GamersHeroes Tuesday, August 13, 2024 9:08 AM Love, Ghostie is more treat than trick, bringing together time management, good vibes, and dad jokes into a lovable package. The post Love, Ghostie Review appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Tuesday, August 13, 2024 9:40 AM  There have been rumblings that Red Dead Redemption would finally get a PC port for a while now, and it looks like the Western epic could be closer than ever to hitting Steam and other PC gaming storefronts. A leaked description on PlayStation Network of all places points to an imminent launch. |
Kotaku Tuesday, August 13, 2024 9:30 AM  Visions of Mana is the first new mainline entry in Square Enix's Mana series in over 15 years, so naturally it has attracted huge attention from modern-day RPG fans and retro game enthusiasts alike. As is tradition with Square Enix games, a demo for Visions of Mana was released ahead of the game's official August 29… |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 13, 2024 9:59 AM  Black Myth Wukong isn't even out yet, and it's already amassed 80,000 concurrent players on Steam. Game Science's soulslike take on Journey to the West could very well be the most action-packed game in the genre since Sekiro, and while we wait for reviews to come in, a new PC benchmarking tool is proving exceedingly popular. So if you want to experience Black Myth Wukong's gorgeous world while making sure your PC can run the game at launch, this is for you. Continue reading New Black Myth Wukong benchmark already bigger than most Steam games MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Upcoming PC games, Best RPG games on PC, Best new PC games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 13, 2024 9:37 AM  When is GTA 6 coming out? Given how many years it takes to create open worlds of the same caliber as GTA 5, it's no surprise that Rockstar Games has already spent years developing GTA 6. However, like most developers, Rockstar prefers to keep its secrets close to its chest until they're close to the end of development - and Take-Two has now confirmed when exactly we can expect it to arrive. The Grand Theft Auto 6 release date has certainly been a long time coming. Early gameplay leaks of GTA 6 surfaced online last year, along with lines of source code and development footage for the open-world game. There's been plenty of rumors and speculation surrounding the release date since then, but we finally have confirmation of the GTA 6 launch window, story, and setting right here on PCGamesN. Here's all the latest on the GTA 6 release date, including trailers and news. Continue reading GTA 6 release date window, trailers, and latest Rockstar Games news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 6 release date, Best open-world games, GTA 5 cheats |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 13, 2024 9:37 AM  Who are the new Honkai Star Rail characters? Following in the footsteps of Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail includes an ever-expanding roster of characters. From bubbly extroverts to brooders with a dark past, there's no end to the number of fan favorites we can expect to encounter on our Trailblazing expedition. Thankfully, we've collated them all into one handy guide, so you can keep track of who they are and how they appear in the story. Most of the characters in Honkai Star Rail are available to pull from HSR banners, though the free PC game also has various upcoming characters scheduled to appear as well. Some of them will achieve greatness at the top of our Honkai Star Rail tier list, while others will still win plenty of fans thanks to their glowing personality. Either way, we highly recommend picking up free Honkai Star Rail Stellar Jade and redeeming the latest Honkai Star Rail codes if you plan to pull them all. Continue reading Honkai Star Rail characters - all new and upcoming characters MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Honkai Star Rail review, Honkai Star Rail codes, Honkai Star Rail tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 13, 2024 9:35 AM  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. Continue reading The best Roblox games in 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 13, 2024 9:12 AM  What are the best Minecraft skins? There are countless Minecraft skins available online now, as imaginative creators have spent years building an extensive library of avatar customizations for the sandbox game. With OCs, Disney characters, superheroes, celebrities, cartoon characters, and even memes now available for your Minecraft skin the choice can be overwhelming, but we've gone through them all to find the best. If you'd rather rock something a bit more unique than the defaults, we recommend one of the custom Minecraft skins below. You can even build from one of these options or create your own from scratch with our instructions at the bottom. If that's a little too much effort, find out how to change your Minecraft skin, then pick from these free NameMC Minecraft skins. We're always adding to this list, too, so be sure to keep checking back for a fresh look! Continue reading The 100 best Minecraft skins 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 13, 2024 9:22 AM  August 13, 2024: We checked for new ZZZ codes. 