GamersHeroes Tuesday, January 14, 2025 1:14 PM A dark fantasy hack-and-slash adventure inspired by Romanian folklore, the world of Publisher Good Shepherd Entertainment and Developer Violent Saint's Moroi is set to launch for the PC in early 2025. The post Surrealist Mystical World of Moroi Launching Early 2025 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:20 PM Founded by United States Armed Forces veterans and creatives behind Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon and The Division, Old Glory Studios is launching its Regulation Crowdfunding offering to provide high-quality combat games. The post US Veteran-Led Old Glory Studios Launches Game Development Crowdfunding Campaign appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:18 PM A narrative adventure where one's choices lead to divergent endings, players will be transported to an ethereal realm when SIGONO and SHUEISHA GAMES' OPUS: Prism Peak launches this year. The post Story-Driven Adventure OPUS: Prism Peak Announced appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:17 PM Comprised of seven leading retro developers, influencers, and industry figures, MAGFest and Mega Cat Studios have released the list of judges for the upcoming MAGFest Indie Retro Homebrew showcase The post Super MAGFest 2025 Indie Retro Homebrew Showcase Judges Announced appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Tuesday, January 14, 2025 1:35 PM  The free Xbox app is a great way to manage Game Pass, check out what your friends on Xbox Live are doing, and even earn some Microsoft reward points, too. But did you also know that inside the app is a free puzzle game that is fun to play and can earn you credits toward your next Xbox purchase? It's true! |
Kotaku Tuesday, January 14, 2025 1:20 PM  What if the next Witcher game starred a vampire instead of Geralt? That's one of the selling points behind The Blood of Dawnwalker, a new RPG from some of the masterminds behind The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077. Rebel Wolves, formed in 2022 by a bunch of ex-CD Projekt Red developers, revealed the game this week in a… |
Kotaku Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:25 PM  Kraken are referenced in The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt, but players never actually get to fight one in CD Projekt Red's 2015 open-world epic. So the animated movie The Witcher: Sirens of The Deep is giving fans the next best thing: a front-row seat to Geralt going Berserk-mode on one of the giant-tentacled sea… |
Kotaku Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:05 PM  Fortnite Festival's new season starring digital superstar Hatsune Miku is now live and that's cool and all. The big news from this update, however, is that you can now play with three other people on a single console and TV, which means Fortnite Festival is getting closer and closer to being an actual Rock… |
Kotaku Tuesday, January 14, 2025 11:15 AM  Some people want to make their mothers proud, others don't, and then there's Bad Bunny. In his recent Rolling Stone interview, the multi-platinum superstar expressed his interest in returning to the WWE ring, only if he can take it to a level that would frighten his mother. |
Kotaku Tuesday, January 14, 2025 10:45 AM  The Until Dawn movie is an adaptation of the 2015 horror game with different characters, a different story, and an entirely different premise. So what's the point exactly? That's what fans are wondering and the first teaser trailer doesn't do much to address that question. |
Kotaku Tuesday, January 14, 2025 10:35 AM  The Pokémon trading card game (PTCG) is in a really big mess. And once again, it's because it has become too popular for its own good. If you were hoping to pick up some product from the forthcoming Prismatic Evolutions special sets, well, good luck to you. And March's just-announced Journey Together set? Pre-orders… |
Kotaku Tuesday, January 14, 2025 9:20 AM  Jonathon Rees, better known by his stage name, Greg Ellis, was the voice behind Dragon Age's fan-favorite templar knight and romanceable NPC companion, Cullen Rutherford. He was arrested last week on multiple charges of coercion, unlawful surveillance, and harassment stemming from a 2022 breakup after which he… |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 14, 2025 1:15 PM  First it created an addictive, Diablo-esque ARPG oozing in pixel style, Hyper Light Drifter. Then it took its visual style to the next level with the brilliant action platformer Solar Ash. Now, it's time for Heart Machine's third (and arguably most-anticipated) game to arrive, Hyper Light Breaker. This co-op action roguelike was revealed many moons ago and has suffered a few delays since, but the day has finally arrived - Hyper Light Breaker is out now in Steam Early Access. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best roguelike games, Best multiplayer games , Best RPG games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:31 PM  Arm, the UK company behind the core design used in millions chips that power devices worldwide, is apparently planning to get into the CPU-designing game itself. This speculation comes from a report showing that not only is the company planning on competing with its own customers but jacking up prices by up to 300% too. While Arm licenses its core CPU technology to other companies, it largely doesn't actually design its own complete chips. Instead, its tech is incorporated into processors made by the likes of Apple, Nvidia, and Qualcomm. We saw the latter launch its new Snapdragon X laptop CPUs just recently, and while they made quite a splash, we're still some way from the best gaming PCs making the switch to Arm just yet. However, new rumors indicate that Nvidia is going to be stepping into the space and Arm is clearly bullish about the prospect of its own designs too. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:23 PM  What are the best Roblox games? Games aren't just better than ever for kids; the means of creating them are, too. The best example of that is Roblox: a massively multiplayer online game creation platform, and since it's so easy to make something fun, there are millions of Roblox games to enjoy. User-generated creations allow you to weather the existential threat of a natural disaster, try your hand as a pizza maker, and take a break from it all with a spot of peaceful scuba diving. From sims and RPGs to tower defense and adventure titles, we've highlighted the best Roblox games to enjoy with over 100 million other pals in online games. Think of it like Minecraft and LittleBigPlanet smooshed together and forged into an entire platform to create one of the best free PC games available. Below, you can find the best Roblox games and more about this exciting platform. If you're looking for some Roblox freebies, you can check these guides for working, new Skibiverse codes and Fruit Battlegrounds codes to gain an advantage in your games. Continue reading The best Roblox games in 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:11 PM  For an entire generation of PC players, the name Crysis will still summon memories of glacial framerates, frantic fan blades, and gaming rigs that were sufficiently overheated you could use them as a stove. The gorgeous world of Crytek's tower-toppling 2007 FPS was made more elaborate with Crysis 2, which traded palm trees and dense brush for the concrete jungle of New York City. Crysis 3 combined the two - it was the Big Apple as reclaimed by nature. Led by a former Stalker designer and combining the crafting and survival-driven gunplay of modern Fallout, a new shooter, Forest Reigns, picks up the world design where Crysis 3 left off. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best survival games, Best open-world games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:10 PM  It is looking increasingly likely that the US might ban TikTok before the month is out, if not the end of this very week. As such, many are opting to use a TikTok VPN to ensure that they can continue to access it. What else are they supposed to do? Scroll through videos on Instagram or YouTube like an absolute fossil? (No disrespect to absolute fossils, I'm one of you). Continue reading TikTok VPN usage is booming ahead of the ban - how to get set up MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:00 PM  Once upon a time, I was a budding martial artist. I've done everything from Kendo to Taekwondo, and while I was never particularly good at any of them, I love the idea of synchronizing mind, body, and soul to eventually attain mastery over movement. It's the reason I've always wanted to try out Naraka Bladepoint, and why I default to monk in pretty much every videogame. But, while WoW's monk is certainly impactful, it doesn't have the fluid movement of Blade and Soul, a Wuxia-inspired MMORPG that was first released in 2012, and is being remastered and re-launched in 2025. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPGs, Best fantasy games, Best free MMOs |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 14, 2025 11:57 AM  What are the best fighting games on PC? It might not seem like it these days, but it wasn't until the late '00s that PC users were finally treated to the latest fighting games. It's fair to say the genre is going through a golden age right now, with the biggest series like Street Fighter and Tekken catering to both new and hardcore players. One of the PC's strengths is that you're able to use any input device to play, whether that be one of the best PC controller, one of the best fight sticks, or whatever control method you desire to use. With more developers embracing cross-platform play, there are more people to fight than ever before. Once you've hit up training mode to practice some combos, it's time to take on some opponents in your favorite multiplayer games. Continue reading Best fighting games on PC 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Street Fighter 6 review, Street Fighter 6 tier list, Street Fighter 6 roster |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 14, 2025 11:53 AM  A new video coming from BiliBili, a Chinese social network, shows off the performance of Intel and AMD's current generation of mobile chips. The user pitted AMD's Ryzen AI 9 365 against Intel's Core Ultra 9 285H and the result is that the new Intel laptop CPU impresses in some areas, but not so much in gaming. Intel sweeps the performance metrics when it comes to productivity, but AMD still keeps its competition at bay in gaming. This isn't too surprising if you've been keeping up with the best gaming handhelds. One of the only handhelds using Intel's chips, the MSI Claw, is already rumored to be considering ditching them for AMD's gaming prowess. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 14, 2025 11:47 AM  Want to know what Genshin Impact outfits are available? The outfits system was introduced in the Genshin Impact 1.6 update, following months of pleading from the community. These outfits give you the chance to dress your favourite characters in brand-new clothes. As Genshin Impact characters are locked behind gacha mechanics in the free PC game, players were initially worried that skins may be sold using the same system. However, there are actually two methods to unlock skins: purchase the skin for 1,680 Genesis Crystals, or complete specific Genshin Impact events to unlock the skin for free. If you're unlucky enough to miss the event, free skins will make their way to the Character Outfit Shop in the future. Here's a list of every outfit available in Genshin Impact right now and how to get them all for yourself. Continue reading Genshin Impact outfits - available skins and costumes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 14, 2025 11:40 AM  How do you use the Monster Hunter Wilds Great Sword? This staple Monster Hunter weapon returns in Wilds, and we couldn't be happier for it. The Great Sword is ideal for players who prefer to charge into battle and inflict massive damage with slow and deliberate slashes. It boasts the highest damage per hit out of any weapon, making it a worthwhile pick regardless of skill level. The Great Sword is the best weapon to get to grips with the slower and heavier cadence of combat in Monster Hunter Wilds. Its skill ceiling is also high enough that the investment in learning how to use it doesn't go to waste. An effective Great Sword build should comfortably see you through all the hunts in the RPG game, so let us walk you through how to use one of the most iconic Monster Hunter Wilds weapons in the series. Continue reading How to use the Monster Hunter Wilds