PCGamesN Wednesday, November 6, 2024 7:52 AM  Nvidia is planning to take on Intel and AMD with a new CPU designed for use in consumer PCs, according to a report. The move could see the gaming GPU maker challenge the domination of Intel and AMD in the PC world, particularly when it comes to laptops and AI, but the company's lack of an x86 license will present a challenge when it comes to this rumored Nvidia CPU running PC games and the PC's expansive software back catalog. Not only does Nvidia make the best graphics card for gaming right now, in the form of the RTX 4090, but it's now also the world's most valuable company, thanks to its huge strides in the AI world. We're expecting the new RTX 5000 gaming GPU lineup to launch in the near future, but it looks as though Nvidia could also be launching a new CPU range in 2025 as well. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GeForce RTX 4070 Super review, DLSS explained, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 6, 2024 7:51 AM  Less than a month after it launched, Amazon Games has nerfed the XP rewards of New World Aeternum's new PvP zone, The Cursed Mists. The area arrived as part of the MMO's recent revamp, and it presents players with an extraction-like gameplay loop with unique loot and XP available for playing. Amazon says the zone was giving players "more PvP experience than intended," with the rewards now brought back down. Continue reading Amazon nerfs New World Aeternum's XP rewards in its new PvP zone MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best New World Aeternum builds, Best MMORPGs, Best New World Aeternum class |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 6, 2024 7:48 AM  Once Human continues to stand strong as the hottest new survival game on Steam right now. The free game continues trading places with Rust as the most-played option on the Valve store, and Once Human update 1.3.1 is about to drop a whole heap of additional improvements and upgrades as the ongoing Way of Winter season continues. Developer Starry Studio is continuing to polish bugs and deliver fixes, and its next patch is introducing several new features and key changes, including a big upgrade to Once Human animal taming. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best sandbox games, Best open-world games, Best survival games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 6, 2024 7:21 AM  Looking for some games like Fall Guys? Equal parts infuriating and addictive, Fall Guys is the brightest, bounciest battle royale game we've ever failed repeatedly at - and we have failed at a lot of battle royales. Even though Fall Guys itself is now free to play, after one too many gleeful hours toddling around and bouncing out of the competition, you may be wondering what other fun-yet-competitive party games you can pick up and play with friends, family, or even strangers. Well, wonder no more, my wobbly bean. As we gush about in our Fall Guys review, the 'original' - as it were - is a fun, mindless jaunt through colorful rounds, and it's as enjoyable as it sounds. Thanks to that flawless formula, a couple of controversial games have tried to directly imitate the aesthetic and Takeshi's Castle-esque gameplay of Fall Guys. This list, though, encompasses a variety of multiplayer games - from those with a similar eye-burning color scheme to rage-inducing battle royale games, and strategic puzzle games with hilarious and mind-bending limb physics, rather than exact rip-offs. So, whatever aspect of the Mediatonic battle royale you find most appealing, there's sure to be something in this list of games like Fall Guys that you'll love just as much. Continue reading The best games like Fall Guys on PC 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Fall Guys review, The best battle royale games, Play Fall Guys |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 6, 2024 7:09 AM  I love a good fantasy RPG. Be it the dirty streets of Dragon Age: Origins' Ferelden, or the sprawling emerald plains of World of Warcraft's Elywnn Forest, there's nothing quite like immersing yourself in a universe brimming with magic, mayhem, and endless possibility. For many, RuneScape is that universe, which is why it still manages to stand tall amid a slew of competitor MMORPGs 23 years down the line. But we wouldn't have RuneScape if not for Andrew Gower, its original creator, and he's back with a brand new point-and-click RPG called Brighter Shores. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPGs, Best free PC games, Best fantasy games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 6, 2024 6:49 AM  What are the best Elden Ring builds? The first 20 levels shape your entire class, so selecting your stats carefully is essential. While placing some stat points into faith as an Astrologer may be tempting, you're probably better off committing to the full sorcery build to maximize your damage in the late game. The builds in this guide are not only compatible with Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree, you can easily play through the entire expansion without ever swapping out any of your armor or weapons. If you've found that your build has been nerfed, never fear — grab a specific Elden Ring Great Rune. You'll be able to unlock character respec, and you can simply create a new one! Continue reading The best Elden Ring builds MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, Elden Ring weapons |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 6, 2024 6:38 AM  What is the best Black Ops 6 AEK-973 loadout? There are few things more satisfying in Call of Duty than dispatching an enemy with a single burst, and the AEK-973 is the best in the game at doing so, at least, up