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GamersHeroes Monday, August 19, 2024 11:18 AM
    

Ahead of its launch on October 8, Konami and Bloober Team have released a new story trailer for the Silent Hill 2 Remake.

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Kotaku Monday, August 19, 2024 11:30 AM
    

An MMO wouldn't be complete without a generous dose of grinding, and while this is true for Final Fantasy XIV, Square Enix's online game eases the pain slightly by adding Daily Roulettes. These missions help more efficiently procure some of the different resources in the game. This guide will help explain what Daily…

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Kotaku Monday, August 19, 2024 10:40 AM
    

The Pokémon World Championships isn't just a both a gathering for all the best competitive Pokémon players across the globe, but also a pseudo Pokémon Presents showcase to talk about the future of the franchise. The event was held in Hawaii this year, so its closing ceremony took place late at night for many people…

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Kotaku Monday, August 19, 2024 10:30 AM
    

Fortnite's newest season, Absolute Doom, is here. As the name suggests, it's centered around one of Marvel's most prominent villains, Doctor Doom. This season is filled with various Marvel-themed skins that you can unlock after purchasing the battle pass. Of course, it also comes with multiple quests you can complete…

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Kotaku Monday, August 19, 2024 10:15 AM
    

You might not have to wait long to see what's going on with the much-pilloried Borderlands movie starring Cate Blanchett and Kevin Hart for yourself from the comfort of your own couch. The box office bomb is reportedly coming to streaming as early as late August, after less than a month in theaters.

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Kotaku Monday, August 19, 2024 9:30 AM
    

The ridiculously named March 7th has been the poster child for Honkai: Star Rail since the free-to-play game launched, and now there's a new version of her that plays as a DPS. The recent 2.4 update has provided her with a new Path to switch to, just like the main character, The Trailblazer. What's great here is that…

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Kotaku Monday, August 19, 2024 8:15 AM
    

Inside Out 2, the highly-anticipated sequel to the 2015 original, made us feel all the feelings when it debuted in June of this year. After earning more than $1 billion at the box office, it's officially the biggest movie of the year. Inside Out 2 faces the horrors of puberty with a host of new emotions such as Envy,…

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Kotaku Monday, August 19, 2024 8:00 AM
    

Karen Fukuhara, best known for her starring role as the silent assassin Kimiko in Amazon Prime superhero series The Boys, isn't just a great actor. She's also a talented voiceover artist (she's provided voices for The Boy and the Heron, Callisto Protocol, Pokemon Concierge, and Star Wars: Visions) and an accomplished…

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PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 11:56 AM
     Endzone 2 feels like Fallout meets Frostpunk, and you can try it now

I'm a sucker for a city builder. It doesn't matter if it's Cities Skylines 2, the apocalyptic Frostpunk, or even the bases in Command and Conquer - there's something intensely aesthetically satisfying about sitting back and admiring how perfectly I've aligned all my houses and factories, how precisely I've designed the road network. Frostpunk 2 might be the most anticipated new city-building game of the year, but you shouldn't ignore its rival and spiritual companion, Endzone 2. A mix of classic Fallout and maybe a little Stalker, if you want to try it, just before it hits its early-access release, it's available right now - albeit with a small catch.

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PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 11:52 AM
     Silent Hill 2 remake release date, trailers, and more

When is the Silent Hill 2 remake release date? One of the most beloved game series of all time is being reinvigorated for fans old and new alike with new games, merch, and a movie, but the Bloober Team remake of Silent Hill 2 has people talking the most. We're here to round it all up and give you the low-down on the Silent Hill 2 remake.

As part of the 'horror renaissance' of the moment, the story of James and Mary is coming back to PC any time now, and we've peered through the fog to find all the latest details. Deemed by many gaming fans as one of the best horror games of all time, the Silent Hill 2 remake is being developed by Layers of Fear creator Bloober Team, and published by the legendary original developer Konami.

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PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 11:40 AM
     Best Terraria servers 2024

What are the best Terraria servers to join in 2024? We've scoured the internet looking for the top Terraria servers and server clusters to cater for all experiences, whether you're looking for a relaxed place to come up with some amazing builds with access to all items, an intense survival or PvP experience, or a bunch of minigames. We'll also explain how to join a Terraria server, with IP and port information for every entry on our list.

