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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 30, 2024 7:58 AM
     Slay the Spire 2 release date estimate, early access, and more

What is the Slay the Spire 2 release date? Slay the Spire fans knew Mega Crit were in the kitchen cooking up something fierce after ending development on its debut game back in 2020. While there have been some small updates to fix some bugs and ensure compatibility on the Steam Deck, the original game has been complete for years.

First revealed at the Triple-I Initiative Showcase in April 2024, Slay the Spire 2 was announced to the world with a stylish animated trailer. The developers have confirmed there's a new set of slayers joining the cast, including returning favorites, Ironclad and The Silent. It's been over 1,000 years since the Spire was last open, so expect the creatures and monsters in this roguelike game to be completely different this time.


PCGamesN Tuesday, July 30, 2024 7:54 AM
     Fill your whole PC case with RGB lighting with this one simple upgrade

If you want to make your gaming PC light up like the Las Vegas strip, then you're going to love this new PC RGB lighting invention. The TechForge Light Box turns the floor of your case into a whirling RGB light show, casting light upwards to bathe your PC components in a your own choice of colored glow.

Designed to fit a number of the best PC case designs, from the Lian Li 011D to the Corsair 4000D and (my favorite), the Fractal Design Define 7, the Light Box either covers your PSU shroud, or sits in the floor of your case, depending on its layout. Each model is specifically designed to match your case's contours, to make sure that every possible inch of flat surface is covered in RGB lighting.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 30, 2024 7:42 AM
     One of the best videogame remakes ever, Mafia could hit Game Pass

While it's undeniably dwarfed by Grand Theft Auto, the critically acclaimed Mafia trilogy is a remarkably unique open-world series that shouldn't be missed. The Mafia: Definitive Edition revitalized the iconic 2002 title, arguably the best in the series, and it could be all yours for the sweet, sweet price of 'free' following leaks that it will be coming to Xbox Game Pass in August.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 30, 2024 7:41 AM
     The Witcher 4 release date estimate and latest news

When is The Witcher 4 release date? CD Projekt RED initially confirmed the existence of a new game in The Witcher series via a press release in March 2022 and a title update in October 2022. However, we've not heard much about the upcoming adventure since then, with scant details available and mysteries still unresolved. Who the playable protagonist is remains a mystery.

That said, we do know that the upcoming open-world game is the first installment in a new trilogy, though it remains unclear whether it will follow the characters and events of the previous games. While it's safe to assume this new entry to the series won't be called The Witcher 4, we will call it that for now, for lack of a more official term.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 30, 2024 7:25 AM
     BDO codes July 2024

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.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 30, 2024 7:19 AM
     Dragon Ball Sparking Zero release date, gameplay, and latest news

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.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 30, 2024 7:15 AM
     Overlooked CS2 rival Highrise City is about to get bigger and better

The Cities Skylines 2 economy has certainly improved since the big 2.0 patch from Colossal Order. But if you want a strategy game and builder with a serious focus on manufacturing, production chains, and money management - something that marries the spirit of SimCity with the depth and detail of maybe Industry Giant - there's one underloved Steam stalwart that deserves more attention. A plucky rival to CS2, Highrise City is huge, complex (in a good way), and boasts a supremely intricate economic simulation. And if you haven't tried it yet, it's about to get even better courtesy of a new DLC.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 30, 2024 7:14 AM
     Wuthering Waves codes July 2024

July 30, 2024: We checked for new Wuthering Waves codes.

What are the new Wuthering Waves codes? Everyone loves a freebie, especially when it comes to gacha games. It's no secret that the likes of Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail can be a bit of a grind if you're not prepared to open your wallet. We're here to help you offset that cost with redeem codes that contain free items and premium currency.

The latest WuWa codes are released periodically and often include premium currency to spend on the latest Wuthering Waves banners or level up your favorite Wuthering Waves characters. These redeem codes are only active for a limited time, so you have to be swift to redeem them before they expire. Thankfully, our list of all the latest codes in Wuthering Waves is updated regularly, so you can claim gacha game rewards without upsetting your bank balance.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 30, 2024 7:01 AM
     All Star Wars Outlaws planets and locations

Which planets are in Star Wars Outlaws? As you might expect from an open-world Star Wars game, Outlaws takes us on a massive adventure across the galaxy, with multiple accessible planets filled with bandits, bounty hunters, and thrilling space adventures.

