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PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 7:58 AM
     Is Roblox shutting down in 2024?

Is Roblox shutting down? There always seems to be a rumor that Roblox is going to shut down. Let's get one thing clear early on: anyone who tells you that Roblox is shutting down is incorrect. Roblox Corporation has tweeted confirmation that the game isn't going anywhere, so you can relax and get back to playing your favorite games.

However, if you are curious to know where this rumor originated and how it got so big, we've done a little digging to uncover one of the sources of the speculation. With Roblox achieving a lifetime revenue of over $1 billion and over $70 million in payouts to creators, it would seem utterly ludicrous for the game to shut down. While the game is still up and running, check out some of the best Roblox games and our Anime Champions codes, Blox Fruits codes, and Project Slayers codes guides to snag yourself some freebies.

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PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 7:54 AM
     The best co-op games on PC 2024

What are the best co-op games? Games offer up magic in lots of different guises, but working with a friend to achieve a goal is, arguably, where they shine. So what are the titles that will pull friends together and offer the best cooperative group-based thrills?

The great thing about the best PC games involving co-op play is that you're not restricted to a genre. As long as there's room for two controllers on a split screen or some perfectly coordinated play over a headset, co-op games can be found among the best sandbox games, relaxing games, or even horror games. These are some of the very best co-op games for you to share with your favorite people.

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PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 7:48 AM
     Huge MMORPG Black Desert Online is currently available for just $1

MMORPGs can be hard to get into. Speaking from my experience with Final Fantasy 14, there's always so much to do and not enough time to do it. Between a main story, side quests, social activities, raids, gear grinding, and PvP, the prospect of entering a new world is nothing short of daunting. Add an asking price and a required monthly subscription to all that, and it's even harder to get started. If you're looking for a new MMO or want to dive into the genre for the first time though, I have an answer for you. Black Desert Online is currently discounted to just $1, and it doesn't require a subscription to keep playing.

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PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 7:36 AM
     After years in early access, realistic SWAT FPS Zero Hour hits 1.0

Sometimes, you want a shooter that's frenetic, fantastical, and outright fun, like Doom Eternal or maybe, back in the day, Half-Life. But there's another type of FPS, the more austere and self-serious simulation-style shooter like Ready or Not or the earlier Rainbow Six games. Zero Hour is definitely one of these. Boasting scarily realistic movement and gunplay, it feels like the descendant of the superlative SWAT series, and now, finally, after four years of early access, it's officially launched in full.


PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 7:30 AM
     Download more Steam Deck games thanks to this microSD card deal

If you require some extra storage space to download more games on your Steam Deck, this microSD card deal on Amazon is too good to turn down. The Lexar 1TB Play is available for just $66.49 which is a massive 49% discount down from its $129.99 MSRP.

We have the Lexar Play earmarked as one of the best microSD cards for Steam Deck, specifically as a budget option. While the Steam Deck is still the best handheld gaming PC, its microSD speed limitations result in most cards being compatible but deals like this cannot be passed up.

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PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 7:21 AM
     When is the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event?

When is the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz? This special, limited-time event allows players to trade the usually locked golden stickers up to five times a day. This is an ideal solution for grabbing elusive missing stickers and completing albums quickly. While you can trade these up to five times a day, each event is limited to two specific stickers, set by Scopely.

There's no official schedule for Monopoly Go's Golden Blitz event, so a lot of sites that confirm dates are actually speculating based on the current Monopoly Go events. While you're waiting for the next Golden Blitz, make sure to keep on top of other freebies with our free Monopoly Go dice links guide, which is updated several times a day with the newest links.

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PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 7:18 AM
     This Dragon Ball Z gaming keyboard is truly Super Saiyan

If you hadn't caught wind of the Akko Dragon Ball Super Goku gaming keyboard yet, then you can count us among your counterparts. However, having got our hands on the unit at the IFA Berlin trade show, we're now converts to this full-power gaming keyboard transformation.

With Akko being the developer of some of the best gaming keyboard designs around, including its excellent MOD007B Tokyo, we would always have expected the Akko Dragon Ball Super Goku to be a quality unit, but the sheer impact of this board can't be overstated.

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PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 7:17 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, September 9, 2024 7:06 AM
     Acer Nitro Blaze 7 hands on: this Steam Deck rival dials up the ante

The Acer Nitro Blaze 7 is the latest addition to the world of gaming handhelds, with Acer being surprisingly slow off the blocks in this new sector. The Blaze 7 isn't exactly packed full of unique features, which makes it a tough sell when it's arriving so late, but with the right price it could be a solid option for those that still haven't yet taken the plunge.