Terraria features block-based gathering and crafting systems against a 2D backdrop that you might, at a glance, mistake for a classic '80s or '90s platformer. One might reductively call it a 2D Minecraft, and just like Mojang's masterpiece, Terraria has near-endless scope for modification and expansion. With so many ways to play the vanilla game, let alone via the best Terraria mods, the online multiplayer experience can be overwhelming in its variety, so we've listed some of the best and most populated Terraria servers with a breakdown of exactly what they offer.

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PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 11:23 AM
     The best MMO and MMORPGs to play in 2024

What is the best MMORPG on PC? If you're wondering, those oft-used letters represent the words Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game and refer to games where thousands of players come together in the same world. Is it one with spells to sling and demons to slay? Working your way through the stars as a miner or a corporate bigwig? Solving ancient conspiracies and fighting Lovecraftian horrors? Maybe it's all of them.

Ultimately, the deciding factor for the best MMORPGs on PC largely comes down to personal preference, so with that in mind, here's our list of the top MMOs currently alive and kicking. You're sure to find something that will swallow up entire days at a time, and many of these entries can also be considered some of the best PC games around. While there are plenty of recently updated and new MMOs to consider, the golden oldies on this list have withstood the test of time.

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PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 11:18 AM
     Roblox Neighbors codes August 2024

August 19, 2024: We've added four new Neighbors codes to this list.

What are the new Roblox Neighbors codes? Even in social hangout games, there can still be plenty of free rewards up for grabs. With Neighbors' low-key premise of simply interacting with fellow Roblox players, codes can be redeemed for extra helpful rewards like Credits which can be spent on customizing your house and avatar.

Using other bonuses available in Roblox games is great for getting an edge on the competition. When trying to become the ultimate athlete using Basketball Legends codes or defeat monsters with Attack on Titan Revolution codes, for example, getting free items is essential to becoming the very best. With social sim games like Neighbors though, these latest codes will help you have more fun too.

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PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 10:51 AM
     Trepang2, Deathloop, Robocop, and more great FPS games now super cheap

Strategy games and first-person shooters - these are the genres that define PC, from its very beginnings up to the modern day. Doom was a breakout moment. Half-Life remains one of the defining PC games of the '90s. But now you can get some of the best modern classics, and some golden almost-oldies, for a seriously big discount. Perhaps you've not played the incredible Robocop Rogue City or Trepang2. Maybe you've steered away from Far Cry 6 so far, or never ventured into the mind-mashing world of Deathloop. Thanks to a new Humble deal, if you want to try some of the best FPS games ever, for cheap, now is the time.

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PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 10:46 AM
     When is the next Steam sale?

When is the next Steam sale? It feels like one Steam sale has just ended when the next one begins, but with some events offering better discounts than others and genre-specific sales, it's a good idea to keep these dates to hand.

Fortunately, we've got a complete list of all the Steam sale dates for 2024 and beyond, so you can make a dent in your wishlist without breaking the bank. Whether you're looking for new PC games to sink your teeth into or simply the best PC games of all time, there's something for everyone on Steam. Smaller publisher sales can introduce you to new favorites if you get to the bargains in time, while seasonal Steam sales can last weeks, with more games, DLC, and bundles available at chunkier discounts.

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PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 10:41 AM
     Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 5 release date and latest news

When is the Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 5 release date? The island is now teeming with Marvel heroes and villains following the launch of season 4, but its never too early to look ahead to the next Fortnite season.

The Fortnite battle pass features some well-known faces this time around, including Mysterio and Gwenpool, while we're expecting some Marvel heroes to land on the island at some point during the season. With a while until the next season, there's plenty of time to pick up some of War Machine's weapons and dominate Zero Build and the standard battle royale game mode, but we also know when the Fortnite chapter 5 Season 5 release date is scheduled, so there's no harm in looking ahead while we're at it.

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PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 10:36 AM
     Is Monster Hunter Wilds coming to Game Pass?

Is Monster Hunter Wilds coming to Game Pass? There's a new Monster Hunter game arriving next year, and if you're hoping that it'll land on Microsoft's subscription service in 2025, here's what we know.

Monster Hunter Wilds is still a way off, but that doesn't stop us wondering whether it'll be coming to Game Pass. Capcom has already started teasing details on the upcoming game, including the new Monster Hunter Wilds Focus Mode and some of the weapons, monsters, and mechanics we can expect to see. If you're already sold, then here's whether Monster Hunter Wilds is coming to Game Pass.