Great Sword MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Monster Hunter Wilds monsters, Monster Hunter Wilds weapons, Monster Hunter Wilds release date |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 14, 2025 11:37 AM  When is The Blood of Dawnwalker release date? The action RPG is in development by Rebel Wolves, the studio co-founded by Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, director of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. It was announced on the day of the Wolf Moon, and rather fittingly follows the rise of a powerful clan of vampires in an alternative 14th century. Set during a time of devastation, this vampire game is a supernatural slant on the events of the plague. Vampires lurk in the darkness, biding their time until the Black Death takes hold of the land, when they seize the opportunity to strike for control while the humans are weak. In Dawnwalker, vampires now reside in the previous lord's castles, these vampires rule over the valley, and it's your job to save your family from them. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best fantasy games, Best RPGs, Best vampire games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 14, 2025 11:32 AM  Once Human is one of the few 2024 survival games still going strong. The vibrant post apocalypse shooter is pulling in around 40,000 players at any one time, and developer Starry Studio continues listening to feedback while planning a huge 2025. This big year starts with a heavily player-requested feature, alongside some broader improvements to make it sing. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best sandbox games, Best open-world games, Best survival games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 14, 2025 11:28 AM  Which League of Legends skins are currently on sale in the store? LoL is a free-to-play game in the truest sense - you can enjoy everything the MOBA offers for absolutely nothing. Now if you were to ask a seasoned League player if that were true, they'd probably have to stifle a few tears as they check how much their bank account has suffered buying skins since they started battling on the Rift. Riot rotates a series of skins in the store, with the savviest of us holding out until the cosmetic they want ends up in the discount section store or even the League of Legends Mythic shop. The shiny new cosmetics are only available briefly, so act fast if you want to snag the new hotness. Here is every League of Legends skin on sale right now if you want to know what's in the store without booting up the client. Continue reading Which League of Legends skins are currently on sale? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: League of Legends ranks explained, League of Legends Mythic shop rotation, LoL tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 14, 2025 11:02 AM  What are the best JRPGs? This genre is, nowadays, at least, subtly different from Western RPGs, and while the genre as a whole has evolved since the early days, it tends to keep the emphasis on its two key tropes: long stories with memorable characters, and lots of grinding. Some of the newer games on this list abandon traditional fantasy in favor of a more realistic setting. However, the classic style, at least when we think of JRPGs, conjures up images of mages, ferocious monsters, and a top-down perspective. Either way, these JRPGs bring a different flavor than what you can expect from the best RPGs in the West and could be considered some of the best PC games to fans of the genre. Continue reading The best JRPGs on PC 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 14, 2025 11:06 AM  What are the best FPS games on PC? From the classic physics chaos of Half-Life 2 to Halo Infinite's beautifully rendered worlds, these are the finest FPS games. For more than two decades, FPS games have been the driving force of the PC games industry. They've let us travel from the depths of Hell in Doom to the outer reaches of space in Titanfall 2. Others have taken us on a detour through the likes of Half-Life 2's zombie-infested Ravenholm, while some have embraced futuristic cities. Some of these games are old, others are new, and all are great. Warhammer 40K: Boltgun and its '90s-boomer-shooter-inspired graphics; Rainbow Six Siege's tight tactical multiplayer; Overwatch 2 and its vast array of amazing heroes. No matter what sort of virtual gunplay you're after, whether you want multiplayer games, war games, or something altogether different, the following titles will satisfy your itchy trigger finger. So crack those knuckles, and make every shot count. These aren't only the best FPS games, some of these entries are included in our best PC games too. Continue reading The best FPS games on PC 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Apex Legends characters, Best battle royale games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 14, 2025 10:31 AM  What is the next Monopoly Go event? With so many limited-time events in Monopoly Go, it can be hard to keep track of the rewards you can get your hands on. Monopoly Go events can last anywhere from a few hours to a week, so bookmark this page as we'll keep it regularly updated with the next events and their start and end dates. Monopoly Go is the latest online board game sweeping the globe, but completing all of these events won't be easy without some free Monopoly Go dice links, so check out our daily updated guide for some freebies and rewards before you get started on the next Monopoly Go tournament. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 14, 2025 10:19 AM  Larian's Baldur's Gate 3 has quickly become one of the most popular games to mod. On Nexus Mods alone downloads sit at a staggering 255 million and counting, overtaking stalwarts like The Witcher 3. Larian capitalized on this community with complete mod support, and since then the number of creations has kept on growing. From new outfits, weapons, and spells to entire custom quests, there's a lot on offer. This brings me to a new tease for a custom Baldur's Gate 3 campaign, which takes inspiration from none other than World of Warcraft. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 builds, BG3 mods, Baldur's Gate 3 classes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 14, 2025 10:15 AM  What are the best multiplayer games? Intricate gameplay and glistening visuals only go so far; humans often provide the biggest surprises with schemes that transform even the most average game into an unforgettable experience you'll be talking about until the end of time. Fast and frantic or tense and calculated, the best multiplayer games come in all shapes and sizes. Whether it's vying for control of the payload in an FPS game or fighting for survival in a co-op game with your friends, these experiences wouldn't be the same without a bunch of real people. We've curated a list of the best PC games with multiplayer functionality so you can go around killing, maiming, or, occasionally, helping random people on the internet. Continue reading The best multiplayer games to play with friends 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Apex Legends characters guide, Apex Legends skins, Apex Legends tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 14, 2025 11:30 AM  January 14, 2025: We've added the latest 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 January 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 14, 2025 10:07 AM  A new unannounced gaming GPU called the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 has just appeared as part of the spec for an LG laptop, suggesting that there will at least be a budget RTX 5000 GPU in the mobile world. The laptop appeared on a South Korean retailer's website, and it also appears to come equipped with a 144Hz screen. Even so, the LG Gram Pro 16 AI isn't a gaming laptop in the slightest and is instead mainly aimed at a professional audience. However, the Nvidia GPU inside it is drawing attention. At CES 2025, Nvidia announced its RTX 5000 series laptop graphics cards, but there was no mention of the RTX 5060, let alone the RTX 5050. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GeForce RTX 4070 Super review, DLSS explained, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 14, 2025 10:07 AM  January 14, 2025: The Marvel Rivals tier list has been updated for Season 1, adding Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman in the process. Who are the best Marvel Rivals characters? Marvel and NetEase's star-studded hero (and villain) shooter is filled with fan-favorite characters from across the multiverse. While each character brings their unique gameplay flair to the game, some are far mightier than others. Our Marvel Rivals tier list for Season 1 divides the multiplayer game's 35-strong cast into multiple bands of viability, taking into account their innate power and presence in the meta. Once you've found a top-tier Marvel Rivals hero to climb the ranked ladder with, learn all about them in our Marvel Rivals characters guide. Continue reading Marvel Rivals tier list January 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Marvel Rivals codes, Marvel Rivals characters, Marvel Rivals tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 14, 2025 9:31 AM  What are the best VR games? When it comes to VR games, we're entering a golden era, kickstarted by the release of the Meta Quest 3. That being said, if you have any major VR gaming headset, you can play the vast majority of these games, all of which, we think, are the best advertisement for virtual reality. While there are many experiences out there, we're going to be more choosy, handpicking the top ones to play using the best VR headset options. After all, we only have room for the best VR games, and there've been some fantastic ones in the past year alone. If you'd rather keep your face in front of a traditional monitor, we'd point you towards the best PC games, which need just a simple old PC and none of this fancy goggles business. Continue reading Best VR games on PC 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Steam FAQ, Steam family sharing, Steam in-home streaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 14, 2025 9:00 AM  If you've kept up with my vaguely coherent ramblings over the past few years, you'll know that Diablo is one of my favorite videogame franchises ever. It's the dreariness, the action, the sense of complete and utter hopelessness - sure, it's all a little bit depressing, but it's a world I can't tear myself away from. While there are a slew of other ARPGs - Path of Exile 2, Last Epoch - I've never really been able to divorce myself from Sanctuary, simply because I feel like Diablo will always just do it better. Wolcen Studio's new 'ExtrAction ARPG' Project Pantheon, however, adds an interesting twist to the traditional hacking and slashing, and, despite my affinity for Diablo, it may just lure me away. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Best fantasy games, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 14, 2025 7:58 AM  You'd be forgiven for thinking that EA has forgotten about The Sims 3. It's been 16 years since launch, and The Sims 4 has been the clear focus for the past few years. Until now, anyway. A surprise update for The Sims 3 just came out of nowhere, solving a longstanding problem for many players and igniting theories as to what could happen next. Continue reading A new The Sims 3 update is here, and it fixes a longstanding issue |
PCGamesN Tuesday, January 14, 2025 7:46 AM  Gordon Freeman's classic toxic crowbar adventure is about to get even more realistic, as the Half-Life 2 RTX Remix project is working on adding Nvidia neural rendering to the game, in addition to ray tracing. I had a chance to play the game with the new tech on an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090, and it looks damn fine. Many of the technical details of Nvidia neural rendering tech are under wraps at the moment, but I was given a glimpse of what's possible with the tech in Half-Life 2 on an Nvidia rig at CES, and it really brings out the benefits of realistic lighting in the scene, not just in the scenery but also in the characters. If you're thinking of buying an RTX 5090, then this is just a taster of what it can do. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best old games, Best FPS games, Best VR games |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:57 PM  A quick one: Firaxis have confirmed that Civilization 7 will be Steam Deck verified at launch. It's a pleasant surprise, given that 2016's Civ 6 is still only listed as "playable" on Valve's oversized Switch. I like this news about as much as I'm terrified to realise that Civ 7 is just under a month away. I do not need that much strategy game, this early in the year. But hey, at least I'll be able to play the new 4X in bed as Sid Meier intended. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:28 PM  A recent spate of forced password resets in Action RPG Path Of Exile 2 was acknowledged by developer Grinding Gear Games on Sunday, after a hacker gained access to an administrative account. As reported by 404 Media, this follows several reports on the game's forums and social media from players who'd had their inventories emptied of rare items. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:20 PM  A new report has thrown fuel on the fire labelled "Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion remake". Don't ask me why people have started labelling fires. It's probably a rite to summon a Daedra, or something. Anyway, a new version of Bethesda's somewhat scorned 2006 RPG is allegedly in the works at Singapore-based Virtuos. If rumour speak true, it's being made in Unreal Engine 5, and will feature changes to core systems like blocking, stamina, and sneaking. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:07 PM  "Coming off Turbo Overkill has been great," Trigger Happy's Sam Prebble tells me over call. "That game's development... I mean, it worked out. But it was very messy because it was my first game and I didn't know what the hell I was doing. So I found myself, when it came to pumping content out, I was like: oh, shit. This code base is fucking awful. Like, I can't put stuff together easily. I'm running into bugs everywhere. But now shit just works!" You might know Sam Prebble as Trigger Happy Interactive, the solo developer behind frenetic FPS Turbo Overkill. Before that he went by a different name, attached to a very different project. Total Chaos, first released in 2018 under the moniker Wadaholic, is a total conversion mod for Doom 2. With its focus on a thick survival horror atmosphere of tension and disempowerment, it's about as far removed from Turbo Overkill's manic, Doom Eternal-inspired action as a game can get. As Prebble puts it, the only thing the two projects have in common is the first person perspective. Even so, he found himself returning to Total Chaos after wrapping development on Turbo Overkill, resulting in the standalone remake. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, January 14, 2025 7:22 AM  Ah Starfield, the game that left the collective consciousness long ago. In her review, Alice Bee (RPS in peace) said that it was such a large thing it ultimately felt "small, cold and unlived in". I remember thinking the same. Would I have thought differently if it had copious amounts of gore? No. But would I have had a better time? Probably yes. Well, a former senior artist at Bethesda has revealed in an interview with Kiwi Talkz podcast (cheers VGC for the spot) that they'd originally planned for it to have decapitations but decided against them in the end. |
Siliconera Tuesday, January 14, 2025 2:00 PM
Bushiroad released more information about the Love Live Series Official Card Game. The company revealed plans to hold events around the Love Live TCG launch in February 2025, while announcing the release dates for new booster packs throughout the Spring season of 2025.
Premium booster packs featuring Love Live! Superstar!! will appear on April 19, 2025. A pack will cost 300 yen with three cards; at least two of them are guaranteed to be glittering. The company will also release the second regular booster pack titled "Next Step" featuring the Hasunosora, Aqours, and Liella! groups on May 31, 2025. The latter will have 500-yen packs containing five cards with at least three glittering cards.
Bushiroad will also work with Animate to hold a temporary pop-up shop dedicated to the Love Live TCG at the Gamers store in Ikebukuro Parco from February 8, 2025—the official launch date of the TCG—until February 16, 2025. The company will also gradually hold minor tournaments at card game shops across Japan starting from the TCG's launch in February 2025. These tournaments will culminate in a major tournament scheduled around the Fall season of 2025.
The first starter decks and booster packs for Love Live Series Official Card Game will formally appear on February 8, 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, January 14, 2025 1:30 PM
HoYoVerse announced yet another collaboration between the game Honkai: Star Rail and Lawson convenience stores in Japan, which will mean more merchandise. More details on it will appear in late March 2025.
This collaboration focuses on Amphoreus, which is the new world that the Astral Express and Trailblazers will visit when version 3.0 launches on January 15, 2025. After the collaboration starts, food items and merchandise featuring the new Amphoreus characters from Honkai: Star Rail will appear in participating Lawson locations. Buying them will earn you the chance to win some exclusive and limited goods. As well, participating stores will have some Honkai: Star Rail announcements and decorations.
The last time HoYoVerse and Lawson had a Honkai: Star Rail collaboration was back in April 2024. This campaign featured Acheron, Aventurine, and Sparkle, who were the first new characters we saw when the setting shifted to Penacony in version 2.0. Back then, Lawson collaboration Honkai: Star Rail merchandise included acrylic keychains, foldable tables, and Meiji snacks. The store offered prizes like clear files and magnet sheets based on what you purchased.
While it's hard to tell the order that the Amphoreus characters will appear in, we can assume that characters HoYoVerse already released drip marketing for will be present in this collaboration. That includes: Aglaea, Tribbie, and Mydei. Other major characters like Phainon might appear on the goods as well.
Honkai: Star Rail is available on the PS5, Windows PC, and mobile devices.
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Siliconera Tuesday, January 14, 2025 1:00 PM
Square Enix announced one of the changes coming in patch 7.16 for FFXIV, and it affects the Chaotic version of the Cloud of Darkness Alliance Raid. In short, after the update drops we can exchange Clouddark Demimateria I for Clouddark Demimateria II.