With its eyes clearly set on gaining a spot on the best handheld gaming PC guides of the world, this new Acer handheld is based on a 7-inch screen and houses a slightly different CPU to most other Steam Deck rivals. Instead of the Z1 Extreme of the Asus ROG Ally X and Legion Go, it uses the Ryzen 7 8804HS. It has the same level of GPU power, but some differences elsewhere. We got our hands on the new Steam Deck rival at the IFA trade show where it was launched, to see how it's shaping up.

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PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 7:02 AM
     All Monopoly Go events, tournaments, dates, and rewards

What is the next Monopoly Go event? With so many limited-time events in Monopoly Go, it can be hard to keep track of the rewards you can get your hands on. Monopoly Go events can last anywhere from a few hours to a week, so bookmark this page as we'll keep it regularly updated with the next events and their start and end dates.

Monopoly Go is the latest online board game sweeping the globe, but completing all of these events won't be easy without some free Monopoly Go dice links, so check out our daily updated guide for some freebies and rewards before you get started on the next Monopoly Go tournament.

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PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 6:54 AM
     EA FC 25 Heroes list

Who are the EA FC 25 Heroes? As is tradition, EA has once again put on a delectable spread of soccer greats that you'll be able to snag in Ultimate Team. This year, Heroes have two forms: an Origin form that serves as their base card, and an upgraded Prime form to signify their world-bending prowess on the pitch at the height of their powers.

Ahead of the EA FC 25 release date, EA has already revealed this year's Heroes alongside their Origin and Prime overall ratings. Considering last year's soccer game had the likes of Alex Scott and Tomáลก Rosický among its Heroes ranks, it looks like EA FC 25 is once again pulling out all the stops. As you'll see from the Heroes showcased, we're not going to be disappointed.

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PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 6:46 AM
     The 135 best Fortnite skins

What are the best Fortnite skins? Everyone has their personal preference, but in the years since the debut of Fortnite, Epic has rolled out iconic skins over the years and partnered with artists, movies, and TV shows to attract fans to the multiplayer game.

The sheer amount of Fortnite skins is astounding, it gives players a chance to express themselves in the battle royale game before they've fired a single shot. Each event and update brings multiple skins to help cosmetic lovers stack up their inventory. Some skins have also been Lego-ified for the new survival mode, so check out Lego Fortnite skins for a list of our favorites.

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PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 6:44 AM
     The 51 best Minecraft seeds for 1.21 September 2024

What are the best Minecraft seeds for 1.21? In essence, seeds are codes that Minecraft uses to generate worlds for you. With the right seed, you can live your every fantasy in this amazing game, like easy-access strongholds for speedrunning, beautiful landscapes for building, or rare structures for looting. Given the infinite nature of Minecraft seeds, we've scoured the internet and tested our own to find the coolest and most demanded seeds.

You can leave your world generation completely up to fate, but if you're unlucky, you could spend hours looking for a Minecraft village, an ancient city, desert temples, or whatever else you want to experience in the sandbox game. So that you don't waste time exploring a bad seed, we've built this comprehensive list of 51 cool Minecraft seeds. Unless otherwise stated, these seeds work for Minecraft Java version 1.21, so make sure your Minecraft launcher is set up for version 1.21 before heading into the game, or you may get different results. You can use these seeds in Bedrock edition thanks to parity, but some structures may differ.

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PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 7:10 AM
     Hades 2 Chaos Trials explained

What are Hades 2 Chaos Trials? Hades 2 gives players plenty of tools to change the way each run plays out, but if you're looking to drastically alter your experience, you're going to want to look for Chaos Trials. These special runs only become available once you're able to see into the Pitch-Black Stone, so keep that in mind before you seek out an additional challenge.

During each of your runs, it's important to remember what the best Hades 2 Boons are, so you can ensure Melinoë is well-equipped to take on the enemies in the Underworld. Hades 2 introduces a number of essential combat mechanics that alter the way you approach combat, like the Arcana Cards that give you permanent power-ups before each run.

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PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 6:13 AM
     Sims rival InZOI addresses concerns over its use of generative AI

InZOI developer Krafton has responded to player concerns around the game's use of generative AI technology. The life game's growing community is worried that Krafton would be training its AI on the work of others without consent, which is largely deemed unethical as many models indiscriminately scrape the internet for resources. Krafton has now put these concerns to rest, confirming that InZOI will only use its own assets or copyright-free material in its gen AI. This level of creativity could help The Sims rival stand out from the crowd, but many players don't want this at the expense of using other's work.

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PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 6:26 AM
     Wuthering Waves tier list - best characters to use

Looking for the best Wuthering Waves tier list? Whether you're looking for a devastating damage dealer or a stalwart support, new characters are constantly arriving in Wuthering Waves, and it can be tough to work out the best units and synergies in the roster. That's where we come in.