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. Continue reading ZZZ codes August 2024 - how to redeem Zenless Zone Zero codes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Zenless Zone Zero review, Zenless Zone Zero codes, Zenless Zone Zero banners |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 13, 2024 9:01 AM  Diablo is one of my favorite videogame series ever. Characterized by complex narratives, jaw-dropping gore, and, of course, a whole lot of hacking and slashing, the world of Sanctuary is one that I happily call home. Yet, in a post-Baldur's Gate 3 world, I've found myself more drawn to strategy games - my recent obsession with Capcom's Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess has affirmed that. So, when I saw Band of Crusaders, which blends the demonic brutality of Diablo with the strategy elements of Age of Empires or Dragon Age: Origins, I was certainly intrigued. Continue reading New strategy game Band of Crusaders is a dark fantasy Age of Empires MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RTS games, Games like Diablo, Best strategy games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 13, 2024 9:00 AM  Of all the places you've visited, castles you've built, and houses you've decorated, which videogame location feels like your actual home? I'll always have a soft spot for Skyrim's Solitude. I also spent an enormously long time perfecting Ezio's house in Assassin's Creed 2. But Reka takes home comforts to a new, unique level. Part fantasy RPG, part crafting and building game, and definitely inspired by Valheim, in Reka, your domicile is also a living creature and your best companion. With traces of Mirror's Edge and Tomb Raider (more on that later), if Reka's piqued your interest, its Steam Early Access release is thankfully coming soon. Continue reading Reka is like a new rival to Valheim, and it just got a launch date MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best sandbox games, Best fantasy games, Best indie games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 13, 2024 8:44 AM  What is the current and next Honkai Star Rail banner? If you're looking to pick up the best five-star characters for your team, then wishing on banners is your best bet. HSR banners rotate on a regular basis, so it can be difficult to decide whether to go all-in on the current banner or wait for the next one. Our banner schedule includes everyone you can pull during the 2.3 update, as well as the banner due in the next update. The Honkai Star Rail banner system allows you to trade in your hard-earned Star Rail passes for the opportunity to pull the best Honkai Star Rail characters. If you're new to HoYoverse's gacha-driven free PC games, our crash course to Honkai Star Rail Warps is invaluable for understanding banners and how they work, as well as the latest Honkai Star Rail codes to redeem currency. Now that we've got you up to speed, here's the lowdown for the current and next banner in Honkai Star Rail. Continue reading Honkai Star Rail current banner, next banner, and 2.4 banners MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Honkai Star Rail review, Honkai Star Rail codes, Honkai Star Rail tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 13, 2024 7:54 AM  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. Continue reading All Star Wars Outlaws planets and locations MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Star Wars games, Star Wars Outlaws release date, Best open world games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 13, 2024 7:48 AM  Arena Breakout Infinite players aren't happy with the PC release of the milsim extraction shooter, accusing developer MoreFun Studios of implementing pay-to-win mechanics despite the developer's claims that "paid features have no impact on gameplay or the fairness of the game." The extraction shooter rival to Escape From Tarkov and Gray Zone Warfare has been playable on mobile since last year, but the PC early access launch has sparked criticism from players. Continue reading Arena Breakout Infinite has P2W mechanics after dev said it wouldn't MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best multiplayer games, Best simulation games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 13, 2024 7:39 AM  August 13, 2024: We added six new DTI codes to our list, adding up to 19 active codes in total. What are the new Dress to Impress codes? Look no further if you want to strut your stuff on the catwalk with all the latest fashion accessories. The latest DTI codes grant you the hottest cosmetics to add to your ensemble and create a stunning new look, and it's as simple as entering a code or two. As the name suggests, Dress to Impress is all about fashion, collecting new clothes, and trying out different styles. Unlike most Roblox games, these DTI codes permanently unlock a set of items to add to your wardrobe. If you're looking for extra freebies, we also have codes for some of the other best Roblox games such as Blox Fruits codes to help you get an edge on the competition. Continue reading Dress to Impress codes August 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 13, 2024 7:37 AM  If you're in the market for a new set of cans, this Logitech gaming headset deal is one to keep an eye on. As part of the Logi Play Days event, the Astro A50 X has received its first discount, and once you use it, you might never want to use any other gaming headset. As