When you take on the raid, you always get two Clouddark Demimateria I and one Clouddark Demimateria II. You can take these items to Uah'shepya in Solution Nine to trade for certain items that also have a chance to drop from the fight. However, Clouddark Demimateria II can only be exchanged for the A Half Times Two hairstyle Modern Aesthetics item or Dais of Darkness mount. Each one requires multiple Clouddark Demimateria II, in the event they don't appear after the battle as loot, so this change would make it easier to trade for them.
Here's the official announcement. In it, Square Enix also asked for additional feedback about the fight.
The FFXIV Cloud of Darkness Chaotic Alliance Raid is relatively new to the MMORPG, as the Final Fantasy crossover fight debuted in patch 7.15. One of the draws for the fight is a new mount. The Shroud Of Darkness basically allows us to don the boss' "eldritch rainment" to look and move around like it does in the field.
Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the Cloud of Darkness Chaotic changes will appear in the upcoming FFXIV 7.16 patch.
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Siliconera Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:30 PM
Netflix took to social media to share three more of the One Piece season 2 live-action actors. One is one of the more major Baroque Works characters, Miss Goldenweek. The other two are Chess and K.M.
Miss Goldenweek is played by Sophia Anne Caruso. She is best known for musicals like The Sound of Music Live and the Beetlejuice musical. Anton David Jeftha is K.M. He previously appeared in both Dominion and Homeland. As for Chess, Mark Penwill plays him. One of his most recent parts was in Catch Me a Killer.
Here's the announcement, which shows pictures of the characters alongside the actors who will play them in season 2 of the live-action adaptation of One Piece.
Many of the latest One Piece season 2 live-action actor announcements involved both major and supporting cast members. Things started with a number of Baroque Works villains the Straw Hat Pirates will face. After that, we learned about more major characters. For example, Netflix started off by sharing that Callum Kerr is Smoker. We know Charithra Chandran will be Miss Wednesday, while Sendhil Ramamurthy is Nefertari Cobra. Some of the last ones revealed were Miss All-Sunday and Mr 0. They'll be played by Lera Abova and Joe Manganiello.
However, we don't know who the voice actor for Tony Tony Chopper will be yet. The character's design hasn't even been fully revealed yet. Netflix only teased it so far. However, Katey Sagal will be Dr Kureha.
There's no launch date for season 2 of the One Piece live-action adaptation yet, but the full first season is live on Netflix now. You can find the anime on Crunchyroll and Netflix, and Viz Media handles the manga outside of Japan.
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Siliconera Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:00 PM
Line released a new My Melody theme for the Sanrio mascot's 50th anniversary. This is a permanent addition to the Line shop, so you don't have to rush to purchase it.
The 50th anniversary My Melody Sanrio Line theme is a bright and pastel pink, with a My Melody crane game going on in the background of conversations. Unlike some recent goods and campaigns for this mascot, we don't see any characters like Kuromi or My Sweet Piano. My Melody is the only Sanrio mascot who appears in this theme, though she appears in different variations of herself. Like other Line themes, the icons when you're inputting your password, as well as the icons on the main menu, are different. This one uses My Melody heads.
My Melody first came out in 1975 as Hello Kitty's best friend. She is a white rabbit with a pink (or red) hood that covers her ears, and she usually has a flower or a bow on her right side. Because of her design, as well as her long history, My Melody is a very popular Sanrio mascot. In the 2024 popularity poll for Sanrio, she appeared in sixth place (with her rival Kuromi appearing in third). She also frequently appears in collaborations or campaigns, like when Zoff released Sanrio glasses.
The 50th anniversary My Melody Line theme is in the Line shop as a permanent fixture. It costs $3.50.
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Siliconera Tuesday, January 14, 2025 11:30 AM
Atlus released a new patch for Metaphor: ReFantazio, which contains some quality of life improvements such as the ability to change your party members via the main menu and equip screens. There are also some fixes for the Windows PC and Steam versions of the game.
All versions of Metaphor: ReFantazio will see some minor adjustments after we download the patch from Atlus. But the biggest parts of this update have to do with the main menu. After you install the patch, you'll be able to change your party members in Metaphor: ReFantazio via the equipment screen. In the past, you had to access the party screen in order to do this. You'll also be able to jump to different categories when clicking on the item menu. Atlus also fixed a bug that'll prevent progress after a certain input in the main menu.
PC fixes focus on quality of life complaints and bugs. For example, the patch fixed an issued in which the camera movement will slow down after using the mouse. It also fixed an issue that locks your frame rate after certain inputs.
Metaphor: ReFantazio came out in October 2024 and is a new IP from Atlus. The same creative team that worked on the Persona 3, 4, and 5 developed this game. It was very popular at launch, and received several major nominations in 2024.
Metaphor: ReFantazio is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC. As of the time of writing, Atlus has not yet implemented the patch.
