GamersHeroes Tuesday, November 5, 2024 2:11 PM MISSION START: Leikir Studio, Dotemu, and Gamera Games' Metal Slug Tactics is now available. Gear up with the launch trailer for this tactical twist to SNK's famous run-and-run series. The post Metal Slug Tactics Launch Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, November 5, 2024 12:55 PM Based on the popular anime series, a game of truth and lies awaits players with today's release of Bandai Namco's social deduction title DEATH NOTE Killer Within. The post Social Deduction Game DEATH NOTE Killer Within Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, November 5, 2024 11:48 AM The world of EA and Respawn's Apex Legends is transcending time with the From The Rift major update launching soon today. The post Apex Legends: From The Rift Launching Today appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, November 5, 2024 11:22 AM Featuring the new new original story "Key to the Unknown," see what awaits players in Koei Tecmo's Fairy Tail 2 with the latest trailer for the title. The post Fairy Tail 2 Character Stories Introduction Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, November 5, 2024 10:48 AM Players will be able to take a journey into the ocean's depths with SOGA Studio's first-person welding sim Weldiver. The post First-Person Underwater Welding Sim Weldiver Announced appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, November 5, 2024 10:30 AM Pelts, Skins, and Hides are in high demand in Rockstar Games' Red Dead Online this month, with all Trader sales yielding Double RDO$, XP, and Role XP. The post Trader Sales Perks This Month in Red Dead Online appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 5, 2024 3:40 PM  Helldivers 2 might one day get some crossover content based on other franchises like Warhammer or Star Wars, but the director behind the hit sci-fi co-op shooter has not confirmed anything yet and wants to make sure they don't "dilute" the Helldivers series. |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 5, 2024 3:30 PM  Warner Bros. has big plans for the Harry Potter universe. Hogwarts Legacy was one of last year's best-selling games, proving fans are hungry for more open-world wizarding adventures. A new HBO adaptation that will remake the story of the original books as a TV series is also in the works. According to the head of… |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 5, 2024 3:15 PM  Of all the games I've played so far in 2024—and there are a lot—the one that made me feel the absolute worst was Mouthwashing. I mean this as a compliment. This short narrative game from developer Wrong Organ is an emotionally and mentally taxing game with a clear story to tell. It might not be the easiest game to get… |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 5, 2024 2:40 PM  It's nearly impossible to talk about Dragon Age: The Veilguard on certain sectors of social media without being overrun by people who have a vested interest in seeing the game fail. There are plenty of criticisms to levy at the fourth entry to BioWare's fantasy RPG series, such as its lack of choice continuity from… |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 5, 2024 2:15 PM  Elon Musk is the world's richest man with over $200 billion in net worth right now. He could go anywhere and do anything and he has apparently chosen to spend an inordinate number of hours grinding for loot in Diablo IV. The Tesla CEO revealed on the Joe Rogan podcast in a surprise, last-minute appearance before the… |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 5, 2024 2:03 PM  It feels like only yesterday we were in the thick of the fall release calendar being bombarded every other day by a new blockbuster or sleeper indie hit. November is slowing things down a bit, but it's not quite backlog month just yet. A new Mario & Luigi, Flight Simulator, and Lego game headline a month of stuff… |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 5, 2024 1:55 PM  Once again, someone has taken a device that was never intended to play Doom and, with some tinkering, gotten it to do exactly that. This time around, someone has got Id Software's classic and forever popular FPS running on a Nintendo Alarmo, providing us with possibly one of the worst ways to play the shooter. |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 5, 2024 1:45 PM  Pokémon has a way inspiring the completionist within people, setting them up on intense collect-a-thons that either take them to unimagined glory or exhaustion laced with deep personal shame. Pokémon TCG Pocket is no different, situating the long-running mania around the card game into a slick, free-to-play package… |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 5, 2024 1:30 PM  The pop culture impact of Pokémon has ensured a huge number of people have already checked out Pokémon TCG Pocket, even if it is only as curiosity. The chances are, if you're among them, the massive amount of content and currencies can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you don't have any previous experience with… |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 5, 2024 1:07 PM  So, there are things happening in the world right now that are stressing you and millions of people around the nation and world out, huh? Need some help blowing off that stress? Maybe it's time to pick up a game, dissociate for anywhere between a few hours to a week, and come back to reality when you're ready for the… |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 5, 2024 12:15 PM  Halloween is over, which means the world has decided it's basically the winter holiday season. And, naturally, you can expect an endless amount of seasonally themed sales to sift through. While you might already be looking out for deals on some of this year's best games in hopes of catching up on what's hot, there are… |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 5, 2024 12:00 PM  Earlier this year, Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown was released in a pretty bad state. People complained about bugs, broken servers, and other serious issues across console and PC. Things have improved a bit since then, but the game is still in a rough place. As an apology for all this, players are being given a… |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 5, 2024 11:42 AM  Dragon Age: The Veilguard is getting its first patch this week, and friends, this is about to fix one of the worst things about the latest entry in BioWare's fantasy RPG series. The studio hasn't released full patch notes, but it has confirmed the update will address a bug that broke my heart as a long-time fan of the… |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 5, 2024 11:30 AM  As Fortnite turns seven years old, Epic's cash cow has grown in scale and scope in ways that can make approaching the game feel daunting. Isn't it just for kids? Aren't you supposed to be playing PUGB instead? No! Because as nauseating as the infinite merch and all-pervading presence of the game may seem, it's… |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 5, 2024 10:45 AM  Pokémon TCG Pocket is proving to be rather successful. App Magic, a website that estimates mobile app earnings (via Mobilegamer.biz), claims the "free" card game has made over $20 million in its first week on sale from over five million downloads. The app has just launched its second in-game event, and likely the… |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 5, 2024 10:35 AM  The Switch 2 is still nowhere in sight, but Nintendo promises that it hasn't changed its announcement timeline for the new console. Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa said on Tuesday in an online press conference that a reveal of the new hardware was still on track for this fiscal year ending March 2025. |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 5, 2024 10:30 AM  It would always be a tough call, following the deeply Starship Troopers-inspired Helldivers 2 into the online co-op multiplayer space. However, through its early access, Offworld's licensed horde shooter has performed impressively well. But how is it fairing with the harsh critics on Steam? |
Kotaku Tuesday, November 5, 2024 9:30 AM  The Necromancer has long been a staple of the Diablo games, and if you want to wield death and decay as your chosen elements in Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred, this build guide will help you, whether you're starting out or getting ready to tackle the endgame. |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 5, 2024 3:52 PM  Some games are essential parts of the PC gaming canon. Doom, Half-Life, Baldur's Gate, World of Warcraft, Disco Elysium, and many others all form a web of PC gaming that inform the direction the medium has taken over the decades. The Deus Ex series stands tall among that number, and now you can own all of them for less than $10. So if you haven't played them, now's the perfect time. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Best story games, Best old games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 5, 2024 3:17 PM  The exciting conclusion of the ThermalTake modding competition, also known as the CaseMOD academy, is near, which means it's time to check in on the teams taking part to see how their projects are coming along. For the uninitiated, this competition sees five two-person teams take on exciting and ambitious custom PC builds with the winner ultimately being the team judged to have designed and executed the best PC build. Teams have been building their PCs since August, and now the final submissions have been made and there is no going back. The teams are competing for a first prize of $2,500, with second place earning $1,500 and third place taking home $1,000. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 5, 2024 2:26 PM  Despite having just shipped a new update that brings some cool new features to PC players and the entire suite of 1.6 enhancements to those on console and mobile, Stardew Valley's creator has revealed that there is a new multiplayer feature that wasn't mentioned in the patch notes. However, because it is in such an early stage, it isn't being plastered all over the main menu, and is instead being "hidden" behind a cheat code. Yes, really. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Stardew Valley multiplayer, Stardew Valley realism, The best Stardew Valley mods |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 5, 2024 1:41 PM  The Metro games focus on cultivating atmosphere about all else. Carefully making your way along the hazard-filled train tracks of a post-apocalyptic metro station, or narrowly escaping mutated creatures while your broken gas mask impairs your vision, is what it's all about. So, with VR's immersive capabilities, Metro Awakening seems like a logical next step for the series. I'm happy to say that besides some bugs and performance hiccups on the Meta Quest 3, it's a must-play survival horror concoction. Continue reading Metro Awakening review - a must-play VR survival FPS MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Metro Awakening review, Best VR games, Best Meta Quest 3 games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 5, 2024 1:30 PM  The Grand Theft Auto series of games have become such a cultural juggernaut that it's easy to forget there's a reason why pretty much everyone on the planet has played them. The amount of freedom they offer is unparalleled, giving players not only a huge landscape to explore with a million things to do, but also letting them take their own routes to their objectives. That attitude should be continuing in GTA 6, as one ex Rockstar dev reckons that's exactly what the game team will be working on right now. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 6 release date, Best open-world games, GTA 5 cheats |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 5, 2024 12:47 PM  What is the Black Ops 6 Prestige system? Getting the psychological edge over your opponents in Call of Duty can go a long way in winning a multiplayer match. Sure, your aim, loadouts, and general skill are huge factors in securing victory, but if you can put your enemies on the back foot before a single shot has been fired, you're in a great spot to dominate. One way to do that is with your Black Ops 6 Prestige level, which shows the world that you're experienced and bloodthirsty. In good news for returning players to the multiplayer game, for Black Ops 6, the Prestige system reverts to a classic state, no longer tied to live service seasons. Here's how that works in the latest iteration of the FPS game and what it means for you. Continue reading Black Ops 6 Prestige explained and rewards list MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 guns, Black Ops 6 missions, Black Ops 6 loadouts |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 5, 2024 12:36 PM  The original Resident Evil, from 1996, is one of my favorite ever games. Likewise, the first Metal Gear Solid, Doom from 1993, Deus Ex, and Fallout 1. We all have our beloved, acclaimed, almost-impervious top ten - a game has to be truly special to earn a seat in that pantheon. For me, 1000xResist is already one of those games. Although it only came out this year, it's become one of my all-time favorites, alongside all those inveterate, historical hits. If you've been busy so far this year with Helldivers 2, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree, and Balatro, now, as 2024 winds down, it's time to give 1000xResist a try, especially considering it's cheaper than ever. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: New PC games, Best RPG games, Best story games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 5, 2024 12:23 PM  Have you started your Christmas shopping early? Well, why not pick yourself up a little treat, too - you deserve it. It may be Fanatical's birthday but this excellent bundle deal will see you celebrating, with a huge discount available on icy survival sim Frostpunk's Game of the Year Edition, and many more great games. With this deal, you can build a great gaming bundle, starting with two games for just $5.99 / £5.99 - less than $3 / £3 a title. The more games you add to your bundle, the more money you save, with three games available for $7.99 / £7.99, four for $10.66 / £10.66, and five for $11.99 / £11.99. Continue reading Grab Frostpunk for just $3 with Fanatical's Birthday bundle deal MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best indie games on PC, Best strategy games on PC, Frostpunk PC review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 5, 2024 12:20 PM  November 5, 2024: We've added the latest new Monopoly Go dice links for free dice rolls. How can I get Monopoly Go free dice links? The household favorite board game has been reimagined as a free-to-play app on smartphones, allowing everyone to experience the thrills of Monopoly on practically any device. Everything that makes the board game special is here in Monopoly Go, so you'll be collecting properties and building hotels as you go around the board, and there are a variety of multiplayer minigames to get through along the way. You're going to need to get your hands on Monopoly dice rolls, but they are difficult to come by no matter how far you are into the board game. There are ways to earn additional dice rolls, including logging into the game every day to collect daily bonuses, progressing further in the game, and inviting friends to try Monopoly Go. While you can also spend real money to unlock more dice rolls, you may want to give our list of Monopoly Go dice links a try instead, especially if you're waiting for the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event. Take a look at all the currently active Monopoly Go free dice links for today. Continue reading Free Monopoly Go dice links November 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 5, 2024 12:18 PM  Act fast and you can get a huge $365 price reduction on this MSI gaming laptop that comes absolutely packed to the gills with high-end hardware, including an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090. This MSI gaming laptop deal gets you one of the most powerful gaming laptops around for well below its usual price. As a maker of some of the best gaming laptop designs, we're well used to MSI creating some impressive portable gaming devices but this Titan 18 HX A14V ups the ante to another level with one of the highest gaming laptop specs we've ever seen. In fact, we've got a review of this laptop that will be up in just a few days, so keep an eye out for it. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: MSI Z370 Gaming Pro Carbon AC review, MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X Trio review, Best gaming motherboard |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 5, 2024 12:04 PM  With the rhythm of Guitar Hero and the top-down roguelike antics of Hades, the new Kill The Music demo is one I heartily recommend. Fluid gameplay and great tunes are punctuated by a colorful UI that would even put the Persona series to the test, and you can try it for yourself right now on Steam. Continue reading New Kill The Music demo blends Hades and Guitar Hero, and I love it MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best roguelike games, Free Steam games, Best rhythm games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 5, 2024 12:37 PM  Looking for Dragon Age The Veilguard guides? It's been a long road - and an excruciating ten-year wait for fans - but the sequel to Inquisition has finally arrived. Formerly known as Dragon Age 4: Dreadwolf, the fourth installment in BioWare's fantasy series was officially introduced to the world as Dragon Age: The Veilguard in a reveal trailer during Microsoft's Xbox Showcase 2024. Dragon Age The Veilguard follows fresh protagonist Rook on their journey across Thedas to stop ancient elven gods from taking over the world. As the titular Veilguard takes shape, you must complete quests, master class abilities, and make difficult choices to pull Thedas back from the brink of destruction. While BioWare's RPG game didn't blow us away in our Dragon Age Veilguard preview, we've got enough guides to see you comfortably through to the end. Continue reading Dragon Age The Veilguard guides and walkthrough MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Dragon Age The Veilguard class, Dragon Age The Veilguard companions, Dragon Age The Veilguard builds |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 5, 2024 11:26 AM  Stellaris gives you outer space, Civilization 6 goes hard on the historical accuracy, and Cities Skylines 2 drills right down into the minutiae of everyday local governance. But what about the magic? What about a strategy game where you can rule over your own private version of Skyrim, or build a fantasy realm in the vein of the Lands Between or Sanctuary? Published by Paradox, Age of Wonders 4 is a giant 4X game with a vision. It has depth, detail, and complexity, but it's not concerned with hardcore realism - on the contrary, it's focused on arcane rituals and mythical creatures, and it's just gotten even bigger thanks to a new DLC. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best 4X games, Age of Wonders 4 review, Best games like Civ |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 5, 2024 11:25 AM  What is the best Model L loadout? Looking at the Model L you'd be forgiven for thinking there isn't anything special there; a no-frills assault rifle, it looks like it may have outlived its usefulness, even in a game set in the 90s. Well, think again. The Model L - especially with our loadout - is a fast-firing mid-range demon, and can take entire teams out in the blink of an eye. Quickly finding itself on our Black Ops 6 best loadouts list, the Model L should be an instrument in everyone's locker, especially in Black Ops 6 maps with mid-range sight lines and long corridors. We've opted to completely kit out the assault rifle with the Gunfighter Wildcard, creating a Black Ops 6 weapon that can take on all comers. Continue reading Best Black Ops 6 Model L loadout and class build MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 guns, Black Ops 6 missions, Black Ops 6 loadouts |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 5, 2024 11:00 AM  One of my favorite city building games of all time is Majesty, the self-titled 'fantasy kingdom sim' where you don't actually control your units, but instead take the seat of an all-seeing monarch that just handles all the town management elements. Fitting that concept into a snappy roguelite format is the upcoming small-scale strategy game The King is Watching, and it's just launched an updated demo on Steam. I had a chance to give the latest build a go ahead of its launch, and the loop already has me hooked. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best city-building games, Best indie games, Best strategy games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 5, 2024 11:53 AM  November 5, 2024: We added three new Honkai Star Rail codes. What are the new Honkai Star Rail codes? If you're just starting your adventure through developer HoYoverse's gacha RPG, you might be wondering if there are any freebies to give you a boost. Thankfully, HoYoverse has delivered, and we've got the complete list of working promo codes for you to redeem. Honkai Star Rail redeem codes are released periodically and typically appear in livestreams and social channels ahead of major updates. These codes can net you some high-value currency, including Honkai Star Rail Stellar Jade, which you can use to pull the best characters from Honkai Star Rail banners. To save you time, we've collected all the latest promo codes in Honkai Star Rail, so be sure to check back regularly before they expire. Continue reading Honkai Star Rail codes November 2024 and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Honkai Star Rail review, Honkai Star Rail codes, Honkai Star Rail tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 5, 2024 10:12 AM  When is the Genshin Impact 5.2 release date? There are many rumors circulating about what could be upcoming in the next update, including a possible new area, characters, and quests, here's everything we know. Fortunately, we don't have long to wait until the Genshin Impact 5.2 livestream reveal, where we'll discover more about the next Genshin Impact banner and all the upcoming and new Genshin Impact characters. We'll hopefully get a few Genshin Impact codes sprinkled in to tide us over with some free primogems, too, before the release of the next update. Continue reading Genshin Impact 5.2 release date, livestream, and banners MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 5, 2024 10:56 AM  What are the best Dragon Age The Veilguard skills? Half the fun of Bioware RPGs is taking a ragtag band of nobodies and watching them transform into legendary heroes. DA:V continues that tradition with Rook, our fresh-faced protagonist and unlikely leader of the titular Veilguard. Once you've determined Rook's lineage and class, unlocking skills is the next port of call. Skills are the backbone of your build in Dragon Age 4, so getting to grips with how the skill tree works and what specializations can offer is essential. Like most RPG games, Rook and their Dragon Age Veilguard companions gain skill points every time they level up, and the skills you choose will determine how powerful they will be once they reach the Dragon Age Veilguard max level cap. Here are the best skills to choose first. Continue reading All Dragon Age The Veilguard skills MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Dragon Age The Veilguard class, Dragon Age The Veilguard companions, Dragon Age The Veilguard builds |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 5, 2024 10:00 AM  Despite enjoying widely positive critic scores, Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Metacritic user score has sunk to 3.8, or 'generally unfavorable', following an intense period of review bombing. Metacritic owner Fandom has now responded, noting that its user reviews are monitored and that offensive responses will be removed. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Dragon Age The Veilguard class, Dragon Age The Veilguard companions, Dragon Age The Veilguard builds |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 5, 2024 9:52 AM  The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 could be with us even quicker than expected, as a new leak tells us the forthcoming gaming GPU range will be with us soon. The new RTX 5000 graphics card lineup was originally expected to be unveiled at the CES tradeshow in January 2025, but it now looks as though we may even get a glimpse of the new GPUs in 2024. The new RTX 5090 is widely expected to be the best graphics card when Nvidia eventually unleashes it out into the wild, with rumors that the new GPU will come equipped with a massive 32GB of GDDR7 VRAM and 21,760 CUDA cores. However, Nvidia has kept its lips sealed about any official release date or announcement for this GPU so far, meaning our only sources are leaks and rumors right now. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GeForce RTX 4070 Super review, DLSS explained, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 5, 2024 9:54 AM  What are the best free PC games? Whether you're broke or just frugal, free is a price point that appeals to everybody's purse. No matter your genre of choice, it turns out that zero can buy you quite a lot in the F2P game world, and even beloved classics are available at the steepest possible discount. We've collated the top free games on PC that are guaranteed to deliver a near-endless stream of complementary entertainment. All you need to spend is your time. From cultural landmarks like Fortnite to all-time greats like Team Fortress 2, some entries on this list can easily make our list of the best PC games of all time. In no particular order, here are the best free games on PC. Continue reading The best free PC games MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 5, 2024 11:08 AM  Apex Legends is going back to where it all started. Just like how Fortnite OG whisked the battle royale game back to Chapter 1, Respawn Entertainment's spin on the genre is about to do something very similar. The team has teased Season 23, called From The Rift, and it is heavily focused on returning to where Apex Legends all began. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Apex Legends characters guide, Apex Legends skins, Apex Legends tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, November 5, 2024 9:33 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, November 5, 2024 9:29 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, November 5, 2024 9:26 AM  How do you complete the Liberty Falls main quest in Black Ops 6? Modern Warfare 3 Zombies took the mode in a new direction and, while it was certainly fun, nothing can compare to the classic round-based mode of old. Treyarch has delivered an excellent Zombies experience in Black Ops 6, and there's a full questline to complete while you're popping heads off the undead. Sure, you can jump into Black Ops 6 to see how many rounds you can survive in the zombie game, but the real fun lies in the Liberty Falls main quest. There's something incredibly satisfying about completing the hidden easter egg quests - not to mention the unlockable rewards to boot. Read on to find out how to craft the Thrustodyne M23 'Jet Gun' Wonder Weapon in the multiplayer game and complete the Liberty Falls main quest in full. Continue reading Black Ops 6 Zombies Liberty Falls main quest guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 guns, Black Ops 6 missions, Black Ops 6 loadouts |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 5, 2024 1:16 PM  Enshrouded has received what developers Keen Games are calling the survival game's "most sizable" update yet, sizable being an appropriate word for mountains. Expect a new playable area, the Alabaneve Summits, with its own enemies, resources, non-threatening wildlife and quests. The maximum character level has risen to 35! There are new townsfolk to find and place in your poorly built houses! You can tame animals, and make them live in poorly built houses too! You can get hypothermia! |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 5, 2024 12:34 PM  I've spent quite a lot of today trying to figure out why, exactly, some of the monsters in the Monster Hunter Wilds beta looked like bundles of copulating pyramids slathered in crocodile gravy. Nic clued me in on this reddit thread earlier, which cites unnamed Chinese players who've allegedly data-mined the beta's monster models, and learned that they are extremely large, encompassing hundreds of thousands of polygons. If every monster in Monster Hunter Wilds were that fancy all of the time, your computer would become a volcano. As such, the game resorts to loading-on-demand systems to ensure that you only see those gorgeous details when the monsters are close by and, as the case may be, angrily sitting on you. When they're further afield, the flourishes fall away to free up memory and processing power. The popular Redditor explanation for the presence of monsters that look like Henry Moore sculpture is basically that the LOD systems are being forgetful, and neglecting to load the additional polygons at proximity. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 5, 2024 12:00 PM  As a yearly blockbuster, Call of Duty, through sheer expense and effort, would like you to think it is the Die Hard of video games. Or, depending on the setting, the Saving Private Ryan of video games. But it is barely Black Hawk Down. This latest campaign in Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 reminds me more of the forgettable Netflix shootfests that thumbnail their way across your TV screen as you try to find some gritty nothing to aid you in zoning out of life. Still, there is an anecdotal contingent of casual sofa sitters for whom Call Of Duty is the game. A balls-to-the-wall shooter to return to every winter and rinse through in a weekend. Ed has already gestured at its multiplayer, announcing: "yup, it's COD", like a deeply tired Captain Birdseye inspecting the day's catch, wondering when his life will change. But never mind that. How does the single player story mode hold up? Some are calling it the best campaign in years. And I guess that's true, in the sense that it is the least worst. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 5, 2024 11:50 AM  Discourse? Look mate, I'm just here to test the Steam Deck. Dragon Age: The Veilguard runs like a tap on any halfway decent desktop hardware, so was naturally going to be worth trying on the weaker Deck. And sure enough, Bioware's RPG (which is really more of an action game with the occasional verbal spar) settles comfortably into handheld life. In fact, Valve have festooned its Steam page with a Verified medal, a seal of approval for any game that performs and controls well on the Steam Deck without any glaring weaknesses or impractical annoyances. It's still worth playing around with the settings – more on those later – but I'll back up that official assessment, having played for several hours without so much as an undersized tooltip. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 5, 2024 11:14 AM  The trailer for Bambas! starts off innocently enough. It's an "innovative urban walking simulator" in which you play a disembodied pair of shoes, individually moved with a controller's analog sticks and trigger buttons. The first half of the trailer is all whimsy and playground fun - kicking a football, standing on a climbing frame, riding a skateboard. But then a note of darkness creeps in, as the player begins to channel the sheer nihilistic inconsequentiality of a world in which shoes have no thinking human bodies to restrain them. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 5, 2024 10:14 AM  Hori's latest addition to its controller lineup, the "Horipad Wireless for Steam," is now available for preorder on Amazon. After already releasing in Japan at the end of October, now the gamepad is coming to the US. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 5, 2024 10:00 AM  To say that Factorio: Space Age throws out the rulebook is an understatement. It'd be more fitting to say it's somehow automated the whole process: an inserter plucked out the rulebook from my brain and deposited it in hot magma, while a new rulebook was churned out in a nearby machine and plopped into my brain from the other side - only for that to be immediately plucked out and incinerated as well. With each new planet and each new phase, Space Age reinvents itself. I'm battling hyperbole here, but ah hell, I admit defeat. Factorio: Space Age is a masterpiece, the final form of perhaps the most well-crafted building game I'll ever play. |
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Siliconera Tuesday, November 5, 2024 3:30 PM
One of the new features in the 1.6 Stardew Valley update is the ability to put hats on pets, but it seems that's causing performance issues like lag in the game. Eric "Concerned Ape" Barone took to social media to direct all players to remove the decorations to solve the problem.
Concerned Ape noted this is a known issue. There's no fix out yet. However, a patch will be issued to remedy the problem when it is possible. Since known Stardew Valley performance issues seem to be coming from people who did put hats on pets, removing them until a future update can address the problem should completely eliminate the issue.
In response to someone else commenting on the problem and asking about lore, Concerned Ape brought up an in-world explanation for why pets can't currently wear hats in Stardew Valley.
