Kotaku Sunday, December 15, 2024 9:00 AM  This week, players everywhere dove into the epic adventure that is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. It's a game packed with secrets and even with basic mechanics the game isn't always great about foregrounding, so our tips can help you make the most of your time as the famed archaeologist. On top of that, we'll… |
PCGamesN Sunday, December 15, 2024 7:55 AM  What's your dream Final Fantasy 14 crossover? I'm hopeful that some sort of FF7 event is on the way, but there are myriad IPs for Square Enix to collaborate with outside of its own series as well. The MMO has been around for over a decade at this point, and I firmly believe that big crossover events can only be good for the game's longevity over the next ten years. Whatever your picks, though, there's one lead developer at Square Enix who wants nothing more than for FF14 to crossover with League of Legends. So if that's something you want too, now's the time to make your voice heard. Continue reading FF14 dev asks Riot to help bring League of Legends to the MMO MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best MMOs, FF14 Dawntrail release date, FF14 Island Sanctuary guide |
PCGamesN Sunday, December 15, 2024 7:51 AM  With Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred, Path of Exile 2 early access, and Last Epoch 1.0 all making big splashes this year, there really hasn't been much cause to go back to the game that truly set the standard for ARPGs. Diablo 2 Resurrected is the definitive way to play the 2000 Blizzard RPG that, to this day, remains the biggest inspiration for the entire genre. There's a new season on the go, but very little in the way of reasons to check-in. If you've been craving some old-school blasting, however, it's well worth coming back for the 22 Nights of Terror, which are now underway and already off to a rather generous start. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 2: Resurrected review, The best RPG games, The best Diablo 2 Resurrected classes |
PCGamesN Sunday, December 15, 2024 6:24 AM  As Wizard of Legend 2 early access rolls on, developer Dead Mage has a hefty new update for its action roguelike. If you've been sitting on your hands waiting patiently for a new Hades 2 update, this Diablo-adjacent dungeon crawler is one to keep on your radar. It offers all manner of stylish and powerful Arcana, a blend of magical powers, attacks, and spells that combine the elements to unleash devastation upon your foes. The new Wizard of Legend 2 update is the first major expansion since its early access launch, and it's a big one. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Upcoming PC games, Best roguelike games, Free Steam games |
PCGamesN Sunday, December 15, 2024 6:19 AM  Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth took me entirely by surprise earlier this year. I enjoyed the first entry in Square Enix's FF7 trilogy, Remake, a fair bit when it came out, but I wasn't exactly foaming at the mouth to play what came next. Then Rebirth was released, and I've not been able to stop thinking about the world or characters since. That's why I've been eagerly waiting for Square Enix to finally port Rebirth to PC, and on top of not having to wait for much longer, we can also get it at a steep discount ahead of time. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Final Fantasy games, Best RPG games, Best action-adventure games |
PCGamesN Sunday, December 15, 2024 6:19 AM  December 15, 2024: We added new Blox Fruits codes to our list for the Dragon update. What are the new Blox Fruits codes? We've compiled a regularly updated list of all Roblox Blox Fruits codes to redeem in-game freebies like XP boosts, free Beli, and stat resets for your pirate adventures. Need a boost to take on the increasingly tricky competition? We've got you covered. Blox Fruits is one of the biggest Roblox games ever, thanks to its fun, anime-inspired pirate action. That said, it can be challenging to find new free codes, so we've done the hard work and listed all the active Blox Fruits codes in 2024, including for Update 23, in one handy place below. Once you're up to date on the new Blox Fruits codes, consider checking out our ultimate Blox Fruits guide or our in-depth Blox Fruits tier list for the current meta. Continue reading Blox Fruits codes December 2024 - free XP and money MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Sunday, December 15, 2024 5:12 AM  December 15, 2024: We've added one new Monopoly Go dice links for free dice rolls and tokens. 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 December 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Sunday, December 15, 2024 5:12 AM  What is the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth PC release date? We all knew it was going to be a difficult task for Square Enix to remake Final Fantasy 7, and now we're just over halfway there, as Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth marks the second entry in the trilogy. While the series is known for its PlayStation roots, the first entry in the RPG trilogy did make its way onto PC shortly after launch. Originally released back in 1997, the retro game's story is ingrained in videogame history. If you haven't played Final Fantasy 7, the devs have made some key changes to the story to make things exciting for returning players. Here's what you need to know about the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth release date, story, gameplay, and more. Continue reading FF7 Rebirth PC release date estimate, story, and more MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Final Fantasy games, Best RPG games, Best action-adventure games |