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Siliconera Tuesday, January 14, 2025 11:00 AM
Dynam announced that it will set up a new Pachinko game with Rei Ayanami statue based the Rebuild of Evangelion series. It will also features characters like Asuka Shikinami Langley and Mari Illustrious Makinami. The game, which is titled Pachinko Shin Evangelion 99 with Play Time - Entertainment ver., will be available in Japan on February 3, 2025.
Bisty and Fields' new Pachinko game will have a jackpot rate of 1/44.3 on high rate mode and 1/99.9 on low rate mode. Staying in the low rate mode for 299 times will also let players access a special Play Time mode.
The primary highlight of the new Pachinko game will be the life-sized, partial statue of Rei Ayanami attached to the machine. The character will literally watch people playing the Pachinko game themed after the movie series she is featured in.
Here is a sample image showing how the new Evangelion Pachinko machine with a life-sized Rei Ayanami statue will look like:
There has been a multitude of Evangelion-themed Pachinko machines appearing in Japan in recent years. In October 2022, Bisty and Fields revealed a Pachinko game featuring a crossover fusion between the anime series and Godzilla. In September 2024, Sega held a collaboration event between its net Mahjong game MJ and Pachinko Neon Genesis Evangelion: Roar of the Future.
Pachinko Shin Evangelion 99 with Play Time - Entertainment ver. will be available at Dynam's Pachinko halls across Japan on February 3, 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, January 14, 2025 10:30 AM
Bandai Namco announced that the Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2025 is canceled due to the fires in Los Angeles, California. There is no new date set for the events planned to happen during the events. It was originally going to be held at the Shrine Auditorium between January 18-19, 2025.
In the statement regarding the Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2025 cancellation, the Bandai Namco cited the decision as a safety measure due to the Los Angeles fires. It noted a desire to ensure everyone stayed safe, while also offering consideration to those affected by the disaster.
Here's the full message shared on social media.
As usual, the event was going to provide a chance for the company to make announcements about video game and TCGs based on the Dragon Ball series, as well as hold finals tournaments for other titles. As a result, the Dragon Ball FighterZ, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, Dragon Ball Super Card Game Fusion World, and Dragon Ball Super Card Game Masters tournaments will be rescheduled and held at a different time. The event was also going to include promotional opportunities, such as a booth promoting the new Dragon Ball Daima anime running on Crunchyroll and a chance to take on a Dragon Ball Z: Dokkan Battle challenge.
Bandai Namco isn't the only company changing plans as a result of the fires in Los Angeles. Square Enix also halted automatic housing demolition in Final Fantasy XIV. This was only done on North American Data Centers' worlds, out of consideration for victims of the fire who would be unable to play due to evacuations or other tragedies related to the fires.
There's no word yet on when the Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2025 events will be held now that it is canceled. Dragon Ball FighterZ can be found on the Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is available on the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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Siliconera Tuesday, January 14, 2025 10:00 AM
Sega revealed new pouches based on the Pokemon Eevee and some of its Eeveelution evolutions. The company will release the pouches as crane game prizes in Japan on January 17, 2025.
The pouch collection will appear with the title Pokemon: Eievui & Starlight Night. Besides featuring Eevee's Japanese name, Sega will decorate the pouches with star constellations.
The lineup will consist of four designs, and that means three Eeveelutions will accompany Eevee in this collection. However, it will not feature the most common Gen I evolutions Flareon, Jolteon, and Vaporeon. Sega will instead include Espeon and Umbreon from the Gen II Johto games Pokemon Gold and Silver, as well as Sylveon, who debuted in the Gen VI entries Pokemon X and Y taking place in the France-inspired Kalos region.
Here are the sample images showing the pouches on both front and back sides:
Eevee is arguably one of the most popular Pokemon in the franchise. An unofficial poll held in Japan in late 2024 had Eevee win the cutest Pokemon poll. In April 2024, Ginza Cozy Corner sold Eevee-themed cakes where all eight Eeveelutions known as of 2024 also accompanied it.
The Eevee-themed Pokemon: Eievui & Starlight Night pouches will be available in select amusement centers across Japan on January 17, 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, January 14, 2025 9:30 AM
Ironmouse will be one of the Vtubers appearing to perform at Sanrio Virtual Festival 2025. The VShojo Vtuber will appear twice at the virtual event, which will run throughout February and March 2025.
Sanrio has put up a webpage dedicated to Ironmouse on the event's official site, and it is also available in English. The page also includes a comment from the Vtuber, whose favorite Sanrio character is Cinnamoroll. The latter is arguably the most famous Sanrio mascot in recent years, as he has won the Sanrio Ranking Contest for five consecutive years from 2020 to 2024.
Here is Ironmouse sharing the Sanrio Virtual Festival 2025 announcement on her X account:
Ironmouse will not be the only one from renowned Vtuber groups to appear at the Sanrio Virtual Festival. The virtual event will also feature the appearances of Nijisanji's Higuchi Kaede and Tsukino Mito, Hololive Indonesia's Moona Hoshinova, and JKT48V—the Vtuber unit of AKB48's Jakarta-based branch JKT48.