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

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PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 5:59 AM
     Best Elden Ring magic spells - all sorceries and incantations

What are the best Elden Ring spells? Whether you prefer Intelligence-based sorceries or Faith-based incantations, magic is a powerful tool in the Lands Between. With just a pinch of mana, you can restore your health, cure status effects with cleansing fire, or send a comet hurtling at distant foes. With the new challenges that await in Shadow of the Erdtree, picking up a spell or two can mean the difference between life and death. The question is, which ones?

With over 171 sorceries and 115 incantations to discover following the Shadow of the Erdtree release date, tracking down the best spells in Elden Ring can be a real challenge. We can help you ascertain which ones are suited to any Elden Ring build, their stat requirements, and most importantly, where to find them. With these spells on hand, you should be able to overcome the toughest Elden Ring bosses – especially if you pair them with Elden Ring talismans to bolster their effects.

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PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 5:45 AM
     The best skateboard games 2024

What are the best skateboard games? In the past, it was tough to find a skateboarding game on PC, with the genre having its heyday during the PS2 and Xbox 360 console generations. Recently, however, the skateboarding gaming scene has seen a resurgence, with realistic skate sims making the most of the PC platform to deliver the most accurate skateboarding games yet.

Nothing quite captures a moment in time like the years when skateboarding was at its mainstream peak. A mixture of creativity and aggression, skateboarding can be a true expression of style, and the best skateboarding games all manage to capture that in some form. For a niche few, these are some of the best PC games ever. All that, naturally, backed by an energetic soundtrack that seamlessly switches from thrash metal belters and pop punk fare to classic West Coast hip hop - the best skateboarding games often ooze effortless style.

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PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 5:46 AM
     All Black Ops 6 camos guide - how to get BO6 mastery camos

What are the Black Ops 6 camos? While Modern Warfare 3's camo options were bolstered by the MW2 carry-over, Black Ops 6 isn't pulling its punches when it comes to quantity. Not only can you unlock top-tier cosmetics by proving your mettle in the base game and Zombies, but this time around Warzone will also be offering up the goods - provided you meet the criteria.

As Black Ops 6 unsurprisingly won't let you carry over camos from MW3, you're going to be incredibly busy unlocking the litany of fresh cosmetics available when the Black Ops 6 release date finally arrives. A lot is going on when it comes to BO6 camos, so we're here to break it all down and teach you how exactly to snag those shiny skins when the FPS game arrives.

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PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 6:07 AM
     Black Ops 6 equipment - all new and confirmed items

What is Black Ops 6 equipment? While your primary method of combat in Call of Duty games will always be the gun you wield, the equipment in your back pocket shouldn't be overlooked. Grenades, remote-controlled cars, and even throwing knives can play their part on the battlefield. Knowing what to use in each situation can be the key to success.

While the Black Ops 6 release date is still far on the horizon, we got a sneak peek into some new equipment on offer, both in the campaign and the multiplayer game. Long-time fans may recognize some returning gadgets and should be excited by the prospect of new ways of dispatching their enemies and building up their Black Ops 6 prestige level.

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PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 5:05 AM
     AMD's Ryzen 5 7600X3D beats all the new Zen 5 CPUs in games

The new AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D is out in the wild and, despite previously being touted as a US exclusive for Micro Center, it's now on sale in Germany. It looks like a good chip too. Initial hardware tests are showing that it outperforms the new Ryzen 7 9700X, making it an interesting alternative for gamers looking to save some money.

There's a lot to like about the Ryzen 5 7600X3D, on paper. This chip might have two fewer cores than the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, which is still the best gaming CPU on the market right now, but the use of 3D V-cache in this Socket AM5 AMD CPU means it's actually out-performing AMD's new Zen 5 CPUs in some game tests.

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PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 5:03 AM
     Save $25 on the Logitech G502 X with this gaming mouse deal

If you're looking for a fantastic gaming mouse deal, you've found it. Amazon has slashed the price of the Logitech G502X wired mouse, one of the newest G502 mice models, but there is a catch. While both the black and white models are discounted at Amazon, the white mouse benefits from a slightly higher saving of 33% off the price, while the black model only has 26% off.

While we weren't huge fans of the first G502 mouse model, which had its 10th birthday a few months ago, some of the newer iterations of this Logitech mouse are genuinely some of the best gaming mouse models you can buy right now. However, you'll need to grab this deal quickly, as this sale won't last forever.

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PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 5:32 AM
     All Age of Empires 4 cheats

What are the Age of Empires 4 cheats? Cheats are a strong staple of strategy games, and the Age of Empires series is known for some great ones. From magical bears to cars that can fire bullets, we've been able to do some weird and wonderful things over the years. Though they were absent at launch, cheats finally arrived with the AoE 4 Anniversary Edition in late 2022, and they certainly haven't disappointed.