Among the explorable planets in Star Wars Outlaws are many of the most well-known and recognizable planets from the franchise. Others are completely new, so you can get your fill of both nostalgic easter eggs and brand-new experiences in the RPG game. Ahead of the Star Wars Outlaws release date, we've compiled this list all of the planets and key locations we know of so far.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 30, 2024 6:51 AM
     Zenless Zone Zero 1.1 release date, new characters, and events

When is the Zenless Zone Zero 1.1 release date? Now that ZZZ is finally here, it's time to start looking ahead to what future updates have in store for us. HoYoverse has already begun the drip marketing for new characters and dropped a few hints at how the story might continue following the events of version 1.0. If you're already saving up your Polychrome, we've got a full itinerary of everything coming to HoYoverse's urban fantasy in the next update.

ZZZ 1.1 is the first major update to hit the gacha game following the Zenless Zone Zero release date, so we expect some major developments coming to New Eridu. While we still eagerly await the full rundown of upcoming events as part of the official Zenless Zone Zero 1.1 livestream, there's plenty of news to get stuck into, including brand-new characters for our Zenless Zone tier list, banners, and more.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 30, 2024 6:49 AM
     Tekken 8 tier list - best characters July 2024

Who is on the Tekken 8 tier list? The only way to become the King (or Queen) of the Iron Fist tournament is to pick a powerful character, someone capable of defeating the majority of the roster without breaking a sweat.

The Tekken games are known for their exceptional character balancing, meaning you should be able to pick anyone on the Tekken 8 roster without having to worry about any glaring weaknesses. That being said, even the best fighting games with amazing character balancing still feature tier lists, and Tekken 8 is no exception. We're going to break down each character and highlight their strengths and weaknesses to determine who tops our Tekken 8 tier list.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 30, 2024 7:22 AM
     The 34 best Minecraft texture packs July 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 Tuesday, July 30, 2024 7:07 AM
     LoL tier list patch 14.14 - best League of Legends champions

What are the best League of Legends champions right now? Metas change, the LoL tier list will fluctuate, and it could be that your favorite champion might not be in a great place right now. While you can win games and climb the ranked ladder with nearly anyone in the lower ranks, the changes that come via champion and item balancing can tip the scales enough that some picks are almost mandatory, regardless of which rank you play.

We've studied the latest patch notes and found the best champions in League of Legends right now. These picks will give you the best chance to climb the solo queue ranks in the free PC game, whether it's due to a buff, a kit adjustment, or an item change. If you want to play something other than what's on this list, keep these champions in mind for your ban, as they all have the potential to go on and dominate Summoner's Rift.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 30, 2024 6:44 AM
     The First Descendant has lost almost 40% of players in just one month

In spite of lukewarm reviews, Nexon's The First Descendant has blown all expectations out of the water since its release at the start of July. In fact, it hit ten million players in its first week with a 52% positive score in Steam reviews and earned a hearty 265,000 concurrent player peak days after launch. Almost one month later, however, The First Descendant has lost nearly 40% of its players on Steam.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 30, 2024 6:45 AM
     Best Warzone Static-HV loadout

What is the best Warzone Static-HV loadout? This minimalist SMG offers much more than it may seem, shredding first impressions as well as oncoming enemy players. Our loadout looks to improve its accuracy while aiming down sights and during hip fire for aggressive players or reacting in a close-quarters situation.

The Static-HV has quickly become one of the best Warzone SMGs, giving players a solid secondary weapon or a primary if you like to set a breakneck pace in the battle royale game. We've created a Static-HV setup so you can dominate any Warzone game you play, whether on Urzikstan or one of the smaller Resurgence maps.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 30, 2024 7:14 AM
     Wuthering Waves tier list for 1.1 - best characters July 2024

Looking for the best Wuthering Waves tier list? The best Resonators can make all the difference when clearing dungeons or endgame challenges like Tower of Adversity. Whether you're looking for a devastating damage dealer or a stalwart support, new characters are constantly arriving in Wuthering Waves, and it can be tough to work out the best units and synergies in the roster. That's where we come in.

