Kotaku Monday, June 10, 2024 9:35 AM  Apparently it's 2012 all over again, and publishers are once more attempting the move of requiring always-on internet connections to play single-player games. That's been revealed to be the case for Call of Duty: Black Op 6's single-player campaign, not just on PC as it has been for years, but now on consoles too. |
PCGamesN Monday, June 10, 2024 9:55 AM  AMD is reportedly planning to release its new lineup of Ryzen 9000 X3D CPUs in September 2024, a few months after the first Zen 5 chips are unleashed, and this time the chip maker says its 3D V-cache is going to be "even better" than on its current lineup of X3D processors. The news comes after AMD officially lifted the lid on its forthcoming lineup of Zen 5 AMD Ryzen CPUs at Computex, which it says are going to be released in July 2024. AMD's 3D V-cache is used in the company's best gaming CPUs, which have the 'X3D' suffix at the end of their model names, and include a big helping of extra cache on top of the CPU cores. In our Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, we found that this tech substantially increased frame rates in some games, and it's hoped that the next generation of AMD X3D CPUs will be even better for gaming. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review |
PCGamesN Monday, June 10, 2024 9:43 AM  MechWarrior 5: Clans is the latest entry in the long-running series of large-scale robot shooters that began all the way back in 1989 with a pen-and-paper classic. The Clans, one of the factions taking part in a never-ending galactic war, hasn't been seen since 1995's MechWarriors 2, but now they're back in a co-op squad shooter that serves as an entry point into the series. Continue reading The huge new MechWarrior game finally has a release date MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best robot games, Best co-op games, Best space games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 10, 2024 9:30 AM  What is the Diablo 4 DLC release date? As if the latest in the long-running series wasn't big enough as a campaign and ongoing seasonal content, there seem to be at least two upcoming expansions in the works. We can draw on our knowledge of Diablo 4, as well as our attendance at Blizzcon 2023 and Summer Games Fest 2024, to give you the latest news and expectations for the Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred release date. We already know we can expect at least one new Diablo 4 class to change the meta completely, but we're also hoping for new items for excitingly powerful Diablo 4 builds, and encounters with Prime Evils not seen in the base game. Continue reading Diablo 4 DLC release date - Vessel of Hatred news and updates MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4 review, Diablo 4 classes |
PCGamesN Monday, June 10, 2024 9:55 AM  What is the Black Ops 6 release date? There is a sizable portion of the Call of Duty fandom that rejoices whenever a new Black Ops game is on the horizon; the more cerebral branch of the first-person shooter not only brings best-in-class multiplayer gameplay but also a renewed focus on the single-player story. Black Ops isn't afraid to push the limits of Call of Duty, and going from early reveals, the newest entry is looking to go beyond anything we've seen before. You can usually set your clock to a Call of Duty release, and it looks like this year will be no different. The to and fro of CoD brands sees us froing to Black Ops this year, and back in time if the teasers are to be believed - although not as far as previous installments. We've collected all the information available on the FPS game, including the newest Black Ops 6 trailers. Continue reading CoD Black Ops 6 release date, story, and new trailers MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 release date estimate, Best FPS games, New Warzone season |
PCGamesN Monday, June 10, 2024 9:15 AM  When is the Monster Hunter Wilds release date? With the recent resurgence of Monster Hunter World and Rise in late 2023, there's naturally a bit of a buzz regarding the first sixth-generation Monster Hunter. The first trailer had a hunter riding his bird friend as they desperately tried to escape a horde of armored beasts like Simba weaving between the stampeding wildebeest in The Lion King. However, we recently got to see a significant amount of Monster Hunter Wilds gameplay, as well as some brand-new monsters and all the characters you meet on the expedition. We had already seen some big changes to the RPG game series, not least of which is the sheer level of mobility the mount offers, but some newly revealed mechanics excite us greatly. With the power offered by new-generation consoles, perhaps this will be the first in the series to embrace a fully open-world game concept. We can all but estimate here, but here is everything we currently know about the Monster Hunter Wilds release date and all the game features shown off so far. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best games like Monster Hunter, Best open-world games, Best RPG games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 10, 2024 9:06 AM  Asus has just potentially changed the design of laptop lids forever, showcasing a new colored E ink screen that takes over the whole lid. The new Project Dali system effectively enables you to put any colored artwork on an Asus gaming laptop lid, and it will stay there until you update it with a new design, even when the lid is closed or the laptop is unpowered. We spotted the Asus Project Dali display while we were treading the show floor at Computex 2024, and we were wowed by the quality of the results, with Asus basically having a laptop lid art gallery on display in its booth. In the future, you could forget having just a manufacturer logo on the lids of the best gaming laptops, and instead just assume you can clad them in your own choice of artwork. Continue reading This is an Asus laptop lid, and you can change the design any time MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Asus ROG Swift PG27UQ review, Asus ROG Raikiri review, Best gaming motherboard |
PCGamesN Monday, June 10, 2024 9:00 AM  The medieval King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table are usually depicted as heroes, fighting off the Anglo-Saxons as they try to take over Britain. In Sworn, a new co-op roguelite that takes inspirations from Diablo and Hades, Arthur is corrupted, and you must fight through a fallen Camelot to slay him and save the realm. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best roguelike games, Best fantasy games, Best co-op games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 10, 2024 8:15 AM  June 10, 2024: We've added two new Monopoly Go dice links for free dice rolls and removed expired ones from our list. How can I get Monopoly Go free dice links? The household favorite board game has been reimagined as a free-to-play application 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 June 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Monday, June 10, 2024 7:43 AM  Between the likes of Diablo 4, Last Epoch, and Path of Exile, ARPG fans are eating good right now. Each game offers something a little different while spurring the competition to learn from and bounce off of one another. Last Epoch delivers hundreds of skills while Path of Exile adopts the free-to-play model. So how does Blizzard stay distinctive from its rivals? Speaking exclusively to PCGameN at Summer Game Fest, Diablo series general manager and producer Rod Fergusson explains how D4 is staying ahead of the pack. Continue reading Diablo 4's Rod Fergusson explains how Blizzard beats its ARPG rivals MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4 review, Diablo 4 classes |
PCGamesN Monday, June 10, 2024 6:50 AM  Sure, scavenging equipment and supplies in Tarkov is tense, and the gunplay in Battlefield is frenetic, but does either game let you turn into a radioactive bear? They don't, and that's why Striden is a serious rival to these two shooters. Set during the Cold War in the Scandinavian Peninsula, this extraction FPS combines the best of its inspirations and adds its own animal twist. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best multiplayer games, Best PC games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 10, 2024 6:01 AM  Now this is a bargain and a half, and you don't want to miss it if you're thinking of buying yourself a shiny new gaming CPU. This Amazon CPU deal enables you to buy an AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D for just £329 right now, saving you a huge $120 on the usual AMD MSRP. This 12-core AMD CPU is kitted out with 3D V-cache, a huge 64MB stack of it in fact, which provides a substantial boost to gaming frame rates in our own tests. At its current price, this 12-core CPU is also even cheaper than the eight-core Ryzen 7 7800X3D, which is our guide's current overall best gaming CPU. Continue reading Stop what you're doing, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D just dropped to $329 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review |
PCGamesN Monday, June 10, 2024 6:01 AM  Marvel Rivals has quite a hill to climb. A hero shooter in the most literal sense, NetEase's upcoming Overwatch 2 rival pits you in 6v6 battles across the comic book universe. Spider-Man swings around Asgard and Hulk Smashes around a future Tokyo, but is this enough to set it apart from the competition? Well, PCGamesN talked with Marvel Rivals' developers at Summer Game Fest to learn more about NetEase's approach. Continue reading Marvel Rivals developer explains how it's going to beat Overwatch MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Marvel Rivals release date, Marvel Rivals characters, Marvel Rivals System Requirements |
PCGamesN Monday, June 10, 2024 5:42 AM  Is FF14 down? It might be because of ongoing maintenance or server issues if you can't log on to FF14 or access your character. Before worrying about any problems with your game, you'll want to check the FF14 server status and currently scheduled maintenance times below to see if the MMO is offline. If you can't log into FF14, it's typically because of planned maintenance. The critically acclaimed MMORPG occasionally schedules downtime to implement patches, updates, and other hotfixes or to perform maintenance on the game's servers. Developer Square Enix usually announces these well ahead of time, so be sure to read on and see when future maintenance times are planned. Continue reading FF14 server status and maintenance times - is FFXIV down? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best MMOs, FF14 Dawntrail release date, FF14 Island Sanctuary guide |
PCGamesN Monday, June 10, 2024 5:34 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. Continue reading All Monopoly Go events, tournaments, dates, and rewards MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Monday, June 10, 2024 5:30 AM  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. Continue reading When is the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Monday, June 10, 2024 3:00 AM  I'm going to say something about the new gameplay trailer for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl that's probably going to sound stupid. The thing that has struck me, more than anything, is how Stalker 2 looks like Stalker…2. I know that's an obvious statement but it's the thought that won't go away. It's more Stalker, just updated, polished, and made shiny, which is exactly what I wanted. Continue reading New Stalker 2 gameplay trailer makes the apocalypse look amazing MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best apocalypse games, Stalker 2 release date, Best survival games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 10, 2024 5:17 AM  Star Citizen and Euro Truck Simulator - what do they have in common? Well, not a whole lot, aside from perhaps the relaxing feel of heading out for a long-haul trek in your kitted-out and well-loved vehicle of choice. What if you stick an articulated truck in space? You get Star Trucker, and I had the pleasure of trying it out at the Raw Fury offices in Sweden. Continue reading Star Citizen and Euro Truck Sim collide in new space trucking game MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best racing games, Best PC games, Best simulation games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 10, 2024 3:00 AM  LA Noire is one of those games that's always just been there for me. It was my favorite as a teenager, then I wrote my Master's thesis on it - wherever I have gone in life, Cole, Jack, Elsa, and the crew have followed. While some cross their fingers tight and hope for a sequel, I've always argued that we don't need an LA Noire 2; in fact a follow-up would just ruin the first game entirely. But I'm all for a spiritual sequel, and Nobody Wants to Die from Critical Hit Games may just be the thing I've been looking for. Continue reading New detective game is LA Noire, but with a cyberpunk twist MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best cyberpunk games, Best story games, Best detective games |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 10, 2024 7:23 AM  I Am Your Beast is a tactical, smack-tical, I hope this tree branch doesn't crack-tical while I'm hopping off it to land on this dude's back-tical FPS. It's from Strange Scaffold, of El Paso, Elsewhere and Booked For The Week fame. It is a euphoric splurge of murderous game verbiage that has you chaining together thrown knives and solar plexus punches, headshots and tree-fu. Lob an empty pistol at your screen, and then replace it, because you'll need it to watch the trailer below. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 10, 2024 6:51 AM  One of my absolute most favouritest Steam Deck cases, besides the one you get for free with the Steam Deck OLED, is the Dbrand Project Killswitch. It's not so much a carrying vessel as a hardened second skin, providing protection without all the bag-hogging bulk of a traditional case – while throwing in handy bonuses like a clip-on kickstand and grippy thumbstick covers. For owners of the Asus ROG Ally, the recent launch of a Project Killswitch for their own handheld PC should therefore represent glad tidings with extra gladness, even if it won't also fit the upcoming ROG Ally X. Thank the new device's bigger battery, wider SSD and reworked connection layout for that particular lack of forwards compatibility, as the ROG Ally X's thicker dimensions will make it just slightly too beefy to slip into the Killswitch's skintight silicone. A shame, but at least it makes a quality addition to the original Ally right this second. I've been manhandling one for a week now, and it's just as practical and protective as the Steam Deck version. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 10, 2024 6:36 AM  Shown off at the PC Gaming Show the other day, Generation Exile is a sustainable turn-based citybuilder with some real talent behind it. It's being developed by Sonderlust Studios, headed up by Mark Of The Ninja's lead designer Nels Anderson, alongside other talented developers like Karla Zimonja, who worked on Gone Home. Yeah, it's definitely one to watch. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 10, 2024 5:59 AM Chef RPG is a foodie Stardew Valley where you brew your own drinks and try to keep the critics happy  Chef RPG is Stardew Valley but for restaurants instead of farms, the 'plate' side of the hypothetical 'farm to plate' bundle that Steam may one day sell. Even the set-up is similar to the farming game. You rock up all chef-like off the train, and you're soon greeted by your guide Hazel, yet another Boba-clutching robot. I might be misremembering Stardew. Fry yourself off a nice chunk of trai-loumi below. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 10, 2024 5:39 AM  We continue to rummage through the debris caused by the horrendous pile-up of summer video game announcements. Among the wreckage, a release date for Tactical Breach Wizards, the funny strategy game in which you play a ragtag crew of uniformed magic-zappers clearing enemies in confined spaces. It's not XCOM, but it is XCOM-ing soon. That's about as good a joke as I can muster on a Monday morning. Don't worry, there are funnier ones in the trailer below. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 10, 2024 4:24 AM  "Deus Ex but tiny and hilarious" is how I pitch the first Streets of Rogue to people in elevators. Then I kick the elevator control panel to pieces, climb out the hatch, and cut the cord with a buzzsaw I smuggled in earlier. "It's also total chaos!" I yell, as the elevator plummets. "Ha ha ha ha ha ha!" Streets of Rogue 2 is looking similarly chaotic. But one thing has been brought to order: its release date. It's coming to early access on August 14th, while a new trailer (below) shows horse riding, flame throwing, and speed boating. My favourite moment is when a man pumps magic gas into a room full of people doing zumba, and it turns them all into giants, and they freak out and start smashing the walls in a panic. |
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Siliconera Monday, June 10, 2024 10:00 AM
Square Enix revealed a possible corn cob creature or monster design that will appear in the upcoming FFXIV Dawntrail expansion. The post shared on social media reads "many encounters with the unknown await you on Dawntrail."
The body of the FFXIV creature is divided between the corn cob itself, which sports a short ponytail, and a separate leafy stalk monster body from which short legs and arms sprout. The creature is carrying a cloth sack across its body, and the animation showcased in the social media post has the creature jump in surprise, with the corn cob jumping out of the main stalk body and returning to it swiftly. It is unclear if the new creature will be an enemy or minion.
You can check out the new corn cob creature that will appear in the FFXIV Dawntrail expansion here:
Square Enix previously showed off another new creature that will debut with the FFXIV Dawntrail expansion, and seems to be inspired by the species of prickly pear cactus native to the Mesoamerican region, as well as by the many Cactuar monsters found in the Final Fantasy series.
As a reminder, the new Shadow European Data Center and its four Worlds will arrive to FFXIV on June 11, 2024, as well as the new Dynamis North American Data Center.
Final Fantasy XIV is readily available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC, and the Dawntrail expansion will arrive on July 2, 2024.
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Siliconera Monday, June 10, 2024 9:30 AM
After the reveal of a new gameplay trailer during the Xbox Game Showcase 2024, Konami offered new details about the Battle Damage system as well as the new camera modes available in the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.
The new information appeared in the official website for the game, and it goes over how the Battle Damage system will now affect Naked Snake's clothes with wear and tear as players advance in the Virtuous Mission and Operation Snake Eater. Similarly, any injuries Snake receives will leave different permanent scars and marks on his body once healed.