to the 40-meter mark with this loadout. This powerful marksman rifle is also surprisingly stable out of the box, making it a dream to build in Black Ops 6. It shouldn't come as a surprise that the AEK-973 is stationed on our best BO6 loadouts list, and with our tried and tested build you'll be tearing up lobbies in the FPS game - more on that below. Continue reading Best Black Ops 6 AEK-973 loadout and class build MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 guns, Black Ops 6 missions, Black Ops 6 loadouts |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 6, 2024 6:33 AM  Warhorse Studios confirms that the upcoming Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is not launching with Denuvo. Players were assuming that the digital rights management (DRM) tool was going to appear in the medieval RPG, but now the developer has put those concerns to rest. Denuvo has remained controversial for a few years, but Warhorse says there was some "misalignment" and "misinformation" around its inclusion in KCD2. Continue reading Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 dev says that Denuvo is a hard no MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Best action-adventure games, Best medieval games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 6, 2024 6:18 AM  The Zenless Zone Zero 1.3 update is here, and that means long-awaited lightning rod Tuskishiro Yanagi is finally playable in the stylish anime gacha game. Whether you've been eagerly anticipating picking her up, or are looking to save for future characters after burning through all your hard-earned pulls in the hunt for Caesar and Burnice, you'll want to jump back in now. You can get free ZZZ Polychrome and Master Tapes in a number of ways, including login bonuses, maintenance compensation, and new events, giving you the best chance to build your dream Zenless team. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Zenless Zone Zero review, Zenless Zone Zero codes, Zenless Zone Zero banners |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 6, 2024 6:32 AM  When is the Stalker 2 release date? The long-awaited sequel was first announced during the Xbox and Bethesda Games E3 2021 showcase, with developer GSC Game World also revealing a trailer replete with gameplay and story details. The game's official title is Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, following from Shadow of Chernobyl and Call of Pripyat. Stalker 2 is an RPG game set in the Chornobyl exclusion zone, where monsters run riot, and humans can be friends and foes alike. You'll have to find a way to survive the dangers lurking in this area while unraveling its mysteries. The scope for Stalker 2 looks enormous, and early gameplay footage suggests it's got the potential to be one of the best PC games once it's finally released. Continue reading Stalker 2 release date, gameplay, trailers, and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best apocalypse games, Stalker 2 release date, Best survival games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 6, 2024 6:13 AM  The main thing that stops me from getting interested in MMOs or MMORPGs is how they - by their nature - lack a kind of consequence, or a permanence. There are raids, bosses, and world events, but ultimately everything resets and no matter what happens, the in-game universe remains largely the same. I like games where it feels like things matter - where you get a sense of ardor, bitter loss, and hard-fought victory. Combining the huge-scale WWII combat of Battlefield V, the production and building systems of Factorio, and the persistent sandbox world of WoW, Foxhole is still an MMO that resets every few weeks, but there are some novel ideas to make it feel more weighty, more meaningful. It ought to be one of the biggest games on Steam, and the upcoming Airborne update will hopefully push it closer to the top. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 6, 2024 6:19 AM  06/11/2024 The Riot support page for finding money spent is still showing as 'under construction'. We will update this page once it is back up and running. Fortunately, there is an alternative Riot support ticket method that only takes a couple of extra clicks - a method we've also outlined below. How do you see how much you have spent on League of Legends? Riot Games' hugely successful MOBA is technically a free game, but if you ask any avid fan if that's the case, you'll no doubt receive a wry laugh in response. The champion pool is diverse and wonderful; each character can be purchased with currency earned while playing. Premium cosmetics, however, are bought with real-world money. These League of Legends skins and other cosmetics can be purchased directly using an in-game currency called RP. RP itself, though, must be purchased with your hard-earned cash. LoL skins change the base look of the character you're playing, with premium cosmetics adding new effects, voice lines, and animations. Then there's the battle pass that can be bought using RP, too. So, while League of Legends is technically one of the best free PC games around, you can see just how easily it can sway you into parting with your money. This guide will give you the information needed to find out exactly how much you've spent in League of Legends - you just might not like the answer when you get it. Continue reading How much have I spent on LoL? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: League of Legends ranks explained, League of Legends Mythic shop rotation, League of Legends tier list |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 6, 2024 6:45 AM  What are the Palworld map locations? Pocketpair's peculiar Poké-like takes place on Palpagos Island, a tropical paradise full of critters just waiting to be caught and put to work. If you're looking to survive the wilds, then you need a strong sense of direction – or a good map of all the locations and areas in the region. Thankfully, we can help you with the latter. Pocketpair has confirmed the Palworld map size is approximately 16 square kilometers, but Palpagos Island has already begun to expand further following the Sakurajima update. Our quest to catch all Palworld Pals is set to take us through active volcanoes, mystical ice caves, and expansive woodland areas in the open-world game. Here are all the map locations in Palworld, so you can keep your sense of direction as you explore. Continue reading Palworld map - all locations, regions, and points of interest MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Palworld bosses, Palworld map, Palworld settings |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 6, 2024 5:57 AM  When is the next Escape from Tarkov server wipe? We all know that the main aim in Escape from Tarkov isn't to rack up a high body count - it's the loot. The glorious mountains of weapons and equipment you can stockpile after several months' worth of grinding. The only issue, then, is when the Tarkov servers get wiped and you have to start again, but when do these wipes occur, and is there one planned soon? The tense FPS game is all about getting in and out as efficiently as you can, and staying alive also means that you keep whatever swag you managed to pilfer during your time in the world. Increasing the quality of your gear means you're much more likely to stay alive during your next run, and the run after that, and so on. Every once in a while, though, the servers undergo a complete EFT wipe, putting all players back to square, and level, one, but when is the next Escape from Tarkov server wipe? Continue reading When is the next Escape from Tarkov wipe? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Escape from Tarkov system requirements, Escape From Tarkov Steam, Best FPS games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 6, 2024 5:50 AM  What are the best Palworld mods? Everyone knows the universal way of improving any game is to add mods to it, and open-world games like Palworld are no exception. Games such as Palworld usually attract modders for multiple reasons, from streamlining different mechanics to make things easier, to adding entirely new creatures, enemies, and environments. The Palworld modding community has developed several innovative tweaks to the open-world game to make the gameplay much better. From tweaking the HUD to snap the perfect picture, to adjusting the variables to keep you flying for longer in the RPG game, here are some of the best mods in Palworld as well as how to install them. Continue reading The 26 best Palworld mods and how to install MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Palworld bosses, Palworld map, Palworld settings |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 6, 2024 5:56 AM  What are the best League of Legends champions right now? Metas change, the LoL tier list will fluctuate, and it could be that your favorite champion might not be in a great place right now. While you can win games and climb the ranked ladder with nearly anyone in the lower ranks, the changes that come via champion and item balancing can tip the scales enough that some picks are almost mandatory, regardless of which rank you play. We've studied the latest patch notes and found the best champions in League of Legends right now. These picks will give you the best chance to climb the solo queue ranks in the free PC game, whether it's due to a buff, a kit adjustment, or an item change. If you want to play something other than what's on this list, keep these champions in mind for your ban, as they all have the potential to go on and dominate Summoner's Rift. Continue reading LoL tier list patch 14.22 - best League of Legends champions MORE FROM PCGAMESN: League of Legends ranks explained, League of Legends Mythic shop rotation, League of Legends tier list |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 6, 2024 6:05 AM  What are the Palworld bosses? These powerful Pals are under the command of skilled Pal Tamers who don't take kindly to newcomers. While they certainly pose a challenge, we've got the boss strategies you need to take all of the main bosses down without breaking a sweat. We've also got a collection of the free-roaming boss Pals to keep an eye out for while you're busy exploring Palpagos Island. The main boss challenges in Palworld require you to defeat the Palworld Pals and their Tamers within a set time limit, so maximizing your damage output is key. If you're having trouble, Palworld multiplayer can certainly help, especially if you're part of a community-driven Palworld server. Eliminating a Palworld boss for the first time nets you Palworld Technology points, which are invaluable for expanding your Palworld base. So, whether you're looking to progress in the Pokemon PC game or you just want to put your Palworld fighting prowess to the test, here's every Palworld boss and how to beat them. Continue reading All Palworld bosses in order and how to beat them MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Palworld bosses, Palworld map, Palworld settings |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 6, 2024 5:43 AM  November 6, 2024: We've updated the Throne and Liberty server status. What's the Throne and Liberty server status? Launching a new MMO is always a challenge, and Throne and Liberty has had to overcome its fair share of them server side. Fortunately, developer NCSoft and publisher Amazon Games have been quick to act, making great