GamersHeroes Monday, August 5, 2024 1:36 PM The post-launch roadmap for Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws has been detailed. The post Star Wars Outlaws Post-Launch Roadmap Revealed appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Monday, August 5, 2024 12:28 PM Learn more about the different ways players can travel Hyrule with the latest trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. The post The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Traversing Hyrule Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Monday, August 5, 2024 11:41 AM The latest trailer for Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds focuses on this upcoming title's basic mechanics. The post Monster Hunter Wilds Basic Mechanics Overview Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Monday, August 5, 2024 1:45 PM  Well, friends, we've made it to the end of the the second season of House of the Dragon, after what felt like an eternally long setup. We've seen heirs slain, twin knights battle, and dragons fall with their riders. How will this chapter in family melodrama end? Turns out, in restless suspense. |
Kotaku Monday, August 5, 2024 1:35 PM  With Deadpool & Wolverine, Ryan Reynolds' merc has finally joined the MCU. The team-up with Hugh Jackman's iconic X-Men character also serves as a fond farewell to the Fox era of Marvel movies, and is filled with cameos from top to bottom. But once you get out of the theater you might find yourself in Deadpool… |
Kotaku Monday, August 5, 2024 1:08 PM  If you were worried that last night's season finale of House of the Dragon would leave a giant Game of Thrones-shaped hole in your life, have no fear. We got a brief teaser for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, a spin-off series based on the Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas by George R. R. Martin, and confirmation that… |
Kotaku Monday, August 5, 2024 12:45 PM  The Eighth Pirate Code is part of the Pirates of the Caribbean Cursed Sails limited-time battle pass. So, in addition to earning XP that can be used to unlock items in the normal battle pass, you'll also unlock Cursed Gold, which will further the Pirates of the Caribbean battle pass. It's also worth pointing out that… |
Kotaku Monday, August 5, 2024 12:35 PM  HBO dropped the first teaser for The Last of Us' second season as part of a preview reel for Max's next year. While it focuses on Pedro Pascal's Joel, who seems to be undergoing some kind of therapy after the violent events of season one's finale, there's a lot more to pick through in the brief flashes of other scenes… |
Kotaku Monday, August 5, 2024 12:25 PM  There's growing evidence, via datamining and voice actor leaks, that Valve is working on a brand new, yet-to-be-announced Half-Life video game. And before you go running to tell folks that, finally, Half-Life 3 is confirmed, keep in mind that we don't know if that's true. |
Kotaku Monday, August 5, 2024 11:40 AM  Getting the Master Sword in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom feels great. After dozens of hours of dealing with ugly fused weapons and broken gear, you finally get the sword of legend. But it's still far from perfect. While it can't break, it can lose its power and have to recharge. The Master Sword from the… |
Kotaku Monday, August 5, 2024 9:47 AM  Who needs another Nintendo Direct when the company is willing to randomly dish on its next Zelda game with an unexpected five-minute trailer? The latest info dump for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom gives a tour of the Hyrule players will get to explore in the series' latest top-down sequel for Switch, and it… |
PCGamesN Monday, August 5, 2024 12:42 PM  The deep dives keep on coming for FC 25, and in EA Sports' latest breakdown of what's to come in the new soccer sim, the series' biggest game mode is the star of the show. Yes, the highly-anticipated FC 25 Ultimate Team deep dive is here, and while the integration of the new five-a-side Rush mode is the most notable change this year, there are some smaller details to highlight. This includes fancier Evolutions cards, more streamlining, and the implementation of what is surely the most-requested feature from FUT fans: storage for your duplicates. Continue reading FC 25 Ultimate Team will eliminate my biggest FUT frustration MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best sports games, Best multiplayer games, Best PC games |
PCGamesN Monday, August 5, 2024 12:42 PM  A truism in life is that you can't make everyone happy. Not everyone is going to love what you create and that'll be the same no matter what you do. Recently, huge survival sim Soulmask has been trying to become a little less tough on players, especially those who are new to the game. A few different patches have made the game less challenging in some areas, and a few fans are worried that this indicates a change in direction for the game. In a recent Q&A held on the Soulmask Discord, developer CampFire Studios is attempting to lay these fears to rest. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best RPGs, Best upcoming PC games |
PCGamesN Monday, August 5, 2024 12:40 PM  To borrow Digital Extremes' own words, they've certainly pushed the boat out with Warframe 1999. The Metal Gear Solid-inspired questline has exploding motorcycles, the game's first-ever dating sim, and a pounding, industrial metal soundtrack that's absolute perfection. But none of that means anything without a solid cast of characters - in this instance, The Hex, our merry, Guardians of the Galaxy-esque band of protoframe misfits. It's a star-studded cast both in and outside of the game, with Final Fantasy 16 and Expedition 33's Ben Starr captaining the squad as the rough-and-ready Arthur, and Cyberpunk 2077's Alpha Takahashi causing chaos as Aoi. They're pitted against Resident Evil's Nick Apostolides, the seemingly harmless frontman of boy band On-Lyne who, it turns out, isn't just a pretty face. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Warframe on Steam Deck, Warframe builds, Warframe codes |
