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Kotaku Tuesday, February 14, 2023 3:55 PM
    

Sex in ancient caves, gods that turn the women they desire into frost-white cows—civilization has been making the most uncanny situations horny since the beginning, and in our digital age, we've extended that talent to sliding into DMs, Tinder, and video game romance. But while messaging and endless swiping come with…

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Kotaku Tuesday, February 14, 2023 3:40 PM
    

At long last, the labiagate saga can come to a close. CD Projekt Red has confirmed to Kotaku that the realistically modeled vaginas that were recently found in the celebrated open-world RPG came from a mod…but not the one you might expect.

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Kotaku Tuesday, February 14, 2023 1:50 PM
    

There's a new Tomb Raider game out today, and I'm not talking about the one from Amazon. Instead, Tomb Raider Reloaded is the latest attempt to bring the franchise to mobile phones. And this time around, Lara Croft finds herself in a roguelike dungeon-crawling adventure with smart controls, fun combat, and some…

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Kotaku Tuesday, February 14, 2023 1:20 PM
    

It's 2023, and FPS gaming hasn't really improved for anyone who sounds like a woman over voice chat. No matter how skilled they are, it seems inevitable that some fuckwad is going to tell the player to make a sandwich. One female Call of Duty streamer decided to respond to shitty opponents by stepping away from her…

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Kotaku Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:41 PM
    

For many, a date night with your partner might mean dinner, a movie, or watching the sunset. Something out of a romantic comedy from 2005. Here at Kotaku, it means gaming on the couch together (and sometimes those other things, but mostly gaming on the couch).

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Kotaku Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:15 PM
    

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is about a distant planet ravaged by war as factions fight for control of a dangerous new energy source. Fans of the upcoming FromSoftware game are currently engaged in a war of their own on the mech fighter's Steam page, trying to tag the game as sexy and cute. The developers aren't…

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Kotaku Tuesday, February 14, 2023 10:48 AM
    

The actress behind The Last of Us TV show's Ellie has no time for the internet's bullshit. Asked about a vocal minority of fans who take issue with the existence of gay and transgender character arcs in both TLoU Part II (the game) and the ongoing HBO adaptation, Bella Ramsey said, "they're gonna have to get used to…

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Kotaku Tuesday, February 14, 2023 9:30 AM
    

Since the Dragon Age series takes place in different places and times within BioWare's fantasy universe, we have had the opportunity to hop around the universe and kiss men from different eras of the, well, Dragon Age. But while we may love our video game love interests, perhaps it's worth reflecting on whether or not…

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 3:33 PM
     Destiny 2 season 19 finale mission is a heartbreaking farewell

The Destiny 2 season 19 finale launched today, creating an emotional turning point in a storyline that drew together throughlines dating back as far as the original Destiny to culminate in one of the most memorable missions in the game's history. The finale, ominously titled Final Dawn, brings together the stories of humanity, the Eliksni, and the Awoken in a fight against time to face forces led by Eramis, an Eliksni leader who holds a vendetta against the Traveler for leaving her people when they needed it the most. Eramis is also the primary villain in Destiny 2 Beyond Light and is now working alongside The Witness, a many-faced creature players first saw at the finale of The Witch Queen campaign in the popular FPS game.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 2:47 PM
     Warhammer 40k Darktide loot is getting overhauled in the next patch

Loot in Warhammer 40k Darktide should soon be easier to get your grubby reject mitts on, according to a recent dev blog. The developers of the sci-fi co-op game say they've been working on a variety of changes to the core system by which players earn new gear, and while some of the tweaks are pretty significant, players are still concerned about elements that are remaining largely untouched.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:41 PM
     All Hogwarts Legacy Infamous Foes locations

Tracking down the Hogwarts Legacy Infamous Foes is one of many challenges you can complete in the open-world game, though they won't appear at first. Instead, you'll need to fly your broom or mount of choice reasonably close to each of their locations, indicated by a skull marker. This will remain on the in-game map, so don't fret too much about forgetting where they are once you've found them.