Sanrio Virtual Festival will run from February 9, 2025, until March 9, 2025. Ironmouse will appear twice at the virtual event on February 23, 2025, and March 9, 2025. A Time Shift broadcast for the archives will also be available on March 17, 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, January 14, 2025 9:00 AM
You could suggest the end of the Nintendo Switch's lifespan is coming quite soon when Nintendo revisits older titles like Donkey Kong Country Returns. This isn't necessarily a bad thing! After all, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is a straightforward remaster that includes some neat quality-of-changes that make it worth a look 15 years later.
If there is one element in recent platformers that I find a bit annoying at times, it is the breezy difficulty. Games like Super Mario Wonder and even Astro Bot rarely challenged me. That isn't the case at all with Donkey Kong Country Returns HD. If you like 2D platforming levels that will push you to your limits, this is the one to check out.
Across 80 levels set in multiple worlds, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD features countless different activities. From rocket-jumping your way through danger and riding a mine cart to bashing through foes atop the rhino Rambi, one of the best parts of the game remains its variety. I never got bored, since there was always something new to see and do as a first-time player of this particular entry. The Jungle world looks notably lush and vibrant with the game's remastered visuals. Meanwhile, the Beach feels bright, cheery, and reminiscent of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. More importantly, though, was the ever-present difficulty of this experience.
Much of the beauty of this comes from the distinct separation between the background and the foreground. Levels often have the player shoot out of a barrel to a part of the level closer to the screen. Then, they might complete that section and fire further back into the background to keep going. This isn't just for show, either, as the mechanic plays into the challenges as well.
One of my favorite uses of this mechanic came during an octopus level. The entire level, we see a menacing octopus just chilling in the background and being all creepy. This isn't for show, as the octopus will randomly bust its tentacles through the wall or ceiling to increase the difficulty and threaten Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong. This type of gameplay element still surprised me, even though we see the concept in other titles, and it kept me on my toes in an engaging way.
It ties into an important element of this title that remains as true now as it did in 2010. What Nintendo does best with Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is continuously surprise and delight a player with challenges and a wealth of experiences. Each of the core 80 levels is already enough of a hurdle to overcome when dealing with the speedy and well-thought-out obstacles and enemies, but there is so much to else to do and collect as well.
Even beyond the already substantial number of worlds, there are some secret levels you can unlock. There are four letters that spell out "KONG" in most levels, and finding all of them unlocks a special level in each world. These are by far the most difficult ones. They usually require precise movements and perfect timing to complete. In addition to that, there is a co-op mode. One player takes on the role of Donkey Kong, while the other plays as Diddy. I had the most fun exploring each 2D level with another person. You can feed off of one another and help each other out, which relieves some of the stress.
Of course, this remaster of Donkey Kong Country Returns wouldn't be complete without some quality-of-life improvements. There is a general sharpening of the visuals. Each level pops with vibrant color and none of the grainy, blurry details of the Wii and 3DS versions.
More importantly, though, it is possible for things to feel a bit easier time with the new Modern Mode. This is an optional mode that gives you more hearts and lets someone hold more items. Naturally, the Classic Mode is still there for purists. But I find the Modern Mode is a neat addition for those fear they'll be frustrated.
Beyond a handful of graphical changes and a couple of meaningful changes like Modern Mode, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is a pretty straightforward remaster. In fact, I would say Nintendo plays its pretty safe here. I wouldn't recommend going into it expecting anything too radically new. That said, if you are a newcomer like myself, it is well worth a look since this is one of the most rewarding Nintendo platformers. However, if you are a veteran, just know that this is mostly the same game from 15 years ago, but for the Switch.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD releases for Nintendo Switch on January 16, 2025. It also appeared on the Wii and 3DS.
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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, January 14, 2025 9:14 AM  Added new codes! Honkai: Star Rail is a free-to-play gacha game from HoYoverse, creators of other popular gacha games such as Honkai Impact 3rd and Genshin Impact. Like any gacha game, you'll need to collect plenty of materials and premium currency to obtain and level up new characters and weapons. You'll also need to earn in-game cash and other unique items. Fortunately, HoYoverse frequently hands out codes for free, allowing players to get a small boost in important items. Here's our guide to all the Honkai: Star Rail codes currently active. Related: Honkai Star Rail: Best Build for Jingliu – Relics, Light Cones, Eidolons, and Abilities All Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.0 codes Honkai: Star Rail is currently in its Version 3.0 update. Here are all of the active codes for the game so far: EAJJPMN3DDE3 — 100 Stellar Jade (New) BS3265PKCVXT — 100 Stellar Jade (New) RTKJPM6JVCFF — 100 Stellar Jade (New) AMORPHEUS0115 — Free rewards ... |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, January 14, 2025 1:47 PM A release date was also announced. The post Street Fighter 6 DLC Gets New Character Gameplay Trailer appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, January 14, 2025 1:16 PM The trailer shows a cutscene introducing the main character. The post The Blood of Dawnwalker Gets New Reveal Trailer appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |