipping via WorldShopping.
The Honkai: Star Rail Firefly game controller will be available for pre-orders in China from July 10, 2024. Fantasy Village will bring it to Japan around February 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, July 5, 2024 9:30 AM
Characters from Atlus' Persona 3 and 5 series will get new chibi figures courtesy of Bushiroad. The latter has announced that it will produce new PalVerse and PalVerse Pale figures based on Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Tactica.
Bushiroad made the announcement via its Japanese X account dedicated to hobby products. The company first revealed the plans to produce PalVerse figures of Persona 3 Reload characters. This lineup will consist of the game's nameable protagonist, Yukari Takeba, Junpei Iori, Akihiko Sanada, Mitsuru Kirijo, and Aigis.
The company also made a separate announcement for the PalVerse Pale figure of Persona 3 Reload's protagonist. While the above regular PalVerse figures will simply appear on their own, PalVerse Pale will add a palette-shaped base with paint effects.
In addition, Bushiroad also revealed plans to produce PalVerse Pales for the Persona 5 Tactica version of Joker, as well as the title debutant Erina—who is alternatively known in Japan as Elle.
There have been many chibi figures modeled after characters from the Persona series—especially the third, fourth, and fifth mainline entries. Good Smile Company had earlier released Nendoroids of Persona 5 characters. The company also revealed QSet+ figures featuring protagonists of the three aforementioned entries.
The PalVerse and PalVerse Pale figures of characters from Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Tactica are under production. Bushiroad will announce the release dates for the figures at a later time.
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Siliconera Friday, July 5, 2024 9:00 AM
Tsuburaya has launched the official English YouTube channel for the Ultraman live-action tokusatsu show series. The company will use this channel to host new English dub versions of the shows, starting with Ultraman Arc.
For additional context, Ultraman Arc is the newest series entry as of 2024, and it will air first on Japanese television on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 9 AM JST. Since that translates to Friday, July 5, 2024, at 8 PM ET in the US, the English dub version will premiere right after the original Japanese version has aired.
Tsuburaya has also uploaded an official English dub trailer for Ultraman Arc on the new channel:
This English channel is the first dedicated official channel Tsuburaya created to reach out to its Western audience. It previously used the original Japanese channel to host English dubs of earlier titles like Ultraman Blazar and Ultraman Z.
The company had earlier launched multiple channels tailored to people around Asia. Other than Japanese, Tsuburaya also set up official channels in Standard Chinese, Taiwanese Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Thai, Indonesian, Malay, and Hindi.
Tsuburaya had previously worked with Production I.G. and Netflix to release an anime version of the live-action tokusatsu series on the latter platform. The third and last season of the anime launched in 2023. The whole anime series is still available to watch on Netflix worldwide.
The official Ultraman English YouTube channel will launch the first dubbed episode of Ultraman Arc on Friday, July 5, 2024, at 8:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT.
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WGB Friday, July 5, 2024 8:15 AM Riven is back! The classic 1997 puzzle game that gained a reputation for being a real brain-bender has been remade. New puzzles, beautiful graphics, tweaked gameplay and more await in this remake, but is Riven as good as we remember? |