Kotaku Thursday, November 21, 2024 9:30 AM  There are a whole bunch of quality-of-like changes that Pokémon TCG Pocket could stand to introduce, not least giving its UI a significant overhaul to make certain features much clearer. One of those buried features that's genuinely useful, and yet almost no one seems to know about, is wishlisting. |
Kotaku Thursday, November 21, 2024 9:00 AM  There's a tradition when writing previews of games that says one must hold back on judgments, as a game is not yet finished and could see enormous changes before it's released. I am, however improper it might be, going to ignore this principle on this occasion, because after spending at least six hours with the… |
Kotaku Thursday, November 21, 2024 9:00 AM  You can't have a cozy game without cute companions to find and adore, and Disney Dreamlight Valley has them in spades. In fact, its second expansion The Storybook Vale has three all-new types of critters to meet, feed, and become pals with, like a Pegasus that comes in four unique colors. |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 21, 2024 9:55 AM  Following the success of Space Marine 2, my personal pick of the best co-op Warhammer 40k games is getting a new game mode very soon. Grimdark co-op FPS Warhammer 40k Darktide lets you blast through the hordes of Chaos in a 40k spin on the beloved Left 4 Dead style formula that developer Fatshark honed with Vermintide 2. Free update Grim Protocols arrives at the start of December, and introduces even more ways to do that with a brand-new game mode, another mission to tackle, and a range of additional weapons to help you get up-close and personal. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best FPS games, Best Warhammer games, Best Warhammer 40k games |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 21, 2024 9:43 AM  How do you complete Jinx Fixes Everything Act 2? The Jinx Fixes Everything minigame is back with its second act, taking place before the events of Arcane season two, episode five. The puzzle-based minigame has a few tricks up its sleeve that might catch you out, so we've compiled a full walkthrough to help you. Spoilers ahoy. Jinx returns to The Last Drop after having just come face-to-face with Vander for the first time since the incomplete Warwick was set upon Stillwater Hold. Here, the crafty League of Legends icon gets to work fixing a jukebox, hoping it will lure Vander to her. Read on to find out everything you need to do in this part of the MOBA game's in-client experience below. Continue reading Jinx Fixes Everything Act 2 guide - complete walkthrough MORE FROM PCGAMESN: League of Legends ranks explained, League of Legends Mythic shop rotation, League of Legends tier list |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 21, 2024 9:48 AM  November 21, 2024: We have checked and added four new Anime Reborn codes to this list. What are the new Anime Reborn codes? Anime Reborn is a hit new Roblox game featuring some of your favorite anime characters. Your goal is to pack out your party with the best units, give them the top traits, and work to keep yourself and your friends alive against waves of increasingly challenging enemies. To get as many draws as possible for the latest Units, upgrade your current party, and even increase your chances of pulling shiny Units, you're going to need as many gems and keys as possible, and that's where Anime Reborn codes come in. We've got the latest codes below, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to redeem them in the anime game. If you're in the market for extra Roblox freebies, we also keep regularly updated lists of the latest Blox Fruits codes and King Legacy codes. Continue reading Anime Reborn codes November 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 21, 2024 9:34 AM  It looks like a new Steam controller could finally be on its way, five years after Valve discontinued the original, along with an additional new Steam VR controller, according to a new rumor. This would be big news for Steam gamers who, up until now, have mostly flocked to Xbox and PlayStation controllers as their go-to. This isn't the first sign that a new Steam controller was on its way, with rumors abound that Valve has been planning one for some time, but it's the first time that a separate VR-friendly controller has been mentioned. It's been four years since that first new Steam controller patent appeared, but it looks as though Valve is finally gearing up to put these new controllers into mass production, giving some strong competition to the best PC controller designs you can buy right now. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Steam FAQ, Steam family sharing, Steam in-home streaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 21, 2024 9:33 AM  What is the Minecraft Winter Drop? The next huge Minecraft update is coming to the vanilla game soon and features a new biome and mob. The Pale Garden and The Creaking come to vanilla Minecraft with the first ever Winter Drop, and here's everything we know so far. Annual Minecraft updates have been announced during the Minecraft Live livestream for the last few years, but Mojang revealed in late 2024 that there will now be more regular, smaller updates spread throughout the year. The Minecraft Bundles of Bravery update arrived in October 2024, with the larger Winter Drop set to follow in the coming months. Here's what's coming to the sandbox game in the next Minecraft update and beyond. Continue reading Next Minecraft Update - The Pale Garden Winter Drop details MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 21, 2024 9:32 AM  November 21, 2024: We have checked for new Survive the Killer codes. What are the Survive the Killer codes? Putting players into the roles of killer and survivors, this horror movie-inspired Roblox game promises to immerse you into a classic hunter vs hunter experience, but it's all the better when there are codes to grant extra bonuses too. If you want to best chance of winning the night, following this guide is a must. When playing Roblox games that pit you against monsters or creatures in the dark, getting extra help from guides like those for the latest Dandy's World codes or Five Nights TD codes is a must. Survive the Killer is no different, so here are the latest bonuses you can get right now. Continue reading Survive the Killer codes November 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 21, 2024 9:40 AM  November 21, 2024: We have checked for new Heroes Battlegrounds codes. What are the new Heroes Battlegrounds codes? Anime fighting games remain some of the biggest Roblox hits right now, and Heroes Battlegrounds is no different. The My Hero Academia-based brawler is available on PC, console, and mobile, meaning you can play just about anywhere. Just like when redeeming Anime Royale codes or Anime Vanguards codes, you can use rewards to enhance the experience and better express your love for your favorite series or manga in Roblox form. The game even has a quick and easy redemption process so you can enjoy your rewards in a matter of seconds. Continue reading Heroes Battlegrounds codes November 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 21, 2024 9:38 AM  November 21, 2024: We checked and added one new Fisch code. What are the new Fisch codes? Promising the pinnacle of exploration and progression of what Roblox fishing experiences have to offer, Fisch gets even better when you use the latest working codes to get free rewards. After launching in early 2024, the Stardew-inspired fishing game by WoozyNate has seen millions of visits, meaning even more players just like you can benefit from the bonuses on offer. Just like when using Fishing Simulator codes, getting extra items or currency will make the Roblox angling experience far easier since you'll be able to access or buy upgrades much faster. That's even the case when trying out Meme Sea codes too. This quick and easy Fisch guide will tell you about all the free rewards you can get so far. Continue reading Fisch codes November 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 21, 2024 9:33 AM  November 21, 2024: We have checked for new Pets Go codes. What are the new Pets Go codes? This is the latest spinoff from BIG Games Pets' series of Pet-themed Roblox experiences. This one lets you fulfill your dreams of collecting cube-shaped critters. When codes for free items or boosts are thrown into the mix, though, the experience for Pets Go will get even better. Just like when using Pet Simulator 99 codes or Pet Catchers codes, the opportunity to grab free rewards for Go should add even more fun to the pet-tapping RNG experience. For Roblox players searching for the latest Pets Go codes, this is the guide for you. Continue reading Pets Go codes November 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 21, 2024 9:19 AM  It's an exciting time for Star Wars fans, with an abundance of new Star Wars games currently in the works from developers like Respawn, Quantic Dream, and Skydance New Media. But it'll be a while before we get our hands on any of these - likely years. In the meantime, why not revisit some classics? Fanatical is offering the opportunity to do just that at a discount with its Star Wars Collection bundle, which sees you getting 14 Star Wars games for under $20 / £15. And with Knights of the Old Republic included, what better way to prepare for the upcoming (definitely still coming, right?) KOTOR Remake. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Star Wars games |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 21, 2024 9:30 AM  November 21, 2024: We have checked for new Jujutsu Piece codes. What are the new Jujutsu Piece codes? To better master the various fruits, techniques, weapons, fighting styles, and strategies in the One Piece-Jujutsu Kaisen hybrid, you'll need plenty of extra resources and boosts. Luckily, redeeming the free codes in this guide will give you and other Roblox players all the help you need. Just like when redeeming the latest Anime Vanguards codes or Blox Fruits codes, Jujutsu Piece grants you access to extra bonuses to help you on your journey. As the developer adds more codes to the Roblox adventure, this guide will get you up to speed and the latest rewards available. Continue reading Jujutsu Piece codes November 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 21, 2024 9:12 AM  What are all the Stalker 2 missions? The Heart of Chornobyl takes us back to GSC Game World's Exclusion Zone, and this time, it's bigger than ever. If you're eager to experience everything this long-awaited sequel has to offer, then a complete