PCGamesN Monday, August 5, 2024 12:30 PM  OLED monitors are truly the stuff of dreams. If you're after crisp, beautiful colors, deep inky black tones, phenomenal response times, and top-tier refresh rates, no other panel tech even mildly comes close to delivering all those elements in one go. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 14APH8 pairs exactly that with an exceptionally low price tag, meaning this laptop offers extraordinary value already. It's not without fault, of course. Lenovo has certainly cut some corners to facilitate that heavy investment, particularly given that this OLED screen also comes with an impressive 2,880 x 1,800 resolution as well. For the money, though, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is one of the best gaming laptops out there today. Who's it for then? Simply put, a gamer who's not looking to waste any cash. The less budget you have, the more valuable that budget becomes, certainly when it comes to putting it in the right place. It's a balancing act, making sure you don't accidentally buy a laptop that has an obvious bottleneck, and Lenovo has worked hard to ensure that's not going to happen. There is one big caveat to that statement, but I'll touch on that in the benchmark section. I've been testing the Legion Slim 5 for around two weeks now, using it as my daily driver at times, gaming on it at others, and have run it through all manner of benchmarks. I even managed to sneak in a few hours on Baldur's Gate 3 with it as well. Continue reading Lenovo Legion Slim 5 review: OLED gaming at a surprisingly low price MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, August 5, 2024 12:21 PM  What are the new Rivals codes? Nosniy Games' FPS shooter makes for exciting 1v1 and 5V5 matches, but being able to redeem extra in-game bonuses sprinkles in that extra layer of excitement. As new codes are regularly dropped by the developer, players can keep coming back for even more extras over time like weapons and cosmetics. Visited by millions of players, this game joins a plethora of Roblox titles where you can redeem rewards, like those who use Demon Blade codes and YBA codes. In the meantime though, let's jump into all Rivals codes available right now. Continue reading Rivals codes August 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Monday, August 5, 2024 12:36 PM  Picking up the best Steam Deck accessories is a great way to help Valve's handheld gaming PC shine. From microSD cards that will expand your on-the-go Steam library to docks that'll provide the mini rig with Switch-inspired docking station capabilities, there are plenty of ways to protect your Deck and add additional functionality. To assist you in creating the perfect handheld PC setup, we've put together a list of the best Steam Deck accessories available right now. Some of our picks, like the best Steam Deck dock and best Steam Deck case serve a practical purpose, but we've made sure to include a few unique add-ons that will make your portable device stand out from the crowd. They'll all help to enhance your experience with the best Steam Deck games. Continue reading Best Steam Deck accessories in 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, August 5, 2024 11:59 AM  As PCGamesN's resident roguelike enjoyer, it's my duty to tell you about the best of the best. The cream of the crop. The crème de la crème. I'm always coming back to the likes of Dead Cells, Slay the Spire, Hades, and Enter the Gungeon because they have almost infinite replayability, but there are always more roguelikes to try. It can be daunting, especially with your Steam backlog growing by the sale, but a new Humble offering is here to offer up some classics of the genre, and they're up to 95% off as well. Continue reading Slay the Spire leads a big Humble roguelike sale, with up to 95% off MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Slay the Spire review, Best card games , Slay the Spire mods |
PCGamesN Monday, August 5, 2024 11:48 AM  How do you upgrade your Star Wars speeder? No jaunt around a planet in Star Wars is complete without a speeder bike. Made famous by Luke and Leia in Return of the Jedi as they raced around the Forest Moon of Endor, they've been a staple ever since. Thankfully, Kay also has access to a speeder in Star Wars Outlaws, and even better, you can upgrade it throughout your journey. The Star Wars Outlaws release date is drawing ever nearer, and we're slowly uncovering all of the wonderful things we'll be able to do as Kay Vess in our efforts to become the most infamous scoundrel in the adventure game. Here is every upgrade for the Star Wars Outlaws speeder bike and what they do. Continue reading All Star Wars Outlaws speeder upgrades MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Star Wars games, Star Wars Outlaws release date, Best open world games |
PCGamesN Monday, August 5, 2024 11:46 AM  What are the new Pull a Sword codes? To wield the mighty blade, you need all the extra resources you can get - including those you can redeem right now in this guide. The adventure game by xFrozen Obbys not only lets you collect more swords with these extra advantages, but additional pets too. Pull a Sword is a unique Roblox game where players have been able to redeem an abundance of rewards in the past. This is just like bonuses you can get using Cabin Crew Simulator codes and Meme Sea codes. For now though, let's dive into all the Pull a Sword codes available. Continue reading Pull a Sword codes August 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Monday, August 5, 2024 11:40 AM  Nvidia could be about to release a new slightly slower version of the RTX 4070, according to new rumors. A new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GDDR6 variant could use slightly slower GDDR6 memory instead of the usual GDDR6X, which could result