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PCGamesN Saturday, July 6, 2024 9:37 AM
     Fallout London

In the wake of the Fallout show and Bethesda's Fallout 4 next-gen update, the game I've been most excited to play is actually Fallout London. The ambitious standalone mod project created by a team of hardworking fans goes beyond many of the best Fallout 4 mods to deliver a whole new setting in a DLC-sized package. Now, after several months of waiting following its postponement, developer Team FOLON says the end is in sight.

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PCGamesN Saturday, July 6, 2024 8:05 AM
     Last Epoch 1.1 patch notes arrive ahead of Harbingers of Ruin

Last Epoch patch notes have arrived ahead of the ARPG's second season. The Harbingers of Ruin update introduces a wealth of new systems to 2024's best Diablo rival, and the beginning of the new Cycle is a great reason to come back or start for the first time, especially if you're looking for something to pass the next month before Diablo 4 Season 5 begins. Developer Eleventh Hour Games continues to innovate and adapt on its already excellent base, and we've dug through the full Last Epoch 1.1 patch notes to see what's changed.

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PCGamesN Saturday, July 6, 2024 8:08 AM
     Stalker 2 plays like the most brutal, difficult game in the series

It's no secret that I'm excited about a lot of this year's videogame offerings. Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, overnight sensation Supervive - while 2025 is the 'big year' for videogames, the latter half of 2024's looking pretty damn good. But amid all these adventures - some of which I've been waiting for for years - there's Stalker 2. As someone who has played Shadow of Chernobyl many times, I've been silently excited for its highly anticipated sequel; it's not one many would put on the 'list of games Lauren likes,' but it's there, trust me.

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PCGamesN Saturday, July 6, 2024 6:47 AM
     Zenless Zone Zero gives you free pulls as thanks for launch success

Getting free Zenless Zone Zero pulls is always welcome news, and developer HoYoverse is offering just that right now as a thank you to players. The stylish urban follow-up to Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail has already seen huge success in its first two days. Releasing on Thursday July 4, the anime game is proving a colossal hit so far, and if you're eager to get your hands on its best characters at launch you're about to earn some extra chances.

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PCGamesN Saturday, July 6, 2024 5:14 AM
     FF14 server status and maintenance times - is FFXIV down?

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.

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PCGamesN Saturday, July 6, 2024 4:38 AM
     Free Monopoly Go dice links July 2024

July 6, 2024: We've added the latest new Monopoly Go dice links to get 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 Saturday, July 6, 2024 3:00 AM
     New World Aeternum turns a middling MMO into a great RPG

When Amazon Games first announced New World: Aeternum, the "spiritual sequel" to its flagship MMORPG, New World, I think we were all a bit perplexed. Is this a remake? Is it a full sequel? Is it an ARPG rework? Why now? Questions, questions, and yet more questions. As one of the millions of people who tried out New World at launch, I was intrigued, especially given the apparent switch to ARPG-style combat; I imagined New World's universe with an injection of Diablo and the fluidity of Lost Ark. I was pleasantly surprised when I sat down at Summer Game Fest to take Aeternum for a spin, but I ultimately left with more questions than I had to begin with.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, July 6, 2024 3:00 AM
    

I played badminton yesterday. I am now incredibly sore all over. It made me realise that, perhaps more than anything else you could say about them, weekends are for being sore. Sleeping in, waking up covered in aches, making a noise like someone three times your age when you get out of bed, and then pretending you're a third of your current age by doing nothing except play games for the next 48 hours. Here's how we'll be spending them!

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Siliconera Saturday, July 6, 2024 9:00 AM
    

Kaiju No 8 GFuel Involves a Good Balance of Sweetness

GFuel often puts together partnerships with games and anime series. Do the tastes tied to properties always make sense? No. (I don't really think of citrus fruits or strawberries when I play Persona 3 Reload.) But after a busy not-E3-June, I did try the Kaiju No 8 Full Release GFuel inspired by the anime to help stay awake and survive. While I don't immediately associate kiwi or berry with Kafka or kaiju in general, I was really pleased with the flavor and it did help me get through some long work days.

It's honestly been a while since I did drink GFuel, prior to binge with the Kaiju No 8 Kiwi Berry Blitz energy formula variant. Like I used to rely on the Peach Ring Sonic the Hedgehog version. I appreciated that one because it had a peach flavor, without tasting too artificial or having a strong aftertaste. In the case of the this variety, I tried a bit of the powder on its own first. The powder color (and ensuing drink) is a lighter shade of the teal associated with Kafka in the series. The smell of berry comes through more than kiwi, as you might expect. I also didn't notice any chemical scent, which was a positive. I recall some earlier products from the company could smell a bit awry.

Even when I just sampled a taste of the powder for the Kaiju No 8 GFuel, I noticed that it wasn't overwhelmingly sweet. The powder definitely tasted more like a fruit-based kiwi and berry product. However, it was a bit more subtle than I expected. Like when I was a kid, I would have probably gone for Pixy Stix in this flavor.

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Once fully mixed, the actual Kaiju No 8 Full Release GFuel ends up looking a bit more true to Kafka's color scheme in his kaiju form. The kiwi flavor is blended well into it, in such a way that it doesn't come across as strong as it does in say the Snapple strawberry kiwi variety. It also definitely tastes like there is a mix of berries used in putting the flavor together, rather than a straightforward blend of strawberry and kiwi. I definitely tasted some blueberry and raspberry in there. Oddly enough, I felt like some pineapple came through as well, and I wasn't surprised when I checked the ingredient list to see that powder was included in the ingredients. Also, I appreciated that this was a lighter color drink that didn't stain the glass and was easier to clean.

As for the actual amount of energy, it was fine. I've always noticed with GFuel that there is sufficient caffeine and other energy-related vitamins and ingredients in the ensuing drinks to keep me awake. A serving of the Kaiju No 8 Full Release variant is 140mg, which is less caffeine than two cups of coffee. Since I'm not the biggest fan of coffee and I don't want the over 200mg of caffeine I'd get in like an energy shot or 300mg in something like a Bang Energy, it's perfect. I don't end up feeling shaky after a glass of this, and it usually doesn't have a negative effect on my regular sleep patterns. 

As far as GFuel anime tie-in flavors goes, I enjoyed the Kaiju No 8 Full Release variety. The kiwi and berry flavors go well together, and the other fruit powders tossed into it don't detract from that. The amount of energy I got out of it helped. Plus while it initially didn't scream "Kaiju No 8" to me, the final color of the drink does match Kafka's energy.

The Kaiju No 8 Full Release GFuel is available now, and the anime is streaming on Crunchyroll. Viz Media handles the manga outside Japan. Kaiju No 8: The Game is in development for PCs and mobile devices. 

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