Our definitive WuWa tier list is here to help you decide which Wuthering Waves characters to draft onto your team and who to pull for in limited-time Wuthering Waves banners. This tier list comes with the caveat that combat in Wuthering Waves is more reaction-based than other gacha games, and the best units often require good reflexes to help them perform at their best. We also expect the meta to change dramatically as more characters arrive in future updates, so check back regularly to keep up with the rising (and falling) stars. Nevertheless, here are the best characters in Wuthering Waves 1.0 in descending order.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 30, 2024 6:19 AM
     Grab a 32GB Corsair gaming laptop RAM upgrade for under $60

If you've been struggling along with just 16GB, or even 8GB of RAM in your gaming laptop, then here's a fantastic opportunity to put 32GB of memory in your machine without breaking the bank. This limited-time laptop RAM deal gives you 32GB of memory for just $59.50, saving you 20% on the usual price.

This particular Corsair kit uses DDR4 memory, rather than DDR5, so this RAM won't work in the very best gaming laptop models you can buy right now. However, it's ideal for upgrading an older gaming laptop that uses DDR4 RAM, such as machines based on AMD's Ryzen 4000-series and 5000-series CPUs, such as the Ryzen 9 5900HX, or older. Several laptops based on Intel's 12th and 13th-gen Core CPUs also use DDR4 memory.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 30, 2024 6:03 AM
     New Valve game Deadlock could be announced soon after mystery update

Let it never be said that Valve has lost the power to surprise people. Especially after Half-Life Alyx and Counter-Strike 2, it started to feel like Valve was returning its attention to its greatest legacy game series. Maybe Portal 3 would finally happen, or a new Left 4 Dead, or, dare we say it, the mythical Half-Life 3. But no. Based on what we know so far, the new Valve game is Deadlock, a hero shooter in the vein of Overwatch 2 and Apex Legends. It's not officially confirmed yet, but a new, mysterious update on the Steam backend could suggest an announcement is inbound.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 30, 2024 6:00 AM
     Suicide Squad Season 2 saw just 600 players show up to the party

From tanking player counts to flagging updates, it's almost impossible to see how the big-budget Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League can keep to its post-launch plans. Promising improvements, Suicide Squad Season 2 could have turned things around with a new Frozen Elseworld and, of course, Mrs. Freeze. However, only 300 players went out of their way to show up on PC.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 30, 2024 6:32 AM
     The best Cyberpunk 2077 mods

What are the best Cyberpunk 2077 mods? CD Projekt Red released its own REDmod tools for free, allowing everyone to install Cyberpunk 2077 mods through a dedicated client they can download from Steam or GOG.

This release comes as we also see Cyberpunk 2077 mods that alter the range of facial features, change your looks in small ways after character creation, and even access stuff we were never meant to see. That last one's important as it adds new functionality to the cyberpunk game. What starts with a shove one day could evolve into giving your character superpowers.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 30, 2024 6:04 AM
     Best Elden Ring weapons and their locations

What are the best Elden Ring weapons? Weapons form the basis of any build, and we've compiled a list of our top picks for all main attributes – so no matter your proficiency, there's a powerful weapon just waiting for you out there in the Lands Between.

From lightning-quick daggers to colossal greatswords, we've got a weapon for every type of Elden Ring build and playstyle in FromSoftware's definitive soulslike game. We've also kept up to date with all the latest balance patches alongside the new DLC weapons, so you can head into Shadow of the Erdtree with the best weapons to defeat the Elden Ring bosses that await.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 30, 2024 5:43 AM
     Zenless Zone Zero codes July 2024 and how to redeem

July 30, 2024: We added codes to the expired section.

What are the new Zenless Zone Zero codes? We love a freebie. Whether it's free Polychrome, Investigator Logs, or Bangboo Algorithm Modules, the latest in-game redemption codes are the fastest, cheapest, and easiest way to get free items while also skipping the gacha grind.  With that in mind, we've collected all the latest, active promo codes available to redeem right now.

HoYoverse's latest gacha adventure is a free PC game, and as our Zenless Zone Zero review attests, there's a lot of currency and materials to gather. HoYoverse periodically release ZZZ codes for their gacha games that coincide with major updates and livestreams, but the developer also loves to stealth drop codes, too. Now that Zenless Zone Zero is finally here, there are a ton of redeem codes waiting for you to scoop up alongside the 100 free pulls promotion. Here are all the Zenless Zone Zero codes you need to get started in the latest update.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 30, 2024 5:27 AM
     Free Monopoly Go dice links July 2024

July 30, 2024: We've added the latest 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 Tuesday, July 30, 2024 5:30 AM
     The best Roblox games in 2024

What are the best Roblox games? Games aren't just better than ever for kids; the means of creating them are, too. The best example of that is Roblox: a massively multiplayer online game creation platform, and since it's so easy to make something fun, there are millions of Roblox games to enjoy. User-generated creations allow you to weather the existential threat of a natural disaster, try your hand as a pizza maker, and take a break from it all with a spot of peaceful scuba diving.