strides in improving the player experience. If you can't currently log into the game, there's a good chance Throne and Liberty maintenance is currently underway. Typically, this process takes several hours, meaning you'll just have to find another great MMO game to play until Throne and Liberty is back online. The T&L team usually announces maintenance ahead of time, so we'll be sure to keep this guide updated with the latest developments. Continue reading Throne and Liberty server status and maintenance times MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPGs, Throne and Liberty codes, Throne and Liberty weapons |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 6, 2024 5:03 AM  If two new hardware leaks are to be believed over the last few days, there's a brand new AMD Threadripper CPU on its way with 3D V-Cache. If true, that would mean that AMD is combining its most powerful high-core, high clock speed processors with the game-changing cache memory that has helped the company dominate the gaming CPU market. Dominance is the right word, too. The best gaming CPUs that you can buy from AMD right now, like the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, include the 3D V-Cache technology that beats the best from Intel. That includes the latest Intel Arrow Lake CPUs like the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K which underperforms for gaming. Continue reading AMD Ryzen Threadripper gaming CPUs could get 3D V-Cache, says leak MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 6, 2024 5:48 AM  When is the Infinity Nikki release date? Developer Infold Games brings us an open-world adventure that takes the eponymous Nikki and her faithful cat companion Momo from the confines of mobile devices and transports them to PC and console for the first time. Infinity Nikki marks the fifth installment in the mobile gacha game series, applying the core experience of playing dress-up and integrating it into a vast open world. Players can mix and match Nikki's outfits to unlock abilities and traverse the landscape in new and exciting ways. Alongside platform-driven exploration and extensive character customization, Infinity Nikki also includes staple life game elements, including fishing, bug-catching, and cooking. If all that sounds like a dream come true, here's when to expect the Infinity Nikki release date. Continue reading Infinity Nikki release date, launch times, trailers, and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Infinity Nikki codes, Infinity Nikki banners, Infinity Nikki events |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 6, 2024 5:23 AM  November 6, 2024: We checked for new ToF codes. What are the new Tower of Fantasy codes? If you're a fan of popular gacha games like Genshin Impact, you've probably heard of Tower of Fantasy. Much like the game that inspired it, Hotta Studio's open-world RPG has plenty of freebies if you know where to look, and we've got a full list of valid Tower of Fantasy codes just waiting to be redeemed. In addition to the current ToF codes, there is a Tower of Fantasy battle pass that you can complete via weekly tasks that unlock merit points. You can also get free items by claiming level packs, which contain upgrades for the best Tower of Fantasy characters on our Tower of Fantasy tier list. However, if you want to get new items in Tower of Fantasy in a matter of seconds, here are all the latest codes and how to redeem them. Continue reading Tower of Fantasy codes November 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Tower of Fantasy codes, Tower of Fantasy characters, How to level up in Tower of Fantasy |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 6, 2024 4:31 AM  Corsair has just released a new PCIe 5.0 gaming SSD that doesn't have a prohibitive price tag attached to it. The new Corsair MP700 Elite still boasts fast speeds of up to 10,000MB/s, but it costs just $144.99 for the 1TB drive at MSRP, meaning PCIe 5.0 drives are now finally coming down in price. That's already $35 cheaper than this drive's more powerful sibling, the Corsair MP700 Pro, which has a place on our guide to the best gaming SSD, and in our experience, SSDs regularly go for less than their MSRPs as well. So what do you lose by going for the cheaper Corsair drive? Continue reading PCIe 5.0 gaming SSDs just got a whole lot cheaper, thanks to Corsair MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Corsair HS80 Max headset review, Corsair M75 Air mouse review, Best gaming keyboard |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 6, 2024 5:14 AM  What are the Zenless Zone Zero banners? If you're looking to expand your roster of playable agents, then wishing on banners is your best bet. These digital gacha machines form the basis of developer HoYoverse's monetization strategy, and they should be instantly familiar to anyone who's dipped into Genshin Impact or Honkai Star Rail. Zenless Zone Zero includes several event banners that offer the chance to pull characters, weapons, and Bangboo. Banners rotate regularly, so it's important to think strategically about whether to spend your ZZZ Polychrome on the current banner, or hold off until the next one. The ZZZ 1.3 banners include brand-new agents that can shake-up your Zenless Zone Zero team comps, so get set to start spending in HoYoverse's urban gacha game. Here's who you can pull in Zenless Zone Zero banners. Continue reading Zenless Zone Zero banners - next, current, and 1.4 banners MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Zenless Zone Zero review, Zenless Zone Zero codes, Zenless Zone Zero banners |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 6, 2024 4:54 AM  November 6, 2024: We checked for new ZZZ codes