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There was lots to take in at Meta Connect, and one of the most intriguing reveals was the prototype Orion AR specs that Mark Zuckerberg showed off. They look like a big leap for the tech, and they could arrive sooner than we thought, although they might be pricey.
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GamersHeroes Thursday, September 26, 2024 11:50 AM
    

Nexon's mobile racing game KartRider Rush+ is back with a thrilling new update for Season 28 in the form of the 'Olympos' Update. 

The post KartRider Rush+ Season 28 Olympos Update Now Live appeared first on GamersHeroes.


GamersHeroes Thursday, September 26, 2024 11:20 AM
    

Set to release February 28, Capcom has released an "Extended Kut" of their Monster Hunter Wilds release date reveal trailer.

The post Monster Hunter Wilds Extended Cut Release Date Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes.


GamersHeroes Thursday, September 26, 2024 10:25 AM
    

All those that dive into Rockstar Games' GTA Online this week can earn themselves double GTA$ and RP in the multi-stage Assault on ATT-16.

The post Double Rewards on Assault on ATT-16 This Week in GTA Online appeared first on GamersHeroes.


GamersHeroes Thursday, September 26, 2024 9:26 AM
    

During the 2024 Tokyo Game Show, SNK Corporation announced that Street Fighter legends Ken and Chun-Li will make their way to FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves as post-launch DLC characters.

The post FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Street Fighter Crossover Announced appeared first on GamersHeroes.


Kotaku Thursday, September 26, 2024 11:50 AM
    

It's September 26, and that means it's The Last of Us Day, according to developer Naughty Dog. This is the in-universe date in which the cordyceps fungus outbreak began in the original PlayStation 3 game, and it has since become a real-world "celebration" of the series, complete with merch sales and teases for…

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Kotaku Thursday, September 26, 2024 11:35 AM
    

The Horizon-themed level in Astro Bot, titled Machine Learning,may not have any collectibles specifically made for it—like the God of War stage's ravens—but that doesn't mean there isn't a reward for trophy hunters. What the Trip can only be unlocked while playing through Machine Learning, and this guide will tell…

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Kotaku Thursday, September 26, 2024 11:25 AM
    

If you own an Xbox, then you should stop what you're doing and go buy FInal Fantasy I-VI right now. This morning during its lengthy Tokyo Game Show broadcast, Xbox announced that the iconic RPGs are on the console as of today. That's as good an excuse as any to revisit some of the greatest stories in gaming history.

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Kotaku Thursday, September 26, 2024 10:50 AM
    

Lately it feels like every time we get a big Overwatch 2 announcement it's about a collaboration with another IP. The hero shooter just wrapped up a Transformers crossover and is in the final days of its World of Warcraft celebration. That trend continues with a new My Hero Academia-inspired event announced at Tokyo…

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Kotaku Thursday, September 26, 2024 9:30 AM
    

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is the first game in the long-running Nintendo franchise to properly star the titular character. In this magic-filled romp, you'll take on the role of Zelda herself, rather than series protagonist Link. And as such, it plays differently too, Zelda able to summon defeated enemies…

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Kotaku Thursday, September 26, 2024 9:08 AM
    

The PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection looks great. A lot of people seem to think so. And when retro nostalgia collides with rabid console fandom, things tend to sell out quickly. Pre-orders begin at 10:00 a.m. ET (7:00 a.m. PT), with fans able to hop into a virtual queue as early as 9:00 a.m. Here are some steps…

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Kotaku Thursday, September 26, 2024 9:05 AM
    

Yesterday saw a surprise demo drop for Persona developer Atlus's latest game, Metaphor: ReFantazio. The enormous fantasy RPG is due out October 11, but roughly six hours of the game are already available, across consoles and PC. Except, it turns out that PC version isn't working out so well.

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Kotaku Thursday, September 26, 2024 8:15 AM
    

BioWare changed Dragon Age: Dreadwolf's title to Dragon Age: The Veilguard to better represent its story. This new name refers to your party as a whole, and the characters who make it up were the stars of the new cinematic trailer the studio showed off at the Xbox Games Showcase. But if you're a Dragon Age diehard,…

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Kotaku Thursday, September 26, 2024 8:00 AM
    

How do you follow up on some of the most critically acclaimed games of the past decade? Many thought that Nintendo couldn't surpass the sheer open-world wonder and physics toy-box creativity that made The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild such a revelation. However, Nintendo seemed to do just that with Tears of the…

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 11:42 AM
     Diablo 4 cellar brazier puzzle solution

How do you solve the Diablo 4 cellar brazier puzzle? You're casually minding your own business, riding through the mirk and mud of Sanctuary, avoiding monsters as best you can, and there it is, the inviting orange glow of a warm cellar. Inside, nine braziers, and a puzzle so confusing it might make you want to hurl yourself into a crowd of wretches and plague maggots.