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PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 10:34 AM
     AMD Ryzen 9 9900X already has its first price cut

Amid all the excitement for AMD's latest CPU releases last week, it appears as though the Ryzen 9 9900X has already received quite a substantial price cut in Germany, with no confirmation of whether this is a decision from AMD or the retailer.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X won't be storming its way to the top of our best gaming CPU guide as its performance doesn't push beyond that of the 7800X3D. However, if you're in need of a new CPU and can't wait for the new X3D chips, there is a lot to like about the 9900X, including the super low running temps.

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PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 10:35 AM
     12 best Minecraft tower designs in 1.21

What are the best Minecraft tower designs? While houses may seem like the ideal way to showcase your Minecraft skills, and a Minecraft treehouse is a wonderful accomplishment, there's something to be said about putting together a tower that reaches into the heavens. It's going to take a lot of time and energy, but boy, are the results worth it when you're quite literally towering over your world.

The freedom to make whatever you want makes Minecraft one of the best PC games. These juggernauts are intricately detailed, fully climbable, and sure to keep you safe from the most dangerous Minecraft mobs - unless, of course, they start chipping away at the base. Between massive gothic spires, fantasy turrets, and everything in between, we've put together a list of some of our favorite Minecraft towers - which should be just enough to send your imagination sky-high in the survival game.

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PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 10:24 AM
     Best Arena Breakout Infinite loot locations

What are the best Arena Breakout Infinite loot locations? As you'd expect from a high-stakes extraction shooter, knowing the best places to look for gear in Arena Breakout Infinite goes a long way. You'll need good gear not just to stay alive, but also to sell to afford specific items, like new weapons, attachments, and protection.

It's not easy to survive in Arena Breakout Infinite, though that's what makes it such an intense FPS game. Scavenge one of the locations below and you're sure to find what you need. Be careful though, as other players will be doing the same thing, so expect company. Grab the best Arena Breakout Infinite weapons and you'll be good to go.

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PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 10:18 AM
     Delta Force Hawk Ops Twitch drops and how to claim

How do you get Delta Force Hawk Ops Twitch drops? The iconic FPS series is back after a long hiatus, and following a change of developer and a 15-year wait, we can't wait to see how the Delta Force series has evolved in Hawk Ops.

Ahead of the Delta Force Hawk Ops release date, a PC alpha is taking place, giving lucky players the chance to get their hands on an early build of the multiplayer game. Gaining access via Twitch is now not possible, but you can always request access through the Delta Force Hawk Ops Steam page and cross your fingers.

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PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 9:59 AM
     The 10 best Ark Survival Ascended mods

What are the best Ark Survival Ascended mods? Ascended might be a reimagined version of the dino survival game, but it still promises much of the same core gameplay. Build a tribe from scratch, either on your own or with your friends, and tame dinosaurs across the eras, from the Triassic to the Jurassic, and many more.

So, when you've had your fill of the base gameplay in Ark Survival Ascended, mods can make it feel like new. Some make mundane chores a breeze, while others add completely new beasts or different colored variants to the dinosaur game. You may wish to ensure that your PC can handle mods on top of its otherwise hefty minimum specs, so check out our Ark Survival Ascended system requirements to compare for yourself.

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PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 9:15 AM
     Dead Cells' final update overhauls its hardest mechanic, and it's free

Dead Cells The End is Near has finally arrived, marking the end of one of the best roguelikes ever made. Between Motion Twin and Evil Empire, the Metroidvania spin on the genre has been supported with free and premium content for almost a decade. So while it's devastating to watch it end, Dead Cells is still going out with a bang.

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PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 9:10 AM
     Free Monopoly Go dice links August 2024

August 19, 2024: We've added a new Monopoly Go dice link for free dice rolls.

How can I get Monopoly Go free dice links? The household favorite board game has been reimagined as a free-to-play app on smartphones, allowing everyone to experience the thrills of Monopoly on practically any device. Everything that makes the board game special is here in Monopoly Go, so you'll be collecting properties and building hotels as you go around the board, and there are a variety of multiplayer minigames to get through along the way.