PCGamesN Sunday, December 15, 2024 4:00 AM  Plenty of huge co-op games have come and gone these past couple of years, and while the likes of Helldivers 2 have dominated the headlines, Ready or Not is up there as one of the most successful newcomers. It's now celebrating the first anniversary of its 1.0 launch on December 17, and it's established a healthy player base and a community keen to unravel the secrets of Los Sueños' criminal underworld. However, the realistic SWAT shooter has also faced criticism for its depiction of horrifying combat and hostage scenarios and previous inclusion of now-removed alt-right references. I spoke to lead designer Sean Gorman and art director Mark Ranson about the highs and lows of Ready or Not and what the future may hold for the hardcore FPS. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ready Or Not system requirements, Best FPS games on PC, Best Co-Op games on PC |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Sunday, December 15, 2024 7:00 AM  Today's advent calendar window is a window upon Xmas past. It returns us to the days of LAN parties and dial-up, of demo discs and Fileplanet – a more innocent era, before multiplayer shooters fell under the spell of progression. Not that innocent, maybe. There were plenty of arseholes back then. Some of them now run very large software companies. But at least there was no grinding to ruin your bunnyhopping. |
Siliconera Sunday, December 15, 2024 9:00 AM
There are so many shojo manga series where the premise is "this woman is forced to marry this man." It gets to be a lot, especially in cases where it is played straight and super dramatic. It almost feels like Mugi Sawai and Hisui are aware of this with The Small-Animallike Lady is Adored by the Ice Prince, as its a manga that takes that approach, but also decides to be as funny and cute as possible about the whole situation.
Editor's Note: There will be spoilers for the first volume of The Small-Animallike Lady is Adored by the Ice Prince shojo manga in the article below.
The Small-Animallike Lady is Adored by the Ice Prince begins with Liliana, daughter of the earl Oliver Villiers, being selected by the titular Prince William as his fiance at a party. It then flashes back to before the event. Liliana's parents state she needs to attend, because the royal family demanded all suitable, young women of a certain age show up to a ball for the prince to pick a wife.
This leads to a number of immediate twists on this genre of shojo manga. Liliana's not crazy about the idea! She wants a relationship like her parents have! But it turns out, they don't like the idea either! Her father doesn't want to lose his little girl. So they agree they'll dress her in a drab and unfashionable way so she'll be overlooked. Her brothers Aidan and Ian adore and dote on her, to the point that Ian purposely makes himself look terrifying and intimidating to scare possible suitors away from her. So they're against it too. It's all very good as we see the family fawn over this charming, adorable, headstrong girl.
The setup in the manga continues to remain good and funny, because Liliana isn't just perfect. She's an endearing heroine, for sure. However, she also has faults. She's headstrong. Her stomach is a bottomless pit for good food. To the point that when she heads to the party, her concern is to fill up on as much of the assuredly exceptional, royal cuisine. She's unobservant, because she sat next to vase that highlighted her when she was pigging out on the palace food. Her reactions can be a bit exaggerated, which makes her a delight to watch.
But this shojo manga gets even more funny once we get to the point at which Liliana can interact with William and his family in The Small-Animallike Lady is Adored by the Ice Prince. The king and queen are genuinely nice people! Or they seem to be. The serious, stubborn, and quiet William is actually kind-hearted and caring, and seeing his means of interacting alongside the more expressive Liliana in their first proper meeting is so cute and silly. It's just such a good read, and the events throughout the course of the volume suggest it will continue to be that way.
The result is that The Small-Animallike Lady is Adored by the Ice Prince comes across as a manga that could be about a healthy, happy, relationship between a young woman and her royal fiance. Like maybe Liliana will get a wish and have a marriage like her parents! It's encouraging and makes the prospect of continuing to read this shojo manga more appealing.
Volume 1 of The Small-Animallike Lady is Adored by the Ice Prince is available now, and Yen Press will release volume 2 of the manga on March 25, 2024.
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