one of the best gaming headsets, the Astro A50 X from Logitech left me massively impressed and I even went as far as to say it "may be the only gaming headset I ever need to use" going forward, awarding it a 9/10 score. Now, you can grab one, in either black or white, for $341.99, a saving of 10% against the MSRP. Continue reading My favourite gaming headset just got it's first big discount MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Logitech G Pro Superlight 2, Logitech G Pro X TKL Lightspeed review, Best gaming mouse |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 13, 2024 7:31 AM  If you've ever been left frustrated by the mere 24GB of VRAM in an RTX 4090D or found the pathetic 16GB attached to an RTX 4080 Super to be utterly below you, there could be a solution available, if you're resourceful. That's because one Chinese Cloud AI company has been shown using these GPUs but with double their normal VRAM allocation. So, if you ask really, really nicely, they might sort you out with a new double VRAM Nvidia graphics card too. Nvidia isn't set to release any new best graphics card contenders until the much anticipated RTX 5000 series launch at the tail end of this year or start of next year. However, it seems that hasn't stopped this unnamed company from finding its own way to eke out even more performance from its Nvidia cards. Continue reading Nvidia GPUs with double VRAM spotted, but there's a catch MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GeForce RTX 4070 Super review, DLSS explained, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 13, 2024 7:30 AM  What are the best PC games? From triple-A world-beaters like GTA 5 to enchanting indie releases such as Rocket League, these classics are the biggest games across Steam, Epic Games Store, and more. Finding the top PC games is no easy task. There are, you may have noticed, quite a lot of them. From the 50,000-plus Steam games to… all those other platforms you love so much, there has never been more choice available to the discerning PC gamer. From the best RPG games to the most mind-blowing FPS games, here are the best PC games of all time, according to us. There are even some free PC games thrown in there, too. Continue reading The best PC games 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, Elden Ring weapons |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 13, 2024 7:39 AM  What are the current and upcoming Marvel Rivals events? There is an entire multiverse worth of story going on in Marvel Rivals, with everything happening everywhere all at once; stopping Spider Zero from pushing the cart is only good enough until the next round starts, and we know that those screaming goats will be back, win or lose. Luckily, there are story events that have a fixed start and end point, and even better, they come with a ton of rewards. Players recently got to sink their teeth into the Marvel Rivals closed beta, getting to grips with each of the Marvel Rivals characters before the official Marvel Rivals release date rolls by. Though the beta has now ended, we'll keep this guide up to date with any upcoming Marvel Rivals events so you can be prepared when the time comes, ready to grind for those exclusive rewards. Continue reading Marvel Rivals events - all current and upcoming events MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Marvel Rivals release date, Marvel Rivals characters, Marvel Rivals System Requirements |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 13, 2024 7:04 AM  August 13, 2024: We added a new BDO code. What are the new Black Desert Online codes? Since its graphical overhaul, BDO has seen a new lease of life. Not only does it have one of the best character creators for an MMO, its fantasy world is a thrill to explore, and it's full of complex mechanics for combat, trading, and diplomacy. This can be intimidating for new players, but there's a way to get a head start. If you want helpful rewards for Black Desert Online, one of the longest-running MMO games, then you've come to the right place. These BDO codes give rewards such as Memory Fragments, Cron Stones, Enhancement Kits, and more. All of these items are handy for your next session, so we've also detailed ways you can redeem them without being logged into the game. Continue reading BDO codes August 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Desert Online guide |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 13, 2024 6:59 AM  August 13, 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 Tuesday, August 13, 2024 6:47 AM  When is the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta? As sure as the sun rises and sets each day, a new Call of Duty installation is almost guaranteed for each new year and, with, it, a few days of multiplayer early access. Following the reveal of Black Ops 6, we can't wait for the BO6 beta to take place, and we're sure you feel the same. Call of Duty Black Ops 6 was first teased towards the end of May, 2024, and within two weeks we saw the FPS game's official reveal at Summer Game Fest. Earlier rumors of a Gulf War themed Call of Duty were proved right, and the Black Ops 6 release date takes us back to the 1990s. There's more on that in our main guide, but read on to find out what we know so far about the Black Ops 6 beta release date and sign up details. Continue reading Black Ops 6 