in a lower price for the new versions. The rumor of a new variant of one of the best graphics cards you can buy will be sweet music to the ears of those who have been tempted by the RTX 4070 but have found its $550 price still too high. There's no guarantee Nvidia will drop the price of a slightly slower version, but we'd be surprised if a small saving didn't accompany the new card, if it does turn out to be real. Continue reading Nvidia is working on a new, slightly slower, RTX 4070, says leak MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GeForce RTX 4070 Super review, DLSS explained, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Monday, August 5, 2024 11:29 AM  What is the best Diablo 4 Spiritborn build? The first Diablo 4 expansion is nearly upon us, bringing with it new bosses, items, and most importantly, the Spiritborn class. Hailing from the jungles of Nahantu, the Spiritborn's incredible versatility stems from its expert level hand-to-hand skills, Spirit Guardians, and deadly Glaive. When it comes to picking one of the Diablo 4 classes, the Spiritborn looks like the best pick for anyone who wants a flexible class that can truly do it all. Blizzard recently broke down everything Diablo 4 players should know about the Spiritborn, including its origins, how it fits into the overall story, and its skills. We're going to be taking a look at the Spiritborn's skills to theorycraft some Diablo 4 builds that you can take with you when the Vessel of Hatred expansion launches. Continue reading Best Diablo 4 Spiritborn build MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4 review, Diablo 4 classes |
PCGamesN Monday, August 5, 2024 11:13 AM  Uboat is precisely the kind of game I love to see doing well on Steam. It's committed, its creators clearly love the subject matter, and after five years in early access, it deserves a successful launch. A realistic submarine simulation game set during WWII, Uboat threads the line between believability and accessibility - unlike some milsims, where everything is recreated 1:1, in Uboat, the aesthetic and tone are very grounded, but mechanically, there's a way in for everyone. Tense and tough, despite its niche premise, the underwater strategy shooter with hints of War Thunder and Command and Conquer is currently thriving on Steam, and deservedly so. Continue reading Ultra realistic milsim Uboat is doing amazingly well on Steam MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best strategy games, Best submarine games, Best WW2 games |
PCGamesN Monday, August 5, 2024 11:36 AM  What are the Zenless Zone Zero events? HoYoverse's latest live service gacha game has plenty of content to keep you occupied, whether that's charging through the twists and turns of the main storyline or picking up side commissions. If you're looking for a change of pace that can net you additional rewards like Master Tapes, Boopons, and Polychrome, then look no further than the latest events. The current ZZZ events are running from the Zenless Zone Zero release date as part of the 1.0 update. Just like Zenless Zone Zero banners, these events are only available for a limited time, so remember to complete them before they end. HoYoverse often gives us notice about upcoming events ahead of time via Zenless Zone Zero livestreams and social media, so check back regularly for new announcements. In the meantime, here are all the events in Zenless Zone Zero to sink your teeth, sword, or whatever else into. Continue reading Zenless Zone Zero events - all current and upcoming events MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Zenless Zone Zero review, Zenless Zone Zero codes, Zenless Zone Zero banners |
PCGamesN Monday, August 5, 2024 10:26 AM  The best roguelikes are defined by their dungeons. Hades pits you against the depths of the Greek underworld, Enter the Gungeon sends you into an oubliette themed around firearms, and Slay the Spire tasks you with ascending the world's deadliest tower. The setting isn't the only reason these roguelikes work, of course, but each dungeon sets the tone for your adventure. But what happens when you make that dungeon yourself? This is a question Into the Restless Ruins aims to answer. Created by a former Rockstar, GTA, and Call of Duty dev, the roguelike deck builder's Steam demo is finally live for everyone to try. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best roguelike games, Best card games, Best indie games |
PCGamesN Monday, August 5, 2024 10:13 AM  What are the best multiplayer games? Intricate gameplay and glistening visuals only go so far; humans often provide the biggest surprises with schemes that transform even the most average game into an unforgettable experience you'll be talking about until the end of time. Fast and frantic or tense and calculated, the best multiplayer games come in all shapes and sizes. Whether it's vying for control of the payload in an FPS game or fighting for survival in a co-op game with your friends, these experiences wouldn't be the same without a bunch of real people. We've curated a list of the best PC games with multiplayer functionality so you can go around killing, maiming, or, occasionally, helping random people on the internet. Continue reading The best multiplayer games to play with friends 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Apex Legends characters guide, Apex Legends skins, Apex Legends tier list |
PCGamesN Monday, August 5, 2024 10:06 AM  Rainbow Six Siege has its place. It's an energetic, imaginative multiplayer FPS with some smart mechanics and a good mix of arcade pace and simulation-style gravitas. It's a solid online shooter - but it's not Rainbow Six, not in the real, classic sense. Rainbow Six is slow, tense, and your life is balanced on a knife edge. It almost feels like a survival horror game, something close to tank-control legends like Silent Hill and Resident Evil. Rainbow Six Vegas was maybe the last R6 game in that original mold. But the best one, for me, remains Rainbow Six 3, and now 21 years later, it's all yours for less than $3. Continue reading The best Rainbow Six game of all time now costs less than $3 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best old games, Best co-op games |