You're going to need to get your hands on Monopoly dice rolls, but they are difficult to come by no matter how far you are into the board game. There are ways to earn additional dice rolls, including logging into the game every day to collect daily bonuses, progressing further in the game, and inviting friends to try Monopoly Go. While you can also spend real money to unlock more dice rolls, you may want to give our list of Monopoly Go dice links a try instead, especially if you're waiting for the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event. Take a look at all the currently active Monopoly Go free dice links for today.

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PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 9:30 AM
     The best back to school laptop deals 2024

The best back to school laptop deals are here for 2024. We're scouring our favorite retailers and using years of experience to bring you the well-priced laptops and PC accessories you need to start your new term with a bang.

Back to school deals are aimed at students, and at some manufacturer websites, you'll have to verify your education status before being able to access their biggest discounts. However, some take this time of year as an opportunity for a general sale, meaning you can find a bargain even if you're not going back to school yourself.

We've curated a selection of good deals below and included quick links to the back-to-school sales of some of the biggest retailers. We'd also recommend reading our expert guides on the best gaming laptops where we go into more detail about how to choose a laptop.

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PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 9:14 AM
     GTA 5 fastest car and bike 2024

What is the fastest car in GTA 5? If you want to tear up the asphalt, we've ranked all the quickest cars and bikes by their confirmed max in-game kph. Of course, there's more to a car than its fastest possible speed, but sometimes you just want to upgrade your vehicle to the max and see how far you can push that speedometer.

It's worth noting that the fastest GTA 5 vehicles usually come with a hefty price tag, so we'll also let you know how to find the best option for breaking the sound barrier without breaking the bank. Keeping an eye on the latest GTA podium car is another savvy way to save some cash, and if you're also in the market for the fastest GTA 5 single-player car, we've got you covered. If you're still exploring the campaign, you'd also be wise to use our GTA 5 cheats list.

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PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 8:16 AM
     The Zotac Zone price has been revealed, and it's not good

No gaming handheld has been able to challenge the Steam Deck on both price and performance, and this streak looks set to continue with the Zotac Zone price, which has now been confirmed as $799.

Time will tell whether the Zotac Zone can make a name for itself as one of the best handheld gaming PCs, but launching at the same price as the Asus ROG Ally X is far from ideal. Asus already had skin in the game, and a big brand reputation, prior to the release of the Ally. Zotac, however, is starting from scratch in this market.

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PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 8:05 AM
     Save $400 on this RTX 4060 gaming laptop from HP, if you're quick

We've found a fantastic gaming laptop deal on Best Buy that is perfect value for less than $1,000. The HP Omen 16 has an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 laptop GPU alongside 16GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD storage, and a 13th Gen Intel Core i9 CPU, meaning you'll be running the latest and greatest games at high settings for years to come. Better still, you'll save $400 over the MSRP, but only if you're quick.

We took a closer look at this model in our HP Omen 16 review, awarding it an 8/10, praising its fantastic performance even at MSRP. We even go as far as to recommend it as one of the best gaming laptops, specifically as the go-to for anyone looking to buy a 16-inch laptop.

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PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 7:57 AM
     The 26 best Stardew Valley mods August 2024

What are the best Stardew Valley mods? The mod scene for ConcernedApe's acclaimed life sim has been thriving on PC despite having no official Steam Workshop support. Dedicated modders have been working to alter almost everything available in the game, from adding game-breaking cheats like god mode to texture overhauls that turn Stardew Valley into a pixelated fairytale.

Despite thousands of daily concurrent players enjoying the base indie game, Stardew Valley is getting on a bit, so we can't blame you for wanting to shake things up. Thankfully, the modding community is here to help bring other IPs to the life game, along with new maps and improvements to married life. We've compiled our favorite Stardew Valley mods that celebrate the creativity of the modding scene. Here are our top picks that provide visual overhauls, gameplay changes, and, yes, even some cheats, making one of the best PC games even better.

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PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 7:25 AM
     The best multiplayer games to play with friends 2024

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.

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PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 7:16 AM
     All Valorant skins, bundles, tiers, and prices

What are the latest Valorant skins? It can be hard to keep track of all the available weapon skins, but we've gone through them all to provide the ultimate guide to every single one in the game. When Valorant was Project: A and little was known about the game, Riot made one thing clear - it would be a game for skin collectors.