beta dates, details, and how to get in MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 release date, Best FPS games, New Warzone season |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 13, 2024 6:49 AM  What are the best rhythm games on PC? There are few things in life better than music, so obviously there are even fewer things in life better than music and rhythm games. Music evokes more emotional responses than any other and usually does so within a few short minutes. Games can make us feel things over time, but music is often much more immediate. With that in mind, we've put together a list of the best rhythm games around, that are guaranteed to stay with you long after the last note plays. From 2D indie games with a solid beat to lightsaber-wielding VR games, our list of the best rhythm games spans all genres. Some can teach you how to play a particular instrument, while others allow you to repurpose your music library. We should also mention that Tetris Effect was considered for the list but arguably doesn't make rhythm its focus, so it misses out. In any case, you really should play Tetris Effect. Seriously. Continue reading The best rhythm games on PC 2024 |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 13, 2024 6:43 AM  Ahead of the full release next week, a Black Myth Wukong benchmarking tool has gone live on Steam, and it's free to downaload. This will allow you to test your gaming PC and find the perfect settings before you play the full game, and I've been left impressed with the results that have come through so far, even though it fails to offer a peek at combat performance. I'm not using the very best graphics card you can buy for this testing, instead I'm using the same Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 that we use for general game settings tests. It's a great mid-range option in general and, based on this demo, it will make for a decent choice for playing Black Myth: Wukong too. Continue reading The Black Myth Wukong benchmark is missing one crucial thing MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 13, 2024 6:39 AM  What are the GTA 6 map locations? We're back, baby: Vice City - the playground of the rich and a true cesspit of indulgence is now confirmed to be the location of GTA 6. Not only that, but the GTA 6 trailer that dropped was packed full of tidbits and information about the city and its surroundings. While the GTA 6 release date might be quite a way away, the trailer has more than enough to tease and keep us going through to launch. The location of the open-world game was the subject of much debate for years, but we now have confirmation of where GTA 6 is set, and it's not exactly a massive surprise. Here's everything about the GTA 6 map we know so far. Continue reading GTA 6 map - confirmed and leaked locations MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 6 release date, Best open-world games, GTA 5 cheats |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 13, 2024 6:31 AM  When is the Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2 release date? The game is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2011 third-person shooter hack-n-slasher of the same name, only instead of the Orkz, it's the Tyrannids who will be meeting the sharp end of a Chainsword's rotating blades. With the excitement around the sequel growing, what do we know about Space Marine 2? Using a combination of trailers, press releases, and developer interviews, we have collated and refined this article to provide you with a concentrated view of everything there's to know about Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2. We will continue to update this guide as we learn more about what will hopefully be one of the best action-adventure games this year. Continue reading Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2 release date, story, latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Space Marine 2 system requirements , Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 release date, Best Warhammer 40k games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 13, 2024 6:26 AM  The legacy of Batman Arkham Asylum is storied and twisted, especially now. But even if the game's reputation is retroactively altered by Rocksteady's latter work, it will always survive thanks to one visionary mechanic that has become part of videogames' lingua franca - that little flashing thing above your head whenever an enemy is about to hit you. Blending inspirations from Cyberpunk 2077, Sifu, and Hotline Miami, a new roguelike game feels like a nastier, crunchier version of Rocksteady's 2009 breakout. This is Kiborg, and you can try it right now for free. Continue reading New roguelike game Kiborg is like Cyberpunk 2077 crossed with Sifu MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best roguelike games, Best fighting games, Best cyberpunk games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 13, 2024 6:23 AM  When is the FNAF Secret of the Mimic release date? Five Nights at Freddy's is one of the most well-known and well-loved horror game series of all time, and it just keeps on coming. There are mainline games, spinoff games, toys, VR games, and a movie series now, and, almost ten years to the day since the franchise's debut, another official spin off horror game has been announced. Secret of the Mimic is an officially