PCGamesN Monday, August 5, 2024 10:03 AM  How do you lose your Star Wars Outlaws wanted level? If you go against powerful regimes, you're more than likely going to get some unwanted attention from time to time. In Star Wars Outlaws, you gain a wanted level whenever you stick it to the Empire, which can make existing… difficult. The Star Wars Outlaws release date is nearly upon us, and scoundrels everywhere are gearing up to pull the biggest heist the galaxy has ever seen. The adventure game promises a true Star Wars experience, complete with speeders, blasters, and the return of a few fan-favorite Star Wars characters. Here's how to lose unwanted attention and reduce your wanted level in Star Wars Outlaws. Continue reading How to lose your Star Wars Outlaws wanted level MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Star Wars games, Star Wars Outlaws release date, Best open world games |
PCGamesN Monday, August 5, 2024 10:37 AM  Looking for the best Honkai Star Rail tier list? Judging the best Star Rail characters can be tricky. Not only is your roster subject to the whims of HoYoverse's infamous gacha mechanics, but each character's abilities are so varied that it can be difficult to separate the best from the worst. Lucky for you, we've texted each character in version 2.4 to provide you with the definitive Honkai Star Rail tier list. When choosing the best Honkai Star Rail characters for our tier list, we've evaluated how each character excels in a variety of situations, including battling through story content, boss challenges, and alternate game modes. With more Honkai Star Rail banners on the horizon, check out the latest Honkai Star Rail codes for some free currency to pull the latest and greatest. Here are our expert tier list rankings for the best Honkai Star Rail characters in the free PC game's latest update. Continue reading Honkai Star Rail tier list - the best characters for version 2.4 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Honkai Star Rail review, Honkai Star Rail codes, Honkai Star Rail tier list |
PCGamesN Monday, August 5, 2024 9:47 AM  Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4060 might be gradually winning over the hearts and minds of PC gamers, but there's one GPU that sticks out like a particularly sore thumb in the latest Steam Survey. It's not from the current Nvidia GPU generation, the one before it, or even the one before that. It's the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060. This GPU has no ray tracing or AI hardware, and it came out in 2016, but it's still the eighth most popular gaming GPU among Steam users. It not only has more users than the RTX 4070, but it's also a great deal more popular than any AMD GPU, even now. Even now, the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 can still be sighted all over the place, despite being eight years old. It hasn't been one of the best graphics card options for years, but you still see it regularly listed in the minimum system requirements for the latest games, simply because so many people use it. Continue reading More gamers are still using this 2016 Nvidia GPU than any AMD model MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GeForce RTX 4070 Super review, DLSS explained, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Monday, August 5, 2024 9:39 AM  Lenovo's Legion Go gaming handheld impressed us in many ways when it first landed, but one aspect that ultimately held it back as a truly portable gaming device was its size. That could be about to change if Lenovo's own website is anything to go by, however, as a mention of a 7-inch screen version of the handheld hints that there's a smaller Lenovo Legion Go Lite in the works. This isn't the first we've heard about Lenovo working on a more affordable alternative to the current Legion Go. Back in May, there were rumors of a cheaper Legion Go that would use the less powerful Ryzen Z1 processor, rather than the Z1 Extreme of the current version. However, that was the last we heard of a new Lenovo contender for our best handheld gaming PC guide, until now. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, August 5, 2024 9:28 AM  What are the best Baldur's Gate 3 mods? The modding community working on Larian games has a storied history when it comes to DOS and Baldur's Gate, and the BG3 community is no different thanks to official mod support for the DnD game. We've delved into the BG3 mods that are available to add even more to the already massively entertaining game to find the very best ones. As we explore in our Baldur's Gate 3 review, the RPG game is filled with interesting and unique experiences, including hours of content that most players will likely never see, which includes most of the Baldur's Gate 3 endings. Somehow, though, the modding community has still found gaps worth filling to improve your Baldur's Gate 3 experience. Continue reading The 21 best Baldur's Gate 3 mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 builds, BG3 mods, Baldur's Gate 3 classes |
PCGamesN Monday, August 5, 2024 9:46 AM  What are the upcoming Game Pass games on PC? New titles constantly appear on the platform, and as more developers jump on board with Microsoft's subscription service, it can be easy to lose track of the best of the bunch. Thankfully, our complete list of games coming to Game Pass charts new releases in 2024, so you can play your most anticipated PC games on day one without spending a cent more than your subscription fee. Game Pass on PC presents an excellent opportunity to take the best PC games for a spin without worrying about triple-A price tags. Equally, you can take a chance on the most experimental and unorthodox indie games that might otherwise go overlooked on other platforms. Whether you're a fan of fast-paced FPS games, spine-chilling horror games, or immersive RPGs, the best way to keep up to date with all your favorite upcoming PC Game Pass games is here on PCGamesN. Continue reading Games coming to Game Pass in August 2024 and beyond MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hellblade 2 review, Hellblade 2 lore stone locations, Hellblade 2 face locations |