As one of the best RTS games out there, Age of Empires 4 continues the hit series' tradition of blending helpful resource codes with the weird and wonderful. With one cheat you can turn the natural world on its head, while another sees the return of one of the most iconic AoE units that can only be spawned through chat-based skullduggery. If you're unsure how to activate cheats in AoE 4 jump to the bottom of this guide, otherwise let's get into the cheats.

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PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 5:19 AM
     GTA 6 release date window, trailers, and latest Rockstar Games news

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. Rockstar prefers to keep its secrets close to its chest until close to the end of development, but 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. Here's all the latest on the GTA 6 release date, including trailers and news, right here on PCGamesN.

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PCGamesN Monday, September 9, 2024 4:59 AM
     NBA 2K24 codes September 2024 - all locker codes

What are the active NBA 2k24 codes? Every new game in the 2K sports series has a selection of freebies given away, and the latest in 2K's basketball games is no exception. There are plenty of NBA 2K24 locker codes to redeem for new player cards, XP boosts, and MyPlayer gear, among others. However, you'll need to be quick to snag them for yourself.

This is because the NBA 2k24 codes are either timed, or exclusive to relatively small thresholds of players. Some freebies in this series of sports games come and go like whispers in the wind, so you need to act fast. NBA 2K24 has come to the end of its shelf life, so don't be surprised if you don't find any active codes - our NBA 2K25 codes guide, on the other hand, will continue to be updated.


Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, September 9, 2024 6:58 AM
    

When Warner Bros released a fairly abysmal trailer for the Minecraft Movie last week, there could be only one possible result: the game's legions of fan filmmakers, modders, texture pack creators, and garden-variety players would attempt to upstage it. That process begins with the speedy release of several fan reworkings of the trailer that use something like vanilla Minecraft graphics, rather than the original, unholy fusion of LB Photo Realism and Jack Black. This'll teach Johnny Hollywood to run his grubby hands all over our beloved Creepers, eh.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, September 9, 2024 6:49 AM
    

Hack the planet, wizard fans. A modder has cracked open some previously disabled abilities in the official modding toolkit for Baldur's Gate 3, making it possible for folks to create their own levels or alter the game's existing environments. The toolkit (which was only made available last week) previously wouldn't let you do any of that, due to "technical constraints and platform-specific guidelines," according to developers Larian. But modders neither care nor sleep. It took them just two days to worm their way into the devkit's innards and make the impossible possible.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, September 9, 2024 5:32 AM
    

Autumn is upon us, or "fall" if you're from the other side of the pond. The leaves flake from the boughs like the dandruff of Pan, god of the wild - pandruff, perhaps? The waters of the rivers thicken, rejecting the fading sunlight, and the big coffee chains start doing monstrous things with hazelnut syrup. The Maw is ascendant during the darker months, its constellations growing visible to the naked eye. We will need a steady dosage of new PC games to keep it quiescent. Fortunately, this week is looking quite bountiful.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, September 9, 2024 4:23 AM
    

Well, if this isn't a vastly impressive little gem I'm not sure what is. Qanga is a space exploration game set in a loading screen-less solar system. It features ship travel, combat, trade, and base building, and you can do all of it alone or with space mates. It's got a demo, but it's also on the cheaper end if you fancy buying into early access. Considering the pricing, I'd say it's a real looker, too.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, September 9, 2024 4:20 AM
    

Star Wars Outlaws' next patch aims to tone down some of the action game's "incredibly punishing" insta-fail stealth sections, alongside adding tweaks for "narrative context" at other points in the story. That's according to creative director Julian Gerighty, who recently spoke to GamesRadar+ about what players should expect in the next update, coming "maybe in 10 days."

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, September 9, 2024 4:19 AM
    

Any ambitions you may have had to relive that scene from Trainspotting in the nightclubs of open world game GTA 6 have been cruelly dashed. Martyn Ware - of 80's synthpop band Heaven 17 - took to Xitter over the weekend to share his experience of Rockstar games attempting to licence his song Temptation. The offer, which Ware describes as for "a buyout of any future royalties from the game", was allegedly for $7500.

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Twinfinite Monday, September 9, 2024 5:25 AM
    
Freebies? Don't mind if I do.

Twinfinite Monday, September 9, 2024 5:23 AM
    
BangBang Survivor or Survivor.io - which is better?

Gaming on PC Monday, September 9, 2024 1:01 AM
     For the longest time, being a gamer in a lower income region meant that you were probably a pirate. The advent of regional pricing changed that, and now we are going back to the dark ages because history is cyclical. Full article after the jump.