You can brute force this Diablo 4 puzzle, but the trouble is it can take a long while, so we've got a simple solution for you below. Cellars are a type of Diablo 4 dungeon perfect for solo D4 players - a mini-dungeon, if you will -  and can host puzzles or combat scenarios. Either way, completing one rewards you with some decent loot, especially good for kick-starting your gear haul with a new seasonal character, so let's get you that loot from the D4 brazier cellar puzzle.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs, Diablo 4 review, Diablo 4 classes

PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 11:32 AM
     The Meta Quest 3S VR headset is here for an incredible new low price

Meta has just unveiled the Meta Quest 3S, a new lower-cost variant of its Quest 3 VR headset that does include some downgrades but still makes for a compelling offer thanks to an amazingly low price. While the Quest 3 has just been discounted to $429.99, the new Quest 3S comes in at just $299.99.

With the Quest 3 riding high as the best VR headset you can buy right now, Meta certainly knows a thing or two about making a headset for the masses but this new low entry price for the Meta Quest 3S takes the situation to a whole new level. Technically, Meta still lists the Quest 2 as available for just $199.99, but it's sold out on its store and is a much less-capable headset.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 11:05 AM
     Charming puzzle platformer The Spirit and the Mouse is free to keep forever

It's that time of the week again. The latest Epic Games Store freebie is The Spirit and the Mouse, a cute puzzle platformer from developer Alblune. The game is typically $20 on Steam and EGS and currently boasts some pretty glowing user reviews, so I reckon it could be a pleasant - and most importantly free - end-of-week treat.


PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 11:00 AM
     Apartment Story is the new thriller putting a dark twist on The Sims

Everyone loves The Sims, right? But while the Simlish language has thrown up some bizarre and frankly disturbing sounds in the past, that's about as nerve-wracking as the series ever got (unless you managed to set your house on fire, that is). Well, for those who like the idea of confining themselves in a digital room and letting things get a little out of control, Apartment Story might be the step up from The Sims you've been waiting for.


PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 10:55 AM
     Fortnite Marvel live event start date estimate, leaks, and latest news

Want the latest on the Fortnite Marvel live event? You've come to the right place. With all eyes pointing towards the anticipated launch of Fortnitemares, players dropping into the action are eagerly anticipating a brand-new live event after part six of the Marvel quests arrived. With the rumor mill spinning into overdrive, we've got everything you need to know about the upcoming event including its expected start date.

In-game events in Fortnite are often spectacular, attracting millions of players to see how Epic Games plans to lay the foundations for the launch of Chapter 5 Season 5 and the impending arrival of even more Fortnite skins to add to your collection. With Doctor Doom increasing his presence across the island, here's what we know about the Marvel live event so far.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Fortnite map, Fortnite skins, Fortnite weapons

PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 10:35 AM
     Space Marine 2 update adds the must-have PC feature I've wanted since launch

If you've been playing Space Marine 2 with your friends as I have, the game's latest update introduces a couple of features that arguably should have been there at launch. Alongside a whole host of quality-of-life changes and bug fixes, the patch adds the ability to create private lobbies in Operations mode and - finally! - ultrawide monitor support.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Space Marine 2 review, Space Marine 2 system requirements , Best Warhammer 40k games

PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 10:45 AM
     Best RAM for gaming in 2024

The best gaming RAM can make a substantial difference to the experience of using your PC, and without making a planet-sized dent in your bank balance either. We've seen surprisingly large variations in gaming frame rates when using different memory on the same test gear, and adding more RAM to your machine also makes it much quicker to flick between apps.

While picking out new RAM for gaming might not give you the same adrenalin rush as picking out the best graphics card or best gaming CPU, making sure you have the right system memory is essential if you want to build a gaming PC that will stand the test of time. Plus, let's face it, a lot of the latest RGB modules also look pretty fine too, adding several lighting strips to the otherwise uninspiring motherboard area next to your CPU.

If you like to keep lots of browser tabs open, and still be able to go straight to your photo editor without being held up, then a RAM upgrade is a great investment. If you're still struggling along with just 16GB of RAM, or worse, 8GB, then now is a great time to give your system some room to breathe.