Regarding the camera system, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater will allow players to use a new third-person view. This camera system is similar to the one introduced in the Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D version of the game that appeared on the Nintendo 3DS. Additionally, an overhead view legacy style will be available as well. At the time of writing, it is unclear if you can swap between both camera systems on the go.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is currently in development for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The original version of the game is available as part of the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1, which is readily available on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
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Siliconera Monday, June 10, 2024 9:00 AM
The SaGa series has blossomed over the years, turning into one in which we're assured new games will always appear worldwide and additional entries will continue the series' legacy. Following the recent release of SaGa Emerald Beyond, Siliconera got to ask series creator Akitoshi Kawazu about past entries in the series like SaGa 2: Hihou Densetsu, SaGa 3: Jikuu no Hasha 3D, and Unlimited SaGa, currently running ones, and the future of SaGa games as a whole.
Jenni Lada: In Japan, SaGa 2: Hihou Densetsu and SaGa 3: Jikuu no Hasha 3D remakes both appeared on the DS. How would you feel about a Collection of SaGa style worldwide release of those titles?
Akitoshi Kawazu: The DS versions would need to be redesigned, but it would be nice to release them if possible. No concrete plans are in progress at this time.
Unlimited SaGa is one of the more experimental games in the series. Looking back on it, what did you learn from that installment?
Akitoshi Kawazu: I learned that players can be surprisingly conservative.
If you would get a chance to remaster Unlimited SaGa and get it a second chance worldwide, what additional features or elements might you want to include in it?
Akitoshi Kawazu: There are many ways to go about this, from putting it out as-is to completely revamping it, so I don't have anything in mind yet. The battle system would probably go through an overhaul.
Romancing SaGa Re;univerSe is coming up on its sixth anniversary. What would you like to do next in the game?
Akitoshi Kawazu: The most important thing is to continue the service, so there are no plans to make any major, drastic changes. We've provided many characters and styles, so it would be great if we could do something that utilizes them. However, since implementing anything is never a simple matter, I'm hoping to take my time and proceed with intention.
You've teased a SaGa Frontier 2 remaster as a follow up to SaGa Frontier Remastered. What would you most like to do in such a project, and is there anything you didn't get to achieve in SaGa Frontier Remastered that you'd like to try in a return to the sequel?
Akitoshi Kawazu: It's important to deliver to fans who loved the past works, so we want to continue to do so. On the other hand, making it possible for new users to play refined versions of past works is another area where we would like to take on more challenges.
What would you like to do next with the SaGa series and new games?
Akitoshi Kawazu: Experimentation is a mainstay for SaGa, so I'd like to continue this with whatever comes next. Perhaps I'll experiment with something a bit more "conventional" next.
The post Interview: Akitoshi Kawazu Talks About Old and New SaGa Games appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, June 10, 2024 8:58 AM  Strand has always been my go-to Titan Subclass as it's devastating and easy to use. Prismatic may finally change that. Here are our Best Destiny 2 Titan Prismatic builds: Aspects, Fragments, and abilities. Best PvE Prismatic Titan build in Destiny 2 I foolishly wrote off the Prismatic Subclass at launch because I figured it wasn't as survivable as the legendary Banner of War Titan. That build is still viable, but Prismatic Titans are spoiled for choice of ways to stay alive. This build has everything I want for a Titan. Mountains of damage reduction and a focus on punching things in the face! Here's how it works: Best Hunter's Journal Artifact Perks for the Prismatic Titan There are some potent bonuses available in the Hunter's Journal, so make sure to equip them. Don't worry if you can't access all of these right away, but here are some Perks I recommend you work toward: Radiant Orbs – While a Solar or Prismatic Subclass i... |
WGB Monday, June 10, 2024 9:51 AM Phil Spencer has addressed more Xbox titles coming to Switch and PlayStation, saying that "you're going to see more of our games on more platforms." |
WGB Monday, June 10, 2024 9:24 AM Phil Spencer sat down with IGN and the subject of an Xbox handheld device popped up. Phil's words would seem to suggest it's a real thing. |
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