following the 1.3 update. What are the new Zenless Zone Zero codes? We love a freebie. Whether it's free Polychrome, Investigator Logs, or Bangboo Algorithm Modules, the latest in-game redemption codes are the fastest, cheapest, and easiest way to get free items while also skipping the gacha grind. With that in mind, we've collected all the latest codes available to redeem right now. HoYoverse periodically release ZZZ codes for their gacha games that coincide with major updates and livestreams, but the developer also loves to stealth drop codes, too. Now that Zenless Zone Zero is finally here, there are a ton of redeem codes waiting for you to scoop up. As our Zenless Zone Zero review attests, there's a lot of currency and materials to gather in the free PC game, so here are all the Zenless Zone Zero codes to get ahead in the latest update. Continue reading ZZZ codes November 2024 and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Zenless Zone Zero review, Zenless Zone Zero codes, Zenless Zone Zero banners |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 6, 2024 4:25 AM  What are the Zenless Zone Zero events? HoYoverse's latest live service gacha game has plenty of content to keep you occupied, whether that's charging through the twists and turns of the main storyline or picking up side commissions. If you're looking for a change of pace that can net you additional rewards like Master Tapes, Boopons, and Polychrome, then look no further than the latest events. Just like Zenless Zone Zero banners, the current ZZZ events are only available for a limited time, so remember to complete them before they end. HoYoverse often gives us notice about upcoming events ahead of time via Zenless Zone Zero livestreams and social media, so check back regularly to find out what's coming up in the ZZZ next update. In the meantime, here are all the events in Zenless Zone Zero to sink your teeth, sword, or whatever else into. Continue reading Zenless Zone Zero events - all current and upcoming events MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Zenless Zone Zero review, Zenless Zone Zero codes, Zenless Zone Zero banners |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, November 6, 2024 6:09 AM  Halo Infinite recently received a big update in the form of Delta Arena, a playlist that features recreations of Halo 2's most popular maps and a special third-person mode. The true highlight, though, is yet to come. And that's through an entirely different Halo game: The Master Chief Collection. Soon enough, you'll be able to play Halo 2's lost E3 demo on it, thanks to some lovely modders. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, November 6, 2024 5:23 AM  Back in the misty reaches of time (March) popular farming sim Stardew Valley got a big update that added more pets to the game (it also let you drink mayonaise but let's not get sidetracked). Those new cats, dogs, and turtles had the cute distinction of being able to wear hats, should you choose to kit your wee friends out. Now, following many months of smaller updates to the game, it seems those hats are causing a problem. "[If] you are experiencing performance issues in Stardew Valley 1.6, remove all hats from pets," said creator Eric Barone in a xeet. When asked the lore-accurate cause of this problem, he blamed: "a strange rash". |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, November 6, 2024 5:23 AM  Steam's built-in game recording feature has been usable in beta since the summer, but it has now been properly launched for every user, following a client update to Steam yesterday. It's basically another method of capturing funny ragdoll glitches and posting them on the "lol-games-are-dumb" channel of your friend's Discord. Or for posting that flukey knife throw in Call Of Duty to Twitter, as if you really meant to kill the man from across the map all along. Or saving a clip for your personal records, like the footage of that time you yeeted an innocent citizen off the 50-foot wall of a castle town in Dragon's Dogma 2. We all do that, right? Right? |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, November 6, 2024 4:47 AM  We're still a week away from Blizzard's Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct next Wednesday the 13th of November, but art from an apparent remaster of 1995 real time strategy game Warcraft II: Tides Of Darkness has leaked online, via Xibbly user Stiven. It's a thin one, as far as leaks go, but does show what looks to be cover, logo art, and a Battle.net icon. Thanks for the spot, Percy Coswald Gamer. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, November 6, 2024 4:41 AM  Ogres, Orcs, and Khorne are all on the way in the upcoming expansion for strategy game Total War: Warhammer 3, and Creative Assembly have just released their latest dev vlog with a few more details on what to expect. There's still no word on the exact title, although given the established naming convention (Shadows Of Change, Thrones Of Decay), I'm tentatively calling it "Sniffers Of Glue" in honour of the No Think, Only Krump faction selection. You'll find the vlog in its full glory below. What's interesting about this one is that vlog mainstay director Rich Alridge has brought along some new faces: battle designer Josh King and audio director Chris Goldsmith. And, yes, so no-one can accuse me of burying the lede: that audio design involved the enthusiastic, deeply disgusting slurping of porridge and yoghurt, and the jangling of real bones. The source of the bones is not revealed. |
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WGB Wednesday, November 6, 2024 7:32 AM Good news, everyone, the Switch 2 is going to be fully backwards compatible with the Switch. |