From sims and RPGs to tower defense and adventure titles, we've highlighted the best Roblox games to enjoy with over 100 million other pals in online games. Think of it like Minecraft and LittleBigPlanet smooshed together and forged into an entire platform to create one of the best free PC games available. Below, you can find the best Roblox games and more about this exciting platform. If you're looking for some Roblox freebies, you can check these guides for working, new Skibiverse codes, and Fruit Battlegrounds codes to gain an advantage in your games.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, July 30, 2024 5:43 AM
     Which League of Legends skins are currently on sale?

Which League of Legends skins are currently on sale in the store? LoL is a free-to-play game in the truest sense - you can enjoy everything the MOBA offers for absolutely nothing. Now if you were to ask a seasoned League player if that were true, they'd probably have to stifle a few tears as they check how much their bank account has suffered buying skins since they started battling on the Rift.

Riot rotates a series of skins in the store, with the savviest of us holding out until the cosmetic they want ends up in the discount section store or even the League of Legends Mythic shop. The shiny new cosmetics are only available briefly, so act fast if you want to snag the new hotness. Here is every League of Legends skin on sale right now if you want to know what's in the store without booting up the client.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, July 30, 2024 6:46 AM
    

British comedy is too often defined by its relationship to America: either as merely irony and sarcasm, which we're told Americans don't understand, or as a sprightly ideas factory for works such as The Office, which Americans can bless by re-making at scale.

Peel back the curtains of American cultural hegemony however and you may find the true pulsing core of British comedy that lies beneath: innuendo. No American network is in a bidding war to import Vic and Bob or remake Bottom, and Carry On and Benny Hill are assumed to be anachronisms in our modern times, but Thank Goodness You're Here! enters the conversation with a nudge and a wink. It's a cheeky 2-3 hour adventure through a small northern town, and it's here to educate the entire world of our nation's obsession with sausages and bare bottoms.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, July 30, 2024 6:11 AM
    

Edwin spotted this game called Beta Decay that's not got a release date yet or anything, but looks very cool. It's being developed by Rotoscope Studios and it's a low-poly, 90s-inspired mix of dystopian RPG, survival, third and first-person shooter, with some roguelike bits slapped in there, as well. Whew, that's a lot. Potentially too much. But hey, I am here for something ambitious and interesting, of which it ticks both boxes.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, July 30, 2024 6:09 AM
    

As the first Something Of Mana game to come out in 15 years, Visions Of Mana is bound to be exciting some of you out there. Well, funnel all that anticipation into your mouse-clicking finger, because developers Square Enix have just put up a playable demo of the bright JRPG on Steam. I'm not sure how much the demo offers, as we're only told it includes "a section of the story, battles and exploration." But that's better than nothing, and with a full month before release, you have plenty of time to scope it out.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, July 30, 2024 6:07 AM
    

In Cleanfall you essentially play a Roomba that is trying to reverse the apocalypse because the apocalypse is messy. A Roomba capable of tunnelling through miles of procedurally generated, monster-infested crust so as to reorganise the Earth's core and bring about its ultimate objective - a sparkling living room. I enjoy the militant reductiveness of this character motivation. There are sprawling underground ecosystems to discover, yes, weird plants to harvest, fractious clumps of tentacles to appraise, avoid or slaughter. But all of these things are contemptible details to be swept up and bagged and thrown in the dumpster.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, July 30, 2024 5:12 AM
    

In Behaviour Interactive's post-apocalyptic multiplayer FPS Meet Your Maker, you raise grim forts of rusty blocks, pop-out manglers and robot ambushers from the desert sands. Each base harbours a cannister of genetic material and other resources, and the idea is to fiendishly arrange traps and defences to stop people taking your precious genmat while doing your best to clean out their bases. Sound like good wholesome fun? You might want to check out the current free trial on Steam.

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WGB Tuesday, July 30, 2024 6:50 AM
     Secret Agent Clank seems to be coming to PlayStation Plus Premium soon. At least, that's according to Sony themselves who accidentally mentioned it in an Email they sent out.

iDev Games Feed Tuesday, July 30, 2024 7:54 AM
     In this game a Sage greets you and then you must kill an enemy clicking on it. You can also die and you restart the game. There is a special ability too....