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GamersHeroes Thursday, August 8, 2024 11:23 PM
    

Never-before-seen story episodes starring Ortega and formidable new bosses will make their appearance in Square Enix's Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake - see it for yourself with the new screenshots for the title.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 9, 2024 5:58 AM
     Doom is back, enhanced, better than ever, and free to upgrade

Doom. I don't really need to tell you why it matters. Probably the most important FPS game to ever grace the PC, the 1993 shooter and its sequel Doom 2 would define an entire genre and set the standard for everything to come - Call of Duty, Half-Life, Team Fortress 2, Counter-Strike, Halo, Battlefield, Apex Legends, you name it. Now, the original id Software classics are back in a remastered form that's bigger and better than ever before, and the best part is that you might just get them for free on Steam.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 9, 2024 5:54 AM
     New Fallout 1 remake built by modders is available to try right now

The original Fallout belongs to that small canon of games that changed the PC forever. Up there with Civilization, Half-Life, Command and Conquer, The Sims, and Myst, though I personally maintain it's just as good and worth playing now as it was in 1997, Black Isle and Interplay's apocalypse RPG is also an object of its time - unforgiving, inscrutable, and sometimes more fuss than fun. Fallout London may set a new standard for total conversion and fan-game mods, but there's another ambitious project that deserves your attention. A would-be Fallout 1 remake built in FO4, Vault 13 is finally available to try.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 9, 2024 5:52 AM
     Valorant codes August 2024

August 9, 2024: We checked for new Valorant codes.

What are the new Valorant codes? Everyone likes it when they get free stuff, and it's even better when it's for hugely popular multiplayer games like Valorant. However, in the case of high-profile titles such as this, there can be long gaps between giveaways, and even then, they may not be available to redeem for long.

When Riot Games does give us a few free Valorant items to redeem, they could include Gun Buddies, which you can clip onto your weapons after tinkering with Valorant crosshair codes. If you want a stylish new look to show off as you climb through the Valorant ranks, here's the latest list of codes for this highly competitive FPS game so you can get the newest freebies.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 9, 2024 5:46 AM
     The best 7 Days to Die mods for 1.0

What are the best 7 Days to Die mods? Over the last decade, 7 Days to Die has made a name for itself as one of the best survival games out there, but there's always some room for improvement. That's where mods come in, user-created creations designed to enhance the gameplay for hardcore fans.

That said, if you've been playing since day one, you might be looking for ways to change up your 7 Days to Die gameplay in 1.0. Thankfully, 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. Amplify your survival game experience with these top 7 Days to Die mods, all compatible with 1.0.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 9, 2024 5:52 AM
     46 of the best free Steam games you can play right now

What are the best free Steam games in 2024? If you are bored and don't have much spare cash, you don't need to fear a gaming drought. Steam is loaded with games you can play without spending a dime. What's more, many of them are very good indeed: games that are just as much fun to play as their full-price, wallet-destroying siblings.

In recent years, free Steam games have become the norm, with some even overtaking paid-for triple-A tiles as the leaders of the PC gaming hobby. Take a quick look at the platform's most-played list, and from FPS games to MMORPGs, you'll see that a significant proportion of the most popular and best PC games on the platform happen to be free-to-play. So, because we desperately care about the health of your bank account - and honestly worry about how much money you're spending on your nasty gaming habit - we want to help you find all the best free PC games you can play right now.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 9, 2024 5:37 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 Friday, August 9, 2024 5:23 AM
     God of War Ragnarok system requirements

What are the God of War Ragnarok system requirements? We now know that God of War Ragnarok will arrive on PC in September this year, and its system requirements span five categories. The requirements for 1080p play at 30fps aren't too demanding, but you'll need some serious power in your rig if you want to play the game at 4K.

You don't quite need the very best graphics card to run God of War: Ragnarok at 4K resolution, but it's not far off. However, if you're only looking to play at low settings at 1080p, the ubiquitous Nvidia GTX 1060 is still capable of playing the game.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 9, 2024 5:13 AM
     Best Valorant crosshair codes used by pros in 2024

What are the best Valorant crosshair codes? Whether you're new to the game or are looking to switch up your scope, dialing in the best Valorant crosshair for you is the easiest quality-of-life adjustment you can make in-game. After all, you're not going to be able to click heads with the game's cluttered default 'hair, or one that is completely illegible nearly as well as one that is fine-tuned to you.