licensed FNAF game coming from Steel Wool studios, who previously released Security Breach and VR game Help Wanted. The latest installment in the Five Nights at Freddy's series is presumably entirely cannon like previous Steel Wool games, but is set to deep dive into a different set of characters. We look forward to the release date of the horror game and speculate what we think might happen next in the Fazbear universe. Continue reading FNAF Secret of the Mimic release date estimate, news, and details MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games, Best indie games, Best story games |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, August 13, 2024 8:04 AM Alien: Romulus has turned Alien: Isolation's savegame mechanic into a way of spoiling its own scares  Among the many, Gigery beauties of 2014's Alien: Isolation is that you save using an in-game, wall-mounted Emergency Phone - a maddeningly analog process of slotting a keycard into the machine and waiting for three beeps. Doing this requires you to stand upright in full view, with your back turned upon an entire space station's worth of shiny domed technology and guttural industrial noises. Delightful! Amongst the players harrowed and compelled by this fixture is Fede Álvarez, director of the 2013 Evil Dead remake, 2016's Don't Breathe and, most recently Alien: Romulus - the seventh and avowedly "back to basics" Alien movie. Isolation is the Alien experience that convinced Álvarez the Alien could still be scary, after decades of milking the creature's dugs for spin-off movies and making it share a screen with the Predator, the Pepsi Max to Alien's Dom Pérignon 1921. In possibly self-defeating homage to Creative Assembly's work, he's filled the movie with Emergency Telephones, turning them into a straightforward-sounding form of foreshadowing. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, August 13, 2024 7:04 AM  Everyone loved Half-Life yet no one in 1998 was brave enough to say: "Okay, but what if this was an early access crafting survival game voiced by a bunch of New Zealanders?" Those 90s cowards. Abiotic Factor is the courageous game that has been correcting this historic oversight. It's fun, and the fun just got funnerer. The "Crush Depth" update, released yesterday, adds a heap of new areas to the game's messed-up scientific facility, including a dangerous Security Sector and a vast reservoir zone called the Hydroplant. On top of that there are new weapons, tools, workbenches, drivable vehicles, fishing rods, and quite a bit more. It's all shown off in the trailer below. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, August 13, 2024 6:30 AM  Are you a prospective buyer of Black Myth Wukong and would like to see if your PC qualifies for uninterrupted monkeying around? Wowee, would you look at that! There's a BMW (no, not the German multinational manufacturer of vehicles) benchmarking tool out now that lets you preview how the game would run on your hardware. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, August 13, 2024 6:05 AM  Valve's third-person hero shooter Deadlock hasn't been officially revealed yet, but thousands of you unscrupulous devils have been playing it thanks to stolen development builds. Speculation abounds that these "leaks", coupled with Valve's obstinate silence about it, are a calculated publisher psyop. Are they deliberately letting people play the game early so as to temper the marketing rollout in some way? Perhaps handle any initial player criticism under cover of non-announcement? It seems unlikely, but as other writers have pointed out, this is Valve, unaccountable elder god of PC gaming. I guess we should be thankful it isn't another Half-Life tease. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, August 13, 2024 4:50 AM  Update: The PlayStation Store's description has now been changed to omit the part quoted below. Being a forward-thinking individual, however, I took a screenshot. Well, root my toots. Unless you're Australian, in which case don't do that. Just enjoy the now very much confirmed-looking release of the original Red Dead Redemption on PC. That's according to a listing on the PlayStation Store, which contains the currently inaccurate but tantalising phrase "now on PC for the first time ever." |
Siliconera Tuesday, August 13, 2024 9:30 AM
Kiara Takanashi, one of the founding members of the Hololive English Vtuber group Myth, announced she won't be streaming as scheduled for the next few days. While she noted there could be "guerrilla streams," she is largely taking a break for the rest of the week of August 11, 2024.
Here is Kiara's official statement on the situation. She cited needing to focus on work as the reason for her taking some time off. She also did confirm two streams that will be held in the near future. On August 19, 2024, she will stream with Harusaki Nodoka, the Hololive staff member who stepped into A-chan's shoes. On August 20, 2024, she promised she will appear for a sponsored stream.
Kiara Takanashi is a Hololive English Vtubers who typically streams on a near-daily basis. For example, she streamed almost every day between August 5-11, 2024. Also notable is that on August 10-11, 2024, she took part in the HoloID Minecraft Cup with Pavolia Reine as her partner. the two of them practiced on Saturday, then took second place in the official tournament.
You can watch that Minecraft HoloID Cup 2024 stream below:
Kiara Takanashi will be taking a brief break from streaming this week, but she said she will be streaming with Nodoka on August 19, 2024.
The post Hololive Vtuber Kiara Takanashi Taking Brief Streaming Break appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, August 13, 2024 9:01 AM
There are a lot of games that incorporate love as of late. Whether it's the focal point of the title or extra feature, connecting with virtual love interests became a whole thing. Love, Ghostie is a different sort of dating sim, as the cozy relationship game casts you as a matchmaker for other characters. While it's a really relaxed and low-stakes affair, it's also quite a pleasant one.
You're dead. But that doesn't mean you're gone. You're just a ghost. Turns out when you pass the time in the afterlife, one of the things you do is help other people find friendship or love. Your mentor Ghostina sets you up in a manor, puts up signs saying rent is free, and tasks you with ensuring its residents become friends or lovers with the other people who move in. (And they were roommates!)
Since you're a ghost, you're basically a puppetmaster influencing characters lives and relationships in this dating sim. This is primarily managed in two ways. One is to steal items left around the home. You then either "gift" them to someone by leaving it at their room and saying some other, living resident did it, or sell them online to get coins to buy other items online to use as gifts. The other method is to manipulate the house's chore board to send a pair of characters off on a task that totally, 100% isn't a date.
In both situations, the relationship is guaranteed to go up. How much varies. In the case of a gift, it depends on the quality of the gift and if the tags associated with it are ones the recipient values. Even if a character doesn't "love" the item, the quality can still help it leave a good impression. In the case of the dates, tags and characters used matter most. The ideal situation involves both of the people on the date having the same tags. Special situations can also trigger that involve more unique dialogue. (Dialogue will otherwise be the same for all characters, regardless of pairing.) Even if it is an awkward date, it isn't like the two people who went will hate each other after.
It's all exceptionally cute. The character designs are fantastic. The dialogue is clever. It's a little tedious when you realize certain scripted date events won't change regardless of who is on it. (For example, Ami playing a board game with BEEP0 is identical to Chamel and Wobbles' dialogue for that interaction.) But I generally enjoyed all the interactions.
Honestly, if I have one complaint about Love, Ghostie, it is that it is too easy. It's to the point where whole gameplay elements seem unnecessary. For example, you can purchase the ability to use songs to make characters happy or boost relationships. I didn't need it. You can invest in perks to add 10% increases to actions. I didn't need that either. There are minigames you can unlock for extra money, relationship growth, happiness boost and such. I purchased the one to get more money, saw it was a randomized Mad Libs, and never played it again.
I don't think this will be an issue for folks, though. People who will be picking up Love, Ghostie will likely be looking for a relaxed relationship sim and cozy game where you make characters fall in love or become better friends. It's about taking your time and enjoying the stories you unlock. Combine that with how quickly and pleasantly it all goes, and it's a totally fine experience.
Love, Ghostie is basically a game for folks who play games like Fire Emblem or The Sims because they want to pair characters up in relationships. It's incredibly compelling! I beat it in a single sitting over the course of a few hours. It's relaxing! There's no pressure. It's also got a ton of replay value, even though there are only 12 characters, since they can all get together.
Love, Ghostie will come to PCs via Steam on August 14, 2024.
The post Review: Love, Ghostie Makes You a Relationship Mastermind appeared first on Siliconera. |
WGB Tuesday, August 13, 2024 7:49 AM Black Myth: Wukong is a week away from release. The developers have released a benchmarking tool to aid people in figuring out if their computer can handle the game. |
WGB Tuesday, August 13, 2024 7:30 AM Red Dead Redemption may finally be coming to PC, as indicated by the PSN store being updated with PC-specific information. |
iDev Games Feed Tuesday, August 13, 2024 6:29 AM Click as fast as you can!Can you beat other?! This game still BETA so if have bug just post at comment!... |
MonsterVine Tuesday, August 13, 2024 9:00 AM In a game that's part visual novel and part action RPG, Noctuary tells a compelling story about two girls fighting the forces of darkness in an intriguing fantasy world. Noctuary Developer: Gratesca Price: $30 Platforms: PC (reviewed) MonsterVine was provided with a PC code for review. Noctuary came out last November, but it's largely flown […] |