With AMD and Intel's latest processors supporting ever higher memory frequencies, you'll need to pick your RAM carefully if you're building a brand new rig. As we found in our recent DDR4 vs DDR5 investigation, it's definitely worth making the jump to DDR5 now if you're building a new system, and you can get higher frame rates with faster clock speeds too.

To find our best recommendations, we've been trying and testing many of the best gaming RAM modules at a range of prices for both AMD and Intel platforms. We cover both DDR4 and DDR5 DIMMs, and we examine kits with and without RGB lighting as well.

Continue reading Best RAM for gaming in 2024
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PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 10:22 AM
     This new Samsung SSD looks set to be one of the fastest PCIe 4.0 drives yet

Samsung has just released a new budget-friendly SSD as an upgrade to the 990 Evo it launched a few months ago. Unlike the 990 Evo, which we felt came with some misleading claims, the Samsung 990 Evo Plus actually looks like it might be a good option for gamers, with speeds that make it one of the fastest PCIe 4.0 SSDs you can buy right now.

When we reported on the original Samsung 990 Evo launch earlier this year, it's safe to say that we were underwhelmed. It didn't offer great value, and its PCIe 5.0 compatibility felt more like a marketing gimmick. Samsung has an otherwise pretty good record with SSDs, with two of them being recommended in our best gaming SSD guide.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Samsung 970 EVO 1TB review, Best SSD for gaming, Best gaming monitor

PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 10:29 AM
     The best detective games on PC 2024

What are the best detective games on PC? We've all seen an episode of CSI or Law and Order, read a John Grisham book, or listened to a true crime podcast and thought, "Yeah, I could do that. I could solve the case." Now you can live out your best detective dream and solve murders, cold cases, and unresolved mysteries through the best detective games on PC - so grab your deerstalker hat and magnifying glass; you'll need them.

We've investigated the best detective games around, from gritty episodic adventures like The Wolf Among Us to old-school point-and-click puzzlers, all with their own unique case-cracking mechanics to test even the cleverest gumshoe. The keen-eye detectives among you may have spotted a few of these titles on our free PC games list. If you're looking for a sprinkling of sci-fi on your mystery, a touch of fantasy in your murder, or a raw police procedural, then we've got you covered with our picks of the best detective games on PC.


PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 9:38 AM
     Free Monopoly Go dice links September 2024

September 26, 2024: We've added a new Monopoly Go dice link 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.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice

PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 9:35 AM
     Lenovo Legion Go Lite has morphed into a Steam Deck lookalike, leak suggests

A new Lenovo Legion Go Lite leak has emerged, showing the casing for what could be an upcoming, more affordable version of Lenovo's unique gaming handheld. Possibly looking to wrestle some market share from the Steam Deck and ROG Ally, the new device appears to take on a different approach to the current Legion Go in a host of ways.

As one of the best handheld gaming PC options currently available, the original Legion Go showed Lenovo really innovating in the handheld space, providing a larger-screened device than the Steam Deck and other rivals, while also including removable side controllers. However, its high price has inherently held back its appeal, so a new simpler, smaller version could be just what Lenovo needs.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 9:31 AM
     Roblox music codes September 2024 - the best song IDs

What are the latest Roblox music codes? Thousands of popular songs are available to listen to in Roblox simply by entering music ID codes into your boombox or the radio. You can even play your favorite TikTok songs in games with your friends using song IDs.

So, how do you play music in Roblox? The method varies depending on which game you want to blast your tunes in. Some games allow free access to the boombox — equip and press it to bring up a text box to enter a song ID code. Catalog Heaven is a great place to test the Roblox music codes you find, as it allows you to equip any boombox in the shop and try it out.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes

PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 9:29 AM
     The First Descendant's new update fights to reignite interest in the shooter

Ahead of its release next month, Nexon Games has revealed everything you can expect to see in The First Descendant's second Season One update. The dev team is "striving to deliver even better content" following the mixed reaction to the first season update. Fingers crossed that the struggling looter shooter, which now peaks daily at around 10% of its launch player count on Steam, can regain some momentum.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The First Descendant system requirements, The First Descendant characters, The First Descendant crossplay

PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 9:26 AM
     Save up to $100 on the superb Logitech G915 low-profile gaming keyboard

If you're quick, you can grab yourself a Logitech G915 for as little as $129.99 right now, thanks to a huge discount currently being applied to the full range of the company's low-profile gaming keyboards. Whether you want a full-size or TKL version, in black or white, or if you're a stickler for a certain switch type, this discount covers you, with nearly all models included. However, the savings do vary slightly, depending on the model.