This isn't the only part of Stardew Valley that might not work exactly as expected in 1.6. The update added experimental multiplayer to the mobile version of the game. As it is still in development, those who choose to enter the cheat code to enable it and test it out might find it doesn't work as well as the console and PC version multiplayer experiences.
Stardew Valley is available for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PCs, mobile devices, and the PlayStation Vita. Patch 1.6 is available on the Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PC, and mobile devices.
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Siliconera Tuesday, November 5, 2024 3:00 PM
Houshou Marine will make her proper appearance in Sound Voltex Exceed Gear in early November 2024. Konami revealed that it will add songs and other in-game content based on the Japanese Hololive Vtuber to the arcade and PC rhythm game.
A total of four songs performed by Marine will join the game's track roster. The songs will be "Ahoy!! We Are Houshou Pirates," "I'm Your Treasure Box," "Bishoujo Muzai Pirates," and "Dead Ma'am's Chest." The songs will remain available on both the arcade and PC versions for the foreseeable future, even after the crossover event period has ended.
The in-game decorations that players can obtain via the Premium Generator will only be available for a limited time until December 8, 2024. The main highlight of the lineup will be the feature to have Marine herself appear as a Nemesis Crew navigator. The other rewards in the collection will consist of ten voice appeal stamps and 21 movie wallpapers for the touch panels.
Houshou Marine had actually been featured in Sound Voltex since 2021, when Konami added songs from the #GENSOKYOholoism album. However, the previous wave did not include in-game character contents. With this new event, players will be able to have Marine actually appear in-game, just like Shirakami Fubuki, Nekomata Okayu, and Tsunomaki Watame.
Sound Voltex Exceed Gear is available in arcades and PCs via the Konami Station platform. The crossover content featuring Houshou Marine will be available to obtain from November 7 until December 8, 2024.
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Siliconera Tuesday, November 5, 2024 2:30 PM
Another magical girl from the original Puella Magi Madoka Magica is confirmed as a playable character in Madoka Magica Magia Exedra: Sayaka Miki. She'll also be able to be recruited when the game launches in 2024. Ahead of that, there's a very brief teaser trailer showing how she works in-game.
Sayaka, like Madoka, isn't a magical girl when the original anime begins. She's Madoka Kaname's best friend and meets Mami Tomoe, another magical girl, alongside her. She decides to sign a contract for the sake of a boy she has a crush on. As a result of that, she gains the ability to use swords to fight, and her trailer from the game shows her using one to attack an enemy.
Eri Kitamura is also confirmed as the Sayaka Miki voice actress for Madoka Magica Magia Exedra, so she'll be returning yet again to play the character in the game. In addition to the original anime, she's done so for the movies, games like Madoka Magica Portable, and crossover events in other games. People may also recognize her as the voice of Keqing in Genshin Impact, Juri in Street Fighter, and Nemona in the Pokemon anime.
While Sayaka is one of the more familiar series staples, we've seen plenty of unexpected confirmations for this upcoming free-to-play game too. For example, Ashley Taylor will be a part of the roster. She debuted in Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story, rather than one of the anime or manga off-shoots.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Magia Exedra will be available for mobile devices and the PC in Japanese and English via Steam in 2024.
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Siliconera Tuesday, November 5, 2024 2:00 PM
Chapter 182 of the Chainsaw Man manga ends with a cliffhanger that potentially signals the return of two characters from the Public Safety Saga part of the story. There's no exact confirmation about their identities. More will be revealed when chapter 183 launches on November 12, 2024. The chapter is available to read for free on MangaPlus and Viz Media.
Editor's Note: There will be no spoilers for Chainsaw Man manga chapter 182 or the two characters' identities below.
The teaser for the return of the two familiar Chainsaw Man characters comes on page 16 of the new chapter. After the current events involving Denji and Asa Mitaka, the story shifts to the two individuals. We only get to see them from behind as they're heading to an undisclosed location.
We still have quite some time to wait before the physical copies of the Chainsaw Man manga catch up to the current chapters like 182 and 183 in Shonen Jump. The most recently released volume is 16, and that covers chapters 134-143. That's the Chainsaw Man Church arc in the Academy Saga. Volume 17 will come out on January 7, 2025, and that will cover chapters 144-153.
Chapter 182 of the Chainsaw Man manga is available worldwide now, and we can read chapter 183 on MangaPlus and Viz Media on November 12, 2024. Viz Media handles the manga outside of Japan. The anime is streaming on Crunchyroll.
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Siliconera Tuesday, November 5, 2024 1:30 PM
Square Enix revealed that it is working with Lawson to launch a new merchandise lottery featuring Dragon Quest-themed items in mid-November 2024. The lottery will have the title "Dragon Quest Fukubiki-sho Special ~Roto's Legend Arc~," and it will be available at Square Enix storefronts and Lawson convenience stores across Japan.
This lottery will reward items inspired by the first three Dragon Quest mainline entries that feature the legend of Roto, who is alternatively known in the English localization as Erdrick. A single ticket in this lottery will cost 750 yen (~$4.95).
Prizes from this lottery will range from clips based on pixel character sprites to soft vinyl figures and plushies modeled after the series' monsters. One of the grand prizes will be a faux Adventurer's Book that will turn into a paper lamp when opened.
A set of metallic replicas of Roto/Erdrick's sword and shield will be available to the person who draws the final lottery ticket at any given outlet. Every ticket will also have a serial code that people can use to enter a bonus lottery, where 150 winners can get red-colored versions of the replicas.
Square Enix has also uploaded a trailer showcasing the lottery prize items on its Japanese YouTube channel:
The Dragon Quest Fukubiki-sho Special ~Roto's Legend Arc~ lottery will be available in Japan on November 15, 2024.
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Siliconera Tuesday, November 5, 2024 1:00 PM
Eric "Concerned Ape" Barone announced that it is possible for mobile Stardew Valley players to try out experimental multiplayer if they updated to the 1.6 version of the game. However, it is in development and not guaranteed to work.
Accessing the 1.6 Stardew Valley experimental mobile multiplayer involves entering a cheat code of sorts. The official site included an official screenshot with instructions. Essentially, we would need to tap the four leaves on the title screen in order, then tap the ? button on the main menu screen.
Here are the official instructions, alongside the official image, to unlock the co-op main menu option.
"Using the guide below, tap the leaves in this order: ↑ ↑ ↓ ↓ ← → ← → … Then press the "?" button in the bottom right corner of the screen. (Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, ? )"
You could also think of this as tapping the upper right leaf twice, the lower left leaf twice, the upper left leaf, the lower right leaf, the upper left leaf, the lower left leaf, and the question block.
The host needs to have a farm and cabins ready, as well as get their IP address from their device in the Wi-Fi/Internet settings section for the other players. The other mobile players, after entering the cheat code, need to enter the IP as well. Everyone will need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi router or hotspot. Concerned Ape also cautioned against using a cell phone network. Those on mobile devices would be able to connect to other mobile players or a PC.
As a reminder, the 1.6 series of updates for Stardew Valley increased the multiplayer cap on platforms that support it. Up to eight people can now play together.
Stardew Valley is available for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PCs, mobile devices, and the PlayStation Vita.
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Siliconera Tuesday, November 5, 2024 12:30 PM
Re-Ment announced the Pokemon Romantic Collection, which will be a new set of goods resembling accessories cases. They'll come out on February 24, 2025, and the items in the set will be available in blind boxes. [Thanks, 4Gamer!]
There will be six variations in total. You'll be able to get Jigglypuff, Sylveon, Sprigatito, Galarian Ponyta, Alolan Vulpix, or Primarina. As mentioned earlier, these items resemble accessory cases that belong to the Pokemon in question. For example, the Primarina's box looks like a shell, and it's full of pearls. Meanwhile, the Sprigatito's case looks like a terrarium and it's full of flowers.
Each blind box costs 1265 JPY, or $8.30. You won't know which one you'll get when you purchase the box. However, it's possible to purchase a full collection if you want them all. Re-Ment items are usually available at hobby shops and anime stores in Japan. Whether they appear in other countries depend on the store, or you can use a proxy service.
Re-Ment has released little Pokemon items in the past. Goods from this store usually look like little displays or screenshots from the Pokemon world. Examples include aqua bottles (focusing on Water Types), bonsai trees, and terrariums. Like the Romantic Collection, these items are in blind boxes, but are also available as a full collection.
The Pokemon Romantic Collection from Re-Ment will come out on February 24, 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, November 5, 2024 12:00 PM
Bandai Spirits revealed a new Hololive Vtuber Ichiban Kuji merchandise lottery that will feature four Japanese Vtubers in cyberpunk-themed costumes. The lottery will be titled, "Hololive ~Cyberpunk Style~," and the company will launch it in Japan in late March 2025.
The Hololive ~Cyberpunk Style~ Ichiban Kuji will have new cyberpunk-themed figures modeled after the Vololive Gamers member Nekomata Okayu, the 0th Generation member Hoshimachi Suisei, the 3rd Generation Vtuber Usada Pekora, and the 6th-generation Secret Society holoX member Hakui Koyori. Each of these four figures will also have their own grand prize tiers.
A single ticket for this lottery will cost 850 yen (~$5.60), and there are no empty tickets so each of them will guarantee a prize item. The Ichiban Kuji lotteries usually also have lesser prize tiers that reward items like acrylic stands and tin badges based on the same character illustrations. However, Bandai Spirits has still yet to reveal those as of the initial reveal in early November 2024. The company will update the lottery's webpage with the full prize list in the coming days as it gets closer to the scheduled launch in March 2025.
The Hololive ~Cyberpunk Style~ Ichiban Kuji merchandise lottery will be available in Japan in late March 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, November 5, 2024 11:30 AM
The next TCG Card Shop Simulator update will add the much-requested "customers trade card" feature to the early access game. OPNeon Games announced on Steam that the new gameplay element will be a part of the next patch.
The announcement for the update is very brief. OPNeon Games noted it will take about two weeks for the next TCG Card Shop Simulator update to arrive, because the "customers trade card" element will be a part of it. As a result, we will get a chance to either buy a specific card from an NPC or trade one from our collection to them. Details about rarities or potential price ranges didn't come up. There are also no screenshots or videos showing how the mechanic might work in-game.
TCG Card Shop Simulator entered early access back in September 2024. In it, players run a card shop that focuses on a Pokemon Trading Card Game-like TCG. In addition to running the store, you can also collect the cards yourself and open packs to see if you can find any valuable ones. The full 1.0 version of the game is expected to launch in 2025, with that one also including a playable version of the TCG.
