GamersHeroes Tuesday, September 17, 2024 11:06 AM While the changes are minimal, Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster's shambling undead have never looked better. Fans of the original and newcomers alike will find plenty of zombie-slaying fun. The post Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Review appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, September 17, 2024 10:11 AM Taking place from September 20-23, players can hit the tracks with the upcoming Open Beta weekend for Unrailed 2. The post Unrailed 2 Open Beta Weekend Starting September 20 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, September 17, 2024 9:37 AM The world of Isokron's online football management title 90 Minute Fever has gotten that much bigger with a suite of new features. The post 90 Minute Fever New Features Detailed appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Tuesday, September 17, 2024 11:45 AM  Free-to-play multiplayer open-world survival game Once Human is full of otherworldly mysteries, such as a hotel with ghostly volunteers guiding you toward secret notes throughout the town. And it's the little encounters and special details like these that keep so many of us playing long after launch. Even so, some of… |
Kotaku Tuesday, September 17, 2024 11:35 AM  Agatha All Along, the upcoming Disney+ series spinoff of yet another Disney+ series (WandaVision) which was a spin-off of Marvel's Avengers movies, premieres September 18 on the streaming service. The show will follow the titular character Agatha (Kathryn Hahn) who is trying to restore her witch powers after losing a… |
Kotaku Tuesday, September 17, 2024 11:27 AM  PlayStation is holding a "Planet of the Discounts" sale over on its digital store with some pretty steep price cuts. The sale takes place over the course of the next week until Wednesday, September 25, and there are some big games to grab for, in some cases, more than half off. The list of games being sold for cheap… |
Kotaku Tuesday, September 17, 2024 11:10 AM  Final Fantasy XVI is finally out on PC today, but it's PlayStation 5 where some players are facing unexpected issues so far. A new firmware update for the console appears to have severely broken something related to the game's performance mode, with players reporting giant, screen-tearing glitches while exploring its… |
Kotaku Tuesday, September 17, 2024 11:00 AM  Next weekend, a number of big-name publishers will be attending Tokyo Game Show 2024. The annual event will showcase a host of previously announced and new games to fans. To give everybody a chance to enjoy some of the celebrations, several of the publishers making announcements at TGS are also holding sales on Steam.… |
Kotaku Tuesday, September 17, 2024 10:30 AM  The new Infernal Hordes in Diablo 4 are fun, to say the least, but to engage in hellish and intense combat with these hordes, you will need an Infernal Compass. In this guide, we will discuss how to farm Infernal Compasses and Abyssal Scrolls to enter hell and bring the heat against the Infernal Hordes. |
Kotaku Tuesday, September 17, 2024 10:00 AM  A Minecraft Movie revealed itself to the world earlier this month with actor Jason Momoa in a bubble gum leather jacket and a trailer that looked pretty bad. New gossip from the set of the movie also suggests there were some toxic moments lurking beneath the vibrant green screens. |
Kotaku Tuesday, September 17, 2024 9:30 AM  Diablo 4's Infernal Hordes bring the onslaught of hell itself, but what exactly is this mode about, and what is the purpose of embarking on a quest for massive bloodshed? You know, beyond the natural satisfaction. |
Kotaku Tuesday, September 17, 2024 9:20 AM  Efforts to preserve, spotlight, and celebrate important games of the past have been gaining steam in recent years. Consider, for instance, Digital Eclipse's Atari 50, a compilation of games from across that company's history that provides wonderful context in the form of interviews and archival materials, illuminating… |
Kotaku Tuesday, September 17, 2024 9:00 AM  Hayao Miyazaki is a legendary director and animator whose entire filmography is exceptional, so ranking his films is no easy feat. You'd be hard-pressed to find a "bad" film from the Studio Ghibli co-founder, so this piece is more about ranking from great to masterpiece rather than from good to bad. Miyazaki's… |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 17, 2024 11:47 AM  Despite a long period of speculation, fans haven't really been able to put much together about The Sims 5. We know that it's most likely being developed under the working title Project Rene, but other than that and a few bits and pieces here and there, things have been pretty thin on the ground. That may be about to change, as EA has posted a blog article detailing what's next for the series and a invite-only playtest for Project Rene will be kicking off sooner, rather than later. Continue reading The Sims 5 Project Rene to get small playtest very soon, EA confirms MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The Sims 5 release date speculation, The best PC simulation games, The Sims 4 goes free to play |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 17, 2024 11:44 AM  When is the Skate 4 release date? While we've seen plenty of early footage of Skate 4 already, EA's upcoming Skate revival is a rare case of a triple-A studio showing off very early in-development footage of a game. Though we've seen plenty of Skate 4, we can also clearly see it's not ready yet. It's already been over a decade since the last Skate game, so we can hold on a little longer. The first Skate was among the most innovative skateboard games around, from its analog control scheme and semi open-world game structure to its more