The Logitech G915 has been a long-running favorite of ours, even if its low-profile switches mean it doesn't earn a spot on our best wireless mechanical gaming keyboard guide. Its compact, low-profile design - particularly in its TKL guise - makes it travel-friendly yet powerful. Its Lightspeed wireless tech is also as quick as a wired connection, and you get plenty of extra gaming and multimedia keys too.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Logitech G Pro Superlight 2, Logitech G Pro X TKL Lightspeed review, Best gaming mouse

PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 9:19 AM
     How big is Black Ops 6?

How big is Call of Duty: Black Ops 6? Despite initial rumors that it would take up over 300GB, the actual Black Ops 6 file size thankfully comes in at under half of this size on PC. What's more, you can save even more space by not installing certain online game modes.

The Black Ops 6 system requirements were revealed prior to the closed beta for PC and detailed the file size alongside the type of storage you will need to get the best out of the game. While recent Call of Duty games have been rather chunky, Black Ops 6 is actually rather moderate with its storage demands compared to many other modern triple-A releases.

Continue reading How big is Black Ops 6?
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PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 9:15 AM
     Genshin Impact codes for September 2024 and how to redeem codes

September 26, 2024: We verified our list of existing codes.

What are the new Genshin Impact codes? Gathering Primogems and Mora in Genshin Impact can be quite the grind. Fortunately, developer HoYoverse occasionally sends out gifts in the form of Genshin redeem codes. Most codes only work for a limited time, so it's best to redeem them as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

Genshin Impact codes are released periodically, frequently appearing in Hoyoverse special programs: regular video updates detailing future updates to the free PC game. Redeem codes can also drop to celebrate milestones or to coincide with new Genshin Impact events. You can find all the active Genshin codes for August 2024 below, and we also detail what they get you, how to redeem them, and where you can look for more.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide

PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 9:22 AM
     Assassin's Creed Shadows release date, trailer, story, and gameplay

When is the AC Shadows release date? We've been clamoring for an Assassin's Creed set in feudal Japan right from the series' inception. After 16 years, that dream is finally a reality, and there's plenty to learn about its characters, gameplay, and real-life historical events before launch.

PCGamesN first got wind of Assassin's Creed Shadows during the Ubisoft Showcase event we attended way back in 2022. Previously known as Codename Red, this latest entry in the stealth RPG game series transports us to the turbulent Azuchi-Momoyama period. We'll witness Obu Nobunaga's bid to unify Japan through the eyes of dual protagonists Fujibayashi Naoe, the fictional daughter of ninja master Fujibayashi Nagato, and Yasuke, the first playable historical figure in the series. We've got all this and more ahead of the Assassin's Creed Shadows release date.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs on PC, Best stealth games, Assassin's Creed Shadows release date

PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 9:09 AM
     Is Assassin's Creed Shadows on Steam?

Is AC Shadows on Steam? The acclaimed stealth RPG series returns with a vengeance, and this time, Ubisoft is pulling out all the stops. The only question is whether this iteration is available on Valve's platform, either now or in the future.

Assassin's Creed Shadows finally takes the franchise to feudal Japan, the most requested period in the action-adventure game series' lifetime. Not only that, we'll also be assuming the role of a real historical figure for the first time: Yasuke, the legendary Black samurai, as he strikes an alliance with shinobi Naoe during the unification of Japan. This latest installment is sure to have fans flocking back to the series, and you might be curious if an Assassin's Creed Shadows Steam version is available. Well, wonder no more – we've got the definitive answer.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs on PC, Best stealth games, Assassin's Creed Shadows release date

PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 8:55 AM
     All Monopoly Go events, tournaments, dates, and rewards

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.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice

PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 8:43 AM
     When is the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event?

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.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice

PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 8:20 AM
     Mech extraction shooter Synduality Echo of Ada reveals release date

A new trailer for Bandai Namco's upcoming mech extraction shooter, Synduality Echo of Ada, was featured in the Xbox Livestream at Tokyo Game Show. The trailer confirmed its release date, and it's not too far off at all.


PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 7:52 AM
     Fallout 76 pets are real, and they'll be joining your camp this year

If you've always dreamed of owning your own Fallout 76 pets, it's finally about to be a reality. The much-requested feature is making its way to Bethesda's multiplayer RPG by the end of this year, allowing you to set up all manner of creature comforts in your camp. With options to bring both cats and dogs to stay in your home base, this welcome addition further amplifies the coziness of the post-apocalyptic survival game.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 7:12 AM
     Throne and Liberty codes and all active coupons

What are the new Throne and Liberty coupon codes? The highly-anticipated global launch of NCSoft's MMO is right around the corner, and if you're here then that probably means you're hoping for a nice day one boost. Fortunately, the studio drops coupon codes for the game from time to time, awarding all sorts of in-game goodies that you can use to improve your character.

The Throne and Liberty coupon codes we've seen so far have offered up all sorts of rewards, including growth stones, skill books, crafting materials, and more. NCSoft has given these out during livestreams and at live meets, so expect to see more codes for the MMO game when major events and update streams take place. We've collated all the codes we've found so far below.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPGs, Throne and Liberty codes, Throne and Liberty weapons

PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 7:00 AM
     StarCraft 2 and Remastered are coming to PC Game Pass

As much as I love classics such as Command and Conquer or Total Annihilation, there's only one true pick when it comes to the best RTS games of all time. StarCraft 2 and its predecessor are sublime strategy games unlike no other, whether you're playing through their expansive, inventive campaigns, stomping computer opponents in single-player or co-op skirmishes, or taking on the world in competitive multiplayer. Now, you'll finally be able to experience them in all their glory via Microsoft's Game Pass library. As Tychus would say: "Hell, it's about time."

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 6:57 AM
     Genshin Impact events - all current and upcoming events

What are the current and upcoming Genshin Impact events? A new version of Genshin Impact arrives every six weeks, complete with new characters, quests, and events. It's difficult to keep track of which events are currently running and if there are any new ones coming soon, so here's a schedule for all current and upcoming Genshin Impact events.

There are usually a number of Genshin Impact events running simultaneously, and they aren't just in-game events. HoYoverse often launches a web event every update, which gives players a chance to learn about the latest Genshin Impact characters through an interactive story told through a web browser. Like all gacha games, the rewards for completing events in Genshin Impact range from in-game items like primogems and mora, to real life prizes like mouse mats and plushies.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, September 26, 2024 11:47 AM
    

During his tenure as the foremost newsperson of the 1980s, Atari's Paperboy faced many grievous challenges - squabbling drunks, swarms of bees, the actual Grim Reaper - and yet, day after day he answered the noble call of journalism, lashing his basket to his doughty BMX and daring the treacherously oblique suburbs of Reaganite America.

Speaking as both a news editor and a former paperboy, who broke his mind and body hauling obese Sunday editions to the millionaire houses at the top of the valley, Paperboy is my role model. Or he would be if my role model weren't actually Steven Spielberg's Freakazoid. Paperboy's heyday has long since passed into history, however, and the business of journalism has changed beyond recognition. People don't read newspapers anymore, they just eat pizza. This, at least, is the condensed analysis offered by Food Boy, which launched this week on Steam.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, September 26, 2024 11:00 AM
    

Experimental, feature-length simulation game Apartment Story is not especially brilliant, but it does feature a home invasion that's stressful in several, systemically tangible ways I've never quite felt in such a specific combination from a videogame before. It's partly a story about mental health, partly about the absolute horror of not just managing a Sim but actually being one, and partly about seeing how many wanks and cheese sandwiches you can fit into a single morning. Yes, I washed my hands afterward. Ah, but after which?

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, September 26, 2024 10:02 AM
    

You might remember Kara Stone as the developer of Ritual Of The Moon, a game about a banished witch that is played in bursts of five minutes a day, over the course of a lunar cycle. Alice B (RPS in peace) dedicated an article series to it back in 2019, summarising it as "a sad, quiet, meditative game about breathing and loneliness and drawing pictures in the stars". Stone's forthcoming Known Mysteries is a ritual of the sun, I guess. Slated for launch on 23rd October, it's the first of several, creatively low-carbon projects that will run off a custom, solar-powered server Stone has set up on her apartment balcony in Calgary, Canada.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, September 26, 2024 9:52 AM
    

Wartorn sci-fi extraction shooter The Forever Winter has had a messy launch into early access. For those who don't know the game, this third-person helljaunt sees its players wandering through the battlefields of an endless conflict between three major world powers. Mechs stomp past you, ignoring you in favour of decimating enemy soldiers. Bug-like drones hover overhead, scanning for prey. And horrifying mommy harvesters scavenge bodies from the debris. As a collection of imagery, it's powerful stuff. As a game that you can play (with up to three pals) it is very rough, and not just around the edges.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, September 26, 2024 8:36 AM
    

Bravely he stood, alone on his hill, unwavering in the face of backlash: Chrono Trigger should have just let Frog be a talking frog instead of being a knight turned into a frog. So, trash game. Fortunately, I can finally experience what it's like to actually enjoy Chrono Trigger - Canadian Studio Riyo Games are making what they describe as a "spiritual successor". It's called Threads Of Time, it's "aided by legendary developers and composers from Japan who have helped define Xenoblade Chronicles, the Mana series and more," and it looks beautiful. Hop on over to the trailer below.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, September 26, 2024 6:29 AM
    

Indie developers love making retro-styled games that look like PlayStation games you rented from Blockbuster and blitzed through in a feverish winter weekend. I'm glad, so here's another. Cold And Afraid is a murder mystery that aims to channel the 1990s with chunky characters and lots of lovely dithering. You play a detective out to stop a serial killer with a grisly pattern who's preying on the young women of an unnamed US city. On top of the obligatory tank controls, it aims to have "consequential dialogue choices" and a "Time Event system where you must meet certain people at specific times to forward different story threads". Ah, forgive me, you're here to see the chunky limbs. Here's a recent trailer that shows 'em.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, September 26, 2024 5:53 AM
    

I reckon I've got quite a strong long term memory. For instance, I can recall that time I read Stoner on a backpacking trip through Italy and realising that I particularly like sad books. I can also recall the delicious taste of a Mars Delight chocolate bar. But my short term memory, whew. Yeah it's not so good. And the demo for Disposition, a liminal escape room game where you've got to remember how things are arranged in rooms, has hammered this point home.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, September 26, 2024 5:05 AM
    

A year and a day after wonderful horror visual novel Slay The Princess first released, the promised Pristine Edition is arriving this October on the 24th. Like a very loud sticker on a very large bag of crisps, it promises to have "roughly 35%" more stuff in it. It's a great game, and this sounds like the perfect time to pick it up, especially if you previously pirated it after the devs said they didn't mind.

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Time to show the world what true power is.

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The madness is captivating.

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Siliconera Thursday, September 26, 2024 11:30 AM
    

Synduality Echo of Ada release date confirmed in January 2025

Bandai Namco has confirmed the full release date for Synduality: Echo of Ada. The mech-based, action game with survival elements will be available worldwide on January 24, 2025. Japan will get the game on Xbox Series X and PS5 a day earlier on January 23, 2025. The company made the announcement via a new trailer that appeared at the Xbox TGS 2024 Showcase.

Synduality: Echo of Ada will be a mech-based survival action game with PvPvE gameplay. Players will strive to gather materials while fending off monsters with customizable mechs called Coffin Cradles. They can also interact with other players who spawn on the map in either cooperative or hostile manners. Echo of Ada will also have a customizable Magus AI character who will act as the player's companion.

Bandai Namco originally planned to release Synduality: Echo of Ada in 2023. However, the company delayed the game to give the development team more time to polish it. Bandai Namco has since held two closed online tests for the title in March 2024 and September 2024.

Bandai Namco has also uploaded a standalone Japanese version of the Synduality: Echo of Ada release date announcement trailer on its Japanese YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGe6LLYJitk

Synduality: Echo of Ada will be available first in Japan for Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 on January 23, 2025. The worldwide release date, which includes the PC version on Steam, will be January 24, 2025.

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Siliconera Thursday, September 26, 2024 11:00 AM
    

TGS 2024 Bleach Rebirth of Souls Trailer Teases Release Date

At the Xbox 2024 Tokyo Game Show showcase, a new Bleach Rebirth of Souls trailer appeared and teased its early 2025 release date window. Hueco Mundo arc content also appeared, with the Arrancar Ulquiorra Cifer already confirmed as a character for the game. Ulquiorra is the first Arrancar member confirmed for Bleach Rebirth of Souls.