list of quests is essential. Stalker 2's story is set to take you across the Zone to track down the traitorous Solder and uncover the secret of the artifact that landed in your apartment's laundry basket. The FPS game has plenty of horrors in store, with Stalker 2 artifacts and enemies galore, but its open world can leave you wondering just how much you have left to complete. We've collected all the Stalker 2 missions into one handy list to tick off as you go. Continue reading Stalker 2 missions list - all main and side missions MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Stalker 2 weapons, Stalker 2 release date, Stalker 2 anomalies |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 21, 2024 9:04 AM  November 21, 2024: We have checked for new Anime Vanguards codes. What are the new Anime Vanguards codes? In a Roblox game where the universes of multiple anime have started colliding, you can pick from many units in a tower defense title featuring tons of your favorite characters. To have the most powerful warrior around, the rewards from using the latest codes can give you just what you need. Like when using Special Anime Defense codes or Anime Royale codes, redeeming these extra rewards can give you an edge over other players. These can include currencies used for special banner units or crafting important items. To help you be the best in this Roblox adventure, the free codes in this guide will have you covered. Continue reading Anime Vanguards codes November 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 21, 2024 9:02 AM  November 21, 2024: We have checked and marked one of our previously working Devas of Creation codes as expired. What are the new Devas of Creation codes? An MMORPG promising dungeons, treasures, and adventures, Devas of Creation is one of the most ambitious Roblox games we've seen and there's nothing better to help you on your journey than free codes. For bounties of free rewards, each offering a head start with extra resources and items, this guide provides all the help you need. Similar to Anime Defenders codes or Blox Fruits codes, taking advantage of free bonuses like these is the ideal way to get one step ahead of other Roblox players. To make the most of this, be sure to follow the full set of instructions on how to redeem codes listed below. Continue reading Devas of Creation codes November 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 21, 2024 8:51 AM  November 21, 2024: We added nine Anime Royale codes to our list. What are the new Anime Royale codes? Throwing you into an anime world where you can summon your favorite heroes from multiple anime series into battle, Anime Royale adds a level of thrill to the Roblox tower defense experience. By having extra rewards at your disposal, you can get a head start by having access to more resources quicker as you prepare to conquer waves of enemies. Among the many anime titles on Roblox, you can also try the latest Special Anime Defense codes or YBA codes to get an additional edge. In the meantime, we've tested and confirmed all of the below active Anime Royale codes. Continue reading Anime Royale codes November 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 21, 2024 8:41 AM  November 21, 2024: We checked for new Dandy's World codes. What are the new Dandy's World codes? Horror games on Roblox always make for a unique and eerie experience, but make for an even better time when there are some rewards to redeem. Thankfully, Dandy's World players can rejoice at the latest codes to use for a better chance at surviving the killer mascots that come after you. Like bonuses that can be earned in other Roblox horror games, such as when using Pressure codes or Ro Ghoul codes, having a guide like this is handy to increase your odds. As you team up with other Toons and complete machines to research what shadows lurk below, having helpful extra bonuses like these is a must. Continue reading Dandy's World codes November 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 21, 2024 8:37 AM  November 21, 2024: We have checked and added five new Anime Card Battle codes to this list. What are the new Anime Card Battle codes? Roblox anime games are often among the best and most popular experiences on the platform, but you can make them even better by redeeming codes for free rewards. Anime Card Battle is very competitive and requires some smart deckbuilding, so free buffs and items are always much appreciated. This isn't the first Roblox game in the genre to offer freebies either. Using the latest Anime Last Stand codes or Anime Dimensions codes can grant you all manner of helpful extras. For now, though, let's get into all of the Anime Card Battle codes and how to redeem them. Continue reading Anime Card Battle codes November 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 21, 2024 8:22 AM  November 21, 2024: We've checked for new Rivals code. What are the new Rivals codes? Nosniy Games' FPS shooter makes for exciting 1v1 and 5V5 matches, but being able to redeem extra in-game bonuses sprinkles in that extra layer of excitement. As new codes are regularly dropped by the developer, players can keep coming back for even more extras over time like weapons and cosmetics. Visited by millions of players, this game joins a plethora of Roblox titles where you can redeem