realistic, less edgy representation of the skating scene. The development team behind Skate 3 was disbanded after its28 bombarding EA message boards with questions about the series and its potential return ever since. Now, the team is very open about the development process for Skate 4, so here's what we know so far. Continue reading Skate 4 release date estimate, gameplay, and all the latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Skateboard games, Skate 4 release date speculation, Best sports games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 17, 2024 11:22 AM  When I forwarded the press release for Starlight Re:Volver to my esteemed PCGamesN colleagues, deputy news editor Ed Smith informed me that it "looks very you." Now, my credits include reviewing Diablo 4 and delving deep into the plague-ridden world of A Plague Tale: Requiem - I'm drawn to dark, twisted worlds overrun with hellspawn and drenched in blood. But, what Ed also knows is that I'm a sucker for a good ol' bright pink skin, and I absolutely adore that anime aesthetic - thankfully, Starlight Re:Volver blends those two worlds together, and it does, in fact, look very me. Continue reading Ex-Riot and Ubisoft devs' new anime game is JRPG Diablo MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best anime games, Best JRPGs, Best co-op games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 17, 2024 11:21 AM  AMD is going all-in on artificial intelligence to power its new frame-generation tech, with the hope of boosting the frame rates and battery life of handheld devices such as the Steam Deck. AMD FSR 4 (FidelityFX Super Resolution 4) will be AMD's fourth release of the technology designed to help boost frame rates in games. AMD revealed that it made the switch internally to focus on an AI-based approach "nine to 12 months ago," because the original FSR technology wasn't "where the future is going" for gamers. The company continues to battle it out against Nvidia's dominance of the GPU market, and while AMD's own chips are regularly used in some of the best graphics cards available, Nvidia has a big headstart when it comes to AI-based gaming tech. Continue reading AMD's new AI frame gen tech could revolutionize the Steam Deck 2 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 17, 2024 11:19 AM  If you've been waiting to try Helldivers 2, right now is the perfect time. Not only has Arrowhead just released a huge patch that focuses on buffing many of the weaker weapons, but you can also grab the game at 20% off for a limited time. This Humble offer gives you a code for Valve's platform, and with the third Illuminate faction inching ever closer, you'll want to start unlocking weapons ahead of time. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Helldivers 2 weapons, Helldivers 2 stratagems, Helldivers 2 system requirements |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 17, 2024 11:00 AM  From Resident Evil to Silent Hill 2, Age of Empires to Assassin's Creed 3, Command and Conquer, and myriad others; during the last decade, developers have done incredibly well out of remastering and remaking their most beloved legacy works. At the worst of times, these efforts can't help but feel cynical - naked attempts to re-profiteer from games that, although aged (at least by the consumerist, amnesiac standards of the gaming business) are still perfectly good. The Remakaissance becomes, by this interpretation, a craven appeal to misplaced nostalgia, with the vicarious effect of editing and erasing videogame history. On the contrary, the Dead Rising remaster feels like an example of where games, even if they are less than 20 years old, might benefit from a second draft. It achieves more than preserving the essence and energy of the original game. It heightens it, and enables you to experience it in more direct and concentrated form. Continue reading Dead Rising Remaster review - deeply flawed sandbox game is good now MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best zombie games, Best sandbox games, Best horror games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 17, 2024 11:38 AM  What are the best soulslike games? An off-shoot of action RPGs, the defining principles of this ever-growing subgenre first emerged in FromSoftware's Demon's Souls back in 2009. However, it took the release of its spiritual successor two years later to really light a fire under fans. Dark Souls is a landmark game in many respects, but the soulslike genre is its greatest legacy. While efforts have been made to diversify soulslike games in recent years, patience in the face of adversity remains the focal point. Characterized by punishing stamina-based combat, risk-reward currency systems, and challenging bosses, victory leads to progression through rich worlds that capture a dark fantasy game aesthetic. Whether you're a newcomer who's not sure where to start or an RPG game veteran looking for a new challenge, we've got the very best soulslikes on PC you can play right now. Continue reading The 12 best soulslike games in 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: best RPG games, Dark Souls PC servers back online, best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 17, 2024 10:46 AM  How do you get the free Fortnite community goal rewards? Occasionally, Epic Games will make free rewards available in Fortnite, and the time has come for another round of them. We've got all the information on how to join the campaign, what rewards you can earn, and when you'll see them land in your locker. While you're waiting for the next Battle Bus, make sure to check out our suite of helpful Fortnite guides. We've got all you need to know on the newest Fortnite weapons, the best POIs on the Fortnite map, and the Fortnite Season 5 Chapter 5 release date, if you're already growing tired of Doom's tyranny. Continue reading How do you get Fortnite community goal rewards? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Fortnite map, Fortnite skins, Fortnite weapons |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 17, 2024 10:40 AM  If you've been playing Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 on an AMD GPU, you might have encountered random crashes that interrupt your gameplay. In the latest Adrenaline driver preview, these issues are addressed alongside the addition of game support for God of War: Ragnarok and Frostpunk 2. Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2 has been making headlines thanks to its throwback action, and as a result over 225,000 players were playing at once via Steam over its launch week. Now that these AMD-specific headaches are taken care of, you can return to battle without fear of interruption. Continue reading AMD fixes frustrating Space Marine 2 crashes with new update MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 17, 2024 10:13 AM  What is the EA FC 25 stadiums list? From the Bernabéu to Wembley, the Emirates to the Parc des Princes, you'll once again get to play on some of world soccer's most hallowed grounds in this year's game. And this year, we're in for several new additions, alongside major overhauls to existing grounds based on real-world renovations. In EA FC 25, we're being reintroduced to the revamped Mâs Monumental, home to River Plate, alongside newcomers like Sporting CP's Estádio José Alvalade which is staging the finals of the 2025 UEFA Women's Champions League. The soccer game has also revamped some of its original stadiums, so expect to see the refreshed trio of Crown Lane, Court Lane, and Stadion Olympik when the EA FC 25 release date arrives. Find the full list of EA FC 25 stadiums below. Continue reading EA FC 25 stadiums list - all 175 arenas MORE FROM PCGAMESN: EA FC 25 release date, All EA FC 25 heroes, EA FC 25 custom tactics codes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 17, 2024 10:08 AM  When is Minecraft Live 2024? Minecraft Live is a twice-annual livestream event hosted by members of the Mojang team to inform the community about the latest goings on, development updates, and more. The event is always a huge date among the Minecraft community, so we're always looking forward to the next one. Each year before now, usually around the Summer, a brand-new, epic update has come to everyone's favorite sandbox game, and undeniably one of the best PC games of all time, Minecraft. In recent years, that update has been announced during Minecraft Live. Now, things are ramping up with two of these events a year, so here's what we know about how that impacts the Minecraft calendar. Continue reading Minecraft Live 2024 stream estimate and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 17, 2024 10:42 AM  What are the best Starfield weapons? Space is pretty cool, but it's also pretty dangerous. While you can use your ship's turrets in interstellar combat to (hopefully) avoid being turned into space debris, you need the best weapons on your person when coming face-to-face with a towering alien beast. You're going to need a vast arsenal of sci-fi weapons and Starfield guns to survive your journey through the stars, coming up against enemies like the Starfield Crimson Fleet pirates and various Starfield creatures. Here are the best Starfield weapons ahead of the Starfield Shattered Space DLC release date, so you can be as powerful as possible before the expansion hits. Continue reading Best Starfield weapons and guns MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield mods, Starfield outposts, Starfield traits |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 17, 2024 9:57 AM  Both Grand Theft Auto 5 and GTA Online now appear to have BattlEye anti-cheat. Players are reporting the software on start-up, and it looks as though Rockstar has added the tool to the Steam backend. Rampant cheating has been a problem in GTA Online for years, but BattlEye should make it harder for most. Rockstar has also already had to deal with a major remote hacker problem in GTA last year, so implementing BattlEye should help with the issue. Continue reading Rockstar adds GTA 5 BattlEye anti-cheat to combat the hacker problem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 5 RP servers, GTA 6 release date estimate, GTA 5 cheats |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 17, 2024 9:47 AM  When is the EA FC 25 release date? Now heading into the second year of the EA FC era, the legendary soccer game series is going to have to continue building on the foundations to remain the top dog. After all, with games like UFL and FIFA's new enterprise set to challenge its premiership, EA may have solid competition on the pitch. While EA FC 24 did introduce its Hypermotion motion capture tech and a shinier iteration of the Frostbite Engine, these iterative upgrades to one of the best soccer games were expected. We're hoping to see bigger and better things from EA FC 25 as the multiplayer game continues to evolve. Here's what you can expect from EA FC 25, which is definitely not just FIFA 25 in a new package, including the latest on the release date, the cover star, and much more. Continue reading EA FC 25 release date and time, early access, trailers, and more MORE FROM PCGAMESN: EA FC 25 release date, All EA FC 25 heroes, EA FC 25 custom tactics codes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 17, 2024 10:02 AM  Which games are coming out in 2024? If you're anything like us, your time is already stretched trying to play all the great games out right now, and the year isn't slowing down any time soon. Hope and anticipation, agony and elation - the endless cycle of emotions we go through during the annual PC release schedule. Year in, year out, videogames are produced in such varying degrees of quality that not a single one of them is destined for certain success. Some of the best PC games of all time release alongside utter disasters, series are born while others dwindle, and occasionally a game lives up to our expectations. Below you'll find all the upcoming PC games to keep on your radar, and it's wildly varied. There are racing games, story games, city builders, and more, plus all of their expected release dates. Continue reading Upcoming PC games 2024 and beyond MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 release date, Best FPS games, Best Black Ops 6 loadouts |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 17, 2024 9:44 AM  September 17, 2024: We've checked for new Combat Warriors codes. What are the active Combat Warriors codes? In this fighting game where you can wield ranged and melee weapons, it's a brutal brawl to the death. In order to survive, it's important to find the best gear and the knowledge to use them. To get ahead, you need the help of Combat Warriors codes to get bonus experience and the money needed to buy your next weapon. The codes situation is a bit bleak, but we've still found some ways that you can get some freebies and will be on the lookout for more codes as and when they arrive. If you want more codes for Roblox games, check out the list of Arsenal codes, as well as some for adventure games like Treasure Quest codes. Continue reading Combat Warriors codes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 17, 2024 9:24 AM  September 17, 2024: We've added two new Car Dealership Tycoon codes. What are the new Car Dealership Tycoon codes? Alongside the obbies, murder mysteries, and shooters, Roblox is filled with every life simulator you could imagine, allowing you to live out your wildest dreams. If you've always wanted to run your own car dealership, test drive the fastest sports cars, and rake in that cash, then Foxzie's Car Dealership Tycoon is for you. As with any new business, you need money to get off the ground. Sure, Car Dealership Tycoon hands out easy money, as you can earn it by simply driving around the Roblox experience, but you'll be driving for a while before you can add that new floor to the showroom. If you're a little light on customers, why not take a break from running your business with Anime Champions Simulator codes, Southwest Florida codes, and Blox Fruits codes instead? Continue reading Car Dealership Tycoon codes September 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 17, 2024 9:20 AM  September 17, 2024: We've checked for new Brookhaven codes. What are the new Brookhaven codes? Brookhaven is one of the most popular sandbox games on the Roblox platform, allowing you to meet up with friends and explore the town's bustling streets and sleepy suburbs. Our Brookhaven codes can put a little pep in your step as you act out different scenarios with some free music for your portable speakers. Brookhaven offers a ton of freedom, so there are no pesky limitations to sidestep – you can snap up new houses and tear up the tarmac with various cars and bikes. Our Brookhaven codes grant you access to a whole playlist of popular tunes to serve as your soundtrack while you're at it. We've also got Doors codes, King Legacy codes, and Anime Adventures codes if you're searching for all the best goodies available across the Roblox platform. Continue reading Brookhaven codes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 17, 2024 9:18 AM  September 17, 2024: We've checked for new Blade Ball codes. What are the new Blade Ball codes? Those who want to stand out while playing this dodgeball game can splash out on new weapons, skills, and even explosive effects. To get them, though, you need coins, and there are ways to instantly get a small amount of coins to roll the dice while getting a chance to open crates and maybe pull a rare sword skin. There are other similar games on the Roblox platform, so be sure to get all the latest Arm Wrestle Simulator codes to get yourself ripped or learn the secret of Berry Avenue codes if you'd rather live a calmer virtual life. Here are all the latest Blade Ball codes, how to enter them, and where to find more. Continue reading Blade Ball codes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 17, 2024 9:15 AM  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. Continue reading All Monopoly Go events, tournaments, dates, and rewards MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 17, 2024 9:14 AM  September 17, 2024: We've checked for Bee Swarm Simulator codes. What are the active Bee Swarm Simulator codes? Whether you're in the market for some free items to help you get started farming honey, or you need that extra boost to your bee's effectiveness at collecting pollen, there's no quicker way to get your hive started than to redeem a whole bunch of codes. However, it's not always easy to know where to find ones that work. So, if you want to give your little pollinators a helping hand, we have many tried and tested active Bee Swarm Simulator codes to redeem that give you valuable free items and boosts. We also have freebies for other popular Roblox games, including Blade Ball codes, Blox Fruits codes, and Murder Mystery 2 codes to help you get ahead. Continue reading Bee Swarm Simulator codes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 17, 2024 9:12 AM  It's taken six months, but Dragon's Dogma 2 PC is finally fixed thanks to the latest update which addresses the frequent random crashes, and more importantly, the CPU bottlenecking that would tank frame rates and make the game unplayable. This massive Dragon's Dogma 2 update was announced last week and thankfully didn't take too long to land, with the full patch notes posted by Capcom on September 17. While the update is big on gameplay features, including a new casual mode, it's the CPU and crash fixes I'm most interested in, and I wanted to ensure were truly dealt with. Continue reading Dragon's Dogma 2 long-awaited CPU fix is finally live, and it works MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 17, 2024 9:12 AM  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. Continue reading When is the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 17, 2024 9:09 AM  Two new Intel Arrow Lake benchmarks have just appeared in the Geekbench results browser, giving us an indication of the performance of the new Intel gaming CPUs, as well as seemingly revealing their full specs. Both the Core Ultra 9 285K and Core Ultra 7 265K have apparently been put through their paces in Geekbench on a new MSI Z890 motherboard, so it looks as though samples of the chips are already doing the rounds. Whether either of these new Intel chips will win the best gaming CPU trophy remains to be seen when the final silicon is released and we can put them through their paces in games, but in the meantime, these new Geekbench results can give us an indication of their basic performance. Continue reading Two new Intel Arrow Lake gaming CPUs just got benchmarked, look fast MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Core i5 14600K review, Best gaming CPU, Core i9 14900K review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 17, 2024 8:49 AM  September 17, 2024: We've checked for new AUT codes. What are the new AUT codes? If you're trying to get ahead of the competition in A Universal Time, we've collated all the latest codes for free skin crates. We'll also run you through exactly how to redeem all the active A Universal Time codes and where you can find more for the action-packed, anime-themed hit. A Universal Time has been around for a while, but it's erupted in popularity recently following a major update. If you're searching high and low for further Roblox freebies, we also keep regularly updated lists of Blox Fruits codes, Project Slayers codes, and even Anime Adventures codes. Now, let's run through all the A Universal Time codes and the rewards they'll net you. Continue reading AUT codes September 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, September 17, 2024 12:00 PM  I really wanted to like action adventure The Plucky Squire more than I do now, having given its charming 2D to 3D platforming a proper whirl. Yes, it's lovely to look at. Yes, hopping out of a storybook and making friends with an illustration on a coffee mug is cool. And yes, everyone can have a mildly fun time with its puzzles and fights. But that's the problem: who is everyone? At first I thought, "This game is for young kids and that's fine!", given its relative simplicity. Then I hit some puzzles and thought, "Ain't no kid figuring this out". Then it hit me. It struggles to balance the fine line between being approachable for tiny tots and layered enough for people who've graduated from "goo goo ga ga" to "oo oo aa aa my back hurts". And that's down to how plucky you're allowed to squire at any given time, because it can be surprisingly limited and, sadly, a bit underwhelming. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, September 17, 2024 10:46 AM  You can't travel back to the 1980s. But what if I told you it was possible to gently warp your memories of that time? UFO 50 is a kart of 50 games that once existed for an old computer system, all lovingly restored by a gang of coders. The old console, of course, is a fiction. The LX-I never existed. But it's a fun pseudo-history against which to create a grab bag of small games (some throwaway, others mighty) all designed with a distinct 80s look. It's an exercise in adhering to an aesthetic. Like an oil painter working with a limited range of colours, the developers of this bundle have stuck to a 32-bit equivalent of the Zorn palette. Yet play a little of each game, and you start to sense the smirk of chronos. These games aren't stuck in the past, but they are enjoying a holiday there. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, September 17, 2024 10:43 AM  Having played the opening hour of Altus' Metaphor: ReFantazio – now mere weeks away from its October 11th launch – I think it's high time to correct a games previewing injustice. Namely, that the majority of its pre-release buzz has centred around its proximity to Persona, and not its far more entertaining quality of having the most gleefully bizarre RPG enemy design this side of Elden Ring's horn-tooting orbpeople. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, September 17, 2024 10:37 AM  Why is every blockbuster video game now some kind of live service game? Speaking as a clueless idiot, the explanation I find most convincing is that it's an attempt to bridge the gap between the returns publishers want from video games, versus how much we're able or willing to pay upfront. "Triple-A" projects now cost exorbitant sums to develop, partly thanks to wider economic inflation, but also because publishers have spent decades teaching players that every sequel has to be More and Shinier. Premium game prices have not risen in proportion, and investors want growth, as they do. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, September 17, 2024 10:08 AM  Strange Scaffold's newly released FPS I Am Your Beast is very fun for quite a few reasons, but chief among them is a deep appreciation for the poetry of good videogame violence. I'm not using the big P word just to throw out an overly worthy comparison to something we might associate with craft or beauty, but as a nod toward the game's playful application of what I previously called 'a euphoric splurge of murderous game verbiage' one morning where I had clearly eaten my wordy Weetabix. The way its hurled knives and curb stomps and inexplicable decapitations flow together have an assonant, almost Suessian quality to them. But it's also, well, just a bit like Mad Libs. You play as Harding, a man who's mythical lethality is established very early on. The showing is there in the moment to moment, but the telling is conveyed through cute tricks like how everyone you meet is so deeply afraid of Harding that they loudly keep track of exactly what weapon he's holding at all times. The Mad Libs comes in through the fact that you can draw Harding a route between A and B, and it's a given that multiple heads are going to come unstuck from necks along the way. You're sort of just casually filling in the verbs that seem the most fun to you in the moment. One of the verbs is 'hornet'. Hornet is a verb now. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, September 17, 2024 9:19 AM  I started playing and enjoying battle royale wizarding sim Spellbreak just in time for Spellbreak to get shut down. Developers Proletariat, Inc announced plans to yank the servers back in August 2022 in the course of being acquired by Activision Blizzard, bringing an end to many happy hours spent skating on conjured ice ramps and hurling boulders around like bunny rabbits. Yes, I am the kind of wizard who hurls a bunny rabbit, if there are no boulders to spare. Happily, it transpires that Proletariat have resurrected their creation and handed it over to posterity in the shape of a free standalone Community Version, available on Itch.io. You'll need to host your own server or join another group if you want to play multiplayer, but all the same, this is a lovely gift and one I'm delighted to transmit unto you, the active and efficient Magenauts of Rockus Paperus Shottegonne. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, September 17, 2024 6:35 AM  Having shot up the near-future in Battlefield 2042, DICE and EA are using a modern-day setting with the next instalment of their military FPS series. According to EA studios group general manager and Respawn chief Vince Zampella, the new, currently untitled shooter will be one of those "back to basics" sequels that tries to rebottle the lightning of Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 4 - these being the "peak" Battlefield games, in Zampella's view. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, September 17, 2024 4:45 AM  I am sure gladiator roguelike RPG We Who Are About To Die's latest update is very nice, and its accompanying 30% celebratory discount even nicer. You can find the full patch notes here, and I'd be interested to hear how significant they are from the more fascina-pilled among you. They mean nothing to me, however, because We Who Are About To Die has been taunting me from my wishlist since it launched in early access a few years back. Well, no more. Throw me to the lions! Oh, this one has a Steam demo in its mouth. Great stuff. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, September 17, 2024 4:32 AM  ECHOSTASIS is the third entry in Enigma's Studio's horror trilogy, and it's one of the more interesting games I've played this year. There's a demo on Steam, and you should grab it if you're interested, since everything I have to say about it is going to be a spoiler of some kind. I'll attempt a brief description below, but a lot of the fun here is discovering how all its parts fit together, and how even its more prosaic game conventions are defamiliarised through a spooky, static-drenched ensorcellment. |
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Siliconera Tuesday, September 17, 2024 11:30 AM
It is difficult to believe that Dead Rising is 18 years old at this point. It's not just because the recent Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster makes the game look gorgeous, all while retaining the style and aesthetic of the original. For an 18-year-old game, the gameplay loop and various zombie-killing and photography mechanics feel as fresh now as they did back on the Xbox 360.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster opens up with photojournalist Frank West traveling by helicopter to the quaint town of Willamette, Colorado. He intends to cover breaking news of the rumored riots occurring at the town. Upon his arrival, Frank witnesses some strange violent scenes, but encounters no riots. He discovers that the reason behind no information coming out of the town is a military quarantine put in place by the US National Guard. After making a deal with his pilot, Frank descends on the helipad of the Willamette Parkview Mall, with only 72 hours to find out the truth and be the first to get his hands on the scoop. It doesn't take long until a horde of zombies breaks into the shopping mall, attacking anyone and everyone in sight. With both his life and the truth on the line, Frank takes it upon himself to help anyone he can, maybe take advantage of the situation, and snap a few photos that might look nice on his Pulitzer-winning story.
Initially, Frank doesn't come off as a nice person. He starts as a self-interested and aloof man that's only in Willamette to further his career at the expense of other people's suffering. It is only through witnessing the horrors brought upon by the zombies and the people behind the outbreak that he steps into an active role helping the survivors of the shopping mall, and even makes friends with the DHS agents working the case. Even though some of the psychopath boss characters might come off as goofy or comedic, most of them are treated with a degree of understanding and are rarely used as the butt of the joke.
It is usually in the aftermath of the fights that Frank gets to see how the sustained trauma and stress of the zombie outbreak has affected these people, disrupting their lives in drastic ways and making them hold onto extreme and distorted versions of reality in order to cope with the circumstances. While Dead Rising is a comedy horror game, the game takes the subject matter and its characters seriously. The first game in the series is particularly poignant in the way it lays out a critique of rampant capitalist consumerism and its relationship with military imperialism, particularly regarding to America.
The gameplay is where most of the comedy shines through. During the course of the 3-day story mode, Frank needs to balance rescuing survivors, fighting zombies, taking photos, and completing each main case. Doing so will provide with Prestige Points (PP) that increase his overall level and unlock different stat upgrades and skills. The level up rewards are somewhat randomized, with some being available at the lower level pools and some available on higher levels. Escorting survivors has been noticeably improved from the original game, with the companion AI being much better at evading zombies and following Frank. There's still some level of friction when helping friendly NPCs, but it's part of what makes playing Dead Rising thrilling. The survivor escort quests in general have received an overhaul, with characters having favorite items and becoming more responsive and better at following Frank if you give them the weapons or food they enjoy. NPCs can also offer hints, point to hidden PP photo ops, and even tell where secret weapon stashes are.
There are countless ways to kill zombies in Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster. From a variety of more traditional melee weaponry and guns to sports equipment, home appliances, and even benches and anything in the environment that Frank can interact with. Combat is as simple as picking up a weapon and whacking a zombie until it stops moving, which can take from a single hit to a few depending on the effectiveness of your tool. One of the most notable quality of life changes in the remaster is the inclusion of an updated control scheme. While the original 2006 game is great, it doesn't control as smooth as some might remember. The modern controls make Dead Rising feel amazing. Special moves are mapped to the right bumper and a face button press, and the zombie grab reaction is assigned to the face buttons.
However, killing zombies isn't all there is to life. As a journalist, Frank also needs to stay on top of his game and take photos of anything and everything that might offer some value in his story. This means striking images of drama, brutality, horror, or comedic outtakes. It's important to note that the erotica genre is missing from the Deluxe Remaster. However, this isn't a massive loss and it doesn't meaningfully change the way the photo mechanics works. New to this remaster are also the different camera upgrades are available throughout the mall. Some include a flash option as well as depth of field settings, and they are a neat addition.
Another new addition to Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is an expanded dub. Now Frank and every NPC speaks during gameplay and side missions. Although this comes with a downside. The original English voice cast has been replaced by a new one. Terence J. Rotolo doesn't return as Frank's voice actor. I generally liked Jas Patrick as Frank, even though some of Frank's most iconic lines sound a bit off coming from someone different. The iconic licensed music tracks return to DRDR with an option for streamer mode that disables them to avoid copyright issues.
On a final note, RE Engine makes Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster look beautiful. The lighting in particular has seen a massive upgrade compared to the original game, which looked flatter in comparison. It is clear by looking at both games side by side that there has been a massive upgrade. However, the new remaster left me convinced that the this is how the original game looked liked back in 2006. The new character models are fantastic, and while Frank doesn't look exactly the same and his new design ages him a bit, I think he looks the part. In fact, I'd say that he looks exactly how his original promotional design depicts him.
Dead Rising was great in 2006 and it continues to be great as Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster. The tension of going through the main story cases, escorting survivors to safety, and trying to complete all side objectives all while managing your in-game countdown is as exhilarating as it was 18 years ago. Perhaps the most impressive thing this new remaster achieves is making me believe that this is how the original 2006 game played. The QoL additions are a game changer and I can't imagine going back to the original control scheme. Unfortunately, some characters in the new English dub don't sound as good as the original cast. On the brighter side, that is probably the only sore point I can find in the remaster.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster will release on September 19, 2024 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC via Steam.
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Siliconera Tuesday, September 17, 2024 11:00 AM
Capcom has released a new Street Fighter 6 character guide video featuring Terry Bogard. Players can now check how one of the mainstay characters in SNK's Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters series will perform in Capcom's newest mainline Street Fighter entry.
This video shows how Capcom will bring some of Terry's signature moves from the SNK games to Street Fighter 6. The moves will range from regular special moves like Power Wave and Burning Knuckle to the two super special moves Power Geyser and Buster Wolf. Each move's attribute will also have differences depending on the button used to execute the commands.
The new official Street Fighter 6 Terry Bogard character guide video is also available to watch right below:
Earlier in September 2024, Capcom launched a "Terry Arrives!" Fighting Pass. That added more Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters-themed content. It includes costume parts that let players cosplay their avatars as Andy Bogard and Joe Higashi. Mai Shiranui will join Terry as a proper playable character later on as part of Street Fighter 6's Year 2 roadmap.
Terry Bogard will be available as a new DLC playable character in the PlayStation 5/4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC fighting game Street Fighter 6 on September 24, 2024.
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Siliconera Tuesday, September 17, 2024 10:30 AM
Square Enix announced that it is aware of the fact that Final Fantasy XVI is now broken on the PS5, following Sony releasing a system update on September 12, 2024. This is a worldwide issue, with both the English and Japanese social media accounts announcing the issue.
Neither announcement goes into exact details about what people are experiencing if they try to play Final Fantasy XVI after the system update. Square Enix only referenced the crashes and graphical issues. It also did confirm that this seems to be tied to the update and it is working directly with Sony to find a fix for the problems. There's no timeline for when it could be repaired.
While Square Enix didn't share any details, people online have been showing what's going on in the game following that update. For example, Liligum9 on X shared a video showing the graphical glitches and Clive suddenly going bald.
People have also been talking about these Final Fantasy XVI PS5 graphical problems, texture issues, and crashes since September 14, 2024, a few days after the system update. There's a thread on the game's subreddit with people sharing screenshots and reports about the new bugs. While some of the visual issues may seem minor, others impair or prevent us from completely enjoying the game.
Final Fantasy XVI is available on the PS5 and PC.
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Siliconera Tuesday, September 17, 2024 10:00 AM
Sega has revealed a new collection of crossover merchandise that pairs Jujutsu Kaisen characters with Sanrio mascots. These items will be available via the Sega Lucky Online Kuji lottery, and the company has also started accepting orders on its website.
A ticket in this lottery costs 770 yen. While Sega can only deliver the prizes domestically inside Japan, it will offer a fixed delivery cost of 500 yen for each user, no matter how many tickets they have purchased.
This collaboration features the following seven pairs:
And here is the complete list of tier prizes in this Kuji lottery, along with the probability percentages to get a specific item:
Sega will close the order period for the Jujutsu Kaisen x Sanrio Characters Lucky Online Kuji on October 18, 2024. People who have purchased the lottery tickets also have until January 18, 2025, to finalize their delivery addresses. Sega will start shipping the prizes in February 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, September 17, 2024 9:30 AM
Josuiji Shinri of Holostars EN will be on hiatus for the foreseeable future. He is taking some personal time off after the passing of his dog Biscuit.
Josuiji had posted a day earlier on September 15, 2024 that he doesn't have any streams planned for the week, since he would be taking her to the vet. He announced his hiatus via his X (formerly known as Twitter) account a day later. In the post, he also thanks his fans for their patience, as well as reminds people to cherish the time they have with their loved ones. A follow-up Tweet included a picture of Biscuit, as well as Josuiji's farewell to her. The loss of a pet is always tough, and many fans and fellow VTubers have replied to Josuiji's hiatus announcement with condolences and support.
As a member of Holostars EN's Tempus branch, Josuiji Shinri debuted in 2023 alongside Machina X Flayon, Banzoin Hakka, and Gavis Bettel. In his lore, he is a ronin who's very skilled with a longbow. As of the time of writing, he has over 129,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel. He posts a variety of content, ranging from normal video game streams to himself eating random food.
For the foreseeable future, Josuiji Shinri will be on hiatus. He will announce on his official social media accounts when he's ready to come back.
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Siliconera Tuesday, September 17, 2024 9:00 AM
Yostar announced that Mahjong Soul will have a collaboration with Sanrio. The event will start on September 25, 2024, then run until October 16, 2024. It will feature the usual suspects of Hello Kitty, Kuromi, My Melody, and Cinnamoroll. [Thanks, 4Gamer!]
There's not a lot of information as of yet. The official Mahjong Soul X (formerly known as Twitter) account only announced that starting date for the event, as well as the four mentioned mascots. However, it's highly likely that they will appear as playable characters. In previous collaborations, Mahjong Soul added characters like Ai Hayasaka (Kaguya-sama: Love is War), Yumeko Jabami (Kakegurui), and Lelouch Lamperouge (Code Geass). So it's not out of the question.
As some of the most popular mascots in Sanrio, it's little surprise that Hello Kitty, Kuromi, My Melody, and Cinnamoroll would be the ones appearing in the Mahjong Soul crossover. They were among the ones who appeared in the McDonald's Yu-Gi-Oh happy meal collaboration, for example.
Mahjong Soul first came out in China in 2018 before appearing worldwide in 2019. It is a free browser and mobile game in which you play riichi mahjong. Though the game itself is pretty much mahjong, there was an anime series for it in 2022, and then an original net animation in 2024.
Mahjong Soul is readily available on mobile devices and in web browsers. The Sanrio collaboration will begin in Mahjong Soul from September 25 and it'll run until October 16, 2024.
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