PCGamesN Monday, August 5, 2024 9:13 AM  What are the best management games? These games are all about being the one in charge, and we all think we'd do a better job. If, like us, you also want a shot at being in the hot seat, we've found the best management games to let you do just that. All of the above is why the genre remains one of the most enduring and popular in PC gaming - it helps that managing balance sheets, planning cities, and bossing staff around is so easily translated to keyboard and mouse. From the early days of city-building games like SimCity to refining tactics in the latest version of Football Manager, the humble management sim accounts for some of the best PC games of all time, so here's our top picks. Continue reading The best management games on PC 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Cities Skylines mods, Cities Skylines 2 release date, The best city-building games |
PCGamesN Monday, August 5, 2024 9:25 AM  August 5, 2024: We've added two 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. Continue reading Free Monopoly Go dice links August 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Monday, August 5, 2024 7:59 AM  What are the best racing games on PC? Whether mastering muddy tracks in Dirt Rally 2 or embracing Forza Horizon 5's magnificent Mexico, these are the best racers around. Before you hop into the driver's seat, we recommend plugging in a controller instead of using a mouse and keyboard - or, even better, getting yourself a wheel. While a couple of these could be contenders for our list of the best PC games overall, there are plenty of options here if you consider yourself a speed demon. While the likes of Gran Turismo 7 may not be available on PC just yet - fingers crossed it arrives eventually - there are plenty of excellent racing games here, no matter your taste. Continue reading Best racing games for PC 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Forza Horizon 5 review, The best racing games, The best open-world games |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, August 5, 2024 11:38 AM  What is it with monstrous eating mechanics in games of late? Last week it was carnivorous post-Soviet elevators, now it's retro fantasy RPGs that devour themselves. In Super Dungeon Muncher, you are a teeny-tiny hero navigating a corridor-shaped map full of fireball traps and crumbling platforms, spinning coins and patrolling critters. That's the "Super Dungeon" part. The "Muncher" part refers to the corpulent red monster guzzling the whole level in your wake. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, August 5, 2024 9:17 AM  Every so often, the fine folk of Resetera take a break from their usual schedule of complaining that video games journalists get all their news from Resetera, and post a Thing Of Beauty. For example: it's thanks to Resetera member AstralSphere that I know about Alistair Aitcheson's Magic Box and BizHawk retro emulation tools, which - amongst other things - allow you to play old Sonic the Hedgehog games in giddy parallel, shuffling between them whenever you collect a ring. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, August 5, 2024 8:15 AM Capcom show off precise aiming, wound highlights, and focus mode in new Monster Hunter Wilds reveals  The monst! The monst are back! Whoo-hoo! We're still a while off from the TBC 2025 release date of haute-couture-asaurus RPG Monster Hunter Wilds, and Capcom have finally graced us with some delicious Actual Details, following the previous cinematic trailers. These come in the form of three short videos uploaded today on the official Monster Hunter channel, detailing the basics, focus mode, and the great sword's moveset. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, August 5, 2024 7:00 AM  As reported by Gematsu yesterday, SEGA have filed a trademark in Japan for the term "Yakuza Wars". This happened on July 26th, and while Gematsu speculate this might be related to the next game in the Yakuza: Like A Dragon series, I have other plans. For the imaginary game. That I have nothing to do with. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, August 5, 2024 6:54 AM  As Hamlet requested of Horatio, it is time to once again absent myself from felicity awhile, and in this harsh world draw my breath in pain to tell you that the Half-Life 3 speculators are at it again. Over the weekend, the discovery of a mystery Valve project called "White Sands" on a voice actor's portfolio has set tongues and fingers wagging about potential Half-Life news in the offing. |
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Siliconera Monday, August 5, 2024 1:30 PM
Back on July 10, 2024, Pocketpair announced on social media that Palworld Discord Shop animated avatar icon and profile cosmetic effects would be sold until July 24, 2024. On August 5, 2024, the company again took to social media to extend the run of the items in the official storefront until December 31, 2024.
Here's the announcement, which confirmed that the items will remain in the Discord Shop. It included official art of the Discord Wumpus mascot with the Pals Chillet, Cattiva, and Lamball. The reasoning for the extension is that fan demand showed a desire for the items to remain available for an extended period.
We ended up seeing nine Palworld avatar and profile items appear in the Discord Shop as part of the promotion. There's also a Best Pals Forever Bundle that pairs the Wake Up profile design with Cattiva, Chikipi, and Lamball with the Chillet avatar cosmetic for $17.99.