Defeating Hogwarts Legacy Infamous Foes in combat will get you points towards completing your Hogwarts Legacy challenges and some valuable loot to equip or sell for more Hogwarts Legacy money. Be careful, though, as they're significantly more brutal than the regular foes, with a few easily reaching the Hogwarts Legacy max level. There are a total of 21 Infamous Foes in Hogwarts Legacy and around half of them are found in the open Hogwarts Legacy map, while the other half are in side quests that the RPG game offers. Note that you need to know how to unlock Hogwarts Legacy doors with Alohomora via finding the Demiguise Statues in order to take all of them on.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:40 PM
     Wild Hearts won't have microtransactions or paid DLC

Koei Tecmo's upcoming game about hunting enormous monsters, Wild Hearts, will not have microtransactions or any paid add-on content post-launch, the developers have reaffirmed in an online question and answer session. Wild Hearts appears to be taking an slightly different approach to games like Monster Hunter, with no costumes or other add-on cosmetics to purchase separately.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:33 PM
     Minecraft archeology system explained

The Minecraft archeology system was an exciting new mechanic first announced as part of the massive, but controversial, Caves and Cliffs update. A number of announcements made at the same time were eventually shelved, including bundles and archeology, while The Warden and its Deep Dark biome were delayed as part of the update being split in two. This was no bad thing, as it was due to so much more content being added than originally planned, and now, the archeology system is officially back in business.

Thanks to the delays, changes, and disappointments of previous updates, Minecraft 1.20 is evolving a little differently, with no features being revealed until they are definite, and no official name. Both the community and development are shaping the update organically ahead of its full rollout. The latest reveal confirms that archeology is now officially one of the features coming with the Minecraft 1.20 release date, as confirmed by Mojang Studios. To refresh your memory on the mechanic, here's everything we know about the Minecraft archeology update.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:22 PM
     How to beat the Hogwarts Legacy Pensieve Guardian and destroy the orb

You're going to run into the Hogwarts Legacy Pensieve Guardian several times, so it's important to come into this boss fight prepared with a strategy on how to beat it and destroy the orb. The combat skills you've learnt so far won't help you against the Pensieve Guardian, the largest and most powerful enemy in the game so far.

Our Hogwarts Legacy tips guide features helpful combat advice which should help you avoid taking damage. If you aren't confident in your fighting abilities, you can always rely on the power of Hogwarts Legacy potions to bail you out of trouble. So if you're struggling to destroy the Pensieve Guardian orb in Hogwarts Legacy or beat this tough boss in general, here's what you need to know.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:17 PM
     Is Quidditch in Hogwarts Legacy?

Is Quidditch in Hogwarts Legacy? The Quidditch World Cup game released back in 2003 remains a fan favourite, so if the sport fits within the timeline of Hogwarts Legacy, its inclusion seems like a no-brainer.

We know that Hogwarts Legacy is based in the 1800s - long before the events of Harry Potter. Many well-known features remain though, such as Hogwarts Legacy Floo Flames and the Hogwarts Legacy common rooms, so where does this leave Quidditch? From Harry Potter lore, we know that the earlier incarnations of the game were recorded as far back as the 11th century, with other broomstick games dated even further back than that. So, while it would technically fit into the story of the RPG game, Warner Bros has confirmed that Quidditch is not playable in Hogwarts Legacy right now.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy release date, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements

PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:17 PM
     How to make money in Hogwarts Legacy

Want to know how to make money in Hogwarts Legacy? If you explore every nook and cranny of a dungeon, you may find a few gold coins scattered around, but it's not really the most efficient way to make galleons, the currency of the wizarding world.