Fortunately, the best players in the hit FPS game also know this, and thanks to Valorant crosshair codes it's super simple to yoink their tried and tested sights in one of the best PC games around. Whether they're playing for pro teams like DRX or Fnatic, or are lighting up the streaming scene, you're sure to find the perfect reticle to equip your favorite Valorant agents with in our comprehensive list of Valorant crosshairs. If you don't know how to import codes, jump down to the bottom of this guide.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 9, 2024 5:08 AM
     Logitech G502 X Plus review - the most versatile gaming mouse

The Logitech G502 is the best-selling gaming mouse range of all time, with over 21 million units of the ten-year-old design having been sold so far. The latest version is the Logitech G502 X Plus continues the line's core appeal of combining a comfortable design with lots of extra buttons and features while also including the company's latest 25K Hero sensor, RGB lighting, and the option of PowerPlay charging.

The key features of the Logitech G502 X Plus, which continue to earn it a spot on our best gaming mouse guide, are its expert integration of loads of extra buttons, its useful dual-mode scroll wheel, its super sensor performance, and its wonderful wireless tech. It makes for a fantastic general-purpose mouse, but its weight and a few other factors dent its appeal as a serious competitive gaming tool.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 9, 2024 5:09 AM
     Does Once Human have PvP?

Does Once Human have PvP? Yes, the upcoming survival game does feature both PvP and PvE servers, and seeing as you won't be able to transfer your data between servers, it's worth understanding the difference between the game modes before you jump in.

There are two types of servers in Once Human, within each server there are Worlds which you can switch between without losing your character progression. These Worlds let you carry over your gear and items, and you can even use the Move Territory function to transfer entire buildings. If you're concerned about the servers post-launch, keep up to date with the Once Human server status, and whether you'll be able to play with mates across platforms with our Once Human crossplay guide.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 9, 2024 5:54 AM
     Zenless Zone Zero tier list - the best characters in ZZZ

Who is at the top of the Zenless Zone Zero tier list? HoYoverse's latest gacha comes with a full roster of playable agents that sport unique abilities, attributes, and combat specialties. With so many characters to choose from, it can be difficult to decide who to add to your team. We've tested each one to bring you a complete and reliable tier list that ensures you're investing your time and level-up materials into the right units.

Our expert ZZZ tier list is based on the current stats and performance in the latest Zenless Zone Zero update, so be aware these rankings may be subject to change. However, we plan to regularly update this tier list as new characters are introduced in Zenless Zone Zero banners, so check back regularly for the latest developments in the gacha game. All that being said, let's get into the best (and worst) characters in Zenless Zone Zero 1.0.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, August 9, 2024 5:41 AM
    

The new God Of War duology has my favourite snow in gaming. I can take or leave about 60% of everything else in them, but lawdy, that snow! In God Of War Ragnarok, the action kicks off a during the apocalyptic fimbulwinter, which is probably bad for some characters I don't care about, but it is good for me personally, because there's a lot of snow to play with.

How much snow, you ask? 190 flippin' gigs worth, apparently, according to Sony's system requirements.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, August 9, 2024 5:35 AM
    

Yesterday, Nic took James and I on a tour of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2's co-op campaign. A merry old time was had, romping through fortress cities like a small herd of crusader buffalo, using the game's absurd jetpack functionality to pancake invading Tyranids, and getting our screens so slathered in gore we couldn't work out who was killing what.

It looks like the gargantuan action game's PvP multiplayer will be even messier. Saber and Focus Home have released an extended trailer that walks you through two major modes - the PvE boss and wave-slaying frenzy of Operations, and the 12-player PvP carnage of Eternal War, which spans a range of match types. The ecstasy of dying for the Emperor aside, both give me frightful flashbacks to the early days of Gears Of War.

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Siliconera Thursday, August 8, 2024 10:40 PM
    

Xiangli Yao Is a Free Wuthering Waves 5-Star Resonator

Kuro Game announced on social media that every Wuthering Waves player can get the five-star Resonator Xiangli Yao for free, provided they participate in a new event. He'll be able to earn starting on September 7, 2024. 