Since 2020, the game developer has actively been churning out virtual cosmetics for one of the best PC games, and in 2024, Valorant will have at least ten skins for every single weapon. But who's keeping count? Well, we are. If you're looking to plan your next Valorant purchase or prepare for the next Valorant Night Market, then keep reading.

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PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 7:15 AM
     Alien Isolation's player count suddenly spikes on Steam

I remember watching Felix 'PewDiePie' Kjellberg play Alien: Isolation as a kid. I wasn't allowed to play it because the movies terrified my mom and would therefore horrify me, so watching Pewds was as close as I got. It was like a delayed chorus; he'd scream, I'd scream, he'd scream, I'd close YouTube. Whether I knew it back then or not, Isolation had implanted a seed in me; one that would grow and entice me back to the eerie, abandoned halls of the Sevastopol again and again. It's been years since I played Isolation, but with the release of Alien: Romulus and a pretty hefty discount, I might just have to terrify myself all over again.

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PCGamesN Monday, August 19, 2024 7:10 AM
     Valve adds mysterious Half-Life 2 update right before 20th anniversary

Half-Life 2 is about to turn 20 years old. That's two decades, over 7,000 days, and countless FPS games emulating Valve's work. We're still waiting on Half-Life 3, and while recent rumors point to the sequel being as real as it ever has been, it looks like something big may be in store for Gordon Freeman's second adventure. A new update bears a striking resemblance to one Valve dropped for the original Half-Life right before that game's huge free update last year, so HL2 might be getting a similar overhaul.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, August 19, 2024 9:03 AM
    

Silent Hill has a messy, up-is-down relationship with time and history, so let's go about this hands-on with the Silent Hill 2 Remake in a messy, up-is-down way. Developed well over two decades ago, the original Silent Hill 2 is the magnum opus of Polish horror stalwarts Bloober Team. Running on then-innovative "Unreal Engine 5" technology created by Jazz Jackrabbit publishers Epic MegaGames, it's a wonderful abyss of a game that remains perfectly playable today, given a certain amount of tolerance for the quirks of the era.

It begins with your character, James Sunderland, descending from the road towards the eponymous Midwestern nowhere-town. Like many games of the period, Silent Hill 2 uses a third-person, over-the-shoulder manual camera, which allows you to glance fearfully up at the monstrous pine trees that fringe the path - each rising from a bulging tide of fog that menaces with the suggestion of approaching figures. There is moisture everywhere, gushing from drain pipes and dribbling down concrete barriers. As you amble into the murk, deathly chords and groaning, unmechanical motifs reverberate from somewhere deep underground.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, August 19, 2024 7:15 AM
    

I've likely mentioned hitting Lovecraft fatigue so often that it's now evolved into a second phase of Lovecraft-fatigue fatigue. This is not the same as Lovecraft refreshment, no matter how much I might want to return to the days before old one plushies and Cthulhu children's books terrorised the internet en masse. There's not quite enough information about "story generator" sim Marry a Deep One: Innsmouth Simulator for me to confidently say it'll cut through my exhaustion with all things tentacular and horrifically be-gilled. But it is beguiling, isn't it? There's all sorts of little widgets and details shown off that remind me of everything from Sid Meier's Pirates to classic adventure games, and maybe even a little Rimworld? It's a heady soup, although one I'd recommend against quaffing, given where the water comes from.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, August 19, 2024 7:05 AM
    

One of the best roguelikes on PC is getting a farewell of sorts this week. Twitchy slashfest Dead Cells received its final major update, introducing new enemies, fresh weapons, and a few mutations. Unfortunately, all this new stuff is very cursed. In other words, it all toys with the game's "curse" status effect, a hex that causes you to be killed if you take even a single hit. You'll probably die a few times as a result of this update, which in some ways is a fitting finalé for this fast-paced jar smasher of a game. You can see the new features in the trailer below.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, August 19, 2024 5:44 AM
    

Last week, the Xitter account for H2M - a mod aiming to recreate the heyday of classic Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer inside Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered - announced that they had received a cease and desist from Activision Blizzard, and would shut down the project. The 2022 version of Modern Warfare 2 lacked the original's multiplayer, and H2M was so highly-anticipated that Steam sales of the 2016 FPS balooned in the lead-up to the mod's planned release date. It didn't hurt that Activision had it on sale, of course, but the timing lined up so well that some fans speculated the discount was a deliberate bait-and-switch on the publisher's part to profit from excitement over a mod they were already planning to shut down.

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A much-needed improvement

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It's raining cash!

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Freebies? Don't mind if I do.

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Always tip your landlord.

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Free summons? Count me in!

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Siliconera Monday, August 19, 2024 11:30 AM
    

Demon Slayer S-Meister watches

Ueni Trading has announced that it will sell new Demon Slayer S-Meister watches under its Garrack brand. These automatic watches will be available in late August 2024.

The brand will produce four watches modeled after Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu, and Kyojuro in this collection. Each model will have a unique design based on each character, but all of them will have the same basic functions. The watches will also have a water resistance of up to 5 ATM or bar.

Here is the price list for each watch in the collection:

  • Tanjiro Kamado's model - ¥49,500 (~$338)
  • Nezuko Kamado's model - ¥55,000 (~$375.50)
  • Zenitsu Agatsuma's model - ¥60,500 (~$413)
  • Kyojuro Rengoku's model - ¥63,800 (~$435.50)

Demon Slayer S-Meister watches pricing
Image courtesy of Garrack

This is not the first time Garrack produces watches themed after Demon Slayer. In April 2024, it revealed smartwatches that also feature breathing and heart rates. It released the latter in May 2024 with two models featuring Tanjiro and Nezuko, respectively. Online orders for both smartwatches are still available at ¥35,200 (~$236) as of August 2024, and they are also available to ship overseas via the WorldShopping widget.

The Demon Slayer S-Meister watches will be formally available on August 30, 2024. Garrack will open pre-orders for the watches a week earlier from August 23, 2024.

The post Demon Slayer S-Meister Watches Will Appear in Late August 2024 appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, August 19, 2024 11:00 AM
    

Misato Is a Free Character in NIKKE Evangelion Event

Shift Up officially confirmed that Misato Katsuragi will be a playable character in the Goddess of Victory: NIKKE Evangelion event, and she'll be a free unit we can earn. As such, she will only be an SR character, while the other three are SSR ones that we get by pulling on banners.

Misato will be a free login reward in NIKKE during the special Memories of NERV Evangelion themed daily login campaign. This is a 21 day login event, with tickets for gacha banner pulls on the docket. According to the roadmap shared below, someone will need to login at least three days to claim Misato.

https://twitter.com/NIKKE_en/status/1825457730724729116

People will also be able to get Misato Katsuragi for taking part in the Evangelion event in NIKKE. This is how you will get multiple versions of her. Shift Up didn't note exactly which activities will award someone extras of her, but did note someone will be able to get up to three more of her via that method. The developer also confirmed that like the other three characters, Misato won't be available after the event ends on September 19, 2024.

The patch notes for the August 22, 2024 NIKKE update offered more details about the character. Misato will be a healer in the game. She's classified as a Supporter that uses an SMG known as Self-Defense Automatic Pistol. She's also allied with NERV, like the other three characters in the event, and comes from the Abnormal "Manufacturer." She deals Iron damage. 

Goddess of Victory: NIKKE is available on PCs and mobile devices, and the Asuka, Mari, and Rei banners and costumes will feature a staggered rollout throughout August and September 2024. The three banners and event will all end on September 19, 2024.

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Jujutsu Kaisen manga will end in September 2024

The Jujutsu Kaisen manga series will conclude at the end of September 2024. Shueisha has announced via the franchise's official social media account that it will publish the final episode of the manga on Monday, September 30, 2024. Given that it is simultaneously released worldwide via MangaPlus and Viz Media, it should appear worldwide shortly after.

Shueisha will publish the 44th issue of the 2024 Weekly Shonen Jump magazine on that day. This issue will contain the 271st episode of Jujutsu Kaisen, which will also mark the end of the manga series. In addition, the company noted that there are five more chapters scheduled for the manga.

The conclusion of Jujutsu Kaisen in 2024 has been expected for a while, though. The series' author Gege Akutami announced at Jump Festa 2024 in mid-December 2023 that this could have been the title's last appearance during its active serialization at the annual event.

Here is the original Japanese tweet announcing the manga series' conclusion on Jujutsu Kaisen's official Japanese X account:

https://twitter.com/jujutsu_PR/status/1825491651210641499

Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen first appeared in the Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in the 14th issue of 2018 published on March 5, 2018. Shueisha has published 27 tankobon volumes of the manga as of July 2024, with the 28th volume scheduled for release on October 4, 2024.

The anime adaptation, which first launched in 2020, has also received the "Most in-demand animated TV show in the World" record in the 2025 Guinness World Records, as it has surpassed even the likes of One Piece and Attack on Titan. In July 2024, TOHO Animation published a teaser trailer for the anime's third season, which will cover the Culling Game arc.

The 271st episode of Jujutsu Kaisen, which also acts as the final episode of the manga series, will be published on September 30, 2024.

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love live tcg

An original TCG based on Love Live will come out some time in Spring 2025. You can check out the teaser site here.

There's virtually no information on the card game as of yet, though more details will appear as we approach the release window. The site features almost all of the main girls from the Love Live series. According to the announcement Tweet, 5% of the sales from the initial release of the first booster pack will be donated to the Noto Peninsula restoration efforts. The area has still not fully recovered from the earthquake that occurred on January 1, 2024.

Most of the direct replies to the Tweet aren't very positive or optimistic. Some people ask if Bushiroad still remembers School Idol Collection. Others aren't too keen on the idea of Bushiroad being in charge of the TCG. Card games from Bushiroad include Cardfight!! Vanguard, Future Card Buddyfight, and Weiß Schwarz. Goodwill towards Vanguard is not as high as before due to multiple reboots and poor management. Though a different department, Western Love Live fans also suffered due to Bushiroad's business decisions in the past with School Idol Festival 2: Miracle Live. Skeptics suggest that Konami should be the one working on the Love Live card game instead. The ones who are excited for it seem to look forward to creating a deck that feature their favorite units.

The Love Live TCG will come out some time in Spring 2025, with more details to appear later.

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Pokemon TCG Trading Card Game Pocket global release date in late October 2024

The Pokemon Company has opened global pre-registrations for Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket while announcing its release date. People from all around the world will be able to access and play the new Pokemon TCG Pocket mobile game on October 30, 2024.

Pre-registrations for the new game have opened on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Once the game has gone live, players will be able to open two booster packs for free every day.

The Japanese official website also revealed that the free-to-play game will support subtitles in Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, European Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Korean, and Traditional Chinese. As a side note, the English official website noted that the original trading card game has been available in 14 languages. However, the former implies that Dutch, Polish, Russian, Indonesian, and Thai language support will not be available at launch.

The Pokemon Company has also published a new trailer for Pokemon TCG Pocket on its official YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lljsI-__Nk

The company initially revealed the new mobile TCG app at the Pokemon Presents stream in late February 2024. It also announced that DeNA, which also worked on Pokemon Masters EX, is part of the game's development group.

Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket will be available on Android and iOS mobile devices simultaneously worldwide on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

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August 2024 Nintendo Direct will focus on Nintendo Museum

Nintendo revealed that it will stream a new Direct program on August 19, 2024, at 3pm PT/6pm ET. However, it will feature a completely different topic. This Direct will exclusively focus on the Nintendo Museum that the company will open in Kyoto, Japan in Fall 2024.

The program will be available in not only Japanese, but also in English. The Japanese stream included fine print noting that it will not have any announcements about new video games or the Nintendo Switch's successor console. This program will run for just around ten minutes.

Nintendo has been working on the museum since as early as 2021. When the company unveiled the museum's official sign in late October 2023, it also announced plans to finish its construction by the end of the 2023 fiscal year in March 2024. The company later revealed that it will open public access to the museum in Fall 2024.

The company also wants its museum to be accessible to international tourists. When Nintendo opened job applications for the museum's reception and guide staff in late February 2024, it specifically encouraged people who can also speak foreign languages other than Japanese.

The Nintendo Museum Direct program will go live simultaneously worldwide on August 19, 2024, at 3 PM PT / 6 PM ET in the Americas and on August 20, 2024, at 7 AM JST in Japan.

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TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Monday, August 19, 2024 7:28 AM
     Dice Dungeons has launched a Kickstarter campaign for "80's Adventures," a supplement for 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons, drawing inspiration from everyone's favorite decade, the 1980s. 80's Adventure introduces a series of new subclasses, magic items, and spells that capture the spirit of the decade. Each class receives a new subclass that mirrors an iconic...