Money is handy for many things in Hogwarts Legacy, but you'll need a tidy sum to buy every possible upgrade. In addition, you can purchase recipes for items to conjure up in the Room of Requirement, brew new Hogwarts Legacy potions, or seeds to grow plants such as the Mandrake. These are a few get-rich schemes to make Hogwarts Legacy money in no time at all.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy release date, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements

PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:07 PM
     Genshin Impact lets a dog enter its combat tournament, for some reason

The Genshin Impact Warrior's Spirit event is a combat tournament that reveals a new opponent each day, but none of us were expecting to fight a dog on day four. And this isn't just any dog - Taroumaru is somehow the owner of Komore Teahouse in Inazuma. He also used to serve the Shuumatsuban, which is essentially the ninja division of the Yashiro Commission. Yes, Taroumaru is a ninja dog and this anime game forces you to fight him in one-on-one combat.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:06 PM
     Hogwarts Legacy Shrivelfig fruit and seeds location

Hogwarts Legacy Shrivelfig fruit sounds pretty tasty, but while you can't consume it raw, you do need it to make Thunderbrew potion, which damages opponents with a storm. Ok, maybe we wouldn't want to eat it.

You first come across Shrivelfig fruit during one of Professor Sharp's assignments. The Hogwarts Legacy potions professor will task you with making Thunderbrew, and will reward you with the Diffindo spell, so of course you need to locate the necessary ingredients. As with other plants and fruits in Hogwarts Legacy, there's a specific Hogsmeade shopkeeper who can help you out, or you can grow your own Shrivelfig in the Hogwarts Legacy Room of Requirement. Here's everything you need to know about finding, buying, or growing Hogwarts Legacy Shrivelfig fruit.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:09 PM
     Hogwarts Legacy max level cap explained

Want to know what the Hogwarts Legacy max level cap is? As a fledgling wizard or witch, there's only so much you can learn in a single year, even if you are catching up on the curriculum by cramming in extra assignments. Most RPGs, such as this one, have a maximum level you can reach to prevent you from becoming overpowered, and Hogwarts Legacy is no exception.

The main thing with the Hogwarts Legacy max level cap is that unwise decisions with every level up will have consequences. If you want to improve your Hogwarts Legacy spells or the potency of your Hogwarts Legacy potions, then you need to invest in them with talent points. The other area of the open-world game to keep an eye on is the enemy level caps in the regions of the Hogwarts Legacy map outside of school grounds.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hogwarts Legacy release date, All Hogwarts Legacy spells, Hogwarts Legacy system requirements

PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 11:48 AM
     Fortnite Most Wanted quests, rewards, and how to earn infamy

Looking for the Fortnite Most Wanted quests and rewards? This new type of challenge earns you infamy in Fortnite, a currency that you can spend to purchase rewards including the Gold Blooded Ace Outfit. The event runs until February 28, with new quests released every two days.

There are five sets of Most Wanted quests released over the event period in the battle royale game; you'll need to complete one quest set in order to unlock the next one, but by completing all five, you're rewarded with Fortnite Cold Blooded Medallions. These medallions can be used to get the Solid Skull Back Bling - which has its own set of separate Solid Skull Quests in the free PC game.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:17 PM
     Atomic Heart composer Mick Gordon donating earnings to Ukraine

Doom and Wolfenstein composer Mick Gordon has announced that he will be donating his "fee" from work on the upcoming Atomic Heart to the Ukraine Crisis Appeal, with the FPS game set to come to PC Game Pass and Steam later this month.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 11:44 AM
     Bizarre Atomic Heart trailer stars The Boys' most infamous villain

There's a new and kind of weird Atomic Heart trailer, starring none other than Jensen Ackles, best known for his roles in Supernatural and as the evil superhero Soldier Boy in Amazon's The Boys. As the FPS game prepares to hit Steam, and we approach the Atomic Heart release date, it seems developer Mundfish has one final, strange surprise up its sleeve.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 11:57 AM
     The best flying and plane games on PC 2023

Scanning the horizon for a list of the best plane games on PC? It's a pretty broad topic, so if you're looking for a list of top airplane sims you may struggle to pick any single one out. The airplane games genre encompasses everything from complex flight simulators and meticulously detailed military facsimiles to arcade jet fighter games and relaxing wingsuit sims.