rewards, like those who use Demon Blade codes and YBA codes. In the meantime though, let's jump into all Rivals codes available right now. Continue reading Rivals codes November 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 21, 2024 8:19 AM  November 21, 2024: We've checked for new Demon Blade codes. What are the new Demon Blade codes? The popular Demon Slayer game sets you on your own path, allowing you to choose between being a titular demon slayer or an actual demon; getting free rewards in this Roblox adventure adds all the more fun to the experience. Although this isn't the only game based on the popular anime on Roblox, Demon Blade has been packed with past bonuses like Reset States and Race Spins. Similar to those you can earn using Peroxide codes or Fruit Battlegrounds codes, these will give you an edge as you play. Let's get into all of the active Demon Blade codes available to redeem right now. Continue reading Demon Blade codes November 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 21, 2024 8:18 AM  November 21, 2024: We have checked and added one new YBA code. What are the new YBA codes? Your Bizarre Adventure is an MMORPG that lets Roblox players use unique powers to brawl to their heart's content, and the rewards from using free codes only add to the fun. Inspired by the hit JoJo's Bizarre Adventure manga and anime series, YBA lets Roblox fans live out their Stand-wielding dreams. Like when using the latest Type Soul codes or Fruit Battleground codes, free rewards in YBA can include epic items and power-ups to give you an edge as you play. Continue reading YBA codes November 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 21, 2024 8:12 AM  November 21, 2024: We have checked for new Meme Sea codes to add to this list. What are the new Meme Sea codes? When taking on an ocean of the internet's most popular memes with a One Piece-inspired anime twist, getting a bunch of free rewards will make your custom character all the tougher to beat. With a bunch of epic powers at your disposal in the game, any Roblox codes you find in this guide will give you an extra edge. Although it's not on the list of best Roblox games, Meme Sea stands alongside plenty of other anime games offering free bonuses. For example, you can also find some in the newest Anime Champions Simulator codes or All Star Tower Defense codes. To make you ready to take on treacherous viral foes, let's dive into all Meme Sea codes available right now. Continue reading Meme Sea codes November 2024 |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 21, 2024 8:08 AM  November 21, 2024: We've checked and added one new Aqua Racer code. What are the new Aqua Racer codes? Water sports competitions in Roblox games make for a pretty good time, but things get even better when there are free codes to redeem. If you want to get a competitive edge while going for the win, the rewards you can get will make each session even more of a wild ride. The same can be said for other Roblox games, like when using Basketball Legends codes and Super League Soccer codes. In this game's case though, so you can become the true king or queen of the waters, let's dive into all of the Aqua Racer codes available right now. Continue reading Aqua Racer codes November 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 21, 2024 7:58 AM  November 21, 2024 We have checked and added one new Attack on Titan Revolution code. What are the new Attack on Titan Revolution codes? There are many anime games on Roblox based on One Piece and Dragon Ball, but we rarely get anything for the mega-popular Attack on Titan universe. This game aims to be a faithful action-packed adventure that takes inspiration from the aerial combat shown on the show, and with AoT Revolution codes to redeem for even more fun. We've checked our guide and it's all ready to go with [update 2] Attack on Titan Revolution codes and the Halloween giveawys. Continue reading Attack on Titan Revolution codes November 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 21, 2024 7:31 AM  Victoria 3 update 1.8 may well be a good time to reassess the long-suffering grand strategy game. Launching without the warfare elements long-time players desired, the Paradox sequel landed to a decidedly mixed reaction. It's been more than two years since launch, however, and the Crusader Kings 3, Stellaris, and Europa Universalis 4 developer has continued to upgrade and support Victoria 3 in its typical long-form fashion. As the latest patch notes bring a wealth of improvements alongside its new Pivot of Empire DLC, recent reviews are back to 'mostly positive,' and things are really looking up. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Victoria 3 review, Victoria 3 beginner's guide, The best strategy games on PC |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 21, 2024 7:30 AM  Opposing Force is quietly one of the best Half-Life games. I like the simplicity of Blue Shift. On the contrary, the overarching plot and the action set pieces of the Half-Life 2 saga still feel fresh 20 years later. Alyx has the tech. The original Half-Life is the original Half-Life. But Adrian Shephard's story is the funniest, the most spectacular, and it has an M249 SAW gun. We haven't seen or heard from the unfortunate HECU corporal since 1999, but now, at last, he's coming back. A complete Half-Life Opposing Force remake has just been revealed, and it looks just as thorough and professional as Crowbar Collective's Black Mesa. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Whatever happened to Half-Life 3?, Best old games, Best FPS games |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 21, 2024 9:00 AM  I have significant reservations about Avowed, Obsidian's first-person Pillars Of Eternity spin-off RPG, but those reservations are significantly offset by the fact that I can be an undersea mushroom woman called Mystic Meg. In Avowed, you are the god-touched envoy of a distant emperor, sent to an island realm known as the Living Lands to investigate a mysterious blight. "God-touched", in this case, means "fungal and a bit mermaidy". It means that you can make rainbow toadstools sprout from your eyesocket in the character creator. It means that you can accessorise your cheekbones with what look like bracket polypores, or deck your ears with staghorn coral. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 21, 2024 5:01 AM  Valve have unveiled a new policy about season passes on Steam, which aims to ensure that developers release all the individual DLC involved on time and share adequate details about each DLC pack in advance. It specifies that developers can delay release of a season pass DLC just once, and by no longer than three months. In the event that a developer postpones DLC release by longer than three months, Valve may take such corrective actions as removing the season pass from sale or refunding players. |
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I'm a sucker for most crafting-type games, be they cozy farm-sims or more survival focused, so Mirthwood should be right up my alley as it combines a bit of both with a charming art style and medieval setting. Unfortunately, by trying to jack several trades at once it fails to master any, and that results in a fairly middiling game that can't find a compelling focus.
Mirthwood starts with a brief (and thankfully skippable) introductory segment, but honestly it feels unnecessary. There's a basic introduction to combat and picking up items, but it also for some reason establishes a family for your character rather than leaving your past blank to fill in. You don't spend more than a minute with these people and I have yet to see them become relevant again, so it just falls flat as a presumed attempt to add some stakes or a sense of desperation to the story.
From there you can begin your new life on an untamed continent. Well, mostly untamed. You actually start in a pre-built cabin right next to a quaint village pretty indistinguishable from the one you just left. You'll need to find your first tools, and there's a mysterious stranger with a quest for you, but otherwise it's business as usual for these sorts of farm-sim/crafter games. You can start gathering materials to upgrade your tools and craft better equipment, plant some crops and begin slowly building some capital, or you can explore around a bit for items and enemies to fight, perhaps even stumbling on some quests or caves to explore.
Whatever you turn your hand to, you'll end up earning experience in a relevant skill where you'll eventually get equippable skill cards. Each card grants a bonus like a chance for extra resources or a slowed rate of hunger but you can only have a few at a time and it takes a day to swap them back again. It's actually kind of a nice system that lets you tailor your perks to whatever you feel like doing on a given day.
But actually grinding out those skill levels is significantly less compelling. There's precious few interesting new items to craft even as you progress to higher tiers, they mostly just give you flat upgrades or let you gather more uninteresting materials. There's no sprinklers or new types of tool that change the way you play. There's a Charisma skill and a fairly involved conversation system too, but since there's so little actual detail about the various village NPC's there's little reason to bother talking to them. And then there's the combat, which has a level of depth with dodges and parries but is so fast and imprecise as to become frustrating. It actually motivated me to craft better equipment just so I could brute force past those encounters easier.
And it's here the art style actually starts to hurt the game. While it does bring a distinct, almost storybook-style aesthetic that reminds me of Wildermyth, it also makes the game world appear very flat which makes it difficult to judge distances for attacks and dodges. Combine that with a fairly close player camera, and the environment ends up feeling quite same-y and indistinct, as one small copse of trees blends into another when there's no roads or buildings to orient yourself around.
Ultimately, while inoffensive, Mirthwood fails to find its footing as either a crafting game or a lite, exploration-focused RPG. The uninspiring crafting and rudimentary combat don't manage to get that gameplay loop turning, and the lukewarm story can't cover for it either. While it might serve if you're craving a simple material grind, there are better games out there that do the same thing.
Mirthwood is immediately available for PC via Steam.
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