Here's the list of all of the items in the storefront until the end of 2025. Some of them are inspired by the Sakurajima update that launched in June 2024, such as the cosmetic with Saya on it.
Plush toys of characters like Cattiva, Chillet, and Depresso are also available now.
Palworld is available in early access for the Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.
The post Palworld Discord Shop Avatar Icon and Profile Cosmetic Effects Extended appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, August 5, 2024 1:01 PM
Once you hit a certain age, life gets so busy. You tend to see it all. Work takes up more of your life than you'd expect. Arranging time to hang out with friends can get tougher. It's part of why some probably seek out a cozy life sim or two, so they can at least virtually enjoy some downtime. With Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid, Millennium Kitchen and Toybox present an experience that perfectly recreates that summer vacation experience. It really is like you're 10 again, life is new and fresh, you have total freedom, and only new, pleasant, positive experiences await you.
Satoru is a circus kid. I mean, not literally. His parents are letting him decide his own path. But the two of them are a part of a circus, and the three of them set up shop with coworkers at Yomogi Town for a show. While Satoru's parents and crew work out some details related to the show and debt, he — and by extension the player — have the whole summer ahead of them to explore the town, meet the locals, engage in peaceful activities, take on challenges like bug catching, fishing, fundraising, solving mysteries, and summer homework. While there are recommended quests and you'll eventually take on tasks that increase your stamina for climbing power, it's up to you to do what makes you happy.
Almost immediately after getting into Natsu-Mon, a player is given the freedom to do whatever they'd like. After initially talking with your family, the owner of the Guesthouse Ashitaba where you're staying, and fellow circus troupe members… you're free. I ended up catching 10 bugs to boost my stamina by one, met the local kids and agreed to help them with their first mystery, then got home in time for dinner. After that, I met more of the people staying at Ashitaba, talked to the Shrine Dude, relit lanterns, then fell asleep. The next day, I took a look at my map to see who I hadn't met yet, talked to more locals, and looked into doing some fishing to help the circus with some debt.
You're never gated off while playing Natsu-Mon, and it's refreshing. I felt like as long as I kept being curious and exploring, I'd get to see new things, meet new people, and savor these delightful moments. Especially since it's so easy to earn Stickers to increase the Stamina gauge for climbing and dashing via things like Big Adventures quests or Flatfoot Files with the Yomogi Town kids. And recounting said activities in the diary for summer school homework is a great way to keep track of everything you've done.
Which also ties in to another amazing thing about Natsu-Mon: the localization. I think it's one of the most charming, cozy, funny, creative, and curious scripts in a Switch life sim. The lines Satoru has, including the choices you can make for his responses, are fantastic. The reactions of other characters are so personable and feel real. This is one of those games where you want to talk to every NPC, as well as do so as often as possible, so you can see what they'll say next. I will definitely eventually replay it again, so I can relive certain moments, like the summer festival and see experience certain interactions again.
The only time Natsu-Mon doesn't delight is that sometimes this life sim can feel more awkward than cozy. For example, you might occasionally happen upon a challenge or task that involves Satoru engaging in some light parkouring or platforming. Lighting the shrine lanterns is a perfect example. As good as the game is, it doesn't lend itself well to precise jumping. It also can be so freeform that, before you find your bearings, you might not immediately know where to go and what to do. On the very first day, I found myself flummoxed when it came to figuring out how to actually go to bed. Especially since the game just warned that if I stayed up late, I would miss morning exercises! I also found myself wasting time the first day trying to find a way to fish, with it not happening for me until my second day began. Also, while bug catching does involve a helpful circle around potential catches within range, I sometimes didn't feel like I was catching the critter I intended to if multiple ones were around.
Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid launched at a time when I really needed it, and that made me appreciate this cozy life sim even more. The older we get, the rarer it is to enjoy weeks of freedom, discovery, and joy. I get so caught up in work, especially around summer events when there are events back-to-back. Millennium Kitchen and Toybox really captured the magic of a peaceful summer where you can live at your own pace. Everything is new and an adventure. It's refreshing and rejuvenating.
Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid will be available for the Nintendo Switch and PC on August 6, 2024. A demo is available on the Switch.
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Siliconera Monday, August 5, 2024 12:30 PM
Xenoblade Chronicles game developer Monolith Soft is currently hiring staff members for a new RPG led by Tetsuya Takahashi. At the time of writing there are no details about the new title the developers are creating.
Monolith Soft is interested in hiring all kinds of staff, but are looking in eight specific categories. To be specific, it noted it needs 2D designers and artwork staff, 3DCG designers for character models, 3DCG designers for map environments, development environment engineer, field level designer, assistant director, in-game animator, and effect designers. Additionally, the developer is looking for people of all skill levels, from asset development to lead positions.
Director Tetsuya Takahashi described the new game as "a new challenge compared to previous Monolith Soft games." Takahashi also said that, up to this point, the company has been operating with a relatively small number of people when comparing to the large scale of the games produced by the developers. While the developers are proud of this, Takahashi also said that they can't say this is the case anymore, considering the current situation within the games industry.
Monolith Soft is a development studio currently owned by Nintendo, and it is the creator of the recent Xenoblade Chronicles series, as well as the Xenosaga and Baten Kaitos series. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is the company's latest title and it is available for the Nintendo Switch.
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Siliconera Monday, August 5, 2024 12:00 PM
The My Hero Academia manga ended with chapter 430, which ran on August 4, 2024, and the last installment involved a timeskip into the future of its characters. People can now read that chapter, as well as chapters 1, 2, 3, 428, and 429, via MangaPlus and Viz Media.
Editor's Note: There will be no spoilers for the last chapter of the My Hero Academia manga in the news story below.
Like many of the preceding chapters of My Hero Academia, chapter 430 of the manga is 20 pages long. There is a color two-page spread that shows Deku and his classmates alongside All Might. They are all wearing their school uniforms and depicted as they were after the final battles at the end of the series.
From there, the final My Hero Academia installment kicks off with a timeskip into the future. It picks up eight years after the events in chapter 429. While one character is the main focus of the chapter, we also get to meet a new student preparing to attend U.A. High School. Other familiar characters are directly referenced with notes stating what they are doing now, while others appear in the background as Easter eggs for those who pay close attention.
There's no release window for the final volume of the manga in Japanese or English yet. Volume 38, which covered chapters 375-385, launched in North America on June 4, 2024. Volume 39 will launch on October 1, 2024. The latest volume to appear in Japan was 41, which launched on August 2, 2024. That contained 411 through 422. Now that the series ended, there are also plans for an art book and other items.
The My Hero Academia manga is now over, and Viz Media handles physical copies outside Japan. The anime is streaming on Crunchyroll. A board game is in development.
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Siliconera Monday, August 5, 2024 11:30 AM
Kodansha announced that it has established the Fairy Tail Indie Game Guild project. It will use this guild to help independent game creators release games themed after Hiro Mashima's manga series of the same title.
The company also revealed the first two games that will be part of the project. It will release both titles on PC via Steam worldwide in seven languages: Japanese, English, French, Korean, Thai, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.
Fairy Tail: Dungeons will be the first game in this project. It will feature a rogue-lite gameplay system where the player will collect magic cards based on attacks from the series' characters and construct a deck with them for the chosen character to fight monsters inside the dungeon. This game will be available on August 27, 2024 in Japan, South Korea, Eastern Australia, and New Zealand, or August 26, 2024 for the rest of the world.
The second game in the project will be Fairy Tail: Beach Volleyball Havoc. As the title suggests, this game will feature casual beach volleyball matches between Fairy Tail characters with additional special magic effects. Kodansha will release this game simultaneously worldwide on September 16 or 17, 2024, depending on the time zone.
The Fairy Tail series already has an official RPG for PC and consoles developed by Koei Tecmo's Gust, and the same studio is working on its sequel that will appear in Winter 2024. The new indie titles will further complement the lineup of games based on the franchise. In the Japanese press release, Kadokawa added that it will release Fairy Tail: Birth of Magic, a versus game with original magic creation system, as the third indie title.
Fairy Tail: Dungeons will appear first on August 26 or 27, 2024, and Fairy Tail: Beach Volleyball Havoc will follow on September 16 or 17, 2024. Both Fairy Tail indie games will be available worldwide digitally on PC via Steam.
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Siliconera Monday, August 5, 2024 11:00 AM
Capcom started releasing overview videos showing off the new features and returning weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds. The first two to drop include a look at how the Greatsword will play in this entry alongside a video on the new Focus Mode mechanic.
The Monster Hunter Wilds trailer about Focus Mode outlines its use as a precision tool for hunters looking to target the weak spots that emerge as you strike the same monster part repeatedly. It locks the player character onto the monster to make aiming and guarding easier. It also highlights weak spots and enables special Focus Strikes, which appear unique to different weapons.
You can see the video on Focus Mode here:
While Focus Mode is an entirely new addition, the Greatsword is a returning weapon in Monster Hunter Wilds. The trailer goes over the traditional big, but slow, style of the sword that is able to knock monsters out of their attack animations if timed right. However, the video also shows an increased focus on guarding and a possible new counter attack, as well as how the special Focus Strike can target multiple weak spots with a lengthy slash.
You can watch the Monster Hunter Wilds Greatsword Overview video below:
In July 2024, Capcom and Urakita celebrated Monster Hunter's 20th anniversary by unveiling wooden tankards based on those seen in the game. In June 2024, Capcom released a new trailer for Wilds that featured a winding, snake-like monster called the Balahara.
Monster Hunter Wilds is expected to launch for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S sometime in 2025.