To help you organise your thoughts and pick out something that suits your tastes, we've assembled a list of some of the best plane games on PC in 2022, with a representative from all of the different niches, even a fair few that are free PC games. So whether you want to soar gracefully through the air for hours on end, settle down for a cosy evening of piloting a jumbo jet from New York to Las Vegas, or want a grizzly WW2 dogfight, there's something for everyone. As with many simulation-based genres - we're looking at you submarine games - a lot of the classics can be tricky to get hold of and run on modern PCs, so we've tried to keep the majority of our entries recent for ease of access.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 11:54 AM
     Best browser games 2023

Hunting for the best browser games? Modern computers are so powerful that you don't need a beefy rig to play great games. As long as you have access to a stable internet connection, there's a massive library of games that can be played from the comfort of your web browser, and what's more, every game on this list is free.

It can be difficult to coordinate with several friends to find a game that everyone owns. Gone are the days of worrying about your friend's empty Steam library and their low specced PCs - instead you can simply send them a link to these top browser games and start playing right away.

Whether you're looking for something to play for a few minutes before your lunch break ends, or you want a game to sink your teeth into after work, we've got you covered. Our list of the best browser games contains a mix of genres to ensure there's something for everyone. With all of that said, here are the best browser games.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 11:43 AM
     Apex Legends pick rates in season 15

Knowing the Apex Legends pick rates can tell you at a glance which legends are a must-play, and which have been put firmly in the ground by nerfs. Pick rates are determined by the percentage of players who choose a legend in any of the competitive modes in Apex Legends.

The Apex Legends pick rates can change dramatically with each patch, as legends get their abilities buffed and nerfed in the FPS game. Wraith, for example, was notoriously overpowered in years gone by but took a nosedive in playtime when her abilities got decimated by a nerf. She has recently clawed her way back into the second spot, with players finding a decent use case for her niche kit in the free PC game.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:01 PM
     The best games like Sims 4

Looking for games like Sims? If you're fed up with setting your Sims on fire, watching them struggle to control their own bladder, or seeing them wash their dinner plate in the bathroom sink, then these games are very similar to The Sims, but offer a nice alternative to EA's Truman Show simulator.

You may be able to download The Sims 4 for free these days, but sometimes it's fun to try something different. From farming, building, and property management, these are the best games like The Sims on PC to tide you over until the Sims 5 release date or a Project Rene beta rolls around.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:00 PM
     The best adventure games on PC 2023

What are the best adventure games? From 1976's text-based Adventure – that gave the genre its name – through the point-and-click golden age of the '90s and up to more modern fare, few genres have endured quite so well as the adventure game. That multi-decade lifespan has produced some of the most astounding titles, so it is certainly a struggle to narrow down a list of the best adventure games.

Adventure games have prospered thanks to a focus on story and character. That, and a few tricky brain teasers, as opposed to violence, set the genre apart. Characters usually get by through talking or thinking instead of resorting to fighting – though, Full Throttle protagonist Ben might have a few things to say about that. These games are absolute classics and make up some of the best PC games ever made.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 11:14 AM
     Wanted Dead reviews hack up the soulslike, and it's a massacre

The Wanted Dead reviews are in, and despite it's PS2-style graphics and hack and slash RPG combat, Soleil's neon-bathed Hong Kong is plagued by errors and simply isn't long enough to keep players intrigued.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 11:33 AM
     Apex Legends season 16 release date, release time and new event

It isn't long now until the Apex Legends season 16 release date, with Eclipse still in full swing, but we have a fair idea of when the next season will begin, and what the theme will be. As with any new Apex Legends season, we're usually guaranteed a new legend, a new map - or variation on a map - and a bunch of new cosmetics.

Apex Legends season 15 Eclipse began on November 1, and with it came a new defensive legend, Catalyst, a new map, Broken Moon, and the ability to gift cosmetic items to your friends in the free PC game. It was a sizable update to the battle royale game, giving players plenty of content to sink their teeth into, but when can we expect the next season of Apex Legends?

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 11:57 AM
     The best single-player MMOs 2023

Looking for the best single-player MMOs? There's a lot to like about MMOs: the humongous new worlds, the compulsive clicking, the leveling that never really ends. Everything but the people milling around in them, really. These are the best single-player MMOs to play if you want something massive and online without committing to the multiplayer part.

From the best MMOs like The Elder Scrolls Online, which promises the atmosphere of Skyrim with an internet connection, to a galaxy far, far away, the best single-player MMOs take many different forms. Here are the loneliest MMOs out there, offering all the fun of a large shared digital world, without the need for having to interact with anyone - a win-win situation.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 10:49 AM
     How to fill Hogwarts Legacy empty paintings with Lumos moths

Wondering where the Hogwarts Legacy empty paintings are? During your first year at the famed School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, you'll get the chance to make friends with your fellow students. One of them is Lenora Everleigh, a Hufflepuff student who you can find next to a seemingly blank painting. However, she believes there is more to it than meets the eye.

After completing her quest, you're free to find more Hogwarts Legacy empty paintings and their corresponding Lumos Moths across the Hogwarts campus and some of the other locations in this massive open-world game. Each one you locate gives you more experience and progress towards the Hogwarts Legacy challenges. Luckily, completing the side quest for Lenora is simple, and learning to find the Lumos Moths will put you in good stead to complete more of these paintings when you discover them.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 10:48 AM
     Genshin Impact codes February 2023 – redeem free primogems

Looking for Genshin Impact codes? Gathering currency in Genshin Impact can be quite the grind - while you can earn Mora and Primogems by completing quests such as daily commissions, an injection of extra funds will always be gratefully received. Fortunately, the developers occasionally send out free gifts in the form of Genshin Impact codes that can be redeemed online. Most codes also only work for a limited time - so it's a good idea to redeem them as soon as possible in case you miss out. Codes can only be redeemed once per account.

Genshin Impact codes are released periodically, frequently appearing in Hoyoverse's special programs that reveal information about future updates coming to the free PC game soon, but also to celebrate milestones or to coincide with new Genshin Impact events.  Here are all the current Genshin Impact codes for February 2023, and how to redeem them.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, February 14, 2023 10:58 AM
     The best parkour games on PC 2023

Looking for the best parkour games on PC? Walls suck. Sorry, we said it, walls are the worst. We would far prefer a world where we could just walk straight to our destination without having to navigate around buildings and houses. There are plenty of action-adventure games that agree with us, with many modern games allowing the player to traverse the world by scaling sheds, clambering over condos, and aggressively ascending architecture whenever it dares to get in our way.

Freerunning across a map, soaring over walls, and throwing in some neat-looking twirls and flips in a virtual space is what we're all about. Some of these parkour games also happen to be some of the best PC games you can play right now. The art of movement can span many genres, from FPS games to action-adventure games, here are the best parkour games on PC.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 14, 2023 1:00 PM
    

I've said it before and I'll say it again: if there's a cute animal game that looks like it's going to make me cry, then sign me up, I'm ready to go. In fairness, though, co-op adventure Blanc looks like it's going to be a lot lighter than games like Endling: Extinction is Forever and the notoriously upsetting Shelter series at first glance, but I've learned to never let my guard down around these kinds of games. Those cute art styles are almost always a front for a brutal sneak attack on your emotions.

Blanc is very much aiming for your heartstrings with its adorable animal duo and picturesque snowy landscapes. The first half teases massive potential for a cutesy story with fun puzzle antics, but the game is majorly let down by a repetitive and often frustrating second half and lacklustre ending. After the promise of a warm, cosy adventure, I watched the end credits roll and couldn't help feeling like I'd been left out in the cold.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:04 PM
    

I am loving all the magical witchy games we've been covering for RPS Magic Week, but I wanna learn how to actually be a witch, you know? I wanna learn the witchy ways, and not just from some not-so-well informed TikToks.

Thankfully, So May It Be has been my gateway to Witchcraft 101. It's a sapphic dating sim about a bunch of witches just hanging out doing witchy things. You're part of a small coven with your three friends, and you all meet online every night to chat about school, shitty part-time jobs, and of course, witchcraft. At the end of each evening, you can privately ask one of your friends to hang out the next day 1 on 1, getting to know them better and just doing cool witch shit.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 14, 2023 11:55 AM
    

The upcoming theme park management sim Park Beyond gave us a lovely Valentine's Day-themed trailer, except, wait a second, this isn't lovely at all, Oh God. I'm sure Park Beyond will be a wholesome bit of fun - creating outlandish rollercoasters and managing the nuts & bolts of a made-up business is always a good time. But, good grief, there's something seriously disturbing about its latest trailer.