Here's the full TGS 2024 trailer for Bleach Rebirth of Souls, which refers to the release date window at the end. It heavily features Ichigo and Ulquiorra, with glimpses of other characters as they appear in that arc like Orihime and Chad as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D5gFSgMWwM&ab_channel=BANDAINAMCOEurope

This comes not long after a Bleach Rebirth of Souls character reveal. Bandai Namco ended September 2024 by confirming Kenpachi Zaraki will be a playable fighter in the game. He's the Gotei 13 11th division Captain. His trailer showcased his signature move Try to Cut Me and his Spiritual Pressure Moves Chop You Up and Nothing I Can't Cut. His Zanpakuto Nozarashi also comes up. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsExf7lElmg&ab_channel=BANDAINAMCOEurope

Here's the list of all the other confirmed Bleach Rebirth of Souls characters so far, who join Kenpachi and the Arrancar Ulquiorra:

Bleach Rebirth of Souls will come to the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and its release date will fall in early 2025. The Bleach anime, including Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, can be found on Disney+ and Hulu. Part 3 of Thousand-Year Blood War anime adaptation begins airing on October 5, 2024. Viz Media handles the manga outside of Japan.

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Siliconera Thursday, September 26, 2024 10:30 AM
    

Xiahou Dun in Dynasty Warriors Origins TGS 2024 Guandu gameplay footage

Koei Tecmo's Tomohiko Sho shared more details about the next Dynasty Warriors game at Tokyo Game Show 2024. The producer also revealed a list of existing series characters who have been confirmed as playable and selectable companions for the original protagonist of Dynasty Warriors Origins.

While prior series entries went until the Battle of Wuzhang Plains in 234 AD or the Fall of Shu Kingdom in 263 AD, Sho has confirmed that the storyline in Dynasty Warriors Origins will only go until the Battle of Chi Bi / Red Cliffs in 208 AD. However, he also promised that the game's storyline will cover the period in much more detail than before.

In addition, this game's storyline will also have branching routes. The player will ultimately have to decide whether the protagonist will affiliate himself with Liu Bei, Cao Cao, or the Sun family.

Here is the list of existing characters who are confirmed as playable companions in Dynasty Warriors Origins so far:

  • Wei / Cao Cao's faction - Xiahou Dun, Guo Jia, and Zhang Liao
  • Wu / Sun Jian's faction - Huang Gai, Sun Shangxiang, and Zhou Yu
  • Shu / Liu Bei's faction - Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Zhao Yun

The stream also showed Tomohiko Sho performing a playthrough of the game in the Battle of Guandu stage. The footage shows more gameplay features that did not appear in the ChinaJoy 2024 presentation, such as a one-on-one duel mode and a spiritual bird's eye view mode. In the latter, the player can check the health bars of other officers while giving orders to the protagonist's own unit.

Dynasty Warriors Origins will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC simultaneously worldwide on January 17, 2025.

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Siliconera Thursday, September 26, 2024 10:00 AM
    

Fatal Fury City of the Wolves release date in April 2025 confirmed with Street Fighter 6 DLC characters

SNK has confirmed the release date for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves at its Tokyo Game Show 2024 live stream. The new fighting game will appear worldwide on April 24, 2025. The company also revealed that it will bring Ken and Chun-Li from Capcom's Street Fighter 6 as DLC characters.

SNK also announced that Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will have 17 playable characters at launch. The list so far includes Rock Howard, Terry Bogard, Hotaru Futaba, Preecha, Tizoc a.k.a. Griffon Mask, Marco Rodrigues, B. Jenet, Vox Reaper, Kevin Rian, Billy Kane, and Mai Shiranui. That means there are still six more launch characters SNK has yet to reveal as of September 2024.

Street Fighter 6's Ken and Chun-Li will be part of the first Season Pass that adds five DLC characters in total. Ken will be one of the first two characters who will appear in Summer 2025. Chun-Li will be the fourth DLC character, as she is slated for release in the Winter 2025 window, which runs from December 2025 to February 2026.

Fatal Fury City of the Wolves character roster summary
Image courtesy of SNK and Capcom

The appearances of Street Fighter 6 DLC characters signify that the collaboration between Capcom and SNK will go both ways. Capcom has released Terry Bogard as a DLC character in Street Fighter 6 in late September 2024. It will also add Mai Shiranui as part of the game's Year 2 roadmap.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, with its release date set on April 24, 2025.

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Siliconera Thursday, September 26, 2024 9:45 AM
    

Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Xbox Games Launch at TGS

You can now find all six Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster games on the Xbox Series X and S, as they were one of Square Enix's shadowdrops during the Xbox Tokyo. The first Final Fantasy game, as well as FFII, FFIII, FFIV, FFV, and FFVI are all available alone or in a bundle together on the platform worldwide.