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Siliconera Monday, August 5, 2024 10:30 AM
Nintendo shared a new The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom trailer that makes Hyrule itself the star, though we also get to see Zelda again and how she'll ride horses and fast travel around the kingdom. It's entirely focused on new gameplay from the title.
The "Traversing Hyrule" The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom trailer begins at the castle and town surrounding it at the central plateau, before moving on to other areas. In order, glimpses of Gerudo Desert, Jabul Waters, Eldin Volcano, and Faron Wetlands appear. We also get to see the different people who live in these places. They may offer sidequests for Zelda, which she may be able to help with by recreating echoes of enemies or items in front of them.
After that, the new The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom trailer gets into travel options by showing off the fast travel waypoints and horses. Once Zelda reaches a waypoint, it will appear on the map and can be immediately teleported to at any time. For getting around to places, perhaps when you haven't unlocked fast travel points, it will be possible to call a horse with a carrot echo. The horse can also jump over small ledges and attack an enemy by running into it.
Here's the latest trailer:
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom will come to the Nintendo Switch on September 26, 2024. Pre-orders are open, with some stores already offering pre-order bonuses.
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Siliconera Monday, August 5, 2024 10:00 AM
A new trailer for Fate/Extra Record appeared at the FGO Fes 2024 event showcasing the story and gameplay elements in the remake. Additionally, the trailer reveals the release window for Fate/Extra Record as 2025, and the game will appear on Switch, PS4, PS5, and Windows PC.
The trailer offers a look at the dungeon exploration and turn-based card combat system, as well as a look at an early game boss fight against an enemy Rider servant and a mysterious Archer-type enemy. Characters like Rin Tohsaka, Shinji Matou, and servant Archer are also featured. Gameplay shows the three available servants Saber, Archer, and Caster chaining combos.
In addition, a room customization mechanic will seemingly be available as seen in the trailer. A new and revamped UI compared to the old one that appeared in footage shown in 2020 is also featured in the combat sections of the trailer.
You can check out the new Fate/Extra Record trailer here:
Type-Moon Studio BB previously confirmed that new information about the game would appear on the FGO Fes 2024 event with a teaser trailer.
Fate/Extra Record is currently in development for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC via Steam and it is scheduled to release in 2025 in Japan. There are no news of an overseas release yet.
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Siliconera Monday, August 5, 2024 9:30 AM
Sega filed a new trademark under the Yakuza Wars title. The company filed the trademark on July 26, 2024, and it appeared on the Chizai Watch database on August 5, 2024 at 8am JST (August 7 at 4pm pT/7pm ET.)
The name for this new trademark could give a hint to the development of a sequel or a new spin-off title in the Like a Dragon series, which was previously known as Yakuza outside of Japan. However, given the recent attempts of Sega to rebrand the series to the Like a Dragon original Japanese name, it is unclear what the new Yakuza Wars trademark will end up becoming.
As a reminder, Sega and RGG Studio announced in early April 2024 that the developers are now holding auditions to find actors and actresses for a new Like a Dragon game. In addition, series producer Masayoshi Yokoyama confirmed that this new game will not be a Yakuza Kiwami 3 remake.
More information about the new Yakuza Wars trademark will appear in the future. The most recent Yakuza game is Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth which released earlier on January 25, 2024 for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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Siliconera Monday, August 5, 2024 9:00 AM
Shueisha Games has revealed two new board games which it will theme after Death Note and My Hero Academia. The company will release both games in Winter 2024.
The Death Note board game will be a Werewolf game. Up to seven players can join the game as part of the Kira Case Investigation Team. The whole team will spend a turn collecting investigation cards to gather information. However, some of them will also act as Kira's agents, who can order a hit on another team member with the eponymous book at every other turn.
Meanwhile, the My Hero Academia board game will appear with the subtitle Your Best Memory. The set will contain 240 cards featuring scenes from the manga series. Up to five players will compete by quickly collecting cards of their favorite characters and scenes to complete their ideal album.
The Death Note and My Hero Academia board games will appear as the fourth wave in Shueisha Games' Manga Board Game series. The company had previously revealed six board games based on the group's manga titles. Prior titles included Bleach, One Piece, Haikyu!!, and Jujutsu Kaisen.
Shueisha Games will release both the Death Note Werewolf game and My Hero Academia: Your Best Memory in the Winter 2024 window, which usually runs from December 2024 until February 2025.
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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Monday, August 5, 2024 1:31 PM The roadmap promises lots of content. The post Star Wars Outlaws Season Pass Roadmap Announced appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
MonsterVine Monday, August 5, 2024 1:00 PM Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid is a relaxing and endlessly charming title that harnesses summer vacation nostalgia with satisfying collection and exploration mechanics. If you're looking for a laid-back summer game, this is certainly the one. Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid Developer: Millennium Kitchen & TOYBOX Inc. Price: $40 Platforms: Nintendo Switch (reviewed) and PC […] |