Lay your eyes on it here, if you dare:

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 14, 2023 11:17 AM
    

It's been five whole years since the Firewatch devs announced their tomb-raiding adventure, In The Valley Of Gods, and in that time the idea of the game itself has fossilised. The first-person archaeology game was put on hold in 2019 after Valve acquired Campo Santo and had them support other Valve projects like Half-Life: Alyx. Now Campo's in-limbo game has a December 2029 listing on Steam, which almost certainly means nothing, but it's fun to dust off some memories.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 14, 2023 9:50 AM
    

Overwatch 2's third season is well underway, adding more of the usual maps, modes, and cosmetics. The big surprise this season is the Valentine's themed Loverwatch, a non-canon text adventure that allows you to court either Mercy or Genji. Naturally, I chose to date Genji (described as Overwatch's "bad boy"), and the results were surprising. It's cringe-y and occasionally grating, but it's also surprisingly charming and stuffed with referential humour that OW fans will surely love.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 14, 2023 9:40 AM
    

Most great platforming games dabble with gravity at some point. It's one of those classic, age-old moments where you're suddenly walking on the ceilings and jumping over gaps upside down to further test your skill and overall dexterity. Gravity Castle, on the other hand, has seemingly made it its entire premise, making for a brilliant Next Fest demo that's still available to download on Steam right now. It also looks absolutely gorgeous, channelling Ico and the rest of Fumito Ueda's oeuvre in all the right ways.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, February 14, 2023 9:12 AM
    

I've never met a deck I didn't want to build, but I don't think I've met deck-building in a shoot 'em up before. That's the offer of Dire Decks, a cute little arcade shmup which you can play for free right now in your browser on Itch.io. As you face down endless enemies, you draw and play cards representing individual attacks and power-ups, drafting new and more powerful cards as you level up. I dig it! In another time, this might have been a wee hit Flash game on Newgrounds.

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Twinfinite Tuesday, February 14, 2023 1:14 PM
     AFC Richmond is coming back soon! 

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     How did a game with no words and no colors make me cry?

Twinfinite Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:41 PM
     La Vie En Rose.

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     The Conqueror has finally come to conquer

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     Deadpool 3 is getting into shape.

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     Get involved in the half-anniversary celebrations!

Twinfinite Tuesday, February 14, 2023 10:20 AM
     Five episodes in, Bella Ramsey is showing why she earned the role of Ellie.

Twinfinite Tuesday, February 14, 2023 9:01 AM
     Some much-needed balancing changes are the focus of today's Valorant Patch 6.03.

Siliconera Tuesday, February 14, 2023 3:30 PM
    

lies of p trailer

A new gameplay trailer for Lies of P appeared on IGN's Twitter account. At around two minutes long, it gives an overview not only of the game's worldview, but also of Pinocchio traversing through its environments. Lies of P is an action adventure game in the vein of Dark Souls, drawing inspiration not only from the story of Pinocchio, but also the Belle Epoque era of French history.

You can watch the trailer for Lies of P here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yDx7Px6yMU

The trailer does not really give any concrete information on the plot. NEOWIZ West did post a story trailer for Lies of P about a year ago that gives more detail on what to expect. Since the game will be a souls-like, it will likely focus on dodging and blocking rather than a hack-n-slash combat system.

In Lies of P, you play as Pinocchio, and you must fight through the violent city of Krat in order to find Geppetto. Since Pinocchio is a puppet just like in the original fairy tale, he will likely be able to upgrade his body to learn new skills or use new weapons. In the trailer, Pinocchio fires a beam from his left hand.

Lies of P is in development for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and Windows PC, and it will come out in 2023. More information on it will come out during IGN FanFest, which will be on February 17-18, 2023.

The post Lies of P Gameplay Trailer Shows Off Pinocchio's Moves appeared first on Siliconera.