This isn't OPNeon Games' only TCG-related title. The developer is also behind the mobile games Idle Card Shop Tycoon and its sequel.
TCG Card Shop Simulator is available in early access for PCs.
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Siliconera Tuesday, November 5, 2024 11:00 AM
Independent Vtuber Shylily announced on social media that she will eventually be taking a hiatus to address a health condition on November 4, 2024. She didn't announce when it will begin, however she did estimate that she will take a break that will last at least two months if needed.
Shylily noted that her hiatus will be due to her health issue potentially requiring surgery in the future, and the Vtuber would use a hiatus to recover from it. She didn't explain what her condition is, but reassured fans that it isn't "life-threatening."
Here is the full statement Shylily made concerning her health and a possible upcoming hiatus. We can likely expect there to be some time before any break, as she noted there will be "further consultations" before any surgery would occur.
Shylily first debuted as an independent Vtuber back in January 2022. While she does have a YouTube channel, she is most active on Twitch. Her last stream was held on November 4, 2024, during which she also brought up her upcoming appointment and health. She also noted that she has no schedule for the week of November 4, 2024.
We can expect further updates from Shylily via her official accounts when she knows more.
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Siliconera Tuesday, November 5, 2024 10:30 AM
Piapro has set up a special site for the 20th anniversary of Meiko, a Vocaloid that Yamaha Corporation developed and Crypton Future Media distributed. She first came out in November 2004.
The site includes information on some of the commemorative merchandise you'll be able to purchase. As well, you can check out Meiko's biography and past designs. Wasshi, who designed her V1 look, sent in the concept art, which you can check out on the website as well. As for goods that are part of the Meiko 20th anniversary celebrations, you'll be able to get figures like Nendoroids, as well as food items like sake and macarons.
As one of Piapro's Vocaloids, Meiko often appears in games like Project Diva. Some of the songs that appear in these games include "Mellow Yellow" and "Nostalgic." She also appears in ensemble tracks, or in duets with other Vocaloids like Kaito.
Singer-songwriter Meiko Haigo provides the vocal samples for Meiko. You can check out her YouTube channel and website for more information on her musical activities. Haigo is still holding live performances, and her most recent one was on November 3, 2024. Her next one will be on December 8, 2024.
The Meiko site will continue to update whenever there are new campaigns or projects that are part of the 20th anniversary for the Vocaloid.
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Siliconera Tuesday, November 5, 2024 10:00 AM
The Genshin Impact in game TCG, Genius Invokation, is about to become something you can play in real life. You'll be able to unleash your inner Cyno from November 8, 2024, which is when pre-orders open for cards and decks. [Thanks, heiankyo_327!]
This is a collaborative effort between HoYoVerse and ShiningSoul. ShiningSoul is a Shanghai-based company specializing in hobby merchandise. It previously released cards based off series like Fate/stay night and Identity V. Each deck will have three character cards, thirty action cards, and seven equipment cards. There will be eight variations to purchase, and this is only the first collection. So if the character card you want isn't available, it might appear in the future. As a note, you can play Genius Invokation with these cards if you want to. They're also collector's items.
In Genshin Impact, Genius Invokation is a TCG minigame in which you play a card game against your friends, NPCs, or playable characters. Each player has three character cards, and you win after you defeat all three of your opponent's characters. You can also support your characters with action cards and such to heal them or improve their attack power. The Genius Invokation in-game uses elemental dice to determine the attacks you can use. However, it doesn't seem like the ShiningSoul decks come with dice.
Genshin Impact is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Windows PC, and mobile devices.
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Siliconera Tuesday, November 5, 2024 9:30 AM
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth patch 1.050 is now available to download. Aside from adding "Versatility Mode" for PS5 Pro players, this update also fixes some minor bugs and improves stability.
Versatility Mode adds 60 FPS support for PS5 Pro players. It also lets you view the game with the same visual fidelity as the Graphics Mode. These improvements make the in-game rendering look richer when it comes to combat and cutscenes. This is specifically for PS5 Pro players.
Square Enix announced this patch in late September 2024. The tweet stating that it's now live in the game includes screenshots showing how the game looks now on the field, in combat, and in cutscenes.
You can check them out here:
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the sequel to Final Fantasy VII Remake, and it's the second game in the reimagined Final Fantasy VII trilogy. It came out in February 2024, and was both a critical and financial success for Square Enix. Whereas the first game mostly took place in Midgar, this one has the party travel across the Planet to stop Shinra from exploiting the Lifestream.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is readily available on the PS5. The exclusivity arrangement expired on May 29, 2024. So the game may appear in the future on other platforms like Windows PC.
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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, November 5, 2024 3:08 PM It will be a combination of both modes. The post Fantasy VII Rebirth Gets New Versatility Mode for PlayStation 5 Pro appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, November 5, 2024 2:39 PM It will reportedly continue the Resident Evil 7 and Village storyline. The post Even More Resident Evil 9 Details Seemingly Leaked appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
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Gaming on PC Tuesday, November 5, 2024 2:24 PM Destiny 2 is holding a "free loot" event of sorts on November 19, to compensate for a rare bug that made certain perk combinations harder to get. More details after the jump. |