The pricing for the Xbox Series X versions of the games is essentially identical to the ones on other platforms. So the first two games, which are FFI and FFII, each cost $11.99 normally. As part of a temporary launch sale, these are now $9.59 each. FFIII, FFIV, FFV, and FFVI are typically $17.99 each. You can get them for $14.39 each on the Xbox for a limited time. Finally, the bundle is $59.99 in honor of the TGS 2024 debut, though that price will go back up to $74.99 once the sale is done.

Here's the trailer revealing the games are now on the Xbox Series X and S.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rgISfgAxEQ&ab_channel=FINALFANTASY

And you can see the full Xbox TGS 2024 showcase below: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKNhGrXYiHg&ab_channel=Xbox

Square Enix didn't note if this means we'll also eventually see physical Xbox Series X and S copies of Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster. The PS4 and Switch versions did end up getting retail copies. While the first, more limited run sold out in 2023, Anniversary Edition retail copies for both platforms will once again return to stores on October 8, 2024. 

You can find the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster games, which consist of FFI, FFII, FFIII, FFIV, FFV, and FFVI, on the PS4, Switch, Xbox Series X, PC via Steam, and mobile devices. 

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Siliconera Thursday, September 26, 2024 9:30 AM
    

Queen Dizzy in Guilty Gear Strive

Arc System Works has confirmed the exact release date for the new DLC character Queen Dizzy in Guilty Gear Strive during its Tokyo Game Show 2024 stream. She will be available as the first Season Pass 4 character on October 31, 2024.

Despite releasing at the very end of the month, this date still goes in line with the October 2024 window announced during the initial full reveal of Season Pass 4 in July 2024. Arc System Works will afterward add Venom in early 2025, the Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers anime key character Unika in Spring 2025, and the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners guest character Lucy in Summer 2025.

Guilty Gear Strive Season Pass 4 schedule
Image courtesy of Arc System Works

Arc System Works has also published a sneak peek of Queen Dizzy's intro cutscene with the series protagonist Sol Badguy in Guilty Gear Strive on its American X account:

https://twitter.com/ArcSystemWorksU/status/1839127974274281836

In addition, Arc System Works has published the global poll results for future most-wanted playable characters from the latest Season 3 survey during its TGS 2024 stream. Robo Ky dominated the polls in the West and Middle East, while Jam Kuradoberi topped the list across East and Southeast Asia.

Guilty Gear Strive Season 3 Survey for most wanted new character
Image courtesy of Arc System Works

Guilty Gear Strive is readily available worldwide on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PC, and arcades. A Nintendo Switch port of the fighting game is also slated for release on January 23, 2025. Queen Dizzy will appear as a new DLC character for the game on October 31, 2024.

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Siliconera Thursday, September 26, 2024 9:00 AM
    

Eiji Aonuma receiving Japan Game Awards 2024 Grand Award for Zelda Tears of the Kingdom

CESA has announced the winners of the Japan Game Awards 2024 during the Tokyo Game Show. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was particularly noted as the winner of the show's most prestigious Grand Award. The same game also won the Best Sales Award for being the most-selling title in Japan in the 2023 fiscal year.

This award event primarily gave accolades to eleven games released between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024, in the form of Awards of Excellence based on votes from the Japanese public. One of those titles would then be selected to win the Grand Award. As a reference, Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak was the Grand Award winner of the 2023 edition.

The 2024 edition notably had the additions of two new awards. The Breakthrough Award went to The Exit 8 for making a literal breakthrough in a new game genre. The Movement Award was given to Suika Game for expanding its influence to people who do not regularly play games as well.

Sony's PlayStation console received an award from the Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry as it marks its 30th anniversary, with the console creator Ken Kutaragi receiving it. Meanwhile, Street Fighter 6 won the Special Award for its audio accessibility features.

Here is the complete list of winners in the Japan Game Awards 2024:

  • Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry Award: PlayStation
  • Breakthrough Award: The Exit 8
  • Movement Award: Suika Game
  • Best Sales Award: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
  • Special Award: Street Fighter 6
  • Game Designers Award honorable mentions: COCOON and No Case Should Remain Unsolved
  • Game Designers Award winner: Viewfinder
  • Awards for Excellence: 11 titles

    1. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
    2. Street Fighter 6
    3. Final Fantasy XVI
    4. Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
    5. Super Mario Bros Wonder
    6. Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
    7. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
    8. Persona 3 Reload
    9. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
    10. Unicorn Overlord
    11. Dragon's Dogma 2

  • Grand Award: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the Grand Award winner of Japan Game Awards 2024, is available worldwide on Nintendo Switch.

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