Here's how the promotion will work. The By Moon's Grace event will appear after the Wuthering Waves update, and if we play through it we earn the Resonator Xiangli Yao as a bonus. Like similar events in other gacha games, you get Popularity. When you hit a certain tier, which Kuro didn't disclose yet, you get to claim the character.

In addition to being free, people will be able to pull for Xiangli Yao on one of the new banners in Wuthering Waves 1.2. He's an Electro element character who uses Gauntlets to attack enemies. His reveal also noted he's an investigator at Huaxu Academy. It seems he'll be a part of the second banner in the update. The other new five-star this update will be Zhezhi.

The latest trailer for the 1.2 update showed off some Xiangli Yao gameplay. If you skip ahead to the 1:20 mark, you can see how he'll work in a fight.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp4BZoD_O7c

Wuthering Waves is available on PCs and mobile devices, and the 1.2 update arrives on August 15, 2024. A PS5 version is in development.

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Siliconera Thursday, August 8, 2024 10:20 PM
    

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Steam is a literal treasure trove of JRPGs, arguably boasting the single best library of the genre on any platform. It's no surprise then that many JRPG enthusiasts enjoy PC gaming.

What makes Steam so remarkable is its collection of both newer titles and classic games. This means it is one of the only places you can experience an entire series worth of games in order.

This comprehensive selection below is a dream come true for JRPG enthusiasts.

The best JRPGs on Steam

Image via Square Enix

  • Almost Every Final Fantasy Game:

    • Steam hosts nearly every installment of the iconic Final Fantasy series, a monumental feature for fans. From the original Final Fantasy to Final Fantasy XV, you can experience the franchise all in one place. Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy IX are just a couple classics available, each offering a unique and unforgettable journey. The only title missing is Final Fantasy XVI, but it's expected to arrive eventually, completing the collection. The availability of these games on Steam is a big deal. It allows new players and longtime fans alike to delve into one of the most beloved RPG franchises in history.

  • The Trails Series

    • One of Steam's biggest draws for JRPG aficionados is the Trails series. Unlike many other JRPG franchises, Trails tells a continuous story across its numerous installments. Steam is the only platform where you can play every game in the series. Thus, following the interconnected narrative fromTrails in the Sky to Trails through Daybreak. This continuity makes the Trails series a unique and rewarding experience for those who appreciate deep, long-term storytelling.

  • Persona 3, 4, and 5

    • Persona 3, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 5 Royal are all available on Steam. Three chance for players to immerse themselves in Atlus' iconic blend of turn-based combat and social sim. Each game explores different themes and settings, from the dark, psychological Persona 3 to the vibrant, rebellious Persona 5. Steam's accessibility makes it easier than ever to jump into these critically acclaimed titles.

  • Dragon Quest XI

    • Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is another highlight in Steam's JRPG library. This title is celebrated for its classic turn-based gameplay, charming characters, and stunning world design. It's a love letter to fans of traditional JRPGs, blending nostalgia with modern polish.

  • Octopath Traveler I & II

    • Both Octopath Traveler games are available on Steam, showcasing Square Enix's innovative HD-2D art style. These games offer unique storytelling through the intertwining tales of different characters, each with distinct paths and gameplay mechanics. Additionally, the deep combat system and gorgeous visuals make them standout titles in any JRPG collection.

  • Chrono Trigger

    • No list of the best JRPGs would be complete without mentioning Chrono Trigger. This timeless classic is available on Steam. Therefore, a new generation of players can experience one of the most beloved JRPGs ever. With its innovative time-travel mechanics, memorable characters, and multiple endings, Chrono Trigger remains a benchmark in storytelling and game design.

  • Chained Echoes

    • Chained Echoes is a modern indie gem that pays homage to the golden age of JRPGs. With its pixel art style, deep story, and strategic combat, it's a must-play for fans of the genre. Steam is the perfect platform to discover this and other indie titles that capture the spirit of classic JRPGs while bringing fresh ideas to the table.

So, with such a rich and diverse library, Steam is one of the best places to dive into JRPGs. This list could go on and on and on if I wanted. Whether you're revisiting old favorites or exploring new adventures there's something to play at all times on Steam.

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